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DMX-44
DMX Controller
USER MANUAL
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Chauvet, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
(800) 762-1084 (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
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TABLE OF CONTENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included DMX-44 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 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 car
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INTRODUCTION Features Universal DMX-512 Controller 240 scene memory 192 DMX channels of control Polarity selector Fog control button Strobe control button Removable rubber edge guard 3 space 19" rack and table top mount with edge removed Midi compatible Controls up to 12 intelligent lights 30 banks of 8 scenes Beat-activation, tap sync, auto run 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes General Overview The DMX-44 is a universal intelligent lighting con
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Introduction Product Overview (front) 22 10 11 12 18 1 2 3 13 5 8 6 16 17 9 21 4 7 19 20 14 15 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 location for storage and selection 4 Channel faders For adjusting DMX values, Ch 1~8 can be adjusted immediately after pressing the respective scanner select button, Ch 9~16 after p
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Product Overview (rear panel) 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Item Button or Fader Function 23 MIDI input port For external triggering of Banks and Chases using a MIDI device 24 DMX polarity switch May be used to correct signal polarity 25 DMX output connector DMX control signal 26 DC Input jack Main power feed 27 Strobe connector Chauvet Mono Strobe ¼ connector for built in strobe controller 28 ON/OFF power switch Turns the controller on and off 29 Fog connector Chauvet fog controller IEC con
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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 communication protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment. For more information read Sections DMX Primer and DMX Control Mode in the Appendix. Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dimmer of whic
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setup SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 1) Place the DMX-44 on a leveled surface. Note! The DMX-44 can also be rack mounted, occupying 3U spaces by removing the outer rubber edge guard. 2) Plug the AC to DC power supply to the system back panel and to the mains outlet. 3) Plug in your DMX cable(s) to your intelligent lighting as described in the fixtures respective manual. For a quick Primer on DMX see the DMX Primer section in the Appendix of this manual. FIXTURE ADDRE
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Programming A program (bank) is a sequence of different scenes (or steps) that will be called up one after another. In the DMX-44, 30 programs can be created of 8 scenes in each. ENTERING PROGRAM MODE 1) Press the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds until an LCD dot next to the label PROG blinks. This indicates that the user is in programming mode. CREATE A SCENE A scene is a static lighting state. Scenes are stored in banks. There are 30 bank memories on the controller and each bank can hold
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Operating Instructions SCENE COPY Action Notes 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 scene in the program BANK. Use BANK UP/DOWN to navigate program banks. 5) Press the Midi/Add button then the new SCENE button to copy to. DELETE SCENE Action Notes 1) Locate the scene in the program BANK. The action o
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Operating Instructions 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; you delete all chases from memory. See Delete All Chases for instructions. CREATE A CHASE A Chase can contain 240 scenes as steps. The term steps and scenes are used interchangeably. Action Notes 1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button
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Operating Instructions ADDING A STEP TO A CHASE Action Notes 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 and bank number. This displays the scene you will be adding. 4) Press the TAPSYNC/Display again and the LCD will display the chase you previously selected. 5) Use the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the chase and arrive at the s
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Operating Instructions DELETE ALL CHASE PROGRAMS CUATION! This procedure will result in irrevocable loss of chase step memory. The individual scenes and program banks will be preserved. Action Notes 1) Press and hold the BANK DOWN button and the AUTO DEL button while turning OFF the controller. Playback (Scenes) MANUAL RUN SCENE When power is first turned ON, the controller will be in manual scene mode. Action Notes 1) Make sure neither Music Trigger nor Auto If by chan
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Operating Instructions Playback (Chases) MANUAL RUN CHASES This function allows the user to manually step through each individual step in a chase. Action Notes 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. 3) Press the Tapsync/Display button to manually step through the chase. 4) Use the BANK buttons to scroll through the chases. 5) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds to exit
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Operating Instructions 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, send the blackout on note. Action Notes 1) Press and hold the Midi/Add button Until the third and fourth digits on the LED display blink. This is the Channel that the controller will receive MIDI note commands. 2) Select the MID
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APPENDIX 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. 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 advanc
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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 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 res
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Appendix DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP SWITCH #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SET 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 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480 1 0 0 0 0 1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481 0 1 0 0 0 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 3
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General Troubleshooting Applies to Foggers Dimmers Symptom Solution(s) Lights & Snow Controllers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Beam is very dim or not Clean optical system or replace lamp bright Check 220/110v switch for proper setting Breaker/Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device blowing Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment Device has no power Check for power on Mains. Check devices fuse. (intern
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Appendix Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length...................................................................................................................... 514 mm (20.25 in) Width..............................................................................................................................89 mm (3.5 in) Height ........................................................................................................................171 mm (6.75 in) Wei
