Chauvet LED PAR 64-36C Camera Accessories User Manual


 
4. Operating Instructions 12 10/27/2009 1:10 PM
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DMX Operation
This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller. You must set
the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that
you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual.
Mode DIP switches
DMX 1~9 = set to the DMX starting address
10 = Off
Accessing the 2 Personalities:
There are two personalities for this fixture. There is the standard 7-channel personality with strobe
and color macros, and then there is the basic 3-channel RGB personality. Please see the DIP switch
settings to access each of these personalities below.
Mode DIP switches
7-CH 11-12 = Off
3-CH 11 = On
Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode, Static Colors):
This mode allows a single unit to run a standalone program, while 1 or more other units follow the
same operation. This requires the fixtures to be linked with DMX cables. Please see the section on
Fixture Linking.
1) Turn switch to the Slave position on the slave units, and they will react the same as the Master.
Mode DIP switches
Slave 1~11 = Off
Strobe Speed:
This fixture has a strobe speed adjustment which will make it compatible with CHAUVET LED PAR
64-36 models produced before July of 2009. Please see the setting below for lowering the strobe rate
for compatibility mode.
Mode DIP switches
Compatibility mode
6 Hz~18 Hz: 12 = On
Decreased Speed
2 Hz~6 Hz: 12 = Off