CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL OVATIONF915FC LED Fresnel User Manual

CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL OVATIONF915FC LED Fresnel

Product Information

Specifications

• Model ID: OVATIONF915FC
• Edition: 11th edition
• Trademark: Chauvet, Chauvet Professional, Ovation, Ovation F-915FC
• Copyright: Chauvet & Sons, LLC

Product Usage Instructions

Before You Begin
Before using the Ovation F-915FC, please read through the following information:

What Is Included
Make sure you have received all the necessary components and accessories as mentioned in the product packaging.

Claims
If there are any missing or damaged parts, please contact Chauvet customer support for assistance.

Manual Conventions
The manual uses certain conventions to provide clear instructions:

• Bullet points indicate important information or steps.
• Numbered lists indicate sequential steps.
• Highlighted text indicates warnings or cautions that must be followed.

Symbols
The manual uses the following symbols to convey specific meanings:

• ! – Indicates a warning or caution.
• ***** – Indicates important information.
• # – Indicates additional references or related information.

Safety Notes
The Ovation F-915FC is designed with safety in mind. Please adhere to the following safety guidelines:

Personal Safety
Ensure that you follow all safety precautions to prevent injury or harm while operating the product.

Mounting and Rigging
When mounting or rigging the Ovation F-915FC, ensure that you use appropriate hardware and follow industry standards to ensure stability and safety.

Power and Wiring
Always use the provided power cable and ensure that the power source is suitable for the product’s requirements. Follow proper electrical wiring practices to avoid electrical hazards.

Operation
Understand the basic operation of the Ovation F-915FC before using it. Familiarize yourself with the control panel, buttons, and settings.

Expected LED Lifespan
The LEDs in the Ovation F-915FC have an expected lifespan of X hours. After this period, it is recommended to replace the LEDs to maintain optimal performance.

Introduction

Description
The Ovation F-915FC is a professional lighting fixture designed for various applications. It features advanced LED technology, allowing for vibrant colors and precise control.

Features
The Ovation F-915FC offers the following features:

• Vivid color output
• Wide range of color mixing options
• Smooth dimming capabilities
• Multiple control options (DMX, wireless, etc.)
• Sturdy and durable construction

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How do I mount the Ovation F-915FC?
• A: To mount the Ovation F-915FC, use appropriate clamps or brackets and ensure that it is securely fastened to a stable surface. Refer to the installation section of the manual for detailed instructions.
• Q: Can I use the Ovation F-915FC outdoors?
• A: The Ovation F-915FC is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. However, make sure to protect it from extreme weather conditions and follow the IP rating guidelines provided in the manual.
• Q: How do I control the Ovation F-915FC using DMX?
• A: To control the Ovation F-915FC via DMX, connect it to a DMX controller using a standard DMX cable. Refer to the programming section of the manual for information on DMX addressing and control settings.
• Q: Can I use the Ovation F-915FC without a DMX controller?
• A: Yes, the Ovation F-915FC can be used without a DMX controller. It offers standalone operation modes and can be controlled using its onboard menu and buttons. Refer to the operation section of the manual for details on standalone operation.

Edition Notes
The Ovation F-915FC User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the Ovation F-915FC.

Trademarks
Chauvet, Chauvet Professional, the Chauvet logo, Ovation, and Ovation F-915FC are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons, LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Copyright Notice
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images are owned by Chauvet. © Copyright 2022 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved. Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.

Manual Use
Chauvet authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional information purposes only. Chauvet expressly prohibits the usage, copy, storage, distribution, modification, or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without written consent from Chauvet.

Document Printing
For best results, print this document in color, on letter size paper (8.5 x 11 in), double-sided. If using A4 paper (210 x 297 mm), configure the printer to scale the content accordingly.

Intended Audience
Any person installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product, as well as this manual, before installing, operating, or maintaining this product.

Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetprofessional.com.

Document Revision
This Ovation F-915FC User Manual is the 11th edition of this document. Go to www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest version.

Before You Begin

What Is Included

• Ovation F-915FC
• Neutri® kpowerCON® power cord
• Gel frame holder (7.5 in/191 mm accessories)
• Quick Reference Guide

Claims
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition. If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate customer’s claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection. For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.

Manual Conventions

Symbols

electrical damage to the product, accessories, or the user.
| Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
| Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
****| Useful information.

****The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data transmission protocol.

FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Safety Notes
Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.

****This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.

****All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.

Personal Safety

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.

Mounting and Rigging

• This product is not intended for permanent installation.
• This product is for indoor use only! Do not operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust, excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it (IP20).
• Do not leave any flammable material within 50 cm of this product while operating or connected to power.
• CAUTION : When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g., cold truck to warm, humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power.
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
• Use only the hanging/mounting bracket to carry this product.

Power and Wiring

• Ensure that the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Always ensure that the product is connected to proper voltage in accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.

Operation

• Do not operate this product if there is damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures.
• The minimum startup temperature is -4°F (-20°C). Do not start the product at lower temperatures.
• The minimum ambient temperature is -22°F (-30°C). Do not operate the product at lower temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operation problem, stop using this product immediately!

****If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.

Expected LED Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, primarily because of heat. LEDs that are arranged in clusters experience higher operating temperatures than single LEDs. For this reason, operating clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan is 40,000 to 50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan is vital, lower the operating temperature by improving the ventilation around the product, thus reducing the ambient temperature. In addition, limiting the overall projection intensity may extend the LEDs’ lifespan.

Introduction

Description
The Ovation F-915FC is a full-color Fresnel-style LED lighting fixture with 16-bit dimming resolution for smooth fades. It delivers a beautiful flat, even field of light. Its motorized zoom, with a range between 17° and 85°, is controlled either manually or via DMX. Simple and complex DMX channel profiles offer programming versatility. Virtually silent operation makes it ideal for use in any situation.

Features

• Operating modes:
  • 1-channel: dimmer
  • 3-channel: dimmer, virtual color wheel, color temperature
  • 5-channel: RGBAL control
  • 7-channel: dimmer, RGBAL control, strobe
  • 11-channel: 16-bit dimmer, RGBAL control, strobe, virtual color wheel, color temperature, zoom
  • 13-channel: 16-bit dimmer, RGBAL control, strobe
  • 14-channel: dimmer, RGBAL control, strobe, virtual color wheel, color temperature, auto programs, auto speed, control, zoom, motor reset, red shift
  • 18-channel: 16-bit dimmer, 16-bit RGBAL, strobe, virtual color wheel, color temperature, zoom, motor reset, control
  • HSV: hue, saturation, value
• Full color LED (RGBAL) Fresnel-style lighting fixture for theater, film, and production
• Smooth, motorized zoom from 17° to 85°
• Beautiful 16-bit dimming of master dimmer and individual colors
• Easy-to-use on-board control of color, zoom, and dimming
• Virtual color wheel with color matched to popular gel colors
• Color temperature presets from 2800 K to 6500 K
• RDM (remote device management) for added flexibility
• Adjustable PWM (pulse width modulation) to avoid flickering on camera
• Virtually silent operation for use in studio and theater applications

Product Overview

Product Dimensions

Setup

AC Power
Each Ovation F-915FC has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each Ovation F-915FC, refer to the label affixed to the product or to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual. The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.

• ****Always connect the product to a protected circuit (a circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
• ****To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

****Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.

AC Plug
The Ovation F-915FC comes with a power input cord terminated with a Neutrik® powerCON® connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power input cord that came with the product has no plug, or if the plug needs to be changed, use the table below to wire the new plug.

Power Linking
The product supports power linking. It is possible to power link up to 6 products at 120 V, up to 10 products at 208 V, or up to 12 products at 230 V. This product comes with a power input cord. Power-linking cables are available for purchase from Chauvet.

Fuse Replacement

1. Disconnect this product from the power outlet.
2. Using a Phillips #2 head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse and replace with another fuse of the same type and rating (T 3.15 A, 250 V).
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.

****Make sure to disconnect the product’s power cord before replacing a blown fuse. Always replace the blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.

DMX Linking
The Ovation F-915FC can be linked to a DMX controller using a 3- and 5-pin DMX connection. If using other DMX-compatible products with this product, it is possible to control each individually with a single DMX controller.

DMX Personalities
The Ovation F-915FC uses a 3- and 5-pin DMX data connection for the HSV, 1Ch, 3Ch, 5Ch, 7Ch, 11Ch, 13Ch, 14Ch, and 18Ch DMX personalities.

• Refer to the Introduction for a brief description of each DMX personality.
• Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Ovation F-915FC to work in these personalities.
• The DMX Values section provides detailed information regarding the DMX personalities.

****For information about DMX standards, Master/Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX Primer from the Chauvet website:www.chauvetprofessional.com.

Remote Device Management (RDM)
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate bi-directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check with the manufacturer or the DMX controller’s User Manual, as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The Ovation F-915FC supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options.

Master/Slave Connectivity
The Master/Slave mode allows an Ovation F-915FC (the master) to control one or more Ovation F-915FC products (the slaves) without a DMX controller. One Ovation F-915FC becomes the master when running an auto or custom program, or in Static mode. Each slave’s control panel must be configured to operate in Slave mode. During the Master/Slave operation, the slaves will operate in unison with the master.

****DO NOT connect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode. The DMX controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master.

• ****The Operation section of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to configure the master and slaves.
• ****For more information about DMX standards or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX primer from the Chauvet website:www.chauvetprofessional.com.

Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. For the CHAUVET Professional line of mounting clamps, go to: http://trusst.com/products/.

Orientation
Always mount this product in a safe position, ensuring that there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.

Rigging
Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product:

• Before deciding on a location for the product, make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
• Make sure that the structure onto which the product will be mounted can support the product’s weight. See the Technical Specifications for weight information.
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity.
• When power-linking multiple products, mount the products close enough for power-linking cables to reach.
• The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could damage the knobs.

Procedure
The Ovation F-915FC comes with a double-bracketed yoke that can be used as a floor stand or to which mounting clamps can be attached for hanging. Mounting clamps must be purchased separately. Ensure that the clamps can support the weight of this product. Use at least one mounting point per product where necessary.

Mounting Diagram

Operation

Control Panel Operation

selected value in to the current function
< UP>| Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric value when in a function
< DOWN>| Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a function
< Color Temperature>| Push twice, then turn to select the color temperature
< Dimmer>| Push twice, then turn to increase or decrease the dimmer
< Zoom>| Push twice, then turn to increase or decrease the zoom

Control Options
Set the Ovation F-915FC starting address in the 001-512 DMX range. This enables control of up to 12 products in the 18-channel personality.

Programming
Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options. The menu map shows the main level and a variable number of programming levels for each option.

• To go to the desired main level, press repeatedly until the option shows on the display. Press to select. This will show the first programming level for that option.
• To select an option or value within the current programming level, press or until the option shows on the display. Press to select. This will show either the first option if there is another programming level, or the selected value.
• Press repeatedly to exit to the previous main level.

Configuration (DMX)
Use DMX configurations to operate the product with a DMX controller.

DMX Personalities
This setting allows the user to choose a particular DMX personality.

1. Go to the DMX Channel main level.
2. Select the desired personality (1Ch, 3Ch, 5Ch, 7Ch, 11Ch, 13Ch, 14Ch, 18Ch, and HSV).
   • ****See the Starting Address section for the highest starting address suggested for each personality.
   • ****Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to the new personality setting.

Starting Address
In this mode, each product will respond to a unique starting address from the DMX controller. All products with the same starting address will respond in unison.

1. Go to the DMX Address main level.
2. Select Address.
3. Set the starting address (001–512).

The highest recommended starting address for each DMX mode is as follows:

Menu Map

DMX

Address

| Address| 001–512| Selects DMX address (highest channel restricted to personality chosen)

DMX

Channel

|

1Ch

| Virtual Color Wheel|

1-channel: dimmer

Color Temperature
Manual Color Mixer
3Ch| 3-channel: dimmer, virtual color wheel, color temperature
5Ch| 5-channel: RGBAL control
7Ch| 7-channel: dimmer, RGBAL control, strobe
11Ch| 11-channel: 16-bit dimmer, RGBAL control, virtual color wheel, color

temperature, strobe

13Ch| 13-channel: 16-bit RGBAL control, 16-bit dimmer, strobe

14Ch

| 14-channel: dimmer, RGBAL control, strobe, virtual color wheel, color

temperature, auto show, auto speed, control, zoom, motor reset

18Ch

| 18-channel: 116-bit RGBAL control, 16-bit dimmer, strobe, virtual color wheel, color temperature, zoom,

motor reset, control

HSV| 3-channel: hue, saturation, value

Virtual Color Wheel

|

Virtual Color Wheel

| C3050 – Md Yellow

C3040 – Lt Yellow C3240 – Amb Yellow C2340 – VLt Amber C2040 – Lt Amber C2050 – Md Amber C2060 – Dk Amber C1050 – Lt Red C1080 – Md Red C1020 – NC Pink

C1030 – Md Pink C1630 – Dk Pink

C1250 – Md Red Amber C1060 – Dk Red Amber C1650 – Magenta C6170 – Dk Magenta C6020 – Lt Lavender C5030 – Lt Blue

C5020 – VLt Blue C5430 – Lt Blue 2 C5070 – Blue C5050 – Md Blue C5060 – Dk Blue C5690 – Indigo C5080 – VDk Blue C5081 – VDk Blue 2

C4370 – Yel Green C4070 – Green C4550 – Turquoise C4560 – Aqua

C4570 – Blue Green

|

Dimmer 0–255

|

Virtual Color Wheel simulates the output of each gel color. Refer to the Virtual Color Wheel Chart for specific values.

Virtual Color Wheel

|

Color Temperature

| 2800K

3000K

3200K

3500K

4000K

4500K

5000K

5600K

6000K

6500K

|

Dimmer 0–255

|

Preset white color temperatures. Emulates a tungsten lamp at the specified color temperature. Refer to the Color Temperature Chart for specific values.

---|---|---|---|---

Manual Color Mixer

| Red

Green Blue Amber

Lime

|

0–255

|

Combines red, green, blue, amber, and lime to make a custom color (0–100%)

Color X-Fade Speed

| Off| Turns off the fade transition between colors
X-Fade Speed 1| Creates fade transition between colors when using colors in the Virtual Color Wheel or Color Temperature chart, from fast (X-Fade Speed 1) to slow (X-

Fade Speed 4)

X-Fade Speed 2
X-Fade Speed 3
X-Fade Speed 4
Auto Show| Auto 1–5| 1–100| Selects automatic programs and auto program speed
Zoom| 0–255| Controls zoom
Red Shift| On| Mimics halogen lamp dimming
Off

Master/ Slave

| Master| Receives DMX signal from the DMX controller (master)
Slave| Receives DMX signal from the master unit

Dimmer Curve

| S-Curve

Linear Square

Inverse Square

|

Sets the dimmer curve

Dimmer Mode| Off| Linear dimmer
Dimmer 1–3| Dimming curves, from fast (Dimmer 1) to slow (Dimmer 3)

White Balance

| Off| Uses factory default white setting

Manual

| Red|

125–255

| __Sets red LED maximum value

__Sets green LED maximum value

__Sets blue LED maximum value

Sets amber LED maximum value Sets lime LED maximum value

Green
Blue
Amber
Lime

LED

Frequency

| 600Hz

1200Hz

2000Hz

4000Hz

6000Hz

25KHz

|

Sets the PWM frequency

Fan Mode

| Auto| Sets the fan to auto mode
On| Sets the fan to always on
Off| Sets the fan to always off
Silent| Sets the fan to silent

Back Light

| 10S| Turns off display backlight after 10 seconds of inactivity
---|---|---
30S| Turns off display backlight after 30 seconds of inactivity
2Min| Turns off display backlight after 2 minutes of inactivity
Always On| Display backlight always on

Information

| Fixture Hours| _ H| Shows total hours the product has been powered on
LED Hours| H| Shows the total LED hours
Version| V.| Shows current firmware version
UID| _| Shows product UID

Reset Zoom w/ Power

| No| Keeps zoom in last position when powered on
Yes| Resets zoom to home position when powered on
Factory Reset| No| Resets the product to factory default settings

Configuration (Standalone)
Use a standalone configuration to operate the product without a DMX controller.

Static Mode
The Static mode allows for an unchanging color without a DMX controller.

Virtual Color Wheel

1. Go to the Virtual Color Wheel main level.
2. Select Virtual Color Wheel.
3. Select the desired gel color (see Virtual Color Wheel Chart).
4. Select the desired output level (0–255).

Color Temperature
To select a color temperature, do the following:

1. Go to the Virtual Color Wheel main level.
2. Select Color Temperature.
3. Select the desired color temperature (see Color Temperature Chart).
4. Select the desired output level (0–255).

Manual Color Mixer
To do color mixing without a DMX controller, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to the Static main level.
2. Select Manual Color Mixer.
3. Select the color to edit (Red, Green, Blue, Amber, or Lime).
4. Select the desired output level for that color (0–255).
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until product outputs as desired.

Color X-Fade Speed
To create fade transition between colors when using colors in the Virtual Color Wheel or Color Temperature Chart, do the following:

1. Go to the Virtual Color Wheel main level.
2. Select Color X-Fade Speed.
3. Select X-Fade Speed 1-4 (from fast to slow), or Off (to turn off the fade transition between colors).

Auto Programs
Auto programs allow for dynamic blinder effects without a DMX controller.

1. Go to Auto Show main level.
2. Select the desired auto program (Auto 1–5).
3. Select the desired speed (1–100).

Zoom
This setting allows standalone control of the motorized zoom. To adjust, do the following:

1. Go to Zoom main level.
2. Select the desired output level (0–255).

Red Shift
The Red Shift function causes the amber LEDs to imitate the appearance of a halogen lamp when dimming. To adjust the Red Shift function, do the following:

1. Go to the Red Shift main level.
2. Select On or Off.

Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows a group of Ovation F-915FC products (the slaves) to simultaneously duplicate the output of another Ovation F-915FC (the master) without a DMX controller.

To set each of the slaves:

1. Go to the Master/Slave main level
2. Select Slave.

To set the master:

1. Go to the Master/Slave main level
2. Select Master.
3. Select a static setting.
   • ****The master is the one that runs a program whether in Auto or Static mode.
   • ****Do not connect a DMX controller to the products configured for Master/Slave operation. The DMX controller may interfere with signals from the master.
   • ****The master should be the first product in the daisy chain.

Dimmer Curve
To set the dimmer curve, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to the Dimmer Curve main level.
2. Select the desired option (Linear, Square, Inverse Square, or S-Curve).

Dimmer Profiles
This setting determines how fast the output of the Ovation F-915FC changes when the output value is modified. It provides four different options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product. To select a specific dimmer profile, do the following:

1. Go to the Dimmer Mode main level.
2. Select a dimmer curve (Off, Dimmer 1, Dimmer 2, or Dimmer 3).
   • Off : The output is proportional (linear) to the dimmer channel value.
   • Dimmer 1-3: The output follows the dimmer value based on the corresponding dimmer curve, Dimmer 1 being the fastest.

White Balance
This setting determines the maximum output values for each color, which affects the appearance of a full output white.

1. Go to the White Balance main level.
2. Select Off (the product will use a default setting) or Manual.
3. For Manual mode, select the color value to edit (Red, Green, Blue, Amber, or Lime).
4. Set the maximum value for the selected color (125–255).
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the product outputs as desired.

LED Frequency
This option changes the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) frequency of the LEDs on the Ovation F-915FC. To do so, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to the LED Frequency main level.
2. Select PWM Frequency (600Hz, 1200Hz, 2000Hz, 4000Hz, 6000Hz, or 25Khz).

Fan Mode
This setting determines how the fan speed on the Ovation F-915FC is set.

1. Go to the Fan Mode main level
2. Select Auto (fan speed will increase or decrease based on product temperature), Off (fan will stay off. Product output will decrease based on product temperature), Silent (fan will maintain a constant silent speed), or On (fan speed will always be at maximum).
   • NOTICE: When operating in Fan Mode: Off, the output of the fixture will be reduced and will not reach the same levels as when using other fan modes.
   • WARNING: When operating in Fan Mode: Off, the fixture will become hotter to the touch than when using other fan modes. Use proper protective equipment to prevent burns. Keep a safe distance from flammable objects.

Back Light
This setting allows for selection of the amount of time the backlight on the Ovation F-915FC’s display stays on after the last button is pressed on the control panel.

1. Go to the Back Light main level.
2. Select 10S (10 seconds), 30S (30 seconds), 2Min (2 minutes), or Always On (remains on).

System Information
This option displays the total number of hours the product has run, the installed software version, and the product’s UID.

1. Go to the Information main level.
2. Select Fixture Hours, LED Hours, Version, or UID.

Zoom Reset
This setting determines whether the zoom resets when power is applied to the Ovation F-915FC. To adjust, do the following:

1. Go to the Reset Zoom w/ Power main level.
2. Select No (zoom stays in last command position when power was removed) or Yes (zoom resets when power is applied to the product).

Factory Reset
This option restores the Ovation F-915FC to factory default settings.

1. Go to the Factory Reset main level.
2. Select No or Yes.

Virtual Color Wheel (VCW)
The Ovation F-915FC includes a feature called the Virtual Color Wheel (VCW). This feature is available as a standalone control mode for manual use and as a control channel in select DMX personalities. More than 30 premixed colors, custom blended by Chauvet engineers, are available to call up for easier programming. The DMX values used to mix these colors are provided below. The overall intensity of the Ovation fixture can be adjusted to more closely replicate familiar industry-standard colors. A chart is available at www.chauvetprofessional.com to compare Chauvet’s premixed colors with popular gel colors. This chart is for comparison purposes only and is not an assertion that Chauvet’s premixed colors match any of the gel colors listed.

Virtual Color Wheel Chart

DMX Channel Value| Display Readout| Red Value| Green Value| Blue Value| Amber Value| Lime Value
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
000 ó 005| —| 000| 000| 000| 000| 000
006 ó 013| C3050 – Md Yellow| 233| 163| 020| 123| 255
014 ó 021| C3040 – Lt Yellow| 224| 158| 047| 255| 231
022 ó 028| C3240 – Amb Yellow| 180| 060| 000| 245| 255
029 ó 035| C2340 – VLt Amber| 245| 107| 081| 255| 213
036 ó 043| C2040 – Lt Amber| 230| 130| 062| 255| 155
044 ó 051| C2050 – Md Amber| 255| 000| 025| 255| 194
052 ó 059| C2060 – Dk Amber| 255| 000| 024| 255| 150
060 ó 067| C1050 – Lt Red| 255| 037| 027| 030| 038
068 ó 075| C1080 – Md Red| 255| 004| 017| 000| 000
076 ó 083| C1020 – NC Pink| 238| 135| 129| 255| 255
084 ó 091| C1030 – Md Pink| 255| 131| 120| 255| 195
092 ó 099| C1630 – Dk Pink| 255| 165| 123| 255| 210
100 ó 107| C1250 – Md Red Amber| 255| 000| 041| 195| 055
108 ó 115| C1060 – Dk Red Amber| 255| 000| 045| 120| 030
116 ó 121| C1650 – Magenta| 255| 050| 115| 255| 115
122 ó 130| C6170 – Dk Magenta| 255| 035| 117| 000| 000
131 ó 138| C6020 – Lt Lavender| 127| 122| 142| 251| 255
139 ó 146| C5030 – Lt Blue| 000| 255| 197| 100| 255
147 ó 154| C5020 – VLt Blue| 158| 255| 189| 000| 255
155 ó 162| C5430 – Lt Blue 2| 000| 255| 180| 000| 243
163 ó 170| C5070 – Blue| 043| 255| 210| 043| 036
171 ó 178| C5050 – Md Blue| 000| 255| 218| 000| 181
179 ó 186| C5060 – Dk Blue| 000| 210| 206| 000| 118
187 ó 194| C5690 – Indigo| 065| 000| 210| 040| 055
195 ó 202| C5080 – VDk Blue| 000| 203| 230| 000| 040
203 ó 210| C5081 – VDk Blue2| 040| 199| 240| 000| 045
211 ó 218| C4370 – Yel Green| 027| 255| 028| 016| 104
219 ó 226| C4070 – Green| 049| 255| 055| 120| 090
227 ó 234| C4550 – Turquoise| 060| 230| 109| 000| 245
235 ó 242| C4560 – Aqua| 020| 240| 126| 036| 255
243 ó 250| C4570 – Blue Green| 000| 255| 079| 030| 053
251 ó 255| —| 000| 000| 000| 000| 000

Note : The colors above are simulated renditions of the color output produced compared with other similar incandescent products. Chauvet makes no guarantee of the color output accuracy.

Color Temperature Chart

DMX Channel Value| Display Readout| Red Value| Green Value| Blue Value| Amber Value| Lime Value
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
000 ó 005| – –| 000| 000| 000| 000| 000
006 ó 025| 2800K| 237| 120| 036| 255| 255
026 ó 050| 3000K| 220| 128| 050| 255| 255
051 ó 075| 3200K| 176| 128| 057| 255| 255
076 ó 100| 3500K| 154| 128| 080| 255| 255
101 ó 125| 4000K| 128| 128| 112| 255| 255
126 ó 150| 4500K| 108| 128| 133| 255| 255
151 ó 175| 5000K| 097| 128| 152| 255| 255
176 ó 200| 5600K| 087| 128| 170| 255| 255
201 ó 225| 6000K| 075| 128| 177| 255| 255
226 ó 250| 6500K| 066| 128| 187| 255| 255
251 ó 255| – –| 000| 000| 000| 000| 000

Note: The color temperatures above are simulated renditions of the color output produced compared with a tungsten lamp at the specified color temperature. Chauvet makes no guarantee of the color output accuracy.

DMX Values

18Ch / 14Ch / 13Ch / 11Ch

11Ch| 13Ch| 14Ch| 18Ch| Function| Value| Percent/Setting
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| 1| 1| 1| Dimmer| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
2| 2| –| 2| Dimmer fine| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
3| 3| 2| 3| Red| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
–| 4| –| 4| Red fine| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
4| 5| 3| 5| Green| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
–| 6| –| 6| Green fine| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
5| 7| 4| 7| Blue| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
–| 8| –| 8| Blue fine| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
6| 9| 5| 9| Amber| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
–| 10| –| 10| Amber fine| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
7| 11| 6| 11| Lime| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
–| 12| –| 12| Lime fine| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
8| 13| 7| 13| Strobe| 000 ó 010

011 ó 255

| No function

Strobe, slow to fast

9| –| 8| 14| Virtual color wheel| 000 ó 255| Refer to Virtual Color Wheel Chart
10| –| 9| 15| Color temperature| 000 ó 255| Refer to Color Temperature Chart
11| –| 13| 16| Zoom| 000 ó 255| Narrow to wide

–

|

–

|

14

|

17

|

Motor reset

| 000 ó 200

201 ó 220

221 ó 255

| No function Motor reset

No function

–

|

–

|

10

|

–

|

Auto programs

| 000 ó 010

011 ó 060

061 ó 110

111 ó 160

161 ó 210

211 ó 255

| No function Auto program 1

Auto program 2

Auto program 3

Auto program 4

Auto program 5

–| –| 11| –| Auto speed| 000 ó 255| Auto speed, slow to fast

–

|

–

|

12

|

18

|

Control

(Hold for 3 seconds, then release)

| 000 ó 007

008 ó 015

016 ó 023

024 ó 031

032 ó 039

040 ó 047

048 ó 055

056 ó 063

064 ó 071

072 ó 079

080 ó 087

088 ó 095

096 ó 103

104 ó 111

112 ó 119

120 ó 127

128 ó 135

136 ó 143

144 ó 151

152 ó 159

160 ó 167

168 ó 255

| No function Dimmer reset Red shift on Red shift off

Dimmer: S-Curve Dimmer: linear Dimmer: square

Dimmer: inverse square Dimmer speed mode off Dimmer speed mode 1 Dimmer speed mode 2 Dimmer speed mode 3 Fan auto

Fan on Fan off Fan silent

X-Fade Speed: Off X-Fade Speed 1

X-Fade Speed 2

X-Fade Speed 3

X-Fade Speed 4

No function (reserved)

7Ch / 5Ch / 3Ch / 1Ch / HSV

011 ó 255

| No function

Strobe, slow to fast

–| –| 2| –| –| Virtual color wheel| 000 ó 255| Refer to Virtual Color Wheel Chart
–| –| 3| –| –| Color temperature| 000 ó 255| Refer to Color Temperature Chart
1| –| –| –| –| Hue| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
2| –| –| –| –| Saturation| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
3| –| –| –| –| Value| 000 ó 255| 0–100%

Technical Information

Product Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean this product frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency. Clean this product at least twice a month. Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear.

To clean the product:

1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is in the room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external vents.
4. Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens-cleaning tissue.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

****Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.

Technical Specifications

Returns
To get support or to return a product, contact:

• If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters.
• If you are located in the U.K. or Ireland, contact Chauvet U.K..
• If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Benelux.
• If you are located in France, contact Chauvet France.
• If you are located in Germany, contact Chauvet Germany.
• If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
• If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local distributor. See www.chauvetprofessional.com for distributors outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico.

If you are located outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them.

Visit our website www.chauvetprofessional.com for contact details.

Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause of the return. To submit a service request online, go to www.chauvetprofessional.com/service- request. Send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.

****Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.

Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box:

• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem

Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double- boxing are recommended.

****Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s).

Contact Us

General Information

Chauvet World Headquarters

• Address : 5200 NW 108th Ave. Sunrise, FL 33351
• Voice : 954-577-4455
• Fax: 954-929-5560
• Toll Free : 800-762-1084

Technical Support

• Voice : 844-393-7575
• Fax : 954-756-8015
• Email : chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
• Website : www.chauvetprofessional.com

Chauvet U.K.

• Address : Unit 1C  Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton, Nottingham, UK NG16 6NT
• Voice : +44 (0) 1773 511115 Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110

Technical Support

• Email : UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
• Website : www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Chauvet Benelux

• Address : Stokstraat 18 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium
• Voice : +32 9 388 93 97

Technical Support

• Email : BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
• Website : www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Chauvet France

• Address : 3, Rue Ampère 91380 Chilly-Mazarin France
• Voice : +33 1 78 85 33 59

Technical Support

• Email : FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
• Website : www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Chauvet Germany

• Address : Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11 28759 Bremen Germany
• Voice : +49 421 62 60 20

Technical Support

• Email : DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
• Website : www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Chauvet Mexico

• Address : Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B (Entrance by Calle 2) Zona Industrial Lerma Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
• Voice : +52 728-690-2010

Technical Support

• Email : servicio@chauvet.com.mx
• Website : www.chauvetprofessional.mx

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