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Edition Notes The COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the COLORado PXL Bar 8 as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and COLORado PXL Bar 8 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &...
Single Control......................... Dual Control ........................Menu Map ..................... DMX Values ....................Color Chart....................Strobe Settings....................Control Settings..................... LED Macro ....................Patterns......................Configuration....................Test Mode ........................26 Setup..........................26 System Information ......................29 COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1...
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Offset Mode....................Tilt ..........................29 Zoom ..........................29 MAC Address ......................... 29 RDM ..........................29 Web Server ....................5. Technical Information ..............Product Maintenance ..................6. Technical Specifications ............Returns.................... Contact Us ..................COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1...
LEDs, contributing to shorter lifespans if always used at full intensity. The average LED lifespan is 40,000 to 50,000 hours. To extend LED lifespan, maintain proper ventilation around the product, and limit the overall intensity. COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 1 of 34...
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Page 2 of 34 COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1...
Slotted Omega brackets for easy hanging on truss Product Overview Fans DMX out Power Fuse Safety DMX in holder loop Network out Network in Power in Display Menu buttons COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 3 of 34...
DMX Linking You can link the COLORado PXL Bar 8 to a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX connection. If using other DMX-compatible products with this product, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller.
Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could damage the knobs. Procedure The COLORado PXL Bar 8 comes with a bracket to which you can attach a mounting clamp directly. Mounting clamps are sold separately. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product.
<DOWN> Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a function Protocol Configuration The COLORado PXL Bar 8 can be set to respond to DMX, Art-Net™, sACN, Kling-Net, or a combination of these protocols. The protocol configuration must be set for the product to respond correctly to the controller(s).
Operation Dual Control In Dual Control mode, the COLORado PXL Bar 8 is controlled by two protocol inputs: one controls the movement, zoom, dimmers, and shutters, whereas the other one controls the individual LED output. Dual Control Movement The Movement protocol controls the movement of the bar and zoom, and the dimmers and shutters. Choose from DMX, Art-Net™, or sACN.
Operation Menu Map Refer to the COLORado PXL Bar 8 product page on www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest menu map. Programming Levels Description Address Address Main Level Basic Standard Sets the DMX personality Personality (see Control Personalities) Advanced Tour Start Address 0–512...
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Activate defrost fan Defrost Deactivate defrost fan RGBW RGBW mode (additive) C Mixing Mode CMY mode (subtractive) Linear Square Dimmer Set the dimmer curve Curve I Squa SCurve Page 10 of 34 COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1...
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Defrost _ _ _ _ Shows speed of defrost fan in rpm Information Fan 1 Base Fan _ _ _ _ Shows speed of base fan in rpm COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 11 of 34...
000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% White 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% The “Single Control: Basic” personality of COLORado PXL Bar 8 exactly matches the “Single Control: Basic2” personality of the COLORado PXL Bar 16. Single Control: Standard Mode (51CH)
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000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Blue 8 Yellow 8 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% White 8 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 13 of 34...
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Magenta 3 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Fine green 3 Fine magenta 3 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Page 14 of 34 COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1...
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000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% White 8 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Fine white 8 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 15 of 34...
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000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% White 2 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Fine white 2 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Page 16 of 34 COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1...
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000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Fine white 7 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Dimmer 8 000 255 0–100% COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 17 of 34...
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000 255 Zoom in to zoom out Control 000 255 see Control Settings The “Dual Control Movement: Basic” personality of COLORado PXL Bar 8 exactly matches the “Dual Control Movement: Basic2” personality of the COLORado PXL Bar 16. Dual Control Movement: Standard (19CH) Channel Function...
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000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% White 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Fine white 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 19 of 34...
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000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% White 5 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Red 6 Cyan 6 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Page 20 of 34 COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1...
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Fine red 5 Fine cyan 5 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Green 5 Magenta 5 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 21 of 34...
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000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% White 8 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Fine white 8 000 255 RGBW Mode: 0–100% / CMY Mode: 100–0% Page 22 of 34 COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1...
165 169 White mode 075 089 Reserved for future use 170 174 Full mode 090 094 Tilt reverse 175 255 Reserved for future use COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 23 of 34...
2. Select Network Settings. IP mode The IP address of the COLORado PXL Bar 8 can be set manually, by the network, or to a preset static address specific to each product. To set the IP Mode, do the following: 1.
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ON (does not turn off). Loss of Data In case of any loss of input signal, the COLORado PXL Bar 8 will respond in one of two ways: The product will either hold the last signal received, or black out all LED output.
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4. Set the color value, 000–255. Preset Functions The COLORado PXL Bar 8 has three presets. Every time a settings is changed in the fixture, the current preset is updated to include that change. To load a preset, do the following: 1.
Operation USB Update The COLORado PXL Bar 8 allows for software update through USB using the built-in USB port. To enable or disable this function, follow the instructions below: 1. Go to the Setup main level. 2. Select USB Update.
Operation Web Server The COLORado PXL Bar 8 Web Server can be accessed by any computer on the same network as the product. It allows network access to system information and settings (e.g., control setup, manual testing of all functions, firmware updates, and the ability to change the Web Server password).
Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Avoid spinning the cooling fans using compressed air to prevent damage. COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 31 of 34...
Dual Mode Movement: 7, 19, or 25 channels Dual Mode LED: 24, 32, or 64 channels Ordering Product Name Item Name Item Code UPC Number COLORado PXL Bar 8 COLORADOPXLBAR8 08011854 781462222024 Page 32 of 34 COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1...
Be sure to pack the product properly. 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). COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 33 of 34...
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record. Page 34 of 34 COLORado PXL Bar 8 User Manual Rev. 1...
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