Passcode ...................... 10 Menu Map ..................... 11 Configuration (DMX) ..................13 DMX Personalities......................DMX Control........................Loss Of Signal Setting....................TOUR Notes........................DMX Values ....................15 Configuration (Standalone) ................22 TOC 1 of 2 Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 1...
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OTES The Colorado 3 Solo User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the Colorado 3 Solo as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and Colorado 3 Solo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &...
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
• In the event of a serious operation problem, stop using this product immediately! If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support. Expected LED Lifespan LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, primarily because of heat. LEDs that are arranged in clusters experience higher operating temperatures than single LEDs.
NTRODUCTION Description The Colorado 3 Solo grows the industry standard COLORado line of fixtures with all-environment performance and advanced optics pioneered with the COLORado 1 Solo. Three 60W RGBW engines project an intense, even, and fully homogenized beam through fast and smooth zooming optics, making it the brightest PAR style fixture in the series.
NTRODUCTION Product Overview Frame Holder Clip Yolk Adjustment Knob Double- Bracketed Yoke Front View Control Panel Data In Safety Cable Loop Data Out Power In Power Out Rear View Page 5 of 30 Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2...
DMX Linking You can link the Colorado 3 Solo to a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX connection. If using other DMX- compatible products with this product, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller.
Master/Slave Connectivity The Master/Slave mode allows a Colorado 3 Solo (the master) to control one or more Colorado 3 Solo products (the slaves) without a DMX controller. One Colorado 3 Solo becomes the master when running an auto or custom program, or by being in a Static mode.
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ETUP Mounting Diagram Mounting Clamp (such as CLP-15 or CLP-15N from Chauvet) Safety Cable (such as CH-05 from Chauvet) Bracket Adjustment Knob Overhead Mounting Mounting Bracket Floor Mounting Page 9 of 30 Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2...
<DOWN> function Control Options Set the Colorado 3 Solo starting address in the 001-512 DMX range. This enables control of up to 46 products in the 11-channel 11CH personality. Programming Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options. The menu map shows the main level and a variable number of programming levels for each option.
PROGRAM EDIT SCENE 01-30 0-255 1-10 Selects the strobe frequency STROBE (0–25 Hz) Defines the step duration TIME (slow to fast) Defines the fade duration FADE (slow to fast) Page 11 of 30 Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2...
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Defines the color temperature used RGBW when COLOR is set to RGBW VERSION V..Shows installed software version …… Shows product UID INFO COLORADO 3 LABEL Shows product name SOLO Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2 Page 12 of 30...
Select SAVE to make the product use the last command used when the signal is lost Select BLACK to turn off the all the LEDs when the signal is lost Page 13 of 30 Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2...
When dimmer is set to OFF, the changes in the RGBW and master dimmer faders are linear. • When dimmer is set to DIM1–DIM4, DIM1 is the fastest dimmer curve and DIM4 is the slowest. Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2 Page 14 of 30...
White 10 White 11 No function Slow to fast No function Strobe Lighting effect, slow to fast No function Random Page 15 of 30 Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2...
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Preset dimmer speed from display menu Linear dimmer Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest) Dimmer Speed Nonlinear dimming curve 2 Nonlinear dimming curve 3 Nonlinear dimming curve 4 (slowest) Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2 Page 16 of 30...
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Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4 Programs Auto 5 Auto 6 Auto 7 Auto 8 Auto 9 Auto 10 Page 17 of 30 Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2...
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Preset dimmer speed from display menu Linear dimmer Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest) Dimmer Speed Nonlinear dimming curve 2 Nonlinear dimming curve 3 Nonlinear dimming curve 4 (slowest) Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2 Page 18 of 30...
• The master should be the first product in the daisy chain. Color Settings The COLOR setting determines how the Colorado 3 Solo generates the white color based on various RGB settings. Go to the SETTING main level Enter the master access passcode as described in...
PERATION Dimmer Profiles This setting determines how fast the output of the Colorado 3 Solo 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.
Repeat for the other colors White Calibration This setting allows you to select the white color shown by the Colorado 3 Solo when the color setting is RGBW and the DMX controller’s red, green, and blue faders are set to 255.
PERATION Software Information This option shows what version of software the Colorado 3 Solo is running. Go to the INFO main level Select VERSION and the version number will show on the screen This option shows the product’s UID # and the product name.
Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2 Page 26 of 30...
Cooling System 113 °F (45 °C) Convection I/O Connector Channel Range 3- and 5-pin XLR 9,12, or 17 Ordering Product Name Item Code UPC Number Colorado 3 Solo 01031233 781462215811 Page 27 of 30 Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2...
ETURNS ETURNS 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.
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico or Benelux, contact the dealer of record. Colorado 3 Solo User Manual Rev. 2 Page 29 of 29...