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User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin .......................................................................................................... 4
What Is Included ............................................................................................................................. 4
Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................... 4
Claims ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................................ 4
Symbols .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Product at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 5
Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................ 6
Product Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 7
3. Setup .............................................................................................................................. 8
AC Power ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Fuse Replacement.................................................................................................................................. 8
Power Linking ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Battery Power ................................................................................................................................ 10
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................................................. 10
Battery Life Indicator ............................................................................................................................. 10
Battery Run Time .................................................................................................................................. 10
Mounting ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Orientation ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Rigging ................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.Operation ......................................................................................................................12
Control Panel Operation................................................................................................................ 12
Menu Map ..................................................................................................................................... 12
DMX .............................................................................................................................................. 13
D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz (DMX Mode Manual Sync) .......................................................................................... 13
D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz (DMX Mode Auto Sync) .............................................................................................. 14
DMX Linking ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Starting Address ................................................................................................................................... 15
DMX Personalities ................................................................................................................................ 15
Linking Products ................................................................................................................................... 15
Master/Slave Mode ............................................................................................................................... 16
DMX Channel Assignments and Values ....................................................................................... 17
18CH .................................................................................................................................................... 17
18CH (cont.) ......................................................................................................................................... 18
12CH .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 Zones for DMX Control ........................................................................... 18
8-CH ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
6-CH ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Configuration (Standalone) ........................................................................................................... 19
Static Color Mode ................................................................................................................................. 19
Automatic Mode .................................................................................................................................... 19
Program Speed..................................................................................................................................... 19
Sound-Active Mode .............................................................................................................................. 19
Sound Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................. 20
Custom Color Mixing ............................................................................................................................ 20
Dimmer ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Limiter ................................................................................................................................................... 20
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IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control ..................................................................................................... 20
IRC-6 Operation.................................................................................................................................... 21
5. Maintenance .................................................................................................................22
Product Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 22
6. Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................23
Returns .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................25
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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
to report damage to the carrier immediately may inv alidate y our claim. In addition, keep the
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
Text
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
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not
damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions
Included
Claims
Conventions
• Freedom™ Strip Hex-4
• Power Cord
• 2 L-Brackets for mounting
parts are in the package and are in good con dition.
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure
box and contents for inspection.
concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Symbol Meaning
following these instructions may make the product not work, c ause
• IRC-6
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
without notice. Chauvet
that may appear in this manual. Chauvet reserves the right to update the existing
document or to create a new document to correct any er rors o r omissions .
You can download the latest version of this docume nt f rom www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2015 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
Author Date Editor Updated
R. Isenstadt 04/21/15 D. Couppe 04/21/15
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Product at a
x
P
x
P
P
P
P
x
P
Safety Notes
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Glance
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound-Active
DMX
Master/Slave
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The
Notes include important safety information about instal lation, usage, and maintenance.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing
the fuse.
• 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 cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, make sure there is adequate support for the
product’s weight and always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•
• The 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 ventilation, at least 20 in
(50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer or rheostat.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
• Never carry the product from the power cord. Always use the hanging/mounting
bracket.
• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
• 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. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User-Serviceable
Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, b e
sure that they also receive this document.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
DMX In/Out
Power In/Out
Microphone
Mounting Hole
(M12)
Safety Loop
Fuse
Holder
Display
Menu Buttons
Charging
Front View
Lenses
IR Sensor
Back Panel View
Indicator LEDs
On/Off
Switch
D-Fi™ AUTO
Sync/Clear Button
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Product Dimensions
19.7 in
500 mm
6.8 in
3.3 in
173 mm
82 mm
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AC Power
ranging power supply and it can work with an
power
circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the
’s specifications chart. The
(circuit breaker or fuse).
to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if
Fuse
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap
3. SETUP
Replacement
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 has an autoinput voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s
requirements (
label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product
listed current rating indicates the product’s aver age c urrent dra w under normal conditions.
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit
Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product
the rheostat or dimmer channel serves o nly as a 0 t o 100% switch.
1. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screw driver into t he slot of the fus e holder.
2. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and repla ce with a fuse of the exact same
type and rating.
4. Insert the fuse holder back in place and recon nect power.
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
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Power Linking
Power Linking
s on 120 VAC or up to
in other markets, you must consult with the
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Additional
Products
The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the product.
Diagram
Please see the diagram below for further explanation.
You can power link up to 13 Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 product
23 Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 products on 230 VAC.
The power linking diagram corresponds to the North American version of the
product ONLY! If using the product
local Chauvet distributor as pow er linking connectors and requirements may differ
in your country or region.
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Battery Power
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 comes with a rechargeable lithium battery for cable-free
operation.
Charging the
Battery
The battery charges whenever the product is plugged into a power source. If the product
Battery Life
The battery charging indicators are the 2 small green and red LEDs above the LED
indicators and charging LEDs.
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 has a limiter option that decreases the power output and
Maximum Run Time
(all colors on)
Maximum Run Time
(single color on)
100%
D-Fi™ AUTO
Button
is plugged in and not in operation, make sure the On/Off switch is in the Off position.
For optimal battery life, charge the Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 battery for 24 hours
prior to initial use.
Indicator
Battery Run Time
Display screen. The battery life indicators on the display screen show how much battery
life remains available. The drawing below provides a key to reading the battery life
Not Charged/
Charging
extends battery life when more than 4 colors are turned on. This option is set in the
control panel. The battery times listed below assume that the limiter option is enabled,
which is default for this product.
Note: The battery times listed below assume that the limiter option is enabled.
75%
50%
Fully Charged
Sync/Clear
25%
Up to 8 hours Up to 20 hours 6 hours
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Recharge Time
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Mounting
, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the
may be mounted in any position; however, make sure
of appropriate weight
power
knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the
Mounting
Brackets as Floor
Supports
Mounting Clamp
(such as the CLP-15N from Chauvet)
Bracket
x 2
Threaded Mounting
Before mounting the product
Safety Notes.
Orientation
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4
adequate ventilation is provided ar ound the product.
Rigging
• Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access
to the product for maintenance and progr amming pur pose s.
• Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the
product’s weight. See the T echnical Specif ications for weight information.
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product
securely to a rigging point, whether an elev ated plat f orm or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp
capacity.
• When power linking multiple products, mount the products close enough for
linking cables to reach.
• The bracket adjustment
product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually.
Using tools could damage the knobs.
Safety Cable
(such as CH-05 from Chauvet)
Mounting Diagram
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Hole Size M12
Adjustment Knob
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Control Panel
Operation
<MENU>
Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the numeric value when
in a function
Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases the numeric value
when in a function
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into
the selected function
<Auto>
Menu Map
6-CH
8-CH
12CH
18CH
Static Colors
C--
C 1–C 63
Selects 1 of 63 static colors
Auto Programs
P--
P 1–P 9
Selects 1 of 9 auto programs
Program Speed
S--
S 1–S100
Sets auto program speed (slow to fast)
Sound-Active
Snd
Selects Sound-Active mode
Sound Sensitivity
SenS
u 0–u100
Sets sound sensitivity
r 0–r255
Red (0–100%)
g 0–b255
Green (0–100%)
b 0–g255
Blue (0–100%)
A 0–A255
Amber (0–100%)
W 0–W255
White (0–100%)
P 0–P255
UV (0–100%)
OFF
dIM1
dIM2
dIM3
ON
OFF
drAS
drAU
Automatically select receive frequency
drCH
dr 1–dr16
Manually select receive frequency
dtAS
dtAU
Automatically select transmit frequency
dtCH
dt 1–dt16
Manually select transmit frequency
Turns limiter on, enabling extended
battery life
Turns limiter off, disabling extended
battery life
4. OPERATION
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control panel.
Button Function
Exits from the current menu or function
<UP>
<DOWN>
<ENTER>
Auto-syncs D-Fi™ or displays information about D-Fi™ status
Mode Programming Steps Description
DMX Perso n ality
and Starting
Address
Custom Color
Mixing
Dimmer dIM
Infrared SET
2.4 Ghz D-Fi™ S-tr
Limiter
U--
Limi
d 1–d512
On
Off
Selects DMX personality and starting
address
Sets the dimming profile: dIM1 (fast) to
dIM3 (slow), or OFF
Turns infrared on and off
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DMX
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 operates in Master/Slave mode, or in DMX mode, both of
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 offers wireless control of 2 or more products with a single DMX
should match the transmitting signal you chose w hen setting up the transmitting product.
Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 is fully compatible with the D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz wireless
2.4 GHz User Manual available at the Chauvet website www.chauvetlighting.com.
which require DMX linking. In Master/Slave mode the master product sends DMX signals
to the slaves. In DMX mode the lighting control board sends DMX signals to the products.
To DMX-link a number of Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 using DMX cable, see DMX Linking.
D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz
(DMX Mode
Manual Sync)
controller. To manually set up the D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz syncing for DMX, do the following.
For the transmitting product:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-tr shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> until dtCH appears on the display.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the transmitting signal (dt 1–dt16).
For the receiving product(s):
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-tr shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> until drCH appears on the display.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the receiving signal (dr 1–dr16). The channel number
To sync multiple transmitters in one room, manually set each receiver and the
designated transmitter to a specific frequency and then perform the syncing steps.
transceiver (transmitter/receiver) from Chauvet (sold separately).
For more detailed information about D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz functionality, refer to the D-Fi™
Manual syncing is recommended for best results.
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D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 offers wireless control of 2 or more products with a single DMX
• To add additional Freedom™ products, turn the synced ones off and repeat the
Manual syncing is recommended for best results when adding products after
Caution: D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz operation can be interrupted or inhibited by liquid masses
keep the line of sight clear of any liquid mass.
(DMX Mode
Auto Sync)
controller. To automatically set up D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz syncing for DMX, do the following:
For the receiving product(s):
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-tr shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> until drAS appears on the display.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. The display should show drAU.
For the transmitting product:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-tr shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> until dtAS appears on the display.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. The display should show dtAU.
Receiving products must be set up before the transmitting product. Once the steps above
are done, press and hold <AUTO> on just the transmitter for approximately 30 seconds.
The display and signal LED will flash to indicate sync is activated.
You can then back out to a general menu level and configure the transmitting product to
operate it with a DMX controller.
To configure your product to work with DMX , ref er to the S tart ing Address section.
above steps with un-synced products. Once all products are synced, turn them all
back on.
• Auto scan syncing must be done within a distance of about 32 ft (10 m).
•
initial system setup.
• If you are experiencing issues or need to improve signal quality, keep the line of
sight between products unobstructed.
• Ensure that all linked products are configured to the same DMX personality.
between the transmitter and receiver su ch as water, sno w, or people. For best results,
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DMX Linking
To DMX link a number of Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 using DMX cable:
Information about DMX is in the DMX Primer, which is available from the Chauvet website
When DMX linking Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 products for Master/Slave operation, the
DMX controller is not a part of the DMX daisy chain and the master is the first
Starting
Address
To ensure full access to all channels in each DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the
Freedom™ Strip sends
wirelessly or via DMX cable
DMX Controller connected to
Wireless D-Fi™ Hub or FlareCON™
Personalities
DMX
• connect the DMX cable from DMX Out of the board, to DMX In of the first product, or
• connect the DMX cable from DMX Out of the master, to DMX In of the first slave.
Then connect another DMX cable from DMX Out of the first product/slave to DMX In of the
next product/slave.
Continue connecting each subsequent product until all the products are part of the chain.
www.chauvetlighting.com/download/.
product in the chain. See Master/Slave Mode for details.
address is 495.
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.
If unfamiliar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the DMX personality and starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 6-CH (6-channel mode), 8-CH (8-channel mode),
12CH (12-channel mode), or 18CH (18-channel mode) shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and d 1–d512 shows on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Linking
Products
wireless DMX signal to DMX-
DMX Controller Board
compatible products
Wireless D-Fi™ Hub
DMX-compatible
Brand X product
To more DMX
compatible products
DMX-compatible
Brand X product
D-Fi™-compatible
product
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Master/Slave
Master/Slave mode allows a single Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 (the master) to control the
s to the DMX output of the previous
• Configure all the slaves to Slave mode before connecting the master to the DMX
DO NOT connect more than 31 slaves to the master using DMX cab le.
Mode
actions of one or more Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 products (the slaves) without a DMX
controller.
The master will be set to operate in either an auto program or Sound-Active mode, while
the slaves will be set to DMX starting address d 1. Once set and connected, the slaves will
operate in unison with the master. Configure the products as indicated below.
Slaves:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until any DMX per sonality shows on the display .
2. Press <ENTER> to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to d 1.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave to the DM X output of t he master.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave
slave.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slaves.
Master:
1. Set the master to operate in either an auto program or Sound-Active mode.
2. Make the master the first product in the D M X daisy chain.
daisy chain.
• Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX d aisy chain of master and sl av es.
• Make the master the first product in the DMX daisy chain.
• Always put the male DMX connector (DMX Out) into the master.
•
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DMX Channel Assignments and V alues
18CH
1
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
Red 1
3
Green 1
000ó255
0–100%
4
Blue 1
5
Amber 1
000ó255
0–100%
White 1
7
UV 1
000ó255
0–100%
8
Red 2
9
Green 2
000ó255
0–100%
Blue 2
11
Amber 2
000ó255
0–100%
12
White 2
13
UV 2
000ó255
0–100%
011ó255
Strobe (slow to fast)
000ó010
No function
011ó030
R: 100%
G: 0-100%
B: 0
A: 0 031ó050
R: 100%–0
G: 100%
B: 0
A: 0
071ó090
R: 0
G: 100%–0
B: 100%
A: 0 091ó110
R: 0–100%
G: 0-100%
B: 100%
A: 0
111ó130
R: 100%
G: 0
B: 100%–0
A: 0
131ó150
R: 100%
G: 0
B: 0–100%
A: 0
171ó200
R: 100%
G: 100%
B: 100%
A: 100%
201ó205
Color temperature 1
206ó210
Color temperature 2
211ó215
Color temperature 3
221ó225
Color temperature 5
226ó230
Color temperature 6
231ó235
Color temperature 7
236ó240
Color temperature 8
246ó250
Color temperature 10
251ó255
Color temperature 11
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
2
6
10
14
Strobe
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó010 No function
051ó070
R: 0 G: 100% B: 0–100% A: 0
151ó170 R: 100%–0 G: 100%–0 B: 100% A: 0
15
Manual Color
216ó220 Color temperature 4
241ó245 Color temperature 9
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18CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
000ó010
No function
011ó025
Auto program 2
026ó050
Auto program 3
051ó075
Auto program 4
101ó125
Auto program 6
126ó150
Auto program 7
151ó175
Auto program 8
176ó200
Auto program 9
201ó240
Auto program 1
241ó255
Auto sound show
Auto Speed
000ó010
Off
011ó255
Control the sound sensitivity level (0–100)
052ó101
Dimmer speed mode off
102ó152
Dimmer speed mode1 (fast speed)
153ó203
Dimmer speed mode2 (middle speed)
204ó255
Dimmer speed mode3 (slow speed)
12CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
Red 1
2
Green 1
000ó255
0–100%
3
Blue 1
4
Amber 1
000ó255
0–100%
White 1
6
UV 1
000ó255
0–100%
7
Red 2
8
Green 2
000ó255
0–100%
Blue 2
10
Amber 2
000ó255
0–100%
11
White 2
12
UV 2
000ó255
0–100%
Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 Zone s f or DMX Contr ol
(cont.)
Auto and Sound
16
Programs
17
076ó100 Auto program 5
000ó255 Program Speed (slow to fast)
Sound Sensitivity
000ó051 Preset dimmer speed from display menu
18
Dim Mode
1
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
5
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
9
1 2
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000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
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Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer 1
2
Red 1
000ó255
0–100%
Green 1
4
Blue 1
000ó255
0–100%
5
Amber 1
6
White 1
000ó255
0–100%
UV 1
000ó010
No function
011ó255
Strobe (slow to fast)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
Red
Green
3
Blue
000ó255
0–100%
4
Amber
White
UV
Configuration
(Standalone)
to a DMX string
nsmit DMX
Static Color Mode
8-CH
000ó255 0–100%
6-CH
Automatic Mode
Program Speed
Sound-Active
Mode
3
7
8
Strobe
1
2
5
6
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
000ó255 0–100%
Set the product in one of the standalone mo des to c ont rol without a DMX controller.
Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode
connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may tra
signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
To run the Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 in static color mode, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and C 1–C 63 will show on t he display .
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a static color.
4. Press <ENTER>.
To run the Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 in automatic mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and P 1–P 9 will show on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select an auto program.
4. Press <ENTER>.
To change the program speed in the Freedom™ Strip Hex-4, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and S 1–S100 will show on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease the speed.
4. Press <ENTER>.
To run the Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 in sound-activ e mode, foll ow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Snd shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>
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The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
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Custom Color
Dimmer
in limiter function, which extends the battery life
IRC-6 Infrared
Remote
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 is compat ible with the IRC-6 infrared remote control from
Sound Sensitivity
Mixing
Limiter
To change the sound sensitivity in the Freedom™ Strip Hex-4, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SenS shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and u 1–u100 will show on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease the sensitivity , until the product
responds to the beat of the music.
4. Press <ENTER>.
To custom mix a color, follow the instructions below :
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and one of the following will show on the display:
• rxxx (red, 000-255)
• Gxxx (green, 000-255)
• bxxx (blue, 000-255)
• Axxx (amber, 000-255)
• Wxxx (white, 000-255)
• Pxxx (UV, 000-255))
3. Press <ENTER> to cycle through the color settings.
4. When the desired color shows on the display, use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the
desired color value.
NOTE: Selecting 0 will turn the color off.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have your desired color..
To set the dimmer curve for the Freedom™ S trip H ex -4, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until dIM shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select either:
• dIM1 for fast dimming.
• dIM2 for medium dimming.
• dIM3 for slow dimming.
• OFF for instantaneous dimming
4. Press <ENTER>.
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 has a builtduring operation. To activate or deactivate the lim iter , follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Limi shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select either:
• on to enable extended battery life.
• oFF to disable extended battery life.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Control
Chauvet. To run the Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 in IR mode, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select either:
• on to enable IRC control.
• oFF to disable IRC control.
4. Press <ENTER>.
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IRC-6 Operation
The IRC-6 will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated. If the remote
does not respond when a button is pressed, try pressing <BLACK OUT>. You may
Automatic Mode
Automatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product.
To turn on Automatic mode:
1. Press <AUTO> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to choose between the different auto progr ams.
To adjust the speed of the automatic program:
1. Press <SPEED> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <%>.
3. Press <+> or <–> to either increase or decrease the speed of the program.
Sound-Active Mode
Sound-Active mode will enable the product to respond to the music.
To turn on Sound-Active mode:
• Press <SOUND> on the IRC-6.
To adjust sound sensitivity in Sound-Active mode:
1. Press <SENSITIVITY> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <%>.
3. Press <+> or <–> to either increase or decrease sound sensitivity.
Manual Color Control
To choose a specific color with the IRC-6:
1. Press <MANUAL> on the IRC-6.
2. Press any number between <0> and <9> to choose your colo r.
To manually control the RGBWA+UV percentage:
1. Press <MANUAL> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <R>, <G>, <B>, <W>, <A>, or <UV> (red, green, blue, white, amber, or
ultraviolet) to choose your color.
Note: To use the white, amber, or UV color options, the fixture must be capable of
outputting that corresponding color light.
3. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the percentage of each color.
Miscellaneous Operation
To adjust the strobe rate of the program:
1. Press <STROBE> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the strobe rate.
3. Press <STROBE> again to turn off the strobe.
To fade the light output:
• Press <FADE> on the IRC-6.
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:
have inadvertently activated Black Out.
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Product
up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead
mechanical wear. To maintain optimum
s at least twice a month.
However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors
5. MAINTENANCE
Dust build-
Maintenance
to reduction of the light source’s life and/or
performance and minimize wear, clean your lighting product
to increase the cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
1. Unplug the product from pow er .
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust
collected on the external surface/vents.
4. Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass
cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning
tissue.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the tra nsp arent surface.
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully af ter cleaning them.
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Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
19.7 in (500 mm)
3.3 in (82 mm)
6.8 in (173 mm)
7.4 lb (3.4 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
45 W
42 W
Operating Current
0.6 A
0.4 A
Power linking current
(products)
Fuse
T 2 A, 250 V
T 2 A, 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
Power
Lifespan
LED
10 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Hex-color RGBAW+UV
4
2 A
Photometrics
Parameter
Beam Angle
25°
Field Angle
42°
Illuminance
1,217 lux @ 2 m
Strobe Rate
0 to 25 Hz
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
6, 8, 12 or 18
D-Fi™
Operating Frequency
2.412 to 2.484 GHz
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
Freedom™ Strip Hex-4
08030954
781462213022
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
8 A (13 products) 8 A (23 products)
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, contact your distributor and
s to them. Visit our
Returns
Support office and request a Return
. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
dise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
returned
and
properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned
To return a product or request support:
• In the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters (See Contact Us).
• In the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd. (See Contact Us).
• In Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico. (See Contact Us).
• In the Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA. (See Contact Us).
• In any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your lighting
distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., UK,
Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux.
Outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux
follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet product
website for contact details.
Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product
return.
You must send the merchan
and accessories. Chauvet w ill not issue call tag s.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product
without an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number
directly on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper
place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product
packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.
Chauvet
product(s).
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Contact Us
WORLD HEADQUARTERS - Chauvet
General Information
Toll free: (800) 762-1084
Technical Support
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com
UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND - Chauvet Europe Ltd.
General Information
Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
Technical Support
MEXICO - Chauvet Mexico
General Information
Voice: +52 (728) 285-5000
Technical Support
CHAUVET EUROPE- Chauvet Europe BVBA
General Information
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
Technical Support
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record. Follow their
instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details.
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: (954) 577-4455
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Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road In dustrial Es tate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0)1773 511115
Address: Av. Sant a Ana 30
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Fax: (954) 756-8015
Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com
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Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
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Email: Eutech@chauvetlighting.eu
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