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Chauvet Stage Dimmer 6 User Manual

Manual is about: Light Dimmers

Summary of Stage Dimmer 6

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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 2005-04-20/11:20 tfx-d6 stage dimmer ™ 6 user manual.

  • Page 2: Able Of

    Tfx-d6 user manual 2 2005-04-20/11:20 t able of c ontent table of content ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 before you begin ..................................................

  • Page 3: Efore

    Tfx-d6 user manual 3 2005-04-20/11:20 b efore y ou b egin what is included 1 x stage dimmer ™ 6 (tfx-d6) manual warranty card unpacking instructions immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in g...

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    Introduction tfx-d6 user manual 4 2005-04-20/11:20 product overview lcd display menu button up button down button esc button standard 19 ” eia rack mountable dmx signal indicator 10a circuit breaker i/o panel rear cover panel button function menu access the set-up and menu functions up scroll menu f...

  • Page 5: Nstallation

    Tfx-d6 user manual 5 2005-04-20/11:20 i nstallation mounting the tfx-d6 dimmer packs are designed to be mounted in a standard 19 ” eia rack using the two mounting holes on each flange/(ears). The two mounting flanges are designed for securing the dimmer pack to the front rack mounting rails. It is h...

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    Operating instructions tfx-d6 user manual 6 2005-04-20/11:20 power connections warning! Make certain that power is removed from the circuits before you begin installation of the dimmer. Consult your local electrical codes to determine the proper wire type and wiring methods for your regional install...

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    Tfx-d6 user manual 7 2005-04-20/11:20 output power control wiring an al o g 0- 10v dc input: 8-pin din output: 8-pin din pin signal ch1 signal ( - ) ch2 signal ( - ) ch3 signal ( - ) gnd ground ch4 signal ( - ) ch5 signal ( - ) ch6 signal ( - ) +dc 20v signal ( + ) dm x 512 input: 3-pin xlr (male) o...

  • Page 8: Perating

    Tfx-d6 user manual 8 2005-04-20/11:20 o perating i nstructions start menu upon powering the dimmer, the lcd panel will display the software version presently installed and shortly after, will enter standby mode. Menu navigation first line displays dimming levels of each channel. Second line displays...

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    Appendix tfx-d6 user manual 9 2005-04-20/11:20 dmx fail 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 channel buttons 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 temporary intensity per channel action 1) press a channel button to select desired channel output. Every press will change intensity once. 2) hold the button for 2 seconds to change channel intensity ...

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    Appendix tfx-d6 user manual 10 2005-04-20/11:20 dmx fail prog08 hold – the dimmer will hold the last dmx signal received. Analog – the dimmer will revert to the analog input signal. Progxx - will start internal programs 1- 12. Dmx fail [dmx fail] the dmx fail feature allows the user to select how th...

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    Appendix tfx-d6 user manual 11 2005-04-20/11:20 dmx address [dmx addr] action 1) press the menu button to enter the setup menu. 2) press up/down buttons to choose between [block] and [single] configuration. 3) press menu button to enter the sub-menu. Bl o ck the dimmer will occupy 6 consecutive chan...

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    Appendix tfx-d6 user manual 12 2005-04-20/11:20 preheat [preheat] enabling the preheat function will protect your lamps against cold starts. Upon powering the dimmer a trickle voltage will be output to the lamps, not enough for the lamp to be visible by the human eye, but enough to warm up the filam...

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    Tfx-d6 user manual 13 2005-04-20/11:20 dimmer curve [curve] action 1) press the menu button to enter the setup menu. 2) press the up and down buttons to scroll menu items until you reach [curve]. 3) press the menu button to enter the sub- menu. 4) press up/down buttons to select from single or all. ...

  • Page 14: Ppendix

    Tfx-d6 user manual 14 2005-04-20/11:20 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 fixture that ...

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    Appendix tfx-d6 user manual 15 2005-04-20/11:20 maintenance to maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust bui...

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    Appendix tfx-d6 user manual 16 2005-04-20/11:20 technical specifications weight & dimensions length .............................................................................................................................. 452 mm (17.8 in) width .....................................................