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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. Before you Begin ... 3 What is Included ... 3 Unpacking Instructions ... 3 Text Conventions ... 3 Icons ... 3 Safety Notes ... 4 Safety Notes (Cont.) ... 5 Non Interlocked Housing Warning ... 5 Laser Safety Notes ... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
Document Information The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. © Copyright 2011 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved Printed in P.R.C. -
Page 4: Product At A Glance
Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated Master/Slave Safety Notes Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. • Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document. -
Page 5: Safety Notes (Cont.)
Safety Notes (Cont.) • Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser light. • This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly strikes the eyes. •... -
Page 6: Laser Safety Notes
Laser Safety Notes STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW Laser Light is different from any other light sources with which you may be familiar. The light from this product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used properly. -
Page 7: Laser Safety Labels
Laser Safety Labels NOTICE Scorpion™ GVC sticker shown The sticker on your unit will reflect the actual Scorpion™ fixture model, whether GVC, RGY, or RVM. Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 7 of 26... -
Page 8: Laser Emission Data
Laser Emission Data LASER EXPOSURE WARNING Laser light - Avoid direct eye contact! Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI Z136.1 Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from the Laser Institute of America: www.laserinstitute.org. -
Page 9: Introduction
2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview Control Panel (LED display) DMX Out DMX In Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Back Panel Fuse holder Power Switch Power In Power Out Safety Page 9 of 26... -
Page 10: Product Dimensions
Product Dimensions Page 10 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) -
Page 11: Setup
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of this product ONLY! If using this product in other markets, you must consult with the local CHAUVET® distributor, as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region. -
Page 12: Mounting
Mounting Orientation The Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY units may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for weight information. -
Page 13: Proper Usage
Proper Usage This fixture is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, CHAUVET® recommends mounting your lighting effect fixtures on steady elevated platforms or sturdy overhead supports using suitable hanging clamps. In all cases, you must use safety cables. You can obtain appropriate mounting hardware from your lighting vendor. -
Page 14: Operation
4. O PERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Button <MENU> <DOWN> <UP> <ENT> Menu Branches The menu structure of the Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY fixtures has seven branches, as follows: •... -
Page 15: Menu Options
Menu Options The menu below refers to three different CMY products, GVC, RVM, and RGY, each with a different set of colors. Branch Auto/Sound Laser Sky Color Laser Sky Effect Sound sensitivity Slave Reverse Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Model Color 1 Color 2... -
Page 16: Configuration
Configuration DMX Mode Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you to control it with a DMX controller. 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2) Turn this product on. 3) Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket of this product. -
Page 17: Reverse Motion
Automatic Mode To enable the Automatic mode, follow the instructions below: 1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until the active option of the Auto/Sound branch (AF1 to rdM) shows blinking on the display. 2) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select an automatic program (AF1~ASM). 3) Press <ENT>... -
Page 18: Master/Slave Mode
Master/Slave Mode This mode allows a single Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY fixture (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic, Sound, or Laser Sky mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode. -
Page 19: Dmx Channel Assignments And Values
DMX Channel Assignments and Values Channel Control Mode (Use channels 2~10 in this mode) Pattern selection (Only when CH1 is between 000~017) Color selection Color Changing Speed Zoom X-Axis Move (Pan) Y-Axis Move (Tilt) X-Axis Roll Y-Axis Roll Rotate Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Function Value Setting... -
Page 20: Dmx Ch.2 Pattern Selection
DMX Ch.2 Pattern Selection DMX V ALUE 000~007 008~015 016~023 024~031 032~039 040~047 048~055 056~063 064~071 072~079 080~087 088~095 Page 20 of 26 DMX V ATTERN ALUE ATTERN 096~103 104~111 112~119 120~127 128~135 136~143 144~151 152~159 160~167 168~175 176~181 182~189 Scorpion™... -
Page 21: Technical Information
5. T ECHNICAL NFORMATION Fixture Maintenance Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lighting fixtures at least twice a month. -
Page 22: General Troubleshooting
Product does not power up Fixture does not respond to DMX Intermittent DMX Problems If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Page 22 of 26 Possible Cause • • Excessive load on the circuit •... -
Page 23: Returns Procedure
Be sure to pack the fixture properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer’s responsibility. As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use. CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s). Claims The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping to this product or any part that shipped with it. -
Page 24: Dmx Primer
DMX Primer The USITT DMX512-A data transmission protocol (DMX, from now on) is based on the EIA-485 standard and it has 512 channels (001 to 512). This system requires a controller (DMX controller), one or more DMX compatible fixtures, and a DMX circuit (also known as “DMX universe”) to link the fixtures to the controller. -
Page 25: Dmx Cabling
You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or make your own DMX cable. If you choose to make your own DMX cable, you must use a data-grade cable such... -
Page 26: Technical Specifications
6. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Weight 11 in (276 mm) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Switching (internal) Parameter Energy consumption Operating current (units) Power linking (units) Power I/O Connectors Cord plug Light Source Scorpion™...
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