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D-Fi™ 2.4GHz User Manual (Rev. 04) 

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. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for D-Fi

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ns 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 D...

Page 3: ...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 ...

Page 4: ...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 prod...

Page 5: ...D Fi 2 4GHz User Manual Rev 04 Page 5 of 14 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 ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 14 D Fi 2 4GHz User Manual Rev 04 Product Dimensions ...

Page 7: ... 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 a...

Page 8: ... 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...

Page 9: ...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 R...

Page 10: ...dingly 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 equ...

Page 11: ...the US United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our Web site for contact details Returning Products to CHAUVET Call the corresponding CHAUVET Tech Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number ...

Page 12: ... control product A This means that the user should assign the starting address of product B to 005 or higher For a starting address of 005 the DMX controller would use channels 005 to 010 to control product B It is possible to control multiple products of the same type by assigning each one of them the same starting address In this case all the products would respond in unison synchronized to the ...

Page 13: ...or on the other end The DMX protocol indicates that the XLR connectors must have five pins However most lighting products use the 3 pin XLR connector The pin assignment of the 3 pin and 5 pin XLR connectors in a DMX cable is as follows Male Plug Female Plug Signal 3 Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 3 Pin Signal Common 1 1 1 1 Common Data 2 2 2 2 Data Data 3 3 3 3 Data Not used 4 4 Not used Not used 5 5 Not used Yo...

Page 14: ...o the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Range Input Voltage External 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 9 V DC 500 ma Wireless RF Output Refresh Rate Frequency Range 18 5 dbm max range 230 m 15 Hz s 2 433 2 481 GHz Thermal Maximum External Temp Cooling System 104 F 40 C Convection DMX I O Connectors Connector Type 3 and 5 pin XLR Sockets Ordering Product Name Item Code Item Number D Fi 2 4GHz 02080308...

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