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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Edition Notes The Color STRIKE M User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the Color STRIKE M as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and Color STRIKE M are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuration (DMX) ..................Control Personalities ..................Starting Address....................Menu Map ..................... Control Channel Assignments and Values............ 97CH ........................74CH ........................30CH ........................24CH ........................13CH ........................11CH ........................8CH ........................Pixel Mapping....................Plate Patterns....................Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 4 White Balance ....................Pulse Width Modulation ..................Display Invert ..................... Display Back Light....................Key Lock ......................Product Information.................... Factory Reset..................... 5. Maintenance................Product Maintenance ..................6. Technical Specifications ............Returns.................... Contact Us ..................Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Page 1 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    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. Page 2 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    USB port for fixture software updates • Built-in alignment pins to ensure perfectly straight linear arrays Product Overview 5-pin DMX in/out Network in/out Touchscreen display / control panel Power in USB port Fans Page 3 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 8: Product Dimensions

    333 mm 6.84 in 8.35 in 174 mm 212 mm 12.30 in 13.44 in 312 mm 341 mm 7.39 in 188 mm 11.96 in 304 mm 6.40 in 163 mm Page 4 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 9: Setup

    3. Setup AC Power The Color STRIKE M has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity. Procedure The Color STRIKE M comes with a bracket to which you can attach a mounting clamp directly. Mounting clamps are sold separately. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product.

  • Page 11: Operation

    The highest recommended starting address for 30 Ch is 483. • The highest recommended starting address for 74 Ch is 439. • The highest recommended starting address for 97 Ch is 416. Page 7 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 12: Menu Map

    Operation Menu Map Refer to the Color STRIKE M product page on www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest menu map. Main Level Programming Levels Description DMX512 Protocol Art-Net Sets the control protocol sACN Selects DMX address DMX Address 1–512* (*highest channel restricted to...
  • Page 13 Display backlight remains on Locks the control panel Key Lock Keeps the control panel unlocked 0–255 (ArtNet) Universe Sets the universe Ethernet 1–255 (sACN) Setting IP Address 2.192.0.1 Sets the IP address Page 9 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 14 Selects an update file for other Other Fixture Type _ _ _ _ _ _.CHL connected products, or shows “No such file!” Factory Reset Resets settings to factory default Page 10 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 15: Control Channel Assignments And Values

    Plate pixel 9 blue 000  255 0–100% Plate pixel 10 red 000  255 0–100% Plate pixel 10 green 000  255 0–100% Plate pixel 10 blue 000  255 0–100% Page 11 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 16 006  042 Ramp up 043  085 Ramp down Beam FX 086  128 Ramp up-down 129  171 Random 172  214 Lightning 215  255 Spikes Page 12 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 17 000  255 0–100% dimmer Plate 1 (pixels 1–7) 000  002 Plate FX All select (all on) FX select 003  255 see Plate Patterns (see Pixel Mapping) Page 13 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 18 250  255 No function Beam 2 (pixels15–28) 000  002 Snap from cell to cell FX crossfade 003  255 Fade duration: short to long (see Pixel Mapping) Page 14 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 19 126  130 Beam swap off 131  255 No function *Hold desired dimmer speed value for 3 seconds, then release. This changes the dimmer speed setting in the menu. Page 15 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 20: 74Ch

    Plate pixel 13 red 000  255 0–100% Plate pixel 13 green 000  255 0–100% Plate pixel 13 blue 000  255 0–100% Plate pixel 14 red 000  255 0–100% Page 16 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 21 000  255 0–100% Beam pixel 25 000  255 0–100% Beam pixel 26 000  255 0–100% Beam pixel 27 000  255 0–100% Beam pixel 28 000  255 0–100% Page 17 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 22: 30Ch

    B: 255 W: 0 Blue R: 0 G: 0 B: 255 W: 0 240  247 Color index, fast to slow 248  255 Color snap, fast to slow Page 18 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 23 003  255 Fade duration: short to long (see Pixel Mapping) Beam 1 (pixels 1–14) 000  002 Beam FX All select (all on) FX select 003  255 see Beam Patterns (see Pixel Mapping) Page 19 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 24 126  130 Beam swap off 131  255 No function *Hold desired dimmer speed value for 3 seconds, then release. This changes the dimmer speed setting in the menu. Page 20 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 25: 24Ch

    B: 255 W: 0 Blue R: 0 G: 0 B: 255 W: 0 240  247 Color index, fast to slow 248  255 Color snap, fast to slow Page 21 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 26 250  255 No function 000  002 Snap from cell to cell Beams 1 & 2 FX crossfade (see Pixel Mapping) 003  255 Fade duration: short to long Page 22 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 27: 13Ch

    010  250 Slow to fast 251  255 100% On, no flash/strobe 000  009 100% Beam flash rate 010  250 Slow to fast 251  255 100% on Page 23 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...
  • Page 28 126  130 Beam swap off 131  255 No function *Hold desired dimmer speed value for 3 seconds, then release. This changes the dimmer speed setting in the menu. Page 24 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 29: 11Ch

    150  219 Random strobe, slow to fast 220  255 Open 000  255 0–100% Green 000  255 0–100% Blue 000  255 0–100% Beam 000  255 0–100% Page 25 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 30: Pixel Mapping

    Operation Pixel Mapping Plate 1 Beam 1 Beam 2 Plate 2 Page 26 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 31: Plate Patterns

    Operation Plate Patterns 000- 080- Page 27 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 32: Beam Patterns

    Operation Beam Patterns 000- 145- Page 28 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 33: Configuration

    Static Color There are two options to run the Color STRIKE M on a static color setting: Fixed Color and Manual Color Mixer. The Static Fixed Color mode allows for permanent RGB presets without a DMX controller. To run the Static Fixed Color mode, do the following: 1.

  • Page 34: Tilt Invert

    The Master/Slave mode allows a group of Color STRIKE M (the slaves) to simultaneously duplicate the output of another Color STRIKE M (the master) without a DMX controller. To set the Color STRIKE M product to master or slave mode, do the following: 1.

  • Page 35: Display Back Light

    UID – to display the fixture’s unique identification (UID) Factory Reset To reset the product to factory default settings: 1. Go to the Factory Reset main level. 2. Select from No (cancel) or Yes (reset). Page 31 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    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 32 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    5-pin IP65 XLR, Seetronic etherCON IP65 8, 11, 13, 22, 74, 97 Ordering Product Name Item Name Item Code UPC Number Color STRIKE M COLORSTRIKEM 03011799 781462221478 UL 1573 CSA C22.2 No. 166 E113093 Page 33 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 38: Returns

    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 34 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

  • Page 39: Contact Us

    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. Page 35 of 35 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 4...

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