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DMF-10 User Manual (Rev. 01e) 

4.

 

O

PERATION

 

 

 

Control Panel 

Operation 

To  access  the  control  panel  functions,  use  the  four  buttons  located  underneath  the 

display. Please refer to the Product Overview (page 5) to see the buttons location on the 

control panel.  

 

 

 

Button 

Function

 

<MENU> 

Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu 

option

 

<UP> 

Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value

 

<DOWN> 

Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value

 

<ENTER> 

Press to activate a menu option or a selected value

 

 

 

Menu Map 

Mode 

Programming Steps 

Description 

DMX Mode 

D001~512 

512 

Selects the DMX starting address. 

 

Automatic 

Mode 

AUTO 

Selects Automatic Mode. 

 

Sound Active 

Mode 

sUd 

Selects Sound Active Mode. 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DMF-10

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ... Orientation 9 Rigging 9 4 Operation 10 Control Panel Operation 10 Menu Map 10 Configuration DMX 11 Starting Address 11 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 11 6 CH 11 Configuration Standalone 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Automatic Mode 12 Master Slave Mode 12 5 Technical Information 13 Fixture Maintenance 13 General Troubleshooting 14 Contact Procedure 15 CHAUVET Contact Information 15 Returning Product...

Page 3: ...ption not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status Menu Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ENTER A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel ON A value to be entered or selected Icons Icon Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture part...

Page 4: ...use it may be very hot Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adja...

Page 5: ...DMF 10 User Manual Rev 01e Page 5 of 18 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Power Out Safety Microphone DMX Out DMX In Power In Microphone Sensitivity Knob Fuse Holder LED Screen ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 18 DMF 10 User Manual Rev 01e Product Dimensions ...

Page 7: ...ectrocution or fire Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Fuse Replacement This fixture uses an F 2 A 250 V fuse Follow the instructions below to change it in case it blows Disconnect this product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver i...

Page 8: ...m You can power link up to 24 DMF 10 units on 120 VAC or up to 44 DMF 10 units on 230 VAC The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of this product ONLY If using this product in other markets you must consult with the local CHAUVET distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region 1 st Fixture 2nd Fixture 3 rd Fixtur...

Page 9: ...of this manual for weight information When mounting this product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the fixture securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging this product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has a 13 mm hole which is appropriate for this purpose When power linking multiple fixtures you must...

Page 10: ...ction MENU Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option UP Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value DOWN Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value ENTER Press to activate a menu option or a selected value Menu Map Mode Programming Steps Description DMX Mode D001 512 512 Selects the DMX starting address Automatic Mode AUTO...

Page 11: ... to 6 DMX channels in DMX mode which defines the highest configurable address to 507 If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol you may refer to the DMX Primer section in the Technical Information chapter To select the starting address do the following 1 Press MENU repeatedly until 512 shows on the display 2 Press ENTER 3 Use UP or DOWN to select the starting address 4 Press ENTER DMX Channel A...

Page 12: ...ws a single DMF 10 unit the master to control the actions of one or more DMF 10 units the slaves without the need of a DMX controller The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode Once set and connected the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit Configure the units as indicated below Slave...

Page 13: ... contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency To clean this fixture follow the instructions below Unplug the fixture from power Wait until the fixture is cold Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean the lens with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a s...

Page 14: ...ight fader s on the controller Wrong DMX personality on the fixture Set the correct DMX fixture s personality Assign the faders accordingly Wrong polarity setting on the DMX controller Change the signal polarity on the controller Loose or damaged DMX cable Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit Internal problem Send product for repair Intermittent DMX Problems Signal cables are not DMX compati...

Page 15: ...e US United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our Web site for contact details Returning Products to CHAUVET Call the corresponding CHAUVET Tech Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number an...

Page 16: ...control fixture A This means that the user should assign the starting address of fixture B to 005 or higher For a starting address of 005 the DMX controller would use channels 005 to 010 to control fixture B It is possible to control multiple fixtures of the same type by assigning each one of them the same starting address In this case all the fixtures would respond in unison synchronized to the s...

Page 17: ... on the other end The DMX protocol indicates that the XLR connectors must have five pins However most lighting fixtures use the 3 pin XLR connector The pin assignment of the 3 pin and 5 pin XLR connectors in a DMX cable is as follows Male Plug Female Plug Signal 3 Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 3 Pin Signal Common 1 1 1 1 Common Data 2 2 2 2 Data Data 3 3 3 3 Data Not used 4 4 Not used Not used 5 5 Not used You ...

Page 18: ... 2 A Power linking current units 8 A 24 units 8 A 44 units Fuse F 2 A 250 V F 2 A 250 V Power I O US Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector IEC IEC Power output connector Edison IEC Power Cord plug Edison US Local plug Light Source Type Power Lifespan 1 quad color LED 27 W 50 000 hours Color Quantity Current Red 1 2 2 A Green 1 2 1 A Blue 1 2 2 A White 1 1 2 A Photo Optic Parameter Value Covera...

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