GLX Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I have two showtec Multi dim 4 ch dimmers, one channel on each dimmer wont dim it just switchs on when it reaches 50% :) . All 4 channels should dim! anybody know why and how to fix the problom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianknight Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is it the same channel on each or different? If different it might be a faulty triac your dealer should be able to sort it. If it's the same channel on each then it might be a batch or software problem - we also sell these units and whilst they are generally reliable we have had odd ones with software problems! If you you don't get any sense form your dealer then PM me and I'll try and sort it for you with HighLite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Are you sure you haven't got that channel set to 'Switching' mode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLX Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Are you sure you haven't got that channel set to 'Switching' mode? Nope, It's only a standard 4ch dimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 If it's one of these...http://www.aux99.co.uk/blue-room/showtec.jpg...then it might, depending on software version, be possible to set individual channels to switch mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLX Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 I dont hink so, its a very basic DMX dimmer. Well for 80 euro you get what you get. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimWebber Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I second Brian here, The most likely "fault" is the channel set to switch mode. As far as I am aware, all Multidim packs can be set to switch. I think you have got to press MODE to switch to the chase settings, and then several presses of MENU later, you will have a display along the lines of C1-d (Or in your case C1-s) use the up and down arrows to select. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 On the ones I have you change the Switch/Dim mode as follows...Press 'Mode' until the 'Receive' led lights (DMX Mode)Press 'Menu' to go to the next menu itemSelect the number of seperate DMX channels you want to use using the up and down arrow buttons. Normally 'CH:04'.Press 'Menu' and using the arrow buttons select either 'S1oF' or 'S1on' - this is 'Switch Channel 1 On or Off'Ditto for S2And S3And S4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Rayne Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I have just had a full compliment of 7 of showtec's 12ch dimmers for the theatre and 2 of the 4 ch dims in the dance studio installed and asside from slightiy dubious quality controll in thier manufacture leading to a few fault I have found them to me more than acceptable.where else can you get 84 channles of dimming for around £7500. The way I look at it is the more repairs you do the longer they last as mostly you are taking care of QC issues.As far as opperation goes I'm not seeing a great difference other than noise to the performance of any act6 or so.I am in agreeance here I reckon you are set to switch somewhere along the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trundle Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I had this problem when with my first one when I got it, But what Brian says to do is just what I was told to do by Terralec, the people I brought it From. And it now works fine . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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