User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes The COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour User Manual Rev. 01 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour. Chauvet released this edition of the COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour User Manual in November 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 ........................................................................................................ 1 Claims .......................................................................................
Table of Contents Auto/Custom .............................................................................................................................. 15 Dimmer Speed........................................................................................................................... 15 Zoom Selection.......................................................................................................................... 15 Zoom Reset ..............................................................
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What Is Included • • • • One COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour One Neutrik® powerCON® Power Cable One Accessory Holder One Gel Frame • One Warranty Card • One Quick Reference Guide • One Safety Cable Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the items and inspect the container. 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 Product Description The COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour is an RGBW LED wash product with color mixing and zoom control. This product consists of a single module that houses the internal power supply, the control panel, the LED drivers, the LED boards, and motorized moving lenses, as well as the power and signal connectors.
Introduction Product Overview Power In/Out DMX Out DMX In Control Panel Back View Double-bracketed Yoke Front/Side View -4- COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour User Manual Rev.
Introduction Product Dimensions COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour User Manual Rev.
Setup 3. Setup AC Power The COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker. To determine the power requirements for the COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour, refer to the specification label affixed to the product or the Technical Specifications in this manual.
Setup DMX Linking You can link the COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compatible products with the COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour, you can control each one individually with a single DMX controller. DMX Modes The COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour uses the standard DMX data connection for the TOUR, ARC.1, AR1.D, ARC2, AR2.D, AR2.S, and HSV DMX modes. Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of these modes.
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™ 2 Zoom Tour consists of consists of a double-bracketed yoke and the body of the fixture.
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Operation DMX Control In this mode, each product will respond to a unique starting address from the DMX controller. All products with the same starting address will respond in unison. 1. Select a DMX personality as shown in DMX Personality. 2. Set the running mode: a. Go to the RUN main level. b. Select the DMX programming level. 3. Set the starting address: a. Go to the DMX main level. b. Select the starting address (001~512).
Operation Static Color Auto Programs The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller. 1. Go to the STAT main level. 2. Select the desired color, zoom, and strobe values on the programming level. For example, R.255, G.210, B.230, W.200, Z.255, S.15. The strobe values are 0~20. 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. C1~10).
Operation Color Settings Dimmer Curves Control Panel Lock The COLOR setting determines how the COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour generates the white color based on various RGB settings. 1. Go to the SET main level. 2. Select COLR. 3. Select OFF, RGBW, 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. RGBW: When all the RGB faders are set to 255, the resulting output is defined by the configured White color (see Whites Calibration).
Operation Program Upload This option allows you to copy the custom programs of one COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour onto other COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour by using the Master/Slave mode. 1. Configure and connect the products in a Master/Slave arrangement, where the master product has the custom programs you want to transfer to the slave products. 2. From the master product, go to the SET main level. 3. Select UPLD. 4. When PASS shows, press . 5. Enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel Lock. 6.
Operation Reset This setting allows you to reset the COLORado™ 2 Zoom 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. Wait for the reset process to finish (the display will show END before continuing or turning the products off).
Operation TOUR Notes Master Dimmer Red, Green, Blue, and White Color Selection Color Macros Strobe Auto/Custom Dimmer Speed Zoom Selection Zoom Reset These notes clarify the way the TOUR DMX personality works. • Channel 1 controls the intensity of the currently projected color. • When the slider is at the highest position (100%), the intensity of the output is at maximum. • Channels 2 through 5 control the intensity ratio of each of the Red, Green, Blue, and White LEDs.
Operation Menu Map Main Level Programming Levels STAT R. G. B. W. Z. 000~255 (0~100%) STRB 00~20 (0~20 Hz) Description User can combine Red, Green, Blue and White to generate a custom color Changes the beam angle Select a strobe frequency (0~20 Hz) Choose from 10 automatic programs Choose from 10 customizable programs Receives signals from DMX controller Receives signals from Master unit Sets the DMX starting address AT. 01~10 AUTO PR. C1~10 DMX RUN SLAV DMX 001~512 ARC.
Operation Main Level Programming Levels Description UPLD Enter password Defaults product REST Enter password Defaults product OFF DIM No dimmer DIM1~4 Dimmer curve All LED’s turn off when DMX signal is lost All LED’s stay on the last command used when the DMX signal is lost RGB set to “255”= max.
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 ó 255 0~100% 0~100% 000 ó 255 When CUS. 01-10 in CH. 8 is activated 0~100% 000 ó 255 When CUS. 01-10 in CH.
Operation TOUR (cont.) ARC.1 Channel 9 Auto Speed 10 Dimmer Speed 11 Zoom 12 Zoom Reset Channel 1 2 3 AR1.D Channel 1 2 3 4 5 AR2.S HSV Channel Function Function Function Dimmer Red Green Blue White Function Dimmer Red Green Blue White 6 Strobe 1 2 3 COLORado™ 2 Zoom Tour User Manual Rev. 01 000 ó 255 000 ó 009 010 ó 029 030 ó 069 070 ó 129 130 ó 189 190 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 200 201 ó 220 221 ó 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 Zoom does not move 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 Product does not power up Cause(s) Action(s) Position settings are incorrect Check settings as explained in Zoom Limit Setting Faulty zoom motor/motors Send product for repair Wrong personality Change the personality Dimmer fader set to “0” All color faders set to “0” All colors in St
Technical Information Returns Procedure 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 9.3 in (237 mm) 11.9 in (302 mm) 14.1 in (358 mm) 18.5 lbs (8.39 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Electrical Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption Operating 214 W 1.77 A 197 W 0.
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