Chauvet 4 Bar Flex User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
Overview...........................................................................................................................................5
Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................5
3. Setup.............................................................................................................................. 6
AC Power .........................................................................................................................................6
Fuse Replacement .................................................................................................................................... 6
Mounting...........................................................................................................................................7
Orientation................................................................................................................................................. 7
Rigging...................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Operation....................................................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Operation...................................................................................................................8
Menu Map.........................................................................................................................................8
DMX Configuration...........................................................................................................................8
Starting Address........................................................................................................................................ 8
DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values ............................................................................9
15CH......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3-CH.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Standalone .....................................................................................................................................10
Configuration..................................................................................................................................10
Sound-Active Mode................................................................................................................................. 10
Automatic Mode....................................................................................................................................... 10
Master/Slave Mode.................................................................................................................................. 10
Footswitch Operation............................................................................................................................... 11
5. Technical Information..................................................................................................12
Product Maintenance .....................................................................................................................12
6. Technical Specifications..............................................................................................13
Returns...........................................................................................................................................14
Contact Us........................................................................................................................14

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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is
Included
•4BAR™
•Carrying Case
•Power Cord
•Tripod
•Tripod Carrying Case
•Footswitch
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately
and check the container to make sure all the
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
Claims
If the box or the contents (the product and
included accessories) appear damaged from
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In
addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts
, damage not related to shipping,
or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Text
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1–512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this User Manual
are subject to change
without notice. Chauvet assumes no responsibility or liabil
ity for any errors or omissions,
and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time. D
ownload the latest
version from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2014 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
Author Date Editor Date
M. Trouard 08/27/14 A. Leon 11/4/14

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Product at a
Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-ranging Power Supply
P
Sound Activated
P
Replaceable Fuse
P
DMX
P
User Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
P
Duty Cycle
x
Safety Notes
These notes include important information about mounting, usage, and maintenance
;
read before using the product.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing
the fuse.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
•Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in
(50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
•Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
•Never connect the product to a dimmer.
•Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
•Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always carry by
the bar or carrying case.
•The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
•Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
•This product is not intended for permanent installation.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
•Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be
sure to give this document to the next owner.

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2.INTRODUCTION
Overview
Dimensions
Back Panel View
Power In
Fuse Holder
LED Display
DMX In/Out
Microphone
Footswitch
Connection
Sound Sensitivity
Adjustment Knob
Clamp Hanging Bolts
Pan Angle Adjustment
Knobs (4)
Tilt Angle
Adjustment Knob Tripod Insertion Point
Front View

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3.SETUP
AC Power
The 4BAR™ has an auto-
ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage
range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the product’s power requirements (
circuit breaker, power outlet, and
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit
(circuit breaker or fuse). Make
sure the product has
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0~100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement
Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the holder.
5. Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
6. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
A spare fuse is not included; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap

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Mounting
Before mounting the product
, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The 4BAR™
may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation
is provided around the product.
Rigging
•Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product
for maintenance and programming.
•Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product
can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications).
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable.
Mount the
product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
•When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use mounting clamps of
appropriate weight capacity.
•The adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to
the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools
could damage the knobs.
•When mounting to the tripod, be sure the stand is tightened properly and leveled.
Mounting Diagram
Clamp Hanging Bolts
Tripod Insertion Point

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4.OPERATION
Control Panel
Operation
To access the control panel
functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
display.
Button Function
<MENU> Selects an operation mode or to backs out of the current menu option
<UP>
Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value
<DOWN> Scrolls down the list of options or selects a lower value
Menu Map
Mode Programming Steps Description
DMX
Personalities
3-CH
d1–d512 Sets DMX personality and starting address
15CH
Sound Active
Mode
SND Sets Sound Active mode
Automatic Mode AUTO Sets Auto Program
Auto Program
Speed
S-- S 1–S100 Sets Auto Program speed
DMX
Configuration
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket on the product.
Starting Address
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
the selected DMX mode uses. If you
choose a starting address that is too high, you could
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The 4BAR™ uses up to 15
DMX channels in single DMX mode, which defines the highest
configurable address to 498.
If unfamiliar with DMX or DIP switches,
download the DMX Primer from
www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU>repeatedly until 512,AUTO, or SND shows on the display.
2. Immediately use <UP> or <DOWN>until 512 shows on the display (if it is not
showing already).
3. Wait 5 seconds until 3-CH or 15CH shows on the display.
4. Press <MENU> until A.*** shows on the display.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.

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DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values
15CH
Channel Function Value Setting
1 Control/Operating Mode
000 ó009
010 ó029
030 ó049
050 ó069
070 ó089
090 ó109
110 ó129
130 ó149
150 ó169
170 ó189
190 ó209
210 ó229
230 ó249
250 ó255
RGB color-mixing mode
Automatic 1
Automatic 2
Automatic 3
Automatic 4
Automatic 5
Automatic 6
Automatic 7
Automatic 8
Automatic 9
Automatic 10
Automatic 11
Automatic 12
Sound-active
2 Dimmer
000
ó
008
009 ó255
No function
Dimmer 1–100%
3 Strobe
000
001
ó
255
No function
Strobe (slow to fast)
4
Red 1
000 ó255
Red 1 (0–100%)
RGB Color Mixing
Pod 1
5
Green 1
000 ó255
Green 1 (0–100%)
6
Blue 1
000 ó255
Blue 1 (0–100%)
7
Red 2
000 ó255
Red 2 (0–100%)
RGB Color Mixing
Pod 2
8
Green 2
000 ó255
Green 2 (0–100%)
9
Blue 2
000 ó255
Blue 2 (0–100%)
10
Red 3
000 ó255
Red 3 (0–100%)
RGB Color Mixing
Pod 3
11
Green 3
000 ó255
Green 3 (0–100%)
12
Blue 3
000 ó255
Blue 3 (0–100%)
13
Red 4
000 ó255
Red 4 (0–100%)
RGB Color Mixing
Pod 4
14
Green 4
000
ó
255
Green 4 (0–100%)
15
Blue 4
000 ó255
Blue 4 (0–100%)
3-CH
Channel Function Value Setting
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%

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Standalone
Configuration
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (Sound-Active,
Automatic, Master/Slave) to a DMX daisy chain
connected to a DMX controller.
Product
s in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with
the DMX signals from the controller.
Sound-Active
Mode To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 512,AUTO, or SND shows on the display.
2. Immediately use <UP> or <DOWN> until SND shows on the display (if it is not
showing already).
3. Wait 5 seconds.
4. Turn the music on and adjust the microphone sensitivity until the product begins to
react to the sound of the music.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
Automatic Mode To enable the Automatic mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 512,AUTO, or SND shows on the display.
2. Immediately use <UP> or <DOWN> until AUTO shows on the display (if it is not
showing already).
3. Wait 5 seconds.
4. Press <MENU> until S.*** shows on the display.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the auto program speed.
Master/Slave
Mode The Master/Slave mode allows a single 4BAR™
unit (the “master”) to control the actions
of one or more 4BAR™
units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The
master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode, while the
slave units will be set to operate in Sla
ve Mode. Once set and connected, the slave
units will operate in unison with the master unit.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave units:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 512,AUTO, or SND shows on the display.
2. Immediately use <UP> or <DOWN> until 512 shows on the display (if it is not
showing already).
3. Wait 5 seconds until d.*** shows on the display.
4. Set the DMX address to 001.
5. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.
6. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the
previous slave unit.
7. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
8. Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode.
9. Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
•Configure
all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the DMX
daisy chain.
•
Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave
operation because the controller
may interfere with the signals from the
master unit.
•Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.
The 4BAR™ is linkable with the 4BAR™ TRI.

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Footswitch
Operation
The included footswitch provides quick access to preset colors, color-
change programs,
and sound-activation through the 4BAR™ microphone.
To use the footswitch:
1. Power the product on.
2. Connect the footswitch to the 4BAR™ with the 4-pin connection cable with plug.
3. Press pedal #1 (Preset) to activate control. When working, all the LEDs will light
white, which is the first function of pedal #1.
4. Use the chart below to activate the desired function.
To disconnect the footswitch:
1. Unplug the footswitch from the 4BAR™.
2. Unplug the power cable from the 4BAR™.
3. Power the 4BAR™ again to operate without the footswitch.
Pedal Sub-option Function
1
(Preset)
1 x press
White
2 x press
Red
3 x press
Green
4 x press
Blue
5 x press
Yellow
6 x press
Magenta
7 x press
Cyan
8 x press
Color change every second in a continuous loop
9 x press
Color change every 3 seconds in a continuous loop
2
(Sound)
N/A Sound-activated
The 4BAR™ footswitch will work properly in any mode. No settings need to be
modified before using the footswitch.

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5.TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Product
Maintenance
Dust build-
up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can
lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear.
To maintain optimum
performance and minimize wear, clean the product at least twice a month. However,
usage and environmental conditions contribute to increased cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3.
Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on
the external surface.
4. Clean all external optics and transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution,
ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the external optics or
transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the external optics and transparent surfaces until they are free of haze
and lint.
8. When cleaning units with one or more movable mirrors
, you should keep the contact
with the mirror’s surface to a minimum to avoid scratching or damaging it.
Always dry the external optics and transparent sur
faces carefully after cleaning
them.

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6.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and
Weight
Length
Width
Height
Weight
48 in (1,129 mm)
2.2 in (55 mm)
11.2 in (285 mm)
29 lb (11.2 kg)
Stand Height
Adjustable: 59~91 in
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
48 W (0.4 A)
37 W (0.2 A)
Power I/O
U.S./Worldwide
Input/Output Connectors
IEC/Edison
Power Cord plug
Edison (U.S.)
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED (10 mm)
0.25 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Red
144
20 mA
Green
144
20 mA
Blue
144
20 mA
Photo Optic
Parameter
Value (per light)
Illuminance @ 1 m
980 lux
Beam angle
21°
Field angle
33°
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
Sockets
3 or 15
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
Item Number
4BAR™
03030047
4BAR

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To return a product or request support:
•In the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters (see below).
•In the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd. (see below).
•In Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico. (see below).
•In any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Contact your distributor. See
www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or
Ireland.
Returns
Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical
Support office and request a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
return.
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product
returned without an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number
directly on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write
the following information on a piece of paper
and place it inside the box:
•Your name
•Your address
•Your phone number
•The RMA number
•A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product
properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are
recommended.
Chauvet
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned
product(s).
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ONTACT
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WORLD HEADQUARTERS - Chauvet
General Information
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]
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Voice: [phone] (Press 4)
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Email: [e-mail]
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General Information
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
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Address: Av. Santa Ana 30
Parque Industrial Lerma
Lerma, Mexico C.P. 52000
Voice: [phone]
Technical Support
Email: [e-mail]
World Wide Web www.chauvet.com.mx
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record and follow their
instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit the Chauvet
website for contact
information.