CHAUVETDJ X4 Freedom Flex Stick User Manual

September 21, 2024
CHAUVETDJ

CHAUVETDJ X4 Freedom Flex Stick

Product Information

Specifications

  • Product Name: Freedom Flex Stick X4
  • Includes: Freedom Flex Stick Battery
  • Manufacturer: Chauvet & Sons, LLC
  • Trademark: Chauvet, Chauvet DJ, Freedom Flex

Product Usage Instructions

Before You Begin

  • What Is Included: Check the package contents to ensure all components are present.
  • Unpacking Instructions: Carefully unpack the product to avoid damage.
  • Claims: Review any warranty or claims information provided.
  • Text Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the text conventions used in the manual.
  • Symbols: Understand the symbols used for warnings and instructions.
  • Safety Notes: Read and follow all safety guidelines mentioned in the manual.
  • Battery Charge Notes: Charge the battery fully before initial use.

FCC Statement of Compliance: Ensure compliance with FCC regulations.

Introduction

  • Product Overview: Understand the features and functions of the Freedom Flex Stick X4.
  • Overview 1: Detailed description of the product’s capabilities.
  • Product Dimensions: Refer to the manual for product dimensions and weight.

Setup
Follow the setup instructions provided in the manual for proper installation and programming of the Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Battery.

FAQ

  • Q: How do I charge the battery?
    A: Connect the battery to a compatible charger following the instructions in the manual. Ensure proper charging time for optimal performance.

  • Q: Can I use the Freedom Flex Stick X4 outdoors?
    A: Check the product specifications to determine if it is suitable for outdoor use. Follow any outdoor usage guidelines provided in the manual.

User Manual

  • Edition Notes
    The Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance instructions for the
    Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery as of the release date of this edition.

  • Trademarks
    Chauvet, Chauvet DJ, the Chauvet logo, and Freedom Flex 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.

  • Copyright Notice
    The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all designs, text, and images are owned by Chauvet.
    © Copyright 2024 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
    Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.

  • Manual Use
    Chauvet authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional information purposes only. Chauvet expressly prohibits the usage, copy, storage, distribution, modification, or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without written consent from Chauvet.

  • Document Printing
    For best results, print this document in color, on letter size paper (8.5 x 11 in), double-sided. If using A4 paper (210 x 297 mm), configure the printer to scale the content accordingly.

  • Intended Audience
    Any person installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product, as well as this manual, before installing, operating, or maintaining this product.

  • 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.

Document Revision

Go to www.chauvetdj.com for the latest version.

Revision Date Description
1 08/2024 Initial release.

Before You Begin

What Is Included
Freedom Flex Stick X4

  • Freedom Flex Stick X4
  • 4 white sleeves
  • 4 USB-C to XLR adapters
  • 4 batteries
  • 4 bases
  • 8 clips
  • 1 multi-charger
  • 1 case
  • 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 a 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
< ENTER> A key 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.
|

Safety Notes

These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance of the Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery.

  • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Set this product on a flammable surface.

Keep this User Manual for future use. If the product is sold to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document.

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 Statement of 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

Introduction

Product Overview
Overview 1

# Name
1 Battery (x4)
2 Multi-charger
3 USB-C to XLR adapters
4 Hanging clips
5 Freedom Flex Stick (x4)
6 White sleeves
7 Bases (x4)

Overview 2

Product Dimensions

Setup

AC Power
The Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery has an external 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.

AC Plug
This product can be connected to a dimmer or rheostat, by plugging in to a standard outlet controlled by a dimmer or rheostat, or by splicing the power cable and connecting to the included track adapter.

Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
AC Live Black Brown Yellow/Brass
AC Neutral White Blue Silver
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green/Silver

Battery Power
The Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery comes with a rechargeable lithium battery for cable-free operation.

Charging the Battery
The battery charges whenever the Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery is plugged into a power source using the included power cable. If the product is plugged in and not in operation, make sure the product is turned off.

  • Before charging the product, read and follow the Battery Charge Notes.
  • The battery status indicator light will flash if units are overcharged.
  • DO NOT use the Freedom Flex Stick (X4) on full power mode (all LEDs at 100%) while being charged/plugged into a power source, as the unit will get extremely hot.
  • If connecting multiple Freedom Flex batteries, ensure that both batteries are off while doing so

Battery Status Indicator
The battery status indicator on the top of the battery shows how much battery life remains available. The table below provides a key to reading the battery status indicator.

|

|
---|---|---
Indicator| Battery Status
Green (solid)| High (about 67–100%)
Green (flashing)| Medium (about 34–66%)
Red (solid)| Low (less than 33%)
Red (flashing)| Very low

Battery Run Time

Maximum Run Time (all colors on)| Maximum Run Time (single color on)| Recharge Time
---|---|---
Up to 6 hours| Up to 8 hours| 3 hours

Connecting
It is possible to connect up to 3 Freedom Flex Stick products together for operation in Runway mode. For further instructions on the how to operate the fixture in Runway mode, see Operation.

Connecting Diagram
To safely connect Freedom Flex Stick products, follow the instructions below:

  1. Turn the cap counter-clockwise to release it completely from the top of the fixture.
  2. With the cap removed, insert the top of the fixture into the base of another Freedom Flex Stick.
    • DO NOT connect Freedom Flex Sticks when Floor mounting.
    • DO NOT connect more than 3 Freedom Flex Sticks, regardless of mounting orientation.
  3. Screw gently to fasten the fixtures together.

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

Orientation
The Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery 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.
  • Make sure that the structure and attachment points can support the weight before hanging the product (see the Technical Specifications)
  • Mount the product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
  • When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity. The bracket has a 13-mm hole, which is appropriate for this purpose.
  • When mounting the product on the floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.

Mounting Diagram
Surface Mounting

It is possible to mount the Freedom Flex Stick on a surface with or without the Freedom Flex Stick battery attached.

Overhead Mounting

Wall/Ceiling Mounting

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 find a higher value
< DOWN>| Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
< ENTER>| Press to activate a menu option or a selected value

Menu Map
Refer to the Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map and software.

Main Menu Programming Levels Description

DFI

|

DFI Mode

| RX| Sets the product to receive D-Fi signal
TX| Sets the product to transmit D-Fi signal
OFF| Disables D-Fi mode
DFI Channel| 01–16| Sets D-Fi channel
DMX Address| 001–419| Selects DMX starting address

DMX

Channel

| 4 Ch| 4-channel DMX mode
15 Ch| 15-channel DMX mode
18Ch| 18-channel DMX mode
34Ch| 34-channel DMX mode
66Ch| 66-channel DMX mode
94Ch| 94-channel DMX mode
Slave| 1–4| Sets which slave unit(s) will mimic the master unit

Static

|

Fixed Color

| R|

Selects a single static color or a combination of static colors

G
B
W
RG
RB
RW
GB
GW
BW
RGB
RGW
RBW
GBW
RGBW
2700K
3500K
4000K
5600K
6100K
7000k
Main Menu| Programming Levels| Description
---|---|---

Static

(Cont’d)

|

Manual Color Mixer

| Red|

0–255

|

Combines red, green, blue, amber, white, and purple to make a custom color (0–100%)

Green
Blue
White
Auto Show| Program| 01–25| Selects the foreground and background colors
Speed| 001–100| Adjusts the speed of auto programs

Sound Show

| Program| 01–25| Selects sound show auto program
Sensitivity| 001–100| Adjusts sound show sensitivity

P-Style

| Single| Displays one background color
Looping| Cycles through all of the background colors in order
Random| Displays background colors randomly

P-Color

| R|

Selects background color/temperature for sound show operation

G
B
W
RG
RB
RW
GB
GW
BW
RGB
RGW
RBW
GBW
RGBW
2700K
3500K
4000K
5600K
6100K
7000k

Runway

| OFF| Disables connect mode
Master| Sets fixture to master in connect mode
Slave| Sets fixture to slave in connect mode

RF

|

RF Mode

| PUBLIC| Allows the fixture to respond to all RF signals
BIND| Links the fixture to a single RF remote
OFF| Disables RF mode
RF Binding| | Displays RF mode binding status
RF Group| 1–4| Sets which group of fixtures the RFC-XL remote will control
Main Menu| Programming Levels| Description
---|---|---

DMX Loss

| HOLD| Holds the last setting when the DMX signal is lost
BLACK| Blacks out the unit when the DMX signal is lost
SOUND| Sets the unit to Sound mode when DMX signal is lost
AUTO| Sets the unit to Auto mode when DMX signal is lost

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
Information| Version | Displays firmware version
Factory Reset| NO| Resets settings to factory default
YES

Products may sync differently while in Sound-Active mode and Master/Slave mode.

DMX Configuration
The Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the Chauvet DMX Primer, which is available from the Chauvet website chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf.

Personality and Starting Address
The Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery uses up to 94 DMX channels in the 94CH DMX mode, which defines the highest configurable/recommended address to 419.
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the DMX mode uses. If the starting address is set too high, access to some channels could be restricted.
For information about the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com.
To select the personality and starting address, do the following:

  1. Press .
  2. Use or to select DMX Channel.
  3. Press .
  4. Use or to select 4CH, 15CH, 18CH, 34CH, 66CH, or 94CH shows on the display.
  5. Press .

DMX Channel Assignments and Values
15CH / 4CH

4CH 15CH Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer 000 255 0–100%
1 2 Red 000 255 0–100%
2 3 Green 000 255 0–100%
3 4 Blue 000 255 0–100%
4 5 White 000 255 0–100%
6 CTC 000   005 No function
006 255 Color temperature, 2700–8000K
7 Strobe 000 010 No function
011 255 Strobe, slow to fast
8 Auto program 000 255 See Program Chart
9 Auto program speed 000   255 Auto speed, slow

to fast
| 10| Foreground color dimmer| 000 255| 0–100%
| 11| Foreground color| 000   255| See Color Chart
| 12| Background dimmer| 000   255| 0–100%
| 13| Background color| 000 255| See Color Chart


| ****

14

| ****

Dimmer speed mode

| 000   101| Dimmer speed mode (off)
102 152| Dimmer speed mode 1 (fastest)
153 203| Dimmer speed mode 2
204   255| Dimmer speed mode 3 (slowest)
| 15| Auto program delay| 000 255| 0–100%

34CH / 18CH

18CH 34CH Function Value Percent/Setting
1 1 Dimmer 000   255 0–100%
2 2 Red 1 000   255 0–100%
3 3 Green 1 000 255 0–100%
4 4 Blue 1 000 255 0–100%
5 5 White 1 000   255 0–100%
6 6 Red 2 000 255 0–100%
7 7 Green 2 000   255 0–100%
8 8 Blue 2 000 255 0–100%
9 9 White 2 000 255 0–100%
10 10 Red 3 000 255 0–100%
11 11 Green 3 000   255 0–100%
12 12 Blue 3 000 255 0–100%
13 13 White 3 000   255 0–100%
14 14 Red 4 000 255 0–100%
15 15 Green 4 000   255 0–100%
16 16 Blue 4 000 255 0–100%
17 17 White 4 000   255 0–100%
18 Red 5 000   255 0–100%
19 Green 5 000   255 0–100%
20 Blue 5 000 255 0–100%
21 White 5 000   255 0–100%
22 Red 6 000   255 0–100%
23 Green 6 000 255 0–100%
24 Blue 6 000 255 0–100%
25 White 6 000   255 0–100%
26 Red 7 000 255 0–100%
27 Green 7 000 255 0–100%
28 Blue 7 000 255 0–100%
29 White 7 000   255 0–100%
30 Red 8 000 255 0–100%
31 Green 8 000 255 0–100%
32 Blue 8 000 255 0–100%
33 White 8 000   255 0–100%
18 34 Strobe 000 010 No function
011 255 Strobe, slow to fast

94CH / 66CH

66CH 94CH Function Value Percent/Setting
1 1 Dimmer 000 255 0–100%
2 2 Red 1 000 255 0–100%
3 3 Green 1 000 255 0–100%
4 4 Blue 1 000   255 0–100%
5 5 White 1 000 255 0–100%
6 6 Red 2 000 255 0–100%
7 7 Green 2 000 255 0–100%
8 8 Blue 2 000 255 0–100%
9 9 White 2 000 255 0–100%
10 10 Red 3 000 255 0–100%
11 11 Green 3 000 255 0–100%
12 12 Blue 3 000 255 0–100%
13 13 White 3 000 255 0–100%
14 14 Red 4 000 255 0–100%
15 15 Green 4 000 255 0–100%
16 16 Blue 4 000   255 0–100%
17 17 White 4 000 255 0–100%
18 18 Red 5 000 255 0–100%
19 19 Green 5 000 255 0–100%
20 20 Blue 5 000 255 0–100%
21 21 White 5 000 255 0–100%
22 22 Red 6 000 255 0–100%
23 23 Green 6 000   255 0–100%
24 24 Blue 6 000 255 0–100%
25 25 White 6 000   255 0–100%
26 26 Red 7 000   255 0–100%
27 27 Green 7 000 255 0–100%
28 28 Blue 7 000 255 0–100%
29 29 White 7 000 255 0–100%
30 30 Red 8 000 255 0–100%
31 31 Green 8 000 255 0–100%
32 32 Blue 8 000 255 0–100%
33 33 White 8 000 255 0–100%
34 34 Red 9 000 255 0–100%
35 35 Green 9 000 255 0–100%
36 36 Blue 9 000 255 0–100%
37 37 White 9 000 255 0–100%
38 38 Red 10 000 255 0–100%
39 39 Green 10 000 255 0–100%
40 40 Blue 10 000 255 0–100%
41 41 White 10 000 255 0–100%
42 42 Red 11 000 255 0–100%
43 43 Green 11 000 255 0–100%
44 44 Blue 11 000   255 0–100%
45 45 White 11 000 255 0–100%
46 46 Red 12 000 255 0–100%
66CH 94CH Function Value Percent/Setting
--- --- --- --- ---
47 47 Green 12 000 255 0–100%
48 48 Blue 12 000   255 0–100%
49 49 White 12 000   255 0–100%
50 50 Red 13 000 255 0–100%
51 51 Green 13 000   255 0–100%
52 52 Blue 13 000 255 0–100%
53 53 White 13 000 255 0–100%
54 54 Red 14 000 255 0–100%
55 55 Green 14 000   255 0–100%
56 56 Blue 14 000   255 0–100%
57 57 White 14 000   255 0–100%
58 58 Red 15 000   255 0–100%
59 59 Green 15 000 255 0–100%
60 60 Blue 15 000   255 0–100%
61 61 White 15 000   255 0–100%
62 62 Red 16 000   255 0–100%
63 63 Green 16 000   255 0–100%
64 64 Blue 16 000 255 0–100%
65 65 White 16 000   255 0–100%
66 Red 17 000 255 0–100%
67 Green 17 000   255 0–100%
68 Blue 17 000   255 0–100%
69 White 17 000   255 0–100%
70 Red 18 000   255 0–100%
71 Green 18 000   255 0–100%
72 Blue 18 000   255 0–100%
73 White 18 000   255 0–100%
74 Red 19 000   255 0–100%
75 Green 19 000   255 0–100%
76 Blue 19 000 255 0–100%
77 White 19 000 255 0–100%
78 Red 20 000   255 0–100%
79 Green 20 000   255 0–100%
80 Blue 20 000 255 0–100%
81 White 20 000 255 0–100%
82 Red 21 000 255 0–100%
83 Green 21 000 255 0–100%
84 Blue 21 000   255 0–100%
85 White 21 000   255 0–100%
86 Red 22 000   255 0–100%
87 Green 22 000 255 0–100%
88 Blue 22 000   255 0–100%
89 White 22 000 255 0–100%
90 Red 23 000 255 0–100%
91 Green 23 000   255 0–100%
92 Blue 23 000   255 0–100%
93 White 23 000 255 0–100%
66CH 94CH Function Value Percent/Setting
--- --- --- --- ---
66 94 Strobe 000   010 No function
011 255 Strobe, slow to fast

Color Chart

DMX Value Function DMX Value Function
000 ****013 Red 126 ****139 Green + White
014 ****027 Green 140 ****153 Blue + White
028 ****041 Blue 154 ****167 Red + Green + White
042 ****055 White 168 ****181 Red + Blue + White
056 ****069 Green + Blue 182 ****195 Green + Blue + White
070 ****083 Red + Blue 196 ****209 Red + Green + Blue + White
084 ****097 Red + Green 210 ****223 2800K
098 ****111 Red + Green + Blue 224 ****237 7000K
112 ****125 Red + White 238 ****255 Auto

Program Chart

DMX Value Function DMX Value Function
000 ****010 No function 107 ****114 Auto program 13
011 ****018 Auto program 1 115 ****122 Auto program 14
019 ****026 Auto program 2 123 ****30 Auto program 15
027 ****034 Auto program 3 131 ****138 Auto program 16
035 ****042 Auto program 4 139 ****146 Auto program 17
043 ****050 Auto program 5 147 ****154 Auto program 18
051 ****058 Auto program 6 155 ****162 Auto program 19
059 ****066 Auto program 7 163 ****170 Auto program 20
067 ****074 Auto program 8 171 ****178 Auto program 21
075 ****082 Auto program 9 179 ****186 Auto program 22
083 ****090 Auto program 10 187 ****194 Auto program 23
091 ****098 Auto program 11 195 ****202 Auto program 24
099 ****106 Auto program 12 203 ****255 Auto program 25

Standalone Configuration
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to operate 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.

Static Mode
To run the Freedom Flex Stick on Static mode with fixed colors, follow the instructions below.

  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 from R, G, B, W, RG, RB, RW, GB, GW, BW, RGB, RGW, RBW, GBW, RGBW, 2700K, 3500K, 4000K, 5600K, 6100K, or 7000K.
  6. Press .

To run the Freedom Flex Stick on Static mode with custom static colors, follow the instructions below.

  1. Press repeatedly until Static shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Use or to select Manual Color Mixer.
  4. Press .
  5. Use or to select from Red, Green, Blue, or White.
  6. Press .
  7. Use or to select a value from 0–255.
  8. Press .

Auto Show
To run an auto program on the Freedom Flex Stick, follow the instructions below:

  1. Press repeatedly until Auto Show shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Use or to select Program.
  4. Press .
  5. Use or to select an auto program, from 01–25.
  6. Press .

To set the auto program speed on the Freedom Flex Stick, follow the instructions below:

  1. Press repeatedly until Auto Show shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Use or to select Speed.
  4. Press .
  5. Use or to select an auto program speed, from 001–100.
  6. Press .

Sound-Active Mode
To run the Freedom Flex Stick with a sound-active program, follow the instructions below.

  1. Press repeatedly until Sound Show shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. To select how the product will respond when sound is detected, press repeatedly until Program shows on the display.
  4. Press .
  5. Use or to select an auto program, from 01–25.
  6. Press .
    While set to master and slave in sound-active mode, ONLY the background color willsync across several Freedom Flex Sticks.

To adjust the sensitivity of the Freedom Flex Stick sound-active program, follow the instructions below.

  1. Press repeatedly until Sound Show shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Press repeatedly until Sensitivity shows on the display.
  4. Press .
  5. Use or to select an auto program, from 001–100.
  6. Press .

To select a background playback style for the sound-active program, follow the instructions below.

  1. Press repeatedly until Sound Show shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Press or repeatedly until P-Style shows on the display.
  4. Press .
  5. Use or to select a background playback style, from Single (displays one background color), Looping (cycles through all colors), or Random (Displays colors randomly).
  6. Press .

To select a color/temperature background for the sound-active program, follow the instructions below.

  1. Press repeatedly until Sound Show shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Press repeatedly until P-Color shows on the display.
  4. Press .
  5. Use or to select a color or temperature, from R, G, B, W, RG, RB, RW, GB, GW, BW, RGB, RGW, RBW, GBW, RGBW, 2700K, 3500K, 4000K, 5600K, 6100K, or 7000K.
  6. Press .

Runway
To run the Freedom Flex Stick on runway mode, follow the instructions below.

  1. Press repeatedly until Runway shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Use or to select a Runway mode from OFF (disables runway mode), Master (sets fixture to master), or Slave (sets fixture to slave).
  4. Press .

DMX Loss
To adjust the way the Freedom Flex Stick responds when DMX signal is lost, do the following:

  1. Press repeatedly until DMX Loss shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Use or to select HOLD (holds most recent setting), BLACK (blacks out unit), SOUND (triggers sound mode), or AUTO (triggers auto mode).
  4. Press .
    The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).

Back Light
To set a time after which the back light turns off, do the following:

  1. Press repeatedly until Back Light shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Use or to select 10S (disable back after 10 seconds of inactivity), 30S (disable back after 30 seconds of inactivity), 2Min (disable back after 2 minutes of inactivity), or Always On (back light will remain on).
  4. Press .

Information
To display the fixture’s software version, do the following:

  1. Press repeatedly until Information shows on the display.
  2. Press .

Factory Reset
To reset the product, do the following:

  1. Press repeatedly until Factory Reset shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Use or to select NO (to maintain current settings) or YES (begin factory rest).
  4. Press .

Master/Slave Mode
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery products (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master product will be set to operate in standalone mode or with the RF control, while the slave products will be set to operate in slave mode. Once set and connected, the slave products will operate in unison with the master product.
Configure the products as indicated below.

Slave products:

  1. Press .
  2. Use or to select Run Mode.
  3. Press .
  4. Use or to select Slave.
  5. Press .
  6. Use or to select from Slave1, Slave2, Slave3, or Slave4.
    • Select Slave1 for 100% synchronized actions.
    • Select Slave2, Slave3, and/or Slave4 for delayed actions, creating a wave effect.
  7. Press .
  8. Connect the DMX input of the first slave product to the DMX output of the master product.
  9. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave products to the DMX output of the previous slave product.
  10. Finish setting and connecting all the slave products.

Master product:

  1. Set the master product to operate in standalone mode or with RF control.
  2. Make the master product the first product in the DMX daisy chain.
    • Configure all the slave products before connecting the master to the daisy chain.
    • Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master.
    • Do not connect more than 31 slaves to the master.

Slave products:

  1. Press repeatedly until DFI shows on the display. Press .
  2. Use or to select DFI Mode. Press .
  3. Use or to select RX. Press .
  4. Press repeatedly until Slave Setting shows on the display. Press .
  5. Use or to select the slave unit(s), from Slave1–4. Press .
  6. Set the DMX address to 001.
  7. Set the D-Fi to receive a specific channel, 01–16.
  8. Finish setting and connecting all the slave products.

Master product:

  1. Set the master product to operate in standalone mode.
  2. Set the D-Fi to transmit on the D-Fi channel the slaves are receiving on.
    • For more information on how to activate the built-in D-Fi of the Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick Battery, see D-Fi Setting.
    • All products must be set to the same DMX personality, DMX address, and D-Fi channel.
    • Configure all the slave products before configuring the master to transmit.
    • Never connect a DMX controller to a D-Fi channel configured for Master/Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master.

RFC Remote Control
The Freedom Flex Stick can be operated with an RFC remote (comes with
Freedom Flex Stick X4 and Freedom Flex Stick BatteryX4) or an RFC-XL remote (sold separately). To select the mode of RF control, follow the instructions below:

  1. Press repeatedly until RF shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Use or to select RF Mode.
  4. Press .
  5. Use or to select PUBLIC (enables fixture to respond to all RF signals), BIND (links fixture to a single RF remote), or OFF (deactivates RF linking).
  6. Press .

To observe the fixtures RF binding status, follow the instructions below:

  1. Press repeatedly until RF shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Use or to select RF Binding.
  4. Press .

To assign a group of fixtures to a remote, follow the instructions below:

  1. Press repeatedly until RF shows on the display.
  2. Press .
  3. Use or to select RF Group (sets which group of fixture the RFC/RFC-XL remote will control).
  4. Press .
  5. Use or to select a group, from 1–4.
  6. Press .

For more information about using an RFC or RFC-XL remote, download the Instructions

RFC Remote Control Operation

RFC Button Function

The RFC remote will not respond to any inputs when Freeze or Black Out is activated. If the remote does not respond when a button is pressed, try pressing or . Freeze or Black Out may have been inadvertently activated.

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 all 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.

Do not spin the cooling fans using compressed air because they could be damaged.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

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Warranty & Returns

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