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Edition Notes The COLORdash Par H18X User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the COLORdash Par H18X as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks Chauvet, Chauvet Professional, the Chauvet logo, and COLORdash are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &...
Color Temperature ..................... Manual Color Mixer .................... Auto Show......................Settings Configuration................... Master/Slave ...................... Dimmer Speed ....................White Balance ....................LED Frequency ....................Back Light ......................Key Lock ......................Information ......................Factory Reset..................... System Update....................COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
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Table of Contents 5. Maintenance................Product Maintenance ..................6. Technical Specifications ............Contact Us ..................Warranty & Returns..................COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
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. COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately. If a Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support. COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
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 Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
2. Introduction Description The COLORdash Par H18X efficiently delivers a broad palette of subtle to saturated color with beautiful precision and over 5,700 lumens of output. Flawlessly smooth 16-bit fades with four selectable dimming curves. Flicker-free output with multiple PWM frequencies. Punch up a hot pink, mix a delicate pastel, pick a perfectly calibrated Kelvin color temperature, or trigger intense strobe effects.
Never exceed 12 A on a single circuit. Power-linking cables can be purchased separately DMX Linking The COLORdash Par H18X can work with a DMX controller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX connection. If using other DMX-compatible products with this product, it’s possible to control each individually with a single DMX controller.
Procedure The COLORdash Par H18X comes with an omega bracket. Mounting clamps are sold separately. Make sure the clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this product. For the Chauvet Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://www.trusst.com/products. Mounting Diagram...
Press <ENTER> to select. • Press <MENU> repeatedly to exit to the previous main level. Passcode When prompted, enter the following passcode: <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>. This passcode cannot be changed. COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
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...
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RGBAWUV Red/Green/Blue/Amber/White/UV Warm White 1 Warm White 2 Warm White 3 Neutral White 1 Neutral White 2 Color Preset white color temperatures Temperature Neutral White 3 Daylight 1 Daylight 2 Daylight3 Daylight 4 COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
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Reset to factory default settings Put the update file into the USB stick and connect it to the device through an adapter Update firmware via USB to DMX cable. System Update adapter cable COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
3. Set the starting address: a. Go to Start Address main level. b. Select the starting address (001–507). The highest recommended starting address for each DMX personality is as follows: DMX Personality Starting Address 14Ch 13Ch COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
The master should be the first product in the daisy chain. Dimmer Speed This setting determines how fast the output of the COLORdash Par H18X changes when the output value is modified. It provides four different options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product.
2. Follow the instructions (Put the update file into the USB stick and connect it to the device through an adapter cable). 3. Select NO (to cancel) or YES (to update the firmware). COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
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. COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
I/O Connector Channel Range Seetronic Etherkon-Compatible 6Ch, 8Ch, 9Ch, 13Ch, 14Ch Ordering Product Name Item Name Item Code UPC Number COLORdash Par H18X COLORDASHPARH18X 10031873 781462222215 UL 1573 CSA C22.2 No. 166 E113093 COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
For warranty terms and conditions and return information, please visit our website. For customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration. For customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration. COLORdash Par H18X User Manual Rev. 2...
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