1. B EFORE EGIN What is included 1 x Derby X™ 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.
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. Derby X™ User Manual 7/14/2008 1:27 PM...
Led Cluster 5 Led Cluster 6 Strobe Auto Programs Product Overview Power Link Out Hanging Power Out Bracket Tilt Adjustment Power In & Knob External Fuse Microphone DMX In Sound DMX Out Dipswitche Derby X™ User Manual 7/14/2008 1:27 PM...
Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion:...
Safety cables must always be used. • Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation. Hanging Clamp Note! Clamp is sold separately. Derby X™ User Manual 7/14/2008 1:27 PM...
Stacking The Derby X™ may be “stacked” by using multiple fixtures and the optional bracket (XBRACKET). This bracket may be ordered from CHAUVET. The bracket kit will ship with 2pcs bracket (as shown below) and will include 4 screws for attaching it to the bottom of the fixture.
Connect a DMX controller to the fixture. Set the start address according to standard binary code. Note: If you are unfamiliar with DMX addressing, we suggest you refer to the section on DMX Primer. Derby X™ User Manual 7/14/2008 1:27 PM...
Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4 Auto 5 Auto 6 Auto 7 Auto 8 Auto 9 Auto 10 Auto 11 Auto 12 Auto 13 Auto 14 Auto 15 Auto 16 Audio Trigger Derby X™ User Manual 7/14/2008 1:27 PM...
See page #8 & #10 for details on proper settings and connections If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page. Derby X™ User Manual 7/14/2008 1:27 PM...
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’) Derby X™...
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.