ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ..........................3 What Is Included ............................3 Unpacking Instructions........................... 3 Claims..................................3 Text Conventions ............................3 Symbols ................................. 3 Disclaimer ..............................3 Product at a Glance ............................4 Safety Notes ..............................4 2. Introduction ............................5 Product Overview ............................
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Product at a Use on Dimmer Auto Programs Outdoor Use Auto-ranging Power Supply Glance Sound-Active Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable Master/Slave Safety Notes Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The Notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance. ·...
2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview 4BAR™ Tri USB Microphone Additional Product Power In D-Fi™ USB Power Out 2 Fuse Holder Display Mounting Knob In/Out Port Power Out 1 Menu Buttons Footswitch 9-Volt Battery Cover Switch Power Switch WARNING! DO NOT plug anything other than a D-Fi™ USB into the USB port. Doing so may cause damage to the product.
The power linking diagram corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY! If using the product in other markets, you must consult with the local Chauvet distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region.
Mounting Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Orientation The 4BAR™ Tri USB may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. · Rigging Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
Turns wireless foot control use on or off and Wireless Foot Controller sets channel rF1–16 The 4BAR™ Tri USB works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the DMX Linking Chauvet’s Primer, which available from Chauvet website http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf.
The 4BAR™ Tri USB is able to become a D-Fi™ wireless receiver/transmitter with the use D-Fi™ USB of the D-Fi™ USB from Chauvet DJ. Simply set the product's DMX Personality and DMX Connectivity Address, set the DIP switch D-Fi™ receiving/transmitting channel, then plug it into the D- Fi™...
DMX Channel Assignments and Values Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 15CH 000ó009 RGB Color Mixing 010ó029 Auto Program 1 030ó049 Auto Program 2 050ó069 Auto Program 3 070ó089 Auto Program 4 090ó109 Auto Program 5 110ó129 Auto Program 6 Control/Operating Mode 130ó149 Auto Program 7 150ó169...
Configuration Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller. · Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. (Standalone) Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller.
The included wireless footswitch provides quick access to preset colors, color-change Wireless programs, and sound-activation through the 4BAR™ Tri USB microphone. Footswitch To use the footswitch: Connect the 4BAR™ Tri USB to power. Turn the wireless footswitch on. Press <MENU> on the 4BAR™ Tri USB and navigate to rF mode and press <ENTER>.
The 4BAR™ Tri USB is compatible with the IRC-6 infrared remote control from Chauvet. IRC-6 Infrared To activate IR mode, follow the instructions below: Remote Press <MENU> repeatedly until Ser shows on the display. Control Press <ENTER> to accept. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to select ON or OFF.
Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode allows a single 4BAR™ Tri USB product (the master) to control the actions of one or more 4BAR™ Tri USB products (the slaves) without the need of a Mode DMX controller. The master product will be set to operate in either standalone mode or (wired) with the footswitch, while the slave products will be set to operate in Slave mode.
The Master/Slave Expansion mode allows a single 4BAR™ Tri USB product (the master) Master/Slave to control the actions of one or more Tri-color LED USB products (the slaves), such as a Expansion COREpar™ USB, SlimPAR™ USB, or Freedom™ Par, without the need of a DMX controller, with the use of the optional D-Fi™...
5. M AINTENANCE Product Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum Maintenance performance and minimize wear, clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.
6. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 4BAR™ Tri USB 41.3 in (1,050 mm) 2 in (50 mm) 10.6 in (270 mm) 20.6 lb (10.8 kg) 12.4 in (315 mm) 5.2 in (132 mm) 1.5 in (38 mm) 0.8 lb (1.8 kg) Wireless Footswitch Tripod Stand...
If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico. · If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA. · If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux.
(954) 577-4455 Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll free: (800) 762-1084 World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND - Chauvet Europe Ltd. General Information Technical Support Address: Unit 1C Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com Brookhill Road Industrial Estate World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.co.uk...
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