Chauvet DJ RFC-XL Fernbedienung User Manual

User Manual

RFC- XL

Table of Contents

1. Before You Begin .......................................................................

What Is Included ........................................................................................... 1

Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................. 1

Claims ............................................................................................................................ 1

Text Conventions .......................................................................................... 1

Symbols ........................................................................................................ 1

Disclaimer ..................................................................................................... 1

Intellectual Property ...................................................................................... 1

FCC Statement of Compliance ..................................................................... 2

Safety Notes.................................................................................................. 2

2. Introduction ................................................................................ 3

Product Overview.......................................................................................... 3

Product Dimensions ...................................................................................... 3

3. Setup ........................................................................................... 4

RFC- XL Remote Control ............................................................................. 4

Radio Frequency Public Linking.................................................................... 4

Battery Power................................................................................................ 4

4. Operation .................................................................................... 5

RFC- XL Remote Operation......................................................................... 5

5. Technical Specifications ........................................................... 8

Contact Us ...................................................................................... 9

Warranty & Returns....................................................................................... 9

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Before You Begin

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1. Before You Begin

What Is Included

•RFC-XL

• Alkaline battery (A23)

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

• Quick Reference Guide

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.

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

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Intellectual Property

The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, 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 RFC- XL 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.

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Before You Begin

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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.

Safety Notes

■ ALWAYS:

♦ 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.
♦ 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.
♦ Leave outdoors for extended periods of time.
♦ Expose to corrosive environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, salinity,

pressure, radiation, or shock.

♦ 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.

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Introduction

Group Indicator Lights

Color Picker

Power

Group Control Buttons

Group Control Buttons

Power Indicator Light

6.3 in

160 mm

0.7 in

16.75 mm

1.9 in

47mm

2. Introduction

Product Overview

Product Dimensions

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Setup

3. Setup

RFC- XL Remote Control

The RFC- XL can be operated with any Chauvet RF enabled fixture. RF wireless control must be set on the
fixture. To enable RF wireless control

Binding

To bind the fixture to the remote, navigate to the <BIND> option in the fixture’s Menu Map and follow
instructions.

NOTE: Once the remote has binded to the fixture, it is possible to select a group on the fixture. Assigning
the fixture to a group will be important when using the remote, as the remote can command multiple groups
at once.

Radio Frequency Public Linking

The

RFC- XL can also operate with fixtures that are not binded by using the RF public linking option. Locate

the RF function in the menu map and select the public linking option.
NOTE: Public operation allows the fixture to respond to all RF signals and undesired results may present

themselves.

Battery Power

The RFC- XL is battery operated. Ensure that the Alkaline battery (A23) is installed prior to operating the
remote.

• Movement may cause the back lights to turn on and drain the battery will being
transported. Turn off the unit when not in use.

in the fixture, locate the RF function in the Menu Map and enable RF.

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Operation

4. Operation

RFC- XL Remote Operation

The RF remote functions will vary from fixture to fixture. Some RF functions on the remote may not be applicable.

Remote Function

COLOR PICKER

The color picker can be used to select colors manually instead of cycling
through preset colors. In addition, the color picker can increase or
decrease the value of several functions in the fixture such as the dimmer,
pan, or tilt.

To manually select a color or adjust the value of a function:

1. Select function such as <PAN>, <DIMMER>, <COLOR>,
<STROBE> or <FOCUS>.

2. Press any part of the color picker and scroll clockwise or
counterclockwise.

GROUP

To select a group on the remote:

1. Press <GROUP>

2. Press the appropriate group control buttons to select the
corresponding group. For example:

• Press <RED> to select group 1.

• Press <GREEN> to select group 2.

• Press <BLUE> to select group 3.

• Press <AMBER> to select group 4.

3. Once the groups are selected, press any of the applicable
functions on the remote to control the selected fixtures.

NOTE: When a group is selected, the group indicator light will remain on.
Several groups may be selected at once. If several groups have been
selected, several indicator lights will remain on until the groups are turned
off.

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BLACK OUT

Turns off everything on the fixture, or selected fixture group.

1. Press <BLACK OUT>.

To turn off this function, press <BLACK OUT> again.

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Remote Function

AUTO

Triggers built in programs in the fixture.

1. Press <AUTO>.

2. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to choose between the different auto
programs.

3. Press <SPEED/SENSITIVITY>.

4. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to increase or
decrease the program speed

FADE

Toggles some auto programs to snap or fade.

1. Use a function involving the transition of colors (i.e while auto is
playing).

2. Press <FADE>.

3. Press <SPEED/SENSITIVITY>.

4. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to increase or
decrease the auto program speed.

NOTE: Does not apply to all fixtures or auto programs. Fade speed is
fixed and cannot be adjusted.

SOUND

Triggers built in sound programs.

1. Press <SOUND>.

2. Press <SPEED/SENSITIVITY>.

3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to increase or
decrease the sensitivity.

STROBE

Triggers strobe mode in the fixture.

1. Press <STROBE>.

2. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the
strobe.

DIMMER

Triggers dimmer mode in the fixture.

1. Press <DIMMER>.

2. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the
brightness.

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Operation

Remote Function

PAN

Rotates the fixture left or right.

1. Press <PAN>.

2. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the pan.

TILT

Moves the fixture up and down.

1. Press <TILT>.

2. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the tilt.

COLOR

The color function cycles through the fixture’s preset colors.

1. Press <COLOR>.

2. Press <COLOR> again or use the color picker to adjust colors.

Note: Does not apply to all fixtures.

GOBO

Cycles through available gobos.

1. Press <GOBO>.

2. Press <GOBO> again to adjust gobos.

PRISM

1. Press <PRISM>.

2. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the
prism.

3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the
prism rotate.

FOCUS

Adjusts the focus.

1. Press <FOCUS>.

2. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to increase or
decrease the focus.

ZOOM

Zooms in and out.

1. Press <ZOOM>.

2. Press <UP> or <DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the
zoom function.

GOBO ROTATE

The gobo rotate function rotates the gobo either clockwise or
counterclockwise.

1. Press <GOBO ROTATE>.

2. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to or use the color picker to cycle
through gobos.

PRISM ROTATE

1. Reserved for future use.

FREEZE

Stops all movement and color chasing in all fixtures.

1. Press <FREEZE>.

NOTE: The RF remote will not respond to any inputs when Freeze is
activated. If the product does not respond when a button is pressed, try
pressing <FREEZE>. Freeze may have been activated.

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Technical Specifications

5. Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

Length Width Height Weight

6.3 in (160 mm) 1.9 in (47 mm) 0.7 in (17 mm) 12.6 oz (357 g)

Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest hundredth.

Battery

Typ e Capacity Volt a g e Power

Alkaline (A23) 55 mAh 12 VDC 0.66 Wh

Ordering

Product Name Item Code UPC Number

RFC- XL 10082009

781462223571

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Contact Us

Contact Us

Chauvet World Headquarters

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Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 - 3B

General Information Technical Support

Address: 3360 Davie Rd. Voice: [phone]

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Warranty & Returns

For warranty registration and complete terms and conditions, please visit the Chauvet 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

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