COLORONIX COLORTAINMENT! CONTROLLER Page 1—Coloronix Colortainment! Controller V1.
Welcome 3 Safety Instructions 4-5 Specifications 6 Front and Back Panel 7 Front Panel 7 Back Panel 7 Turning on the Unit 8 The Touchscreen 8 Using Tabs 8 The Home Screen 9 Using the Home Screen 9 The Timetable 10 The Settings Screen 11 Changing Light Settings 11 The Current Time Screen 12 Changing the Day and Time 12 Troubleshooting 13 Other Information 13 Disclaimer 13 Warranty 13 Copyright 13 Page 2—Coloronix Colortainment! Controller V1.
Welcome Congratulations and welcome to the Colortainment! Controller. The Colortainment! Controller is a revolutionary lighting control system which radically changes the way in which lighting and space are designed and how lighting combines with video and sound to create immersive entertainment experiences. Electrify and enhance the mood of your venue with the Colortainment! Controller.
Safety Instructions CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to your installer or a qualified personnel. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before appliance is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Non-use periods The power cable should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Foreign objects Care must be taken so that objects do not fall into the appliance, and that liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
Specifications Power Input Voltage Input Output Physical Certification and Safety UI 100-240V AC, 50 – 60Hz, 20W Composite RCA/Phono Video Stereo RCA/Phono Audio RS232 – 9 pin serial Control RJ45 (for future Auxiliary Interface extensions), USB 2.0 Lighting Single Universe DMX 512 via 5 pin XLR 2U rack mount unit Form Factor Rack mount ears or Mounting Options Dimensions (Width x Depth removable feet 19 x 14 x 3.5in (483 x x Height) 356 x 89mm) Weight 8.
Front and Back Panel Front Panel Back Panel Touchscreen Easy to use Touchscreen interface allows you to navigate through pre-installed ambient lighting effects, change the daily schedule and alter the light settings. Ethernet For network connectivity and connection to other devices. Video In Allows LED lighting installation to be synchronized to video content, producing dynamic lighting effects.
Turning on the Unit Check that the power lead is connected to the Colortainment! Controller and turn on at the wall socket. This powers up the your Colortainment! Controller. When start up is complete, the HOME screen will be displayed. The Touchscreen Using Tabs The Touchscreen allows you to choose from the 12 Color Ray Modes, view and edit the timetable and adjust the light settings.
The Home Screen Although the Colortainment! Controller comes pre-installed with 12 Color Ray Modes, installers will be able to create 12 new Color Ray Modes to suit your preferences precisely. A Color Ray Mode can automatically generate a near infinite combination of lighting effects triggered by audio, video and time. Within each Color Ray Mode there are a set of rules which define how audio, video and light react with the space to generate mood.
The Timetable 1. 2. 3. To set the daily schedule, first select the Color Ray Mode of your choice, then by touching the “Schedule Setting Bar”, select the hour that you want the Color Ray Mode to be used. Press again to clear a slot. To view another day of the week select the ‘Previous’ button to view the previous day or select the ‘Next’ button to view the next day. Touch the ‘back button’ to return to the TIMETABLE window. Page 10—Coloronix Colortainment! Controller V1.
The Settings Screen The SETTINGS screen allows you to adjust the brightness, saturation and transition speed. These settings change the overall properties of the effects The ‘Brightness slider’ adjusts the intensity of the lights you have installed. The ‘Saturation slider’ adjusts the vividness of the colours. The ‘Transition slider’ adjusts the speed at which one preset changes to the next Color Ray Mode at the end of each hour.
The Current Time Screen The DAY/TIME screen allows you to alter the current day and time. The time is used by the Colortainment! Controller for the 7-day scheduler and daily systems check. The options can be easily navigated through by using the ‘Previous’ and ‘Next’ buttons. Changing the Day and Time Touch the CURRENT TIME tab to display the current time window Use the arrows to adjust the day, hour and minutes display. Touch the SET button to save the displayed value as the current time.
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties please verify that the Colortainment! Controller has power and is correctly connected by following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide or this User Guide. If the Colortainment! Controller still does not operate as expected, please contact your installer. Other Information Disclaimer All Colortainment! Controller software remains sole property of Coloronix, Inc. and its suppliers.
