Chauvet OVATION F-915VW User manual

Quick Reference Guide
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Ovation F-915VW QRG Rev. 2
About This Guide
The Ovation F-915VW Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as connection, mounting,
menu options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.
• DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
• DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
• 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.
• 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.
• CAUTION: This product’s housing may be hot when lights are operating.
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• DO NOT leave any flammable material within 50 cm of this product while operating or connected to power.
• USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
• DO NOToperate this product outdoors or inany location where dust, excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect
it. (IP20)
• DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.
• DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
• ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
• ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket or the handles to carry this product.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux contact your distributor to request support or return a
product. Visit www.chauvetprofessional.com for contact information.
What is Included
• Ovation F-915VW
• Neutrik® powerCON® power cord
• Gel Frame (7.5 in/191 mm accessories)
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide

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AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power Linking
You can link up to 7 Ovation F-915VW products at 120 V, 13 products at 208 V, or 14 products at 230 V. Never exceed
this number. Power linking cords can be purchased separately.
AC Plug
Replacing the Fuse
1. Disconnect this product from power.
2. Using a Phillips #2 head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove blown fuse and replace with a good fuse of the same type and rating.
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.
DMX Linking
The Ovation F-915VW will work with a DMX controller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX data connection. A DMX Primer is
available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
DMX Connection
The Ovation F-915VW uses a 3- or 5-pin DMX data connection for its 7 DMX personalities: 4 Ch, 6 Ch, 7 Ch, 9 Ch,
13 Ch, 16 Ch, and 18 Ch. See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX
operation.
Master/Slave Connection
The Ovation F-915VW uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. See the User Manual for information
about connect and configure the product for master/slave operation.
RDM (Remote Device Management)
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate bi-directionally
along existing DMX cabling. The Ovation F-915VW supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to monitor temperature
and changes to DMX Address, Dimmer Channel, Dimmer Mode, and LED Frequency menu options. Download the
User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
AC Live Black Brown Yellow/Brass
AC Neutral White Blue Silver
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green
To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the
product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Use at least one mounting point per product. Make sure the
mounting clamps are capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our CHAUVET Professional line of mounting
clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products.
Mounting Diagram
Control Panel Description
Color Temperature Chart
Button/Knob Function
<MENU> Exits from the current menu or function
<ENTER> Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function
<UP> Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function
<DOWN> Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function
<KNOB1> Push once then turn to select the color temperature. Push again then turn to set the hue.
<KNOB2> Push then turn to increase or decrease the dimmer
<KNOB3> Push then turn to increase or decrease the zoom
DMX Channel
Value Color Temperature DMX Channel Value Color Temperature DMX Channel Value Color Temperature
000 005 No function 084 090 3900–4000K 168 174 5100–5200K
006 013 2800–2900K 091 097 4000–4100K 175 181 5200–5300K
014 020 2900–3000K 098 104 4100–4200K 182 188 5300–5400K
021 027 3000–3100K 105 111 4200–4300K 189 195 5400–5500K
028 034 3100–3200K 112 118 4300–4400K 196 202 5500–5600K
035 041 3200–3300K 119 125 4400–4500K 203 209 5600–5700K
042 048 3300–3400K 126 132 4500–4600K 210 216 5700–6000K
049 055 3400–3500K 133 139 4600–4700K 217 223 6000–6500K
056 062 3500–3600K 140 146 4700–4800K 224 230 6500–7000K
063 069 3600–3700K 147 153 4800–4900K 231 237 7000–7500K
070 076 3700–3800K 154 160 4900–5000K 238 244 7500–8000K
077 083 3800–3900K 161 167 5000–5100K 245 255 8000K
Note: The color temperatures above are simulated renditions of the color output produced as
compared to a tungsten lamp at the specified color temperature. Chauvet makes no guarantee of
the color output accuracy.
Safety Cable
Mounting Clamp
Secure the safety
cable using the
passageway on
the back of the
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Menu Map
Main Level Programming Levels Description
DMX Address 001–509* Selects DMX address (highest channel restricted
to personality chosen)
DMX Channel
4 Ch 4-channel: dimmer, color temperature, hue,
zoom
6 Ch 6-channel: 16-bit dimmer, color temperature,
hue, zoom, strobe
7 Ch 7-channel: red, orange, green, royal blue, blue,
lime, zoom
9 Ch 9-channel: dimmer, red, orange, green, royal
blue, blue, lime, strobe, zoom
13 Ch 13-channel: dimmer, red, orange, green, royal blue, blue, lime, strobe, color temperature, hue,
dimmer speed mode, zoom, motor reset
16 Ch 16-channel: 16-bit dimmer, 16-bit red, orange,
green, royal blue, blue, and lime, strobe, zoom
18 Ch 18-channel: 16-bit dimmer, 16-bit red, orange, green, royal blue, blue, and lime, strobe, color
temperature, hue, zoom
Static
Color
Temperature
2800K
Dimmer 000–255
Sets the color temperature, dimmer, and hue
(green/magenta) levels. Emulates a tungsten
lamp at the specified color temperature.
2900K
3000K
3100K
3200K
3300K
3400K
3500K
3600K
3700K
3800K
3900K
4000K
4100K
4200K
4300K
4400K
4500K
4600K
Hue -25–25
4700K
4800K
4900K
5000K
5100K
5200K
5300K
5400K
5500K
5600K
5700K
6000K
6500K
7000K
7500K
8000K

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Static (cont.) Manual Color Mixer
Red
<000–255>
Combine red, orange, green, royal blue, blue,
and lime LEDs to make a custom color (0–100%)
Orange <000–255>
Green <000–255>
Royal Blue <000–255>
Blue <000–255>
Lime <000–255>
Zoom 0–255 Controls zoom
Master/Slave Master DMX mode (Master)
Slave Slave mode
Dimmer Mode Off Linear 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
Orange <125–255> Sets orange LED maximum value
Green
<125–255> Sets green LED maximum value
Royal Blue
<125–255> Sets royal blue LED maximum value
Blue
<125–255> Sets blue LED maximum value
Lime
<125–255> Sets lime LED maximum value
LED
Frequency
600Hz
Sets the PWM frequency
1200Hz
2000Hz
4000Hz
6000Hz
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 seconds of
inactivity
20S Turns off display backlight after 20 seconds of
inactivity
30S Turns off display backlight after 30 seconds of
inactivity
Information Fixture Hours <_ _ _ _H> Shows total hours the product has been powered
on
Version <V_._> Shows current firmware version
UID <_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _> Shows product UID
Reset Factory No Resets the product to factory default settings
Yes
Main Level Programming Levels Description

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DMX Values
18 Ch
16 Ch
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer 000 255 0–100%
2 Dimmer Fine 000 255 0–100%
3Red 000 255 0–100%
4 Red Fine 000 255 0–100%
5 Orange 000 255 0–100%
6 Orange Fine 000 255 0–100%
7Green 000 255 0–100%
8 Green Fine 000 255 0–100%
9 Royal Blue 000 255 0–100%
10 Royal Blue Fine 000 255 0–100%
11 Blue 000 255 0–100%
12 Blue fine 000 255 0–100%
13 Lime 000 255 0–100%
14 Lime Fine 000 255 0–100%
15 Strobe 000 010 No function
011 255 Strobe, slow to fast
16 Color Temperature 000 255 See Color Temperature Chart
17 Hue 000 255 -25–25
18 Zoom 000 255 Narrow to wide
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer 000 255 0–100%
2 Dimmer Fine 000 255 0–100%
3Red 000 255 0–100%
4 Red Fine 000 255 0–100%
5 Orange 000 255 0–100%
6 Orange Fine 000 255 0–100%
7Green 000 255 0–100%
8 Green Fine 000 255 0–100%
9 Royal Blue 000 255 0–100%
10 Royal Blue Fine 000 255 0–100%
11 Blue 000 255 0–100%
12 Blue fine 000 255 0–100%
13 Lime 000 255 0–100%
14 Lime Fine 000 255 0–100%
15 Strobe 000 010 No function
011 255 Strobe, slow to fast
16 Zoom 000 255 Narrow to wide

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13 Ch
9 Ch
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer 000 255 0–100%
2Red 000 255 0–100%
3 Orange 000 255 0–100%
Green 000 255 0–100%
5 Royal Blue 000 255 0–100%
6Blue 000 255 0–100%
7Lime 000 255 0–100%
8Strobe 000 010 No function
011 255 Strobe, slow to fast
9 Color Temperature 000 255 See Color Temperature Chart
10 Hue 000 255 -25–25
11 Dimmer Speed Mode
000 051 No function
052 101 Dimmer speed mode off Hold for 3 seconds:
Overrides and changes
menu selection
102 152 Dimmer speed mode 1
153 203 Dimmer speed mode 2
204 255 Dimmer speed mode 3
12 Zoom 000 255 Narrow to wide
13 Motor Reset 000 200 No function
201 220 Motor reset
221 255 No function
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer 000 255 0–100%
2Red 000 255 0–100%
3 Orange 000 255 0–100%
4Green 000 255 0–100%
5 Royal Blue 000 255 0–100%
6Blue 000 255 0–100%
7Lime 000 255 0–100%
8Strobe 000 010 No function
011 255 Strobe, slow to fast
9 Zoom 000 255 Narrow to wide

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7 Ch
6 Ch
4 Ch
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1Red 000 255 0–100%
2 Orange 000 255 0–100%
3Green 000 255 0–100%
4 Royal Blue 000 255 0–100%
5Blue 000 255 0–100%
6Lime 000 255 0–100%
7 Zoom 000 255 Narrow to wide
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer 000 255 0–100%
2 Dimmer Fine 000 255 0–100%
3 Color Temperature 000 255 See Color Temperature Chart
4Hue 000 255 -25–25
5 Zoom 000 255 Narrow to wide
6Strobe 000 010 No function
011 255 Strobe, slow to fast
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer 000 255 0–100%
2 Color Temperature 000 255 See Color Temperature Chart
3Hue 000 255 -25–25
4 Zoom 000 255 Narrow to wide

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GUÍA DE REFERENCIA RÁPIDA
Ovation F-915VW GRR Rev. 2
Acerca de Esta Guía
La Guía de Referencia Rápida (GRR) del Ovation F-915VW contiene información básica sobre el producto, como
montaje, opciones de menú y valores DMX. Descargue el manual de usuario de www.chauvetprofessional.com para
información más detallada.
Exención de Responsabilidad
La información y especificaciones contenidas en esta GRR están sujetas a cambio sin previo aviso.
Notas de Seguridad
Estas notas de seguridad incluyen información importante sobre el montaje, uso y mantenimiento.
• NO abra este producto. No contiene piezas reparables por el usuario.
• NO mire a la fuente de luz cuando el producto esté encendido.
• Para evitar un desgaste innecesario y alargar su vida útil, desconecte complemente el producto de la
alimentación, mediante el interruptor o desenchufándolo, durante los periodos en los que no se use.
• Cuidado: cuando transfiera el producto desde ambientes con temperatura extrema (p. ej., del remolque fríode un
camión a una sala de baile con calor y humedad), puede formarse condensación en la electrónica interna del
producto. Para evitar que se produzca una avería, deje que el producto se aclimate completamente al ambiente
antes de conectar la alimentación.
• ¡CUIDADO! La carcasa de este producto está caliente cuando las luces están en funcionamiento.
• Monte este producto en una ubicación con ventilación adecuada, al menos a 20'' (50 cm) de superficies
adyacentes.
• NO deje ningún material inflamable a menos de 50 cm de este producto mientras esté funcionando o conectado
a la alimentación.
• USE un cable de seguridad cuando monte este producto en lo alto.
• NO ponga en funcionamiento este producto en el exterior o en cualquier ubicación en la que el polvo, calor
excesivo, agua o humedad puedan afectarlo. (IP20)
• NO ponga en funcionamiento este producto si sospecha que la carcasa, lentes o cables están dañados.
• NO conecte este producto a un atenuador o reostato.
• Conecte este producto SOLO a un circuito con toma de tierra y protegido.
• Use SOLAMENTE los soportes de colgar/montar o las asas para mover este producto.
• En caso de un problema grave de funcionamiento, deje de usarlo inmediatamente.
• La máxima temperatura ambiente es de 113 °F (45 °C). No haga funcionar este producto a temperaturas más
altas.
Contacto
Fuera de EE.UU, Reino Unido, Irlanda, México o Benelux, póngase en contacto con su distribuidor para solicitar
asistencia o devolver el producto. Visite www.chauvetprofessional.com para información de contacto.
Qué va Incluido
• Ovation F-915VW
• Cable de Alimentación Neutrik® powerCON®
• Marco de gel (Accesorios de 191 mm/7,5 in)
• Tarjeta de Garantía
• Guía de Referencia Rápida