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- Page 1 LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE CLASS IIIa LASER PRODUCT CLASSIFIED PER 21 CFR 1040.10 & .11 User Manual Complies with US FDA CDRH laser safety standards 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11...
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Page 2: Contact Information
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 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ..................... 4 What is Included ......................4 Unpacking Instructions ....................4 Text Conventions ......................4 Icons ..........................4 Safety Notes ........................5 Non Interlocked Housing Warning ................. 6 ... -
Page 4: Before You Begin
1. B EFORE YOU EGIN What is Included 1 x Scorpion™ GVC, RVM, or RGY 1 x Power Cord 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it. -
Page 5: Safety Notes
Safety Notes CAUTION! The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 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 6: Non Interlocked Housing Warning
Non Interlocked Housing Warning This unit contains high power laser devices internally. Do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation. The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin burns, and fires. -
Page 7: Laser Safety Labels
Laser Safety Labels NOTICE Scorpion™ GVC sticker shown. The sticker on your unit will reflect the actual Scorpion™ product model, whether GVC, RGY, or RVM. Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 08) 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 Fuse holder (LED display) Power Switch DMX Out Power In Power Out DMX In Safety Back Panel Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 08) Page 9 of 26... -
Page 10: Product Dimensions
Product Dimensions Page 10 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 08) -
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 product is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, CHAUVET® recommends mounting your lighting effect products 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 Function Press to find an operation mode or <MENU> to back out of the current menu option Press to scroll down the list of <DOWN>... -
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. Model Color 1 Color 2 Color 3 Green Violet Cyan Violet Magenta Green Yellow Branch Programming Steps Description Fast program shows color 1 Slow program shows color 1 Fast program shows 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. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. Turn this product on. 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: Press <MENU> repeatedly until the active option of the Auto/Sound branch (AF1 to rdM) shows blinking on the display. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select an automatic program (AF1~ASM). Press <ENT> (the new auto program will show solid on the display). Laser Sky Color Mode ... -
Page 18: Master/Slave Mode
Master/Slave Mode This mode allows a single Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY product (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 Function Value Setting 000 017 Manual Mode 018 035 Automatic fast color 1 036 053 Automatic slow color 1 054 071 Automatic fast color 2 072 089 Automatic slow color 2 090 ... -
Page 20: Dmx Ch.2 Pattern Selection
DMX Ch.2 Pattern Selection DMX V DMX V DMX V ALUE ATTERN ALUE ATTERN ALUE ATTERN 000~007 096~103 190~197 008~015 104~111 198~205 016~023 112~119 206~213 024~031 120~127 214~221 032~039 128~135 222~229 040~047 136~143 230~237 048~055 144~151 238~245 056~063 152~159 246~255 064~071 160~167 072~079... -
Page 21: Technical Information
5. T ECHNICAL NFORMATION Product 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 products at least twice a month. -
Page 22: General Troubleshooting
#32 Terminator not connected Install a terminator, as indicated in the “DMX Primer” section. If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Page 22 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 08) -
Page 23: Returns Procedure
Be sure to pack the product 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 products, and a DMX circuit (also known as “DMX universe”) to link the products 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 Length Width Height Weight Dimensions and Weight 11 in (276 mm) 8.5 in (215 mm) 7.4 in (187 mm) 5.6 lbs (2.7 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Power...