General Troubleshooting
Appendix
Applies to
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Lights | & Snow |
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| Dimmers |
Controllers | & Chaser |
Auto shut off
Beam is very dim or not bright
Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing
Chase is too slow
Device has no power
Fixture is not responding
Fixture is on but there is no movement to the audio
Lamps cuts off sporadically
Light will not come on after power failure
Loss of signal
Motor movements are jerky or jumpy
Moves slow
No flash
No light output
Check fan thermal switch reset
Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Check total load placed on device
Check users manual for speed adjustment
Check for power’s fuseon .Mains(internal. and/or external)
Check device
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
Make sure you have the correct¼audio” jack,modemakeonsuretheacontrollive audio switches. If audio provided via
signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.
Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up
Use only DMX cables Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights.
Possible bad motor driver or sensors
Check polarity switch on controller
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
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| Relay will not work |
| Check reset switch |
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| Remote does not work |
| Make sure connector is firmly connected to device |
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| Stand alone mode |
| All CHAUVET lighting fixtures featuring |
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| it will automatically enter into this mode |
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| Unit wobbles when |
| Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping |
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