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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 1
What Is Included ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Product at a Glance ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Mounting and Rigging .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Power and Wiring ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Expected LED Lifespan ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
AC Power ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
AC Plug ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Power Linking ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Control Panel Description ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Control Options ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Static Color ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Auto Programs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Auto Test .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Software Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
White Balance ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Menu Map ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
5. Technical Information ............................................................................................................................. 15
Contact Us ................................................................................................................................................... 17
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1. Before You Begin
What Is Included
• COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18
• Quick Reference Guide
Claims
Carefully unpack the pr oduct immediately and check the box to m ake sure all the parts
contents (the produc t and included ac cessories) appear dam aged from
.
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.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A
digital data transmission protocol.
• Power Cable
• Gel Frame Holder
• Gel Frame
• Warranty Card
are in the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the
shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet
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
comply with this information may keep the product from working.
Useful information.
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Product at a Glance
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P
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Auto-Ranging Power
Supply
P
x
P
P
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P
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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
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to 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 operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust, excessive heat,
cable.
Power and Wir ing
• 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 will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified
technicians. 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.
water, or humidity may affect it.
• CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments,
(e.g. cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal
electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully
acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power.
• 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
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycl e
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 the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
• 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
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clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single-LED
conditions. For this reason, using c lustered LEDs at their fullest intens ity significantly
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 ventilation ar ound the product and reducing the am bient temperature to
an optimal operating range. In addition, limiting the ove rall proj ec ti on int ensi t y m a y also
help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.
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2. Introduction
Product Description
The COLORdash™ Par-Q uad 18 is a high-power quad c olor RGBA LED wash product.
This product consists of a single module that houses the internal power supply, the
control panel, the LED drivers, the LED boards, as well as the power and signal
bracketed yok e that
Features
• 4-, 6-, or 10-channel quad color LED wash product
• All metal construction for added durability
Introduction
connectors. The CO LORdash™ Par-Quad 18 includes one doub lecan be a floor mount or hanging support bracket.
• 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-bit dimming with selectable dimming curves
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Front View
Rear View
Side View
Introduction
Product Overview
Control Panel
DMX In
DMX In
Safety Cable
Loop
DMXOut
DMXOut
Power Out
Power In
Double-bracketed Yok e
Adjustment Knob
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Product Dimensions
Introduction
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AC Powe r
Each COLOR dash™ Par-Quad 1 8 has an auto-ranging po wer supp ly that work s with an
input voltage range of 100 ~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power r equirements
, refer to the label affixed to the produc t. You can
The listed current r ating indicates the maximum current draw during normal oper ation.
:
•Always connect this product to a protec ted circuit with an appropriate electrical
unplugging it.
Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
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
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
Make sure to disconnect the product’s power cord before replacing a blown fuse.
Fuse Replacement
1. Disconnect the product from power.
Setup
3. Setup
for each COLORdash™ Par-Q uad 18
also refer to the Tec hnical Specifications chart in this manual.
For more information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-
use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
(U.S. market). If the power input cord th at came with your product has no plug, or if you
need to change the Edison plug, use the table below to wire the new plug.
Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
Always replace with a fuse of the same type and rating.
2. Using a flat head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse and replace with another fuse of the same type and rating
(T 3.15 A, 250 V).
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.
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Setup
Power Linking
The COLOR dash™ Par-Quad 18 suppor ts power linking. You can power link up to 14
This product com es with a power input cord. This pr oduct does not come with a power
DMX Linking
You can link the COLORdash™ P ar-Quad 18 to a DMX c ontroll er usi ng a s tan dard DMX
COLORdash™
DMX Modes
The COLO Rdash™ P ar-Quad 18 uses the st andard DMX data co nnection for th e 4-, 6-,
modes.
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave m ode allows a COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 (the “master product”) to
s (the “slave products” ) without a DMX
becomes the m aster product when running
You must configure each slave product’s control panel to operate in SLAVE mode.
DO NOT connect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode.
The DMX controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master
The Operation chapter of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to
configure the Master and Slave products.
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
website:
products at 120 VAC, 24 products at 208 VAC, or 26 products at 230 VAC.
linking cable; however, a power linking cable is available as an option.
serial connection. If using other DMX compatible products with the
Par-Quad 18, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller.
and 10-channel DMX modes.
• Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of these modes.
• Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the COLORdash™ Par-
Quad 18 to work in these modes.
• The DMX Values section will provide you with detailed information regarding the DMX
Connectivity
control one or more COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18
controller. One CO LORdash™ Par-Quad 18
an Auto or Fixed program, or by being in Manual mode.
During Master/Slave operat ion, the sla ve produc ts will operate i n unison with the m aster
product.
product.
controller, download the DMX Primer from the Chauvet
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. For our CHAUVET®
Orientation
Always mount this product in a safe posit ion and make sure there is adequate ro om for
Rigging
The COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 consists of a double-bracketed yoke and the body of
• When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
Procedure
The COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 com es with a doubl e-brack eted yoke to which you can
imply use as a floor stand. You must
supply your own mounting c lamps. Make sure the clam ps are capable of supporting the
Floor Mounting
Overhead Mounting
Clamp
Setup
Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products/.
ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.
the product Chauvet recommends using the f ollowing general guidelines when mounting
this 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
chart for the weight-bearing
requirements of this product.
either attach mounting clamps for hanging or s
Product Mounting Diagram
weight of this product. You will have to use at least one mounting point per product.
Safety Cable
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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 COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 s tart address in the 00 1~512 DMX range.
Programming
Refer to the Menu Ma p to understand the menu options. The menu map shows the main
• Press <MENU> repeatedly to exit to the previous main level.
DMX Personality
This setting allows you to choose a particular DMX personality.
4 Ch, 6 Ch
10 Ch
• 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 are as follows:
4 Ch
509
6 Ch
507
10 Ch
503
Description
Operation
Button Function
This enables control of up to 51 products in the 10-channel 10 CH 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.
1. Go to the Channel main level.
2. Select the desired personality (
each personality.
•Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap
controller. All products with the same starting address will respo nd in uniso n.
1. Select a DMX personality as shown in DMX Personality.
2. Set the running mode:
a. Go to the M&S Mode main level.
b. Select Slave.
3. Set the starting address:
a. Go to Address main level.
b. Select the starting address (001~509).
DMX Mode DMX Address
, or
).
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Static Color
The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGBA color mixing without a DMX
Auto Programs
Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBA color mixing without a DMX controller.
Auto Test
This option allows you to test all the LED’s on the COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18.
Auto > Test
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows a group of COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18s (the slave
• The master product is the one that runs a program whether in Auto, or Static
• The master product should be the first product in the daisy chain.
Operation
controller.
1. Go to the Static main level.
2. Select the Fix C.
a. Choose desired color combination.
3. Select the Manu C
a. Select Color (RGBA)
b. Select the desired color value (000~255).
c. Repeat for the other colors.
1. Go to AUTO Main Level.
2. Select the desired auto (Auto. 1~5).
3. Select Speed.
4. Choose the desired speed value (000~100).
You cannot edit any of the auto programs (AUTO 1~5).
1. Go to Info Main Level.
2. Select
.
products) to simultan eously dup licate the out put 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 master product:
a. Go to M&S Mode.
b. Select Master.
c. Select an Auto or Static program as explained in Auto Programs
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.
.
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Operation
Dimmer Curves
This setting determ ines how fast the output of the COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 changes
s
setting provides four different options to sim ulate the dimm ing curve of an incandes cent
OFF:
The output is proportional (linear) to the Dimmer and RGBA channel
values.
DIM1~3:
The output follows the Dimmer and RGBA channel values based on the
slowest.
Software Information
This option shows what version of software the COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 is running.
Fixture Hours
This option shows the total amount of hours the COLORdash™ Par-Quad 18 has been
FixHours
Backlite
This setting allows you to set the amount of time the back lite on the COLORdash™ Par-
White Balance
This setting allows you to select the white co lor shown by the COLORdash™ Par-Quad
When selecting White Ba lance, you will only be able to define the values of Red,
The values of Red, Green, and Blue configured from White Balance will define the
when you modify the values of the Red, Green, Blue, White, and Dimmer faders. Thi
lighting product.
1. Go to the Dimmer Mode main level.
2. Select a dimmer curve (OFF, DIM1, DIM2, or DIM3).
corresponding dimmer curve, being DIM1 the fastest and DIM3 the
1. Go to the Info main level.
2. Select Version. (the version number will show on the screen)
turned on.
1. Go to the Info main level.
2. Select
. (the hours will show on the screen)
Quad 18 stays on after the last button is pressed on the control panel.
1. Go to the BackLite main level.
2. Select On, 10S, 20S, or 30S.
3. Press <ENTER>.
18 when the DMX controller’s Red, Green, and Blue faders are set to “255.”
1. Go to the White Balance main level.
2. Select a color (R, G, or B).
3. Select a color value (125~255).
4. Repeat for the other colors.
Green, and Blue.
color temperature shown when the RGB faders are set to “255”.
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R
Red
G
Green
B
Blue
A
Amber
GB
Green/Blue
RB
Red/Blue
RG
Red/Green
RGB
Red/Green/Blue
RA
Red/Amber
GA
Green/Amber
BA
Blue/Amber
RGA
Red/Green/Amber
RBA
Red/Blue/Amber
GBA
Green/Blue/Amber
RGBA
Red/Green/Blue/Amber
R
G B A
Off
No dimmer
DIM 1~3
Dimmer curve
Turns off display backlight after 10 sec of
inactivity
Turns off display backlight after 20 sec of
inactivity
Turns off display backlight after 30 sec of
inactivity
On
Display backlight always on
Auto
Test
Turns on all LEDs in sequence for testing
FixHours
Shows total product hours
Version
Shows installed software version
Selects DMX address (highest channel restricted
to personality chosen)
4 Ch
4-channel: R/G/B/A control
6 Ch
6-channel: R/G/B/A, dimmer, strobe
10-channel: R/G/B/A dimmer, strobe, color
macro, auto, dimmer speed, auto speed
Master
DMX mode
Slave
Slave mode
R
Sets red LED maximum value
G
Sets green LED maximum value
B
Sets blue LED maximum value
Operation
Menu Map
Main Level Programming Levels Description
Auto Auto 1~5 Speed 0~100
Fix C
Static
Manu C
Value 0~255
5 automatic programs
Combine red, green, blue, and amber to make a
custom color
Dim Mode
BackLite
Info
Address 001~509
Channel
10 Ch
M&S Mode
White Balance
Value 125~255
10S
20S
30S
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DMX Values
10-Ch
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%
000 ó 010
011 ó 255
No Function
Slow to Fast
000 ó 010
251 ó 255
No Function
White 11
000 ó 051
255
No Function
Auto 5
9
Auto Speed
000 ó 255
Slow to Fast
000 ó 051
204 ó 255
Preset dimmer speed from display menu
Nonlinear dimming curve 3(slowest)
Operation
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
6 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
7
8 Auto Programs
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
052 ó 101
102 ó 152
153 ó 203
204 ó 254
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