CHAUVET DJ DMX Rt-4 Dmx Controller User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Chauvet DJ
Table of Contents
CHAUVET DJ DMX Rt-4 Dmx Controller User Guide
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 |
| Blinking | Show is recording | |
| Blue | Steady | Trigger has been activated |
| Blinking | DMX input detected | |
| Red | Steady | Power ON |
| Blinking | N/A | |
| Yellow | Steady | SD activity in progress |
| 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 | – |
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
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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: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Website: www.chauvetdj.com
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