Chauvet DMX 60 user manual Loading a Fixture, Generics

Models: DMX 60

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When setting the Home value you can use the Up or Down keys or the flash button to set the home value.

To set the colour, beam or any other attributes select Insert.

Edit Profile: Ch01

 

Name: Other

Back

DMX: 007

 

Home: 000

OK

Using the soft-key Name will toggle through the options available. Select the one you require. The DMX key will take you to a screen where you can select which channel number is associated with the attribute. Use the Up or Down keys to do this. Alternatively you can type a value in using the flash buttons.

It is also possible to load fixtures from a comprehensive library stored at

www.chauvetlighting.com .

4.3 Loading a Fixture

There are two methods of loading a fixture onto the console. In both cases you will need to select the FixtProfiles key. This will bring up the following menu:

Fixture Profiles

 

Back

Create/Edit

From MemoryModule

 

From PC

 

You now have two options. The first is to load fixtures that are stored on a memory module. Select MemoryModule. You can now use the middle two soft keys to scroll through the fixtures stored on the module. Select the one you require and load it.

Alternatively you can download fixtures from a PC. This requires a special cable, part number ---

-. You will need to download the software from www.chauvetlighting.com or use the disk provided with the cable. Connect the cable to your PC‟s USB port and the 5 Pin XLR to your controller. From the above menu screen select From PC. You now use the PC tool to download the required fixtures.

4.4 Generics

The Tiger also supports the use of generic lights. These are usually plugged into a dimmer or a switch pack. You can control up to 18 generic channels. These are patched automatically to DMX value 1 to 18. If you wish to change these values go select Generics from the main Assign/Patch screen:

 

Assign/Patch

Back

FixtProfiles

Fixtures

AutoPatch

Generics

Aux‟s

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FAQ

How do I set the home value for Chauvet DMX 60?

You can use the Up or Down keys or the flash button to set the home value.

How can I load a fixture onto the Chauvet DMX 60 console?

There are two methods, either from a memory module or from a PC using a special cable.

What are generic lights and how can I control them with Chauvet DMX 60?

Generic lights are usually plugged into a dimmer or switch pack. You can control up to 18 generic channels, which are automatically patched to DMX values 1 to 18.