Chauvet DERBY X - Manual - manualsarea.com

Page 3 - What is included; W o r l d W i d e; General Information; World Wide Web

1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x Derby X™ ¾ Power Cord ¾ Warranty Card ¾ User Manual 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 sh...

Page 4 - Safety Instructions; This product is intended for indoor use only! (If applicable)

Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instructi...

Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Features; Additional Features; DMX Channel Summary; Product Overview

2. I NTRODUCTION Features • 8-channel DMX-512 LED derby effect • Blackout/static/strobe • Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs within each cluster (6 total) • Built-in automated programs via DMX • Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX Additional Features • Mount multipl...

Page 6 - ETUP; Fuse Replacement; Data Cabling; D M X D A T A C A B L E

3. S ETUP Fuse Replacement Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. The fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse f...

Page 7 - C A B L E C O N N E C T O R S; - P I N T O 5 - P I N C O N V E R S I O N C H A R T; Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link

C A B L E C O N N E C T O R S Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. COMMON DMX + DMX - INPUT OUTPUT 1 3 2 1 Termination reduces signal errors. To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX sign...

Page 8 - Master/Slave Fixture Linking; Mounting; O R I E N T A T I O N

Master/Slave Fixture Linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture co...

Page 9 - Stacking; Note: You must only stack a maximum of 4 fixtures.

Stacking The Derby X™ may be “stacked” by using multiple fixtures and the optional bracket (XBRACKET). This bracket may be ordered from CHAUVET. The bracket kit will ship with 2pcs bracket (as shown below) and will include 4 screws for attaching it to the bottom of the fixture. • Note: When you are ...

Page 10 - Operation; DMX Mode

4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Operation Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. 1) Set all dipswitches position to the Off position. Mode Dipswitches Sound Active 10 = Off 2) The unit will react to the ...

Page 11 - DMX Channel Values; Channel Value Function

DMX Channel Values Channel Value Function 1 000 Ù 010 011 Ù 045 046 Ù 080 081 Ù 115 116 Ù 150 151 Ù 185 186 Ù 220 221 Ù 255 Cluster Control No Function Red Green Blue Red/Green Red/Blue Green/Blue Red/Green/Blue 2 3 4 5 6 7 000 Ù 010 011 Ù 255 Strobe No Function Strobe 0%~100% 8 000 Ù 010 011 Ù 024 ...

Page 12 - S E T T I N G T H E S T A R T I N G A D D R E S S

S E T T I N G T H E S T A R T I N G A D D R E S S This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start addr...

Page 13 - Dip Switch Position

D M X Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E C H A R T DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP SWITCH SET #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0=OFF #8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1=ON #7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 0 0 0...

Page 15 - -See section on Lens Assembly Installation

General Troubleshooting Symptom(s) Possible Solution(s) 1 or more LED’s are not illuminating Clean the fixture regularly to avoid any such failure. This fixture is convection cooled, which means that if the surface is kept clean and free of debris, then proper cooling will be allowed to occur An LED...

Page 16 - Technical Support; PPENDIX; DMX Primer

Technical Support Address: Service Dept. 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.) Support (Email): [email protected] Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4) Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service) Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com 5. A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a...

Page 17 - Claims

General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance a...

Page 18 - Notes

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Page 19 - Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length..................................................................................................... 11.9 in (302 mm) Width ......................................................................................................... 15 in (382 mm)...

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