Chauvet COLORdash Par - User Manual

Chauvet, 3000 N 29
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COLORdash™ Par
USER MANUAL
Snapshot
OK on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Transformer
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

Summary

Before You Begin

Safety Instructions

Crucial safety guidelines for operation and installation.

Setup

AC Power

Instructions for connecting the fixture to the power source.

Rigging

Fixture Linking

Connecting multiple fixtures for DMX or master/slave operation.

Data Cabling

Setting Up a DMX Serial Data Link

Master;Slave Fixture Linking

Operating Instructions

Control Options

Overview of DMX addressing and control modes.

DMX-512 Control Without ID Address

Standard DMX addressing procedures.

DMX-512 Addressing With ID Address

Advanced addressing for controlling multiple fixtures individually.

COLORcon Setup

Configuration steps for using the COLORcon controller.

Setting the DMX Address

How to assign a starting DMX address to a fixture.

Control Panel Functions

DMX512 Channel Values

Detailed mapping of DMX channels to functions across personalities.

Important Notes About Stage 1 DMX Operation

COLORADO Controller

Setup

Steps for connecting and configuring the controller with fixtures.

Menu Map

Custom Program

Control Via External DMX

Using an external DMX controller to operate the unit.

Technical Support

Appendix

DMX Primer

Fundamental explanation of the DMX-512 protocol.

General Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the fixture.

Service Maintenance Guide

Troubleshooting guide for common fixture issues.

Technical Specifications

Comprehensive technical data for the fixture.

Chauvet COLORdash Par Specifications