Chauvet Vne 1.1 User manual

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User Manual
Snapshot
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound-Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
120/230 V switch
Replaceable Fuse
User-Serviceable

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin..........................................................................................................................................................................3
WHAT IS INCLUDED ...............................................................................................................................................................................3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................3
ACPOWER..........................................................................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................3
2. Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................4
FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
ADDITIONAL FEATURES..........................................................................................................................................................4
DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY.....................................................................................................................................................................4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................5
3. Setup...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
FUSE REPLACEMENT.............................................................................................................................................................................6
FIXTURE LINKING..................................................................................................................................................................................6
DMX Data Cable .........................................................................................................................................................................6
MASTER/SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING ...........................................................................................................................................................6
MOUNTING ..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Orientation...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Rigging ........................................................................................................................................................................................6
4. Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................7
STANDALONE MODE (SOUND-ACTIVE,AUTO MODE):.................................................................................................................................7
DMX MODE.........................................................................................................................................................................................7
DMX Channel Values..................................................................................................................................................................7
Setting the Starting Address.......................................................................................................................................................8
DMX QUICK REFERENCE CHART............................................................................................................................................................9
DMX Address Quick Reference Chart .......................................................................................................................................9
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................................................................................10
5. Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................................................11
GENERAL MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................................................11
RETURNS ..........................................................................................................................................................................................11
CLAIMS .............................................................................................................................................................................................11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................................12
CONTACT US.....................................................................................................................................................................................12

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Not all fixtures have a
voltage select switch.
Please be sure to connect
to the proper voltage.
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is Included
Ø1 x Vue™1.1
Ø1 x Power Cord
Ø1 x Warranty Card
Ø1 x User Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all
parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain
packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs
of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to
the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
AC Power
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label
affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications
chart. A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under
normal conditions. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched
circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit,
even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100%
switch. Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage
matches the fixture’s requirement. Check the fixture or device carefully to
make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.
Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line voltage applied. Damage to your
fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage
selector switch.
All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Safety Instructions
•Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they
also receive this instruction booklet.
•Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
•This product is intended for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or
moisture.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
•The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
•Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace
with same lamp source.
•Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use its
carrying handles.
•Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than
this.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the unit by
yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the
nearest authorized technical assistance center.
•Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
•Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Caution! There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt
any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact
CHAUVET® at: 954-577-4455.
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

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2.INTRODUCTION
Features
•6-channel DMX LED moon flower
•Blackout/static/strobe
•Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs
•Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX
•Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
•Linkable with Vue™ 1.1, Vue™ 2.1, and Vue™ 6.1
•Adjustable hanging bracket with slide rail
DMX Channel Summary
CHANNEL
FUNCTION
1
Control/Operating Mode
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
5
Strobing Speed/Stand-alone Speed
6
Dimmer

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Product Overview
DMX output
Hanging Bracket
Fuse holder
Sound
sensitivity
Bracket Adjustment knob
Dipswitches
Front Lens
DMX input
Voltage selection
switch

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Hanging Clamp
Note!
Clamp is sold separately.
3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
With a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder from its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its
holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Screw the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect
power.
Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse.
Fixture Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run
synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number
of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link
can support. Details on linking for DMX can be foundinthe DMX Primer, available from
www.chauvetlighting.com.
Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must bedaisy chained in one singleline. To comply withthe EIA-485
standard no morethan 32 fixtures shouldbe connected on one data link.Connecting morethan 32
fixtures on one serial data link without theuse of a DMXoptically-isolatedsplitter may resultin
deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 m (1640 ft)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32
DMX Data Cable
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will have
the following characteristics:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms
Master/Slave Fixture Linking
1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector of the
first fixture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3-pin connector to
the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector. Then, proceed to connect
from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
Mounting
Orientation
This fixture may be mounted in any safe position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation.
Rigging It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the
fixture using, a suitable C or O type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture
by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After finding the desired
position, retighten both knobs.
When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp
replacement access and routine maintenance.
Safety cables must always be used.
Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme
temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Standalone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode):
This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode.
1) Set dipswitches position, as desired:
Dipswitches
Function
1
Speed of effect 1
2
Speed of effect 2
3
Speed of effect 3
4
Speed of effect 4
5
Strobing speed 1
6
Strobing speed 2
7
Strobing speed 3
8
All On
9
Sound standalone mode
10
Auto standalone mode
Note: The Speed of effect and strobing effect DIP switches affect the auto programs. The
strobing dipswitches work on their own when all other dipswitches are turned off and there is
no dmx signal present. Also, when you combine the dipswitches for the speed and/or strobe,
they stack together for greater speeds.
2) The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the internal microphone in Sound Active mode,
or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode.
3) Use the audio sensitivity knob on the back of the unit to make the unit more or less sensitive in
Sound-Active mode. Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the sensitivity; turning the knob
clockwise increases the sensitivity.
This fixture will automatically recognize master slave operation when connected properly. The first fixture
will be set as the master, and all fixtures following this will set as slave fixtures. You must follow daisy-chain
configuration for this type of setup.
Note: Do not connect a DMX controller to the fixture(s) when you are trying to run them
standalone, as this will put them in DMX mode automatically.
DMX Mode
This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. This fixture will automatically
switch to DMX mode when you connect a DMX controller to it. Plug the DMX controller into the fixture.
Using the DIP switches on the back of the fixture, set the DMX starting address.
DMX Channel Values
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 ó024
025 ó049
050 ó074
075 ó099
100 ó124
125 ó149
150 ó174
175 ó199
200 ó224
225 ó249
250 ó255
Control/Operating Mode
Red, Green, Blue mode
Standalone mode 1 (automatic)
Standalone mode 2 (automatic)
Standalone mode 3 (automatic)
Standalone mode 4 (automatic)
Standalone mode 5 (automatic)
Standalone mode 6 (automatic)
Standalone mode 7 (automatic)
Standalone mode 8 (automatic)
Standalone mode 9 (automatic)
Standalone (sound active)
2
000 ó255
Red 0% ó100%
3
000 ó255
Green 0% ó100%
4
000
ó
255
Blue 0%
ó
100%
5
000 ó255
Standalone Speed (Mode 1-9) (Slow óFast)
000
ó
009
010
ó
255
Strobing Speed (Red Green Blue Mode) (No Strobe)
(Slow
ó
Fast)
6
000 ó255
Dimmer 0% ó100%

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Setting the Starting Address
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a start address from 1 to
512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start
address. For example, a fixture that uses 6 DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would
read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses so that the channels used do
not overlap, and note the start address selected for future reference. If you are unfamiliar with DMX, download the
DMX Primer from www.chauvetlighting.com.
Set the start address using the group of DIP switches located usually on bottom of the fixture. Each DIP switch has
an associated value. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide the start address. Figuring out
which switches to toggle ON given a specific start address can be accomplished by determining which switch values
will add up to the address value, and turning these switches on. Do so by doing the following:
1) Determine the largest value switch that is less than the start address. Turn this switch on.
2) Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the starting address number.
3) Determine the largest value switch that is less than the remainder from the previous subtraction. Turn this switch
on.
4) Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the remainder of the previous subtraction.
5) Repeat steps three and four until you have a remainder of zero.
EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS
Address 10
Switch # 4 = 8
Switch # 2 = 2
Total = 10
Address 26
Switch # 5 = 16
Switch # 4 = 8
Switch # 2 = 2
Total = 26
Resolving address
using simple math.
Address 233
233 – (128) = 105, Turn ON DIP # 8
105 – (64) = 41, Turn ON DIP # 7
41 – (32) = 9, Turn ON DIP # 6
9 – (8) = 1, Turn ON DIP # 4
1 – (1) = 0, Turn ON DIP # 1
DIP SWITCH
(DMX VALUE)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
13456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
13456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
13456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
13456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
13456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
122
222
23456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789 ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256

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DMX Quick Reference Chart
DMX Address Quick Reference Chart
Dip Switch Position
DMX DIP
SWITCH SET
#9
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0=OFF
#8
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1=ON
#7
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
X=OFF or ON
#6
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
0
0
0
0
0
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
256
288
320
352
384
416
448
480
1
0
0
0
0
1
33
65
97
129
161
193
225
257
289
321
353
385
417
449
481
0
1
0
0
0
2
34
66
98
130
162
194
226
258
290
322
354
386
418
450
482
1
1
0
0
0
3
35
67
99
131
163
195
227
259
291
323
355
387
419
451
483
0
0
1
0
0
4
36
68
100
132
164
196
228
260
292
324
356
388
420
452
484
1
0
1
0
0
5
37
69
101
133
165
197
229
261
293
325
357
389
421
453
485
0
1
1
0
0
6
38
70
102
134
166
198
230
262
294
326
358
390
422
454
486
1
1
1
0
0
7
39
71
103
135
167
199
231
263
295
327
359
391
423
455
487
0
0
0
1
0
8
40
72
104
136
168
200
232
264
296
328
360
392
424
456
488
1
0
0
1
0
9
41
73
105
137
169
201
233
265
297
329
361
393
425
457
489
0
1
0
1
0
10
42
74
106
138
170
202
234
266
298
330
362
394
426
458
490
1
1
0
1
0
11
43
75
107
139
171
203
235
267
299
331
363
395
427
459
491
0
0
1
1
0
12
44
76
108
140
172
204
236
268
300
332
364
396
428
460
492
1
0
1
1
0
13
45
77
109
141
173
205
237
269
301
333
365
397
429
461
493
0
1
1
1
0
14
46
78
110
142
174
206
238
270
302
334
366
398
430
462
494
1
1
1
1
0
15
47
79
111
143
175
207
239
271
303
335
367
399
431
463
495
0
0
0
0
1
16
48
80
112
144
176
208
240
272
304
336
368
400
432
464
496
1
0
0
0
1
17
49
81
113
145
177
209
241
273
305
337
369
401
433
465
497
0
1
0
0
1
18
50
82
114
146
178
210
242
274
306
338
370
402
434
466
498
1
1
0
0
1
19
51
83
115
147
179
211
243
275
307
339
371
403
435
467
499
0
0
1
0
1
20
52
84
116
148
180
212
244
276
308
340
372
404
436
468
500
1
0
1
0
1
21
53
85
117
149
181
213
245
277
309
341
373
405
437
469
501
0
1
1
0
1
22
54
86
118
150
182
214
246
278
310
342
374
406
438
470
502
1
1
1
0
1
23
55
87
119
151
183
215
247
279
311
343
375
407
439
471
503
0
0
0
1
1
24
56
88
120
152
184
216
248
280
312
344
376
408
440
472
504
1
0
0
1
1
25
57
89
121
153
185
217
249
281
313
345
377
409
441
473
505
0
1
0
1
1
26
58
90
122
154
186
218
250
282
314
346
378
410
442
474
506
1
1
0
1
1
27
59
91
123
155
187
219
251
283
315
347
379
411
443
475
507
0
0
1
1
1
28
60
92
124
156
188
220
252
284
316
348
380
412
444
476
508
1
0
1
1
1
29
61
93
125
157
189
221
253
285
317
349
381
413
445
477
509
0
1
1
1
1
30
62
94
126
158
190
222
254
286
318
350
382
414
446
478
510
1
1
1
1
1
31
63
95
127
159
191
223
255
287
319
351
383
415
447
479
511
Dip Switch Position DMX Address

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General Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution(s)
Applies to
Lights
Foggers
& Snow Controllers
Dimmers
& Chaser
Auto shut off
Check fan thermal switch reset
ü
Beam is very dim or
not bright
Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
ü
Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing
Check total load placed on device
ü
Chase is too slow
Check users manual for speed adjustment
ü
ü
ü
Device has no power
Check for power on Mains.
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
ü
ü
ü
Fixture is not
responding
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
ü
Fixture is on but
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
ü
üü
Loss of signal
Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables
or black lights.
üüüü
If you still have a problem after trying these solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.

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5.APPENDIX
General Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and
environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be
cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating.
This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before
conducting maintenance.
Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on
external vents and internal components. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of
glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply solution to the cloth
or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free
of haze and lint.
The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to
optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp,
smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics. Clean
with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. Always dry the parts carefully.
Returns
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products
returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET® and request RMA # prior to shipping the
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the
return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the
customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
product(s). FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.
Note: If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper
inside the box:
1) Your name
2) Your address
3) Your phone number
4) RMA #
5) A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be reported to
the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer’s responsibility to notify and submit claims with
the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim for items such as
missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage, must be made within 7
days of receiving merchandise.

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Technical Specifications
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length ..................................................................................................................................................10 in (254 mm)
Width...................................................................................................................................................8.5 in (216 mm)
Height..................................................................................................................................................7.5 in (190 mm)
Weight.....................................................................................................................................................5 lbs (2.3 kg)
POWER
Switchable, AC power ................................................................................................................120/230 V, 50/60 Hz
Fuse .........................................................................................................................................................F 1 A, 250 V
Power Consumption @ 120 V.................................................................................................................19 W (0.2 A)
Inrush Current @ 120 V ..................................................................................................................................... 0.4 A
Power Consumption @ 230 V.................................................................................................................14 W (0.1 A)
LIGHT SOURCE
LED .......................................................................................................84 (36 Red, 24 Green, 24 Blue) 100,000 hrs
PHOTO OPTIC
Coverage Angle......................................................................................................................................................34°
THERMAL
Maximum ambient temperature ...........................................................................................................104° F (40° C)
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
Data input....................................................................................................................locking 3-pin XLR male socket
Data output ..............................................................................................................locking 3-pin XLR female socket
Data pin configuration..................................................................................................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols .........................................................................................................................................USITT DMX512-A
DMX Channels............................................................................................................................................................6
ORDERING INFORMATION
Vue™ 1.1.........................................................................................................................................................VUE1.1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty.................................................................................................................................. 2-year limited warranty
Contact Us
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Sunrise, FL 33351
voice: 954.577.4455
fax: [phone]
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