DMX-44 DMX Controller USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.
TABLE OF CONTENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................
BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included DMX-44 controller DC 9-12V 500mA, 90V~240V Power Adapter Manual with warranty card 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. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.
INTRODUCTION Features Universal DMX-512 Controller 240 scene memory 192 DMX channels of control Polarity selector Fog control button Strobe control button Removable rubber edge guard 3 space 19" rack and table top mount with edge removed Midi compatible Controls up to 12 intelligent lights 30 banks of 8 scenes Beat-activation, tap sync, auto run 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes General Overview The DMX-44 is a universal intelligent lighting controller.
Introduction Product Overview (front) 1 2 22 10 3 11 12 18 13 5 6 8 16 17 9 21 Item 4 7 19 20 14 Button or Fader Function Scanner indicator LEDS Indicates the fixtures currently selected 4 Channel faders 5 Page A Indicator LED For adjusting DMX values, Ch 1~8 can be adjusted immediately after pressing the respective scanner select button, Ch 9~16 after pressing the Page select button 6 1 2 3 Scanner select buttons Scene select buttons Fixture selection Universal bump buttons re
Product Overview (rear panel) 23 Item 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 28 27 Button or Fader Function DMX polarity switch May be used to correct signal polarity DC Input jack Main power feed ON/OFF power switch Turns the controller on and off MIDI input port DMX output connector Strobe connector Fog connector DMX-44 User Manual 29 For external triggering of Banks and Chases using a MIDI device DMX control signal Chauvet Mono Strobe ¼” connector for built in strobe controller Chauvet fog c
Common Terms The following are common terms used in intelligent light programming. Blackout is a state by where all lighting fixtures light output are set to 0 or off, usually on a temporary basis. DMX-512 is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment. For more information read Sections “DMX Primer” and “DMX Control Mode” in the Appendix.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setup S ET T ING U P T H E SY ST EM 1) Place the DMX-44 on a leveled surface. Note! The DMX-44 can also be rack mounted, occupying 3U spaces by removing the outer rubber edge guard. 2) Plug the AC to DC power supply to the system back panel and to the mains outlet. 3) Plug in your DMX cable(s) to your intelligent lighting as described in the fixtures respective manual. For a quick Primer on DMX see the “DMX Primer” section in the Appendix of this manual.
Programming A program (bank) is a sequence of different scenes (or steps) that will be called up one after another. In the DMX-44, 30 programs can be created of 8 scenes in each. ENT ER ING PRO G R AM M O DE 1) Press the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds until an LCD dot next to the label PROG blinks. This indicates that the user is in programming mode. CR E AT E A S C E N E A scene is a static lighting state. Scenes are stored in banks.
Operating Instructions SC E N E CO PY Notes Action 1) Press the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds. 2) Locate the scene in the program BANK. Use BANK UP/DOWN to navigate program banks. 3) Select the SCENE in the program BANK to copy. 4) Locate the destination scene in the program BANK. Use BANK UP/DOWN to navigate program banks. 5) Press the Midi/Add button then the new SCENE button to copy to. DE L ET E S C EN E Action Notes 1) Locate the scene in the program BANK.
Operating Instructions Chase Programming A chase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in a chase and can be arranged in any order you choose. It is highly recommended that prior to programming chases for the first time; you delete all chases from memory. See “Delete All Chases” for instructions. CR E AT E A C H AS E A Chase can contain 240 scenes as steps. The term steps and scenes are used interchangeably.
Operating Instructions AD D I NG A ST E P T O A C H AS E Notes Action 1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds to enter programming mode. 2) Press the desired CHASE (1~6) button. 3) Press the TAPSYNC/Display and the LCD will display the scene and bank number. This displays the scene you will be adding. 4) Press the TAPSYNC/Display again and the LCD will display the chase you previously selected.
Operating Instructions DE L ET E AL L C H AS E PR O G R AM S CUATION! This procedure will result in irrevocable loss of chase step memory. The individual scenes and program banks will be preserved. Notes Action 1) Press and hold the BANK DOWN button and the AUTO DEL button while turning OFF the controller. Playback (Scenes) M ANU AL R UN SC EN E When power is first turned ON, the controller will be in manual scene mode.
Operating Instructions Playback (Chases) M ANU AL R UN C H AS E S This function allows the user to manually step through each individual step in a chase. Notes Action 1) Press and hold PROGRAM button for 3 seconds to enter programming mode. 2) Start a chase by pressing any one of the CHASE buttons. 3) Press the Tapsync/Display button to manually step through the chase. 4) Use the BANK buttons to scroll through the chases.
Operating Instructions Midi Operation The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel which it is set to full stop. All MIDI control is performed using Note on commands. All other MIDI instructions are ignored. To stop a chase, send the blackout on note. Notes Action 1) Press and hold the Midi/Add button Until the third and fourth digits on the LED display blink. 2) Select the MIDI control channel (1~16) via the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to set.
APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance.
Appendix Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a 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.
Appendix DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP SWITCH SET 0=OFF #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 #8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1=ON #7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480 1 0 0 0 0 1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289
General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Check total load placed on device Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment Device has no power Check for power on Mains. Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Check 220/110v switch for proper setting Check device’s fuse.
Appendix Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length...................................................................................................................... 514 mm (20.25 in) Width..............................................................................................................................89 mm (3.5 in) Height ........................................................................................................................ 171 mm (6.75 in) Weight.................
