Chauvet DMX-4 LED Operating Instructions, Configuring the Starting Address, DMX Mode, Menu Map

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4.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Configuring the Starting Address

The DMX-4 LED fixture uses up to four DMX channels. The highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 509. Any address higher than this will prevent access to all of the channels.

If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend reading the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix”.

DMX Mode

This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller. You must set the starting address and personality for this mode.

Please see the instructions below.

1.Press <MODE> to switch between “DMX Mode” and “Standalone Mode”. Switch it to “DMX Mode”.

2.Press <MENU> until the LED display reads ~.

3.Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select one of the three personalities.

4.Press <MENU> until the LED display reads ~.

5.Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the DMX starting address.

Standalone Mode

This fixture has built-in auto programs with adjustable settings.

Please see the instructions below.

1.Press <MODE> to switch between “DMX Mode” and “Standalone Mode”. Switch it to “Standalone Mode”.

2.Press <MENU> until the LED display reads ~.

3.Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select one of the programs.

4.Press <MENU> until the LED display reads ~.

5.Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired run speed.

6.Press <MENU> until the LED display reads ~.

7.Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired dimmer level for the program currently running.

Menu Map

MODE

 

MENU

 

DISPLAY

 

 

DESCRIPTION

 

 

Starting address

 

~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

1-channel mode

 

 

Personality

 



 

 

2-channel mode

DMX Mode

 

 

 



 

 

4-channel mode

 

Switch/Dimmer

 



 

 

Channel 1 function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Channel 2 function

 

 

Switch: 

 



 

 

Channel 3 function

 

 

Dimmer: 

 



 

 

Channel 4 function

 

 

Program

 

~

 

 

 

Standalone Mode

 

Run speed

 

~

 

 

 

 

 

Dimmer

 

~

 

 

Slow~fast

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Contents DMX-4 LED Table of Contents Before YOU Begin What is includedUnpacking Instructions Manual ConventionsSafety Instructions Product Overview IntroductionSetup AC PowerChanging between Dimmer and Switch Rigging OrientationBack Panel Alternate Rigging Configuration DMX Mode Configuring the Starting AddressStandalone Mode Operating InstructionsChannel Personality DMX Channel ValuesAppendix General TroubleshootingFixture Linking Daisy Chain DMX PrimerData Cabling DMX Data CableSetting the Starting Address Cable ConnectorsSetting up a DMX Daisy Chain Pin to 5-Pin Conversion ChartGeneral Maintenance Returns ProcedureClaims Contact US Technical Specifications