Chauvet D-Fi User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before you Begin.................................................................................3
What is Included................................................................................................3
Unpacking Instructions......................................................................................3
Claims........................................................................................................................ 3
Text Conventions..............................................................................................3
Icons..................................................................................................................3
Document Information.......................................................................................3
Product at a Glance ..........................................................................................4
Safety Notes......................................................................................................4
2. Introduction..........................................................................................5
Product Overview..............................................................................................5
Product Dimensions..........................................................................................6
3. Setup.....................................................................................................7
AC Power..........................................................................................................7
Mounting ...........................................................................................................7
Orientation ................................................................................................................. 7
Rigging....................................................................................................................... 7
4. Operation..............................................................................................8
Control Panel Operation....................................................................................8
Menu Map.........................................................................................................8
Frequencies ............................................................................................................... 8
Configuration.....................................................................................................8
Manual Operation....................................................................................................... 9
Automatic Operation .................................................................................................. 9
Miscellaneous Operations.......................................................................................... 9
5. Technical Information........................................................................10
General Troubleshooting ................................................................................10
Contact Procedure..........................................................................................11
CHAUVET® Contact Information....................................................................11
Returning Products to CHAUVET® ................................................................11
DMX Primer.....................................................................................................12
Starting Address....................................................................................................... 12
Product Linking (Daisy Chain).................................................................................. 12
DMX Cabling............................................................................................................ 13
DMX Connectors...................................................................................................... 13
6. Technical Specifications...................................................................14

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1. B EFORE YOU B EGIN
What Is
Included
1 x D-Fi™ 2.4GHz
1 x Power Supply
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack this product and check the container to make
sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition.
Claims
If the container or the material inside the container (this product and any other accessory
included) appears damaged from shipping, or shows signs of mishandling, notify the
carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®, upon receipt of the damaged merchandise. Failure
to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, retain
the container and all the packing material 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 seven (7) days of receiving
the merchandise.
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
Menu > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER> A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON A value to be entered or selected
Icons
Icon Meaning
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration, or
operation information. Failure to comply with this information may
render the product partially or completely inoperative, cause
damage to the product, or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the product from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical,
information.
Document
Information
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
omissions that may appear in this manual. CHAUVET® reserves the right to update the
existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions.
You can download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2011 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America
Author Date Editor Date
A. Diaz 10/13/11 B. Pillow 10/14/11

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Product at a
Glance
Use on Dimmer

Auto Programs

Outdoor Use

Fixed voltage (120 V or 230 V)

Sound Activated

Replaceable Fuse

DMX

User Serviceable

Master/Slave

Duty Cycle

Safety Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with this product. They
include important safety information about its installation, usage, and maintenance.
Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
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 secure it to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this
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 moisture.
Never connect this product to a dimmer.
Never carry 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 the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Never try to repair this product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center.
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,
be sure that they also receive this document.

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2. I NTRODUCTION
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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3. S ETUP
AC Power
This product has an external fixed voltage power supply and it can work with an input
voltage of either 115 V, 60 Hz or 230 V, 50 Hz, depending on the specific model.
To determine the power requirements for this product (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 this product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse),
making sure that it has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual).
Orientation
The D-Fi™ 2.4GHz may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate
ventilation is provided around the product.
Rigging
Before deciding on a location for this product, always make sure that it will be easy to
access the unit for maintenance and programming purposes.
Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its
weight. Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for weight
information.
When mounting this product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product
securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
When rigging this product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate
weight capacity. The bracket has a 12 mm hole, which is appropriate for this purpose.
The product also has two teardrop holes located on the back for easy wall mounting.
MountingDiagram
MountingHole
SafetyHook

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4.OPERATION
Control Panel
Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located around the display.
Please refer to the Product Overview to see the buttons location on the control panel.
Button Function
<MODE> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
<ENTER> Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
<UP> Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value
<DOWN> Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
Menu Map Mode Programming Steps Description
Receive Mode r001 001-016 Sets Receive Mode channel
Transmit Mode t001 001-016 Sets Transmit Mode channel
Frequencies Channel Frequency (in Ghz)
1 2.433
2 2.4362
3 2.4394
4 2.4426
5 2.4458
6 2.449
7 2.4522
8 2.4554
9 2.4586
10 2.4618
11 2.465
12 2.4682
13 2.4714
14 2.4746
15 2.4778
16 2.481
Configuration To set this product in DMX mode:
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket of this product.

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Manual
Operation
To operate the product in manual mode, do the following:
1. Press <MODE> to switch between Transmitter (t) or Receiver (r), then press
<ENTER> to save the setting.
2. While the Transmitter or Receiver is flashing, press the <UP> or <DOWN> buttons to
select your desired frequencies.
3. Press <ENTER> to store the selected frequency before the Transmitter (t) or
Receiver (r) stops flashing. The (t) or (r) symbol on the display will flash for 20-40
seconds.
Automatic
Operation
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 first unit, which will be the Transmitter (t).
3. Press <AUTO> twice on the second unit, which will be the Receiver (r).
4. Press <ENTER> to store your choice. You are now in “Auto Mode”.
5. In Auto Mode, press and hold <AUTO> on the Transmitter for 8-10 seconds to scan
for the clearest channel and to sync your receivers to the Transmitter.
Auto scan syncing must be done within a distance of 10 meters (32.81 ft).
Miscellaneous
Operations
To auto scan and sync receivers, follow the below instructions:
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 Transmitter and Receiver(s) are synced. The frequency
will show on the LED display.
To clear the receiver, do the following:
1. On the receiver, press and hold <AUTO> for 5 seconds. The stored frequency will be
cleared. The (t) or (r) symbol on the display will flash for 20-40 seconds.
You can sync an unlimited amount of Receivers to one Transmitter.
To ensure strong signals, the units should be elevated 5 feet or higher off the
ground and remain in an unobstructed line of sight of each other.

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5. T ECHNICAL I NFORMATION
General Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Action
Product does not
power up
No energy on power outlet Check power outlet
Change to another outlet
Loose or damaged power adapter Check the power transformer
Internal problem Send product for repair
Product does not
respond to DMX
Wrong starting address on the
product Set the correct starting address on the product
Use the right fader(s) on the controller
Wrong DMX personality on the
product Set the correct DMX product’s personality
Assign the faders accordingly
Wrong polarity setting on the DMX
controller Change the signal polarity on the controller
Loose or damaged DMX cable Check the DMX cable before the faulty
unit
Internal problem Send product for repair
Intermittent DMX
Problems
Signal cables are not DMX
compatible Replace non DMX cables with true DMX cables
Interference with AC or radio signals Keep DMX cables away from AC wires
or radio equipment
DMX cable too long Install an optically coupled DMX
amplifier right before the product with
intermittent problems
Too many products connected Install an optically coupled DMX
amplifier after unit #32
Terminator not connected Install a terminator, as indicated in the
DMX Primer section.
If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact
CHAUVET® Technical Support.