Chauvet COLORado 4 IP User Manual

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 1

What Is Included ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

Claims .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Manual Conventions .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Product at a Glance ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Safety Notes ................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Mounting and Rigging .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Power and Wiring ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Expected LED Lifespan ................................................................................................................................................ 2

2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3

Product Description ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Product Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Product Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

3. Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

AC Power ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

AC Plug ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 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 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

DMX Control............................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Loss of Signal Setting ................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Static Color ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Auto Programs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Edit Customs .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Master/Slave .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Color Settings............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Dimmer Curves .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Curve Settings............................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Control Panel Lock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Password ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Settings Lock Out ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Program Upload ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Reset .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Calibration Settings Reset .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Whites Setting ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

White Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Strobe Personality ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Menu Map ................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Menu Map (Continued) ............................................................................................................................................... 16

DMX Values ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

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DMX Values (Continued) ............................................................................................................................................ 18

DMX Values (Continued) ............................................................................................................................................ 19

DMX Values (Continued) ............................................................................................................................................ 20

DMX Values (Continued) ............................................................................................................................................ 21

DMX Values (Continued) ............................................................................................................................................ 22

DMX Values (Continued) ............................................................................................................................................ 23

5. Technical Information ............................................................................................................................. 24

Product Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 24

Returns ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Contact Us .................................................................................................................................................................. 26

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1. Before You Begin

What Is Included

• COLORado™ 4 IP

• Quick Reference Guide

Claims

Carefully unpack the pr oduct immediately and check the box to m ake sure all the parts

If the box or the contents (t he product and include d accessories ) appear damaged f rom
shipping or show signs of m ishandling, notify the carrier immediatel y, not CHAUVET®.
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In

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 menu options in a menu

ON

A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu

Symbols

Critical installation, configuration, or operation information.

operator.

comply with this information may keep the product from working.

The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A

• IP66 Power Input Cord

• Male/Female 5-pin IP66 Adaptor

• Warranty Card

are in the package and are in good condition.

addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, s uch as miss ing components or par ts, dam age not relat ed to s hipping,

or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery.

Before You Begin

Symbols Meaning

Failure to comply with this information may cause the product not
to work, damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the

Important installation or configuration information. Failure to

Useful information.

digital data transmission protocol.

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Product at a Glance

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Safety Notes

Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in

to properly trained CHAUVET® certified technicians.

All applicable local codes and regulations apply to the proper installation of this

Personal Safety

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.

• Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.

Mounting and

• DO NOT submerge this product (IP66). Regular outdoor operation is fine.

cable (included).

Power and Wiring

• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in

• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.

Operation

• Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables.

• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!

In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, contact

Expected LED

LEDs gradually dec line in brightness o ver time, mostly becaus e of heat. Packag ed in

Before You Begin

Rigging

Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Master/Slave

include important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this
product.

this User Manual applies
Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.

product.

• Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.

• Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.

• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is

operating.

• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety

Auto Programs
Auto-Ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification
label.

• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.

Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.

• Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.

• The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this product

at a higher temperature.

CHAUVET® Technical Support.

Lifespan

clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single-LED
conditions. For this re ason, using clustered LEDs at their f ullest intensity significantl y
reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be 40,000 to
50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan is vital, lower the operating temperature by
improving the ventilatio n around the product and reducing the am bient temperature to
an optimal operating range. In addition, limiting the overall project ion in tens i t y m a y also
help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.

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2. Introduction

Product Description

The COLORado™ 4 IP is a high-power quad-color RGBW LED linear wash product.

that house the internal power supply, the main

rated

Features

• 3, 4, 5, 6, or 10 quad-color LED wash product

• IP66-rated, suitable for outdoor operation

Introduction

This product consists of four modules
control, the control pa nel, the LED drivers, the LED boards , as well as the IP66­power and signal connectors.

• Operating modes:

• 3-channel: RGB control

• 3-channel: HSV control

• 4-channel: RGB, dimmer

• 4-channel: RGBW

• 4-channel: 2700° K pixel control

• 5-channel: RGBW, dimmer

• 6-channel: RGBW, dimmer, strobe

• 11-channel: RGBW, dimmer, strobe, macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto

speed, pixel selection

• 12-channel: R1, G1, B1, R2, G2, B2, R3, G3, B3, R4, G4, B4

• 16-channel: 16-b i t R GBW, 16-bit dimmer, macro, strobe, auto/custom, auto

speed, dimmer speed, pixel selection

• 16-channel: R1, G1, B1, W1, R2, G2, B2, W2, R3, G3, B3, W3, R4, G4, B4, W4

• Silent operation

• Fantastic output with low-profile footprint

• Stunning color mixing

• Pixel control of each LED

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Rear View

Side View

Control Panel

Power In

DMX In

DMX Out

Power Out

Safety Loop

Yoke Adjustment

Introduction

Overview

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Dimensions

Side View

Introduction

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AC Power

Each COLORado™ 4 IP has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input
voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for

. You can also refer to

The listed current r ating indicates the maximum current draw during normal oper ation.

®

Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical

Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even

AC Plug

The COLORado™ 4 IP comes with an IP66 power input cord terminated with a

r and an IP66 to Ed ison po wer cord ad apter. If the power cord

AC Live

Black

Brown

Yellow or Brass

AC Neutral

White

Blue

Silver

AC Ground

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green

Setup

3. Setup

each COLORado™ 4 IP, ref er to the label affixed to the product
the Technical Specifications in this manual.

For more information, you may download Sizing Circuit Bre akers from the CHAUVET
website: www.chauvetpro.com.

ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.

if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.

proprietary IP66 co nnecto
adapter that came wit h your product has no plug or you need to change the Edis o n p lug,
use the table below to wire the new plug.

Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color

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Setup

Power Linking

The COLORado™ 4 IP supports power l inking. You can power link up to 5 products at

This product com es with a power input cord. This pr oduct does not come with a power

DMX Linking

You can link the COLORado™ 4 IP to a DMX controller using a standard DMX s erial

, you can

DMX Modes

The COLORado™ 4 IP uses the standar d DMX data connection for the TOUR, TR16,

channel DMX

modes.

Master/Slave

The Master/Slave mode allows a COLORado™ 4 IP (the “master product”) to control

s (the “slave products ”) without a DMX controller. One

becomes the master product when running an Auto or Custom

in SLAVE mode.

DO NOT connect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode.

he master

The Operation section of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to

Note: For optimum control of the 16-bit dimming channels in the TR16 personality,

If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards,
Master/Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX

ad the DMX Primer from the CHAUVET® website:

120 VAC, 9 products at 208 VAC, or 10 products at 230 VAC.

linking cable; however, a power linking cable is available as an option.

connection. If using other DMX-compatible products with the COLORado™ 4 IP
control each individually with a single DMX controller.

ARC.1, AR1.D, ARC.2, AR2.D, AR2.S, HALO, PIX1, PIX2, and HSV
modes.

• Refer to the Introduction for a brief description of these modes.

• Refer to Operation to learn how to configure the COLORado™ 4 IP to work in these

modes.

• The DMX Values section will provide you with detailed information regarding the DMX

Connectivity

one or more COLORado™ 4 IP
COLORado™ 4 IP
program, or by being in STATIC mode.

You must configure each slave product’s control panel to operate
During Master/Slave operat ion, the sla ve produc ts will operate i n unison with the m aster
product.

The DMX controller signals may interfere with the signals from t
product.

configure Master and Slave products.

be sure that both dimming curves in SET > DIMX and SET > CURV are set to OFF.

controller, downlo

www.chauvetpro.com.

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Mounting

Orientation

Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for

Rigging

The COLORado™ 4 IP cons ists of a double-bracketed yoke and the bo dy of t he p roduct

recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this

• When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for

(included).

Procedure

The COLORado™ 4 IP com es with a multi–purpose yoke to which you can either attach

use as a floor stand. You must supply your own

mounting clamps. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this

Floor Mounting

Overhead Mounting

Row Mounting

Stack Mounting

Setup

Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes in this manual.

ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.

CHAUVET®
product.

operation, programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.

• Make sure to mount this 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

for the weight-bearing

requirements of this product.

• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable

mounting clamps for hangi ng, attach other COLORado™ 4 IP pro ducts (horizontally or
vertically) or attach to the floor for

Diagram

product.

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4. Operation

Control Panel

<MENU>

Exits from the current menu or function

<ENTER>

Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently
selected value in to the current function

<UP>

Navigates upward through the menu list and increases the
numeric value when in a function

<DOWN>

Navigates downward through the menu list and decreases the
numeric value when in a function

Control Options

You can set the COLORado™ 4 IP start address in the 001~512 DMX range. This

Programming

Refer to the Menu Ma p to understand the menu opt ions. The menu map shows th e main

• Press <MENU> repeatedly to exit to the previous main level.

Description

Operation

Button Function

enables control of up to 32 products in the 16-channel TR16 or PIX2 personality.

level and a variable number of programming levels for each option.

• To go to the desired main level, press <MENU> repeatedly until the option shows on
the display. Press <ENTER> to select. This will take you to the first programming
level for that option.

• To select an option 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.

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DMX Personality

This setting allows you to choose a particular DMX personality.

• See the DMX Values section for the highest starting address you can select for

due to the new personality setting.

DMX Control

In this mode, each product will respond to a unique starting address from the DMX

The highest recommended starting address for each DMX mode is as follows:

TOUR

503

ARC.2

509

HSV

510

TR16

497

AR2.D

508

PIX1

501

ARC.1

510

AR2.S

507

PIX2

497

AR1.D

509

HALO

509

Loss of Signal Setting

This setting controls how the product will respond when the DMX signal is lost.

Static Color

The Static Color mode allows for RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller.

Operation

1. Go to the PERS main level.

2. Select the desired personality (TOUR, TR16, ARC.1, AR1.D, ARC.2, AR2.D,

AR2.S, PIX1, PIX2, HALO, or HSV).

each personality.

• Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap

controller. All products with the sam e star ting addr es s will respond in unis o n.

1. Select a DMX personality as shown in DMX Personality.

2. Set the running mode:

a. Go to the RUN main level.
b. Select the ADDR programming level.

3. Set the starting address:

a. Go to DMX main level.
b. Select the starting address D.(001~512).

DMX

Mode

DMX

Address

DMX

Mode

DMX

Address

DMX

Mode

1. Go to the SET main level, then select DERR.

a. Select SAVE to make the product use the last command used when the

signal is lost.

b. Select BLAK to turn off the all the LEDs when the signal is lost.

1. Go to the STAT main level.

2. Select the desired color (RED, GREN, BLUE, or WHIT).

3. Select the desired color value (000~255).

4. Repeat for the other colors.

5. Select STRB.

6. Select the desired frequency (00~20).

DMX

Address

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Operation

Auto Programs

Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller.

You cannot edit any of the auto programs (AUTO 01~10). However, you can edit
the custom programs (PR.01~10). See Ed it Customs below for details.

Edit Customs

This setting allows the pr ogramm ing of up to 30 scenes for each of the 10 c ustomizable

Master/Slave

The Master/Slave m ode allows a group of COLORado™ 4 IPs (the sla ve products) to

(the master p roduct)

• The master product is the one that runs a program whether in Auto, Custom or

• The master product should be the first product in the daisy chain.

Color Settings

The COLOR setting d etermines how the COLORado™ 4 IP generates the white color

OFF:

When all the RGB faders are set to 255, the output is maximum, although
the resulting white color may not be balanced.

RGBW:

When all the RGB faders are set to 255, the resulting output is defined by
the configured white color (see White Calibration).

UC:

When all the RGB faders are set to 255, the output matches that of less
efficient products (Universal Color).

1. Go to AUTO.

2. Select the desired auto (AT. 01~10) or custom program (PR. 01~10).

programs, including colors and effects.

1. Go to the EDIT main level.

2. Select the desired auto program (PR. 01~10).

3. Select the desired scene (SC. 01~30).

4. Select the desired color or effect (RED, GREN, BLUE, WHIT, STRB, TIME, or

FADE).

5. Select the color or effect value (000~255 for colors and timers, or 00~20 for strobe).

6. Repeat for the other colors or effects.

7. Return to the scene (SC. 01~30) level.

8. Repeat the settings of colors and effects for the other scenes.

simultaneously dupl icate the output of another COLORado™ 4 IP
without a DMX controller.

1. Set each of the slave products:

a. Go to RUN.
b. Select SLAVE.

2. Set the master product:

a. Set the running mode to DMX as explained in DMX Control
b. Select an auto or custom program as explained in Auto Programs above, or a

static mix of colors.

.

Static Color mode.

• Do not connect a DMX controller to the products configured for Master/Slave
operation. The DMX controller may interfere with signals from the master
product.

based on various RGB settings.

1. Go to the SET main level.

2. Select COLO.

3. Select OFF, RGBW, or UC.

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Dimmer Curves

This setting determ ines how f ast the o utput of the COLORado™ 4 IP c hanges when you
modify the values of the Red, Green, Blue, White, and Dimmer faders. This setting

hting

OFF, DIM1, DIM2, DIM3

DIM4

OFF:

The output is proportional (linear) to the Dimmer and RGBW channel
values.

DIM1~4:

The output follows the Dimmer and RGBW channel values based on the
slowest.

Curve Settings

This setting determ ines the shape of the ou tput curve of the COLORado™ 4 IP when

different options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent

OFF

This output is proportional (linear) to the Dimmer and RGBW channel
values.

CV1~3

This output follows the Dimmer and RGBW channel values based on the
corresponding dimmer curve, being CV1 the fastest and CV3 the slowest.

Control Panel Lock

This setting enables you to activate or disable the control panel lock, which keeps

When the control panel lock is active, the product will prompt you to enter the
password after 30 seconds of control panel inactivity or after turning on the

Password

After being prompted to enter the password:

<UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>

Settings Lock Out

This setting enables you to activate or disable the m ain leve l SET (settings) lock, which

Operation

provides four diff er ent o pti o ns to simulate the dimming speed of an incandescent l i g
product.

1. Go to the SET main level.

2. Select DIMX.

3. Select a dimmer curve (

, or

).

corresponding dimm er speed, being DIM1 the fastest and DIM4 the

you modify the values of the Red, Green, B lue, White, and Dimm er faders. This s etting
provides three
lighting product.

1. Go to the SET main level.

2. Select CURV.

3. Select a dimmer curve (OFF, CV1, CV2, or CV3).

unauthorized personnel from changing the product’s settings.

1. Go to the SET main level.

2. Select KEY

3. Select ON or OFF.

product.

Press

keeps unauthorized personnel from changing the product’s settings.

1. Go to the SET main level.

2. Select SLCK.

3. Select ON or OFF.

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Operation

Program Upload

This option allows you to copy the custom programs of one COLORado™ 4 IP onto

The Master/Slave products will provide the status of the process by lighting up as

Technical Support.

DO NOT upload the data from a COLORado™ 4 IP to a different product. The other

Reset

This setting allows you to reset the COLORado™ 4 IP to the default values, including the

Calibration Settings

This setting allows you to reset the COLORado™ 4 I P to the default val ues of the color

other COLORado™ 4 IPs by using the Master/Slave mode.

1. Configure and connect the products in a Master/Slave arrangement, where the

master product has the custom programs you want to transfer to the slave products.

2. From the master product, go to the SET main level.

3. Select UPLD.

4. When PASS shows, press <ENTER>.

5. Enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel Lock

6. When SEND shows, press <ENTER> to start the upload.

7. Wait for the upload process to finish (the display will show END before continuing or

turning the products off.

follows:

• Yellow indicates that the upload process is runn ing.

• Green indicates that the upload process completed successfully.

• Red indicates that the upload process failed due to an error. Recheck all cable

connections and restart the process. If the issue persists, contact CHAUVET®

.

Reset

product may become inoperative.

custom programs.

1. Go to the SET main level.

2. Select REST.

3. When PASS shows, press <ENTER>.

4. Enter the master access password as described in Control Panel Lock

5. Wait for the reset process to finish.

macros in Whites Setting or Whites Calibration.

1. Go to the CAL main level.

2. When PASS shows, press <ENTER>.

3. Enter the master access password as described in Control Panel Lock

4. Go to CALR.

5. When PASS shows, press <ENTER>.

6. Enter the master access password as described in Cont rol Pa nel Lock

.

.

.

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Whites Setting

This setting allows you to select and edit the temperature of the white colors used in

White Calibration

This setting allo ws you to select the white c olor shown b y the COLORado™ 4 IP when

When selecting CAL > CAL2 > RGBW, you will only be able to define the values of

The values of RED, GREN (green), and BLUE configured from CAL > CAL2 >
RGB.W will define the color temperature shown when the RGB faders are set to

Strobe Personality

This setting allows you to select the CLASSIC (01~20 Hz) strobe or SPECIAL

Operation

channel 6 (Macros) when in the TOUR mode or channel 11 in TR16 mode.

1. Go to the CAL main level.

2. Enter the master access password as described in Control Panel Lock

3. Go to CAL1.

4. Select a white color (WH.01~11).

5. Select a color (RED, GREN, BLUE, or WHIT).

6. Select a color value (000~255).

7. Repeat for the other colors.

the color setting is RGBW and the DMX contr o ll er’s R ed, G re en, and Blue faders are se t
to “255.”

1. Go to the CAL main level.

2. Enter the master access password as described in Control Panel Lock

3. Go to CAL2.

4. Select a color (RED, GREN, or BLUE).

5. Select a color value (000~255).

6. Repeat for the other colors.

RED, GREN (green), and BLUE.

“255” if SET > COLO > RGBW is active.

(Random/Slow/Fast) strobe personalities.

1. Go to the SET main level.

2. Select a strobe personality (SPEC or CLAS).

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Menu Map

RED

GREN

BLUE

WHIT

Selects the strobe frequency
(0~20 Hz)

AT.

10 Automatic programs

PR.

10 Customizable programs

ADDR

DMX mode

SLAV

Master/Slave mode

DMX

D.

001~512

Selects the DMX starting address

11 Channels: R/G/B/W, dimmer, strobe, color
pixel selection

16 Channels: 16-bit- R/G/B/W, dimmer, , strobe,
speed, pixel selection

ARC.1

3-channel: R/G/B control

AR1.D

4-channel: R/G/B, dimmer

ARC.2

4-channel: R/G/B/W control

AR2.D

5-channel: R/G/B/W, dimmer

AR2.S

6-channel: R/G/B/W, dimmer, strobe

HSV

3-channel: HSV control

PIX1

12 Channels: R/G/B pixel control

PIX2

16 Channels: R/G/B/W pixel control

HALO

4-channel: 2700K pixel control

RED

GREN

BLUE

WHIT

00~

20

Selects the strobe frequency
(0~20 Hz)

Defines the step duration
(0~100%)

Defines the fade duration
(0~100%)

Main Level Programming Levels Description

Operation

STAT

AUTO

RUN

PERS

000~255

STRB 00~20

01~10 000~255

TOUR

TR16

Combine Red, Green, Blue, and White to make a
custom color

macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto speed,

color macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto

EDIT

Colorado™ 4 IP User Manual Rev. 2 -15-

PR.

01~10

SC.

01~30

STRB

TIME

FADE

000~

255

000~

255

Combine Red, Green, Blue, and White to
generate a custom color (0~100%)

Main Level

Programming Levels

Description

ON

OFF

PASS

Passcode)

PASS

(Enter Passcode)

OFF

RGB set to “255” = max. output

RGBW

RGB set to “255” = balanced white

UC.

Universal color balance

OFF

No dimmer

DIM1

DIM2

DIM3

DIM4

OFF

No dimmer

CV1

CV2

CV3

SAVE

Blacks out fixture upon loss of DMX

Continues with last command upon loss of DMX
control

OFF

ON

SPEC

Selects strobe personality used in TOUR and

CLAS

RED

GREN

BLUE

WHIT

RED

GREN

BLUE

PASS

(Enter Passcode)

Operation

Menu Map (Continued)

SET

KEY

UPLD

REST

COLO

DIMX

CURV

DERR

(Enter

BLAK

SEND/

END

Turns the password on or off

Uploads custom programs to other
COLORado™ 4 IP

Defaults product to factory settings

Slow (DIM4) to fast (DIM1) dimmer speeds

Large (CV3) to small (CV1) dimmer curves

PASS

CAL

(Enter

Passcode)

SLCK

STRB

CAL1

CAL2

WH.

01~11

CALR

SET main level access lock

TR16 personalities

Modifies the color macros used in the TOUR and
TR16 personalities

000~255

Defines the color temperature used when COLO
is set to RGBW.

Defaults CAL to factory settings

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DMX Values

TOUR

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

White

000 ó 255

0~100%

000 ó 010

251 ó 255

No Function

White 11

000 ó 009

180 ó 255

No Function

No Function

000 ó 009

200 ó 255

No Function

20 Hz

Select

Operation

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

6

7*

Color Macro + White
Balance

Special Strobe

Classic Strobe

011 ó 030
031 ó 050
051 ó 070
071 ó 090
091 ó 110
111 ó 130
131 ó 150
151 ó 170
171 ó 200
201 ó 205
206 ó 210
211 ó 215
216 ó 220
221 ó 225
226 ó 230
231 ó 235
236 ó 240
241 ó 245
246 ó 250

010 ó 099
100 ó 109
110 ó 179

010 ó 019
020 ó 029
030 ó 039
040 ó 049
050 ó 059
060 ó 069
070 ó 079
080 ó 089
090 ó 099
100 ó 109
110 ó 119
120 ó 129
130 ó 139
140 ó 149
150 ó 159
160 ó 169
170 ó 179
180 ó 189
190 ó 199

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% W: 100%
White 1
White 2
White 3
White 4
White 5
White 6
White 7
White 8
White 9
White 10

Slow to Fast
No Function
Lighting Effect Slow to Fast

*

strobe

1 Hz
2 Hz
3 Hz
4 Hz
5 Hz
6 Hz
7 Hz
8 Hz
9 Hz
10 Hz
11 Hz
12 Hz
13 Hz
14 Hz
15 Hz
16 Hz
17 Hz
18 Hz
19 Hz

function in
the main
menu under
SET > STRB

Colorado™ 4 IP User Manual Rev. 2 -17-

TOUR

000 ó 040

231 ó 255

No Function

Custom 10

9

Auto Speed

000 ó 255

0~100% (Only when using Auto/Custom)

000 ó 009

190 ó 255

Preset dimmer speed from display menu

Nonlinear dimming curve 4 (slowest)

000 ó 009

240 ó 255

Pix 1,2,3,4 (static)

Pix 1,2,3,4 (static)

Operation

DMX Values (Continued)

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

(Cont.)

041 ó 050
051 ó 060
061 ó 070
071 ó 080
081 ó 090
091 ó 100
101 ó 110
111 ó 120
121 ó 130

8 Programs

131 ó 140
141 ó 150
151 ó 160
161 ó 170
171 ó 180
181 ó 190
191 ó 200
201 ó 210
211 ó 220
221 ó 230

Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Auto 6
Auto 7
Auto 8
Auto 9
Auto 10
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Custom 5
Custom 6
Custom 7
Custom 8
Custom 9

10 Dimmer Speed

11 Pixel Selection

010 ó 029
030 ó 069
070 ó 129
130 ó 189

010 ó 019
020 ó 029
030 ó 039
040 ó 049
050 ó 059
060 ó 069
070 ó 079
080 ó 089
090 ó 099
100 ó 109
110 ó 119
120 ó 129
130 ó 139
140 ó 149
150 ó 159
160 ó 179
180 ó 199
200 ó 219
220 ó 239

Linear dimmer
Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)
Nonlinear dimming curve 2
Nonlinear dimming curve 3

Pix 1 (static)
Pix 2 (static)
Pix 3 (static)
Pix 4 (static)
Pix 1,2 (static)
Pix 1,3 (static)
Pix 1,4 (static)
Pix 2,3 (static)
Pix 2,4 (static)
Pix 3,4 (static)
Pix 1,2,3 (static)
Pix 1,2,4 (static)
Pix 1,3,4 (static)
Pix 2,3,4 (static)
Pix 1,2,3,4 (static)
Chase left-to-right
Chase right-to-left
Chase left-right-left
Random

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DMX Values (Continued)

TR16

Channel

Function

Value

Percent/Setting

1

Dimmer

000 ó 255

0~100%

2

Fine Dimmer

000 ó 255

0~100%

3

Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

4

Fine Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

5

Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

6

Fine Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

7

Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

8

Fine Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

9

White

000 ó 255

0~100%

10

Fine White

000 ó 255

0~100%

000 ó 010

251 ó 255

No Function

White 11

Operation

011 ó 030
031 ó 050
051 ó 070
071 ó 090
091 ó 110
111 ó 130
131 ó 150
151 ó 170

11

Color Macro + White
Balance

171 ó 200
201 ó 205
206 ó 210
211 ó 215
216 ó 220
221 ó 225
226 ó 230
231 ó 235
236 ó 240
241 ó 245
246 ó 250

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% W: 100%
White 1
White 2
White 3
White 4
White 5
White 6
White 7
White 8
White 9
White 10

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TR16

000 ó 009

180 ó 255

No Function

No Function

000 ó 009

200 ó 255

No Function

20 Hz

000 ó 040

231 ó 255

No Function

Custom 10

Select

Operation

DMX Values (Continued)

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

(Cont.)

010 ó 099

Special Strobe

12

Classic Strobe

100 ó 109
110 ó 179

010 ó 019
020 ó 029
030 ó 039
040 ó 049
050 ó 059
060 ó 069
070 ó 079
080 ó 089
090 ó 099
100 ó 109
110 ó 119
120 ó 129
130 ó 139
140 ó 149
150 ó 159
160 ó 169
170 ó 179
180 ó 189
190 ó 199

Slow to Fast
No Function
Lighting Effect Slow to Fast

1 Hz
2 Hz
3 Hz
4 Hz
5 Hz
6 Hz
7 Hz
8 Hz
9 Hz
10 Hz
11 Hz
12 Hz
13 Hz
14 Hz
15 Hz
16 Hz
17 Hz
18 Hz
19 Hz

*

strobe
function in
the main
menu under

SET > STRB

13 Programs

041 ó 050
051 ó 060
061 ó 070
071 ó 080
081 ó 090
091 ó 100
101 ó 110
111 ó 120
121 ó 130
131 ó 140
141 ó 150
151 ó 160
161 ó 170
171 ó 180
181 ó 190
191 ó 200
201 ó 210
211 ó 220
221 ó 230

Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Auto 6
Auto 7
Auto 8
Auto 9
Auto 10
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Custom 5
Custom 6
Custom 7
Custom 8
Custom 9

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DMX Values (Continued)

TR16

14

Auto Speed

000 ó 255

0~100% (Only when using Auto/Custom)

15

Dimmer Speed

000 ó 009

190 ó 255

Preset dimmer speed from display menu

Nonlinear dimming curve 4 (slowest)

16

Pixel Selection

000 ó 009

240 ó 255

Pix 1,2,3,4 (static)

Pix 1,2,3,4 (static)

ARC.1

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%

AR1.D

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%

ARC.2

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

White

000 ó 255

0~100%

AR2.D

Channel

Function

Value

Percent/Setting

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

White

000 ó 255

0~100%

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

(Cont.)

Operation

010 ó 029
030 ó 069
070 ó 129
130 ó 189

010 ó 019
020 ó 029
030 ó 039
040 ó 049
050 ó 059
060 ó 069
070 ó 079
080 ó 089
090 ó 099
100 ó 109
110 ó 119
120 ó 129
130 ó 139
140 ó 149
150 ó 159
160 ó 179
180 ó 199
200 ó 219
220 ó 239

Linear dimmer
Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)
Nonlinear dimming curve 2
Nonlinear dimming curve 3

Pix 1 (static)
Pix 2 (static)
Pix 3 (static)
Pix 4 (static)
Pix 1,2 (static)
Pix 1,3 (static)
Pix 1,4 (static)
Pix 2,3 (static)
Pix 2,4 (static)
Pix 3,4 (static)
Pix 1,2,3 (static)
Pix 1,2,4 (static)
Pix 1,3,4 (static)
Pix 2,3,4 (static)
Pix 1,2,3,4 (static)
Chase left-to-right
Chase right-to-left
Chase left-right-left
Random

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

Colorado™ 4 IP User Manual Rev. 2 -21-

AR2.S

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

White

000 ó 255

0~100%

000 ó 009

200 ó 255

No Function

20 Hz

HSV

1

Hue

000 ó 255

0~100%

2

Saturation

000 ó 255

0~100%

3

Value

000 ó 255

0~100%

PIX1

Channel

Function

Value

Percent/Setting

1

Pixel 1 Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

2

Pixel 1 Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

3

Pixel 1 Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

4

Pixel 2 Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

5

Pixel 2 Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

6

Pixel 2 Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

7

Pixel 3 Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

8

Pixel 3 Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

9

Pixel 3 Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

10

Pixel 4 Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

11

Pixel 4 Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

12

Pixel 4 Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

Operation

DMX Values (Continued)

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

010 ó 019
020 ó 029
030 ó 039
040 ó 049
050 ó 059
060 ó 069
070 ó 079
080 ó 089
090 ó 099

6 Classic Strobe

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

100 ó 109
110 ó 119
120 ó 129
130 ó 139
140 ó 149
150 ó 159
160 ó 169
170 ó 179
180 ó 189
190 ó 199

1 Hz
2 Hz
3 Hz
4 Hz
5 Hz
6 Hz
7 Hz
8 Hz
9 Hz
10 Hz
11 Hz
12 Hz
13 Hz
14 Hz
15 Hz
16 Hz
17 Hz
18 Hz
19 Hz

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DMX Values (Continued)

PIX2

1

Pixel 1 Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

2

Pixel 1 Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

3

Pixel 1 Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

4

Pixel 1 White

000 ó 255

0~100%

5

Pixel 2 Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

6

Pixel 2 Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

7

Pixel 2 Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

8

Pixel 2 White

000 ó 255

0~100%

9

Pixel 3 Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

10

Pixel 3 Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

11

Pixel 3 Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

12

Pixel 3 White

000 ó 255

0~100%

13

Pixel 4 Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

14

Pixel 4 Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

15

Pixel 4 Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

16

Pixel 4 White

000 ó 255

0~100%

HALO

1

Pixel 1 Dimmer 2700K

000 ó 255

0~100%

2

Pixel 2 Dimmer 2700K

000 ó 255

0~100%

3

Pixel 3 Dimmer 2700K

000 ó 255

0~100%

4

Pixel 4 Dimmer 2700K

000 ó 255

0~100%

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

Operation

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

Colorado™ 4 IP User Manual Rev. 2 -23-

Product

To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean this product

light output

performance and can cause over heating. This can lead to reduced lig ht source life and

• Gently polish the lens surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

Returns

You must send the prod uc t prepa id, in t he original box, and with the orig inal p ac king and

and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number

epared to provide t he model number, serial n umber,

will refuse any product

DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly

Once you have received the RMA number, include the following i nformation on a piec e

properly. Any shipping dam age resulting from inadequate

are

CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace

Technical Information

5. Technical Information

Maintenance

frequently. Usage and e nvironment are contributing fac tors in determining the cleaning
frequency.

As a rule, clean this produ ct at least twice a month. Dust build-up r educes
increased mechanical wear.

To clean your product:

• Unplug the product from power.

• Wait until the product has cooled.

• Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on

the external vents and accessible internal components.

• Clean all external surfaces with a mild solution of non-ammonia glass cleaner or
isopropyl alcohol.

• Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.

• Wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the lens surface.

Always dry the external surfaces thoroughly and carefully after cleaning them.

accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.
Call CHAUVET®

before shipping the product. Be pr
and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return.

Clearly label the package with an RMA number. CHAUVET®
returned without an RMA number.

affixed label.

of paper inside the box:

• Your name

• Your address

• Your phone number

• The RMA number

• A brief description of the problem(s)

Be sure to pack the product
packaging will be the customer’s responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing
recommended.

returned product(s).

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Dimensions and

22 in (560 mm)

5.4 in (138 mm)

8.7 in (221 mm)

22.4 lbs (10.16 kg)

Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.

Electrical

Power Supply Type

Range

Voltage Selection

Switching (internal)

100~240 V, 50/60 Hz

Auto-ranging

Consumption

222 W

216 W

Operating/Inrush current

1.89 A

.94 A

Power linking

5 products

10 products

Fuse

T 5 A, 250 V

T 5 A, 250 V

Power I/O

U.S./Worldwide

Europe

Power input connector

Hardwired

Hardwired

Power output connector

IP66

IP66

Power cord plug

Edison (U.S.)

Local plug

Light Source

LED

40 W

50,000 hours

Red

4

.990 mA

Green

4

.975 mA

Blue

4

.986 mA

White

4

.989 mA

Photo Optic

Illuminance @ 5 m

204 lx

656 lx

Beam angle

24.8º

17.4º

Field angle

60.2º

32.4º

Thermal

104° F (40° C)

Convection

DMX

5-pin XLR

Sockets

3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 16

Ordering

Product

Item Code

Item Number

COLORado™ 4 IP

01030648

781462209964

Technical Information

Technical Specifications

Length Width Height Weight

Weight

Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz

Type Power Lifespan

Color Quantity Current

Parameter Standard 30º Optics Optional 15º Optics

Max. External Temperature Cooling System

I/O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range

Colorado™ 4 IP User Manual Rev. 2 -25-

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Toll free: (800) 76 2-1084

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Fax: [phone]

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Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your dealer. Follow their

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