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User ManualTable of Contents FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3

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edition of this document. Go to www.chauvetdj.com for the latest version.1 Setup FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3

Downloading the App The FlareCON app is available from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. The FlareCON Air 2 wireless transceiver is not required at the time of downloading or installing the app, but it is required to control lights. For more information about downloading and installing apps onto your mobile device, see the documentation that came with your mobile device. Connecting to the FlareCON Wi-Fi Network The FlareCON Air 2 generates a Wi-Fi signal, which a mobile device running the app must connect to in order to control any lights.

1. Hold <MENU> and <ENTER> for 3 seconds to power on the FlareCON Air 2.

2. Turn on Wi-Fi on your mobile device.

3. Go to the Wi-Fi settings on your mobile device and connect to the FlareCON Air 2 default Wi-Fi

(SSID). While connecting to the Internet, it will display “Checking the quality of your Internet connection...”. Once connected to the FlareCON Wi-Fi, it will display “Connected without Internet”. Before connecting to the FlareCON Wi-Fi network, ensure that the FlareCON Air 2 is in Wi-Fi mode. For further instructions on setting the FlareCON Air 2 to Wi-Fi mode, see the FlareCON Air 2 User Manual at www.chauvetdj.com2 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Setup FIXTURES The FlareCON app allows users to patch single fixtures or to add fixtures to groups. Fixtures To patch a single fixture:

1. Locate and tap the FIXTURES icon at the bottom of the page.

2. Select the Fixtures tab at the top of the page. This will display the previously patched fixtures.

3. If there are no existing fixtures saved, “No Fixture to show” will be displayed. Tap Add Fixtures to

view the available fixtures that can be patched.

4. If there are existing fixtures saved, tap Add a New Fixture to view the available fixtures.

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5. Select from the list of fixtures or search for fixtures by typing the name in the search bar.

6. After selecting the fixture, the Fixture Details to Add box will appear. Set the Fixture Name,

Personality, Address, and Quantity before tapping Add To Fixtures. Note that the available personalities for each fixture will be automatically displayed in a drop-down box once the Personality option is chosen.

7. The newly added fixture will appear on the Fixtures section.4

FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Setup To highlight a fixture from the list:

1. Select the light bulb icon to the left of the fixture name.

2. To stop highlighting the fixture, select the light bulb icon again.

To delete a fixture from the list:

1. Go to the Fixtures section.

2. Tap and hold the name of the fixture and swipe left or right for the trash icon to appear.

3. Tap the trash icon to delete the fixture from the list.

The light bulb icon functions as a locate button. Selecting the light bulb icon will illuminate the icon and the corresponding fixture simultaneously.5 Setup FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Groups The Groups tab lists all groups and allows users to add new groups, highlight an entire group, view fixtures listed in a group, or delete a group from the list. To add a new group:

1. Locate and tap the FIXTURES icon at the bottom of the page.

2. Tap the Groups tab at the top of the page. This will display the groups that have been previously

3. If there are no existing groups listed, tap Add Groups.

4. If there are existing groups listed, tap Add a New Group, and follow instructions 5–7 below on

how to create a new group.

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5. Enter a group name in the Group Name bar.

6. Select the desired fixtures from the Select Fixtures list.

7. When more than one fixture have been selected, tap Save Group.

8. The group will now be added and displayed under the Groups tab.

Setup FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 To view the fixtures saved to a group:

1. Identify the desired group in the Groups section.

2. Tap the <+> sign to enable the drop down list of fixtures.

3. Tap the <–> sign to disable the drop down list of fixtures.

To rename a group and edit the fixtures added to it:

1. Tap the group name and swipe left or right for the note icon to appear.

2. Follow instructions 5–7 on how to add a group.

To delete a group from the list:

1. Select the group name and swipe left or right for the trash bin icon to appear.

2. Select the trash bin icon to delete the selected group.8

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The FlareCON app runs on Android or Apple iOS to control any CHAUVET DJ Freedom or D-Fi receiver as well as any other LED static wash light from your smartphone or tablet (additional hardware required). The Wi- Fi signal is generated from the FlareCON Air 2 hardware interface, and no other Wi-Fi signals are needed. The FlareCON app has built-in profiles for all 4BAR, COLORband, COREpar, EVE, EZPar, Freedom, SlimBANK, and SlimPAR products. The app can create and store up to 18 scenes with 20 steps each. Each scene can be assigned a Fade Time and Hold Time, with customizable effects, and can be exported to other users across both iOS and Android platforms. PROGRAM To program the light output on an intended fixture:

1. Tap the PROGRAM icon at the bottom of the screen.

2. On the Program page, choose the fixture(s) or group(s) to be programmed by checking the black

pop-up circle next to the fixture name(s). If choosing all the fixtures available, select All.

3. Tap Start Programming.

Only patched fixtures can be programmed (see FIXTURES for instructions on how to patch fixtures to the FlareCON App).

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4. After tapping the Start Programming button, the Multiple Fixtures page will appear. From here,

it is possible to add static colors or choose an effect.

5. When choosing a single fixture or multiples of the same fixture type, the product name will be

displayed on the fixture page, and the advanced programming option will be enabled (see Advanced

The fixtures have to be of the same type to enable the option for advanced programming.10 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation Static Color To design static colors for a scene:

1. Tap the Static Color box at the top of the page.

2. A pop-up box will appear with color presets, a color fader, and a color picker. These are 3

methods of designing the color output.

3. When using the color presets, color fader, or color picker to design a color, a preview of the

design will display in a color box in the middle of the screen. Static color box Color presets Color picker Color faders11 Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Color Picker The color picker provides a 360° color spectrum for selecting and refining the color output. To use the color picker:

1. Tap and hold any area of the color picker.

2. Swipe in any direction to adjust the colors on the color picker.

1. Tap and hold one of the faders in a color bar. The available colors will depend on the fixture in use.

2. Drag the fader to the left or right to increase or decrease the value of the chosen color.

3. The value of the color will appear in the fader value box.

• When the faders are moved, the numbers in the fader value box will change, and the color picker will move to correspond to the newly selected value.

• The available colors next to the fader value boxes will vary depending on the patched fixture or the fixture being programmed. Fader Value Faders Faders12 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation To customize colors using the fader value boxes:

1. Tap any of the fader value boxes. The numerical wheel will appear at the bottom of the screen.

2. Choose the desired value using the numerical wheel. The value should be between 0 and 255.

3. Adjust another color by selecting the fader value box next to it and repeating steps 1 and 2 above.

4. Once all desired values have been entered, tap Confirm or select anywhere outside of the

Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Color Preset The preset mode provides a selection of previously designed colors that the user has saved. There are a total of 14 customizable presets. The default setting does not include any saved presets. To design a custom preset:

1. Tap the desired custom preset box.

2. Design a color using the color picker or the color fader (see Add to Show

3. Once the desired color appears in the color box, select the Save Preset icon to the right of the

4. Tap another custom preset box to program it. If another custom preset box is not selected, the

function will automatically default to the next custom preset box to the right. Default setting Saved preset colors14 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation To design a custom preset using white, amber, or UV:

1. Ensure that the FlareCON app is connected to a fixture with white, amber, and UV options.

2. Navigate to the Static Color

3. In the Static Color menu, 3 additional sliders will appear for white, amber, and UV options.

4. Adjust the colors for white, amber, and/or UV by adjusting the faders or the values in the fader

The color picker ONLY customizes red, green, and blue in hex fixtures and not white, amber, or UV colors.15 Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 To delete a custom preset:

1. Tap and hold the desired custom preset box for 3 seconds. A pop-up box will present the option to

2. Select Confirm to delete or Cancel to keep the custom preset.16

FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation Add to Show The FlareCON allows users to create a new show or add to a saved show with multiple steps and scenes by pressing Add to Show after customizing the preset colors and effects. To create a new show:

1. Select a color or colors on the Fixture page (see Static Color

for further instructions).

2. Tap Add to Show at the bottom of the page.

3. In the Fixture page, type the name of the show into the Name of Show bar.17

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4. Select the arrow in the Scene box or Step box to trigger the drop-down menu.

5. Select the arrow in the Hold Time box or Fade Time box to trigger the drop-down menu and

choose the number of minutes and seconds for each function.

6. Once completed, press Add to saved show. The saved show will then become viewable under

the PLAYBACK tab. Step is a single effect. Scene is a combination of multiple steps. Hold time is the amount of time a scene is held. Fade time is how long it takes for the scene to fade in and out. Both are measured in minutes and seconds.18 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation Choose an Effect The FlareCON allows users to add customizable preset effects to a show. Paparazzi This effect enables a flickering/flashing function across all selected fixtures at different rates on each fixture . To add the Paparazzi effect:

1. Select Paparazzi.

2. Select the desired color by selecting the color box.

3. Select Add to Show.

Strobe This effect enables all fixtures to strobe at once. To add the Strobe effect:

2. Select the color by selecting the color box.

3. Set the speed of the strobe by dragging the slider left or right.

4. Select Add to Show.

Fade This effect enables fading transition between colors. To add the Fade effect:

2. Choose the colors by selecting the color boxes.

3. Change the fade time and hold time by dragging the slider left or right.

4. Select Add to Show.

Flicker This effect alternates between base color and the color of the strobe. To add the Flicker effect:

2. Choose the flicker/background color by selecting the color box.

3. Set the flicker speed by dragging the slider left or right.

4. Select Add to Show.

Pulse This effect makes the light fade to black first, then transitions to the next selected color. To add the Pulse effect:

2. Choose the colors by selecting the color boxes.

3. Change the fade time and hold time by dragging the slider left or right.

4. Select Add to Show.

Pairs Every other fixture would be color 1 and the others will be color 2, and it transitions between the two colors. To add the Pairs effect:

2. Choose the colors by selecting the color boxes.

3. Change the fade time and hold time by dragging the slider left or right.

4. Select Add to Show.

Rainbow This effect applies a rainbow effect to all fixtures. One color per fixture. To add the Rainbow effect:

2. Choose the colors by selecting the color boxes.

3. Change the fade time and hold time by dragging the slider left or right.

4. Select Add to Show.

To change the names of any of the effects, select the effect and type in a new name in the Name of Effect page.19 Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Advanced The FlareCON allows users to adjust advanced programming such as the dimmer, auto programs, and color temperature. To adjust advanced programming:

Auto Speed, etc. b. Select the Color box to open color options (see Static Color

The available programming options will vary depending on the fixtures that are being programmed.20 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation c. Adjust the Color Temp, Auto Programs, and/or Dimmer Mode by selecting the arrow on the right to trigger the drop-down menu with preset options for each function. d. Select Add to Show to save the new settings.21 Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 PLAYBACK The PLAYBACK section lists all of the programmed scenes. Users can apply the blackout function, adjust the master dimmer, play programmed scenes, adjust playback speed, sync to box, view/edit scenes by step, add scenes/steps, and delete shows. Blackout The Blackout function sets the master dimmer to 0. To enable/disable the Blackout function:

1. Tap Blackout to enable the blackout function.

2. Tap Blackout again to disable blackout function.

Master Dimmer The Master Dimmer function controls the minimum and maximum value that all shows can reach. To manually adjust the master dimmer:

1. Move the fader left or right to increase or decrease the value.

Playback Shows The Playback function allows users to play saved or programmed shows. To use this function:

1. Select the desired show from the list.

2. Once selected, the show name will turn red. The fixture may take several seconds to begin

playing the show. This function only takes effect after the current scene’s step has completed playback.22 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation Playback Speed The Playback Speed functions enable users to adjust speed in which the saved scenes or steps are played. To use these functions:

1. Select the arrow next to the show name to trigger the drop-down menu.

2. Drag the slider left or right to increase or decrease the show’s playback speed.

3. Use the BPM (Beats Per Minute) box to manually adjust playback speed. Tap any part of the Tap

Sync box, or select the dial to increase or decrease playback speed. Sync to Box Even though a scene/step has already been programmed, it may not immediately sync to the FlareCON Air 2. When this occurs, users can choose to sync to the FlareCON Air 2 manually. To sync to box:

1. Locate and tap the sync icon.

2. The loading icon may appear.

3. Once the loading icon has disappeared, the new programming has been synced to box and the

show is up to date. Certain effects (e.g., Pulse and Fade) will trigger the BPM function. A show should sync to the FlareCON Air 2 upon first playback.

Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 View/ Edit Show It is possible to edit various settings in the Edit Show page. Users can rename shows, adjust scene/step timing, customize shows, add more scenes and steps to a show, and delete steps. Edit Show To open the Edit Show page:

1. Select the view/edit icon next to the show name on the Playback page.

2. The page will change to display the name of the show and a list of scenes and steps as well as

the fixtures that have been saved for that show. Rename show To rename a show:

1. Select the edit icon next to the show name at the top of the page.

2. Change the name of the show on the pop-up page.

It is also possible to add or edit the photo for a show (see instruction #7 of Add to Show).24 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation Adjust scene/step timing

1. Select the clock icon next to a scene/step to open the Edit Step Time box.

Select the desired Hold Time and Fade Time from the drop-down menu in the Edit Step Time box.

3. Press Update Time.

Customize show Select the arrow to the right of the fixture name to trigger the drop-down menu. This menu allows users to edit advanced settings (see Advanced for further information on advanced settings and how to edit them).

Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Add a new scene Add a new scene or step to the existing show by pressing Program on the customize show page (see PROGRAM for further instructions on how to create and save a show). Delete a show

1. Select the desired show and swipe either left or right until the red trashcan icon appears.

2. Tap the trashcan icon.

If there are no saved shows, the Playback page will appear blank. Before attempting to play or edit a show, ensure that the show is saved (see the PROGRAM section to learn more about creating and saving a show).26 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation Action Widget The red action widget is a movable button that appears throughout the FlareCON App. It allows users to clear programming or stop all scenes. To move the action widget:

1. Tap and hold the action widget.

2. Drag the action widget to the desired area of the screen.

The action widget appears on the FlareCON app in both Android and Apple devices when the device is connected to a fixture. The action widget appears in all tabs Except the Settings tab.

Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 SETTINGS The FlareCON allows users to monitor and adjust several settings in the app, including input mode, address chart, and effects preset. It also allows users to import, export, and wipe all data.28 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation Device Input Mode This sets the mode in which the FlareCON Air 2 connects to the fixture.

• Wifi works with the FlareCON App.

• DMX allows users to use the FlareCON Air as a wireless transmitter with any console that outputs DMX. To set up the input mode:

Address Chart This option allows users to export printable files with fixture list and their respective personalities/DMX start address.To export printable files:

2. Select the method of sharing by pressing the appropriate icon.

The input mode must be set to Wifi to use the FlareCON app.29 Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Data Import / Export This option allows users to import or export entire FlareCON shows, scenes, and steps. To export data:

2. Select the method of sharing by pressing the appropriate icon.

2. Choose the file location or choose from the most recently opened files.30

FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation Effects Presets This option displays defaults for different program effects. It allows users to adjust the Color, Strobe, Fade Time, Hold Time, and/or speed of various effects. To change/customize the preset defaults:

1. Select the Presets button to open the Effects Editor page.

2. On the Effects Editor page, select an effect to customize its settings.

3. To adjust the Strobe, Speed, Fade time, or Hold Time on an effect, use the bar and faders to

adjust the value from 0 to 255.

4. To adjust the color on an effect, select the color to open the

Edit Effect box (see Advanced for further instruction on how to use the Color Preset, Color Palette, or Color Mixer in the Edit Effect box).

Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Wipe All Data This option allows users to wipe all data, wipe all data except patched fixture, or to reset the FlareCON Air 2.

• Wipe all Data wipes all data except the data in the FlareCON Air 2.

• Wipe All Except Patched Fixture wipes all data except the programming in the patched fixture and in the FlareCON Air 2.

• Reset Box resets saved data that may have been stored in the FlareCON Air 2 even after users chose to wipe all data or to wipe all except patched fixture. To enable any of the three options:

1. Press Wipe to trigger a pop up box.

2. Select Wipe all Data, Wipe All Except Patched Fixture, or Reset Box from the pop up box.

3. One of three pop-up boxes will appear. Select Okay to wipe/reset or Cancel to return to the

Settings page.32 FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Operation DMX Output Chart This option displays a snapshot of the current channel in use. To view the DMX Output Chart, select Open. The DMX Output Chart will pop up:33 Operation FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Wifi To edit the SSID and Password:

1. Tap the blank space next to SSID and type the desired SSID name using the pop-up keypad.

2. Tap the blank space next to Password and type the desired password using the pop-up keypad.

3. Tap <Go> on the keypad. A notification saying the SSID and password have been reset will be

displayed. Although both the SSID and Password can be edited, it is not recommended to do so.Aplicación FlareCON Manual del usuario Rev. 3

FlareCON User Manual Rev. 3 Contact Us Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record. General Information Technical Support Chauvet World Headquarters Address: 3360 Davie Rd. Voice: [phone] Davie, FL 33314 Fax: [phone] Voice: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Fax: [phone] Toll Free: [phone] Website: www.chauvetdj.com Chauvet U.K. Address: Pod 1 EVO Park Email: [e-mail] Little Oak Drive, Sherwood Park, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0EB Website: www.chauvetdj.eu