ETC ColorSource User Manual
User Manual
Color Changer and Power Supply
User Manual
Software version 1.011
Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................... 5
The ColorSource System ................................................................ 6
Using ColorSource .......................................................................... 7
ColorSource components................................................................ 8
Color Changer ........................................................................... 8
Gelstring .................................................................................... 8
Power Supply ............................................................................ 9
Cables ....................................................................................... 9
Installing ColorSource ................................................................... 10
Mounting the Power Supply ......................................................... 12
Installing rack mount brackets on the Power Supply .............. 12
Installing pipe mount brackets on the Power Supply .............. 13
Replacing a gelstring ..................................................................... 14
Replacing the mounting plate ....................................................... 16
Specifications ................................................................................ 17
Parts list ........................................................................................ 18
Custom gelstring order form ......................................................... 19
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Introduction
The ColorSource system includes a scrolling Color Changer and
Power Supply. Its ten-color capacity and DMX512 compatibility
makes it economical and versatile, particularly for designers with
limited budget and space. The lightweight Color Changer slides
easily into the gel frame holder of the light fixture and the compact
12 output Power Supply attaches easily to the truss of the lighting
rig or in a 19 inch rack.
This manual gives step-by-step instructions for preparation, setup
and operation of the ColorSource Color Changer and ColorSource
Power Supply.
The Color Changer is delivered to you with your choice of gelstring
and mounting plate installed. If you need to change gelstrings or
mounting plates, instructions are included in this manual.
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The ColorSource system
The ColorSource system consists of one or more ColorSource
Color Changers and a ColorSource Power Supply which can power
and control up to 12 scrolling Color Changers. The DMX512
control signal from the lighting board is connected to the power
supply and can continue on to more ColorSource power supplies
or other DMX512 controlled devices. The power supply sends
both power and control signal on a single cable, eliminating the
need for a separate power cable for each color changer.
ColorSource
Power Supply
DMX512
COLORSOURCE OUTPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6
DMX IN
7 8 9 10 11
DMX OUT
To additional
ColorSource
Power Supplies
Power
AC POWER
12
ColorSource
Power/signal cable (100 feet maximum)
Color Changer
Up to 12 per Power Supply
Control console
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Using ColorSource
The Color Changer sets its frame position according to the DMX512 level
it receives from the control console using the channels set on the Power
Supply. The following chart shows the level settings that correspond with
each frame position, and the color of that frame, if you are using the
standard ColorSource gelstring. If you are using a custom gelstring, of
course, the colors are different, but the channels and frames are the
same.
Channel Frame Standard
level position color
0 Frame 1 Clear
11 Frame 2 Antique Rose
22 Frame 3 Chorus Pink
33 Frame 4 Magenta
44 Frame 5 Light Red
55 Frame 6 Deep Amber
66 Frame 7 Mellow Yellow
77 Frame 8 Light Green
88 Frame 9 Aztec Blue
99 Frame 10 Light Purple
If you send a channel level that is between the values shown, you can
create split frame effects. For example, if you send a level of 50, the
Color Changer positions the gelstring halfway between frame 5 and
frame 6 creating a blend of the two colors.
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