Chauvet Vue II User Manual

Chauvet Vue II User Manual

6-channel dmx-512 led moon flower
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Vue™ II
Ok on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
115V/230V Switch
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

USER MANUAL

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Chauvet, 3000 N 29
Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Snapshot Vue™ II Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    0% to 100% switch. Contact Us W o r l d W i d e General Information Technical Support World Wide Web Vue™ II User Manual EGIN Chauvet Lighting 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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™ II User Manual 2007-05-10/13:15...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    2. I NTRODUCTION Features • 6-channel DMX-512 LED moon flower • Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe • Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs • 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 •...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Hanging Bracket DMX Input Connector Power Output Connector Vue™ II User Manual Dipswitches Tilt Adjustment Knob Signal/Sound Indicator LED Power LED Output Connector Sound Sensitivity Knob Microphone AC Power Input & Fuse 2007-05-10/13:15...
  • Page 7: Setup

    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.
  • Page 8: Cable Connectors

    3-PIN TO 5- PIN CON VE R SION CHAR T If you use a controller with a 5 Note! CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO ONVERSION Ground/Shield...
  • Page 9: Sta Nd-Alone/Master/Slave Fixture Linking

    nd-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 connector to the input connector of the next fixture proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    8. Determine which fixture will be the master. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output connector of the master to the DMX input connector of another Vue I™ or Vue II™. Continue connecting the slaves together with DMX cables Set the dipswitches on the master according to the desired mode of operation.
  • Page 11: Dmx 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 15. Set dipswitches 1-9 to the desired DMX address. For help setting the address, see the “SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS”...
  • Page 12: Setting The Starting Address

    SETTING TH E STAR TING 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.
  • Page 13: Dmx Quick Reference Chart

    D MX QU ICK R EFER ENC E CHART DMX Address Quick Reference Chart DMX DIP #9 0 0 0 SWITCH SET 0=OFF #8 0 0 0 1=ON #7 0 0 1 X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480 1 0 0 0 0...
  • Page 14: General Troubleshooting

    If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page. Vue™ II User Manual...
  • Page 15: Technical Support

    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.
  • Page 16: Returns Procedure

    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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