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Summary of Contents for Chauvet GrafXpress
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Page 1: User Manual
GrafXpress™ GrafXpress Basic Rackmount USER MANUAL Snapshot OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle 1/11/2008 3:18 PM... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Sound-Active Mode... 9 DMX Mode ... 9 DMX C ...10 HANNEL ALUES ...12 ENERAL ROUBLESHOOTING ...13 ECHNICAL UPPORT 6. APPENDIX... 13 DMX P ...13 RIMER ...14 ENERAL AINTENANCE ...14 ETURNS ROCEDURE ...14 LAIMS ...15 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS GrafXpress Basic Rackmount 1/11/2008 3:18 PM... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
1. B EFORE What is included 1 x GrafXpress™ Power Cord Warranty Card User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
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 at: 954-929-1115. GrafXpress Basic Rackmount 1/11/2008 3:18 PM... -
Page 5: Introduction
RCA audio input and ILDA DB-25 (quad output) female connections • Easy animations in minutes DMX Channel Summary HANNEL UNCTION Mode Page Scene Speed Fade Zoom X Size Y Size Z Angle X Position Y Position Visible Points Scan Rate Chase Rate Reserved GrafXpress Basic Rackmount 1/11/2008 3:18 PM... -
Page 6: Product Overview
Key Switch Power Switch Rear Panel USB Jack Memory card slot RCA/Sound Switch (switch between audio input and internal microphone for sound activation) GrafXpress Basic Rackmount Sound Sensitivity Adjustment X,Y Gain Knobs X,Y Position Knobs Status Indicator Lights Invert Y Axis... -
Page 7: Setup
Connect the power supply to the power jack and a wall outlet. Turn Power switch to the “On” position. (User interface will read “GrafXpress”) Verify that the Laser Ready indicator is lit. (If not lit, press interlock button to sync) -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
The functions require very little bandwidth. It is recommended that you start using this system with the GrafXpress software. You should find video training courses to assist you on the CD provided. If the CD is not included, please contact Chauvet for a replacement. -
Page 9: Operation
Operation Sound-Active Mode The GrafXpress remote comes with an RCA audio jack to connect to your audio source. To place the unit into sound active mode, press – or + on the DMX setting panel, setting the address to 511. -
Page 10: Dmx Channel Values
DMX Channel Values HANNEL ALUE GrafXpress Basic Rackmount UNCTION Control/Operating Mode Blackout Basic Range (Channels 1-4) Standard Range (Channels 1-8) Extended Range (Channels 1-12) Full Range (Channels 1-15) Page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6... - Page 11 GrafXpress Basic Rackmount Cue 46 Cue 47 Cue 48 Cue Chase Speed 100% Pause 25% → 200% Dimmer: (Blackout → Full on) Zoom: (Minimum size → Full Size) X Size: Negative full size → Positive Full Size Y Size: Negative full size → Positive Full Size Z Angle: 0 →...
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Page 12: General Troubleshooting
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page. GrafXpress Basic Rackmount... -
Page 13: Technical Support
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 14: General Maintenance
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 15: Technical Specifications
Data output ... locking 3-pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration ...pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols... DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels ...15 ORDERING INFORMATION GrafXpress ... GrafXpress WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty ... 2 -year limited warranty GrafXpress Basic Rackmount 1/11/2008 3:18 PM...
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