ETC ColorSource User manual

User Manual

Color Changer and Power Supply
User Manual
Software version 1.011
Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................... 5
The ColorSource System ................................................................ 6
Using ColorSource .......................................................................... 7
ColorSource components................................................................ 8
Color Changer ........................................................................... 8
Gelstring .................................................................................... 8
Power Supply ............................................................................ 9
Cables ....................................................................................... 9
Installing ColorSource ................................................................... 10
Mounting the Power Supply ......................................................... 12
Installing rack mount brackets on the Power Supply .............. 12
Installing pipe mount brackets on the Power Supply .............. 13
Replacing a gelstring ..................................................................... 14
Replacing the mounting plate ....................................................... 16
Specifications ................................................................................ 17
Parts list ........................................................................................ 18
Custom gelstring order form ......................................................... 19

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ColorSource User Manual 5
Introduction
The ColorSource system includes a scrolling Color Changer and
Power Supply. Its ten-color capacity and DMX512 compatibility
makes it economical and versatile, particularly for designers with
limited budget and space. The lightweight Color Changer slides
easily into the gel frame holder of the light fixture and the compact
12 output Power Supply attaches easily to the truss of the lighting
rig or in a 19 inch rack.
This manual gives step-by-step instructions for preparation, setup
and operation of the ColorSource Color Changer and ColorSource
Power Supply.
The Color Changer is delivered to you with your choice of gelstring
and mounting plate installed. If you need to change gelstrings or
mounting plates, instructions are included in this manual.

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The ColorSource system
The ColorSource system consists of one or more ColorSource
Color Changers and a ColorSource Power Supply which can power
and control up to 12 scrolling Color Changers. The DMX512
control signal from the lighting board is connected to the power
supply and can continue on to more ColorSource power supplies
or other DMX512 controlled devices. The power supply sends
both power and control signal on a single cable, eliminating the
need for a separate power cable for each color changer.
COLORSOURCE OUTPUT
DMX IN
DMX OUT
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 AC POWER
To additional
ColorSource
Power Supplies
Control console
Power
ColorSource
Power Supply
ColorSource
Color Changer
DMX512
Power/signal cable (100 feet maximum)
Up to 12 per Power Supply