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Summary of Contents for Targetti Chroma-Cue

  • Page 1 Chroma-Cue installation guide WWW.TARGETTI.COM...
  • Page 2: Dimensions

    Dimensions...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Dimensions ................. 2 Safety Information............... 4 Introduction ................. 5 Installation................6 Connections ................ 7 Setup................... 9 Troubleshooting ..............14 Specifications..............15...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    If the controller or power supply are in any way damaged, defective, wet, or show signs of overheating, disconnect the power supply from AC power and contact Targetti Service for assistance. Do not install or use the device outdoors. Do not spray with or immerse in water or any other liquid.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction About the CHROMA-CUE The CHROMA-CUE is a revolutionary new lighting controller for DMX controllable color changing lights. Programmed with each fixture’s unique color curve, it provides the simplest, yet most powerful interface ever developed to control and match colors from multiple sources.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Controller and bracket The CHROMA-CUE is designed to be wall-mounted using the included bracket. To mount: 1. Loosen the set screw on the bottom of the CHROMA-CUE with a 2 mm hex wrench and remove the wall bracket. 2. Center the bracket on the desired mounting position with the hooks pointing up.
  • Page 7: Connections

    IN socket and the DMX input on one of the lights. If the light does not have an RJ-45 socket, you will need a 3-pin or 5-pin XLR-to-RJ45 adaptor that connects the pins as shown below. CHROMA-CUE Installation Guide...
  • Page 8 Alternatively, you can acquire an IEC power cable with a suitable grounding-type plug from most consumer electronics stores. When installing the plug connect pins as follows: • yellow and green wire to ground (earth) • blue wire to neutral • brown wire to live CHROMA-CUE Installation Guide...
  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup Introduction The included Chromatron software allows you to • configure the CHROMA-CUE for use with specific lighting fixtures, • create and load lighting designs, and • update fixture profiles and controller firmware. This section describes how to configure the controller. The other features are described in the Chromatron help file.
  • Page 10 1. If you have not already done so, install the Chromatron software. 2. Start Chromatron. 3. Connect the CHROMA-CUE to any USB port on the computer using the included USB cable. Do not connect the controller to the PC before the software is installed.
  • Page 11 6. Click Setup > Fixture properties from the main menu. The Fixture properties dialog opens. 7. If configuring the CHROMA-CUE for the first time, delete the pre-loaded fixture setup. Select Remove all from the dialog menu. 8. Add fixtures to the setup. Select Add fixture(s) from the dialog menu.
  • Page 12 • fixture DMX channel 10. Repeat step 8 for each type of fixture. The CHROMA-CUE may be configured with up to 10 types of fixtures and a total of up to 100 lights. 11. (Optional) You can enter names for the fixtures in the Name column to help identify them.
  • Page 13 • Click File in the main window. • Click Save to device. • Click Yes at the confirmation prompt. 15. The CHROMA-CUE is now configured and ready for use. Before operation, the lights must be set to the DMX addresses assigned in the Fixture setup dialog.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Add a DMX randomly fixture limit splitter/amplifier to exceeded the data line Incorrect fixture Configure setup controller Lights do not respond to Verify that fixtures Fixtures controller are addressed as addressed per the Fixture incorrectly setup dialog CHROMA-CUE Installation Guide...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Recallable memories (presets)........... 4 Connections AC power (power supply) ..........IEC 3-pin PC................USB mini-B DC power in/DMX data out..........RJ-45 Approvals Power supply ........ cUL/UL, CE, CCC, TUV, FCC Controller ................. CE Ordering information CHROMA-CUE Controller .........P/N 1T2212 CHROMA-CUE Installation Guide...