Chauvet DJ Swarm 4 FX Users Manual
ser Manual
LASER LIGHT
U
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
CLASSIFIED PER EN/IEC 60825-1:2007
Complies with FDA performance standards
for laser products except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated
June 24, 2007.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................ 5
What Is Included ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking Instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Claims ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Manual Conventions ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Notes ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Non-Interlocked Housing Warning ...................................................................................................................... 7
Laser Safety Notes ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Laser Safety Label Reproduction ........................................................................................................................ 9
Laser Exposure Warning ................................................................................................................................... 10
Laser Emission Data ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Laser Compliance Statement ............................................................................................................................ 10
2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
3. Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 13
AC Power ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Fuse Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Power Linking .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Power Linking Diagram ............................................................................................................................... 14
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Orientation ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Rigging .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Mounting Diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Proper Usage ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
4. Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Control Panel Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Menu Map ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Configuration (DMX) ............................................................................................................................................... 18
DMX Personality and Starting Address ............................................................................................................. 18
Swarm™ 4 FX Zones for DMX Control ............................................................................................................. 19
DMX Channel Assignments and Values ........................................................................................................... 19
12CH ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
02CH ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Configuration (Standalone) .................................................................................................................................... 23
Sound-Active Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Automatic Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Display Timeout ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Test Mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Factory Reset .................................................................................................................................................... 23
IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control 6) Operation ................................................................................................... 24
Master/Slave ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
5. Technical Information ....................................................................................................................... 26
Product Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................. 26
6. Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................. 27
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Returns .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Contact Us ............................................................................................................................................. 29
1. Antes de Empezar ............................................................................................................................. 30
Que va Incluido ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
Instrucciones de Desembalaje ............................................................................................................................... 30
Reclamaciones .................................................................................................................................................. 30
Convenciones del Manual ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Símbolos ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Exención de Responsabilidad ................................................................................................................................ 30
Notas de Seguridad ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Advertencia sobre Carcasa no Cerrada ............................................................................................................ 32
Notas de Seguridad sobre Láser ............................................................................................................................ 32
Reproducción de la Etiqueta de Segur idad del Láser....................................................................................... 34
Advertencia sobre Exposición al Láser ............................................................................................................. 35
Datos de Emisión Láser .................................................................................................................................... 35
Declaración de Conformidad Láser................................................................................................................... 35
2. Introdución ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Vista General .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Dimensiones ........................................................................................................................................................... 37
3. Configuración ................................................................................................................................... 38
Corriente Alterna .................................................................................................................................................... 38
Sustitución del Fusible ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Alimentación en Cadena ................................................................................................................................... 39
Diagrama de Alimentación en Cadena ....................................................................................................... 39
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Orientación ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
Colocación ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Diagrama de Montaje .................................................................................................................................. 40
Uso Adecuado ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
4. Funcionamiento ................................................................................................................................ 42
Funcionamiento del Panel de Control .................................................................................................................... 42
Mapa de Menú ........................................................................................................................................................ 42
Configuración (DMX) .............................................................................................................................................. 43
Personalidad DMX y Dirección de Inicio ........................................................................................................... 43
Zonas para control DMX del Swarm™ 4 FX ..................................................................................................... 44
Asignaciones de Canal y Valores DMX ............................................................................................................ 44
12CH ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
02CH ............................................................................................................................................................ 47
Configuración (Independiente) ............................................................................................................................... 48
Modo Activo por sonido ..................................................................................................................................... 48
Modo Automático .............................................................................................................................................. 48
Tiempo de espera de la pantalla ....................................................................................................................... 48
Modo Prueba ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
Reinicio a valores de fábrica ............................................................................................................................. 48
Funcionamiento del IRC-6 (Control Remoto por Infrarrojos 6) ......................................................................... 49
Modo Maestro/Esclavo ...................................................................................................................................... 50
5. Información Técnica ......................................................................................................................... 51
Mantenimiento del Producto ................................................................................................................................... 51
6. Especificaciones Técnicas ............................................................................................................... 52
Devoluciones ........................................................................................................................................ 53
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Contacto ................................................................................................................................................ 54
1. Avant de Commencer ....................................................................................................................... 55
Contenu .................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Instructions de Déballage ....................................................................................................................................... 55
Réclamations ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
Conventions Manuelles .......................................................................................................................................... 55
Symboles ................................................................................................................................................................ 55
Clause de Non Responsabilit é ............................................................................................................................... 55
Consignes de Sécurité ........................................................................................................................................... 56
Avertissement de Boîtier non-Verrouillé............................................................................................................ 57
Consignes de Sécurité des Lasers ......................................................................................................................... 58
Reproduction de l'Etiquette de Sécurité Laser .................................................................................................. 60
Avertissement d'Exposition au Laser ................................................................................................................ 61
Données d'émission laser ................................................................................................................................. 61
Déclaration de Conformité Laser ...................................................................................................................... 61
2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Vue d'Ensemble ..................................................................................................................................................... 62
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................. 63
3. Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 64
Alimentation CA ...................................................................................................................................................... 64
Remplacement des fusibles .............................................................................................................................. 64
Chaînage Électrique .......................................................................................................................................... 65
Schéma de chaînage électrique .................................................................................................................. 65
Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 66
Orientation ......................................................................................................................................................... 66
Suspension ........................................................................................................................................................ 66
Schéma de Montage ................................................................................................................................... 66
Utilisation Appropriée ............................................................................................................................................. 67
4. Fonctionnement ................................................................................................................................ 68
Utilisation du panneau de commande .................................................................................................................... 68
Tableau du Menu.................................................................................................................................................... 68
Configuration (DMX) ............................................................................................................................................... 69
Personnalité DMX et Adresse DMX de Départ ................................................................................................. 69
Zones du Swarm™ 4 FX pour le contrôle DMX ................................................................................................ 70
Affectation de Canaux DMX et Valeurs ............................................................................................................ 70
12CH ........................................................................................................................................................... 70
02CH ............................................................................................................................................................ 73
Configuration (Autonome) ...................................................................................................................................... 74
Mode d'activation par le son.............................................................................................................................. 74
Mode automatique............................................................................................................................................. 74
Temporisation d'aff ichage ................................................................................................................................. 74
Mode test ........................................................................................................................................................... 74
Réinitialisation aux réglages d'usine ................................................................................................................. 74
Fonctionnement avec l'IRC-6 (Télécommande par infrarouge 6) ..................................................................... 75
Mode Maître/Esclave ........................................................................................................................................ 76
5. Informations Techniques ................................................................................................................. 77
Entretien de l'Appareil ............................................................................................................................................ 77
6. Spécifications Techniques ............................................................................................................... 78
Renvois ................................................................................................................................................. 79
Nous Contacter ..................................................................................................................................... 80
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is
Included
• Warranty card
Unpacking
Instructions
Claims
included accessories) appear damaged from
Manual
Convention
Meaning
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
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. Ignoring this
the operator.
Disclaimer
The information an d specifications contained i n this document are subject t o change without
Chauvet
Author
Date
Editor
Date
• Swarm™ 4 FX
• Power cord
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to m ake sure all the parts are in
the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and
shipping or show signs of mishandling, n otify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to
do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the
container and all the packing material for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing com ponents or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Conventions
• User Manual
notice. Chauvet assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may
appear in this m anual, and reserves the right to re vise or recreate this manual at any time.
Download the latest version from http://www.chauvetlighting.com/product-manuals-literature/.
© Copyright 2015 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
Printed in P.R.C.
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information can cause the product to not work, damage it, or cause harm to
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not
function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
in the United States of America.
R. Isenstadt 06/17/2015 A. Leon 06/18/2015
Swarm™ 4 FX User Manual Rev. 1 Page 5 of 80
Safety Notes
The Safety Notes include im portant laser system safety inf ormation. Read and understand all
instructions before po wering on the laser for th e first tim e
. Knowing these safet y instructions is
in a safe place
CAUTION! Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than THOSE specified IN
crucial to a voiding laser eye injur y and breaking the law. Kee p this User Manual
for future reference.
STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAF ETY DAT A
• Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent eye injury and
blindness is possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close attention to each safety
REMARK and WARNING statement in this User Manual. Read all instructions carefully
BEFORE operating this device.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating bec aus e it ma y be very hot.
• This product is not intended for permanent installation.
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is
within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the
product to rain or moisture.
• Always install the product in a location with adequate ven ti lat ion, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilat ion s lots on the produc t ’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer.
• Always use the mounting bracket to carry the product.
• Do not switch the product on/off in short intervals. This will reduce the laser diode life.
• Do not shake this product. Avoid brute force when mounting or operating this product.
• ALWAYS use a safety cable when mounting the product overhead.
• The ambient operating temperature for the laser is 59 °F to 95 °F (15 °C to 35 °C). Do not
operate this product outside this range.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage
or malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
THIS USER MANUAL may result in hazardous radiation exposu re.
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Non-Interlocked
Laser Safety
Notes
Laser light is different from an y other light. Laser light can caus e eye injury if the product is not
any other kind
at
that exposure to an in dividual laser beam is s afe, even a tiny beam split of f
Class 3B
Class 3R
. Since eye
.
a dance
Housing Warning
• Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to
direct laser light.
• This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly
strikes the eyes.
• It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas, where the audience or
other personnel could get direct laser beams or bright reflections into their eyes.
• It is a U.S. federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft.
• Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this User Manual
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect
from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
• DO NOT attempt any repairs. Repairs and servicing must be carried out by a certified
technician. Unauthorized modifications are forbidden for safety reasons!
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If transferring ownership of the product
to another user, be sure this document is kept with the laser.
• This unit contains high power laser devices internally.
• Do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation.
• The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin
burns, and fires.
STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW
set up and used properl y. L as er lig ht is a t housand times more concentr ate d than
of light. This concentration can cause instant eye injuries by burning the retina (the lightsensitive portion at the bac k of the eye). T he heat f rom a laser light c annot be felt, bu t it ca n still
injure or blind prod uct operators and the audienc e. Even very small amounts of las er light
long distances are ar e pote ntia ll y hazardo us.
DO NOT assume
from a larger beam. This laser product uses dozens of milliwatts of laser power—
levels internally—and s plits them into multiple beams—Class 3R le ve ls. The individual
level beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes.
DO NOT assum e that a moving laser light is safe. Laser light is never without risk
injuries can occur i nstantly, it is critical to prevent th e possibility of ANY direct e ye exposure
According to laser safety regulations, it is not legal to aim Class 3R lasers into areas where
people can be exposed, even if the laser is aim ed below people’s faces, such as at
floor.
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• Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding all the safety and technical
data in this manual.
• ALWAYS set up and install all laser effects so that any laser light is at least 3 meters
(9.8 feet) above the floor on which people are standing. See the Proper Usage section of this
manual.
• After setup, and prior to public use, test the lasers to ensure they are functio ni ng pr operly.
Do not use the product if any defect is detected.
• DO NOT use laser if it is emitting only one or two beams, rather than dozens/hundreds, as
this indicates damage to the diffraction grating optic, and allows emission of laser levels
higher than Class 3R.
• DO NOT point lasers at people or animals.
• DO NOT look into the laser aperture or laser beams.
• DO NOT point lasers into areas where people could be exposed to them.
• DO NOT point lasers at highly reflective surfaces such as windows, mirrors, and shiny metal.
Even laser reflections can be hazardous.
• Never point a laser at aircraft; this is a U.S. federal offense.
• Never point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
• Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to harsh cleaning chemicals.
• Do not use the laser if the housing is damaged, open, or if the optics appear damaged in any
way.
• Never open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the protective housing
can start fires or burn skin, and will cause instant eye injury.
• Never leave this product running unattended.
• The operation of a Class 3R laser show is allowed only if the lasers are operated by a skilled
and well-trained professional, who is familiar with the data included in this manual.
• The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country to country.
The user is responsible for the legal requirements in the location/country of use.
CAUTION! Do not operate this device in ways not specified in this User Manual. Failure to follow the
instructions will void the warranty, may damage the product, or injure the user or the audience.
CAUTION! This product cannot be discarded with household waste. Contact your local waste
management service for electronic disposal regulations in your area.
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Laser Safety Label
Reproduction
Front
Rear
Bottom
Swarm™ 4 FX User Manual Rev. 1 Page 9 of 80
Laser Exposure
Warning
LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
nes and safety program s for safe use of lasers c an be found in the ANSI Z136.1
Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from the Laser Institute of America:
and others,
require all lasers to be used under the g uidelines of ANSI Z1 36.1. Laser Displa y guidance can
Laser Emission
As measured under
IEC measurement
conditions for
Laser
This laser product complies with EN/IEC 60825-1 Ed 2, 2007-03, and U.S. FDA/CDRH
FLPPS via the terms of Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007. This laser device is
) No maintenance
is required to keep this product in compliance with laser performance standards.
Further guideli
www.laserinstitute.org. Many local governments, corporations, agencies, military,
Laser Classification
Data
Green Laser Medium
be obtained via the International Laser Dis play Association: www.laserist.org.
classification.
Compliance
Statement
Red Laser Medium
Beam Diameter
Pulse Data
Divergence (each beam)
Divergence (total light)
Laser Power of Each Beam from Aperture*
classified 3R. (Class 3R is the international equivalent of U.S. Class IIIa.
Class 3R
DPSS Nd:YVO4, 532 nm/30 mW
LD GaAIAs, 650 nm/100 mW
<5 mm at aperture
All pulses < 4 Hz (>0.25 sec)
<2 mrad
<160 degrees
<5 mW
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2. INTRODUCTION
Overview
Strobe LEDs x12
Sound Sensitivity
Knob
Power In
Moonflower Effect Lenses
Fan
DMX In/Out
Microphone
Power Out
Fuse Holder
Safety
Loop
Sound
DMX
Slave
Auto
Menu Up Down Enter
Indicator LEDs
Display and Menu Buttons
IR Sensor
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Laser Aperture
Dimensions
11.4 in
(290 mm)
(360 mm)
(107 mm)
14.2 in
4.2 in
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3. SETUP
AC Powe r
d it can work with an input
circuit breaker, power outl et, and wiring), use
6. Technical
’s average current
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make su re
has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or
use completely
disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the
Fuse
Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power. 6.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap
The Swarm™ 4 FX has an internal auto-ranging power supply an
voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the product’s power requir ements (
the current value listed on the label af fixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to
Specifications in this manual. The listed current rating indicat es the product
draw under normal conditions.
the product
fire.
• To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-
Disconnect the product from power. 1.
rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Replacement
Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder. 2.
Pry the fuse holder out of the housing. 3.
Remove the blown fuse from the holder. 4.
Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating. 5.
Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
Spare fuse holder
The product does not ship with a spare fuse; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.
Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the same type and rating.
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Power Linking
Power linking is when products are dais y cha ined together through t he power in and power out
up to
The power linking diagram above shows the North American version of the product only!
and region to
Chauvet
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Additional Products
plugs, allowing many products to be powered from one wall outlet.
Up to 11 Swarm™ 4 FX products can be power linked at 120 V, or
21 Swarm™ 4 FX products can be power linked at 230 V.
The diagram below illustrates the power linking process.
Power Linking
Diagram
Do not power link more than 11 Swarm™ 4 FX on 120 V.
Do not power link more than 21 Swarm™ 4 FX on 230 V.
Power linking connectors and requirements differ from country to country,
region.
If using this product anywhere other than North America, consult with the local
distributor.
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Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the
Use at least one mounting point per product. Make sure the mounting clamp
capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our
Orientation
n
Rigging
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Clamp
Safety Cable
Bracket Adjustment
Knob x2
Safety Notes.
(such as CLP-15 from Chauvet) is
Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to www.chauvetlighting.com/cables-clamps-main.html.
The Swarm™ 4 FX must be mounted in a posit ion that includes planning f or s af e laser us age. I
addition, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
• Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the
product for maintenance and programming.
• Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support
the product’s weight (see Technical Specificat ions).
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable (such as CH-05 from
Chauvet). Mount the product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a
truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate
weight capacity. The bracket has a 13-mm hole, which is appropriate for this purpose.
• 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
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Proper Usage
This product is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, Chauvet recommends
mounting lighting effect products on steady elevated platforms or sturdy overhead supports
using suitable hanging clamps. In all cases, use safety cables. O
btain appropriate mounting
International laser saf ety regulations require that las er products must be operate d in the fas hion
) of vertical separation between the floor and
the lowest laser light. Addi tionally, 3 meters of horizontal separati on is required between laser
CAUTION! Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than THOSE specified IN
THIS USER MANUAL may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
hardware from your lighting vendor.
illustrated below, with a minimum of 3 meters (9.8 ft
light and audience or other public spaces.
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4. OPERATION
This product is not designed f or continua l use. M ake sur e there are regular breaks during oper ation to m axim ize the life
Control Panel
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
When the product is on, the LED monitor on the rear panel will show the curr ent o per ati ng mode
Button
Function
<MENU>
Selects an operation mode or backs out of the current menu option
<UP>
Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value
<DOWN>
Scrolls down the list of options or selects a lower value
<ENTER>
Activates a menu option or a selected value
Menu Map
Mode
Programming Steps
Description
Aut0
Auto Mixed Effect
Aut1
Moonflower - single color chase
Aut2
Aut3
Laser + Strobe
Aut4
Moonflower + Strobe
Aut5
Moonflower (single color chase) + Laser
Aut6
Moonflower (multi-color chase) + Laser
Aut7
Aut8
Laser
Aut9
Strobe
Sou0
Sound Mixed Effect
Sou1
Moonflower - single color chase
Sou2
Sou3
Laser + Strobe
Sou4
Moonflower + Strobe
Sou5
Moonflower (single color chase) + Laser
Sou6
Moonflower (multi-color chase) + Laser
Sou7
Sou8
Laser
Sou9
Strobe
Slave Mode
SLA
SLAV
Slave mode
02CH
d001–d511
d001–d501
on
Turns LEDs on
oFF
Turns LEDs off
tESt
rESt
Reset to factory defaults
of your laser. Always disconnect the Swarm™ 4 FX from power when not in use.
Operation
Auto Mode Aut-
(Standalone or DMX). The product will retain the last saved settings when powered off.
Moonflower – multi-color chase
S.01–S.99
Alternating color Laser
Moonflower – multi-color chase
Sound-Active Mode Sou-
Alternating color Laser
DMX Addr
System Options SYS
d001
–d511
LEdS
12CH
Sets DMX address and personality
Test mode
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Configuration
(DMX)
Set the product in DMX mode to c ontrol with a DMX controller. The product us es 3-pin DMX
on the product.
DMX Personality
and Starting
used by
you could restrict the access to
means
which means the
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from
Press <ENTER>. 6.
Address
cable.
Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. 1.
Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket 2.
When selecting a D MX st arting addr ess, a lwa ys cons ider t he n um ber of D MX ch annels
the fixture. If you choose a starting address that is too high,
some of the product’s channels.
The S warm ™ 4 FX uses up to 12 DMX channels in the 12-channel m ode, 12CH, whi ch
the highest recommended DMX address for that personality is 501.
The Swarm™ 4 FX uses 2 DMX channels in the 2-channel mode, 02CH,
highest recommended DMX address for that personality is 511.
http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_Rev6_WO.pdf.
To select the DMX personality and starting address, do the following:
Press <MENU> repeatedly until d001–d511 shows on the display. 1.
Press <ENTER> and 02CH or 12CH will show in the display 2.
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the DMX personalit y. 3.
Press <ENTER> and d001–d511 (for 02CH) or d001–d502 (for 12CH) will show on the 4.
display.
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the DMX personality. 5.
The display will continue to blink until th e fixture receives a DMX signal.
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Swarm™ 4 FX Zones for DMX Control
DMX Channel Assignments and Values
12CH
Channel
Function
Value
Setting
000 ó 009
No function
010 ó 019
Red
020 ó 029
Green
030 ó 039
Blue
040 ó 049
Amber
050 ó 059
Red + green
060 ó 069
Red + blue
070 ó 079
Red + amber
080 ó 089
Green + blue
090 ó 099
Green + amber
100 ó 109
Blue + amber
110 ó 119
Red + green + blue
120 ó 129
Red + green + amber
130 ó 139
Red + blue + amber
140 ó 149
Green + blue + amber
150 ó 159
Red + green + blue + amber
160 ó 224
Auto single color loop
225 ó 255
Auto multicolor loop
000 ó 009
No function
Strobe speed, slow to fast
(when Ch. 1 is 010–159)
Program speed, slow to fast
(when Ch. 1 is 160–255)
255
Sound-Active
000 ó 004
Stop
005 ó 127
Rotate clockwise, slow to fast
128 ó 133
Stop
134 ó 255
Rotate counter-clockwise, slow to fast
1
2
1 Moonflower 1 Control
2 Moonflower 1 Strobe
3 Moonflower 1 Rotation
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12CH
Channel
Function
Value
Setting
4 Moonflower 2 Control
000 ó 009
No function
010 ó 019
Red
020 ó 029
Green
030 ó 039
Blue
040 ó 049
Amber
050 ó 059
Red + green
060 ó 069
Red + blue
070 ó 079
Red + amber
080 ó 089
Green + blue
090 ó 099
Green + amber
100 ó 109
Blue + amber
110 ó 119
Red + green + blue
120 ó 129
Red + green + amber
130 ó 139
Red + blue + amber
140 ó 149
Green + blue + amber
150 ó 159
Red + green + blue + amber
160 ó 224
Auto single color loop
225 ó 255
Auto multicolor loop
000 ó 009
No function
Strobe speed, slow to fast
010–159
Program speed, slow to fast
(when Ch. 1 is 160–255)
255
Sound-Active
000 ó 004
Stop
005 ó 127
Rotate clockwise, slow to fast
128 ó 133
Stop
134 ó 255
Rotate counter-clockwise, slow to fast
000 ó 009
No function
010 ó 049
Red
050 ó 089
Green
090 ó 129
Red + green
130 ó 169
Red on + green strobe
170 ó 209
Green on + red strobe
210 ó 255
Red + green (alternate strobe)
000 ó 009
No function
010 ó 254
Strobe slow to fast
255
Sound-Active
5 Moonflower 2 Strobe
6 Moonflower 2 Rotation
7 Lasers
8 Laser Strobe
010 ó 254
(when Ch. 1 is
)
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12CH
Channel
Function
Value
Setting
9 Laser FX Rotation
000 ó 004
Stop
005 ó 127
Rotate clockwise, slow to fast
128 ó 133
Stop
134 ó 255
Rotate counter-clockwise, slow to fast
000 ó 009
No function
010 ó 019
Solid on
020 ó 029
Program 1
030 ó 039
Program 2
040 ó 049
Program 3
050 ó 059
Program 4
060 ó 069
Program 5
070 ó 079
Program 6
080 ó 089
Program 7
090 ó 099
Program 8
100 ó 109
Program 9
110 ó 119
Program 10
120 ó 129
Program 11
130 ó 139
Program 12
140 ó 149
Program 13
150 ó 159
Program 14
160 ó 169
Program 15
170 ó 179
Program 16
180 ó 189
Program 17
190 ó 199
Program 18
200 ó 255
Program 19
11
Strobe Program Speed
000 ó 255
Program speed, slow to fast
000 ó 009
No function
010 ó 254
Strobe, slow to fast
255
Sound-Active
10 Strobe Program
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12 Strobe Rate
02CH
Channel
Function
Value
Setting
1 Program
000 ó 009
No function
010 ó 021
Auto program 0
022 ó 033
Auto program 1
034 ó 045
Auto program 2
046 ó 057
Auto program 3
058 ó 069
Auto program 4
070 ó 081
Auto program 5
082 ó 093
Auto program 6
094 ó 105
Auto program 7
106 ó 117
Auto program 8
118 ó 127
Auto program 9
128 ó 140
Sound-Active program 0
141 ó 153
Sound-Active program 1
154 ó 166
Sound-Active program 2
167 ó 179
Sound-Active program 3
180 ó 192
Sound-Active program 4
193 ó 205
Sound-Active program 5
206 ó 218
Sound-Active program 6
219 ó 231
Sound-Active program 7
232 ó 244
Sound-Active program 8
245 ó 255
Sound-Active program 9
2
Program Speed
000 ó 255
Slow to fast (when Ch. 1 is 010–127)
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Configuration
(Standalone)
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 (Static, Automatic, or
mode may
Sound-Active
Mode
vity knob until the product starts responding to
the beat of the music.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
Active mode after 3 se conds of silence o r noi se
below the sensitivity setting.
Automatic Mode
To enable the Automatic mode, follow the instructions below:
Press <ENTER>. 6.
Display Timeout
To enable or disable the Display Timeout, do the following:
Press <ENTER>. 6.
Test Mode
To run the Swarm™ 4 FX in Test mode, follow the instructions below:
Press <ENTER>. 4.
Factory Reset
Press <ENTER>. 4.
Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in Standalone
transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following:
Press <MENU> repeatedly until Sou- shows on the display. 1.
Press <ENTER> and Sou0–Sou9 will show on the display. 2.
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired Sound-Active program. 3.
Press <ENTER>. 4.
5.
Turn the music on and adjust the sound sensiti
The product will blackout when in Sound-
Press <MENU> repeatedly until Aut- shows on the display. 1.
Press <ENTER> and Aut0–Aut9 will show on the display. 2.
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired Auto program. 3.
Press <ENTER> and S.01–S.99 will show on the display. 4.
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the program speed. 5.
Press <MENU> repeatedly until SYS shows on the display. 1.
Press <ENTER> and LEdS, tESt, or rESt will show on the display. 2.
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to s elect LEdS. 3.
Press <ENTER> and on or oFF will show on the display. 4.
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the Display Timeout to be on or oFF. 5.
Press <MENU> repeatedly until SYS shows on the display. 1.
Press <ENTER> and LEdS, tESt, or rESt will show on the display. 2.
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to s elect tESt. 3.
To reset the Swarm™ 4 FX to factory defaults, do the following:
Press <MENU> repeatedly until SYS shows on the display. 1.
Press <ENTER> and LEdS, tESt, or rESt will show on the display. 2.
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to s elect rESt. 3.
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IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control 6) Operation
Note: Make sure to point the IRC-6 directly at the receiver on the product.
o
o
o <1> Aut1
o <6> Aut6
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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o
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ot respond when a button is
Automatic Mode
Automatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product.
To turn on Automatic mode:
• Press and hold <AUTO> on the IRC-6.
• Press any number between <0> and <9> to choose your auto program.
<0> Aut0
<5> Aut5
<2> Aut2
<3> Aut3
<4> Aut4
• Press <+> or <–> to either increase or decrease the speed of the program.
<7> Aut7
<8> Aut8
<9> Aut9
Sound-Active Mode
Sound-Active mode will enable the product to respond to the music.
To turn on Sound-Active mode:
• Press and hold <SOUND> on the IRC-6.
• Press any number between <0> and <9> to choose your auto program.
<0> Sou0
<1> Sou1
<2> Sou2
<3> Sou3
<4> Sou4
<5> Sou5
<6> Sou6
<7> Sou7
<8> Sou8
<9> Sou9
Strobe Modes
To adjust the strobe program and rate:
• Press <STROBE> on the IRC-6.
• Press <0> to strobe all, or any number between <1> and <9> to choose your auto program.
• Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease, respectively, the strobe rate.
• Press <STROBE> again to turn off the strobe.
Moonflower Color Modes
To set a specific color output for the moonflower effects:
• Press <R> for red.
• Press <G> for green.
• Press <B> for blue.
• Press <A> for amber.
• Press <UV> for purple.
• Press <W> for white.
Miscellaneous Operation
To black out the lights:
• Press <BLACK OUT> on the IRC-6. This will turn off all the lights until the button is pressed
again.
Note: The IRC-6 will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated. If the remote does n
pressed, try pressing <BLACK OUT>. You may have inadvertently activated Black Out.
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