Chroma-Q CHSF2V12, CHSF2V12LR, CHSF2V12W, CHSF2V48, CHSF2V48LR User Manual

Chroma-Q

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Studio Force II™ 12/ 48/ 72

User Manual

Version 1.0 June 2018, Software Version 1.4

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)

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Warranty Statement

Chroma-Q warrants to the original purchaser, with proof of purchase, that its delivered
products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period
of 12 months from date of shipment.

Chroma-Q will repair, or at its option, provide an equivalent item or replace, the defective
product during the stated warranty period. This warranty applies only to the repair or
replacement of the product and only when the product is properly handled, installed and
maintained according to Chroma-Q instructions. This warranty excludes defects resulting from
improper handling, storage, installation, acts of God, fire, vandalism or civil disturbances.
Purchaser must notify Chroma-Q in writing within 14 days of noticing the defect. This warranty
excludes field labor or service charges related to the repair or replacement of the product.

The warranty contained herein shall not extend to any finished goods or spare parts from
which any serial number has been removed or which have been damaged or rendered
defective (a) as a result of normal wear and tear, willful or accidental damage, negligence,
misuse or abuse; (b) due to water or moisture, lightning, windstorm, abnormal voltage, harmonic
distortion, dust, dirt, corrosion or other external causes; (c) by operation outside the
specifications contained in the user documentation; (d) by the use of spare parts not
manufactured or sold by Chroma-Q or by the connection or integration of other equipment or
software not approved by Chroma-Q unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to
Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above; (e) by modification, repair
or service by anyone other than Chroma-Q, who has not applied for and been approved by
Chroma-Q to do such modification, repair or service unless the Customer provides acceptable
proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above; (f) due to
procedures, deviating from procedures specified by Chroma-Q or (g) due to failure to store,
install, test, commission, maintain, operate or use finished goods and spare parts in a safe and
reasonable manner and in accordance with Chroma-Q’s instructions (h) by repair or
replacement of engines without factory training.

The warranty contained herein shall not apply to finished goods or spare parts which are
sold “as is”, as “second-hand”, as used”, as “demo” or under similar qualifications or to
Consumables (“Consumables” is defined as any part(s) of goods or part(s) for use with goods,
which part(s) of goods or part(s) for use with goods are consumed during the operation of
the goods and which part(s) of goods or part(s) for use with goods require replacement from
time to time by a user such as, but not limited to, light bulbs).

The warranty contained herein shall not apply, unless the total purchase price for the defective
finished goods or spare parts has been paid by the due date for payment.

The warranty contained herein applies only to the original purchaser and are not assignable
or transferable to any subsequent purchaser or end-user.

This warranty is subject to the shipment of the goods, within the warranty period, to the
Chroma-Q warranty returns department, by the purchaser, at the purchaser’s expense. If no
fault is found, Chroma-Q will charge the purchaser for the subsequent return of the goods.

Chroma-Q reserves the right to change the warranty period without prior notice and without
incurring obligation and expressly disclaims all warranties not stated in this limited warranty.

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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 the intended end use. Suggestions of use
shall not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent. Chroma-Q sole warranty is that the
product will meet the sales specifications in effect at the time of shipment. Your exclusive
remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of
any product shown to be other than as warranted.

Chroma-Q reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality
without notice due to our ongoing research and development.

The Chroma-Q Studio Force II

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has been designed specifically for the lighting industry.
Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure that the products perform well in the
entertainment environment.

If you experience any difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your selling dealer.
If your selling dealer is unable to help please contact [e-mail]. If the selling
dealer is unable to satisfy your servicing needs, please contact the following, for full factory
service:

Outside North America: North America:
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] [e-mail]
For further information please visit the Chroma-Q website at www.chroma-q.com.
Chroma-Q and Studio Force IITM are trademarks, for more information on this visit

http://www.chroma-q.com/trademarks.asp. The rights and ownership of all trademarks are

recognized.

Important Notice:
As per the requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for product
approval, please refer to the OSHA web pages http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ for information on the
list of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) and the scope of recognition.

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Safety information

The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in
this document:

Warning!
Read the user manual before installing and operating the Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM. For future

reference, keep and use the manual.
Safety precautions given in user manual must be followed at all times and the manuals of all the
devices you connect it to. Observe all the warnings printed on product and in manuals. Make
sure whoever is involved in working on or using the Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM has carefully
read and understood all the safety precautions and listed warnings.

• Install, connect, operate and service devices only as described in this manual and in

connected devices’ manuals and only in accordance with local laws and regulations. All
Chroma-Q manuals are available for download from www.chroma-q.com.

• Chroma-Q Studio Force II

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does not have user-serviceable parts. Refer any operation not

described in this manual to [e-mail].

If you experience difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your local dealer. If your local dealer
is unable to help then please contact [e-mail].
If you are having trouble finding what you are looking for on our website, then contact our Chroma-Q
marketing department by sending an email to [e-mail].

WARNING!

Read the safety precautions in this section before

installing, powering, operating or servicing this

product.

Warning!
Safety Hazard.
Risk of severe

injury or death.

S

Warning!

Hazardous

Voltage.

Risk of

severe lethal

electric

shock.

Warning!

Fire Hazard.

F

Warning!

Refer to User

manual.

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PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Use only the cables specified in this manual and on the Chroma-Q website at

www.chroma-q.com to interconnect devices in the installation. If the specified cables are

not long enough for an intended cable run, consult Chroma-Q for assistance in finding or
creating a safe alternative solution.

• Provide a means of locking out AC mains power that allows power to the installation to
be shut down and made impossible to reapply, even accidentally, during work on the
installation.

• Shut down power to the installation during service and when it is not in use.

• Before applying power to the installation, check that all power distribution equipment and

cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected
devices.

• Isolate the installation from power immediately if any product, power cable or power plug
is in any way damaged, defective or wet, or if it shows signs of overheating.

• Do not immerse a Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM fixture in water or expose it to high-
pressure water jets.

PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE

• The Studio Force IITM is designed to be cooled by forced air convection. Provide free
airflow around the fixture and a minimum clearance of 10 mm (0.4 in.) in all directions.

• Do not operate the Studio Force IITM if the ambient operating temperature exceeds 40°
C (104°F).

• Do not modify the Studio Force IITM in any way not described in this manual or install
other than genuine Chroma-Q parts. Use only accessories approved by Chroma-Q.

PROTECTION FROM INJURY

• Ensure that the installation hardware and supporting surface or structure can hold at least
10 times the weight of all the devices they support.

• Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing,
servicing or moving the Studio Force IITM.

• As soon as work is completed, check that all hardware and components are securely
fastened to supporting structures.

• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product during operation.

• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.

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

• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to

damage or malfunction and/or invalidate your warranty. Please contact the nearest
authorized dealer or contact [e-mail].

Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If this product is used by another
user, be sure that they also receive this document.

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Contents

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Product overview

The Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM LED batten range is a powerful lineup of professional lighting industry.
With up to ≈36,000/ Studio Force IITM 72, ≈24,000/ Studio Force IITM 48, ≈6,500/ Studio Force IITM 12 hot
lumens output, these super bright fixtures are 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.

Optional slide-in "Cyc Light" and "Border Light" optical lens accessories are available to adjust
the light output to suit a wide range of applications.

The Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM lighting fixture is designed for professional indoor entertainment
lighting. The fixture can be wall or floor mounted with the adjustable quick-release end-plate fixing
system. For hung bar or truss mounting, additional bar clamp hardware is required.

The Studio Force IITM features integrated power supplies and can be operated as a stand-alone unit

or be remotely controlled through ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol via a cable or a Lumen
Radio wireless connection (when using the optional RF module).

The Studio Force IITM is available in three lengths, the Studio Force IITM V72 model which features a
total of 24 high output cells (or pixels), the Studio Force IITM V48 model which features a total of 16

high output cells (or pixels) and the Studio Force II

TM

V12 model which features a total of 4 high output

cells (or pixels). Each cell provides a homogenized output with no unsightly color shadowing like fixtures

using traditional individual light emitters.

The control options incorporate a choice of KHi (Kelvin, Hue and intensity), Cine-Q (Intensity, Kelvin,
Hue, Red, Green, Blue, White and Crossfade between KH and RGBW), RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, and
White), RGB (Red, Green, and Blue), HSi (Hue, Saturation and intensity) and control modes.

An extra control parameter channel can be added to any of the modes, the channel will be placed as the
last parameter of the fixture.

The product's robust extruded aluminum construction houses a discreet cable management system.
Additional protection is built around the lenses for a truly road proof fixture.

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Unpacking the units

The Studio Force II package includes the Studio Force II fixture, power cord, preinstalled mounting bracket
and a Quick Start Guide. It is strongly recommended that original packaging is kept, for the ease of
transportation.

Cabling

The Studio Force IITM utilizes Neutrik powerCON true1 connectors for power input and through connections.
The DMX control data input and through connections are via two Neutrik XLR 5-pin male and female
connectors. The chassis are ground bonded.

XLR-5 Pinout: Power and Data Input Location

Pin#

Function

1

Ground (Screen)

2

Data Minus

3

Data Plus

4

Spare Data Minus

5

Spare Data Plus

Table 1 (XLR PIN)

Power Cable Pinout:

International
Colour Code

Connections

North American
Colour Code

Connections

Green and Yellow

Earth (E)

Green

Ground (Green)

Blue

Neutral (N)

White

Neutral (Silver)

Brown

Live (L)

Black

Hot (Gold)

Table 2 (Power Cable Colour Code)

Important Notice:

The use of an optical splitter for DMX signal distribution is highly recommended when several fixtures are
not plugged into the same power source.

Maximum Number of fixtures connected in a series:

Important Notice: Actual number of fixtures connected in series may be lower, based on your branch circuit

inrush rating.

Fixture

Wattage

@110V

@220V

SF II 72

800W

2 x SF II 72

4 x SF II 72

SF II 48

550W

3 x SF II 48

6 x SF II 48

SF II 12

150W

10 x SF II 12

20 x SF II 12

Table 3 (Fixtures in series)

Figure 1 (Connection)

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Mounting

The Studio Force IITM fixtures are equipped with built-in mounting brackets or trunnions for floor mounting.
The mounting brackets feature a pair of quick release levers for easy tilt adjustment. The hidden lever gives
user quick access to unlock/lock the fixture tilt mechanism without using any tools and leaves the fixture side
flat to place them next to each other without any gap. Wall and truss mounting applications may require
additional hardware.

Figure 2 (SF-II 12 - Quick lever tilt adjustment)

Note: Secure the fixture with a safety bond. Fixing holes are provided in the endplates and fixture

brackets.

Optics

The Studio Force IITM fixtures are built with lenses that optimize the beam spread. The unit comes with
preinstalled symmetric lenses for high intensity homogenized output and extremely uniform wash. The beam
distribution is symmetrical when Studio Force II

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is used to directly illuminate an area on stage. The fixture

throws intense uniform white output at extreme intensity and provides a tight beam angle of ≈22o.

Figure 3 (Symmetrical Lens)

Cyc & Border Lens

“Cyc Lens” and “Border Lens” are slide-in optical accessories available to adjust the light output of the
Studio Force IITM fixtures, to suit a wide range of applications. One accessory slot is provided on the front
of the fixture to hold a slide-in lens accessory. Matching indentations on both ends of lens are provided for
locking the lens in place.

Studio Force II comes standard with a 22º X 22º beam angle optics. 2 additional lenses can be position in front
the standard optics. The output beam angle with Border Lens is 43o x 43o and with CYC Lens , 80ox35o. This
can be seen in Figure 4 <<add proper reference for figure>>>

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Figure 4 (Beam Angle)

Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far ends of the accessory slot to lock in-place the slide-in panels. The
height of the spring plungers is pre-set at the factory and requires no further adjustment.

Figure 5 (Optional slide-in lenses)

Control

Studio Force IITM fixture can operate as a stand-alone unit or can be controlled remotely via ANSI E1.11
USITT DMX 512-A protocol. The control function settings can be accessed through the touchscreen LCD
display at the rear of the fixture.

Power-up Screen:

No Power Menu Access:

Insert a small blunt object, such
as a paperclip, into the hole to
turn the display ON and
configure the fixture when it is
not connected to the AC mains
power.

• Press and hold for 5 sec to

unlink from a Lumenradio
RF transmitter

Figure 6 (Start-up Screen)

• Tap on Focus button to turn

ON the fixture for 30 sec

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Main Menu

Once the unit is powered up, the touch screen LCD display shows the Main Menu with:

1. The model name

2. Address: The DMX starting address and orientation

3. Footprint: number of DMX slots used in the current configuration

4. Mode: current assigned control mode

5. Pixels: Current dedicated pixels (or grouping) as per selected grouping & control mode

6. Data Signal/Source Indicator: Current input status (DMX cable/DMX wireless/No data cable/No
data Wireless)

7. Configuration option buttons: Operational and control changes can be made by selecting any of
the four configuration option buttons shown in the picture above to access DMX (address), Mode,
Setup and preset Looks operation.

L→R shows LED pixels will be controlled beginning at left, going towards right. This can be reversed by
choosing R→L in the Mode Menu options.

Note: The “Left” side of the fixture is at power/dmx IN; the “Right” side is at power/dmx out.
The LCD is backlit when the main menu is accessed and will turn off when left undisturbed for 5 seconds.

Data Signal Indicator- Shows the presence and status of DMX signal

No Data

- appears when the fixture is set at a DMX controllable mode and is not
connected to an external DMX source/ console.

> > >DMX

- appears when the fixture is set at a DMX controllable mode and is
receiving a DMX signal from an external DMX source/ console.

DMX > > >

-appears when the fixture is set at Master and is outputting a DMX data signal.

Table 4 (Data Signal Indicator)

Figure 7 (Home Screen)

1

2 4 3

5 6 7

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Configuration option buttons

DMX

The factory default address is 1. The LCD screen displays the current DMX start address and the new DMX
start address. In this screen, the numeric command buttons can be tapped, to set the new DMX start address.

Figure 8 (DMX Change Screen)

Command Button

Description

0 – 9

Tap in combination, to enter the new DMX start address

Apply

Tap to save the new DMX address.

Escape

Tap to Exit the screen.

Table 5 (DMX Change Command Buttons)

To set/change the DMX start address,

1. Main menu, tap on DMX

2. Next screen will be, “Change DMX Address”

3. Tap on 0-9 command buttons in combination, to enter the new DMX start address

4. Tap on Apply to save

5. Control goes back to the Main menu screen and the new DMX start address will be displayed

6. Tap on Escape anytime to cancel

Mode

Figure 9 (Mode Options Screen)

Current Address

New Address to assign

Apply to save

Cancel / go back to Main menu

Mode options

Pixel Ordering Options

Command Buttons
Mode Select options

Grouping options
Apply Changes/Save

Cancel / Go Back

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Mode Select Options

KHi (Kelvin, Hue, and intensity) gives 3 parameter channels to each group; 1 channel for colour temperature
and 1 for hue (±Green), and third for the intensity. Hue channel when set at 50%, the colour output is at black
body curve. Above 50%, it shifts towards green and below 50% it shifts towards red area on the black body
curve. A separate definable intensity channel is particularly useful when creating intensity chases or when
the grand master is used. Below table shows the CCT output, at different K, H, i settings. The DMX map is
shown in Table 19 (DMX Map-KHi).

K H i

CCT

0%

50%

100%

≈2800K

12%

50%

100%

≈3200K

50%

50%

100%

≈4400K

75%

50%

100%

≈5600K

100%

50%

100%

≈6500K

Table 6 (KHi-CCT Output)

Cine-Q (Intensity Kelvin, Hue, Red, Green, Blue, White and Crossfade) is a combination of the KHI and
RGBW mode, with the ability to crossfade between either mode. It gives 8 or 9 parameter channels to each
group; one global intensity, one parameter for colour temperature and one for hue (±Green), and then Red,
Green, Blue and White parameters. A crossfade parameter allows to fade from KH to RGBW parameters.
The default value for Kelvin and Hue parameters should be 50%. The crossfade parameter can be set to
16-bit for a more accurate crossfade when using very long transition. The DMX map is shown in Table 20
(DMX Map-CINE-Q-iKHRGBW).

Figure 10 (CINE-Q CROSSFADE)

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RGBW (Red, Green, Blue and White): This mode assigns 4 DMX channels to set Red, Green, Blue and White
levels in each cell, or group of cells. It provides 4 parameter channels that directly affect the intensity of each
color within a group. Color is mixed by adjusting the levels of each of the four channels using an external
DMX controller/ console. The DMX footprint will be determined by the selected grouping option. White (of about
3,500K) is achieved with only white channel at full. Refer to the Table 7 (SFII 72 DMX Grouping),Table 8 (SFII
48 DMX Grouping),Table 9 (SFII 12 DMX Grouping), for detail on grouping selection and DMX footprints. The
DMX map is shown in Table 16 (DMX Map-RGBW).

To set the fixture to RGBW mode,

On the Main Menu, tap Mode
On the Mode screen, tap RGBW
Tap Apply to save or Escape to cancel

RGB (Red, Green, and Blue) gives 3 parameter channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding
group. Color is mixed by adjusting the levels of the three primary colors in each group. The DMX footprint will
be determined by grouping option selected. The white color is automatically mixed in when all three colour
parameters are engaged. The DMX map is shown in Table 17 (DMX Map-RGB).

To set the RGB mode,

On the Main Menu, tap Mode
On the Mode screen, tap RGB
Tap Apply to save or Escape to cancel

HSi (Hue, Saturation and Intensity) gives 3 control channels to each group; 2 channels for hue and
saturation and one intensity channel. A separate definable intensity channel is particularly useful when
creating intensity chases or when the grand master is used. The hue channel has 255 different colors
available and the saturation channel specifies the saturation level of that color. The saturation channel is fully
saturated at full. White is achieved with the intensity channel to full and the saturation channel at zero. With

this mode enabled, the Hue channel is from Red to Red (R→G→B→R). The DMX map is shown in Table 18
(DMX Map-HSi).

**Extended Control Channel: An extra Control parameter can be enabled, it will be place as the last
parameter of the fixture control mode. The Control channel allows for remotely control certain aspect of the
fixture such as the fan speed, PWM frequency and more functions.

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Mode Options

Cine-Q 16b The crossfade parameter can be set to 16-bit for a more accurate crossfade and better
granularity, when using very long transition. When set at this mode, one extra channel (#9) is assigned for
very small step increase/decrease in the intensity (0.0% to 1.0%) with change in the DMX fader value form
0-255. See Table 21 (DMX Map-CINE-Q-iKHRGBW-16bit) for the DMX Map.

Mode

i K H R G B W X x

Cine-Q 8b

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 --

Cine-Q 16b

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

**Extended This setting assigns one extra channel in the end, which allows remote override of certain
settings such as engine frequency, fan speed, Dimmer curve and DMX Lost state. This option allows users
to temporarily override touch screen menu entered settings, using one extra channel on a DMX console.

To override a current setting in the fixture,

1. Set the value of this channel to the desired setting (DMX Value) listed in the Table 23 (DMX Map­Extended Control Channel).

2. Wait for 5 sec.

3. The fixture will retain that setting, until it is changed again or the fixture is power cycled.

4. To avoid any unintentional settings override, set the extended channel back to DMX value 0.

After the power cycle, the extended control setting will be reset and the fixture will default back to the last
settings set by the touch screen display menu or the RDM.

HSi Legacy The option allows the new Studio force fixtures match the HSi pattern, with old Chroma-Q HSi
mode enabled fixtures. With Legacy hue mode enabled, the Hue channel is from Blue to Blue (B→G→R→B).

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Grouping Options

Studio Force II

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offers a powerful, wide variety of grouping options for the individual cells (or pixels) within
each fixture. Grouping is independent of control mode selection. A Studio Force IITM 72 fixture consists of 24
cells, a Studio Force II

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48 fixture consists of 16 cells and a Studio Force II12TM fixture consists of 4 cells.
“Cell” or pixel grouping allows individual control of each single cell or various grouping of cells as defined in
the tables below. In “ALL” grouping, all cells in the Studio Force II

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72/48/12, the fixtures will be controlled as
1 group. In x1 each cell is being controlled independently for a total of 24, 16 or 4 individual cells for the Studio
Force IITM 72, 48 or 12 respectively. The number in the table below, indicate the group number.

Od / Ev: Controls every other cell (pixels) in two groups of control – odd cell and even cells.
X4: (48 and 72 models only) Controls cells in group of 4
X1: Each cells are controlled individually

Grouping & DMX Addressing

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

Table 7 (SFII 72 DMX Grouping)

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

Table 8 (SFII 48 DMX Grouping)

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

Table 9 (SFII 12 DMX Grouping)

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Pixel ordering Options

The starting DMX address can be selected to be on the right or left of the fixture as indicated on the display.
The “Left” side of the fixture is at power/dmx IN; the “Right” side is at power/dmx out. Table #10, is an
example of address ordering for a Studio Force IITM 72, with x1 Grouping selected.

Table 10 (Flip Grouping)

DMX Footprints

Number of DMX Channels used in Mode/Grouping Combinations
P.S.: Add one extra channel when Extended mode is enabled

Studio Force IITM 72

Control Mode

KHi

Cine-Q

Cine-Q

16bit

RGBW

RGB

HSi

Grouping

All

3 8 9 4 3 3 x4

18

48

54

24

18

18

x1

72

192

216

96

72

72

Od/Ev

6

16

18 8 6

6

Table 11 (SFII 72 Mode-Grouping DMX Values)

Studio Force IITM 48

Control Mode

KHi

Cine-Q

Cine-Q

16bit

RGBW

RGB

HSi

Grouping

All

3 8 9 4 3

3

x4

12

32

36

16

12

12

x1

48

128

144

64

48

48

Od/Ev

6

16

18 8 6

6

Table 12 (SFII 48 Mode-Grouping DMX Values)

Studio Force IITM 12

Control Mode

KHi

Cine-Q

Cine-Q

16bit

RGBW

RGB

HSi

Grouping

All

3 8 9 4 3

3

x1

12

32

36

16

12

12

Od/Ev

6

16

18 8 6

6

Table 13 (SFII 12 Mode-Grouping DMX Values)

L→R

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

R→L

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

1

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Set up Menu

Studio Force IITM technical operation can be changed and viewed using the Setup menu options.

Figure 11 (Setup Menu Screen)

Command

Description

DMX Data

Displays the incoming DMX levels for the assigned channels.

Fan Speed

4 Fan Speed options are accessed through the Fan Speed screen:
Quiet – internal fan is off and maximum intensity reduced to 80%.
Studio – internal fan is at low speed.
Live – internal fan is on.
Live-Quiet – internal fan is automatically switched ON when light output is ON

and vice-versa.

Rotate Disp

This button rotates the orientation of the Touch Screen Display 180 degrees

Frequency

Frequency options can be viewed and selected. Available options:
750 Hz, 1500 Hz, 3000Hz, 6000 Hz, 12000Hz, 24000Hz.

DMX Lost

The fixture can be set with 3 options when DMX data is lost:
Last data – holds the last valid DMX state
No Output – the fixture switches to off
Look – select a prerecorded Look to execute

Lock

The touch screen LCD can be set to lock or unlock in the Lock feature screen.

Reset

Reset Settings options are accessed through the Reset Setting screen:
Default – Factory default settings
User – User defined settings

Upload ENG

The fixture can be set for light engine software upload/ upgrade through this screen.

FW Version

Displays current software version.

DMX Source

Displays current DMX source – cable or wireless

Eng Temp

Displays LIVE value for temperature of all the engines in fixture.

Escape

Exit the screen

Table 14 (Setup Menu Options)

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DMX Data

This option allows user to see the DMX channel intensity levels, being received by the fixture. This DMX
channel entered will be formatted and displayed on this screen, based on selected mode and grouping. The
values read from 0 to 99 (as 0%- 100% intensity).

Figure 12 (DMX Data Screen)

To show DMX Data,

On the Main Menu, tap SETUP
Then tap DMX Data
The display shows the DMX start channel and the values (0-99) of the

DMX channels

Tap Escape to go to back

Fan Speed

The internal fan of the fixture can be set to four speed options to regulate noise levels and the cooling
process.

Figure 13 (Fan Mode Select Screen)

Note: Studio Force II

TM

unit is internally temperature protected at all times.

To set the Fan Speed Mode,

On the Main Menu, tap Setup
Then tap Fan Speed option
On the Fan Speed screen, select a Fan Speed option, and then tap Apply
to save

Rotate Display

Display screen menu can be rotated 180° (upside down

) by tapping on this button.

To set the orientation of the display,

On the Main Menu screen, tap Setup Menu.
On the Screen Setup screen, tap RotateDisp
The display screen rotates by 180 degrees

Quiet

The internal fans are off and light output is reduced by
20%.

Studio

The fan speed is at low velocity and light output is at
100%.

Live

The fan speed is at high velocity and the light output at
100%

Live­Quiet

Internal fans are turned off when all DMX values are at
0%.

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PWM Frequency

The Studio Force II has following frequency settings available: 750 Hz, 1500 Hz, 3000Hz, 6000 Hz,
12000Hz, 24000Hz. This allows for the LED scan rate to be synchronized with the video camera and avoid
a flickering effect.

Trade-off: Better dimming is achieved at lower frequencies; flickering effect is minimized at higher PWM
frequencies.

To set the Frequency,

On the Main Menu, tap Setup Menu
On the Setup screen, tap Frequency
On the Frequency screen, select and tap a Frequency option, then tap Apply to save

DMX Lost

If DMX is not detected various output options can be selected in this mode:

Figure 15 (DMX Lost Mode Select Screen)

To set DMX Lost action;

On the Main Menu, tap Setup Menu
On the Setup screen, tap DMX Lost
On the When DMX Lost screen, select and tap an output option, then tap
Apply to save

Note: If a Look is selected for playback when DMX is lost, the unit will playback the selected look on power
up, as long as DMX is not present.

OFF

will snap to off after 5 seconds

Hold

will hold the last valid DMX state

Look 1-31

will snap to the user saved look

Figure 14 (PWM Select Screen)

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Lock feature

Factory default sets the display screen to turn off and lock when untapped for 30 seconds. A lock symbol
appears on the screen, when tapped. This feature provides protection against accidental user input.

To disable or enable the lock,

On the Main Menu, tap Setup Menu
On the Setup screen, tap Lock button.
On the Lock Feature screen, tap Enable or Disable, then tap Apply to save

Figure 16 (Lock Feature Select Screen)

If the Lock feature is enabled, touch and hold the lock icon for 5 seconds to unlock.

Figure 17 (Lock Feature Select Icon)

Display Lock Icon

Note: The Lock Icon turns
green when pressed and
held for 5 sec to unlock

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Reset and Factory Defaults

In this menu,

•

Current user settings can be saved.

•

The fixture can be reset to the save user settings.

•

The fixture can be reset to the factory default settings. All recorded Looks are
erased.

Figure 18(Reset Settings Screen)

To save the current user settings,

1.

Review all settings

2.

On the Main Menu, tap Setup
Menu

3.

On the Setup screen, tap Reset

4.

On the Reset Setting screen,

press and hold
“Save User” for 5 seconds to save the current settings.
(Follow the text prompt that appears on the screen)
To reset the fixture to the save user settings,

1.

On the Main Menu, tap Setup Menu

2.

On the Setup screen, tap Reset

3.

On the Reset Setting screen, tap User

4.

Press and hold Apply for 3 seconds to restore the saved user settings

To reset the fixture to the factory default settings,

1.

On the Main Menu, tap Setup Menu

2.

On the Setup screen, tap Reset

3.

On the Reset Setting screen, tap Default

4.

Press and hold Apply for 3 seconds to restore the factory default settings

DMX Address

1

Foot Print

3ch (1-3)

Mode

KHI

Lock

Disabled

Pixels

All

DMX Lost

Last data
(HOLD)

Fan Speed

Live

Frequency

750Hz

Reset

Default

Flip

L R

Cine-Q 8b

Enabled

Table 15 (Factory Default Settings)

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Upload Engine

RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL.

LED Engine software can be uploaded to the fixture from the Chroma-Q Uploader II by accessing this menu.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the Chroma-Q Uploader II.

Link: http://www.chroma-q.com/support/quick-start/CHUSBLOADERII_Uploader-quickstartguide.pdf
Software for the LED engines must be uploaded to the Studio Force IITM using the Chroma-Q Uploader II:

In “Setup”, select “Upload Engines” then press Enter, and the display shows “Ready”
Connect an XLR 5-pin cable from the Uploader to the individual Studio force II unit
Power-up the Uploader - display shows the file name, and “Ready”
Press the “ERASE TARGET” button once to clear the target firmware
Press the “Start Uploading” button once to execute the uploading
An animated progress is displayed on the Uploader and CF unit indicating the upload

process

“UPLOADING DONE” appears on the Uploader upon completion of a successful

upload and the target device resets to the Main Menu

Power-cycle the unit

Note: The Chroma-Q Uploader II must be purchased separately.

FW Version

This screen displays current software version of fixture at the address header. For added versatility,
Individual firmware versions of all the engines are also displayed.

DMX Source

This enables the input connection.

Figure 19 (DMX Source Select Screen)

Select the DMX source and press Apply.

Engine Temp

Tap on this to see individual temperature in ºCelsius of each engine in the fixture. Each LED engine drives
two cells on the Studio Force II

TM

.

Figure 20 (Light Engine Temp Screen)

INPUT

DMX from console via cable

WIRELESS

Lumen Radio input

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Look Store

Looks can be recorded to the internal flash memory by users and will be preserved on power down.
However, looks will be returned to default setting if Default Reset is performed.

Figure 21 (Look Selection Screen)

Set the Studio Force IITM to the desired color and intensity using a DMX console.
Go to the Look Store screen as shown above and select the Look number where the

Look will be stored.
Press Store for 2 seconds to save the Look.
“Look Stored” will be displayed on the screen to confirm.
Multiple looks can be saved from Look (1-31).
Playback button allows the user to check what look is at (1-31).

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Thermal Performance

The Studio Force IITM 12, 48 & 72 feature in-built fans that control the internal temperature of the fixture.
If the internal temperature of the Studio Force exceeds 75ºC the output of the fixture will be reduced as
an automatic protection feature. This may happen when the ambient temperature is over 40ºC or the internal
fans are blocked or damaged due to mishandling of the fixture.
The airflow to and from the fan must not be constricted to maintain the maximum light output of the Studio
Force IITM.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is a process of elimination. First, rule out the other field factors (i.e. bad connections,
faulty cables and power supplies). For technical support and/or parts, please contact nearest Chroma-Q
dealer.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

Fixture does not
respond to DMX
control.

1. Set to wrong or different DMX address.

2. Bad cable connecting DMX control and
fixture. Bad in/through connection
between adjacent fixtures.

3. Console patch is incorrect.

1. Check DMX address and
Mode settings.

2. Check/replace DMX run
from the console.

3. Check DMX values in the

Setup/DMX Data screen
as described above to
verify the fixture is
“seeing” the DMX data.

Noise from fixture unit.

Fan malfunction.

Check fan.

Low LED output.

Internal temperature is over the
limit. Fan is not working.

• Verify Engine temperature
using the Setup/ Eng Temp
screen.

• Check “Fan Control” mode.
Check fan.

• Check for airflow - to and
from the internal fan.

• Check area ventilation.

Maintenance

With care, the Studio ForceTM II will require little or no maintenance. However, as the unit is likely to be used
in a stage environment, we recommend periodical inspection and cleaning of any resulting dust on the unit.

Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel. Do not use solvents to clean the fixture.
If the front enclosure requires cleaning, wipe with a mild detergent on a damp cloth.

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Technical specifications

Studio Force II V72

Studio Force II V48

Studio Force II V12

Product

CHSF2V72

CHSF2V48

CHSF2V12

Dimensions:

1759mm x182mm x
177mm 69.25" x

7.25" x 7"

1,181mm x 165mm x

191mm / 46.5” x 6.5”

x 7.5”

335mm x 190mm
x 218mm / 13.2" x

7.5" x 8.6"

Weight:

24kg / 53lbs

18 Kg / 40lbs

5 Kg / 11lbs

Power input

100-240VAC, 800VA, 50-60Hz

100-240VAC, 550VA, 50-60Hz

100-240VAC, 160VA, 50-60Hz

Power

Neutrik powerConTRUE1

Data

Neutrik XLR 5-pin

Control

ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A

Cooling

Forced - 2 fans

Forced - 2 fans

Forced - 1 fan

Construction:

Anodized aluminum extrusion

Color:

RAL 9005/ Black, RAL 9016/ White

LED Pixels:

24

16 4 Optics:

Specialized close focus lens

Beam angle:

~ 22º (approx.)

Beam

Symmetrical direct illumination

CCT:

Adjustable 1000 – 10000K (fully calibrated between 2800K and 6500K)

CRI:

Up to 94

Lamp Life:

Up to 50,000 hours

IP Rating:

IP20

Operating

0ºC to 40ºC

Approvals:

CISPR 22:2006/EN55022:2006 & CISPR 24:1997/EN55024:1998 ICES­003:2004 & FCC Part 15 Subpart B:2007
CSA C22. No. 166-M1983:R2008
UL 1573:2003; UL 8750

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Technical Drawings

Studio Force II 72

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Studio Force II 48

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Studio Force II 12

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Menu Tree

Main Menu

DMX

Address

MODE

Group

x1

x4

od/ev

All

Mode

RGBW

RGB

KHi

HSi

Cine-Q

Mode Opt

Cine-Q 8/16 bit

Extended On/Off

HSi Legacy

on/off

Flip R>L

Flip L>R

SETUP

DMX Data

Fan Speed

Quiet

Studio

Live

Live-Quiet

Frequency

750 Hz

1,500 Hz

3,000 Hz

6,000 Hz

12,000 Hz

24,000 Hz

DMX Lost

Hold

OFF

Look (Select)

Lock

Disable

Enable

Reset

Default

User

KHL

Upload Eng

Fw Version

DMX Source

Cable

Wireless

Eng Temp

LOOKS

Select

Playback

Store

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DMX Map

Studio Force II DMX map for RGBW Control Mode:

Table 16 (DMX Map-RGBW)

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

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

Studio Force II DMX map for RGB Control Mode:

Table 17 (DMX Map-RGB)

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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Studio Force II DMX map for HSi Control Mode:

Table 18 (DMX Map-HSi)

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

Studio Force II DMX map for KHi Control Mode:

Table 19 (DMX Map-KHi)

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

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Studio Force II DMX map for Cine-Q i-KH-RGBW Control Mode

Table 20 (DMX Map-CINE-Q-iKHRGBW)

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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Studio Force II DMX map for Cine-Q i-KH-RGBW 16bit Control Mode

Table 21 (DMX Map-CINE-Q-iKHRGBW-16bit)

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

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Studio Force II DMX map group modes

Table 22 (DMX Map-Grouping Modes)

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

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Studio Force II DMX map Control channel

Table 23 (DMX Map- Extended Control Channel)

Function name

Default

From

To

Description

Control channel

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

Values must be held for 5 second before its function is activated