Chauvet Colorado 2 Zoom Tour User manual

User Manual

Edition Notes
COLORado™ 2 User Manual Rev 03b
Edition Notes
The COLORado™ 2 User Manual Rev. 03b covers the description, safety precautions,
installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the COLORado™ 2 fixture.
CHAUVET® released this edition of the COLORado™ 2 User Manual Rev. 03b in
September 2010.
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Intended Audience
Any person in charge of installing, operating and/or maintaining the COLORado™ 2
should read the guide that shipped with it as well as
this manual in their entirety before
installing, operating or maintaining this product.
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Document
Revision The COLORado™ 2 User Manual Rev. 03b supersedes all previous versions of this
manual. Please discard any older versions of this manual you may have, whether in
printed or electronic format, and replace them with this version.
Author Editor Manager PD Manager
O. Desmonteix D. Couppe M. Graham F. Sellers
Product at
a Glance
Use on Dimmer

Auto Programs

Outdoor Use

Auto-ranging Power Supply

Sound Activated

Replaceable Fuse

DMX

User Serviceable

Master/Slave

Duty Cycle


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

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Menu Map ....................................................................................................................................14
DMX Values .................................................................................................................................15
STAG...................................................................................................................................................... 15
ARC1...................................................................................................................................................... 16
ARC1 + D................................................................................................................................................ 16
ARC2...................................................................................................................................................... 16
ARC2 + D................................................................................................................................................ 16
ARC2 + S................................................................................................................................................ 17
HSV ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
5. Technical Information...................................................................................................18
General Maintenance....................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................................19
Exploded View..............................................................................................................................20
Photometrics.................................................................................................................................21
Returns Procedure........................................................................................................................22
Claims..........................................................................................................................................22
Contact Us....................................................................................................................................22
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................23

Before you Begin
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1. Before You Begin
What is
Included
•One COLORado™ 2
•One IP66 to Edison plug (US) power cable
•One IP66 power extension cable
•One IP66 signal extension cable
•One IP66 to DMX input cable
•One IP66 to DMX output cable
•One barn doors frame
•One Warranty Card
•One Quick Start Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in
which you received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above
and that they are all in good condition. If the material inside the container (this product
and any other accessory included with it) appears damaged from shipping, or if the
container shows signs of mishandling, notify the shipper immediately. In addition, retain
the container and all the packing material for inspection.
See the Claimssection in the Technical Information chapter.
Typographic
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1~512 A range of values
50/60 A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
[10] A DIP switch to be configured
Claims A new term, or a section or chapter in this document
“COLORado™ UM” The name of another publication or manual
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
Settings A menu option that can be selected but not modified
MENU > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
[1~10]
A range of menu values of which one can be selected
Yes/No A set of mutually exclusive menu options to choose
ON A value to be entered or selected
Icon Meaning
Icons Meaning
This icon indicates critical installation, configuration, or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may render
the fixture partially or completely inoperative, damage third-party
equipment, or cause harm to the user.
This icon indicates important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the fixture from functioning correctly.
This icon indicates useful, although non-critical information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this document refers to the USITT DMX512-A
transmission protocol.

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Safety Notes
Please read the following notes
carefully because they include important safety
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
It is important to read all these notes before starting to work with this product.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the COLORado™ 2. Any reference to
servicing this unit you may find from now on in this User Manual will only apply
to properly CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs unless you are one of them.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for proper installation
of the COLORado™ 2.
Keep this manual for future consultation. If you sell the COLORado™ 2 to
another user, make sure that they also receive this manual.
Personal Safety
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source(s) while they are on.
•Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
Mounting and Rigging
•This product is for outdoor use (IP66). However, do not submerge it.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while operating.
•When hanging this product, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety
chain (not provided).
Power and Wiring
•Always make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as
per the specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
•Make sure the product’s housing or cable are not cracked, crimped, or damaged.
•Never disconnect the fixture by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
•Do not operate this fixture if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables;
have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
•Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the fixture
at a higher temperature.
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your COLORado™ 2
may require service, please
contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.
Expected LED
Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in
clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal or singular optimum
conditions. For this reason, using all color LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly
reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be of 40,000 to
50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan expectancy is vital, lower the operational
temperature by improving fixture ventilation and reducing the external temperature. In
addition, limiting the overall projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs life.

Introduction
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2. Introduction
Product
Description
The COLORado™ 2 is an RGBW wash light based on 48 LEDs, suitable for indoor
and outdoor applications. It consists of a single pod with a double bracket mounting
yoke. The fixture comes with four short pigtails terminated in proprietary 3-pin IP66
connectors. These pigtail cables enter the fixture’s housing through independent IP66
gland nuts. The functions of these cables are AC Input, AC Output (power linking),
DMX Input, and DMX Output. The COLORado™ 2 uses a display-based control panel
for programming functions.
Features
•3, 4, 5, 6, or 11-channel DMX, RGBW LED wash light (with ID addressing)
•Operating modes (personalities)
3-channel: RGB control
3-channel: HSV control (hue, saturation, and value)
4-channel: RGBW control
4-channel: RGB, dimmer
5-channel: RGBW, dimmer
6-channel: RGBW, dimmer, strobe
11-channel: RGBW, ID, dimmer, strobe, macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed,
auto speed
•RGBW color mixing with or without DMX controller
•Color temperature presets (3,200~10,000 K)
•Built-in automated programs via DMX
•Recall custom programs via DMX
Additional Features
•High-power, 2 and 3 W (750 and 1,000 mA) LEDs
•Ingress Protection: IP66
•Additional power output: max 7 units @ 120 V
•Adjustable barn doors to direct output (includes gel frame)
•LED display with lock-out feature
•Power and Data extension cables (3.3 feet., 1 m)
Options
•COLORado Controller (COLOR-CON)
•Optical systems: 15°(installed), 30°(CL20X30)
•Top hat (C2TOP)
•16.4 ft (5 m) power extension cable (IP5POWER)
•16.4 ft (5 m) signal extension cable (IP5SIG)

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

Introduction
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Product Overview
DMX In
DMX Out
Power Out
Power In
Safety cable passageway
Control Panel

Setup
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3. Setup
AC Power
The COLORado™ 2 has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input
voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the
specifications in this guide, the product’s user manual, or on the product’s sticker.
Always connect the COLORado™ 2 to a protected circuit with an appropriate
electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
To determine the power requirements for the COLORado™ 2 see the label affixed to
the side of the fixture. Alternatively, you may refer to the corresponding specifications
chart in the Technical Information chapter of this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation.
For more information, you may download the “Sizing the Circuit Breakers” document
from the CHAUVET® Web site.
Never connect the COLORado™ 2 to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer
circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
AC Plug
The power input cord that comes with the COLORado™ 2 has a proprietary IP66
connector on one end and on the other end an Edison plug (US market). If the power
cord that came with your fixture has no plug or you need to change the Edison plug,
use the table below to wire the new plug.
Connection Wire (US) Wire (Europe) Screw Color IP66 Pin
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow or Brass
1
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
2
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
3
Power Linking
The COLORado™ 2 supports power linking for up to seven other COLORado™ 2
fixtures at 120 VAC. Each COLORado™ 2 has two pigtails terminated in proprietary
IP66 connectors for Power In and Power Out. The fixture comes with a power input
cord and a power linking cord.
Fuse Replacement
The COLORado™ 2 fixture has no external fuse for the user to
change. However, it
does have an internal fuse that only an authorized CHAUVET® technician should
change.
DMX Linking
If you are using the COLORado™ 2 with a DMX controller, you can link them using a
regular DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compatible fixtures with the
COLORado™ 2, it is possible to control them individually with a single DMX controller.
It is also possible to run several DMX compatible fixtures synchronized without a DMX
controller in a master/slave operating mode.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need information about the DMX
cables needed to link the COLORado™ 2 fixture to a DMX controller, you may
download the “DMX Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site.
The DMX Channel Summary section in this chapter contains a brief description
of what COLORado™ 2 features have a DMX channel assigned to them. The
Operation chapter of this manual provides a detailed list of the COLORado™ 2
DMX channel assignments.
DMX Connection
The COLORado™ 2 uses the standard DMX data connection for its DMX modes,
STAG, ARC1, AR1 + D, ARC2, AR2 + D, AR2 + S and HSV. You will find information
about these DMX modes in the Introduction chapter (brief description), the Operation
Instructions chapter (configuration details), and the DMX Values
section (individual
channel values).

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Master/Slave
Linking
The Master/Slave mode allows one COLORado™ 2
(the master) running a
preconfigured program to control several other COLORado™ 2 fixtures
(the slaves)
without requiring a DMX controller. In this mode, all the slave fixtures will operate in
unison with the master fixture.
When in Master/Slave mode, the COLORado™ 2 units link to each other by using the
standard DMX connection.
If you are not familiar with the Master/Slave connectivity, please refer to the DMX
Primer and DMX Connectivity sections in the Appendix chapter of this manual.
The Operation chapter of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to
configure the Master and Slave units.
ID Addressing
The COLORado™ 2 uses the ID Addressing feature to increase the number of
addressable fixtures in the same DMX universe when in the STAG personality. Refer to
the Operation chapter in this manual to learn in detail how to configure the
COLORado™ 2 fixtures when using ID Addressing.
Lens Assembly
/ Replacement
The COLORado™ 2 comes with the 15°lens assembly pre-installed from the factory.
However, there is an optional lens kit (CL20X30)available as an accessory, which will
alter the beam angle of the fixture to 30º.
Follow the instructions below to change or replace the LED lens assembly.
•Disconnect the fixture from the AC power before opening it.
•The procedure below will give you direct access to the LEDs, which are very
fragile. Use maximum care when handling the lenses over the LED assembly.
1) Remove the gel frame holder by removing the four thumbscrews (not shown).
2) Remove the front cover (A) by removing the eight Allen screws that hold it in
place.
3) Remove the seal (B). Use caution, because the glass (C) is loose under this cover
and it may fall.
4) Remove the glass cover to gain access to the lens assembly (D).
5) After removing the glass cover, remove the six Phillips #2 screws that hold the
lens assembly in place.
6) Remove the existing lens assembly and replace it with the new lens assembly.
7) Reverse the process to complete the lens replacement.
After replacing the lenses, make sure that the fixture is completely sealed (IP66
rating) before installing it outdoors. Otherwise, you will void the fixture’s
warranty.
A
D
C
B

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

Operation
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4. Operation
Control Panel
Description
Button Function
<MENU> Exits from the current menu or
function
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed
menu or sets the currently
selected value into the current
function
<UP> Navigates upwards through the
menu list or increases the
numeric value when in a function
<DOWN> Navigates downwards through
the menu list or decreases the
numeric value when in a function
Control Options
You can set the COLORado™ 2 start address in the 001~512 DMX range. This allows
for the control of up to 46 fixtures in the 11-channel STAG
personality. In addition, the
ID address system allows you to assign up to 66 fixtures within the same DMX
address, thus multiplying the number of fixtures you can control within a single
universe. You can access the fixture’s ID address system from channel 11 when in the
STAG personality.
When programming live performances as well as cues that need to trigger on
demand or on a time line, program no more than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per
DMX channel. This is to remain within a one-second execution time.
Programming
Carry out all the programming procedures indicated below from the control panel. Refer
to the Menu Map on page 14 to learn how the menu options relate to each other.
DMX Personality
This setting allows the user to choose a particular DMX personality.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until PERS shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired personality (STAG, ARC1, AR1 + D,
ARC2, AR2 + D, AR2 + S, or HSV).
3) Press <ENTER> to accept.
4) Press <MENU> to return to the main level.
DMX Control
Without ID
Addressing
In this mode, each unit will respond to a unique starting address from the DMX
controller. All units with the same starting address will respond at unison.
1) Select the STAG personality as shown in DMX Personality.
2) Set the running mode:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until RUN shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
b) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select DMX; press <ENTER> to accept.
c) Press <MENU> to return to the main level.
3) Set the starting address:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until DMX shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
b) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the starting address (001~512).
c) Press <ENTER> to accept.
d) Press <MENU> to return to the main level.
4) Deactivate ID Addressing in each fixture:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
b) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select ID; press <ENTER> to accept.
c) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select OFF; press <ENTER> to accept.
d) Press <MENU> twice to return to the main level.
Make sure to deactivate ID Addressing in each fixture when using the STAG
personality. Otherwise, unintended results may occur if channel 11 is not set to
“0”.
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Continued from previous page
DMX Control With ID
Addressing
In this mode, the fixtures with the same DMX starting address will respond to the DMX
controller based on the fixture’s individual ID address setting. If the user selects ID
address “0”, all the fixtures with the same DMX address will respond in unison.
Otherwise, each fixture will follow the control for its particular ID address.
1) Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3from DMX Control Without ID Addressing.
2) Activate ID Addressing in each fixture:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
b) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select ID; press <ENTER> to accept.
c) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select ON; press <ENTER> to accept.
d) Press <MENU> twice to return to the main level.
Static Color
The Static Color mode allows for permanent
RGBW color mixing without a DMX
controller.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until STAT shows and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired color (Red, Green, Blue, or White).
3) Press <ENTER> to accept.
4) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired color value (0~255).
5) Press <ENTER> to accept.
6) Repeat for the other colors.
7) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select Strob; press <ENTER> to accept.
8) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired frequency (0~20).
9) Press <MENU> twice to return to the main level.
Auto Programs
Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller. This
product has two types of Auto programs, preset (AT. 01~10) and custom (PR. 01~10).
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until AUTO shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP> or <DOWN>to select the desired auto program (AT. 01~10 or PR.
01~10).
3) Press <ENTER> to accept.
You cannot edit preset Auto programs AT. 01~10. However, you can edit the
custom Auto programs PR. 01~10 (see Edit Customs).
Edit Customs
This setting allows the programming of up to 30 scenes for each of the 10 custom Auto
programs, including colors and effects.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until EDIT shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired auto program (PR. 01~10).
3) Press <ENTER> to accept.
4) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired scene (SC. 01~30).
5) Press <ENTER> to accept.
6) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select the desired color or effect (Red, Green, Blue,
White, Strobe, Time, or Fade).
7) Press <ENTER> to accept.
8) Repeat for the other colors or effects.
9) Press <MENU> to return to the Scene level.
10) Repeat for the other scenes.
11) Press <MENU> to return to the main level once done.
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Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows a group of COLORado™ 2 fixtures (the slaves) to
execute simultaneously the same program (Auto or Custom) that another
COLORado™ 2 fixture (the master) is executing. This mode works without a DMX
controller.
1) Set the Master Unit:
a) Set the running mode to DMX as explained in “DMX Control Without ID
Addressing”.
b) Select an Auto program as explained in “Auto Programs”.
2) Set the slave units:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until RUN shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
b) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select SLAV; press <ENTER> to accept.
c) Press <MENU> to return to the main level.
The fixture that runs an auto program automatically becomes the master. There
can be only one master fixture in the Master/Slave connection.
Do not connect a DMX controller to the fixtures in the Master/Slave connection.
Otherwise, the signals from the controller may affect the slave fixtures.
If you want to use a DMX controller, set all the fixtures to DMX and to the same
starting address.
RGB to White
The RGBW to White setting determines how the COLORado™ 2 generates the white
color based on the RGB settings.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select RGBW; press <ENTER> to accept.
3) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select ON or OFF; press <ENTER> to accept.
4) Press <MENU> to exit twice to exit to the main level.
When RGBW is set to ON, setting Red, Green, and Blue to “255” will create a
balanced white, albeit with a reduced output.
When RGBW is set to OFF, setting Red, Green, and Blue to “255” will produce
the maximum output, although the resulting white will be imbalanced.
Power Setting
The Power Setting determines the power drawn by the COLORado™ 2.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select POW; press <ENTER> to accept.
3) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select HIGH or NORM; press <ENTER> to accept.
When POWER is set to HIGH, the light output is maximum and the power draw is
150 W.
When POWER is set to NORM, the light output is reduced and the power draw is
90 W.
Dimmer Curves
This setting determines the output of the COLORado™ 2 based on the position of the
Red, Green, Blue, White, and Dimmer faders.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select Dim; press <ENTER> to accept.
3) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a dimmer curve (Off, Dim1, Dim2, Dim3, or
Dim4).
4) Press <ENTER> to accept.
When Dim is set to “Off”, the output is proportional (linear) to the Dimmer and
RGB channel values.
When Dim is set to “Dim1” through “Dim4”, the output follows the Dimmer and
RGB channel values based on the corresponding dimmer curve, being Dim1 the
fastest and Dim4 the slowest.
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Control Panel Lock
This setting allows the user to activate or disable the control panel lock, which keeps
non-authorized personnel from changing the fixture’s settings.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until KEY shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select On or Off; press <ENTER> to accept.
When the control panel lock is active, the fixture will prompt the user to enter the
fixture password after 30 seconds of control panel inactivity or after turning on
the fixture.
After being prompted to enter the fixture password:
1) Press <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, and <ENTER>
The above fixture password is unchangeable.
Program Upload
This option allows the user to copy the custom programs of one COLORado™ 2 fixture
onto other COLORado™ 2 fixtures by using the Master/Slave method.
1) Configure and connect the fixtures in a Master/Slave arrangement, where the
master unit has the custom programs you want to transfer onto the slave units.
2) At the master unit, press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows; press <ENTER> to
accept.
3) Use <UP> or <DOWN>to select UPLD; press <ENTER> to accept.
4) When prompted, enter the fixture access password as shown in Control Panel
Lock.
5) Wait for the upload process to finish before disconnecting the fixtures.
During and after the upload, the master and slave units will visually indicate the
status of the process, as follows:
•Yellow means that the upload is running.
•Red means that the upload failed due to an error.
•Green means that the upload completed successfully.
Reset
This setting allows the user to reset the COLORado™ 2 fixture to its default values,
including the custom programs.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP> or <DOWN>to select REST; press <ENTER> to accept.
3) When prompted, enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel
Lock.
4) Wait for the reset process to finish.
Whites Setting
This setting allows the user to select and edit the temperature of the white colors used
in the Macro DMX channel.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until CAL1 shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a white color (WT. 1~11).
3) Press <ENTER> to accept.
This selects the white color as it is. To edit it, do as follows:
4) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a color (Red, Green, Blue, or White).
5) Press <ENTER> to accept.
6) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a color value (0~255).
7) Repeat for the other colors.
8) Press <MENU> to exit once done.
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White Balance
This setting allows the user to select the white color shown by the COLORado™ 2
when the DMX controller’s Red, Green, and Blue faders are set to “255”.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until CAL2 shows; press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Press <MENU> again at RGBW.
3) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a color (Red, Green, or Blue).
4) Use <UP>or <DOWN>to select a color value (0~255).
5) Repeat for the other colors.
6) Press <MENU> to exit once done.
STAG Notes
These notes intend to clarify the way the STAG DMX personality works.
Master Dimmer
•Channel 1 controls the intensity of the currently projected color.
•When the slider is at the highest position (255) the intensity of the output is at its
maximum.
Red, Green & Blue,
& White Color
Selection
•Channels 2, 3, 4, and 5 control the intensity ratio of each of the Red, Green, Blue,
and White LEDs.
•When the slider is at the highest position (255) the intensity of each color is at its
maximum.
•You can combine channels 2, 3, 4, and 5 to create over 16 million colors.
Color Macros
•Channel 6 selects the required Color Macro.
•Channel 6 has priority over channels 2, 3, 4, and 5.
•Channel 1 controls the intensity of the Color Macro.
Strobe
•Channel 7 controls the strobe frequency (not the intensity) of channels 2~6.
•Strobe 1 is with RGB in-step.
•Strobe 2 is with RGB out-step.
•Strobe 3 is a pulse strobe (fast on/slow off).
•Strobe 4 is a pulse strobe (slow on/fast off).
•Channel 7 strobes channels 2, 3, 4, and 5 when not running macros, allowing the
individual faders (R, G. B, and W) as well as channel 1 (D) to control the output
intensity.
•Channel strobes channel 6 when running macros, allowing channel 6 toselect the
macro and channel 1 to controls the output intensity.
ID Address
Selection
•Channel 9 selects the target ID address.
•Each independent DMX address may have up to 66 independent ID addresses.
•An ID address of 0will activate all ID address locations.
Auto
•Channel 8 selects the preset Auto programs AT. 01~10 or the custom Auto
programs PR. 01~10.
•When activating the custom Auto programs PR. 01~10, it is possible to control the
Step Time and Fade Time parameters using channels 2 and 3 respectively.
•Channel 8 has priority over channels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Dimmer Speed
•Channel 10 is for selecting the dimmer mode and speed. When Dimmer is set to
Off,RGBW and Master Dimmer are linear. Otherwise, Dim1 is the fastest dimmer
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DMX Values
STAG
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Master Dimmer
000

255
0~100%
2
Red
000

255
0~100% (or Step Time when playing CUS. 01~10)
3
Green
000

255
0~100% (or Fade Time when playing CUS. 01~10)
4
Blue
000

255
0~100%
5
White
000

255
0~100%
6 Color Macro
000 005
006 020
021 030
031 050
051 070
071 090
091 110
111 130
131 150
151 170
171 190
191 200
201 205
206 210
211 215
216 220
221 225
226 230
231 235
236 240
241 245
246 250
251

255
No function
High Power (only when in NORMAL power mode)
No Function
Red 100% / Green Up / Blue 0%
Red Down / Green 100% / Blue 0%
Red 0% / Green 100% / Blue Up
Red 0% / Green Down ‘ Blue 100%
Red Up / Green 0% / Blue 100%
Red 100% / Green 0% / Blue Down
Red 100% / Green Up / Blue Up
Red Down / Green Down / Blue 100%
Red 100% / Green 100% / Blue 100% / White 100%
White 1: 3,200 K
White 2: 3,400 K
White 3: 4,200 K
White 4: 4,900 K
White 5: 5,600 K
White 6: 5,900 K
White 7: 6,500 K
White 8: 7,200 K
White 9: 8,000 K
White 10: 8,500 K
White 11: 10,000 K
7 Strobe
000

010
011

255
No function
0~20 Hz
8 Auto
000 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

255
No function
Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Auto 6
Auto 7
Auto 8
Auto 9
Auto 10
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Custom 5
Custom 6
Custom 7
Custom 8
Custom 9
Custom 10
No function
9
Auto Speed
000 255 0~100% (Only works if AUTO 01~10 is playing)
10 Dimmer Speed
000 009
010 029
030 069
070 129
130 189
190

255
Use dimmer speed from control panel
Linear dimmer
Non-linear dimmer 1 (fastest)
Non-linear dimmer 2
Non-linear dimmer 3
Non-linear dimmer 4 (slowest)
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STAG (Cont.)
Channel Function Value Setting Value Setting Value Setting
11 ID Address
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
ARC1
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Red
000 255 0~100%
2
Green
000

255
0~100%
3
Blue
000

255
0~100%
ARC1 + D
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Master Dimmer
000

255
0~100%
2
Red
000 255 0~100%
3
Green
000

255
0~100%
4
Blue
000

255
0~100%
ARC2
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Red
000

255
0~100%
2
Green
000

255
0~100%
3
Blue
000 255 0~100%
4
White
000

255
0~100%
ARC2 + D
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Master Dimmer
000

255
0~100%
2
Red
000

255
0~100%
3
Green
000 255 0~100%
4
Blue
000 255 0~100%
5
White
000

255
0~100%
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