Chauvet TFX-16CON Technical Reference And User's Manual

Chauvet TFX-16CON Technical Reference And User's Manual

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T E C H N I C A L R E F E R E N C E & M A N U A L
Stage Designer™ 16
with Foot Controller
TFX-16CON
CHAUVET
3000 North 29
Ct.
th
Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
Tel: 954-929-1115 Fax: 954-929-5560
www.CHAUVETlighting.com

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  • Page 1 T E C H N I C A L R E F E R E N C E & M A N U A L Stage Designer™ 16 with Foot Controller TFX-16CON CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Patch Settings ... 14 APPENDIX ...15 Maintenance... 15 Returns Procedure ... 15 Claims ... 15 General Troubleshooting... 16 Issue Date: December 2003 Rev. No. Version 1.20 TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20 Date Description Dec 2004 TFX-16CON Users Guide version 1.20: Author: V.M. at CHAUVET...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Do not disassemble this electrical product; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse type. To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Product Overview Thank you for the purchase of a TFX-16CON DMX controller. The TFX-16CON is a 16 channel programmable console with MIDI & DMX interfaces. It features a 60 chase memory bank with 30 pre-built chase patterns and 30 that are user programmable with 99 steps per chase. User can vary speed of chase, set tempo with tap sync or let the music do the work by use of its audio (sound-to-light) mode.
  • Page 5: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20 Sections Page 8, 9, 10 Midi Settings Rear Panel Foot Controller...
  • Page 6: Section (A & C)

    Select Loop and it will hold the next step and toggle between adjacent scenes. (M) LED Indicates the MASTER output status for faders 1 to 8. (A) & (B) LED Indicates the MASTER output status of two adjacent steps while in Cross On mode. TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20...
  • Page 7: Section (B & D)

    Press to traverse chase memory in decrements of 1. Hold down to traverse rapidly. SHIFT + Fade Time Setup Toggles through the following operational functions, No Fade Time and Step Time. TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20 N O T E ! The labels underneath the buttons represent mode/function directly accessible upon pressing stated button.
  • Page 8: Section (D)

    00 on the display or assign a constant full level output when it reads FF. SHIFT + MIDI CHANNEL Press and hold the SHIFT + Midi Channel button until the display reads CH:01 use (N) STEP (M) to select desired MIDI channel. Repeat “press and hold” to deactivate. TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20...
  • Page 9: Section (D) Continued

    Note Number Velocity 22-81 Master level for the pattern 82-97 Channel Dimmer TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20 1. To receive MIDI signal, set MIDI channel according to your device. Function LEVEL Turn On/Off Patterns 1-60 2. If MIDI signal disappears, settings are Works same as FLASH 1-16 dumped within 10 minutes.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    STEP UP: In Chase mode, will traverse STEPS in PATTERN (chase memory) in increment of 1. Press and hold to traverse rapidly through all steps in chase at a maximum of 10 steps per second. TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20 DMX OUT...
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    Rotate Audio knob to adjust sensitivity to music for Audio mode operation. Tap Sync mode will sample the time in 2 concurrent taps or presses of this button and run it accordingly. TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20 PATTERN MODES AUTO AUDIO TAP SYNC...
  • Page 12: Run Pattern (Loop Chase Mode)

    5) Press the Program button once to store into memory the look as a new step. 6) You can set a new look by readjusting the levels once again by changing both Channel faders and Latch buttons for the desired look. TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20 chase in the...
  • Page 13: Assign Program

    Any existing chase output not in the Assign program will be set to 0. 4) When the Add/Kill LED is off, the state is Add. The execution of the Assign program will add to the existing chase output. TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20...
  • Page 14: Patch Settings

    14. Press and hold the Patch button for more than 1 second to leave the fader 6 is assigned to DMX channel 6 Patch mode. The accompanying LED indicator will turn off. Indicates Channel fader 6 is also assigned to DMX channel 22 TFX-16CON Manual Version 1.20...
  • Page 15: Appendix

    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. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s...
  • Page 16: General Troubleshooting

    Check cable connections 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...

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