User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN............................................................................................................................................................ 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED ..................................................................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 1 x 4PLAY™ 1 x Transport Bag 1 x Power Cable 1 x Warranty Card 1 x Quick Reference Guide (Included Transport Bag) Unpacking Instructions 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.
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1. Before You Begin Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
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Product Overview Hanging Clamp Attachment point (2) Bracket Adjustment knob Lights (4) Microphone adjustment knob Power Link Out DMX In Power In Tripod Attachment Adjustment Knob DMX Out Microphone 2 Introduction Control panel 6 6/21/2013 10:31 AM
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. Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100% switch.
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.
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.
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. 1) Press
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 “001”. 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.
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.
DMX Channel Values CHANNEL 1-4 5 6 VALUE FUNCTION 000 ó 010 011 ó 016 017 ó 022 023 ó 028 029 ó 034 035 ó 040 041 ó 046 047 ó 052 053 ó 058 059 ó 064 065 ó 070 071 ó 076 077 ó 082 083 ó 088 089 ó 094 095 ó 100 101 ó 106 107 ó 112 113 ó 118 119 ó 124 125 ó 130 131 ó 136 137 ó 142 143 ó 148 149 ó 154 155 ó 160 161 ó 166 167 ó 172 173 ó 178 179 ó 184 185 ó 190 191 ó 196 197 ó 202 203 ó 208 209 ó 214 215 ó 220 221 ó 255 Light 1-4 No function Group 1 of White Group 2 of White Group 3 of White Group 1 of
General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining 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. • Unplug fixture from power.
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.
Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ................................................................................................................................. 33 in (838 mm) Width .................................................................................................................................... 3.5 in (89 mm) Height ............................................................................................................................... 12.5 in (318 mm) Weight ..
