CHAUVET DJ Q4BT ILS EZLink Par User Manual

CHAUVET DJ Q4BT ILS EZLink Par

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: EZLink Par Q4BT ILS
• Manufacturer: Chauvet & Sons, LLC
• Trademark: Chauvet, Chauvet DJ, EZLink

Before You Begin

• What Is Included: The package should contain the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS unit, power cable, and user manual.
• Unpacking Instructions: Carefully unpack the product and check for any visible damage.

Introduction

• Product Overview: The EZLink Par Q4BT ILS is a versatile lighting fixture suitable for various events and venues.
• Product Dimensions: Refer to the user manual for detailed dimensions of the product.

Setup

• AC Power: Connect the power cable to a suitable power source following the guidelines in the manual.
• Fuse Replacement: Follow the instructions provided in the manual for replacing fuses if needed.
• Battery Power: The fixture can also be powered by batteries, ensure to use compatible batteries as specified in the manual.
• Power Linking: Multiple fixtures can be linked together for synchronized operation, refer to the manual for detailed linking instructions.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS outdoors?
  A: The EZLink Par Q4BT ILS is suitable for outdoor use, but ensure it is protected from direct exposure to water or extreme weather conditions.

• Q: How do I update the firmware of the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS?
  A: Firmware updates can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. Follow the provided instructions for updating the firmware.

Edition Notes
The EZLink Par Q4BT ILS User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance instructions for the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS as of the release date of this edition.

Trademarks
Chauvet, Chauvet DJ, the Chauvet logo, and EZLink are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons, LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Copyright Notice
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all designs, text, and images are owned by Chauvet.

© Copyright 2024 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.

Manual Use
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Intended Audience
Any person installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product, as well as this manual, before installing, operating, or maintaining this product.

Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision; however, Chauvet has no obligation to make and does not commit to make any such revisions.

Document Revision
Go to www.chauvetdj.com for the latest version.

Before You Begin

What Is Included

• EZLink Par Q4BT ILS
• Power cable
• 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 a 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

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Safety Notes

• ALWAYS:
  • Connect to a grounded circuit.
  • Connect to operating voltages as specified on the product’s spec sticker.
  • Disconnect from power before replacing the fuse.
  • Disconnect from its power source during periods of inactivity.
  • Use a safety cable when suspending overhead.
  • Heed all restrictions and warnings on the spec sticker.
  • Mount in a location with at least 20 in (50 cm) of ventilation.
  • Replace the fuse with the same type and rating.
  • Use a clamp with a captive bolt when a single hanging bracket is used.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using it immediately.
• DO NOT:
  • Open this product or attempt any repairs. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
  • Look at the light source when the product is on.
  • Use if the power cord is crimped or damaged.
  • Disconnect by pulling on the power cord.
  • Allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.
  • Touch the housing when it is on.
  • Block any ventilation holes/slots in the housing.
  • Connect to a dimmer or rheostat.
  • Carry the product with its power cord.
  • Operate in temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).
  • Expose to environments that exceed the Ingress Protection (IP) rating.
  • Expose to rain or moisture.
  • Use outdoors.
  • Submerge.
  • Leave outdoors for extended periods.
  • Expose to corrosive environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, salinity, pressure, radiation, or shock.
  • Set this product on a flammable surface.

Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document.

FCC Statement of Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 Part B 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 per 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 measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure Warning for North America and Australia

Warning!
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

Product Dimensions

Setup

AC Power
The EZLink Par Q4BT ILS 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 (a circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via a breaker or by unplugging it.

Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.

Fuse Replacement

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 same type and rating.
5. Re-insert the fuse holder and reconnect power.

Battery Power
The EZLink Par Q4BT ILS comes with a rechargeable lithium battery for cable- free operation.

Charging the Battery
The battery charges whenever the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS is plugged into a power source using the included power cord. If the product is plugged in and not in operation, make sure the product is turned off.

• The LED indicator light will flash if units are overcharged.
• DO NOT use the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS on full power mode (all LEDs at 100%) while being charged/plugged into a power source, as the unit will get extremely hot.

Battery Life Indicator
The indicators on the LED Menu Display show how much battery life remains available. The drawing below provides a key to reading the battery life indicators.

Battery Run Time

Maximum Run Time (all colors on)| Maximum Run Time (single color on)| Recharge Time
---|---|---
Up to 8 hours| Up to 20 hours| 4 hours

Power Linking
The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the product. Please see the diagram below for further explanation.

Power-Linking Diagram

• It is possible to power link up to 16 EZLink Par Q4BT ILS products on 120 VAC or up to 29 EZLink Par Q4BT ILS products on 230 VAC.
• The power-linking diagram corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY! If using the product in other markets, consult with the local Chauvet distributor, as power-linking connectors and requirements may differ by country or region.

Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.

Orientation
The EZLink Par Q4BT ILS may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.

Rigging

• Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
• Make sure that the structure and attachment points can support the weight before hanging the product. (see the Technical Specifications).
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity.
• When power linking multiple products, mount the products close enough for power-linking cables to reach.
• The bracket 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.

Mounting Diagram

Operation

Control Panel Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located next to the display. Please refer to the Introduction to see the button locations on the control panel.

Mode

| Programming Levels|

Description

---|---|---
DMX Mode| 4Ch| d 1–509| 4-channel DMX mode

8-channel DMX mode

8Ch
ILS Mode| iLS| iLS1–4| Sets ILS mode
Static Colors| C- –| C 1–15| Static colors
Automatic Programs| P- –| P 1–5| Automatic programs
Auto Speed| S- –| S. 1–100| Program speed for P 1–5
Dimmer| d- –| L. 1–255| Dimmer
Sound- Active Mode| Snd| Snd1–5| Sound-active programs
Sensitivity| SEnS| u 0–100| Sound sensitivity

Custom Color Mixing

|

u- –

| r. 0–255

G. 0–255

b. 0–255

A. 0–255

|

Custom static colors combine red, green, blue, and amber

S. 0–100| Strobe rate
**Bluetooth Mode*| bLE| _**| Bluetooth control mode displays Bluetooth ID

Control Mode

|

SEt

| ir| on| Turns infrared on or off
oFF
out| SLAV| Enable Master/Slave with other BT products
dMX| Enable Master/Slave with non-BT products

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DMX Configuration
The EZLink Par Q4BT ILS works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the Chauvet DMX Primer, which is available from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetdj.com.

DMX Personality and 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 EZLink Par Q4BT ILS uses up to 8 DMX channels in an 8Ch DMX mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 505.
• If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from: www.chauvetdj.com.

To select the starting address, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until 4Ch or 8Ch shows on the display.
2. Press and d 1–509 will show on the display.
3. Use or to select the starting address.
4. Press .

D-Fi USB Connectivity
The EZLink Par Q4BT ILS can become a D-Fi wireless receiver/transmitter with the use of the D-Fi USB from Chauvet DJ. Simply set the product’s DMX Personality and DMX Address, set the DIP switch D-Fi receiving/transmitting channel, and then plug it into the D-Fi USB port.

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. Manual Digital Display/Menu Buttons

D-Fi USB Compatibility
The D-Fi USB can receive a DMX signal from the D-Fi Hub and the FlareCON Air 2 as well as other D-Fi USB products.

D-Fi USB Configuration

1. Set the DMX Personality and DMX address on the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS.
2. Use the Chart provided to set BOTH:
   • the Channel, and then
   • The Receiving or Transmitting option

DIP Switch 5 is for Transmitting OR Receiving, please choose carefully.

D-Fi USB DIP Switch Channels

DMX Values

016 ó  255

| No function

Strobe, slow to fast

–

| ****

6

| ****

Auto programs

| 000 ó  005

006 ó  055

056 ó  106

107 ó  157

158 ó  208

209 ó  255

| No function

Auto program 1 (programs 2–5)

Auto program 2

Auto program 3

Auto program 4

Auto program 5

–| 7| Auto speed| 000 ó  250

251 ó  255

| Program speed, slow to fast

Sound-active mode

–| 8| Dimmer| 000 ó  255| 0–100%

Standalone Configuration
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.

Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.

Preset Color Mode
To run the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS on a static color, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until C– shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Use or to select a static color, from C 1–15.
4. Press .

Automatic Programs
To run the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS in automatic mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until P– shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Use or to select an automatic program, from P 1–5.
4. Press .

Auto-Program Speed
To change the auto-program speed on the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until S– shows on the display.
2. Use or to increase or decrease the program speed, from S. 1–100.
3. Press . The product will return to the last selected mode.

Dimmer
To set the dimmer curve, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until d– shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Use or to increase or decrease the dimmer, from L. 1–255.
4. Press .

Sound-Active Programs
To run the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS with a sound-active program, follow the instructions below.

1. Press repeatedly until Snd shows on the display.
2. Use or to set the Sound-Active program, from Snd1 to Snd5.
3. Press .

Sound Sensitivity
To set the sound sensitivity on the EZLink Par Q4BT ILS, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until SEnS shows on the display.
2. Use or to increase or decrease the sound sensitivity, from u 0–100.
3. Press .

Custom Color Mixing
To custom mix a static color, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until u– shows on the display.
2. Press and one of the following will show on display.
   • r. _ (red)
   • G. _ (green)
   • b. _ (blue)
   • A. _ (amber)
   • S. _(Strobe)
3. Press to cycle through the color settings.
4. When the desired color shows on the display, use or to increase or decrease the color value, from 000–255 (red, green, blue, amber) or 000–100 (Strobe).
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the product outputs as desired.

IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control
The EZLink Par Q4BT ILS can be operated with the CHAUVET IRC-6. To enable IR wireless control, follow the instructions below.

1. Press repeatedly until SEt shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Press repeatedly until it shows on the display.
4. Press .
5. Press repeatedly until ON shows on the display

IRC-6 Operation

Automatic Mode
To turn on Automatic mode with the IRC-6:

1. Press on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to change the program.

Sound-Active Mode

To turn on Sound-Active mode with the IRC-6:

1. Press on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

To adjust the sound sensitivity:

1. Press on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

Strobe
To turn on Strobe mode with the IRC-6:

1. Press on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the strobe speed.

Manual Control

To manually select the laser color with the IRC-6:

1. Press the desired color, from (red), (green), (blue), or (amber).