Chauvet Dj Dmx Rt-4 Dmx Controller User Guide (+ PDF)

CHAUVET DJ DMX Rt-4 Dmx Controller User Guide

Contents hide

1 About This Guide

2 Safety Notes

3 What is Included

4 Product Description

5 Dimensions

6 Connection

7 Control Panel Description

8 Menu Map

9 Contact Us

10 Documents / Resources

11 Related Posts

About This Guide

The DMX-RT4 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as mounting, menu options, and DMX values.
Download the User Manual from www.chauvetdj.com for more details.

Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice

Safety Notes

These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.

Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect this product from power by pulling on the cord.
When mounting this product overhead, ALWAYS use a safety cable.
DO NOT allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.
The voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product must be within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Always mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
Never connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
Never carry the product by the power cord. Use only the hanging bracket or handle to carry this product.
The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

Contact
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product.
Refer to Contact Us at the end of this QRG for contact information.

What is Included

DMX-RT4
External power supply
Quick Reference Guide

To Begin
Unpack the DMX-RT4 and make sure all parts have been received in good condition.
If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.

AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

Product Description

The DMX-RT4 is a rugged and compact DMX recording device with trigger-able playback.
The device connects to external audio systems and can copy, backup, and transfer show files.
The DMX-RT4 also includes a DC power out for sensors that require DC power to operate.

Status Indicator Lights

Color	Status	Function
Green	Steady	File is playing
Green	Blinking	Show is recording
Blue	Steady	Trigger has been activated
Blue	Blinking	DMX input detected
Red	Steady	Power ON
Red	Blinking	N/A
Yellow	Steady	SD activity in progress
Yellow	Blinking	SD activity in progress

Dimensions

Connection

The DMX-RT4 has 4 3-pin Phoenix connectors which connect the device to triggers, which may require additional power.
See below for demonstrative purposes:

Connection Diagram

Phoenix Connector

Control Panel Description

Button	Function
<MENU>	Exits from the current menu or function
<UP>	Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function
<DOWN>	Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function
<ENTER>	Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function

Menu Map

Refer to the DMX-RT4 product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map.

Main Level	Programming Levels			Description
1. Play Audio	Audio	–		Selects audio file (12 character max)
	Mode	One Play		Sets audio to play once or loop
		Loop Play
	Start Play	Stop Play (If audio file selected)		Enables/ disables audio
		Return (If audio file not selected)
2. Delete Audio	–	Delete Audio	Continue	Delete audio file or return to previous menu
			Return
3. Play Show	Show	–		Selects saved show file to play
	Mode	One Play		Sets show to play once or on repeat
		Loop Play
	Start Play	Stop Play (When show is selected)		Starts and stops selected show
		Return (When show is not selected)
4. Record Show	Name	_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _		Customize name for file to be recorded (11 character max)
		Cancel
		Enter
	Mode	Manual		Records via manual command
		Auto		Records upon recognizing DMX signal
		Semi Auto		Records via manual command/ stops automatically
	Start Record	Manual Start (When Start Record is selected in Manual Mode or Semi Auto Mode)		Starts recording show
		Stop Record (When Start Record is selected in Auto Mode or Manual Record is selected in Manual or Semi Auto Mode)
5. Delete Show	–	Delete Show	Continue	Deletes selected show/Return to Main Menu
			Return

Main Level	Programming Levels			Description
6. Trigger Event	1. Trigger 1 2. Trigger 2 3. Trigger 3 4. Trigger 4 (The higher the trigger, the higher the priority)	1. Status	Enable	Enables/ disables trigger
			Disable
		2. Rename	_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _	Renames the trigger
			Cancel
			Enter
		3. Show List	All Show File	Select show file(s) for trigger
		4. DMX	Once	Play once or on repeat
			Loop
		5. Audio	–	Select audio file(s) for trigger
		6. MP3	Once	Set trigger audio to play once or on repeat
			Loop
		7. Mode	NO_TR	Does not trigger until circuit is closed
			AUTO_TR	Automatically triggers
			TOGGLE_TR	Sets each trigger to on/off
			NC_TR	Does not trigger until circuit is open
		8. Delay	000–120	Sets trigger delay
		9. Interrupt	Self	Can be interrupted only by same trigger
			Priority	Only higher numbered triggers can interrupt
			On	Any other trigger can interrupt
			Off	Cannot be interrupted
			Self + Prio	Can be interrupted by Self or higher priority
		10. Save		Save parameters for trigger
		11. Cancel		Cancel parameters for trigger
7. Stop TR Event	1. Trigger 1	Stop (when trigger 1 is playing)		Manually stops trigger 1
	2. Trigger 2	Stop (When trigger 2 is playing)		Manually stops trigger 2
	3. Trigger 3	Stop (When trigger 3 is playing)		Manually stops trigger 3
	4. Trigger 4	Stop (When trigger 4 is playing)		Manually stops trigger 4
8. Enter Mass Storage	1. Connect to PC	–		Allows user to transfer audio/ update firmware
		Return
	2. Format SD Card	Continue		Format SD card/ return
		Return
9. Lock Device	1. PIN	000–999		Sets PIN code to unlock device
	2. Lock	Disable		Disables lock/ sets lock to 30 sec timer
		Timeout
	3. Manual lock	PIN	000–999	Select PIN code to unlock device
		Unlock		Unlocks device w/ preset PIN

Main Level	Programming Levels			Description
10. Device Settings	1. Device Label	_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _		Sets device label on timeout screen
		Cancel
		Enter
	2. DMX Trigger Option	1. Trigger	ENABLE	Allows DMX signal to trigger 4 scenes
			DISABLE
		2. DMX Address	001–512	Sets address for DMX Trigger
	3. Display Option	1. Mode	Normal	Enables/disables inverted display
			Inverse
		2. Backlight	On	Enables/disables timer for display blackout
			0–60
	4. Version	CPU1:_ _. _ V_ . _		Displays software version
11. Save Configuration	Name	_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _		Sets name for the current configuration
		Cancel
		Enter
	Backup Data	Return (upon successful backup)		Saves current configuration
12. Load Configuration	–	Restore		Selects configuration to be loaded
		Del
13. Default Setting	Yes			Restores ALL settings to default
	No

Contact Us

General Information
World Headquarters
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: (954) 577-4455
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Toll Free: (800) 762-1084
Technical Support
Voice: (844) 393-7575
Fax: (954) 756-8015
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chauvetdj.com