Chauvet Professional Ovation E-2 FC

Focus Mode facilitates focusing without a console operator.

1. Hold FOCUS MODE for 3 seconds to activate it and raise intensity to 100%. Ensure nobody looks into the front before using it.
2. Press MENU to exit, then check response to the console or intended local setting. Do not lower palettes to compensate for an active focus mode.
3. If response is still wrong, check patch and Master/Slave. Do not connect a console to a chain operating as Master/Slave.

A shared product family does not mean an identical personality.

1. 5Ch provides direct RGBAL without a master dimmer. 7Ch adds dimmer and strobe. Match the chart’s order, rather than a Rêve E-3 profile.
2. 13Ch1 and 13Ch2 share a footprint but differ in functions: the latter uses fine dimmer and color channels; the former adds programs and control.
3. HSV uses 3 channels. If a library disagrees, verify the revision: a conflicting label appears in that mode’s chart, so do not repair a personality by intuition.

Fan mode changes noise, output and temperature.

1. Compare Fan Mode: On keeps the fan at maximum; Auto follows temperature; Silent maintains a quiet speed, while Off stops it.
2. Off and Silent reduce output and make the housing hotter. Assess useful output against actual ambient noise; do not block airflow for quiet operation.
3. Also record Red Shift, Color Calibration and Dimmer Mode when fades differ. For camera use, test PWM with actual frame rate and shutter settings before accepting the setup.

We can assess framing shutters to define the area. Zoom and focus are manual: physical adjustment belongs in setup rather than a console cue.

1. Share the presenter’s position and route, approximate throw, backdrop or screen, and permitted fixture positions. Test edges and shadows in that scene, and check light reaching the backdrop or reflecting off the screen.
2. We can compare one or more framing fixtures with broader lighting where movement requires it. Quantities, installation, adjustment and operation are quoted for the case; recordings need the intended camera and ambient light in the test.
3. Include the date, venue, approximate dimensions, existing equipment, and setup and rehearsal times. If the program alternates between lectern, panel, and performance, identify which areas must be lit at the same time. We can assess prepared positions or a different layout; agree on who adjusts framing and who changes scenes. Ask the proposal to distinguish equipment, supports and accessories, preparation, and operation, with availability and scope to confirm.

We can assess a compatible gobo using your artwork. Agree on the design and gobo preparation, then test legibility on the chosen surface.

1. Send artwork, desired size, throw and a photo of the surface under ambient light. Confirm the specific gobo and holder; do not use the soft-focus filter with gobos or large shutter cuts, as instructed in the manual.
2. We can compare fixed gobo projection with video when animation or content changes are needed. The proposal details gobo production, accessories, mounting, and testing, with the scope to be confirmed.

Assess usable light and acceptable noise together. The Rev. 7 manual states that Off and Silent reduce output and make the housing hotter; compare the planned mode’s behavior in the actual scene.

1. Tell us whether the program includes speeches, theater, music, or recording, where microphones will be, and what ambient light is present. Test the planned mode with the actual cameras and microphones for a representative duration; retain the approved setting when preparing scenes. Do not block ventilation or compensate for reduced output without checking configuration.
2. We can compare another mode with noise acceptable for the project, another position, a layout using several lighting points, or an alternative fixture with documented acoustic data. During testing, check whether the setup provides the usable light and noise level the program needs. The proposal defines preparation, audio/video testing, quantity, setup, and operation.