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COLORpalette™II
Ok on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Transformer
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN................................................................................................................................ 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED......................................................................................................................................... 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................. 3 AC POWER .............
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x COLORpalette™ 2 2 x Flush mount brackets 1 x Wall/Truss mounting bracket 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. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself show
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Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. • Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of
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2. INTRODUCTION Features • 6, 9, 15 or 27-channel DMX-512 LED panel • Operating modes 6-channel: RGB control 9-channel: 2 sections of RGB control 15-channel: 4 sections of RGB control 27-channel: 8 sections of RGB control • Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX • Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX Additional Features • High-power, 1W (350mA) LEDs • Additional power output: max 8 units @ 120V (see manual for details) • Includes brackets for wall o
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DMX Channel Summary (9 channel mode) CHANNEL FUNCTION CHANNEL FUNCTION CHANNEL FUNCTION Mode Red 1 Red 2 1 4 7 Auto Speed Green 1 Green 2 2 5 8 Strobe Blue 1 Blue 2 3 6 9 DMX Channel Summary (6 channel mode) CHANNEL FUNCTION CHANNEL FUNCTION CHANNEL FUNCTION Mode Strobe Green 1 1 3 5 Auto Speed Red 1 Blue 1 2 4 6 Product Overview Mounting Bracket Power Sound Connector and Sensitivity Up Mode Fuse Holder Mode Kno
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3. SETUP Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse The fuse is located holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged inside this fuse from its holder and replace with exact compartment. Remove using a flat same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in head screwdriver. its place and reconnect power. Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light show
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CABLE CONNECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. Resistance 120 DMX connector configuration 1 ohm 1/4w between 3 pin 2 (DMX -) and 2 pin 3 (DMX +) of COMMON the last fixture. 1 1 DMX + INPUT 3 OUTPUT 3 Termination reduces signal errors and 2 2 to avoid signal transmission problems DMX - and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixt
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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. Often, the setup for Master-Slave and Stand
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display. Button Function Used to access the menu or to return to a MODE UP previous menu option Scrolls through menu options in ascending ENTER DOWN order Scrolls through menu options in descending order Used to select and store the current menu or option within a menu The Control Pan
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Menu Values MENU VALUE FUNCTION 001 Red (static) 002 Green (static) 003 Blue (static) 004 Yellow (static) 005 Magenta (static) 006 Cyan (static) 007 White (static) 008 Auto/Sound Mode 1 009 Auto/Sound Mode 2 010 Auto/Sound Mode 3 011 Auto/Sound Mode 4 012 Auto/Sound Mode 5 A 013 Auto/Sound Mode 6 Auto/Sound Mode 7 014 015 Auto/Sound Mode 8 016 Auto/Sound Mode 9 017 Auto/Sound Mode 10 018 Auto/Sound Mode 11 Auto/Sound Mode 12 019 020 Auto/Sound Mode 13 021 Auto/Sound Mode
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Operation Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. 1) Press the button. 2) Use the and buttons to locate the desired program (A001 – A024). Some programs are static, and some can trigger to sound. See the Menu Values section on the previous page for a complete list of programs. 3) Each program has settings which can be configured by pressing while the p
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DMX Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Control/Operating Mode 000 019 27 Channel Mode 020 039 15 Channel Mode 040 059 9 Channel Mode 060 079 6 Channel Mode 080 089 Auto/Sound Mode 1 090 099 Auto/Sound Mode 2 100 109 Auto/Sound Mode 3 110 119 Auto/Sound Mode 4 120 129 Auto/Sound Mode 5 130 139 Auto/Sound Mode 6 1 140 149 Auto/Sound Mode 7 150 159 Auto/Sound Mode 8 Auto/Sound Mode 9 160 169 170 179 Auto/Sound Mode 10 180 189 Auto/Sound Mode 11 190 199
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General Troubleshooting Applies to Foggers Dimmers Symptom Solution(s) Lights & Snow Controllers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Beam is very dim or Clean optical system or replace lamp not bright Check 220/110v switch for proper setting Breaker/Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device blowing Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment Device has no power Check for power on Mains. Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or
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Technical Support Address: Service Dept. 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.) Support (Email): tech@chauvetlighting.com Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4) Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service) Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com 5. APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting addre
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General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on exte
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Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length........................................................................................................................... 18.5 in (470 mm) Width .............................................................................................................................. 7.8 in (198 mm) Height ................................................................................................................................3.5 in (89 mm) Weig
