Chroma Color One 100X User manual

Color One 100X Quick Start Guide V1.6 Color One 100X Quick Start Guide V1.6 PN: 638-070
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Quick Start Guide
Chroma-Q®
Color One 100X™
For a full product manual please visit www.chroma-q.com
Software Version 1.6

Color One 100X Quick Start Guide V1.6 Color One 100X Quick Start Guide V1.6
1. Overview
The new Chroma-Q® Color One 100X is a LED Par fixture with RGBA LEDs and a fully homogenised beam. Built with an
internal power supply, the fixture operates as a standalone unit with the wireless IR Remote or controlled via an external
DMX console.
The Color One 100X is available in 2 models. The IP20 version is fitted with chassis mount powerCon and XLR 5-Pin
connectors. The IP65 version is fitted with trailing leads.
The IR Remote is included in the fixture pac age.
2. Safety
Caution
CautionCaution
Caution
1. This product is for professional use only. It is NOT intended for domestic or outdoor use.
2. The bright flash of light during power-up & continuous strobe may cause epileptic seizure.
3. This product must be used with safety cable.
3. Cabling
The Color One 100X (IP20 version) is built with chassis mount powerCon connectors for power input/through and chassis
mount XLR 5-pin for DMX input/through.
The Color One 100X (IP65 version) is built with trailing leads for power input/through and XLR 5-pin trailing leads for DMX
input/through.
The chassis is ground bonded.
4. Mounting
The Color One 100X is built with a dual yo e system for floor mounting and overhead hanging applications. Secure the
fixture with a safety bond. A provision for the fixing hold is built into the enclosure.
5. Optics
The Color One 100X is built with optical lens that provide a fully homogenised beam angle of approximately ~18°.
6. Control
The control functions are accessed through the LCD display at the rear with 4 push buttons:
Back Arrow (Enter) Stores the menu choice
Up Arrow Increases (+) the mode level or value
Down Arrow Decreases (-) the mode level or value
Exit Back to the previous menu
Power-Up Display:
The software version is displayed on power up then proceeds to the Main Menu. The Main Menu shows the model name,
DMX status and start address, set control mode and number of assigned DMX channels.
Display Mode:
The LCD display is bac lit when you access the menu and turns off when left undisturbed for 5 seconds.
IR Remote:
The remote infrared control unit features control buttons for: On/Off, Dim Up/Down, various colours, white and 4 effects: Full
Color Scroll (Flash), Warm Color Scroll (Strobe), Fade In/Out (Fade), Cold Color Scroll (Smooth). Set the fixture for IR Remote
control by selecting IR Remote in the menu No DMX Present. Point the IR Remote towards the fixture.
Control Menu
To navigate the Control Menu options from the Main Menu,
•Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate the control menu options
•Press the Bac arrow (Enter) to select a control menu option
•Press the Bac arrow (Enter) to save the setting and display shows Done
•Press Exit to return to the Main Menu
Main Menu
Main MenuMain Menu
Main Menu
DMX Address
DMX AddressDMX Address
DMX Address
From the Main Menu, press Enter to adjust the DMX start address
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Personality
PersonalityPersonality
Personality
Select from the following control mode options:
Mode Display Ch Description
1 1-RGBA 4 RGBA
2 2-RGBAI 5 RGBA + Intensity
3 3-HSI 3 Hue + Saturation + Intensity
4 4-RGB 3 RGB (*Magic Amber)
5 5-MLED RGB 3 RGB
6 6-Master 0 Master Standalone
7 7-Slave 0 Slave Standalone
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No
No No
No
DMX
DMX DMX
DMX
Present
PresentPresent
Present
If DMX is not detected, various output options can be selected:
1-OFF Fixture has no light output
2-Hold Last Fixture holds the last valid DMX state
3-IR Remote Fixture is controlled via remote infrared control unit
4-Loo 1 Fixture snaps to Blue
5-Loo 2 Fixture snaps to Cyan
6-Loo 3 Fixture snaps to Magenta
7-Loo 4 Fixture snaps to Yellow
8-Loo 5 Fixture snaps to White
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Loo Store
Loo StoreLoo Store
Loo Store
5 internal preset Loo s are available in standalone operation.
To recall a Loo in standalone operation, use the Up/Down arrows to scroll through Loo 1-5, then press Enter to
recall the Loo .
Loo s can be recorded and assigned to Loo s 1-5, and will be preserved on power down. Loo s will be returned to
default settings upon reset.
To create, edit and record a loo in standalone mode, go to Loo Store, scroll and select/recall from Loo 1-5, use
the Enter to toggle between channels and the Up/Down arrows to adjust the values of each channel on the display,
press and hold Enter until the display shows Recorded, Loo and Mode.
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Technical
TechnicalTechnical
Technical
Software Version, DMX Data settings, internal Temperature and LED Calibration values are displayed; Frequency
settings of the fixture can be changed; ETC Compatible mode.
In the Frequency menu, select from the following options: 750, 1500, 3000 and 6000 (Hz), which allows for the
LED scan rate to be synchronised with the video camera and avoid a flic ering effect.
In the ETC Compatible menu, select On to activate and Off to deactivate.
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Reset
Reset Reset
Reset
All control menu commands are reset to factory defaults: DMX address: 1, Personality: RGBA, No DMX Present:
Hold Last, Loo Store: Loo 1, Frequency: 750 Hz, ETC Compatible: Off
*Magic Amber is the term used for the unit's ability to bring in amber when mixing colours that require it.
7. Further Information
Please refer to the Chroma-Q Color One 100X manual for more detailed information. A copy of the manual can be found at
the Chroma-Q website – www.chroma-q.com – under Support.