CHAUVET DJ DMX-RT4 User Manual

User Manual
Edition Notes
The DMX-RT4 User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance instructions for the DMX-RT4 as of the release date of this edition.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ............................................................................... 1
What Is Included ........................................................................................... 1
Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................. 1
Claims ................................................................................................................ 1
Text Conventions .......................................................................................... 1
Symbols ........................................................................................................ 1
Safety Notes.................................................................................................. 2
2. Introduction......................................................................................... 3
Product Overview.......................................................................................... 3
Product Dimensions ...................................................................................... 4
3. Setup.................................................................................................... 5
AC Power...................................................................................................... 5
AC Plug ............................................................................................................. 5
Connecting Diagram ..................................................................................... 5
Triggers......................................................................................................... 6
Trigger Diagram ................................................................................................. 6
Mounting ....................................................................................................... 7
Orientation.......................................................................................................... 7
Rigging ............................................................................................................... 7
4. Operation............................................................................................. 8
Control Panel Operation................................................................................ 8
Menu Map ..................................................................................................... 8
Mass Storage ..................................................................................................... 11
Transfer Files........................................................................................................... 11
Standalone Configuration.............................................................................. 12
Play Audio .......................................................................................................... 12
Delete Audio....................................................................................................... 12
Play Show .......................................................................................................... 12
Record Show...................................................................................................... 13
Delete Show....................................................................................................... 13
Trigger Event...................................................................................................... 14
Stop TR Event.................................................................................................... 16
Enter Mass Storage ........................................................................................... 16
Lock Device........................................................................................................ 16
Device Settings .................................................................................................. 17
Save Configuration............................................................................................. 18
Load Configuration............................................................................................. 18
Default Setting.................................................................................................... 18
5. Maintenance........................................................................................ 19
Product Maintenance .................................................................................... 19
6. Technical Specifications.................................................................... 20
Contact Us............................................................................................... 21
Warranty & Returns....................................................................................... 21
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Before You Begin

1. Before You Begin

What Is Included

DMX-RT4
External power supply
Quick Reference Guide

Unpacking Instructions

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 a 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

Convention Meaning
1–512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings A menu option not to be modified
<ENTER> A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON A value to be entered or selected

Symbols

Symbol Meaning
Electrical warning. Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to the product, accessories, or the user.
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.
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Safety Notes

These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance of the DMX-RT4.
ALWAYS:
Connect to a grounded circuit. Connect to operating voltages as specified on the product's spec sticker. Use a safety cable when suspending overhead. Heed all restrictions and warnings on the spec sticker. Mount in a location with at least 20 in (50 cm) of ventilation. Use a clamp with a captive bolt when a single hanging bracket is used.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
DO NOT:
Open this product or attempt any repairs. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Use if the power cable is crimped or damaged. Disconnect by pulling on the power cable. Allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating. Connect to a dimmer or rheostat. Carry the product by its power cable. Operate in temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C). Expose to environments that exceed the Ingress Protection (IP) rating. Expose to rain or moisture. Use outdoors. Submerge. Leave outdoors for extended periods of time. Expose to corrosive environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, salinity,
pressure, radiation, or shock.
Set this product on a flammable surface.
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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2. Introduction

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Color Status Function
Green
Steady File is playing
Blinking Show is recording
Blue
Steady Trigger has been activated
Blinking DMX input detected
Red
Steady Power ON
Blinking N/A
Yellow
Steady SD activity in progress
Blinking SD activity in progress
# Description 1 DMX out
2 Audio out 3 DMX in 4 USB port 5 Status indicator lights 6 Mounting points 7 Menu buttons 8 OLED Screen 9 DC power in
10 Phoenix connectors/ triggers

Product Overview

Introduction
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1.5 in
38 mm
3.2 in
81 mm
4.8 in
122 mm

Product Dimensions

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Setup
Phoenix
Connectors
Phoenix Connector
12 VDC,
100mA
(for triggers/ power output)
Signal
Signal

3. Setup

AC Power

The DMX-RT4 has an external 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.

AC Plug

Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
AC Live Black Brown Yellow/Brass
AC Neutral White Blue Silver
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green/Silver

Connecting Diagram

The DMX-RT4 has 4 3-pin Phoenix connectors which connect the device to triggers, which may require additional power. See below for demonstrative purposes:
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Triggers

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Triggers
The DMX-RT4 has phoenix connectors which users can connect to triggers (See Connecting Diagram). Programming options on the device then allow users to:
Set triggers to play a preset show or audio file
Assign each trigger a different name
Give triggers higher or lower priority over others
Enabled or disable each trigger

Trigger Diagram

For further information on how to use/program triggers with the DMX-RT4, see the
Standalone Configuration
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Setup
Wall Mounting
Surface Mounting

Mounting

Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.

Orientation

The DMX-RT4 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.

Rigging

Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming.
Make sure that the structure and attachment points can support the weight before hanging the product (see the Technical Specifications
When power linking multiple products, mount the products close enough for power linking cables to reach.
When mounting the product on the floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.
Mounting Diagram
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Using a Philips-head or flat-head screwdriver, mount the DMX-RT4 to any wall using both screws and studs.
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Operation

4. Operation

Control Panel Operation

To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Please refer to the Product Overview
Button Function
<MENU> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option
<UP> Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value
<DOWN> Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
<ENTER> Press to activate a menu option or a selected value

Menu Map

Refer to the DMX-RT4 product page on
Main Level Programming Levels Description
1. Play Audio
2. Delete Audio
3. Play Show
4. Record Show
5. Delete Show
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Audio – Selects audio file (12 character max)
Mode
Start Play
(If audio file not selected)
Delete Audio
Show Selects saved show file to play
Mode
Start Play
Name
Mode
Start Record
Delete Show
(When show is selected)
(When show is not selected)
(When Start Record is selected in
(When Start Record is selected in
Auto Mode or Manual Record is
One Play
Loop Play
Stop Play
(If audio file selected)
Return
Continue
One Play
Loop Play
Stop Play
Return
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Cancel
Enter
Manual Records via manual command
Auto Records upon recognizing DMX signal
Semi_Auto
Manual Start
Manual Mode or
Semi_Auto Mode)
Stop Record
selected in Manual or
Semi_Auto Mode)
Continue
for the latest menu map.
Sets audio to play once or loop
Enables/ disables audio
Delete audio file or return to previous
Return
Return
menu
Sets show to play once or on repeat
Starts and stops selected show
Customize name for file to be recorded (11 character max)
Records via manual command/ stops automatically
Starts recording show
Deletes selected show/Return to Main Menu
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Main Level Programming Levels Description
Enable
Disable
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _
Cancel
Enter
Once Loop
Once Loop
NO_TR Does not trigger until circuit is closed
AUTO_TR Automatically triggers
TOGGLE_TR Sets each trigger to on/off
NC_TR Does not trigger until circuit is open
Self
Priority
On Any other trigger can interrupt Off Cannot be interrupted
Self+Prio
Enable
Disable
Enables/ disables trigger
Renames the trigger
Play once or on repeat
Set trigger audio to play once or on repeat
Can be interrupted only by same trigger
Only higher numbered triggers can interrupt
Can be interrupted by Self or higher priority
When show is interrupted by a higher­priority trigger, the playback will restart from the beginning when the higher­priority show has finished.
When show is interrupted by a higher­priority trigger, playback will resume from the point of interruption when the higher-priority show has finished.
Manually stops trigger 1
Manually stops trigger 2
Manually stops trigger 3
Manually stops trigger 4
Allows user to transfer audio/ update firmware
Format SD card/ return
6. Trigger Event
7. Stop TR Event
8. Enter
MassStorage
1. Trigger 1
2. Trigger 2
3. Trigger 3
4. Trigger 4
(The higher the trigger, the higher the priority)
1. Trigger 1
2. Trigger 2
3. Trigger 3
4. Trigger 4
1. Connect to PC
2. Format SD Card
1. Status
2. Rename
3. Show List All Show File Select show file(s) for trigger
4. DMX
5. Audio Select audio file(s) for trigger
6. MP3
7. Mode
8. Delay 000–120 Sets trigger delay
9. Interrupt
10. Restart
11. Save Save parameters for trigger
12. Cancel Cancel parameters for trigger Stop
(when trigger 1 is playing)
Stop
(When trigger 2 is playing)
Stop
(When trigger 3 is playing)
Stop
(When trigger 4 is playing)
Return
Continue
Return
Operation
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Main Level Programming Levels Description
1. PIN 000–999 Sets PIN code to unlock device
9. Lock Device
10. Device Settings
11. Save
Configuration
12. Load
Configuration
13. Default Setting
2. Lock
3. Manual lock
1. Device Label
2. DMX Trigger
Option
3. Display Option
4. Version CPU1:_ _. _ V_ . _ Displays software version
Name
Backup Data
PIN 000–999 Select PIN code to unlock device
1. Trigger
2. DMX
Address
1. Mode
2. Backlight
(upon successful backup)
Disable
Timeout
Unlock Unlocks device w/ preset PIN
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Enter
ENABLE
DISABLE
001–512 Sets address for DMX Trigger
Normal Inverse
On
0–60
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Cancel
Enter
Return
Restore
Del
Yes
No
Disables lock/ sets lock to 30 sec timer
Sets device label on timeout screen Cancel
Allows DMX signal to trigger 4 scenes
Enables/disables inverted display
Enables/disables timer for display blackout
Sets name for the current configuration
Saves current configuration
Selects configuration to be loaded
Restores ALL settings to default
If the user forgets the preset manual lock PIN, the master unlock PIN is 996.
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Operation

Mass Storage

It is possible to copy, backup, and transfer show files to and from the DMX-RT4 using the USB-C connection. To enter Mass Storage:
1. Connect the DMX-RT4 to a PC with a USB-C cable.
2. Select Enter MassStorage on the device.
For further instruction how to connect the device to a PC, see Enter Mass Storage
3. Once connected, identify the device on the PC.
Transfer Files
To transfer files:
1. Identify the type of file to be transferred and open the corresponding folder.
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2. Locate the file on the PC.
3. Copy and paste or drag and drop the file from the PC to the folder.
4. Configurations, firmware, and recordings may also be moved with the same steps.
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Standalone Configuration

Set the product in one of the standalone modes to operate 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.

Play Audio

To select an audio file to play on the DMX-RT4, follow the instructions below.
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Play Audio shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Audio.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired audio file.
6. Press <ENTER>.
To set the frequency of play for the selected audio file:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Play Audio shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Mode.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select One Loop (to play the audio file once) or Loop Play (to play the
audio file repeatedly).
6. Press <ENTER>.
To play, pause, or return to the previous menu:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Play Audio shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Start Play (begins playing the selected file).
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Stop Play (to pause the audio file) or Return (to return to the
previous menu).
6. Press <ENTER>.

Delete Audio

To delete an audio file:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Delete Audio shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select an audio file to delete.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Select Delete Audio and press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Continue (to delete the audio file) or Return (to return to the
previous menu).
7. Press <ENTER>.

Play Show

To select a show:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Play show shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Show.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a show to play.
6. Press <ENTER>.
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To select the frequency of play for the selected show:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Play show shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Mode.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select One Play (to play the show once) or Loop play (to play the show
repeatedly).
6. Press <ENTER>.
To play the selected show:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Play show shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Start Play.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Stop Play (to pause play if a show is selected) or Return (to
return to the previous screen).
6. Press <ENTER>.

Record Show

To select a name for a show:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Record Show shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Name.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (to customize the file name), Cancel (to cancel) or Enter (to save the show name).
6. Press <ENTER>.
To select a recording mode:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Record Show shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Mode.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Manual (to record the show via manual command), Auto (to record upon DMX signal) or Semi_Auto (to record via manual command and stop automatically).
6. Press <ENTER>.
To begin or stop recording the show:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Record Show shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Start Record.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Manual Start (When Start Record is selected in Manual Mode or Semi Auto Mode) or Stop Record Record is selected in Manual or Semi Auto Mode).
6. Press <ENTER>.
(When Start Record is selected in Auto Mode or Manual

Delete Show

To delete a show:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Delete Show shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired show.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Select Delete Show.
6. Press <ENTER>.
7. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Continue (to delete the selected show), or Return (to return to the main menu).
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Trigger Event

To select a trigger:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Trigger Event shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired trigger, from Trigger 1, Trigger 2, Trigger 3 , or Tri gger 4.
4. Press <ENTER>.
To enable or disable a trigger:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Status.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Enable or Disable.
5. Press <ENTER>.
To rename a trigger:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Rename.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (select from 11 max spaces to rename the trigger).
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Cancel (to return to the previous menu), or Enter (to save the trigger name).
7. Press <ENTER>.
menu.
menu.
To pair a show with a trigger:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Show list.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a show file from the list.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a show file to add to the list.
7. Press <ENTER> to add the file to the selected show list.
To pair the DMX with a specific trigger:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select DMX.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Once (to play once) or Loop (to play repeatedly).
5. Press <ENTER>.
To pair a audio with a trigger:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Audio.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select an audio file.
5. Press <ENTER>.
To pair an MP3 file with a trigger:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select MP3.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Once (to play once) or Loop (to play repeatedly).
5. Press <ENTER>.
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To select the mode for the trigger:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Mode.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select NO_TR (Does not trigger until circuit is closed), AUTO_TR (Automatic trigger), TOGGLE TR (Sets each trigger to on/off), or NC_TR (Does not trigger until circuit is open).
5. Press <ENTER>.
To program the trigger with a delay:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Delay.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a delay time from 000–120 (seconds).
5. Press <ENTER>.
To set/allow interruptions for the trigger:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Interrupt.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a delay time from Self (interrupted by self), Priority (can be interrupted by higher priority triggers), On (any other trigger can interrupt), Off (cannot be interrupted), Self + Prio (Can be interrupted by self or higher priority).
5. Press <ENTER>.
menu.
menu.
menu.
Once a trigger interrupts a show, the previous show may be played again. To set the selected trigger playback:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Restart.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Enable (show will restart from the beginning) or Disable (show will resume from point of interruption).
5. Press <ENTER>.
To save parameters for a selected trigger:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Save.
3. Press <ENTER>.
To cancel parameters for a selected trigger:
1. Select a Trigger from the Trigger Event
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Cancel.
3. Press <ENTER>.
menu.
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Stop TR Event

To manually stop the trigger event:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Stop TR Event shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the a trigger from Trigger 1, Trigger 2, Trigger 3, or Trigger 4.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the a trigger from Stop (when trigger 1–4 is playing).
6. Press <ENTER>.

Enter Mass Storage

To enter mass storage via PC:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Enter Mass Storage shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Connect to PC.
4. Press <ENTER>.
To format the DMX-RT4 SD card:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Enter Mass Storage shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Format SD Card.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Continue (to format SD Card) or Return (to return to the previous menu).
6. Press <ENTER>.

Lock Device

To set a PIN to unlock the DMX-RT4:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Lock Device shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select PIN.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to enter a PIN code, from 000–999.
6. Press <ENTER>.
To disable the device’s lock or set the lock to a 30 sec timer:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Lock Device shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Lock.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select or Disable (disables the lock) or Timeout (sets the lock to a 30 sec timer).
6. Press <ENTER>.
To unlock the device:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Lock Device shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Manual lock.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Press <MENU>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select PIN.
7. Press <ENTER>.
8. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to enter a PIN code, from 000–999.
9. Press <ENTER>.
If the PIN code entered is incorrect, a “PIN Error” warning will appear on the display.
If the user forgets the preset manual lock PIN, the master unlock PIN is 996.
10. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Unlock.
11. Press <ENTER>.
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Device Settings

To access the Device settings menu on the DMX-RT4:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Device Settings shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Device Label, DMX Trigger Option, Display Option, or Version.
4. Press <ENTER>.
To set the device label on the timeout screen of the DMX-RT4:
1. Navigate to the Device Settings
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Device Label.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (Set device label on timeout screen), Cancel (returns to previous screen), or Enter (press to save once desired label is selected).
To allow the DMX signal to trigger four scenes:
1. Navigate to the Device Settings
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select DMX Trigger Option.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Trigger.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select ENABLE (allows DMX signal to trigger scenes) or DISABLE (prevents DMX signal from triggering scenes).
7. Press <ENTER>.
menu
menu.
To set the address for the DMX trigger:
1. Navigate to the Device Settings
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select DMX Trigger Option.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select DMX Address.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select an address, from 001–512.
7. Press <ENTER>.
To enable or disable the inverted display:
1. Navigate to the Device Settings
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Display Option.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Mode.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Normal (enables normal display) or Inverse (inverse display).
To enable or disable the timer for the display blackout:
1. Navigate to the Device Settings
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Display Option.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Backlight.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select On (enable backlight) or 0, 05, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 (enable backlight timer).
7. Press <ENTER>.
menu.
menu.
menu.
To display the DMX-RT4 software version:
1. Navigate to the Device Settings
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Version.
3. Press <ENTER>.
menu.
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Operation

Save Configuration

To set the name for the current device configuration:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Save Configuration shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Name.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (to select a name), Cancel to (return to previous menu), or Enter (to save once a name has been selected).
6. Press <ENTER>.
To save the current configuration:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Save Configuration shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Backup Data.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Press Return upon successful backup.

Load Configuration

To select and load a configuration.
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Load Configuration shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired configuration.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Restore or Del.
6. Press <ENTER>.

Default Setting

To restore all settings on the DMX-RT4 tool their original default settings:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Default Setting shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Yes (Restores all default settings) or No (to cancel).
4. Press <ENTER>.
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Maintenance

5. Maintenance

Product Maintenance

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 all 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.
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Technical Specifications

6. Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight
Length Width Height Weight
4.8 in (122 mm) 3.2 in (81 mm) 1.5 in (38 mm) 0.4 lb (0.2 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches are rounded. Power
Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection DC Input
Switching (external multi-charger) 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging 12 VDC
Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption 1 W 1 W
Operating Current 0.03 A 0.03 A
U.S./Worldwide UK/Europe
Power cable plug Edison (U.S.) Local Plug
Memory
Onboard
32 GB
Audio
MP3 WAV
32-320 kps 8 or 16bit
Thermal
Maximum External Temperature Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C) Convection
DMX
I/O Connector
3-pin XLR
Ordering
Product Name Item Code UPC Number
DMX-RT4 09082001 781462223496
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Contact Us

Chauvet World Headquarters
Address: 3360 Davie Rd., Suite 509 Voice: (844) 393-7575
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Warranty & Returns

For warranty terms and conditions and return information, please visit our website.
For customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration For customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration
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