CHAUVET DJ Freedom Par Q9 Wash Light User Manual

CHAUVET DJ Freedom Par Q9 Wash Light

Before You Begin

What Is Included

Freedom Par Q9

• Freedom Par Q9
• External power supply
• Magnetic diffuser
• Quick Reference Guide

Freedom Par Q9X4

• 4 Freedom Par Q9 products
• 4 magnetic diffusers
• Carry bag
• RFC
• Multi-charger
• Power cable
• 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 the claim. 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

Symbols

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.

Safety Notes

ALWAYS

• Connect to a grounded circuit.
• Connect to operating voltages as specified on the product’s spec sticker.
• Disconnect from power before replacing the fuse.
• Disconnect from its power source during periods of inactivity.
• Use a safety cable when suspending overhead.
• Heed all restrictions and warnings on the spec sticker.
• Mount in a location with at least 20 in (50 cm) of ventilation.
• Replace the fuse with the same type and rating.

In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.

DO NOT

• Open this product or attempt any repairs. It contains no user-serviceable parts.

• Look at the light source when the product is on.

• Use if the power cord is crimped or damaged.

• Disconnect by pulling on the power cord.

• Allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.

• Touch the housing when it is on.

• Block any ventilation holes/slots in the housing.

• Connect to a dimmer or rheostat.

• Carry the product by its power cord.

• Operate in temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).

• Expose to environments that exceed the Ingress Protection (IP) rating.

• Expose to rain or moisture.

• Use outdoors.

• Submerge.

• Expose to corrosive environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, salinity,
  pressure, radiation, or shock.

• Set this product on a flammable surface.

Battery Charge Notes

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are potentially hazardous and can present a serious FIRE HAZARD, SERIOUS INJURY and/or PROPERTY DAMAGE if damaged, defective, or improperly used.

ALWAYS

• Charge using a manufacturer-provided charger while the product is powered off.
• Charge the battery in temperatures between 32°–95°F (0°–35°C).
• Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the product. If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected.
• Keep at least 3 ft (1 m) distance to any heat source and away from flammable materials.
• Keep the lid of any charging case open while charging.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• Store batteries between 40–60% charge.
• Follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.
• Replace with an authentic Chauvet battery.

DO NOT

• Continue charging if the battery becomes hot, smokes, swells, or gives off an odor during charging.
• Leave the product unattended while charging.
• Deplete the battery below 10%.
• Charge the battery in a closed container.
• Charge for more than 24 hours.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
   undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure Warning for North America and Australia
Warning! This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and the user. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all designs, text, and images are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2023 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
Chauvet, the Chauvet logo, and Freedom Par Q9 and Q9X4 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.

Keep this User Manual for future use.

Introduction

Product Overview

Freedom Par Q9

Product Dimensions

Freedom Par Q9

Freedom Par Q9X4

Setup

AC Power

The Freedom Par Q9 has an external power supply and can work with an input voltage of 24 VDC, 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, completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it during periods of non-use.

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 Power
The Freedom Par Q9 comes with a rechargeable lithium battery for cable-free operation.

Charging the Battery
The battery charges whenever the Freedom Par Q9 is plugged into a power source using the included power cord. If the product is plugged in and not in operation, make sure the product is turned off.

• The LED indicator light will flash if units are overcharged.
• DO NOT use the Freedom Par Q9 on full power mode (all LEDs at 100%) while being charged/plugged into a power source, as the unit will get extremely hot.

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.

Battery Run Time

Mounting

Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.

Orientation

The Freedom Par Q9 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 adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
• Mount the product on a structure or surface that can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications for weight information).
• Always use a safety cable when mounting the product overhead. Mount the product securely to a rigging point (e.g., an elevated platform or a truss).
• Use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity when rigging the product onto a truss.

Mounting Diagram

Accessories

The Freedom Par Q9 comes with a removable magnetic diffuser and can be used with a sleeve (sold separately). To attach or remove the magnetic diffuser and/or the sleeve from the fixture, see the diagram below:

The Freedom Par Q9X4 comes in an easily transportable gear bag with custom foam:

Operation

Control Panel Operation

To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located next to the display. Please refer to the Introduction to see the button locations on the control panel.

value when in a function
< DOWN>| Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function
< ENTER>| Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function

Menu Map

Refer to the Freedom Par Q9 product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map.

GREEN
BLUE
AMBER
YELLOW
MAGENTA
SUNSET
CYAN
LIME GREEN
WHITE
SOL
SEAFOAM
TURQUOISE
ORANGE
BABY BLUE
HOT PINK
EMERALD
OCEAN
BABY PINK
GOLDENROD
SKY
LAVENDER
FADED ORANGE
FUSCHIA
AMBIENT
2700K
3500K
4000K
5000K
6000K
Static| Fixed Color| R| Selects a single static color or a combination of static colors
G
B
A
RG
RB
RA
GB
GA
BA
RGB
RGA
RBA
GBA
RGBA
Manual Color| R= _| R= 0–255| Combines red, green, blue, and amber to make a custom color (0–100%)
G= _| G= 0–255
B= _| B= 0–255
A= _| A= 0–255
Auto Show| Auto 1–4| Speed| 0–100| Selects the foreground and background colors, and adjusts the speed of auto programs
Note : Foreground and background colors are available only for auto programs 5–9.
Auto 5| Speed FG Color BG Color| 0–100
R
G
B
Auto 6| A
RG
RB
Auto 7| RA
GB
GA
Auto 8| BA
RGB
RGA

Auto 9

| RBA
GBA
RGBA
Off
Sound Show| Sound Sense| 000–100| Adjusts sound sensitivity
Slave Setting| Slave1| Sets which slave unit(s) will mimic the master unit
Slave2
Slave3
Slave4
D-Fi Setting| D-Fi On/Off| On| Activates/deactivates D-Fi mode
Off
D-Fi Mode| Receive| Sets the product to receive D-Fi signal
Transmit| Sets the product to transmit D-Fi signal
D-Fi Channel| CH01–CH16| Sets D-Fi channel
RF Setting| Link| Links the fixture to a single RF remote
Public| Allows the fixture to respond to all RF signals
Group| Group1–4| Sets which group of fixture the RFC-XL remote will control
Off| Turns off RF reception
Run Time| Off| Turns off battery management
3 Hours| Adjusts the light and power consumption based on the number of colors being used and the amount of time the fixture has been running
5 Hours
8 Hours
12 Hours
Dimmer Mode| Off| Linear dimmer
Dimmer 1| Dimming curves: Dimmer 1 (fast) to Dimmer 3 (slow)
Dimmer 2
Dimmer 3
Back Light| 10S| Turns off display backlight after 10 seconds of inactivity
30S| Turns off display backlight after 30 seconds of inactivity
2Min| Turns off display backlight after 2 minutes of inactivity
Always On| Display backlight remains on
Password| Off| Turns off password protection
On| Turns on password protectionDefault password: < UP>, < DOWN>, < UP>, < DOWN>, < ENTER>
Fixture ID| 0000–9999| Displays the fixture ID
Information| Fixture Hours
< __ H >| Displays the total hours the product has been powered on
LED Hours
<                 H >| Displays the total LED hours
Version
< V__ >| Displays firmware version
Factory Reset| No| Resets settings to factory default
Yes

Configuration (DMX)

The Freedom Par Q9 works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the Chauvet DMX Primer available from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetdj.com.
DMX Personality and Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. Choosing a starting address that is too high could restrict access to some of the product’s channels.
The Freedom Par Q9 uses up to 14 DMX channels in a 14Ch DMX mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 499.
For more information about the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from: www.chauvetdj.com.
To select the starting address, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until DMX Address shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Use or to select the starting address, from 001–499.
4. Press .

DMX Values

Strobe, slow to fast

–| –| 7| Color macro| 000 ó 010| No function
011 ó 030| R: 100%        G: 0–100% B: 0%
031 ó 050| R: 100–0%  G: 100%        B: 0%
051 ó 070| R: 0%             G: 100%        B: 0–100%
071 ó 090| R: 0%             G: 100–0% B: 100%
091 ó 110| R: 0–100%  G: 0%            B: 100%
111 ó 130| R: 100%        G: 0%            B: 0–100%
131 ó 150| R: 100%        G: 0–100% B: 0–100%
151 ó 170| R: 100–0% G: 100–0% B: 100%
171 ó 200| R: 100%        G: 100%        B: 0%             A: 100%
201 ó 205| Color 1
206 ó 210| Color 2
211 ó 215| Color 3
214 ó 220| Color 4
221 ó 225| Color 5
226 ó 230| Color 6
231 ó 235| Color 7
236 ó 240| Color 8
241 ó 245| Color 9
246 ó 250| Color 10
251 ó 255| Color 11
–| –| 8| Auto programs| 000 ó 021| No function
022 ó 043| Auto program 1
044 ó 065| Auto program 2
066 ó 087| Auto program 3
088 ó 109| Auto program 4
110 ó 131| Auto program 5
132 ó 153| Auto program 6
154 ó 175| Auto program 7
176 ó 197| Auto program 8
198 ó 219| Auto program 9
220 ó 241| Auto program 1–9
242 ó 255| Sound show
–| –| 9| Foreground color dimmer| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
–| –| 10| Foreground color (when Channel 8 is set to 110 ó 219 )| 000 ó 003| Red
004 ó 007| Green
008 ó 011| Blue
012 ó 015| White
016 ó 019| Red + green
020 ó 023| Red + blue
024 ó 027| Red + white
028 ó 031| Green + blue
032 ó 035| Green + white
036 ó 039| Blue + white
040 ó 043| Red + green + blue
044 ó 047| Red + green + white
048 ó 051| Red + blue + white
052 ó 055| Green + blue + white
056 ó 059| Red + green + blue + white
060 ó 255| Off
–| –| 11| Background color dimmer| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
–| –| 12| Background color (when Channel 8 is set to 110 ó 219 )| 000 ó 003| Red
004 ó 007| Green
008 ó 011| Blue
012 ó 015| White
016 ó 019| Red + green
020 ó 023| Red + blue
024 ó 027| Red + white
028 ó 031| Green + blue
032 ó 035| Green + white
036 ó 039| Blue + white
040 ó 043| Red + green + blue
044 ó 047| Red + green + white
048 ó 051| Red + blue + white
052 ó 055| Green + blue + white
056 ó 059| Red + green + blue + white
060 ó 255| Off
–| –| 13| Auto speed| 000 ó 255| Auto speed, slow to fast
Sound sensitivity (when Channel 8 is set to 242 ó 255 )| 000 ó 010| Sound sensitivity off
011 ó 255| Control sound sensitivity
–| –| 14| Dimmer speed mode| 000 ó 003| Preset dimmer speed from display menu
004 ó 007| Dimmer speed mode off
008 ó 011| Dimmer speed mode 1 (fastest)
012 ó 015| Dimmer speed mode 2
016 ó 019| Dimmer speed mode 3 (slowest)

Configuration (Standalone)

Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.

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 transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.

Preset Color Mode

To run the Freedom Par Q9 on a preset static color, follow the instructions below:

1. Press

   repeatedly until Static shows on the display.

2. Press .

3. Use or to select Preset.

4. Press .

5. Use or to select a preset color, from Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Yellow,
   Magenta, Sunset, Cyan, Lime Green, White, Sol, Seafoam, Turquouise, Orange, Baby Blue,
   Hot Pink, Emerald, Ocean, Baby Pink, Goldenrod, Sky, Lavender, Faded Orange, Fuschia, Ambient, 2700K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K, or 6000K.

6. Press .

Fixed Color Mode

To run the Freedom Par Q9 on a single static color or a combination of static colors, fdo the following:

1. Press repeatedly until Static shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Use or to select Fixed Color.
4. Press .
5. Use or to select a static color, from R, G, B, A, RG, RB, RA,GB, GA, BA, RGB, RGA, RBA, GBA, or RGBA.
6. Press .

Custom Color Mixing

To custom mix a static color, do the following:

1. Press

   repeatedly until Static shows on the display.

2. Press .

3. Use or to select Manual Color.

4. Press .

5. Press and one of the following will show on display.
   R= (red)
   G= (green)
   B= (blue)
   A= (amber)

6. Press to cycle through the color settings.

7. When the desired color shows on the display, use or to increase or decrease the color value, from 0–255 (red, green, blue, amber).

8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the product outputs as desired.

Automatic Programs

To run the Freedom Par Q9 in automatic mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until Auto Show is displayed.
2. Press .
3. Use or to select an automatic program, from Auto 1–9.
4. Press .

To choose a foreground or background color for the auto programs, do the following:

1. Follow steps 1–4 above to select an automatic program.
2. Use or to select between FG Color (foreground color) and BG Color (background color).
3. Press .
4. Use or to select a static color, from R, G, B, A, RG, RB, RA,GB, GA, BA, RGB, RGA, RBA, GBA, RGBA, or Off (turns off foreground or background color).
5. Press .

The foreground and background color options are available only for auto programs 5–9.

To change the auto-program speed on the Freedom Par Q9, do the following:

1. Follow steps 1–4 above to select an automatic program.
2. Use or to select Speed.
3. Press .
4. Use or to increase or decrease the program speed, from 0–100.
5. Press . The product will return to the last selected mode.

Sound Sensitivity

To set the sound sensitivity on the Freedom Par Q9, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until Sound Show is displayed.
2. Press .
3. Use or to increase or decrease the sound sensitivity, from 000–100.
4. Press .

D-Fi Setting

To adjust the settings of the built-in D-Fi on the Freedom Par Q9, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until D-Fi Setting shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Use or to select the D-Fi setting that needs to be changed: D-Fi On/Off, D-Fi Mode, or D-Fi Channel.
4. Press .

To activate or deactivate the D-Fi mode on the Freedom Par Q9, follow the instructions below:

1. Follow steps 1–4 above to select the D-Fi On/Off option.
2. Use or to select On (to activate D-Fi mode) or Off (to deactivate D-Fi mode).
3. Press .

To set which D-Fi mode the Freedom Par Q9 will follow, do the following:

1. Follow steps 1–4 above to select the D-Fi Mode option.
2. Use or to select Receive (to set the product to receive D-Fi signal) or Transmit (to set the product to transmit D-Fi signal).
3. Press .

To set the D-Fi channel on the Freedom Par Q9, follow the instructions below:

1. Follow steps 1–4 above to select the D-Fi Channel option.
2. Use or to set the D-Fi channel, from CH01–CH16.
3. Press .

RF Setting

To set how the Freedom Par Q9 will receive RF signal and work with RF remotes, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until RF Setting shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Use or to select from the following: Link (to link the product to a single RF remote), Public (to allow the fixture to respond to all RF signals), Group (to set which group of fixture the RFC-XL remote will control), or Off (to turn off RF reception).
4. Press .

To set which group of Freedom Par Q9 products an RFC-XL remote will control, do the following:

1. Follow steps 1–4 above to select the Group from the RF setting options.
2. Use or to select On (to activate D-Fi mode) or Off (to deactivate D-Fi mode).
3. Press .

Dimmer Mode
To select the dimmer mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until Dimmer Mode shows on the display. Press .
2. Use or to select from Group 1–4.
3. Press .

Display Back Light

To select how long a period of inactivity before the display automatically turns off, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until Dimmer Mode shows on the display. Press .
2. Use or to select the back light timer: 10S (10 seconds), 30S (30 seconds), 2Min (2 minutes), or Always On.
3. Press .

Password
To password protect a Freedom Par Q9 fixture, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until Password shows on the display. Press .
2. Use or to select On (activates password protection) or Off (deactivates password protection).
3. Press .

When the password protection is activated, the product will prompt for the passcode in order to access the menu. The passcode is: , , ,