Fixture Setup; User Interface - ETC ColorSource PAR Installation Manual

ETC Installation Guide
ColorSource PAR
Safety cable
The safety cable (or other approved safety device) must be attached to the fixture. Attachment
loops are provided on the fixture housing. Take care to leave as little slack as possible in the safety
cable to avoid catching the yoke of the fixture.
Connectors
• Power in and thru - two PowerCON connectors for power in and thru
• Data in and Thru: DMX512/RDM
• two five pin XLR connectors OR
• two RJ45 connectors
Conversion cables are available from ETC. Please call your ETC customer service
representative and reference part number W6538 for RJ45 to female XLR, and part number
W6539 for RJ45 to male XLR.
Rear view of
PAR with
RJ45 DMX
connectors
Note:
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Fixture setup

Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Power up
Step 1:
Step 2:
Adjusting the tilt
The fixture can be tilted up and down and rotated (panned) as needed.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:

User interface

The user interface allows you to set the start address of the fixture, and access the stand-alone
presets and sequences.
ColorSource PAR
This fixture is not Ethernet/data network compatible.
The ColorSource PAR is not self terminating. You must terminate the last fixture
in line with a 120 ohm resistor. XLR terminators are not available from ETC.
To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact your ETC customer service
representative and request part number N4086.
Plug power cord into the PowerCON in connector on the rear of the fixture.
Make any power-thru cable connections prior to applying a power source.
Plug power cord into power source.
Press the Mode button once to wake the display. The first screen you see displays the
DMX address.
Press the Mode button a second time to access the Presets/Sequences screen.
Loosen, but do not remove the yoke locking knob.
Tilt the fixture to the desired angle.
Tighten the yoke locking knob.
Rear view of
PAR with XLR
connectors
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