Eneral, Roubleshooting, General troubleshooting – Chauvet Digital Camera User Manual

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LED Mushroom™ User Manual

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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

Beam is very dim or
not bright

Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing

Check total load placed on device

Chase is too slow

Check users manual for speed adjustment

Device has no power

Check for power on Mains.
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)

Fixture is not
responding

Check DMX DIP switch settings for correct addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings

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

Lamps cuts off
sporadically

Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.

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

Loss of signal

Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables
or black lights.

Moves slow

Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

No flash

Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping

No laser output

Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping,
readjust

No light output

Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician

Relay will not work

Check reset switch
Check cable connections

Remote does not
work

Make sure connector is firmly connected to device

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

If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical
Support at the location on the next page.

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