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4BAR™ User Manual (Rev. 6) 

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. 

Summary of Contents for 4 Bar Flex

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...s 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 Technic...

Page 3: ...et 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 ...

Page 4: ... 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 M...

Page 5: ...erview 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 ...

Page 6: ...t 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 ...

Page 7: ...nting 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...

Page 8: ... 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 us...

Page 9: ...8 009 ó 255 No function Dimmer 1 100 3 Strobe 000 001 ó 255 No function Strobe slow to fast 4 Red 1 000 ó 255 Red 1 0 100 RGB Color Mixing Pod 1 5 Green 1 000 ó 255 Green 1 0 100 6 Blue 1 000 ó 255 Blue 1 0 100 7 Red 2 000 ó 255 Red 2 0 100 RGB Color Mixing Pod 2 8 Green 2 000 ó 255 Green 2 0 100 9 Blue 2 000 ó 255 Blue 2 0 100 10 Red 3 000 ó 255 Red 3 0 100 RGB Color Mixing Pod 3 11 Green 3 000 ó...

Page 10: ...djust 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 Slave Mode Once set and connected the slave units will operate in uni...

Page 11: ... 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 e...

Page 12: ...cuum 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 ...

Page 13: ...eter 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...

Page 14: ...ss 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 CONTACT US WORLD HEADQUARTERS Chauvet General Information Address 52...

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