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Order code: 50705 

ColorCue 3 

04)

 

Make sure the color selection mode is enabled. Turn the controls (E)(J) to select the desired color. 
The available colors are red, green, blue, white, amber and UV. Turning the control clockwise will 
increase the color intensity. The display will show the color value in the range 0–255. If you want to 
clear a selection, press the CLEAR button (44)

05)

 

If you want to select different colors for different fixtures, press the FIXTURES button(s) (13)(24) once 
again to cancel the selection of the fixture(s) you have made in step 2. The LED(s) on the button(s) 
will turn off. Skip steps 5 and 6, if you have selected the same color for all connected fixtures. 

06)

 

Repeat steps 2–5 to select colors for the remaining fixtures. 

 
Crossfade between Bank A and Bank B (Double Control Mode) 
01)

 

Create a scene in BANK A. Refer to Creating a Scene in Bank A on page 11.  

02)

 

Slide the BANK A master fader (K) to 100 to output the scene and at the same time slide the BANK B 
master fader (L) to 0. 

03)

 

Create a scene in BANK B. Refer to Creating a Scene in Bank B on pages 11–12. 

04)

 

Slide the BANK B master fader (L) to 100 to output the scene and at the same time slide the BANK A 
master fader (K) to 0. 

You can continue crossfading between Bank A and Bank B by sliding the master faders (K) and (L) up 
and down, or you can repeat steps 1–4, each time creating a new scene in Bank A and Bank B. 
 
Create a Scene (Single Control Mode) 
Make sure the device is in single (24-fixture) control mode, see Control Modes on page 9–10 for more 
information. 
01)

 

Set the master fader (K) to 0, if you do not want to output the scene live while you are creating it. If 
you set the master fader (K) to any other value, any changes you make will be output live. 

02)

 

Press one or more FIXTURES buttons (01)(24) to select the fixture(s) you want to control. The LED(s) on 
the button(s) will light up. If you want to have the same color for all connected fixtures, press all 
FIXTURES buttons (01)(24). If you want to have different colors for each of the connected fixtures, 
select only one fixture at this step. You can also select multiple fixtures, if you want to have one color 
on more than one fixture. The selected fixtures will be highlighted on the display. 

03)

 

Slide the FIXTURES faders (01)(24) to adjust the light intensity of the connected fixtures selected in 
step 2. The LEDs above the fixtures faders will light up. 

04)

 

Make sure the color selection mode is enabled. Turn the controls (E)(J) to select the desired color. 
The available colors are red, green, blue, white, amber and UV. Turning the control clockwise will 
increase the color intensity. The display will show the color value in the range 0–255. If you want to 
clear a selection, press the CLEAR button (44)

05)

 

If you want to select different colors for different fixtures, press the FIXTURES button(s) (01)(24) once 
again to cancel the selection of the fixture(s) you have made in step 2. The LED(s) on the button(s) 
will turn off. Skip steps 5 and 6, if you have selected the same color for all connected fixtures. 

06)

 

Repeat steps 2–5 to select colors for the remaining fixtures. 

07)

 

Slide the BANK A master fader (K) to 100 to output the scene. Skip this step, if you have already set 
the master fader (K) to 100. 

 
Transition between Scenes (Single Control Mode) 
01)

 

Create a scene following the instructions in Create a Scene on page 12.  

02)

 

Press the HOLD button (41) to hold the output colors and intensities of the connected fixtures. The 
LED on the button will light up. Now you can continue with changing the output colors and intensities 
for the next scene without affecting the live output. 

03)

 

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to create each time a new scene and to transition between the two scenes. 

 
Note:
 Transitioning between scenes in single (24-fixtures) mode is without crossfading. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for 50705

Page 1: ...ColorCue 3 V1 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade the Netherlands Order code 50705 MANUAL ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...Selection Mode vs Parameter Selection Mode 10 Strobe 10 Blackout 10 Flash 10 Hold 10 Clear the Programmer 11 Manual Operating Mode 11 Create a Scene in Bank A Double Control Mode 11 Create a Scene in...

Page 3: ...udes Showtec ColorCue 3 AC power adapter with 4 interchangeable AC plugs Europe UK US JP AUS NZ User manual Safety Instructions Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of...

Page 4: ...upply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediate...

Page 5: ...umber 04 A brief description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings and or visible defects or perform this ch...

Page 6: ...channels 6 DMX channels per fixture MIDI Yes Memories 1000 Display LCD Connections 3 pin DMX signal connector OUT USB input connector no function DC input connector 5 pin MIDI connectors THRU OUT IN...

Page 7: ...ntrol D Modes buttons with LEDs J UV control E RED DIRECTION control K BANK A master fader and flash button with LED F GREEN SPEED control L BANK B master fader and flash button with LED G BLUE FADE c...

Page 8: ...troller to a power outlet with the supplied AC power adapter Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warrant...

Page 9: ...enter setup mode The LED on the button will start blinking Refer to LEDs Type Setup on page 8 and to MIDI Address Setup on page 9 for more information about the available settings in this mode 02 Pres...

Page 10: ...ll display the correct starting DMX address of each fixture Approach 2 If you select all fixtures first and then set the LEDs type only the starting DMX address of the last fixture will be displayed o...

Page 11: ...tically disables the other mode The UV control J does not have a double function It functions only in color selection mode Strobe You can add strobe effect at any time during playback of a scene or a...

Page 12: ...ed in step 2 The LEDs above the fixtures faders will light up 04 Make sure the color selection mode is enabled Turn the controls E J to select the desired color The available colors are red green blue...

Page 13: ...ture s you want to control The LED s on the button s will light up If you want to have the same color for all connected fixtures press all FIXTURES buttons 01 24 If you want to have different colors f...

Page 14: ...f a PLAYBACKS button 01 24 is not free and has a scene assigned to it the LED on the button will be on 04 Press the RECORD button 36 once again to store the scene The LED on the button will turn off 0...

Page 15: ...on Turn the DIRECTION control E to set the direction of the chase There are 3 options available Off position the chase will play back in reverse order The direction of the chase will be displayed on t...

Page 16: ...chase The LED on the button will start blinking The PLAYBACKS button number will be displayed on the screen Note At this point you can also adjust the chase parameters direction speed and fade Make s...

Page 17: ...nly with the FIXTURES buttons and faders 01 12 Single 24 fixture mode follow steps 2 6 from Create a Scene on page 12 06 Press the UPDATE button 42 to insert the new step The LED on the UPDATE button...

Page 18: ...e LED s above the fader s will light up and the selected chase s will be played back The LED s on the respective PLAYBACKS button s 01 24 are blinking during playback During playback you can add strob...

Page 19: ...uence until a solution is found Once the unit operates properly do not carry out following steps No Light If the ColorCue 3 does not operate properly refer servicing to a technician Suspect three pote...

Page 20: ...s 24 Fixture channels 6 DMX channels per fixture Playback keys 24 Playback faders 24 MIDI Yes Display LCD Connections 3 pin DMX signal connector OUT USB input connector no function DC input connector...

Page 21: ...20 Order code 50705 ColorCue 3 Dimensions...

Page 22: ...s OFF X X Active Sense X X Reset X X O YES Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO X NO Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO 1 table 1 note numbers note number function 22 45 16H 2DH Channel 1 24...

Page 23: ...22 Order code 50705 ColorCue 3...

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