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TABLE OF CONTENT
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................... 4
FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................................................4
GENERAL OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................................................4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW (FRONT) ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW (REAR PANEL) ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
COMMON TERMS ..................................................................................................................................................................................7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 8
SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Setting up the System........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Fixture Addressing.............................................................................................................................................................................................8
PROGRAMMING..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Entering program mode..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Create a scene...................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Edit a scene ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Scene copy ......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Delete scene ....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Delete all scenes..............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Bank copy ........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Bank delete ......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
CHASE PROGRAMMING........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Create a chase.................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Copy Bank Into Chase.....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Adding a step to a chase .................................................................................................................................................................................12
Delete a scene/step in a Chase.......................................................................................................................................................................12
Delete a Chase ................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Delete all Chase Programs..............................................................................................................................................................................13
PLAYBACK (SCENES) ..........................................................................................................................................................................13
Manual run scene ............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Running in Sound-Mode..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Running in Auto-Mode.....................................................................................................................................................................................13
Blackout ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13
PLAYBACK (CHASES) ..........................................................................................................................................................................14
Manual run chases...........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Auto run chases...............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Music run chases.............................................................................................................................................................................................14
MIDI OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................................15
APPENDIX...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
DMX PRIMER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Fixture Linking..................................................................................................................................................................................................16
RETURNS PROCEDURE........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
CLAIMS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................17
DMX DIPSWITCH QUICK REFERENCE CHART........................................................................................................................................18
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................................................. 19
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
DMX-44 controller
DC 9-12V 500mA, 90V~240V Power Adapter
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 about the installation, usage and maintenance?
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.
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.
This product is intended for indoor use only!
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.
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.
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
replace with same lamp source.
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.
Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Do not operate this device under 113° F ambient temperature conditions.
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.
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INTRODUCTION
Features
Universal DMX-512 Controller
240 scene memory
192 DMX channels of control
Polarity selector
Fog control button
Strobe control button
Removable rubber edge guard
3 space 19" rack and table top mount with edge removed
Midi compatible
Controls up to 12 intelligent lights
30 banks of 8 scenes
Beat-activation, tap sync, auto run
6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes
General Overview
The DMX-44 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.
On the surface you will find various programming tools such as 8 universal channel sliders, fog and
strobe control buttons, quick access scanner and scene buttons, and an LED display indicator for
easier navigation of controls and menu functions.
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Introduction
Product Overview (front)
Item Button or Fader Function
1 Scanner select buttons Fixture selection
2 Scanner indicator LEDS 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 In manual mode, press to toggle between pages of control or to select both pages
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 LCD display window Status window displays pertinent operational data
11 Mode Indicator LEDS Provides operating mode status, (manual, music or auto)
12 Bank Up button Function button to traverse Scene/Steps in banks or chases
13 Bank Down button Function button to traverse Scene/Steps in banks or chases
14 Tap Display button This is a Tap-Sync during playback and during programming changes the DMX value
15 Blackout button Sets the shutter or dimmer value of all fixtures to “0” causing all light output to cease
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 Fog button Built in Chauvet fog controller
22 Strobe button Built in Chauvet strobe controller
respective scanner select button, Ch 9~16 after pressing the Page select button
simultaneously. Both LEDS on will allow control of both lower and upper range channel.
displayed in the LCD panel to percentages
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Product Overview (rear panel)
Item Button or Fader Function
23 MIDI input port For external triggering of Banks and Chases using a MIDI device
24 DMX polarity switch May be used to correct signal polarity
25 DMX output connector DMX control signal
26 DC Input jack Main power feed
27 Strobe connector Chauvet Mono Strobe ¼” connector for built in strobe controller
28 ON/OFF power switch Turns the controller on and off
29 Fog connector Chauvet fog controller IEC connector
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