Chauvet 4 user manual Operation DMX Operation, DMX Channel Values

Operation

DMX Operation

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

If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual.

Please see the instructions below for details on this mode.

1.Plug the fixture into power.

2.Plug a DMX controller into the fixture in a daisy chain configuration.

3.Press <MODE> until 512 appears on the LED screen.

4.Press <ENTER>.

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

6.Press <ENTER>.

When the fixture is in DMX mode, the red DMX LED will illuminate.

When the fixture is in DMX mode and addressed to A001, the yellow SLAVE LED will illuminate. This is normal.

DMX Channel Values

CHANNEL	VALUE	FUNCTION
		Color/Mode
	000 ó 009	Blackout
	010 ó 014	Red
	015 ó 019	Green
	020 ó 024	Blue
	025 ó 029	Amber
	030 ó 034	Green + blue
	035 ó 039	Red + blue
	040 ó 044	Red + green
1	045 ó 049	Red + amber
	050 ó 054	Green + amber
	055 ó 059	Blue + amber
	060 ó 064	Red + green + blue
	065 ó 069	Green + blue + amber
	070 ó 074	Red + blue + amber
	075 ó 079	Red + green + blue + amber
	080 ó 139	Automatic (single colors only)
	140 ó 199	Automatic (two colors at a time)
	200 ó 249	Automatic
	250 ó 255	Sound-active
2		Automatic Speed (when CH1 is between 080~199)
	000 ó 255	Slow ó fast
		Strobe
3	000 ó 004	No Function
	005 ó 254	Strobe (slow ó fast) (max 30 Hz)
	255 ó 255	Sound-activated strobe mode
		Motor Rotation
4	000 ó 004	Stop
	005 ó 127	Rotate clockwise
	128 ó 133	Stop
	134 ó 255	Rotate counter-clockwise

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