Chauvet CH-175 User Manual

CH-175

Color Bank™ 12

USER MANUAL

CHAUVET, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A

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TABLE OF CONTENT

BEFORE YOU BEGIN........................................................................................................................................................... 3

WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................3

AC POWER...........................................................................................................................................................................................3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................4

FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................................................4

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................4

SETUP................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

LAMP ...................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Lamp Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................5

COLOR GELS........................................................................................................................................................................................5

POWER ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

MOUNTING ...........................................................................................................................................................................................6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 7

FOREWORD..........................................................................................................................................................................................7

OPERATING MODES...............................................................................................................................................................................7

Stand Alone .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Chase Speed......................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Audio Activated...................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Master/Slave................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Master/Slave settings.........................................................................................................................................................................................8

CB-FS Color Bank Footswitch (Optional) ..................................................................................................................... 8

APPENDIX............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

GENERAL MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................................................9

RETURNS PROCEDURE..........................................................................................................................................................................9

CLAIMS ................................................................................................................................................................................................9

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................................................. 10

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................11

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is included

¾ 1 x CH-175 with hanging brackets and

knobs

¾ Power cord with plug
¾ Manual

Unpacking Instructions

Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.

AC Power

To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of
the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating is its average
current draw under normal conditions. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and
cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before applying power to a
fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement.

Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection
switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.

¾ 3 color gels of the following colors;

yellow, red, blue & green

¾ 12 x JCDR 50W 120V lamps
¾ Warranty Card

C Voltage Switch

Warning! Verify that the power select switch on your unit matches the

line voltage applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits
with a suitable Earth Ground.

Not all fixtures have a voltage
select switch. Please be sure to
connect to the proper voltage.

Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important

information about the installation, usage and maintenance?

• 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 you are connecting to is
not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the
fixture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only!

• To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to

rain or moisture. Make sure there are no flammable
materials close to the unit while operating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate
ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces. Be sure
that no ventilation slots are blocked.

• Always disconnect from power source before servicing or
replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same
lamp source.

• Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use its carrying
handles.

• Maximum ambient temperature is Ta: 40°. Do not operate
fixture at temperatures higher than this.

• In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the
unit immediately. Never try to repair the unit by yourself.
Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest
authorized technical assistance center. Always use the
same type spare parts.

• Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the

cord.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or

attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET.

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INTRODUCTION

The Color Bank 12 is a compact striplight also referred to as a borderlight. It is ideal for providing
basic area washes for small stages yet small and lightweight enough for mobile applications. Other
applications include cove, perimeter, merchandise, and wall wash illumination.

Features

• 12 color gel holders

• 16 built-in programs for stand-alone operation

• 4 channel chase (3 lamps per channel)

• Light to sound and chase mode

• Chase speed control

• Sound sensitivity knob

• Full On override button

• Footswitch controls Chase, Audio, Full On, & Blackout function (Optional)

Product Overview

Lamp/Gel-holders

Front Panel

1 2

Rear Panel

Channel LED
indicator

1 2

4

5-pin DIN connectors
for daisy chain linking

Full on

3

Full On override
button

FULLO N

4

SOUND

1 2

Sound
sensitivity
rotary knob

SPEED

3

FOOL SWITCH

Hanging bracket

4

3

Power connector
& fuse capsule

220V

110V

Mode LED
indicator

- Full ON

- Audio

- Chase

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Mode change
button

Chase speed
rotary knob

Footswitch
connector

Voltage switch