Chauvet DMX512 Manuel D’Utilisation
LED Mushroom User Manual
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Rev. 4
General Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution(s)
Applies to
Lights
Foggers
& Snow
Controllers
Dimmers
& Chaser
Auto shut off
Check fan thermal switch reset
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Beam is very dim or
not bright
not bright
Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
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Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing
blowing
Check total load placed on device
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Device has no power
Check for power on Mains.
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
ü
ü
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Fixture is not
responding
responding
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
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Fixture is on but
there is no
movement to the
audio
there is no
movement to the
audio
Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the
control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make
sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make
sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
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Lamps cuts off
sporadically
sporadically
Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.
Lamp may be at end of its life.
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Light will not come
on after power failure
on after power failure
Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period
before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it
again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up
before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it
again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up
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Loss of signal
Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables
or black lights.
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables
or black lights.
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Moves slow
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
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No flash
Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
ü
No laser output
Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping,
readjust
readjust
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No light output
Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Install bulb
Call service technician
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Relay will not work
Check reset switch
Check cable connections
Check cable connections
ü
Remote does not
work
work
Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
ü
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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
functions do not require additional settings, simply
power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this
mode
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If you still have a problem after trying these solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.