User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes The COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour User Manual Rev. 3 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour. CHAUVET® released this edition of the COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour User Manual in January 2014. Trademarks CHAUVET® is a registered trademark of CHAUVET & Sons Inc. (d/b/a CHAUVET® or Chauvet).
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 1 What Is Included ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Unpacking Instructions ........................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Red, Green, Blue, and White Color Selection ............................................................................................................................ 14 Color Macros .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Strobe ............................................................................................................................
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What Is Included • COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour • Neutrik® powerCON® power cord • Gel frame holder (7.5 in/191 mm accessories) • Gel frame • Warranty card • Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the items and inspect the box. Make sure you have received all the parts indicated above and that all the parts are in good condition.
Before You Begin Safety Notes Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. There are no user-serviceable parts in this product. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual applies only to properly certified CHAUVET® technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs unless you are certified by CHAUVET®.
Introduction 2. Introduction Description Features The COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour is a high-power quad-color RGBW LED wash product. This product consists of a single module that houses the internal power supply, the main control, the control panel, the LED drivers, the LED boards, as well as the power and signal connectors. The COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour includes one double-bracketed yoke that can be both a floor mount and hanging support bracket.
Introduction Product Overview Power In Quad-Color LEDs Front View Power Out DMXOut DMX In Control Panel Rear View Adjustment Knob Safety Cable Loop Double-bracketed Yoke Side View -4- COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour User Manual Rev.
Introduction Product Dimensions COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour User Manual Rev.
Setup 3. Setup AC Power The COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage. To determine the power requirements for the COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour, refer to the specification label affixed to the product or the specifications in this manual. See the Technical Specifications.
Setup DMX Linking You can link the COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compatible products with the COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller. DMX Personalities The COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour uses the standard DMX data connection for the TOUR, TR16, FULL, ARC.1, AR1.D, ARC.2, AR2.D, AR2.S, PIX1, PIX2, and HSV DMX personalities.
Setup Mounting Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes in this manual. Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. Rigging The COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour consists of a double-bracketed yoke and the body of the product. CHAUVET® recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
Operation 4.
Operation DMX Personality DMX Control This setting allows you to choose a particular DMX personality. 1. Go to the PERS main level. 2. Select the desired personality (TOUR, TR16, FULL, ARC.1, AR1.D, ARC.2, AR2.D, AR2.S, PIX1, PIX2, and HSV). • See the DMX Values section for the highest starting address you can select for each personality. • Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to the new personality setting.
Operation Auto Programs Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller. 1. Go to AUTO. 2. Select the desired auto (AT. 01–10) or custom program (PR. 01–10). a. If AT. 01–10 is selected; choose the speed (000–255). You cannot edit any of the auto programs (AUTO 01–10). However, you can edit the custom programs (PR.01–10). See Edit Custom Programs below for details.
Operation Dimmer Curves Curve Settings This setting determines how fast the output of the COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour changes when you modify the values of the red, green, blue, white, and dimmer faders. This setting provides four different options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product. 1. Go to the SET main level. 2. Select DIM. 3. Select a dimmer curve (OFF, DIM1, DIM2, DIM3, or DIM4). OFF: The output is proportional (linear) to the dimmer and RGBW channel values.
Operation Program Upload This option allows you to copy the custom programs of one COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour onto other COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour’s by using the Master/Slave mode. 1. Configure and connect the products in a Master/Slave arrangement, where the master has the custom programs you want to transfer to the slaves. 2. From the master, go to the SET main level. 3. Select UPLD. 4. When PASS shows, press . 5. Enter the passcode as shown in Passcode. 6.
Operation Calibrating the White Color This setting allows you to select the white color shown by the COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour when the color setting is RGBW and the DMX controller’s red, green, and blue faders are set to 255. 1. Go to the CAL main level. 2. Enter the passcode as described in Control Panel Lock 3. Go to CAL2. 4. Select a color (RED, GREN, or BLUE). 5. Select a color value (000–255). 6. Repeat for the other colors. When selecting CAL > CAL2 > RGB.
Operation Menu Map Main Level Programming Levels Description RED STAT GREN BLUE WHIT AUTO 000–255 STRB 00–20 AT. PR. 01–10 000–255 01–10 DMX SLAV RUN DMX D. 001–512 TOUR Selects the strobe frequency (0–20 Hz) 10 automatic programs 10 customizable programs DMX mode Master/Slave mode Selects the DMX starting address 10-channel: RGBW, dimmer, strobe, color macro, white balance, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto speed, ARC.1 AR1.
Operation Menu Options (cont.) Main Level Programming Levels ON KEY PASS (Enter Passcode) (Enter Passcode) OFF RGBW UC. OFF DIM1 COLO DIM DIM2 DIM3 DIM4 OFF CV1 CV2 CV3 CURV SAVE DERR SLCK CAL1 WH. 01–11 PASS (Enter Passcode) CAL2 CALR -16- SEND/ END PASS REST CAL Turns the passcode on or off OFF UPLD SET Description BLAK OFF ON RED GREN BLUE Uploads custom programs to other COLORado™ 1-Quad Tour products Defaults product to factory settings RGB set to 255 = max.
Operation DMX Values TOUR Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 1 Dimmer 000 ó 255 0–100% 2 Red 000 ó 255 0–100% 3 Green 000 ó 255 0–100% 4 5 Blue White 000 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 010 011 ó 030 031 ó 050 051 ó 070 071 ó 090 091 ó 110 111 ó 130 131 ó 150 151 ó 170 171 ó 200 201 ó 205 206 ó 210 211 ó 215 216 ó 220 221 ó 225 226 ó 230 231 ó 235 236 ó 240 241 ó 245 246 ó 250 251 ó 255 000 ó 009 010 ó 255 000 ó 040 041 ó 049 050 ó 059 060 ó 069 070 ó 079 080 ó 089 090 ó 099 100 ó 109 110 ó 11
Operation DMX Values (cont.) TOUR (cont.) Channel 9 10 FULL Value Auto Speed 000 ó 255 Dimmer Speed 000 ó 009 010 ó 029 030 ó 069 070 ó 129 130 ó 189 190 ó 255 Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 -18- Function Function Dimmer Fine Dimmer Red Fine Red Green Fine Green Blue Fine Blue White Fine White Red Fine Red Green Fine Green Blue Fine Blue White Fine White 19 Color Macro + White Balance 20 Strobe Percent/Setting 0–100% (Only when using values 041 to 255 in Ch.
Operation DMX Values (cont.) FULL (cont.
Operation DMX Values (cont.
Operation DMX Values (cont.) TR16 (cont.) Channel 14 15 PIX1 000 ó 255 Dimmer Speed 000 ó 009 010 ó 029 030 ó 069 070 ó 129 130 ó 189 190 ó 255 0–100% (Only when using values 100 to 179 in Ch.
Operation DMX Values (cont.) AR2.D Channel 1 2 3 4 5 AR2.
Technical Information 5. Technical Information Product Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean this product frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency. As a rule, clean this product at least twice a month. Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear.
Technical Information Returns You must send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return. Clearly label the package with an RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.
Technical Information Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 7.5 in (191 mm) 9.4 in (239 mm) 12.6 in (319 mm) 11.5 lb (5.22 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Electrical Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption 81 W 79 W Operating Power linking current (products) 1.15 A 13.6 A (11 products) 0.63 A 13.
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