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D-Fi™ 2.4GHz User Manual (Rev. 04) 

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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. 

 

 

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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