CHAUVET COLORado M-SOLO [3/40] Quick reference guide

Colorado M Solo QRG Rev. 4

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.

Power Linking

You can link up to 39 Colorado M Solo products at 120 VAC or 62 at 230 VAC. Never exceed this number. Power linking

cords can be purchased separately.

AC Plug

DMX Linking

The Colorado M Solo will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer is available

from www.chauvetprofessional.com.

DMX Connection

The Colorado M Solo uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for its DMX personalities: STD.Y, TOUR, TR16, SSP and HSIC.

See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX operation.

Master/Slave Connection

The Colorado M Solo uses the DMX data connection for its master/slave mode. See the User Manual for information

about how to connect and configure the product for master/slave 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 Colorado M Solo supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to menu map

options. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.

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.

• When using this product in an outdoor IP65-type environment, be sure to use IP65 (or higher)

rated power cables and secure unused ports with attached IP65 covers.

When using this product in an outdoor IP65-type environment, be sure to use IP65 (or higher) rated

data cables and secure unused ports with attached IP65 covers.

Note: For optimum control of the 16-bit dimming channels in the TR16 and STD.Y personalities, be

sure that both dimming curves in SETTING > DIMMER are set to OFF