(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Contact Us W o r l d W i d e General Information Technical Support World Wide Web COLORado 1 User Manual EGIN Chauvet Lighting 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115...
Do not daisy chain power to more than 20 units at 120V, or 40 units at 230V. Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115. COLORado 1 User Manual 2008-01-18/16:45...
S T A G HANNEL UNCTION Master Dimmer Green Blue Color Macros Strobe Auto/Custom Programs ID Address Instant/Delayed Color Change COLORado 1 User Manual A R C HANNEL UNCTION Green Blue A R C d HANNEL UNCTION Master Dimmer Green...
Product Overview Power In Connector DMX In Connector Control Panel Tilt Adjustment Knob COLORado 1 User Manual Hanging Bracket Power Out Connector DMX Out Connector Gel frame (optional accessory) 2008-01-18/16:45...
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
Safety cables must always be used. Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation. COLORado 1 User Manual Note! Clamp is sold separately. Hanging Clamp...
Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu map and menu options. Press the <SET> button to access the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MENU> button. COLORado 1 User Manual NSTRUCTIONS Function...
STAG PERS ARCd MODE SLAv COLORado 1 User Manual When navigating the menu: Use the “UP” button to move up. Use the “DOWN” button to move down. Use the “SET” button to move right. Use the “MENU” button to move left.
“Master” otherwise nothing will happen. ID Address: Sets the ID address of the fixture, which allows up to 3,696 (66 per DMX address) COLORado 1 fixtures to be independently controlled on one universe. Used to create and edit custom programs. Up to 10 custom Edit programs with up to 30 steps (scenes) each can be programmed.
Press <MENU> until “Auto” appears on the display, and press <SET>. Press scroll through to the desired program (either Auto 1-10 or Custom 1-10), and press <SET> to select it. The unit will now auto change in Auto Mode. COLORado 1 User Manual 2008-01-18/16:45...
Press <MENU> until “Id” is displayed and press <SET>. Scroll through to select the desired ID address, and press <SET>. For every DMX512 starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses. Note: ID addresses are accessible using Channel 8. COLORado 1 User Manual 2008-01-18/16:45...
Three rows comprised of 3 fixtures are addressed identically. You must set the {Range} settings in the controller to [003] before accessing {Effect} programs. COLORado 1 User Manual ID Address: 02 ID Address: 03 ID Address: 04 Block Application...
DMX Channel Values (STAG Mode) HANNEL ALUE 255 Master Dimmer: 0 – 100% COLORado 1 User Manual UNCTION Red (or step time when PR. 01 – PR. 10 is activated) 0 – 100% Green (or fade time when PR. 01 – PR. 10 is activated) 0 –...
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COLORado 1 User Manual Color changing pulse with fadeout (slow > fast) Color changing pulse with fade-in/out (slow > fast) Programs No function Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4 Auto 5 Auto 6 Auto 7 Auto 8 Auto 9 Auto 10 (Cycle Auto 1 –...
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Alternatively you can use {Detect device} from the {Settings} menu. Set ID addresses on the COLORado’s in ascending order. Set the {Range} in the {Settings} menu. Note There is no need to set ID and Range for {Wash} programs. COLORado 1 User Manual ™ C ONTROLLER SETUP DOWN...
Vary the [Speed] of the effect between 1 and 255. Note: effect programs were designed primarily for the COLORado 3. They will work with the COLORado 1, but they may react differently from time to time. COLORado 1 User Manual...
Color/Effects combination for different IDs is allowed. Specify the [Module] or modules to run active. Note: this option is intended for use with the COLORado 3; for the COLORado 1, it will function as if [Module] is set to one.
DMX address set on the COLORado Controller. The controller operates on 4 channels of control. DMX Channel Values HANNEL ALUE COLORado 1 User Manual Factory Default Settings Default All times in schedule are reset to [00:00] Step times and fade times are reset to [001]...
Stand alone mode Check user manual for proper stand alone mode settings If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page. COLORado 1 User Manual Solution(s)
XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.