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Summary of Contents for Chauvet DMX-40B
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Page 1: User Manual
DMX-40B DMX Controller Chauvet, 3000 N 29 USER MANUAL Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Auto run chases ...16 Music run chases ...16 Running Sequential chases ...16 ...17 PERATION APPENDIX...18 DMX P ...18 RIMER Fixture Linking...18 ...19 ETURNS ROCEDURE ...19 LAIMS ...19 ROUBLESHOOTING ...21 ENERAL ROUBLESHOOTING ...22 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS DMX-40B User Manual Revised: 2006-12-06 09:36:47... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
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. DMX-40B User Manual about the installation, usage and maintenance? Revised: 2006-12-06 09:36:47... -
Page 4: Introduction
NTRODUCTION The DMX-40B 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. Programs can be triggered by music, midi, automatically or manually. -
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 Strobe button Used for Chauvet strobes. Fog button Strobe button Reverse Channel LED... -
Page 6: Product Overview (Rear Panel)
DMX output connector DMX control signal DC Input jack Main power feed Strobe connector Chauvet Mono Strobe ¼” connector for built in strobe controller ON/OFF power switch Turns the controller on and off Fog connector Chauvet fog controller IEC connector... -
Page 7: Common Terms
Patching refers to the process of assigning faders to a DMX channel within a fixture. Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by the user. A playback can also be considered program memory that can be recalled during a show. DMX-40B User Manual Revised: 2006-12-06 09:36:47... -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
Turn on power to the unit (while still holding BANK UP and AUTO/DEL). FIXTURE ADDRESSING The DMX-40B 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 (check the respective fixture’s manual for how to enter the information into the fixture). -
Page 9: Physical Fader Assignment (Optional Setup)
12) All SCANNER LED indicators will flash to confirm successful copy. 13) Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC buttons (2) times to exit mode. DMX-40B User Manual Notes All physical faders can be re-assigned to output on a different DMX channel. Faders are given a channel number and are labeled on the surface of the controller as such. -
Page 10: Reverse Channel Output (Optional Setup)
Either all channels (A) or select channel Pan & Tilt only (P) Press BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC to save settings. All LED’s will blink to confirm. DMX-40B User Manual Notes You can permanently reverse the output of any given channel on the controller. -
Page 11: Programming
CR EATE A SC ENE 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-40B can save 240 scenes total. Action Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds. -
Page 12: Scene Copy
Locate the BANK to delete. Press the AUTO/DEL and MUSIC/BANK-COPY at the same time to delete the Bank. DMX-40B User Manual 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 13: Chase Programming
Select the BANK to be copied using the 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-40B User Manual Notes Notes Revised: 2006-12-06 09:36:47... -
Page 14: Adding A Step To A Chase
Press the CHASE button (1~6) to be deleted. Press and hold the AUTO DEL button and the respective CHASE button then release to delete the chase. All LED’s will blink 3 times. DMX-40B User Manual Notes Notes Remember that we use scene and steps interchangeably. Notes Scenes will remain programmed on the controller. -
Page 15: Delete All Chase Programs
BANK UP/DOWN buttons. BLACKOUT The Blackout button brings all lighting output to 0 or off (also called the home position of the unit). DMX-40B User Manual Notes Notes If you are in programming mode you can also press and hold the PROGRAM button until the Program LED goes off. -
Page 16: Playback (Chases)
Press the CHASE button for each chase you wish to playback. Adjust the Chase speed by changing the SPEED fader. DMX-40B User Manual Notes Notes CAUTION! The fade setting should never be slower than the speed setting or the scene will never complete execution. -
Page 17: Midi Operation
112 to 119 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 15 Chase 1 Chase 2 Chase 3 Chase 4 Chase 5 Chase 6 BLACKOUT DMX-40B User Manual Notes This is the Channel that the controller will receive MIDI note commands. (TURN ON/OFF) Revised: 2006-12-06 09:36:47... -
Page 18: 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 DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’) -
Page 19: Returns Procedure
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request an 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 20 27 59 91 123 28 60 92 124 29 61 93 125 30 62 94 126 31 63 95 127 Dip Switch Position DMX-40B User Manual DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX Address Appendix Revised: 2006-12-06 09:36:47...
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Page 21: General Troubleshooting
Make sure connector is firmly connected to work 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-40B User Manual... -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
Data pin configuration ...pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols... DMX-512 USITT ORDERING INFORMATION DMX-40B Controller ... DMX-40B 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.