Edition Notes The COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance instructions for the COLORado Solo Bar 4 as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks Chauvet, Chauvet Professional, the Chauvet logo, and COLORado are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &...
Force Upload....................Mounting ....................... Orientation......................11 Rigging ....................... 11 Procedure......................11 Mounting Diagram ....................11 Rotating the Yokes ..................... 12 Rotated Yoke Mounting Diagram ................Glare Shield and Filters................. Alignment Pins ....................COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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HSV 4ch ........................CCT 4ch ........................Standalone Configuration................Static Mode ......................53 Fixed Colors ......................Manual Color Mixer ....................Color Temperature ....................Auto Show ....................... Virtual Color Wheel....................Color X-Fade Speed ....................COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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Settings ......................56 Output ........................ 56 Security ......................56 Error Codes....................5. Maintenance................Product Maintenance ..................Torque Measurements .................. Vacuum Test Measurements ................ 6. Technical Specifications ............Contact Us ..................Warranty & Returns..................COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
The product has XLR sockets for DMX input and output. • Notice: This control circuit is isolated and belongs to the Class 2 data port. The control circuit has a cumulative leakage current of less than 3.5 mA. COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately. If this Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support. COLORado Solo Bar 4 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 Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
2. Introduction Description The COLORado Solo Bar 4 is a 16-cell, IP65-rated, RGBWwL LED batten. Producing a full range of color and flexible whites with RGB, RGBWw, and full RGBWwL control, the COLORado Solo Bar 4 combines homogenized squares for end-to-end direct-view pixel-mapped looks. Performs equally well as a cyc, footlight, or down light with High output and long throw.
20.17 in 512.41 mm 22.24 in 565 mm 5.86 in 148.9 mm 5.97 in 151.61 mm 8.36 in 212.4 mm 6.27 in 159.3 mm 7.87 in 8.99 in 200 mm 228.4 mm COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green Power Linking It is possible to power link COLORado Solo Bar 4 products. See the table below for the current draw at each voltage and frequency: 100 V, 60 Hz 120 V, 60 Hz 208 V, 60 Hz...
Setup Master/Slave Connectivity The Master/Slave mode allows an COLORado Solo Bar 4 (the master) to control one or more COLORado Solo Bar 4 products (the slaves) without a DMX controller. One COLORado Solo Bar 4 becomes the master when running an auto program or in Static mode.
If the COLORado Solo Bar 4 has already been paired with the CRMX™ transmitter, the Signal Strength Indicator on top of the display will show the strength of the signal. In this case, the COLORado Solo Bar 4 is ready to work in Wireless mode.
1. Power on the products. 2. Connect the DMX out of the COLORado Solo Bar 4 with the latest software to the DMX in of the COLORado Solo Bar 4 that needs to be updated. 3. Go to the Update Firmware level of the receiving product’s menu.
• Other Fixture Type: The target fixture and main fixture are from different product series (e.g., a COLORado Solo Bar 4 as the target fixture and a Maverick Silens 2 Profile as the main fixture). 6. Select the file that needs to be uploaded. The message “Are you sure?” will appear on the screen.
When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity. Procedure The COLORado Solo Bar 4 comes with Omega brackets. The user can directly attach a mounting clamp to these Omega brackets. Make sure the clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this product. For the Chauvet Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://www.trusst.com/products.
4. Install the locking bars in the alternate holes: a. Insert the upper pieces. b. Attach the lower pieces on the other side. c. Secure with the screws. 5. Turn the yoke assembly 90°. COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
6. Insert the locking bar lower pieces into the open spaces on the tracks and slide to the desired position. 7. Close the locking bars. Rotated Yoke Mounting Diagram Mounting clamp (x2) Omega bracket (x2) Safety cable COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
Glare Shield and Filters The COLORado Solo Bar 4 comes with a glare shield, which can be stored or installed in a slot on the side of the product, and 4 filters including the clear protective filter which comes installed. The product keeps the glare shield and filter in place with a spring-loaded locking plate.
Setup Alignment Pins The COLORado Solo Bar 4 has 2 alignment pins that can assist in keeping linearly mounted products together in a straight line. To access and use the alignment pins: 1. Install the glare shield upright or remove it from the product, as shown in Glare Shield and Filters.
Press <MENU> repeatedly to exit to the previous main level. Passcode After being prompted to enter the passcode, press <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>. Menu Map Refer to the COLORado Solo Bar 4 product page on www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest menu map and software.
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RGBWL, 16-bit color temperature, tint, RGBWL Full 67ch blend, master strobe, master virtual color wheel, control XY 13ch 4-cell, 13-channel: dimmer, XY, control 4-cell, 33-channel: dimmer, 16-bit XY, XY Ext. 33ch strobe, virtual color wheel, control COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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RGBWL Full 259ch tint, blend, master strobe, master virtual color wheel, control XY 49ch 16-cell, 49-channel: dimmer, XY, control 16-cell, 129-channel: dimmer, 16-bit XY, XY Ext. 129ch strobe, virtual color wheel, control COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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Emulates a tungsten lamp at the 6500K Dimmer specified color temperature. Refer to <000–255> 7000K Color Temperature Chart for specific values. 7500K 8000K Selects automatic programs and auto Auto Show Auto 1–6 <001–100> program speed COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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Automatically test output Dimmer Test dimmer control Test red output Test Green Test green output Manual Modes <000–255> Test Blue Test blue output Warm White Test white output Lime Test lime output COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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Inverts the display Auto Sets the fan to auto mode Full Sets the fan to full output Fan Mode Silent Sets the fan to silent mode Sets the fan to always off COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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Keep a safe distance from flammable objects. The “Other Fixture Type” option under Upgrade Firmware can only be selected for connected products compatible with the Upload 03 (the first 2 digits of the item code must be 03). COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
Use control configurations to operate the product with a DMX, Art-Net™, or sACN controller. Control Mode The COLORado Solo Bar 4 works with DMX, Art-Net™, and sACN control signals. To select the protocol: 1. Go to the Protocol main level.
IP Mode It is possible to set the IP address of the COLORado Solo Bar 4 manually, by the network, or to a preset static address specific to each product. To set the IP mode, follow the instructions below: 1.
Operation Virtual Color Wheel The COLORado Solo Bar 4 includes a feature called the Virtual Color Wheel (VCW). This feature is available as a standalone control mode and as a control channel in select DMX personalities. More than 30 premixed colors, custom blended by Chauvet engineers, are available to call up for easier programming.
150 199 Random strobe all, slow to fast 085 094 No function 200 204 No function 095 144 Lightning effect, slow to fast 205 255 Random strobe cells, slow to fast COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
41 Dimmer 6 000 255 0–100% – 42 Fine dimmer 6 000 255 0–100% 43 X coordinate 6 000 255 0–100% – 44 Fine X coordinate 6 000 255 0–100% COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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000 255 See the Virtual Color Wheel Chart 89 Dimmer 12 000 255 0–100% – 90 Fine dimmer 12 000 255 0–100% 91 X coordinate 12 000 255 0–100% COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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127 Strobe 16 000 255 See the Strobe Chart – 128 Virtual Color Wheel 16 000 255 See the Virtual Color Wheel Chart 129 Control 000 255 See the Control Chart COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
000 255 0–100% – – – – – – 36 Fine red 3 000 255 0–100% 8 10 12 23 17 19 21 37 Green 3 000 255 0–100% COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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– – – – – 76 Fine lime 5 000 255 0–100% – – – – 33 38 43 77 Color temperature 5 000 255 See the Color Temperature Chart COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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– 114 130 146 258 Virtual Color Wheel 000 255 See the Virtual Color Wheel Chart – – – – 115 131 147 259 Control 000 255 See the Control Chart COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
000 255 See the Color Temperature Chart Tint 13 (default to 128) 000 255 -25–+25% green Dimmer 14 000 255 0–100% Color temperature 14 000 255 See the Color Temperature Chart COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
9 White 1 000 255 0–100% – – – – – – 10 Fine white 1 000 255 0–100% – – – – 11 Lime 1 000 255 0–100% COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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46 Fine color temp. 3 000 255 Fine CCT adjust, warm to cool – – – – 20 23 26 47 Tint 3 (default to 128) 000 255 -25–+25% green COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
Value 7 000 255 0–100% Hue 8 000 255 0–100% Saturation 8 000 255 0–100% Value 8 000 255 0–100% Control 000 255 See the Control Chart COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
15 Strobe 2 000 255 See the Strobe Chart – 16 Virtual Color Wheel 2 000 255 See the Virtual Color Wheel Chart 17 Dimmer 3 000 255 0–100% COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
– 20 Fine red 2 000 255 0–100% 7 13 10 11 12 21 Green 2 000 255 0–100% – – – 14 – – – 22 Fine green 2 000 255 0–100% COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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– 40 – – – 60 Fine lime 4 000 255 0–100% – – – – 26 30 34 61 Color temperature 4 000 255 See the Color Temperature Chart COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
000 255 0–100% Color temperature 4 000 255 See the Color Temperature Chart Tint 4 (default to 128) 000 255 -25–+25% green Control 000 255 See the Control Chart COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
000 255 0–100% Color temperature 2 000 255 See the Color Temperature Chart Tint 2 (default to 128) 000 255 -25–+25% green Control 000 255 See the Control Chart COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
000 255 See the Control Chart HSV 4ch Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 255 0–100% Saturation 000 255 0–100% Value 000 255 0–100% Control 000 255 See the Control Chart COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
1. Go to the Static main level. 2. Select the Color X-Fade Speed option. 3. Select Off (to turn off the fade transition between colors) or X-Fade Speed 1–4 (from fast to slow). COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
3. Select from No (do not reset) or Yes (reset). Wireless to DMX The COLORado Solo Bar 4 can convert wireless CRMX™ to wired DMX output. To enable or disable this function: 1. Go to the Wireless Setting main level.
3. Select On (locks control panel) or Off (control panel stays unlocked). When the key lock is activated, the product will prompt for the passcode in order to access the menu. The passcode is <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>. COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
2. Select No (do not reset) or Yes (reset). Web Server The COLORado Solo Bar 4 Web Server can be accessed by any computer on the same network as the product. It allows network access to system information, settings such as control protocol and starting address, color output testing, and the ability to change the Web Server password.
No such file! Change the USB connection No upgrade file in the USB Check the files in the USB Model error ! Error reading the file content Check if the file content is correct COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
3.47184 Fuse 10.41552 Power block, power box and side covers, trim strip 6.94368 Vacuum Test Measurements Use the IP Tester from Chauvet Professional to ensure the product has been reassembled correctly by following the information below: Parameters Values Method Positive...
16 Cell: 49, 49, 48, 64, 80, 160, 115, 131, 147, 259, 49, or 129 Ordering Product Name Item Name Item Code UPC Number COLORado Solo Bar 4 COLORADOSOLOBAR4 03032278 781462226268 UL 1573 CSA C22.2 No. 166 E113093 COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
For warranty terms and conditions and return information, please visit our website. For customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration. For customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration. COLORado Solo Bar 4 User Manual Rev. 1...
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