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COLORbar™ SMD User Manual (Rev. 01) 

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What Is 

Included

 

  1 x COLORbar™ SMD 

  1 x Locking Power Cord 

  1 x Warranty Card 

  1 x Quick Reference Guide 

 

 

Unpacking 

Instructions

 

Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack the product and check the container to make 

sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition. 

 

 

Claims 

If  the  container  or  the  material  inside  the  container  (the  product  and  included 

accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, upon receipt 

notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®. Failure to do so in a timely manner may 

invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the packing 

material for inspection.  
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, 

or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within seven (7) days of receiving 

the merchandise. 

 

 

Text 

Conventions

 

Convention 

Meaning 

1~512 

A range of values 

50/60 

A set of values of which only one can be chosen 

Settings 

A menu option not to be modified  

Menu > Settings 

A sequence of menu options to be followed 

<ENTER> 

A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel 

ON 

A value to be entered or selected 

 

 

Icons 

Icon 

Meaning 

 

This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration, or 

operation information. Failure to comply with this information may 

render the product partially or completely inoperative, cause 

damage to the product, or cause harm to the user. 

 

This paragraph contains important installation or configuration 

information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent 

the product from functioning correctly. 

 

This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, 

information. 

 

 

Document 

Information

 

The  information  and  specifications  contained  in  this  document  are  subject  to  change 

without  notice.  CHAUVET®  assumes  no  responsibility  or  liability  for  any  errors  or 

omissions that may appear in this manual. CHAUVET® reserves the right to update the 

existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions. 
You can download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com. 

© Copyright 2012 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved. 

Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America. 

 

 

 

Author 

Date 

Editor 

Date 

A. Diaz 

1/17/12 

S. Graham 

1/17/12 

 

 

Summary of Contents for COLORbar SMD

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...nking 8 Mounting 9 Orientation 9 Rigging 9 4 Operation 10 Control Panel Operation 10 Menu Map 10 Configuration DMX 11 DMX Personalities and Starting Address 11 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 12 3 CH 12 7 CH 12 24 CH 13 Configuration Standalone 14 Static Color Mode 14 Automatic Mode 14 Custom Static Color Mode 14 Master Slave Mode 15 5 Technical Information 16 Product Maintenance 16 General Tro...

Page 3: ...ed Menu Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ENTER A key to be pressed on the product s control panel ON A value to be entered or selected Icons Icon Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the product partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the product or cause harm to...

Page 4: ... because it may be very hot Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adj...

Page 5: ...ual Rev 01 Page 5 of 19 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Microphone Sound Sensitivity Knob Bracket Adjustment Knob 3 pin DMX In Fuse Holder 5 pin DMX In Power In LED Display Safety Loop 5 pin DMX Out Power Out 3 pin DMX Out ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 19 COLORbar SMD User Manual Rev 01 Product Dimensions ...

Page 7: ...electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect the product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Fuse Replacement Follow the instructions below to change the fuse if necessary Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdrive...

Page 8: ... can power link up to three 3 COLORbar SMD units 120 VAC or up to six 6 COLORbar SMD units 230 VAC The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY If using the product in other markets you must consult with the local CHAUVET distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region 1 st Product 2 nd Product 3 r...

Page 9: ...his manual for weight information When mounting the product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has a 13 mm hole which is appropriate for this purpose When power linking multiple products you must alway...

Page 10: ...find a higher value DOWN Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value ENTER Press to activate a menu option or a selected value Menu Map Mode Programming Steps Description Static Colors C C1 Red C2 Green C3 Blue C4 Cyan C5 Magenta C6 Yellow C7 White Auto Programs P P1 7 Color Switching P2 7 Color Fading P3 3 Color Switching P4 3 Color Fading P5 Chase program P6 Sound Active Ch...

Page 11: ...ch defines the highest configurable address to 489 When selecting a starting DMX address always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses If you choose a starting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the product s channels If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol you may refer to the DMX Primer at www chauvetlighting com To select the DMX pers...

Page 12: ...Color Macros 000 255 No function 000 255 Color Macros 5 Speed 000 255 Speed slow to fast when CH 6 is between 032 233 Strobe 000 255 No function 000 255 0 30 Hz 6 Auto Programs 000 255 No function 000 255 Pulse effect 0 100 000 255 Pulse effect 100 0 000 255 Pulse effect 100 0 100 000 255 Auto snap transition 7 colors 000 255 Auto fade transition 7 colors 000 255 Auto snap transition 3 colors 000 ...

Page 13: ...55 0 100 7 Red 000 255 0 100 3 8 Green 000 255 0 100 9 Blue 000 255 0 100 10 Red 000 255 0 100 4 11 Green 000 255 0 100 12 Blue 000 255 0 100 13 Red 000 255 0 100 5 14 Green 000 255 0 100 15 Blue 000 255 0 100 16 Red 000 255 0 100 6 17 Green 000 255 0 100 18 Blue 000 255 0 100 19 Red 000 255 0 100 7 20 Green 000 255 0 100 21 Blue 000 255 0 100 22 Red 000 255 0 100 8 23 Green 000 255 0 100 24 Blue ...

Page 14: ...se a color C1 C7 4 Press ENTER Automatic Mode To enable the Automatic Mode follow the instructions below 1 Press MENU repeatedly until P shows on the display 2 Press ENTER 3 Use UP or DOWN to choose your auto program P1 P7 4 Press ENTER You can adjust the speed of the automatic program as well 1 Press MENU repeatedly until S shows on the display 2 Press ENTER 3 Use UP or DOWN to adjust the duratio...

Page 15: ... on the display 2 Press ENTER to accept 3 Set the DMX address to 001 4 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit 5 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode 2 Make the maste...

Page 16: ...g frequency To clean the product follow the instructions below Unplug the product from power Wait until the product is cold Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or ...

Page 17: ...se the right fader s on the controller Wrong DMX personality on the product Set the correct DMX product s personality Assign the faders accordingly Wrong polarity setting on the DMX controller Change the signal polarity on the controller Loose or damaged DMX cable Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit Internal problem Send product for repair Intermittent DMX Problems Signal cables are not DMX...

Page 18: ...live outside the U S United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our website for contact details Returning Products to CHAUVET Call the corresponding CHAUVET Tech Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number s...

Page 19: ...urrent units 8 A 3 units 8 A 6 units Fuse F 5 A 250 V F 5 A 250 V Power I O US Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector IEC IEC Power output connector Edison IEC Power Cord plug Edison US Local plug Light Source Type Lifespan SMD LED 50 000 hours Color Quantity Current Tri color 648 20 mA x 3 Photo Optic Parameter Illuminance 2 m 328 lx Strobe Rate 0 30 Hz Beam angle 67º Field angle 110 Viewing a...

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