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Operating Instructions

TFX-950CM User Manual

Revision: 2006-01-20/16:37

Mode

T FX -32F

T FX -3 2 CON

STAND-BY

FUNCTION

MODE

TFX- WF

TFX-SWF Easy Controller (Optional)

The TFX-SWF Foot Controller is used only in master/slave mode. Connect the 8-pin connector of the

foot controller into its respective connector on the first unit in the daisy chain. The table below

describes the functions of the TFX-SWF Controller.

TFX-SWF BUTTONS

Stand By Mode

Function

Blackout Auto

Led 1: Off
Led 2: Off

Fixtures will run built in programs
automatically

Audio
Led 1: Off
Led 2: On

Fixtures will run built in programs to
the sound.

Manual
Led 1: On
Led 2: Off

Full/CB:
Hold: pedal to set to Full On
Bump: Pedal to set dimming levels

Manual
Led 1: On
Led 2: On

Full/CB:
Hold: pedal to set dimming levels
Release: Pedal to set to Full On

TFX-CONPK Stage Wash

™

Controller Pack (Optional)

The TFX-CONPK is a package that includes the TFX-32CON which is an enhanced dedicated

controller for the TFX-950CM, TFX-64CM and TFX-1550CM fixtures. The TFX-32F foot controller is

also included for hands-free operation.

The TFX-32CON provides the following features:



9 different hold-color buttons for
immediate color access



fader access to 40 predefined
mixed colors



fade time control



12 different chase patterns to
choose from



chase speed control



master dimmer level



blackout button



full on button



sound button

The TFX-32F provides the following features:



Selectable modes:
1. Blackout
2. Color Hold
3. Chase



Up and down pedal buttons select
colors and chase patterns

Please refer to the TFX-32CON and TFX-32F user manuals for more in depth information.

TFX-SWF Foot Controller

Summary of Contents for TFX-950CM

Page 1: ...Chauvet 3000 N 29th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com TFX 950CM Stage Wash 950 USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...WER 6 MOUNTING 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 OPERATING MODES 8 Stand Alone Mode 8 Master Slave 9 DMX Mode 9 TFX SWF Easy Controller Optional 11 TFX CONPK Stage Wash Controller Pack Optional 11 APPENDIX 12 DMX PRIMER 12 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 13 RGB D Mode RGB and Dimmer 13 C B Mode Color and Brightness 13 RGB and Chase Mode 13 COLOR MIX TABLE PRESET 14 MAINTENANCE 18 RETURNS PROCEDURE 19 CLAIMS 19 GENERA...

Page 3: ...ease keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet 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 This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock...

Page 4: ...ection or mode select Green or Red 0 100 dimmer 0 100 Blue or Green 0 100 fade time Dimmer 0 100 speed time 900 watts of total brightness Built in beat activated and automatic programs stand alone Barn doors Sound sensitivity knob Double bracket yoke doubles as floor stand Linkable via Master Slave Fan cooled DMX Channel Summary RGB Mode Channel Function 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Dimmer C B Color Bri...

Page 5: ...ED status window DMX channel values and brief instructions Control panel buttons DMX Input connector DMX Output connector Fuse compartment IEC power connector for power cable Sound sensitivity knob Built in microphone Voltage Selector Switch Foot controller connector for TFX SWF Fan ...

Page 6: ...with a napkin and push in the direction of either of the two ends to relieve tension on the opposite end Then pull end of lamp upwards to remove from socket 4 To replace lamp follow the same procedure as above to insert lamp into the socket 5 Lower the cover plate and replace both screws 6 No lamp alignment is necessary for this fixture Power Your product is equipped with switch selectable AC powe...

Page 7: ...ition retighten both knobs When selecting installation location take into consideration lamp replacement access and routine maintenance Safety cables should always be used Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation DOUBLE BRACKET YOKE FLOOR STAND The TFX 950CM can also be positioned on the floor using its doub...

Page 8: ...pending on the mode two or three parameters can be modified as described next AUDIO MODE ALSO SOUND ACTIVE 1 A steady hold of the MODE button will change the operating mode once then release the button 2 Repeat step 1 until you arrive at the AUDIO operating mode as indicated by the LED next to the label 3 Two parameters will now become available for the AUDIO mode Press the MODE button quickly to ...

Page 9: ...ment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customizing or creating a show In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture independently SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device Each fixture requires a start address from 1 to 511 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read...

Page 10: ...and DOWN buttons to change values C B MODE This is called the Color and Brightness mode Use channel 1 to move across the RGB spectrum 1 A steady hold of the MODE button will change the operating mode once then release the button 2 Repeat step 1 until you arrive at the C B operating mode as indicated by the led next to the label 3 The display will now read parameter A which represents the DMX chann...

Page 11: ... Led 1 On Led 2 On Full CB Hold pedal to set dimming levels Release Pedal to set to Full On TFX CONPK Stage Wash Controller Pack Optional The TFX CONPK is a package that includes the TFX 32CON which is an enhanced dedicated controller for the TFX 950CM TFX 64CM and TFX 1550CM fixtures The TFX 32F foot controller is also included for hands free operation The TFX 32CON provides the following feature...

Page 12: ...e DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important 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 i...

Page 13: ...and Brightness Channel Value Function Notes 1 000 255 Spectrum Color Mix See Color Mix Table See Color Mix table on the next page 2 000 255 Dimmer Intensity 0 100 RGB and Chase Mode Mode Ch 1 Mode Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 RGB Mode 000 029 Red 0 100 Green 0 100 Blue 0 100 8 Built in Programs Auto 030 094 Speed 8 Built in Programs Sound 094 159 Chase Auto 160 184 Speed Chase Sound 185 209 40 Color Chase Auto ...

Page 14: ...6 100 42 0 17 100 45 0 18 100 48 0 19 100 51 0 20 100 54 0 21 100 57 0 22 100 60 0 23 100 63 0 24 100 66 0 25 100 69 0 26 100 72 0 27 100 75 0 28 100 78 0 29 100 81 0 30 100 84 0 31 100 87 0 32 100 90 0 33 100 93 0 Red Full Proportional Green 34 100 100 0 Red Green Full 35 97 100 0 36 94 100 0 37 91 100 0 38 88 100 0 39 85 100 0 40 82 100 0 41 79 100 0 42 76 100 0 43 73 100 0 44 70 100 0 45 67 100...

Page 15: ...00 30 80 0 100 33 81 0 100 36 82 0 100 39 83 0 100 42 84 0 100 45 85 0 100 48 86 0 100 51 87 0 100 54 88 0 100 57 89 0 100 60 90 0 100 63 91 0 100 66 92 0 100 69 93 0 100 72 94 0 100 75 95 0 100 78 96 0 100 81 97 0 100 84 98 0 100 87 99 0 100 90 100 0 100 93 Green Full Proportional Blue 101 0 100 100 Green Blue Full 102 0 97 100 103 0 94 100 104 0 91 100 105 0 88 100 106 0 85 100 107 0 82 100 108 ...

Page 16: ...1 15 0 100 142 18 0 100 143 21 0 100 144 24 0 100 145 27 0 100 146 30 0 100 147 33 0 100 148 36 0 100 149 39 0 100 150 42 0 100 151 45 0 100 152 48 0 100 153 51 0 100 154 54 0 100 155 57 0 100 156 60 0 100 157 63 0 100 158 66 0 100 159 69 0 100 160 72 0 100 161 75 0 100 162 78 0 100 163 81 0 100 164 84 0 100 165 87 0 100 166 90 0 100 167 93 0 100 Blue Full Proportional Red 168 100 0 100 Red Blue F...

Page 17: ...4 Red Full Proportional Green and Blue 207 100 50 100 Red Blue Full Green 50 208 88 62 100 209 76 74 100 210 64 86 100 Blue Full Proportional Red and Green 211 50 100 100 Green Blue Full Red 50 212 44 100 88 213 38 100 76 214 32 100 64 215 26 100 52 216 19 100 44 217 13 100 38 218 7 100 32 219 12 100 25 220 18 100 19 221 24 100 13 222 30 100 7 223 38 100 12 224 44 100 18 225 50 100 24 226 62 100 3...

Page 18: ... power Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens Gently polish optical surfaces until the...

Page 19: ... shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or 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 mercha...

Page 20: ...just sound sensitivity knob Lamps cuts off sporadically Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables...

Page 21: ... 115V 2 000 hr 300W 3 x EHM2 230V 2 000 hr 300W THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 40 104 F FUSE Main 30mm Glass 10A 125V Fast Blow PCB 20mm Glass 2A Fast Blow CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Protocols DMX 512 USITT DMX Channels 2 to 4 ORDERING INFORMATION Stage Wash 950 TFX 95...

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