Chroma-Q Studio Force T Phosphor Quick Start Guide

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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 PN: 634-0505

1. Overview

The new 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 soft edge output to a fluorescent fixture - up to
8,120 lumens - developed specifically for use in TV, 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.

Control Menu

Main Menu

Main Menu

Main MenuMain Menu
The Main Menu displays the fixture name, control information (current assigned DMX address,
Footprint, Mode), and the 4 command buttons: Change Ad d, Change Mode, Setup Menu
Manual

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

ManualManual

2. Safety

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 & continuous strobe may cause epileptic seizure.

Caution

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. Secure 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 and 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 Phosphor 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

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

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

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

screen after command buttons are tapped.

the fixture set on Manual. Press & hold the Level

Level button to change mode.

Level Level

press & hold the lock symbol for 5 sec.

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.

Comm and

Comm and

Comm andComm and

Butt on

Butt on

Butt onB utton

Leve l

Leve l 1 channel to set intensity Level.

Leve lLeve l
Look Sel

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

Look SelLook Sel
Look Store

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

Look StoreLook Store

Manual

Manual/Mstr

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

ManualManual

/Mstr/Mstr

Slav e

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

Slav eSlave

Apply

Apply Save the settings.

ApplyApply
Esca pe

Esca pe Exit the screen without saving.

Esca peEscape

Comm and

Comm and

Comm andComm and

Butt on

Butt on

Butt onB utton

DMX Data

DMX Data Displays DMX start address and the levels for all the channels assigned.

DMX DataD MX Data
Fan Speed

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

Fan SpeedFan Speed

Rota teDisp

Rota teDisp The command rotates the orientation of the Touch Screen Display

Rota teDispRotate Disp
Freq uency

Freq uency 4 frequency options are accessed through the PWM Frequency screen:

Freq uencyF requen cy

DMX Lost

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

DMX LostDMX Lost

Lock

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

LockLock
Rese t

Rese t Reset Settings options are accessed in this screen:

Rese tReset

Upload ENG

Upload ENG The fixture can be set for software uploads through this screen.

Upload ENGUpload ENG
Esca pe

Esca pe Exit the screen without saving.

Esca peEscape

Chang e Add, Change Mode, Setup Menu and

Chang e Add, Change Mode, Setup Menu Chang e Add, Change Mode, Setup Menu

Change Add

Change Add

Change AddChange 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

Apply to save.

ApplyApply
Change Mode

Change Mode

Change ModeChange Mode
Set the fixture to operate in various DMX controlled and standalone modes:
Level , Look Sel, Look Store, Man

Level , Look Sel, Look Store, Man ual

Level , Look Sel, Look Store, ManLevel , Look Sel, Look Store, Man

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

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

follows the control mode set with the Master unit.

Setup Menu

Setup Menu

Setup MenuSetup Menu
Configure the internal settings of the Studio Force T Phosphor: DMX Data,
Fan Speed, RotateDisp , Frequency, DMX Lost, Lock, Rese t

Fan Speed, RotateDisp , Frequency, DMX Lost, Lock, Rese t and Upload

Fan Speed, RotateDisp , Frequency, DMX Lost, Lock, Rese tFan Speed, RotateDisp , Frequency, DMX Lost, Lock, Rese t
ENG.

ENG.

ENG.ENG.

(Intensity reduced to 80%) Studio
Live

Live ----Q uiet

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

LiveLive

QuietQ uiet

automatically switched off when light output is off.

1200H z, 2400Hz, 4800Hz, 9600Hz

1200H z, 2400Hz, 4800Hz, 9600Hz

1200H z, 2400Hz, 4800Hz, 9600Hz1200H z, 2400Hz, 4800Hz, 9600Hz

Last data

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

Last dataLast data

Default

Default – Factory default settings, User

DefaultDefault

Manual

Manual

ManualManual

Studio – internal fan is at low speed, Live

StudioStu dio

ual and Slave.

Slave.

Slave.Slave.

ual ual

Desc ription

Desc ription

Desc riptionDesc ription

Desc ription

Desc ription

Desc riptionDesc ription

No O utput – the fixture switches to off

No O utputNo Outp ut

User – User defined settings

User User

DMX Data,

DMX Data, DMX Data,

Quiet – internal fan is off.

QuietQ uiet

Live – internal fan is on.

LiveL ive

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
M1

M1/M2

M2.

M1M1

M2M2

Rec1/Rec2

Rec2, and played back on

Rec1Rec1

Rec2Rec2

Upload

Upload Upload