General Troubleshooting - Chauvet 4BAR User Manual

General Troubleshooting

Symptom
Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset
Breaker/Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device
blowing
Device has no power Check for power on Mains.
Check device's fuse. (internal and/or external)
Fixture is on but there Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the
is no movement to the control switches. If audio provided via ¼" jack,
audio make sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
Lamps cuts off Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
sporadically Lamp may be at end of its life.
Light will not come on Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period
after power failure 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.
No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone
functions do not require additional settings, simply
power the fixture and it will automatically enter into
this mode
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET®
Technical Support at the location on the next page.
4BAR™ User Manual
Solution(s)
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Foggers
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