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ETC Installation Guide
ColorSource PAR V Zoom
Overview
The ColorSource PAR V Zoom is an affordable LED fixture that uses the
RGBIL (red, green, blue, indigo, and lime) color system to provide a rich,
bright light. The fixture features integrated manual zoom, and wireless
configuration and control via NFC and the Set Light app. The ColorSource
PAR V Zoom includes wireless DMX via Multiverse
Note:
sion of software. For information on updating fixture software,
see
Update the Fixture Software on page
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  • Page 1 ColorSource PAR V Zoom Overview The ColorSource PAR V Zoom is an affordable LED fixture that uses the RGBIL (red, green, blue, indigo, and lime) color system to provide a rich, bright light. The fixture features integrated manual zoom, and wireless configuration and control via NFC and the Set Light app.
  • Page 2 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom Safety For professional use only. Read the entire manual before using this equip- ment. WARNING:    • Risk of eye injury. Do not stare directly into the light.  • Do not mount the fixture on or near a flammable surface.
  • Page 3 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom The following symbols may appear on product labeling. The luminaire must be installed at Le luminaire doit être installé à au least 0.4 m (15.7 in) away from all moins 0,4 m (15,7 po) de tout objet lighted objects.
  • Page 4: Installation

    ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom Installation Mounting The ColorSource PAR V Zoom ships with a standard yoke for mounting with a clamp. Safety cable Safety Cable attachment A safety cable (or other approved loops safety device) must be attached to the fixture.
  • Page 5 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom Set Up the Fixture  1. Plug the power cord into the powerCON TRUE1 In connector on the rear of the fixture.  2. Make any power-thru cable connections prior to applying a power source.  3. Make any DMX connections, and if the fixture is the last in a DMX Connectors on page 4 line, terminate the fixture.
  • Page 6: Set The Dmx Address

    ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom Set the DMX Address  1. Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX address.  2. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the DMX address for the fixture. You can also set the DMX address using RDM or using the Set Light app.
  • Page 7: Dmx Control Channels

    ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom DMX Control Channels DMX Channel Standard Direct 1 Channel 5 Channel Intensity Intensity Intensity Intensity Green Green Green Blue Green Blue Blue Blue Strobe* Indigo   Strobe** Fan* Lime   Strobe*     Fan* * See DMX Parameter Values on page 8 for the DMX values that set these parameters.
  • Page 8 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom DMX Parameter Values Parameter DMX Value Description Comments As fixture temperature 0–9 Auto increases, the fan speed increases to accommodate it. When the fixture gets too hot, the fixture reduces the 10–19 intensity instead of turning on the fan.
  • Page 9 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom Use Wireless Control Set Up Multiverse Wireless Communication ® You can use a City Theatrical Multiverse transmitting device to wirelessly configure and control the fixture. For information on using Multiverse products, see the documentation provided with the products. Note:...
  • Page 10 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom Connection Status When the 7-segment display is active, the dot between the second and third digit indicates the current status:  • On solid: Connected to a transmitter, and can receive both DMX and RDM.  • On flashing: Connected to a transmitter, but can only receive DMX.
  • Page 11 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom Display Setting Values Description Display of RSSI (Received Signal Strength indicator) in dBm, ranging from - Signal 20 (strongest) to -120 (weakest). (Note that -20  –  -120 Strength the negative symbol does not display on the fixture.) A display of "---"...
  • Page 12 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom Play Presets and Sequences  The fixture has twelve factory-configured presets and five factory-con- figured sequences. When you play a preset or sequence on a fixture:  • The same preset number or sequence number plays on any connected fixtures that are not receiving DMX.
  • Page 13 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom Re-record Presets  1. Using DMX, set the desired levels for the new preset.  2. Press the Mode button to access the Presets/Sequences menu.  3. Press the Up button or Down button to navigate to the preset number that you want to re-record.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

     2. To unlock the user interface, press and hold the Up button and Down button simultaneously for 3 seconds. Update the Fixture Software ETC recommends using UpdaterAtor software to manage software updates. For information on UpdaterAtor, see the UpdaterAtor Software Quick Guide and the UpdaterAtor Software Release Note , which you can download from etcconnect.com.
  • Page 15: Restore Factory Defaults

    : Screen toggles between to indicate a problem with the color calibration. The fixture will need to be returned to the ETC factory; contact your local dealer to set up a repair.  • : Screen toggles between to indicate that the fixture has gone into over-temperature protection mode to avoid damaging the fixture.
  • Page 16: Clean The Fixture

    Acrylic-safe cleaners or distilled water can be used to clean the surface. Specifications and Reference For current and complete compliance and specifications, see the ColorSource PAR V Zoom datasheet at etcconnect.com. Environment  • Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature: Ta = 40°C (104°F)  • Maximum anticipated external surface temperature at 40°C ambient: Tmax = 57°C (134°F)
  • Page 17 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom RDM Values Parameter Value Description Manufacturer ID 0x6574 Electronic Theatre Controls 0x0298 ColorSource PAR V Zoom (MV) Model ID 0x0299 ColorSource PAR V Zoom DMX Start 0x00F0 Range = 1–512 Address 1 = Standard 2 = Direct...
  • Page 18: Fcc Compliance

    ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom FCC Compliance ColorSource PAR V Zoom (For any FCC matters): Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. 3031 Pleasant View Road Middleton, WI 53562 +1 (608) 831-4116 etcconnect.com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful...
  • Page 19: Ised Compliance

    ETC Installation Guide ColorSource PAR V Zoom ISED Compliance This device contains a license-exempt transmitter/receiver that complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license- exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  1. This device may not cause interference.
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