Chauvet COLORband User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin...........................................................................................................3
What Is Included .........................................................................................................................3
Unpacking Instructions................................................................................................................3
Claims.................................................................................................................................................3
Text Conventions ........................................................................................................................3
Symbols......................................................................................................................................3
Disclaimer...................................................................................................................................3
Product at a Glance.....................................................................................................................4
Safety Notes ...............................................................................................................................4
2. Introduction....................................................................................................................5
Overview.....................................................................................................................................5
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................6
3. Setup...............................................................................................................................7
AC Power....................................................................................................................................7
Fuse Replacement...............................................................................................................................7
Power Linking......................................................................................................................................8
Mounting.....................................................................................................................................9
Orientation...........................................................................................................................................9
Rigging................................................................................................................................................9
4. Operation......................................................................................................................10
Control Panel Operation............................................................................................................10
Menu Map.................................................................................................................................10
Configuration (DMX)..................................................................................................................11
Starting Address ................................................................................................................................11
DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values.......................................................................12
42-Channel........................................................................................................................................12
42-Channel (cont.).............................................................................................................................13
38-Channel........................................................................................................................................14
20-Channel........................................................................................................................................15
14-Channel........................................................................................................................................16
11-Channel........................................................................................................................................16
10-Channel........................................................................................................................................17
8-Channel..........................................................................................................................................18
6-Channel..........................................................................................................................................18
5-Channel..........................................................................................................................................18
Configuration (Standalone)........................................................................................................19
Sound-Active Mode............................................................................................................................19
Automatic Mode.................................................................................................................................19
Program Speed..................................................................................................................................19
Static Color........................................................................................................................................20
Custom Color Mixing..........................................................................................................................20
Selecting the Tilting Action ................................................................................................................21
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Control Panel..................................................................................21
Selecting the Dimmer Mode ...............................................................................................................21
Calibrating the Moving Strip................................................................................................................21
Master/Slave Mode............................................................................................................................22
5. Technical Information..................................................................................................23
Product Maintenance ................................................................................................................23
6. Technical Specifications..............................................................................................24
Returns.....................................................................................................................................25
Contact Us................................................................................................................................25

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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is
Included
•COLORband™ PiX-M
•Hanging Bracket with Mounting
Hardware
•Power Cord
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately
and check the container to make sure all the
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
Claims
If the box or the contents (the product and included
accessories) appear damaged from
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®.
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In
addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as
missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery.
Text
Conventions
Convention
Meaning
1–512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this User Manual
are subject to change
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liabil
ity for any errors or
omissions,
and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time.
Download the latest version from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.
Author Date Editor Date
A. Leon 05/24/13 T. Yeago 05/28/13

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Product at a
Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-ranging Power Supply
P
Sound-Activated
P
Replaceable Fuse
P
DMX
P
User-Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
P
Safety Notes
These notes include important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance
of this product; read before using the product.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing
the fuse.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
•Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in
(50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
•Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
•Never connect the product to a dimmer.
•Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
•Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket.
•The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
•Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
•This product is not intended for permanent installation.
•Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be
sure to give this document to the next owner.

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2.INTRODUCTION
Overview
Microphone
Display and
Control Buttons
DMX Out
DMX In
Fuse Holder
Power In Power Out
Sound Sensitivity
Knob
Back Panel View

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Dimensions
2.6 in
67 mm
7.4 in
188 mm
40.9 in
1040 mm

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3.SETUP
AC Power
The COLORband™ PiX-M has an auto-
ranging power supply and it can work with an
input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product
’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit
(circuit breaker or fuse). Make
sure the product has
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0–100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement
Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the holder.
5. Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
6. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
A spare fuse is not included; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.
Always replace a blown fuse with the same type and rating.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap

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Power Linking
The product provides power linking via
the Edison/IEC outlet located in the back of the
unit.
Power Linking
Diagram
You can power link up to 8 COLORband™ PiX-M units on 120 VAC or up to 15
COLORband™ PiX-M units on 230 VAC.
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American
version of the product ONLY! If using the product
in other markets, you must
consult with the local CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and
requirements may differ in your country or region.
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Additional Products
Power In
Power Out

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Mounting
Before mounting the product
, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The COLORband™ PiX-M
may be mounted in any position; however, make sure
adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
Rigging
•Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product
for maintenance and programming.
•Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product
can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications).
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable.
Mount the
product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
•When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity. The bracket has a 13-mm holes, which are
appropriate
for this purpose.
•When power linking multiple products, you must always consider the length of the
power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.
•The rubber feet also serve as floor supports. When mounting the product
on the
floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.
Mounting Diagram
Mounting Clamps
Safety Cable
Rubber Feet (x4)
for floor mounting
Hanging/Mounting
Bracket

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4.OPERATION
Control Panel
Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
display.
Button Function
<MENU> Selects an operation mode or to backs out of the current menu option
<UP> Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value
<DOWN>
Scrolls down the list of options or selects a lower value
<ENTER> Activates a menu option or a selected value
Menu Map
Mode
Programming Levels
Description
DMX
Personalities
and Starting
Address
5-CH
d 1–d512 Selects DMX personality and
starting address
6-CH
8-CH
10CH
11CH
14CH
20CH
38CH
42CH
Static Colors C--
r
Red
g Green
b Blue
gb
Cyan
r b
Magenta
rg Yellow
rgb White
Tilt t--
t 0
–
t 50
Tilt position (0–270°)
t 51–t100 Automatic motorized tilt speed
(slow to fast)
Auto Programs P-- P 1–P 14 Chases 1–14
(Chase 14 = random Chases 1–13)
Program Speed S-- S 1–S100 Selects auto program speed (slow to fast)
Sound-Active
Mode Snd Sound-Active mode
Custom Color
Mixing U--
r 0–r255 Red (0–100%)
g 0–g255 Green (0–100%)
b 0–b255
Blue (0–100%)
t 0–t255 Tilt position (0–270%)
Touch Control
Panel Lock Encd OFF Locks touch control panel
ON
Dimmer dIM
OFF
Dimmer speed off
dIM1 Dimmer, fast speed
dIM2
Dimmer, middle speed
dIM3 Dimmer, slow speed
Offset OFFS 0–255 Offset (calibration mode)

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Configuration
(DMX)
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket on the product.
Starting Address
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
the selected DMX mode uses. If you
choose a starting address that is too high, you could
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The COLORband™ PiX-M uses up to 42 DMX channels in its 42-channel DMX
personality, which defines the highest configurable address to 471.
If unfamiliar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU>repeatedly until the desired DMX personality (5-CH, 6-CH, 8-CH,
10CH, 11CH, 14CH, 20CH, 38CH, or 42CH) shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.and d 1–d512 shows on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Press <ENTER>.

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DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values
42-Channel
Channel Function Value Setting Section
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
1
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
4
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
5
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
6
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
7
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
3
8
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
9
Blue
000
ó
255
0–100%
10
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
4
11
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
12
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
13
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
5
14
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
15
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
16
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
6
17
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
18
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
19
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
7
20
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
21
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
22
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
8
23
Green
000
ó
255
0–100%
24
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
25
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
9
26
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
27
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
28
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
10
29
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
30
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
31
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
11
32
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
33
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
34
Red
000
ó
255
0–100%
12
35
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
36
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

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42-Channel
(cont.)
Channel Function Value Setting
37 Speed 000 ó255
Chase speed, slow to fast
(when Channel 38 is from 032–223)
Strobe
000
ó
015
016 ó255
No function
Strobe (slow to fast)
38 Auto Programs
000 ó031
032 ó045
046 ó059
060 ó072
073 ó086
087 ó100
101 ó113
114 ó127
128 ó141
142 ó154
155 ó168
169 ó182
183 ó195
196 ó209
210 ó223
224 ó255
No function
Chase 1
Chase 2
Chase 3
Chase 4
Chase 5
Chase 6
Chase 7
Chase 8
Chase 9
Chase 10
Chase 11
Chase 12
Chase 13
Chase 14 (random Chases 1–13)
Sound-Active mode
39
Dimmer
000 ó255
0–100%
40
Tilt
000 ó255
0–270°
41
Tilt Speed
000 ó255
Tilt speed (fast to slow)
42 Dimmer Mode
000 ó051
Dimmer mode manually set in Menu Options
052
ó
101
Dimmer mode off
102 ó152
Dimmer mode 1 (fast speed)
153 ó203
Dimmer mode 2 (middle speed)
204 ó255
Dimmer mode 3 (slow speed)

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38-Channel
Channel Function Value Setting Section
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
1
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000
ó
255
0–100%
4
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
5
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
6
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
7
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
3
8
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
9
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
10
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
4
11
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
12
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
13
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
5
14
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
15
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
16
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
6
17
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
18
Blue
000
ó
255
0–100%
19
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
7
20
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
21
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
22
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
8
23
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
24
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
25
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
9
26
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
27
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
28
Red
000
ó
255
0–100%
10
29
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
30
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
31
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
11
32
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
33
Blue
000
ó
255
0–100%
34
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
12
35
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
36
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
37
Tilt
000 ó255
0–270°
38
Tilt Speed
000
ó
255
Tilt speed (fast to slow)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

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20-Channel
Channel Function Value Setting Section
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
1
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000
ó
255
0–100%
4
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
5
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
6
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
7
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
3
8
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
9
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
10
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
4
11
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
12
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
13
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
5
14
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
15
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
16
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
6
17
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
18
Blue
000
ó
255
0–100%
19
Tilt
000
ó
255
0–270°
20
Tilt Speed
000 ó255
Tilt speed (fast to slow)
1
2
3
4
5
6

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14-Channel
Channel Function Value Setting Section
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
1
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000
ó
255
0–100%
4
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
5
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
6
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
7
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
3
8
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
9
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
10
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
4
11
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
12
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
13
Tilt
000 ó255
0–270°
14
Tilt Speed
000 ó255
Tilt speed (fast to slow)
11-Channel
Channel Function Value Setting Section
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
1
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
4
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
5
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
6
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
7
Red
000
ó
255
0–100%
3
8
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
9
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
10
Tilt
000 ó255
0–270°
11
Tilt Speed
000 ó255
Tilt speed (fast to slow)
1
2
3
4
1
2
3

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10-Channel
Channel Function Value Setting
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
4 Color Macros
000 ó015
No function
016 ó255
Color macros
5 Speed 000 ó255
Chase speed, slow to fast
(when Channel 6 is from 032–223)
Strobe
(Channels 1–3 only)
000
ó
015
016 ó255
No function
Strobe (slow to fast)
6 Auto Programs
000 ó031
032 ó045
046 ó059
060 ó072
073 ó086
087 ó100
101 ó113
114 ó127
128 ó141
142 ó154
155 ó168
169 ó182
183 ó195
196 ó209
210 ó223
224 ó255
No function
Chase 1
Chase 2
Chase 3
Chase 4
Chase 5
Chase 6
Chase 7
Chase 8
Chase 9
Chase 10
Chase 11
Chase 12
Chase 13
Chase 14 (random Chases 1–13)
Sound-Active mode
7
Dimmer
000 ó255
0–100%
8
Tilt
000 ó255
0–270°
9
Tilt Speed
000 ó255
Tilt speed (fast to slow)
10 Dimmer Mode
000 ó051
Dimmer mode manually set in Menu Options
052 ó101
Dimmer mode off
102
ó
152
Dimmer mode 1 (fast speed)
153 ó203
Dimmer mode 2 (middle speed)
204 ó255
Dimmer mode 3 (slow speed)

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8-Channel
Channel Function Value Setting Section
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
1
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000
ó
255
0–100%
4
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
5
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
6
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
7
Tilt
000 ó255
0–270°
8
Tilt Speed
000 ó255
Tilt speed (fast to slow)
6-Channel
Channel Function Value Setting
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
4
Dimmer
000 ó255
0–100%
5
Tilt
000 ó255
0–270°
6
Tilt Speed
000 ó255
Tilt speed (fast to slow)
5-Channel
Channel Function Value Setting
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
4
Tilt
000 ó255
0–270°
5
Tilt Speed
000 ó255
Tilt speed (fast to slow)
1
2

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Configuration
(Standalone)
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.
•Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
Never connect a product that is operating in any stand-alone mode (Static,
Automatic, or Sound-Active)
to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller.
Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could
interfere with
the DMX signals from the controller.
Sound-Active
Mode
To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following:
1. Press <MENU>repeatedly until Snd shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Turn the music on and adjust the sound sensitivity knob until the product starts
responding to the beat of the music.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
Automatic Mode
To enable the auto programs, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU>repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and P 1–P 14 shows on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired auto program.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Program Speed
To select the auto program speed, do the following:
Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-- shows on the display.1. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired auto program speed2. (S 1–S100, slow to fast).
Press <ENTER>.3.

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Static Color
To select a static color, follow the instructions below:
Press <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display.1. Press <ENTER> and one of the following shows on the display:2. r(red)•g(green)•b(blue)•gb (cyan)•r b (magenta)•rg (yellow)•rgb (white)•
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired preset color.3. Press <ENTER>.4.
Custom Color
Mixing
To custom mix a color, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and one of the following shows on the display:
•r 0–r255 (red, 0–100%)
•g0–g255 (green, 0–100%)
•b0–b255 (blue, 0–100%)
The option for setting the angle of the tilt position also appears:
•t 0–t255 (0–270°)
3. Press <ENTER> repeatedly to select the desired color or the tilt option.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired value (0–255).
NOTE: With the color options, selecting 0will turn the color off.
5. Press <ENTER> to set the value and continue to the next custom mixing option.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 until you have your desired color and tilt position.