Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit DMX-40B du fabricant Chauvet
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Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle DMX-40B DMX Controller USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 2 9 th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954 ) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................................................................................... ..................... 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ............................................................
B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ DMX-40B controller ¾ DC 9-12V 500mA, 110V Power Adapter o r 230V Power Adapter ¾ Manual with 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.
I NTRODUCTION The DMX-40B is a universal intelligent lighting controller. It allows the control of 12 fixtures composed of 16 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes. Six chase banks can contain up to 240 steps composed of the saved scenes and in any order.
Introduction Product Overview (front) Item Button or Fader Function 1 Scanner select buttons Fixture selection 2 Scanner indicator LED's Indicates the fi xtures currently selected 3 Scene select .
Product Overview (rear panel) 31 26 27 28 29 Item Button or Fader Function 26 MIDI input port For external triggering of banks, scenes, chases, and blackout using a MIDI device 27 DMX polarity switch .
Common Terms The following are common terms used in intelligent light programm ing. Blackout is a state where all lighting fixtures’ light output are set to 0 or off, usuall y on a temporary basis. DMX-512 is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment.
O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Setup SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 1) Place the DMX-40B on a level surface. Note! The DMX-40B can also be rack mount ed, occupying three rack spaces (3U). 2) Plug the AC to DC power supply into the system back panel and into the mains outlet.
PHYSICAL FADER ASSIGNME NT (OPTIONAL SETUP) Use this feature to combine or unify fixture control a ttributes for different fixtures. For example; if you were controlling 4 moving mirrors and 4 moving yokes, the color, gobo and dimmer channels may not line up ideally on the physical faders.
REVERSE CHANNEL OUTPUT (OPTIONAL SETU P) Action 1) Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC buttons together (2) times to access the channel assignment mode then press the SCANNER button. 2) Move the SPEED fader until you arrive at the controller channel you wish to alter.
Programming A program (bank) is a sequence of different scenes (or steps) that will be called up one after another. In the DMX-40B 30 programs can be created of 8 scenes in each. ENTERING PROGRAM MODE Press the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds until an LED dot next to the label PROG blinks.
SCENE COPY Action 1) Press the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds. 2) Locate the scene in the program BANK . Use BA NK U P/ DOW N to navigate program banks. 3) Select the SCENE in the program BANK to copy. 4) Locate the destination scene in the program BA NK .
Chase Programmi ng A chase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in a chase and can be arranged in any order you choos e. It is highly recommended that prior to program ming chases for the first time; you delete all chases from memory.
ADDING A STEP TO A CHASE Action 1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds to enter programming mode. 2) Press the desired CHASE (1~6) button.
DELETE ALL CHASE PROGRAMS CA UTI ON! 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 the AU T O D EL button while turning OFF the controller.
Playback (Chases) MANUAL RUN CHASES 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 chase by pressing any one of the CHASE buttons.
Midi Operation The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI chan nel when 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, send the blackout on note.
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 indicates the first channel reserved in the controller.
Appendix 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 Authorization Number (RA # ). Products returned without an RA # will be refused.
Appendix DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP SWITCH SET #9 00 00 0000111111 11 0=OFF #8 00 00 1111000011 11 1=ON #7 00 11 0011001100 11 X=.
General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Light s Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset 9 Beam is very dim or not bright Clean o.
Appendix Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length......................................................................................................................... 20.25 in (514 mm) Width .........................................
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