CHAUVET DJ 4BAR LT RGBA Par System User Guide

CHAUVET DJ 4BAR LT RGBA Par System

Product Information

The 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS is a lighting fixture that offers various features and functionalities. It has a menu system with different options, mounting capabilities, and compatibility with DMX controllers. The product comes with an auto-ranging power supply that supports input voltage ranging from 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications provided in this Quick Reference Guide (QRG) are subject to change without notice.

Limited Warranty

FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration.
For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu /warranty-registration.
Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in, and subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in the full limited warranty on our website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your local distributor.

FCC Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measure:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Safety Notes

These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.

• ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
• DISCONNECT from power before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
• DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
• Make sure the power cable is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect this product from power by pulling on the cable.
• When mounting this product overhead, ALWAYS use a safety cable.
• DO NOT allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.
• DO NOT touch the product’s housing when it is on because it will be hot.
• The voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product must be within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
• Always mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
• Replace the fuse with the same type and rating.
• Never carry the product by the power cable.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
• DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
• 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.

Contact
If you are located outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor for support or product returns. Contact information can be found at the end of this Quick Reference Guide.
World Headquarters
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: 954-577-4455
Fax: 954-929-5560
Toll Free: 800-762-1084
Voice: 844-393-7575
Fax: 954-756-8015
Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Website: www.chauvetdj.com
U.K.
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton, Nottingham, UK NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115 Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110
Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Benelux
Address: Stokstraat 18 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
Email: BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
France
Address: 3, Rue Ampère 91380 Chilly-Mazarin France
Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59
Email: FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Germany
Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11 28759 Bremen
Germany
Voice: +49 421 62 60 20
Email: DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Mexico
Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B (Entrance by Calle 2)
Zona Industrial Lerma
Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
Website: www.chauvetdj.mx

What is Included

• 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS
• Power cable
• Tripod
• Carrying bag
• Footswitch
• L brackets
• Quick Reference Guide

To Begin
Unpack the 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS and make sure all parts have been received in good condition. If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.

AC Power

The product is equipped with an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To prolong the product’s lifespan, it is recommended to completely disconnect it from power during periods of non-use by either using the breaker or unplugging it.
To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

Fuse Replacement

If the fuse needs to be replaced, follow these steps:

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 safety cap out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the clip on the front of the safety cap and replace it with a fuse of the exact same type andrating.
5. Re-insert the fuse holder and reconnect power.

Mounting

Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes.
Mounting Diagram

Control Panel Description

The control panel of the 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS includes buttons with specific functions:

• Button: Exits from the current menu or function
• Function: Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function
• Function: Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function
• Function: Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function

Menu Map

For the latest menu map, refer to the 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS product page on www.chauvetdj.com.

colors Combine red, green, blue, and amber
G. 0–255
b. 0–255
A. 0–255
S. 0–100| Strobe rate
**Bluetooth Mode*| bLE| _| Bluetooth control mode, displays Bluetooth ID
Control Mode| SEt| ir| on| Turns infrared on or off for footswitch or IRC-6 control
oFF
out| SLAV| Enable Master/Slave with non-BT products
dMX**| Enable Master/Slave with other BT products

*The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Chauvet & Sons, LLC is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

DMX Linking

The 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS can work with a DMX controller. Instructions for connecting and configuring this product for DMX operation are in the User Manual. If you are not familiar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com.
Starting Address
To ensure full access to all channels available in each DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX address is 494.
Master/Slave Connection
The 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. Information about configuring the 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS for Master/Slave operation is in the User Manual, which is available from the Chauvet website.
ILS Connection
The 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS uses the DMX data connection and the D-Fi USB for wireless connection to the Integrated Lighting System (ILS) ecosystem (patent pending). For more information about configuring the 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS into ILS mode, please refer to the User Manual available at www.chauvetdj.com.
IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control)
The 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS can be operated with the CHAUVET IRC-6. For more information about the IRC-6, download instructions for the IRC-6 or the 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS User Manual from www.chauvetdj.com.
Bluetooth Control
The 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS can be operated with the BTAir application over a Bluetooth connection. For more information on using the BTAir app, download the BTAir User Manual from www.chauvetdj.com.
D-Fi USB Connectivity
The 4BAR LT QuadBT ILS is able to become a D-Fi wireless receiver/transmitter with the use of the D-Fi USB from CHAUVET DJ. Simply set the DIP switch D-Fi receiving/transmitting channel, plug it into the USB port then set the product’s DMX Personality and DMX Address. Further instructions for connecting and configuring this product for D-Fi USB operation are in the User Manual.
WARNING! DO NOT plug anything other than a D-Fi USB into the USB port. Doing so may cause damage to the product.
Once plugged in, the D-Fi USB will take over the product. Wired DMX and manual display control/menu buttons will be unavailable until you unplug the D-Fi USB. The priority levels are:

1. D-Fi USB
2. Wired DMX
3. IRC-6 Remote Control
4. Manual Digital Display/Menu Buttons

Footswitch Operation

program
Red| Auto fade program
Green| Right| Tap| Blackout
Blue| Press and hold| Fade out or in
Amber| Both| Tap| Sound-active mode
10 preset static colors| Press and hold| Strobe

DMX Values

19Ch

No function
010 ó 255| Strobe, slow to fast
Program speed (when Ch. 1 is 010 ó 249 )| 000 ó 255| Program speed, slow to fast
Sound sensitivity (when Ch. 1 is 250 ó 255 )| 000 ó 010| Sound sensitivity off
011 ó 255| Sound sensitivity, low to high
4| Red 1| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
5| Green 1| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
6| Blue 1| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
Channel| Function| Value| Percent/Setting
---|---|---|---
7| Amber 1| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
8| Red 2| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
9| Green 2| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
10| Blue 2| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
11| Amber 2| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
12| Red 3| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
13| Green 3| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
14| Blue 3| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
15| Amber 3| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
16| Red 4| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
17| Green 4| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
18| Blue 4| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
19| Amber 4| 000 ó 255| 0–100%

6Ch

4Ch

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