Appendix
General Troubleshooting
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Auto shut off | Check fan thermal switch reset | 9 |
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Beam is very dim or not | Clean optical system or replace lamp | 9 |
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bright | Check 220/110v 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 users manual for speed adjustment | 9 |
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Device has no power | Check for power on Mains. | 9 |
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| Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external) |
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Fixture is not responding | Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing | 9 |
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Fixture is on but there is | Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control |
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no movement to the | switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make sure a live audio | 9 |
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audio | signal exists |
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| Adjust sound sensitivity knob |
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Lamps cuts off | Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating. | 9 |
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sporadically | Lamp may be at end of its life. |
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Light will not come on | Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the | 9 |
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after power failure | electronics in the fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 to 10 |
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Loss of signal | Use only DMX cables |
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| Install terminator | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black |
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Motor movements are | Possible bad motor driver or sensors | 9 |
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jerky or jumpy | Check polarity switch on controller |
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Moves slow | Check 220/110v switch for proper setting | 9 |
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No flash | 9 |
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No light output | Check slip ring & brushes for contact | 9 |
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Relay will not work | Check reset switch |
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| Check cable connections |
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Remote does not work | Make sure connector is firmly connected to device | 9 | 9 |
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Stand alone mode | All CHAUVET lighting fixtures featuring | 9 |
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Unit wobbles when | Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping | 9 |
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