General troubleshooting, Eneral, Roubleshooting – Chauvet Legend 6000X User Manual

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Appendix

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

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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

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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

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Revision: 2007-03-06/09:06

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