General Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution(s)
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| Check 220/110v switch for proper setting |
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| Check total load placed on device |
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| Chase is too slow |
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| Device has no power |
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| Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external) |
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| Fixture is not |
| Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing | |
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| Check DMX cables |
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| Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the |
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| Adjust sound sensitivity knob |
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| Lamps cuts off |
| Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating. | |
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| Lamp may be at end of its life. |
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| Light will not come |
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| Loss of signal |
| Use only DMX cables |
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| No light output |
| Check slip ring & brushes for contact | |
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| Relay will not work |
| Check reset switch |
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| Stand alone mode |
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If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page.
LEDsplash™ 152B User Manual | 15 | 3/9/2010 3:02 PM |