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6. Troubleshooting

Following we’re listing a few common problems that may occur during 

operation. Here you also find some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:

A. The unit does not work, no light

1.  Let a technician check the mains power supply and mains fuse.

2.  Let a technician check the mains outlet for proper functioning.

B. Not responding to DMX controller

1.  The DMX LED should be on. If not, check the DMX connectors and 

cables to see if they link properly.

2.  If the DMX LED is on and no response to the channel, check the 

address settings and the DMX polarity.

3.  If you have intermittent DMX signal problems, let a technician check 

the pins on connectors or on PCB of the unit or the previous one.

4.  Try to use another DMX controller.

5.  Check if the DMX cables run near or run alongside to high voltage 

cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface 

circuit.

C. Some units don’t respond to the easy controller

1.  You may have a break in the DMX cabling. Check the LED for the 

response of the master/slave mode signal.

2.  Wrong DMX address in the fixture. Set the proper address.

D. No response to the sound

1.  Make sure the fixture does not receive DMX signal.

2.  Check the microphone to see if it is working by tapping on the mic.

E. One of the channels is not working well

1.  The cable connected to the PCB might be broken.

2.  The motor’s drive IC on the PCB might be out of condition.

7. Fixture Cleaning

The cleaning of the internal and/or external lenses must be carried out 

periodically to optimise light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the 

environment in which the fixture operates: a damp, smoky or particularly dirty 

surrounding can increase the accumulation of dirt on the fixture’s optics.
•  Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid.
•  Always dry the parts carefully.
•  Clean the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal 

optics at least every 30/60 days.

Summary of Contents for MATRIXX FX-550 DMX

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual LED EFFECT MATRIXX FX 550 DMX ...

Page 2: ...Fixture Cleaning 9 8 Disposal 10 EC Declaration of Conformity We declare that our products lighting equipment comply with the following specification and bears the CE mark in accordance with the provision of the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55014 2 1997 A1 2001 EN61000 4 2 1995 EN61000 4 3 2002 EN61000 4 4 1995 EN61000 4 5 1995 EN61000 4 6 1996 EN61000 4 11 1994 Harmoni...

Page 3: ...ed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 15 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked The electrical work that is necessary for installation must done by qualified personnel Check the surrounding area and make sure there are no flammable liquids water or metal objects that could enter the fixture If a foreign object or substance enters the unit immediately ...

Page 4: ...Speed Channel 9 Dimmer Dimension 288 x 260 x 244 mm Weight 4 0 kg It can be operated by DMX512 control or can be used as an individual unit without controller You can link together as many units as required in master slave mode and let them perform the great built in programmed lighting shows triggered by music Please use a 3 pin XLR cable plug when connecting them together It features different p...

Page 5: ...s a slave In Master Slave mode refer to the DMX settings below Master unit DMX start address MUST be set to 001 first DIP switch ON all others are OFF Slave units DMX start address may have any value EXCEPT 001 example set the first 3 DIP switches to ON 2 light show DIP switch 10 off means the unit works normally and on means inversion In order to create a great light show you can set DIP switch 1...

Page 6: ...asy remote control is used only in master slave mode By connecting it to the 1 4 microphone jack of the first unit its DMX input plug must remain unplugged you will find that the remote control on the first unit will control all the other units for Stand by Function and Mode Built in lighting shows triggered by Easy Controller Blackout Blackout the unit Function 1 Synchronous Strobe 2 Sound Strobe...

Page 7: ...7 4 DMX 512 Configuration ...

Page 8: ...resistor soldered between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX into a 3 pin XLR plug Plug it in the DMX output of the last fixture 3 The DMX512 uses a very high speed signal Inadequate or damaged cables bad solder joints or corroded connectors can easily distort the signal and shut down the system A reliable DMX512 system starts with good quality cables 4 Each lighting fixture needs to have an address set to r...

Page 9: ...e to DMX interface circuit C Some units don t respond to the easy controller 1 You may have a break in the DMX cabling Check the LED for the response of the master slave mode signal 2 Wrong DMX address in the fixture Set the proper address D No response to the sound 1 Make sure the fixture does not receive DMX signal 2 Check the microphone to see if it is working by tapping on the mic E One of the...

Page 10: ...e is subject to the European Guidelines 2002 96 EC Have the product disposed of by a professional disposal company of by your communal disposal facility Observe the currently applicable regulations In case of doubt contact your disposal facility Dispose of packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner ...

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Page 12: ... 2010 Musikhaus Thomann Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de ...

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