Chauvet Followspot 1200 Quick Start Manual
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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DMX Operation ...................... 12 DMX Values ......................12 5. Technical Information ................13 General Maintenance ..................... 13 Repairs ........................13 Returns Procedure ....................13 Claims ........................13 Contact Us ......................13 Technical Specifications ..................14 Followspot 1200 Quick Start Guide Rev. 3...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    • One Tripod • One Quick Start Guide About this This Followspot 1200 Quick Start Guide is a condensed version of the Followspot 1200 user manual, which users can download from CHAUVET® Guide Web site (www.chauvetlighting.com). Unpacking Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the road case. Check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition.
  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for proper installation of the Followspot 1200. Keep this guide and the user manual for future consultation. If you sell the Followspot 1200 to another user, make sure that they also receive these documents. Personal •...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Variable electronic dimmer (0~100%) • Variable electronic focus • Blackout shutter button Additional • External control console Features • Tripod • Flight case Summary 6-channel Channel Function Mode Shutter Iris Color Color temperature Dimmer Focus Followspot 1200 Quick Start Guide Rev. 3...
  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup 3. Setup AC Power The Followspot 1200 has two AC input voltage settings, 208 and 230 VAC, and two AC frequency settings, 50 and 60 Hz. The voltage and frequency settings require changing the connections on the corresponding terminal strip.
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setup Voltage & The Followspot 1200 uses a single terminal strip to select the operating voltage and frequency. This operation only requires connecting two wires to Frequency a terminal strip, as indicated below.
  • Page 8: Lamp

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setup Lamp The user may have to install the lamp before operating the Followspot 1200 for the first time. The instructions below include the steps to remove an existing lamp as well as to install a new lamp.
  • Page 9 Follow all the safety instructions indicated in pages 6 and 7. Installing a 1) If installing a new lamp, open the Followspot 1200 as indicated in page 6. New Lamp 2) Before installing the lamp, loosen its end screws.
  • Page 10: Mounting

    Orientation You can mount this product in any safe position. Rigging The Followspot 1200 consists of a housing unit and a tripod (included). CHAUVET® recommends following the general guidelines below when mounting this product. Mounting •...
  • Page 11: Dmx Linking

    Setup DMX Linking If you are using the Followspot 1200 with a DMX controller, you can link them using a regular DMX serial connection. Be aware that the Followspot 1200 uses 5-pin XLR connectors and that you will need a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter in most cases.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Scrolls through the menu options in descending (backward) <DOWN> order Menu Map The Followspot 1200 has two programming modes, Normal and Offset. The Normal mode is for regular operation, while the Offset mode is for fine position adjustments. Normal Mode...
  • Page 13: Normal Mode

    2) Change the setting (-127~127) with <UP> or <DOWN> 3) Press <ENTER> to save the change. Exiting Offset 1) After you are done, wait eight seconds for the display timer to activate. Mode The display will show the current DMX address. Followspot 1200 Quick Start Guide Rev. 3...
  • Page 14: External Console

    The illuminated buttons (1~9) change their functionality depending on the setting of the Fixed Color / Color Scroll rocker switch. To operate the Followspot 1200 with a standard DMX controller you will have to assign a starting DMX address on the Followspot 1200. Please refer to Operation the DMX Address paragraph of this chapter for instructions.
  • Page 15: Technical Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical Information 5. Technical Information General Download the Followspot 1200 user manual and refer to its Technical Information chapter for a description on how to troubleshoot and maintain Maintenance this fixture Always dry the optics and glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Data pin configuration ............pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols ....................... DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels ........................6 ORDERING INFORMATION Followspot 1200 ..................FOLLOWSPOT1200 Followspot 1200 QSG – Rev. 3 © Copyright 2012 CHAUVET® All rights reserved. Printed in the P. R. C. Followspot 1200 Quick Start Guide Rev. 3...

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