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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5. Technical Information ..............24 Product Maintenance .................. 24 General Troubleshooting ................25 Contact Procedure ..................26 CHAUVET® Contact Information ..............26 Returning Products to CHAUVET® .............. 26 6. Technical Specifications ..............27 Page 2 of 28 Freedom™ series User Manual (Rev. 06) -
Page 3: Ontents 1. Before You Begin
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. -
Page 4: Product At A Glance
Product at a Use on Dimmer Auto Programs Glance Outdoor Use Auto-ranging Power Supply Sound Activated Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Master/Slave Duty Cycle Safety Notes Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance. -
Page 5: Introduction
2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview (Freedom™ Par) Power Out Safety Hook Power In Master/Slave Fuse Holder Output DMX In DMX Out Freedom™ series User Manual (Rev. 06) Page 5 of 28... -
Page 6: Product Overview (Freedom™ Strip Mini)
Product Overview (Freedom™ Strip Mini) Safety Hook Antenna Battery Life Indicator Microphone On/Off Switch LED Display D-Fi™ Auto Search Master/Slave Output DMX Out DMX In Power Out Power In Fuse Holder Page 6 of 28 Freedom™ series User Manual (Rev. 06) -
Page 7: Product Dimensions (Freedom™ Par)
Product Dimensions (Freedom™ Par) Freedom™ series User Manual (Rev. 06) Page 7 of 28... -
Page 8: Product Dimensions (Freedom™ Strip Mini)
Product Dimensions (Freedom™ Strip Mini) Page 8 of 28 Freedom™ series User Manual (Rev. 06) -
Page 9: Setup
3. S ETUP AC Power The Freedom™ series has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, 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. -
Page 10: Fuse Replacement
Fuse Follow the instructions below to change the fuse, if necessary. Replacement Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating. -
Page 11: Power Linking
The power linking diagram shown above 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 because power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region. -
Page 12: Mounting
Mounting Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in Safety Notes. Orientation The Freedom™ series 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. -
Page 13: Operation
4. O PERATION Control Panel To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located around the display. Operation Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control panel. Button Function Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu <MODE>... -
Page 14: Configuration (Dmx)
Configuration Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller. (DMX) Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. Turn the product on. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product. -
Page 15: Dmx Channel Assignments And Values
DMX Channel Assignments and Values 4-CH Channel Function Value CH.2 CH.3 CH.4 Blackout 000 009 010 019 Green 020 029 Flash speed 000 249 Blue 030 039 Red + Green 040 049 Sound Active Red + Blue 050 ... -
Page 16: Configuration (Standalone)
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. Turn the product on. Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. -
Page 17: Auto Programs
Sound Active IRC (Infrared The Freedom™ series is fully compatible with the IRC (Infrared Remote Control) from CHAUVET ® (sold separately). Remote Control) To set up the IRC to operate with the Freedom™ series, do the following: Press <MODE> repeatedly until SYS, ACt, SLAv, or S-1r shows on the display. - Page 18 IRC (Infrared Remote Control) Operation Note: Make sure to point the IRC directly at the receiver on the product. Automatic Mode Automatic Mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product. To turn on Automatic Mode: Press AUTO on the IRC. Press + or –...
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Page 19: D-Fi™ 2.4 Ghz (Dmx Mode Auto Sync)
D-Fi™ 2.4 Ghz The Freedom™ series offers wireless control of two or more products with a single DMX controller. To automatically set up the D-Fi™ syncing function for DMX functionality, do (DMX Mode Auto the following: Sync) For the transmitting product: Press <MODE>... -
Page 20: D-Fi™ 2.4 Ghz (Dmx Mode Manual Sync)
The Freedom™ series 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™ functionality, refer to the D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz User Manual available at the CHAUVET ® website: www.chauvetlighting.com Page 20 of 28... -
Page 21: D-Fi™ 2.4 Ghz (Ir/Standalone Mode Auto Sync)
To configure your product to work in Automatic Mode, refer to the Automatic Mode section of the Operation section of this manual. To configure your product to work with the CHAUVET ® IRC, refer to the IRC (Infrared Remote Control) section of the Operation section of this manual. -
Page 22: D-Fi™ 2.4 Ghz (Ir/Standalone Mode Manual Sync)
D-Fi™ 2.4 Ghz The Freedom™ series can be configured to control two or more products with no external controllers or with the IRC from CHAUVET ® (sold separately). To manually set (IR/Standalone up the D-Fi™ syncing function for IR/standalone functionality, do the following:... -
Page 23: Master/Slave Mode
Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode enables a single Freedom™ series product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more other Freedom™ series products (the “slaves”) Mode without the need of a DMX controller. The master product will be set to operate in Automatic Mode, while the slave products will be set to operate in Slave Mode. -
Page 24: Technical Information
5. T ECHNICAL NFORMATION Product Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life. To maintain optimum performance and Maintenance minimize wear, you should clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increasing the cleaning frequency. -
Page 25: General Troubleshooting
#32 Terminator not connected Install a terminator, as indicated in the DMX Primer section If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Freedom™ series User Manual (Rev. 06) Page 25 of 28... -
Page 26: Contact Procedure
If you live in the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below). If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below). If you live in any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your distributor of record. -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
6. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length (Par) Width (Par) Height (Par) Weight (Par) Weight 8.5 in (215 mm) 9.3 in (236 mm) 8.8 in (223 mm) 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg) Length (Strip Mini) Width (Strip Mini) Height (Strip Mini) Weight (Strip Mini) 19 in (482 mm) 5.5 in (240 mm) - Page 28 Page 28 of 28 Freedom™ series User Manual (Rev. 06)