user manual DMX-TX module for the LFXHub - movie
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1. Please read this user manual before the first operation This user manual is always available for download from the homepage of movie intercom gt http www movie inter com en support downloads index html Please protect the DMX TX module against humidity and rain before and during operation This optional available DMX transmitter DMX TX module is exclu sively engineered to be operated with the LFXHub The safety instructions for operation with DMX based equipment must be observed 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub page 5 of 16 2 quick start connect the DMX TX module at the LFXHub s socket DMX IN OUT i Ca ET read all DMX IDs from the LFXHub DMX IDs at the receiver gt turn rotary switch EFFEKT to position gt verify DMX IDs of the LFXHub s DMX IDs DMX IN OUT gt connect DMX cable read addresses of channel 1 to 6 in this position there will be no DMX transmission example control panel of a DMX dimmer display of the LFXHub DMX line DMX TX module ee DMxX receiver 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub page 6 of 16 3 Key features of the DMX TX module key features gt control DMX 512 dimmer packs DMX 512 Output of six DMX channels self locking plug at socket DMX IN OUT of the LFXHub plug amp play maintenance free indiv2. LFXHub either push JOG Invalid entries of DMX IDs will result in an alert in the dis confirms new ID play the user will be prompted to change the ID t chapter 6 page 9 alert during change of an DMX ID Resetting DMX IDs to factory settings The DMX TX module stores all set up DMX addresses without any time limit Please consider The DMX IDs are stored in the external module not in the LFXHub We do recommend resetting to factory settings if the LFXHub is returned to the rental house Every lighting crew starts so with same conditions 1 turn EFFECT to position OFF set up 2 choose menu item basic settings gt factory reset 3 confirm with yes DMX factory settings of all channels are shown in figure 1 above page 10 of 16 v 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub page 11 of 16 8 Upgrading the software of the LFXHub The functionality of the LFXHub is based upon software Additional software can be installed to the LFXHub to extend the functionality e g gt language packets functions with new features e g DMX The required Software will be send via e mail or will be shipped as a CD LF XHubs delivered after May 2006 are already equipped with the DMX software system requirements gt data cable for the LFXHub optional available gt PC with Windows 95 98 2000 XP and serial interface COM port installation
3. procedure 1 remove all external components from the LFXHub and disconnect loads of POWER OUT 2 Plug in the data cable in socket DMX IN OUT and connect the SUB D plug of the data cable to a COM port of the PC 3 Connect the LFXHub with the power plug to stable 230 V 50 Hz power network 4 turn the rotary switch EFFECT to position radio 5 launch your PC and double click the EXE database received from movie intercom and follow the instructions Please be aware The power of your PC and the power of the LFXHub must not be interrupted during the installation process connection of data cable at DMX IN OUT data cable COM port For detailed installation instructions please refer to the user manual delivered with the data cable 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub page 12 of 16 QO Trouble shooting Possible problems using the LFXHub might be solved here Basic conditions for operation 1 The DMX TX module and the LFXHub especially the power cord have no damages 2 The operation voltage of the LFXHub is 220 240 VAC 50 Hz 3 The built in main fuse is turn on 4 The DMX TX Modul is properly connected to the socket DMX IN OUT of the LFXHub In case of a malfunction of the LFXHub the internal fuse of the power supply could have been triggered This internal fuse is self resetting Please wait 10 minutes and try again Do not o
4. ceiver connector 5 pin XLR female plug into DMX IN OUT of the LFXHub behind protector status indicator DMX is flashing during transmission of a DMX signal The serial number is located on the bottom of the module 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub page 8 of 16 D connect DMX TX module at the LFXHub The plug of the DMX TX module is self locking To lock or unlock the plug please exclusively move the centre part of the plug as marked below The external DMX module is powered by the LFXHub SS a both arrows should DMX IN OUT 3 face to each other JDI analog IN NE k E 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub page 9 of 16 6 menu structure This menu is visible when the DMX TX module is connected to DMX IN OUT and the rotary switch EFFECT is in position DMX IN OUT connection status LED no external LFX Tool is connected at analog IN green LED at LFXHub is flashing navigation external DMX TX module is connected with the green LED at LFXHub is steadily on Jogshuitle display alternates every 5 sec alert after invalid entries If chosen DMX ID is al If chosen DMX ID is not in of an DMX ID ready in use valid range between 001 and 512 Red digits are variables and might show different values depending on your settings Menu
5. idual choice of DMX channels to send Oo O O O O Q multilingual display English French Spanish German configuration of DMX IDs via the display of the LFXHub Requirements of the LFXHub for operation of the DMX TX module The operation of the DMX TX module requires the latest DMX software in the LFXHub Because of the software based engineering of the LFXHub the required software can be installed later either LF XHubs delivered after May 1 2006 are already equipped with DMX software In this case there is no software upgrade necessary How to find out whether my LFXHub is equipped with DMX software gt turn EFFECT to position off set up gt with JOG navigate to basic settings gt identity gt software versions the display should show this The version for CHP must be at least version 1 15 If the mentioned software version of CHP is not shown please read upgrading the software of the LFXHub chapter 8 page 11 Please read the safety instructions before the DMX module will be used for the first time As well please read the safety instructions of the LFXHub included in delivery DMX TX module user manual eventually a CD containing DMX software for the LFXHub depending on the version of the LFXHub s software 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub page 7 of 16 4 indicators and interfaces output for DMX 512 re
6. language If the menu language of the LFXHub will be set to a certain language the chosen langu ge will be displayed in the DMX menu either Please refer to the user manual of the LFXHub how to set up the menu language Hint A reset to factory settings of the LFXHub does not have an influence to the selected language Pl it om i 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub 7 setting up DMX channels Each DMX channel can be configured seperately The DMX TX module transmitts up to six different DMX IDs The three output channels of the LFXHub are transmitted twice channels 4 5 and 6 as shown in figure 1 have the same signal as the ID of the channels 1 2 and 3 For that reason two different DMX channels are controlled by a single output channel of the LFXHub When the rotary switch EFFECT is on position DMX IN OUT no lamp will be on j nm DMX DMX line dimmer figure 1 setting up DMX channels gt turn EFFECT to DMX IN OUT gt push JOG DMX IN OUT DMX TX module Ja Qy change DMX ID menu selecton of a digit change value of digit select a digit with the seleceted digit is flashing seleceted digit is JOG underlined flashing bewteen the gt turn JOG here 1 of CH1 arrows gt confirm selection gt turning JOG by pushing JOG changes value The procedure how to change a DMX ID is described in the built in help function of the
7. nnected DMX protocol USITT DMX 512 1 990 DIN 56930 2 number of DMX channels SIX DMX channel selection range 001 to 512 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub 11 Address Support Do not hesitate to contat movie intercom We are looking forward to answer your questions page 14 of 16 postal address phone 24h 7 days movie intercom Wegenerstr 4 10713 Berlin Germany 49 0 30 22 32 05 75 fax 49 0 30 22 32 05 71 5 e mail support movie inter com web http www movie inter com AOS 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub 12 Index page 15 of 16 A B C D E F G H K L M N O P Q R S T U X Y Z C channel set up page 10 connection to LFXHub page 6 contact to movie intercom page 14 D dimmer pack page 5 10 displays page 7 disposal page 12 DMX page 13 DMX ID reset page 10 DMX ID set up page 10 EFFECT rotary switch page 10 factory reset page 10 functional overview page 6 help page 12 included in delivery page 6 Jogshuttle JOG page 9 10 language set up page 9 maintenance page 12 menu structure page 9 Multi functional display page 10 O operation voltage page 7 output channel configuration page 10 output socket DMX page 7 quick start page 5 rain operation with page 4 rotary switch page 10 S safety instructio
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9. pen the the LFXHub it is not necessary symptom possible fault solution DMX module is not the software of the LFXHub is not upgraded to load latest software for the identified by the LFXHub DMX LFXHub check if the LFXHubs software is ready for gt page 11 DMX gt page 6 a connected lamp ofa DMX dimmer pack is not powered power up the DMX dimmer DMX dimmer pack will pack not come on connected lamp is switched off switch on lamp connected lamp is broken exchange lamp value of Dimmer max is too low increase Dimmer max DMX ID of the transmitter LFXHub is different set up DMX ID to DMX address of the dimmer pack at the LFXHub or at the dimmer pack a connected lamp atthe specifications of the dimmer pack manufacturer prior unplugging the DMX mo dimmer pack is stillon might prevent the connected lamps from swit dule turn EFFECT to position when the DMX TX mo ching off OFF set up dule is unplugged Partially lamps will be dimmed to 50 This ef fect is not part of the DMX 512 specifications the unit does not work Did you use the device in wet environment Leave the device dehumidify at although all settings are Humidity might be to strong inside the DMX TX a warm and dry place for at correct module least one hour If you have a problem which can not be solved by this manual please disconnect the DMX TX mod ule from the LFXHub DMX line and contact movie intercom cleaning the unit ONLY clean the unit
10. user manual DMX 1TX module for the LFXHub movie intercom LightingFX Tools for professional filmmakers www movie inter com copyright movie intercom 2006 edition 2006 0410Vi1e This user manual ts valid for the DMX TX module for the LFXHub download the latest user manual http www movie inter com This user manual is also available in german language http www movie inter com de support downloads index html movie intercom und LFXHub are registered trademarks of Olaf Michalke movie intercom LightingFX Tools use or dispersal of the mentioned trademarks is strictly vorbidden This user manual is alos available in german language http www movie inter com de support downloads html 2006 0410Vie user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub page 3 of 16 chapter table of content page 1 safety first please read me first 4 2 quick start 3 function overview conditions for operation with the LFXHub included in delivery 4 indicators and interfaces connect DMX TX module at the LFXHub menu structure for DMX at the LFXHub menu language T setting up DMX channels 10 resetting DMX IDs to factory settings 8 upgrading the software of the LFXHub 11 9 trouble shooting maintenance disposal 12 10 specifications 13 11 address support 14 12 index 15 http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub page 4 of16 1 Safety instructions PLEASE READ ME FIRST
11. when disconnected completely from all cables Use a clean slightly wet cloth disposal In order to avoid any possible effects resulting from the disposal of electrical an electronic equipment con taining substances damaging the environment and human health the European Parliament and Council di rectives 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and 2002 95 EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and elec tronic equipment ROHS have been transferred into national law in all EU member states The product you have purchased was developed in line with the current state of the art in an environmentally friendly manner and with the view of recycling The product is labelled with the symbol illustrated above If you wish to dispose this product _ _ this symbol obliges you to do so separately from industrial sorted waste Waste equipment should be shipped to movie intercom We will dispose the waste for you Electrical equipment does not belong in regular waste 2006 0410V1e http www movie inter com to table of content user manual DMX TX module for the LFXHub page 13 of 16 10 Specifications general operation voltage 5VDC powered by the LFXHub temperature range 20 C 50 C dimensions I x b x d 125 x 61 x 26 mm without cable weight 220 grams DMX output socket 5 pin XLR Pin 1 ground Pin 2 DMX Pin 3 DMX Pins 4 and 5 not co
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