General Troubleshooting
Applies to
Symptom | Solution(s) |
| Foggers |
Lights | & Snow |
| 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
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 on Mains.
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
Fixture is not responding
Fixture is on but there is no movement to the audio
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
Make sure you have the correct¼audio” jack,modemakeonsuretheacontrollive switches. If audio provided via
audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
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Lamps cuts off sporadically
Light will not come on after power failure
Loss of signal
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.
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Moves slow
No flash
No laser output
No light output
Relay will not work
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping, readjust
Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Check reset switch
Check cable connections
Remote does not work | Make sure connector is firmly connected to device |
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Stand alone mode | All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring |
| do not require additional settings, simply power the fixture |
| and it will automatically enter into this mode |
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