Chauvet DMX512 - Manual (Page 2)

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1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 3
What is included .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 3
AC Power ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Contact Us ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
DMX Channel Summary ................................................................................................................................. 5
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 6
3. Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Fuse Replacement .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Fixture Linking ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Data Cabling ................................................................................................................................................... 7
DMX Data Cable ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Cable Connectors ........................................................................................................................................... 8
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ..................................................................................................................... 8
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link .................................................................................................................. 8
Master/Slave Fixture Linking ........................................................................................................................... 9
Mounting ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Orientation ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Rigging ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Slide-Rails Adjustment .................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 10
Menu Functions ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode): ........................................................................................... 11
Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto): ....................................................................................... 11
DMX Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 11
DMX Channel Values .................................................................................................................................... 12
Setting the starting address .......................................................................................................................... 14
DMX Quick Reference Chart ......................................................................................................................... 14
Blow-out Diagram ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Vue 4.1 Maintenance Guide.......................................................................................................................... 21
Technical Support ......................................................................................................................................... 22
5. Appendix .................................................................................................................................................. 22
DMX Primer .................................................................................................................................................. 22
General Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 23
Returns Procedure ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Claims ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 24
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