Page 2 - ABLE OF
Page 2 of 21 COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. Before You Begin .............................................................................. 3 What Is Included ............................................................................................... 3 Unpacking Instruc...
Page 3 - EFORE; Claims
COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 Page 3 of 21 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What Is Included • COLORband™ PiX • Power Cord • 2 L-Brackets • Warranty Card • Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack the product and check the box to make sure you have received a...
Page 4 - Product at a
Page 4 of 21 COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer x Auto Programs P Outdoor Use x Auto-ranging Power Supply P Sound-Activated P Replaceable Fuse P DMX P User-Serviceable x Master/Slave P Safety Notes Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with ...
Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Overview
COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 Page 5 of 21 2. I NTRODUCTION Overview Dimensions Power In 5-pin DMX Connectors 3-pin DMX Connectors Sound Sensitivity Knob Microphone Display and Control Buttons U-Bracket (x2) Power Out Bracket Adjustment Knob Fuser Holder
Page 6 - ETUP; AC Power; Fuse
Page 6 of 21 COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 3. S ETUP AC Power The COLORband™ PiX has an auto-ranging power supply and can work with an input voltage range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value li...
Page 7 - Power Linking
COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 Page 7 of 21 Power Linking The product provides power linking via the IEC outlet located in the back of the unit. See the diagram below. Power Linking Diagram You can power link up to 11 COLORband™ PiX units on 120 VAC or up to 20 COLORband™ PiX units on 230 VAC. Th...
Page 8 - Mounting; Orientation; Mounting Diagram
Page 8 of 21 COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 Mounting Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes . Orientation The COLORband™ PiX may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. Riggi...
Page 10 - PERATION; Control Panel
Page 10 of 21 COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 4. O PERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Button Function <MENU> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option <UP> Press to...
Page 11 - Configuration; DMX
COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 Page 11 of 21 Configuration (DMX) 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. 3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the...
Page 12 - DMX Channel Assignments and Values
Page 12 of 21 COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 7-CH Channel Function Value Setting 1 Red 000 ó 255 0–100% 2 Green 000 ó 255 0–100% 3 Blue 000 ó 255 0–100% 4 Color Macros 000 ó 015 No function 016 ó 255 Color Macros 5 Speed 000 ó 255 Speed (slow to fast) (when CH.6...
Page 16 - Static Color Mode
Page 16 of 21 COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 Configuration (Standalone) Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller. • Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either Static, Auto, or S...
Page 17 - Mode
COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 Page 17 of 21 Master/Slave Mode The Master/Slave mode allows a single COLORband™ PiX unit (the master) to control the actions of one or more COLORband™ PiX units (the slaves) without the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Auto...
Page 18 - ECHNICAL
Page 18 of 21 COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 5. T ECHNICAL I NFORMATION Product Maintenance Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean lighting products a...
Page 19 - ETURNS
COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 Page 19 of 21 R ETURNS To return a product or request support: • In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see Contact Us ). • In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see Contact Us ). • In Mexico, contact CHAUVET® Mexico (see Contact Us ). • In ...
Page 20 - ONTACT
Page 20 of 21 COLORband™ PiX User Manual Rev. 6 C ONTACT U S WORLD HEADQUARTERS - CHAUVET® General Information Address:5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 Voice: (954) 577-4455 Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll free: (800) 762-1084 Technical Support Voice: (954) 577-4455 (Press 4) Fax: (954) 756-8015 Emai...
