Chauvet Colordash Par-Tri User Manual

Chauvet Colordash Par-Tri User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice CHAUVET® owns the content of this user manual in its entirety, including but not limited to pictures, logos, trademarks, and resources. © Copyright 2012 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ......................1 What is Included ..........................1 Unpacking Instructions ........................1 Typographic Conventions ....................... 1 Icons Conventions .......................... 1 Safety Notes ........................... 2 Expected LED Lifespan ........................2 2. Introduction ........................3 Product Description ........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Returns Procedure ........................17 Claims ............................17 Contact Us ........................... 17 Technical Specifications ......................18 COLORdash™ Par-Tri User Manual Rev. 03...
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin · What is One COLORdash™ Par-Tri (with pre-installed barn doors) · One power input cable with plug Included · One power linking cable (6.6 ft/2 m) · One set of replacement screws for barn doors removal ·...
  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    · 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. LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 2. Introduction Product The COLORdash™ Par-Tri is a tri-color LED based wash product. It consists of a single unit with seven tri-color LEDs and a double bracket yoke. In addition, this fixture Description comes with removable barn doors. The Power In and Power Out connectors are of the IEC type, while the DMX In and DMX Out connectors are 3-pin XLR locking sockets.
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Bracket Knob Power In Power Out Control Panel DMX Out DMX In Bracket Knob COLORdash™ Par-Tri User Manual Rev. 03...
  • Page 9: Setup

    The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more information, you may download the “Sizing the Circuit Breakers” document from the CHAUVET® website. Never connect the COLORdash™ Par-Tri to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
  • Page 10: Dmx Linking

    If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need information about the DMX cables needed to link the COLORdash™ Par-Tri fixture to a DMX controller, you may download the “DMX Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site. DMX Modes The COLORdash™...
  • Page 11: Mounting

    “C” or “O” clamps as well as your own safety cable. Always make sure that make sure that the clamps and mounting points are capable of supporting the weight of this fixture. CHAUVET suggests using two clamps per fixture. C clamp...
  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation 4. Operation Button Function Control Panel Exits from the current menu or <MENU> Description function Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently <ENTER> selected value in to the current function Navigates upwards through the <UP> menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function Navigates downwards through <DOWN>...
  • Page 13: Dmx Control With Id Addressing

    Operation DMX Control With ID In this mode, the fixtures with the same DMX starting address will respond to the DMX controller based on the fixture’s individual ID address setting. If the user selects ID Addressing address “0”, all the fixtures with the same DMX address will respond in unison. Otherwise, each fixture will follow the control for its particular ID address.
  • Page 14: Color Settings

    Operation Color Settings The COLOR setting determines how the COLORdash™ Par-Tri generates the white color based on various RGB settings. 1) Go to SETTINGS. 2) Select COLOR. 3) Select OFF or UC. OFF = When RGB are all set to “255”, output is maximum. UC = RGB are set to match the intensity of older fixtures (Universal Color).
  • Page 15: Menu Map

    Operation Menu Map COLORdash™ Par-Tri User Manual Rev. 03 -11-...
  • Page 16: Dmx Values

    Operation DMX Values STAGE 1 Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 255 Dimmer 0~100% 0~100% 000 ó 255 Step Time Only if playing a custom program (CUS 01~10) Green 0~100% 000 ó 255 Fade Time Only if playing a custom program (CUS 01~10) 000 ó...
  • Page 17: Stage 1 (Cont.)

    Operation Continued from previous page STAGE 1 Channel Function Value Setting Value Setting Value Setting (Cont.) 000 ó 009 All IDs ID 23 ID 46 010 ó 019 ID 1 ID 24 ID 47 020 ó 029 ID 2 ID 25 ID 48 030 ó...
  • Page 18: Technical Information

    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: ·...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit #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. COLORdash™ Par-Tri User Manual Rev. 03 -15-...
  • Page 20: Photometrics

    Technical Information Photometrics -16- COLORdash™ Par-Tri User Manual Rev. 03...
  • Page 21: Returns Procedure

    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.
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 9.6 in (243 mm) 8.2 in (208 mm) 6.2 in (157 mm) 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 23 Technical Information CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 (USA) (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com COLORdash™ Par-Tri User Manual Rev. 03 February 2012 COLORdash™ Par-Tri User Manual Rev. 03 -19-...

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