Chauvet COLORado 3p Tour User manual

User Manual

Edition Notes
COLORado™ 3p Tour User Manual Rev. 02c
Edition
Notes
CHAUVET® released this edition of the COLORado™ 3p Tour User Manual Rev. 02c
in February 2010. The COLORado™ 3p Tour User Manual Rev. 02c
covers the
description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance
of the COLORado™ 3p Tour fixture.
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Intended
Audience
Any person in charge of installing, operating and/or maintaining the COLORado™ 3p
Tour should read the Quick Start Guide that shipped with the COLORado™ 3p Tour
fixture and this manual in their entirety before installing, operating or maintaining the
COLORado™ 3p Tour.
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Document
Revision The COLORado™ 3p Tour User Manual Rev. 02c 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.
Product at
a Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-ranging Power Supply
P
Sound Activated
x
Replaceable Fuse
x
DMX
P
User Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
P
Duty Cycle
x

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Before you Begin............................................................................................................ 1
What is Included ..................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking Instructions ........................................................................................................................1
Text Conventions.................................................................................................................................1
Icons ....................................................................................................................................................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
Power Linking...................................................................................................................................................6
AC Plug ............................................................................................................................................................6
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................6
DMX Linking.........................................................................................................................................6
DMX Connection...............................................................................................................................................6
Master/Slave Linking ...........................................................................................................................7
ID Addressing ......................................................................................................................................7
Lens Replacement...............................................................................................................................7
Mounting..............................................................................................................................................8
Orientation........................................................................................................................................................8
Rigging .............................................................................................................................................................8
4. Operation.......................................................................................................................10
Control Panel Description..................................................................................................................10
Control Options..................................................................................................................................10
Programming .....................................................................................................................................10
DMX Personality.............................................................................................................................................10
DMX Control Without ID Addressing...............................................................................................................10
DMX Control With ID Addressing....................................................................................................................11
Static Color.....................................................................................................................................................11
Auto Programs................................................................................................................................................11
Edit Customs..................................................................................................................................................11
Master/Slave...................................................................................................................................................11
Color Adjustment............................................................................................................................................12
Dimmer Curves...............................................................................................................................................12
Control Panel Lock .........................................................................................................................................12
Program Upload..............................................................................................................................................12
Reset..............................................................................................................................................................13
Whites Setting ................................................................................................................................................13
TOUR Notes ......................................................................................................................................13
Master Dimmer...............................................................................................................................................13
Red, Green, Blue and White Color Selection..................................................................................................13
Color Macros..................................................................................................................................................13
Strobe.............................................................................................................................................................13
ID Address Selection......................................................................................................................................13
Auto................................................................................................................................................................13
Dimmer Speed................................................................................................................................................13
Block Selection...............................................................................................................................................13

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COLORado™ 3p Tour Menu Map .................................................................................................... 14
DMX Values ...................................................................................................................................... 15
TOUR..............................................................................................................................................................15
ARC1..............................................................................................................................................................16
ARC1 + D .......................................................................................................................................................16
ARC2..............................................................................................................................................................16
ARC2 + D .......................................................................................................................................................16
ARC2 + S........................................................................................................................................................17
HSV ................................................................................................................................................................17
PIXEL..............................................................................................................................................................17
5. Technical Information...................................................................................................18
General Maintenance........................................................................................................................ 18
COLORado™ 3p Tour Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................. 19
Exploded View................................................................................................................................... 20
Photometric Data............................................................................................................................... 21
Returns Procedure............................................................................................................................ 22
Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Contact Us......................................................................................................................................... 22
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................... 23
6. Appendix .......................................................................................................................24
DMX Primer....................................................................................................................................... 24
The Physical Medium......................................................................................................................................24
The Signals.....................................................................................................................................................24
The Functions.................................................................................................................................................24
DMX Configuration............................................................................................................................ 24
Personalities...................................................................................................................................................24
Starting Address.............................................................................................................................................24
Assigning Addresses ......................................................................................................................................25
DMX Universes...............................................................................................................................................25
DMX Connectivity.............................................................................................................................. 25
Fixture Location..............................................................................................................................................25
Number of Fixtures.........................................................................................................................................25
DMX Data Cabling..........................................................................................................................................25
Making your Own DMX Cable.........................................................................................................................25
DMX Cable Characteristics.............................................................................................................................25
DMX Cable Connectors..................................................................................................................................26
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart.....................................................................................................................26
DMX Connection.............................................................................................................................................26
Master/Slave Linking......................................................................................................................... 27
Master/Slave Connection................................................................................................................................27
ID Addressing.................................................................................................................................... 28
Single Row Connection...................................................................................................................................28
Standard Block Connection ............................................................................................................................28
Repeated Row Block Connection...................................................................................................................28
Other Effects...................................................................................................................................................28
Sizing the Circuit Breakers................................................................................................................ 29
Using the Spec Sticker....................................................................................................................................29
Using the Watts/Volts Method.........................................................................................................................29
Considering the Power Factor ........................................................................................................................29
Using the Volt Amps Method ..........................................................................................................................29
Selecting the Circuit Breaker ..........................................................................................................................29

Before you Begin
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1. Before you Begin
What is
Included
•1 x COLORado™ 3p Tour
•One power input cable with Edison plug (US)
•One safety cable
•Warranty Card
•Quick Start Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton. Check the box or
flight case contents to ensure that all parts are present and that they are in good
condition. If any part appears damaged from shipping, or if the carton show signs of
mishandling, notify the shipper immediately. In addition, retain the box and all the
packing material for inspection.
In any event, save the carton and all packing material that came with it. This is
because, in case you have to return the fixture to the factory, you will have to do so in
its original box or flight case and with its original packing. See the Claims section in the
Technical Information chapter.
Text
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 fixture function, a new term, a section or a chapter
“COLORado™ UM” The name of another publication or manual
<SET> 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
Icons
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.

Before you Begin
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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™ 3p Tour. Any
reference to servicing it 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 the proper
installation of the COLORado™ 3p Tour.
Keep this manual for future consultation. If you sell the COLORado™ 3p Tour 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 the COLORado™ 3p Tour from its power source before
servicing.
•Always connect the COLORado™ 3p Tour to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk
of electrocution.
•Do not touch the COLORado™ 3p Tour’s housing when operating because it may
be very hot.
Mounting
and Rigging
•This product is for indoor use only! To prevent the risk of fire or shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the fixture(s) while operating.
•When hanging this fixture, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety
cable (included).
Power and
Wiring
•Always make sure that you are connecting the COLORado™ 3p Tour to the
proper voltage, as per the specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
•Never connect the COLORado™ 3p Tour to a dimmer pack.
•Make sure the fixture’s housing or cable are not cracked, crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the fixture by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation •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™ 3p Tour 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 ventilation and reducing the external temperature, as well
as limiting the overall projection intensity

Introduction
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2. Introduction
Product
Description
The COLORado™ 3P tour is an RGBW wash bank fixture fitted with 72 single-color,
1-watt LEDs. It features full RGBW color mixing with or without DMX control, and it is
suited for tour wash applications. Each fixture consists of a single housing with three
sections (blocks), each of them with 24 ultra bright LEDs arranged in circles.
Features
•3, 4, 5, 6, 9 or 12-channel RGBW LED bank system with ID addressing
•Operating modes (personalities):
3-channel: RGB control
3-channel: HSV (hue, saturation and value) control
4-channel: RGB, dimmer
4-channel: RGBW
5-channel: RGBW, dimmer
6-channel: RGBW, dimmer, strobe
9-channel: RGB control per pod
12-channel: RGBW, dimmer, color macro, strobe, auto/custom, speed,
block select, ID addressing, dimmer speed
•Individual pod control
•Pre-programmed color macros for each section
•RGBW color mixing with or without DMX control
•Color temperature presets (3,200~10,000 K)
•Built-in automated programs via DMX
Additional Features
•Five distinct dimming curves
•Interlock multiple units to create blinder, wall or strip light effects
•Additional power output: max 13 units @ 120 V (see manual for details)
•NEUTRIK® powerCON connectors
•3-pin DMX input and output connectors
•LCD display with password protection
Options
•Optical systems: 15° (installed), 30° (CLENS3024)

Introduction
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DMX Channel Summary
TOUR
DMX Channel
Function
1
Master dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
5
White
6
Color macro
7
Strobe
8
Auto programs
9
Auto speed
10
Dimmer speed
11
ID Addressing
12
Block Selection
ARC1
DMX Channel
Function
1
Red
2
Green
3
Blue
ARC1 + D
DMX Channel
Function
1
Master dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
ARC2
DMX Channel
Function
1
Red
2
Green
3
Blue
4
White
ARC2 + D
DMX Channel
Function
1
Master dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
5
White
ARC2 + S
DMX Channel
Function
1
Master Dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
5
White
6
Strobe
HSV
DMX Channel
Function
1
Hue
2
Saturation
3
Value
PIXEL
DMX Channel
Function
1
Block 1 - Red
2
Block 1 - Green
3
Block 1 - Blue
4
Block 2 - Red
5
Block 2 - Green
6
Block 2 - Blue
7
Block 3 - Red
8
Block 3 - Green
9
Block 3 - Blue

Introduction
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Product Overview
Interlock
knob
Power In
DMX In
DMX Out
Control Panel
Power Out
Tilt adjustment
knob

Setup
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3. Setup
AC Power
The COLORado™ 3p Tour has an auto-
ranging power supply that accepts input
voltages in the range of 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz.
Make sure that you are connecting the COLORado™ 3p Tour to the proper voltage, as
per the specifications in this guide, the product’s manual or on the product’s sticker.
Always connect the COLORado™ 3p Tour 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™ 3p Tour
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.
Please refer to the Sizing the Circuit Breakers section in the Appendix chapter of this
manual.
Never connect the COLORado™ 3p Tour to a rheostat (variable resistor) or
dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100%
switch.
Power Linking
The COLORado™ 3p Tour supports power linking for up to 13 other COLORado™ 1
Tour fixtures at 120 VAC. Each COLORado™ 3p Tour has NEUTRIK® powerCON
sockets for Power In and Power Out. Although the fixture comes with a power input
cord, it comes with no power linking cord.
AC Plug
The COLORado™ 3p Tour comes with a power input cord terminated with a NEUTRIK®
powerCON A connector on one end an Edison plug on the other end (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
AC Live Black Brown Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral White Blue Silver
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green
Fuse Replacement
The COLORado™ 3p Tour
fixture has no external fuse that the user can change.
However, it does have an internal fuse that only an authorized CHAUVET® technician
should change.
DMX Linking
If you are using the COLORado™ 3p Tour with a DMX controller, you can link them
using a regular DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compatible fixtures with the
COLORado™ 3p Tour, 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 the Master/Slave mode, please refer to
the Appendix chapter of this manual.
The DMX Channel Summary section in this chapter contains a brief description of
what features of the COLORado™ 3p Tour have a DMX channel assigned to them.
The Operation chapter of this manual provides a detailed list of the COLORado™
3p Tour DMX channel assignments.
DMX Connection
The COLORado™ 3p Tour uses the DMX data connection for its DMX modes, TOUR,
ARC1, ARC1 + D, ARC2, ARC2 + D, ARC2 + S,ARCd and PIXEL.
Refer to the
Introduction chapter for a brief description of this mode(s) and to the Operation
Instructions chapter to learn how to configure the COLORado™ 3p Tour to work in these
modes.
If you are not familiar with the DMX connectivity, please refer to Appendix chapter of this
manual.

Setup
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Master/Slave
Linking
The Master/Slave mode allows one COLORado™ 3p Tour
(the master) running a
preconfigured program to control several other COLORado™ 3p Tour 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™ 3p Tour fixtures link to each other 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™ 3p Tour uses the ID Addressing feature to increase the number of
addressable fixtures in the same DMX universe when in the TOUR personality. Refer to
the Operation chapter in this manual to learn in detail how to configure the
COLORado™ 3p Tour fixtures when using ID Addressing.
If you are not familiar with ID Addressing, please refer to Appendix
chapter of this
manual.
Lens
Replacement
The COLORado™ 3p Tour comes with the 15°lens assembly pre-installed from the
factory. However, there is an optional lens kit (CLENS3024) available as an accessory,
which will alter the beam angle of the fixture to 30º.
Follow the instructions below to to change or replace the LED lenses.
a) Disconnect the fixture from the AC power before opening it.
b) This procedure gives you direct access to the LEDs, which are very fragile.
Use maximum care when handling the lenses over the LED assembly.
The numbers in parenthesis in the procedure below correspond to the parts
indicated in the Exploded View section of the Technical Information chapter.
Procedure 1) Remove all the 18 screws that hold the front cover (1).
2) Remove the front cover.
3) Remove the three clear covers (2).
4) Remove the seals (3).
5) Remove the three lens covers (4).
6) Remove the five screws that hold each lens assembly.
7) Remove each lens assembly (5).
8) Position the new lens assemblies, making sure that they are aligned correctly.
9) Reverse “6” to “1” to complete the lens replacement procedure.

Setup
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Mounting
Before mounting this fixture, read and apply the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes of this manual.
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
The COLORado™ 3p Tour consists of a sealed
single module that comes with a
mounting bracket, which provides for individual floor or overhead mounting. The
COLORado™ 3 housing also has linking knobs and slots on its sides. This allows you to
stack several units vertically and horizontally to create panels or strips
. Stack them
forming panels to increase the intensity of the projection for more distant throws or to
use as a blinder effect. Stack them forming strips to create
runway lighting and
cycloramas.
CHAUVET® recommends following the general guidelines below when mounting the
COLORado™ 3p Tour.
•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.
Stand-alone 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 when hanging this fixture.
Stand-alone
Mounting
Diagram
Clamp (not Included)
Safety Cable
(Included)
Overhead Mounting
Floor Mounting

Setup
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Mounting (Cont.)
Linked Mounting
Procedure
You can link the COLORado™ 3p Tour using the linking knobs and slots on its side, as
show below. Note that the mounting brackets are not show for clarity.
Linked Units
Mounting
Diagram
Blinder Effect Mounting
Fixture Linking Method
Although it is not necessary to attach every linked fixture to the truss, it is still
mandatory to use at least one safety cable per fixture. In addition, you must
tighten all linking knobs to ensure panel integrity.

Operation
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4. Operation
Control Panel
Description
Button Function
<SET>
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.
<EXIT>
Exits from the current menu or
function. Powers the fixture On or
Off (hold it for three seconds)
Control Options
You can set the COLORado™ 3p Tour’s start address in the 001~512 DMX range. This
allows for the control of up to 56 fixtures in the 12-channel TOUR
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
TOUR 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 to learn how the menu options relate to each other.
When navigating the menu map, remember that <EXIT>will take you to the left of the
menu map, while <SET>will take you to the right. Similarly, <UP> and <DOWN> will
displace the menu options up or down, similar to <Page UP> and <Page Down> in a
computer keyboard. Do not forget to press <SET>to validate a selection.
DMX Personality
This setting allows the user to choose a particular DMX personality.
1) Go to PERSONALITY.
2) Select the desired personality (TOUR, ARC1, AR1 + D, ARC2, AR2 + D, AR2 + S,
HSV or PIXEL).
3) Make sure that the starting addresses on the various fixtures do not overlap due to
the new personality setting. See the DMX Values section.
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 TOUR personality, as shown in DMX Personality.
2) Select the running mode:
a) Go to RUN.
b) Select DMX.
3) Set the starting address:
a) Go to ADDRESS.
b) Select the starting DMX address (001~512).
4) Deactivate ID Addressing on each fixture:
a) Go to SETTINGS > ID ON/OFF.
b) Select OFF.
Make sure to deactivate ID Addressing in each fixture when using the TOUR
personality. Otherwise, unintended results may occur if channel 11 is not set to
“0”.

Operation
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Programming (Cont.)
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, 2and 3from DMX Control Without ID Addressing.
2) Activate ID Addressing in each fixture:
a) Go to SETTINGS > ID ON/OFF.
b) Select ON.
3) Select an ID address for each fixture:
a) Go to ID Address.
b) Select an ID address (1~66)
Static Color
The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGBW color mixing without a DMX
controller.
1) Go to STATIC.
2) Select the desired color (RED, GREEN, BLUE, or WHITE).
3) Select the desired color value (0~255).
4) Repeat for the other colors.
5) Select STROBE.
6) Select the desired frequency (0~20).
Auto Programs
Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller. This
fixture has 10 preset and 10 customizable automatic programs.
1) Go to AUTO.
2) Select the desired auto program (AUTO 01~10 or CUSTOM 01~10).
You cannot edit the auto programs (AUTO 01~10). However you can edit custom
programs CUSTOM 01~10 (see Edit Customs).
Edit Customs
This setting allows the programming of up to 99 scenes for each of the 10 customizable
programs, including colors and effects.
1) Go to EDIT.
2) Select the desired auto program (CUSTOM 01~10).
3) Select the desired scene (SCENE 01~99).
4) Select the desired color or effect (RED, GREEN, BLUE, WHITE, STROBE, TIME or
FADE).
5) Adjust the color or effect (000~255 for colors and timers, or 00~20 for Strobe).
6) Repeat for the other colors or effects.
7) Repeat for the other scenes.
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows a group of COLORado™ 3p Tour fixtures (the slaves) to
execute simultaneously the same program, whether auto or custom, that another
COLORado™ 3p Tour fixture (the master) is executing, without a DMX controller.
1) Set the Master unit:
a) Set the running mode to DMXas explained in “DMX Control Without ID
Addressing”.
b) Select an Auto program as explained in “Auto Programs”.
2) Set the slave units:
a) Go to RUN.
b) Select SLAVE.
a) The fixture that runs an auto program automatically becomes the Master.
b) Do not connect a DMX controller to the master or slave fixtures.

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Programming (Cont.)
Color Adjustment
The COLOR setting determines how the COLORado™ 3p Tour generates the white
color when the Red, Green and Blue faders are all at the “255” value.
1) Go to SETTINGS > COLOR.
2) Select OFF, RGB TO W or UC.
Setting Description
OFF When R, G and B are “255,” the output will be at its maximum.
RGB TO W When R, G and B are “255,” the CALIBRATION > RGB TO W setting
will determine the output.
UC When R, G and B are “255,” the output will match that of fixtures from
previous generations.
Dimmer Curves
This setting determines how the output of the COLORado™ 3p Tour follows the position
of the Dimmer fader, as well as the Red, Green and Blue faders.
1) Go to SETTINGS > DIMMER.
2) Select a dimmer curve (OFF, DIM1, DIM2, DIM3 or DIM4).
Setting Description
OFF The output is proportional to the faders’ position (linear)
DIM1 The output is not proportional (fastest)
DIM2 The output is not proportional (fast)
DIM3 The output is not proportional (slow)
DIM4 The output is not proportional (slowest)
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) Go to KEYLOCK.
2) Select ON/OFF.
When the control panel lock is active, the fixture will prompt the user to enter the
password after 30 seconds of control panel inactivity or after turning on the
fixture.
After being prompted to enter the password:
1) Press <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN> and <ENTER>.
Program Upload
This option allows the user to copy the custom programs of one COLORado™ 3p Tour
fixture onto other COLORado™ 3p Tour 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, go to SETTINGS >UPLOAD.
3) Enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel Lock.
45) 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:
Color Meaning
Yellow The upload process is running
Red The upload failed due to an error
Green The upload finished successfully

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Reset
This setting allows the user to reset the COLORado™ 3p Tour fixture to its default
values, including the custom programs.
1) Go to SETTINGS > RESET.
2) When prompted, enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel
Lock.
3) 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 Macros channel. It also allows the user to define the maximum RGB values when
RGB to White is active.
1) Go to CALIBRATION.
2) Select a white color (WHITE 1~11) or RGB TO W.
3) Select a color (RED, GREEN, BLUE, or WHITE).
4) Select a color value (0~255).
5) Repeat for the other colors (RED, GREEN, BLUE, or WHITE).
6) Repeat for the other white colors (WHITE 1~11).
When selecting RGB TO W, you will only be able to define the values of RED,
GREEN and BLUE.
The values of RED, GREEN and BLUE configured from CALIBRATION > RGB TO
Wwill define the color temperature shown when the RGB faders are set to “255”
if COLOR > RGB TO W is active.
TOUR Notes
These notes intent to clarify the way the TOUR 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
and 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 if SETTINGS > COLOR is OFF.
•You can combine channels 2, 3, 4 and 5 to create over 422 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 of channels 2~6
ID Address
Selection
•Channel 11 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 AUTO 01~10 or the custom Auto
programs CUSTOM 01~10
•When activating the custom Auto programs CUSTOM 01~10, it is possible to control
the Step Time and Fade Time using channels 2 and 3 respectively
•Channel 9 has priority over channels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Dimmer Speed
•Channel 10 is for selecting the dimmer mode and speed. When DIMMER is set to
OFF,Red, Green, Blue, White and Dimmer are linear. Otherwise, DIM1 is the
fastest dimmer curve, while DIM4 is the slowest.
Block Selection
•Channel 12 defines which blocks are active.

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DMX Values
TOUR
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000
ó
255
0~100%
2
Red
000
ó
255
0~100% (or Step Time when playing CUS. 01~10)
3
Green
000
ó
255
0~100% (or Fade Time when playing CUS. 01~10)
4
Blue
000
ó
255
0~100%
5
White
000
ó
255
0~100%
6 Color Macro +
White Balance
000
ó
010
011 ó030
031 ó050
051 ó070
071 ó090
091 ó110
111 ó130
131 ó150
151 ó170
171 ó200
201 ó205
206 ó210
211 ó215
216 ó220
221 ó225
226 ó230
231 ó235
236 ó240
241 ó245
246 ó250
251
ó
255
No function
R: 100% / G: Up / B: 0%
R: Down / G: 100% / B: 0%
R: 0% / G: 100% / B: Up
R: 0% / G: Down / B: 100%
R: Up / G: 0% / B: 100%
R: 100% / G: 0% / B: Down
R: 100% / G: Up / B: Up
R: Down / G: Down / B: 100%
R: 100% / G: 100% / B: 100% / W: 100%
White 1: 3200 K
White 2: 3400 K
White 3: 4200 K
White 4: 4900 K
White 5: 5600 K
White 6: 5900 K
White 7: 6500 K
White 8: 7200 K
White 9: 8000 K
White 10: 8500 K
White 11: 10,000 K
7 Strobe 000 ó010
011
ó
255
No function
1~20 Hz
8 Auto + Custom
Programs
000
ó
040
041 ó050
051 ó060
061 ó070
071 ó080
081 ó090
091 ó100
101 ó110
111 ó120
121 ó130
131 ó140
141 ó150
151 ó160
161 ó170
171 ó180
181 ó190
191 ó200
201 ó210
211 ó220
221 ó230
231
ó
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
9
Auto Speed
000
ó
255
0~100% (Only works if AUTO 01~10 is playing)
10 Dimmer Speed
000
ó
009
010 ó029
030 ó069
070 ó129
130 ó189
190
ó
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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TOUR (Cont.)
Channel Function Value Setting Value Setting Value Setting
11 ID Address
000
ó
009
010 ó019
020 ó029
030 ó039
040 ó049
050 ó059
060 ó069
070 ó079
080 ó089
090 ó099
100 ó109
110 ó119
120 ó129
130 ó139
140 ó149
150 ó159
160 ó169
170 ó179
180 ó189
190 ó199
200 ó209
210
211
All IDs
ID 1
ID 2
ID 3
ID 4
ID 5
ID 6
ID 7
ID 8
ID 9
ID 10
ID 11
ID 12
ID 13
ID 14
ID 15
ID 16
ID 17
ID 18
ID 19
ID 20
ID 21
ID 22
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
ID 23
ID 24
ID 25
ID 26
ID 27
ID 28
ID 29
ID 30
ID 31
ID 32
ID 33
ID 34
ID 35
ID 36
ID 37
ID 38
ID 39
ID 40
ID 41
ID 42
ID 43
ID 44
ID 45
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
ID 46
ID 47
ID 48
ID 49
ID 50
ID 51
ID 52
ID 53
ID 54
ID 55
ID 56
ID 57
ID 58
ID 59
ID 60
ID 61
ID 62
ID 63
ID 64
ID 65
ID 66
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
12 Block Selection
000
ó
004
005 ó034
035 ó064
065 ó094
095 ó124
125 ó154
155 ó184
185 ó214
215
ó
255
Blocks 1, 2 & 3
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Blocks 1 & 2
Blocks 2 & 3
Blocks 1 & 3
Blocks 1, 2 & 3
No Function
ARC1
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Red
000 ó255 0~100%
2
Green
000
ó
255
0~100%
3
Blue
000
ó
255
0~100%
ARC1 + D
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Master Dimmer
000
ó
255
0~100%
2
Red
000
ó
255
0~100%
3
Green
000
ó
255
0~100%
4
Blue
000
ó
255
0~100%
ARC2
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Red
000
ó
255
0~100%
2
Green
000
ó
255
0~100%
3
Blue
000
ó
255
0~100%
4
White
000
ó
255
0~100%
ARC2 + D
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Master Dimmer
000
ó
255
0~100%
2
Red
000
ó
255
0~100%
3
Green
000 ó255 0~100%
4
Blue
000 ó255 0~100%
5
White
000
ó
255
0~100%