Page 3 - What is included
1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x Vue™ 4.1 ¾ Power Cord ¾ Warranty Card ¾ User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the sh...
Page 4 - Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instructi...
Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Features; -channel DMX-512 LED rotating moon flower; Additional Features; Adjustable hanging bracket with slide rail; DMX Channel Summary
2. I NTRODUCTION Features • 9-channel DMX-512 LED rotating moon flower • Blackout/static/strobe • Individual control of red, green, blue, white and amber LEDs within each cluster (6 total) • Variable speed of motor • Built-in automated programs via DMX • Built-in sound activated programs via master/...
Page 6 - Product Overview
Product Overview Power Output Connector Tilt Adjustment Knob Hanging Bracket Microphone Digital Display Front Lens Slide Rail Sound Sensitivity Knob DMX Output Connector DMX Input Connector AC Power Input & Fuse Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 6 7/11/2008 11:57 AM
Page 7 - ETUP; Fuse Replacement; D M X D A T A C A B L E
3. S ETUP Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement The fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse f...
Page 8 - - P I N T O 5 - P I N C O N V E R S I O N C H A R T; Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
C A B L E C O N N E C T O R S C A B L E C O N N E C T O R S Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. 2 1 3 OUTPUT 1 3 2 1 3 2 Resistance 120 ohm 1/4w b...
Page 9 - Master/Slave Fixture Linking; Mounting; O R I E N T A T I O N; Slide-Rails Adjustment
Master/Slave Fixture Linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture co...
Page 10 - Display Options; Menu Functions; Press Mode to scroll through the menu options.
4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Display Options M/S DMX Menu Functions M AIN F UNCTION S ELECTION I NSTRUCTION SET.d d:001-d:512 Sets the DMX starting address SET.S S:001-s:100 Sets the speed of the current program SET.f F:000-f:100 Sets the flash rate of the current program SET.A A:000-a:042 Selects th...
Page 11 - Operation; DMX Mode
Operation Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. There is an LED indicator on the rear of the fixture which will indicate this mode. 1. Use SET.A to choose the desired program. 2. Use SET....
Page 12 - DMX Channel Values
DMX Channel Values C HANNEL V ALUE F UNCTION 1 000 Ù 009 010 Ù 014 015 Ù 019 020 Ù 024 025 Ù 029 030 Ù 034 035 Ù 039 040 Ù 044 045 Ù 049 050 Ù 054 055 Ù 059 060 Ù 064 065 Ù 069 070 Ù 074 075 Ù 079 080 Ù 084 085 Ù 089 090 Ù 094 095 Ù 235 236 Ù 245 246 Ù 255 Control/Operating Mode Individual cluster c...
Page 14 - S E T T I N G T H E S T A R T I N G A D D R E S S; D M X Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E C H A R T
S E T T I N G T H E S T A R T I N G A D D R E S S This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start addr...
Page 15 - DMX Address Quick Reference Chart; Dip Switch Position
DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP SWITCH SET #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0=OFF #8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1=ON #7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 35...
Page 17 - Electrical Connections Diagram
Electrical Connections Diagram Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 17 7/11/2008 11:57 AM
Page 18 - LED Driver PCB Schematics
LED Driver PCB Schematics Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 18 7/11/2008 11:57 AM
Page 20 - Master PCB Schematics
Master PCB Schematics Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 20 7/11/2008 11:57 AM
Page 21 - Vue 4.1 Maintenance Guide
Vue 4.1 Maintenance Guide Symptom(s) Possible Solution(s) 1 or more LED’s are not illuminating Clean the fixture regularly to avoid any such failure. This fixture is convection cooled, which means that if the surface is kept clean and free of debris, then proper cooling will be allowed to occur An L...
Page 22 - Technical Support; PPENDIX; DMX Primer
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 5. A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a...
Page 23 - Claims
General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance a...
Page 24 - Technical Specifications
Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 24 7/11/2008 11:57 AM Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length........................................................................................................................... 11.3 in (286 mm) Width ..........................................................