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 ..........................
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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...
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.
• 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...
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®...
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...
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...
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...
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™...
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.
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>...
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.
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.
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.
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: •...
• 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...
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.
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)
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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...