Chauvet TFX-950CM - Manual (Page 20)

Appendix
TFX-950CM User Manual 20
Revision: 2006-01-20/16:37
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 
Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing Check total load placed on device 
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. 
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.
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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
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Relay will not work Check reset switch
Check cable connections 
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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