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4BAR™

USER MANUAL

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3000 N 29
Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
Snapshot
OK on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Transformer
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Snapshot 4BAR™ OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave Autoswitching Transformer Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting the DMX starting addressS ....................... 12 General Troubleshooting ..........................12 Technical Support ............................13 5. Appendix ..............................13 DMX Primer ..............................13 General Maintenance ............................ 14 Returns Procedure ............................14 Claims ................................14 Technical Specifications ..........................15 4BAR™ User Manual 1/16/2009 8:49 PM...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    1. B EFORE EGIN What is included  1 x 4BAR™  4BAR™ transport bag  Tripod stand  Tripod stand transport bag  Footswitch  Warranty Card  User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115. 4BAR™ User Manual 1/16/2009 8:49 PM...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    DMX Channel Summary HANNEL UNCTION Mode Master Dimmer Master Strobe Red 1 Green 1 Blue 1 Red 2 Green 2 Blue 2 Red 3 Green 3 Blue 3 Red 4 Green 4 Blue 4 4BAR™ User Manual 1/16/2009 8:49 PM...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Footswitch connection Microphone Power in Control Board Sound sensitivity DMX out DMX in 4BAR™ User Manual 1/16/2009 8:49 PM...
  • Page 7: Setup

    Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
  • Page 8: Cable Connectors

    If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. Note! CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO...
  • Page 9: Mounting

    <DOWN> buttons .The device is in sound controlled mode. To switch to DMX mode, press the <UP> or *SND <DOWN> buttons S*** You can choose the desired speed of the internal programs. Default is 51 4BAR™ User Manual 1/16/2009 8:49 PM...
  • Page 10: Operation

    0%  100% Blue 3 000  255 0%  100% Red 4 000  255 0%  100% Green 4 000  255 0%  100% Blue 4 000  255 0%  100% 4BAR™ User Manual 1/16/2009 8:49 PM...
  • Page 11: Footswitch Operation

    Footswitch operation  Connect the footswitch to the 4BAR™ via the 5-pin connection cable with plug. EDAL OPTION UNCTION 1 x press White 2 x press 3 x press Green 4 x press Blue 5 x press Yellow 6 x press...
  • Page 12: Setting The Dmx Starting Addresss

     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 1/16/2009 8:49 PM...
  • Page 13: Technical Support

    XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’) 4BAR™...
  • Page 14: General Maintenance

    Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.
  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    Data output ................... locking 3-pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration ................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols........................DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels ............................. 15 ORDERING INFORMATION 4BAR™............................4BAR WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty ......................2-year limited warranty 4BAR™ User Manual 1/16/2009 8:49 PM...

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