CHAUVET DJ RFC XL Handheld Lighting Remote Control User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Chauvet DJ
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CHAUVET DJ RFC XL Handheld Lighting Remote Control
About This Guide
The RFC-XL Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as
mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from
www.chauvetdj.com for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change
without notice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR
WEBSITE. For Customers in the United States and Mexico:
www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration.
For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the
Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu
/warranty-registration.
Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in, and subject to the
exclusions and limitations set forth in the full limited warranty on our
website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product
and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must
provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an
authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE
NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and
country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United
Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France,
Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your
local distributor.
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and
maintenance.
- This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
- 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 immediately.
- DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
Contact
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact
your distributor to request support or return a product. Refer to Contact Us
at the end of this QRG for contact information.
What is Included
- RFC-XL
- Alkaline battery (A23)
- Quick Reference Guide
To Begin
Unpack the RFC-XL and make sure all parts have been received in good
condition. If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier
immediately, not Chauvet.
Batter Power
The RFC-XL is battery operated. Ensure that the Alkaline battery (A23) is
installed prior to operating the remote.
- Movement may cause the back lights to turn on and drain the battery will being transported. Turn off the unit when not in use.
RFC-XL Remote Control
The RFC-XL can be operated with any Chauvet RF enabled fixture. RF wireless
control must be set on the fixture. To enable RF wireless control in the
fixture, locate the RF function in the Menu Map and enable RF.
Binding
To bind the fixture to the remote, navigate to the
NOTE: Once the remote has binded to the fixture, it is possible to select
a group on the fixture. Assigning the fixture to a group will be important
when using the remote, as the remote can command multiple groups at once.
Radio Frequency Public Linking
The RFC-XL can also operate with fixtures that are not binded by using the RF
public linking option. Locate the RF function in the menu map and select the
public linking option.
NOTE: Public operation allows the fixture to respond to all RF signals
and undesired results may present themselves.
Overview
RFC-XL Remote Operation
The RF remote functions will vary from fixture to fixture. Some RF functions on the remote may not be applicable.
| Remote | Function |
|---|
| COLOR PICKER
The color picker can be used to select colors manually instead of cycling
through preset colors. In addition, the color picker can increase or decrease
the value of several functions in the fixture such as the dimmer, pan, or
tilt.To manually select a color or adjust the value of a function:
- Select function such as < PAN>, < DIMMER>, < STROBE> or < FOCUS>.
- Press any part of the color picker and scroll clockwise or counterclockwise.
| GROUP
To select a group on the remote:
- Press < GROUP>
- Press the appropriate group control buttons to select the corresponding group. For example:
- Press < RED> to select group 1.
- Press < GREEN> to select group 2.
- Press < BLUE> to select group 3.
- Press < AMBER> to select group 4.
- Once the groups are selected, press any of the applicable functions on the remote to control the selected fixtures.
NOTE: When a group is selected, the group indicator light will remain on. Several groups may be selected at once. If several groups have been selected, several indicator lights will remain on until the groups are turned off.
| BLACK OUT
Turns off everything on the fixture, or selected fixture group.
- Press < BLACK OUT>.
To turn off this function, press < BLACK OUT> again.
| Remote | Function |
|---|---|
| **AUTO |
** Triggers built in programs in the fixture.
- Press < AUTO>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> to choose between the different auto programs.
- Press < SPEED/SENSITIVITY>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> or use the color picker to increase or decrease the program speed
FADE
Toggles some auto programs to snap or fade.
- Use a function involving the transition of colors (i.e while auto is playing).
- Press < FADE>.
NOTE: Does not apply to all fixtures or auto programs. Fade speed is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
SOUND
Triggers built in sound programs.
- Press < SOUND>.
- Press < SPEED/SENSITIVITY>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> or use the color picker to increase or decrease the sensitivity.
STROBE
Triggers strobe mode in the fixture.
- Press < STROBE>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the strobe.
DIMMER
Triggers dimmer mode in the fixture.
- Press < DIMMER>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the brightness.
| Remote | Function |
|---|---|
| **PAN |
** Rotates the fixture left or right.
- Press < PAN>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the pan.
TILT
Moves the fixture up and down.
- Press < TILT>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the tilt.
COLOR
The color function cycles through the fixture’s preset colors.
- Press < COLOR>.
- Press < COLOR> again or use the color picker to adjust colors. Note: Does not apply to all fixtures.
GOBO
Cycles through available gobos.
- Press < GOBO>.
- Press < GOBO> again to adjust gobos.
PRISM
- Press < PRISM>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the prism.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the prism rotate.
FOCUS
Adjusts the focus.
- Press < FOCUS>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> or use the color picker to increase or decrease the focus.
ZOOM
Zooms in and out.
- Press < ZOOM>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> or use the color picker to adjust the zoom function.
GOBO ROTATE
The gobo rotate function rotates the gobo either clockwise or
counterclockwise.
- Press < GOBO ROTATE>.
- Press < UP> or < DOWN> to or use the color picker to cycle through gobos.
PRISM ROTATE
- Reserved for future use.
FREEZE
Stops remote output.
- Press < FREEZE>.
NOTE: The RF remote will not respond to any inputs when Freeze is activated. If the product does not respond when a button is pressed, try pressing < FREEZE>. Freeze may have been activated.
Contact Us
General Information Technical Support
Chauvet World Headquarters
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice:
844-393-7575
Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: 954-756-8015
Voice: 954-577-4455 Email:
chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Fax: 954-929-5560
Toll Free: 800-762-1084 Website:
www.chauvetdj.com
Chauvet U.K.
Address: Unit 1C Email:
UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115
Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110
Chauvet Benelux
Address: Stokstraat 18 Email:
BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
9770 Kruishoutem
Belgium Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
Chauvet France
Address: 3, Rue Ampère
91380 Chilly-Mazarin
Email: FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
France Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59
Chauvet Germany
Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11
28759 Bremen
Email: DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
Germany Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Voice: +49 421 62 60 20
Chauvet Mexico
Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B
(Entrance by Calle 2)
Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
Zona Industrial Lerma Website: www.chauvetdj.mx
Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
Voice: +52 728-690-2010
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and
instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Mexico,
France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.
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