CHAUVET Dj Freedom Centerpiece Wireless Battery User Manual

CHAUVET Dj Freedom Centerpiece Wireless Battery

Before You Begin

What Is Included
  • 4x Freedom Centerpiece
  • 4x Black Housing Covers
  • Multi-Charger
  • Power Cord
  • IRC-6 Remote
  • Carrying Bag
  • 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 button to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON A value to be entered or selected
Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Electrical warning. Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to the product, accessories, or the user.
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

Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetdj.com.

Intellectual Property

The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images are owned by Chauvet.© Copyright 2019 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and Freedom Centerpiece are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Safety Notes
  • 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 by pulling or tugging on the cord.
  • 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.
  • Do not charge the battery of the product in a closed case or container.
  • The product is not intended for permanent installation.
  • The voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product must be within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
  • 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.
  • 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 or any moving part. Always use the hanging/mounting bracket.
  • The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
  • In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
  • Never attempt 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 the product is sold to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document.

Introduction

Product Overview

Back Panel View

Product Dimensions

Front View

Side View

Setup

AC Power

The Freedom Centerpiece 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 (a circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
  • 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.

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.

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.

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>

Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option

<UP>

Press to scroll up the list of options or to increase the numeric value in a function

<DOWN>

Press to scroll down the list of options or to decrease the numeric value in a function

<ENTER>

Press to activate a menu option or set the selected value in a function
Menu Map

Mode

Programming Levels

Description

DMX Address

001–505

Sets DMX starting address

DMX Channel

8Ch

 

Sets DMX personality

12Ch1

12Ch2

16Ch

Static

Fixed Color

Ring1

R

Red

G

Green

B

Blue

W

White

GB

Green + Blue

RB

Red + Blue

RG

Red + Green

RGB

Red + Green + Blue

RW

Red + White

GW

Green + White

BW

Blue + White

RGW

Red + Green + White

RBW

Red + Blue + White

GBW

Green + Blue + White

RGBW

Red + Green + Blue + White

Ring2

R

Red

G

Green

B

Blue

W

White

GB

Green + Blue

RB

Red + Blue

RG

Red + Green

RGB

Red + Green + Blue

RW

Red + White

GW

Green + White

BW

Blue + White

RGW

Red + Green + White

RBW

Red + Blue + White

GBW

Green + Blue + White

RGBW

Red + Green + Blue + White

Static (cont’d)

Fixed Color (cont’d)

Ring3

CW

Cool White

WW

Warm White

CW+WW

Cool White + Warm White

Manual Color

Ring1

R

0–255

 

Adjust the levels of red, green, blue, and white to create custom colors for Ring 1

G

0–255

B

0–255

W

0–255

Ring2

R

0–255

 

Adjust the levels of red, green, blue, and white to create custom colors for Ring 2

G

0–255

B

0–255

W

0–255

Ring3

CW

0–255

Adjust the levels of cool white and warm white to create custom colors for Ring 3

WW

0–255

Auto Show

Auto 1–15

Speed 1–100

Sets automatic programs and automatic speed

Sound Show

Sound Sense

000–100

Sets sound-active program

Wireless Setting

Wireless On/Off

On

Turns wireless capability on or off

Off

Wireless Mode

Transmit

Set to transmitter or receiver channel

Receive

Wireless Channel

CH01–CH16

Select the wireless channel

IR Setting

On

Turns infrared on or off

Off

White Balance

Off

Turn off the white balance

Manual

R

 

125–255

Select red, green, blue, and white to set the white balance

G

B

W

Dimmer Mode

Off

No dimming effect

Dimmer 1

Sets the dimming speed, fast to slow

Dimmer 2

Dimmer 3

Back Light

10S

Turns off after 10 seconds

30S

Turns off after 30 seconds

2Mins

Turns off after 2 minutes

On

Does not turn off

Information

Fixture Hours 9999H

Displays the total operating hours of the device

Version

V0.2

Shows installed software version

Factory Reset No

Resets to factory settings

DMX Linking

The Freedom Centerpiece does not have a DMX input or output, but can be controlled using a D-Fi Hub or FlareCON Air products.

DMX Personality and Starting Address

When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. If the starting address is set too high, access to some of the product’s channels could be restricted.To ensure full access to all channels available in each DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX address is 497.For information about the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com.To select the starting address, do the following:

  1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until DMX Channel shows on the display.
  2. Press <ENTER>.
  3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select 8Ch, 12Ch1, 12Ch2, or 16Ch.
  4. Press <ENTER>.
  5. Press <MENU> repeatedly until DMX Address shows on the display.
  6. Press <ENTER> and 001 will show on the display.
  7. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
  8. Press <ENTER>.
DMX Values

Zones for DMX Control

DMX Channel Assignments and Values

16-Channel

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

1

Dimmer

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

2

Red, Ring 1

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

3

Green, Ring 1

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

4

Blue, Ring 1

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

5

White, Ring 1

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

6

Red, Ring 2

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

7

Green, Ring 2

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

8

Blue, Ring 2

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

9

White, Ring 2

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

10

Warm White, Ring 3

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

11

Cool White, Ring 3

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

12

Strobe

000 ⇔ 010

No function

011 ⇔ 255

Strobe, slow to fast

13

Color Macro

000 ⇔ 010

No function

011 ⇔ 030

R: 100%         G: 0–100% B: 0%

031 ⇔ 050

R: 100–0%     G: 100%      B: 0%

051 ⇔ 070

R: 0%            G: 100%      B: 0–100%

071 ⇔ 090

R: 0%            G: 100–0% B: 100%

091 ⇔ 110

R: 0–100%     G: 0%          B: 100%

111 ⇔ 130

R: 100%         G: 0%          B: 100–0%

131 ⇔ 150

R: 100%         G: 0–100% B: 0–100%

151 ⇔ 170

R: 100–0%     G: 100–0% B: 100%

171 ⇔ 200

R: 100%         G: 100%      B: 100%       W: 100%

201 ⇔ 205

Color 1

206 ⇔ 210

Color 2

211 ⇔ 215

Color 3

216 ⇔ 220

Color 4

221  225

Color 5

226 ⇔ 230

Color 6

231 ⇔ 235

Color 7

236 ⇔ 240

Color 8

241 ⇔ 245

Color 9

246 ⇔ 250

Color 10

251 ⇔ 255

Color 11

14

Auto/Sound-Active Programs

000 ⇔ 010

No function

011 ⇔ 026

Auto program 1

027 ⇔ 042

Auto program 2

043 ⇔ 058

Auto program 3

059 ⇔ 074

Auto program 4

075 ⇔ 089

Auto program 5

090 ⇔ 104

Auto program 6

105 ⇔ 120

Auto program 7

121 ⇔ 135

Auto program 8

136 ⇔ 150

Auto program 9

151 ⇔ 165

Auto program 10

166 ⇔ 180

Auto program 11

181 ⇔ 195

Auto program 12

196 ⇔ 210

Auto program 13

211 ⇔ 225

Auto program 14

226 ⇔ 240

Auto program 15

241 ⇔ 255

Sound-active Program

15

Auto Speed

000 255

Auto program speed, slow to fast
Sound Sensitivity

000 ⇔ 010

Sound-sensitivity off

011 ⇔ 255

Sound sensitivity, low to high
16 Dimmer Speed Mode

000 ⇔ 051

Preset dimmer speed from display menu

052 ⇔ 101

Dimmer speed mode off

102 ⇔ 152

Dimmer speed mode 1 (fast)

153 ⇔ 203

Dimmer speed mode 2 (medium)

204 ⇔ 255

Dimmer speed mode 3 (slow)

12-Channel (2)

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%
2 Red

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%
3 Green

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%
4 Blue

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%
5 White

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%
6 Warm White

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%
7 Cool White

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%
8 Strobe

000 ⇔ 010

No function

011 ⇔ 255

Strobe, slow to fast
9 Color Macro

000 ⇔ 010

No function

011 ⇔ 030

R: 100%       G: 0–100% B: 0%

031 ⇔ 050

R: 100–0%   G: 100%       B: 0%

051 ⇔ 070

R: 0%           G: 100%       B: 0–100%

071 ⇔ 090

R: 0%           G: 100–0% B: 100%

091 ⇔ 110

R: 0–100%   G: 0%           B: 100%

111 ⇔ 130

R: 100%       G: 0%           B: 100–0%

131 ⇔ 150

R: 100%       G: 0–100% B: 0–100%

151 ⇔ 170

R: 100–0% G: 100–0%   B: 100%

171 ⇔ 200

R: 100%       G: 100%       B: 100%       W: 100%

201 ⇔ 205

Color 1

206 ⇔ 210

Color 2

211 ⇔ 215

Color 3

216 ⇔ 220

Color 4

221 ⇔ 225

Color 5

226 ⇔ 230

Color 6

231 ⇔ 235

Color 7

236 ⇔ 240

Color 8

241 ⇔ 245

Color 9

246 ⇔ 250

Color 10

251 ⇔ 255

Color 11
10 Auto/Sound-Active Programs

000 ⇔ 010

No function

011 ⇔ 026

Auto program 1

027 ⇔ 042

Auto program 2

043 ⇔ 058

Auto program 3

059 ⇔ 074

Auto program 4

075 ⇔ 089

Auto program 5

090 ⇔ 104

Auto program 6

105 ⇔ 120

Auto program 7

121 ⇔ 135

Auto program 8

136 ⇔ 150

Auto program 9

151 ⇔ 165

Auto program 10

166 ⇔ 180

Auto program 11

181 ⇔ 195

Auto program 12

196 ⇔ 210

Auto program 13

211 ⇔ 225

Auto program 14

226 ⇔ 240

Auto program 15

241 ⇔ 255

Sound-active program
11 Auto Speed

000 ⇔ 255

Auto program speed, slow to fast
Sound Sensitivity

000 ⇔ 010

Sound-sensitivity off

011 ⇔ 255

Sound sensitivity, low to high
12 Dimmer Speed Mode

000 ⇔ 051

Preset dimmer speed from display menu

052 ⇔ 101

Dimmer speed mode off

102 ⇔ 152

Dimmer speed mode 1 (fast)

153 ⇔ 203

Dimmer speed mode 2 (medium)

204 ⇔ 255

Dimmer speed mode 3 (slow)

12-Channel (1)

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

1

Dimmer

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

2

Red, Ring 1

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

3

Green, Ring 1

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

4

Blue, Ring 1

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

5

White, Ring 1

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

6

Red, Ring 2

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

7

Green, Ring 2

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

8

Blue, Ring 2

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

9

White, Ring 2

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

10

Warm White, Ring 3

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

11

Cool White, Ring 3

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

12

Strobe

000 ⇔ 010

No function

011 ⇔ 255

Strobe, slow to fast

8-Channel

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

1

Dimmer

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

2

Red

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

3

Green

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

4

Blue

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

5

White

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

6

Warm White

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

7

Cool White

000 ⇔ 255

0–100%

8

Strobe

000 ⇔ 010

No function

011 ⇔ 255

Strobe, slow to fast
Custom Color Mixing
  1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Static shows on the display.
  2. Press <ENTER>.
  3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> until Manual Color displays on the menu.
  4. Press <ENTER>.
  5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Ring 1-3.
  6. Press <ENTER> to cycle through the following options: R (red) G (green) B (blue) W (white) CW (cool white) WW (warm white)
  7. Press <ENTER> to select an option.
  8. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease the selected value, from 0-255 (for Ring 1 & 2: red, green, blue, or white; for Ring 3: cool white or warm white).
  9. Repeat steps 6-8 for each ring until the colors are set as desired.
IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control

The Freedom Centerpiece is compatible with the IRC-6 infrared remote control from Chauvet.

IRC-6 Operation

Automatic ModeAutomatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product.To turn on Automatic mode (snap) with the IRC-6:

  1. Press <AUTO> on the IRC-6.
  2. Press <+> or <-> to choose between the different auto programs.

To adjust the speed of the automatic program:

  1. Press <SPEED> on the IRC-6.
  2. Press <+> or <-> to increase or decrease the speed of the program.

Sound-Active ModeTo turn on Sound-Active mode with the IRC-6:

  1. Press <SOUND> on the IRC-6.
  2. Press <+> or <-> to select a sound-active program.

To adjust the sound sensitivity:

  1. Press <SENSITIVITY> on the IRC-6.
  2. Press <+> or <-> to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

Manual Color ControlTo select a preset static color with the IRC-6:

  1. Press <MANUAL> on the IRC-6.
  2. Press any number between 0-9 to choose your color.

To manually control the RGBW percentage with the IRC-6:

  1. Press <MANUAL> on the IRC-6.
  2. Select the color to be edited, from <R> (red), <G> (green), <B> (blue), <W> (white), <A> (warm white), or <UV> (cool white).
  3. Press <+> or <-> to increase or decrease the intensity of the selected color.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the product outputs as desired.

StrobeTo adjust the strobe rate with the IRC-6:

  1. Press <STROBE> on the IRC-6.
  2. Press <+> or <-> to increase or decrease the strobe rate.
  3. Set to 0 to turn off the strobe.

Black OutTo black out the lights with the IRC-6:

  1. Press <BLACK OUT> on the IRC-6.

This will turn off all the lights until the button is pressed again.

Maintenance

Product Maintenance

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 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 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 transparent surface.
  7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. 

Dimensions and Weight

Length Width Height

Weight

9.4 in (237.9 mm)

9.4 in (237.9 mm) 1.3 in (32.5 mm)

3 lb (1.3 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

ConsumptionOperating CurrentFuse

23 W337 mA1.6 A, 250 V

22 W185 mA1.6 A, 250 V

Power I/O

U.S./Worldwide

UK/Europe

Power input connectorPower Cord plug

IEC

Edison (U.S.)

IECLocal Plug

Light Source

Source

Type Color Quantity Power Current

Lifespan

Ring 1

LED RGBW 7 0.2 W 0.018 mA

50,000 hours

Ring 2

LED RGBW 12 0.2 W 0.018 mA

50,000 hours

Ring 3

LED CW/WW 20 0.1 W 0.018 mA

50,000 hours

Photometrics

Strobe Rate

Beam Angle

Field Angle

0 to 24 Hz

23°

36°

Thermal

Maximum External Temperature

Cooling System

104 °F (40 °C)

Convection

DMX

Channel Range

Optional Controllers

8, 12, or 16

IRC-6

Ordering

Product Name

Item Code

UPC Number

Freedom Centerpiece

03031575

781462219239

Returns

In case you need to get support or return a product:

  • If you are located in the US, contact Chauvet World Headquarters.
  • If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd.
  • If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
  • If you are located in France, contact Chauvet France.
  • If you are located in Germany, contact Chauvet Germany.
  •  If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
  • If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet.Instead, contact your local distributor. See www.chauvetdj.com for distributors outside the US, UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico.

If you are located outside the US, UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them. Visit our website www.chauvetdj.com 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.

To submit a service request online, go to www.chauvetdj.com/service-request.Send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and 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).

Contact Us

General Information

Technical Support

Chauvet World Headquarters
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave.Sunrise, FL 33351Voice: (954) 577-4455Fax: (954) 929-5560Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 Voice: (844) 393-7575Fax: (954) 756-8015

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.chauvetdj.com

Chauvet Europe Ltd
Address: Unit 1CBrookhill Road Industrial EstatePinxton, Nottingham, UKNG16 6NTVoice: +44 (0) 1773 511115Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

Chauvet Europe BVBA
Address: Stokstraat 189770 KruishoutemBelgiumVoice: +32 9 388 93 97 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

Chauvet France
Address: 3, Rue Ampère91380 Chilly-MazarinFranceVoice: +33 1 78 85 33 59 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

Chauvet Germany
Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 1128759 BremenGermanyVoice: +49 421 62 60 20 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

 

Chauvet Mexico
Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B(Entrance by Calle 2)Zona Industrial LermaLerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000Voice: +52 (728) 690-2010 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.chauvetdj.mx

Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the US, United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.

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