Varytec LED Giga Bar 4 User manual

LED Giga Bar 4
User Manual

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Index
LED Giga Bar 4 ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Safety instructions ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Hints for safe and faultless use ............................................................................................... 3
2. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Installation (for rigging).................................................................................................................... 4
4. Unpacking........................................................................................................................................ 4
5. Specifications:.................................................................................................................................. 4
6. Functions:........................................................................................................................................ 6
7. Menu................................................................................................................................................ 6

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1. Safety instructions
The warranty expires in case of manual changes at the device by the user.
The device may only be repaired by professionals.
Only use fuses of the same type, as the original and only use original spare
parts.
To prevent fire and electric shock, protect the device against rain and
humidity
Disconnect main power plug before opening the casing.
1.1.Hints for safe and faultless use
Care of heat and high temperatures!
Place the device where it is not exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity or dust. Only use the
device in ambient temperature between 5°C (41°F) - 35°C (95°F). Protect the device against sunlight
and sources of heat.
Only place the device on solid surfaces!
Place the device on solid surfaces, to avoid vibrations.
Do not use chemical cleaners!
Metal parts can be cleaned with a moist cloth. Before cleaning the device, always pull out the mains
power plug!
If the device does not work correctly!
The user should not try, to maintain the device autonomously. All repairs and service should be
realized by a qualified technician.
Handle the mains cable with care!
Never pull at the mains cable to disconnect the device! If the device is not used for a long time period,
pull the plug of mains cable out of the socket.
This Fixture works with LEDs:
The device can cause harmful and permanent damages to eyes and skin. Never look
directly into the LED lenses.

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Attention!
The warranty claim expires, when damages are caused by disregarding this user manual. The
manufacturer and importer do not assume liability for consequential damages at all. Only qualified and
trained technicians are allowed to work at electric parts of the device. All electrical and mechanical
connections have to be mounted according to the European safety standards.
2. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Gigabar IV. For the correct use of the device read and understand the
complete manual.
The Gigabar IV is a DMX controlled LED lighteffect. It can be used in standalone, master/slave or
DMX mode.
3. Installation (for rigging)
Attention: Danger!
For the installation, you have to regard the safety rules of each country.
The installation is only permitted to educated staff.
For mounting the device overhead, only use allowed rigging material.
4. Unpacking
Each Gigabar IV was tested well before shipping and left the manufacture in absolutely good
condition. Please check the package for damages. If the packaging is damaged, check the device. In
fact of a damaged device, please contact your local dealer or the customer support.
Please bring the packaging to the recycling.
5. Specifications:
Voltage: 100-240V
LEDs: 16x 10W 4in1 LED
Color-system: RGBW color mixing
Power consumption: 60W
Fuse: 1A
Weight: 5,3kg
Measurements: 965 x 64 x 153mm
DMX-Modes: 3, 5, 8, 14, 32 und 34 channels

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DMX channels and their functions
4CH
6CH
10CH
18CH
32CH
34CH
FUN
1
3
3
3
1
3
R
2
4
4
4
2
4
G
3
5
5
5
3
5
B
4
6
6
6
4
6
W
7
7
5
7
R
8
8
6
8
G
9
9
7
9
B
10
10
8
10
W
11
9
11
R
12
10
12
G
13
11
13
B
14
12
14
W
15
13
15
R
16
14
16
G
17
15
17
B
18
16
18
W
17
19
R
18
20
G
19
21
B
20
22
W
21
23
R
22
24
G
23
25
B
24
26
W
25
27
R
26
28
G
27
29
B
28
30
W
29
31
R
30
32
G
31
33
B

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32
34
W
1
1
1
1
LED functions
2
2
2
2
speed
DMX values and their functions:
LED functions
0~7：
dimmer
8~15
strobo
16~23
mode1
24~31:
mode2
…
…
237~244
mode27
245~242
sound1
242~247
sound2
248~255
sound3
Functions speed
0<-------------------------------------------->255
slow<------------------------------------------->fast
6. Functions:
RGBW color mixing
Color-Strobe effect
Color-mix effect
LED chases (controllable speed)
Electronic dimming 0-100%
Build in microphone
DMX-512 protocol
DMX modes
3 function modes: sound active, master/slave mode, or DMX
DMX-512 compatible (4, 6, 10, 10, 18 ,32, 34 DMX channels)
digital display for adjusting the DMX start address and the different modes
7. Menu
The Gigabar IV an easy to navigate menu. The next chapter helps to understand the menu and
shows an overview of the menu-structure. Therefore carefully read this chapter.
To enter the menu, press the ESC button once. Scroll through the menu by pressing the UP/DOWN
buttons until the menu items appears in the display. Press the ENTER button again.
Now you can change and adjust the predefined value by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons. By pressing
the MENU button you get one layer higher in the menu.

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Addr:
You can set the DMX start-address here.
Auto:
You can select the automatic programs here.
Chnd:
You can select the DMX mode for using the device.
(For using the DMX mode connect the DMXin of the
Gigabar IV with the DMXout of a DMX-controller by a
DMX-cable. If you want to control several devices
connect the DMXin of each device with the DMXout of
each previous device in the signal chain.)
Colo:
Here you can select/adjust a color (for standalone
mode: Col1…Col9 are predefined colors. Using AtF,
you can mix a color on your own.)
Soun:
Select the desired sound mode here.
SLav:
Adjust here, whether the device works as master or
slave. (Connect the devices as mentioned in Chnd.
The first device of the daisy chain has to be the
master, the following devices work as slaves.)
VER:
This menu item shows the actual firmware version.