Chauvet 4BAR User Manual

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4BAR™
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

User Manual

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3000 N 29
Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Snapshot 4BAR™ Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated Master/Slave Autoswitching Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle User Manual (Included) 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ETTING THE TARTING DDRESS ................................13 ENERAL ROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 14 ONTACT 5. APPENDIX .................................. 14 DMX P ..................................... 14 RIMER ..................................15 ENERAL AINTENANCE ..................................15 ETURNS ROCEDURE ......................................15 LAIMS ................................16 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS 4BAR™ User Manual 8/14/2009 9:12 AM...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    1. B EFORE EGIN What is included  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...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on. Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115. 4BAR™ User Manual...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    0%  100% Blue 3 000  255 0%  100% Red 4 000  255 0%  100% Green 4 000  255 0%  100% Blue 4 000  255 0%  100% 4BAR™ User Manual 8/14/2009 9:12 AM...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview 5-pin Footswitch Connection Microphone Power In Control Panel Sound Sensitivity Adjustment Knob DMX Out DMX In 4BAR™ User Manual 8/14/2009 9:12 AM...
  • Page 7: Setup

    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.
  • Page 8: Cable Connectors

    3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. Note! CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO...
  • Page 9: Mounting

    Sets to sound-active Displays current speed Displays current speed Plays program automatically Displays current speed Displays current speed Change run speed in Change run speed in Allows to change Auto speed ascending order descending order 4BAR™ User Manual 8/14/2009 9:12 AM...
  • Page 10: Operation

    Immediately, press the <UP> button until is displayed (not necessary if already displayed). Wait for 5 seconds. Then, use the <SOUND SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT KNOB> to adjustment the sensitivity of the program to the sound received from the microphone. 4BAR™ User Manual 8/14/2009 9:12 AM...
  • Page 11: Master/Slave Operation

    Connect the footswitch to the first 4BAR™. Then, connect from the DMX Out of the Master 4BAR™ to the DMX In of the Slave unit. Set the DMX starting address of the Slave(s) to “...
  • Page 12: Footswitch Operation

    Connect the footswitch to the 4BAR™ via the 5-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)
  • Page 13: Setting The Starting Address

     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 Technical Support at the location on the next page. 4BAR™ User Manual 8/14/2009 9:12 AM...
  • Page 14: Contact Us

    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+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’) 4BAR™...
  • Page 15: General Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Data output ..................locking 3-pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration ................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols ........................USITT DMX512-A DMX Channels ..........................15 ORDERING INFORMATION 4BAR™ ............................4BAR WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty ......................2-year limited warranty 4BAR™ User Manual 8/14/2009 9:12 AM...

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