CH-175 Color Bank™ 12 USER MANUAL CHAUVET, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.
TABLE OF CONTENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN........................................................................................................................................................... 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................................
BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ 1 x CH-175 with hanging brackets and knobs Power cord with plug Manual ¾ ¾ 3 color gels of the following colors; yellow, red, blue & green 12 x JCDR 50W 120V lamps Warranty Card Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition.
INTRODUCTION The Color Bank 12 is a compact striplight also referred to as a borderlight. It is ideal for providing basic area washes for small stages yet small and lightweight enough for mobile applications. Other applications include cove, perimeter, merchandise, and wall wash illumination.
SETUP Lamp You will need to install the lamps prior to the initial operation of the fixture. Twelve JCDR 50W 120V MR-16 halogen lamps are included. Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement. Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp with alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
Setup • • • All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground. Mounting It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Foreword The user buttons on this fixture will become “HOT” to the touch after a few minutes of operation. It is important to set all manual settings within the first few minutes of operation while the unit is cool to warm. Operating Modes The CH-175 can be operated in three ways. • • • A stand-alone mode will listen to sound and run through 16 built in programs. Master/Slave mode will allow linking of up to as many units you want in a synchronized light show to the sound.
MASTER /SLAVE SETTIN GS 1) Connect the 5 pin plug cable to the LINK (Out) connector of the first fixture. 2) Connect the other end of the 5 pin cable coming from the first fixture to the LINK (In) connector on the next fixture as illustrated below. Daisy Chain Connection Optional Footswitch Controller Note! The CH-175 and CH-158 can also be linked together.
APPENDIX General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. Unplug fixture from power.
Appendix General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Check total load placed on device Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment Device has no power Check for power on Mains. Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser 9 9 Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Check device’s fuse.
Appendix Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length........................................................................................................................... 140 mm (5.51 in) Width ........................................................................................................................ 1100 mm (43.31 in) Height ........................................................................................................................... 175 mm (6.89 in) Weight ........
