User manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Before You Begin
- 2. Introduction
- 3. Interfaces
- 4. Setting up the Hardware/Software
- Minimum Hardware Requirements (without 3D visualization)
- Minimum Hardware Requirements (with 3d visualization)
- Software Installation (Windows® XP, Vista & 7)
- Hardware Driver Installation (Windows® Vista & 7)
- Driver Installation (Windows® XP)
- Driver Installation (Mac OSX)
- Driver Reinstallation (Windows® Vista & 7)
- Driver Reinstallation (Windows® XP)
- Interface Troubleshooting
- 5. Overview
- 6. Programming
- 7. Playback
- Importing Scenes into the Live-Buttons Screen
- Scene Playback Modifications
- Live-Buttons Page Playback Modifications
- Live-Button screen Playback
- 3D View
- Live-Timeline Screen
- 8. Upload Screen
- 9. Backup/Restore
- 10. Keyboard Shortcuts
- 11. Xpress™ 512-Plus Standalone Triggering
- 12. Updating the Interface Firmware
- 13. Appendix
- 14. Technical Specifications
3. Interfaces 9 Chauvet® ShowXpress™ V6.22
3. INTERFACES
Functions
Xpress 100
• USB to DMX cable
• 10 fixtures with a maximum of 100 DMX channels
• Unlimited shows when using a computer
• 3D rendering available ONLY when interface is NOT connected
Xpress 512
• DMX-512 USB interface
• Connect multiple interfaces for more universes
• Unlimited shows when using a computer
• Playback 1 show without a computer
Xpress 512-Plus
• DMX-512 USB interface
• Connect multiple interfaces for more universes
• Mini-DIN connector for external triggering
• Infrared sensor for wireless scene triggering
• Connection on rear for Infrared extension
• Selectable power options: USB or AC/DC
• Built-in electrical isolation for DMX line
• Playback up to 18 shows without a computer (with speed control and layering)
• Unlimited shows when using a computer
• Internal calendar for date & time trigger without a computer
Power Connection
Xpress 100
This interface runs on USB bus power. During operation on a computer, it will receive its power from
the USB connection.
Xpress 512
This interface runs on USB bus power. During operation on a computer, it will receive its power from
the USB connection.
When operating this in standalone mode, it is necessary to use a USB power adapter to
provide power. This adapter output must not exceed 12 VDC, 300 mA. This power adapter is
sold separately.
Xpress 512-Plus
This interface runs on USB bus power. During operation on a computer, it will receive its power from
the USB connection.
When operating this in standalone mode, it is necessary to use a power supply to provide
power. This adapter output must not exceed 12 VDC, 300 mA. This power supply is sold
separately.