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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
Fuse Replacement ....................................................................................................................................................................... 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 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
DMX Control................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Static Color ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Auto Programs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Auto Test .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Master/Slave .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Dimmer Curves .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Software Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Fixture Hours.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Backlite ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
White Balance ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Menu Map ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
DMX Values ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
DMX Values (cont.) ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
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5. Technical Information ............................................................................................................................. 15
Product Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Returns ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Contact Us ................................................................................................................................................... 17
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1. Before You Begin
What Is Included
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
A range of values in the text
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
A button on the product’s control panel
A product function or a menu option
A sequence of menu options
A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu
A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu
A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu
Symbols
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information.
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
Auto-Ranging Power
Supply
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.
• Do not operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust, excessive heat,
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
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.
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
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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