General troubleshooting, Technical support – Chauvet LX5 User Manual

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General Troubleshooting

Applies to

Symptom

Solution(s)

Lights

Foggers

& Snow

Controllers

Dimmers

& Chaser

Auto shut off

Check fan thermal switch reset

9

Beam is very dim or
not bright

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

9

Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing

Check total load placed on device

9

Chase is too slow

Check users manual for speed adjustment

9

9

9

Device has no power

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

9

9

9

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

9

9

9

Lamps cuts off
sporadically

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

9

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

9

Moves slow

Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

9

No flash

Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping

9

No light output

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

9

Relay will not work

Check reset switch
Check cable connections

9

Remote does not
work

Make sure connector is firmly connected to device

9

9

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

9

*Note not all values apply to all fixtures

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

Technical Support

Address: Service Dept.
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)
Support (Email): [email protected]
Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4)
Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service)
Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com

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9/17/2007 12:27 PM

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