Eneral, Roubleshooting, General troubleshooting – Chauvet Digital Camera 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.