Hi, I just bought a Daslight DVC2 Gold ZM controller and installed all the software then plugged the interface in to my laptop. I then opened the software and connected the interface to my dmx scanner. I set the dipswitch to start on cannel 1 and went to the live section of the software. The Scanner is not responding to anything I do in the software. The interface has all the correct leds flashing from what I can read in the instruction manual. I know there are no issues with the DMX cable I am using either.
Its brand new out of the box and it won't work. I need something for Saturday night. Can anyone help?
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Ross
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Richard CSL
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Firstly the interface needs to load it's drivers. this needs to happen twice, one for DMX in and the second for DMX out.
After the interface drivers have been installed then you can start the software. This must always be done in this order.!!
Next check the interface for a green flashing light. this shows that dmx is being transmitted. if the light is static, you have a problem.
Next check your cabeling for the correct polarity of the dmx, this can vary from fixture to fixture.
If all the above fails . contact Simon B in a private message. He will be able to further advise you.
After the interface drivers have been installed then you can start the software. This must always be done in this order.!!
Next check the interface for a green flashing light. this shows that dmx is being transmitted. if the light is static, you have a problem.
Next check your cabeling for the correct polarity of the dmx, this can vary from fixture to fixture.
If all the above fails . contact Simon B in a private message. He will be able to further advise you.
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blackmagic
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The Red LED shows DMX
The Green LED shows communication with the USB
If the interface says PC then the drivers are working and it is working correct with Daslight. It could be a problem with:
-Fixture Adressing
-Fixture itsself
-Fixture profile
Close DVC2, open tools.exe, click the test tab and move the channel faders on the left. Do you have any response from your fixture?
Do you have another lighting fixture or DMX IN interface you can test with?
We must connect the 2 sockets together of the GZM and it must send and receive DMX before it can be validated in our stock, so it is unlikely that there is a problem with the interface.
The Green LED shows communication with the USB
If the interface says PC then the drivers are working and it is working correct with Daslight. It could be a problem with:
-Fixture Adressing
-Fixture itsself
-Fixture profile
Close DVC2, open tools.exe, click the test tab and move the channel faders on the left. Do you have any response from your fixture?
Do you have another lighting fixture or DMX IN interface you can test with?
We must connect the 2 sockets together of the GZM and it must send and receive DMX before it can be validated in our stock, so it is unlikely that there is a problem with the interface.