DMX lighting troubleshooting
If you have any problems with DMX lighting, consult this troubleshooting section to solve the difficulties with
your product. If this troubleshooting section does not solve your problem, contact your dealer for more
information and help.
This troubleshooting section lists the most frequent problems and is not a complete collection of possible
faults, defects and solutions. The troubleshooting section applies for DMX controllers, DMX cabling and DMX
light fixtures. It is possible that not all described problems, causes and solutions apply to your situation, as
product details may vary from product to product.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The fixture cannot be turned on
Blown fuse
Check the fuse compartment for
blown fuses and replace them if
necessary.
No power cable plugged in
Connect the power cable to a
suitable power outlet.
The fixture does not respond to
DMX signals
Wrong DMX address
Set the DMX address to the right
value.
DMX controller blackout function
activated
Deactivate the blackout function of
your DMX controller.
Faulty positioning of the DMX
polarity switch on the controller
Flip the polarity switch on your
DMX controller.
No response or DMX activity
signal LEDs active
Check your DMX cables for
possible connector breaks and
replace them if necessary.
Wrong operating mode
Switch the operating mode of the
device to DMX mode.
The fixture does not respond to
sound
Wrong operating mode selected
Check if the sound-controlled
mode of the fixture is activated.
Microphone sensitivity level is set
too low
Increase the sensitivity level of the
built-in microphone.
Speaker placed too far away or
lack of bass
Place your light effect closer to
your speakers (or vice versa)
and/or increase low-frequency
volumes. The microphone will not
be triggered by high-pitched
sounds.
The beam output is very low
Dirty/dusty optics
Clean the lens and/or other optics
with a dry or damp cloth.
Dimmer is not set to full output
Set all dimmer levels to 100% on
your DMX console.
Sometimes the DMX signal is lost
and/or some fixtures are
flickering / behaving oddly
Faulty/broken DMX cables
Check your DMX cables for
possible connector breaks and
replace them if necessary.
Power cable interference on your
DMX signal
Avoid installing the DMX and
(high-)power cables parallel to
each other.
No DMX terminator
Insert a DMX terminator at the end
All information and illustrations shown in this user manual are subject to change without further notice.
User manual version: 1.0
Creation date + author initials: 04-11-2015 RV Revision date + author initials:
