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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General Troubleshooting ................24 Contact Procedure ..................25 CHAUVET® Contact Information ..............25 Returning Products to CHAUVET® ............... 25 DMX Primer ....................26 6. Technical Specifications ..............28 Page 2 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information. Document 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 Information this manual.

  • Page 4: Product At A Glance

    Pay close attention to each safety REMARK and WARNING statement in this user manual. Read all instructions carefully BEFORE operating this device. Continues on the next page Page 4 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)

  • Page 5: Safety Notes (Cont.)

    • The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is open when in operation, can cause instant blindness, skin burns, and fires. Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d) Page 5 of 28...

  • Page 6: Laser Safety Notes

    The user is responsible for the legal requirements at the location/country of use. • Always use appropriate lighting safety cables when hanging lights and effects overhead. Page 6 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)

  • Page 7: Laser Safety Labels

    Scorpion™ GVC EU sticker shown The sticker on your unit will reflect the actual Scorpion™ fixture model, whether GVC EU, RGY EU, RVM EU, or BLU EU. Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d) Page 7 of 28...

  • Page 8: Laser Emission Data

    This laser product complies with EN/IEC 60825-1 Ed 2, 2007-03 for Class 3B. No maintenance is required to keep this product in compliance with laser performance standards. Page 8 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)

  • Page 9: Introduction

    2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview Power Switch Control Panel Safety Fuse holder (LED display) DMX Out Power In DMX In Interlock Key Remote Back Panel Interlock Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d) Page 9 of 28...

  • Page 10: Product Dimensions

    Product Dimensions Page 10 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)

  • Page 11: Setup

    This product has a jack for a remote interlock switch that would shut off the laser output in case of emergency. You may use the provided remote interlock connector to build Connector your own interlock switch. Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d) Page 11 of 28...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual). Orientation The Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU 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.
  • Page 13 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

    Menu Branches The menu structure of the Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU fixtures has seven branches. Because the Scorpion™ BLU EU has a single color laser, its menu branches have fewer options than the other models. The structure of the menu branches is as follows: •...

  • Page 15: Cmy Menu Options (Gvc Eu, Rvm Eu, Rgy Eu)

    Selects the DMX starting address (1~503) Slave Sets the fixture as “Slave” for master/slave operation P-y/P-n Reverses pan movement direction Reverse t-y/t-n Reverses tilt movement direction Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d) Page 15 of 28...

  • Page 16: Menu Options (Blu Eu)

    Selects the DMX starting address (1~503) Slave Sets the fixture as “Slave” for master/slave operation P-y/P-n Reverses pan movement direction Reverse t-y/t-n Reverses tilt movement direction Page 16 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)

  • Page 17: Configuration (Dmx)

    (all models) too high, you could restrict the access to some of the channels of the DMX mode in use. The Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU fixtures use ten DMX channels, which defines the highest configurable address to 503.
  • Page 18 2) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to change the angle of the laser sky effect. 3) Press <ENT> (LSU will show solid on the display). Continues on the next page Page 18 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)
  • Page 19 Configure the units as indicated below. When working as a slave unit, the Scorpion™ BLU EU will duplicate all the effects and movements of a Scorpion™ GVC EU, RVM EU, or RGY EU master unit, minus the multiple colors.
  • Page 20 Roll (slow  fast) Y-Axis Roll 192  255 Roll (fast  slow) 000  127 Z-Axis Roll 128  191 Rotate Clockwise Rotate 192  255 Counterclockwise Rotate Page 20 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)
  • Page 21 Roll (slow  fast) Y-Axis Roll 192  255 Roll (fast  slow) 000  127 Z-Axis Roll 128  191 Rotate Clockwise Rotate 192  255 Counterclockwise Rotate Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d) Page 21 of 28...
  • Page 22 016~023 112~119 206~213 024~031 120~127 214~221 032~039 128~135 222~229 040~047 136~143 230~237 048~055 144~151 238~245 056~063 152~159 246~255 064~071 160~167 072~079 168~175 080~087 176~181 088~095 182~189 Page 22 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)

  • Page 23: Technical Information

    Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the external glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Refrain from spinning the fan using compressed air because you could damage it. Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d) Page 23 of 28...

  • Page 24: General Troubleshooting

    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 24 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)

  • Page 25: Contact Procedure

    If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.(see below). • If you live in any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your distributor of record. Refer to our Web site for contact details of distributors outside the US, United Kingdom, or Ireland.

  • Page 26: Dmx Primer

    Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one daisy chain without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal. Page 26 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)
  • Page 27 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 as...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    I/O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range 3-pin XLR Sockets Ordering Scorpion™ GVC EU Scorpion™ RVM EU Scorpion™ RGY EU Scorpion™ BLU EU 10060384 10060385 10060386 10060383 Page 28 of 28 Scorpion™ GVC EU/RVM EU/RGY EU/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 01d)

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