Chauvet INTIMIDATOR DMX-605A - Manual (Page 14)

Appendix
DMX-605A & DMX-610A User Manual 14 2005-11-16/16:16
General Troubleshooting
Applies to
Symptom Solution(s)
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 Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
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Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing Check total load placed on device 
Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment
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Device has no power Check for power on Mains.
Check device ’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
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Fixture is not responding Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
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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
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Lamps cuts off
sporadically Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.
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Light will not come 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
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Loss of signal Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights.
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Motor movements are
jerky or jumpy Possible bad motor driver or sensors
Check polarity switch on controller
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Moves slow Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 
No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
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No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
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Relay will not work Check reset switch
Check cable connections
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Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
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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
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Unit wobbles when rotating Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping 