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1. NOTE NUMBER VELOCITY FUNCTION Decimal Hex 22 69 16H 45H Program Master Turn on or off program 1 24 22 117 16H 45H Channel Light activate Channel 1 24 18 76H FULL ON 19 77H DARK 20 78H HOLD 21 79H Turn on or off AUDIO 22 TAH CHNS P scenes 23 7BH DOUBLE PRESET Mode 24 7CH SINGLE PRESET Mode 25 7DH Step 26 7EH BLACK OUT TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 19 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brief Summary of Main Functions Reverse the direction of the scene Reverse the direction of all the scenes Press the ALL REV Button all the scenes should change their directions Reverse the chasing direction of all the programs with speed control Press the Chase Rev Button Reverse the chasing direction of all the programs with standard beat Press the Beat Rev Button Reverse chasing direction of any program Press and hold down the Rec One Button then press down the Flash Button corresponding to your desired program and release together Bp pol Fade Time 1 The amount of time it will take for the dimmer to go from zero output to maximum output and vice verse 2 Fade time is adjusted through the Fade Time Slider which varies from instant to 10 mimutes Tap Sync Button 1 The Tap Sync button is used to set and synchronize the chase rate the rate at which all scenes will sequence by tapping the button several times2. 13 Erase a RWnrur MM NM ET 13 Erase All Propr ms uo ERR RUBRI eee e Mp rH vds Gua ue Pee Monte lave e Cue de EpL MEM aa uals 14 Clear a Scene of Scene Sisner E PUR ete reb pete ipe ie E een eosin oleate Ede adie uibus 14 DeleteaStep Or Steps Ep O 14 Inserta Step OF Steps ee b E PUR tee evi i ne Sb cbe eee y Dep Ud ap Nube ea uta ded Ede de pose aides 15 Modify Step or Stepsiss uode RR HERO e prep pete creed ue aed blade tutos Prope ae es 15 duin PT D M nub 16 Running Chase Propratis 5E RAE ep og denen dtes cibos ent Dieu edie Coe Piae eee 16 Runmn Program m Adi gap Ree here erii Sy cit pne b Phe Des ala dae eb beso 16 Running a Program with the Speed Slider eese eeseeeeeseee seen enne then aaa a itaenea 17 Running a Program with the Standard Beat sess eere enne enneene tenete trennen trennen 17 Change the Speed Mode between 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes essent nennen rennen 18 IVT INI S reete conet dep RIETI nteeteeneu ec E Eds 18 seine MEDETN niin mOnA dede Ud LC det 18 senne MIDI OUT oaiae itte tit nonet aate AE u LL 18 Exit MIDI Setup cnet eet dente ttr er si ie rer c o teni tg ve cain Perito ee tede esed E Yea OPERE PEE HERES 18 Dressup DISCE EM 18 Sending MID File D tmp 5 sacs iier titt riter aea ae ii p EE salen save ebbe e e U
3. The chase rate will synchronize to the time of the last two taps The LED above the Step Button will flash at the new chase rate The chase rate may be set anytime whether or not a program is running 2 Tap Sync will override any previous setting of the speed slider control until the slider is moved again 3 Use of Tap Sync in setting a standard beat is the same with speed control slider Master Slider Master Slider control provides proportion level control over all channels and scenes with the exception of the Flash Buttons For example Whenever the Master slider control is at minimum all stage outputs will be at zero except for any resulting from a Flash Button or FULL ON Button If the Master is at 50 all outputs will be at only 50 of the setting of current channel or scenes except for any resulting from a Flash Button or FULL ON Button If the Master is at full all outputs will follow the unit setting Master A always controls outputs of channels Master B controls program or a scene except in Double Press Mode Single Mode All programs will run in sequential order starting in the order of program number The Segment Display will read the running program number All programs will be controlled by the same Speed Slider Press the MODE SELECT BUTTON and select CHNS 4 SCENES Press the PARK BUTTON to select SINGLE CHASE MODE A red LED will indicate this selection puse wp Mix Mode Will run all progr
4. ov 0o ov 00 O Move the Channel slider to adjust the output of the current program INSTRUCTIONS MASTER e oa NO NI pe gt 9 9 on LO BLIND HOME Push Master Slider A all the way up and B to its maximum position fully down Tap the Page button to select the correct page the program you wish to run is located Running a Program in Audio Use built in microphone or plug the audio source into the RCA Audio jack Select your program as described above O AUDIO LEVEL 10 10 6 4 2 0 Use the Audio level slider to adjust the music sensitivity Tap the Audio button until its LED lights indicating Audio mode is active TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 16 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine oN 5 o o oN 2 o0 0 O Move the desired Channel slider 13 24 to its maximum position to trigger the program and the program will fade in depending upon current fade time To return to normal mode tap the Audio button a second time causing its LED goes out the Audio mode is disengaged OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Running a Program with the Speed Slider Be sure the Audio mode is disengaged that is the Audio LED goes out Select yout program as described in section 2 3 1 Running chase programs a s RECSPEED 2 o L 4 oN oc FLASH 13 24 AKD O CO Move the Speed slider to the SHOW MODE position the
5. Name Address Apt City State Or Province Country Zip Code Or Postal Code Date of Birth e mail Telephone include area code Purchase Price Date of Purchase before tax Model Serial Dealer City Country CHAUVET U S A Warranty Registration 3000 North 29 Ct To return via fax 954 929 5560 To return via mail Hollvwood FL 33020 U S A Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before you Begin 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 shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Powering To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100
6. bottom then tap the Flash button 13 24 while pressing and holding down the Rec Speed button the corresponding program will not run with the Standard beat any longer suNQ Qion SPEED Now you may move the Speed Slider to select your desired speed NOTE The step 3 is not necessary if the selected program is not recorded with Standard Beat Running a Program with the Standard Beat SINGLE CHASE MIX CHASE Select yout program as described above Be sute the Audio mode is disengaged Tap the Mode Select button to select CHASE 4 SCENE mode Tap the Park button to select Mix Chase mode the LED lights indicating this selection TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 17 sMn Q Qiomin SPEED Move the Speed slider until Segment Display reads your desired value You may tap the Tap Sync button twice to define your beat time 4 zoom om LL 99 9 1 o 1 CN desde Es M ga REC SPEED 1 8 8 6 6 4 4 2 2 L o o 4 FLASH 13 24 KD O While pressing and holding down the Rec Speed button tap the Flash button 13 24 that stores the program The program will then run with the set time or beat when engaged Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set a new beat time OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Change the Speed Mode between 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes 1 2 ES RECORD RECORD Tap this i pos button i three o i times FLA
7. epe EC Eoe Ede Ceo e EE Ceoaneduatdaacsuareeusddanendcauancacedsucdunds 22 Claims 22 General Troubleshooting sissies n 1 20 reper tre bd de prO RE Eee sis TERR EEE deus DEL RR SER Ee eb ERR ERE He AEAEE REEE 23 Issue Date January 2004 1 March 2004 TFX 24C Users Guide version 2 02 Revised V M at CHAUVE Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine Warranty Information We take great pride in the quality value and performance of our products and believe that it should offer you trouble free operation throughout its lifetime providing you take care to follow the simple instructions in this manual LIMITED WARRANTY USA a CHAUVET provides from the date of purchase to the original purchaser a 24 month limited warranty on all DMX products a 12 month limited warranty on special effect fixtures and controllers and a 3 month limited warranty on items with an NV prefix This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and workmanship only At the time of service the owner will need to be able to provide evidence of date and place of purchase and serial number b CHAUVET does not cover damage or failure caused by abuse misuse faulty installation improper maintenance or any repairs not carried out by CHAUVET C Items which are not covered by warranty are those considered as parts which are prone to failure due to general wear and tear For example lamps fuses brushes and
8. switch Before applying power to a fixture check that the source voltage matches the fixture s requirement All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use Warnings This product is intended for indoor use only Keep out of the reach of children Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord aR YN Pp Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture e Do not disassemble this electrical product there are no user serviceable parts inside 7 Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse type 8 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture What is enclosed Manual Warranty Card TFX 24CON Controller A C power adapter TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 5 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine INTRODUCTION Introduction Technical Specifications Power Input DC 12 18V 500mA Minimum Adaptor AC 230V 50Hz DC 12V 500mA AC 120V 60Hz DC 12V 500mA DMX Out 3 pin male XLR MIDI In Out Thru 5 pin interface Fuse
9. you Press amp SaN 7 can begin programming your chase patterns o Ar j Button Please note that this manual will refer often to this procedure exactly as Record enable TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 11 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine OPERATING Programming Scenes Record Enable RECORD Once the scene is satisfactory tap the Record button to program the scene as a step into the memoty Repeat step 3 and step 4 until all desired steps have been programmed into memory You may program up to 1000 steps into memory INSTRUCTIONS MODE SELECT A DOUBLE Q PRESET B 1 24 SINGLE Q PRESET Select the 1 24 Single mode by tapping the Mode Select button This will give you control of all 24 channels as you program Be sure that Master faders A amp B are both set at maximum Master A is at its maximum in the Up position while Master B is at its maximum in the Down position O0 eO O PAGE Q A F EN b f Select a chase bank or scene master to store your program Tap the Page button to select a page Page 1 4 to store your scenes PRESET A Create a desired scene using Channel Sliders 1 24 The following table illustrates the output comparison Slider Position Output as DMX Output Value 0 0 0 5 50 128 10 100 255 6 Ps eo 0 RECORD 10 on 2 0 c D 5 4 2 D LO FLASH 13 24 CY OO Press a Flash butt
10. 2 9 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine INTRODUCTION 31 DOWN Down functions to modify a scene in Edit mode BEAT REV Is used to reverse the chasing direction of a program with regular beat Rear Panel CAUDO i 1 AETAT ath IcGround IcGround j Daa Daae 1 4 stereo jack 2 LINE IN TU THRU OUT IN Wesen gt DC 12V 18V 100my 1Vp Full on 500 mA min 3 DMX polarity select Blackout x ai 1 DC Input DC 12 20V 500mA Min 2 Midi Thru Out In MIDI ports for connection to a sequencer or MIDI device 3 DMX Out Method of connection to DMX 512 compatible devices 4 DMX Polarity Select Used to select DMX polarity 5 Audio Input This jack accepts a line level audio input signal ranged from 100mV to1V pp 6 Remote Input Blackout and Full On may be controlled by a remote control using standard stereo jack TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 10 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions Programming Record Enable 1 Press and hold down the Record button e 2 While holding down the Record button tap the Flash buttons 1 i 5 6 and 8 in sequence RECORD 3 If your controller is currently in the blackout mode disable it by pressing the blackout button 4 Release the Record button the Record LED lights up now
11. CHAUVET Valve Innovation Performance Stage Designer 24 TFX 24CON CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A Tel 954 929 1115 Fax 954 929 5560 www CHAUVETlighting com Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents WARRANTY INFORMATION carina uu cidit da id o kr nnmnnn 4 BEFORE YOU BEQGI N rnnt na tau no rh au tau eua i ohh Ya no co uw Eia 9 kx od nd cu Eu red x RE aasia 5 Unpacking Instr Ctions 4 ioi RI itte teh ec ed ERR rra terit fo oae EEE A E E 5 Igor PIT ED 5 bmi eeepc c dM 5 Whats enclosed coU e AUN etui Se da RSENS qus Gee DL PURUS hPL a cea 5 INTRODUCTION cic iixakk za uon tx a tutari i tU Ya ck chi d ia dli wx hd dk aa 6 Technical Specifications 5 ine ettet eie cen Fr tt e a i bu e Rede E pra B e bea Po e eed 6 Product Overview oboe eee te eade EP eee deat rere aer eee EEEE 7 Front VIEW stone Sot ns fessa t cone Soest nh tiie avid ated obo nett eos antes seni aee ane eee ae duties 7 Domiui P 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cited Gas VadEt RD URO KMEEEVRRMK RI AS CEPMEERd EK RIBEN dA RP ERA SEHEN RUNE MA UAE VM CHE 11 lauri EE 11 Record Enable unie ede e ERR e reds e HH EE sedie ees 11 Programming SCen s aee n ceres er LG e HEIDE TR TUI E I epe rtc de EUR EE EE ege Eve AE TREO e 12 Iun 13 Edit Enable M
12. E sui PER E AE EERE Eais 19 ImplemientatiOng i eee eite desde ste eie tetepesis siet ce ete Ate ore edt rb erd eee LUE cE Re E Hal e eed tv oet deve EUER eur tee Eetupe dede eds 19 Brief Summary of Main Functions eese eene nennen tnnt ettn trente treten EEEN enne nennen ne enne teen enne re enne nn eetet 20 Reverse the direction of the scene sesssssseeeseeseeeeee eene enne entuta nee enne tren tese trennt trennen entente trennen 20 Fade Ui T 20 Tap Syne Button E m 20 Master Slee EL E 20 Ou RU EH M 20 IMG MOde WH OUU M 20 biting Display ENT 20 Bland amd HOMO E 21 March 2004 TFX 24C Users Guide version 2 02 Revised V M at CHAUVET Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine TABLE OF CONTENTS Poele piis Sd REIR c 21 IDoublePteset o recmeopp CRUCE E A E A ENDE Dem 21 ENTIENDO TDI DIES 22 DMX Primen eerte eter eenheheeeneten eaedem E tete M etel 22 Ret trns PEOCeQUte esie eo tee eio cee steer ee cee secco ee eoe t eseteser teeth Cen deese Eee tke
13. Mode pressing down this button is equal to pushing Master slider B to the top 3 In Single Preset Mode this button could temporarily record current output with Master Slider B to adjust Add and Kill 1 The ADD KILL Button changes the mode of the flash buttons Normally the flash buttons are in Add mode whereas pressing any flash button will not kill other scenes allowing multiple scenes to be on at a time 2 The Kill mode is activated by pressing the Add Kill button and illuminating the LED above it Pressing any flash button will kill other active SCENE or Program 3 In Kill mode the killed program does not stop running but can not output Double Preset 1 Press Mode Select Button to enter A Double Preset Mode 2 In this mode Channel Sliders 1 24 and channel sliders 13 24 both control Channel 1 24 3 Master A controls channel Slider 1 24 while Master B controls Channel Sliders 13 24 4 In this Mode no scene can be recorded Example 1 Enter the Double Preset Mode 2 Push Channel Sliders 1 to 6 to the top and move Channel Sliders 19 24 to the maximum 3 Move Master A and B to the same level and push them to the same direction you will get a scene TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 21 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine APPENDIX Appendix Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear device should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determinin
14. SH 5 or 10 amp y Tap the Flash button 5 or 10 three times while holding down the Record button Press and hold the Record button MIDI IN Setting MIDI IN 1 2 10 10 e 8 8 RECORD Tap this JF button 4 4 three a v f times d C FLASH BUTTONS fence 1 16 LO FLASH 7 O O Tap the Flash button 1 three Tap the Flash button numbered from 1 16 to assign MIDI IN Channel 1 16 the relevant channel LED lights indicating MIDI IN channel is set times while holding down the Record button the Segment Display reads CHI indicating MIDI IN channel setup is available Exit MIDI Setting Press and hold down the j O Record button While holding j RECORD down the Record button tap A SA Fa CG the Rec Exit button to exit nec V MIDI setting TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 18 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine The 5 MIN or 10 MIN should light up indicating the Speed slider is set to run in the 5 or 10 minute mode Setting MIDI OUT 1 2 10 10 1 e 8 8 i i 6 6 RECORD Tap this i i button 5 i G 1 three D o i j i imes ve I i times H J i sy FLASH BUTTONS eden le E 1 16 LO ruash2 57 O O Tap the Flash button 2 three times while holding down the Record button the Segment Display reads CHO indicating MIDI IN channel setup is available Tap the Flash button numbered from 1 16 to assign MIDI OUT Channel 1 16 the relevant channe
15. ams synchronously All programs can be controlled by the same SLIDER SPEED or each programs speed may be controlled individually See Speed Setting Press the MODE SELECT BUTTON and select CHNS 4 SCENES 4 Press the PARK BUTTON to select MIX CHASE MODE A yellow LED will indicate this selection N e o Dimmer Display 1 The3 Digit Segment Display is used to display intensity percentage or absolute DMX value 2 To change between percentage and absolute value Press and hold the Shift Button While holding down the Shift button press the 5 or 0 255 Button to switch between percentage and absolute values TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 20 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 Ifthe Segment Display reads for example 076 it means a percentage value 76 If the Segment Display reads 076 it means the DMX value 76 Blind and Home 1 Blind function takes channels temporally out from a chase when the chase is running and gives you manual control over the channel 2 Press and hold the Blind Button and tap the relative Flash Button you want to temporarily take out of the chase 3 To return to normal chase again press and hold the Home Button and push the Flash Button you want to return to normal chase 1 In CHASE lt gt SCENES Mode press down the button you can change the chasing mode of programs between Single Mode and Mix Mode 2 In Double Preset
16. belts Laser diodes carry a 90day warranty For foggers see user manual d There will be no obligations or liability on the part of CHAUVET for consequential damages arising from the use of the product or any indirect damages with respect to loss of property revenue or costs for removal installation or re installation e For warranty service the product must be reported to CHAUVET to receive a unique RA returns authorization number and at that time you will be advised of where to send the faulty product f All shipping charges for returns should be pre paid If the requested repairs or service are within the terms of this warranty then the item will be returned to you on completion without any charge The unit must be in its original packaging with any original accessories CHAUVET will not be responsible or accept any liabilities for any loss or damage to additional items which are sent with returned product g If this product is not covered under the terms of this warranty CHAUVET will advise you of the costs to carry out any repairs necessary and the unit will be shipped to you on receipt of payment for the work including the return freight charges h Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for return of your product Under normal circumstances we try to ensure we carry out warranty repairs within 5 working days We cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping Title First Name Initials Last
17. cuts off sporadically Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on after Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period power failure before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it Y again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables L L Install terminator Motor movements are jerky or Possible bad motor driver or sensors jumpy Check polarity switch on controller Moves slow Check 220 110v switch for proper setting Y No flash Re install bulb may have shifted in shipping Y No fog Check fluid tank if empty Make sure green light is on for power No laser output Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping readjust No light output Check slip ring amp brushes for contact Install bulb Y Call service technician Relay will not work Check reset switch Check cable connections Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device Y Y Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand alone functions do not require additional settings simply power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this mode Unit wobbles when rotating Check for damages possibly incurred during s shipping TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 23 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine
18. eps 2 and 3 until to the step you wish to you reach to the step you all the unwanted steps have delete wish to delete all LEDs will been deleted flash briefly indicating the deletion of the step Tap the Rec Exit button while pressing and holding down the Record button the Scene LED goes out indicating the exit of Edit mode Delete the third step of the 1 Record enable program on Flash button 13 2 Tap the Mode Select button to select CHASE lt gt SCENE mode on Page 2 3 Tap the Page button until Page 2 LED lights 4 Tap the Flash button 13 while pressing and down the Edit button the Scene LED lights 5 Tap the Step button to scroll to the third step 6 Tap the Delete button to delete the step 7 Tap the Rec Exit button while pressing and holding down the Record button to exit Edit mode TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 14 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Insert a Step or Steps Record a scene or scenes you wish to insert Be sure you re in and CHASE SCENE Enter the Edit mode 2 3 4 O STEP INSERT Co Cap A X j Tap the Step button to scroll Tap the Insert button to Exit Edit mode to the step which you wish insert the step you ve created to insert before You may before all LEDs will flash read the step from the indicating the step is Segment Display inserted EXAMPLE Insert a step with channels 1 12 fully on at a time between
19. g frequency As a general rule device should be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build up can cause ovetheating This can lead to increased mechanical wear Be sure to power off device before conducting maintenance Unplug device from power Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components 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 that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not impor
20. internal F 05A 250V 5x20mm Dimensions 482 6mm x 264mm x 85mm 19 x 10 4 x 3 35 Shippin 3 59Kg 7 92Lbs Features 24 DMX Channel on faders 48 programs 4 200 steps 4 pages of 48 scenes Mix and match chases Override chases on the fly Beat activation tap sync auto run midi Polarity selector Auto tun Midi In Out Blackout Warranty 2 Year Limited Warranty TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 6 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine INTRODUCTION FRONT PANEL 1 a AO N 29 0 9 9 9 9 9 9 oO o su 0MIN SPEED AUDIOLEVEL 6 7 d r 89 1011 1213 1411 16 17 Product Overview Front View 1 Preset A LEDs Indicates the current intensity of the channel enumerated Channels 1 12 2 Channel Sliders 1 12 These 12 sliders are used to control and or program the intensities of channel 1 through 12 3 Flash Buttons 1 12 Flash buttons are used to bring an individual channel up to full intensity 4 Preset B LEDs Indicates the current intensity of the channel enumerated Channels 13 24 5 Scene LEDs Turns on when relevant scenes are active 6 Channel Sliders 13 24 These 12 sliders are used to control and or program the intensities of channel 13 through 24 7 Flash Buttons 13 24 Flash buttons are used to bring an individual channel up to full intensity These are also used for programming 8 Dark But
21. l LED lights indicating MIDI OUT channel is set Receiving MIDI File Dump Tap the Flash button 3 three time while holding down the Record button the Segment Display reads IN indicating the controller is ready to receive MIDI file dump Tap this button three times FLASH 3 QD OO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sending MIDI File Dump Tap the Flash button 4 three time while holding down the Record button the Segment Display reads OUT indicating the controller is ready to send a file Tap this NOTE button three times 1l During file dump all other operations will not function Functions will automatically return when the file dump is completed 2 File dump will be interrupted and stop if errors occur or power failure Implementation 1 During receiving and sending MIDI data all MIDI scenes and channels being run will automatically paused if there is no response within 10 minutes 2 During receiving and sending file dump the controller will automatically search for or send Device ID of 55h 85 a file named DC2448 with an extension of BIN SPACE File dump allows this controller to send its MIDI data to next unit or other MIDI devices 4 Three are two types of file dump mode described as below e Open Loop Mode CONTROLLER RECEIVER Close Loop Mode CONTROLLER RECEIVER 5 The controller will send and receive Note On Off data via the Flash buttons
22. ms such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving merchandise TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 22 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine APPENDIX General Troubleshooting Applies to Foggers Dimmers Symptom Solution s Lights amp Snow Controllers amp Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Y Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Check 220 110v switch for proper setting Breaker Fuse keeps blowing Check total load placed on device Y Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment Y Y v Device has no power Check for power on Mains Vv p L Check device s fuse internal and or external Fixture is not responding Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing Vv Check DMX cables Check polarity switch settings Fixture is on but there is no Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the movement to the audio control switches If audio provided via 4 jack make y sure a live audio signal exists Adjust sound sensitivity knob Fluid indicator not working The filter tip on the end of the tube inserted into the fluid container must float freely in order to measure Y correctly check to see if perhaps it is stuck Fogger or Snow output has Clean with distilled water and vinegar dropped Replace hose Lamps
23. on between 13 and 24 Preset B while holding down the Record button All LED will flash indicating the scenes have been programmed into memory REC EXIT You can continue programming or exit To exit Program mode tap the Exit button while holding down the Record button the Record LED should go out Program a 16 steps chase with 1 Record enable channel 1 12 at full in 2 sequence into Flash button 13 3 of Page 1 4 5 6 T 8 TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 12 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine Tap the Mode Select button to select 1 12 Single mode Push Channel slider 1 to the top position its LED light at full intensity Tap the Record button to program this step into memory Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you ve programmed Channel sliders 1 32 Tap the Page button causing Page 1 LED lights Tap the Page button 13 while holding down the Record button all LEDs will flash indicating you ve programmed the chase into memoty Push Master A up B down and Fade slider up to starter positions OPERATING Editing Edit Enable Record Enable 10 FLASH 13 24 C OO While holding down the Edit button tap the Flash button that corresponds to program INSTRUCTIONS eooo 1 2 3 4 PAGE e uw Use the Page button to select the page the program you wish to edit is on EDIT C Release the Edit button the televant scene LED should light indicating you are in the you wi
24. r Flash buttons will be on at a time In Kill mode pressing any Flash button will kill any other scenes prgrams REC EXIT Is used to exit from Program or Edit mode TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 8 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine INTRODUCTION FRONT PANEL i a AON PRESET B 2 0 9 9 9 9 9 9 Q o o wNO Otomin EED AUDIOLEVEL 6 Co iS T 89 1011 1213 1411 16 17 23 RECORD Record is used to activate Record mode or program a step SHIFT Shift functions only used with other buttons 24 PAGE Tap to select pages of scenes from Page 1 4 25 MODE SELECT Each tap will activate the operating mode in the order CHNS SCENES Double Preset and Single Preset REC SPEED This button sets the speed of any of the programs chasing in Mix mode 26 Dark Button This button is used to momentarily blackout overall output of the controller 27 EDIT Edit is used to activate Edit mode ALL REV All Rev is to reverse the chasing direction of all programs 28 INSERT Insert is to add one step or steps into a scene OR 0 255 ot 0 255 is used to change display value cycle between and 0 255 29 DELETE Deletes any step of a scene REV ONE Reverses the chasing direction of any program 30 UP Up is used to modify a scene in Edit mode CHASE REV Reverses the chasing direction of a scene under Speed Slider Control TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 0
25. sh to edit Edit mode Erase a Program I 2 eooo 1 2 3 4 PAGE Ca f l WwW Record Enable Use the Page button to select the page the program you wish to erase is on TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 13 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine MODE SELECT EDIT e A DOUBLE Q PRESET B N w 1 24 SINGLE Q PRESET Tap the Mode Select button Press and hold down the to select CHASE 4 gt Edit button SCENES 3 4 i e o 3 i i o0 o o EDIT Tap this Ca button y 44 twice wu i FLASH 13 24 QD OO While holding down the Edit button tap the Flash button 13 24 twice Release the two buttons all LEDs flash indicating the program is erased OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Erase All Programs 1 Press and hold the Record button Tap the Flash buttons 1 4 2 and 3 in sequence while holding the Record button All LEDs will flash indicating all programs stored in memory have been erased Press amp Hold Button 1 Record enable 2 Record a scene or scenes 5 P 3 Ifyou not satisfied with the scene or scenes you may tap the Rec Clear button while gt j i pressing and holding the Record button all LEDs will flash indicating the scenes have l C pe Ca been cleared EXIT Pa C3 Delete a Step or Steps O K e A STEP DELETE RECORD Ww Ww Record Enable Tap the Step button to scroll Tap the Delete button when Continue st
26. step 4 and 5 of program 35 Modify a Step or Steps O STEP S e Nico Enter Edit mode Tap the Step button to scroll to the step you wish to modify 1 Record enable 2 Push Channel sliders 1 12 to the top and record the scene as a step 3 Tap the Mode Select button to select CHNS lt gt SCENE mode 4 Tap the Page button until Page 2 LED lights 5 Tap the Flash button 35 while holding down the Edit button the corresponding scene LED lights 6 Tap the Step button to scroll to the step 4 7 Tap the Insert button to insert the scene you ve created before 2 3 4 w p 9 5 1 o o o DOWN UP CD QA EEE C jt eh V J 6 6 6 6 9 Vi EEE Jr SW n o o o o FLASH 1324 CD CO Press and hold the Up While holding down the Up Repeat steps 1 2 and 3 until button if you want to raise ot Down button tap the all the steps have been the intensity If you want to Flash button corresponding modified lower the intensity press and to the DMX channel of the hold down the Down scene you wish to modify Exit Edit mode button until you reach the desired intensity value read from the Segment Display Then you may tap the Flash buttons until you are satisfied with the new scene TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 15 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine OPERATING Running Running Chase Programs Tap the Mode Select button to select CHASE 4 gt SCENES mode indicated by the red LED
27. tant and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX compliant cables DMX 10 335 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be cleatly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RA Products returned without an RA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request RA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair ot replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Any other claim for ite
28. ton Blackout This button is used to momentarily blackout overall output of the controller 9 BLIND This function takes the channel output out of the chase of a program in CHNS SCENE mode 10 MASTER Slider B This slider controls the chase of all channels 11 HOME This button is used to deactivate the BLIND TFX 24C Users Manual Version 2 02 7 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine INTRODUCTION FRONT PANEL 1 a AO N 89 1011 1213 1411 16 17 12 FADE Time Slider Used to adjust the fade time 13 TAP SYNC Repeatedly tapping this button establishes the chase speed 14 SPEED Slider Used to adjust the chase speed 15 FULL ON This function brings overall output to full intensity 16 AUDIO Level Slider Controls the sensitivity of the audio input 17 BLACK OUT This button is used to kill all output with the exception of Flash and Full On 18 STEP This button is used to go to next step when the Speed Slider is pushed to the bottom or in Edit mode 19 AUDIO Activates audio sync of chase and audio intensity effects 20 HOLD This button is used to maintain current scene 21 MASTER A Brings channel 1 12 to full of current setting PARK Used to select Single Mix Chase bring Channel 13 24 to full of current setting or momentarily program a scene into Master B slider depending on the current mode 22 ADD KILL In Add mode multiple scenes o
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