General Troubleshooting
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Auto shut off | Check fan thermal switch reset | |
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Beam is very dim or not | Clean optical system or replace lamp | |
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bright | Check 220/110 V switch for proper setting |
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Breaker/Fuse keeps | Check total load placed on device |
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Chase is too slow | Check user’s manual for speed adjustment | |
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Device has no power | Check for power on Mains. | |
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Fixture is not | Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct | |
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| Check polarity switch settings |
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Fixture is on but there | Make sure you have the correct audio mode on | |
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is no movement to the | the control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, |
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audio | make sure a live audio signal exists |
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Light will not come on | Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period | |
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after power failure | before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it |
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Loss of signal | Use only DMX cables | | | | |
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| Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power |
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Moves slow | Check 220/110 V switch for proper setting | |
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No light output | Check slip ring & brushes for contact | |
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Remote does not work | Make sure connector is firmly attached to device | | |
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Stand alone mode | All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring | |
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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.
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