Chauvet Professional Colordash Par-h7x Led Wash Light User Guide (+ PDF)

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CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL COLORdash Par-H7X LED Wash Light

About This Guide

The COLORdash Par-H7X Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as 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

These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.

The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 20 in (0.5 m) 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.
USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
DO NOT operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust, excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it. (IP20)
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 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
The minimum startup temperature is -4°F (-20°C). Do not start the product at lower temperatures.
The minimum ambient temperature is -22°F (-30°C). Do not operate the product at lower temperatures.

FCC Compliance

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

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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., 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

COLORdash Par-H7X
Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cable
Gel frame holder
Gel frame
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.

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.

Power Linking

It is possible to power link up to 16 COLORdash Par-H7X products at 100 V, 20 products at 120 V, 34 products at 208 V, 38 products at 230 V, or up to 39 products at 240 V. Never exceed this number. Power-linking cables can be purchased separately.

Replacing the Fuse

1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Using a flat head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove blown fuse and replace with a good fuse of the same type and rating.
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.

DMX Linking

The COLORdash Par-H7X will work with a DMX controller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.

DMX Connection

The COLORdash Par-H7X uses a 3- or 5-pin DMX data connection for its DMX personalities: 6CH, 8CH, 9CH, 13CH, and 14CH. See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX 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-H7X 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. 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.

Mounting Diagram

Control Panel Description

Button	Function
<MENU>	Exits from the current menu or function
<ENTER>	Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function
<UP>	Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the numeric value when in a function
<DOWN>	Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a function

Passcode

When prompted, enter the following passcode: <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>.
This passcode cannot be changed.

Menu Map

Refer to the COLORdash Par-H7X product page on www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest menu map.

Main Level	Programming Levels		Description
DMX Address	001–507		Sets the starting address
DMX Channel	6CH		6-channel: RGBAWUV
	8CH		8-channel: dimmer, RGBAWUV, strobe
	9CH		9-channel: 16-bit dimmer, RGBAWUV, strobe
	13CH		13-channel: dimmer, RGBAWUV, strobe, color macro, color temperature, auto programs and speed, dimmer mode
	14CH		14-channel: 16-bit dimmer, RGBAWUV, strobe, color macro, color temperature, auto programs and speed, dimmer mode
Static	Fixed Color	R	Red
		G	Green
		B	Blue
		A	Amber
		W	White
		UV	Ultraviolet (UV)
		RG	Red/Green
		RB	Red/Blue
		RA	Red/Amber
		RW	Red/White
		RUV	Red/UV
		GB	Green/Blue
		GA	Green/Amber
		GW	Green/White
		GUV	Green/UV
		BA	Blue/Amber
		BW	Blue/White
		BUV	Blue/UV
		AW	Amber/White
		AUV	Amber/UV
		WUV	White/UV
		RGB	Red/Green/Blue
		RGA	Red/Green/Amber
		RGW	Red/Green/White
		RGUV	Red/Green/UV
		RBA	Red/Blue/Amber
		RBW	Red/Blue/White
		RBUV	Red/Blue/UV

Main Level	Programming Levels		Description
Static (cont.)	Fixed Color (cont.)	RAW	Red/Amber/White
		RAUV	Red/Amber/UV
		RWUV	Red/White/UV
		GBA	Green/Blue/Amber
		GBW	Green/Blue/White
		GBUV	Green/Blue/UV
		GAW	Green/Amber/White
		GAUV	Green/Amber/UV
		GWUV	Green/White/UV
		BAW	Blue/Amber/White
		BAUV	Blue/Amber/UV
		BWUV	Blue/White/UV
		AWUV	Amber/White/UV
		RGBA	Red/Green/Blue/Amber
		RGBW	Red/Green/Blue/White
		RGBUV	Red/Green/Blue/UV
		RGAW	Red/Green/Amber/White
		RGAUV	Red/Green/Amber/UV
		RGWUV	Red/Green/White/UV
		RBAW	Red/Blue/Amber/White
		RBAUV	Red/Blue/Amber/UV
		RBWUV	Red/Blue/White/UV
		RAWUV	Red/Amber/White/UV
		GBAW	Green/Blue/Amber/White
		GBAUV	Green/Blue/Amber/UV
		GBWUV	Green/Blue/White/UV
		GAWUV	Green/Amber/White/UV
		BAWUV	Blue/Amber/White/UV
		RGBAW	Red/Green/Blue/Amber/White
		RGBAUV	Red/Green/Blue/Amber/UV
		RGBWUV	Red/Green/Blue/White/UV
		RGAWUV	Red/Green/Amber/White/UV
		RBAWUV	Red/Blue/Amber/White/UV
		GBAWUV	Green/Blue/Amber/White/UV
		RGBAWUV	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
		Daylight 4

Main Level	Programming Levels			Description
Static (cont.)	Manual Color Mixer	Red	000–255	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	001–100		Automatic programs and speed
Master/Slave	Master			DMX mode (Master)
	Slave			Slave mode
Dimmer Mode	Off			Linear dimmer
	Dimmer1–3			Dimmer speed, fast (1) to slow (3)
White Balance	Off			Uses factory default white setting
	Manual	Red	125–255	Sets maximum red value
		Green		Sets maximum green value
		Blue		Sets maximum blue value
		Amber		Sets maximum amber value
		White		Sets maximum white value
		UV		Sets maximum UV value
LED Frequency	600Hz			Sets the Pulse Width Modulation frequency
	1200Hz
	2000Hz
	4000Hz
	6000Hz
	25kHz
Back Light	10S			Display turns off after 10 seconds
	30S			Display turns off after 30 seconds
	2Min			Display turns off after 2 minutes
	Always On			Display stays on
Key Lock	On			Locks the display. Passcode: <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>
	Off
Information	Fixture Hours	<________ H>		Shows hours product has been on
	Version	<V__________ >		Shows the current firmware version
	UID	<_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _>		Shows the product UID
Reset Factory	NO			Reset to factory default settings
	YES
System Update	Put the update file into the USB stick and connect it to the device through an adapter cable.			Update firmware via USB to DMX adapter cable
	NO
	YES

DMX Values

6CH	8CH	9CH	13CH	14CH	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
–	1	1	1	1	Dimmer	000 ó 255	0–100%
–	–	2	–	2	Fine dimmer	000 ó 255	0–100%
1	2	3	2	3	Red	000 ó 255	0–100%
2	3	4	3	4	Green	000 ó 255	0–100%
3	4	5	4	5	Blue	000 ó 255	0–100%
4	5	6	5	6	Amber	000 ó 255	0–100%
5	6	7	6	7	White	000 ó 255	0–100%

6CH	8CH	9CH	13CH	14CH	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
6	7	8	7	8	Ultraviolet	000 ó 255	0–100%
–	8	9	8	9	Strobe	000 ó 010 011 ó 255	No function Strobe, slow to fast
–	–	–	9	10	Color macro	000 ó 010 011 012 ó 029 030 031 ó 049 050 051 ó 069 070 071 ó 089 090 091 ó 109 110 111 ó 129 130 131 ó 149 150 151 ó 169 170 171 ó 200 201 ó 255	No function Red full Red full, green increases Red and green full Green full, red decreases Green full Green full, blue increases Green and blue full Blue full, green decreases Blue full Blue full, red increases Red and blue full Red full, blue decreases Red full Red full, green and blue increase Red, green, and blue full Blue full, red and green decrease Blue full Red, green, and blue full Color temperature, warm to cool
–	–	–	10	11	Color temperature	000 ó 005 006 ó 025 026 ó 050 051 ó 075 076 ó 100 101 ó 125 126 ó 150 151 ó 175 176 ó 200 201 ó 225 226 ó 250 251 ó 255	No function Warm white 1 Warm white 2 Warm white 3 Neutral white 1 Neutral white 2 Neutral white 3 Daylight 1 Daylight 2 Daylight 3 Daylight 4 No function
–	–	–	11	12	Automatic programs	000 ó 010 011 ó 060 061 ó 110 111 ó 160 161 ó 210 211 ó 255	No function Automatic program 1 Automatic program 2 Automatic program 3 Automatic program 4 Automatic program 5
–	–	–	12	13	Program speed	000 ó 255	Automatic program speed, slow to fast
–	–	–	13	14	Dimmer mode	000 ó 051 052 ó 101 102 ó 152 153 ó 203 204 ó 255	Preset dimmer speed from display menu Linear dimmer Dimmer mode 1 (fastest) Dimmer mode 2 Dimmer mode 3 (slowest)