Chroma-Q™ Daylight PAR™ User Manual Version 1.
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Table of Contents 1. Product Overview ……………………..……………………………...………........... 3 2. Operation ……………...…………………………………………………….…….….. 3 2.1 Unpacking the unit ....................................................................................3 2.2 Caution/warning symbols and safety instructions ...................................4 2.3 Power requirements .................................................................................5 2.4 Fixture set-up and installation .......................................
1. Product overview The Chroma-Q Daylight PAR is designed to give years of trouble free use, providing that it is regularly maintained and is used in accordance with the instructions detailed in this manual. Introduction The Chroma-Q Daylight PAR is a DMX controlled high output, daylight colour temperature fixture with 95% CRI, interchangeable optics and the added versatility of DMX control of all the main functions, making it a truly multipurpose fixture.
Caution/warning symbols and safety instructions The following International symbols are used throughout this manual and on the unit to identify warning and caution messages. Caution: This symbol appears adjacent to caution messages. Failure to heed these messages could result in personal injury and damage to equipment. Warning: This symbol appears adjacent to High Voltage Warning messages. Failure to heed these messages could result in serious personal injury and damage to equipment.
2.3 Mounting the unit The Chroma-Q Daylight PAR is designed for worldwide use and does not require any alteration to function on the standard voltages and frequencies generally available. Voltage range Frequency Power Factor Max Power 90-130V AC 198-264V AC 47-63 Hz 47-63 Hz 0.62-0.65 0.92-0.95 1100VA 700VA Replacement fuses (2x) 5 x 20mm 2.5A, 250V, 'T' type 5A, 250V, 'T' type 2.
3. Once the screw is completely loose, carefully remove the lamp housing from the reflector housing by gently pulling it straight back. Trying to remove the lamp housing at an angle will cause the lamp envelope to rub against the reflector opening and risks damaging the quartz glass envelope (see diagrams below). 4. Wearing a pair of gloves and holding the lamp by its ceramic base, carefully remove the old lamp from the holder.
Using colour filters The Chroma-Q Daylight PAR is equipped with runners designed to take a colour-frame or other accessories, which have 7.5"/190mm outside fitting, 6.7"/170mm minimum diameter opening, and a spring-loaded retaining clip, which prevents the accessories from falling out. • The fixture may be HOT. Exercise caution. • To release the clip, push it sideways and back towards the rear of the fixture. • Insert the colour-frame, or accessory.
Installing a lens 1. Place the fixture on a flat, stable, work surface and rotate the lens retaining ring so that the spring clip is at the top of the fixture. 2. Tilt up the front of the fixture slightly. 3. Holding the lens by edge, and with the convex side facing the back of the fixture, insert the lens into the retaining ring so that the bottom of the lens is located behind the two tabs at the bottom of the lens retaining ring. 4.
Display operation Power-up display On power-up the display will show the DMX address mode. Monitor Display If left undisturbed for 5-7 seconds the display will revert to 'Monitor Mode'. The first vertical bar indicates that there is Power (24V DC). The second vertical bar indicates that there is Data (DMX). The horizontal bars indicate the data Signal Level (DMX).
In DMX control mode: the user has full control of lamp on/off and lamp dimming. DMX value = 0-10% off, 10-50% 'Lamp Saver' low power, 50-100% dim to full power Display mode (dP) This mode is used to switch the display on or off. This feature can be used to blank the displays that may be an unwanted distraction after 5-7 secs. The display will re-activate when any button is pressed. Press to switch between on (1) and off (0).
'User' default settings Each time the RED record button is pressed, the unit will save that change and these 'user defaults' will take precedence on the next power cycle or remote reset. These 'User' defaults can be reset to the 'factory' defaults using the method detailed above. Mounting the unit • • • • • Always rig the unit with care and use an approved means of secondary attachment e.g. a safety wire. Do not mount the unit on or near flammable materials. Ensure the unit is at least 1.5 metres (4.
2.8 Technical specifications Dimensions: 327 x 229 x 458mm / 12.9" x 9.0" x 18." Weight: 7.6kg / 17.
3. Drawings 3.1 Outside dimensions Daylight PAR User Manual 13 V1.
