CHAUVET DJ 4BAR Tri USB Wash Lighting System User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- Chauvet DJ
Table of Contents
CHAUVET DJ 4BAR Tri USB Wash Lighting System
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important information about product mounting, use, and maintenance.
- This product is not intended for permanent installation.
- 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 cord is not crimped or damaged.
- Never disconnect this product from power cord by pulling on the cord.
- 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.
- DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.
- 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.
- ONLY carry this product by the hanging/mounting brackets.
- 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
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Visit www.chauvetlighting.com for contact information.
What Is Included
- 4BAR USB
- Power Cord
- Carrying Case
- Tripod
- Wireless Footswitch
- Warranty Card
- Quick Reference Guide
- Tripod Carrying Case
Product Description
The 4BAR USB is a pack-and-go must have for DJs, bands and other performers who want a complete LED wash light system, featuring wireless DMX control with the convenient built in D-Fi USB port. Each pod on the 4BAR USB has 108 high power red, green, and blue LEDs, and can be positioned independently.
Product Overview
Footswitch Overview
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage This product has an auto-ranging range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Fuse Replacement
To replace the fuse in the 4BAR USB:
- Disconnect the product from power.
- Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
- Pry the safety cap out of the housing.
- Remove the blown fuse from the clip on the front of the safety cap and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
- Re-insert the fuse holder and reconnect power.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes.
Control Panel Description
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| < MENU> | Exits the current menu or function |
| < UP> | Navigates up through the menu list or increases the numeric |
value when in a function
< DOWN>| Navigates down through or decreases the numeric value
< ENTER>| Activates a menu option or a selected value
Menu Options
| Mode | Programming Levels | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DMX Mode | 3-CH | d 1–d512 |
15CH
Preset Colors| C–| C 1–C 7| Selects one of the preset colors
(red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow, or white)
Automatic Programs| Auto| Turns on Auto mode
Speed| S–| S 1–S100| Adjusts the speed of the automatic
programs (fast to slow)
Sound-Active| Snd| Turns on Sound-Active mode
Sound Sensitivity| Sens| u 1–u100| Adjusts the sensitivity of
the Sound mode (low to high)
RGB Color Mixing
| ****
U–
| r 0–r100| Adjust the red, green, and blue levels to create custom
colors
g 0–g100
b 0–b100
Infrared Mode| Set| On| Turns on Infrared mode for IRC-6
remote use
OFF
Wireless Foot Control| rF| OFF| Turns wireless foot control
use on or off and sets channel
On| rF1–16
DMX Linking
The 4BAR USB can work with a DMX controller when linked by DMX serial connections. Instructions for DMX operation are in the User Manual. A DMX Primer is available from www.chauvetlighting.com
D-Fi USB Connectivity
The 4BAR USB 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, manual display control/menu buttons and IRC-6 will be unavailable until you unplug the D-Fi USB. The priority levels are:
- D-Fi USB
- Wired DMX
- IRC-6 Remote Control
- Manual Digital Display/Menu Buttons
Wireless Footswitch Operation
The included wireless footswitch provides quick access to preset colors, color-change programs, and sound-activation through the 4BAR USB microphone. To use the footswitch:
- Connect the 4BAR USB to power. Turn the wireless footswitch on.
- Press
- Press
or to select ON/OFF, and press . - Press
- Set the DIP switch channel on the wireless footswitch to match the channel set on the 4BAR USB. (Use the DIP Switch Channels image for help)
- Press pedal #1 (Colors) to activate Static Color controls. When working, all the lights will begin in a Static color and FOOr will appear on the Menu display.
- Use the chart below to activate the desired function.
Pedal| Action| Function
---|---|---
1
(Static Colors)
|
Tap Pedal to activate, then Tap to navigate to desired function
| White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan
Auto Mode (snap) Auto Mode (fade)
2
(Sound/Strobe Mode)
| Tap Pedal| Enter Sound Mode
Hold Pedal Down| Strobe Mode
Tap Pedal Again| Turn off Strobe (Sound Mode only)
3
(Blackout)
| Tap Pedal| Blackout Fixtures
Hold Pedal Down| Fade to Blackout
Tap Pedal Again/Hold Pedal Again| Turn off Blackout/Fade from
Blackout
The 4BAR USB footswitch will work properly in any mode, with a maximum unobstructed distance of 50 ft (15.24 m). You must turn on the rF on the 4BAR USB, set the rF channel, and navigate to Auto mode before using the footswitch.
Footswitch Battery
The wireless footswitch uses a 9-volt battery located under the battery cover on the bottom of the product, which can be replaced when necessary.
Battery Replacement
To replace the battery in the wireless footswitch:
- Turn the power switch to the Off position.
- Remove the battery cover by removing 2 screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
- Remove the old battery from the housing and unplug it from the leads.
- Replace with a new 9-volt battery, ensuring that the positive (+) and negative (-) leads correspond to the correct electrodes on the battery.
- Place the battery into the housing and cover with the battery cover.
- Secure the battery cover with the 2 Phillips-head screws.
DIP Switch Channels
DMX Values
15CH
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|
1
| ****
Control/Operating Mode
| 000 009| RGB Color Mixing
010 029| Auto Program 1
030 049| Auto Program 2
050 069| Auto Program 3
070 089| Auto Program 4
090 109| Auto Program 5
110 129| Auto Program 6
130 149| Auto Program 7
150 169| Auto Program 8
170 189| Auto Program 9
190 209| Auto Program 10
210 229| Auto Program 11
230 249| Auto Program 12
250 255| Sound-Active mode
2| Dimmer| 000 255| Dimmer 0–100%
3
| Strobe| 000 009| No function
010 255| Slow to fast
Auto Speed| 000 255| Auto speed (slow to fast)
Sound Sensitivity| 000 010| Sound Sensitivity OFF
011 255| Adjust sensitivity
4| Red| 000 255| 0–100%| ****
RGB Color Mixing (Pod 1)
5| Green| 000 255| 0–100%
6| Blue| 000 255| 0–100%
7| Red| 000 255| 0–100%| ****
RGB Color Mixing (Pod 2)
8| Green| 000 255| 0–100%
9| Blue| 000 255| 0–100%
10| Red| 000 255| 0–100%| ****
RGB Color Mixing (Pod 3)
11| Green| 000 255| 0–100%
12| Blue| 000 255| 0–100%
13| Red| 000 255| 0–100%| ****
RGB Color Mixing (Pod 4)
14| Green| 000 255| 0–100%
15| Blue| 000 255| 0–100%
3-CH
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 2 | Green | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 3 | Blue | 000 255 | 0–100% |