Chauvet, 3000 N 29
th
Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
(800) 762-1084
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(954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
2006-03-20/15:55
DMX-7
Universal DMX Controller
USER MANUAL
Page 1: ...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 2006 03 20 15 55 DMX 7 Universal DMX Controller USER MANUAL ...
Page 2: ...ting up the system 7 Fixture patch 7 Pan Tilt Patch 8 Patch channels in opposite pages 8 PROGRAMMING 9 Entering program mode 9 Create Edit a chase or step 9 Delete a step 9 Copy a step 10 Copy a chase 10 Delete a chase 11 PLAYBACK 11 Running in Auto Mode 11 Running in Sound Mode 11 Override mode 12 Manual mode 12 APPENDIX 13 DMX PRIMER 13 Fixture Linking 13 RETURNS PROCEDURE 14 CLAIMS 14 DMX DIPSW...
Page 3: ...e are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating 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 c...
Page 4: ...chase banks can contain up to 60 steps Programs can be triggered by music automatically or manually Chases can also run individually or simultaneously On the surface you will find various programming tools such as 6 universal channel sliders a joystick and LED display indicators for easier navigation of controls and menu functions You can control the pan and tilt of different intelligent lighting ...
Page 5: ...setup mode 9 Single Mix Chase Switches the run mode from a single chase playback to multiple simultaneous chase playbacks 10 Steps LCD display Status window displays active step and other status 11 Chase LCD display Status window displays active chase and other status 12 Step up Advances one step during programming or in Auto run mode 13 Step down Steps back one step during programming or in Auto ...
Page 6: ...quence Scenes are static lighting states Sliders also known as faders Chases can also be called programs A chase consists of a bunch of scenes stacked one after another Scanner refers to a lighting instrument with a pan and tilt mirror however in the ILS CON controller it can be used to control any DMX 512 compatible device as a generic fixture MIDI is a standard for representing musical informati...
Page 7: ...to the AC Fog Machine Remote Controller connector 5 Plug in any Chauvet MONO strobes in a daisy like fashion using a mono phono cable FIXTURE PATCH The DMX 7 is programmed to control 12 channels of DMX per fixture therefore the fixtures you wish to control with the corresponding SCANNER buttons on the unit must be spaced 12 channels apart FIXTURE OR SCANNER DEFAULT DMX STARTING ADDRESS DIPSWITCH S...
Page 8: ...0 5 Ch5 5 Ch11 6 Ch6 6 Ch12 There are 12 available DMX channels but only 6 can be selected at a time Press the Page Select button to enable channels 7 12 on the dial When the dial is set to 0 the controller will not store a pan tilt setting for that dial Note The left dial is Pan and the right is Tilt PATCH CHANNELS IN OPPOSITE PAGES If your fixture s pan is controlled using a channel in the 1 6 r...
Page 9: ...ers to include in the step then move the faders and joystick to achieve a desired look 5 Press the Program button to store The LEDs will blink twice to confirm 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to add or likewise edit steps 7 Press the Blackout button to exit the program editor Notes Remember Press the Page Select button to access channels 7 12 on the faders Tip There are 3 joystick control speeds that m...
Page 10: ...e the copy process All LEDs will blink twice to confirm 6 Press the Blackout button to exit the program editor Notes COPY A CHASE Action 1 Press the Program button for 2 to 3 seconds to enter the program editor You will notice that the Chase LCD display will begin to blink with a number 1 2 Navigate Chases by using the adjacent Up Down arrow buttons to the right of the LCD displays Locate the chas...
Page 11: ...the second fader to adjust the cross fade of the chase 5 The default run mode is sequential meaning the chases will run in the sequence or order that they were selected Notes If the LED blinks you are in Audio mode instead Press the Manual Auto Audio button repeatedly until the LED is permanently on Multiple chases selected will loop and run in the same sequence order they were originally selected...
Page 12: ...e cross fade of the chase 5 The default run mode is sequential meaning the chases will run in the sequence or order that they were selected 6 Press Override button 7 Select one or more Scanner buttons to override attributes 8 Press the Override button again to release back into the running chase Notes If the LED blinks you are in Audio mode instead Press the Manual Auto Audio button repeatedly unt...
Page 13: ...UT 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 ...
Page 14: ...amage 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 Claims 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...
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Page 16: ...und sensitivity knob Lamps cuts off sporadically Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables separa...
Page 17: ...N61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN55014 2 1997 CATEGORY II EN61000 4 2 1995 EN61000 4 3 1995 EN61000 4 4 1995 EN61000 4 5 1995 EN61000 4 6 1995 EN61000 4 11 1994 Harmonized Standard EN60598 1 1993 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 1 General requirements Following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and 93 68 EEC EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare th...
