User Manual
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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COLORbar™ SMD
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Warranty Card
What Is
Locking Power Cord
Quick Reference Guide
Included
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
Unpacking
Instructions
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®.
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In
addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
Claims
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery.
Convention
1~512
Meaning
Text
Conventions
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
A menu option not to be modified
Settings
Menu > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
ON
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
A value to be entered or selected
Symbol
Meaning
Symbols
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
omissions, and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time.
Document
Information
© Copyright 2012 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.
Author
Date
Editor
Date
A. Diaz
1/17/12
S. Diaz
9/19/12
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Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Auto Programs
Product at a
Glance
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
Master/Slave
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The
Notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance.
Safety Notes
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Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing
the fuse.
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Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
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Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
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Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces.
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Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
Never connect the product to a dimmer.
Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
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The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
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In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center.
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Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be
sure that they also receive this document.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
Power In
Fuse Holder
Microphone
Bracket Adjustment Knob
3-pin DMX In
5-pin DMX In
Safety Loop
LED Display
5-pin DMX Out
3-pin DMX Out
Power Out
Sound Sensitivity Knob
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Product Dimensions
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3. SETUP
The COLORbar™ SMD has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input
voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
AC Power
To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make
sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0% to 100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement
Follow the instructions below to change the fuse, if necessary.
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
1. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
2. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same
type and rating.
4. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Safety cap
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
The product does not ship with a spare fuse; however, the safety cap has room
for a spare.
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The product provides power linking via the IEC outlet located in the back of the unit.
Please see the diagram below for further explanation.
Power Linking
1st Product
3rd Product
2nd Product
Power Linking
Diagram
Other products
You can power link up to three (3) COLORbar™ SMD units @ 120 VAC or up to six
(6) COLORbar™ SMD units @ 230 VAC.
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American
version of the product ONLY! If using the product in other markets, you must
consult with the local CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and
requirements may differ in your country or region.
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Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes.
Mounting
Orientation
Rigging
The COLORbar™ SMD may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate
ventilation is provided around the product.
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Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy
access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support
the product’s weight. See the Technical Specifications section of this manual for
weight information.
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When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the
product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity. The bracket has a 13-mm hole, which is appropriate for
this purpose.
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When power linking multiple products, you must always consider the length of the
power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.
The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the
product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually.
Using tools could damage the knobs.
Mounting Bracket
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
Mounting Diagram
U Brackets(x2)
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4. OPERATION
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
display. Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control
panel.
Control Panel
Operation
Button
Function
Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
<MENU>
<UP>
Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value
Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
<DOWN>
<ENTER>
Mode
Programming Steps
Description
Red
Menu Map
C1
C2
C3
Green
Blue
Static Colors
C--
C4
C5
C6
C7
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
White
7-Color Switching
7-Color Fading
3-Color Switching
3-Color Fading
Chase program
Sound-Active Chase program
Auto Programs
Program Speed
P--
S--
U--
S001-S100 Selects auto program speed
R000-R100 Red
Custom Color
Mixing
G000-G100 Green
b000-b100 Blue
3-CH
7-CH
24CH
DMX
Personalities
d001-d512 Selects DMX starting address
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Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
Configuration
(DMX)
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket on the product.
The COLORbar™ SMD has three DMX personalities, from a 3-channel mode for basic
control to a 24-channel mode with more advanced control over the lights.
DMX
Personalities
and Starting
Address
The COLORbar™ SMD uses up to 24 DMX channels in its 24-channel DMX mode, which
defines the highest configurable address to 489.
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, you may refer to the DMX Primer at
To select the DMX personality, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 3-CH, 7-CH, or 24CH shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> to choose your DMX personality when it appears on the display.
To then choose your starting address:
1. The display should show d 1 once you’ve selected your DMX personality using the
steps above.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
3. Press <ENTER>.
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DMX Channel Assignments and Values
Channel
Function
Value
Setting
3-CH
1
2
3
Red
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
Green
Blue
Channel
Function
Value
Setting
7-CH
1
2
3
Red
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 No function
000 255 Color Macros
Green
Blue
4
Color Macros
Speed
Speed (slow to fast)
(when CH.6 is 026~225)
000 255
5
000 255 No function
Strobe
000 255 0~30 Hz
000 025 No Function
026 050 Fading 0~100%
051 075 Fading100%~0
076 100 Fading 100%~0~100%
101 125 Auto program P1
126 150 Auto program P2
151 175 Auto program P3
176 200 Auto program P4
201 225 Auto program P5
226 255 Sound-Active mode (Auto program P6)
000 255 0~100%
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7
Auto Programs
Dimmer
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Channel
Function
Value
Setting
Section
24-CH
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Red
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
Green
Blue
Red
1
Green
Blue
Red
2
3
4
5
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7
8
Green
Blue
10
11
12
Red
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
Green
Blue
13
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15
Red
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
Green
Blue
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19
20
21
22
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24
Red
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
000 255 0~100%
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
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Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
Configuration
(Standalone)
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either Static,
Automatic, or Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in
standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX
signals from the controller.
To enable the Static Color Mode, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
Static Color Mode
Automatic Mode
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose a color (C1-C7).
4. Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Automatic Mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose your auto program (P1-P7).
4. Press <ENTER>.
You can adjust the speed of the automatic program as well.
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the duration of each step of the automatic program
from S001 (slow) to S100 (fast).
4. Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Custom Static Color Mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
Custom Static
Color Mode
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to choose between colors (R--, G--, b--).
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to choose the intensity of the color (000-100).
6. Repeat the steps to mix additional colors to create the color you need.
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The Master/Slave mode allows a single COLORbar™ SMD unit (the “master”) to control
the actions of one or more COLORbar™ SMD units (the “slaves”) without the need of a
DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound
Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode. Once set and
connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit.
Master/Slave
Mode
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave units:
1. Press <MODE> repeatedly until d 1 shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to 001.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the
previous slave unit.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
1. Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode.
2. Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
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Configure all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the DMX
daisy chain.
Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave
operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the
master unit.
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5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can
Product
Maintenance
lead to reduction of the light source’s life. To maintain optimum performance and
minimize wear, you should clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However,
be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to
increase the cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
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Unplug the product from power.
Wait until the product is cold.
Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on
the external surface/vents.
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Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass
cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
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Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the transparent surface.
Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Dimensions and
Weight
31.8 in (803 mm)
4.7 in (121 mm)
7 in (178 mm)
12 lbs (5.4 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Power
Switching (internal)
100~240 V, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
Consumption
120 V, 60 Hz
300 W
230 V, 50 Hz
292 W
Operating
2.3 A
1.3 A
Power linking current (units)
Fuse
8 A (3 units)
F 5 A, 250 V
8 A (6 units)
F 5 A, 250 V
Power I/O
US/Worldwide
IEC
UK/Europe
IEC
Power input connector
Power output connector
Power Cord plug
Edison
IEC
Edison (US)
Local plug
Type
Lifespan
Light Source
Photo Optic
SMD LED
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Tri-color
648
20 mA x 3
Parameter
Illuminance @ 2 m
Strobe Rate
328 lx
0~30 Hz
67º
Beam angle
Field angle
110°
Viewing angle
120°
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
Thermal
DMX
104° F (40° C)
Convection
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
Channel Range
3-pin and 5-pin XLR
Sockets
3, 7, 24
Product Name
Item Code
Item Number
Ordering
COLORbar™ SMD
03030478
COLORBARSMD
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To return a product or request support:
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In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).
In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below).
In any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your distributor
of record. Refer to our website for contact details of distributors outside the U.S.,
United Kingdom, or Ireland.
World Headquarters
CHAUVET®
United Kingdom & Ireland
CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.
Contact Us
General Information
General Information
Address:
5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
(954) 929-1115
Address:
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Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice:
Fax:
(954) 929-5560
Toll free:
(800) 762-1084
Voice:
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+44 (0)1773 511115
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Technical Support
Technical Support
Voice:
Fax:
(954) 929-1115 (Press 4)
(954) 756-8015
Email:
Email:
World Wide Web
World Wide Web
If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of
record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to
them. Visit our website for contact details.
Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Tech Support office and request a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
return.
Returns
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product
returned without an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number
directly on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper
and place it inside the box:
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Your name
Your address
Your phone number
The RMA number
A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are
recommended.
CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
returned product(s).
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