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Approvals & Disclaimer
The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be
accurate. However, because conditions and methods of use of our products are
beyond our control, this information should not be used in substitution for customer's
tests to ensure that Chroma-Q products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for
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functionality without notice due to on-going research and development.
The Chroma-Q Studio Force has been designed specifically for the lighting industry.
Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure that the products perform well in
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Quick Start Guide
Chroma-Q®
Studio Force II™ 72/48/12
For a full product manual please visit www.chroma-q.com
Part Number: CHSF2V12, CHSF2V12LR, CHSF2V12W,
CHSF2V48, CHSF2V48LR, CHSF2V48W, CHSF2V72, CHSF2V72LR, CHSF2V72W
Model: 652-1150, 652-1650, 652-1250/
641-4000, 641-4100, 641-4500 / 641-5000, 641-5100, 641-5500
Software version 1.4
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1. Overview
The Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM LED batten range is a powerful lineup of professional lighting
industry, specifically designed for TV Broadcast and film applications but also performs
particularly well in other situations demanding high quality tunable white light such as touring key
lights, exhibitions, corporate events and theatre lighting.
In addition, the advanced control management technologies to evenly washing large areas, units
are suitable for a wide range of, lighting applications, including key-lighting, uplighting,
backlighting and wash applications, together give you a radically increased color palette, a high
CRI and theatrical grade dimming, all in the same fixture.
Available in 6 ft/1.8m, 4 ft./1.2m, 1 ft./0.3m versions.
The Studio Force features built-in power supplies which can operate as a standalone unit or
remotely controlled through ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol. via a cable or a Lumen
Radio wireless connection, when using the optional radio module.
2. Safety
Caution
1. This product is for professional use only. It is NOT intended for domestic or
outdoor use.
2. The bright flash of light during power-up and continuous strobe effect may cause
epileptic seizure.
3. This product must be used with safety cable.
3. Cabling
The Studio Force IITM use Neutrik powerCon TRUE1 connectors for power input and through.
The DMX control data input and through connections from an external control console are via
XLR 5-pin connectors. The chassis are ground bonded.
Note: The maximum number of Studio Force 72 fixtures running off a single power input cable is
2 at 120V AC or 4 at 240V AC. The maximum number of Studio Force 48 fixtures running off a
single power input cable is 3 at 120V AC or 6 at 240V AC. The maximum number of Studio
Force 12 fixtures running off a single power input cable is 12 at 120V AC or 22 at 240V AC.
Please refer to ANSI and AWG standards for the maximum data and power cable lengths.
4. Mounting
The Studio Force IITM are equipped with built-in adjustable mounting brackets for floor, wall and
truss mounting applications. Use the pair of quick release levers for easy tilt adjustment. Secure
the fixture with a safety bond through the fixing hold that is built into the end plates of the fixture.
5. Orientation
The Studio Force IITM are using symmetrical lenses and can be used in any orientation.
6. Cyc & Border Lens
“Cyc Lens” and “Border Lens” are slide-in optical accessories available to adjust the light
output. An accessory slot is available for locking. Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far
ends of both accessory slots to lock in-place the slide-in panels. The height of the spring
plungers are preset and fixed with no need for further adjustment.
7. Control
The control functions of the Studio Force 72, 48 & 12 are accessed through the touchscreen
display on the rear of the fixture. For more details on all of the settings, please refer to the user
manual located on the Chroma-Q website: http://www.chroma-q.com/support/downloads.asp
A Focus button is provided on the back of the fixture to turn the fixture on full for focusing. Press
the button a second time to return to normal operation.
From the Home/Main Menu, press one of the four buttons located at the bottom of the screen to
adjust the user settings.
DMX
1. To set the DMX start address, press DMX from the home screen.
2. Enter the DMX start address using the numeric buttons.
3. Press Apply to save.
MODE
There are 5 DMX control modes featuring and 4 grouping options to maximize your creative
control. Access and select control modes and grouping by pressing the Mode button from the
Main Menu. Press Apply once you have selected the settings for your show.
1. Press the Mode button on the Main Menu.
2. Select your control mode: RGBW, RGB, KHI, HSI, Cine-Q, Mode Options
3. Select your Grouping (X1, X4, All, od/ev)
4. Set the options such as the extra control channel
5. Press Apply to save the settings.
SETUP
Press Setup to access the technical settings for the fixture. From the Setup screen, you can
set and/or view the following parameters:
DMX Data: View the DMX data being received relevant to the fixture.
Fan Speed: Set the fan mode to Quiet, Studio, Live or Live Quiet
Rotate Display: Rotates the display.
Frequency: Allows setting of the PWM frequency from 750Hz to 24kHz. Note that lower
PWMs result in smoother fades
DMX Lost: Selects what happens when the control signal is lost; Hold last look, Off, or plays
back a prerecorded Look.
Lock: Locks the screen.
Reset: Provides for fixture processor reset to factory, or user recorded settings.
Upload Engine: Provides access to upload software revisions for the light engines.
Fw Version: Displays installed versions of processor and light engine firmware.
DMX Source: Select whether DMX data is being read from a wired or wireless source.
Eng Temp: Displays the light engine temperatures.
Note: Always remember to press Apply to store the settings
LOOKS
From the Looks screen you can record and playback looks.
Factory Default Settings
SFII 72
SFII 48
SFII 12
DMX 1 1
1
Foot Print
3ch (1-3)
3ch (1-3)
3ch (1-3)
Mode
KHI
KHI
KHI
Lock
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Pixels
All
All
All
DMX Lost
Last data
Last data
Last data
Fan Speed
Live
Live
Live
Frequency
750Hz
750Hz
750Hz
Reset
Default
Default
Default
Legacy HSi
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Flip
L→R
L→R
L→R
Cine-Q 8b
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
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8. Grouping Options
Studio Force II
TM
offers a powerful, wide variety of grouping options for the individual cells (or
pixels) within each fixture.
Grouping & DMX Addressing:
9. DMX Map
RGBW
Value
Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
1
Red
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
2
Green
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
3
Blue
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
4
White
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
5**
Extended Controls
0 - 255
See Control channel table for details
Snap
0
Note: Channel 1 through 4 will repeat for each cell control according to the selected
grouping mode
**
Control parameter is only present when Extended mode is enabled
Control parameter is always last, its position will change according the grouping mode.
For example, in odd/even grouping mode, the control parameter would be on 9
Grouping: Studio Force IITM 72
Flip: L→R
Group
Selected
Group Number(s)
All
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1
x4
1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6
6
x1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Od/Ev
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
2
Studio Force IITM 12
L→R
Group Selected
Group Number(s)
All
1 1 1
1
x1
1 2 3
4
Od/Ev
1 2 1
2
Grouping: Studio Force IITM 48
Flip: L→R
Group
Selected
Group Number(s)
All
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1
x4
1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4
4
x1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Od/Ev
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
2
Grouping
mode
Description
Number of individual cells control
Studio
Force II 12
Studio
Force II 48
Studio Force
II 72
All
Entire fixture as one
1 1 1
X4
Group by 4 cells
1 4 6
Odd/Even
Fixture is alternating cells
2 2 2
Single
Individual cell control
4
16
24
RGB
Value Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
1
Red
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum
Intensity
Fade
0
2
Green
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum
Intensity
Fade
0
3
Blue
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum
Intensity
Fade
0
4**
Extended Controls
0 - 255
See Control channel table
for details
Snap
0
Note: Channel 1 through 3 will repeat for each cell control
according to the selected grouping mode
** Control parameter is only present when Extended mode is enabled
Control parameter is always last, its position will change according
the grouping mode.
For example, in odd/even grouping mode, the control parameter
would be on 7
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HSi
Value
Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
1
Hue*
0 - 255
Color Spectrum 0 → 360 Red →
Red
Fade
0
2
Saturation
0 - 255
Desaturated → Saturated
Fade
0
3
Intensity
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
4**
Extended Controls
0 - 255
See Control channel table for
details
Snap
0
Note: Channel 1 through 3 will repeat for each cell control according to the
selected grouping mode
*
With Legacy hue mode enabled, the Hue channel is from Blue to Blue
**
Control parameter is only present when Extended mode is enabled
Control parameter is always last, its position will change according the grouping
mode.
For example, in odd/even grouping mode, the control parameter would be on 7
KHi
Value
Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value 1
Kelvin
0 - 255
0
64
128
192
255
Warm → Cold
2800K
3200K
4400K
5600K
6500K
Fade
128
2
Hue
0 - 255
Minus Green → Plus Green
Fade
128 3
Intensity
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
4**
Extended Controls
0 - 255
* See Control channel table for
details
Snap
0
Note: Channel 1 through 3 will repeat for each cell control according to the
selected grouping mode
**
Control parameter is only present when Extended mode is enabled
Control parameter is always last, its position will change according the grouping
mode.
For example, in odd/even grouping mode, the control parameter would be on 7
Cine-Q i-
KH-RGBW
Value
Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
1
Intensity
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
2
Kelvin
0 - 255
0
64
128
192
255
Warm → Cold
2800K
3200K
4400K
5600K
6500K
Fade
128
3
Hue (Tint)
0 - 255
Minus Green → Plus Green
Fade
128
4
Red
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0 5
Green
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
6
Blue
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
7
White
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
8
Q-Fade
0 - 255
KH → RGBW
Fade
0
9**
Extended Controls
0 - 255
* See Control channel table for details
Snap
0
Note: Channel 1 through 8 will repeat for each cell control according to the selected
grouping mode
**
Control parameter is only present when Extended mode is enabled
Control parameter is always last, its position will change according the grouping mode.
For example, in odd/even grouping mode, the control parameter would be on 17
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Cine-Q
i-KH-
RGBW
16bit
Value
Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
1
Intensity
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
2
Kelvin
0 - 255
0
64
128
192
255
Warm → Cold
2800K
3200K
4400K
5600K
6500K
Fade
128
3
Hue (Tint)
0 - 255
Minus Green → Plus Green
Fade
128
4
Red
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0 5
Green
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
6
Blue
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
7
White
0 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade
0
8
0 - 65535
Q-Fade (msb)
Fade
0
KH → RGBW
9
Q-Fade (lsb)
KH → RGBW
10**
Extended Controls
0 - 255
* See Control channel table for details
Snap
0
Note: Channel 1 through 9 will repeat for each cell control according to the selected
grouping mode
**
Control parameter is only present when Extended mode is enabled
Control parameter is always last, its position will change according the grouping
mode.
For example, in odd/even grouping mode, the control parameter would be on 19
Further Information
Please refer to the Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM manual for more detailed information. A copy of
the manual can be found at the Chroma-Q website – http://www.chroma-
q.com/support/downloads.asp
Extended Control
Channel
Default
From
To
Description
Function Name
No Function
0 2 Reserved 3 40
Reserved for future feature
Fan Speed Off (if
possible)
41
42
Fan will never start, fixture
output can be reduced or
limited
Fan Speed Low
43
44
Slow fan speed (fixture
output can be reduced or
limited)
Fixed fan speed = full
45
46
Maximum speed on fan
Fixed fan speed = full,
regulated light output
intensity X
47
48
Maximum speed on fan but
only when needed
Reserved
49
70
Reserved for future feature
PWM 750
71
72
Set PMW rate
PWM 1500
73
74
Set PMW rate
PWM 3000
75
76
Set PMW rate
PWM 6000
X
77
78
Set PMW rate
PWM 12000
79
80
Set PMW rate
PWM 24000
81
82
Set PMW rate
Reserved
83
150
Reserved for future feature
DMX Lost default Fixture
stay to the last state
X
151
152
DMX Lost default Fixture
goes black
153
154 Reserved
155
156
Reserved for future feature
DMX Lost default fixture
to selected look
157
158 Reserved
159
248
Reserved for future feature
No Function
249
255
Note: Values must be held for 5 second before its function is activated
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