Chauvet Colordash Par-Tri User manual

Quick Reference Guide

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About this
Guide
The COLORdash™ Par-Tri Quick Reference Guide (QRG)
only contains
the product
’s connection and mounting information as well as the menu
options and the DMX values.
Disclaimer
•This Quick Reference Guide DOES NOT replace the product’s User
Manual, which you can download from www.chauvetlighting.com.
•Read ALL the disclaimers and safety notes in this document as well as
those in the product’s user manual before installing, operating, or
maintaining this product.
Safety Notes
•DO NOT open this fixture unless instructed. It contains no user-
serviceable parts.
•DO NOT look at the light source when this fixture is on.
•DO NOT touch the fixture when it is operating because it may be hot.
•DO NOT cover the ventilation slots when the fixture is operating to
avoid internal overheating.
•DO NOT install or operate this fixture where there is less than 50 cm to
the nearest surface to allow adequate ventilation around it.
•DO NOT leave any flammable material within 50 cm from this fixture
while operating or connected to the power outlet to m
inimize the risk of
fire.
•DO NOT mount this fixture overhead without using a safety cable.
•DO NOT operate this fixture outdoors or in any location where dust,
excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it.
•DO NOT operate this fixture if you see damage on the housing, lenses,
or cables. In any of these cases, have the damaged parts replaced by an
authorized technician at once.
•DO NOT connect this fixture to a dimmer or rheostat.
•ONLY connect this fixture to a grounded and protected circuit.
What is
Included
•One COLORdash™ Par-Tri (with barn doors pre-installed)
•One power input cable with plug
•One power linking cable (6.6 ft/2 m)
•One set of replacement screws for barn doors removal
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide

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Features
•3, 4, or 9-channel tri color LED wash fixture with ID addressing
•Operating modes:
3-channel: RGB control
4-channel: RGB, dimmer
9-channel: RGB, dimmer, color macro, strobe, auto/custom,
auto speed, ID addressing
•RGB color mixing with or without DMX control
•Automatic (pre-set) and custom (editable) programs
•Recall auto and custom programs via DMX
•Pre-programmed color macros
•Color temperature presets (3,200~8,500 K)
•Master/Slave operation
•Transfer custom programs between fixtures
•High-power, 3 W tri-color LEDs
•IEC power connectors
•Power linking: max 20 units @ 120 V
•Includes 6.6 ft (2 m) power extension cable
•3-pin DMX input and output connectors
•LCD display with password protection
•Double-bracketed yoke for overhead or floor mounting
•Adjustable barn doors to direct output (includes gel frame)
•Additional threaded hole on rear for mounting (size M 10)
Options
•33 ft (10 m) power extension cable (EXT-2)
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input
voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power
Linking
You can link up to twenty (20) COLORdash™ Par-
Tri units to this fixture
at 120 VAC. Make sure to never exceed this number when linking this
fixture.
Fuse
Replacement
1. With a Phillips #2 head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap
from its housing.
2. Remove the blown fuse from the fuse holder cap and replace it
with a good fuse of the exact same type and rating.
3. Screw the fuse holder cap back in its place and reconnect power.

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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety N
otes at the beginning of
this guide and in the
product’s user manual. Then, follow the mounting
procedure indicated in the Setup chapter of the User Manual.
Product
Mounting
Diagram
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 selected function
<UP>
Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases
the numeric value when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downwards through the menu list and
decreases the numeric value when in a function
Programming
For details on how to program this product, please refer to the product’s
user manual.
Password
After being prompted to enter the password, press:
<UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, and <ENTER>
Floor Mounting
Overhead Mounting

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Menu Options
Main Level 2
nd
Level 3
rd
Level Description
STATIC
Red
000~255 Combine red, green, and blue to generate a
custom color.
Green
Blue
Strobe
00~20
Select a strobe frequency (0~20 Hz)
AUTO
Auto 1~10
0~255
Choose from 10 automatic programs
Custom 1~10
Choose from 10 customizable programs
ADDRESS
001~512
N/A
Sets the DMX starting address
RUN DMX/Slave
DMX = Receives signals from DMX controller
Slave = Receives signals from master fixture
PERSON
STAGE1
9-channel (D-RGB-CM-S-A/C-A/S-ID)
ARC1
3-channel (RGB)
ARC1 + D
4-channel (RGB-D)
ID
0~66
Assigns the ID address to a fixture
FAN
HIGH
N/A Selects fan speed
NORMAL
AUTO
LOW
EDIT
CUSTOM
(1~10) SCENE (01~30)
RED
000~255 Combine red, green, and blue to generate a
custom color (0~100%)
GREEN
BLUE
STROBE
00~20
Selects the strobe frequency (0~20 Hz)
TIME
000~255
Defines the step duration (0~100%)
FADE
Defines the fade duration (0~100%)
SETTINGS
ID ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Turns ID addressing on or off
Reset to Factory?
Press <ENTER> twice
Defaults the fixture to factory settings
Upload Custom?
Uploads custom programs to other fixtures
COLOR
OFF
RGB max = max output / unbalanced white
UC
RGB max = matches older fixtures’ output
PASSWORD ON/OFF N/A
Turns the password on or off
Password automatically activates after 30 s
of control panel inactivity

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DMX Values
STAGE 1
Channel
Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000 ó255
0~100%
2
Red
000 ó255
0~100%
Step Time
Only if playing a custom program
3
Green
000 ó255
0~100%
Fade Time
Only if playing a custom program
4
Blue
000 ó255
0~100%
5 Color Macro + White Balance
000 ó010
011 ó035
036 ó060
061 ó085
086 ó110
111 ó135
136 ó160
161 ó185
186 ó210
211 ó215
216 ó220
221 ó225
226 ó230
231 ó235
236 ó240
241 ó245
246 ó250
251 ó255
No Function
R: 100% G: Up B: 0%
R: Down G: 100% B: 0%
R: 0% G: 100% B: Up
R: 0% G: Down B: 100%
R: Up G: 0% B: 100%
R: 100% G: 0% B: Down
R: 100% G: Up B: Up
R: Down G: Down B: 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: 8,500 K
6 Strobe
000 ó010
011 ó255
No Function
0~20 Hz
7 Auto + Custom
Programs
000 ó020
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 ó255
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
8
Auto Speed
000 ó255
Only if playing an auto program

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STAGE 1
(Cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Setting
Value
Setting
Value
Setting
9 ID Addressing
000 ó009
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 ó255
0~100%
ARC1 + D
Channel
Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000 ó255
0~100%
2
Red
000 ó255
0~100%
3
Green
000 ó255
0~100%
4
Blue
000 ó255
0~100%

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COLORdash™ Par-Tri QRG – Rev. 03
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