Chauvet Vue 3.1, User Manual

Page 1: ...33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com Vue 3 1 USER MANUAL Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master Slave Autoswitching Transformer Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ... 7 Cable Connectors 8 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 8 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 8 Stand Alone Master Slave Fixture Linking 9 Mounting 9 Orientation 9 Rigging 9 4 Operating Instructions 10 Menu Functions 10 Operation 11 Stand Alone Mode Sound Active Auto Mode 11 DMX Mode 11 DMX Channel Values 12 LED Cluster Values 13 DMX Quick Reference Chart 15 General Troubleshooting 16 Technical Suppor...

Page 3: ...packing AC Power This fixture has an auto switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages This fixture will accommodate between 100V and 240V AC All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run...

Page 4: ... solely by its head Use its carrying handles Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance cent...

Page 5: ... 7 total Built in automated programs via DMX Built in sound activated programs via DMX ADDITIONAL FEATURES Creates firework like projections Adjustable hanging bracket with slide rail Additional power output max 25 units 120V DMX Channel Summary CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Operating Mode 2 Cluster 1 3 Cluster 2 4 Cluster 3 5 Cluster 4 6 Cluster 5 7 Cluster 6 8 Cluster 7 9 Strobe Program Speed ...

Page 6: ...8 12 31 14 01 Product Overview Power Output Connector Tilt Adjustment Knob Hanging Bracket Microphone Digital Display Sound Sensitivity Knob DMX Output Connector DMX Input Connector AC Power Input Fuse Front Lens Safety eyebolt ...

Page 7: ...xtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended serial data link distance 500 meters 1640 ft Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link 32 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly fr...

Page 8: ...se Do not use Do not use Do not use Setting UP a DMX Serial Data Link Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as ...

Page 9: ...fixture which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any safe position provided there is adequate room for ventilation RIGGING It is important never to obstruct the fan...

Page 10: ... the flash rate of the current program SET A A 000 A 024 Selects the current program in standalone SUND This is displaying that the fixture is operating in sound activation mode AUTO This is displaying that the fixture is operating in auto activation mode HELP V002 Version number Navigating the menu 1 Press Mode to scroll through the menu options 2 Press ENTER to select a function to modify 3 Use ...

Page 11: ...ounterclockwise decreases the sensitivity turning the knob clockwise increases the sensitivity 1 Master Slave Mode Master Sound Master Auto 1 This mode will allow you to link UP to 32 units together without a controller The first fixture in the daisy chain will automatically be assigned as the master and each fixture following will be assigned as slave fixtures Note for this mode you must not conn...

Page 12: ...10 169 170 179 180 189 190 199 200 209 210 219 220 255 Cluster 1 7 Blackout Static colors see Static Colors table below Auto mode 1 Auto mode 2 Auto mode 3 Auto mode 4 Auto mode 5 Auto mode 6 9 000 001 002 255 Run speed for Auto programs speed No function Slow fast 000 255 Run speed for clusters set to Auto mode Slow fast 000 001 002 255 002 255 Strobe No strobe Sound active mode for clusters set ...

Page 13: ... 070 079 080 089 090 099 100 109 110 119 120 129 130 139 140 149 150 159 160 169 Red 1 Green 1 Red 2 Blue 3 Red 3 Blue 1 Red 3 Red 2 Red 3 Green 1 Red 3 Red 2 Blue 1 Blue 1 Green 1 Green 1 Blue 2 Red 2 Blue 1 Red 3 Green 1 Blue 1 Red 3 Green 1 Red 2 Blue 1 Red 1 Red 3 Red 1 Green 1 Red 2 Blue 1 Red 3 Red 1 Green 1 Red 2 Blue 1 Red 3 LED Cluster Diagram ...

Page 14: ...Do so by doing the following 1 Determine the largest value switch that is less than the start address Turn this switch on 2 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the starting address number 3 Determine the largest value switch that is less than the remainder from the previous subtraction Turn this switch on 4 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the remainder...

Page 15: ...4 396 428 460 492 1 0 1 1 0 13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493 0 1 1 1 0 14 46 78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494 1 1 1 1 0 15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495 0 0 0 0 1 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496 1 0 0 0 1 17 49 81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497 0 1 0 0 1 18 50 82 114 146 ...

Page 16: ...ixture is overheating Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on after power failure 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 Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights Moves slow Check 220 110v switch ...

Page 17: ... most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX compliant cables DMX 10 33 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned...

Page 18: ...ght to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Note If you are given an RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 The RMA 5 A brief description of the symptoms Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility...

Page 19: ... at 120V Power Factor 0 60 at 120V Power Factor 0 22 at 240V Power Output 25 units max at 120V Power Output 50 units max at 240V LIGHT SOURCE LED 392 224 Red 63 Green 105 Blue 100 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC Coverage Angle 60 THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration pin 1 s...