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D-Fi 2.4GHz
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CHAUVET DJ D-Fi 2.4GHz User Manual

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User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before you Begin .................................................................................................................3
Claims ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................5
3. Setup .....................................................................................................................................7
Orientation ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Rigging .................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Operation ..............................................................................................................................8
Frequencies ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Manual Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Automatic Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Miscellaneous Operations ........................................................................................................................ 9
5. Technical Information ........................................................................................................10
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What Is
Included

Instructions
included accessories) appear damaged from
parts, damage not related to shipping,
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
Menu > Settings
A seq uence of menu opti ons to b e followed
<ENTER>
A key t o be pr essed on th e product’s control panel
ON
A value t o be entered or selected
Critical installation, configuration, or operation informa tion. Not damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
CHAUVET® reserves the right to update the

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Unpacking

Claims

Text
Conventions

Symbols

• D-Fi™ 2.4GHz
• Power Supply
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference G uide
Carefully unpack the product immediately and chec k the c ontainer to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For ot her iss ues, such as missing components or or conc ealed dama ge, file a claim wit h CHAUVET® wi thi n 7 days of delivery.
Convention Meaning
Symbol Meaning

Disclaimer

omissions that may appear in t his manual. existing docum ent or t o c reate a new document to correct any errors or omis sions.
You can download the lat est version of this doc ument f rom ww w .chauvetl i ghting.com .
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the U nited St ates of Am er ica
A. Leon 6/14/13 T. Yeago 06/17/13
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this i nformation i s not us ed.
Useful information.
Author Date Editor Date
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Product at a
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
x
x
P
x
x
P
x
x
x

Safety Notes

Mak e sure th ere are no flammable materials close t o the u nit whil e oper atin g.
• Alw ays make s ure that the voltag e of the outlet to which you are connect ing this
center.
Glance
Out door Use Sound-Activated DMX Master/Slave
Please read the following Safet y N ot es ca ref ull y bef or e working with this product. They include important safety information about its installation, usage, and maintenance.
• Always connect this product to a gr ounded circuit t o avoid the risk of electr ocution .
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect this product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting this product overhead, always secur e it to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
•
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain or moist ure.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer.
• Nev er ca r ry this product from the power cord or any moving part.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this product at
higher temperatures.
• In t he even t of a serious opera t ing prob lem, sto p using the u nit im mediately.
• Nev er tr y to repair this product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or mal function. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
Fixed voltage (120 V or 230 V) Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable Duty Cycle
• Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user , be su re that t hey also rec eive this document.
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2. INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

Mounting Hole
Safety Hook
Power In
Antenna
3 pin DMX In
3 pin DMX Out
5 pin DMX In
5 pin DMX Out
Top View
Bottom View
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Product Dimensions

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voltage power supply and it can work with an input
(circuit breaker or fuse),
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
a rheostat (variable resisto r) or dimmer circuit , even

Mounting

may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate
, always make sure that it will be easy to
can support its
of appropriate
Mounting Hole
Safety Hook

3. SETUP

AC Power

This product has an external fixed voltage of either 115 V, 60 Hz or 230 V, 50 Hz, depending on the specific model.
To determine the power r equirements for this product (power outlet and wiring), use th e 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 this product to a protected circuit making sure that it has electrocution or fire.
Never connect this product to if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes.

Orientation

The D-Fi™ 2.4GHz ventilation is provided around the product.

Rigging

Before deciding on a location for this product access the unit for maintenance and programming purposes.
Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product weight. See the T echnical Sp ecifications for weig ht informati on.
When mounting this product o verhea d, alway s use a s afety ca ble. Mount the product securely to a ri ggin g point, wh ether an elevated platform or a tr uss.
When rigging this product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp weight capacity.
The product also has 2 teardrop holes l ocated on the back for easy wall mounting.
Mounti ng Di a gr a m
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Operation
Button
Function
Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
<UP>
<DOWN>
Press t o scrol l down the list of options or to fi nd a low er value
Receive Mode
r001
001-016

Frequencies

Channel
Frequency (in Ghz)
4
10
13
14

Configuration

4. OPERATION

Control Panel

Menu Map

To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located around the display. Please r efer to t he Product Overview to see the buttons location on the control panel.
<MODE>
option
<ENTER> Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
Press t o scrol l up t he li st of opti ons or t o fin d a higher v alue
Mode Programming Steps Description
Sets Receive Mode c hannel
Transmit Mode t001 001-016 Sets Transmit Mode channel
1 2.433 2 3
5 6
2.4362
2.4394
2.4426
2.4458
2.449
7 2.4522 8 2.4554 9 2.4586
2.4618
11 12
2.465
2.4682
2.4714
2.4746
15 2.4778 16 2.481
To set this product in DMX mode:
1. Connect this product to a s uita ble p ower o utlet.
2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controll er to the DMX input socket of thi s product.
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Manual Mode

buttons to
equency will be
signals, the units should be elevated 5 feet or higher off the
to ensure you can

Automatic Mode

To operate the product in manual mode, do the following:
1. Press <MODE> to switch between T ran smitter ( t) or Recei ver ( r), t hen pr ess <ENTER> to save the setting.
2. Whi le th e T ransmit ter or R eceiver is fl ashing, p ress the <UP> or <DOWN> sel ect y our desired frequencies.
3. Press <ENTER> to st ore the select ed frequ ency before the Transmi t ter ( t) or Receiver (r) stops flashing. The (t) or (r) symbol on the display will flash for 20-40 seconds.
To operate the product in automatic mode, do the following:
1. Press <AUTO> to enter Auto Mode on both units.
2. Press and hold <AUTO> on the fi rst unit, whi ch will be t he Tra nsmitt er (t).
3. Press <AUTO> twice on the second unit , which wi ll be the Receiv er (r ) .
4. Press <ENTER> to st ore y our choice. You are n ow in “Aut o Mo de”.
5. In A uto Mode, press and hold <AUTO> on the T ransmit ter f or 8-10 seconds to scan for the clearest channel and to sync your receivers to the Transmi tter.
Auto scan syncing must be done within a distance of 10 meters (32.81 ft).
Miscellaneous
Operations
To auto scan and sync receivers:
1. In Auto Mode, press and hold <AUTO> for 8-10 seconds to scan for the clearest channel and to sync the Receiver(s) to the Transmitter. The LED display will flash, acknowledging the sync.
To check which frequency you are using:
1. Press <ENTER> while the Tra nsmi t ter and Rec eiver(s) are sync ed. T he frequen cy will show on the LED display.
To clear the receiver, do the following:
1. On the rec eiver, press and hold <AUTO> for 5 seconds. The stored fr cleared. The (t) or (r) symbol on t he display will flash for 20-40 seconds.
To c onnec t mul t ipl e receivers after system setup using Manual mode:
1. Clear the receiv er: On the recei ver, press and hold <AUTO> for 5 seconds. The stored frequency will be cleared. The (t) or (r) symbol on the display will flash for 20­40 seconds.
2. Operate the product in Manual mode:
a. Press <MODE> t o switch b etween Tra nsmi tter ( t) or Receiver ( r), t hen pr ess
<ENTER> t o save the setting.
b. While the Trans mitter or Recei ver is flashing, pres s the <UP> or <DOWN>
buttons to select your desired frequencies.
c. Press <ENTER> to st ore the select ed frequ ency before the Transmi t ter ( t) or
Receiver (r) stops flashing. The (t) or (r) symbol on the dis play will flash f or 20­40 seconds.
You can sync an unlimited amount of Receivers to one Transmitter.
To ensure strong ground and remain in an unobstructed line of si ght of each other.
For the best results, add individual receivers use Manual mode select the same frequency for the additional products.
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Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
5.8 in (152 mm)
6.1 in (156 mm)
1.6 in (40 mm)
0.8 lbs (0.4 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Input Voltage
External
115~240 V, 50/60 Hz
9 V DC 500 ma
Wireless
RF Output
Refresh Rate
Frequency Range
18.5 dbm m ax r ang e 230 m
15 Hz/s
2.433–2.481 GHz
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling Syste m
104° F (40° C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
3- and 5-pi n X LR
Sockets
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
Item Numb er
D-Fi™ 2.4GHz
02080308
DFI2.4GHZ

5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Technical Specifications

Weight
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Contact Us

Fax: +44 (0)17 73 511110
Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
s to
Returns
Tech Support office and request a Return
prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
the following information on a piece of paper
properly. Any shi pping damage resulting from inadequate
boxing are
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
To return a product or request support:
• If y ou li ve in t he U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).
• If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.(see below).
• If you live in any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your
distributor of record. Refer to our Web site for contact details of distributors outside the U S, United Kingdom, or Ireland.
World Headquarters
CHAUVET® General Inform ation
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 Voice: (954) 577-4455 Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll free: (800) 762-1084
Technical Supp or t
Voice: (954) 577-4455 (Press 4) Fax: (954) 756-8015
World Wide Web
United Kingdom & Ireland
CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. General Inform ation
Address: Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton, Nottingham, UK NG16 6NT Voice: +44 (0)1773 511115
Technical Supp or t
Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com
World Wide Web
If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® product them. Visit our Web site for contact details.
Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be
return.
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Clearly l abel the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product
returned without an RMA number.
DO NOT writ e t he RMA number directly on the box. Instead, write it on a pr operly affixed label.
Before sending the product, clea rly wr ite and place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
Be su re to p ack th e product packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double­recommended.
CHAUVET® returned product(s).
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