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Page 3 - What is Included; Unpacking Instructions; Text Conventions; Icons

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 3 of 26 1. B EFORE YOU B EGIN What is Included • 1 x Scorpion™ GVC, RVM, or RGY • 1 x Power Cord • 1 x Warranty Card • 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in whic...

Page 5 - Non Interlocked Housing Warning

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 5 of 26 Safety Notes (Cont.) • Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser light. • This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly strikes...

Page 6 - Laser Safety Notes

Page 6 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Laser Safety Notes STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW Laser Light is different from any other light sources with which you may be familiar. The light from this product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used proper...

Page 7 - Laser Safety Labels; NOTICE

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 7 of 26 Laser Safety Labels NOTICE Scorpion™ GVC sticker shown The sticker on your unit will reflect the actual Scorpion™ fixture model, whether GVC, RGY, or RVM.

Page 8 - Laser Emission Data; ScorpionTM GVC; Laser Compliance Statement

Page 8 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Laser Emission Data Laser light - Avoid direct eye contact! Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI Z136.1 Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from the Laser Institute of America: www.la...

Page 9 - NTRODUCTION; Product Overview; Back Panel

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 9 of 26 2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview Control Panel (LED display) DMX Out DMX In Power Switch Fuse holder Power In Power Out Safety Back Panel

Page 10 - Product Dimensions

Page 10 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Product Dimensions

Page 11 - ETUP; AC Power; Power Linking

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 11 of 26 3. S ETUP AC Power This product has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of t...

Page 12 - Mounting; Orientation; Mounting Diagram

Page 12 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Mounting Orientation The Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY units may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight. Please ...

Page 13 - Proper Usage

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 13 of 26 Proper Usage This fixture is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, CHAUVET® recommends mounting your lighting effect fixtures on steady elevated platforms or sturdy overhead supports using suitable hanging clamps. In all cases, yo...

Page 14 - PERATION; Control Panel Operation; Menu Branches

Page 14 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) 4. O PERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Button Function <MENU> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option <DOWN...

Page 15 - Menu Options

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 15 of 26 Menu Options The menu below refers to three different CMY products, GVC, RVM, and RGY, each with a different set of colors. Model Color 1 Color 2 Color 3 GVC Green Violet Cyan RVM Red Violet Magenta RGY Red Green Yellow Branch Programming St...

Page 16 - Configuration; DMX Mode; Starting Address; Standalone Modes; Sound Mode

Page 16 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Configuration DMX Mode Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you to control it with a DMX controller. 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2) Turn this product on. 3) Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of...

Page 17 - Reverse Motion

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 17 of 26 Automatic Mode To enable the Automatic mode, follow the instructions below: 1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until the active option of the Auto/Sound branch ( AF1 to rdM ) shows blinking on the display. 2) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to ...

Page 19 - DMX Channel Assignments and Values

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 19 of 26 DMX Channel Assignments and Values Channel Function Value Setting 1 Control Mode (Use channels 2~10 in this mode) 000  017 018  035 036  053 054  071 072  089 090  107 108  125 126  143 144  161 162  179 180  197 198  215 216  2...

Page 20 - DMX Ch.2 Pattern Selection

Page 20 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) DMX Ch.2 Pattern Selection DMX V ALUE P ATT ERN DMX V ALUE P ATT ERN DMX V ALUE P ATT ERN 000~007 096~103 190~197 008~015 104~111 198~205 016~023 112~119 206~213 024~031 120~127 214~221 032~039 128~135 222~229 040~047 136~143 230~237 048~055...

Page 21 - Fixture Maintenance

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 21 of 26 5. T ECHNICAL I NFORMATION Fixture Maintenance Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize ...

Page 22 - General Troubleshooting

Page 22 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) General Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Action Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing • Excessive load on the circuit • Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80% of the breaker or fuse nominal current • Short circuit a...

Page 23 - Returns Procedure; Claims

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 23 of 26 Returns Procedure The user must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with its original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number be...

Page 24 - DMX Primer

Page 24 of 26 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) DMX Primer The USITT DMX512-A data transmission protocol (DMX, from now on) is based on the EIA-485 standard and it has 512 channels (001 to 512). This system requires a controller (DMX controller), one or more DMX compatible fixtures, and a...

Page 25 - DMX Cabling; DMX Connectors

Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) Page 25 of 26 DMX Cabling The DMX protocol requires using special data cables to accommodate for the high speed digital signals it uses. Despite their apparent similarities, data cables are electrically different from standard microphone cables because th...