Page 2 - LCD; DMX
DMX-55 User Manual 2 2006-01-11 11:59:07 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-55 User Manual 3 2006-01-11 11:59:07 B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included DMX-55 Controller DC 9~12V 500mA power adapter Manual with warranty card Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are prese...
Page 4 - NTRODUCTION; Features
DMX-55 User Manual 4 2006-01-11 11:59:07 I NTRODUCTION Features Universal DMX-512 Controller 240 scene memory 192 DMX channels of control Polarity selector Fog control button Strobe 3 space 19" rack or table top mount Removable rubber edge guard Midi compatible Controls up to...
Page 5 - Item
Introduction DMX-55 User Manual 5 2006-01-11 11:59:07 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 location for sto...
Page 6 - LCD Display Table of Definitions; Display Reference
DMX-55 User Manual 6 2006-01-11 11:59:07 Connection Diagram (rear) LCD Display Table of Definitions Display Reference Definition SN1 Scene 1 BK1 Bank 1 CHASE1 Chase 1 is activated STEP 009 Step # 9 of a chase DATA 184 DMX Value (000-255) SP :1M54s The current speed is 1 minute 54 seconds TP:4.25s Sa...
Page 7 - Common Terms; Scenes are static lighting states.
Introduction DMX-55 User Manual 7 2006-01-11 11:59:07 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 comm...
Page 8 - Setup; S E T T I N G U P T H E S Y S T E M; Plug in any Chauvet MONO strobes in a daisy like fashion using a; F I X T U R E P A T C H; SCANNER
DMX-55 User Manual 8 2006-01-11 11:59:07 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-55 on a leveled surface. Note! The DMX-55 can also be rack mounted, occupying 3U spaces by removing the outer rubber edge guard. 2) Plug the AC to DC power supply to the syste...
Page 9 - J O Y S T I C K S E T U P; Action
Operating Instructions DMX-55 User Manual 9 2006-01-11 11:59:07 J O Y S T I C K S E T U P Because not all intelligent lighting fixtures are alike or share the same control attributes, the DMX-55 allows the user to assign the joystick the correct pan and tilt channel for every fixture. Action 1) Pr...
Page 11 - S C E N E E D I T
Operating Instructions DMX-55 User Manual 11 2006-01-11 11:59:07 S C E N E P R O G R A M M I N G E N T E R I N G P R O G R A M M I N G M O D E 1) Press the Program button until the LED blinks. C R E A T E A S C E N E A scene is a static lighting state. The DMX-55 can save 240 scenes. Action 1) Pre...
Page 12 - C O P Y S C A N N E R S E T T I N G S; C O P Y S C E N E; 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; C O P Y B A N K
Operating Instructions DMX-55 User Manual 12 2006-01-11 11:59:07 C O P Y S C A N N E R S E T T I N G S This operation allows the user to copy the programming state of one scanner to another. This is especially useful when both scanners are of the same type. Action 1) Hold and maintain the Scanner ...
Page 13 - BANK buttons to; Chase Programming; C R E A T E A C H A S E; I N S E R T I N G A B A N K O F S C E N E S I N T O A C H A S E
Operating Instructions DMX-55 User Manual 13 2006-01-11 11:59:07 3) Tap the MIDI/Rec button. 4) Use BANK and BANK buttons to select the bank to copy to. 5) Tap the Music/Bankcopy button to execute the copy. 6) To exit programming mode press the Program button until the LED turns off. All LEDs wi...
Page 14 - A D D A S T E P; D E L E T E A S T E P; D E L E T E A C H A S E
Operating Instructions DMX-55 User Manual 14 2006-01-11 11:59:07 A D D A S T E P Action 1) Press the Program button until the LED blinks. 2) Press the corresponding button to the chase you wish to add a step to. 3) Press the TAP/Display button so that the LCD display shows the current step. 4) Use...
Page 15 - D E L E T E A L L C H A S E 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-55 User Manual 15 2006-01-11 11:59:07 D E L E T E A L L C H A S E S Action 1) With the power off, press and hold the AUTO/Del and BANK buttons. 2) Turn controller back on and all chases will be cleared. Notes Playback (Scenes) M A N U A L R U N S C E N E When power i...
Page 16 - 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-55 User Manual 16 2006-01-11 11:59:07 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) When the power is first turned on the controller enters manual mode automatically. 2) S...
Page 17 - Midi Operation; Data Transfer
Operating Instructions DMX-55 User Manual 17 2006-01-11 11:59:07 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, send the...
Page 18 - PPENDIX; F I X T U R E L I N K I N G
DMX-55 User Manual 18 2006-01-11 11:59:07 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 fixture th...
Page 19 - Claims
Appendix DMX-55 User Manual 19 2006-01-11 11:59:07 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 ...
Page 20 - General Troubleshooting; Applies to; Symptom
Appendix DMX-55 User Manual 20 2006-01-11 11:59:07 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 21 - Technical Specifications
Appendix DMX-55 User Manual 21 2006-01-11 11:59:07 Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ...................................................................................................................... 514 mm (20.25 in) Width......................................................
