Chauvet TFX-24CON, Stage Designer 24 Technical Reference Manual

TECHNICAL REFERENCE & MANUAL

Stage Designer™ 24

TFX-24CON

3000 North 29

Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

T able of Contents

WARRANTY INFORMATION...............................................................................................4

BEFORE YOU BEGIN..........................................................................................................5

Unpacking Instructions.....................................................................................................................................................5

Powering...........................................................................................................................................................................5

Warnings........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

What is enclosed............................................................................................................................................................... 5

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................6

Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................... 6

Product Overview.............................................................................................................................................................7

Front View..................................................................................................................................................................7

Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................................10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................11

Programming ..................................................................................................................................................................11

Record Enable ..........................................................................................................................................................11

Programming Scenes................................................................................................................................................12

Editing.............................................................................................................................................................................13

Edit Enable...............................................................................................................................................................13

Erase a Program........................................................................................................................................................13

Erase All Programs................................................................................................................................................... 14

Clear a Scene or Scenes............................................................................................................................................14

Delete a Step or Steps...............................................................................................................................................14

Insert a Step or Steps................................................................................................................................................15

Modify a Step or Steps.............................................................................................................................................15

Running...........................................................................................................................................................................16

Running Chase Programs.........................................................................................................................................16

Running a Program in Audio....................................................................................................................................16

Running a Program with the Speed Slider................................................................................................................17

Running a Program with the Standard Beat..............................................................................................................17

Change the Speed Mode between 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes........................................................................................18

MIDI IN..........................................................................................................................................................................18

Setting MIDI IN .......................................................................................................................................................18

Setting MIDI OUT ...................................................................................................................................................18

Exit MIDI Setting.....................................................................................................................................................18

Receiving MIDI File Dump......................................................................................................................................18

Sending MIDI File Dump.........................................................................................................................................19

Implementation.........................................................................................................................................................19

Brief Summary of Main Functions.................................................................................................................................20

Reverse the direction of the scene............................................................................................................................20

Fade Time................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Tap Sync Button.......................................................................................................................................................20

Master Slider ............................................................................................................................................................ 20

Single Mode ............................................................................................................................................................. 20

Mix Mode.................................................................................................................................................................20

Dimmer Display.......................................................................................................................................................20

Blind and Home........................................................................................................................................................21

Park...........................................................................................................................................................................21

Issue Date: January 2004

Rev. No. Version Date Description

1 2.02 March 2004 TFX-24C Users Guide version 2.02: Revised: V.M. at CHAUVET

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Add and Kill.............................................................................................................................................................21

Double Preset ...........................................................................................................................................................21

APPENDIX .........................................................................................................................22

Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................22

DMX Primer...................................................................................................................................................................22

Returns Procedure...........................................................................................................................................................22

Claims.............................................................................................................................................................................22

General Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................ 23

Issue Date: January 2004

Rev. No. Version Date Description

1 2.02 March 2004 TFX-24C Users Guide version 2.02: Revised: V.M. at CHAUVET

Warranty Information

We take great pride in the quality, value and performance of our products and believe that it should offer
you trouble free operation throughout its lifetime providing you take care to follow the simple instructions
in this manual.

LIMITED WARRANTY USA

a) CHAUVET provides, from the date of purchase, to the original purchaser, a 24-month limited warranty on all DMX products, a

12-month limited warranty on special effect fixtures and controllers and a 3-month limited warranty on items with an “NV”
prefix. This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and workmanship only. At the time of service, the owner
will need to be able to provide evidence of date and place of purchase and serial number.

b) CHAUVET does not cover damage or failure caused by abuse, misuse, faulty installation, improper maintenance, or any

repairs not carried out by CHAUVET.

c) Items which are not covered by warranty are those considered as parts which are prone to failure due to general wear and

tear. For example – lamps, fuses, brushes and belts. Laser diodes carry a (90day) warranty. For foggers, see user manual.

d) There will be no obligations or liability on the part of CHAUVET for consequential damages arising from the use of the product

or any indirect damages with respect to loss of property, revenue, or costs for removal, installation, or re-installation.

e) For warranty service the product must be reported to CHAUVET to receive a unique RA# (returns authorization number) and a t

that time you will be advised of where to send the faulty product.

f) All shipping charges for returns should be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service are within the terms of this warranty then

the item will be returned to you on completion without any charge. The unit must be in its original packaging with any original
accessories. CHAUVET will not be responsible or accept any liabilities for any loss or damage to additional items which are
sent with returned product.

g) If this product is not covered under the terms of this warranty, CHAUVET will advise you of the costs to carry out any repairs

necessary and the unit will be shipped to you on receipt of payment for the work including the return freight charges.

h) Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for return of your product. Under normal circumstances we try to ensure we carry out warranty

repairs within 5 working days. We cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before you Begin

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.

Powering

To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer
to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions.
All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer
circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before applying power to a
fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a
suitable Earth Ground. Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is
set to the correct line voltage you will use.

Warnings

1. This product is intended for indoor use only!

2. Keep out of the reach of children!

3. Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.

4. Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

5. 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.

6. Do not disassemble this electrical product; there are no user serviceable parts inside.

7. Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with

same fuse type.

8. To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture.

What is enclosed

 Manual / Warranty Card
 TFX-24CON Controller
 A/C power adapter

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Technical Specifications

Power Input DC 12~18V 500mA Minimum
Adaptor AC ~230V 50Hz, DC 12V 500mA

AC ~120V 60Hz, DC 12V 500mA
DMX Out 3 pin male XLR
MIDI In/Out/Thru – 5 pin interface
Fuse (internal) F.05A 250V 5x20mm
Dimensions 482.6mm x 264mm x 85mm / 19” x 10.4” x 3.35”
Shipping 3.59Kg / 7.92Lbs
Features  24 DMX Channel on faders



48 programs



4,200 steps



4 pages of 48 scenes



Mix and match chases



Override chases on the fly



Beat activation, tap sync, auto run, midi



Polarity selector



Auto run



Midi In/Out



Blackout

Warranty 2 Year Limited Warranty

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INTRODUCTION

STAGE DESIGNER

Product Overview

Front View

1. Preset A LEDs

Indicates the current intensity of the channel enumerated. Channels 1 ~ 12.

2. Channel Sliders (1 ~ 12)

These 12 sliders are used to control and/or program the intensities of channel 1 through 12.

3. Flash Buttons (1 ~ 12)

Flash buttons are used to bring an individual channel up to full intensity.

4. Preset B LEDs

Indicates the current intensity of the channel enumerated. Channels 13 ~ 24.

5. Scene LEDs

Turns on when relevant scenes are active.

6. Channel Sliders (13 ~ 24)

These 12 sliders are used to control and/or program the intensities of channel 13 through 24.

7. Flash Buttons (13 ~ 24)

Flash buttons are used to bring an individual channel up to full intensity. These are also used for programming.

8. Dark Button (Blackout)

This button is used to momentarily blackout overall output of the controller.

9. BLIND

This function takes the channel output out of the chase of a program in CHNS/SCENE mode.

10. MASTER Slider B

This slider controls the chase of all channels.

11. HOME

This button is used to deactivate the BLIND.

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INTRODUCTION

12. FADE Time Slider

Used to adjust the fade time.

STAGE DESIGNER

13. TAP SYNC

Repeatedly tapping this button establishes the chase speed.

14. SPEED Slider

Used to adjust the chase speed.

15. FULL ON

This function brings overall output to full intensity.

16. AUDIO Level Slider

Controls the sensitivity of the audio input.

17. BLACK OUT

This button is used to kill all output with the exception of Flash and Full On.

18. STEP

This button is used to go to next step when the Speed Slider is pushed to the bottom or in Edit mode.

19. AUDIO

Activates audio sync of chase and audio intensity effects.

20. HOLD

This button is used to maintain current scene.

21. MASTER A

Brings channel 1 ~ 12 to full of current setting.

PARK
Used to select Single/Mix Chase, bring Channel 13 ~ 24 to full of current setting, or momentarily program a
scene into Master B slider, depending on the current mode.

22. ADD KILL

In Add mode, multiple scenes or Flash buttons will be on at a time. In Kill mode, pressing any Flash button will
kill any other scenes prgrams.
REC EXIT
Is used to exit from Program or Edit mode.

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INTRODUCTION

23. RECORD

Record is used to activate Record mode or program a step.
SHIFT
Shift functions only used with other buttons.

STAGE DESIGNER

24. PAGE

Tap to select pages of scenes from Page 1 ~ 4.

25. MODE SELECT

Each tap will activate the operating mode in the order: .CHNS/SCENES, Double Preset and Single Preset.
REC SPEED
This button sets the speed of any of the programs chasing in Mix mode.

26. Dark Button

This button is used to momentarily blackout overall output of the controller.

27. EDIT

Edit is used to activate Edit mode.
ALL REV
All Rev is to reverse the chasing direction of all programs.

28. INSERT

Insert is to add one step or steps into a scene.
% OR 0-255
% or 0-255 is used to change display value cycle between % and 0-255.

29. DELETE

Deletes any step of a scene.
REV ONE
Reverses the chasing direction of any program.

30. UP

Up is used to modify a scene in Edit mode.
CHASE REV
Reverses the chasing direction of a scene under Speed Slider Control

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INTRODUCTION

31. DOWN

Down functions to modify a scene in Edit mode.
BEAT REV
Is used to reverse the chasing direction of a program with regular beat.

Rear Panel

DC INPUT AUDIODMX OUT REMOTEMIDI

1=Ground
2=Data+
3=Data-

1

DMX polarity select

2

1=Ground
2=Data­3=Data+

3

1

+

500 mA min

THRU OUT IN

LINE IN

100mV 1Vp-p

1/4"stereo jack

Full on

Black out

6

GND

2

3

45

1. DC Input

DC 12~20V, 500mA Min.

2. Midi Thru/Out/In

MIDI ports for connection to a sequencer or MIDI device.

3. DMX Out

Method of connection to DMX-512 compatible devices.

4. DMX Polarity Select

Used to select DMX polarity.

5. Audio Input

This jack accepts a line level audio input signal ranged from 100mV to1V pp.

6. Remote Input

Blackout and Full On may be controlled by a remote control using standard ¼” stereo jack.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Instructions

Programming

Record Enable

1. Press and hold down the Record button.

RECORD

Press &
Hold
Button

1 5

2. While holding down the Record button, tap the Flash buttons, 1,

5, 6 and 8 in sequence.

3. If your controller is currently in the blackout mode disable it by

pressing the blackout button

6 8

4. Release the Record button, the Record LED lights up, now you

can begin programming your chase patterns.

Please note that this manual will refer often to this procedure exactly
as “Record enable”.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Programming Scenes

1. 2. 3.

CHAS

A DOUBLE PRESET B

SELECT

PRESET 1-24 SINGLE

MODE

SCENES

1234

10

10

10

8

8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

10

8

8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

5

10

8
6
4
2
0

by tapping the Mode Select
button. This will give you
control of all 24 channels as
you program.

Be sure that Master faders A & B are
both set at maximum. (Master A is at its
maximum in the Up position, while
Master B is at its maximum in the Down
position.)

Create a desired scene using
Channel Sliders 1-24. The
following table illustrates the
output comparison.

Slider Position Output as % DMX Output Value

0 0 0
5 50% 128
10 100% 255

Record Enable. Select the 1-24 Single mode

4. 5. 6. 7.

RECORD

Once the scene is satisfactory,
tap the Record button to
program the scene as a step
into the memory.

Repeat step 3 and step 4 until
all desired steps have been
programmed into memory.
You may program up to 1000
steps into memory

1 2 3 4

PAGE

Select a chase bank or scene
master to store your
program. Tap the Page
button to select a page (Page
1-4) to store your scenes.

RECORD

FLASH 13-24

Press a Flash button
between 13 and 24 (Preset
B) while holding down the
Record button. All LED will
flash indicating the scenes
have been programmed into
memory.

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6

4

4

2

2

0

0

10

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8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

REC
EXIT

You can continue
programming or exit. To exit
Program mode, tap the Exit
button while holding down
the Record button, the
Record LED should go out.

Example:

Program a 16 steps chase with
channel 1-12 at full in
sequence into Flash button 13
of Page 1.

1. Record enable.

2. Push Master A up, B down and Fade slider up to starter positions.

3. Tap the Mode Select button to select 1-12 Single mode.

4. Push Channel slider 1 to the top position, its LED light at full intensity.

5. Tap the Record button to program this step into memory.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you’ve programmed Channel sliders 1-32.

7. Tap the Page button causing Page 1 LED lights.

8. Tap the Page button 13 while holding down the Record button, all LEDs will flash

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indicating you’ve programmed the chase into memory.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Editing

Edit Enable

1. 2. 3. 4.

MODE

SELECT

1 2 3 4

PAGE

Record Enable. Use the Page button to

select the page the program
you wish to edit is on.

5. 6

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EDIT

FLASH 13-24

345

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10

8

8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

10

10

8

8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

While holding down the Edit
button, tap the Flash button
that corresponds to program
you wish to edit.

Release the Edit button, the
relevant scene LED should
light indicating you are in the
Edit mode.

EDIT

Erase a Program

EDIT

CHAS

A DOUBLE PRESET B

Tap the Mode Select button
to select CHASE

SCENES.

SCENES

PRESET 1-24 SINGLE

Press and hold down the
Edit button.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Record Enable. Use the Page button to

select the page the program
you wish to erase is on.

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1 2 3 4

PAGE

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EDIT

FLASH 13-24

345

10

10

Tap this

8

8

button

6

6

4

4

twice!

2

2

0

0

10

10

8

8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

While holding down the Edit
button, tap the Flash button
(13-24) twice.

Release the two buttons, all
LEDs flash, indicating the
program is erased.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Erase All Programs

1. Press and hold the Record button.

2. Tap the Flash buttons 1, 4, 2 and 3 in sequence while holding the

Record button. All LEDs will flash, indicating all programs stored in
memory have been erased.

RECORD

Press
& Hold
Button

1 4

3

2

Clear a Scene or Scenes

1. Record enable.

2. Record a scene or scenes.

3. If you not satisfied with the scene or scenes, you may tap the Rec Clear button while

pressing and holding the Record button, all LEDs will flash, indicating the scenes have
been cleared.

REC
EXIT

RECORD

Delete a Step or Steps

1. 2. 3. 4.

STEP DELETE

Record Enable. Tap the Step button to scroll

to the step you wish to
delete.

Example:

Delete the third step of the
program on Flash button 13
on Page 2.

1. Record enable.

2. Tap the Mode Select button to select CHASE

3. Tap the Page button until Page 2 LED lights.

4. Tap the Flash button 13 while pressing and down the Edit button, the Scene LED

lights.

5. Tap the Step button to scroll to the third step.

6. Tap the Delete button to delete the step.

7. Tap the Rec Exit button while pressing and holding down the Record button to exit

Edit mode.

Tap the Delete button when
you reach to the step you
wish to delete, all LEDs will
flash briefly indicating the
deletion of the step.

SCENE mode.

RECORD

REC
EXIT

Continue steps 2 and 3 until
all the unwanted steps have
been deleted.

Tap the Rec Exit button
while pressing and holding
down the Record button, the
Scene LED goes out,
indicating the exit of Edit
mode.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Insert a Step or Steps

1. 2. 3. 4.

STEP INSERT

Record a scene or scenes
you wish to insert.

Be sure you’re in and
CHASE

SCENE Enter

the Edit mode.

Tap the Step button to scroll
to the step which you wish
to insert before. You may
read the step from the
Segment Display.

Tap the Insert button to
insert the step you’ve created
before, all LEDs will flash,
indicating the step is
inserted.

Exit Edit mode.

Example:

EXAMPLE: Insert a step with
channels 1-12 fully on at a
time between step 4 and 5 of
program 35.

1. Record enable.

2. Push Channel sliders 1-12 to the top and record the scene as a step.

3. Tap the Mode Select button to select CHNS

SCENE mode.

4. Tap the Page button until Page 2 LED lights.

5. Tap the Flash button 35 while holding down the Edit button, the corresponding scene

LED lights.

6. Tap the Step button to scroll to the step 4.

7. Tap the Insert button to insert the scene you’ve created before.

Modify a Step or Steps

1. 2. 3. 4.

STEP

UP DOWN

UP

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8

8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

10

8
6
4
2
0

10

8
6
4
2
0

Enter Edit mode.

Tap the Step button to scroll
to the step you wish to
modify.

Press and hold the Up
button if you want to raise
the intensity. If you want to
lower the intensity, press and
hold down the Down
button.

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FLASH 13-24

While holding down the Up
or Down button, tap the
Flash button corresponding
to the DMX channel of the
scene you wish to modify
until you reach the desired
intensity value read from the
Segment Display. Then you
may tap the Flash buttons
until you are satisfied with
the new scene.

Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 until
all the steps have been
modified.

Exit Edit mode.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Running

Running Chase Programs

1. 2. 3. 4.

MASTER

STEP

10

UP DOWN

8
6
4
2
0

AB

0
2

4
6
8

10

10

1

8

8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

BLIND HOME

Tap the Mode Select button
to select CHASE

SCENES mode indicated by
the red LED.

Tap the Page button to
select the correct page the
program you wish to run is
located.

Push Master Slider A all the
way up and B to its
maximum position (fully
down).

Move the desired Channel
slider (13-24) to its
maximum position to trigger
the program, and the
program will fade in
depending upon current fade
time.

5.

10

10

8

8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

Move the Channel slider to
adjust the output of the
current program.

Running a Program in Audio

1. 2. 3. 4.

AUDIO

UDIO LEVE

10

8
6
4
2
0

10

8
6
4
2
0

AUDIO

Use built-in microphone or
plug the audio source into
the RCA Audio jack.

Tap the Audio button until
its LED lights, indicating
Audio mode is active.

Select your program as
described above.

.

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Use the Audio level slider to
adjust the music sensitivity.

To return to normal mode,
tap the Audio button a
second time causing its
LED goes out, the Audio
mode is disengaged.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

N

E

Running a Program with the Speed Slider

1. 2. 3. 4.

AUDIO

Be sure the Audio mode is
disengaged, that is the Audio
LED goes out.

Select your program as
described in section 2.3.1
“Running chase programs”

REC SPEED

FLASH 13-24

Move the Speed slider to the
SHOW MODE position
(the bottom), then tap the
Flash button (13-24) while

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10

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8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

10

10

8

8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

Now you may move the
Speed Slider to select your
desired speed.

pressing and holding down
the Rec Speed button, the
corresponding program will
not run with the Standard
beat any longer.

NOTE: The step 3 is not necessary if the selected program is not recorded with Standard Beat.

5MIN 10MIN

SPEED

.ISEC .ISEC

.2s .2s
.5s1s1s

2s

2s

5s

5s

10s

10s

20s

30s

1m
2m

1m
2m

5m
10m

5m

MINS MINS

SHOW SHOW

MODE

MODE

Running a Program with the Standard Beat

1. 2. 3. 4.

AUDIO

SINGLE CHAS
MIX CHASE

PARK

Be sure the Audio mode is
disengaged. Tap the Mode
Select button to select

CHASE

SCENE mode.

Tap the Park button to select
Mix Chase mode, the LED
lights indicating this
selection.

Select your program as
described above.

5MIN 10MI

SPEED

.ISEC .ISEC

.2s .2s
.5s1s1s

2s

2s

5s

5s

10s

10s

20s

30s

1m
2m

1m
2m

5m
10m

5m

MINS MINS

SHOW SHOW

MODE

MODE

Move the Speed slider until
Segment Display reads your
desired value.

You may tap the Tap Sync
button twice to define your
beat time.

REC SPEED

While pressing and holding
down the Rec Speed button,
tap the Flash button (13-24)
that stores the program.

The program will then run
with the set time or beat
when engaged.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set a
new beat time.

FLASH 13-24

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

0

0

Change the Speed Mode between 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes

1. 2. 3.

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RECORD

Press and hold the Record
button.

RECORD

FLASH 5 or 10

Tap the Flash button 5 or 10
three times while holding
down the Record button.

Tap this

10

10

10

10

button

8

8

8

8

three

6

6

6

6

times!

4

4

4
2
0

4

2

2

2

0

0

0

The 5 MIN or 10 MIN
should light up indicating the
Speed slider is set to run in
the 5 or 10 minute mode..

MIDI IN

Setting MIDI IN

1.

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RECORD

FLASH 1

Tap this

10

10

10

10

button

8

8

8

8

three

6

6

6

6

times!

4

4

4
2
0

4

2

2

2

0

0

0

Tap the Flash button 1 three
times while holding down the
Record button, the Segment
Display reads “CHI” indicating
MIDI IN channel setup is
available.

Setting MIDI OUT

2. 1. 2.

10

1

8

8

6

6

4

4

2

2

0

0

FLASH BUTTONS
1-16

Tap the Flash button
numbered from 1-16 to
assign MIDI IN Channel 1­16, the relevant channel
LED lights indicating
MIDI IN channel is set.

Tap the Flash button 2 three
times while holding down
the Record button, the
Segment Display reads
“CHO” indicating MIDI IN
channel setup is available.

RECORD

FLASH 2

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10

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8

three

6

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times!

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FLASH BUTTONS
1-16

Tap the Flash button
numbered from 1-16 to
assign MIDI OUT Channel
1-16, the relevant channel
LED lights indicating
MIDI OUT channel is set.

Exit MIDI Setting

Press and hold down the

RECORD

Record button. While holding
down the Record button, tap
the Rec Exit button to exit

REC
EXIT

MIDI setting.

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RECORD

FLASH 3

10

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10

button

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three

6

times!

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0

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Tap the Flash button 3 three
time while holding down the
Record button, the Segment
Display reads “IN”
indicating the controller is
ready to receive MIDI file
dump.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sending MIDI File Dump

Tap the Flash button 4 three time while holding down the Record button, the Segment
Display reads “OUT” indicating the controller is ready to send a file.

NOTE:

10

8
6
4
2
0

1. During file dump, all other operations will not function. Functions

will automatically return when the file dump is completed.

2. File dump will be interrupted and stop if errors occur or power

RECORD

FLASH 4

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10

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8

8

three

6

6

times!

4

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0

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10

8
6
4
2
0

failure.

Implementation

1. During receiving and sending MIDI data, all MIDI scenes and channels being run will automatically paused if there

is no response within 10 minutes.

2. During receiving and sending file dump, the controller will automatically search for or send Device ID of 55h(85), a

file named DC2448 with an extension of “BIN(SPACE)”.

3. File dump allows this controller to send its MIDI data to next unit or other MIDI devices.

4. Three are two types of file dump mode described as below.

Open Loop Mode

CONTROLLER

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

RECEIVER

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

Close Loop Mode

CONTROLLER

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

RECEIVER

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

5. The controller will send and receive Note On/Off data via the Flash buttons.

NOTE NUMBER VELOCITY FUNCTION
Decimal Hex
22-69 [16H-45H] Program Master Turn on or off program 1-24
22-117 [16H-45H] Channel Light activate Channel 1-24
118 [76H] FULL-ON
119 [77H] DARK
120 [78H] HOLD
121 [79H] Turn on or off AUDIO
122 [7AH]

123 [7BH] DOUBLE PRESET Mode
124 [7CH] SINGLE PRESET Mode
125 [7DH] Step
126 [7EH] BLACK OUT

CHNS

SCENES

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Brief Summary of Main Functions

Reverse the direction of the scene

1. Reverse the direction of all the scenes. Press the ALL REV Button, all the scenes should change their directions.

2. Reverse the chasing direction of all the programs with speed control: Press the Chase Rev Button.

3. Reverse the chasing direction of all the programs with standard beat: Press the Beat Rev Button.

4. Reverse chasing direction of any program: Press and hold down the Rec One Button, then press down the Flash

Button corresponding to your desired program and release together.

Fade Time

1. The amount of time it will take for the dimmer to go from zero output to maximum output, and vice verse.

2. Fade time is adjusted through the Fade Time Slider, which varies from instant to 10 mimutes.

Tap Sync Button

1. The Tap Sync button is used to set and synchronize the chase rate (the rate at which all scenes will sequence) by

tapping the button several times. The chase rate will synchronize to the time of the last two taps. The LED above
the Step Button will flash at the new chase rate. The chase rate may be set anytime whether or not a program is
running.

2. Tap Sync will override any previous setting of the speed slider control until the slider is moved again.

3. Use of Tap Sync in setting a standard beat is the same with speed control slider.

Master Slider

Master Slider control provides proportion level control over all channels and scenes with the exception of the Flash
Buttons. For example: Whenever the Master slider control is at minimum all stage outputs will be at zero except for any
resulting from a Flash Button or FULL ON Button. If the Master is at 50%, all outputs will be at only 50% of the setting of
current channel or scenes except for any resulting from a Flash Button or FULL ON Button. If the Master is at full all
outputs will follow the unit setting. Master A always controls outputs of channels. Master B controls program or a scene
except in Double Press Mode.

Single Mode

1. All programs will run in sequential order starting in the order of program number.

2. The Segment Display will read the running program number.

3. All programs will be controlled by the same Speed Slider.

4. Press the MODE SELECT BUTTON and select “CHNS

SCENES”.

5. Press the PARK BUTTON to select SINGLE CHASE MODE. A red LED will indicate this selection.

Mix Mode

1. Will run all programs synchronously.

2. All programs can be controlled by the same SLIDER SPEED, or each programs speed may be controlled

individually. (See Speed Setting).

3. Press the MODE SELECT BUTTON and select “CHNS

SCENES”.

4. Press the PARK BUTTON to select MIX CHASE MODE. A yellow LED will indicate this selection.

Dimmer Display

1. The 3-Digit Segment Display is used to display intensity percentage or absolute DMX value.

2. To change between percentage and absolute value: Press and hold the Shift Button. While holding down the Shift

button, press the 5 or 0-255 Button to switch between percentage and absolute values.

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3. If the Segment Display reads, for example, “076”, it means a percentage value 76%. If the Segment Display reads

“076”, it means the DMX value 76.

Blind and Home

1. Blind function takes channels temporally out from a chase, when the chase is running, and gives you manual control

over the channel.

2. Press and hold the Blind Button and tap the relative Flash Button you want to temporarily take out of the chase.

3. To return to normal chase again press and hold the Home Button and push the Flash Button you want to return to

normal chase.

Park

1. In CHASE ◄ ► SCENES Mode, press down the button you can change the chasing mode of programs between

Single Mode and Mix Mode.

2. In Double Preset Mode, pressing down this button is equal to pushing Master slider B to the top.

3. In Single Preset Mode, this button could temporarily record current output, with Master Slider B to adjust.

Add and Kill

1. The ADD/KILL Button changes the mode of the flash buttons. Normally the flash buttons are in Add mode,

whereas pressing any flash button will not kill other scenes, allowing multiple scenes to be on at a time.

2. The Kill mode is activated by pressing the Add/Kill button and illuminating the LED above it. Pressing any flash

button will kill other active SCENE or Program.

3. In Kill mode, the killed program does not stop running but can not output.

Double Preset

1. Press Mode Select Button to enter A Double Preset Mode.

2. In this mode, Channel Sliders 1-24 and channel sliders 13-24 both control Channel 1-24.

3. Master A controls channel Slider 1-24 while Master B controls Channel Sliders 13-24.

4. In this Mode, no scene can be recorded.

Example

1. Enter the Double Preset Mode

2. Push Channel Sliders 1 to 6 to the top and move Channel Sliders 19-24 to the maximum.

3. Move Master A and B to the same level and push them to the same direction, you will get a scene.

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Appendix

Maintenance

To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, device should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment
are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, device should be cleaned at least twice a month.
Dust build up can cause overheating. This can lead to increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off device before
conducting maintenance.

Unplug device from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents
and internal components.

DMX Primer

There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of
receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the
fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable
fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in
advance. Channels should never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting
address is set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as
long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the fixtures will be slaved together
and all respond exactly the same.

DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one
fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no
effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect
fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin
1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10
(33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)

Returns Procedure

Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be
clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be
refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number,
serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage
resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own
discretion to repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method
to use.

Claims

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier
upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event
that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim for items such as missing component/part, damage not
related to shipping, and concealed damage, must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.

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General Troubleshooting

Applies to

Symptom Solution(s)

Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset
Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp

Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Check total load placed on device
Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment
Device has no power Check for power on Mains.

Fixture is not responding Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct

Fixture is on but there is no
movement to the audio

Fluid indicator not working The filter tip on the end of the tube inserted into the

Fogger or Snow output has
dropped

Lamps cuts off sporadically Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.

Light will not come on after
power failure

Loss of signal Use only DMX cables

Motor movements are jerky or
jumpy

Moves slow Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
No fog Check fluid tank if empty

No laser output Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during

No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact

Relay will not work Check reset switch

Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone

Unit wobbles when rotating Check for damages possibly incurred during

Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)

addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings

Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the
control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make
sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob

fluid container must float freely in order to measure
correctly, check to see if perhaps it is stuck

Clean with distilled water and vinegar
Replace hose

Lamp may be at end of its life.
Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period

before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it
again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up

Install terminator
Possible bad motor driver or sensors

Check polarity switch on controller

Make sure green light is on (for power)

shipping, readjust

Install bulb
Call service technician

Check cable connections

functions do not require additional settings, simply
power the fixture and it will automatically enter into
this mode

shipping

Lights

Foggers
& Snow Controllers

9
9

9
9

9

9

9

9

9 9 9 9

9
9

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9

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9

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Dimmers
& Chaser

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9 9
9 9

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