Chauvet Colordash User manual

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Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN........................................................................................................................................................3
WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MANUAL CONVENTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ICONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
LED EXPECTED LIFESPAN ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Additional Features....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Options.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3. SETUP................................................................................................................................................................................9
AC POWER........................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
FUSE REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
MOUNTING ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Orientation .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Rigging........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Fixture Stacking.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
LENS ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT...................................................................................................................................... 12
FIXTURE LINKING ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Data Cabling............................................................................................................................................................... 13
DMX Data Cable......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Cable Connectors....................................................................................................................................................... 13
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart................................................................................................................................. 14
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link ............................................................................................................................. 14
MASTER/SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING......................................................................................................................................................... 14
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................................................................15
CONTROL OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
DMX-512 control without ID address.......................................................................................................................... 15
DMX-512 addressing with ID address ........................................................................................................................ 15
DMX Addressing Example.......................................................................................................................................... 16
DMX + ID Addressing Examples ................................................................................................................................ 16
Setting the Starting DMX Address.............................................................................................................................. 17
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Password Menu Lockout............................................................................................................................................. 17
Upload Customs ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Menu Map................................................................................................................................................................... 18
DMX-512 CHANNEL VALUES ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
STAGE 1..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
BLOCK........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
ARC 1 + D ARC 1.......................................................................................................................................... 21
DMX OPERATION NOTES (STAGE 1) .................................................................................................................................................. 22
CONTACT US...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
5. APPENDIX........................................................................................................................................................................23
DMX PRIMER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
RETURNS PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
CLAIMS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
PHOTOMETRICS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
COLORDASH™QUAD SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE.......................................................................................................................... 26
EXPLODED VIEW ................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is Included
1 x COLORdash™Quad
1 x Power cable with plug
1 x 6 ft (2 m) power linking cable
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
Manual Conventions
CHAUVET manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from
the regular text.
CONVENTION
MEANING
[10]
A DIP switch to be configured.
<Menu>
A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
1 ~ 512
A range of values
Settings
An option shown on the display not to be modified (for example, showing the operating
mode/current status)
MENU > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be selected
ON
A value to be entered or selected
“Appendix”
A section of the manual
Icons This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part
of the user.
ICONS
MEANING
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation information. Failure
to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative,
cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user or technician.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. Failure to
comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.

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Safety Instructions
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Any reference to servicing the unit you
may find from now on will only apply to properly certified technicians. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs unless you are one of them.
In the unlikely event that your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at
[phone].
Keep this Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, make sure that they also
receive this Manual.
Always make sure that you are connecting the unit to the proper voltage, as per the specifications.
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with
same fuse type.
This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or
moisture.
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the fixture at temperatures
higher than this.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately!
Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Do not daisy chain power to more than 15 units @ 120 V, or 30 units @ 230 V.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for proper installation of this fixture.
LED Expected Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time. HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the
acceleration of this decline. Packaged in clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in
ideal or singular optimum conditions. For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest
intensity, life of the LEDs is significantly reduced. It is estimated that a viable lifespan of
40,000~50,000 hrs will be achieved under normal operational conditions. If improving on this lifespan
expectancy is of a higher priority, place care in providing for lower operational temperatures. This
may include climatic-environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity.
Please read these instructions carefully because they include important information about the
installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

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2. INTRODUCTION
Features
3, 4, 10 or 12 channel DMX 512 LED linear wash light (with ID addressing)
Operating modes
3-channel RGB
4-channel RGB, Dimmer
10-channel RGB, ID, Dimmer, Macro, Strobe, Automatic, Custom, Module Select
12-channel RGB control of each block
RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller
10 Built in Automated programs via master/slave or DMX
Program and recall custom programs via master/slave or DMX
Additional Features
High Power, 1 W (350 mA) LEDs
Variable fan speed
Includes 6.6 ft (2 m) power extension cable
LCD display with password protection
Transfer custom programs between fixtures
Double-bracket yoke doubles as floor stand
3 or 5-pin DMX
Multiple mounting options (linear or array) with included brackets
Options
COLORado™Controller (COLOR-CON)
Optical Systems 15° (CL20X15), 30° (CLENS3009), 25x6° (installed)

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DMX Channel Summary
The COLORdash™ Quad has a total of four DMX channel configurations, referred to as “Personalities” in this manual and
in the fixture onboard control panel. The four personalities are: STAGE 1, BLOCK, ARC 1, and ARC 1 + D. Each of the
different personalities may be accessed from the control panel. Please see section on “Control Panel Functions” on a
description on how to accomplish this.
[STAGE 1]
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
1
Dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
5
Color Macro
6
Strobe
7
Auto & Custom Programs
8
Auto Speed Adjustment
9
ID Address Selection
10
Block Selection
[BLOCK]
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
1
Red 1
2
Green 1
3
Blue 1
4
Red 2
5
Green 2
6
Blue 2
7
Red 3
8
Green 3
9
Blue 3
10
Red 4
11
Green 4
12
Blue 4
[ARC 1]
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
1
Red
2
Green
3
Blue
[ARC1+D]
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
1
Dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue

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Product Overview
5-pin
DMX in
3-pin
DMX in
5-pin
DMX out
3-pin
DMX out
Power in
Power out
Cooling fan
Control panel

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Product Dimensions
Double-bracket
yoke / floor stand
Bracket
Adjustment
Knob
Width
Height
Length

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The fuse is located inside
this compartment. Remove
using a Phillips #2 head
screwdriver.
FUSE
3. SETUP
AC Power
This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages
(100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz). Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are
connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages.
This fixture is designed for power linking from one COLORdash™ Quad to another COLORdash™
Quad fixture. This is done with IEC extension cables.
Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0
to 100% switch.
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of
the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating indicates its
average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.
Fuse Replacement
With a Phillips #2 head screwdriver, unscrew
the fuse holder from its housing. Remove the
damaged fuse from its holder and replace with
exact same type fuse. Screw the fuse holder
back in its place and reconnect power.
Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and
always replace with the same type fuse.

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Hanging Clamp
Mounting
Orientation
This fixture may be mounted in any safe position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation.
Rigging
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the
fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the
fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After finding the desired
position, retighten both knobs.
When selecting installation location, consider access and routine
maintenance.
Safety cables must always be used.
Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high
humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.
Clamp is sold separately.
Double yoke bracket/floor stand:
The fixture ships with this configuration installed.
Note: it is recommended that 2 clamps be used
when hanging in this configuration.
Horizontal hang:
The clamp is mounted directly to the fixture’s M10
threaded hole on the rear of the fixture, without any
other bracket(s).
Note: this setup provides limited angle
adjustments.
Vertical hang:
The clamp is mounted directly to the
fixture’s M10 threaded hole on either
side of the fixture, without any other
bracket(s).
Note: this setup provides
limited angle adjustments.

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Fixture Stacking
The fixture may be stacked together horizontally to create a strip light or vertically for a blinder effect.
With the different methods of bracket mounting, this turns this fixture into a very versatile lighting tool.
In this configuration, it is only recommended that a maximum of 3 fixtures be stacked together
at a time.
You will still need to connect and configure each fixture separately. For the power, you may
use the linking cables provided with the fixture.
It is recommended to use at least 2 clamps when hanging the fixtures in a stacking
configuration.
Vertical Stacking (hanging)
When using the vertical stacking
method, you must use theater
style c-clamps (CLP-04)
Horizontal Stacking (floor standing)
You must use the attachment screws,
floor standing brackets, and the linking
brackets
Horizontal Stacking (hanging)
The safety cables are installed by
relocating the safety attachment
points to the sides of the fixtures

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Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement
The COLORdash™ Quad comes with 26 x 6° lens assembly preinstalled from the factory. However,
there are 2 other optional lens kits 15° degree (CL20X15) and 30° degree (CLENS3009) available as
accessories, which will alter the beam & field angles. Please follow the below instructions for proper
replacement/installation.
1. Remove the front cover, using a Phillips #2 screwdriver. There are 10 screws for this cover.
2. After removing the front cover, remove the screws that hold the lens assembly in place. There
are 4 lens assemblies for each fixture. There are 4 Phillips #2 screws that secure each of these
assemblies in position.
3. The same assembly is to be reinstalled with the new lenses in place and the process is
complete.
Use care when performing this procedure, as this gives you direct access to the LEDs, which
are very fragile.
When replacing the lens assembly, be sure that the power is disconnected from the fixture
beforehand.
You must be VERY CAREFUL when opening this fixture. Improper handling on the behalf of
the user may void the manufacturer’s 2-year warranty.
2. LENS Assembly
(1 of 4)
1. Front cover
LED PCB

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Fixture Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The
combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number
of fixtures the data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-
485 standard no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link. Connecting
more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated
splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 m (1640 ft)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
DMX Data Cable
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will
have the following characteristics:
Type: shielded, 2-conductor twisted pair
Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/ft
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft
Maximum resistance: 20 ohms/1000 ft
Nominal impedance: 100 –140 ohms
Cable Connectors
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the
common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with
an ohmmeter to verify correct polarity, and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted
to the shield or each other.
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT
OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
120 ohm, ¼ W
resistor between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) on
the output of the
last fixture.
DMX connector configuration
To avoid signal transmission
problems and interference, it is
always advisable to connect a DMX
signal terminator.

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Often, the setup for Master-Slave
and Standalone operation
requires that the first fixture in the
chain be initialized for this
purpose via settings in the control
panel. Secondarily, the fixtures
that follow may also require a
slave setting. Please consult the
“Operating Instructions” section in
this manual for complete
instructions for this type of setup
and configuration.
Master
Slave
Slave
This drawing
provides a general
illustration of the
DMX Input/output
panel of a lighting
fixture.
Universal DMX Controller
Continue the link
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart
If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin
adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART
Conductor
3-Pin Female (Output)
5-Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield
Pin 1
Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal
Pin 2
Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal
Pin 3
Pin 3
Not used
Pin 4
Not used
Pin 5
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
1. Connect the (male) 3 or 5-pin connector
side of the DMX cable to the output
(female) 3 or 5-pin connector of the
controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the controller which will have a (female) 3
or 5-pin connector to the input connector of
the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 or
5-pin connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output
as stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so on.
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
Order Code Description
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5 m/4.9 ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5 m/14.8 ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10 m/32.8 ft
Master/Slave Fixture Linking
1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector
of the first fixture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3-pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

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DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 01
DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 02
DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 03
DMX Address: 011
ID Address: 01
DMX Address: 011
ID Address: 02
DMX Address: 011
ID Address: 03
DMX 512 Controller
The figure above shows a simple DMX layout which has used three units at each
DMX address. The three units have different ID addresses which allows the user
to collectively control the whole group of units at that DMX address by setting
channel 9 to 0, or to control each unit independently by first selecting the DMX
address and then by using channel 9 to locate the target ID address.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Control Options
The COLORdash™ Quad is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512. In its simplest control form,
this allows for the control of up to 51 fixtures in the 10-channel Stage 1 personality; however, a
secondary ID address system exists for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural
environments. The ID address system allows the user to assign up to 66 fixtures within the same
DMX address; in effect, multiplying the control of COLORdash™ Quad within a single universe to
3,366 fixtures. The COLORdash™ Quad ID address system is accessed using DMX channel 9
(Stage 1). Consideration must be placed when programming live performances or cues that need to
trigger on demand or on a time line. So, to remain within one-second execution time, program no
greater than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per DMX channel.
DMX-512 control without ID address
The COLORdash™ Quad operates on 10 channels of DMX (STAGE 1). Address each fixture in
increments of 10 channels. For example: 1, 11, 21, 31, 41, etc.. To save time you can use the same
DMX address for each fixture. All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control. You may also
group your fixtures and address those groups alike for faster programming and control.
1. Access the control panel function by pressing the <MODE> button until the RUN is displayed.
2. Press <SET>and use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select DMX function.
3. Press <MODE> button until ADDRESS is displayed.
4. Press the <SET>button.
6. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select an address of 001 ~ 512.
7. Press the <SET>button to confirm action. Then press <MODE> to exit.
Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting the control panel function
ID ON/OFF to OFF.
MENU >SETTINGS>ID ON/OFF>OFF
If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture’s control panel function, unintended
results may occur if values are present in channel 9. Make sure values on channel 9
are set to 0.
DMX-512 addressing with ID address
1. Follow instructions 1 ~ 7 in the previous section for DMX-512 addressing.
2. Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON/OFF to ON.
MENU>Settings>ID ON/OFF>ON
3. For every DMX-512 starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses.
4. Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting the control panel function ID to incremental values
(for example: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc).
MENU>Settings>ID address>01~66
5. ID addresses are accessible using channel 9 (Stage 1).

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DMX Addressing Example
DMX + ID Addressing Examples
The figure above shows a simple DMX layout, which has used
three units at each DMX address. The three units have different ID
addresses which allows the user to collectively control the whole
group of units at that DMX address by setting channel 9 to 0, or to
control each unit independently by first selecting the DMX address
and then by using channel 9 to locate the target ID address.
DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 01
DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 02
DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 03
DMX Address: 011
ID Address: 01
DMX Address: 011
ID Address: 02
DMX Address: 011
ID Address: 03
DMX 512 Controller
ID Address: 01
ID Address: 02
ID Address: 03
ID Address: 04
ID Address: 05
ID Address: 06
The figure above shows 6 fixtures connected in series with corresponding addresses.
Each fixture has ID ON in the fixture’s settings.
UP DOWN EXITSET
Single Row
Application
ID Address: 01
The figure above shows nine fixtures
connected in series with corresponding
addresses. Each fixture has ID ON in the
fixture’s settings.
UP DOWN EXITSET
Block Application
ID Address: 02
ID Address: 03
ID Address: 04
ID Address: 05
ID Address: 06
ID Address: 07
ID Address: 08
ID Address: 09
ID Address: 01
The figure above shows nine fixtures
connected in series. Three rows comprised of
3 fixtures are addressed identically. Each
fixture has ID ON in the fixture’s settings.
ID Address: 02
ID Address: 03
ID Address: 01
ID Address: 02
ID Address: 03
ID Address: 01
ID Address: 02
ID Address: 03
Repeat Row Block Application
UP DOWN EXITSET

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Setting the Starting DMX Address
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address"
from 1 ~ 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel
indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses 6 DMX channels and was addressed to start on
DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses
so that the channels used do not overlap, and note the start address selected for future reference.
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX-512 control protocol, we suggest jumping to the
“Appendix”and reading the “DMX Primer” section. It contains very useful information that will help you
understand its use.
Control Panel Functions
Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD
display.
The Control Panel LCD Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map. When a menu
function is selected, the display will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu
function. To select a menu item, press <SET>. Use <UP/DOWN> to navigate the menu map and
menu options. Press <SET>to access the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu
option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press <MODE>.
Password Menu Lockout
The COLORdash™ Quad has a password lock-out feature. Enable/disable this by using the Control Panel.
This feature uses a default, non-changeable, password of <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>.
After 30 seconds of inactivity, the lockout will automatically engage once it has been enabled.
Upload Customs
The custom programs in the COLORdash™ Quad may be transferred (copied) from one fixture to another, thus
giving the ability to only program them on a single fixture, and then duplicate this on several others. This is
referenced in the control panel as Upload. Follow the steps below for this process. On all fixtures that are going
to receive the upload, set them on SLAVE operation.
1. Disconnect from DMX controller.
2. Using DMX cables, daisy chain the slave fixtures from the output of the fixture with the custom
program to be copied to the other fixtures.
3. Using <UP/DOWN>, select Settings in the control panel. Press <SET>.
4. Using <UP/DOWN>, select Upload.
5. Enter the password. Press <SET>to confirm and begin the transfer.
6. The slave fixtures will display green if the transfer is successful. They will display red if the transfer is
not successful. And, during the transfer, they will display yellow.
The units receiving the new custom programs from the master must be set to “SLAVE”.
Otherwise, they will not allow receipt of the programs.
Button
Function
<MODE>
Used to access the menu or to return to a
previous menu option
<UP>
Scrolls through menu options in ascending
order
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu options in descending
order
<ENTER>
Used to select and store the current menu
or option within a menu
MODE
UP
DOWN
SET

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Menu Map
MAIN FUNCTION
SUB-FUNCTION
SELECTION
INSTRUCTION
1. STATIC
Red
000 ~ 255
User can combine red, green, and blue to
generate a custom color
Gree (Green)
000 ~ 255
Blue
000 ~ 255
Stro (Strobe)
000 ~ 255
Select strobing frequency: 0 ~ 20 Hz
2. AUTO
Auto
001 ~ 010
Fully pre-programmed programs; cannot be
altered
Custom
001 ~ 010
User-programmable programs; may be
altered in the EDIT menu option
4. RUN
(No sub function)
<DMX> ~ <SLAV>
Sets the operating mode for the fixture: to
receive signal from a DMX controller (DMX)
or to receive signal from the DMX out of
another COLORdash™Quad (Slave)
5. PERSON
(No sub function)
Stage 1
9-channel with ID
Block
12-channel individual RGB control over
each module (1 of 4)
ARC 1
3-channel RGB color mixing
ARC 1+D
4-channel RGB color mixing with master
dimmer
6. ID
(No sub function)
Addr:001~066
Assigns the ID address to a fixture
7. SET
Upload
*Password required
Performs an upload of the custom programs
to another fixture. Displays “End!” when
successful
Reset
*Password required
Performs a factory reset
8. LOCK
(No sub function)
<ON> ~ <OFF>
Enables or Disables password lockout
9. EDIT
Custom 010 ~ 010
(Scene 001 ~ 030)
Red [0~255]
User-programmable programs; can be
altered
Gree (green)
[0~255]
Adjust different parameters to create a
custom look. These looks (scenes) can be
stacked, with the fade times and scene
times altered to the desired effect
Blue [0~255]
Stro (strobe) [0~20]
Time [0~255]
Fade [0~255]
10. FANS
(No sub function)
<OFF>
Keeps the fans off, regardless of the
temperature. If the temperature of the LEDs
reached a temperature >60 C, then the fan
will automatically turn back on to compensate
<LOW>
Adjusts the fan speed to its quietest speed
<NORMAL>
Adjusts the fan speed to a normal speed, a
median between speed and noise levels
<HIGH>
Adjusts the fan speed to the highest
sustainable value.
<AUTO>
Automatically turns on the fan, when needed
The password is UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>.

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DMX-512 Channel Values
The COLORdash™ Quad has four DMX-512 channel configurations: STAGE 1, BLOCK, ARC 1, and
ARC 1 + D.
STAGE 1
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 255
Dimmer
0 100%
2
000 255
Red
(or STEP TIME when Custom 01-10 is activated)
0 100%
3
000 255
Green
(or FADE TIME when Custom 01-10 is activated)
0 100%
4
000 255
Blue
0 100%
5
000 010
011 035
036 060
061 085
086 110
111 135
136 160
161 185
186 210
211 215
216 220
221 225
226 230
231 235
236 240
241 245
246 250
251 255
Color Macro + White Balance
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%
White 1: 3200K
White 2: 3400K
White 3: 4200K
White 4: 4900K
White 5: 5600K
White 6: 5900K
White 7: 6500K
White 8: 7200K
White 9: 8500K
6
000 004
005 255
Strobe
No Function
0 20Hz
7
000 010
011 020
021 030
031 040
041 050
051 060
061 070
071 080
081 090
091 100
101 110
111 120
121 130
131 140
141 150
151 160
161 170
171 180
181 190
191 200
201 210
211 220
221 230
231 240
241 250
251 255
Auto + Custom Programs + Fan Control
Reset to display fan setting
Fans Off (Hold for 3 sec)
Fans Low (Hold for 3 sec)
Fans Normal (Hold for 3 sec)
Fans High (Hold for 3 sec)
Fans Auto (Hold for 3 sec)
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
8
0 255
Auto Speed (only when CH.7 is between 061 ~ 255)

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CHANNEL
ID ADDRESSING
9
VALUE
ID
VALUE
ID
VALUE
ID
000 009
010 019
020 029
030 039
040 049
050 059
060 069
070 079
080 089
090 099
100 109
110 119
120 129
130 139
140 149
150 159
160 169
170 179
180 189
190 199
200 209
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
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
10
000 009
010 029
030 049
050 069
070 089
090 109
110 129
130 149
150 169
170 189
190 209
210 229
230 255
Block
Block 1,2,3,4
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
Block 1,2
Block 3,4
Block 1,4
Block 2,3
Block 1,2,3
Block 2,3,4
Block 1,3,4
Block 1,2,4