Chauvet Professional COLORdash Par-H18X User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual Model ID: COLORDASHPARH18X...
  • Page 2 Trademarks CHAUVET, Chauvet Professional, the Chauvet logo, Colordash, and COLORdash Park H18X are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons, LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ............... What Is Included ................... Claims ......................Text Conventions ..................Symbols ......................FCC Compliance................... RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia....... Safety Notes....................Personal Safety....................Mounting and Rigging ..................Power and Wiring....................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 6. Technical Specifications ............Contact Us ..................Warranty & Returns..................COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What Is Included • COLORdash Par H18X • Omega bracket • Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cord • Quick Reference Guide • Gel frame holder Claims Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.
  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    Before You Begin Safety Notes Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 2. Introduction Description The COLORdash Par H18X is an IP65 full-spectrum LED soft light with a 1x1 format for outdoor or indoor operation. Ready for any broadcast setting, the COLORdash Par H18X features high CRI/ TLC and TM-30 scores, a smooth 16-bit dimming curve, +/- green adjustment, an emulated redshift, built-in customizable effects, and a drop-in slot for easy changing of accessories.
  • Page 8: Product Dimensions

    Introduction Product Dimensions 12.45 in 316.4 mm 4.38 in 111.5 mm 8.68 in 220.7 mm 9.25 in 235 mm COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup 3. Setup AC Power The COLORdash Par H18X 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: Signal Connections

    Setup Signal Connections The COLORdash Par H18X can receive a DMX, Art-Net™, sACN, or a wireless Lumenradio CRMX™ signal. The product has 2 Seetronic Etherkon-compatible through ports and 5-pin DMX in and out ports. If using other compatible products with this product, you can control each individually with a single controller. Control Personalities The COLORdash Par H18X uses a 5-pin DMX data connection, Art-Net™, sACN, or wireless CRMX™...
  • Page 11: Mounting

    The COLORdash Par H18X comes with an omega bracket and a junior pin. Mounting clamps are sold separately. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product. Use at least two mounting points per product. For the CHAUVET Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http:// www.trusst.com/products.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation 4. Operation Control Panel Description Button Function <MENU> Exits from the current menu or function Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected <ENTER> function <UP> Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the numeric value when in a function Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a <DOWN>...
  • Page 13: Menu Map

    Operation Menu Map Refer to the COLORdash Par H18X product page on www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest menu map. Main Level Programming Levels Description DMX Address 001–507 Sets the starting address 6-channel: RGBAWUV 8-channel: dimmer, RGBAWUV, strobe 9-channel: 16-bit dimmer, RGBAWUV, strobe 13-channel: dimmer, RGBAWUV, DMX Channel strobe, color macro, color...
  • Page 14 Operation Main Level Programming Levels Description Red/Amber/White RAUV Red/Amber/UV RWUV Red/White/UV Green/Blue/Amber Green/Blue/White GBUV Green/Blue/UV Green/Amber/White GAUV Green/Amber/UV GWUV Green/White/UV Blue/Amber/White BAUV Blue/Amber/UV BWUV Blue/White/UV AWUV Amber/White/UV RGBA Red/Green/Blue/Amber RGBW Red/Green/Blue/White RGBUV Red/Green/Blue/UV RGAW Red/Green/Amber/White Fixed Color RGAUV Red/Green/Amber/UV (cont.) RGWUV Red/Green/White/UV RBAW...
  • Page 15 Operation Main Level Programming Levels Description Green Combine red, green, blue, amber, Blue Static Manual Color 000–255 white, and ultraviolet to make a (cont.) Mixer Amber custom color (0–100%) White Auto show Auto 1–5 001–100 Automatic programs and speed Master DMX mode (Master) Master/Slave Slave...
  • Page 16: Configuration (Dmx)

    Operation Configuration (DMX) Use DMX configurations to operate the product with a DMX controller. DMX Personalities This setting allows users to choose a particular DMX personality. 1. Go to the DMX Channel main level. 2. Select the desired personality (6Ch, 8Ch, 9Ch, 13Ch, or 14Ch). •...
  • Page 17: Dmx Values

    Operation DMX Values 14Ch / 13Ch / 9Ch / 8Ch / 6Ch 6CH 8CH 9CH 13CH 14CH Function Value Percent/Setting – Dimmer 000  255 0–100% – – – Fine dimmer 000  255 0–100% 000  255 0–100% Green 000 ...
  • Page 18 Operation 6CH 8CH 9CH 13CH 14CH Function Value Percent/Setting 000  010 No function 011  060 Automatic program 1 061  110 Automatic program 2 Automatic – – – programs 111  160 Automatic program 3 161  210 Automatic program 4 211 ...
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance 5. Maintenance Product Maintenance Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.
  • Page 20 Technical Specifications 6. Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 12.45 in (316.4 mm) 4.38 in (111.5 mm) 8.68 in (220.7 mm) 10.4 lb (4.7 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches are rounded. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging...
  • Page 21 Contact Us Contact Us General Information Technical Support Chauvet World Headquarters Address: 3360 Davie Rd. Voice: (844) 393-7575 Davie, FL 33314 Fax: (954) 756-8015 Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 Website: www.chauvetdj.com Chauvet U.K. Address: Unit 1C Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu...

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