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User Manual 

Summary of Contents for COLORdash Par-Quad 18

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...copy storage distribution modification or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without written consent from Chauvet Document Printing For better results print this document in color on letter size paper 8 5 x 11 in double sided If using A4 paper 210 x 297 mm configure your printer to scale the content accordingly Intended Audience Any person in charge of installing operatin...

Page 3: ...escription 3 Features 3 Product Overview 4 Product Dimensions 5 3 Setup 6 AC Power 6 AC Plug 6 Fuse Replacement 6 Power Linking 7 DMX Linking 7 DMX Modes 7 Master Slave Connectivity 7 Mounting 8 Orientation 8 Rigging 8 4 Operation 9 Control Panel Description 9 Control Options 9 Programming 9 DMX Personality 9 DMX Control 9 Static Color 10 Auto Programs 10 Auto Test 10 Master Slave 10 Dimmer Curves...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents ii COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 5 5 Technical Information 15 Product Maintenance 15 Returns 15 Technical Specifications 16 Contact Us 17 ...

Page 5: ...im with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery Manual Conventions Convention Meaning 1 512 A range of values in the text 50 60 A set of mutually exclusive values in the text SET A button on the product s control panel Settings A product function or a menu option MENU Settings A sequence of menu options 1 10 A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu Yes No A set of two mutually exclusive men...

Page 6: ... product while it is operating When hanging this product always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Power and Wiring Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product s specification label To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan during periods of non use completely disconnect th...

Page 7: ...boards as well as the power and signal connectors The COLORdash Par Quad 18 includes one double bracketed yoke that can be a floor mount or hanging support bracket Features 4 6 or 10 channel quad color LED wash product Operating modes 4 channel RGBA 6 channel RGBA dimmer strobe 10 channel RGBA dimmer strobe macro auto dim mode auto speed Silent flicker free operation Lightweight easy to install 16...

Page 8: ...ion 4 COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 5 Product Overview DMXOut DMX In Power Out Control Panel Front View Rear View Side View Adjustment Knob Double bracketed Yoke Safety Cable Loop DMXOut Power In DMX In ...

Page 9: ...Introduction COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 5 5 Product Dimensions ...

Page 10: ...ging it Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch AC Plug The COLORdash Par Quad 18 comes with a power input cord terminated with a Neutrik powerCON A connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end U S market If the power input cord that came with your product has no plug or if you ...

Page 11: ...des The DMX Values section will provide you with detailed information regarding the DMX modes Master Slave Connectivity The Master Slave mode allows a COLORdash Par Quad 18 the master product to control one or more COLORdash Par Quad 18s the slave products without a DMX controller One COLORdash Par Quad 18 becomes the master product when running an Auto or Fixed program or by being in Manual mode ...

Page 12: ...is product away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety Notes Never mount in places where rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation may affect the product If hanging this product make sure that the mounting location can support the product s weight Refer to the Technical Specifications chart for the weight bearing requirements of this product When hang...

Page 13: ... or value within the current programming level press UP or DOWN until the option shows on the display Press ENTER to select In this case if there is another programming level you will see that first option or you will see the selected value Press MENU repeatedly to exit to the previous main level DMX Personality This setting allows you to choose a particular DMX personality 1 Go to the Channel mai...

Page 14: ...ption allows you to test all the LED s on the COLORdash Par Quad 18 1 Go to Info Main Level 2 Select Auto Test Master Slave The Master Slave mode allows a group of COLORdash Par Quad 18s the slave products to simultaneously duplicate the output of another COLORdash Par Quad 18 the master product without a DMX controller 1 Set each of the slave products a Go to M S Mode b Select Slave 2 Set the mas...

Page 15: ...he version number will show on the screen Fixture Hours This option shows the total amount of hours the COLORdash Par Quad 18 has been turned on 1 Go to the Info main level 2 Select FixHours the hours will show on the screen Backlite This setting allows you to set the amount of time the backlite on the COLORdash Par Quad 18 stays on after the last button is pressed on the control panel 1 Go to the...

Page 16: ...f display backlight after 10 sec of inactivity 20S Turns off display backlight after 20 sec of inactivity 30S Turns off display backlight after 30 sec of inactivity On Display backlight always on Info Auto Test Turns on all LEDs in sequence for testing FixHours Shows total product hours Version Shows installed software version Address 001 509 Selects DMX address highest channel restricted to perso...

Page 17: ...36 ó 240 241 ó 245 246 ó 250 251 ó 255 No Function R 100 G 0 100 B 0 R 100 0 G 100 B 0 R 0 G 100 B 0 100 R 0 G 100 0 B 100 R 0 100 G 0 B 100 R 100 G 0 B 100 0 R 100 G 0 100 B 0 100 R 100 0 G 100 0 B 100 R 100 G 100 B 100 A 100 White 1 White 2 White 3 White 4 White 5 White 6 White 7 White 8 White 9 White 10 White 11 8 Auto Programs 000 ó 051 052 ó 101 102 ó 152 153 ó 203 204 ó 254 255 No Function A...

Page 18: ...ng 1 Dimmer 000 ó 255 0 100 2 Red 000 ó 255 0 100 3 Green 000 ó 255 0 100 4 Blue 000 ó 255 0 100 5 Amber 000 ó 255 0 100 6 Strobe 000 ó 010 011 ó 255 No Function Slow to Fast 4 Ch Channel Function Value Percent Setting 1 Red 000 ó 255 0 100 2 Green 000 ó 255 0 100 3 Blue 000 ó 255 0 100 4 Amber 000 ó 255 0 100 ...

Page 19: ... polish the lens surfaces until they are free of haze and lint Always dry the external surfaces thoroughly and carefully after cleaning them Returns You must send the product prepaid in the original box and with the original packing and accessories Chauvet will not issue call tags Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to prov...

Page 20: ...ts 13 6 A 24 products 13 6 A 26 products Fuse Breaker T 3 15 A 250 V T 3 15 A 250 V T 3 15 A 250 V Power I O US Worldwide Europe Power input connector Neutrik powerCON A Neutrik powerCON A Power output connector Neutrik powerCON B Neutrik powerCON B Power cord plug Edison US Local plug Light Source Type Power Lifespan LED 7 W 50 000 hours Color Quantity Current Quad color RGBA 18 500 mA Photometri...

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