Chauvet DJ D-Fi Series Bedienungsanleitung

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

Symbols.................................................................................................................................................3

Disclaimer..............................................................................................................................................3

Safety Notes ..........................................................................................................................................4

FCC Compliance ...................................................................................................................................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

Configuration .........................................................................................................................................8

Programming and Signal Selection.......................................................................................................9

5. Technical Information........................................................................................................10

Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................10

Returns ................................................................................................................................................11

Contact Us...........................................................................................................................................12

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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is

Included

•D-Fi™ Hub

•Power Supply •Quick Reference Guide

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 signsof mishandling, notify thecarrier immediately, not Chauvet Failure

to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addi

tion, 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

Menu > Settings

A sequence of menu options to be followed

<ENTER>

A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel

A value to be entered or selected

Symbols Symbol Meaning

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, orany 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 of this document from www.chauvetdj.com.

Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America

CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and D-Fi™

Hub 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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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.

•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use

completely disconnect the product from power via the breaker or by unplugging it.

•Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,

be sure that they also receive this document.

FCC

Compliance

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 installe

and used in accordance with 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:

(1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

(2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

(3)

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

(4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to th

is device not explicitly approved by

manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following

two condition: (1) This device may not cause harmful interferen

ce, and (2) this device

must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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2.INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

Right View

Left View

DMX Out

DMX In

Antenna Storage

Display and Control

Buttons

Antenna

DC Power In

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Product Dimensions

2.36 in

60 mm

1.81 in

46 mm

3.3 in

84 mm

3.58 in

91 mm

5.59 in

142 mm

(Mounting Holes)

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3.SETUP

AC Power

This product has an auto-ranging external

power supply and it can work with an input

voltage of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. It runs on 9 VDC, 500 mA.

To determine the power requirements for this product

(power outlet and wiring), use the

current value listed on the labelaffixed 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 Notes.

Orientation The D-Fi™ Hub

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. See the Technical Specifications 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 product also has 4 teardrop holes located on the back for easy wall mounting.

Mounting Diagram

Mounting Holes

Safety

Hook and

Loop

fastener

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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

<MENU> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu

option

<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

<ENTER>

Press to activate a menu option or a selected value

<AUTO> Detects the D-Fi™ signal for synchronization of products

Menu Map

Main Function

Programming Steps

Description

Settings

Receive

Mode

CH01-016 Allows selection of a specific D-Fi™

channel for receiving signal

Transmit

Mode CH01-016 Allows selection of a specific D-Fi™

channel for transmitting signal

Receive Auto Triggers the D-Fi™ Hub to auto-select a

channel for receiving signal

Transmit Auto Triggers the D-Fi™ Hub to auto-select a

channel for transmitting signal

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.

For the best results, add individual receivers using Manual mode to ensure you can

select the same channel for the additional products.

Configuration

The D-Fi™ Hub can be used two ways:

•It can be connected to any DMX controller and transmit to D-Fi™-compatible lights.

•It can be connected to any DMX lights and receive from a D-Fi™-compatible

controller.

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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Programming

and Signal

Selection

To connect the D-Fi™ Hub to a DMX controller and configure it to transmit to

D-Fi™-compatible lights, do the following:

1. Connect the hub to the controller using a DMX cable.

2. Connect the hub to power.

If the display shows Transmit Manual <CHXX>, where XX is a value between 01 and 16,

the hub is already configured for manual transmission.

3. Press <MENU> and the display shows Settings with 2 words underneath.

4. Press <ENTER> and the 2 words become highlighted.

5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to cycle through the highlighted options until the display

shows Transmit Manual.

Note: Selecting Transmit Auto automatically detects a transmission signal

when used in conjunction with <AUTO SYNC>.

6. Press <ENTER> and the display shows Transmit Manual with <CHXX>

highlighted, where XX is a value between 01 and 16.

7. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to cycle through the highlighted channel options and select

the channel to use for D-Fi™ transmission.

8. Press <ENTER> and the display shows Transmit Manual <CHXX>, where XX is

the channel selected in step 8.

The hub is now configured for manual signal transmission.

NOTE: All the lights must be set to the D-Fi™ channel shown on the hub’s

display.

To connect the D-Fi™ Hub to any DMX lights and configure it to receive D-

Fi™ signals

from a D-Fi™-compatible hub, do the following:

1. Connect the hub to the lights using a DMX cable.

2. Connect the hub to power.

If the display shows Receive Manual <CHXX>, where XX is a value between 01 and 16,

the hub is already configured for manual reception.

3. Press <MENU> and the display shows Settings with 2 words underneath

4. Press <ENTER> and the 2 words become highlighted.

5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to cycle through the highlighted options until the display

shows Receive Manual.

Note: Selecting Receive Auto automatically detects a receiving signal when

used in conjunction with <AUTO SYNC>.

6. Press <ENTER> and the display shows Receive Manual with <CHXX> highlighted,

where XX is a value between 01 and 16.

7. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to cycle through the highlighted channel options and select

the channel to use for D-Fi™ reception.

8. Press <ENTER> and the display shows Receive Manual <CHXX>, where XX is the

channel number selected in step 8.

The hub is now configured for manual signal reception.

NOTE: The controller must be set to the D-Fi™ channel shown on the hub’s

display.

Information about using D-

Fi™ lights and controllers is in the product manuals at the

Chauvet website: www.chauvetdj.com.

Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET® DMX Primer at

http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf.

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5.TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Technical Specifications

Dimensions and

Weight

Length

Width

Height

Weight

5.59 in (142 mm)

3.58 in (91 mm)

1.81 in (46 mm)

1.2 lb (0.6 kg)

Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.

Power

Power Supply Type

Range

Input Voltage

External

100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

9 VDC, 500 mA

Wireless

RF Output

Refresh Rate

Frequency Range

18.5 dbm

max range 656 ft (200 m)

40 Hz/s 2433 to 2481 GHz

Thermal

Maximum External Temp.

Cooling System

104 °F (40 °C)

Convection

DMX

I/O Connectors

Connector Type

3-XLR

Socket

Ordering

Product Name

Item Code

UPC Number

D-Fi™ Hub

03080816

781462211646

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