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- Page 1 DMX-40A DMX Controller USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PERATION APPENDIX... 16 DMX P ... 16 RIMER Fixture Linking... 16 ... 17 ETURNS ROCEDURE ... 17 LAIMS DMX D ... 18 IPSWITCH UICK EFERENCE HART ... 19 ENERAL ROUBLESHOOTING ... 20 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS DMX-40A User Manual Revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
Do not operate this device under 113° F ambient temperature conditions. Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET. DMX-40A User Manual Revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58... -
Page 4: Introduction
6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes General Overview The DMX-40A is a universal intelligent lighting controller. It allows the control of 12 fixtures composed of 16 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes. Six chase banks can contain up to 240 steps composed of the saved scenes and in any order. -
Page 5: Product Overview (Front)
This will adjust the hold time of a scene or a step within a chase Fade-Time fader Also considered a cross-fade, sets the interval time between two scenes in a chase DMX-40A User Manual Introduction 19 20 Revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58... -
Page 6: Product Overview (Rear Panel)
For external triggering of Banks and Chases using a MIDI device DMX polarity switch May be used to correct signal polarity DMX output connector DMX control signal DC Input jack Main power feed ON/OFF power switch Turns the controller on and off DMX-40A User Manual Revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58... -
Page 7: Common Terms
Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by user action. A playback can also be considered program memory that can be recalled during a show or running mode. DMX-40A User Manual Revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58... -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
FI XT UR E AD D R E S S IN G The DMX-40A is programmed to control 16 channels of DMX per fixture, therefore the fixtures you wish to control with the corresponding “SCANNER” buttons on the unit, must be spaced 16 channels apart. -
Page 9: Programming
CR E AT E A S C E N E A scene is a static lighting state. Scenes are stored in banks. There are 30 bank memories on the controller and each bank can hold 8 scene memories. The DMX-40A can save 240 scenes total. Action ... -
Page 10: Scene Copy
Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds. Locate the BANK to delete. Press the Auto/Del and Music/Bank-Copy at the same time to delete the Bank. DMX-40A User Manual Operating Instructions Notes Notes The action of deleting a scene is actually a value reset to 0 on all DMX channels available to the scene memory. -
Page 11: Chase Programming
BANK UP/DOWN buttons. Press MUSIC/BANK COPY and Midi/Add buttons at the same time to copy. Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds to exit programming mode. DMX-40A User Manual Operating Instructions Notes Notes Revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58... -
Page 12: Adding A Step To A Chase
Press and hold AUTO DEL button and the respective CHASE button then release to delete the chase. All LEDs will blink 3 times. DMX-40A User Manual Operating Instructions Notes Notes Remember that we use scene and steps interchangeably. -
Page 13: Delete All Chase Programs
You can change Banks while in operation by using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons. BL AC KO UT The Blackout button brings all lighting output to 0 or off. DMX-40A User Manual Operating Instructions Notes Notes If by chance you are in programming mode you can also press and hold the PROGRAM button until the Program LED goes off. -
Page 14: Playback (Chases)
Press any one of the CHASE buttons. Press and release the Music/Bank-copy buttons. The corresponding LED will blink in the display. Your chase will now run to sound. DMX-40A User Manual Operating Instructions Notes Notes CAUTION! The fade setting should never be slower than the speed setting or the scene will never complete execution. -
Page 15: Midi Operation
Scenes 1~8 in BANK 15 Chase 1 Chase 2 Chase 3 Chase 4 Chase 5 Chase 6 BLACKOUT DMX-40A User Manual Notes This is the Channel that the controller will receive MIDI note commands. (TURN ON/OFF) Operating Instructions Revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58... -
Page 16: Appendix
XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’) -
Page 17: Returns Procedure
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. -
Page 18: Dmx Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart
27 59 91 123 28 60 92 124 29 61 93 125 30 62 94 126 31 63 95 127 Dip Switch Position DMX-40A User Manual DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX Address Appendix Revised: 2006-01-04 14:52:58... -
Page 19: General Troubleshooting
Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone functions do not require additional settings, simply power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this mode DMX-40A User Manual... -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
Data pin configuration ...pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols...DMX-512 USITT ORDERING INFORMATION DMX-40A Controller ... DMX-40A EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare that our products (lighting equipments) comply with the following specification and bears CE mark in accordance with the provision of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC.
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