Chauvet COLORado 1 Solo User manual

User Manual

Edition Notes
COLORado 1 Solo User Manual Rev. 1
Edition
Notes
The COLORado 1 Solo User Manual Rev. 1 includes a description, safety precautions, and
installation, programming, operation, and maintenance instructions for the COLORado 1 Solo
as of the release date of this edition in January 2016.
Trademarks
CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and COLORado 1 Solo are registered trademarks or trademarks
of Chauvet & Sons Inc. (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other
countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks
of their respective companies.
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Intended
Audience
Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely
read through the guide that shipped with the product, as well as this manual, before installing,
operating, or maintaining this product.
Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects.
However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to
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The COLORado 1 Solo User Manual Rev. 1 is the first edition of this manual. Go to
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin......................................................................................................................................1
What Is Included...........................................................................................................................................................1
Claims..........................................................................................................................................................................................1
Manual Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................................1
Symbols.......................................................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety............................................................................................................................................................................2
Mounting And Rigging..................................................................................................................................................................2
Power And Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................2
Operation.....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Expected LED Lifespan................................................................................................................................................2
2. Introduction...............................................................................................................................................3
Description....................................................................................................................................................................3
Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................3
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................4
Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................................5
3. Setup..........................................................................................................................................................6
AC Power......................................................................................................................................................................6
AC Plug........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Power Linking...............................................................................................................................................................................6
DMX Linking..................................................................................................................................................................7
DMX Personalities........................................................................................................................................................................7
Remote Device Management (RDM)...........................................................................................................................................7
Master/Slave Connectivity............................................................................................................................................................7
Mounting.......................................................................................................................................................................8
Orientation ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
Rigging.........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
4. Operation...................................................................................................................................................9
Control Panel Description.............................................................................................................................................9
Control Options.............................................................................................................................................................9
Programming ................................................................................................................................................................9
Control Panel Lock .......................................................................................................................................................9
Passcode.....................................................................................................................................................................................9
Menu Map...................................................................................................................................................................10
Menu Map (Cont.).......................................................................................................................................................11
Configuration (Standalone).........................................................................................................................................12
Auto Programs...........................................................................................................................................................................12
Edit Custom Programs..............................................................................................................................................................12
Master/Slave..............................................................................................................................................................................12
Color Settings.............................................................................................................................................................................12
Dimmer Profiles..........................................................................................................................................................................13
Program Upload.........................................................................................................................................................................13
Reset..........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Whites Setting............................................................................................................................................................................14
White Calibration........................................................................................................................................................................14
Static Color ................................................................................................................................................................................14
Color Temperature Settings.......................................................................................................................................................14
Zoom Mode................................................................................................................................................................................14
LED Frequency..........................................................................................................................................................................14
Software Information...................................................................................................................................................14
RDM...........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Configuration (DMX)...................................................................................................................................................15

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DMX Personalities......................................................................................................................................................................15
DMX Control...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Loss Of Signal Setting................................................................................................................................................................15
TOUR Notes ...............................................................................................................................................................16
Master Dimmer...........................................................................................................................................................................16
Red, Green, Blue, and White Color Selection............................................................................................................................16
Color Macros..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Strobe ........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Auto/Custom..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Zoom..........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Dimmer Speed...........................................................................................................................................................................16
DMX Values................................................................................................................................................................17
DMX Values (Cont.)....................................................................................................................................................18
DMX Values (Cont.)....................................................................................................................................................19
DMX Values (Cont.)....................................................................................................................................................20
DMX Values (Cont.)....................................................................................................................................................21
DMX Values (Cont.)....................................................................................................................................................22
DMX Values (Cont.)....................................................................................................................................................23
DMX Values (Cont.)....................................................................................................................................................24
5. Technical Information.............................................................................................................................25
Product Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................25
6. Technical Specifications.........................................................................................................................26
Returns .......................................................................................................................................................................27
Contact Us...................................................................................................................................................28

Before You Begin
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1. Before You Begin
What Is
Included
•COLORado 1 Solo
•Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cord
•Gel Frame
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Claims
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in
the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet
. Failure to
report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addi
tion, keep the box
and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Manual
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1–512
A range of values in the text
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
<SET>
A button on the product’s control panel
Settings
A product function or a menu option
MENU>Settings
A sequence of menu options
1–10
A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu
Yes/No
A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu
ON
A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu
Symbols
Symbols
Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure to
comply with this information may cause the product not to work,
damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply
with this information may keep the product from working.
Useful information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data
transmission protocol.
Any reference to data or power connections in this manual assumes the use of Seetronic
IP rated cables

Before You Begin
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Safety Notes
Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include
important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User
Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.
Personal Safety
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.
Mounting And
Rigging
•Do not submerge this product (IP65). Temporary outdoor operation is fine.
•Do not allow the product to remain pointed straight down if using in below freezing
temperatures.
•CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold
truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the
product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding
environment before connecting it to power.
•Not for permanent outdoor installation in locations with extreme environmental conditions.
This includes, but is not limited to:
•Exposure to a marine/saline environment (within 3 miles of a saltwater body of
water).
•Where the normal high or low temperatures of the location exceed the temperature
ranges in this manual.
•Locations that are prone to flooding or being buried in snow.
•Other areas where the product will be subject to extreme radiation or caustic
substances.
•Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
•When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
Power And
Wiring
•Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with
the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
•Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
•Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. Have the
damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
•Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.
•The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature.
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet
Technical Support.
Expected LED
Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in clusters,
LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single-
LED conditions. For this
reason, using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly reduces the LEDs’ lifespan.
Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be 40,000 to 50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan
is vital, lower the operating temperature by improving the ventilation around the product and
reducing the ambient temperature to an optimal operating range. In addition, limiting the overall
projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.

Introduction
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2. Introduction
Description
The COLORado 1 Solo is an IP65-rated high-power quad-color (RGBW) LED wash product with
color mixing and zoom control. This powerful wash product
projects an even, fully homogenized
beam through fast and smooth zooming optics. The COLORado 1 Solo features new IP rated
power and data connectors, full convection cooling, and a double-
bracketed yoke that can serve
as a floor mount or hanging support bracket.
Features
•9, 12 or 17-channel quad-color LED wash product
•Operating modes:
•9-channel: H/S/CCT control, dimmer, strobe, zoom, zoom reset, dimmer speed
•9-channel: R/G/B/W, dimmer, strobe, zoom, zoom reset, dimmer speed
•12-channel: R/G/B/W, dimmer, strobe, color macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto
speed, zoom, zoom reset
•17-channel: 16-bit R/G/B/W and dimmer; strobe, color macro, auto/custom, dimmer
speed, auto speed, zoom, zoom reset
•17-channel: 16-bit R/G/B/W and dimmer; strobe, color macro, auto/custom, dimmer
speed, auto speed, zoom, zoom reset
•Zooming RGBW LED wash for touring, rental and production indoors or out
•Completely homogenized wash with superior color mixing and zoom
•8° to 55° smooth and fast zoom
•All environment operation with IP rated power and DMX connections
•Color temperature presets, from 3200 K to 10000 K
•Selectable, smooth dimming curves for programming versatility
•
OLED display with password protection

Introduction
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Overview
Front View
Rear View
Side View
Safety Cable Loop
Yoke
Adjustment
Knob
Power In
Double-Bracketed Yoke
Control Panel
Data Out
Data In
Frame Holder Clip
Power Out
Top View

Introduction
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Dimensions
9.69 in
246 mm
6.96 in
177 mm
13.71 in
348 mm
5.20 in
132 mm
9.53 in
242 mm

Setup
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3. Setup
AC Power
Each COLORado 1 Solo has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage
range of 100 to
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each
COLORado 1 Solo, refer to the label affixed to the product. You can also refer to the
Technical
Specifications chart in this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal op
eration. For more
information, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website
:
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
•Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical
ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the
rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
AC Plug
The COLORado 1 Solo comes with a power input cord terminated with a Seetronic Powerkon A
connector on one end and an Edison
plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power input
cord that came with your product has no plug, or if you need to change the Edison plug, use the
table below to wire the new plug.
Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
Power Linking
The COLORado 1 Solo supports power linking. You can power link up to 24 products at
120 V; up to 40 at 208 V; or up to 45 at 230 V. This product comes with a power input cord.
•To preserve the IP65 rating and the warranty of this product, Seetronic Powerkon
cables must be used.
•Insert the attached IP65 rated plugs into the corresponding power/data connections
when not in use.

Setup
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DMX Linking
You can link the COLORado 1 Solo to a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX connection. If using
other DMX-compatible products with the COLORado 1 Solo
, you can control each individually
with a single DMX controller.
DMX
Personalities
The COLORado 1 Solo uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for the HSIC, SSP, TOUR, TR16,
and STD.Y DMX personalities.
•Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality.
•Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the COLORado 1 Solo to work in
these personalities.
•The DMX Values section provides you with detailed information regarding the DMX
personalities.
•If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards,
Master/Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX
controller, download the DMX Primer from the Chauvet website:
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
•For optimum control of the 16-bit dimming channels in the TR16 and STD.Y
personalities, be sure that both dimming curves in SETTING > DIMMER are set to
OFF.
Remote Device
Management
(RDM)
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to
communicate bi-directio
nally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller’s User
Manual or with the manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The
COLORado 1 Solo supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to
menu map options.
Master/Slave
Connectivity
The Master/Slave mode allows a COLORado 1 Solo (the master) to control one or more
COLORado 1 Solos (the slaves) without a DMX controller. One COLORado 1 Solo
becomes
the master when running an auto or custom program, or by being in a Static mode.
You must configure each slave’s control panel to operate in Slave mode. During Master/Slave
operation, the slaves will operate in unison with the master.
DO NOT connect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode. The
DMX
controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master.
•The Operation section of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to
configure the master and slaves.
•If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards, or the
DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX
Primer from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.
•To preserve the IP65 rating and the warranty of this product, IP65 data cables must
be used.
•Insert the attached IP65 rated plugs into the corresponding power/data connections
when not in use.

Setup
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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. For our CHAUVET
Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products/.
Orientation
Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for
ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.
Rigging
Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
•When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for operation,
programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
•Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as indicated in the
Safety Notes.
•If hanging this product, make sure that the mounting location can support the product’s
weight. See the Technical Specifications for the weight-bearing requirements of this
product.
•When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable. For
our CHAUVET Professional line of safety cables, go to http://trusst.com/products/.
Procedure
The COLORado 1 Solo comes with a double-bracketed yoke to which you can either attach
mounting clamps for hanging or simply use as a floor stand. You must supply your own
mounting clamps. Make sure the clamps
are capable of supporting the weight of this product.
Use at least one mounting point per product. For our CHAUVET Professional line
of mounting
clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products/.
Mounting Diagram
When using only one mounting clamp, be sure to use a clamp with a captive bolt to
prevent accidental loosening.
Floor Mounting
Overhead Mounting
Safety Cable
Mounting Clamp

Operation
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4. Operation
Control Panel
Description
Button
Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected
value in to the current function
<UP>
Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric
value when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric
value when in a function
Control
Options
Set the COLORado 1 Solo starting address in the 001–512
DMX range. This enables control of
up to 30 products in the 17-channel TR16 personality.
Programming
Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options. The menu map shows the main level
and a variable number of programming levels for each option.
•To go to the desired main level, press <MENU> repeatedly until the option shows on the
display. Press <ENTER> to select. This will take you to the first programming level for that
option.
•To select an option or value within the current programming level, press <UP> or <DOWN>
until the option shows on the display. Press <ENTER> to select. In this case, if there is
another programming level, you will see that first option, or you will see the selected value.
•Press <MENU> repeatedly to exit to the previous main level.
Control Panel
Lock
This setting enables you to activate or disable the control panel lock, which keeps non-
authorized personnel from changing the product’s settings.
1. Go to the KEY main level.
2. Select ON or OFF.
When the control panel lock is activated, in order to access the products main
programming level, the product will prompt you to enter the passcode. Enter the
passcode as described in Passcode.
Passcode
After being prompted to enter the passcode:
•Press <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>.

Operation
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Menu Map
Main Level Programming Levels Description
STATIC
RED
000–255
Combines red, green, blue, and white to make
a custom color (0–100%)
GREEN
BLUE
WHITE
ZOOM
Changes the beam angle (zoom)
STROBE
Selects the strobe frequency (0–25 Hz)
ADDRESS
001–512
Selects the DMX starting address
AUTO PROGRAM
AUTO1-10
Speed
000–255
10 automatic programs
PROGRAM1-10
10 customizable programs
RUN MODE
DMX
DMX mode
SLAVE
Master/Slave mode
ZOOM MODE
ZOOM MODE 1
Normal operation
ZOOM MODE 2
Recommended for use Below 40 °F
PERSONALITY
HSIC
9-channel: H/S/CCT control, dimmer, strobe,
zoom, zoom reset, dimmer speed
SSP
9-channel: R/G/B/W, dimmer, strobe, zoom,
zoom reset, dimmer speed
TOUR
12-channel: R/G/B/W, dimmer, strobe, color
macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto
speed, zoom, zoom reset
TR16
17-channel: 16-bit RGBW and dimmer; strobe,
color macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto
speed, zoom, zoom reset
STD.Y
17-channel: 16-bit RGBW and dimmer; strobe,
color macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto
speed, zoom, zoom reset
EDIT PROGRAM
01-10 SCENE 01–30
RED
000–
255
Combines red, green, blue, and white to make
a custom color (0-100%)
GREEN
BLUE
WHITE
ZOOM
Changes the beam angle (zoom)
STROBE
Selects the strobe frequency
(0–25 Hz)
TIME
Defines the step duration
(slow to fast)
FADE
Defines the fade duration
(slow to fast)

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Menu Map (Cont.)
Main Level Programming Levels Description
SETTING ****
(Enter
Passcode)
UPLOAD
****
(Enter
Passcode)
SEND Uploads custom programs to other
COLORado 1 Solo products
RESET
****
(Enter Passcode)
Defaults product to factory settings
COLOR
UC
Universal color balance
RGBW
RGB set to 255 = balanced white
OFF
RGB set to 255 = max. output
DIMMER
OFF
No dimmer
DIM4
Selects dimming profiles from
fast (DIM1) to slow (DIM4) or OFF
DIM3
DIM2
DIM1
DMX ERROR SAVE
Continues with last command upon loss of DMX
control
BLACK
Blacks out fixture upon loss of DMX
PWM
600Hz
Selects the PWM output frequency
1200Hz
2000Hz
2400Hz
6000Hz
25000Hz
FULL POWER
CCT
WARM WHITE
Sets the color temperature when all color faders
are set to 100%
NEUTRAL WHITE
COOL WHITE
NORMAL
Manual color temperature
KEY
ON
Turns the passcode on or off
OFF
CALIB.C ****
(Enter
Passcode)
WHITE
01-12
RED
000–255 Modifies the color macros used in the TOUR,
TR16, HSIC, and STD.Y personality
GREEN
BLUE
WHITE
RGBW
R.
000–255 Defines the color temperature used when
COLOR is set to RGBW.
G.
B.
INFO
VERSION
V0.1
Shows installed software version
RDM
UID
0x21A40067____
Displays Current UID #
LABEL
COLORado 1 SoLo
Product Name

Operation
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Configuration
(Standalone)
Use standalone configuration to operate the product without a DMX controller.
Auto Programs
Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller.
1. Go to the AUTO PRPGRAM main level.
2. Select the desired auto (AUTO1-10) and (Speed 000-255) or custom program
(PROGRAM1-10).
You cannot edit any of the auto programs (AUTO1-10); however, you can edit the custom
programs (PROGRAM1-10). See Edit Custom Programs for details.
Edit Custom
Programs
This setting allows the programming of up to 30 scenes for each of the 10 customizable
programs, including colors and effects.
1. Go to the EDIT main level.
2. Select the desired auto program (PROGRAM01-10).
3. Select the desired scene (SCENE 01–30).
4. Select the desired color or effect (RED, GREEN, BLUE, WHITE, STROBE, TIME, or
FADE).
5. Select the color or effect value (000–255).
6. Repeat for the other colors or effects.
7. Return to the scene (SCENE 01–30)level.
8. Repeat the settings of colors and effects for the other scenes.
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows a group of COLORado 1 Solos (the slaves) to simultaneously
duplicate the output of another COLORado 1 Solo (the master) without a DMX controller.
1. Set each of the slaves:
a. Go to the RUN MODE main level.
b. Select SLAVE.
2. Set the master:
a. Set the running mode to DMX as explained in DMX Control.
b. Select an auto or custom program as explained in Auto Programs, or a static mix of
colors.
•The master is the one that runs a program whether in Auto, Custom or Static Color
mode.
•Do not connect a DMX controller to the products configured for Master/Slave
operation. The DMX controller may interfere with signals from the master.
•The master should be the first product in the daisy chain.
Color Settings
The COLOR setting determines how the COLORado 1 Solo generates the white color based on
various RGB settings.
1. Go to the SETTING main level.
2. Enter the master access passcode as described in Passcode.
3. Select COLOR.
4. Select OFF, RGBW, or UC.
OFF:
When all the RGB faders are set to 255, the output is maximum, although
the resulting white color may not be balanced.
RGBW:
When all the RGB faders are set to 255, the resulting output is defined by
the configured white color (see White Calibration).
UC:
When all the RGB faders are set to 255, the output matches that of less
efficient products (Universal Color).

Operation
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Dimmer Profiles
This setting determines how fast the output of the COLORado 1 Solo changes when you modify
the values of the red, green, blue, white, and dimmer faders. This setting provides four different
options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product.
1. Go to the SETTING main level.
2. Enter the master access passcode as described in Passcode.
3. Select DIMMER.
4. Select a dimmer curve (OFF, DIM1, DIM2, DIM3, or DIM4).
OFF:
The output is proportional (linear) to the dimmer and RGBW channel values.
DIM1–4:
The output follows the dimmer and RGBW channel values based on the
corresponding dimmer curve, DIM1 being the fastest and DIM4 the slowest.
For optimum control of the 16-bit dimming channels in the TR16 and STD.Y personalities,
be sure that both dimming curves in SETTING > DIMMER are set to OFF.
When the control panel lock is active, the product will prompt you to enter the passcode
after 30 seconds of control panel inactivity or after turning on the product.
See
Passcode.
Program Upload
This option allows you to copy the custom programs of one COLORado 1 Solo onto other
COLORado 1 Solo by using the Master/Slave mode.
1. Configure and connect the products in a Master/Slave arrangement, where the master has
the custom programs you want to transfer to the slaves.
2. From the master, go to the SETTING main level.
3. Enter the master access passcode as shown in Passcode.
4. Select UPLOAD.
5. Enter the master access passcode as shown in Passcode.
6. When SEND shows, press <ENTER> to start the upload.
7. Wait for the upload process to finish (the display will show END before continuing or turning
the products off.
The master and slaves will provide the status of the process by lighting up as follows:
•Yellow indicates that the upload process is running.
•Green indicates that the upload process completed successfully.
•Red indicates that the upload process failed due to an error. Recheck all cable
connections and restart the process. If the issue persists, contact Chauvet Technical
Support.
DO NOT upload the data from a COLORado 1 Solo to a different product. The other
product may become inoperative.
Reset
This setting allows you to reset the COLORado 1 Solo to the default values, including the
custom programs.
1. Go to the SETTING main level.
2. Enter the master access passcode as described in Passcode.
3. Select RESET.
4. Enter the master access passcode as described in Passcode.
5. Wait for the reset process to finish.

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Whites Setting
This setting allows you to select and edit the temperature of the white colors used in channel 6
(Macros) when in the TOUR mode, channel 11 when in the TR16 and STD.Y
mode, or
channel 5 when in the HSIC mode.
1. Go to the CALIB.C main level.
2. Enter the master access passcode as described in Passcode.
3. Select a white color (WH.01–12).
4. Select a color (RED, GREEN, BLUE, or WHITE).
5. Select a color value (000–255).
6. Repeat for the other colors.
White Calibration
This setting allows you to select the white color shown by the COLORado 1 Solo when the color
setting is RGBW and the DMX controller’s red, green, and blue faders are set to 255.
1. Go to the CALIB.C main level.
2. Enter the master access passcode as described in Passcode.
3. Go to RGBW.
4. Select a color (R., G., or B.).
5. Select a color value (000–255).
6. Repeat for the other colors.
When selecting CALIB.C > RGBW, you will only be able to define the values of R. (red),
G. (green), and B. (blue).
The values of R. (red), G. (green), and B. (blue) configured from CALIB.C > RGBW will
define the color temperature shown when the RGB faders are set to 255 if SETTING >
COLOR > RGBW is active.
Static Color
The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller.
1. Go to the STATIC main level.
2. Select the desired color or effect (RED, GREEN, BLUE, WHITE, STROBE, or ZOOM).
3. Select the color or effect value (000–255 for colors, strobe, and effect).
4. Repeat for the other colors or effects.
Color
Temperature
Settings
This setting controls the color temperature with preset white output options when all color faders
are set to 100%.
1. Go to the SETTING main level.
2. Enter the master access passcode as described in Passcode.
3. Select FULL POWER CCT.
4. Choose a white output color temperature. (WARM WHITE, NEUTRAL WHITE,COOL
WHITE,or NORMAL)
Zoom Mode
These settings are to be changed when operating in environmental temperatures lower than
40 °F. The default setting for normal operating temperatures above 40 °F is ZOOM MODE 1.
1. Go to the ZOOM MODE main level.
1. Select ZOOM MODE 1 for use in normal operating temperature environments or
ZOOM MODE 2 environmental temperatures lower than 40 °F.
LED Frequency
This option changes the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) frequency of the LEDs on the
COLORado 1 Solo.
1. Go to the SETTING main level.
2. Enter the master access passcode as described in Passcode.
3. Select PWM.
4. Choose an output frequency. (600Hz, 1200Hz,2000Hz,2400Hz,6000Hz,or 25000Hz)
Software
Information
This option shows what version of software the COLORado 1 Solo is running.
1. Go to the INFO main level.
2. Select VERSION and the version number will show on the screen.
RDM
This option shows the product’s UID # and the product name.
1. Go to the RDM main level.
2. Select UID and the version number will show on the screen.
3. Select LABEL and the product name will show on the screen.

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Configuration
(DMX)
Use DMX configurations to operate the product with a DMX controller.
DMX
Personalities
This setting allows you to choose a particular DMX personality.
1. Go to the PERSONALITY main level.
2. Select the desired personality (TOUR, TR16, STD.Y, HSIC, or SSP).
•See the DMX Values section for the highest starting address you can select for each
personality.
•Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to
the new personality setting.
DMX Control
In this mode, each product will respond to a unique starting address from the DMX controller. All
products with the same starting address will respond in unison.
1. Select a DMX personality as shown in DMX Personalities.
2. Set the running mode:
a. Go to the RUN MODE main level.
b. Select the DMX programming level.
3. Set the starting address:
a. Go to ADDRESS main level.
b. Select the starting address (001–512).
The highest recommended starting address for each DMX mode is as follows:
DMX
Personality DMX Address DMX Personality DMX Address DMX Personality DMX Address
TOUR
501
TR16
496
STD.Y
496
HSIC
504
SSP
504
Loss Of Signal
Setting
This setting controls how the product will respond when the DMX signal is lost.
1. Go to the SETTING main level.
2. Enter the master access passcode as described in Passcode.
3. Select DMX ERROR.
a. Select SAVE to make the product use the last command used when the signal is lost.
b. Select BLACK to turn off the all the LEDs when the signal is lost.

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TOUR Notes
These notes clarify the way the TOUR DMX personality works.
Master Dimmer
•Channel 1 controls the intensity of the currently projected color.
•When the slider is at the highest position (100%), the intensity of the output is at maximum.
Red, Green, Blue,
a
nd White Color
Selection
•Channels 2 through 5 control the intensity ratio of each of the red, green, blue, and white
LEDs.
•When these channels are at the highest position (100%), the intensity of each color is at
maximum if SETTING > COLOR is OFF.
•You can combine channels 2 through 5 to create over one trillion colors.
Color Macros
•Channel 6 selects the required color macro.
•Channel 6 has priority over channels 2 through 6.
•Channel 1 controls the intensity of the color macro.
Strobe
•Channel 7 controls the strobe frequency (not the intensity) of channels 2 through 6.
•Channel 7 can strobe channels 2 through 5 when not running macros, allowing the
individual faders (R, G, B, and W), as well as channel 1 (D), to control the output intensity.
•Channel 7 can strobe channel 6 when running macros, allowing channel 6 to select the
macro and channel 1 to control the output intensity.
Auto/Custom
•Channel 8 selects the preset auto programs AUTO01–10 or the custom programs
PROGRAM1-10.
•When activating the custom auto programs PROGRAM1-10, you can control the step time
and fade time using channels 2 and 3, respectively.
•Channel 8 has priority over channels 2 through 7.
•Channel 9 controls the speed at which each auto program plays.
Zoom
•Channel 10 controls Zoom adjustment. This provides options to adjust the beam angle from
8 to 55 degrees.
•Channel 11 resets the zoom lens to the home position.
Dimmer Speed
•Channel 12 selects the Dimmer mode and speed. Dimmer mode provides four different
options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product.
•When dimmer is set to OFF,the changes in the RGBW and master dimmer faders are
linear.
•When dimmer is set to DIM1–DIM4, DIM1 is the fastest dimmer curve and DIM4 is the
slowest.