Lighting and control
Chauvet DJ 4BAR LTBT ILS
Set up 4BAR LTBT ILS with BTAir, DMX or ILS. Check D-Fi priority, individual control and serial-specific firmware.
Ask GLMedia about renting Chauvet DJ 4BAR LTBT ILS for your event. Availability and configuration are subject to confirmation.
Model and purpose
- Manufacturer
- CHAUVET DJ
- Model
- Chauvet DJ 4BAR LTBT ILS
- Model
- 4BAR LTBT ILS
- Source
- Manually aimed RGB PARs
- DMX
- 3 / 5 / 15 channels
- Control
- Bluetooth/BTAir; optional D-Fi USB
Portable wash system with manually aimed pods, tripod and footswitch. Built-in Bluetooth supports BTAir; wireless DMX/ILS requires the appropriate D-Fi USB accessory. Distinguish this version from LTBT without ILS.
Prepare your rental inquiry
- Date, city, venue and setup, event and pickup schedule.
- Intended use, area dimensions and equipment already supplied by the venue or production.
- Space dimensions, desired effect and preferred control method.
- Stands, footswitch, remotes and transmitters: confirm kit contents and optional accessories.
Specify equipment only or whether setup, programming, operation and strike are also needed. Scope is confirmed in the proposal.
You do not need a final equipment list: tell us the result you want and the part you need help with. Availability and scope are confirmed in the proposal.
Features and connections
3Ch provides shared RGB; 5Ch adds dimmer and strobe; 15Ch provides per-pod RGB and programs. Mechanical aiming does not mean DMX movement.
The official repository lists V4.01a for serials 0424001111 and above, and V4.01b for 0424001110 and below. Both change D-Fi detection; check serial before choosing a file.
Prepare the system
- Use grounded 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power without a dimmer. Published consumption: 47 W at 120 V, 60 Hz and 45 W at 230 V, 50 Hz.
- Secure tripod stability, fasteners and aiming before power-up. Overhead installation requires load-rated mounting and secondary retention by qualified personnel.
- Select 3Ch, 5Ch or 15Ch, press ENTER, set address and confirm. Match console profile and do not share the line with a standalone master.
Questions and troubleshooting
Does the console change the whole bar together?
Per-pod control requires 15Ch and a matching profile.
- In 15Ch keep channel 1 at 000–009 to avoid programs and raise dimmer on 2.
- Test the first pod’s RGB on 4–6, then subsequent groups. Strobe/speed on 3 changes function with the program channel.
- If programs still run, inspect mode and patch before editing scenes or updating firmware.
Does plugging in D-Fi disable the cable or remote?
The manual gives the D-Fi USB dongle priority.
- Save settings and remove it for an independent wired DMX test. Do not connect generic USB accessories to the control port.
- For D-Fi match accessory channel and TX/RX as well as personality and address. Wireless channel and DMX address have different purposes.
- For ILS select iLS1–4 and check a compatible transmitter; do not treat it as an individual console patch by analogy.
Does BTAir miss the bar or the footswitch fail?
Bluetooth, footswitch and IRC-6 need separate checks.
- Select bLE and match the displayed ID to the unit selected in BTAir; inspect device permissions and connection without deleting show configuration.
- For the footswitch, check power, 9 V battery, local program and SEt > ir as specified in the manual. Check Blackout in a safe area.
- If only one control path fails, keep another tested path for recovery. Record version and serial before updating; do not install another serial branch.
Is one bar enough to light an entire band?
The four pods are aimed physically; DMX position commands do not move them. The number of zones does not prove every performer receives the required level and color.
- Mark positions and movement, aim before doors and compare ambient light and camera results if recording. Check shadows and obstructions from the approved position.
- We can assess one bar, distributed points or supplementary people lighting. Send photos, approximate width, positions and desired result; stage size alone does not set a universal quantity.
- Include the date, venue, number of musicians, ambient light, existing equipment, and setup and rehearsal times. Identify areas that must stay steady while colors or programs change. We can compare a simple setup prepared for the musician with supplementary lighting or separate control. Equipment, supports, cables, footswitch, configuration, rehearsal, and operation should be identified in the quote and remain subject to confirmation.
Can a musician operate it while performing?
A footswitch or prepared program may reduce actions, but cues need rehearsal and someone must be able to recover control. Unattended operation is not assumed.
- Choose a main control route and test required changes, footswitch access and blackout before the show; retain a tested recovery alternative.
- We can compare simple preparation for that performer with separate lighting control. Share songs or cues, required changes and existing control/equipment; accessories and operation are confirmed in the proposal.
Can we add this bar to our existing lights without replacing all the control?
We can assess reinforcement, but the complete signal route needs definition. The manual distinguishes Bluetooth/BTAir, ILS, and DMX, plus D-Fi USB functions; these names do not establish universal integration or simultaneous operation.
- Send exact models, application or console and version, connection photos, and available accessories. We can compare a BTAir workflow with compatible products, an ILS route with a compatible transmitter, or DMX control using each fixture’s profile. Controlling a bar over Bluetooth is not assumed to make it an ILS transmitter for the entire system.
- Tell us which lights must change together and which need an independent scene. We can assess separate groups if the program allows, or a verified common route. Confirm who configures, programs, and operates, and allow rehearsal of changes and recovery; adapters, transmitters, software, and availability require confirmation in the proposal.
Quick reference
| Mode | Channels | Calculated last start |
|---|---|---|
| 3Ch | 3 | 510 |
| 5Ch | 5 | 508 |
| 15Ch | 15 | 498 |
Precautions
- Dry indoor use only; maximum 40 °C with 50 cm ventilation clearance. No rain or direct eye exposure.
- Wireless range depends on conditions. Prepare a local fixed color or tested wired control for link loss.
- Prepare updates outside show operation using the correct serial-specific file and official procedure. Firmware support does not make the port a charger.
Terms on this page
- DMX
- A data protocol controlling lighting functions; each model defines what its channels mean.
- Patch
- Assignment of fixture, profile, address and universe in the control system.
- Personality
- A control mode defining the channels and functions used by a fixture.
Documentation and sources
This guide uses the Rev. 2 manual and official firmware notes for each serial-number range.
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