Chauvet DMX5F, DMX5M user manual General Troubleshooting, Setting T HE ST Arting Address

SETTING T HE ST ARTING ADDRESS

This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 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 6 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-512 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

Symptom

Solution(s)

Applies to

	Foggers		Dimmers
Lights	& Snow	Controllers	& Chaser

Auto shut off	Check fan thermal switch reset	
Beam is very dim or	Clean optical system or replace lamp	
not bright	Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Breaker/Fuse keeps	Check total load placed on device				
blowing
Chase is too slow	Check users manual for speed adjustment				
Device has no power	Check for power on Mains.				
	Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
Fixture is not	Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing	
responding	Check DMX cables
	Check polarity switch settings
Fixture is on but	Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the
there is no	control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make				
movement to the	sure a live audio signal exists
audio	Adjust sound sensitivity knob
Light will not come	Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period	
on after power failure	before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it
	again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up
Loss of signal	Use only DMX cables
	Install terminator				
	Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables
	or black lights.
Moves slow	Check 220/110v switch for proper setting	
No flash	Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping	
No laser output	Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping,	
	readjust

If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page.

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