Chroma Studio Force T Phosphor Quick Start Manual

Studio Force T Phosphor Quick Start Guide V1.06 Studio Force T Phosphor Quick Start Guide V1.06 PN: 634-0505

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Quick Start Guide

Chroma-Q™

Studio Force™ T Phosphor

For a full product manual please visit www.chroma-q.com

Software Version 1.06

Studio Force T Phosphor Quick Start Guide V1.06 Studio Force T Phosphor Quick Start Guide V1.06

1. Overview

The ne w Chroma-Q™ Studio Force T Phosphor™ is a 3,200K CCT, tungsten white fixture which utilises innovative LED
technologies found in the Studio Force™ range to provide an equivalent so ft edge output to a fluorescent fixture - up to
8,120 lumens - developed specifically for use in T V, film and broadcast studio environments. The fixture features two light
engines with 24 Blue LEDs each for a total of 48 high powered Blue LEDs. The fixture is equipped with a built-in power
supply unit which can operate as a standalone unit or controlled remotely through the ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A
protocol.

2. Safety

Caution

1. This product is for professional use only. It is NOT intended for domes tic or outdoor use.

2. The bright flash of light during power-up & continuous strobe may cause epileptic seizure.

3. This product must be used with safety cable.

3. Cabling

PowerCon connectors are used for power input and through. XLR 5-pin connectors are used for data signal from an
external DMX control console. The chassis are ground bonded.
Note: The maximum number of Studio Force T Phosphor fixtures running off a single power input cable is 10 at 120V AC or

20 at 240V AC. Please refer to ANSI & AWG standards for the maximum data & power cable lengths.

4. Mounting

An adjustable mounting bracket is installed with the fixture for floor, wall and truss mounting applications. Use the quick
release fixing for easy tilt adjustment. Sec ure the fixture with a safety bond through the fixing hold that is built into the
end plate.

5. Optical Accessories

Slide-in optical accessories are available to adjust the beam angle to suit a wide range of applications. Two accessory
slots and a swivel plate are included at the front a nd side of the fixture to hold and lock these slide-in accessories: cyc
and border light lens, lightbank kit+, egg crate louver, top hat, half top hat, barn door, and softbox attachment
accessories.

+

The Lightbank kit consists of the Lightbank Adaptor (Speedring) & Lightbank. Both items can also be purchased separately. Fixture not included.

6. Control

The control functions of the Studio Force T Ph osphor are accessed through the Touch Screen LCD display at the rear of
the fixture. The features of the Touch Screen LCD Display are:

Screen menu title The fixture name or mode name is displayed on top of the screen.
Control information DMX address, footprint channels, mode name, values and indicators that are displayed on the

screen after command buttons are tapped.
Command buttons Buttons which can be tapped to access control functions and options.
DMX Line is busy! The warning screen appears when a DMX signal from an external control console is plugged into

the fixture set on Manual. Press & hold the Level

Level Level

Level button to change mode.

Locked Default sets the screen to switch off & lock if untouched for 30 sec. Tap the screen to activate then

press & hold the lock symbol for 5 sec.

Control Menu

Main Menu

Main MenuMain Menu

Main Menu
The Main Menu displays the fixture name, control information (current assigned DMX address,
Footprint, Mode), and the 4 command buttons: Change A dd, Chang e Mode, Setup Me nu

Chang e Add, Chan ge Mode, S etup Menu Chang e Add, Chan ge Mode, S etup Menu

Chang e Add, Chan ge Mode, S etup Menu and

Manua l

Manua lManua l

Manua l. Tap a command button to access the main control options available.

Chang e Add

Chang e AddChang e Add

Chang e Add
The screen shows the current DMX start address and the new DMX start
address.
Tap the numeric command buttons to set the new DMX start address, then tap
Apply

ApplyApply

Apply to save.
Chang e Mode

Chang e ModeChang e Mode

Chang e Mode
Set the fixture to operate in various DMX controlled and standalone modes:
Level, Look Sel , Look Store, Ma n

Level, Look Sel , Look Store, Ma nLevel, Look Sel , Look Store, Ma n

Level, Look Sel , Look Store, Ma nual

ual ual

ual and Slave.

Slave .Slave.

Slave .

Comma nd

Comma ndComma nd

Comma nd

Button

ButtonButton

Button

Descr iption

Descr iptionDescr iption

Descr iption

Level

LevelLevel

Level 1 channel to set intensity Level.
Look Sel

Look SelLook Sel

Look Sel 1 channel to select from the user programmed internal effects.
Look Store

Look StoreLook Store

Look Store Programmed internal effects and looks are accessed and stored through the Look Store

screen. 32 looks can be stored in the fixture’s internal memory.

Manua l

Manua lManua l

Manua l/Mstr

/Mstr/Mstr

/Mstr The fixture is set as the Master unit for Manual control. Manual control of the fixture’s

intensity (Level) is accessed through the Manual Mode Setting screen.

Slave

SlaveSlave

Slave The fixture is set as the Slave unit in stand-alone operation. The fixture set as slave unit

follows the control mode set with the Master unit.

Apply

ApplyApply

Apply Save the settings.
Escap e

Escap eEsc ape

Escap e Exit the screen without saving.

Setup Menu

Setup MenuSetu p Menu

Setup Menu
Configure the internal settings of the Studio Force T Phosphor: DMX D ata,

DMX Da ta, DMX Da ta,

DMX Da ta,

Fan Sp eed, Rota teDisp , Frequen cy, DMX Los t, Lock, Reset

Fan Sp eed, Rota teDisp , Frequen cy, DMX Los t, Lock, ResetFan Sp eed, Rota teDisp , Frequen cy, DMX Los t, Lock, Reset

Fan Sp eed, Rota teDisp , Frequen cy, DMX Los t, Lock, Reset and Upload

Uploa d Upload

Uploa d

ENG.

ENG.ENG.

ENG.

Comma nd

Comma ndComma nd

Comma nd

Button

ButtonButton

Button

Descr iption

Descr iptionDescr iption

Descr iption

DMX D ata

DMX D ataDMX Data

DMX D ata Displays DMX start address and the levels for all the channe ls assigned.
Fan S peed

Fan S peedFan S peed

Fan S peed 4 Fan Speed options are accessed through the Fan Speed screen: Quiet

QuietQuiet

Quiet – internal fan is off.

(Intensity reduced to 80%) Stu dio

Studi oStudi o

Studi o – internal fan is at low speed, Live

LiveLi ve

Live – internal fan is on.

Live

LiveLiv e

Live----Qu iet

QuietQuiet

Quiet – internal fan is automatically switched on when light output is on and

automatically switched off when light output is off.

Rotate Disp

Rotate DispRotateD isp

Rotate Disp The command rotates the orientation of the Touch Screen Display
Frequ ency

Frequ encyF requency

Frequ ency 4 frequency options are accessed through the PWM Frequency screen:

1200Hz , 2400Hz , 4800Hz , 9600Hz

1200Hz , 2400Hz , 4800Hz , 9600Hz1200Hz , 2400Hz , 4800Hz , 9600Hz

1200Hz , 2400Hz , 4800Hz , 9600Hz

DMX L ost

DMX L ostDMX L ost

DMX L ost The fixture can be set with 2 options when DMX data is lost:

Last data

Last dataLast data

Last data – holds the last valid DMX stat, No Output

No Ou tputNo Output

No Ou tput – the fixture switches to off

Lock

LockLock

Lock The Touch Screen Display can be set to lock or unlock in this screen.
Reset

ResetRese t

Reset Reset Settings options are accessed in this screen:

Defaul t

Defaul tD efault

Defaul t – Factory default settings, User

User User

User – User defined settings

Uploa d ENG

Uploa d ENGUploa d ENG

Uploa d ENG The fixture can be set for software uploads through this screen.
Escap e

Escap eEsc ape

Escap e Exit the screen without saving.

Manua l

Manua lManua l

Manua l
Use the Up or Down arrows to set the level of the fixture as a standalone unit.
Two manual settings can be recorded on Rec1

Rec1Rec1

Rec1/R ec2

Rec2Rec2

Rec2, and played back on

M1

M1M1

M1/M2

M2M2

M2.

7. Further Information

Please refer to the Chroma-Q Studio Force T Phosphor manual for more detailed information. A copy of the manual can be
found at the Chroma-Q website – www.chroma-q.com – under Support.