Chauvet Satellite TV System - Manuals

Page 3 - Manual Conventions; Icons

1. Before You Begin 3 12/28/2009 12:38 PM 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included  1 x Satellite™ D-Fi  1 x Antenna  1 x Battery charger  1 x 4-pin DIN cable (1 m in length)  1 x Warranty Card  1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the ca...

Page 4 - Safety Instructions

1. Before You Begin 4 12/28/2009 12:38 PM Safety Instructions Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage...

Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Features

2. Introduction 5 12/28/2009 12:38 PM 2. I NTRODUCTION Features Cordless battery pack works wit h all Satellite™-ready fixtures Built-in wireless DMX receiver works with D-Fi system 3-pin and 5-pin DMX connections LED indicators display battery life Easy-access door to connect and change battery Rem...

Page 6 - Product Overview

2. Introduction 6 12/28/2009 12:38 PM Product Overview Antenna (included) Battery Life Meter Carrying Handle (removable) DMX Out (5-pin) Fixture Mounting Location (13 mm) LCD Control Panel Battery Door Screw DMX In (5-pin) DMX Out (3-pin) Mounting Brackets (removable) Power On/Off Switch Safety Atta...

Page 7 - ETUP; Charging the battery

3. Setup 7 12/28/2009 12:38 PM 3. S ETUP Charging the battery The battery charger runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. On the supplied battery charger, the LED will light green to indicate that the battery is fully charged. The LED on the battery charger will light red to indicate that the battery is char...

Page 8 - Battery Replacement

3. Setup 8 12/28/2009 12:38 PM Battery Replacement As with any battery, the battery in this product will not last forever. Eventually, it must be replaced. Please see the following instructions for this procedure. 1. Disconnect the battery charger. 2. Turn the power switch OFF. 3. Remove the externa...

Page 9 - Rigging

3. Setup 9 12/28/2009 12:38 PM Fixture Mounting Location Mounting Brackets (2) Mounting Orientation The Satellite™ D-Fi may be mounted in an upright, safe position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see t...

Page 10 - TM PLUS/SatelliteTM D-Fi Configuration Options; DMX connection for the

3. Setup 10 12/28/2009 12:38 PM DMX Fixture Configuration #2 DMX Controller DMX Fixture Configuration #1 Receiver Transmitter DMX Fixture Receiver DMX Fixture Receiver Transmitter D-Fi ™ PLUS/Satellite™ D-Fi Configuration Options The Satellite™ D-Fi is fully compatible with the standalone D-Fi™ PLUS...

Page 11 - Using the control panel; Mode Selection

4. Operating Instructions 11 12/28/2009 12:38 PM 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Using the control panel Press <MODE> to switch between transmit and receive mode; this will also enable the frequency assignment. Press <DOWN / UP> to scroll through the operating frequencies. Press <ENTER>...

Page 12 - PPENDIX; DMX Primer; General Maintenance

5. Appendix 12 12/28/2009 12:38 PM 5. A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates...

Page 13 - Data Cabling; DMX Data Cable; Cable Connectors; Fixture Linking; Claims

5. Appendix 13 12/28/2009 12:38 PM Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a h...

Page 14 - Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link; Returns Procedure; Setting the Starting Address

5. Appendix 14 12/28/2009 12:38 PM This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX input/output panel of a lighting fixture. Universal DMX Controller Continue the link Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 3. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin c...

Page 15 - W o r l d W i d e

5. Appendix 15 12/28/2009 12:38 PM General Troubleshooting S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE ( S ) P OSSIBLE A CTION ( S ) Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Excessive circuit load Check total load placed on the electrical circuit. Short circuit along the power wires Check for a short in the electrical wiring (inte...

Page 16 - Technical Specifications

5. Appendix 16 12/28/2009 12:38 PM Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length .......................................................................................................................... 9.5 in (241 mm) Width....................................................................