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Chauvet DMX-40A User Manual

Manual is about: Chauvet DMX-40A DMX Controllers: User Manual

Summary of DMX-40A

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    Chauvet, 3000 n 29 th ct, hollywood, fl 33020 u.S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 fax (954) 929-5560 www.Chauvetlighting.Com dmx-40a dmx controller user manual.

  • Page 2: Able Of

    Dmx-40a user manual 2 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 t able of c ontent before you begin ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 w hat is included .............................................

  • Page 3: Efore

    Dmx-40a user manual 3 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 b efore y ou b egin what is included dmx-40a controller dc 9-12v 500ma, 90v~240v power adapter manual with warranty card unpacking instructions immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all ...

  • Page 4: Ntroduction

    Dmx-40a user manual 4 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 i ntroduction features universal dmx-512 controller 240 scene memory 192 dmx channels of control polarity selector 3 space 19" rack and table top mount midi compatible controls up to 12 intelligent lights 30 banks of 8 scenes beat-activation, tap sy...

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    Introduction dmx-40a user manual 5 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 product overview (front) item button or fader function 1 scanner select buttons fixture selection 2 scanner indicator leds indicates the fixtures currently selected 3 scene select buttons universal bump buttons representing scene locati...

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    Dmx-40a user manual 6 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 product overview (rear panel) 30 26 27 28 29 item button or fader function 26 midi input port for external triggering of banks and chases using a midi device 27 dmx polarity switch may be used to correct signal polarity 28 dmx output connector dmx c...

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    Dmx-40a user manual 7 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 common terms the following are common terms used in intelligent light programming. Blackout is a state by where all lighting fixtures light output are set to 0 or off, usually on a temporary basis. Dmx-512 is an industry standard digital communicati...

  • Page 8: Perating

    Dmx-40a user manual 8 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 o perating i nstructions setup s et t i n g u p t h e sy st em 1) place the dmx-40a on a leveled surface. Note! The dmx-40a can also be rack mounted, occupying 3u spaces. 2) plug the ac to dc power supply to the system back panel and to the mains ou...

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    Dmx-40a user manual 9 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 programming a program (bank) is a sequence of different scenes (or steps) that will be called up one after another. In the dmx-40a 30 programs can be created of 8 scenes in each. En t er i n g pr o g r am m o d e 1) press the program button for 3 se...

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    Operating instructions dmx-40a user manual 10 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 sc e n e c o py action 1) press the program button for 3 seconds. 2) locate the scene in the program bank. Use bank up/down to navigate program banks. 3) select the scene in the program bank to copy. 4) locate the destination...

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    Operating instructions dmx-40a user manual 11 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 chase programming a chase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in a chase and can be arranged in any order you choose. It is highly recommended that prior to programming chases for the first time...

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    Operating instructions dmx-40a user manual 12 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 ad d i n g a st e p t o a c h as e action 1) press and hold the program button for 3 seconds to enter programming mode. 2) press the desired chase (1~6) button. 3) press the tapsync/display and the lcd will display the scene ...

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    Operating instructions dmx-40a user manual 13 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 d e l et e al l c h as e pr o g r am s cuation! This procedure will result in irrevocable loss of chase step memory. The individual scenes and program banks will be preserved. Action 1) press and hold the bank down button and...

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    Operating instructions dmx-40a user manual 14 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 playback (chases) m an u al r u n c h as e s this function allows the user to manually step through each individual step in a chase. Action 1) press and hold program button for 3 seconds to enter programming mode. 2) start a ...

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    Operating instructions dmx-40a user manual 15 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 midi operation the controller will only respond to midi commands on the midi channel which it is set to full stop. All midi control is performed using note on commands. All other midi instructions are ignored. To stop a chase...

  • Page 16: Ppendix

    Dmx-40a user manual 16 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 a ppendix dmx primer there are 512 channels in a dmx-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving dmx 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the ...

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    Appendix dmx-40a user manual 17 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 returns procedure returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a return merchandise authorization number (ra #). Products returned without an ra #...

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    Appendix dmx-40a user manual 18 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 dmx dipswitch quick reference chart 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...

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    Dmx-40a user manual 19 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 general troubleshooting applies to symptom solution(s) lights foggers & snow controllers dimmers & chaser auto shut off check fan thermal switch reset beam is very dim or not bright clean optical system or replace lamp check 220/110v switch for pro...

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    Appendix dmx-40a user manual 20 revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58 technical specifications weight & dimensions length...................................................................................................................... 514 mm (20.25 in) width.................................................