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Edition Notes The COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance instructions for the COLORdash Accent 3 as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and COLORdash Accent 3 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &...
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used. Useful information. The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data transmission protocol. Page 1 of 20 COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1...
LEDs, contributing to shorter lifespans if always used at full intensity. The average LED lifespan is 40,000 to 50,000 hours. To extend LED lifespan, maintain proper ventilation around the product, and limit the overall intensity. COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 2 of 20...
Built for touring, live event, television, and theatrical productions • Large, easy to navigate display with password protection Product Overview display Menu buttons Magnetic Bracket Filters sliding ring adjustment knob Mounting bracket Page 3 of 20 COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1...
Product Dimensions 5.24 in 133 mm 3.67 in 93 mm 5.01 in 127 mm 4.52 in 114 mm 4.78 in 121 mm 1.02 in 0.91 in 26 mm 23 mm COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 4 of 20...
Green/Yellow Green DMX Linking The COLORdash Accent 3 can be linked 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. DMX Personalities The COLORdash Accent 3 uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for its 3 control personalities: Basic (4Ch), HSIC (7Ch), and Advanced (11Ch).
Filters The COLORdash Accent 3 comes with two removable filter films: 1) a frosted one that diffuses light output, and 2) a clear one that protects both the frosted film and the lens. Both can be attached to the product through the magnetic sliding ring on top of the lens.
Go to DMX Address main level. b. Select the starting address (000–509). The highest recommended starting address for each DMX mode is as follows: DMX Personality DMX Address 11 channels 7 channels 4 channels Page 7 of 20 COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1...
Green + blue + amber RGBA Red + green + blue + amber Manual Combine red, green, blue, and Green Color 0–255 amber to make a custom color Blue (0–100%) Amber COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 8 of 20...
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Slave mode Linear dimmer Dimmer Dimming curves: Dimmer 1 Mode DIM1–4 (fast) to Dimmer 4 (slow) 600Hz 1200Hz 2000Hz Sets the Pulse Width Frequency Modulation (PWM) frequency 4000Hz 6000Hz 25000Hz Page 9 of 20 COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1...
5. Select the desired color or setting (Red, Green, Blue, or Amber). 6. Set the desired value for the selected option (0–255). 7. Repeat steps 4-6 until the scene is set as desired. COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 14 of 20...
Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode allows a group of COLORdash Accent 3 products (the slaves) to simultaneously duplicate the output of another COLORdash Accent 3 (the master) without a DMX controller. To set each of the slaves: 1. Go to the Master/Slave main level.
7. Repeat steps 4–6 until desired color calibration is achieved. Display Timeout This setting allows for selection of the amount of time the display backlight on the COLORdash Accent 3 stays on after the last button is pressed on the control panel.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface. 7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Page 17 of 20 COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1...
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended. Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s). Page 19 of 20 COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1...
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record. COLORdash Accent 3 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 20 of 20...
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