Summary of COLORstrip

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    Chauvet, 3000 n 29 th ct, hollywood, fl 33020 u.S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 fax (954) 929-5560 www.Chauvetlighting.Com 2010-01-26/14:45 colorstrip ™ user manual snapshot ok on dimmer outdoor ok sound activated dmx512 master/slave 115v/230v switch replaceable fuse user serviceable duty cycle.

  • Page 2: Able Of

    Colorstrip™ user manual 2 2010-01-26/14:45 t able of c ontents colorstrip™ ............................................................................................................................................. 1 1. Before you begin ................................................................

  • Page 3: Efore

    Colorstrip™ user manual 3 2010-01-26/14:45 figure 1 - ac voltage switch not all fixtures have a voltage select switch. Please be sure to connect to the proper voltage. 1. B efore y ou b egin what is included 1 x colorstrip ™ 2 tall mounting brackets 2 short mounting brackets power cord warranty card...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 4 2010-01-26/14:45 safety instructions please keep this user guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage...

  • Page 5: Ntroduction

    Colorstrip™ user manual 5 2010-01-26/14:45 blackout and static/flashing colors chase programs rgb mode color fade mode for a detailed view of dmx values turn to the dmx channel values on page 16 in the appendix section. 2. I ntroduction features 4-channel dmx-512 led cyclorama light blackout/static/...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 6 2010-01-26/14:45 product overview control panel (rear) see exploded view below leds mounting brackets power output (for colorstrip only, max 20) iec power connector with fuse holder dmx in dmx out footcontroller input (optional accessory led-fs1) sound sensitivity adjustmen...

  • Page 7: Etup

    Colorstrip™ user manual 7 2010-01-26/14:45 the fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. 3. S etup fuse replacement with a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fus...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 8 2010-01-26/14:45 d m x d at a c ab l e use a belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for eia rs-485 applications. Standard microphone cables cannot transmit dmx data reliably over long distances. The cable will have the following characteristics: 2-c...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 9 2010-01-26/14:45 this drawing provides a general illustration of the dmx input/output panel of a lighting fixture. Universal dmx controller continue the link hanging clamp note! Clamp is sold separately. Often, the setup for master-slave and standalone operation requires th...

  • Page 10: Perating

    Colorstrip™ user manual 10 2010-01-26/14:45 mode enter up down mode indicator function & number display 4. O perating i nstructions the colorstrip™ is a dmx-512 controllable, full rgb color mixing led strip light fixture made up of highly efficient and super bright leds. There are four flood spot le...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 11 2010-01-26/14:45 master/slave & stand alone the master/slave mode will allow you to link units in a daisy chain fashion. In this mode, the first unit in the daisy chain will command all other units following. Stand alone can simply be achieved by setting all units to maste...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 12 2010-01-26/14:45 dmx control mode operating in a dmx control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customizing or creating a show. In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture and each fixture independent...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 13 2010-01-26/14:45 ab o u t d m x a d d r e s s i n g this dmx mode enables the use of a universal dmx controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 511. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indica...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 14 2010-01-26/14:45.

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 15 2010-01-26/14:45 dmx channel values note! Please read all instructions carefully on fixture dmx control mode and addressing. Dmx channels 2, 3 and 4 functions are determined by the current settings of channel 1. For example, while channel 1 is set between 210 and 219 the f...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 16 2010-01-26/14:45 general troubleshooting symptom solution(s) applies to lights foggers & snow controllers dimmers& chaser auto shut off check fan thermal switch reset beam is very dim or not bright clean optical system or replace lamp check 220/110v switch for proper setti...

  • Page 17: Ppendix

    Colorstrip™ user manual 17 2010-01-26/14:45 technical support address: service dept. 3000 n 29th ct, hollywood, fl 33020 (u.S.A.) support (email): tech@chauvetlighting.Com telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (press 4) fax: (954) 929-5560 - (attention: service) website: http://www.Chauvetlighting.Com 5. A pp...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 18 2010-01-26/14:45 general maintenance to maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust...

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    Colorstrip™ user manual 19 2010-01-26/14:45 technical specifications weight & dimensions length ........................................................................................................................... 38 in (965 mm) width...............................................................