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- Page 1 RGBA Linear Strip Wash Light with Four Color Zones venuelightingeffects.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION The Venue Tetra Bar is a sleek and powerful wash lighting fixture designed for mobile DJs, active bands and venue installations. This lightweight and durable fixture is built with extra-bright 4-watt RGBA LEDs, for detailed and vibrant color mixing. The Tetra Bar features four independent color zones and a wide array of internal chases, sound-activated programs and DMX capabilities. -
Page 3: Before You Begin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included • Power Cord • Tetra Bar • User Manual • Mounting Yokes Unpacking Instructions Carefully unpack the carton. Then, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping, or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord. • Never carry the fixture directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting bracket. • Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on. Venue Tetra Bar Manual... -
Page 5: Features
• 3-, 4-, 6-, 12-, 16-, 20-, 24- and 28-channel DMX-512 operation • Seamless integration with the Venue Tetra Control and Tetra Control 2 via 28-channel DMX operation • Built-in VenueLink wireless DMX receiver for use with the Venue Tetra Control 2 •... -
Page 6: Tetra Bar Vp Features
• 3-, 4-, 6-, 12-, 16-, 20-, 24- and 28-channel DMX-512 operation • Seamless integration with the Venue Tetra Control and Tetra Control 2 via 28-channel DMX operation • VenueLink wireless DMX dongle port for use with Venue Tetra Control 2 •... -
Page 7: Setup
SETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 110–120V~60Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage is within the range of accepted voltages. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the bottom of the fix- ture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. -
Page 8: Mounting
Mounting The Tetra Bar includes two L-brackets, M10 threaded anchor points and a safety loop for stable aiming from lighting stands, trusses and floors. Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Orientation The Tetra Bar may be mounted in any position. -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Panel Buttons Access these functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the LED Control Display. BUTTON FUNCTION Scrolls through the current operating mode, as well as back out <Menu> of the current menu option <UP> Selects increasing advancement in the value <DOWN>... -
Page 10: Control Panel Menu Selections
Select static color: Turquoise Select static color: Lime Static Color Select static color: Orange Select static color: Marine Select static color: Lavender Select static color: Candy Select static color: Leaf Select static color: Purple Select static color: White Venue Tetra Bar Manual... - Page 11 Control Panel Menu Selections (Continued) MAIN FUNCTION SUB-FUNCTION INSTRUCTION Two-Color Combo: 1 Two-Color Combo: 2 Two-Color Combo: 3 Two-Color Combo: 4 Two-Color Combo: 5 Two-Color Combo: 6 Static Color Two-Color Combo: 7 Two-Color Combo: 8 Two-Color Combo: 9 Two-Color Combo: 10 Four-Color Combo: 1 Four-Color Combo: 2 Four-Color Combo: 3...
- Page 12 99 (highest level). Select speed of internal programs. Speed 1-10 This applies to Pattern and Strobe functions. Threshold/ Select sensitivity level of the internal microphone 1-10 Audio Sensitivity between 1 (most sensitive) and 10 (least sensitive). Venue Tetra Bar Manual...
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Page 13: Lock Mode
LOCK MODE To preserve the current settings and prevent any errant button hitting, you may lock the screen by holding down <ENTER> for 5 seconds until “LOC” is displayed on the screen. The light will continue to func- tion, but will not respond to any inputs from the buttons below the screen. To unlock the screen, hold down <ENTER>... -
Page 14: Level (Brightness)
In addition, you should note the starting address selected for future reference. 1. Press <MENU> until “d” is the first character on the display screen. 2. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired DMX address (1–512). 3. Press <ENTER> to confirm starting address. Venue Tetra Bar Manual... -
Page 15: Master/Slave (Standalone Operating Modes)
5. For quad-zone operation, set the DMX addresses of your slave fixtures to the corresponding 4-channel address for each zone of the Tetra Bar (Zone1: Ch1, Zone 2: Ch5, Zone 3: Ch9, Zone 4: Ch13). If you are using another Tetra Bar as a slave fixture, set the DMX address to 1. -
Page 16: Dmx Parameters
6-CH. DMX Mode Amber 1 Channel Channel Function Red 2 Green 2 Green Blue 2 Blue Amber 2 Amber Red 3 Dimmer Green 3 Strobe Blue 3 Amber 3 Red 4 Green 4 Blue 4 Amber 4 Venue Tetra Bar Manual... -
Page 17: 24-Ch. Mode Dmx Operation
DMX Parameters 28-CH. DMX Mode 24-CH. DMX Mode (Tetra Control Mode) Channel Channel Function Channel Channel Function Red 1 Red 1 Green 1 Green 1 Blue 1 Blue 1 Amber 1 Amber 1 Dimmer 1 Strobe 1 Red 2 Green 2 Red 2 Blue 2 Green 2... -
Page 18: Single-Zone Dmx Map
Strobe (128=slow/227=max speed, Dimmer/Strobe 2 128–227 (12-Blank) 23Hz) 228–255 Master dimmer at 100%, Strobe off Dimmer 2 0–255 0~100% (13-Blank) Strobe 2 0–255 0~100% (14-Blank) Red 3 0–255 0~100% Green 3 0–255 0~100% Blue 3 0–255 0~100% Venue Tetra Bar Manual... -
Page 19: Appendix
Amber 3 0–255 0~100% Master dimmer 0–127 Strobe (128=slow 227=max speed, Dimmer/Strobe 3 128–227 (19-Blank) 23Hz) 228–255 Master dimmer at 100%, Strobe off Dimmer 3 0–255 0~100% (20-Blank) Strobe 3 0–255 0~100% (21-Blank) Red 4 0–255 0~100% Green 4 0–255 0~100% Blue 4 0–255... -
Page 20: General Troubleshooting
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft. Maximum resistance: 20 ohms/1,000 ft. Nominal impedance: 100 ~ 140 ohms Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. Venue Tetra Bar Manual... -
Page 21: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart
Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other. -
Page 22: Tetra Control 2
Tetra Bar VI Tetra Bar VI has wireless DMX functionality built into the back panel of the fixture. Connect a VenueLink dongle to the jack labeled VL on the back of the controller, and ensure that the dongle and this fixture are operating on the same universe (the LEDs blink the same color). -
Page 23: Technical Specifications
Convection WARRANTY One (1) Year Limited Warranty Subject to the limitations set forth below, Venue ® hereby represents and warrants that the components of this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, subject to normal use and service, for one (1) year to the original owner from the date of purchase. - Page 24 venuelightingeffects.com 0624-241182919...
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