CHAUVET DJ COLORband Q4 IP Party Light User Guide
About This Guide
The COLORband Q4 IP Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetdj.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
These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.
- ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
- DISCONNECT from power before cleaning.
- DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
- Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
- Never disconnect this product from power by pulling on the cord.
- When mounting this product overhead, ALWAYS use a safety cable.
- DO NOT allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.
- DO NOT touch the product’s housing when it is on because it will be hot.
- The voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product must be within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
- This product is for indoor or temporary outdoor use (IP65). Do not expose to harsh or excessively corrosive environmental conditions (whether indoors or outdoors), including, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, humidity, atmospheric conditions (including salinity or pressure), radiation (UV, infrared or nuclear), shock and conditions which exceed the product’s Ingress Protection (IP) rating.
- Always mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
- Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
- Never connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
- Never carry the product by the power cord. Use only the hanging bracket or handle to carry this product.
- The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
- In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
- 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.
Contact
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Refer to Contact Us at the end of this QRG for contact information.
What is Included
- COLORband Q4 IP
- Power cord
- Quick Reference Guide
To Begin
Unpack your COLORband Q4 IP and make sure you have received all parts in good condition. If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Power Linking
It is possible to link up to 9 COLORband Q4 IP products at 120 V or 16 products at 230 V. Never exceed this number. Power-linking cords can be purchased separately.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes.
Mounting Diagram
Overhead mounting
Control Panel Description
Button | Function |
<MENU> | Exits from the current menu or function |
| <UP> | Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function |
<DOWN> | Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function |
| <ENTER> | Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function |
Menu Map
Refer to the COLORband Q4 IP product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map.
Mode | Programming Levels | Description | ||
| DMX Mode | 4CH | d. 1–509 | Sets the DMX personality and starting address | |
| 7CH | d. 1–506 | |||
| 10CH | d. 1–503 | |||
| 16CH | d. 1–497 | |||
| 22CH | d. 1–491 | |||
| Static Color | C– | C 1–19 | Static colors | |
| Auto Program | P– | P 1–11 | Automatic programs | |
| Auto Speed | S– | S. 1–100 | Program speed for P 1–11 | |
| Custom Color Mixing | u– | r. 0–255 G. 0–255 b. 0–255 A. 0–255 | Adjust the red, green, blue, and amber levels to create custom colors | |
| Dimmer Mode | dIM | oFF | Sets the mmer curve: dIM1 (fast) to dIM3 (slow), or OFF | |
| dIM1–3 | ||||
| Control Mode | SEt | PASS | oFF | Deactivates password protection to unlock screen |
| on | Activates password protection to lock screen Password: <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER> | |||
| rESt | no | Resets the product to factory defaults | ||
| YES | ||||
DMX Linking
The COLORband Q4 IP can work with a DMX controller. Instructions for connecting and configuring this product for DMX operation are in the User Manual. If you are not familiar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com.
Starting Address
To ensure full access to all channels available in each DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX address is 491.
Master/Slave Connection
The COLORband Q4 IP uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. Information about configuring the COLORband Q4 IP for Master/Slave operation is in the User Manual, which is available from the Chauvet website.
DMX Values
16CH | 22CH | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
| – | 1 | Dimmer | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 1 | 2 | Red 1 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 2 | 3 | Green 1 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 3 | 4 | Blue 1 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 4 | 5 | Amber 1 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 5 | 6 | Red 2 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 6 | 7 | Green 2 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 7 | 8 | Blue 2 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 8 | 9 | Amber 2 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 9 | 10 | Red 3 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 10 | 11 | Green 3 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 11 | 12 | Blue 3 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 12 | 13 | Amber 3 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 13 | 14 | Red 4 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 14 | 15 | Green 4 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 15 | 16 | Blue 4 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 16 | 17 | Amber 4 | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| – | 18 | Color macros | 000 ó 010 011 ó 255 | No function Color macros |
| – | 19 | Strobe | 000 ó 015 016 ó 255 | No function Strobe, slow to fast |
| – | 20 | Automatic programs | 000 ó 005 006 ó 028 029 ó 051 052 ó 074 075 ó 097 098 ó 120 121 ó 143 144 ó 166 167 ó 189 190 ó 212 213 ó 235 236 ó 255 | No functionAu tomatic program 1 (4-color snap) Automatic program 2 (4-color fade) Automatic program 3 (11-color snap) Automatic program 4 (11-color fade) Automatic program 5 (4-color 4-zone step) Automatic program 6 (11-color in-out snap) Automatic program 7 (11-color in-out fade) Automatic program 8 (rainbow fade) Automatic program 9 (police) Automatic program 10 (police 2) Automatic program 11 (4-zone rainbow fade) |
| – | 21 | Program speed | 000 ó 255 | Automatic program speed, slow to fast |
| – | 22 | Dimmer speed mode | 000 ó 051 052 ó 101 102 ó 152 153 ó 203 204 ó 255 | Preset dimmer speed from display menu Dimmer speed mode off Dimmer speed mode 1 (fast) Dimmer speed mode 2 (medium) Dimmer speed mode 3 (slow) |
| 4CH | 7CH | 10CH | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
| – | 1 | 1 | Dimmer | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | Red | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | Green | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | Blue | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| 4 | 5 | 5 | Amber | 000 ó 255 | 0–100% |
| – | – | 6 | Color macros | 000 ó 010 011 ó 255 | No function Color macros |
| – | 6 | 7 | Strobe | 000 ó 015 016 ó 255 | No function Strobe, slow to fast |
| – | – | 8 | Automatic programs | 000 ó 005 006 ó 028 029 ó 051 052 ó 074 075 ó 097 098 ó 120 121 ó 143 144 ó 166 167 ó 189 190 ó 212 213 ó 235 236 ó 255 | No function Automatic program 1 (4-color snap) Automatic program 2 (4-color fade) Automatic program 3 (11-color snap) Automatic program 4 (11-color fade) Automatic program 5 (4-color 4-zone step) Automatic program 6 (11-color in-out snap) Automatic program 7 (11-color in-out fade) Automatic program 8 (rainbow fade) Automatic program 9 (police) Automatic program 10 (police 2) Automatic program 11 (4-zone rainbow fade) |
| – | – | 9 | Program speed | 000 ó 255 | Automatic program speed, slow to fast |
| – | 7 | 10 | Dimmer speed mode | 000 ó 051 052 ó 101 102 ó 152 153 ó 203 204 ó 255 | Preset dimmer speed from display menu Dimmer speed mode off Dimmer speed mode 1 (fast) Dimmer speed mode 2 (medium) Dimmer speed mode 3 (slow) |
Contact Us
General Information | Technical Support |
| Chauvet World Headquarters | |
| Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave Sunrise, FL 33351 Voice: (954) 577-4455 Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 | Voice: (844) 393-7575 Fax: (954) 756-8015 Website: www.chauvetdj.com |
| Chauvet Europe Ltd | |
| Address: Unit 1C Pinxton, Nottingham, UK NG16 6NT Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115 Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110 | Email: [email protected] Website: www.chauvetdj.eu |
| Chauvet Europe BVBA | |
| Address: Stokstraat 18 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium Voice: +32 9 388 93 97 | Email: [email protected] Website: www.chauvetdj.eu |
| Chauvet France | |
| Address: 3, Rue Ampère 91380 Chilly-Mazarin France Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59 | Email: [email protected] Website: www.chauvetdj.eu |
| Chauvet Germany | |
| Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11 28759 Bremen Germany Voice: +49 421 62 60 20 | Email: [email protected] Website: www.chauvetdj.eu |
| Chauvet Germany | |
| Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11 28759 Bremen Germany Voice: +49 421 62 60 20 | Email: [email protected] Website: www.chauvetdj.eu |
| Chauvet Mexico | |
| Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B (Entrance by Calle 2) Zona Industrial Lerma Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000 Voice: +52 (728) 690-2010 | Email: [email protected] Website: www.chauvetdj.mx |
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.
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