Chauvet Dj Freedom Par H9 Ip Wireless Led Uplight User Manual

CHAUVET DJ FREEDOM PAR H9 IP Wireless LED Uplight

Before You Begin

What Is Included

Freedom Par H9 IP

• Freedom Par H9 IP
• External power supply
• Magnetic diffuser
• Quick Reference Guide

Freedom Par H9 IPX4

• 4 Freedom Par H9 IP 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

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

• 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.
• 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.
  • 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 H9 IP and H9 IPX4 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 H9 IP

Freedom Par H9 IPX4

Product Dimensions

Freedom Par H9 IP

Freedom Par H9 IPX4

Setup

AC Power

The Freedom Par H9 IP 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 H9 IP comes with a rechargeable lithium battery for cable-free operation.

Charging the Battery

The battery charges whenever the Freedom Par H9 IP 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

• Before charging the product, read and follow the battery charge notes in the
  Safety Notes.
• The LED indicator light will flash if units are overcharged.
• DO NOT use the Freedom Par H9 IP 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 H9 IP may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.

• 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 H9 IPX4 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.

Menu Map

Refer to the Freedom Par H9 IP product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map.

DMX Configuration

The Freedom Par H9 IP 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 H9 IP uses up to 16 DMX channels in a 16Ch DMX mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 497.

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 <MENU> repeatedly until DMX Address shows on the
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address, from 001–497.
4. Press <ENTER>.

DMX Values

Standalone Configuration

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

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Static shows on the
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Preset.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a preset color, from Red, Green, Blue, Amber, White, UV, Yellow, Magenta, Sunset, Cyan, Lime Green, High Power White, Sol, Seafoam, Turquouise, Orange, Baby Blue, Hot Pink, Emerald, Ocean, Baby Pink, Goldenrod, Sky, Lavender, Faded Orange, Fuschia, Ambient, Radioactive Green, Sapphire, UV Red, UV Yellow, UV Green, UV Blue, Orange Cream, Dusk, 2700K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K, or 6000K..
6. Press <ENTER>.

Fixed Color Mode

To run the Freedom Par H9 IP on a single static color or a combination of static colors, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Static shows on the
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Fixed Color.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a static color, from R, G, B, A, W, P, RG, RB, RA, RW, RB, GB, GA,GW, GP, BA, BW, BP, AW, AP, WP, RGB, RGA, RGW, RGP, RBA, RBW, RBP, RAW, RAP, RWP, GBA, GBW, GBP, BAW, BAP, AWP, BWP, GAW, GAP, GWP, RGBA, RGBW, RGBP, RGAW, RGAP, RGWP, RBAW, RBAP, RBWP, RAWP, GBAW, GBAP, GBWP, GAWP, BAWP, RGBAW, RGBAP, RGBWP, RGAWP, RBAWP, GBAWP, or RGBAWP.
6. Press <ENTER>.

Custom Color Mixing

To custom mix a static color, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until White Balance is
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Manual or Off.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Press <ENTER> and one of the following will show on
   • R=_____ (red)
   • G=_____ (green)
   • B=______ (blue)
   • A=______ (amber)
   • W=______ (white)
   • P=______ (purple)
6. Press <ENTER> to cycle through the color
7. When the desired color shows on the display, use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease the color value, from 0–255 (red, green, blue, amber, white, or purple).
8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the product outputs as desired.

Automatic Programs

To run the Freedom Par H9 IP in automatic mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Auto Show is
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select an automatic program, from Auto 1–9.
4. Press <ENTER>.

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

1. Follow steps 1–4 above to select an automatic
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select between FG Color (foreground color) and BG Color (background color).
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a static color, from R, G, B, A, W, P, RG, RB, RA, RW, RP, GB, GA, GW, GP, BA, BW, BP, AW, AP, WP, RGB, RGA, RGW, RGP, RBA, RBW, RBP, RAW, RAP, RWP, GBA, GBW, GBP, BAW, BAP, AWP, BWP, GAW, GAP, GWP, RGBA, RGBW, TRGBP, RGAW, RGAP, RGWP, RBAW, RBAP, RBWP, RAWP, BGBAW, GBAP, GBWP, GAWP, BAWP, RGBAW, RGBAP, RGBWP, RGAWP, RBAWP, GBAWP, RGBAWP, or Off (turns off foreground or background color).
5. Press <ENTER>.

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

To change the auto-program speed on the Freedom Par H9 IP, do the following:

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

Sound Sensitivity

To set the sound sensitivity on the Freedom Par H9 IP, follow the instructions below:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Sound Show is
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease the sound sensitivity, from 000–100.
4. Press <ENTER>.

White Balance

To adjust the white balance:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until White Balance is
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Manual or Off.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Press <ENTER> and one of the following will show on
   • R=_____ (red)
   • G=_____ (green)
   • B=______ (blue)
   • A=______ (amber)
   • W=______ (white)
   • P=______ (purple)
6. Press <ENTER> to cycle through the color
7. When the desired color shows on the display, use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease the color value, from 0–255 (red, green, blue, amber, white, or purple).
8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the product outputs as

D-Fi Setting

To adjust the settings of the built-in D-Fi on the Freedom Par H9 IP, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until D-Fi Setting shows on the
2. Press <ENTER>.

To activate or deactivate the D-Fi mode on the Freedom Par H9 IP, follow the instructions below:

1. Access the D-Fi Setting menu to select the D-Fi On/Off
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select On (to activate D-Fi mode) or Off (to deactivate D-Fi mode).
3. Press <ENTER>.

To set which D-Fi mode the Freedom Par H9 IP will follow, do the following:

1. Access the D-Fi Setting menu to select the D-Fi Mode
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> 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 <ENTER>.

To set the D-Fi channel on the Freedom Par H9 IP, follow the instructions below:

1. Access the D-Fi Setting menu to select the D-Fi Channel
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to set the D-Fi channel, from CH01–CH16.
3. Press <ENTER>.

RF Setting

To set how the Freedom Par H9 IP will receive RF signal and work with RF remotes, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until RF Setting shows on the
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> 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/RFC-XL remote will control), or Off (to turn off RF reception).
4. Press <ENTER>. To set the RF Group:
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Group 1–4.
6. Press <ENTER>.

Run Time

To adjust the run time on the Freedom Par H9 IP:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Run Time shows on the
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the number of hours the fixture will run: 3 Hours, 5 Hours, 8 Hours, 12 Hours, or Off.
4. Press <ENTER>.

The maximum output is inversely proportional to the run time: The brighter the output, the less run time available.

Dimmer Mode

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

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Dimmer Mode shows on the
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select from Dimmer 1 (fastest) to 3 (slowest) or Off (linear dimmer).
4. Press <ENTER>.

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

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Dimmer Mode shows on the
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the back light timer: 10S (10 seconds), 30S (30 seconds), 2Min (2 minutes), or Always On.
4. Press <ENTER>.

Password

To password protect a Freedom Par H9 IP fixture, follow the instructions below:

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

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

Product Information
To view the product information, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Information shows on the Press <ENTER>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose among:
   • Fixture Hours – to display the number of hours the fixture has been powered on
   • LED Hours – to display the total LED hours used
   • Version – to display the current software version of the fixture

Factory Reset
To reset the product to factory default settings, follow the instructions below:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Information shows on the Press <ENTER>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select No (cancel) or Yes (reset).
3. Press <ENTER>.

Master/Slave Mode

The Master/Slave mode allows a single Freedom Par H9 IP product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Freedom Par H9 IP products (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master product will be set to operate in Standalone, whereas 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 <MENU> repeatedly until D-Fi Setting shows on the display. Press <ENTER>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select D-Fi Mode. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Receive. Press <ENTER>.
4. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Slave Setting shows on the display. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the slave unit(s), from Slave1–4. Press <ENTER>.
6. Set the DMX address to 001.
7. Set the D-Fi to receive a specific channel, CH01–CH16.
8. Finish setting and connecting all the slave products.

Master product:

1. Set the master product to operate in standalone
2. Set the D-Fi to transmit on the D-Fi channel the slaves are receiving

• For more information on how to activate the Freedom Par H9 IP built-in D-Fi, 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
• 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

RFC Remote Control

The Freedom Par H9 IP can be operated with an RFC remote (comes with Freedom Par H9 IPX4) or an RFC-XL remote (sold separately). To enable RF control, follow the instructions below:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until RF Settings shows on the
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select among Link (links the fixture to a single RF remote), Public (enables the fixture to respond to all RF signals), Group (sets which group of fixture the RFC/ RFC-XL remote will control), or Off (deactivates RF linking).
4. Press <ENTER>.

For more information about using an RFC or RFC-XL remote, download the user manuals from www.chauvetdj.com

RFC Remote Control Operation

Automatic Mode
Automatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product.

To turn on Automatic mode:

1. Press <AUTO>.
2. Press <+> or <–> to choose between the different auto programs.

To adjust the speed of the automatic program:

1. Press <SPEED>.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the speed of the

Sound-Active Mode

To turn on Sound-Active mode

1. Press <SOUND>.
2. Press <+> or <–> to select a sound-active program

To adjust the sound sensitivity

1. Press <SPD/SENS>.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the sensitivity

Freeze

To stop all movement and color chasing in all fixtures:

1. Press <FREEZE>. Color Control

To cycle through the product’s preset static colors:

1. Press <PRESET/COLOR>.
2. Press <+> or <–> to select among the preset static colors.

To manually adjust a color:

1. Press <MANUAL>.
2. Select the color to be edited, from <R> (red), <G> (green), <B> (blue), or <A> (amber), <W> (white), and <UV> (purple).
3. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the value of the selected
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the product outputs as

Strobe

To adjust the strobe rate of the product:

1. Press <STROBE>.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the strobe
3. Press <STROBE> again to turn off the

Dimmer

To adjust the total output of the product:

1. Press <DIMMER>.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the output

Black Out

To black out the lights of the product:

1. Press <BLACK OUT>. This will turn off all the lights until the button is pressed again.

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 . You may have inadvertently activated Freeze or Black Out.

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
2. Wait until the product is at room
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
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

Freedom Par H9 IP

Freedom Par H9 IPX4

Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest hundredth.

Power

Light Source

Photometrics

Thermal

DMX

Ordering

Contact Us

Warranty & Returns

For warranty terms and conditions and return information, please visit our website.
For customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration.
For customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg,
France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration.