Chauvet Colorado 1VW Tour User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice CHAUVET® owns the content of this user manual in its entirety, including but not limited to pictures, logos, trademarks, and resources. © Copyright 2010 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved Electronically published by CHAUVET®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ......................1 What is Included ..........................1 Unpacking Instructions ........................1 Typographic Conventions ........................1 Icons Conventions ..........................1 Safety Notes ............................2 Expected LED Lifespan ........................2 2. Introduction ........................3 Product Description ..........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 5. Technical Information ..................... 15 General Maintenance ........................15 Photometrics ............................. 15 Troubleshooting Guide ........................16 Exploded View ........................... 17 Returns Procedure ..........................18 Claims ............................... 18 Contact Us ............................18 Technical Specifications ........................19 COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev. 01d...
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin • What is One COLORado™ 1 VW Tour • One power input cable with Edison plug (US) Included • One gel frame holder • One safety cable • One Warranty Card • One Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it.
  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    • In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately! In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 2. Introduction The COLORado™ 1 VW Tour is an indoor variable white wash light based on 42 white Product LEDs. It consists of a single pod with a double bracket mounting yoke. The AC power Description comes into the fixture’s housing through a NEUTRIK® powerCON A socket. The power linking uses a NEUTRIK®...
  • Page 8: Dmx Channel Summary

    Introduction DMX Channel Summary DMX Channel Function STD.1 Master Dimmer White Macros STD.2 DMX Channel Function Master Dimmer Warm White Cool White White Macros Strobe ID Address DMX Channel Function STD.D Master Dimmer Warm White Cool White STD.W DMX Channel Function Warm White Cool White...
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Safety cable passageway Power In Power Out A = 30 mm B = 13 mm DMX Out DMX In Control Panel (Plate removed) COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev. 01d...
  • Page 10: Setup

    Fuse Replacement The COLORado™ 1 VW Tour fixture has no external fuse that the user can change. However, it does have an internal fuse that only an authorized CHAUVET® technician should change. COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev. 01d...
  • Page 11: Dmx Linking

    If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need information about the DMX cables needed to link the COLORado™ 1 VW Tour fixture to a DMX controller, you may download the “DMX Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site. DMX Modes The COLORado™...
  • Page 12: Mounting

    This fixture includes a mounting yoke to which you can attach one or two rigging clamps. You must supply your own “C” or “O” clamps and make sure that they are capable of supporting the weight of this fixture. CHAUVET® recommends using at least two mounting points per fixture.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation 4. Operation Button Function Control Panel Exits from the current menu or <MENU> Description function Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently <ENTER> selected value in to the current function Navigates upwards through the <UP> menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function Navigates downwards through <DOWN>...
  • Page 14: Dmx Control With Id Addressing

    Operation Continued from previous page DMX Control With ID In this mode, the fixtures with the same DMX starting address will respond to the DMX controller based on the fixture’s individual ID address setting. If the user selects ID Addressing address “0”, all the fixtures with the same DMX address will respond in unison.
  • Page 15: Control Panel Lock

    Operation Continued from previous page Control Panel Lock This setting allows the user to activate or disable the control panel lock, which keeps non-authorized personnel from changing the fixture’s settings. 1) Go to KEY. 2) Select On/ Off. When the control panel lock is active, the fixture will prompt the user to enter the password after 30 seconds of control panel inactivity or after turning on the fixture.
  • Page 16: Std.2 Notes

    Operation STD.2 Notes These notes intent to clarify the way the STD.2 DMX personality works. • Channel 1 controls the intensity of the currently projected color. Master Dimmer • When the slider is at the highest position (255) the intensity of the output is at its maximum.
  • Page 17: Menu Map

    Operation Menu Map COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev. 01d -13-...
  • Page 18: Dmx Values

    Operation DMX Values STD.W Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000  255 0~100% Warm White 000  255 0~100% Cool White STD.D Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000  255 0~100% Dimmer 000  255 0~100% Warm White 000  255 0~100% Cool White STD.1 Channel Function...
  • Page 19: Technical Information

    Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear. CHAUVET® recommends cleaning the fixture’s external optics with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. To clean a fixture, follow the recommendations below: •...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Interference from AC wires • Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights If you still experience technical problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. -16- COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev. 01d...
  • Page 21: Exploded View

    Technical Information Exploded View Item Description Item Description Front cover Button Module Rubber seal Display protection plate Front tempered glass Button seal Lens holder Casing 15º lens Adjusting stainless steel knob LED board NEUTRIK® PowerCON B connector Heat sink NEUTRIK® PowerCON A connector Power supply 3-pin DMX In socket Driver board...
  • Page 22: Returns Procedure

    The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA #. DO NOT write the RMA # directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly affixed label.
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    Technical Information Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 11.4 in (290 mm) 9.6 in (245 mm) 8.0 in (205 mm) 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal)
  • Page 24 CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 (USA) (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev. 01d October 2010...

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