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1. arema 15 000 255 Blue 4 2 000 009 010 gt 255 o O N OJI OJ A 4BAR User Manual 5 Includes footswitch with 33 ft cable tripod with bag and transport case for lights Description RGB Color Mixing 0 lt gt 100 RGB Color Mixing 0 lt gt 100 RGB Color Mixing 0 lt gt 100 RGB Color Mixing 0 lt gt 100 CH 1 Auto Programs 010 gt 029 030 gt 049 050 gt 069 070 gt 089 090 gt 109 110 129 130 gt 149 150 gt 169 170 e 189 190 gt 209 210 gt 229 230 gt 249 Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4 Auto 5 Auto 6 Auto 7 Auto 8 Auto 9 Auto 10 Auto 11 Auto 12 4 20 2010 3 00 PM Product Overview Fuseholder Power In 4 pin Footswitch Connection Microphone Control Panel DMX In DMX Out MIN MAX Pin Occupation H MIC Pin 1 Common e O Pin 2 Pedal 1 f y O 6 Es Pin 3 EN 2 MW Pin 4 Pedal 3 O O O E E SENSITI Sound Sensitivity Adjustment Knob DMX Out DMX In 4BAR User Manual 6 4 20 2010 3 00 PM 3 SETUP 4 Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power The fuse is located inside this compartment Remove using a flat2. head screwdriver Mounting Orientation This fixture may be mounted on the included tripod stand in any location provided there is adequate room for ventilation Rigging There are two methods of mounting this fixture e Using the included tripod stand e Using a clamp on the two clamp hanging bolts Adjust the angle of the each of the four lights on the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs o When selecting installation location take into consideration access and routine maintenance o Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation The clamps for hanging are sold separately When using the clamp hanging bolts BOTH of the two hanging positions MUST be used Clamp hanging bolts 2 two total Light pan angle adjustment knob Light tilt angle adjustment knob 4BAR User Manual 7 4 20 2010 3 00 PM 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the three panel buttons located directly underneath the LED Display Button Function Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option Scrolls through menu options in descending order Scrolls through menu options in ascending order MENU DOWN The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map When a menu fu
3. DMX on the output of the lact fixture DMX connector configuration O 3 COMMON OUTPUT To avoid signal transmission problems and interference it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture may perform erratically Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart Note If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter 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 paves DMX Controller Link W 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the o DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller O 999999 O YI TIOYHLNO9 0S XNO et et ett Oj MO es Mia EN ed S q m Oe OOOO OOOO OO Reverse O 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 p
4. or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S Contact Us World Wide General Information CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 fax 954 929 5560 toll free 800 762 1084 Technical Support CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com 4BAR User Manual 13 4 20 2010 3 00 PM Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX 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 Important Fixtures on a serial data li
5. Sound Activated Master Slave d Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle Loi Included omg 3000 N 29 Ct Eet FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com TABLE OF CONTENTS E BEFORE YOU BEGIN ME 3 NI EE O EE EE 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Gn GN GY Y DG EG ei 3 MANUAL CONVENTION Sara 3 NS RP ha REF FR FFEFRYN FO E te lee la 3 ACROWER EE 4 SARE RING dE ege dE 4 2 INTRODUCTIOM BEE 5 EECHELEN 5 FEATURE SA FOOTS WITCH EE 5 atele Ndola ER EE 5 DMA CHANNEL VALUES A T E guetta FYW CYD ND UAN 5 PRODUCT NET EEN 6 cfo i TEE 7 EUSEISEPEAC EMENI GU co AYAU Me Ra a CN NO GN Y e 7 o EE E HR DH SW NR A TH HR ee 7 r Oe WR EE 7 A A E 7 A OPERATING INSTRU CT O N LEET 8 NAVIGATING THEC ONTROL BANEL EEE EE EE EEE EE EEEE T EE A EEE E EE EET A 8 MENU VEER 8 Blue NEE 8 BMX IVI HY che Pata EE 8 PAN OMIA MOG EE 9 t219 E Kee k FR eae nee ee PAE RI NN aE et PERT A Y a HRN OPN SCT RUC eee Oe SORT TC Cre RAN HYN PT E 9 MASTER SUAVE RATON EEN 10 FOO TSWITCH OPERATION nata di diosa a 11 DISCONNECUAD the EDO IS WI CR ii A A E 11 SETANG THE STARTINGADDRES Susana GG y doy dy iy A YG YW dn YW TY yR OA Ta dd WN O rede 12 EE EEGENEN 12 SS APPENDIX GE 13 DEAE E EE Ee 13 CONTA RE 13 FIXTURE EINKING EEN 14 By e Ee EE EE EEN 14 DMX Data EE 14 Sl EN A O Wn HN RF 15 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 15 SE TINE RI e BR ET 15 GENERAL AIN TENANCE UL GG
6. cal assistance center e Never connect the device to a dimmer pack e Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged e Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord e Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact i There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not open the housing or attempt any CHAUVET at 954 929 1115 4BAR User Manual 4 4 20 2010 3 00 PM 2 INTRODUCTION Features fixture 15 channel DMX LED wash light system RGB control of 4 separate lights Built in automated programs via DMX Built in sound activated programs DMX Features footswitch e Trigger built in static or automated programs includes RGB fades e Instantly set any program to sound active o Instantly blackout any program Additional Features Independent positioning of each light Low profile lights are 1 7 in deep Adjustable stand height from 56 in to 91 in DMX Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Control Operating Mode RGB Mode ch 2 15 Auto Programs Sound Active 000 lt 009 010 gt 249 250 gt 255 Master dimmer No function Dimmer low lt gt high Strobe 3 000 lt gt 009 No function 010 255 Strobe slow lt gt fast EECH F000 255 Jaren 000285 Baer Ee re EE 000255 eue w 0006258 meda n 000255 farens 12 000255 ees E ta oo 285
7. d RSTS SRS Sie Immediately press the lt DOWN gt button until RFS is displayed not necessary if RAYTS is already displayed Wait for 5 seconds Press lt MENU gt until the display reads SHERHE Then use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to select the operating speed of the program This fixture has several built in automatic programs To trigger these programs via sound please see the below instructions 1 2 3 1 4BAR User Manual Press the lt MENU gt button until one of the following is displayed RSTS SRS Sie Immediately press the lt UP gt button until Di id is displayed not necessary if SSe is already displayed Wait for 5 seconds Then use the lt SOUND SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT KNOB gt to adjustment the sensitivity of the program to the sound received from the microphone 9 4 20 2010 3 00 PM Master Slave Operation This mode allows for multiple 4BAR s to be controlled with a single footswitch Please see the following instructions for the setup 1 Connect the footswitch to the first 4BAR 2 Then connect from the DMX Out of the Master 4BAR to the DMX In of the Slave unit 3 Set the DMX starting address of the Slave s to G9 Master DMX out to other slave fixture s 4BAR User Manual 10 4 20 2010 3 00 PM Footswitch operation The included footswitch provides quick access to preset colors color change programs and triggering via the onboard micro
8. e channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that uses 6 DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control protocol we suggest jumping to the Appendix Section and reading the heading DMX Primer It contains very useful information that will help you understand its use General Troubleshooting Applies to Foggers Dimmers Symptom Solution s Lights amp Snow Controllers amp Chaser LLE 7 shut off O fan thermal switch reset Y T J eh keeps Check total load placed on device blowing Device has no power Check for power on Mains Check device s fuse internal and or external Fixture is on but there Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the is no movement to the control switches If audio provided via 74 jack Y Y Y audio make sure a live audio signal exists Adjust sound sensitivity knob Lamps cuts off Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating sporadically Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period after power failure before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install termina
9. e chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status MENU gt Settings A seguence of menu options to be followed ON A value to be entered or selected Icons This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part of the user ICONS MEANING This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly WOP 4BAR User Manual This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information 3 4 20 2010 3 00 PM AC Power This fixture has an auto ranging power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages This fixture will accommodate between 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch AN All fixtures must be connected to ci
10. in connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input Output panel of a lighting fixture 3 Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on Continue the link 4BAR User Manual 15 4 20 2010 3 00 PM General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance Unplug fixture from power Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fix
11. lity to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Any other claim for items such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving merchandise 4BAR User Manual 16 4 20 2010 3 00 PM Technical Specifications WEIGHT amp DIMENSIONS ENO ss tees Ae A 47 in 1 193 mm Height fully extended A 91 in 2 311 mm Ee 29 Ibs 13 2 kg POWER Tee ae power Supply E 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 120 V e EE 48 W 0 4 A max USA CUAD TONO e EENS 0 8A Power consumption 230 V 50 HZ sia alce 37 W 0 2 A max Jet KEE ECR A RTAS RI EE 0 2A FUSO mu lein As du a dyd YU O senate dy FY Y dg dya desde F2A 250 V LIGHT SOURCE PE ER UN FFY YY 432 10 mm 108 per light 144 Red 144 Green 144 Blue 100 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC Luminance 1n perlight Re E EE 980 lux Beam Angle per ight Kee EEN 21 Field Angle per hont Ee EE 33 THERMAL Maximum ambient operating temperature oocccccconncnccnnnccnccnnnncnnconnncnncnnancnncnnnnrcncnnnncincnnns 104 F 40 C CONTROL amp PROGRAMMING Dala Ul EE locking 3 pin XLR male socket Dale OUND Us EE locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data DIM Contigua pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 ETO CO EE USITT DMX512 A DIVE EE 15 ORDERING INFORMATION ABAR A ar andy se ee ee NN 4BAR WARRANTY INFORMATION UN AIT TH NF YI ETCH ER FR TREN HF FFF FUN O 2 year limited war
12. nction is selected the display will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu function Menu Map MENU OPTION SUB MENU FUNCTION DESCRIPTION UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON ESS AA Auto displays amp BESES after 3 seconds Changes DMX address Changes DMX address LL Allows to change DMX address in descending order GE Displays DMX address cannot change i l WN Plays program automatically Displays current speed Displays current speed Change run speed in Change run speed in ERRE AIlows to change Auto speed ascending order descending order Operation DMX Mode This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller If you are unfamiliar with DMX please read the DMX Primer section in the Appendix section of this manual o oe 6 1 Press the lt MENU gt button until one of the following is displayed RUTS SRS Sie 2 Immediately press the lt UP gt button until St is displayed not necessary if S is already displayed 3 Wait for 5 seconds until the display reads e 32332 4 Press lt MENU gt until the display reads RHH 5 Then use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to select the DMX starting address 4BAR User Manual 8 4 20 2010 3 00 PM Automatic Mode This fixture has several built in automatic programs To access them please see the below instructions Sound Mode Press the lt MENU gt button until one of the following is displaye
13. nk must be daisy chained in one single line To comply with the EIA 485 standard no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended serial data link distance 500 m 1640 ft Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link 32 Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct your own cable If you choose to create your own cable please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX Data Cable Use a BeldenO 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The cable will have the following characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor twisted pair Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms 4BAR User Manual 14 4 20 2010 3 00 PM Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end Resistance 120 ohm 1 4w between pin 2 DMX and pin 3
14. odo O LES 16 A A EE 16 A A A Y A RYN 16 GEG ANG US SPECIFICATIONS a CG NU O GU NOU a oa 17 CHAUVET 2010 All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual 4BAR User Manual 2 4 20 2010 3 00 PM 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included VVVVVVV 1 x 4BAR 1 x 4BAR transport bag 1 x Tripod stand 1 x Tripod stand transport bag 1 x Footswitch 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 Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Manual Conventions CHAUVET manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured lt Menu gt A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 1512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can b
15. phone on the 4BAR Please see the chart along with the set of instructions below for further explanation 1 Power on the fixture Connect the footswitch to the 4BAR via the 4 pin connection cable with plug Press pedal 1 Preset to activate control When this is operating properly the LEDs on the 4BAR will light white first function on pedal 1 PEDAL SUB OPTION FUNCTION White 1 3 Oyan Color change every second in a continuous loop Color change every 3 seconds in a continuous loop rr ON WEN Sound controlled 3 Blackout BLACKOUT There is no need to modify any settings for the 4BAR before connecting the footswitch It will operate properly in any mode There is no need to modify any settings for the 4BAR before connecting the footswitch It will operate properly in any mode Lyd LJ Disconnecting the Footswitch In order to properly disconnect the footswitch please follow these steps 1 Unplug the footswitch from the 4BAR 2 _ Turn the power to the fixture off unplug the power cable 3 _ Turn the power to the fixture on again plug in the power cable and the fixture will properly operate on any one of the 3 modes 4BAR User Manual 11 4 20 2010 3 00 PM Setting the Starting Address This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device Each fixture requires a start address from 1 to 512 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on th
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17. rcuits with a suitable Earth Ground Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully which includes important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product e _ Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet e Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture e _ This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked e _ Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp source e Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain e Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this e In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized techni
18. tor Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights No flash Re install bulb may have shifted in shipping A i ie No light output Check slip ring amp brushes for contact Install bulb n Call service technician Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device EA l Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand alone functions do not require additional settings simply y power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this mode If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions please contact CHAUVET amp Technical Support at the location on the next page 4BAR User Manual 12 4 20 2010 3 00 PM 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 Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement
19. ture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Claims 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 Merchandise Authorization Number RMA Products returned without an RMA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request 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 Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Note If you are given an RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name NO Your address Fe o Your phone number The RMA 8 5 A brief description of the symptoms Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibi
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