ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ............................3 What is included .............................. 3 Unpacking Instructions ............................ 3 AC Power ................................ 3 Safety Instructions ............................4 2. Introduction ............................... 5 Features ................................5 DMX Channel Summary ..........................5 Product Overview ............................6 3.
1. B EFORE EGIN What is included 1 x Vue™ 6.1 Power Cord Warranty Card User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.
Do not link more than 20 @120V and 35@230V Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115. Vue™ 6.1 User Manual 2008-12-03/14:33...
2. I NTRODUCTION Features • 6-channel DMX-512 rotating LED moonflower • Blackout/static/strobe • Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs within each cluster (3 total) • Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX • Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX Additional Features •...
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 from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. Note! CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO...
Stand-Alone/Master/Slave Fixture Linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector.
4. O PERATING NSTRUCTIONS Display Options Menu Functions UNCTION ELECTION NSTRUCTION SET.d d:001-d:512 Sets the DMX starting address SET.S S:001-S:100 Sets the speed of the current program SET.f F:000-F:100 Sets the flash rate of the current program SET.A A:000-A:035 Selects the current program in standalone This is displaying that the fixture is SUND operating in sound activation mode...
Operation Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. There is an LED indicator on the rear of the fixture which will indicate this mode. SET.A to choose the desired program.
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address.
-Note: In the event of Master PCB failure, a replacement PCB can be ordered directly from CHAUVET Part#: P170-VUEIVMP If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page. Vue™ 6.1 User Manual...
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 frequently.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.