Chauvet Freedom Par Quad-4 IP User manual

Quick Reference Guide

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About this
Guide The Freedom Par Quad-4 IP
Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product
information such as mounting, menu options, and DMX values.
For more
information, download the User Manual from the Chauvet website
http://www.chauvetlighting.com.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change
without notice.
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important information about installatio
n, use, and
maintenance.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of
electrocution.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning it or
replacing the fuse.
•Never disconnect the product from the power source 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 the product using a safety cable.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when it is
operating.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Do not touch the product’s housing when the product is operating because the
housing can be very hot.
•The product is not intended for permanent installation.
•This product is for indoor or temporary outdoor use (IP54). Do not expose to
harsh or excessively corrosive environmental conditions (whether indoors or
outdoors), including, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, humidity,
atmospheric conditions (including salinity or pressure), radiation (UV, infrared
or nuclear), shock and conditions which exceed the product’s Ingress
Protection (IP) rating.
•This product may be exposed to rain and moisture.
•Install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, and leave at least
20 in (50 cm) between the product and adjacent surfaces.
•Do not operate the product at a maximum ambient temperature higher than
104 °F (40 °C).
•Make sure that the voltage of the power source used for the product is within
the range stated on the sticker or the rear panel of the product.
•Never connect the product to a dimmer or a rheostat.
•Replace the product’s fuse only with another fuse of the same type and rating.
•Never carry the product by the power cord or any moving part.
•Use only the handle to carry this product.

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•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product
immediately.
•Never open or repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can
lead to damage or malfunction.
•Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center if the product
malfunctions.
•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.
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux contact your distributor
to request support or return a product. Visit www.chauvetlighting.com
for contact
information.
What is
Included •Freedom Par Quad-4 IP
•Power Cord
•IRC-6 Remote Control
•Warranty card
•Quick Reference Guide
To Begin
Carefully unpack the product and check that all the parts are in the package, and are
in good condition.
If the box, or any of the contents, appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of
mishandling, save all packaging and file a claim with the carrier immediately. Do
not notify Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately,
or failure
to have all packaging available for inspection, could invalidate your claim.
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.
For information on contacting Chauvet, see the Contact Us section of this QRG.
Description
The Freedom Par Quad-4 IP is a weatherproof, wireless, battery-operated, quad-
color LED PAR. It can be used as an uplight on the floor or suspended overhead. It
has an adjustable kickstand for easy floor placement and
a compact design so it
works with TRUSST. The RGBA LEDs allow for infinite color mixing. The built-
in wireless D-Fi™ transmitter and receiver allow wireless Master/Slave
control of
unlimited Freedom Par Quad-4 IPs. The Freedom Par Quad-4 IP
can also be
controlled by any D-Fi™ compatible controller, the CHAUVET Fl
areCON app,
CHAUVET D-Fi™ Hub, or the included IRC-6 remote control.

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Overview
AC Power
Freedom Par Quad-4 IP has an auto-ranging
power supply that works with an input
voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-
use
completely disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
The Weather Resistant cover must be secured in the lowered position d
uring
operation to adhere to IP54 outdoor ratings.
Fuse Replacement
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3. Pry the safety cap out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the clip on the front of the safety cap and replace
with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
5. Re-insert the fuse holder and reconnect power.
Infrared Sensor
On/Off
Switch
Display
Menu
Buttons
Power In
Fuse Holder
Kickstand
Carry
Handle
Glare
Shield
Weather
Resistant
Cover
D-Fi™ AUTO
Sync/
Clear Button
Top View
Front View

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Battery Power
The Freedom Par Quad-4 IP 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 is plugged in and not in operation
, make sure the On/Off switch is in the
Off position.
Battery Life
Indicator
The indicators on the LED Menu Display show
how much battery life remains
available. The drawing below provides a key to reading the battery life indicators.
100% 75% 50% 25%
Battery Run Time
Maximum Run Time
(all colors on)
Maximum Run Time
(single color on)
Recharge Time
Up to 8 hours
Up to 20 hours
7 hours
IRC-6 (Infrared
Remote Control)
The Freedom Par Quad-4 IP can be operated with the Chauvet DJ IRC-6. For more
information about the IRC-6, download instructions for the IRC-6 or the Freedom
Par Quad-4 IP User Manual from http://www.chauvetlighting.com.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. For our Chauvet
line of
mounting clamps, go to www.chauvetdj.com/products/category/accessories/.
Mounting Diagram
Safety Cable
(such as CH-05 from
Chauvet)
Mounting Clamp
(such as the CLP-15N
clamp from Chauvet)
Threaded Mounting
Hole
Size M12

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Wireless DMX
Linking
The Freedom Par Quad-4 IP works with a DMX controller
. Information about
configuring Freedom™ Par Quad-4 IP for DMX operation is in the User Manual
,
which is available from the Chauvet website www.chauvetlighting.com/product-
manuals-literature/. Information about DMX is in the Chauvet DMX Primer,
which is available from the Chauvet website http://www.chauvetlighting.com/.
Wireless
Configuration
The Freedom Par Quad-4 IP can be operated in wireless D-Fi™ mode. Use the D-
Fi™ AUTO Sync/Clear Buttonto automatically sync with other D-Fi™
products to either transmit or receive. You must select to receive or transmit
manually via the menu map.
For more information about configuring this product
to transmit or receive in wireless D-Fi™ mode, download i
nstructions for the
Freedom Par Quad-4 IP User Manual from the Chauvet website.
Starting Address
To ensure full access to all channels in each DMX mode, the highest
recommended DMX address is 503.
Master/Slave
Connection
The Freedom Par Quad-4 IP works in Master/Slave mode
using wireless
D-Fi™. Information about configuring Freedom Par Quad-4 IP
for Master/Slave
operation is in the User Manual, which is available from the Chauvet website.
You can wirelessly sync an unlimited amount of receivers to one transmitter.
To ensure strong signals, the units should be elevated 5 feet or higher off the
ground or remain in an unobstructed line of sight of each other.
For the best results, add individual receivers using Manual mode to ensure
you can select the same channel for the additional products.
Freedom Par
Quad-
4 IP sends
wireless DMX
signal to other
wireless
products

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Control Panel
Description
Button
Function
<MENU>
Cycles through main menu functions or exits from a sub menu
<UP>
Navigates upwards through a list or increases the numeric value of a
setting
<DOWN>
Navigates downwards through a list or decreases the numeric value
of a setting
<ENTER>
Enters into a menu or sets the currently displayed value
Menu Options
Main Function
Programming Levels
Description
DMX Personality and
Starting Address
4-CH
d 1–d512 Selects DMX personality and DMX starting
value
6-CH
10CH
Static Colors
C--
C 1–C 15
Selects 1 of 15 static colors
Auto Programs
P--
P 1–P 4
Selects 1 of 4 auto program
Program Speed
S--
S 1–S100
Sets auto program speed (slow to fast)
Custom Color Mixing U--
r 0–r255
Red (0–100%)
g0–g255
Green (0–100%)
b0–b255
Blue (0–100%)
A 0–A255
Amber (0–100%)
Dimmer dIM
OFF
Sets the dimming curve: dIM1 (fast) to dIM3
(slow), or OFF
dIM1
dIM2
dIM3
Infrared SET
On
Turns infrared on or off
Off
2.4 Ghz D-Fi™ S-tr
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
<MENU> <UP> <DOWN> <ENTER>

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DMX Values
10CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000
ó
255
0–100%
2
Red
000ó255
0–100%
3
Green
000ó255
0–100%
4
Blue
000
ó
255
0–100%
5
Amber
000
ó
255
0–100%
6 Manual Color and
Color Temperature
000
ó
010
011ó170
171ó200
201ó205
206ó210
211ó215
216ó220
221ó225
226ó230
231ó235
236ó240
241ó245
246ó250
251ó255
No function
Color macros
R: 100% G: 100% B: 100% A: 100%
Amber
4600 K
2500 K
1900 K
2700 K
3000 K
5200 K
7700 K
7300 K
7900 K
8000 K
7 Strobe
000
ó
010
011
ó
255
No function
Slow to fast
8 Auto Programs
000ó010
011ó060
061ó120
121ó180
181ó255
No function
Auto program 1
Auto program 2
Auto program 3
Auto program 4
9
Auto Speed
000
ó
255
Slow to fast
10 Dim Mode
000ó051
052ó101
102ó152
153ó203
204ó255
Preset dimmer speed from display menu
Dimmer speed mode off
Dimmer speed mode1 (fast speed)
Dimmer speed mode2 (middle speed)
Dimmer speed mode3 (slow speed)

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DMX Values (cont.)
6-CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
2
Red
000
ó
255
0–100%
3
Green
000
ó
255
0–100%
4
Blue
000ó255
0–100%
5
Amber
000ó255
0–100%
6 Strobe
000
ó
010
011
ó
255
No function
Slow to fast
4-CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Red
000ó255
0–100%
2
Green
000ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000
ó
255
0–100%
4
Amber
000
ó
255
0–100%

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Acerca de Esta
Guía La Guía de Referencia Rápida (GRR) del Freedom™ Par Quad-
4 IP contiene
información básica sobre el producto, como montaje, opciones de menú y valores
DMX. Descargue el manual de usuario de www.chauvetlighting.com/product-
manuals-literature/ para una información más detallada.
Exención de
Responsabilidad
La información y especificaciones contenidos en esta GRR e
stán sujetas a cambio
sin previo aviso.
Notas de
Seguridad
Estas notas de seguridad incluyen información importante sobre el montaje, uso y
mantenimiento.
•Este producto no está concebido para una instalación permanente.
•Conecte este producto SOLO a un circuito con toma de tierra y protegido.
•Desconecte siempre de la alimentación antes de la limpieza o sustitución del
fusible.
•NO mire a la fuente de luz cuando el producto esté encendido.
•Asegúrese de que el cable de alimentación no está retorcido ni estropeado.
•Nunca desconecte este producto del cable de alimentación agarrando o tirando
del cable.
•Cuando monte este producto en alto, use un cable de seguridad.
•NO permita la presencia de materiales inflamables cerca de la unidad cuando
esté en funcionamiento.
•NO toque este producto cuando esté en funcionamiento, pues podría estar
caliente.
•El producto no está concebido para una instalación permanente.
•Este producto es para uso en interiores o para uso temporal en exteriores
(IP54). No lo exponga a condiciones ambientales rigurosas o excesivamente
corrosivas (tanto en interiores como en exteriores), lo que incluye, sin limitarse
a ello, temperaturas extremas, humedad, condiciones atmosféricas adversas
(incluyendo salinidad o presión) radiación (UV, infrarroja o nuclear), descargas
o condiciones que superen el grado de protección IP. NO sumerja este
producto.
•Este producto puede exponerse a la lluvia y la humedad.
•Instale el producto en un lugar con ventilación adecuada y deje al menos a
20 in (50 cm) entre el producto y superficies adyacentes.
•No haga funcionar el producto a una temperatura ambiente superior a
104 °F (40 °C).
•Asegúrese de que la tensión de la fuente de alimentación usada para el
producto está dentro del rango establecido en el adhesivo o en el panel
posterior del producto.