Page 2 - DMX
DMX-44 User Manual 2 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 T ABLE OF C ONTENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ..............................................
Page 3 - What is included; information about the installation, usage and maintenance?
DMX-44 User Manual 3 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 B EFORE Y OU B EGIN 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 ...
Page 4 - NTRODUCTION; Features
DMX-44 User Manual 4 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 I NTRODUCTION 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...
Page 5 - Item
Introduction DMX-44 User Manual 5 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 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 locatio...
Page 7 - Common Terms; Scenes are static lighting states.
DMX-44 User Manual 7 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 Common Terms The following are common terms used in intelligent light programming. Blackout is a state by where all lighting fixtures light output are set to 0 or off, usually on a temporary basis. DMX-512 is an industry standard digital communic...
Page 8 - Setup; S E T T I N G U P T H E S Y S T E M; F I X T U R E A D D R E S S I N G; SCANNER
DMX-44 User Manual 8 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Setup S E T T I N G U P T H E S Y S T E M 1) Place the DMX-44 on a leveled surface. Note! The DMX-44 can also be rack mounted, occupying 3U spaces by removing the outer rubber edge guard. 2) Plug the AC to DC power supply to ...
Page 9 - Programming; E N T E R I N G P R O G R A M M O D E; Action
DMX-44 User Manual 9 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 Programming A program (bank) is a sequence of different scenes (or steps) that will be called up one after another. In the DMX-44, 30 programs can be created of 8 scenes in each. E N T E R I N G P R O G R A M M O D E 1) Press the PROGRAM button for 3...
Page 10 - S C E N E C O P Y; D E L E T E S C E N E; D E L E T E A L L S C E N E S; B A N K C O P Y; Press the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds.; B A N K D E L E T E
Operating Instructions DMX-44 User Manual 10 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 S C E N E C O P Y Action 1) Press the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds. 2) Locate the scene in the program BANK. Use BANK UP/DOWN to navigate program banks. 3) Select the SCENE in the program BANK to copy. 4) Locate the destinat...
Page 11 - Chase Programming; C R E A T E A C H A S E; C O P Y B A N K I N T O C H A S E
Operating Instructions DMX-44 User Manual 11 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 Chase Programming A chase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in a chase and can be arranged in any order you choose. It is highly recommended that prior to programming chases for the first time;...
Page 12 - A D D I N G A S T E P T O A C H A S E; D E L E T E A S C E N E / S T E P I N A C H A S E; D E L E T E A C H A S E
Operating Instructions DMX-44 User Manual 12 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 A D D I N G A S T E P T O A C H A S E Action 1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds to enter programming mode. 2) Press the desired CHASE (1~6) button. 3) Press the TAPSYNC/Display and the LCD will display the sc...
Page 13 - D E L E T E A L L C H A S E P R O G R A M S; M A N U A L R U N S C E N E; R U N N I N G I N S O U N D - M O D E; R U N N I N G I N A U T O - M O D E; B L A C K O U T; The Blackout button brings all lighting output to 0 or off.
Operating Instructions DMX-44 User Manual 13 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 D E L E T E A L L C H A S E P R O G R A M S CUATION! This procedure will result in irrevocable loss of chase step memory. The individual scenes and program banks will be preserved. Action 1) Press and hold the BANK DOWN butt...
Page 14 - M A N U A L R U N C H A S E S; A U T O R U N C H A S E S; M U S I C R U N C H A S E S
Operating Instructions DMX-44 User Manual 14 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 Playback (Chases) M A N U A L R U N C H A S E S This function allows the user to manually step through each individual step in a chase. Action 1) Press and hold PROGRAM button for 3 seconds to enter programming mode. 2) Star...
Page 15 - Midi Operation
Operating Instructions DMX-44 User Manual 15 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 Midi Operation The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel which it is set to full stop. All MIDI control is performed using Note on commands. All other MIDI instructions are ignored. To stop a chase,...
Page 16 - PPENDIX; F I X T U R E L I N K I N G
DMX-44 User Manual 16 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 A PPENDIX 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 f...
Page 17 - Returns Procedure; Claims
Appendix DMX-44 User Manual 17 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 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 # ...
Page 18 - DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart; DMX Address Quick Reference Chart
Appendix DMX-44 User Manual 18 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart 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 ...
Page 19 - General Troubleshooting; Applies to; Symptom
DMX-44 User Manual 19 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Check 220/110v switc...
Page 20 - Technical Specifications
Appendix DMX-44 User Manual 20 Revised: 2006-01-13 21:30:19 Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ...................................................................................................................... 514 mm (20.25 in) Width.............................................
