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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
LED EXPECTED LIFESPAN........................................................................................................................................................ 4
2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3. SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
AC POWER.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Orientation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Rigging................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
STACKING.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
LENS ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT....................................................................................................................... 12
FUSE 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
ADAS OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
COLORADO ™CONTROL QUICK SETUP ................................................................................................................................ 15
DMX-512 control without ID address ................................................................................................................................... 15
DMX-512 addressing with ID address ................................................................................................................................. 16
ADAS with ID address ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
COLORcon™ setup ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Setting the DMX address ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Menu Map ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Manual Power ON/OFF ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
DMX512 CHANNEL VALUES ................................................................................................................................................... 20
STAGE 1 [DMX CONTROL MODE 1] ................................................................................................................................. 20
STAGE 1 [DMX CONTROL MODE 2] ................................................................................................................................. 22
STAGE 2 [DMX CONTROL MODE 1] ................................................................................................................................. 23
STAGE 2 [DMX CONTROL MODE 2] ................................................................................................................................. 25
ARC 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
ARC 1+D.............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STAGE 1+STAGE 2[DMX MODE 1] ............................................................................................ 27
Important Notes about STAGE 1+ STAGE 2 [DMX Mode 2]............................................................................................... 28
Module selection.......................................................................................................................................................................................28
Strobe .........................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Mode selection..........................................................................................................................................................................................28
ID address selection ................................................................................................................................................................................28
5. COLORADO™ CONTROLLER ...................................................................................................................................... 29
OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
SETUP................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
MENU MAP ............................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Wash Program ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Effect Program ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Custom Program.................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Play Schedule ...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Clock .................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Schedule .............................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................ 31

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Activating password mode ................................................................................................................................................... 32
Control via external DMX ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
COLORADO ™SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE ...................................................................................................................... 34
BLOW-OUT DIAGRAM:PARTS/ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................ 35
CONTACT US......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
6. APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................................................... 36
DMX PRIMER ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
GENERAL MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................................ 37
RETURNS PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................................................................... 37
CLAIMS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
PHOTOMETRIC ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
MASTER PCB CONNECTION DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................................... 39
LED PCB ALIGNMENT/LAYOUT DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................... 39
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 40
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
¾1x COLORado™6
¾1x Power cable with plug
¾1x IP68 power extension cable 9.8ft (3m)
¾1x IP68 signal extension cable 9.8ft (3m)
¾1x DMX Input cable
¾1x DMX output cable
¾1x Warranty Card
¾1x 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.

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Safety Instructions
•Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
they also receive this instruction booklet.
•Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
•The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
•Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
replace with same lamp source.
•Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use
its carrying handles.
•Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 95°F (35°C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher
than this.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
•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 12 units @100~120volts.
•Do not daisy chain power to more than 24 units @220~240volts.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.
Caution! After prolonged periods of operation, the fixture chassis may reach high
temperatures. Use caution when handling 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 to
50,000 hours 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, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this
product.

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2. INTRODUCTION
Features
•3~12-channel DMX-512 LED bank system (with ID addressing)
•Separate DMX channels for red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow, and white
•Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe
•Separate RGB control over each individual module
•RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller
•Flip-down knobs for interlocking multiple units together which can create blinder, wall, and strip
light effects (flush mounted)
•Automatic DMX-512 addressing (ADAS)
•Remote Addressing System (RAS)
•Built-in automatic programs via COLORcon controller or DMX
•LED display with lock-out feature
•Black anti-UV plastic cover
•Low power consumption
Optional Controller
COLORado Controller (COLOR-CON)
Additional Features
•High-powered 1w (350mA) LEDs
•Optical systems available: 10°, 15°, 30°(15°installed)
•Ingress Protection: IP66
•Additional power output: max 12 units@100~120V, 24 units@220~240volts
•Overheat Protection (showing “warning heat”)

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DMX Channel Summary
The COLORado™6 has a total of 4 DMX channel configurations, referred to as “Personalities” in this manual and in the
fixture onboard control board. The 4 personalities are [STAGE 1, STAGE2, ARC1, ARC 1+D]
[STAGE 1] DMX MODE 1 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION
1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
4 Yellow
5 Cyan
6 Magenta
7 White
8 Strobe
9
Mode Selection
Color-cycle Mode
245 <> 255 : DMX Mode 2
10 ID Address Selection
11 Module Selection
12 Effect Macro
[STAGE 1] DMX MODE 2 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION
1 Module #1
2 Module #2
3 Module #3
4
No Function
5
6
7
8 Strobe
9 Mode Selection
0 <> 244 : DMX Mode 1
10 ID Address Selection
11 No Function
12
[STAGE 2] DMX MODE 1 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION
1 Dimmer
2 Red
3 Green
4 Blue
5 Color Macro Selection
6 Strobe
7
Mode Selection
Color-cycle Mode
245 <> 255 : DMX Mode 2
8 ID Addressing
9 Module Selection
Speed Control of CH7 {Color Cycle Mode}
10 Effect Macro

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[STAGE 2] DMX MODE 2 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION
1 Module #1
2 Module #2
3 Module #3
4 No Function
5
6 Strobe
7
Mode Selection
0 <> 244 : DMX Mode 1
0245<> 255 : DMX Mode 2
8 ID Addressing
9 No Function
10
[ARC 1] CHANNEL DESCRIPTION
1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
[ARC 1+D] CHANNEL DESCRIPTION
1 Dimmer
2 Red
3 Green
4 Blue

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Power Link Out
180°Tilt Adjustment
DMX In
DMX Out
Power In
Power Out
Control Panel
Interlocking
Connectors
Hanging Yoke
Safety Cable
Each LED cluster
is referred to as
a module
Product Overview

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MALE/POWER INPUT FEMALE/POWER
OUTPUT/LINKING
3.SETUP
AC Power
This fixture has an auto-switching switch-mode power supply that can accommodate a wide range of
input voltages. The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line
voltage you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture will accommodate
between 100V and 240V AC 50-60 Hz..
This fixture is designed for power linking from one COLORado™ to another COLORado™ fixture.
Each fixture ships with power extension cables (proprietary male-to-female IP68 connectors.
Note: All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to
100% switch
Warning! . All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Depending on the application, the lighting fixture may require a different connector (terminator).
Please refer to the below factory-installed IP66 terminator wire color code if installing a wire
connector (terminator).
Please be aware: this fixture is warranted as IP66 outdoor rating. Removing the connector(s)
on this fixture or any other type of tampering with the case or cable(s) may void the IP66
outdoor rating. However, this will not void the standard 2-year warranty that all Chauvet DMX
fixtures carry, provided the operating voltages are within the proper range.
Wire Connection
Brown AC Live
Blue AC Neutral
Green/Yellow AC Ground
Connection Pin
AC Live 1
AC Neutral 2
Ground(Earth) 3

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Hanging Clamp
Note!
Clamp is sold separately.
Mounting
Orientation
This fixture may be mounted in any safe position.
Rigging
The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which a rigging
clamp can be attached. You must supply your own clamp
and make sure the clamp is capable of supporting the
weight of this fixture. It is recommended to use at least 2
mounting points per fixture. You can order “C” and “O”-
clamps from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor: CLP-15,
CLP-06, CLP-16
1. Block access below the work area and use
suitable and stable platform when installing or
servicing fixture.
2. Safety cables must always be used, utilizing the
provided safety attachment points. The safety
cable must be capable of holding 10 times the
weight of the fixture.
3. Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight
of all to-be installed fixtures.
Caution! After prolonged periods of operation, the fixture
chassis may reach high temperatures. This fixture
must be mounted in a ventilated location, as it is
convection cooled.

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Power Link Out
The interlocking
connectors provide an
easy, fast, and secure
method for stacking
units vertically and
horizontally.
COLORado™ stacked for use as a Blinder or Large Wash Flood
Stacking
The COLORado™6 can be stacked vertically and horizontally to create a blinder or strip
light. Stack them horizontally to increase intensity of the projection for more distant
throws or to use as a blinder effect. The strip light stacking can be used for runway
lighting or cycloramas.

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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.
Important: 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 devices 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 meters (1640 ft.)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures
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:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 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.
CAUTION 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 ohm meter to
verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
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Termination reduces signal errors. To
avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always
advisable to connect a DMX signal
terminator.
DMX connector
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This drawing provides a
general illustration of the
DMX Input/Output panel of
a lighting fixture.
Universal DMX Controller
Continue the link
Often, the setup for Master-Slave
and Stand-alone operation
requires that the first fixture in the
chain be initialized for this
purpose via either settings in the
control panel or DIP-switches.
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 confi
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MasterSlaveSlave
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART
Note! 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:
3PIN TO 5PIN 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
Do not use Do not use
Do not use Do not use
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of
the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin
connector of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the controller which will have a (female) 3
pin connector to the input connector of the
next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 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 1.5m/4.9ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft
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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4.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Control Options
The COLORado™ 6 is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512 in its simplest control form, this
allows for the control of 20 fixtures; 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
COLORado’s™ within a single universe to 1,320 fixtures. The COLORado’s™ “ID” address system
is accessed using DMX channel 10. 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.
ADAS Overview
Automatic DMX512 Addressing System: Up to 42 fixtures in one universe can be automatically
addressed (Using the “STAGE1” personality). In ADAS with ID address setting, upon activation of
CH8 and CH10 at value 255, the fixtures will self DMX address. This address is not random; it is
calculated using the {ADAS fader no} value setting which the user sets in advance. The user can
choose between 001 and 244 for the ADAS fader value, this value would be set to at least the
number of control channels for a COLORado™ (which is 12) or the number of channel faders on a
small console maybe 16 OR 18 (i.e. for a DMX 50). The ADAS DMX address is calculated within
each fixture using the following method:
{ADAS fader no value] x (ID – 1)} + 1 = ADAS DMX Address
Let’s see how that translates; I’ll use an ID value of 2 and an {ADAS fader no} value of 12;
{(ADAS=12) x ([ID=2] – 1)} + 1 || {12 x (2-1)} + 1 || {12 x 1} + 1 = (13)DMX Address
COLORado ™ Control Quick Setup
For detailed instructions on display panel operations and functions please advance to the section
titled; “Display Panel Functions”. These steps assume that you have read and are familiar with
setting up a DMX serial data link.
DMX-512 control without ID address
The COLORado™6 operates on 12 channels of DMX (“STAGE1” personality). Address each fixture
in increments of 12 channels. (I.e. 1,13,25,37, 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’s {DMX512 address} function by pressing the (UP/DOWN)
buttons until the function is displayed
2. Press the (SET) button to enter panel function.
3. Use the (UP/DOWN) buttons to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 244.
4. Press the (SET) button to confirm action.
Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to OFF.
{MENU} Â{Settings) Â{ID ON/OFF} Â[OFF]
Notes: If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture’s control panel function, unintended results may occur
if values are present in channel 10. Make sure values on channel 10 are set to “0”.

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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
10 to 0, or to control each unit independently by first selecting the DMX address and
then by using Channel 10 to locate the target ID address. (Note that when using ID
addresses it is also possible to activate ADAS which allows for even more option with
DMX addressing and control.
DMX-512 addressing with ID address
1. Follow instructions 1 ~ 4 for DMX512 addressing.
2. Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to ON.
{MENU} Â{Settings) Â{ID ON/OFF} Â[ON]
3. For every DMX512 starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses.
4. Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function {ID address} to incremental values. (I.e.
1,2,3,4,5,6,etc…)
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{ID address} Â[01 ~ 66]
5. ID addresses are accessible using Channel 10.
2)
ADAS with ID address
With ADAS activated it is not necessary to set DMX512 addresses on each fixture. The fixture will
automatically assign a temporary DMX address based on the fixture ID address and the value of
{ADAS fader no} that will be assigned.
1. Set ID addresses as previously explained in ascending numerical order.
2. Set {ADAS ON/OFF} to ON.
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{ADAS ON/OFF} Â[ON]
3. Set {ADAS fader no} to “12”. Which is the number of control channels on a
COLORado™.
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{ADAS fader no} Â[ 12 ]
4. Activate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8 and 10 to value 255. (Faders 8 &
10 all the way up!)
5. A DMX address will be calculated and temporarily assigned as explained in the “ADAS
Overview” section.
6. Deactivate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8, 10 and 11 to value 255.
(Faders 8, 10 & 11 and the way up!). All fixtures will return to the DMX address previously
set before the ADAS activation.
Note: You must set channels 8, 10, and 11 to 255 for EACH fixture you want to deactivate
ADAS DMX addressing. For example, if a fixture has a starting address of 17, you must set DMX
channels 24, 26, and 27.
You can make the temporary ADAS DMX address permanent on each fixture by selecting the
{ADAS copy} function.
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{ADAS copy} Â[ ON ] (Will store the new DMX address)
Important When using ADAS, all fixtures must have the following settings;
{ID address} All ID addresses need to be set in ascending order
{ID ON/OFF} Set to [ ON ]
{ADAS fader no} All units set to the same value
{ADAS ON/OFF} Set to [ ON ]

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I
D Address: 01 ID Address: 02 ID Address: 03
I
D Address: 0
4
ID Address: 05 ID Address: 0
6
The figure above shows 6 fixtures connected in series with corresponding addresses.
Each fixture has {ID ON} in the fixture’s settings. You must set the {Range} settings
in the controller to [006] before accessing {Effect} programs.
UP DOWN EXITSET
Single Row
Application
I
D Address: 01
The figure above shows 9 fixtures
connected in series with corresponding
addresses. Each fixture has {ID ON} in
the fixture’s settings. You must set the
{Range} settings in the controller to
[009] before accessing {Effect}
programs.
UP DO WN EXITSET
Block Application
I
D Address: 02
I
D Address: 03
I
D Address: 04
I
D Address: 05
I
D Address: 06
I
D Address: 07
I
D Address: 08
I
D Address: 09
I
D Address: 01
The figure above shows 9 fixtures connected in
series. Three rows comprised of 3 fixtures are
addressed identically. Each fixture has {ID ON} in
the fixture’s settings. You must set the {Range}
settings in the controller to [003] before accessing
{Effect} programs.
I
D Address: 02
I
D Address: 03
I
D Address: 01
I
D Address: 02
I
D Address: 03
I
D Address: 01
I
D Address: 02
I
D Address: 03
Repeat Row Block Application
UP DO WN EXITSET
COLORcon™ setup
1. FIXTURE CONTROL PANEL SETUP
Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to ON.
{MENU} Â{Settings) Â{ID ON/OFF} Â[ON]
Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function {ID address} to incremental
values. (I.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6,etc…)
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{ID address} Â[01 ~ 66]
It is not necessary to set the DMX address.
2. CONTROLLER SETUP
When using the {Effect program} function, it is necessary to set the {Settings} Â
{Range} setting, which is the quantity of fixtures in series.
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{Range} Â[ (No. of fixtures) ]

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SET UP DOWN EXIT
Setting the DMX address
Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 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 occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would
read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose start addresses so that the
channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference. The
COLORado™ 6 uses up to12 channels of DMX. If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend
reading the DMX Primer in the Appendix Section.
Control Panel Functions
All fixture functions and settings are accessible via the built in control panel interface.
BUTTON FUNCTION
SET Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to 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
EXIT Exits from the current menu or function

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Menu Map MAIN FUNCTION SUB-FUNCTION SELECTION INSTRUCTION
Static color
Dimmer
000 ~ 255*
(0 ~ 100%)
*Strobe range
is 0 ~ 20
User can combine Red, Green and Blue to
generate a custom color
Select strobing frequency between 0 and
20Hz
Red
Green
Blue
Color Macros
Strobe
DMX512 001 ~ 512 244 addressable DMX channels
Personality
Stage 1 12 channel mode
Stage 2 10 channel mode
Arc 1 3 channel RGB mode
Arc 1+D 4 channel RGB+D mode
Run Mode DMX Allow DMX control
CON Allow COLOR-CON control
Auto program
1
Choose from 8 Automatic run programs
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Settings
ID address 01 ~ 66 Assigns the ID address to a fixture
ID ON/OFF On ~ Off Either enables or disables ID addressing
ADAS faders no 01 ~ 244 Sets the number of ADAS channels for use
when automating DMX channel assignment
ADAS ON/OFF On ~ Off Enables the Automatic DMX512
Addressing System
ADAS copy On ~ Off
When activated the DMX512 address
assigned by the ADAS will become
permanent on the fixture
Factory settings Reset confirm Resets fixture to factory default settings
Password
ON/OFF On ~ Off
When password is set to on the control
panel will ask for a password each time the
control panel is accessed
Set Password
[▲▼▲▼▲▲▼▼]
Use UP and DOWN buttons to set and
press SET to confirm
Note! If you forget the password use the
following factory password:
UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, UP, DOWN,
DOWN
Manual Power ON/OFF
The COLORado™6 can be turned on and off using the control panel.
POWER ACTION
Turn OFF When {MENU} is displayed in the LCD panel, hold down the (EXIT) button for 3
seconds to turn off the fixture.
Turn ON Hold the {EXIT} button for 3 seconds to turn power on.

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DMX512 Channel Values
The COLORado™ has 4 DMX512 channel configurations [STAGE 1, STAGE 2, ARC1, ARC1+D].
Both [STAGE 1] & [STAGE 2] have 2 DMX modes {DMX MODE1} & {DMX MODE 2}. Channel 9 is
used to switch between modes.
STAGE 1 [DMX CONTROL MODE 1]
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
1 000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Red
No Function
0 Ù100%
2 000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Green
No Function
0 Ù100%
3 000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Blue
No Function
0 Ù100%
4 000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Yellow
No Function
0 Ù100%
5 000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Cyan
No Function
0 Ù100%
6 000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Magenta
No Function
0 Ù100%
7 000 Ù004
005 Ù255
White
No Function
0 Ù100%
8 000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Strobe
No Function
0 Ù20Hz
9
000 Ù004
005 Ù034
035 Ù064
065 Ù094
095 Ù124
125 Ù154
155 Ù184
185 Ù214
215 Ù244
245 Ù255
Mode Selection
No Function
Color-Cycle Mode 1
Color-Cycle Mode 2
Color-Cycle Mode 3
Color-Cycle Mode 4
Color-Cycle Mode 5
Color-Cycle Mode 6
Color-Cycle Mode 7
Color-Cycle Mode 8
DMX MODE 2
Channel 10 (ID address selection)
000 Ù009
010 Ù019
020 Ù029
030 Ù039
040 Ù049
050 Ù059
060 Ù069
070 Ù079
080 Ù089
090 Ù099
100 Ù109
110 Ù119
120 Ù129
130 Ù139
140 Ù149
150 Ù159
160 Ù169
170 Ù179
180 Ù189
190 Ù199
200 Ù209
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