ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN... 3 ... 3 HAT IS INCLUDED ... 3 NPACKING NSTRUCTIONS AC P ... 3 OWER ... 3 ONTACT ... 4 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 2. INTRODUCTION ... 5 ... 5 EATURES DMX C ... 5 HANNEL UMMARY ...
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Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on. 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™ VI User Manual 2007-12-12/17:23...
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 Ad d i t i o n a l F e a t u r e s •...
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.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3 pin connecto to the input connec 3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on. CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables Order C Description DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft...
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 Operation Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode, Strobe Mode, All On): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. Set dipswitches position to Sound-Active or Auto Mode. Mode Sound-Active Auto Mode...
DMX Mode This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with DMX, please read the DMX Primer on page 16. Set dipswitches 1-9 to the desired DMX address. For help setting the address, see the “SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS”...
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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.
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page. Vue™ VI 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 (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.
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