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Summary of Contents for Chauvet COLORdash Par-Quad 18

  • 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 2015 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ............................1 What Is Included ................................1 Claims ......................................1 Manual Conventions ..................................1 Symbols ....................................... 1 Product at a Glance ..............................2 Safety Notes ................................. 2 Personal Safety .................................... 2 Mounting and Rigging ..................................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 5. Technical Information ..........................15 Product Maintenance ..............................15 Returns ..................................15 Technical Specifications ............................. 16 Contact Us ..............................17 -ii- COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 User Manual Rev. 5...
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection. For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery. Manual Conventions Convention...
  • Page 6: Product At A Glance

    · In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately! In the unlikely event that your Chauvet product may require service, contact Chauvet Technical Support. LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 2. Introduction The COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 is a high-power quad color RGBA LED wash product. Product Description This product consists of a single module that houses the internal power supply, the control panel, the LED drivers, the LED boards, as well as the power and signal connectors.
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Front View DMXOut DMXOut Control Panel Power Out DMX In DMX In Power In Safety Cable Loop Double-bracketed Yoke Rear View Adjustment Knob Side View COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 User Manual Rev. 5...
  • Page 9: Product Dimensions

    Introduction Product Dimensions COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 User Manual Rev. 5...
  • Page 10: Setup

    Technical Specifications chart in this manual. The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com. · Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
  • Page 11: Power Linking

    If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards, Master/Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download Primer from Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com. COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 User Manual Rev. 5...
  • Page 12: Mounting

    Rigging The COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 consists of a double-bracketed yoke and the body of the product Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product. · When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for operation, programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation 4. Operation Control Panel Button Function Description <MENU> Exits from the current menu or function <ENTER> Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to the current function <UP> Navigates upward through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function <DOWN>...
  • Page 14: Static Color

    Operation Static Color The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGBA color mixing without a DMX controller. 1. Go to the Static main level. 2. Select the Fix C. a. Choose desired color combination. 3. Select the Manu C a. Select Color (RGBA) b.
  • Page 15: Dimmer Curves

    Operation Dimmer Curves This setting determines how fast the output of the COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 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.
  • Page 16: Menu Map

    Operation Menu Map Main Level Programming Levels Description Auto Auto 1~5 Speed 0~100 5 automatic programs Green Blue Amber Green/Blue Red/Blue Red/Green Fix C Red/Green/Blue Red/Amber Static Green/Amber Blue/Amber Red/Green/Amber Red/Blue/Amber Green/Blue/Amber RGBA Red/Green/Blue/Amber Combine red, green, blue, and amber to make a Manu C Value 0~255...
  • Page 17: Dmx Values

    Operation DMX Values 10-Ch Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 255 Dimmer 0~100% 000 ó 255 0~100% 000 ó 255 Green 0~100% 000 ó 255 Blue 0~100% 000 ó 255 Amber 0~100% 000 ó 010 No Function Strobe 011 ó 255 Slow to Fast 000 ó...
  • Page 18: Dmx Values (Cont.)

    Operation DMX Values (cont.) 6-Ch Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 255 Dimmer 0~100% 000 ó 255 0~100% 000 ó 255 Green 0~100% 000 ó 255 Blue 0~100% 000 ó 255 Amber 0~100% 000 ó 010 No Function Strobe 011 ó 255 Slow to Fast 4-Ch Channel...
  • Page 19: Technical Information

    Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer’s responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended. Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s). COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 User Manual Rev. 5...
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    Technical Information Technical Specifications Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 12.7 in (323 mm) 11.7 in (298 mm) 4.1 in (106 mm) 10.2 lb (4.6 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Electrical Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal)
  • Page 21: Contact Us

    (954) 577-4455 Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll free: (800) 762-1084 World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND - Chauvet Europe Ltd. General Information Technical Support Address: Unit 1C Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com Brookhill Road Industrial Estate World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.co.uk...

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