ABLE OF ONTENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN... 3 ... 3 HAT IS INCLUDED ... 3 NPACKING NSTRUCTIONS AC P ... 3 OWER ... 3 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION ... 4 ... 4 EATURES DMX C ... 4 HANNEL UMMARY ... 5 RODUCT VERVIEW SETUP ...
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET. DMX-500 User Manual Figure 1 - AC Voltage Switch •...
NTRODUCTION The Intimidator Color™ DMX-500 brings the latest automated intelligent lighting technology to a super compact and affordable fixture. The Intimidator Color™ features a super bright 250 watt halogen bulb encased in a highly optimized dichroic reflector ensuring optimum lamp performance. DMX-512 control means total control of your light show and an internal microphone enables sound activated programs to perform seamlessly.
ETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. An ELC 250W halogen lamp is included. Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement. Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare hands.
Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. R IG G IN G It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture.
PERATING NSTRUCTIONS Operating Modes The Intimidator Color™ DMX-500 can be operated in three ways. • A stand-alone mode will listen to sound and run through its diverse range of built in programs. • Master/Slave mode will allow the command of up to as many units you want in a synchronized light show to the sound.
M AST ER /SLA VE SHOW CU ST OM IZAT ION You can manually assign a slave device number to the fixtures by adjusting the dip-switches as illustrated below. This provides a way for you to customize the playback such as creating unison movement across selections or counter movements.
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following manner. By subtracting the largest switch value possible from the selected start address which does not cause a negative number. XAMPLE TARTING DDRESS Address 10 Pin # 4 = 8 Pin # 2 = 2 Total = 10 Address 24 Pin # 5 = 16 Pin # 4 = 8 Total...
XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)
DMX Channel Values Channel DMX-500 User Manual Value Sound activated mode; Slow Sound activated mode; Fast Color Scroll: Speed set by channel (1) 1 strobe per second 2 strobes per second 3 strobes per second 4 strobes per second 5 strobes per second 6 strobes per second Appendix Function...
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s...
Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone functions do not require additional settings, simply power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this mode DMX-500 User Manual...
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