Setting The Starting Address; General Troubleshooting - Chauvet 4BAR User Manual

Setting the Starting Address

This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address"
from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel
indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses 6 DMX channels and was addressed to start on
DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses
so that the channels used do not overlap, and note the start address selected for future reference.
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control protocol, we suggest jumping to the Appendix
Section and reading the heading "DMX Primer". It contains very useful information that will help you understand
its use.

General Troubleshooting

Symptom
Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset
Breaker/Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device
blowing
Device has no power Check for power on Mains.
Check device's fuse. (internal and/or external)
Fixture is on but there Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the
control switches. If audio provided via ¼" jack,
is no movement to the
audio make sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
Lamps cuts off Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
sporadically Lamp may be at end of its life.
Light will not come on Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period
after power failure before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it
again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up
Loss of signal Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power
cables or black lights.
No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone
functions do not require additional settings, simply
power the fixture and it will automatically enter into
this mode
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical
Support at the location on the next page.
4BAR™ User Manual
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