Chaovet Ovation E-910FC User manual

User Manual
*Lens tubes
sold separately

Edition Notes
Ovation E-910FC User Manual Rev. 4
Edition
Notes
The Ovation E-910FC User Manual Rev. 4 includes a description, safety precautions, and
installation, programming, operation, and maintenance instructions for the Ovation E-910FC
as
of the release date of this edition in May 2016.
Trademarks
CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and Ovation E-910FC are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Chauvet & Sons, LLC
(d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other
countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks
of their respective companies.
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and images are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2016 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
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Intended
Audience
Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely
read through the guide that shippe
d with the product, as well as this manual, before installing,
operating, or maintaining this product.
Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects.
However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to
any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this
document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other
cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation
to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make,
and does not commit to make, any such revisions..
Document
Revision
The Ovation E-910FC User Manual Rev. 4 supersedes all previous versions of this manual.
Discard any older versions of this manual and replace with this version. Go to
www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest version.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................................1
What Is Included....................................................................................................................................................................1
Claims....................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Manual Conventions ..............................................................................................................................................................................1
Symbols.................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Notes ..........................................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety......................................................................................................................................................................................2
Mounting And Rigging............................................................................................................................................................................2
Power And Wiring..................................................................................................................................................................................2
Operation...............................................................................................................................................................................................2
Expected LED Lifespan .........................................................................................................................................................2
2. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................3
Description.............................................................................................................................................................................3
Features.................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Overview................................................................................................................................................................................4
Dimensions............................................................................................................................................................................5
3. Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................6
AC Power...............................................................................................................................................................................6
AC Plug..................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Power Linking ........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Fuse Replacement.................................................................................................................................................................................6
DMX Linking...........................................................................................................................................................................7
DMX Personalities .................................................................................................................................................................................7
Remote Device Management (RDM).....................................................................................................................................7
Master/Slave Connectivity......................................................................................................................................................................7
Mounting................................................................................................................................................................................8
Orientation .............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Rigging...................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Manual Beam Focus Control..................................................................................................................................................................9
Rotating the Barrel Assembly.................................................................................................................................................................9
Accessory Slot.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
4. Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................10
Control Panel Description....................................................................................................................................................10
Control Options....................................................................................................................................................................................10
Programming .......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Menu Map............................................................................................................................................................................10
Configuration (Standalone)..................................................................................................................................................13
Auto Programs.....................................................................................................................................................................................13
Master/Slave........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Virtual Color Wheel..............................................................................................................................................................................13
Color Temperature...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Manual Color Mixer..............................................................................................................................................................................13
Focus Mode.........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Dimmer Profiles ...................................................................................................................................................................................14
White Calibration..................................................................................................................................................................................14
LED Frequency....................................................................................................................................................................................14
Fan Mode.............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Back Light............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Run Time .............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Software Information............................................................................................................................................................................14
RDM ....................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Configuration (DMX)............................................................................................................................................................15
DMX Personalities ...............................................................................................................................................................................15
DMX Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................15
DMX Values.........................................................................................................................................................................16
15Ch....................................................................................................................................................................................................16
13Ch....................................................................................................................................................................................................17
12Ch....................................................................................................................................................................................................17
10Ch....................................................................................................................................................................................................19
7Ch......................................................................................................................................................................................................21

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5Ch......................................................................................................................................................................................................21
3Ch......................................................................................................................................................................................................22
5. Technical Information..........................................................................................................................................23
Product Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................23
Cleaning the Light Engine Lens ...........................................................................................................................................................23
6. Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................................................24
Returns ................................................................................................................................................................................25
Contact Us................................................................................................................................................................26

Before You Begin
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1. Before You Begin
What Is
Included
•Ovation E-910FC
•Neutrik powerCON power cord
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Claims
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in
the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet
. Failure to
report da
mage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box
and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Manual
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1–512
A range of values in the text
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
<SET>
A button on the product’s control panel
Settings
A product function or a menu option
Symbols
Symbols Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure to
comply with this information may cause the product not to work,
damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply
with this information may keep the product from working.
Useful information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data
transmission protocol.

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Safety Notes
Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include
important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User
Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.
Personal Safety
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.
Mounting And
Rigging
•This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture. (IP20)
•CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold
truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the
product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding
environment before connecting it to power.
•Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
•When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
Power And
Wiring
•Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with
the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
•Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
•Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. Have the
damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
•Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.
•The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature.
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.
Expected LED
Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in clusters,
LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single-LED
conditions. For this
reason, using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly reduces the LEDs’ lifespan.
Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be 40,000 to 50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan
is vital, lower the operating temperature by improving the ventilation around the product and
reducing the ambient temperature to an optimal operating range. In addition, limiting the overall
projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.

Introduction
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2. Introduction
Description
The Ovation E-910FC is a high-power full color LED (RGBAL) ERS-style product. It features full
RGBA-Lime color mixing with modes providing full 16-
bit dimming (per color and master),
selectable PWM, RDM, and on-board dimming curve selection. The
Virtual Color Wheel matches
popular gel colors comparable to those projected by a tungsten source. Additionally
we have
added color temperature presets from 2800 to 6500 K that match a tungsten source to
perfection.
Features
•3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13 or 15-channel Full Color LED (RGBAL) ERS-style product
•Operating modes:
•3-channel: Dimmer, virtual color wheel, color temperature
•5-channel: RGBAL control
•7-channel: RGBAL control, dimmer, strobe
•10-channel: RGBAL control, 16-bit dimmer, strobe, virtual color wheel, color
temperature
•12-channel: RGBAL control, dimmer, strobe, virtual color wheel, color temperature,
auto programs, auto speed, dimmer mode
•13-channel: 16-bit RGBAL and dimmer, strobe
•15-channel: 16-bit RGBAL and dimmer, strobe, virtual color wheel, color temperature
•Built-in auto and custom programs recalled via DMX and Master/Slave
•Full Color LED (RGBAL) ERS-style lighting product for theatre, film and production
•Ultra smooth 16-bit dimming of master dimmer and individual colors
•Flat, even field of light with superior color mixing
•Virtual Color Wheel with color matched to popular Rosco Gel colors
•Color Temperature Presets from 2800 K to 6500 K with high CRI & CQS
•RDM (Remote Device Management) for added flexibility
•Adjustable PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) to avoid flickering on camera
•Virtually silent operation for use in studio and theatre applications
•Works perfectly with industry standard lens tubes and accessories

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Overview
Top View
Front View
Rear View
Side View
Pattern Holder
Accessory Slot
Bottom View
(A-size holder for 3-in
patterns B
-size holder
for 2.5
-in and 2.75-in
patterns,
sold
separately)
Barrel Rotation Knobs
Beam Focus Knobs
Lens Tube
(sold separately)
Barrel Assembly
Light Engine
Framing Shutter
(x4)
Gel
Frame
Holder
Handle
3-and 5-pin
DMX In
3-and 5-pin
DMX Out
Control Panel
Fuse
Power Out
Power In

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Dimensions
19.35 in
491 mm
6.86 in
174 mm
6.77 in
172 mm
11.17 in
283 mm
25.90 in
657 mm
19.15 in
486 mm
23.33 in
592 mm

Setup
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3. Setup
AC Power
Each Ovation E-910FC has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage
range of 100 to
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each
Ovation E-910FC, refer to the label affixed to the product. You can also refer to the
Technical
Specifications chart in this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more
information, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website
:
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
•Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical
ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the
rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
AC Plug
The Ovation E-910FC comes with a power input cord terminated with a Neutrik powerCON A
connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power input
cord that came with your product h
as no plug, or if you need to change the Edison plug, use the
table below to wire the new plug.
Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
Power Linking
The Ovation E-910FC supports power linking. You can power link up to 6 products at
120 V; up to 11 at 208 V; or up to 12 at 230 V.
This product comes with a power input cord. Power linking cables are available from Chauvet
for purchase.
Fuse
Replacement
1. Disconnect this product from the power outlet.
2. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse and replace with another fuse of the same type and rating
(T 3.15 A, 250 V).
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.
Make sure to disconnect the product’s power cord before replacing a blown fuse. Always
replace the blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.

Setup
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DMX Linking
You can link the Ovation E-910FC to a DMX controller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX connection. If
using other DMX-compatible products with the Ovation E-910FC
, you can control each
individually with a single DMX controller.
DMX
Personalities
The Ovation E-910FC uses a 3- or 5-pin DMX data connection for the 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, and
15-channel DMX personalities.
•Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality.
•Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Ovation E-910FC to work in
these personalities.
•The DMX Values section provides you with detailed information regarding the DMX
personalities.
•If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards,
Master/Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX
controller, download the DMX Primer from the Chauvet website:
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
•For optimum control of the 16-bit dimming channels in the 10Ch, 13Ch, and 15Ch
personalities, be sure that the dimming curves in Dimmer Mode are set to Off.
Remote Device
Management
(RDM)
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to
communicate bi-
directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller’s User
Manual or with the manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The
Ovation E-910FC supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to ma
ke changes to
menu map options.
Master/Slave
Connectivity
The Master/Slave mode allows an Ovation E-910FC (the master) to control one or more
Ovation E-910FC products (the slaves) without a DMX controller. One Ovation E-910FC
becomes the master when running an auto or custom program, or by being in a Static mode.
You must configure each slave’s control panel to operate in Slave mode. During Master/Slave
operation, the slaves will operate in unison with the master.
DO NOT c
onnect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode. The DMX
controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master.
•The Operation section of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to
configure the master and slaves.
•If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards, or the
DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX
Primer from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.

Setup
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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. For our CHAUVET
Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products/.
Orientation
Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for
ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.
Rigging
Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
•When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for operation,
programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
•Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as indicated in the
Safety Notes.
•Never mount in places where rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes, or
restricted ventilation may affect the product.
•If hanging this product, make sure that the mounting location can support the product’s
weight. See the Technical Specifications for the weight-bearing requirements of this
product.
•When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable. For
our CHAUVET Professional line of safety cables, go to http://trusst.com/products/.
Procedure
The Ovation E-910FC comes with a hanging/mounting bracket to which you can attach
mounting clamps. The bracket has 13-
mm holes, which are appropriate for this purpose. You
must supply your own mounting clamps, so be sure the clamps are capable of supporting the
weight of this product. Use at least one mounting point per product where necessary.
Mounting Diagram
Mounting Clamp
Overhead Mounting
Bracket
Adjustment
Hand Shank
Hanging/Mounting
Bracket
Safety Cable
Secure the safety
cable using the
passageway on the
top of the product
Alternative Yoke
Attachment
Alternate Short Mounting

Setup
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Manual Beam Focus
Control
The Ovation E-910FC has a manual focus, which is adjusted as follows.
1. Locate the beam focus knobs at the top and bottom of the barrel assembly.
2. Loosen the knobs by turning them counter-clockwise.
3. Slide the lens tube forward or backward until you achieve the desired focus or beam
edge.
4. Tighten the knobs by turning them clockwise, which lock the lens tube’s position.
To avoid changing menu settings while focusing the Ovation E-910FC, press and
hold the <ENTER> button for 3 seconds. This will put the product in “Focus Mode”
by increasing the intensity to 100%. To exit out of focus mode, press <MENU>.
Rotating the Barrel
Assembly
The Ovation E-910FC allows manual rotation of the barrel assembly, as follows.
1. Locate the barrel rotation knobs at the top and bottom of the light engine.
2. Loosen the knobs by turning them counter-clockwise.
•Note: Do not remove the knobs.
3. Rotate
the barrel to the desired position, up to 25° in either direction from the centered
position.
4. Tighten the knobs by turning them clockwise, which lock the barrel’s position.
Make sure the barrel assembly is oriented with the pattern holder and Accessory
slots at the top of the product.
Accessory Slot
The Ovation E-910FC has an accessory slot, which holds a drop-in iris, a motorized
pattern device, or various other optional accessories (sold separately).
1. Loosen the thumbscrews on the slot cover.
•Note: Do not remove the thumbscrews.
2. Slide to cover forward.
3. Insert an accessory.
•Note: Make sure to insert the accessory correctly. For example, make sure the
iris handle extends upward from the slot.
4. Slide the cover back. Make sure any handles or adjustment tools that stick out the top
are able to function correctly.
5. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the cover.
•When not using the accessory slot, replace and secure the slot cover to prevent
light leakage during operation.
•
When obtaining any optional accessories, be sure the items are compatible with
the Ovation E-910FC.
Thumbscrews
Accessory
Slot Cover
Sample
Drop-in Iris
Iris Handle

Operation
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4. Operation
Control Panel
Description
Button
Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected
value in to the current function
<UP>
Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric
value when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric
value when in a function
Control Options
Set the Ovation E-910FC starting address in the 001–512 DMX range. This enables control of
up to 34 products in the 15-channel 15Ch personality.
Programming
Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options. The menu map shows the main level
and a variable number of programming levels for each option.
•To go to the desired main level, press <MENU> repeatedly until the option shows on the
display. Press <ENTER> to select. This will take you to the first programming level for that
option.
•To select an option or value within the current programming level, press <UP> or <DOWN>
until the option shows on the display. Press <ENTER> to select. In this case, if there is
another programming level, you will either see that first option, or you will see the selected
value.
•
Press <MENU> repeatedly to exit to the previous main level.
Menu Map
Main Level Programming Levels Description
DMX
Address
<001–512>
Selects DMX address (highest channel
restricted to personality chosen)
DMX
Channel
3Ch
3-channel: dimmer, virtual color wheel,
color temperature
5Ch
5-channel: RGBAL control
7Ch
7-channel: RGBAL control, dimmer,
strobe
10Ch
10-channel: RGBAL control, 16-bit
dimmer, strobe, virtual color wheel,
color temperature
12Ch
12-channel: RGBAL control, dimmer,
strobe, virtual color wheel, color
temperature, auto programs, auto
speed, dimmer mode
13Ch
13-channel: 16-bit RGBAL and dimmer,
strobe
15Ch
15-channel: 16-bit RGBAL and dimmer,
strobe, virtual color wheel, color
temperature
Virtual
Color
Wheel
Virtual
Color
Wheel
R4590-Cal90 Yellow
Dimmer <000–255>
Virtual Color Wheel simulates the
output of each gel color from Rosco.
Refer to the Virtual Color Wheel Chart
section for specific values.
R11-Light Straw
R312-Canary
R03-Dark BAmber
R18-Flame

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Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
Virtual
Color
Wheel
(cont.)
Virtual
Color
Wheel
(cont.)
R20-Medium Amber
Dimmer <000–255>
Virtual Color Wheel simulates the
output of each gel color from Rosco.
Refer to the Virtual Color Wheel Chart
section for specific values.
R21-Golden Amber
R26-Light Red
R27-Medium Red
R33-NoColor Pink
R337-True Pink
R38-Light Rose
R41-Salmon
R42-Deep Salmon
R44-Middle Rose
R349-Fisher Fuchsia
R54-Special Lavender
R64-Light Steel Blue
R364-Blue Bell
R65-Daylight Blue
R80-Primary Blue
R81-Urban Blue
R82-Surprise Blue
R382-Congo Blue
R83-Medium Blue
R383-Sapphire Blue
R90-Dk Yellow Green
R91-Primary Green
R92-Turquoise
R93-Blue Green
R393-Emerald Green
Color
Temperature
2800K
Dimmer <000–255>
Preset white color temperatures.
Emulates a tungsten lamp at the
specified color temperature. Refer to
the Preset Color Temperature Chart
section for specific values.
3200K
3500K
4000K
4500K
5000K
5600K
6000K
6500K
Manual Color Mixer
Red
<0–255> Combine red, green, blue, amber, and
lime to make a custom color (0–100%)
Green
Blue
Amber
Lime

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Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
Auto Show
Auto 1
<1–100> Selects automatic programs and auto
program speed
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Master/Slave
Master
DMX mode (Master)
Slave
Slave mode
Dimmer Mode
Off
No dimmer
Dimmer 1–3
Dimming curves Dimmer 1 (fast) to
Dimmer 3 (slow)
White Balance
Off
Uses factory default white setting
Manual
Red
<125–255>
Sets red LED maximum value
Green
Sets green LED maximum value
Blue
Sets blue LED maximum value
LED Frequency
600Hz
Selects the PWM output frequency
1200Hz
2000Hz
4000Hz
25KHz
Fan Mode
Auto
Sets the fan to auto mode
On
Sets the fan to always on
Back Light
On
Display backlight always on
10S
Turns off display backlight after 10 sec of
inactivity
20S
Turns off display backlight after 20 sec of
inactivity
30S
Turns off display backlight after 30 sec of
inactivity
Information
Fixture Hours
<_ _ _ _H>
Shows total product hours
Version
<V_._>
Shows installed software version
UID:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Shows product UID

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Configuration
(Standalone)
Use standalone configuration to operate the product without a DMX controller.
Auto Programs
Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBAL color mixing without a DMX controller.
1. Go to the Auto Show main level.
2. Select the desired auto (Auto 1–5)
3. Select the desired auto program speed (1–100)
You cannot edit any of the auto programs (Auto 1–5).
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows a group of Ovation E-910FCs (the slaves) to simultaneously
duplicate the output of another Ovation E-910FC (the master) without a DMX controller.
1. Set each of the slaves:
a. Go to the Master/Slave main level.
b. Select Slave.
2. Set the master:
a. Go to the Master/Slave main level.
b. Select Master.
•The master is the one that runs a program whether in Auto, Virtual Color Wheel,
Color Temperature, or Manual Color Mixer modes.
•Do not connect a DMX controller to the products configured for Master/Slave
operation. The DMX controller may interfere with signals from the master.
•The master should be the first product in the daisy chain.
Virtual Color
Wheel
The Ovation E-910FC offers over thirty pre-mixed colors based on Rosco gel colors. To select a
Rosco gel color, do the following.
1. Go to the Virtual Color Wheel main level.
2. Select Virtual Color Wheel.
3. Select the desired Rosco color (R4590,R11,R312,R03,R18,R20,R21,R26,R27,R33,
R337,R38,R41,R42,R44,R349,R54,R64,R364,R65,R80,R81,R82,R382,R83,
R383,R90,R91,R92,R93,or R393).
4. Press <ENTER> twice.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the Dimmer value, from 000–255.
6. Press <ENTER>.
See the Color Chart section for details on specific values.
Color
Temperature
The Color Temperature mode offer preset white color temperatures that emulate a tungsten
lamp at the specified color temperature.
1. Go to the Virtual Color Wheel main level.
2. Select Color Temperature.
3. Select the desired color temperature (2800K,3200K,3500K,4000K,4500K,5000K,
5600K,6000K,or 6500K).
4. Press <ENTER> twice.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the Dimmer value, from 000–255.
6. Press <ENTER>.
See the Color Chart section for details on specific values.
Manual Color
Mixer
The Manual Color Mixer mode allows for permanent RGBAL color mixing without a DMX
controller.
1. Go to the Virtual Color Wheel main level.
2. Select Manual Color Mixer.
3. Select the desired color (Red, Green, Blue, Amber, or Lime).
4. Select the color value (000–255).
5. Repeat for the other colors.
Focus Mode
Focus mode allows for focusing of the Ovation E-910FC without changing any menu settings.
1. Press and hold <ENTER> for 3 seconds. The intensity will increase to 100%.
2. Press <MENU> to exit to previous settings.

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Dimmer Profiles
This setting determines how fast the output of the Ovation E-910FC changes when you modify
the values of the red, green, blue, amber, lime,
and dimmer faders. This setting provides four
different options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product.
1. Go to the Dimmer Mode main level.
2. Select a dimmer curve (Off, Dimmer 1, Dimmer 2, or Dimmer 3).
Off:
The output is proportional (linear) to the dimmer and RGBAL channel values.
Dimmer 1–3:
The output follows the dimmer and RGBAL channel values based on the
corresponding dimmer curve, Dimmer 1 being the fastest and Dimmer 3 the
slowest.
For optimum control of the 16-bit dimming channels in the 10Ch, 13Ch, and 15Ch
personalities, be sure that the dimming curves in Dimmer Mode are set to Off.
White Calibration
This setting selects the white color shown by the Ovation E-910FC when the the DMX
controller’s red, green, and blue faders are set to 255.
1. Go to the White Balance main level.
2. Go to Manual to set the color values or Off to set the faders to linear.
3. Select a color (Red, Green, or Blue).
4. Select a color value (125–255).
5. Repeat for the other colors.
LED Frequency
This option changes the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) frequency of the LEDs on the
Ovation E-910FC.
6. Go to the LED Frequency main level.
7. Choose an output frequency. (600Hz, 1200Hz,2000Hz,4000Hz,or 25KHz)
Fan Mode
This option toggles the fan speed from being always on and auto control based on the products
temperature.
1. Go to the Fan Mode main level.
2. Select a fan mode (Auto, or On).
Back Light
This setting allows you to set the amount of time the backlight on the Ovation E-910FC’s display
stays on after the last button is pressed on the control panel.
1. Go to the BackLite main level.
2. Select On (remains on), 10S (10 seconds), 20S (20 seconds), or 30S (seconds).
Run Time
This option show how many total hours the product has been on.
1. Go to the Information main level.
2. Select Fixture Hours and the amount of hours will show on the screen.
Software
Information
This option shows what version of software the Ovation E-910FC is running.
1. Go to the Information main level.
2. Select Version and the version number will show on the screen.
RDM
This option shows the product’s UID #. The UID # is used when using the RDM functionality of
this product.
1. Go to the Information main level.
2. Select UID: and the number will show on the screen.

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Configuration
(DMX)
Use DMX configurations to operate the product with a DMX controller.
DMX
Personalities
This setting allows you to choose a particular DMX personality.
1. Go to the DMX Channel main level.
2. Select the desired personality (3Ch, 5Ch, 7Ch, 10Ch, 12Ch, 13Ch, or 15Ch).
•See the DMX Values section for the highest starting address you can select for each
personality.
•Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to
the new personality setting.
DMX Control
In this mode, each product will respond to a unique starting address from the DMX controller. All
products with the same starting address will respond in unison.
1. Select a DMX personality as shown in DMX Personalities.
2. Set the running mode:
a. Go to the Master/Slave main level.
b. Select the Master programming level.
3. Set the starting address:
a. Go to DMX Address main level.
b. Select the starting address (001–512).
The highest recommended starting address for each DMX mode is as follows:
DMX
Personality DMX Address DMX Personality DMX Address DMX Personality DMX Address
3Ch
510
5Ch
508
7Ch
506
10Ch
503
12Ch
501
13Ch
500
15Ch
498

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DMX Values
15Ch
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
2
Dimmer Fine
000ó255
0–100%
3
Red
000ó255
0–100%
4
Red Fine
000ó255
0–100%
5
Green
000ó255
0–100%
6
Green Fine
000ó255
0–100%
7
Blue
000ó255
0–100%
8
Blue Fine
000ó255
0–100%
9
Amber
000ó255
0–100%
10
Amber Fine
000ó255
0–100%
11
Lime
000ó255
0–100%
12
Lime Fine
000ó255
0–100%
13 Strobe
000ó010
011ó255
No function
Strobe, slow to fast
14 Virtual Color Wheel
000
ó
005
006ó013
014ó021
022ó028
029ó035
036ó043
044ó051
052ó059
060ó067
068ó075
076ó083
084ó091
092ó099
100ó107
108ó115
116ó121
122ó130
131ó138
139ó146
147ó154
155ó162
163ó170
171ó178
179ó186
187ó194
195ó202
203ó210
211ó218
219ó226
227ó234
235ó242
243ó250
251ó255
No function
R4590 - CalColor 90 Yellow
R11 - Light Straw
R312 - Canary
R03 - Dark Bastard Amber
R18 - Flame
R20 - Medium Amber
R21 - Golden Amber
R26 - Light Red
R27 - Medium Red
R33 - No Color Pink
R337 - True Pink
R38 - Light Rose
R41 - Salmon
R42 - Deep Salmon
R44 - Middle Rose
R349 - Fisher Fuchsia
R54 - Special Lavender
R64 - Light Steel Blue
R364 - Blue Bell
R65 - Daylight Blue
R80 - Primary Blue
R81 - Urban Blue
R82 - Surprise Blue
R382 - Congo Blue
R83 - Medium Blue
R383 - Sapphire Blue
R90 - Dark Yellow Green
R91 - Primary Green
R92 - Turquoise
R93 - Blue Green
R393 - Emerald Green
No function