Dmx Protocol - Chroma Color Force 72 User Manual

Technical
In this mode, frequency settings of the unit can be changed and addressing software
for LED engines can be uploaded.
Press Up/Down to access "Technical", press Up/Down to select either "Frequency"
or "Upload Engines".
Frequency:
The Color Force has four frequency settings available - 600, 1200, 2400 and 4800.
This allows for the LED scan rate to be synchronised with the video camera and
avoid a flickering effect. Press Up/Down buttons to select the desired frequency,
press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings.
Upload Engines:
Addressing software for LED engines can be uploaded to the Color Force from the
Chroma-Q Uploader.
1. Press Enter, Up/Down buttons to select "Upload Engines" then press Enter, and
the
display will show "Ready":
2. Connect an XLR 5-pin cable from the Uploader to the unit.
3. Power-up the Uploader - display will show the file name, and 'Ready'.
4. Press the "GO" button once to execute the uploading - red indicator light on the
"GO" button will blink.
5. The Uploader display will show a simulated arrow moving from left to right
indicating the uploading process.
6. All the green LEDs of the unit will light up (low intensity) to indicate completion of
a successful Upload and the Uploader display will show "DONE".
7. Power-cycle the unit.
(See Quick Start Guide of the Chroma-Q Uploader)
Fan Speed
The Color Force is built with internal fans with 3 speed settings – "Quiet", "Studio",
and "Live". In "Quiet" mode the internal fan is off and light output is reduced by 45%.
In "Studio" mode the fan speed is at low velocity and light output is reduced by 15%.
In "Live" mode the fan speed at the level of the previous "Version 1.9" at high
velocity and the light output at 100%.
Press Enter, Up/Down buttons to select "Fan Speed", then press Enter to select from
either "Quiet", "Studio", "Live" or "Live with Light", and then press Enter for 2
seconds to save the settings.
Reset to Default
Press Up/Down to access "Reset to Default", press Enter and the display will show
"reset?", press Enter for 2 seconds until the display shows "resetting", and wait for
the display to show "done" and reset is complete with all menu items reset to factory
defaults: DMX address = 001, Control Mode = 1 , DMX Lost = Hold, Looks = 00,
Fan speed = Live, Frequency = 600, Display = On,

2.7 DMX Protocol

Color Force DMX Personality Mode 1.
Color Force
V2.0
Channel 1 Grouping
0-100 Variable grouping range between 1-12
cells with FX running within the group.
102-206 Variable grouping range between 1-
12 cells with FX running between the groups.
209-255 Variable interval grouping range for
Color Force User Manual
In mode 1 grouping is variable.
Color Force 72 (43ch)
7fx + 12 x HSI
Mode 1
Grouping
0-100 Variable grouping range between 1-8
cells with FX running within the group.
102-206 Variable grouping range between 1-8
cells with FX running between the groups.
209-255 Variable interval grouping range for
8
Color Force 48 (31ch)
7fx + 8 x HSI
V2.0 October 2011