Chauvet COLORstrip User manual

Quick Reference Guide

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About This
Guide
The COLORstrip™ Quick Reference Guide (QRG) contains the product’s
connection and mounting information, as well as the menu options
and the
DMX values.
Disclaimer
•See this product’s User Manual for detailed information and
instructions. You can download the User Manual from the
CHAUVET® website: www.chauvetlighting.com.
•Read ALL the disclaimers and Safety N
otes in this document as well as
those in the product’s User Manual before installing, operating, or
maintaining this product.
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important safety information about installation,
usage, and maintenance.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of
electrocution.
•Always disconnect from the power source before cleaning this product
or replacing the fuse.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•If mounting this product overhead, always secure it to a fastening
device using a safety cable.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while
operating.
•Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be
very hot.
•Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are
connecting this product is within the range stated on the decal or rear
panel of the product.
•This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or
shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
•
Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at
least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
•Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer.
•Make sure to replace the fuse with the same type and rating.
•Never carry this product from the power cord or any moving part.
Always use the hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
•The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate
this product at higher temperatures.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit
immediately.
•Never try to repair this product. Repairs performed by unauthorized
technicians can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the
nearest authorized technical assistance center.

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What Is
Included
•COLORstrip™
•Power Cord
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Product
Description
The COLORstrip™ is a full-size, linear wash light for use in up-lighting
applications or for eye candy effects. Fully compatible with the Satellite™
battery-operated system, you can create additional
effects by linking
multiple strips together to make runway chases.
Product Overview
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 fifteen (15) COLORstrip™ units at 120 VAC and
twenty-eight (28) units at 230 VAC. Never exceed these numbers.
Fuse
Replacement
To replace the fuse in the COLORstrip™, use the following steps:
1. Disconnect this product from the power outlet.
2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3. Pry the safety cap out of the housing pulling out the installed fuse.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the safety cap and replace with a fuse of
the exact same type and rating.
5. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
Power In
LED Display
Fuse Holder
Power Out
Footswitch Controller Input
Sound Sensitivity Knob
Microphone
Safety Loop
Master/Slave
Output
Satellite™ D-Fi
Output
DMX In/Out

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Programming
For details on how to program this product, see the User Manual.
Control Panel
Description
Button Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or 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.
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently
selected value into the selected function.
Menu Options
Main Level Programming Levels Description
ACt
Automatic Operation
(extra levels not available in
all programs)
A000-A023
F000-F100
Flash speed (slow to fast)
P000-P100
Run speed (slow to fast)
C000-C100 Color
SYS
SdAd
000-509
Set DMX address
SAAd
Reset software

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DMX Linking
The COLORstrip™ can work with a DMX controller when linked using a
regular DMX serial connection.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, download the DMX Primer
from www.chauvetlighting.com.
DMX
Connection
The COLORstrip™ uses a regular DMX data connection for its DMX
personality.
Download the COLORstrip™ User Manual. Refer to the Setup chapter
to
learn how to connect this product for DMX operation
. To learn how to
configure this product for DMX operation, refer to the Operation chapter.
Start Address
To ensure full access to all channels in each DMX mode, the highest
recommended DMX address is 509.
Master/Slave
Connection
The COLORstrip™ uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave
mode.
Download the COLORstrip™ User Manual. Refer to the Setup
chapter to
learn how to connect this product for Master/Slave operation. To learn
how
to configure this product for Master/Slave operation, refer to the
Operation
chapter.
Master/Slave
Runway Effect
The COLORstrip™ uses the Master/Slave Output connection for the runway
effect.
Download the COLORstrip™ User Manual’s Operation chapter to learn
how to configure this product for the Master/Slave runway effect.

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DMX Values
4-CH
Channel
Function
Value CH. 2 CH. 3 CH. 4
1
Blackout
000 009
Flash speed
000 249
Sound-Active
250 255
Red
010 019
Green
020 029
Blue
030 039
Yellow
040 049
Purple
050 059
Cyan
060 069
White
070 079
Color Change 1
080 089
Run Speed
Automatic
000 127
Sound-Active
128 255
Flash speed
000 249
Sound Active
250 255
Color Change 2
090 099
Color Change
3 100 109
Color Change 4
110

119
Color Change 5
120 129
Color Change 6
130 139
Sequential Color
Chase 1
140 149
Sequential Color
Chase 2
150 159
Sequential Color
Chase 3
160 169
Sequential Color
Chase 4
170 179
Sequential Color
Chase 5
180 189
Sequential Color
Chase 6
190 199
Sequential Color
Chase 7
200 209
RGB Color Mix
RGB Mode
210 219
Red
(0~100%)
Green
(0~100%)
Blue
(0~100%)
Color Fade
220 229
Fade Speed
(0~100%)
Auto Run (sound
active only
230 255

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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes at the beginning of this
guide and in the product’s User Manual. The mounting instructions are
provided in the Setup chapter of the User Manual.
Product
Mounting
Diagram
Mounting Brackets

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Contact Us
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