Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America. CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and GigBAR Flex are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Keep this User Manual for future use. If the product is sold to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document. Page 2 of 18 GigBAR Flex User Manual Rev. 2...
Kinta (x2) Safety Power Power Sound loop in/out sensitivity knob display sensor Fuse Adjustment Menu holder knob for tripod buttons (tripod sold separately) LED indicators Power switch 9-volt battery cover GigBAR Flex User Manual Rev. 2 Page 3 of 18...
3. Setup AC Power The GigBAR Flex 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 product’s 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.
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Orientation The GigBAR Flex may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. Rigging • Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming.
Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value <ENTER> Press to activate a menu option or a selected value Menu Map Refer to the GigBAR Flex product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map. Mode...
Operation Configuration (DMX) The GigBAR Flex works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET DMX Primer, which is available from the Chauvet website http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/ DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf. Starting Address and Personality When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses.
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20CH mode. To prevent this, keep pars (pods 2 and 3) assigned to program positions B or C, and keep kintas (pods 1 and 4) assigned to program positions A or D. See Pod Program Order for more information. GigBAR Flex User Manual Rev. 2 Page 9 of 18...
214 230 Sound-active kintas and strobes 231 255 Sound-active pars, kintas, and strobes Show mode auto speed 000 255 Show mode auto speed, slow to fast (when Ch. 2 is 010128) Page 10 of 18 GigBAR Flex User Manual Rev. 2...
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease the program speed, from F 01–99. 6. Press <ENTER>. Sound-Active Mixed-Effect Programs To run the GigBAR Flex with a mixed-effect program, follow the instructions below. 1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SM_ _ shows on the display. 2. Press <ENTER>.
ONLY 3 of the 4 colors may be used at the same time. Pod Program Order To change the program order of the pods (pars and kintas) in the GigBAR Flex, do the following: 1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Sys shows on the display.
Immediately turns OFF all lights (Blackout) The GigBAR Flex footswitch will work properly in any mode, with a maximum unobstructed distance of 50 ft (15.24 m). Wi-Fi must be enabled on the GigBAR Flex to use the footswitch. GigBAR Flex User Manual Rev. 2...
The buttons on the IRC-6 not listed above are reserved for future use. Master/Slave Mode The Master/Slave mode allows a single GigBAR Flex product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more GigBAR Flex products (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master product will be set to operate in standalone mode, with the wireless footswitch, or with the IRC-6, while the slave products will be set to operate in slave mode.
6. 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. Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. GigBAR Flex User Manual Rev. 2 Page 15 of 18...
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). GigBAR Flex User Manual Rev. 2 Page 17 of 18...
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record. Page 18 of 18 GigBAR Flex User Manual Rev. 2...
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