4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev. 2
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1. 4 Manual Digital Display Menu Buttons 1 Set the DMX Personality and DMX address on your product 2 Use the Chart provided to set BOTH the Channel and then the Receiving or Transmitting option NOTE DIP Switch 5 is for Transmitting OR Receiving please choose carefully A channel A Channel 2 AO Channel 3 IE p n adeda Tenda Coe BESS EEEE 2020 ageda ZES m mi Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10 Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Channel 14 Channel 15 Channel 16 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10 Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Channel 14 Channel 15 Channel 16 ZO z Tedde zac dede e0eda Cd Belo ddes dadas Tedde aa m O am m 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 15CH Channel 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 Value Percent Setting 000U 009 RGB Color Mixing 010U 029 Auto Program 1 030U 049 Auto Program 2 050U 069 Auto Program 3 070U 089 Auto Program 4 090 109 Auto Program 5 1100 129 Auto Program 6 130U 149 Auto Program 7 150U 169 Auto Program 8 170U 189 Auto Program 9 190U 209 Auto Program 10 210U 229 Auto Program 11 230U 249 Auto Program 12 250U 255 Sound Active mode 000U 255 Dimmer 0 100 02. Battery Battery To replace the battery in the wireless footswitch Replacement Turn the power switch to the Off position Remove the battery cover by removing 2 screws with a Phillips head screwdriver 3 Remove the old battery from the housing and unplug it from the leads 4 Replace with a new 9 volt battery ensuring that the positive and negative leads correspond to the correct electrodes on the battery 5 Place the battery into the housing and cover with the battery cover 6 Secure the battery cover with the 2 Phillips head screws AN Do NOT overtighten the screws NMN 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 Page 13 of 20 z The 4BAR Tri USB is compatible with the IRC 6 infrared remote control from Chauvet IRC 6 Infrared To activate IR mode follow the instructions below Remote 4 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until Ser shows on the display Control 2 Press lt ENTER gt to accept 3 Press lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select ON or OFF 4 Press lt ENTER gt IRC 6 Operation Automatic Mode Automatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product To turn on Automatic mode snap Press lt AUTO gt on the IRC 6 To turn on Automatic mode fade Press lt FADE gt on the IRC 6 To adjust the speed of the automatic program 1 Press lt SPEED gt on the IRC 6 2 Press lt gt or lt gt to either increase or decrease the speed of the program Sound Active Mode Sound Active mode
3. change the auto program speed follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until S shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt and Sxxx will show on the display 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to increase or decrease the speed 4 Press lt ENTER gt To run the 4BAR Tri USB in Sound Active mode do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until Snd shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt To change the sound sensitivity follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until Sens shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt and uxxx will show on the display 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to increase or decrease the sensitivity 4 Press lt ENTER gt To custom mix a color do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until U shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt and one of the following will show on the display rxxx red gxxx green bxxx blue 3 Press lt ENTER gt to cycle through the color settings 4 When the desired color shows on the display use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to increase or decrease the color value 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the product outputs as desired 4BARTM Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 Wireless The included wireless footswitch provides quick access to preset colors color change programs and sound activation through the 4BAR Tri USB microphone Footswitch To use the footswitch 1 Connect the 4BAR Tri USB to power Tu
4. product is not intended for permanent installation Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product s housing are blocked Never connect the product to a dimmer i Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket The maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate the product at higher temperatures In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the product immediately Never try to repair the product Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center 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 Keep this User Manual for future use If you sell the product to someone else be sure that they also receive this document Page 4 of 20 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 2 INTRODUCTION Produ
5. the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling notify the carrier immediately not Chauvet Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim In addition keep the box and contents for inspection For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery Text Convention Meaning Conventions 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified Menu gt Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed lt ENTER gt A key to be pressed on the product s control panel ON A value to be entered or selected Sym bols Symbol Meaning Electrical warning Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to the product accessories or the user Critical installation configuration or operation information Not following these instructions may make the product not work cause damage to the product or cause harm to the operator Important installation or configuration information The product may not function correctly if this information is not used Useful information JO gt gt Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice Chauvet assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appea
6. will enable the product to respond to the music To turn on Sound Active mode Press lt SOUND gt on the IRC 6 To adjust sound sensitivity in Sound Active mode 1 Press lt SENSITIVITY gt on the IRC 6 2 Press lt gt or lt gt to either increase or decrease sound sensitivity R G 6 WWO OOOOH 990 DO060 Manual Color Control To choose a specific color with the IRC 6 1 Press lt MANUAL gt on the IRC 6 2 Press any number between 0 9 to choose your color To manually control the RGB percentage 1 Press lt MANUAL gt on the IRC 6 2 Press lt R gt red lt G gt green or lt B gt blue to choose your color 3 Press lt gt Or lt gt to increase or decrease the percentage of each color Miscellaneous Operation To adjust the total output level 1 Press lt gt on the IRC 6 2 Press lt gt Or lt gt to increase or decrease the output level To adjust the strobe rate of the program 1 Press lt STROBE gt on the IRC 6 2 Press lt gt Or lt gt to increase or decrease the strobe rate 3 Press lt STROBE gt again to turn off the strobe To black out the lights 1 Press lt BLACK OUT gt on the IRC 6 This will turn off all the lights until the button is pressed again NOTE The IRC will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated If the remote does not respond when a button is pressed try pressing lt BLACK OUT gt You may have inadv
7. 00 009 No function 010U 255 Slow to fast 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 Function Control Operating Mode Blue RGB Color Mixing Pod 1 RGB Color Mixing Pod 2 RGB Color Mixing Pod 3 RGB Color Mixing Pod 4 Value Percent Setting 000 255 0 100 000U 255 0 100 000 255 0 100 Page 11 of 20 Configuration Standalone O Preset Colors Automatic Program Program Speed Sound Active Mode Sound Sensitivity RGB Color Mixing Page 12 of 20 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 to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller To run the 4BAR Tri USB in Preset Color mode follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until C shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWNS to select C 1 C 7 4 Press lt ENTER gt To run the 4BAR Tri USB in Automatic mode do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until Auto shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt To
8. BAR Tri Ea m gt gt Z 5 TT a r U Togo l TABLE OF CONTENTS Te Betore VOU BEO ci ZOE O NO O O a ae ei osa 3 Whales NEIUJOdE PR M O On ad A A O KR OE 3 UnpackingIASTUCUON erren e a ae dd A AE 3 GE LZ A EEEE E E O E A MT 3 A a E as 3 A A RE a a ida SOSA GEO oo oso ost 3 EE EEE EE EECC 3 PIOCUCHARA El Tolo A PP e 5 R 4 Sale NOS eases 4 2 WOVE OCU CHO Nutria 5 OCMC KOV Wami OPE eet ata te R Senha Od R OR ee genet ate ae ee ace eaten ae eee a 5 RrOQUC DIMENSIONS Zsa A GA W OGAE AO R AO oa OO eee 6 A nn Ea E E 7 AC POWGF ss ee a z T A aT ca pool ao dk 7 Fuse AREDIACC INGEN sesh seit sees dalsteae e o olo eo Gia 7 POWer LINK sds ats tact war daria 7 NOWIN Oza terete eee UE a WA AEON UO PA OE 8 OSA Oo saa OG RA tats ga ka RCA A D W 8 RIgGdINJ aso ian R O R R A R agente eaten RO AO AA aes 8 A E 9 Control Panel Ope 110g PPR P P O deuce ine 9 NA A O O O Gece oes a 9 BA PA a oe en ee ee 9 COMMOTION DMO add R adi uns als SEO BE oo o ono n oo a ooo oo oo o 9 DMX Personality and Starting Address x ti o 9 DEDMUJSB CONNECIMO a GE AN Ad da id 10 Coniiguration Dari USB eo data 10 DMX Channel Assignments ana ValUGS uu Gd ss n 11 O Renee EC O EE OCE O CCA ON RKO EE EETA AE ENET SRO LO VO OWENS O A A 11 SORROW RASA et roe eee ree ee O P ZOE 11 Contg ranon Standalone ir duse a day bouda as ad wia kai a 12 PSE CON Saya RK B EE E E RO P R P O O EE EEE 12 Atomatic FIOOTAM west s
9. USB 1 Set the 4BAR Tri USB to operate in either standalone mode or with the footswitch see Wireless Footswitch 2 Make the 4BAR Tri USB the first product in the DMX daisy chain Configure all the slave products before connecting the master to the daisy chain Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master Do not connect more than 31 slaves to the master For D Fi USB Expansion mode configure the products as indicated below Slave products 1 Set the slave products to 3 channel mode 3 CH 2 Set the DMX address of each slave product to correspond with the pod on the 4BAR Tri USB it will be synchronized with as follows For pod 1 set the address to 1 For pod 2 set the address to 7 For pod 3 set the address to 13 For pod 4 set the address to 19 3 Set each D Fi USB to receive on a specific channel 1 16 4 Plug the D Fi USB products into the slave products 5 Finish setting and configuring all the slave products 4BAR Tri USB 1 Set the 4BAR Tri USB to operate in either standalone mode or with the footswitch see Wireless Footswitch 2 Set the D Fi USB to transmit on the same D Fi channel as the slaves see Configuration D Fi USB 3 Plug in the D Fi USB All products must be set to the same DMX personality and D Fi channel Configure all the slave products to receive befo
10. ber of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses If you choose a starting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the products channels The 4BAR Tri USB uses up to 15 DMX channels in a 15 CH DMX mode which defines the highest configurable address to 498 If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol www chauvetlighting com To select the starting address do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 3 CH or 15CH shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt andd 1 d512 will show on the display 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the starting address 4 Press lt ENTER gt download the DMX Primer from Page 9 of 20 D Fi USB Connectivity ZN E Configuration D Fi USB D Fi USB DIP Switch Page 10 of 20 Channels The 4BAR Tri USB is able to become a D Fi wireless receiver transmitter with the use of the D Fi USB from Chauvet DJ Simply set the product s DMX Personality and DMX Address set the DIP switch D Fi receiving transmitting channel then plug it into the D Fi USB port WARNING DO NOT plug anything other than a D Fi USB into the USB port Doing so may cause damage to the product Once plugged in the D Fi USB will take over the product Wired DMX manual display control menu buttons and IRC 6 will be unavailable until you unplug the D Fi USB The priority levels are 1 D Fi USB 2 Wired DMX 3 IRC 6 Remote Control
11. ct Overview 4BAR Tri USB Microphone Additional Product DMX Powerin D Fi USB Power Out 2 Power Out 1 Display Mounting Knob In Out Fuse Holder Port NM om Da i A Menu Buttons Footswitch 9 Volt Battery Cover DIP Switch Power Switch WARNING DO NOT plug anything other than a D Fi USB into the USB port Doing so may cause damage to the product 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 Page 5 of 20 Product Dimensions Page 6 of 20 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 3 SETUP AC Power The 4BAR Tri USB has an auto ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz To determine the products power requirements circuit breaker power outlet and wiring use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product s back panel or refer to the product s specifications chart The listed current rating indicates the product s average current draw under normal conditions Always connect the product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire 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 Never connect the product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves
12. ertently activated Black Out Page 14 of 20 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 Master Slave The Master Slave mode allows a single 4BAR Tri USB product the master to control the actions of one or more 4BAR Tri USB products the slaves without the need of a Mode DMX controller The master product will be set to operate in either standalone mode or wired with the footswitch while the slave products will be set to operate in Slave mode Once set and connected the slave products will operate in unison with the master product Configure the products as indicated below Slave products 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 3 CH or 15CH shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt to accept 3 Set the DMX address tod 1 4 Connect the DMX input of the first slave product to the DMX output of the master product 5 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave products to the DMX output of the previous slave product 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slave products Master product 1 Set the master to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode 2 Make the master product the first product in the DMX daisy chain Configure all the slave products before connecting the master to the daisy chain o Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master Do not connect more than 31 slaves to the master Master S
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14. ireless Footswitch Tripod Stand Power Light Source Photometrics Thermal DMX Ordering Page 18 of 20 Length 41 3 in 1 050 mm 12 4 in 315 mm Width 2 in 50 mm Height 10 6 in 270 mm 5 2 in 132 mm 1 5 in 38 mm 7 4 ft 2 25 m Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Supply Type Switching internal Parameter Consumption Operating Current Power linking current products Fuse Power I O Power input connector Power output connector Power Cord plug Type LED Color Tri color RGB Parameter Strobe Rate Beam Angle Field Angle Hluminance 2 m Maximum External Temp 104 F 40 C I O Connectors 3 pin XLR Product Name 4BARTM Tri USB Range 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 69 W 1A 8 A 8 products T 2A 250 V U S Worldwide IEC Edison Edison U S Power 3 W Quantity 28 0 to 25 Hz 18 31 2 330 lux per pod Cooling System Convection Channel Range 3or 15 Item Code 03031060 Weight 20 6 Ib 10 8 kg 0 8 Ib 1 8 kg Voltage Selection Auto ranging 230 V 50 Hz 66 W 0 5A 8 A 14 products T 2A 250 V UK Europe IEC IEC Local plug Lifespan 50 000 hours Current 1A UPC Number 781462214081 ROHS 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 In case you need to get support or return a product R E TU R N S If you are located in the U S contact Chauvet World Headquarters If yo
15. lave The D Fi USB allows a single 4BAR Tri USB product the master to control the actions of one or more 4BARTM Tri USB products the slaves without the need of a DMX Mode controller or DMX cables The master transmitter product will be set to operate in either D Fi USB standalone mode or with the footswitch while the slave receiver products will be set to operate in Slave mode Once set and connected the slave products will operate in unison with the master product Configure the products as indicated below Slave products Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 3 CH or 15CH shows on the display Press lt ENTER gt to accept Set the DMX address tod 1 Set D Fi USB to receive on a specific channel 1 16 Plug in the D Fi USB Finish setting and configuring all the slave products Master product 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until the DMX personality the slaves are set to shows on the display Press lt ENTER gt to accept Set the DMX address tod 1 Set the master to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode Set the D Fi USB to transmit on the D Fi channel the slaves are receiving on Plug in the D Fi USB Ob O WA ON All products must be set to the same DMX personality DMX address and D Fi channel i Configure all the slave products before configuring the master to transmit Never connect a DMX controller to a D Fi channel configured for Master Slave operation becau
16. llow their instructions to request support or to return a product Visit our website for contact details Page 20 of 20 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2
17. only as a 0 to 100 switch Fuse 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder 2 Pry the fuse holder out of the housing Replacement 3 Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating 4 Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power Installed fuse held by plastic clip ox Safety cap Spare fuse holder lt e inside safety cap Dr AN Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse Power Linking The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the product Please see the diagram below for further explanation Power Linking Diagram Additional Additional Products Products You can power link up to 8 4BAR Tri USB products on 120 VAC or up to 14 4BAR Tri USB products on 230 VAC The power linking diagram corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY If using the product in other markets you must consult with the local Chauvet distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 Page 7 of 20 Mounting Orientation Rigging Mounting Diagram Page 8 of 20 Before mounting the product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes The 4BAR Tri USB may be mounted in any position however make sure adequate ven
18. r in this manual Chauvet reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions You can download the latest version of this document from www chauvetlighting com Copyright 2015 Chauvet All rights reserved Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America Author Date Editor Updated R Isenstadt 07 01 15 A Leon 07 02 15 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 Page 3 of 20 Auto Programs P Auto ranging Power Supply P P X Product at a Use on Dimmer Glance Outdoor Use Sound Active DMX Master Slave Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Safety Notes Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product The Notes include important safety information about installation usage and maintenance Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord If mounting the product overhead always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating Do not touch the product s housing when operating because it may be very hot The
19. re configuring the master to transmit Never connect a DMX controller to a D Fi channel configured for Master Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 5 MAINTENANCE Product Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduction of the light sources life and or mechanical wear To maintain optimum Maintenance performance and minimize wear clean your lighting products at least twice a month However be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning freguency To clean the product follow the instructions below 1 Unplug the product from power 2 Wait until the product is at room temperature 3 Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents 4 Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol 5 Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface 7 Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint o Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 Page 17 of 20 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight 4BAR Tri USB W
20. rn the wireless footswitch on 2 Press lt MENU gt on the 4BAR Tri USB and navigate to rF mode and press lt ENTER gt Choose a channel and press lt ENTER gt 3 Press lt MENU gt on the 4BAR Tri USB and navigate to Auto mode and press lt ENTER gt 4 Set the DIP switch channel on the wireless footswitch to match the channel set on the 4BAR Tri USB Use the DIP Switch Channels image for help 5 Press pedal 1 Colors to activate Static Color controls When working all the lights will begin in a Static color and FOOr will appear on the Menu display 6 Use the chart below to activate the desired function Footswitch Pedal Action Functions s White Operation Green f Blue 1 Tap Pedal to activate then Tap to Yellow Static Colors navigate to desired function Magenta Cyan Auto Mode snap Auto Mode fade gt Enter Sound Mode Sound Strobe Strobe Mode Mode Turn off Strobe Sound Mode only Black out Fixtures M Fade to Blackout Tap Pedal Again Hold Pedal Again Turn off Blackout Fade from Blackout unobstructed distance of 50 ft 15 24 m You must turn on the rF on the 4BAR Tri E The 4BAR Tri USB footswitch will work properly in any mode with a maximum LE USB set the rF channel and navigate to Auto mode before using the footswitch Footswitch The wireless footswitch uses a 9 volt battery located under the battery cover on the bottom of the product which can be replaced when necessary
21. scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value Press to activate a menu opiion or a selected value dica Steps Description 15CH ga aras Sets the DMX starting address DMX Linking Configuration DMX DMX Personality and Starting Address 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 e ee Selects one of the preset colors red green blue cyan magenta yellow or white Auto TumsonAutomode E Adjusts the speed of the automatic program fast to slow Sound Active i ARA program runs to the beat of the Sound Sensitivity METE a ho sensitivity of the Sound mode g 0 g100 RE the red green and blue levels to create custom colors b 0 b100 ON Turns on Infrared mode for IRC 6 remote rF OFF Turns wireless foot control use on or off and ON rF1 16 sets channel Auto Program Speed RGB Color Mixing Infrared Mode Wireless Foot Controller The 4BAR Tri USB works with a DMX controller Information about DMX is in the Chauve s DMX Primer which is available from the Chauvet website http www chauvetlighting com downloads DMX Primer rev05 WO pdf Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller 1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 2 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product When selecting a starting DMX address always consider the num
22. se the controller may interfere with the signals from the master 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 Page 15 of 20 Master Slave Expansion Mode Expansion Mode Wired O Expansion Mode D FiTM USB Page 16 of 20 The Master Slave Expansion mode allows a single 4BAR Tri USB product the master to control the actions of one or more Tri color LED USB products the slaves such as a COREpar USB SlimPAR USB or Freedom Par without the need of a DMX controller with the use of the optional D Fi USB not included The 4BAR Tri USB will be set to operate in either standalone mode or with the footswitch while the slave products will be set to operate in slave mode Once set and connected the slave products will operate as directed by the 4BAR Tri USB For wired Expansion mode configure the products as indicated below Slave products 1 Setthe slave products to 3 channel mode 2 Setthe DMX address of each slave product to correspond with the pod on the 4BAR Tri USB it will be synchronized with as follows For pod 1 set the address to 1 For pod 2 set the address to 7 For pod 3 set the address to 13 For pod 4 set the address to 19 3 Connect the DMX input of the first slave product to the DMX output of the 4BAR Tri USB 4 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave products to the DMX output of the previous slave product 5 Finish setting and connecting all the slave products 4BAR Tri
23. tilation is provided around the product Before deciding on a location for the product always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product s weight See the Technical Specifications for weight information When mounting the product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity When power linking multiple products mount the products close enough for power linking cables to reach The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually Using tools could damage the knobs Clamp a NL ZZ GND Pod Tilt Tripod IR Sensor Pod Pan Adjustment Knobs Insertion Point Adjustment Knob 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 4 OPERATION Control Panel To access the control panel functions use the four buttons located underneath the display Operation Button lt MENU gt lt UP gt lt DOWN gt lt ENTER gt Mode Menu Map DMX Mode Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control panel Function Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option Press to
24. u are located in the UK or Ireland contact Chauvet Europe Ltd If you are located in Mexico contact Chauvet Mexico If you are located in Benelux contact Chauvet Europe BVBA If you are located in any other country DO NOT contact Chauvet Instead contact your local distributor See www chauvetlighting com for distributors outside the U S UK Ireland Mexico or Benelux If you are located outside the U S UK Ireland Mexico or Benelux contact your A distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them Visit our website www chauvetlighting com for contact details Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Send the merchandise prepaid in its original box and with its original packing and accessories Chauvet will not issue call tags Clearly label the package with the RMA number Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label DO NOT write the RMA number Le directly on the box Before sending the product clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box Your name Your address Your phone number RMA number A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the product properl
25. y Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility FedEx packing or double boxing are recommended Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s 4BAR Tri USB User Manual Rev 2 Page 19 of 20 WORLD HEADQUARTERS Chauvet C 0 NTA C T U S General Information Technical Support Address 5200 NW 108 Avenue Voice 954 577 4455 Press 4 Sunrise FL 33351 Fax 954 756 8015 Voice 954 577 4455 Email tech chauvetlighting com Fax 954 929 5560 Toll free 800 762 1084 World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND Chauvet Europe Ltd General Information Technical Support Address Unit 1C Email uktech chauvetlighting com Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 MEXICO Chauvet Mexico General Information Technical Support Address Av Santa Ana 30 Email servicio chauvet com mx Parque Industrial Lerma Lerma Mexico C P 52000 World Wide Web www chauvet com mx Voice _ 52 728 285 5000 CHAUVET EUROPE Chauvet Europe BVBA General Information Technical Support Address Stokstraat 18 Email Eutech chauvetlighting eu 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium World Wide Web www chauvetlighting eu Voice 32 9 388 93 97 Outside the U S United Kingdom Ireland Mexico or Benelux contact your dealer Fo
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