Summary of Swarm4
Page 1
User manual.
Page 2: Able Of
Chauvet®, 2010, 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. Author: anthony chiappone revision: 01a release date: 01-07-2011...
Page 3: Efore
1. Before you begin 3 1/7/2011 4:34 pm 1. B efore y ou b egin what is included · 1 x swarm™ 4 · 1 x power cord · 1 x warranty card · 1 x user manual unpacking instructions immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and ...
Page 4
1. Before you begin 4 1/7/2011 4:34 pm safety instructions · 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. · always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltag...
Page 5: Ntroduction
2. Introduction 5 1/7/2011 4:34 pm 2. I ntroduction product overview microphone control panel (led display) safety dmx in fuse holder microphone sensitivity dmx out power inking power in back panel important the power linking connector shown corresponds to the north american version of this product..
Page 6: Etup
3. Setup 6 1/7/2011 4:34 pm 3. S etup ac power this fixture is auto-ranging and runs on 100~240 vac, 50/60 hz power. 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 specifications chart. A fixture’s listed...
Page 7
3. Setup 7 1/7/2011 4:34 pm mounting orientation the swarm™ 4 may be mounted in any 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 wei...
Page 8: Perating
4. Operating instructions 8 1/7/2011 4:34 pm 4. O perating i nstructions using the control panel access control panel functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the led display. B utton f unction esc> used to scroll through the current operating mode, as well as back out of the cur...
Page 9
4. Operating instructions 9 1/7/2011 4:34 pm operation dmx operation this operating mode will allow for control with an external dmx controller. You must set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using dmx, then it is recommended that you refer to the “dmx primer” section in...
Page 10
4. Operating instructions 10 1/7/2011 4:34 pm master/slave mode (sound-active, automatic) this mode allows a single unit, the master, to operate in either automatic or sound-active mode. When additional (slave) fixtures are daisy chained to the master, they will all synchronize with the master and r...
Page 11: Ppendix
5. Appendix 11 1/7/2011 4:34 pm 5. A ppendix general troubleshooting s ymptom p ossible c ause ( s ) p ossible a ction ( s ) breaker/fuse keeps blowing · excessive circuit load · check total load placed on the electrical circuit · short circuit along the power wires · check for a short in the electr...
Page 12
5. Appendix 12 1/7/2011 4:34 pm dmx primer there are 512 channels in a dmx connection. A fixture capable of receiving dmx will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are...
Page 13
5. Appendix 13 1/7/2011 4:34 pm cable connectors cabling must have a male xlr connector on one end and a female xlr connector on the other end. Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratic...
Page 14
5. Appendix 14 1/7/2011 4:34 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-p in to 5-p in c onversion c hart conductor 3-pin female (output) 5-pin male ...
Page 15
5. Appendix 15 1/7/2011 4:34 pm general maintenance to maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining cleaning frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust b...
Page 16: Echnical
T echnical s pecifications weight & dimensions length................................................................................................................. 12 in (308 mm) width ...................................................................................................................
Page 17: Ontact
C ontact u s world headquarters general information ................................................................................................. Chauvet® address .............................................................................................. 5200 nw 108 th ave sunrise, fl 33351 v...