Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the
package and are in good condition.
Claims
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show
signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier
immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed
damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Text Conventions
ConventionMeaning
1–512A range of values
50/60A set of values of which only one can be chosen
SettingsA menu option not to be modified
<ENTER>A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ONA value to be entered or selected
•X-Bracket
•Quick Reference Guide
Symbols
SymbolMeaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these
instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause
harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function
correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However,
Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss,
damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or
omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the
content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however,
Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest
version from www.chauvetdj.com
.
Intellectual Property
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images
are owned by Chauvet.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and Derby X are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons
LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and
product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Safety Notes
•This product is not intended for permanent installation.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
•The voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product must be within the range
stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the
product to rain or moisture.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
•Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
•Never connect the product to a dimmer or rheostat.
•Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
•Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the handles.
•The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher
temperatures.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
•Do not open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Before You Begin
Keep this User Manual for future use. If the product is sold to someone else, be sure that they
also receive this document.
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Introduction
DMX
In/Out
Fuse
Holder
Power
Out
MicrophoneDIP
Switch
Power
In
Sensitivity
Knob
7.4 in
187 mm
11.9 in
302 mm
15 in
382 mm
2. Introduction
Product Overview
Product Dimensions
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Setup
Safety cap
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
1st Product
2
nd
Product3rd Product
Additional
Products
Power
Source
3. Setup
AC Power
The Derby X has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240
VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current
value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart.
The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
•Always connect the product to a protected circuit (a circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure
the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or
fire.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the
rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse Replacement
1.Disconnect the product from power.
2.Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3.Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
4.Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
5.Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
Power Linking
The product provides power linking via the outlet located in the back of the product. See the diagram below
for further explanation.
Power Linking Diagram
You can power link up to 48 Derby X products on 120 VAC or up to 83 Derby X products on
230 VAC.
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Setup
Safety Cable
(such as CH-05
from Chauvet)
Mounting Clamp
(such as CLP-15 from Chauvet)
Hanging Bracket
Bracket Adjustment
Knob (x2)
Optional X-Bracket
Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The Derby X may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided
around the product.
Rigging
•Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product for
maintenance and programming.
•Make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
•Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the
product’s weight. (see the Technical Specifications
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a
rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
•When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity.
•When power linking multiple products, mount the products close enough for power linking cables to
reach.
•The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the
desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could damage the
knobs.
Mounting Diagram
)
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Operation
4. Operation
Control Panel Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the DIP switch located on the rear of the product. Refer to the
Product Overview
Configuration (DMX)
The Derby X works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET DMX Primer, which
is available from the Chauvet website http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/
DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf.
To set the product in DMX mode, set DIP switch 10 to ON.
Starting Address
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX
mode uses. If the starting address is set too high, access to some of the product’s channels could be
restricted.
The Derby X uses 8 DMX channels, which defines the highest configurable address to 505.
For information about the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com
To select the starting address, use DIP switches 1–9 to set the desired address as a (backwards) binary
number. See DMX Address Table
DMX Channel Assignments and Values
Channel FunctionValuePercent/Setting
1LED Cluster 1
2LED Cluster 2000 255 See Channel 1
3LED Cluster 3000 255 See Channel 1
4LED Cluster 4000 255 See Channel 1
5LED Cluster 5000 255 See Channel 1
6LED Cluster 6000 255 See Channel 1
7Strobe
8
to see the DIP switch location on the control panel.
for quick reference.
000 010 No function
011 045 Red
046 080 Green
081 115 Blue
116 150 Red and green
151 185 Red and blue
186 220 Green and blue
221 255 Red, green, and blue
000 010 No function
011 255 Strobe, slow to fast
000 010 No function
011 024 Automatic program 1
025 038 Automatic program 2
039 052 Automatic program 3
053 066 Automatic program 4
067 080 Automatic program 5
081 094 Automatic program 6
095 108 Automatic program 7
Automatic Programs/
Sound-Active Mode
109 122
123 136 Automatic program 9
137 150 Automatic program 10
151 164 Automatic program 11
165 178 Automatic program 12
179 192 Automatic program 13
193 206 Automatic program 14
207 220 Automatic program 15
221 250 Automatic program 16
251 255 Sound-active mode
Automatic program 8
.
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Operation
Sound-Active Mode
Slave Mode
Configuration (Standalone)
Set the product in the standalone mode to control without a DMX controller.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string
connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals
that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
Sound-Active Mode
To run the Derby X in sound-active mode, do the following:
1. Set all of the DIP switches to Off.
2. Turn the sound sensitivity knob until the product responds to the music.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
Master/Slave Mode
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Derby X product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or
more Derby X products (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master product will be set
to operate in sound-active mode, while the slave products will be set to operate in slave mode. Once set
and connected, the slave products will operate in unison with the master product.
Configure the products as indicated below.
Slave products:
1. Set DIP switches 1 and 10 to On.
2. Set DIP switches 2–9 to Off.
3. Connect the DMX input of the first slave product to the DMX output of the master product.
4. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave products to the DMX output of the previous slave
product.
5. Finish setting and connecting all the slave products.
Master product:
1. Set the master product to operate in sound-active mode.
2. Make the master product the first product in the DMX daisy chain.
•Configure all the slave products before connecting the master to the daisy chain.
•Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave operation
because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master.
•Do not connect more than 31 slaves to the master.
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Operation
Example DMX Address: 40
DMX Address Table
Use the following table to set the desired DMX address with DIP switches 1–9. 1=On, 0=Off.
Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of
the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean
your lighting products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions
could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external
surface/vents.
4. Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl
alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
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Technical Specifications
6. Technical Specifications
Dimensions and Weight
LengthWidthHeightWeight
11.9 in (302 mm)15 in (382 mm)7.4 in (187 mm)4 lb (1.8 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches are rounded.
Power
Power Supply TypeRangeVoltage Selection
Switching (internal)100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 HzAuto-ranging
In case you need to get support or return a product:
•If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters.
•If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd.
•If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
•If you are located in France, contact Chauvet France.
•If you are located in Germany, contact Chauvet Germany.
•If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
•If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local
distributor. See www.chauvetdj.com
Germany, or Mexico.
If you are located outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico,
contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet
products to them. Visit our website www.chauvetdj.com
Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and
a brief description of the cause for the return.
To submit a service request online, go to www.chauvetdj.com/service-request
Send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and accessories. Chauvet
will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA
number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly
on the box.
for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Benelux, France,
for contact details.
.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside
the box:
•Your name
•Your address
•Your phone number
•RMA number
•A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be
your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.
Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned
product(s).
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record.
Follow the instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details.
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