CT3EQ CONTROLLER Snapshot COLORTUBE™ 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN............................................................................................................................................................ 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 1 x COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ 1 x Power Cable 2 x Mounting Bracket Kit 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Page 4 of 22 Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
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Product Overview (CT3EQ Controller) Microphone DMX LED indicator MODE button ENTER button UP button DOWN button Power Switch DMX Out Sound Sensitivity DMX In Signal Output to Tubes DC Power Input Page 6 of 22 COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ User Manual Rev.
Product Overview (COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ) Front Side Signal In Back Side Power Out Power In Signal Out Power Indicator DIP Switches Sound Sensitivity Microphone COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ User Manual Rev.
3. SETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Mounting Orientation The COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ may be mounted in any safe position. Rigging Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp. The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in size. When rigging consider routine maintenance and DIP switch access. Please see the following steps for installation. 1. 2. 3. Attach the bracket (1 or 2) to the mounting point. Slide the bottom ridge of the tubes into place, as shown in the first diagram below.
Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link Universal DMX Controller 1.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Configuring the Starting Address Each fixture requires a starting address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For example, a fixture that uses seven DMX channels and is addressed to start on DMX channel 100, will read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose the starting addresses for each fixture so that the channels used do not overlap.
Menu Map M AIN FUNCTION SUB-FUNCTION SELECTION INSTRUCTION Black Red STATIC COLORS AUTO PROGRAM Green Blue Yellow Cyan Purple White 1~35 Flash 000~100 speed (0~100%) Run/Flash Speed 001~100 (0~100%) 1~36 EQ SOUND MODE Select different preset colors, as well as the strobe Set the speed of the program from one step to another Set the speed of the strobe Set the EQ sound mode Interval 001~100 Set the interval between color changing: slow~fast DMX-512 - 001~512 Sets the DMX starting address
OPERATION DMX This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller. You must set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual. 1. 2. 3. Press until DMX-512 appears on the LCD screen. Press . Using and , select the desired DMX address.
Mode Channel DMX Details CHANNEL 1 M ODE (VALUES 048~249) 1. 3 Color Change 048~053 18. Back N, Flow G 1 150~155 2. 7 Color Change 054~059 19. Back N, Flow RB 156~161 3. Rainbow 1 060~065 20. Back N, Flow RG 162~167 4. Rainbow 2 066~071 21. Back N, Flow W 168~173 5. 3 Color Flow 072~077 22. 3 Color Flow Fill 2 174~179 6. 7 Color Flow 078~083 23. 7 Color Flow Fill 2 180~185 7. 3 Color Flow Roll 1 084~089 24. 3 Color Flow Roll 2 186~191 8. 7 Color Flow Roll 1 090~095 25.
Standalone Automatic and Sound-Active DIP Switch Settings Page 16 of 22 COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ User Manual Rev.
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Setting the Starting Address This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a start address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105.
5. APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance.
Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing; call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without the RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request an RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.
Technical Specifications COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length .............................................................................................................................. 39.2 in (995 mm) Width .................................................................................................................................. 4.5 in (114 mm) Height ................................................................................................................................... 2.
