Chroma Studio Force V Phosphor Quick Start Manual page 2

1. Overview
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The new Chroma-Q Studio Force V Phosphor™ is a 3,200 - 5,600K CCT, variable white fixture which utilises
innovative LED technologies found in the Studio Force™ range to provide an equivalent soft edge output to a
fluorescent fixture - up to 4,200 lumens @ 5600K; 1,750 lumens @ 3200K - developed specifically for use in TV, film
and broadcast studio environments. The fixture features two light engines with 30 LEDs each (6 red, 6 green, 12 blue,
and 6 amber), for a total of 60 high powered LEDs. The fixture is equipped with a built-in power supply unit which can
operate as a standalone unit or controlled remotely through the ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol.
2. Safety
1. This product is for professional use only. It is NOT intended for domestic or outdoor use.
2. The bright flash of light during power-up & continuous strobe may cause epileptic seizure.
Caution
3. This product must be used with safety cable.
3. Cabling
PowerCon connectors are used for power input and through. XLR 5-pin connectors are used for data signal from an
external DMX control console. The chassis are ground bonded.
Note: The maximum number of Studio Force V Phosphor fixtures running off a single power input cable is 10 at 120V AC or
20 at 240V AC. Please refer to ANSI & AWG standards for the maximum data & power cable lengths.
4. Mounting
An adjustable mounting bracket is installed with the fixture for floor, wall and truss mounting applications. Use the quick
release fixing for easy tilt adjustment. Secure the fixture with a safety bond through the fixing hold that is built into the
end plate.
5. Optical Accessories & Chevron Markings
Slide-in optical accessories are available to adjust the beam angle to suit a wide range of applications. Two accessory
slots and a swivel plate are included at the front and side of the fixture to hold and lock these slide-in accessories: cyc
and border light lens, lightbank kit+, egg crate louver, top hat, half top hat, barn door, and softbox attachment
accessories.
+ The Lightbank kit consists of the Lightbank Adaptor (Speedring) & Lightbank. Both items can also be purchased separately. Fixture not included.
6. Control
The control functions of the Studio Force V Phosphor are accessed through the Touch Screen LCD display at the rear of
the fixture. The features of the Touch Screen LCD Display are:
Screen menu title The fixture name or mode name is displayed on top of the screen.
Control information DMX address, footprint channels, mode name, values and indicators that are displayed on the
screen after command buttons are tapped.
Command buttons Buttons which can be tapped to access control functions and options.
DMX Line is busy! The warning screen appears when a DMX signal from an external control console is plugged into
the fixture set on Manual. Press & hold the Level
Locked Default sets the screen to switch off & lock if untouched for 30 sec. Tap the screen to activate then
press & hold the lock symbol for 5 sec.
Control Menu
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu
The Main Menu displays the fixture name, control information (current assigned DMX address,
Footprint, Mode), and the 4 command buttons: Change Add, Change Mode, S
Manual Manual. Tap a command button to access the main control options available.
Manual Manual
Studio Force V Phosphor Quick Start Guide V1.07
Level button to change mode.
Level Level
Change Add, Change Mode, Setup Menu Change Add, Change Mode, S Change Add, Change Mode, S etup Menu and etup Menu etup Menu
Change Add Change Add Change Add Change Add
The screen shows the current DMX start address and the new DMX start
address.
Tap the numeric command buttons to set the new DMX start address, then tap
Apply Apply Apply Apply to save.
Change Mode Change Mode Change Mode Change Mode
Set the fixture to operate in various DMX controlled and standalone modes:
KHL, KHL, KHL, KHL, RGWA,
Command Command Command Command
Button Button Button Button
KHL KHL 3 channels to set Kelvin, Hue, Level:
KHL KHL
K (Kelvin) - 1 channel to set the color temperature
H (Hue) - 1 channel to set the hue
L (Level) - 1 channel to set the intensity level
RGWA RGWA RGWA RGWA 4 channels to set the intensity each LED circuit: Red, Green, White and Amber
Look Sel Look Sel 1 channel to select from the user programmed internal effects.
Look Sel Look Sel
Look Store Look Store Look Store Look Store Programmed internal effects and looks are accessed and stored through the Look Store
screen. 32 looks can be stored in the fixture's internal memory.
Manual/Mstr Manual Manual Manual /Mstr /Mstr /Mstr The fixture is set as the Master unit in Manual control. Manual control of the fixture's intensity
(Level) is accessed through the Manual Mode Setting screen.
Slave Slave Slave Slave The fixture is set as the Slave unit in stand-alone operation. The fixture set as slave unit
follows the control mode set with the Master unit.
Ap Ap Ap Apply ply ply ply Save the settings.
Escape Escape Exit the screen without saving.
Escape Escape
Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu
Configure the internal settings of the Studio Force V Phosphor: DMX Data, Fan
Speed, RotateDisp, Frequency, DMX Lost, Lock, Reset and Upload ENG. Speed, RotateDisp, Frequency, DMX Lost, Lock, Reset Speed, RotateDisp, Frequency, DMX Lost, Lock, Reset Speed, RotateDisp, Frequency, DMX Lost, Lock, Reset
Command Command Command Command
Button Button Button Button
DMX Data DMX Data Displays DMX start address and the levels for all the channels assigned.
DMX Data DMX Data
Fan Speed Fan Speed Fan Speed Fan Speed 4 Fan Speed options are accessed through the Fan Speed screen: Quiet
and intensity is at 80% max. Studio
Live- - - - Quiet Live Live Live Quiet Quiet – internal fan is automatically switched on when light output is on and Quiet
automatically switched off when light output is off.
RotateDisp RotateDisp RotateDisp RotateDisp The command rotates the orientation of the Touch Screen Display
Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency 4 frequency options are accessed through the PWM Frequency screen:
1200Hz, 2400Hz, 4800Hz, 9600Hz 1200Hz, 2400Hz, 4800Hz, 9600Hz 1200Hz, 2400Hz, 4800Hz, 9600Hz 1200Hz, 2400Hz, 4800Hz, 9600Hz
DMX Lost DMX Lost DMX Lost DMX Lost The fixture can be set with 2 options when DMX data is lost:
Last data Last data Last data – holds the last valid DMX stat, No Output Last data
Lock Lock Lock Lock The Touch Screen Display can be set to lock or unlock in this screen.
Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Settings options are accessed in this screen:
Default Default Default Default – Factory default settings, User
Upload ENG Upload ENG The fixture can be set for software uploads through this screen.
Upload ENG Upload ENG
Escape Escape Escape Escape Exit the screen without saving.
Manual Manual Manual Manual
Use the Up Up Up Up/Down
the fixture as a standalone unit. Two manual settings can be recorded Rec1
played back M1
7. Further Information
Please refer to the Chroma-Q Studio Force V Phosphor manual for more detailed information. A copy of the manual can be
found at the Chroma-Q website – www.chroma-q.com – under Support.
Studio Force V Phosphor Quick Start Guide V1.07
RGWA, Look Sel, Look Store, Manual RGWA, RGWA, Look Sel, Look Store, Manual Look Sel, Look Store, Manual/Mstr Look Sel, Look Store, Manual /Mstr /Mstr /Mstr and Slave. Slave. Slave. Slave.
Description Description Description Description
Description Description Description Description
Quiet – internal fan is off Quiet Quiet
Studio Studio – internal fan is at low speed, Li Li Li Live ve ve ve – internal fan is on. Studio
No Output – the fixture switches to off No Output No Output
User User User – User defined settings
Down Down Down arrows to set the Kelvin (color temperature), Hue and Level (intensity) of
M1 M1/M2 M1 M2 M2 M2.
DMX Data, Fan DMX Data, Fan DMX Data, Fan
Upload ENG. Upload ENG. Upload ENG.
Rec1/Rec2 Rec1 Rec1 Rec2, and Rec2 Rec2