Chauvet 10:14, a 2009-06-04 user manual General Troubleshooting, Applies to

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General Troubleshooting

 

 

 

Applies to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Solution(s)

Lights

Foggers &

Controllers

Dimmers &

 

 

 

Snow

 

Chaser

Auto shut off

Check fan thermal switch reset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beam is very dim or not

Clean optical system or replace lamp

 

 

 

bright

Check 220/110 V switch for proper setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breaker/Fuse keeps

Check total load placed on device

 

 

 

blowing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chase is too slow

Check user’s manual for speed adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Device has no power

Check for power on Mains.

 

 

Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)

 

 

 

 

Fixture is not

Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct

 

 

 

responding

addressing

 

 

 

 

Check DMX cables

 

 

 

 

 

Check polarity switch settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixture is on but there

Make sure you have the correct audio mode on

 

is no movement to the

the control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack,

 

audio

make sure a live audio signal exists

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust sound sensitivity knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light will not come on

Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period

 

 

 

after power failure

before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it

 

 

 

 

again. Wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering it up

 

 

 

 

 

again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of signal

Use only DMX cables

 

Install terminator

 

Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power

 

 

 

 

 

cables or black lights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moves slow

Check 220/110 V switch for proper setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No light output

Check slip ring & brushes for contact

 

 

 

 

Install bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call service technician

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote does not work

Make sure connector is firmly attached to device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stand alone mode

All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone

 

 

 

 

functions will start in this mode upon power on

 

 

 

 

without additional settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page.

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Contents Snapshot Table of Contents Before YOU Begin What is includedSymbols AC PowerIntroduction Safety InstructionsFeatures Additional FeaturesProduct Overview DMX Channel Summary SetupManual Focusing Fuse ReplacementCable Connectors Fixture LinkingDMX Data Cable Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart Setting up a DMX Serial Data LinkMaster/Slave Fixture Linking Mounting OrientationRigging Using DMX Mode Operating InstructionsOperating Modes Channel Value Function Strobe DMX Channel ValuesOFF Setting the Starting AddressDMX Address Quick Reference Chart DMX Quick Reference ChartCA-9 Easy Controller Optional Applies to General TroubleshootingAppendix Contact UsDMX Primer General Maintenance Returns ProcedureClaims Power Technical Specifications