Chauvet DMX-40B User Manual
DMX-40B
Snapshot
DMX Controller
Ok on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
115V/230V Switch
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
USER MANUAL
Chauvet, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.................................................................................................................................... 3
HAT IS INCLUDED......................................................................................................................................... 3
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NPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 3
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AFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 4
EATURES..................................................................................................................................................... 4
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RODUCT OVERVIEW (FRONT) ........................................................................................................................ 5
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RODUCT OVERVIEW (REAR PANEL) ................................................................................................................ 6
OMMON TERMS ........................................................................................................................................... 7
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................... 8
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ETUP .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Setting up the System ......................................................................................................................... 8
RESETTING THE SYSTEM................................................................................................................ 8
Fixture Addressing .............................................................................................................................. 8
Physical fader Assignment (OPTIONAL SETUP) ............................................................................... 9
Reverse Channel Output (OPTIONAL SETUP) .................................................................................10
Fade Time Assign (OPTIONAL SETUP)............................................................................................10
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ROGRAMMING.............................................................................................................................................11
Entering program mode .....................................................................................................................11
Create a scene...................................................................................................................................11
Edit a scene .......................................................................................................................................11
Scene copy ........................................................................................................................................12
Delete scene ......................................................................................................................................12
Delete all scenes................................................................................................................................12
Bank copy ..........................................................................................................................................12
Bank delete ........................................................................................................................................12
HASE PROGRAMMING..................................................................................................................................13
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Create a chase...................................................................................................................................13
Copy Bank Into Chase .......................................................................................................................13
Adding a step to a chase....................................................................................................................14
Delete a scene/step in a Chase .........................................................................................................14
Delete a Chase ..................................................................................................................................14
Delete all Chase Programs ................................................................................................................15
LAYBACK (SCENES).....................................................................................................................................15
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Manual run scene...............................................................................................................................15
Running in Sound-Mode ....................................................................................................................15
Running in Auto-Mode .......................................................................................................................15
Blackout .............................................................................................................................................15
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LAYBACK (CHASES) ....................................................................................................................................16
Manual run chases.............................................................................................................................16
Auto run chases .................................................................................................................................16
Music run chases ...............................................................................................................................16
Running Sequential chases ...............................................................................................................16
IDI OPERATION...........................................................................................................................................17
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APPENDIX.....................................................................................................................................................18
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RIMER...............................................................................................................................................18
Fixture Linking....................................................................................................................................18
RETURNS PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................19
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LAIMS ........................................................................................................................................................19
ROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................19
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ENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................21
ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................22
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
¾ DMX-40B controller
¾ DC 9-12V 500mA, 110V Power Adapter or 230V Power Adapter
¾ Manual with warranty card
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information
x Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
they also receive this instruction booklet.
x Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture.
x This product is intended for indoor use only!
x To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no
flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
x The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
x Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
replace with same lamp source.
x In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the unit
by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
x Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
x Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
x Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
x Do not operate this device in more than 113° F ambient temperature conditions.
about the installation, usage and maintenance?
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt
any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact
CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.
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INTRODUCTION
The DMX-40B is a universal intelligent lighting controller. It allows the control of 12 fixtures composed of 16
channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes. Six chase banks can contain up to 240 steps composed of
the saved scenes and in any order. Programs can be triggered by music, midi, automatically or manually.
Channel assignments can be reprogrammed for ease of controlling different fixtures. On the surface you will
find various programming tools such as 8 universal channel sliders, quick access scanner and scene buttons, and
an LED display indicator for easier navigation of controls and menu functions.
Features
x Universal DMX-512 controller
x Controls up to 12 intelligent lights of up to 16 channels each
x 30 banks of 8 scenes, 240 scenes max
x 192 DMX channels of control
x 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes
x Reversible sliders
x Re-assignable channels
x Sequential linking of chases
x Fog & strobe control buttons
x Grab any fixture on the fly
x Beat activation, tap-sync and auto run
x Polarity selector
x 3 space 19" rack mount
x MIDI compatible
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Introduction
Product Overview (front)
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Item Button or Fader Function
1 Scanner select buttons Fixture selection
2 Scanner indicator LED's Indicates the fixtures currently selected
3 Scene select buttons Universal bump buttons representing scene location for storage and selection
4 Channel faders For adjusting DMX values, Ch 1~8 can be adjusted immediately after pressing the
5 Page A Indicator LED Represents Ch 1~8 range selected
6 Page B Indicator LED Represents Ch 9~16 range selected
7 Page select button Press to toggle between pages of control.
8 Program button Used to enter programming mode
9 Music/Bank Copy button Used to activate Music mode and as the copy command during programming
10 LED display window Status window displays pertinent operational data
11 Mode Indicator LED’S Provides operating mode status, (manual, music or auto)
12 Bank Up button Function button to scroll through banks in ascending order.
13 Bank Down button Function button to scroll through banks in descending order.
14 Tapsync/Display button Sets the chase speed by tapping, and toggles between values and percentages.
15 Blackout button Reduces all DMX values to zero.
16 Midi/Add button Activates MIDI external control and also used to confirm the record/save process
17 Auto/Del button Used to activate Auto mode and as the delete function key during programming
18 Chase buttons Chase memory 1 ~ 6
19 Speed fader This will adjust the hold time of a scene or a step within a chase
20 Fade Time fader Also considered a cross-fade, sets the interval time between two scenes in a chase
21 Strobe button Used for Chauvet strobes.
22 Fog button Strobe button
23 Reverse Channel LED Indicates reverse channel programming mode
24 Fade LED Indicates fade programming mode
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Product Overview (rear panel)
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Item Button or Fader Function
26 MIDI input port For external triggering of banks, scenes, chases, and blackout using a MIDI device
27 DMX polarity switch May be used to change signal polarity
28 DMX output connector DMX control signal
29 DC Input jack Main power feed
30 Strobe connector Chauvet Mono Strobe ¼” connector for built in strobe controller
31 ON/OFF power switch Turns the controller on and off
32 Fog connector Chauvet fog controller IEC connector
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Common Terms
The following are common terms used in intelligent light programming.
Blackout is a state where all lighting fixtures’ light output are set to 0 or off, usually on a temporary
basis.
DMX-512 is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting
equipment. For more information read Sections “DMX Primer” and “DMX Control Mode” in the
Appendix.
Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dimmer which you can
control.
Programs are a bunch of scenes stacked one after another. It can be programmed as either a single
scene or multiple scenes in sequence.
Scenes are static lighting states.
Sliders are also known as faders.
Chases can also be called programs. A chase consists of a bunch of scenes stacked one after
another.
Scanner refers to a lighting instrument with a pan and tilt mirror; however DMX controllers can use
this term to control any DMX-512 compatible device as a generic fixture.
MIDI is a standard for representing musical information in a digital format. A MIDI input would provide
external triggering of scenes using midi device such as a midi keyboard.
Stand Alone refers to a fixture’s ability to function independently of an external controller and usually
in sync to music, due to a built in microphone.
Fade slider is used to adjust the time between scenes within a chase.
Speed slider affects the amount of time a scene will hold its state. It is also considered a wait time.
Shutter is a mechanical device in the lighting fixture that allows you to block the lights path. It is often
used to lessen the intensity of the light output and to strobe.
Patching refers to the process of assigning faders to a DMX channel within a fixture.
Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by the user. A
playback can also be considered program memory that can be recalled during a show.
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