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Snapshot
OK on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Transformer
Replaceable
Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
USER MANUAL
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
1 x D-Fi™ PLUS
1 x Antenna
1 x 12VDC 500mA (external power supply)
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a D-Fi™ PLUS, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure
that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately
and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton
itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing, with all of the included items/accessories.
Warning! All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
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Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product?
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
they also receive this instruction booklet.
Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
This product is intended for indoor use only!
To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture.
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104°F (40°C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher
than this.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Note! Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)
Note! Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.
2. INTRODUCTION
Features
Transmit/receive up to 512 DMX channels wirelessly
Control up to 9 universes or 4,608 DMX channels (requires multiple units)
Use with any universal DMX-512 controller
27 user-selectable UHF frequencies (902MHz – 928MHz)
Functions as transmitter or receiver
Self-contained unit with no setup required
Requires two units for operation (per universe)
FCC compliant
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Product Overview
DC power input
Antenna
connection
Antenna
(included)
Enter button
Up button
Down button
Power LED
indicator
DMX Out
Mode button
Signal LED
indicator
DMX In
Mounting/
hanging
bracket
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DMX Fixture
Transmitter
DMX Fixture
Configuration #2
Receiver
DMX Controller
Transmitter
DMX Fixture
DMX Fixture
Configuration #1
Receiver
Receiver
DMX Fixture
Receiver
DMX Fixture
Receiver
3. SETUP
D-Fi™ PLUS Configuration Options
Configurations
1. A transmitter is connected to the output of the controller, and a receiver is connected at the input of the first
DMX fixture.
2. A transmitter is connected to the output of a DMX fixture, and a receiver is connected to the input of the next
DMX fixture.
Note: The following diagrams are to demonstrate possible configurations. Multiple receivers may be used
in any possible configuration.
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MENU OPTION
DESCRIPTION
Receive mode: Sets the D-Fi™ PLUS to receive from a transmitting D-
Fi™ PLUS operating on the same frequency
Transmit mode: Sets the D-Fi™ PLUS to transmit to a receiving D-Fi™
PLUS operating on the same frequency
Operating frequency: adjustments from to
Using the control panel
1. Press the MODE button to switch between transmit and
receive mode; this will also enable the frequency
assignment.
2. Press the DOWN/UP buttons to scroll through the
operating frequencies.
3. Press ENTER to save the settings.
Note: A system is simply one D-Fi™ PLUS transmitting and one or more D-Fi™ PLUS(s) receiving on the same
frequency.
A minimum of 2 D-Fi™ PLUS transceivers are required for operation.
Contact Us
World Wide
General Information CHAUVET
Technical Support CHAUVET
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115
fax: 954.929.5560
toll free: 800.762.1084
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax: 954.929.5560 (Attention: Service)
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5. APPENDIX
Returns Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #).
Products returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RMA # prior to
shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description
of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from
inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own
discretion to repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is
always a safe method to use.
Claims
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage,
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.
Technical Specifications
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length ................................................................................................................................ 6.1 in (155 mm)
Width .................................................................................................................................... 3.1 in (78 mm)
Height ................................................................................................................................... 1.3 in (32 mm)
Weight ..................................................................................................................................... 0.8 lbs (4 kg)
POWER
External power supply ............................................................. 12VDC 500mA 115V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz
COOLING ...................................................................................................................... Convection cooled
OPERATING RANGE (BAND/FREQUENCIES)
UHF .................................................................................................................................902Mhz - 928Mhz
THERMAL
Maximum ambient temperature .............................................................................................104°F (40°C)
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
Data input ................................................................................................... locking 3-pin XLR male socket
Data output ............................................................................................. locking 3-pin XLR female socket
Data pin configuration................................................................................. pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols ........................................................................................................................... DMX-512 USITT
DMX Channels (transmit/receive) ............................................................................... 512 (per frequency)
Unobstructed operating distance ........................................................................................... 393ft (120m)
ORDERING INFORMATION
D-Fi™ PLUS .................................................................................................................................DFIPLUS
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty.................................................................................................................. 2-year limited warranty
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