Chauvet COLORstrip User Manual
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COLORstrip

OK on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
115V/230V
Switch
Replaceable
Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

USER MANUAL

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CHAUVET, 3000 N 29
Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
2010-01-26/14:45

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  • Page 1: Colorstrip

    COLORstrip ™ OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL CHAUVET, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com 2010-01-26/14:45...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS COLORSTRIP™ ............................. 1 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..........................3 ............................3 HAT IS INCLUDED ..........................3 NPACKING NSTRUCTIONS AC P ..............................3 OWER ..............................3 ONTACT ........................... 4 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 2. INTRODUCTION ............................5 ..............................5 EATURES DMX C ..........................
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    1. B EFORE EGIN What is included  1 x COLORstrip™  2 Tall Mounting Brackets  2 Short Mounting Brackets  Power Cord  Warranty Card  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.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on. Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115. COLORstrip™ User Manual 2010-01-26/14:45...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Master/slave mode with additional output for daisy chaining Allows for color-changing runway effect (up to 31 units) Sound sensitivity knob Low power consumption Optional Controller COLORstrip™ Foot Controller (LED-FS1) DMX Channel Summary Blackout and Chase Programs RGB Mode Color Fade Mode...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    See exploded view below Mounting Brackets Footcontroller Input (Optional Accessory LED-FS1) Power Output IEC Power (For COLORstrip Connector with DMX Out only, max 20) Microphone Fuse Holder DMX In Control Panel Master/Slave Sound Output Sensitivity Adjustment COLORstrip™ User Manual 2010-01-26/14:45...
  • Page 7: Setup

    Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures 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.
  • Page 8: Dmx Data Cable

    Note! 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: IN TO...
  • Page 9: Setting Up Admx Serial Data Link

    3. Then, proceed to connect from the output general illustration of the DMX Input/Output panel of as stated above to the input of the following a lighting fixture. fixture and so on. CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables Order Code Description DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft...
  • Page 10: Using The Control Panel

    PERATING NSTRUCTIONS The COLORstrip™ is a DMX-512 controllable, full RGB color mixing LED strip light fixture made up of highly efficient and super bright LEDs. There are four flood spot led surfaces whose intensity can be controlled together allowing the creation of an unlimited range of colors.
  • Page 11: Master/Slave & Stand Alone

    Run speed only P = Run speed RGB (manual color mix) P = Red F = Green C = Blue Color fade P = Run speed COLORstrip™ User Manual 2010-01-26/14:45...
  • Page 12: Dmx Control Mode

    4. Press the Mode button; use the Up/Down until the display reads [S Aad]. Press Enter to make changes permanent. 5. Press the Up/Down buttons to return to the DMX control state, the display will read [S dAd]. 6. Repeat this for every fixture you wish to address. COLORstrip™ User Manual 2010-01-26/14:45...
  • Page 13: About Dmx Addressing

    6. Press the Up/Down buttons to return to the DMX control state, the display will read [S dAd]. COLORstrip™ User Manual 2010-01-26/14:45...
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  • Page 15: Dmx Channel Values

    Color chase 6 200  209 Color chase 7 RGB Color Mix Green Blue 210  219 RGB mode 0-100% 0-100% 0-100% Fade Speed 220  229 Color Fade 0-100% Auto Run (sound active 230  255 only) COLORstrip™ User Manual 2010-01-26/14:45...
  • Page 16: General Troubleshooting

    If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page.
  • Page 17: Technical Support

    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’) COLORstrip™...
  • Page 18: General Maintenance

    Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.
  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Data output ..................locking 3-pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration ................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols ........................DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels ............................ 4 ORDERING INFORMATION COLORstrip™ ........................COLORstrip WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty ......................2-year limited warranty COLORstrip™ User Manual 2010-01-26/14:45...

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