PHILIPS Actilume Color System User Guide
Summary
This comprehensive guide is essential for professionals responsible for installing, programming, and operating the Actilume Color lighting system. It covers the entire lifecycle of the unit, enabling users to design, sequence, and execute complex light shows using dedicated software (Actilume Color Studio). The manual provides detailed instructions on advanced controls, DMX/DALI network setups, safety guidelines, system maintenance, and operational best practices for optimal performance in professional lighting environments.
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Actilume Color System
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About this user manual This user manual is meant for anyone who has to do with installing, programming and / or operating the Actilume Color system. However, not all sections are equally relevant for ...
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Table of contents About this user manual Uploading a Light Show Important information 1.1 Safety precautions Basic presets in the Actilume Color controller 1.2 Copyright 12.1 Basic (Philips 54W HO) la...
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1.5 Environmental information Important information Disposal of your old product The product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. ...
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2.3 Applications Actilume Color system The Actilume Color system has been designed for all indoor application within retail, hospitality, and public spaces, especially to attract people and to surpris...
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Overview Actilume Color controller LLC 1670/00 DMX input 230V gateway LCU 1670/00 Connects to a DMX control panel when the controller is integrated in a DMX network. DALI Test Master 230VAC/50Hz Power...
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IRR 1651/00 24V gateway LCU 1671/00 RS232 Connection cord Connects to the IR SENSOR input of the Actilume Color controller. For connecting your computer to the Actilume Color system. IR (Infrared) sen...
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Remote control IRT 1670/00 Preset keys All presets are preprogrammed at the factory. Colors and sequences can be overwritten as described in 6.1.7 ‘Changing presets’. Preset keys for Static and Dynami...
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System setup 4.1 Mounting the controller into the fixture Connect the DALI output connectors (R DALI +, G DALI + and B DALI + ) to the corresponding DALI input connectors of the red, green and blue la...
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4.2 Basic system 1 fixture with 1 Actilume Color controller and red, green and blue lamp drivers.To this fixture other fixtures can be connected with a maximum of 9.These fixtures only contain lamp dr...
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4.4 DALI network Preprogrammed static and dynamic presets. Up to 40 DALI devices. Fluo RGB DALI power Supply Universal LED driver Actilume Color controller The protocol on the Ext_DALI + output is acc...
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4.5 DMX network Instant control of the lighting system via DMX control panel. Up to 150 fixtures. In this configuration all (via controllers and drivers) connected lamps will have the same static colo...
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5.1.4 Selecting preset static colors Operating the Actilume Color system For an overview of preset static colors, refer to 3 ‘Overview’. Once installed, the Actilume Color controller can be operated i...
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5.1.7 Changing Presets 5.2 Operation via a DALI control system Colors under Preset keys are factory stored, default colors (both When installed in a DALI network, the Actilume Color system can static ...
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Actilume Color Studio 15Actilume Color Studio
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Click ‘Next’ to continue. Actilume Color Studio • The ‘Select Installation Folder’ screen appears. 6.1 Introduction Actilume Color Studio enables you to create, preview and upload ‘Light shows’ intend...
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Properties: 6.5 Terminology Opens the ‘Light Show Properties’ screen.You can fill in properties Throughout this section, the following terminology is used: such as ‘Title’, ‘Author’ and ‘Company’. Fix...
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Edit Light Group/Fixture Management…: Main menu for ‘Timeline’ editing The clipboard is maintained at Management window for adding, editing and removing ‘Light Groups’ application level enabling cut /...
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Open…: Contents… (F1): Shows an ‘Open File Dialog’ to enable you to select an existing This is where all Actilume Color Studio help is located. ‘Color Palette’ file from your harddisk. If a ‘Color Pal...
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Fill the ‘Timelines’ with colors and color fades. For details, refer to Creating a ‘Light Show’ 7.5 ‘Drawing Constant Colors’, 7.6 ‘Drawing Color Fades’, 7.8 ‘Selecting and editing colors’ and 7.9 ‘Fi...
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7.3 Scenes 7.4 Sequences The default empty ‘Light Show’ contains only one ‘Scene’.The ‘Light The default empty ‘Light Show’ contains one ‘Sequence’ attached to a Show’ menu enables you to add or remov...
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7.4.3 Removing ‘Sequences’ from a ‘Light Show’ 7.6 Drawing Color Fades Select the ‘Sequence’ you wish to delete by right clicking in the ‘Fades’ are gradual transitions from one color to another color...
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7.8.2 Clipboard functionality Position Right click in a selected area. Index of the ‘Color Point’ in the ‘Timeline’. • The following menu appears. Click ‘OK’ to save your settings. 7.9 Fine-tuning col...
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7.10.2 Creating a new Color Palette • The selected ‘Effect Palette’ appears in the ‘Toolbox’ window and can Make sure the ‘Toolbox’ window is open. be used for creating a ‘Light Show’. Select ‘New’ in...
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Preview Preferences Enables adjustment of ‘Previewing’ settings. Monitor Type Enables you to select the monitor type on which the application is The ‘Preferences’ window in the ‘Tools’ menu shows the ...
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9.1.2 Editing ‘Light Group’ settings Managing Light Groups and Fixtures ‘Name’ and ‘Type Group’ of a ‘Light Show’ can be changed. If the ‘Light Group’ is coupled to a ‘Sequence’ it is not possible to ...
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9.2.1 Adding Fixtures 9.2.2 Editing fixture settings Click ‘Add’ in the ‘Light Group / Fixture Management’ screen. Select the fixture you wish to edit in the ‘Light Group / Fixture • The ‘Add New fixt...
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• A progress bar indicates the update progress. Discover all Fixtures Click ‘Start’. • When the update was successful, the ‘Fixture updated’ screen appears. Before the actual discovery process starts ...
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Select the fixture you wish to assign a ‘Short Address’ to and click Previewing a Light Show ‘Edit’. On the ‘Light Plan’ in the ‘View’ menu you can preview a ‘Light Show’ to get an impression of how t...
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10.2 Color Display Click ‘ ’ in the toolbar or select ‘Light Plan’ in the ‘View’ menu. • The ‘Light Plan’ appears in the lower part of the ‘Light Show’ screen. All fixtures in the ‘Light Show’ are dis...
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10.3.2 Resize Fixture Display Resizing can be useful to scale the ‘Light Plan’ depending on the Uploading a Light Show amount of ‘Fixtures’, to deviate between models and turn (e.g. 140 x 70 to 70 x 1...
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Sequence 4 Basic presets in the Actilume Color Spring = 10 min Fade Hold controller 2 min 30 sec 2 min 30 sec YELLOW 2 min 30 sec 2 min 30 sec GREEN 12.1 Basic Philips T5 lamp settings Sequence 5 Summ...
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13.5 Controller unit LLC1670/00 Actilume Color datasheet In DALI operation and based on the pre-programmed colors, Actilume Color calculates the different dim levels for the Red, Green 13.1 Compliance...
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13.5.2 User interfaces 13.5.6 Connections for DALI and power ts id 0. .5 fo sc re in (U .S Remote control: in si .5 fo sc re in (m et ri c) IRT1670/00 needs to be pointed to the sensor (IRR1651/00 or ...
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13.7 Actilume Color Studio, programming software Ordering data LCS1670/00 Actilume Color Studio is intuitive software for programming sequences into the Actilume Color controller. It allows direct pre...
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© 2008 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright owner.The information presented in th...
Manual Details
| Brand | Philips |
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| Pages | 36 |
| File Size | 11.58 MB |
| Published | June 04, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the permissible operating conditions for the Actilume controller?
The device must operate within a temperature range of 0 °C to 50 °C, and relative humidity should be maintained between 20% and 80%.
Is a PC connection needed all the time when using the DALI network?
No, the connection between the PC and the DALI network is only necessary specifically when sequences are being uploaded into the Actilume Color Controller.
What services does Actilume Color Studio provide for lighting programming?
It offers intuitive functionality for programming sequences, allowing users to preview the light show and group fixtures within the system.
How should I properly dispose of an old unit?
Because the product is made of recyclable materials, you must consult your local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.