User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before you Begin ................................................................................3 What is Included............................................................................................ 3 Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................. 3 Claims ................................................................................................................... 3 Text Conventions ..............................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included 1 x DMF-10 1 x Power Cord 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above and that they are all in good condition.
Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master/Slave Safety Notes Auto Programs Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle Please read the following notes carefully before starting to work with this product. They include important safety information about its installation, usage, and maintenance.
2. INTRODUCTION Product Overview Microphone LED Screen Safety Microphone Sensitivity Knob Fuse Holder DMX In Power In DMX Out Power Out DMF-10 User Manual (Rev.
Product Dimensions Page 6 of 18 DMF-10 User Manual (Rev.
3. SETUP AC Power This product has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for this product (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Power Linking This fixture provides power linking via the IEC outlet located in the back of the unit. Please see the diagram below for further explanation. st 1 Fixture 2nd Fixture rd 3 Fixture Power Linking Diagram Other fixtures You can power link up to 24 DMF-10 units on 120 VAC or up to 44 DMF-10 units on 230 VAC.
Mounting Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual). Orientation The DMF-10 may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation around it. Rigging Before deciding on a location for this product, always make sure that it will be easy to access the unit for maintenance and programming purposes. Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight.
4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Please refer to the Product Overview (page 5) to see the buttons location on the control panel.
Configuration (DMX) Starting Address Set this product in DMX mode to control it with a DMX controller. 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2) Turn this product on. 3) Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket of this product. When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses.
Configuration (Standalone) Set this product in one of the standalone modes to control it without a DMX controller. 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2) Turn this product on. Never connect a fixture that is operating in any standalone mode, whether Static, Automatic, or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. This is because fixtures in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Fixture Maintenance Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lighting fixtures at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.
General Troubleshooting Symptom Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing Product does not power up Possible Cause Excessive load on the circuit Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80% of the breaker or fuse nominal current Short circuit along the power lines Check the power lines and power cords No energy on power outlet Check power outlet Change to another outlet Loose or damaged power cord Check the power cord Blown fuse Replace blown fuse with a good on
Contact Procedure CHAUVET® Contact Information In case you need to return a product or request support, follow the procedure below: If you live in the US, contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below). If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.(see below). If you live in any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your distributor of record. Refer to our Web site for contact details of distributors outside the US, United Kingdom, or Ireland.
DMX Primer The USITT DMX512-A data transmission protocol (DMX, from now on) is based on the EIA-485 standard and it has 512 channels (001 to 512). This system requires a controller (DMX controller), one or more DMX compatible fixtures, and a DMX circuit (also known as “DMX universe”) to link the fixtures to the controller. Depending on their complexity and features, DMX compatible fixtures may require from one to more than 30 DMX channels to operate.
DMX Cabling The DMX protocol requires using special data cables to accommodate for the high speed digital signals it uses. Despite their apparent similarities, data cables are electrically different from standard microphone cables because they can carry high frequency digital signals and have better protection against electromagnetic interference. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or make your own DMX cable.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 8.7 in (221 mm) 9.4 in (240 mm) 7 in (181 mm) 4.3 lbs (2 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Light Source Photo Optic Thermal DMX Ordering Page 18 of 18 Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz 22 W Consumption 24 W Operating current 0.3 A 0.
