Freedom Strip Hex-4 User Manual Rev. 1
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1. 1 1 2 1 2 2 23012 29 2299120 22 20 Page 2 of 25 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 IRC 6 Infrared Remote Control ccccccccccccccecsceccececccececececuccucusecseueaucenscseauausecscaeauaenenseaucunenseas 20 A MR poet n a ND TUE 21 5 Maintenari6e cata sd 22 1 11 1 1 1111 111 1 1 UTR c TET 22 5 Technical SPECHICANON Sia id 23 IU CEN T a daa 24 Contac Ure 25 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Page 3 of 25 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Freedom Strip Hex 4 IRC 6 Included Power Cord Warranty Card 2 L Brackets for mounting Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the i parts are in the package and are in good condition Instructions Claims the box or the contents the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling notify the carrier immediately not Chauvet Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim In addition keep the box and contents for inspection For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery Text Convention Meaning Conventions 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 se2. 12 or 18 D Fi Operating Frequency 2 412 to 2 484 GHz Ordering Product Name Item Code Freedom Strip Hex 4 08030954 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Weight 7 4 lb 3 4 kg Voltage Selection Auto ranging 230 V 50 Hz 42 W 0 4 A 8 A 23 products T 2A 250 V UK Europe IEC IEC Local plug Lifespan 50 000 hours Current 2A UPC Number 781462213022 ROHS Page 23 of 25 Page 24 of 25 Returns LA E 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 contact your distributor and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them Visit our Website for contact details Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return You must send the merchandise prepaid in its original box and with its original packing a
3. 1530 203 Dimmer speed mode2 middle speed 2040 255 Dimmer speed mode3 slow speed 12CH Channel Function Value Percent Setting 1 0000 255 0 10096 0000 255 0 10096 0000 255 0 10096 0000 255 0 10096 000 255 0 10096 0000 255 0 10096 0000 255 0 10096 0000 255 0 10096 0000 255 0 10096 0000 255 0 10096 White 2 0000 255 0 10096 12 UV 2 0000 255 0 10096 White 1 UV 1 e oO OI nN OJOJ AJOJN mb Freedom Strip Hex 4 Zones for DMX Control A m Page 18 of 25 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 8 CH Channel Function Value Percent Setting 0 100 ok White 1 000U 255 0 00 000U 010 No function 0110 255 Strobe slow to fast 6 CH Channel Function Value Percent Setting Configuration Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller Standalone Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 00 3 dl 3 connected to a DMX controller Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller Static Color Mode To run the Freedom Strip Hex 4 in static color mode do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until C shows on the display 2 Press ENTER and C 1 C 63 will show on the displa
4. 0110 255 Strobe slow to fast 0000 010 No function 0110 030 R 100 G 0310 050 R 100 0 G 0510 070 8 0 G 100 0710 090 8 0 G 100 0 091 110 R 0 100 G 0 100 G G G 0 100 100 1110 130 R 100 0 1310 150 R 100 0 151U 170 R 100 0 G 100 0 1710 200 100 6 100 201 205 Color temperature 1 206U 210 Color temperature 2 211U 215 Color temperature 3 216 220 Color temperature 4 221 225 Color temperature 5 226U 230 Color temperature 6 2310 235 Color temperature 7 236U 240 Color temperature 8 241U 245 Color temperature 9 246U 250 Color temperature 10 251U 255 Color temperature 11 Percent Setting 0 A 0 0 A 0 0 100 A 0 100 A 0 100 A 0 10096 0 A 0 0 100 A 0 100 A 0 100 100 Page 17 of 25 18CH Channel Function Value Percent Setting cont 0000 010 No function 011U 025 Auto program 2 026U 050 Auto program 3 051U 075 Auto program 4 076U 100 Auto program 5 101U 125 Auto program 6 126U 150 Auto program 7 151 175 Auto program 8 176U 200 Auto program 9 201 240 Auto program 1 241U 255 Auto sound show 00 255 Program Speed slow to fast 000 010 Off 0110 255 Control the sound sensitivity level 0 100 16 Auto and Sound Programs Auto Speed 0 17 0 Sound Sensitivity 000 051 Preset dimmer speed from display menu 052U 101 Dimmer speed mode off 18 Dim Mode 1020 152 Dimmer speed mode1 fast speed
5. 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until SET shows on the display 2 Press ENTER 3 Use UP or lt DOWN gt to select either on to enable IRC control oFF to disable IRC control 4 Press ENTER Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 IRC 6 Operation 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 lt gt or lt gt to choose between the different auto programs To adjust the speed of the automatic program 1 Press SPEED on the IRC 6 2 Press 965 3 Press lt gt or lt gt 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 lt SOUND gt on the IRC 6 Uy 2 5 60 OO To adjust sound sensitivity in Sound Active mode 1 Press lt SENSITIVITY gt on the IRC 6 2 Press 965 3 Press lt gt or lt gt 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 color To manually control the RGBWA UV percentage 1 Press lt MANUAL gt on the IRC 6 2 Press lt R gt lt G gt lt B gt W lt A gt or UV red green blue white amber o
6. Address Av Santa Ana 30 Email servicio chauvet com mx Parque Industrial Lerma Lerma Mexico C P 52000 World Wide Web www chauvet com mx Voice 52 728 285 5000 CHAUVET EUROPE Chauvet Europe BVBA General Information Technical Support Address Stokstraat 18 Email Eutech chauvetlighting eu 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium World Wide Web www chauvetlighting eu Voice 32 9 388 93 97 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 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Page 25 of 25
7. ENTER Press UP or lt DOWN gt until drAS appears on the display Press ENTER The display should show drAU For the transmitting product 1 2 3 4 5 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until S tr shows on the display Press lt ENTER gt Press lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt until dtAS appears on the display Press lt ENTER gt The display should show dtAU Receiving products must be set up before the transmitting product Once the steps above are done press and hold lt AUTO gt 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 refer to the Starting Address section E To add additional Freedom products turn the synced ones off and repeat the 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 Manual syncing is recommended for best results when adding products after 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 such as water snow or people For best results
8. and wiring use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product s back panel or refer to the product s specifications chart The listed current rating indicates the product s average current draw under normal conditions Always connect the product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse 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 to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 10096 switch Fuse 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder Replacement 2 Pry the fuse holder out of the housing 3 Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating 4 Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power A Installed fuse held by plastic clip Safety cap Spare fuse holder inside safety cap AN Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse Page 8 of 25 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Power Linking The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the product Please see the diagram below for further explanation GE N Power Link
9. 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 Maximum Run Time Maximum Run Time all colors on single color on Recharge Time Up to 8 hours Up to 20 hours 6 hours Page 10 of 25 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Mou nting Before mounting the product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes Orientation The Freedom Strip Hex 4 may be mounted in any position however make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product Rigging Before deciding on a location for the product always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product s weight See the Technical Specifications for weight information When mounting the product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity When power linking multiple products mount the products close enough for power linking cables to reach The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle Only
10. i 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 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 DMX Linking To DMX link a number of Freedom Strip Hex 4 using DMX cable 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 Information about DMX is in the DMX Primer which is available from the Chauvet website www chauvetlighting com download When DMX linking Freedom Strip Hex 4 products for Master Slave operation the D DMX controller is not a part of the DMX daisy chain and the master is the first product in the chain See Master Slave Mode for details Starting To ensure full access to all channels in each DMX mode the highest recommended DMX Address address is 495 DMX When selecting a starting DMX address always consider the number of DMX channels the Personalities 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
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12. 1 Press lt MENU gt 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 Use UP or DOWN to select the starting address 4 Press ENTER o Linking Products DM X Controller Board Wireless D Fi Hub 0 DM X compatible Brand X product m To more DM X compatible products WEH3TIOMINOO XWOZ A U c Freedom Strip sends DM X compatible wireless DM X signal to DM X Brand X addc compatible products wirelessly or via DM X cable o 9 2 a Fo e gt 12 D Fi compatible 5 O10 Om 15 0 8 lt A product CS EEEFERE FH z 8 9 Eo N p O 2 WV DM X Controller connected to Wireless D Fi Hub or FlareCON Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Page 15 of 25 Master Slave Master Slave mode allows a single Freedom Strip Hex 4 the master to control the 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 Page 16 of 25 Mode 1
13. 2 HEX FREEDOM STRIP User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS b Before Y oU BOQII c dl 4 Whats INClUdEd eto a 4 Unpacking TVS TU GON e RE M ER 4 e Mc P 2 id 4 TEX COHVerioflS sseise cadre AN E 4 OV MOOI Ss NR NE D m T T TEUER 4 DISCAIME TET TT mE EE ae 4 Productata alan Cen a 5 EA A PM M 5 2 INTOdUCIO Ni 6 PRODUCT OV Cl VIS Wi m 6 Product DIMENSION Std lidad 7 A O tous 8 PG OWL srt ture NN DM PIU dnb aU EPA I b I CK TUO TM MPO DU UP EC URS CE PE UM TUM RUE IU NUES 8 FUSE REC NL M 8 A A e bi ida e 9 Dale PO West arial dl citas pede 10 El 1 6 dede near Ace i scant cM er 10 Battery ITE HIG ICAO h E 10 Baten RUN TINO DD e EM 10 MOUNINO tik Sia RE OUT ETT 11 511218 17 2111610 6 ON 11 ROONG e c 11 9691 1 11161 oo E UE EIE 12 Control Panel 110 1 MON ica eiii is 12 7121817911 112169 pto oo oo loa 12 A 13 D Fi M 2 4 GHz DMX Mode Manual SYNC ssssssssssessseeseeeee
14. Qr T 6 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until any DMX personality shows on the display Press ENTER to accept Set the DMX address to d 1 Connect the DMX input of the first slave to the DMX output of the master Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slaves to the DMX output of the previous slave Finish setting and connecting all the slaves Master 1 2 Set the master to operate in either an auto program or Sound Active mode Make the master the first product in the DMX daisy chain Configure all the slaves to Slave mode before connecting the master to the DMX daisy chain Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX daisy chain of master and slaves Make the master the first product in the DMX daisy chain Always put the male DMX connector DMX Out into the master DO NOT connect more than 31 slaves to the master using DMX cable Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 18CH Channel 2 OI NI OI OAJ AJI 3 e c c lt 5 ME dul ep 214 N mk mk C NM mk A Function 15 Manual Color Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Value 000 255 0 100 0000 255 0 10096 0000 255 0 100 000 255 0 100 0000 255 0 100 000 255 0 100 0000 255 0 100 000 255 0 100 0000 255 0 100 000 255 0 100 0000 255 0 100 000 255 0 100 0000 255 0 100 000 10 No function
15. de important safety information about installation 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 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 Do not touch the product s housing when operating because it may be very hot 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 1 Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating Never carry the product fro
16. ing Diagram Ae c 3 Product Additional Products You can power link up to 13 Freedom Strip Hex 4 products on 120 VAC or up to 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 in other markets you must consult with the local Chauvet distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Page 9 of 25 Battery Power The Freedom Strip Hex 4 comes with a rechargeable lithium battery for cable free operation Charging the The battery charges whenever the product is plugged into a power source If the product Battery 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 Battery Life The battery charging indicators are the 2 small green and red LEDs above the LED Indicator 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 indicators and charging LEDs Not Charged Charging Fully Charged D Fi AUTO Sync Clear OP ONO 100 75 50 25 The Freedom Strip Hex 4 has a limiter option that decreases the power output and Battery Run Time extends battery life when more than 4 colors
17. loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually Using tools could damage the knobs Mounting Clamp such as the CLP 15N from Chauvet NN 1 A NC TIT such as CH 05 from Chauvet N Mounting Diagram SN Mountin Bracket 9 A Adjustment Knob Brackets as Floor x2 Supports Threaded Mounting Hole Size M 12 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Page 11 of 25 4 OPERATION Control Panel 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 Operation Button Function lt MENU gt Exits from the current menu or function lt UP Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the numeric value when i in a function lt DOWN gt 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 lt ENTER gt the selected function lt Auto gt Auto syncs D Fi or displays information about D Fi status Menu Map Mode sieges Steps Description OO Y 6 amp CH Selects DMX personality and starting and Starting d r Address at Static Colors a Selects 1 of 63 static colors Auto Programs P P1 PQ9___ Selects 1 of 9 auto programs Program Speed S S 1 S100 665 auto program speed slow to fast Sound Active Snd Selects Sound Active
18. m 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 completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it Keep this User Manual for future use If you sell the product to someone else be sure that they also receive this document Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Page 5 of 25 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Dispi Charging Mounting Hole On Off Fuse isp ay indicator LEDs M 12 Switch Holder Back Panel View D Fi AUTO Safety Loop Microphone Menu Buttons Sync Clear Button DMX In Out Power In Out IR Sensor Front View Page 6 of 25 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Product Dimensions A 6 8 in 173 mm 19 7 in 500 mm Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Page 7 of 25 3 SETUP AC Power The Freedom Strip Hex 4 has an auto ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz To determine the products power requirements circuit breaker power outlet
19. mode Sound Sensitivity Sens u 0 100 Sets sound sensitivity r 0 255 Red 0 100 Green 0 100 Custom Color b 0 g255 Blue 0 100 Mixing A 0 A255 Amber 0 100 White 0 100 0 25 UV 0 100 OFF Dimmer diM J Setsthe dimming profile dIM1 fast to diM2 dIM3 slow or OFF IMS Turns infrared on and off drAU Automatically select receive frequency CODA drCH dr 1 dr16 Manually select receive frequency dtAU Automatically select transmit frequency dtCH dt 1 dti6 Manually select transmit frequenc Turns limiter on enabling extended battery life Off Turns limiter off disabling extended battery life Infrared SET Limiter Limi Page 12 of 25 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 DMX The Freedom Strip Hex 4 operates in Master Slave mode or in DMX mode both of 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 M 2 4 GHz 6 Freedom Strip Hex 4 offers wireless control of 2 or more products with a single DMX DMX Mod controller To manually set up the D Fi 2 4 GHz syncing for DMX do the following ode For the transmitting product Manual Sync 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until S tr shows on the display Press ENTER Pres
20. nd accessories Chauvet will not issue call tags Clearly label the package with the RMA number Chauvet will refuse any product returned 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 and 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 properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility FedEx packing or double boxing are recommended Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Contact Us WORLD HEADQUARTERS Chauvet General Information Technical Support Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Voice 954 577 4455 Press 4 Sunrise FL 33351 Fax 954 756 8015 Voice 954 577 4455 Email tech chauvetlighting com Fax 954 929 5560 Toll free 800 762 1084 World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND Chauvet Europe Ltd General Information Technical Support Address Unit 1C Email uktech chauvetlighting com Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 MEXICO Chauvet Mexico General Information Technical Support
21. ntil 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 transparent surface 7 Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint D Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them Page 22 of 25 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight 19 7 in 500 mm 3 3 in 82 mm 6 8 in 173 mm Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Range Switching internal 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Parameter 120 V 60 Hz Consumption 45 W Operating Current 0 6A Power linking current products 8 A 13 products Fuse T 2A 250 V Power I O U S Worldwide Power input connector IEC Power output connector Edison Power Cord plug Edison U S Light Source Type Power LED 10 W Color Quantity Hex color RGBAW UV 4 Photometrics Parameter Beam Angle 29 Field Angle 42 Illuminance 1 217 lux 2m 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
22. quence 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 Sym bols Symbol Meaning Critical installation configuration or operation information Not following these instructions may make the product not work cause damage to the product or cause harm to the operator Important installation or configuration information The product may not function correctly if this information is not used Useful information Jeep Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice Chauvet assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual Chauvet reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions You can download the latest version of this document from www chauvetlighting com O 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 Page 4 of 25 Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Auto Programs P Auto ranging Power Supply P P X Product at a Use on Dimmer Glance Outdoor Use Sound Active DMX Master Slave Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Safety Notes Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product The Notes inclu
23. r 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 lt gt or lt gt to increase or decrease the percentage of each color Miscellaneous Operation To adjust the strobe rate of the program 1 Press lt STROBE gt on the IRC 6 2 Press lt gt or to increase or decrease the strobe rate 3 Press lt STROBE gt 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 gt on the IRC 6 This will turn off all the lights until the button is pressed again The IRC 6 will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated If the remote NOTE does not respond when a button is pressed try pressing BLACK OUT gt You may have inadvertently activated Black Out Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Page 21 of 25 5 MAINTENANCE Product Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduction of the light source s life and or mechanical wear To maintain optimum Maintenance performance and minimize wear clean your lighting products at least twice a month However be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency To clean the product follow the instructions below 1 Unplug the product from power 2 Wait u
24. s UP or DOWN until dtCH appears on the display Press ENTER Use UP or DOWN to select the transmitting signal dt 1 dt16 or the receiving product s Press MENU repeatedly until S tr shows on the display Press ENTER Press UP or DOWN until drCH appears on the display Press ENTER Use UP or DOWN to select the receiving signal dr 1 dr16 The channel number should match the transmitting signal you chose when setting up the transmitting product Qr geo To ce 11 01 2 co Iw 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 Freedom Strip Hex 4 is fully compatible with the D Fi 2 4 GHz wireless transceiver transmitter receiver from Chauvet sold separately For more detailed information about D Fi 2 4 GHz functionality refer to the D Fi 2 4 GHz User Manual available at the Chauvet website www chauvetlighting com Manual syncing is recommended for best results SO EJ gt Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Page 13 of 25 D Fi 2 4 GHz The Freedom Strip Hex 4 offers wireless control of 2 or more products with a single DMX DMX Mode Auto Sync Page 14 of 25 E Le ee controller To automatically set up D Fi 2 4 GHz syncing for DMX do the following For the receiving product s Press MENU repeatedly until S tr shows on the display Press
25. x a color follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt 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 Strip Hex 4 do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt 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 lt ENTER gt The Freedom Strip Hex 4 has a built in limiter function which extends the battery life during operation To activate or deactivate the limiter follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until Limi shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use UP or DOWN to select either on to enable extended battery life oFF to disable extended battery life 4 Press ENTER The Freedom Strip Hex 4 is compatible with the IRC 6 infrared remote control from Chauvet To run the Freedom Strip Hex 4 in IR mode do the following
26. y 3 Use UP or DOWN to select a static color 4 Press ENTER Automatic Mode To run the Freedom Strip Hex 4 in automatic mode follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until P shows on the display 2 Press ENTER and P 1 9 will show on the display 3 Use UP or DOWN to select an auto program 4 Press ENTER Program Speed To change the program speed in the Freedom Strip Hex 4 do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt 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 Sound Active To run the Freedom Strip Hex 4 in sound active mode follow the instructions below Mode 1 Press MENU repeatedly until Snd shows on the display 2 Press ENTER 4 The product will only respond to low frequencies of music bass and drums Freedom Strip Hex 4 User Manual Rev 1 Page 19 of 25 Sound Sensitivity Custom Color Mixing Dimmer Limiter IRC 6 Infrared Remote Control Page 20 of 25 To change the sound sensitivity in the Freedom Strip Hex 4 do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until SenS shows on the display 2 Press ENTER andu 1 100 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 mi
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