COLORado M Solo - Light projector Chauvet - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL COLORado M Solo Chauvet

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About This Guide

The Colorado M Solo 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

• 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.

• Not for permanent outdoor installation in locations with extreme environmental conditions. This includes, but is not limited to:

• 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). Regular 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.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Contact

Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Visit Contact Us at the end of this QRG for contact information.

What is Included

• Colorado M Solo
• Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cord
• Quick Reference Guide

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 39 Colorado M Solo products at 120 VAC or 62 at 230 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 Colorado M Solo 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 Colorado M Solo uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for its DMX personalities: STD.Y, TOUR, TR16, SSP and HSIC. 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.

Note: For optimum control of the 16-bit dimming channels in the TR16 and STD.Y personalities, be sure that both dimming curves in SETTING > DIMMER are set to OFF

Master/Slave Connection

The Colorado M Solo 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 Colorado M Solo 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

Mounting Clamp Safety Cable Overhead Mounting

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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

Refer to the Colorado M Solo product page on www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest menu map.

Main Level Programming Levels Description
STATIC	RED	0-255	Combines red, green, blue, and white to make a custom color (0–100%)
	GREEN
	BLUE
	WHITE
	ZOOM Changes the beam angle (zoom)
	STROBE	Selects the strobe frequency (0–25 Hz)
ADDRESS 001-512 Sets the DMX starting address
AUTO PROGRAM	AUTO 1-10 SPEED 0-255		Selects automatic programs and auto program speed
	PROGRAM 1-10 Selects customizable programs
RUN MODE	DMX		Receives DMX signals from the DMX controller
	SLAVE Receives DMX signals from the master
ZOOM MODE	ZOOM MODE 1 Normal operation
	ZOOM MODE 2 Recommended for use Below 40 °F
Main Level Programming Levels Description
PERSONALITY	HSIC					9-channel: H/S/CCT control, dimmer, strobe, zoom, zoom reset, dimmer speed
	SSP					9-channel: R/G/B/W, dimmer, strobe, zoom, zoom reset, dimmer speed
	TOUR					12-channel: R/G/B/W, dimmer, strobe, color macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto speed, zoom, zoom reset
	TR16					17-channel: 16-bit RGBW and dimmer; strobe, color macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto speed, zoom, zoom reset
	STD.Y					17-channel: 16-bit RGBW and dimmer; strobe, color macro, auto/custom, dimmer speed, auto speed, zoom, zoom reset
EDIT PROGRAM 1-10			SCENE-01-30	RED	0-255	Combines red, green, blue, and white to make a custom color (0-100%)
				GREEN
				BLUE
				WHITE
				ZOOM Changes the strobe frequency (0-20 Hz)		beam angle (zoom)
				STROBE Selects the step duration (slow to fast)
				TIME Defines the step duration (slow to fast)
				FADE Defines the fade duration (slow to fast)
SETTING	****(Enter Passcode)	UPLOAD		****(Enter Passcode)	SEND	Uploads custom programs to other Colorado M Solos
		RESET		****(Enter Passcode)		Resets the fixture to factory defaults
		DIMMER		OFF		Selects dimming profiles from fast (DIM1) to slow (DIM4) or OFF
				DIM1
				DIM2
				DIM3
				DIM4
		DMX ERROR		SAVE		Continues with last command upon loss of DMX control
				BLACK Blacks out fixture upon loss of DMX
		PWM		600HZ		Selects the PWM output frequency
				1200HZ
				2000HZ
				2400HZ
				6000HZ
				18000HZ
				25000HZ
		FULL POWER CCT		Warm White		Sets the color temperature when all color faders are set to 100%
				Neutral White
				Cool White#1
				Cool White#2
				NORMAL Manual color temperature
		XY OFFSET		HIDE		Shows and hides XY settings in PWM menu option.
				SHOW
KEY	OFF					Sets to key lock(Passcode mode)
	ON
CALIB.C	****(Enter Passcode)	WHITE	WHITE01-13	X FINE	+/- 200	Modifies the color macros used in the TOUR,STD.Y, and TR16 personalities
				Y FINE

Main Level	Programming Levels			Description
INFO	VERSION V.... Shows installed software version
	RDM	UID ..... Shows product UID
		LABEL	COLORADO M SOLO	Shows product name

DMX Values

STD.Y	Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
	1	D	i ⇔ 2550-1	100%	m	e r 000
	2 Fine Dimmer 000		⇔ 255	Fine control (16-bit) (Step Duration if Custom 1–10 in CH. 13 is active)
	3	R	e ⇔ 255	0–100% (Fade Duration if Custom 1–10 in CH. 13 is active) 000
	4	Fine Red	000 ⇔ 255 Fine control (16-bit)
	5	Green	000 ⇔ 255 0-100%
	6 Fine Green 000		⇔ 255 Fine control (16-bit)
	7	Blue	000 ⇔ 255 0-100%
	8	Fine Blue	000 ⇔ 255 Fine control (16-bit)
	9	White	000 ⇔ 255 0-100%
	10	Fine White	000 ⇔ 255 Fine control (16-bit)
	11	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 ⇔ 195	RGBW: 100%
			196 ⇔ 200	White 1
			201 ⇔ 205	White 2
			206 ⇔ 210	White 3
			211 ⇔ 215	White 4
			216 ⇔ 220	White 5
			221 ⇔ 225	White 6
			226 ⇔ 230	White 7
			231 ⇔ 235	White 8
			236 ⇔ 240	White 9
			241 ⇔ 245	White 10
			246 ⇔ 250	White 11
			251 ⇔ 255	White 12
	12	Strobe	000 ⇔ 009	No function
			010 ⇔ 099	Slow to fast
			100 ⇔ 109	No function
			110 ⇔ 179	Lighting effect, slow to fast
			180 ⇔ 189	No function
			190 ⇔ 255	Random
	13 Programs		000 ⇔ 040	No function
			041 ⇔ 050	Auto 1
			051 ⇔ 060	Auto 2
			061 ⇔ 070	Auto 3
			071 ⇔ 080	Auto 4
			081 ⇔ 090	Auto 5
			091 ⇔ 100	Auto 6
			101 ⇔ 110	Auto 7
			111 ⇔ 120	Auto 8
			121 ⇔ 130	Auto 9
			131 ⇔ 140	Auto 10

STD.Y

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
13 Programs		141 ⇔ 150	Custom 1
		151 ⇔ 160	Custom 2
		161 ⇔ 170	Custom 3
		171 ⇔ 180	Custom 4
		181 ⇔ 190	Custom 5
		191 ⇔ 200	Custom 6
		201 ⇔ 210	Custom 7
		211 ⇔ 220	Custom 8
		221 ⇔ 230	Custom 9
		231 ⇔ 255	Custom 10
14 Auto Speed 000		⇔ 255 0-1	100%
15 Zoom	000	⇔ 255 0-1	100%
16	Zoom Control	000 ⇔ 200	No function
		201 ⇔ 220	Zoom reset
		221 ⇔ 255	No function
17 Dimmer Speed		000 ⇔ 009	Preset dimmer speed from display menu
		010 ⇔ 029	Linear dimmer
		030 ⇔ 069	Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)
		070 ⇔ 129	Nonlinear dimming curve 2
		130 ⇔ 189	Nonlinear dimming curve 3
		190 ⇔ 255	Nonlinear dimming curve 4 (slowest)

TR16

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer 000		255 0-100%
2 Fine Dimmer 000		255	Fine control (16-bit) (Step Duration if Custom 1–10 in CH. 13 is active)
3	Red	000 255	0–100% (Fade Duration if Custom 1–10 in CH. 13 is active)
4	Fine Red	000 255 Fine control (16-bit)
5	Green	000 255 0-100%
6	Fine Green	000 255 Fine control (16-bit)
7	Blue	000 255 0-100%
8	Fine Blue	000 255 Fine control (16-bit)
9	White	000 255 0-100%
10	Fine White	000 255 Fine control (16-bit)
11	Color Macro + White Balance	000 010011 030031 050051 070071 090091 110111 130131 150151 170171 195196 200201 205206 210211 215216 220221 225226 230231 235236 240241 245246 250251 255	No functionR:100% G:0-100% B:0R:100%-0 G:100% B:0R:0 G:100% B:0-100%R:0 G:100%-0 B:100%R:0-100% G:0 B:100%R:100% G:0 B:100%-0R:100% G:0-100% B:0-100%R:100%-0 G:100%-0 B:100%RGBW:100%White 1White 2White 3White 4White 5White 6White 7White 8White 9White 10White 11White 12

TR16

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
12 Strobe		000 ⇔ 009	No function
		010 ⇔ 099	Slow to fast
		100 ⇔ 109	No function
		110 ⇔ 179	Lighting effect, slow to fast
		180 ⇔ 189	No function
		190 ⇔ 255	Random
13 Programs		000 ⇔ 040	No function
		041 ⇔ 050	Auto 1
		051 ⇔ 060	Auto 2
		061 ⇔ 070	Auto 3
		071 ⇔ 080	Auto 4
		081 ⇔ 090	Auto 5
		091 ⇔ 100	Auto 6
		101 ⇔ 110	Auto 7
		111 ⇔ 120	Auto 8
		121 ⇔ 130	Auto 9
		131 ⇔ 140	Auto 10
		141 ⇔ 150	Custom 1
		151 ⇔ 160	Custom 2
		161 ⇔ 170	Custom 3
		171 ⇔ 180	Custom 4
		181 ⇔ 190	Custom 5
		191 ⇔ 200	Custom 6
		201 ⇔ 210	Custom 7
		211 ⇔ 220	Custom 8
		221 ⇔ 230	Custom 9
		231 ⇔ 255	Custom 10
14 Auto Speed 000		⇔ 255 0-100%
15 Zoom	000	⇔ 255 0-100%
16	Zoom Control	000 ⇔ 200	No function
		201 ⇔ 220	Zoom reset
		221 ⇔ 255	No function
17 Dimmer Speed		000 ⇔ 009	Preset dimmer speed from display menu
		010 ⇔ 029	Linear dimmer
		030 ⇔ 069	Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)
		070 ⇔ 129	Nonlinear dimming curve 2
		130 ⇔ 189	Nonlinear dimming curve 3
		190 ⇔ 255	Nonlinear dimming curve 4 (slowest)

TOUR

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer 000		255 0-100%
2	Red	000 255	0-100% (Step Duration if Custom 1–10 in CH. 8 is active)
3	Green	000 255	0–100% (Fade Duration if Custom 1–10 in CH. 8 is active)
4	Blue	000 255 0-100%
5	White	000 255 0-100%
6	Color Macro + White Balance	000 010011 030031 050051 070071 090091 110111 130131 150151 170171 195	No functionR:100% G: 0-100% B: 0R:100%-0 G: 100% B: 0R:0 G: 100% B: 0-100%R:0 G: 100%-0 B: 100%R:0-100% G: 0 B: 100%R:100% G: 0 B: 100%-0R:100% G: 0-100% B: 0-100%R:100%-0 G: 100%-0 B: 100%RGBW: 100%

TOUR

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
6	Color Macro + White Balance	196 ⇔ 200	White 1
		201 ⇔ 205	White 2
		206 ⇔ 210	White 3
		211 ⇔ 215	White 4
		216 ⇔ 220	White 5
		221 ⇔ 225	White 6
		226 ⇔ 230	White 7
		231 ⇔ 235	White 8
		236 ⇔ 240	White 9
		241 ⇔ 245	White 10
		246 ⇔ 250	White 11
		251 ⇔ 255	White 12
7 Strobe		000 ⇔ 009	No function
		010 ⇔ 099	Slow to fast
		100 ⇔ 109	No function
		110 ⇔ 179	Lighting effect, slow to fast
		180 ⇔ 189	No function
		190 ⇔ 255	Random
8	P r	000 ⇔ 040	No function
		041 ⇔ 050	Auto 1
		051 ⇔ 060	Auto 2
		061 ⇔ 070	Auto 3
		071 ⇔ 080	Auto 4
		081 ⇔ 090	Auto 5
		091 ⇔ 100	Auto 6
		101 ⇔ 110	Auto 7
		111 ⇔ 120	Auto 8
		121 ⇔ 130	Auto 9
		131 ⇔ d40	Autog10 r a m s
		141 ⇔ 150	Custom 1
		151 ⇔ 160	Custom 2
		161 ⇔ 170	Custom 3
		171 ⇔ 180	Custom 4
		181 ⇔ 190	Custom 5
		191 ⇔ 200	Custom 6
		201 ⇔ 210	Custom 7
		211 ⇔ 220	Custom 8
		221 ⇔ 230	Custom 9
		231 ⇔ 255	Custom 10
9 Auto Speed 000		⇔ 255 0-1	100%
10 Zoom	000	⇔ 255 0-1	100%
11	Zoom Control	000 ⇔ 200	No function
		201 ⇔ 220	Zoom reset
		221 ⇔ 255	No function
12 Dimmer Speed		000 ⇔ 009	Preset dimmer speed from display menu
		010 ⇔ 029	Linear dimmer
		030 ⇔ 069	Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)
		070 ⇔ 129	Nonlinear dimming curve 2
		130 ⇔ 189	Nonlinear dimming curve 3
		190 ⇔ 255	Nonlinear dimming curve 4 (slowest)

HSIC

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1	D	i ⇔ 2550-1	100%	m	e	r	000
2	Hue	000 ⇔ 255 0-1	100%
3	Hue Fine 000	⇔ 255 0-1	100%
4	Saturation	000 ⇔ 255 0-1	100%

HSIC

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
5	White Balance	000 ⇔ 010011 ⇔ 030031 ⇔ 050051 ⇔ 070071 ⇔ 090091 ⇔ 110111 ⇔ 130131 ⇔ 150151 ⇔ 170171 ⇔ 190191 ⇔ 210211 ⇔ 230231 ⇔ 255	No functionWhite 1White 2White 3White 4White 5White 6White 7White 8White 9White 10White 11White 12
6	S	000 ⇔ 009010 ⇔ 099100 ⇔ 109110 ⇔ 179180 ⇔ 189190 ⇔ 255	No functionSlow to fastNo functionLighting effect, slow to fastNo functionRandom
7 Zoom	000	⇔ 255 0-1	100%
8	Zoom Control	000 ⇔ 200201 ⇔ 220221 ⇔ 255	No functionZoom resetNo function
9	D i	000 ⇔ 009010 ⇔ 029030 ⇔ 069070 ⇔ 129130 ⇔ 189190 ⇔ 255	Preset dimmer speed from display menuLinear dimmerNonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)Nonlinear dimming curve 2 Nonlinear dimming curve 3Nonlinear dimming curve 4 (slowest)

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SSP

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1	D	i ⇔ 2550-1		100%	m	e	r
2	R	e ⇔ 2550-1		100%	000
3	G	r ⇔ 2550-4		100%	e	n	000
4	Blue	000 ⇔ 2550-1		100%
5	White	000 ⇔ 2550-1		100%
6	S	000 ⇔ 009		No function
		010 ⇔ 099		Slow to fast
		100 ⇔ 109		No function
		110 ⇔ 179		Lighting effect, slow to fast
		180 ⇔ 189		No function
		190 ⇔ 255		Random
7 Zoom	000	⇔ 2550-1		100%
8	Zoom Control	000 ⇔ 200		No function
		201 ⇔ 220		Zoom reset
		221 ⇔ 255		No function
9	D i	000 ⇔ 009		Preset dimmer speed from display menu
		010 ⇔ 029		Linear dimmer
		030 ⇔ 069		Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)
		070 ⇔ 129		Nonlinear dimming curve 2
		130 ⇔ 189		Nonlinear dimming curve 3
		190 ⇔ 255		Nonlinear dimming curve 4 (slowest)

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Acerca de Esta Guía

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Suelo

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General Information Technical Support

Chauvet World Headquarters

Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice: [phone]

Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: [phone]

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Chauvet Europe Ltd

Address: Unit 1C Email: [e-mail]

Brookhill Road Industrial Estate

Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu

NG16 6NT

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Chauvet Europe BVBA

Address: Stokstraat 18 Email: [e-mail]

9770 Kruishoutem

Belgium Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu

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Chauvet France

Address: 3, Rue Ampère

91380 Chilly-Mazarin

Email: [e-mail]

France Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Voice: [phone]

Chauvet Germany

(Entrance by Calle 2)

Zona Industrial Lerma Website: www.chauvetprofessional.mx

Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record.

UL 1573

CSA C22.2 No. 166

E113093

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