Chauvet ColorAdo 2 Tour User manual

User Manual

Edition Notes
COLORado™ 2 Tour User Manual Rev. 01e
Edition
Notes
CHAUVET® released this edition of the COLORado™ 2 Tour User Manual Rev. 01e in
December 2009. The COLORado™ 2 Tour User Manual Rev. 01e
covers the
description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance
of the COLORado™ 2 Tour fixture.
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Notice
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All rights reserved
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Intended
Audience
Any person in charge of installing, operating and/or maintaining the COLORado™ 2
Tour should read the Quick Start Guide that shipped with the COLORado™ 2 Tour
fixture and this manual in their entirety before installing, operating or maintaining the
COLORado™ 2 Tour.
Disclaimer
CHAUVET® believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all
respects. However, CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility for any error or omissions
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changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of CHAUVET® to
notify any person or company of such revision or changes. This does not constitute in
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Document
Revision The COLORado™ 2 Tour User Manual Rev. 01e supersedes all previous versions of
this manual. Please discard any older versions of this manual you may have, whether
in printed or electronic format, and replace them with this version.
Fixture at
a Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-ranging Power Supply
P
Sound Activated
x
Replaceable Fuse
x
DMX
P
User Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
P
Duty Cycle
x

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Before you Begin............................................................................................................ 1
What is included ..................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking Instructions ........................................................................................................................1
Text Conventions.................................................................................................................................1
Icons ....................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Notes ........................................................................................................................................2
Expected LED Lifespan.......................................................................................................................2
2. Introduction.................................................................................................................... 3
System Description..............................................................................................................................3
Features...............................................................................................................................................3
Additional Features...........................................................................................................................................3
Options.............................................................................................................................................................3
DMX Channel Summary......................................................................................................................4
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................5
3. Setup............................................................................................................................... 6
AC Power.............................................................................................................................................6
Power Linking...................................................................................................................................................6
AC Plug ............................................................................................................................................................6
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................6
DMX Linking.........................................................................................................................................6
DMX Connection...............................................................................................................................................6
Master/Slave Linking ...........................................................................................................................7
ID Addressing ......................................................................................................................................7
Lens Assembly / Replacement............................................................................................................7
Mounting..............................................................................................................................................8
Orientation........................................................................................................................................................8
Rigging .............................................................................................................................................................8
4. Operation........................................................................................................................ 9
Control Panel Description....................................................................................................................9
Control Options....................................................................................................................................9
Programming .......................................................................................................................................9
DMX Personality...............................................................................................................................................9
DMX Control Without ID Addressing.................................................................................................................9
DMX Control With ID Addressing....................................................................................................................10
Static Color.....................................................................................................................................................10
Auto Programs................................................................................................................................................10
Edit Customs..................................................................................................................................................10
Master/Slave...................................................................................................................................................11
RGB to White..................................................................................................................................................11
Power Setting.................................................................................................................................................11
Dimmer Curves...............................................................................................................................................11
Control Panel Lock.........................................................................................................................................12
Program Upload..............................................................................................................................................12
Reset..............................................................................................................................................................12
Whites Setting ................................................................................................................................................12
White Balance ................................................................................................................................................13
TOUR Notes ......................................................................................................................................13
Master Dimmer...............................................................................................................................................13
Red, Green & Blue & White Color Selection...................................................................................................13
Color Macros..................................................................................................................................................13
Strobe.............................................................................................................................................................13
ID Address Selection......................................................................................................................................13
Auto................................................................................................................................................................13
Dimmer Speed................................................................................................................................................13

Table of Contents
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COLORado™ 2 Tour Menu Map ...................................................................................................... 14
DMX Values ...................................................................................................................................... 15
TOUR..............................................................................................................................................................15
TOUR (Cont.)..................................................................................................................................................16
ARC1..............................................................................................................................................................16
ARC1 + D .......................................................................................................................................................16
ARC2..............................................................................................................................................................16
ARC2 + D .......................................................................................................................................................16
ARC2 + S........................................................................................................................................................17
HSV ................................................................................................................................................................17
5. Technical Information...................................................................................................18
General Maintenance........................................................................................................................ 18
COLORado™ 2 Tour Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................... 19
Exploded View................................................................................................................................... 20
Photometrics ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Returns Procedure............................................................................................................................ 22
Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Contact Us......................................................................................................................................... 22
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................... 23
6. Appendix .......................................................................................................................24
DMX Primer....................................................................................................................................... 24
The Physical Medium......................................................................................................................................24
The Signals.....................................................................................................................................................24
The Functions.................................................................................................................................................24
DMX Configuration............................................................................................................................ 24
Starting Address .............................................................................................................................................24
Personalities...................................................................................................................................................24
Assigning Addresses ......................................................................................................................................25
DMX Universes...............................................................................................................................................25
DMX Connectivity.............................................................................................................................. 25
Fixture Location..............................................................................................................................................25
Number of Fixtures.........................................................................................................................................25
DMX Data Cabling..........................................................................................................................................25
Making your Own DMX Cable.........................................................................................................................25
DMX Cable Characteristics.............................................................................................................................25
DMX Cable Connectors..................................................................................................................................26
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart.....................................................................................................................26
DMX Connection.............................................................................................................................................26
Master/Slave Linking......................................................................................................................... 27
Master/Slave Connection................................................................................................................................27
Sizing the Circuit Breakers................................................................................................................ 29
Using the Spec Sticker....................................................................................................................................29
Using the Watts/Volts Method.........................................................................................................................29
Considering the Power Factor ........................................................................................................................29
Using the Volt Amps Method ..........................................................................................................................29
Selecting the Circuit Breaker ..........................................................................................................................29

Before you Begin
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1. Before you Begin
What is
included
•One COLORado™ 2 Tour
•One power cable with Edison plug (US)
•One barn doors frame
•Warranty Card
•Quick Start Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receiving the fixture, carefully unpack the carton. Check the box or
flight case contents to ensure that all parts are present and that they are in good
condition. If any part appears damaged from shipping, or if the carton shows signs of
mishandling, notify the shipper immediately. In addition, retain the box and all the
packing material for inspection.
In any event, save the carton and all packing material because, in case that you have
to return the fixture to the factory, you will have to do so in its original box or flight case,
with its original packing. See the Claims section in the Technical Information chapter.
Text
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1~512 A range of values
50/60 A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
[10] A DIP switch to be configured
Claims A fixture function, a new term, a section or a chapter
“COLORado™ UM” The name of another publication or manual
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
Settings A menu option that can be selected but not modified
MENU > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
[1~10] A range of menu values of which one can be selected
Yes/No A set of mutually exclusive menu options to choose
ON A value to be entered or selected
Icons
Icons Meaning
This icon indicates critical installation, configuration or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may render
the fixture partially or completely inoperative, damage third-party
equipment, or cause harm to the user.
This icon indicates important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the fixture from functioning correctly.
This icon indicates useful, although non-critical information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this document refers to the USITT DMX512-A
transmission protocol.

Before you Begin
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Safety Notes
Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.
It is important to read all these notes before starting to work with this product.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the COLORado™ 2 Tour. Any
reference to servicing this unit you may find from now on in this User Manual
will only apply to properly CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs unless you are one of them.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for proper installation
of the COLORado™ 2 Tour.
Keep this manual for future consultation. If you sell the COLORado™ 2 Tour to
another user, make sure that they also receive this manual.
Personal
Safety
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source(s) while they are on.
•Always disconnect the COLORado™ 2 Tour from its power source before
servicing.
•Always connect the COLORado™ 2 Tour to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of
electrocution.
•Do not touch the COLORado™ 2 Tour’s housing when operating because it may
be very hot.
Mounting
and Rigging
•This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the fixture(s) while operating.
•When hanging this fixture, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety
chain (not provided).
Power and
Wiring
•Always make sure that you are connecting the COLORado™ 2 Tour to the proper
voltage, as per the specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
•Never connect the COLORado™ 2 Tour to a dimmer pack.
•Make sure the controller’s external voltage adapter housing or cable is not cracked,
crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the fixture by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation •Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the fixture at
a higher temperature.
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your COLORado™ 2 Tour may require service, please
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 or singular optimum
conditions. For this reason, using all color LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly
reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be of 40,000 to
50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan expectancy is vital, lower the operational
temperature by improving ventilation and reducing the external temperature, as well
as limiting the overall projection intensity

Introduction
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2. Introduction
System
Description
The COLORado™ 2 Tour is an RGBW wash light based on 48 LEDs. It consists of a
single pod with a double bracket mounting yoke. The AC power comes directly into
the fixture’s housing through a NEUTRIK® powerCON A socket. The power linking
uses a NEUTRIK® powerCON B socket. The DMX input and output sockets are of the
3-pin XLR type. The COLORado™ 2 Tour uses a display-based control panel for
programming functions.
Features
•3, 4, 5, 6 or 11-channel DMX LED wash light (with ID addressing)
•Operating modes (personalities)
3-channel: RGB control
3-channel: HSV control (hue, saturation and value)
4-channel: RGBW control
4-channel: RGB, dimmer
5-channel: RGBW, dimmer
6-channel: RGBW, dimmer, strobe
11-channel: RGBW, ID, dimmer, strobe, macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed,
auto speed
•RGBW color mixing with or without DMX controller
•Color temperature presets (3,200~10,000 K)
•Recall custom programs via DMX
•Recall custom programs via DMX
Additional Features
•High-power, 2~3 W (750~1,000 mA) LEDs
•Additional power output: max 5 units @ 120 V
•Adjustable barn doors to direct output (includes gel frame)
•LED display with lock-out feature
•NEUTRIK® powerCON connector
•3-pin DMX input and output connectors
Options
•Top hat (C2TOP)
•Optical systems: 15°(installed), 30°(CLENS3048)

Introduction
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DMX Channel Summary
TOUR
DMX Channel
Function
1
Dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
5
White
6
Color Macro + White Balance + HyperColor™
7
Strobe
8
Programs
9
Auto Speed Adjust
10
Dimmer Speed
11
ID Address
ARC1
DMX Channel
Function
1
Red
2
Green
3
Blue
AR1 + D
DMX Channel
Function
1
Dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
ARC2
DMX Channel
Function
1
Red
2
Green
3
Blue
4
White
AR2 + D
DMX Channel
Function
1
Dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
5
White
AR2 + S
DMX Channel
Function
1
Dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
5
White
6
Strobe
HSV
DMX Channel
Function
1
Hue
2
Saturation
3
Value

Introduction
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Product Overview
DMX In
A: 0.3 in/8.5 mm
B: 0.5 in/13 mm
DMX Out
Power Out
Power In
Safety cable passageway
Control Panel

Setup
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3. Setup
AC Power
The COLORado™ 2 has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input
voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the
specifications in this guide, the product’s user manual or on the product’s sticker.
Always connect the COLORado™ 2 Tour
to a protected circuit with an
appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
To determine the power requirements for the COLORado™ 2 Tour see the label affixed
to the side of the fixture. Alternatively, you may refer to the corresponding
specifications chart in the Technical Information chapter of this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation.
Please refer to the Sizing the Circuit Breakers section in the Appendix chapter of this
manual.
Never connect the COLORado™ 2 Tour
to a rheostat (variable resistor) or
dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to
100% switch.
Power Linking
The COLORado™ 2 Tour supports power linking for up to five other COLORado™ 2
Tour fixtures at 120 VAC. Each COLORado™ 2 Tour has
Neutrik POWERCON
sockets for Power In and Power Out. Although the fixture comes with a power input
cord, it comes with no power linking cord.
AC Plug The COLORado™ 2 Tour comes with a power input cord terminated with a NEUTRIK®
powerCON A connector on one end an Edison plug on the other end (US market). If
the power cord that came with your fixture has no plug or you need to change the
Edison plug, use the table below to wire the new plug.
Connection Wire (US) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
Fuse Replacement The COLORado™ 2 Tour fixture has no external fuse for the user to change. However,
it does have an internal fuse that only an authorized CHAUVET® technician should
change.
DMX Linking
If you are using the COLORado™ 2 Tour with a DMX controller, you can link them
using a regular DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compatible fixtures with the
COLORado™ 2 Tour, it is possible to control them individually with a single DMX
controller.
It is also possible to run several DMX compatible fixtures synchronized without a DMX
controller in a master/slave operating mode.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, please refer to the DMX Primer and DMX
Connectivity sections in the Appendix chapter of this manual.
The DMX Channel Summary section in this chapter contains a brief description
of what COLORado™ 2 Tour features have a DMX channel assigned to them. The
Operation chapter of this manual provides a detailed list of the COLORado™ 2
Tour DMX channel assignments.
DMX Connection
The COLORado™ 2 Tour uses the DMX data connection for its DMX modes, TOUR,
ARC1, AR1 + D, ARC2, AR2 + D, AR2 + S and HSV. Refer to the Introduction chapter
for a brief description of this modes and the Operation Instructions chapter to learn how
to configure the COLORado™ 2 Tour to work in these modes.

Setup
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Master/Slave
Linking
The Master/Slave mode allows one COLORado™ 2 Tour (the master) running a
preconfigured program to control several other COLORado™ 2 Tour fixtures (the
slaves) without requiring a DMX controller. In this mode, all the slave fixtures will
operate in unison with the master fixture.
When in Master/Slave mode, the COLORado™ 2 Tour units link to each other by using
the standard DMX connection.
If you are not familiar with the Master/Slave connectivity, please refer to the DMX
Primer and DMX Connectivity sections in the Appendix chapter of this manual.
The Operation chapter of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to
configure the Master and Slave units.
ID Addressing
The COLORado™ 2 Tour uses the ID Addressing feature to increase the number of
addressable fixtures in the same DMX universe when in the TOUR personality. Refer to
the Operation chapter in this manual to learn in detail how to configure the
COLORado™ 2 Tour fixtures when using ID Addressing.
Lens Assembly
/ Replacement
The COLORado™ 2 Tour comes with the 15°lens assembly pre-installed from the
factory. However, there is an optional lens kit (CLENS3048)available as an accessory,
which will alter the beam angle of the fixture to 30º.
Follow the instructions below to to change or replace the LED lens assembly.
a) Disconnect the fixture from the AC power before opening it.
b) This procedure gives you direct access to the LEDs, which are very fragile.
Use maximum care when handling the lenses over the LED assembly.
1) Remove the gel frame holder by removing the four thumbscrews (not shown).
2) Remove the front cover (1) by removing the eight Phillips #2 screws that hold it in
place.
3) Remove the seal (2). Use caution, because the glass (3) is loose under this cover
and it may fall.
4) Remove the glass cover to gain access to the lens assembly (4).
5) After removing the glass cover, remove the six Phillips #2 screws that hold the
lens assembly in place.
6) Remove the existing lens assembly and replace it with the new lens assembly.
7) Reverse the process to complete the lens replacement.
1
4
3
2

Setup
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Mounting
Read the safety notes at the beginning of this guide and follow their recommendations
before mounting this product.
Orientation Always mount this fixture in any safe position while making sure that there is adequate
room around it for ventilation.
Make sure to mount this fixture away from any flammable material as indicated in the
Safety Notes.
Rigging
CHAUVET® recommends following the general guidelines below when mounting the
COLORado™ 2 Tour.
•When selecting an installation location, consider ease of access to the fixture for
operation, programming adjustments and routine maintenance.
•Never mount the fixture in places where rain, high humidity, extreme temperature
changes or restricted ventilation may affect it.
•Make sure that the location where you are mounting the fixture can support its
weight. Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for the weight
requirement of this fixture.
Procedure
This fixture includes a mounting yoke to which you can attach one or two rigging
clamps. You must supply your own “C” or “O” clamps and make sure that they are
capable of supporting the weight of this fixture. CHAUVET® recommends using at least
two mounting points per fixture.
Product
Mounting
Diagram
Clamp (not provided)
Hanging
Floor Mount

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 into the current
function
<UP>
Navigates upwards through the
menu list or increases the
numeric value when in a function
<DOWN> Navigates downwards through
the menu list or decreases the
numeric value when in a function
Control Options
You can set the COLORado™ 2 Tour start address in the 001~512 DMX range. This
allows for the control of up to 56 fixtures in the 11-channel TOUR personality. In
addition, the ID address system allows you to assign up to 66 fixtures within the same
DMX address, thus multiplying the number of fixtures you can control within a single
universe. You can access the fixture’s ID address system from channel 11 when in the
TOUR personality.
When programming live performances as well as cues that need to trigger on
demand or on a time line, program no more than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per
DMX channel. This is to remain within a one-second execution time.
Programming
Carry out all the programming procedures indicated below from the control panel. Refer
to the Menu Map on page 14 to learn how the menu options relate to each other.
DMX Personality
This setting allows the user to choose a particular DMX personality.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until PERS shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired personality (TOUR, ARC1, AR1 + D,
ARC2, AR2 + D, AR2 + S, or HSV).
3) Press <ENTER> to accept.
4) Press <MENU>to return to the main level.
DMX Control Without
ID Addressing In this mode, each unit will respond to a unique starting address from the DMX
controller. All units with the same starting address will respond at unison.
1) Select the TOUR personality as shown in DMX Personality.
2) Set the running mode:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until RUN shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
b) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select DMX, and press <ENTER> to accept.
c) Press <MENU>to return to the main level.
3) Set the starting address:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until DMX shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
b) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the starting address (001~512).
c) Press <ENTER> to accept.
d) Press <MENU>to return to the main level.
4) Deactivate ID Addressing in each fixture:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
b) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select ID, and press <ENTER> to accept.
c) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select OFF, and press <ENTER> to accept.
d) Press <MENU>twice to return to the main level.
Make sure to deactivate ID Addressing in each fixture when using the TOUR
personality. Otherwise, unintended results may occur if channel 11 is not set to
“0”.

Operation
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Programming (Cont.)
DMX Control With ID
Addressing
In this mode, the fixtures with the same DMX starting address will respond to the DMX
controller based on the fixture’s individual ID address setting. If the user selects ID
address “0”, all the fixtures with the same DMX address will respond in unison.
Otherwise, each fixture will follow the control for its particular ID address.
1) Repeat steps 1, 2and 3from DMX Control Without ID Addressing.
2) Activate ID Addressing in each fixture:
a) Press <MENU>repeatedly until SET shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
b) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select ID, and press <ENTER> to accept.
c) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select ON, and press <ENTER> to accept.
d) Press <MENU>twice to return to the main level.
Static Color
The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGBW color mixing without a DMX
controller.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until STAT shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired color (Red, Green, Blue, or White).
3) Press <ENTER> to accept.
4) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired color value (0~255).
5) Press <ENTER> to accept.
6) Repeat for the other colors.
7) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select Strob, and press <ENTER> to accept.
8) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired frequency (0~20).
9) Press <MENU>twice to return to the main level.
Auto Programs Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until AUTO shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP> or <DOWN>to select the desired auto program (AT. 01~10 or PR.
01~10).
3) Press <ENTER> to accept.
You cannot edit auto programs AT. 01~10. However you can edit PR. 01~10 (see
Edit Customs).
Edit Customs
This setting allows the programming of up to 30 scenes for each of the 10 customizable
programs, including colors and effects.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until EDIT shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired auto program (PR. 01~10).
3) Press <ENTER> to accept.
4) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired scene (SC. 01~30).
5) Press <ENTER> to accept.
6) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired color or effect (Red, Green, Blue,
White, Strobe, Time or Fade)
7) Press <ENTER> to accept.
8) Repeat for the other colors or effects.
9) Press <MENU> to return to the Scene level.
10) Repeat for the other scenes.
11) Press <MENU>to return to the main level once done.

Operation
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Programming (Cont.)
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows a group of COLORado™ 2 Tour fixtures (the slaves) to
execute simultaneously the same program, whether auto or custom, that another
COLORado™ 2 Tour fixture (the master) is executing, and without a DMX controller.
Master/Slave (Cont.)
1) Set the Master Unit:
a) Set the running mode to DMX as explained in “DMX Control Without ID
Addressing”
b) Select an Auto program as explained in “Auto Programs”.
2) Set the slave units:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until RUN shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
b) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select SLAV, and press <ENTER> to accept.
c) Press <MENU>to return to the main level.
a) The fixture that runs an auto program automatically becomes the Master.
b) Do not connect a DMX controller to the master or slave fixtures.
RGB to White
The RGBW to White setting determines how the COLORado™ 2 Tour generates the
white color based on the RGB settings.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select RGBW, and press <ENTER> to accept.
3) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select ON or OFF and press <ENTER> to accept.
4) Press <MENU> to exit twice to exit to the main level.
When RGBW is set to ON, setting Red, Green and Blue to “255” will create a
perfect white, albeit with a reduced output.
When RGBW is set to OFF, setting Red, Green and Blue to “255” will produce the
maximum output, although with an imperfect white.
Power Setting
The Power Setting determines the power drawn by the COLORado™ 2 Tour.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select POW, and press <ENTER> to accept.
3) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select HIGH or NORM and press <ENTER> to accept.
When POWER is set to HIGH, the light output is maximum and the power draw is
150 W.
When POWER is set to NORM, the light output is reduced and the power draw is
90 W.
Dimmer Curves
This setting determines the output of the COLORado™ 2 Tour
based on the position of
the Red, Green, Blue, White and Dimmer faders.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select Dim, and press <ENTER> to accept.
3) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a dimmer curve (Off, Dim1, Dim2, Dim3 or
Dim4).
4) Press <ENTER> to accept.
When Dim is set to “Off”, the output is proportional (linear) to the Dimmer and
RGB channel values.
When Dim is set to “Dim1” through “Dim4”, the output follows the Dimmer and
RGB channel values based on the corresponding dimmer curve, being Dim1 the
fastest and Dim4 the slowest.

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Programming (Cont.)
Control Panel Lock
This setting allows the user to activate or disable the control panel lock, which keeps
non-authorized personnel from changing the fixture’s settings.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until KEY shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select On or Off, and press <ENTER> to accept.
When the control panel lock is active, the fixture will prompt the user to enter the
password after 30 seconds of control panel inactivity or after turning on the
fixture.
After being prompted to enter the password:
1) Press <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN> and <ENTER>
Program Upload
This option allows the user to copy the custom programs of one COLORado™ 2 Tour
fixture onto other COLORado™ 2 Tour fixtures by using the Master/Slave method
1) Configure and connect the fixtures in a Master/Slave arrangement, where the
master unit has the custom programs you want to transfer onto the slave units.
2) At the master unit, press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows, and press
<ENTER> to accept.
3) Use <UP> or <DOWN>to select UPLD, and press <ENTER> to accept.
4) When prompted, enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel
Lock.
5) Wait for the upload process to finish before disconnecting the fixtures.
During and after the upload, the master and slave units will visually indicate the
status of the process, as follows:
•Yellow means that the upload is running.
•Red means that the upload failed due to an error.
•Green means that the upload completed successfully.
Reset
This setting allows the user to reset the COLORado™ 2 Tour fixture to its default
values, including the custom programs.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP> or <DOWN>to select REST, and press <ENTER> to accept.
3) When prompted, enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel
Lock.
4) Wait for the reset process to finish.
Whites Setting
This setting allows the user to select and edit the temperature of the white color. The
11 pre-set whites are configurable.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until CAL1 shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a white color (WT. 1~11).
3) Press <ENTER> to accept.
This selects the white color as it is. To edit it, do as follows:
4) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a color (Red, Green, Blue or White).
5) Press <ENTER> to accept.
6) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a color value (0~255).
7) Repeat for the other colors.
8) Press <MENU> to exit once done.

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Programming (Cont.)
White Balance
This setting allows the user to select the white color shown by the COLORado™ 2 Tour
when the DMX controller’s Red, Green and Blue faders are set to “255”.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until CAL2 shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Press <MENU> again at RGBW.
3) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a color (Red, Green or Blue).
4) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a color value (0~255).
5) Repeat for the other colors.
6) Press <MENU> to exit once done.
TOUR Notes
These notes intent to 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 (255) the intensity of the output is at its
maximum
Red, Green & Blue &
White Color Selection
•Channels, 2, 3, 4 and 5 control the intensity ratio of each of the Red, Green, Blue
and White LEDs
•When the slider is at the highest position (255) the intensity of each color is at its
maximum
•You can combine channels, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to create over 16 million colors
Color Macros
•Channel 6 selects the required Color Macro
•Channel 6 has priority over channels 2, 3, 4 and 5
•Channel 1 controls the intensity of the Color Macro
Strobe
•Channel 7 controls the strobe of channels 1~6
•Strobe 1 is with RGB in-step
•Strobe 2 is with RGB out-step
•Strobe 3 is a pulse strobe(fast on/slow off)
•Strobe 4 is a pulse strobe (slow on/fast off)
•Channel 7 has priority over channels 2, 3, 4 and 5
ID Address Selection
•Channel 9 selects the target ID address
•Each independent DMX address may have up to 66 independent ID addresses
•An ID address of 0will activate all ID address locations
Auto
•Channel 8 selects the preset Auto programs AT. 01~10 or the custom Auto
programs CUS. 01~10
•When activating the custom Auto programs CUS. 01~10, it is possible to control the
Step Time and Fade Time using channels 2 and 3 respectively
•Channel 8 has priority over channels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
Dimmer Speed
•Channel 10 is for selecting the dimmer mode and speed. When Dimmer is set to
Off,RGBW and Master Dimmer are linear. Otherwise, Dim1 is the fastest dimmer
curve, while Dim4 is the slowest.

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DMX Values
TOUR
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Master Dimmer
000
ó
255
0~100%
2
Red
000
ó
255
0~100% (or Step Time when playing CUS. 01~10)
3
Green
000
ó
255
0~100% (or Fade Time when playing CUS. 01~10)
4
Blue
000
ó
255
0~100%
5
White
000
ó
255
0~100%
6 Color Macro
000 ó005
006 ó020
021 ó030
031 ó050
051 ó070
071 ó090
091 ó110
111 ó130
131 ó150
151 ó170
171 ó190
191 ó200
201 ó205
206 ó210
211 ó215
216 ó220
221 ó225
226 ó230
231 ó235
236 ó240
241 ó245
246 ó250
251
ó
255
No function
High Power (only when in NORMAL power mode)
No Function
Red 100% / Green Up / Blue 0%
Red Down / Green 100% / Blue 0%
Red 0% / Green 100% / Blue Up
Red 0% / Green Down ‘ Blue 100%
Red Up / Green 0% / Blue 100%
Red 100% / Green 0% / Blue Down
Red 100% / Green Up / Blue Up
Red Down / Green Down / Blue 100%
Red 100% / Green 100% / Blue 100% / White 100%
White 1: 3,200 K
White 2: 3,400 K
White 3: 4,200 K
White 4: 4,900 K
White 5: 5,600 K
White 6: 5,900 K
White 7: 6,500 K
White 8: 7,200 K
White 9: 8,000 K
White 10: 8,500 K
White 11: 10,000 K
7 Strobe
000
ó
010
011
ó
255
No function
0~20 Hz
8 Auto
000
ó
020
021 ó030
031 ó040
041 ó050
051 ó060
061 ó070
071 ó080
081 ó090
091 ó100
101 ó110
111 ó120
121 ó130
131 ó140
141 ó150
151 ó160
161 ó170
171 ó180
181 ó190
191 ó200
201 ó210
211 ó220
221
ó
255
No function
Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Auto 6
Auto 7
Auto 8
Auto 9
Auto 10
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Custom 5
Custom 6
Custom 7
Custom 8
Custom 9
Custom 10
No function
9
Auto Speed
000 ó255 0~100% (Only works if AUTO 01~10 is playing)
10 Dimmer Speed
000
ó
009
010 ó029
030 ó069
070 ó129
130 ó189
190 ó255
Use dimmer speed from control panel
Linear dimmer
Non-linear dimmer 1 (fastest)
Non-linear dimmer 2
Non-linear dimmer 3
Non-linear dimmer 4 (slowest)
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DMX Values (Cont.)
TOUR (Cont.)
Channel Function Value Setting Value Setting Value Setting
11 ID Address
000
ó
009
010 ó019
020 ó029
030 ó039
040 ó049
050 ó059
060 ó069
070 ó079
080 ó089
090 ó099
100 ó109
110 ó119
120 ó129
130 ó139
140 ó149
150 ó159
160 ó169
170 ó179
180 ó189
190 ó199
200 ó209
210
211
All IDs
ID 1
ID 2
ID 3
ID 4
ID 5
ID 6
ID 7
ID 8
ID 9
ID 10
ID 11
ID 12
ID 13
ID 14
ID 15
ID 16
ID 17
ID 18
ID 19
ID 20
ID 21
ID 22
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
ID 23
ID 24
ID 25
ID 26
ID 27
ID 28
ID 29
ID 30
ID 31
ID 32
ID 33
ID 34
ID 35
ID 36
ID 37
ID 38
ID 39
ID 40
ID 41
ID 42
ID 43
ID 44
ID 45
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
ID 46
ID 47
ID 48
ID 49
ID 50
ID 51
ID 52
ID 53
ID 54
ID 55
ID 56
ID 57
ID 58
ID 59
ID 60
ID 61
ID 62
ID 63
ID 64
ID 65
ID 66
ARC1 Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Red
000 ó255 0~100%
2
Green
000 ó255 0~100%
3
Blue
000
ó
255
0~100%
ARC1 + D
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Master Dimmer
000
ó
255
0~100%
2
Red
000 ó255 0~100%
3
Green
000 ó255 0~100%
4
Blue
000
ó
255
0~100%
ARC2
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Red
000
ó
255
0~100%
2
Green
000 ó255 0~100%
3
Blue
000 ó255 0~100%
4
White
000
ó
255
0~100%
ARC2 + D
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Master Dimmer
000
ó
255
0~100%
2
Red
000
ó
255
0~100%
3
Green
000 ó255 0~100%
4
Blue
000
ó
255
0~100%
5
White
000
ó
255
0~100%