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1. TABLE OF CONTENTS T BEFORE YOU f RBE GN o o U SAS a asa aaa ABA SE aa SEK OS BOV SSV V NACE OU RO Ve eae oa 3 ATES INCLUDED RR EKO S R O T K O O O O O O P O R O ccinaiaOs 3 UNPACKING INSTRUC TON PRA O O O O celia ibn pica adn 3 MANUAL CONVEN TON Sion and us co N BO CE S AG EULA E S Plan acetal td j a 3 A oo R R CP bn 3 SAFE INSTRUC ION Scania dida diiniita 4 2 INTRODUC FION asana oso A A A a dom aed AA TEA EA 5 E seas seandeaecoaneatsantnedtseaa O O O 5 PRODUCT ON TI N Amro A So Tee Re Er en eT ere Ean Pe A ET eT eee 6 SETUP ie ui A O bal bos Soda kan lol bon Solo doo A AAA ltd 7 A lt P IA 7 PROWERLIARIDO szt NA AA AN AA A A AA A AAA A oO 7 MONTO tania ol PTE REPETE PEPE AATE AAPEA TETA o DIO ames Aa aa OLI A A Pau na sta 8 o AAA IN AE A EN OD L OZ O RL R O O O eee 8 FRI UA Sob E E ctu AETA ona do oook nooo ou ouha a 8 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS orcas ii Duka okn a na Oe ou dla O ola ku aaa ea ubo eo PSO 9 CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS iii 9 CONTROL PANEL UNCUON tatami tien eect aer indaniedhe 9 MENTIR ia 9 OE A A yea VO 10 SV DN 010 ESR ESA KESK EE ene o cM o e o e e PE ERP 10 PA V B o Ciencia PRA E P P P P R O aces ul akalcetl abodes oh atacaeloataraayl abndestel eave oleeh oss 10 SS IO 10 MASTER SLAVE OPERATION ecientiraadi O O ei e ands 11 PREU EI a ANA ASA A AA das 11 LIGHT ADDRESSING rr A ERE A E Gas ats NS TE be 12 DCC ANNE AE PR ARE R OR PO PEE ny O OVAL R n PO aan E E O ate ee 13 Be APPENDIX iaa a Ur Gaba2. wires e No power o e Loose power cord e Wrong DMX addressing Device does not power up Damaged DMX cables Wrong polarity settings on the controller Fixture is not responding to DMX Loose DMX cables Faulty DMX interface Faulty Main PCB e Non DMX cables e Bouncing signals Loss of signal e Long cable Low level signal e Too many fixtures e Interference from AC wires e O POSSIBLE ACTION S Check total load placed on the electrical circuit Check for a short in the electrical wiring internal and or external Check for power on power outlet Check power cord Check Control Panel and unit addressing Check DMX cables Check polarity switch settings on the controller Check cable connections Replace DMX input Replace Main PCB Use only DMX compatible cables Install terminator as suggested Install amplifier right after fixture with strong signal Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit 432 Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions please contact CHAUVET Technical Support Contact Us World Wide General Information CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 fax 954 929 5560 toll free 800 762 1084 Technical Support CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice fax World Wide Web 5 Appendix 17 954 929 1115 Press 4 954 929 5560 Atten
3. 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector OOOO OJO E HATIOALNOJ 0S XN0 E This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX input output panel of a lighting fixture 3 Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so Continue the link 5 Appendix 16 3 30 2010 3 40 PM Setting the Starting Address This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device Each fixture requires a start address from 1 512 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control protocol we suggest jumping to the Appendix section and reading the heading DMX Primer It contains very useful information that will help you understand its use General Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S e Excessive circuit load o Breaker Fuse keeps blowing e Short circuit along the power a
4. 40 PM Light Addressing The 4PLAY has 4 lights which must all be addressed While these lights come preaddressed from the factory the section below demonstrates how to address them This is important so that they will operate properly Please see the instructions and drawings below for further details on how to set the DIP switches on each light Addressing Light 1 set only DIP switch 1 to the ON position Light 2 set only DIP switch 2 to the ON position Light 43 set only DIP switch 43 to the ON position Light 4 set only DIP switch 4 to the ON position Duplicating these addresses will cause the main light show to malfunction Back of each light DIP switch settings Light 1 Light 2 Light 3 Light 4 4 Operating Instructions 12 3 30 2010 3 40 PM DMX Channel Values CHANNEL 4 Operating Instructions VALUE 000 010 011 016 017 022 023 028 029 034 035 gt 040 041 gt 046 047 052 053 058 059 064 065 070 071 076 077 082 083 088 089 094 095 gt 100 101 106 107 112 11302 118 119 124 125 130 131 136 137 142 143 148 149 154 155 160 161 166 167 172 173 178 179 184 185 190 191 196 197 202 203 208 209 214 215 220 221 255 000 010 011 255 000 010 011 036 037 062 063 088 089 114 115 130 131 156 157 182 183 208 209 250 251 255 FUNCTION Lig
5. channels The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S General Maintenance A 5 Appendix To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determini
6. lt ENTER gt 3 Press lt MENU gt until the display reads S 4 Use lt UP gt and lt DOWNs to select the operating speed of the program o Press lt ENTER gt Sound Mode This fixture has a built in sound triggered program To trigger this program please see the below instructions 1 Press lt MENU gt until S d3 is displayed 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Then use the lt Sound adjustment knob gt to adjust the sensitivity of the program to the sound received from the microphone 4 Operating Instructions 10 3 30 2010 3 40 PM Master Slave Operation This mode allows for multiple 4PLAY slave fixtures to follow a single master fixture Please see the following instructions for the setup 1 Set the master fixture to one of the 2 standalone operating modes automatic or sound mode 3 Set the DMX starting address of the Slave s to GS Fixture Linking In order to use this fixture in a DMX or master slave operation you must daisy chain using DMX cables to link from one fixture to another In a master slave operation the DMX controller is not connected oo o AABB 0000 O EL I O o 2010101010 YITIOYHLNO9 0S XWA ARE oro O0 101000 i Fixture 1 DMX controller only in DMX operation Fixture 2 Fixture 3 DMX Output Additional signal link out 4 Operating Instructions 11 3 30 2010 3
7. noo aci 14 DN PRIMER raras a aio 14 GENERAL MAINTENANCE da 14 DATE CAB ds 15 DMX DATO ii sta Sa ts asta aaa ads O 15 Sable EOnne 6315910 PR E O P E O E O O ROE cido 15 PICTURE LINKING canti a A ES 15 3 Pn toS PMCM EISION A EA AA A anota 16 Sengap a OMX Serial DIA A as 16 DEMING THE STARTING ADDRESS as 17 GENER SE ROUBLE SHOOTING sentaron liado a ride Eo sa ETR 17 CONTACT Us a a SS 17 RETURNS PROCEDURE oa a TO A A NES tal B ee O 18 E E E EA 18 TEGANICAL SPECIE CATION HRM R ceci oc uate 19 CHAUVET 2009 All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x 4PLAY 1 x Transport Bag 1 x Power Cable 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual VVVV WV Unpacking Instructions Included Transport Bag Immediately upon receiving a fixture carefully unpack the carton check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Manual C
8. on 4 3 30 2010 3 40 PM 2 INTRODUCTION Features 6 channel DMX 512 LED beam effect system Individual control of red green blue and white LEDs within each light 4 total Adjustable strobe speed Built in automated programs via DMX Built in sound activated programs via master slave or DMX Additional Features Fits onto most standard tripods including speaker stands and the 4BAR tripod Safely mounts to truss with clamps sold separately Razor sharp rotating beams Independent positioning of each light Additional power output max 30 units 2 Introduction 5 3 30 2010 3 40 PM Product Overview Hanging Clamp i Attachment point 2 o Lights 4 Q ABBA o 6 aren Microphone adjustment knob Power Link Out DMX In Power In DMX Out Tripod Attachment Adjustment Knob Microphone Control panel 2 Introduction 6 3 30 2010 3 40 PM 3 SETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Before powering on the unit make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0 f Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit Never connect the fixture to a rheostat to 100 switch To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specific
9. TTON FUNCTION Used to scroll through the current operating mode MENU DOWN UP ENTER store it to memory l 5 as well as back out of the current menu option l lt DOWN gt Used to select decreasing advancement in the value Used to select increasing lt UP gt i l advancement in the value O O O O lt ENTER gt Used to select a value and J The Control Panel shows the current state of the unit It is used to select the operating mode as well as the sub features For a detailed layout of the control panel functions please see the menu map section below Menu Map MENU OPTION SuB MENU FUNCTION DESCRIPTION P Sets to DMX mode Allows to change DMX address Sets to sound active mode pe Sets to automatic mode Allows to change Auto speed 4 Operating Instructions 9 3 30 2010 3 40 PM Operation DMX Mode This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller If you are unfamiliar with DMX please read the DMX Primer section in the Appendix section of this manual Press lt MENU gt until S82 is displayed NO Press lt ENTER gt oO Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select the DMX starting address gt Press lt ENTER gt Automatic Mode This fixture has a built in automatic program To access this please see the below instructions Press lt MENU gt until RAYTS is displayed 2 Press
10. ations chart A fixture s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions hh Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground Power Linking This fixture contains power linking via the edison outlet located in front of the power input cable Please see the diagram below for further explanation AN The maximum quantity of fixtures that may be linked is 30 goooo o Fixture 1 Fixture 2 Fixture 3 Additional power link out 3 Setup 7 3 30 2010 3 40 PM Mounting Orientation The 4PLAY may be mounted in any safe position provided there is adequate room for ventilation Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for a detailed weight listing Mount the fixture securely This may be done with a screw nut and bolt or a hanging clamp The bolt in each bracket is 13 mm in size When rigging consider routine maintenance and control panel access Please see the following steps for installation e lfthe power link out is intended to be used with multiple fixture take into account the length of each power cable and mount the fixtures close enough to one another to accommodate for this e When aiming the fixtures you may use the bracket adjustment knobs Loosen the knob adjust to the desired angle and then tighten the knob by turnin
11. cable If you choose to create your own cable please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX Data Cable Use a Belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The cable must have the following characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor twisted pair Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF it Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF tt Maximum resistance 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end 120 ohm 1 4 W resistor between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX on the output of the last fixture DMX connector configuration COMMON O 3 8 OUTPUT 2 INPUT To avoid signal transmission problems and interference it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator common can cause a ground loop and your fixture may perform erratically Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted O Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the to the shield or each other Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one
12. e keep this User Manual for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse source Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Never connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is
13. g clockwise Do not use tools for this step as it may cause damage e There are 2 different methods of mounting this fixture This fixture may be used with a tripod stand sold separately or it may be mounted to a structure using hanging clamps e Safety cables must always be used e 2 clamps one on either mounting position must be used if using clamps mounted directly to the fixture 4BAR sold separately 4PLAY Tripod Stand sold separately Mount Clamps Directly to the fixture minimum of 2 clamps sold separately 3 Setup 8 3 30 2010 3 40 PM 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Configuring the Starting Address Each fixture requires a starting address from 1 512 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address For example a fixture that uses seven DMX channels and is addressed to start on DMX channel 100 will read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 105 and 106 Choose the starting addresses for each fixture so that the channels used do not overlap In addition you should note the starting address selected for future reference The 4PLAY fixture uses six DMX channels If this is your first time using DMX we recommend reading the DMX Primer section in the Appendix Control Panel Functions Access control panel functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the LED display on the control panel BU
14. ht 1 4 No function Group 1 of White Group 2 of White Group 3 of White Group 1 of Red Group 2 of Red Group 3 of Red Group 1 of Green Group 2 of Green Group 3 of Green Group 1 of Blue Group 2 of Blue Group 3 of Blue All White All Red All Green All Blue All Red amp Green All Red Blue All Green amp Blue All Red amp Green amp Blue All Red amp White All Green amp White All Blue amp White Group 1 of Blue amp all White Group 2 of Blue amp all Red Group 3 of Blue amp all Green Group 1 of Blue amp group 3 of Red Group 2 of Blue amp group 2 of Red Group 3 of Blue amp group 1 of Red Group 1 of Green amp group 3 of White Group 2 of Green amp group 2 of White Group 3 of Green amp group 1 of White Group 1 of Blue group 3 of Green group 1 of Red amp group 3 of White Group 2 of Blue group 2 of Green group 2 of Red amp group 2 of White Group 3 of Blue group 1 of Green group 3 of Red amp group 1 of White All White amp Red amp Green amp Blue Strobe No function Strobe Slow Fast Function No function Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8 Auto mode Sound mode Light 1 Light 2 Light 3 Light 4 13 3 30 2010 3 40 PM 5 APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection Channels may be assigned in any manner A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential
15. ng frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance e Unplug fixture from power e Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents e Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue e Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint The cleaning of external optical lenses and or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates Damp smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the fixture at least every 30 60 days Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them Never spin a fan using compressed air 14 3 30 2010 3 40 PM Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct your own
16. onventions CHAUVET manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured lt Menu gt A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status MENU gt Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON Icons A value to be entered or selected This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that reguires special attention on the part of the user ICONS MEANING This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly WO gt 1 Before You Begin This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information 3 3 30 2010 3 40 PM Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully It includes important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product 1 Before You Begin Pleas
17. or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line To comply with the EIA 485 standard no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result n deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended serial data link distance 500 m 1640 ft Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link 32 5 Appendix 15 3 30 2010 3 40 PM 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3 Pin Female Output 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller Universal DMX Controller Al 9 O
18. rchandise 5 Appendix 18 3 30 2010 3 40 PM Technical Specifications WEIGHT 8 DIMENSIONS E A E E E 33 in 838 mm nn A A kava grantee E a NE eiae 3 5 in 89 mm HEOR E E E E E leases ieasuelesetendees 12 5 in 318 mm WEN ista ias 12 7 lbs 5 7 kg POWER Auto ranging Power Supply cccccccccccccccnncnonononnnnnnnonononononononononnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoneneness 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 120 VAC 60 HZ eee 12W 0 2 A max 0 2 A inrush Power Consumption 230 VAC 50 HZ eee 11 W 0 2 A max 0 2 A inrush POW GF UU zni A AAA AAA cu bo iteeenedecad 30 units max PARIS PRO a SPRO DB DO AT SY A Dot oo o RE R o eo oto A oo F 2 A 250 V LIGHT SOURCE AA 57 per light 228 total 48 red 72 green 72 blue 36 white 100 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC Goverage Angle perhohi Torla 25 THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature asosa a a a a A E a a i 104 F 40 C ORDERING INFORMATION A PEAN E Ea o E EEE 4PLAY WARRANTY INFORMATION Wars 2 year limited warranty Technical Specifications 19 3 30 2010 3 40 PM
19. tion Service www chauvetlighting com 3 30 2010 3 40 PM Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number RMA Products returned without the RMA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to pack fixture properly any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s E If you are given an RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box Your name Your address 3 Your phone number The RMA A brief description of the symptoms Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Any other claim for items such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving me
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