Chauvet Freedom Strip HEX-4 User manual

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
Included
•Freedom™ Strip Hex-4
•Power Cord
•2 L-Brackets for mounting
•IRC-6
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
Claims
If 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
Conventions
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
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.
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.
© 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
Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-ranging Power Supply
P
Sound-Active
P
Replaceable Fuse
P
DMX
P
User-Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
P
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.
•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.
•
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.
•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
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.

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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
Indicator LEDs
Back Panel View
Front View
Lenses
IR Sensor
On/Off
Switch
D-Fi™ AUTO
Sync/Clear Button

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Product Dimensions
19.7 in
500 mm
6.8 in
173 mm
3.3 in
82 mm

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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 product’s
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. 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 100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement
1. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
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.
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap

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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.
Power Linking
Diagram
You can power link up to 13 Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 product
s 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.
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Additional
Products

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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
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
Indicator
The battery charging indicators are the 2 small green and red LEDs above the LED
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.
Battery Run Time
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 has a limiter option that decreases the power output and
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.
Maximum Run Time
(all colors on)
Maximum Run Time
(single color on)
Recharge Time
Up to 8 hours Up to 20 hours 6 hours
100%
75% 50% 25%
Not Charged/
Charging
D-Fi™ AUTO
Sync/Clear
Button
Fully Charged

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Mounting
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 loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually.
Using tools could damage the knobs.
Mounting Diagram
Mounting
Brackets as Floor
Supports
Mounting Clamp
(such as the CLP-15N from Chauvet)
Safety Cable
(such as CH-05 from Chauvet)
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
x 2
Threaded Mounting
Hole Size M12

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4.OPERATION
Control Panel
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
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function
<UP>
Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the numeric value when
in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases the numeric value
when in a function
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into
the selected function
<Auto>
Auto-syncs D-Fi™ or displays information about D-Fi™ status
Menu Map
Mode Programming Steps Description
DMX Personality
and Starting
Address
6-CH
d 1–d512 Selects DMX personality and starting
address
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
Custom Color
Mixing U--
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%)
Dimmer dIM
OFF
Sets the dimming profile: dIM1 (fast) to
dIM3 (slow), or OFF
dIM1
dIM2
dIM3
Infrared SET
ON
Turns infrared on and 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
Limiter Limi On
Turns limiter on, enabling extended
battery life
Off
Turns limiter off, disabling extended
battery life

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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™ 2.4 GHz
(DMX Mode
Manual Sync)
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 offers wireless control of 2 or more products with a single DMX
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
should match the transmitting signal you chose when setting up the transmitting product.
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.

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D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz
(DMX Mode
Auto Sync)
The Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 offers wireless control of 2 or more products with a single DMX
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, refer to the Starting Address section.
•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.
Caution: D-Fi™ 2.4 GHz operation can be interrupted or inhibited by liquid masses
between the transmitter and receiver such as water, snow, or people. For best results,
keep the line of sight clear of any liquid mass.

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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
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
Address
To ensure full access to all channels in each DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX
address is 495.
DMX
Personalities
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the
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 D-Fi™ Hub
DMX-compatible
Brand X product
DMX-compatible
Brand X product
Freedom™ Strip sends
wireless DMX signal to DMX-
compatible products
wirelessly or via DMX cable
DMX Controller Board
To more DMX
compatible products
DMX Controller connected to
Wireless D-Fi™ Hub or FlareCON™
D-Fi™-compatible
product

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Master/Slave
Mode
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:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until any DMX personality 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 DMX output of the master.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave
s to the DMX output of the previous
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 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.

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DMX Channel Assignments and Values
18CH
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000
ó
255
0–100%
2
Red 1
000ó255 0–100%
3
Green 1
000
ó
255
0–100%
4
Blue 1
000ó255 0–100%
5
Amber 1
000
ó
255
0–100%
6
White 1
000ó255 0–100%
7
UV 1
000
ó
255
0–100%
8
Red 2
000ó255 0–100%
9
Green 2
000
ó
255
0–100%
10
Blue 2
000ó255 0–100%
11
Amber 2
000
ó
255
0–100%
12
White 2
000ó255 0–100%
13
UV 2
000
ó
255
0–100%
14 Strobe 000ó010 No function
011
ó
255
Strobe (slow to fast)
15 Manual Color
000
ó
010
No function
011
ó
030
R: 100%
G: 0-100%
B: 0
A: 0
031
ó
050
R: 100%–0
G: 100%
B: 0
A: 0
051ó070 R: 0 G: 100% B: 0–100% A: 0
071
ó
090
R: 0
G: 100%–0
B: 100%
A: 0
091
ó
110
R: 0–100%
G: 0-100%
B: 100%
A: 0
111
ó
130
R: 100%
G: 0
B: 100%–0
A: 0
131
ó
150
R: 100%
G: 0
B: 0–100%
A: 0
151ó170 R: 100%–0 G: 100%–0 B: 100% A: 0
171
ó
200
R: 100%
G: 100%
B: 100%
A: 100%
201
ó
205
Color temperature 1
206
ó
210
Color temperature 2
211
ó
215
Color temperature 3
216ó220 Color temperature 4
221
ó
225
Color temperature 5
226
ó
230
Color temperature 6
231
ó
235
Color temperature 7
236
ó
240
Color temperature 8
241ó245 Color temperature 9
246
ó
250
Color temperature 10
251
ó
255
Color temperature 11

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18CH
(cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
16 Auto and Sound
Programs
000
ó
010
No function
011
ó
025
Auto program 2
026
ó
050
Auto program 3
051
ó
075
Auto program 4
076ó100 Auto program 5
101
ó
125
Auto program 6
126
ó
150
Auto program 7
151
ó
175
Auto program 8
176
ó
200
Auto program 9
201
ó
240
Auto program 1
241
ó
255
Auto sound show
17
Auto Speed
000ó255 Program Speed (slow to fast)
Sound Sensitivity
000
ó
010
Off
011
ó
255
Control the sound sensitivity level (0–100)
18 Dim Mode
000ó051 Preset dimmer speed from display menu
052
ó
101
Dimmer speed mode off
102
ó
152
Dimmer speed mode1 (fast speed)
153
ó
203
Dimmer speed mode2 (middle speed)
204
ó
255
Dimmer speed mode3 (slow speed)
12CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Red 1
000ó255 0–100%
2
Green 1
000
ó
255
0–100%
3
Blue 1
000ó255 0–100%
4
Amber 1
000
ó
255
0–100%
5
White 1
000ó255 0–100%
6
UV 1
000
ó
255
0–100%
7
Red 2
000ó255 0–100%
8
Green 2
000
ó
255
0–100%
9
Blue 2
000ó255 0–100%
10
Amber 2
000
ó
255
0–100%
11
White 2
000ó255 0–100%
12
UV 2
000
ó
255
0–100%
Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 Zones for DMX Control
1 2

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8-CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer 1
000ó255 0–100%
2
Red 1
000
ó
255
0–100%
3
Green 1
000ó255 0–100%
4
Blue 1
000
ó
255
0–100%
5
Amber 1
000ó255 0–100%
6
White 1
000
ó
255
0–100%
7
UV 1
000ó255 0–100%
8 Strobe
000
ó
010
No function
011
ó
255
Strobe (slow to fast)
6-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
000ó255 0–100%
5
White
000ó255 0–100%
6
UV
000ó255 0–100%
Configuration
(Standalone)
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.
Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode
to a DMX string
connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may tra
nsmit DMX
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 <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and C 1–C 63 will show on the display.
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 <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and P 1–P 9will 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 <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>.
Sound-Active
Mode
To run the Freedom™ Strip Hex-4 in sound-active mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Snd shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).

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Sound Sensitivity
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>.
Custom Color
Mixing
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 0will turn the color off.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have your desired color..
Dimmer
To set the dimmer curve for the Freedom™ Strip Hex-4, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until dIMshows 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>.
Limiter
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 <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>.
IRC-6 Infrared
Remote
Control
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:
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>.