CHAUVET DJ RFC-XL Remote User Manual

CHAUVET DJ RFC-XL Remote

Product Information

• Product Name: RFC- XL
• Product Overview: The RFC- XL is a remote control device used to operate compatible Chauvet lighting products. It provides wireless control over various functions and settings, offering convenience and flexibility in lighting control. The remote control operates on radio frequency, allowing for easy and reliable communication with the lighting fixtures.
• Product Dimensions: The exact dimensions of the RFC- XL are not mentioned in the user manual. Please refer to the product packaging or contact Chauvet for detailed information.

Usage Instructions

1. Before You Begin:

   • What Is Included: Carefully unpack the product and ensure that all the parts are present and in good condition.
   • Unpacking Instructions: Follow the instructions provided in the user manual to safely unpack the product.

2. Introduction: No specific instructions or information provided in this section.

3. Setup:

   • RFC- XL Remote Control: Familiarize yourself with the buttons and functions of the remote control. Refer to the user manual for detailed information on each button’s functionality.
   • Radio Frequency Public Linking: No specific instructions or information provided in this section.
   • Battery Power: Install batteries (not included) into the remote control following the polarity markings. Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly.

4. Operation:

   • RFC- XL Remote Operation: Use the remote control to operate compatible Chauvet lighting products. Point the remote control towards the lighting fixture and press the appropriate buttons to control various functions such as power on/off, mode selection, color changes, and other available options. Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on using the remote control with different lighting fixtures.

5. Technical Specifications:

   • No specific instructions or information provided in this section.

   • Contact Us: If you have any questions or need further assistance with the RFC- XL or any other Chauvet products, please contact Chauvet customer support. The contact information can be found in the user manual or on the Chauvet website.

   • Warranty & Returns: For information regarding warranty coverage and the return process, refer to the user manual or contact Chauvet customer support. It is important to follow the
     specified procedures to ensure a smooth warranty claim or return process.

   • Note: The user manual mentions text conventions, symbols, and a disclaimer, but does not provide any specific instructions or information regarding their usage. Please refer to the user manual
     for more details on these elements.

Before You Begin

What Is Included

• RFC-XL
• Alkaline battery (A23)
• 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 signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate a claim. In addition, 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

Symbols

| Electrical warning. Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to the product, accessories, or the user.
**| 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 or any 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 from www.chauvetdj.com.

Intellectual Property
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images are owned by Chauvet.

FCC Statement of Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 installed and used in accordance with the 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Safety Notes

• ALWAYS:
  • In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
• DO NOT:
  • Open this product or attempt any repairs. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
  • Operate in temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).
  • Expose to environments that exceed the Ingress Protection (IP) rating.
  • Expose to rain or moisture.
  • Use outdoors.
  • Submerge.
  • Leave outdoors for extended periods of time.
  • Expose to corrosive environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, salinity, pressure, radiation, or shock.
  • Set this product on a flammable surface.

****Keep this User Manual for future use. If the product is sold to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document.

Introduction

Product Overview

Product Dimensions

Setup

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 option in the fixture’s Menu Map and follow instructions.
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.

Battery 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.

Operation

RFC- XL Remote Operation
The RF remote functions will vary from fixture to fixture. Some RF functions on the remote may not be applicable.

• 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:

1. Select function such as < PAN>, < DIMMER>, < COLOR>, **< STROBE> or < FOCUS>**.
2. Press any part of the color picker and scroll clockwise or counterclockwise.

| GROUP
To select a group on the remote:

1. Press < GROUP>
2. 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.
3. 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.

1. Press < BLACK OUT>.
2. To turn off this function, press < BLACK OUT> again.

AUTO

Triggers built in programs in the fixture.

1. Press .
2. Press or to choose between the different auto programs.
3. Press <SPEED/SENSITIVITY>.
4. Press or or use the color picker to increase or decrease the program speed

FADE
Toggles some auto programs to snap or fade.

1. Use a function involving the transition of colors (i.e. while auto is playing).
2. Press .
3. Press <SPEED/SENSITIVITY>.
4. Press or or use the color picker to increase or decrease the auto program speed.
   NOTE: Does not apply to all fixtures or auto programs. Fade speed is fixed and cannot be adjusted.

SOUND
Triggers built in sound programs.

1. Press .
2. Press <SPEED/SENSITIVITY>.
3. Press or or use the color picker to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

STROBE
Triggers strobe mode in the fixture.

1. Press .
2. Press or or use the color picker to adjust the strobe.

DIMMER
Triggers dimmer mode in the fixture.

1. Press .
2. Press or or use the color picker to adjust the brightness.

PAN
Rotates the fixture left or right.

1. Press .
2. Press or or use the color picker to adjust the pan.

TILT
Moves the fixture up and down.

1. Press .
2. Press or or use the color picker to adjust the tilt.

COLOR
The color function cycles through the fixture’s preset colors.

1. Press .
2. Press again or use the color picker to adjust colors.
   Note: Does not apply to all fixtures.

GOBO
Cycles through available gobos.

1. Press .
2. Press again to adjust gobos.

PRISM

1. Press .
2. Press or or use the color picker to adjust the prism.
3. Press or or use the color picker to adjust the prism rotate.

FOCUS
Adjusts the focus.

1. Press .
2. Press or or use the color picker to increase or decrease the focus.

ZOOM
Zooms in and out.

1. Press .
2. Press or or use the color picker to adjust the zoom function.

GOBO ROTATE
The gobo rotate function rotates the gobo either clockwise or counterclockwise.

1. Press .
2. Press or to or use the color picker to cycle through gobos.

PRISM ROTATE

1. Reserved for future use.

FREEZE
Stops all movement and color chasing in all fixtures.

1. Press .
   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 may have been activated.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest hundredth.

Battery

Ordering

Warranty & Returns

• For warranty registration and complete terms and conditions, please visit the Chauvet 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.

© Copyright 2023 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and RFC- XL 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.
General Information Technical Support
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