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DMF-10 User Manual (Rev. 01e) 

General Troubleshooting 

 

 

 

Symptom 

Possible Cause 

Possible Action 

 

Circuit breaker 

or fuse keeps 

blowing 

  Excessive load on the circuit 

  Make sure that the total load 

does not exceed 80% of the 

breaker or fuse nominal 

current 

 

  Short circuit along the 

power lines 

  Check the power lines and 

power cords 

 

Product does 

not power up 

  No energy on power outlet 

  Check power outlet 

  Change to another outlet 

 

  Loose or damaged power 

cord 

  Check the power cord 

 

  Blown fuse 

  Replace blown fuse with a 

good one of the same type 

and rating 

 

  Internal problem 

  Send product for repair 

 

Fixture does not 

respond to DMX 

  Wrong starting address on 

the fixture 

  Set the correct starting 

address on the fixture 

  Use the right 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 

compatible 

  Replace non DMX cables 

with true DMX cables 

 

  Interference with AC or 

radio signals 

  Keep DMX cables away 

from AC wires or radio 

equipment 

 

  DMX cable too long 

  Install an optically coupled 

DMX amplifier right before 

the fixture with intermittent 

problems 

 

  Too many fixtures 

connected 

  Install an optically coupled 

DMX amplifier after unit #32 

 

  Terminator not connected 

  Install a terminator, as 

indicated in the 

DMX Primer

 

section. 

 

 

 

If  you  still  experience  problems  after  trying  the  above  solutions,  contact 

CHAUVET® Technical Support. 

 

 

 

 

Содержание DMF-10

Страница 1: ...User Manual ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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