Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ......................1 What is Included ..........................1 Unpacking Instructions ........................1 Text Conventions..........................1 Icons Conventions .......................... 1 Safety Notes ........................... 2 Expected LED Lifespan ........................2 2. Introduction ........................3 Product Description ........................3 Common Features ..........................
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Table of Contents RGBW Fixtures ............................16 UV Fixtures ............................. 17 VW Fixtures ............................. 17 Returns Procedure ........................18 Claims ............................18 Contact Us ............................ 18 Technical Specifications........................ 19 COLORdash™ Accent Series User Manual Rev. 03c...
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin • What is One COLORdash™ Accent Series fixture (RGBW, UV, or VW) • Warranty Card Included • Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it.
• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately! In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Expected LED LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in...
Introduction 2. Introduction Product The COLORdash™ Accent fixtures, whether RGB, UV, or VW, are small LED-based, DMX controllable, wash lights designed for indoor applications. Description Theses fixtures are equipped with high power, high luminance LEDs, and they consist of a small aluminum casing and a double bracket yoke that serves as a floor stand. •...
Introduction DMX Channel Summary RGBW Fixtures STAGE 1 DMX Channel Function Dimmer Green Blue White Macros Strobe Auto program selection Auto program speed ARC 1 DMX Channel Function Green Blue ARC 2 DMX Channel Function Green Blue White UV Fixtures DMX Channel Function Function 1...
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need information about the DMX cables needed to link the fixtures in the COLORdash™ Accent Series to a DMX controller, you may download the “DMX Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site.
Make sure to mount these fixtures away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety Notes section. Rigging CHAUVET® recommends following the general guidelines below when mounting any of the fixtures in the COLORdash™ Accent Series. • When selecting an installation location, consider ease of access to the fixture for operation, programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
Operation 4. Operation Control Options You can set the start address of any of the fixtures in the COLORdash™ Accent Series in the 001~512 DMX range. This allows for the control of up to 56 fixtures in the 9- channel STAGE 1 personality. Control Panel All the fixtures in the COLORdash™...
Operation Programming It is possible to change the fixture’s various operation modes, DMX address, AUTO programs, or STATIC settings while the fixture is on. Always make sure that you have clear access to the DIP switches on the back of the fixture for easier fixture changes. Starting Address When any of the DMX modes is active as per the Operation Modes Table, you may select the fixture’s starting DMX address (1~512) by setting DIP switches [1] through [9]...
Operation STATIC Mode When selecting the STATIC mode, the COLORdash™ Accent fixtures can be set up to various white intensities without a DMX controller by using DIP switches [1] through [8] as per the tables below. RGBW STATIC Mode Color Green Blue White...
Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear. CHAUVET® recommends cleaning the fixture’s external optics with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. To clean a fixture, follow the recommendations below: •...
#32 or before • • Interference from AC wires Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or fluorescent/black lights If you still experience technical problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. -14- COLORdash™ Accent Series User Manual Rev. 03c...
Technical Information Exploded View Item Description Front rim cover LED lens assembly (18º) LED PCB with metal core Power supply LED driver PCB Power and DMX PCB Main PCB (DIP Switches) Main metal case Bracket Adjustment knob w/washer COLORdash™ Accent Series User Manual Rev. 03c -15-...
The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA #. DO NOT write the RMA # directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly affixed label.