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1. Overview
The Color Force 12 is a multi-purpose LED fixture that provides power across the spectrum, from deep cold
blues to red hot lava looks all from a single fixture. At only 300mm / 1ft long, the unit is ideal for floor, wall or
truss mounting. It also provides a massive output of 2,400 hot lumens, easily washing up to 8m / 26ft with
smooth, theatrical grade dimming.
The control options incorporate a choice of HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity), RGBA (Red, Green, Blue,
Amber), RGB (Red, Green, Blue, with *Magic Amber), RGBI (Red, Green, Blue with *Magic Amber and
Intensity), sRGBI (with intensity effects) and sRGBA (with intensity effects) control modes. A dynamic
Variable Effects Engine is integrated in the control software.
The Color Force 12 features a built-in power supply which can operate as a stand-alone unit or remotely
controlled through 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 and continuous strobe effect may cause epileptic
seizure.
Caution
This product must be used with safety cable.
3.
3. Cabling
The Color Force 12 uses PowerCon connectors for power input and through. The DMX control data input and
through connections from an external control console are via two XLR 5-pin connectors. The chassis are
ground bonded.
Note: To avoid overloading of input cable, the maximum length of Color Force fixtures for a single power cable
run is 3.6m (12') at 110V or 7.2m (24') at 220V.
4. Mounting
The Color Force 12 is equipped with a built-in adjustable mounting bracket 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 of the fixture.
5. Optical Accessories
Two accessory slots and a swivel plate are included at the front and side of the fixture to hold and lock various
slide-in lenses, barndoor, egg crates, half hats and top hats.
6. Control
The control functions of the Color Force 12 are accessed through the LCD display at the rear of the fixture with
4 push buttons.
Control
Exit
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Back Arrow
Control Menu
Home / DMX Address
To set the DMX start address, press Enter, press Up/Down buttons to adjust DMX start address,
press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings.
Control Mode
There are 11 DMX controlled modes featuring: 2 grouping options (cell-grouped, all-grouped) with 5
control options: HSIFX, HSI, RGB (with *Magic Amber), RGBA, RGBI (with *Magic Amber), pre-
programmed looks and stand-alone effects. Refer to the list below for details. Press Enter, press
Up/Down buttons to select "Control Mode", use Up/Down arrow to select the mode and press Enter
for 2 seconds to save.
Color Force 12 Quick Start Guide V1.3
Function
Back to previous menu
Increases (+) the mode level or value
Decreases (-) the mode level or value
(Enter) Stores the menu choice
Color Force 12: Control Mode - Software Version 1.9
Mode
Name
Group
1
fxHSI
All
2
HSI
Duo
3
RGB
Duo
4
RGBA
Duo
5
sRGBI
Duo
6
sRGBA
All
7
HSI
All
8
RGB
All
9
RGBA
All
10
RGBI
All
11
Look Sel
12
Mastr StndAlon
13
Slave StndAlon
When DMX is Lost
If DMX is not detected various output options can be selected: press Up/Down to select this mode,
select from the options and press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings. Off - will snap to off; Hold -
will hold the last valid DMX state; Look 1-31 will snap to the Look of your choice.
Look Store
31 internal preset FX Looks are available for stand-alone operation, 1-23 are pre-programmed.
To replay a Look in stand-alone operation, press Up/Down to select Look Store, press Enter, press
Up/Down to select the desired Look and press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings.
To replay a Look with a DMX console, press Up/Down to Control Mode11and press Enter for 2
seconds. Use the DMX console with the assigned channel to playback the various looks stored. (1-31
looks in 1 single channel) Note: DMX has priority over internal Looks.
Looks can be recorded to the internal flash memory by users and will be preserved on power down.
Looks will be returned to default settings upon reset. There are two ways to record a look: Simple,
with DMX console and Advanced, stand-alone. (DMX is unplugged): refer to user manual for control
details.
Technical
Press Up/Down and select "Technical", then press Enter, Up/Down to access either "Frequency" or
"Upload Engines" or "Fan Speed":
Press Up/Down to select "Frequency" options – "600", "1200", "2400" and "4800",
press Enter for 2 seconds to save;
Press Up/Down to select "Upload Engines" – press Enter for 2 seconds to save and display will show
"Ready"; connect to the Chroma-Q Uploader and proceed with uploading process.
Press Up/Down to select "Fan Speed" options – "Studio", "Regular" or "Live", press Enter for 2
seconds to save. Refer to the user Manual for more details.
Output Setting
Press Up/Down and select "Output Setting", then press Enter to select from 2 output options:
"Standard 2400Lm" or "Matching CF48/72"; then press Enter for 2 seconds to save;
Reset to Default
Press Up/Down to access "Reset to Default", press Enter, display will show "reset?", press Enter for 2
seconds, display will show "resetting" and "done" when complete, and all menu items are reset to
factory defaults: DMX address = 001, Control Mode = 6 , When DMX is Lost = Hold, Looks = 00,
Frequency = 600, Output Setting = Standard 2400Lm.
7. Further Information
Please refer to the Chroma-Q Color Force 12 manual for more detailed information. A copy of the manual can
be found at the Chroma-Q website – www.chroma-q.com – under Support.
Color Force 12 Quick Start Guide V1.3
Ch
Description
7
4fx + 1 x HSI (Colour Speed, Colour Range,
Step, Strobe, Hue, Saturation, Intensity)
6
2 x HSI
6
2 x RGB (with *Magic Amber)
8
2 x RGBA
9
1 intensity fx + 2 x RGBI (*Magic Amber)
5
1 intensity fx + 1 x RGBA
3
1 x HSI
3
1 x RGB (with *Magic Amber)
4
1 x RGBA
4
1 x RGBI (with *Magic Amber)
1
Look Select
Stand-alone Master
Stand-alone Master
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