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Setting the Starting Address
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a start address
from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel
indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start
on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start
addresses so that the channels used do not overlap, and note the start address selected for future reference.
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control protocol, we suggest jumping to the
"Appendix" section and reading the heading "DMX Primer". It contains very useful information that will help you
understand its use.
General Troubleshooting
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Excessive circuit load
Breaker/Fuse
Short circuit along the power
keeps blowing
wires
No power
Device does not
power up
Loose power cord
Wrong DMX addressing
Damaged DMX cables
Wrong polarity settings on the
Fixture is not
controller
responding to
DMX
Loose DMX cables
Faulty DMX interface
Faulty Main PCB
Non DMX cables
Bouncing signals
Long cable / Low level signal
Loss of signal
Too many fixtures
Interference from AC wires
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical
Support.
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CHAUVET
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Check total load placed on the electrical circuit.
Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal and/or
external).
Check for power on Mains.
Check power cord
Check Control Panel and unit addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings on the controller
Check cable connections
Replace DMX input
Replace Main PCB
Use only DMX compatible cables
Install terminator as suggested.
Install amplifier right after fixture with strong signal.
Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit #32.
Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or
black lights.
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