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PAR v1.5 Overview The ColorSource PAR is an affordable LED wash fixture that uses the RGB-L (red, green, blue, and lime) color system to provide a rich, bright light. This fixture is available in both original and Deep Blue variants. The Deep Blue uses an array that offers richer, more saturated blues and stronger magentas in exchange for the more jewel-toned blues like sky or turquoise.
ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR v1.5 Environment The ColorSource PAR operates in ambient temperatures of 0°C–40°C and it comes with a variable-speed fan. Note: The ColorSource PAR is for indoor use only. Note: • Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature: Ta = 40°C (104°F) •...
ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR v1.5 Installation Mounting The ColorSource PAR ships with a standard yoke. An expandable floor stand yoke is available as an optional accessory. Contact your local dealer for more information. Safety cable The safety cable (or other approved...
ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR v1.5 Note: 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.
ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR v1.5 Mode button Pressing the Mode button activates the Preset/Sequence menu; the last active preset or sequence plays automatically. Pressing the Mode button a second time deactivates the selected preset or sequence. The display will revert to show the DMX start address.
ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR v1.5 Setting presets and sequences There are twelve factory-configured presets followed by five factory- configured sequences built into the fixture. From the Preset/Sequence menu, press the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the list. The sequence or preset plays immediately upon selection.
ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR v1.5 Pre-configured presets Preset Name Preset Name 3200K White Magenta 5600K White Yellow Orange Green Light Yellow Blue Light Blue Cyan Light Pink Pre-configured sequences Sequence Name Rainbow Fast Rainbow Slow Warm Colors Fast Cool Colors Fast...
Intensity Intensity Intensity Green Green Green Blue Blue Blue/Indigo* Strobe Lime Strobe *Original ColorSource PAR v1.5 fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue ColorSource PAR v1.5 fixture uses indigo in channel 4. ColorSource PAR v1.5 Page 8 of 12...
To unlock the user interface, hold the Up and Down buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Updating the fixture software ETC recommends using UpdaterAtor software to manage software updates. UpdaterAtor Software Quick For more information on UpdaterAtor, see the Guide , which you can download for free from etcconnect.com.
• : Screen toggles between to indicate a problem with the color calibration. The fixture will need to be returned to the ETC factory; contact your local dealer to set up a repair. • : Screen toggles between...
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