Chauvet DMX-750 Product manual

TECHNICAL REFERENCE & MANUAL
DMX MEGA STROBE
DMX-750
CHAUVET
3000 North 29th Ct.
Hollywood, FL 33020 USA
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.CHAUVETlighting.com

DMX-750 Manual Version 1.1 2
Table of Contents
WARRANTY INFORMATION...............................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................4
Product Overview.............................................................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications...................................................................................................................................................5
What is enclosed? .............................................................................................................................................................5
BEFORE YOU BEGIN..........................................................................................................6
Unpacking Instructions.....................................................................................................................................................6
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................6
Powering...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Warnings...........................................................................................................................................................................7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................8
General..............................................................................................................................................................................8
DMX Primer.....................................................................................................................................................................8
DMX Control Mode..........................................................................................................................................................8
Self-Test Mode .................................................................................................................................................................9
Automatic Sound-to-Light Mode....................................................................................................................................10
DMX Channel Attributes................................................................................................................................................10
APPENDIX .........................................................................................................................11
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................11
Returns Procedure...........................................................................................................................................................11
Claims.............................................................................................................................................................................11
General Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................12
Issue Date: December 2003
Rev. No. Version Date Description
0 1.00 Dec 2003 DMX-750 Users Guide version 1.00: Author: V.M. at CHAUVET
1.10 Feb 2004 DMX-750 Users Guide version 1.10: Author: V.M. at CHAUVET

DMX-750 Manual Version 1.1 3
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
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 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 Name
Address Apt.
City State Or Province
Country Zip Code Or Postal Code Date of Birth
e-mail Telephone # (include area code)
Date of Purchase Purchase Price (before tax) Model Serial #
Dealer City Country
To return via fax:
954
-
929
-
5560
To return via mail:
CHAUVET U.S.A.
Warranty Registration
3000 North 29th Ct.
Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.

INTRODUCTION
DMX-750 Manual Version 1.1 4
Introduction
Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the “DMX Mega Strobe” Model Number DMX-750. It is a very powerful and
high output xenon strobe with enhanced features. It can operate in a sound to light mode and using any
universal DMX control device. Enhanced operational manual controls using dip switches provide for both
controls of intensity as well as a flash rate. An on-board thermal and circuit protection ensures safe operation
for many years to come.
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20 Amp magnetic
circuit breaker
protection
Power Input:
AC 115V or 230V
Dip switches for
DMX addressing
and other mode
operations
DMX LED
indicator Power LED
indicator
DMX-OUT 3-Pin
XLR female
socket used to
send data signal.
DMX-IN 3-Pin
XLR male socket
used to receive
data signal.
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INTRODUCTION
DMX-750 Manual Version 1.1 5
Technical Specifications
Power 16 Amps at 230V or
20 Amps at 115V
Fan cooled
Built-in thermal sensor protection
Includes 20A magnetic circuit breaker
Lamp 750 Watt Xenon Strobe
CHAUVET Model No. CH750B
Dimensions 12.6 in x 8.15 in x 5.35 in
Shipping 10.14 Lbs
Master Packed 4pcs/42 Lbs
Control DMX-512 via XLR 3-Pin Connectors, IN & OUT
Operates on 2 Channels of DMX
Features Blinder (Rapid Flash) Lightning Effect
Dimmer variable 0-100%
10 million flash life-cycle
Built in stand-alone operation
a) beat activated
b) adjust speed via dipswitches
c) adjustable output 0-100% via dipswitches
Programmable using any universal DMX controller.
Warranty 2 Year Limited Warranty
What is enclosed?
Manual / Warranty Card
DMX-750 Mega Strobe
Lamp (CH750B) Installed
Power cord with plug (affixed to device)
Mounting bracket with knobs