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| Product Type | LED IP65 Light Projector |
| Brand | Chauvet |
| Model | COLORdash Par H12IP |
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (universal) |
| Max Ambient Temperature | 45 °C |
| Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Light Sources | LED RGBWA+UV (red, green, blue, amber, white, ultraviolet) |
| Number of DMX Channels | 6, 8 or 13 channels (selectable personalities) |
| Supported Protocols | DMX512, RDM, Master/Slave mode |
| Local Control | Built-in menu with LCD display and navigation buttons |
| Dimmer | Yes, with selectable dimming curves (Off, Dimmer 1-3) |
| Strobe | Yes, adjustable from slow to fast |
| Automatic Programs | 5 preset programs (Auto 1 to 5) |
| Color Temperature | Presets: warm white, neutral, daylight, moving head white |
| White Balance | Manual adjustment for each LED (R, G, B, A, W, UV) from 125 to 255 |
| LED Frequency (PWM) | Selectable: 600 Hz, 1200 Hz, 2000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 6000 Hz, 25 kHz |
| Power Connections | Seetronic Powerkon IP65 (input/output) |
| DMX Connections | XLR 5-pin (input/output) |
| Included Accessories | Powerkon IP65 power cable, reference manual |
| Mounting | Adjustable mounting bracket, clip fixation, safety cable mandatory when hanging |
| Safety | Do not look at light source, hot housing during operation, do not immerse, use safety cable when hanging |
| Cleaning and Maintenance | Disconnect before cleaning, use a damp cloth, do not use solvents |
| Repairability | Contains no user-serviceable parts. The light source should only be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified technician. |
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USER MANUAL COLORdash Par H12IP Chauvet
COLORdash Par-H12 IP
Quick Reference Guide
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Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with circular components and mounting brackets (no text or symbols)Model ID: COLORDASHPARH12IP
About This Guide
The COLORdash Par-H12 IP Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as connection, mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration
For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and
Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration/
Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in and subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in, the full limited warranty on our website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your local distributor.
Safety Notes
- The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 2.9m is not expected.
- If the external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire is damaged, it shall be replaced by a special cord or cord exclusively available from the manufacturer or his service agent.
- The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person.
- The luminaire is intended for professional use only.
- DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
- To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
- DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
- CAUTION: This product's housing may be hot when lights are operating. Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• DO NOT leave any flammable material within 50 cm of this product while operating or connected to power. - CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g., cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power.
- The product is not intended for permanent installation.
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Not for permanent outdoor installation in locations with extreme environmental conditions. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Exposure to a marine/saline environment (within 3 miles of a saltwater body of water).
- Where the normal high or low temperatures of the location exceed the temperature ranges in this manual.
- Locations that are prone to flooding or being buried in snow.
• Other areas where the product will be subject to extreme radiation or caustic substances.
- USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
- DO NOT submerge this product (IP65). Temporary outdoor operation is fine.
- DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.
- DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
- ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
- ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket to carry this product.
- In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
Contact
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. From inside the U.S., UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Mexico, or Benelux, use the information in Contact Us at the end of this QRG.
What is Included
• COLORdash Par-H12 IP • Quick Reference Guide
- Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cord
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power Linking
You can link up to 11 COLORdash Par-H12 IP products at 100 VAC, 14 at 120 VAC, 23 at 208 VAC, 25 at 230 VAC or 26 at 240 VAC. Never exceed this number. Power linking cords can be purchased separately.
AC Plug
| Connection | Wire (U.S.) | Wire (Europe) | Screw Color |
| AC Live Black Brown Yellow/Brass | |||
| AC Neutral White Blue Silver | |||
| AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow | Green | ||

- To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
- When using this product in an outdoor IP65 type environment, be sure to use IP65 (or higher) rated power cables and secure unused ports with attached IP65 covers.
DMX Linking
The COLORdash Par-H12 IP will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
DMX Connection
The COLORdash Par-H12 IP uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for its DMX personalities: 6Ch, 8Ch, and 13Ch. See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX operation.

When using this product in an outdoor IP65 type environment, be sure to use IP65 (or higher) rated data cables and secure unused ports with attached IP65 covers.
Master/Slave Connection
The COLORdash Par-H12 IP uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. See the User Manual for information about how to connect and configure the product for master/slave operation.
RDM (Remote Device Management)
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate bi-directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller's User Manual or with the manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The COLORdash Par-H12 IP supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Use at least one mounting point per product. Make sure the mounting clamps are capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/productcategory/truss-clamps/
Product Mounting Diagram

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Mounting Clamp Safety Cable Overhead Mounting
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Technical line drawing of a mechanical mounting bracket with circular components and mounting holes (no text or symbols)Control Panel Description
| Button Function | |
| Exits from the current menu or function | |
| Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function | |
| Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the numeric value when in a function | |
| Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a function |
Passcode
After being prompted, enter the following passcode by pressing:
This passcode cannot be changed and must be used whenever prompted.
Menu Map
| Main Level Programming Levels Description | |||
| DMX Address 001-512 | Selects DMX address (highest channel restricted to personality chosen) | ||
| DMX Channel | 6 CH 6-channel: RGBAWP control | ||
| 8 CH | 8-channel: RGBAWP control, dimmer, and strobe | ||
| 13CH | 13-channel: RGBWAP control, dimmer, strobe, color macro/white balance, white temperature, auto programs, auto speed, dimmer speed | ||
| Static Fixed Color | Color | R Red | |
| G Green | |||
| B Blue | |||
| A Amber | |||
| W White | |||
| P Ultraviolet (UV) | |||
| RG Red/Green | |||
| RB Red/Blue | |||
| RA Red/Amber | |||
| RW Red/White | |||
| RP Red/UV | |||
| GB Green/Blue | |||
| GA Green/Amber | |||
| GW Green/White | |||
| GP Green/UV | |||
| BA Blue/Amber | |||
| BW Blue/White | |||
| BP Blue/UV | |||
| AW Amber/White | |||
| AP Amber/UV | |||
| WP White/UV | |||
| RGB | Red/Green/Blue | ||
| RGA | Red/Green/Amber | ||
| RGW | Red/Green/White | ||
| RGP | Red/Green/UV | ||
| RBA | Red/Blue/Amber | ||
| RBW | Red/Blue/White | ||
| RBP | Red/Blue/UV | ||
| RAW | Red/Amber/White | ||
| RAP | Red/Amber/UV | ||
| RWP | Red/White/UV | ||
| GBA | Green/Blue/Amber | ||
| GBW | Green/Blue/White | ||
| GBP | Green/Blue/UV | ||
| GAW | Green/Amber/White | ||
| GAP | Green/Amber/UV | ||
| GWP | Green/White/UV | ||
| BAW | Blue/Amber/White | ||
| BAP | Blue/Amber/UV | ||
| BWP | Blue/White/UV | ||
| AWP | Amber/White/UV | ||
| Main Level | Programming Levels | Description | ||
| Static | Fixed Color | RGBA Red/Green/Blue/Amber | ||
| RGBW Red/Green/Blue/White | ||||
| RGBP Red/Green/Blue/UV | ||||
| RGAW Red/Green/Amber/White | ||||
| RGAP Red/Green/Amber/UV | ||||
| RGWP Red/Green/White/UV | ||||
| RBAW Red/Blue/Amber/White | ||||
| RBAP Red/Blue/Amber/UV | ||||
| RBWP Red/Blue/White/UV | ||||
| RAWP Red/Amber/White/UV | ||||
| GBAW Green/Blue/Amber/White | ||||
| GBAP Green/Blue/Amber/UV | ||||
| GBWP Green/Blue/White/UV | ||||
| GAWP Green/Amber/White/UV | ||||
| BAWP Blue/Amber/White/UV | ||||
| RGBAW Red/Green/Blue/Amber/White | ||||
| RGBAP Red/Green/Blue/Amber/UV | ||||
| RGBWP Red/Green/Blue/White/UV | ||||
| RGAWP Red/Green/Amber/White/UV | ||||
| RBAWP Red/Blue/Amber/White/UV | ||||
| GBAWP Green/Blue/Amber/White/UV | ||||
| RGBAWP Red/Green/Blue/Amber/White/UV | ||||
| Color Temperature | Warm White 1 | Preset white color temperatures | ||
| Warm White 2 | ||||
| Warm White 3 | ||||
| Neutral White 1 | ||||
| Neutral White 2 | ||||
| Neutral White 3 | ||||
| Daylight 1 | ||||
| Daylight 2 | ||||
| Daylight3 | ||||
| Moving Head White | ||||
| Manual Color Mixer | Red | 0-255 | Combine red, green, blue, amber, white, and ultraviolet to make a custom color (0-100%) | |
| Green | ||||
| Blue | ||||
| Amber | ||||
| White | ||||
| UV | ||||
| Auto Show Auto 1-5 1-100 Automatic programs | ||||
| Master/Slave Mode | Master | DMX mode (Master) | ||
| Slave | Slave mode | |||
| Dimmer Mode | Off | No dimmer | ||
| Dimmer 1-3 | Dimming curves Dimmer 1 (fast) to Dimmer 3 (slow) | |||
| White Balance | Off | Uses factory default white setting | ||
| Manual | Red | 125-255 | Sets red LED maximum value | |
| Green | Sets green LED maximum value | |||
| Blue | Sets blue LED maximum value | |||
| Amber | Sets amber LED maximum value | |||
| White | Sets white LED maximum value | |||
| UV | Sets UV LED maximum value | |||
| Main Level | Programming Levels | Description |
| LED Frequency | 600Hz | Selects the PWM output frequency |
| 1200Hz | ||
| 2000Hz | ||
| 4000Hz | ||
| 6000Hz | ||
| 25kHz | ||
| Back Light | On Display backlight always on | |
| 10S | Turns off display backlight after 10 sec of inactivity | |
| 20S | Turns off display backlight after 20 sec of inactivity | |
| 30S | Turns off display backlight after 30 sec of inactivity | |
| Key Lock | On | Turns the passcode on or off |
| Off | ||
| Information | Fixture Hours Shows total product hours | |
| Version Shows installed software version | ||
| UID Shows product UID | ||
| Battery Shows battery level | ||
| Reset Factory | No | Reset all settings to factory defaults |
| Yes | ||
DMX Values
| 13Ch | Channel Function Value Percent/Setting | |||||
| 1 Dimmer 000 | 255 0-100% | |||||
| 2 | R | e 255 0-100% | 000 | |||
| 3 | G | r 255 0-100% | e | n 000 | ||
| 4 | Blue | 000255 0-100% | ||||
| 5 | Amber | 000 255 0-100% | ||||
| 6 | White | 000 255 0-100% | ||||
| 7 | Purple (UV) | 000 255 0-100% | ||||
| 8 | Strobe | 000 010 | No function | |||
| 011 255 | Slow to fast | |||||
| 9 | Color Macro + White Balance | 000 010 | No function | |||
| 011 030 | R:100% G: 0-100% B: 0 | |||||
| 031 050 | R:100%-0 G: 100% B: 0 | |||||
| 051 070 | R:0 G: 100% B: 0-100% | |||||
| 071 090 | R:0 G: 100%-0 B: 100% | |||||
| 091 110 | R:0-100% G: 0 B: 100% | |||||
| 111 130 | R:100% G: 0 B: 100%-0 | |||||
| 131 150 | R:100% G: 0-100% B: 0-100% | |||||
| 151 170 | R:100%-0 G: 100%-0 B: 100% | |||||
| 171 200 | RGB: 100% | |||||
| 201 205 | White 1 | |||||
| 206 210 | White 2 | |||||
| 211 215 | White 3 | |||||
| 216 220 | White 4 | |||||
| 221 225 | White 5 | |||||
| 226 230 | White 6 | |||||
| 231 235 | White 7 | |||||
| 236 240 | White 8 | |||||
| 241 245 | White 9 | |||||
| 246 250 | White 10 | |||||
| 251 255 | White 11 | |||||
13Ch
| Channel Function Value Percent/Setting | |||
| 10 | Color Temperature | 000 ⇔ 005 | No function |
| 006 ⇔ 025 | Warm White 1 | ||
| 026 ⇔ 050 | Warm White 2 | ||
| 051 ⇔ 075 | Warm White 3 | ||
| 076 ⇔ 100 | Neutral White 1 | ||
| 101 ⇔ 125 | Neutral White 2 | ||
| 126 ⇔ 150 | Neutral White 3 | ||
| 151 ⇔ 175 | Daylight 1 | ||
| 176 ⇔ 200 | Daylight 2 | ||
| 201 ⇔ 225 | Daylight 3 | ||
| 226 ⇔ 250 | Moving Head White | ||
| 251 ⇔ 255 | No function | ||
| 11 Auto Programs | 000 ⇔ 010 | No function | |
| 011 ⇔ 060 | Auto program 1 | ||
| 061 ⇔ 110 | Auto program 2 | ||
| 111 ⇔ 160 | Auto program 3 | ||
| 161 ⇔ 210 | Auto program 4 | ||
| 211 ⇔ 255 | Auto program 5 | ||
| 12 Auto Speed 000 | ⇔ 255 0-100% | ||
| 13 Dimmer Speed | 000 ⇔ 051 | Preset dimmer speed from display menu | |
| 052 ⇔ 101 | Linear dimmer | ||
| 102 ⇔ 152 | Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest) | ||
| 153 ⇔ 203 | Nonlinear dimming curve 2 | ||
| 204 ⇔ 255 | Nonlinear dimming curve 3 (slowest) | ||
8Ch
| Channel Function Value Percent/Setting | |||
| 1 Dimmer 000 | 255 0-100% | ||
| 2 | R | e 255 0-100% | 000 |
| 3 | Green | 000 255 0-100% | |
| 4 | Blue | 000 255 0-100% | |
| 5 | Amber | 000 255 0-100% | |
| 6 | White | 000 255 0-100% | |
| 7 | Purple (UV) | 000 255 0-100% | |
| 8 | Strobe | 000 010011 255 | No functionSlow to fast |
6Ch
| Channel Function Value Percent/Setting | |||
| 1 | R | e ⇔ 255 0-100% | 000 |
| 2 | Green | 000 ⇔ 255 0-100% | |
| 3 | Blue | 000 ⇔ 255 0-100% | |
| 4 | Amber | 000 ⇔ 255 0-100% | |
| 5 | White | 000 ⇔ 255 0-100% | |
| 6 | Purple (UV) | 000 ⇔ 255 0-100% | |
Acerca de Esta Guía
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Avant de monter cet appareil, lisez et assimilez les Consignes de Sécurité. Use at least one mounting point per product. Make sure the mounting clamps are capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/productcategory/truss-clamps/
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Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with circular holes and mounting brackets (no text or symbols)General Information Technical Support
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice: (844) 393-7575
Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: (954) 756-8015
Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Website
Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 www.chauvetlighting.com
EUROPE
General Information Technical Support
Address: Stokstraat 18 Email: eutech@chauvetlighting.eu
9770 Kruishoutem
Website
Belgium www.chauvetlighting.eu
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
General Information Technical Support
Address: Unit 1C Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
Website
NG16 6NT www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115
Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110
MEXICO
General Information Technical Support
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Mexico or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.

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