Chauvet Colordash Block User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MANUAL CONVENTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
ICONS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
LED EXPECTED LIFESPAN .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 5
FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Additional Features................................................................................................................................................... 5
Options..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. SETUP........................................................................................................................................................ 8
AC POWER ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Orientation................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Rigging ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
FIXTURE LINKING ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Data Cabling........................................................................................................................................................... 10
DMX Data Cable..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Cable Connectors................................................................................................................................................... 10
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart.............................................................................................................................. 11
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link.......................................................................................................................... 11
MASTER/SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
4. Operating Instructions.............................................................................................................................12
CONTROL OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
DMX control without ID address.............................................................................................................................. 12
DMX addressing with ID address............................................................................................................................ 12
Setting the Starting DMX address........................................................................................................................... 13
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Password Menu Lockout......................................................................................................................................... 13
Upload Customs ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Menu Map............................................................................................................................................................... 14
DMX CHANNEL VALUES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
STAGE 1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
BLOCK ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
ARC1 ARC1+D............................................................................................................................................. 18
ARC2 ARC2+D............................................................................................................................................. 18
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STAGE 1DMX OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 19
CONTACT US........................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
5. Appendix...................................................................................................................................................20
DMX PRIMER .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
RETURNS PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
CLAIMS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
PHOTOMETRIC DATA ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
COLORDASH™BLOCK SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE ............................................................................................................................. 23
EXPLODED VIEW ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
WIRING DIAGRAM..................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
1 x COLORdash™ Block
1 x Power cable with plug
1 x 6.6 ft (2 m) power linking cable
1 x Safety eyebolt
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or if the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the
regular text.
CONVENTION
MEANING
[10]
A DIP switch to be configured.
<Menu>
A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
1 ~ 512
A range of values
Settings
An option shown on the display not to be modified (for example, showing the operating
mode/current status)
MENU > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be selected
ON
A value to be entered or selected
“Appendix”
A section of the manual
Icons
This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part
of the user.
ICONS
MEANING
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation information. Failure
to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative,
cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user or technician.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. Failure to
comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.

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Safety Instructions
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Any reference to servicing the unit you
may find from now on will only apply to properly certified technicians. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs unless you are one of them.
In the unlikely event that your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at
[phone].
Keep this Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, make sure that they also
receive this Manual.
Always make sure that you are connecting the unit to the proper voltage, as per the specifications.
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with
same fuse type.
This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or
moisture.
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the fixture at temperatures
higher than this.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately!
Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Do not daisy chain power to more than 20 units @ 120 V or 30 units @ 230 V.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for proper installation of this fixture.
LED Expected Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time. HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the
acceleration of this decline. Packaged in clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in
ideal or singular optimum conditions. For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest
intensity, life of the LEDs is significantly reduced. It is estimated that a viable lifespan of 40,000 to
50,000 hours will be achieved under normal operational conditions. If improving on this lifespan
expectancy is of a higher priority, place care in providing for lower operational temperatures. This
may include climatic-environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity.
Please read these instructions carefully because they include important information about the
installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

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2. INTRODUCTION
Features
3, 4, 5, 9, 11 or 12-channel DMX LED wash light (with ID addressing)
Operating modes
3-channel: RGB control
4-channel: RGB, dimmer
4-channel: RGB+W control
5-channel: RGB+W, dimmer
11-channel: RGB+W, ID, dim, strobe, macro, fan control, automatic, custom
12-channel: RGB for individual block control
Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe/pulse
RGB+W color mixing with or without DMX controller
Built-in automated programs via master/slave
Recall custom programs via master/slave or DMX
Adjustable fan speeds
Additional Features
High-power, 1 W (350 mA) LEDs
Additional power output: (IEC) max 20 units @ 120 V or 30 units @ 230 V
LCD display with password protection
Control independent or multiple combinations of the LED modules/clusters
Transfer custom programs between fixtures
Double-bracket yoke that doubles as floor stand
Options
33 ft (10 m) power extension cable (EXT-2)

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DMX Channel Summary
The COLORdash™Blockhas six DMX channel configurations. These are referred to as “Personalities” in this manual and
in the fixture onboard control panel. The six personalities are: STAGE 1, BLOCK, ARC 1, ARC 1 + D, ARC 2, ARC 2 + D.
Each of the different personalities can be accessed from the control panel. Please see section on “Control Panel
Functions” for a description on how to access these.
[STAGE 1]
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
[BLOCK]
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
1
Dimmer
1
Block 1 - Red
2
Red
2
Block 1 - Green
3
Green
3
Block 1 - Blue
4
Blue
4
Block 2 - Red
5
White
5
Block 2 - Green
6
Color Macro
6
Block 2 - Blue
7
Strobe
7
Block 3 - Red
8
Auto & Custom Programs
8
Block 3 - Green
9
Auto Speed Adjustment
9
Block 3 - Blue
10
ID Address Selection
10
Block 4 - Red
11
Block Selection
11
Block 4 - Green
12
Block 4 - Blue
[ARC 1]
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
[ARC1+D]
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
1
Red
1
Dimmer
2
Green
2
Red
3
Blue
3
Green
4
Blue
[ARC2]
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
[ARC 2+D]
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
1
Red
1
Dimmer
2
Green
2
Red
3
Blue
3
Green
4
White
4
Blue
5
White

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Product Overview
Power Link Out
DMX In
Power In
Power Out
Control Panel
Bracket Adjustment
Knob
DMX Out
Height
Width
Length

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3. SETUP
AC Power
This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages
(100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz). Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are
connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages.
This fixture is designed for power linking from one COLORdash™ Block to another COLORdash™
Block fixture. This is done with IEC extension cables.
Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0
to 100% switch.
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of
the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating indicates its
average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.

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Mounting
Orientation
This fixture may be mounted in any safe position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation.
Rigging The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which a rigging clamp can be attached. You must supply your
own clamp and make sure the clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this fixture. You can order
“C” and “O” clamps from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor (CLP-15, CLP-06 recommended).
If you are using this fixture for down lighting, you must use at least one safety cable/chain for
each fixture in addition to the double-bracket yoke.
If hanging the fixture for overhead use, please follow the below steps:
1) Block access below the work area and use a suitable and stable platform when installing or
servicing fixture.
2) Always use safety cables. The safety cable must be capable of holding 10 times the weight of
the fixture.
3) Verify that the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to-be installed fixtures.
The hanging clamp is sold separately
Hanging Clamp
Double-bracket yoke
Blocks 1-4

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Fixture Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to
run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined
number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures
the data link can support.
The fixtures must be linked using DMX cable in a daisy chain (serial) fashion. To comply with
the EIA-485 standard, no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one daisy chain
without using a DMX optically-isolated splitter. Doing otherwise may result in deterioration of
the digital DMX signal.
USITT recommends limiting the total length of the DMX cable (from the first fixture/controller
to the last fixture) to 300 ~ 455 m (985 ~ 1,500 ft).
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable, please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
DMX Data Cable
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable must
have the following characteristics:
Type: shielded, 2-conductor twisted pair
Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/ft
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft
Maximum resistance: 20 ohms/1000 ft
Nominal impedance: 100 –140 ohms
Cable Connectors
The cable must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other
end.
Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the
common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with
an ohmmeter to verify correct polarity, and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted
to the shield or each other.
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT
OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
120 ohm, ¼ W
resistor between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) on
the output of the
last fixture.
DMX connector configuration
To avoid signal transmission
problems and interference, it is
always advisable to connect a DMX
signal terminator.

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This drawing
provides a general
illustration of the
DMX input/output
panel of a lighting
fixture.
Universal DMX Controller
Continue the link
Often, the setup for Master-Slave
and Standalone operation
requires that the first fixture in the
chain be initialized for this
purpose via settings in the control
panel. Secondly, the fixtures that
follow may also require a slave
setting. Please consult the
“Operating Instructions” section in
this manual for complete
instructions for this type of setup
and configuration.
Master
Slave
Slave
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart
If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin
adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART
Conductor
3-Pin Female (Output)
5-Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield
Pin 1
Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal
Pin 2
Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal
Pin 3
Pin 3
Not used
Pin 4
Not used
Pin 5
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the
DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin
connector of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
controller which will have a (female) 3-pin
connector to the input connector of the next
fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as
stated above to the input of the following fixture
and so on.
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
Order Code Description
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5 m/4.9 ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5 m/14.8 ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10 m/32.8 ft
Master/Slave Fixture Linking
1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector
of the first fixture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3-pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

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DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 01
DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 02
DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 03
DMX Address: 013
ID Address: 01
DMX Address: 013
ID Address: 02
DMX Address: 013
ID Address: 03
Universal DMX Controller
The figure above shows a simple DMX layout which has used three units at
each DMX address. The three units have different ID addresses which allows
the user to collectively control the whole group of units at that DMX address
by setting channel 10 to 0, or to control each unit independently by first
selecting the DMX address and then by using channel 10 to locate the target
ID address.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Control Options
The COLORdash™ Block is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512. In its simplest control
form, this allows for the control of up to 46 fixtures in the 11-channel Stage 1 personality; however, a
secondary ID address system exists for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural
environments. The ID address system allows the user to assign up to 66 fixtures within the same
DMX address; in effect, multiplying the control of COLORdash™ Block within a single universe to
3,036 fixtures. The COLORdash™ Block ID address system is accessed using DMX channel 10
(Stage 1). Consideration must be placed when programming live performances or cues that need to
trigger on demand or on a time line. So, to remain within one-second execution time, program no
greater than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per DMX channel.
DMX control without ID address
The COLORdash™ Block operates on 12 channels of DMX (STAGE 1). Address each fixture in
increments of 11 channels. (for example: 1, 12, 23, 34, 45, etc.) To save time you can use the same
DMX address for each fixture. All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control. You may also
group your fixtures and address those groups alike for faster programming and control.
1. Access the control panel function by pressing <MENU> until the RUN is displayed.
2. Press <ENTER> and use the <UP/DOWN> to select DMX function.
3. Then, Press <MENU> until ADDRESS is displayed.
4. Pres <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP/DOWN> to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 512.
7. Press <ENTER> to confirm action. Then press <MENU> to exit.
Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON/OFF to OFF.
MENU>SETTINGS>ID ON/OFF>OFF
If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture’s control panel function, unintended results
may occur if values are present in channel 10. Make sure values on channel 10 are set to 0.
DMX addressing with ID address
1. Follow instructions 1 ~ 7 in the previous section for DMX addressing.
2. Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON/OFF to ON.
MENU>Settings>ID ON/OFF>ON]
3. For every DMX starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses.
4. Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function ID address to incremental values.
(for example: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc.).
MENU>Settings>ID address>01~66
5. ID addresses are accessible using channel 10 (Stage 1).

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MENU
UP
DOWN
ENTER
Setting the Starting DMX address
Each fixture requires a starting address from 1 through 512. A fixture requiring one or more
channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For
example, a fixture that occupies or uses seven channels of DMX and is addressed to start on DMX
channel 100, will read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose starting
addresses so that the channels used do not overlap. In addition, you should note the starting
address selected for future reference. The COLORdash™Block uses up to 12 channels of DMX
(BLOCK). If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend reading the “DMX Primer”in the
“Appendix” section.
Control Panel Functions
All fixture functions and settings are accessible via the built-in control panel interface.
BUTTON
FUNCTION
MENU
Exits from the current menu or function
ENTER
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to the
selected function
UP
Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in
a function
DOWN
Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when
in a function
Password Menu Lockout
The COLORdash™ Block has a password lock-out feature. Enable/disable this by using the Control Panel.
This feature uses a default, non-changeable, password of <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>.
After 30 seconds of inactivity, the lockout will automatically engage once it has been
enabled.
Upload Customs
The custom programs in the COLORdash™ Block may be transferred (copied) from one fixture to another,
thus giving the ability to have to only program them on a single fixture, and then duplicate this on several
others. This is referenced in the control panel as Upload. Follow the steps below for this process. On all
fixtures that are going to receive the upload, set them on SLAVE operation.
1. Disconnect from DMX controller.
2. Using DMX cables, daisy chain the slave fixtures from the output of the fixture with the custom
program to be copied to the other fixtures.
3. Press <MENU>.
4. Use <UP/DOWN> to select Settings in the control panel and press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP/DOWN> to select Upload Customs. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP/DOWN> to input the password. The customs portion of the screen will begin to flash.
Press <ENTER> to confirm and begin the transfer. Uploading Customs will display.
7. The slave fixtures will display green if the transfer is successful. They will display red if the transfer
The units receiving the new custom programs from the master must be set to “SLAVE”.
Otherwise, they will not allow receipt of the programs.

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Menu Map
MAIN FUNCTION
SUB-FUNCTION
SELECTION
INSTRUCTION
1. STATIC
(Static Color)
Red
000 ~ 255*
(0 ~ 100%)
*Strobe range is
0~20 Hz
User can combine Red, Green, Blue and
White to generate a custom color
Select strobing frequency between 0
and 20 Hz
Green
Blue
White
Strobe
2. AUTO
Auto
(1~10)
Choose from 10 automatic programs
Custom
(1~10)
Choose from 10 programs that be
customized under the “edit custom”
menu option
3. ADDRESS
001 ~ 512
Sets the DMX starting address
4. RUN
DMX/Slave
Sets the operating mode for the fixture:
to receive signal from a DMX controller
(DMX) or to receive signal from the DMX
out of another fixture
5. PERSON
(Personality)
Stage 1
11-channel RGBW+DMS, ID
Block
12-channel RGB for each block (1 of 4)
Arc1
3-channel RGB
Arc1+D
4-channel RGB+D
Arc2
4-channel RGBW
Arc2+D
5-channel RGBW+D
6. ID
(ID Address)
0~66
Assigns the ID address to a fixture
7. SETTINGS
ID
On/Off
Turns ID addressing on or off
Reset to factory?
(Password required)
Resets the fixture to the default, factory
settings
Upload custom?
(Password required)
Uploads a fixture’s custom program to
another fixture (same fixture only)
8. PASSWORD
On/Off
Turns the password on or off (after 30 s
of no activity, the control panel will turn
on after selecting On)
9. EDIT
(Edit Custom)
Custom (1~10)
-(Scene 01-30)
Red
User can combine Red, Green, Blue and
White to generate a custom color
(0~255)
Green
Blue
White
Strobe
Select strobing frequency (0 ~ 20 Hz)
Time
(0~255)
Fade
(0~255)
10. FANS
AUTO
Fan speed controlled automatically
HIGH
Fan speed at its maximum
NORMAL
Fan speed at its median
LOW
Fan speed at its lowest/most quiet
OFF
Fan off
When the fan speed is at normal, low, or off the fixture will automatically override the speed
as a protection, if the temperature becomes too hot.
The default factory password is <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>.

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DMX Channel Values
The COLORdash™ Block has six DMX channel configurations: STAGE 1, BLOCK, ARC 1, ARC 1 +
D, ARC 2, and ARC 2 + D.
STAGE 1
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 255
Dimmer
0 100%
2
000 255
Red
(or STEP TIME when CUS.01-10 in CH.8 is activated)
0 100%
3
000 255
Green
(or FADE TIME when CUS.01-10 in CH.8 is activated)
0 100%
4
000 255
Blue
0 100%
5
000 255
White
0 100%
6
000 010
011 035
036 060
061 085
086 110
111 135
136 160
161 185
186 210
211 215
216 220
221 225
226 230
231 235
236 240
241 245
246 250
251 255
Color Macro + White Balance
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%
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: 8500 K
7
000 004
005 255
Strobe
No Function
0 20 Hz
8
000 010
011 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 230
231 240
241 250
251 255
Fans, Auto + Custom Programs
Set to display fan setting
Fans OFF (hold channel value for 5 seconds)
Fans LOW (hold channel value for 5 seconds)
Fans NORMAL (hold channel value for 5 seconds)
Fans HIGH (hold channel value for 5 seconds)
Fans AUTO (hold channel value for 5 seconds)
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
000 255
Auto Speed (only when CH.7 is between 061 ~ 255)

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STAGE 1 (Cont.)
CHANNEL
ID ADDRESSING
9
VALUE
ID
VALUE
ID
VALUE
ID
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
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
11
000 010
011 021
022 032
033 043
044 054
055 065
066 076
077 087
088 098
099 109
110 120
121 131
132 142
143 153
154 164
165 175
176 186
187 197
198 208
209 219
220 230
231 241
242 255
Block
Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
Block 3, Block 4
Block 1, Block 2
Block 2, Block 3
Block 3, Block 4
Block 4
Block 1, Block 2, Block 3
Block 2, Block 3, Block 4
Block 3, Block 4
Block 1
Block 2, Block 4
Block 1, Block 3
Block 2
Block 1, Block 3
Block 1, Block 2, Block 4
Block 1, Block 2
Block 4
Block 2, Block 3, Block 4
Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4

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BLOCK
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 255
Block 1 Red
0 100%
7
000 255
Block 3 Red
0 100%
2
000 255
Block 1 Green
0 100%
8
000 255
Block 3 Green
0 100%
3
000 255
Block 1 Blue
0 100%
9
000 255
Block 3 Blue
0 100%
4
000 255
Block 2 Red
0 100%
10
000 255
Block 4 Red
0 100%
5
000 255
Block 2 Green
0 100%
11
000 255
Block 4 Green
0 100%
6
000 255
Block 2 Blue
0 100%
12
000 255
Block 4 Blue
0 100%
ARC1 ARC1+D
ARC2 ARC2+D
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 255
Red
0 100%
1
000 255
Dimmer
0 100%
2
000 255
Green
0 100%
2
000 255
Red
0 100%
3
000 255
Blue
0 100%
3
000 255
Green
0 100%
4
000 255
Blue
0 100%
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 255
Red
0 100%
1
000 255
Dimmer
0 100%
2
000 255
Green
0 100%
2
000 255
Red
0 100%
3
000 255
Blue
0 100%
3
000 255
Green
0 100%
4
000 255
White
0 100%
4
000 255
Blue
0 100%
5
000 255
White
0 100%

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Important Notes about STAGE 1 DMX Operation
Master Dimmer
Channel 1 controls the intensity of the currently projected color
When the slider is at the highest position (255), then the intensity of the output is at the
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, & White
LEDs.
Channels 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be combined together to create over 42 billion color
combinations.
Strobe
Channel 7 controls the strobe of Channels 2 through 5.
Channel 7 has priority over Channels 2, 3, 4, & 5.
Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 ~ 20 Hz.
Color Macros
Channel 6 selects the required Color Macro.
Channel 6 has priority over Channels 2, 3, 4, & 5.
Channel 1 is used to control the intensity of the current Color Macro.
ID Address Selection
Use channel 10 to select the target ID address.
Each independent DMX address can have up to 66 ID addressed fixtures.
ID address 0 allows control of all fixtures simultaneously.
Auto & Custom Programs
Channel 8 selects the preset Auto/Custom programs 1~10
When activating the Auto/Custom programs, it is then possible to control the Step time and
Fade time by using Channels 2 & 3, respectively.
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5. APPENDIX
DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture
capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign
a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are
many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of
channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never
overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set
incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting
address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the
fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection
is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in
which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller
communicates to each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling.
Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female
connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data
positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and
DMX-1.5 (5’)