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MANUAL
ENGLISH
Cameleon Bar 16 Q4
V3
Ordercode: 42670
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

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  • Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Ordercode: 42670 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Table of contents Warning ....................................2 Safety Instructions ................................. 2 Operating Determinations ............................4 Rigging .................................... 4 Connection with the mains............................5 Return Procedure ................................6 Claims ....................................6 Description of the device ..............................7 Frontside..................................8 Backside ..................................
  • Page 3: Warning

    Your shipment includes:  Showtec Cameleon Bar 16 Q4  1 x Schuko to 3-pin (IP-65) power cable (1,5 m) ...
  • Page 4 • If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue the use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
  • Page 5: Operating Determinations

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 • The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Cameleon Bar 16 Q4. The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device. • This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth.
  • Page 6: Connection With The Mains

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 The Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to a wall. Improper installation can cause serious injuries and/or damage of property! Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always check if the right color cable is connected to the right place.
  • Page 7: Return Procedure

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Return Procedure 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 Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.com and request an RMA prior to shipping the...
  • Page 8: Description Of The Device

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Description of the device Features The Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 is a LED bar with high output and great effects.  Input voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz  Power consumption: 80W @FO  DMX modes: 4, 5, 6 or 9 channels ...
  • Page 9: Frontside

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Frontside Fig. 01 01) 16 x 5W 4-in-1 RGBW ProLight Opto Hornet Series 02) Mounting bracket Backside Fig. 02 03) Special mini 3-pin power cable IN IP-65 04) Special mini 3-pin DMX cable IN IP-65 05) OLED display + control buttons 06) Special mini 3-pin DMX cable OUT IP-65 07) Special mini 3-pin power cable OUT IP-65 08) Ground/earth connection...
  • Page 10: Control Modes

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Control Modes There are 5 modes: • Auto program • Built-in programs • Manual Color mode • Master/slave • DMX-512 (4CH, 5CH, 6CH, 9CH) One Cameleon Bar (Auto program) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141).
  • Page 11: Multiple Cameleon Bars (Dmx Control)

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Multiple Cameleon Bars (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Use a 3-pin XLR cable to connect the Cameleon Bars and other devices. 04) Link the units as shown in fig.
  • Page 12: Fixture Linking

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows of 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.
  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Control Panel A) OLED display MODE button C) UP button D) SET button DOWN button Fig. 05 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. (When you select the DMX address and save it, the controller will display the saved DMX address, next time.) DMX Addressing The control panel on the front side of the base allows you to assign DMX fixture addresses, which is the first...
  • Page 14: Menu Overview

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Menu Overview Ordercode: 42670...
  • Page 15: Main Menu Options

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Main Menu Options 01) Upon start-up, the display will show: 02) Press the SET or MODE button to open main menu. The display will show: 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle through the menus. 04) Press the SET button to open the desired menu. 05) Press the MODE button to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 16: Dmx Address/ Dmx Configuration

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 3. DMX Address/ DMX Configuration With this menu you can set the device’s DMX starting address and choose a DMX channel mode. 01) While in main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose DMX. 02) Press the SET button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose between Address or Channels.
  • Page 17: Settings

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 6. Settings With this menu you can set the device’s settings. 01) While in main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Settings. 02) Press the SET button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the following menus: Curves Select, Dimmer Speed, DMX Fail, DMX Sync, Lock, Factory.
  • Page 18: Dmx Fail

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 6.3. DMX Fail With this menu, you can adjust the behaviour of the device in case of a DMX signal error. 01) While in Settings menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Dmx Fail. 02) Press the SET button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose the desired option.
  • Page 19: Dmx Channels

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 DMX Channels 4 Channels Channel 1 – Red Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red from 0-100% Channel 2 – Green Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green from 0-100% Channel 3 – Blue Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue from 0-100% Channel 4 –...
  • Page 20: Channels

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 210-216 Color 30 (R000, G000, B000, W255) 217-223 Color 31 (R075, G075, B000, W255) 224-230 Color 32 (R000, G000, B100, W255) 231-255 Color 33 (R255, G255, B255, W255) Channel 4 – Built-in programs Dimmer must be open 0-15 Not functional 16-31...
  • Page 21: Channels

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 9 Channels Channel 1 – Master Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Linear strobe Dimmer, CH3 or CH4 or CH6-9 must be open 0-10 Closed 11-255 Strobe flash, from low to high frequency (0-20 Hz) Channel 3 –...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 160-175 Color flow 2 176-191 Color flow 3 192-207 Color flow 4 208-223 Color flow 5 224-239 Color flow 6 240-255 Color flow 7 Channel 5 – Program speed Dimmer and CH4 must be open 0-255 Speed adjustment, from slow to fast Channel 6 –...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    01) Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The LEDs. Return the Cameleon Bar to your Showtec dealer. 03) The internal fuse. Return the Cameleon Bar to your Showtec dealer. 04) If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again.
  • Page 24 No power to the fixture One or more fixtures do not function at all • Return the Cameleon Bar to your Internal fuse blown Showtec dealer Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. • Connect controller. correctly, but all •...
  • Page 25: Product Specifications

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Product Specifications Model: Showtec Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Input voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption: Drive current: 350mA Refresh rate: > 6000Hz Protection rate: IP-65 Dimensions: 1002 x 72 x 142 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 6 kg...
  • Page 26: Dimensions

    Cameleon Bar 16 Q4 Dimensions Ordercode: 42670...
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