User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes The COLORado™ 1 Quad Tour User Manual Rev. 2 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 March 2012. 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 ................................................................................................... 1 Claims .................................................................................................
Table of Contents DMX Values ..................................................................................................................15 TOUR .................................................................................................................................. 15 TOUR (cont.) ....................................................................................................................... 16 ARC.1 .....................................................................................
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What Is Included • • • • • • • One COLORado™ 1 Quad Tour One Neutrik® powerCON® to Edison Plug Input Power Cord One Gel Frame One Gel Frame Holder One Safety Cable One Warranty Card One 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 Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master/Slave Safety Notes Auto Programs Auto-Ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle 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.
Introduction 2. Introduction 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 100~240 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 DO NOT connect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode. The DMX controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master product. The Operation chapter of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to configure the Master and Slave products. Mounting Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes in this manual.
Operation 4.
Operation Loss of Signal Setting Static Color Auto Programs This setting controls how the product will respond when the DMX signal is lost. 1. Go to the SET main level, then select DERR. a. Select SAVE to make the product use the last command used when the signal is lost. b. Select BLAK to turn off the all the LEDs when the signal is lost. The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller. 1. Go to the STAT main level. 2.
Operation Color Settings The COLOR setting determines how the COLORado™ 1 Quad Tour generates the white color based on various RGB settings. 1. Go to the SET main level. 2. Select COLO. 3. Select OFF, RGB.W, or UC. OFF: When all the RGB faders are set to 255, the output is maximum, although the resulting white color may not be balanced. RGB.W: When all the RGB faders are set to 255, the resulting output is defined by the configured White color (see White Calibration).
Operation connections and restart the process. If the issue persists, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. DO NOT upload the data from a COLORado™ 1 Quad Tour to a different product. The other product may become inoperative. Reset This setting allows you to reset the COLORado™ 1 Quad Tour to the default values, including the custom programs. 1. Go to the SET main level. 2. Select REST. 3. When PASS shows, press . 4. Enter the master access password as described in Control Panel Lock. 5.
Operation Strobe Auto/Custom Dimmer Speed -12- • Channel 7 controls the strobe frequency (not the intensity) of channels 2 through 6. • Channel 7 can strobe channels 2 through 5 when not running macros, allowing the individual faders (R, G. B, and W), as well as channel 1 (D), to control the output intensity. • Channel 7 can strobe channel 6 when running macros, allowing channel 6 to select the macro and channel 1 to control the output intensity. • Channel 8 selects the preset auto programs AT.
Operation Menu Map Main Level RED GREN BLUE WHIT STAT Programming Levels Description 000~255 (0~100%) 00~20 (0~20 Hz) ARC.1 Select a strobe frequency (0~20 Hz) Choose from 10 automatic programs Choose from 10 customizable programs Sets the DMX starting address Receives signals from DMX controller Receives signals from Master unit 3-channel: RGB control AR1.D 4-channel: RGB, dimmer ARC.2 4-channel: RGBW AR2.
Operation Main Level Programming Levels Description UPLD Enter password Defaults product REST Enter password Defaults product OFF DIM No dimmer DIM1~4 Dimmer speed All LEDs turn off when DMX signal is lost All LEDs stay on the last command used when the DMX signal is lost RGB set to “255” = max. output RGB set to “255” = balanced white Universal color balance BLAK SET DERR SAVE OFF COLO RGBW UC KEY CAL -14- On/Off Enter password CAL1 WH.
Operation DMX Values TOUR Channel 1 Function 4 5 Dimmer Red Step Time Green Step Time Blue White 6 Color Macro + White Balance 7 Strobe 8 Auto + Custom Programs 2 3 Value Percent/Setting 000 255 0~100% 0~100% 000 255 When CUS. 01-10 in CH. 8 is activated 0~100% 000 255 When CUS. 01-10 in CH.
Operation TOUR (cont.) ARC.1 Channel 9 Auto Speed 10 Dimmer Speed Channel 1 2 3 AR1.D Channel 1 2 3 4 5 AR2.S HSV Channel Function Red Green Blue White 000 255 000 009 010 029 030 069 070 129 130 189 190 255 Percent/Setting Only when CH.
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. To clean your product: • Unplug the product from power.
Technical Information Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Product does not light up One of the LEDs does not work Two or more LEDs do not work on a single module The wrong LEDs light up when using DMX Circuit breaker/fuse keeps tripping/blowing Product does not power up Cause(s) Dimmer fader set to “0” All color faders set to “0” All colors in Static mode are set to “0” No power Faulty internal power supply Faulty main control board Faulty LED Faulty LED module Faulty LED driver Faulty LED module Faulty LED d
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 7.5 in (191 mm) Width 9.4 in (239 mm) Height 12.6 in (319 mm) Weight 11.5 lbs (5.22 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Electrical Light Source Photo Optic Thermal DMX Ordering -20- Power Supply Type Switching (internal) Range 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Voltage Selection Auto-ranging Parameter Consumption Operating Power linking 120 V, 60 Hz 81 W 1.5 A 11 products 230 V, 50 Hz 79 W .
Technical Information CHAUVET® Lighting th 5200 NW 108 Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 (USA) Toll free (800) 762-1084, Local 954-577-4455 Fax 954-929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com COLORado™ 1 Quad Tour User Manual Rev. 2 © Copyright 2012 CHAUVET® All rights reserved. Printed in the P. R. C. COLORado™ 1 Quad Tour User Manual Rev.