Chauvet DMX-4 Musical Instrument Amplifier User Manual
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1. DMX 512 USITT DMX Channels Mode CH 04 DMX Channels Mode CH 02 DMX Channels Mode CH 01 ORDERING INFORMATION Dimmer Relay Pack ocio eee aed gee eee gee eee eee eee DMX 4 Fuse 10A P170FUSE010 Fuse 6 3A P170FUSE0072. the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs When selecting installation location take into consideration lamp replacement access and routine maintenance Safety cables should always be used Meal Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high Clamp is sold separately humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Menu Navigation A001 512 P 01 16 DMX Mode CHASE Mode P 01 P 16 Pattern Chase Select A001 A512 DMX Addressing SP 01 SP 99 Chase Speed Select CH 01 CH 04 Control Channel Mode d000 d100 Dimmer Output Level S oF S on Relay Dimmer Switch Operating Modes The DMX 4 can be controlled using any universal DMX 512 controller There are also 16 preset chase programs that a user can select for stand alone operation Chase Mode Running in Chase Mode SELECT PATTERN CHASE 1 Press the MODE button until the display reads P nn where n represents a number between 01 and 16 2 Press the 4 Button and v Button to increase or decrease values representing chase patterns ADJUST THE SPEED 1 Press the MODE button until the display reads P nn where n represents a number between 01 and 16 2 Press the MENU button until the display reads SP nn where n represents a number between 01 and 99 3 Press the 4 Button and v Button to increase or decrease values until th
3. DMX 4 Dimmer Relay Pack USER MANUAL Yahm innovation Performance Chauvet 3000 N 29 Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com Table of Contents BEFORE YOU BEG N 0000 iia da aii 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED e Lee ees 3 UINPACKINGSINSTRUCTIONS ibi 3 AG POWER iia a aia De dd added 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sii da EE E A a a hi 3 INTRODUCTION iii 4 FEATURES ut cs 222 diced Eto Male lec rel o tte Lehre o ln ect eee 4 DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY i wssieubuctacedausdncebiasaanengcnanendareasehsecekeay diaz dida vias 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW asadas 4 SETUP A e 5 POWER a a OEE 5 MOUNTING AA E A AE O E A A ondo ate leidas iaa dada 5 Oriental E E E SEE E E E TA 5 RIO ds dei E E E E EE ticos 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ccccccssssscessescncccecnnsseseeeecnsanseseeseucueceneaeeseesseaeneannsseseeesauaensssessessens 6 MEN NAVIGATION aaae arauera naa leed elder de ebhe uate be a aara Ga lentos lacio lol busco b0d 6 OPERATING MODES iii ad tii 6 RUNNINGAN CHASE MOOG ocioteca 6 Select Paterna iii a dla O desis Saeed 6 ACjUSE TNE Speedin erna a ereta tances E shaded EEE Pe A aes UE EEE pater eid 6 Adjust IMENSIY aiae OT 6 Anning in DMX MOdO scout le 7 Select DMX Mode amp Set Starting AUUresS ooococccinnccnccccnonccnccncnonncnancconnnnnnn cnn nn nnnn cnn rca n rca nc nana 7 Optional Dimmer Relay Setting ooooncconncnonnccconcconccnnonononnncnononnnnn ccoo nn nan nano rca ncan cnn
4. ann nn nnnrnnnncnenens 7 DMX Control Channel Modes ocicniininnninininininnnninninn e a a a aa a E a aa 7 RR AO INOA FUSE iii o a i 7 PN edea in B D Ee EEN E E e E E E latin adas 8 DIDEPRIMER a o a a a a ty ante E a 8 Fixture LINKINQi ci n ii laa ee Sao 8 DMX GHANNEL VALUES casnsrcss Ost A canteacd dacs accsdatartt coaares ai aa E A E 9 MAINTENANCE tend 000 conten aida 22 oe luz E o E E Ze ed ici tan ee ean 9 RETURNS PROCEDURES eta E AE A AN EAT 9 GLAMIS AE A E A e E TATE a 9 GENERAL TRO UB E SHOOT NG ceca ia a a a T TES 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ss added ac cla daka ia das 11 DMX 4 User Manual 2 Warning Caution BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included gt DMX 4 Dimmer Relay Pack gt Detachable power cord IEC 60320 C 13 gt 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 good condition Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing AC Power To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or r
5. ating The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp source Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Never carry the fixture solely by its head Use its carrying handles Maximum ambient temperature is Ta 40 Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Always use the same type spare parts Don t connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact CHAUVET DMX 4 User Manual INTRODUCTION Features e universal DMX 512 Dimmer Relay Pack e 4channels of DMX e set to dimmer or relay e easy to read LED segment display e built in stand alone chase patterns e adjustable chase speed e switch sele
6. ctable power settings 115V or 230V 240V version available e 2 year warranty DMX Channel Summary CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Dimmer or Switch 2 Dimmer or Switch 3 Dimmer or Switch 4 Dimmer or Switch Product Overview Output Hanging Bracket 10 Amps 115V Ch 20A max load Six holes provide different positions for 5 Amps 230V Ch 10A max load mounting a pipe clamp Button Reference This is a quick reference of button functions and what they display 4 OUTPUT 10A CH TOTAL 20A Max 110v 5A CH TOTAL 10A Max 230v o o o o CH 1 CH2 CH3 CH4 DNX Signal Valve Innovation Performance LED Indicator MODE MENU DISPLAY 4 LED channel activity TOTAL DMX CHANNEL 01 02 0104 A AN 0 indicators DHX DMX CHANNEL A Oo 52 U U U owiTeR oe MODE MENU A VW Power Switch CHASE PROGRAM 7 P 01 P16 On Off switch CHASE CHASE SPEED y seo DMX 4 LED Segment CHASE DINER BERT DIMMER RELAY PACK Displays current activity or function state POWER INPUT e sa WARNING DMX IN DMX OUT m O D Menu Buttons p Displays current activity Emos a or function state N SN Power Input Voltage Selector Fuses DMX In DMX Out Supplied with IEC 60320 C 14 Select either 115V or 20mm Glass 10A 125V Locking 3 pin XLR male Locking 3 pin XLR receptacle for detachable 230V operation 20mm Glass 6 3A 250V s
7. e desired speed is achieved ADJUST INTENSITY 1 Press the MODE button until the display reads P nn where n represents a number between 01 and 16 2 Press the MENU button until the display reads dnnn where n represents a number between 000 and 100 3 Press the 4 Button and wv Button to increase or decrease values until the desired intensity is achieved DMX 4 User Manual 6 Running in DMX Mode This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device Each fixture requires a start address that can be set from 001 to 512 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 6 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and notate the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX 512 control protocol than suggest jumping to the Appendix Section and read the heading DMX Primer It contains very useful information that will help you understand its use SELECT DMX MODE 8 SET STARTING ADDRESS 1 Press the MODE button until the display reads Annn where n represents a number between 001 and 512 2 Press the 4 Button and v Button to increase or decrease values until the desired DMX sta
8. e technician Relay will not work Check reset switch Y Check cable connections Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device Y Y Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand alone functions do not require additional settings simply power the fixture and it will Y automatically enter into this mode Unit wobbles when rotating Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping Y DMX 4 User Manual Technical Specifications DMX 4 User Manual WEIGHT 8 DIMENSIONS 210 mm 8 25 in 194 mm 7 65 in Dos 70 mm 2 75 in Weight oi O aa 2 3 Kg 5 Ibs POWER Switch selectable power setting eeceeeseceeeeeneeeneeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeaeerseeee 115V 60 Hz or 230V 50 Hz EUTOPCan VOFSION v si cccsaseocenveecerdvansceendntee snnensdneseeparsdtansesreanceesnesneraesuntenvasdenesierspenaterdsanslary 240V 50 Hz AG inputan cecace vey lace aeunaccdssgacus E AE E A a aE EEEE Ta 3 prong IEC 60320 C14 AC outputs 8 NEMA 5 15R receptacles AG output 115 V ii siari ata di 10A Channel Max 20A AG OUtpUt 230 Matta aia dia 5A Channel Max 10A FUSE Mande tauanretrerceiesaaces 4 20mm Glass 10A 125V Fast Blow Mante Oia A 4 20mm Glass 6 3A 250V Fast Blow CONTROL amp PROGRAMMING Data put viciosa bi locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuratiOn oia tad pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 A A AAA vente
9. efer to the fixture s specifications chart A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch Before applying power to a fixture check that the source voltage matches the fixture s requirement Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use Figure 1 AC Voltage Switch Verify that the power select switch on your unit matches the line voltage applied All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully which includes important information about the installation usage and maintenance Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while oper
10. move dust collected on external vents and internal components Returns Procedure Claims 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 will be refused Call CHAUVET and request RA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Any other claim for items such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving merchandise DMX 4 User Manual 9 General Troubleshooting Applies to H Foggers Dimmers Symptom Solution s Lights 8 Snow Controllers 8 Chaser Auto shut off Check fa
11. mpliant cables DMX 10 33 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 FIXTURE LINKING Figure 3 DMX connector configuration COMMON 2 J O 3 OUTPUT 2 Termination reduces signal errors and to avoid signal transmission problems and interference it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator Resistance 120 ohm 1 4w between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture INPUT If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter Chauvet Model No DMX5M The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART DMX 4 User Manual CONDUCTOR 3 Pin Female output 5 Pin Male Input GROUND SHIELD Pin 1 Pin 1 DATA SIGNAL Pin 2 Pin 2 DATA SIGNAL Pin 3 Pin 3 Do NOT USE Do not use Do NOT USE Do not use DMX Channel Values Function Channel Value Dimmer or Switch 1 000 lt gt 255 Off gt Full Intensity On 2 000 lt gt 255 Off gt Full Intensity On 3 000 lt gt 255 Off gt Full Intensity On 4 000 lt gt 255 Off gt Full Intensity On 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 Unplug fixture from power Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to re
12. n thermal switch reset Y Beam is very dim or not Clean optical system or replace lamp X bright Check 220 110v switch for proper setting Breaker Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device Y blowing Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment Y Y Y Device has no power Check for power on Mains Y Y Y Check device s fuse internal and or external Fixture is not responding Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing Check DMX cables Y Check polarity switch settings Fixture is on but there is Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control switches no movement to the audio If audio provided via Vs jack make sure a live audio signal exists Y Fi Y Adjust sound sensitivity knob Lamps cuts off Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating sporadically e Y Lamp may be at end ofits life Light will not come on after Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the power failure electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes Y before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator i d d Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights Motor movements are Possible bad motor driver or sensors jerky or jumpy i Y Y Check polarity switch on controller Moves slow Check 220 110v switch for proper setting Y No flash Re install bulb may have shifted in shipping Y No light output Check slip ring amp brushes for contact Install bulb x Call servic
13. ocket female socket power cord DMX 4 User Manual 4 SETUP Power Warning Mounting DMX 4 User Manual Your product is equipped with switch selectable AC power setting Slide switch up or down depending on your line voltage Verify that the power select switch on your unit matches the line voltage applied All fixtures must be ASS connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch Before applying power to a fixture check that the source voltage matches the fixture s requirement All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation It is also possible to stand this fixture using the removable feet provided RIGGING Figure 2 Hanging Clamp It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway Mount the fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting
14. re 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 indicates the first channel reserved in the controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX co
15. rting address is achieved OPTIONAL DIMMER RELAY SETTING 1 Press the MODE button until the display reads Annn where n represents a number between 001 and 512 2 Press the MENU button until the display reads S nn where nn represents either oF for switching off or oN for switching on 3 Press the 4 Button and v Button to toggle between S oN and S oF DMX CONTROL CHANNEL MODES 1 Press the MODE button until the display reads Annn where n represents a number between 001 and 512 2 Press the MENU button until the display reads CH nn where n represents a number between 01 and 04 3 Press the 4 Button and w Button to increase or decrease values to select a desired channel output SELECTION BEHAVIOR CH 01 DMX channel 1 will control outputs 1 through 4 combined CH 02 DMX channel 1 will control outputs 1 and 2 combined DMX channel 2 will control outputs 3 and 4 combined CH 04 DMX channels 1 through 4 will control outputs 1 through 4 respectively Replacing a fuse Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse FUSES F10A 125V 5 X20mm 0000 With a Philips head screwdriver unscrew the fuse holder until it can be entirely removed Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power DMX 4 User Manual 7 APPENDIX DMX Primer Note The
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