General Troubleshooting - Chauvet TFX-BL400 Black Shadow User Manual

General Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution(s)
Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset
Beam is very dim or not Clean optical system or replace lamp
bright Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Breaker/Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device
blowing
Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment
Device has no power Check for power on Mains.
Check device's fuse. (internal and/or external)
Fixture is not responding Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
Fixture is on but there is Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control
switches. If audio provided via ¼" jack, make sure a live audio
no movement to the
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 before the
after power failure 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.
Motor movements are Possible bad motor driver or sensors
jerky or jumpy Check polarity switch on controller
Moves slow Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Relay will not work Check reset switch
Check cable connections
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
Unit wobbles when Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping
rotating
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