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Mini 4 Bar™ 2.0 User Manual Rev. 6 

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4.

 

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PERATION

 

 

 

Control Panel 

Operation 

To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the 
display. Please refer to the Product Overview (page 5) to see the buttons location on the 
control panel.  

 

 

 

Button 

Function

 

<MENU> 

Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu 
option

 

<DOWN> 

Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a higher value

 

<UP> 

Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a lower value

 

 

<ENTER> 

Press to select the value selected 

 

 

Menu Map 

Mode 

Programming Steps 

Description 

DMX 

512 

d.  1~d.512 

Puts the fixture in DMX operating mode 
and selects the DMX starting address 

Sound-Active 

SND 

Triggers the sound-active program to the 
music, using the internal microphone 

Automatic 

AUTO 

S  1~100 

Selects one of the built in programs 
Adjusts the speed of the automatic 
program 

 

 

Configuration 

(DMX) 

Set this product in DMX mode to control it with a DMX controller.  

1.  Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 

2.  Turn this product on. 

3.  Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX 

input socket of this 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 Mini 4 Bar™ 2.0 uses up to 15 DMX channels in its 15-channel DMX mode, which 
defines the highest configurable address to 

498

.  

If you are not familiar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from 

www.chauvetlighting.com

To select the starting address, do the following: 

1.  Press 

<MENU>

 repeatedly until 

512

 shows on the display. 

2.  Press 

<ENTER>

3.  Use 

<UP>

 or 

<DOWN>

 to select the starting address. 

4.  Press 

<ENTER>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Mini 4 Bar

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ... 6 AC Power 6 Fuse Replacement 6 Power Linking 7 Mounting 8 Orientation 8 Rigging 8 4 Operation 9 Control Panel Operation 9 Menu Map 9 Configuration DMX 9 Starting Address 9 Configuration Standalone 10 Sound Active Mode 10 Automatic Mode 10 Master Slave Mode 10 Footswitch Operation 11 Disconnecting the Footswitch 11 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 12 15 CH 12 3 CH 12 5 Technical Information 13 ...

Page 3: ...ge of values 50 60 A set 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 Failure to comply with this information may render the pr...

Page 4: ...ing because it may be very hot Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product is 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 install this product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm f...

Page 5: ...ini 4 Bar 2 0 User Manual Rev 6 Page 5 of 15 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Product Dimensions Power Out Power In Microphone Text here Microphone Sensitivity Knob Footswitch Input LED Display DMX In Out ...

Page 6: ...d the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect this 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 Follow the instructions below to change the fuse if necessary Disconnect this product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the ...

Page 7: ...u can power link up to 18 Mini 4 Bar 2 0 units on 120 VAC or up to 32 Mini 4 Bar 2 0 units on 230 VAC The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of this product ONLY If using this product in other markets you must consult with the local CHAUVET distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region 1 st Product 2 nd Produc...

Page 8: ...t it will be easy to access the unit for maintenance and programming purposes Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight See the Technical Specifications for weight information When mounting this product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss The bracket has a 13 mm h...

Page 9: ...AUTO S 1 100 Selects one of the built in programs Adjusts the speed of the automatic program Configuration DMX Set this product in DMX mode to control it with a DMX controller 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on 3 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket of this product Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX ...

Page 10: ...Press ENTER Master Slave Mode This mode allows a single Mini 4 Bar 2 0 unit the master to control the actions of one or more Mini 4 Bar 2 0 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 unison with ...

Page 11: ...x press Blue 5 x press Yellow 6 x press Magenta 7 x press Cyan 8 x press Color change every second in a continuous loop 9 x press Color change every three seconds in a continuous loop 2 Blackout 1 x press All LEDs off press pedal 1 or pedals 1 2 to re enter active modes 1 2 Sound Active Press both pedals simultaneously Sound active mode There is no need to modify any settings for the Mini 4 Bar 2 ...

Page 12: ...program 12 250 ó 255 Sound active Mode 2 Master Dimmer 000 ó 000 No function 001 ó 255 Dimmer 1 100 3 Master Strobe 000 ó 009 No function 010 ó 255 Strobe Fast to Slow 4 Red 1 000 ó 255 0 100 Color Mixing for Pod 1 5 Green 1 000 ó 255 0 100 6 Blue 1 000 ó 255 0 100 7 Red 2 000 ó 255 0 100 Color Mixing for Pod 2 8 Green 2 000 ó 255 0 100 9 Blue 2 000 ó 255 0 100 10 Red 3 000 ó 255 0 100 Color Mixin...

Page 13: ...ct follow the instructions below Unplug the product from power Wait until the product is at room temperature Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean all glass transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cl...

Page 14: ... Power linking current units 8A 18 units 8A 32 units Fuse F1A 250 V F1A 250 V Power I O U S Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector IEC IEC Power output connector Edison IEC Power Cord plug Edison U S Local plug Light Source Type Lifespan LED 50 000 hours Color Quantity Red 108 Green 108 Blue 108 Photo Optic Parameter Narrow Lenses Illuminance 2 m 558 lux per pod Beam angle 16º Field angle 24º T...

Page 15: ...w to return CHAUVET products to them Visit www chauvetlighting com for contact details Returning Products to CHAUVET Call the corresponding CHAUVET Tech Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return You must send the merchandise prepaid in...

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