Chauvet Legend 1200E SPOT User Manual
Chauvet Legend 1200E SPOT User Manual

Chauvet Legend 1200E SPOT User Manual

Moving yoke fixture with a 1200 w short arc discharge lamp
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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 CHAUVET released this edition of the Legend™ 1200E Spot User Manual Rev. Edition 02c in July 2009. Notes The Legend™ 1200E Spot User Manual Rev. 02c covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming and maintenance of the CHAUVET Legend™ 1200E Spot lighting fixture. No person, group of persons or entity can reproduce any part of this publication, Copyright store it in a retrieval system, or transmit it, in any form or by any means, whether...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ............................1 ..................................... 1 HAT IS NCLUDED ..................................1 NPACKING NSTRUCTIONS ....................................1 ONVENTIONS ........................................2 CONS ....................................2 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 2. Introduction ............................... 3 ......................................... 3 EATURES Additional Features ..............................3 ......................................4 ESCRIPTION 23 DMX Channel Mode 1 ............................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents DMX P ......................................31 RIMER Starting Address ..............................31 Personalities ................................31 Assigning Addresses .............................. 31 DMX Fixture Connection ............................31 Legend™ 1200E Spot User Manual 8/13/2009 10:57 AM...
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before you Begin 1. Before You Begin What is 1 x Legend™ 1200E Spot 2 x Omega Brackets with hanging trigger clamps Included 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Hanging Trigger Omega Bracket clamp Unpacking This product ships in a flight case. Instructions Immediately upon...
  • Page 6: Icons

    Introduction Icons CHAUVET manuals use the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part of the user. EANING CONS This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation information. Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 2. Introduction 23 or 31-channel USITT DMX512-A moving yoke Features Pan: 540⁰ in 2.8 sec/tilt: 270⁰ in 1.6 sec Color wheel 7 colors + white Red, pink, green, magenta, orange, UV, and blue Split/linear colors Rainbow color spin at variable speeds Indexed, rotating gobo wheel with gobo shake 6 glass, slot-n-lock gobos + open 2 Multicolor, 4 B/W...
  • Page 8: Description

    Introduction Description The Legend™ 1200E Spot is a moving yoke fixture with a 1200 W short arc discharge lamp. It contains an LCD control panel (display) through which all of the settings can be set/modified. An electronic ballast and power supply provide power to the lamp and electronics of the fixture.
  • Page 9: Dmx Channel Summary

    Introduction DMX Channel Summary 23 Channel Mode HANNEL TTRIBUTE HANNEL TTRIBUTE Gobo 1 Pan fine Gobo 1 rotation Tilt Gobo 2 Tilt fine Gobo 2 rotation Pan/tilt speed Focus Dimmer Zoom Shutter Effect/prism Color Effect/prism rotation Cyan Iris Magenta Frost Yellow Function 3200 K (CTO)
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Wheel Display Enter button Power indicator Menu indicator button DMX in (3-pin) Power DMX out button (3-pin) Fuseholder (Main) Fuseholder (Lamp) DMX out (5-pin) Power input DMX in (5-pin) Tilt lock Pan lock Control panel Carrying handle (1 of 2) Legend™...
  • Page 11: Product Dimensions

    Introduction Product Dimensions Legend™ 1200E Spot User Manual 8/13/2009 10:57 AM...
  • Page 12: Setup

    Setup 3. Setup AC Power This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 200~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Always connect the fixture to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart.
  • Page 13: Data Cabling

    Setup Data Cabling You must use DMX compliant data cables to link two or more DMX compatible fixtures together. You may purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. USITT recommends limiting the total length of the DMX cable (from the first fixture/controller to the last fixture) to 300 ~ 455 m (985 ~ 1,500 ft).
  • Page 14: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart

    Setup It may be necessary to use a 3-pin to 5-pin adapter. Please see the chart below 3-Pin to 5-Pin for further explanation. Conversion Chart IN TO ONVERSION HART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2...
  • Page 15: Mounting

    Setup Mounting Orientation Only mount this fixture in a horizontal position, either hanging or standing, as indicated in the diagram below. Be sure that there is adequate room for ventilation and for the pan/tilt motion of the fixture. Doing otherwise may void this fixture’s warranty and cause damage to the fixture.
  • Page 16: Orientation(Bracket Installation)

    Setup Orientation The brackets in this fixture may be mounted on either side of the mounting plate, thus allowing for a 90° rotation of the fixture. Please see the diagram below for (bracket further explanation. installation) Location 1 Control Panel Location 2 Control Panel Legend™...
  • Page 17: Lamp

    Setup Lamp When replacing the lamp, please wait at least 15 minutes after powering down to allow the unit to cool! More time may be necessary. Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement. Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp with isopropyl alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
  • Page 18: Lamp Installation

    Setup The lamp in this fixture is not common and requires specific installation procedures. Lamp Installation Please see the diagram, along with the set of instructions, below for further explanation. 1. Disconnect power from the fixture and allow it to cool. 2.
  • Page 19: Replacing Gobos

    Setup This fixture comes with slot-n-lock gobo wheels for easy gobo Replacing Gobos replacement/installation. Please see the diagram, along with the set of instructions, below for further explanation. 1. Unscrew the four ¼- turn screws (S2) to detach the front cover. 2.
  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 4. Operating Instructions Navigating the Access the control panel functions using the two panel buttons located directly to the right of the LCD Display. Please see the chart, diagram, and set of Control Panel instructions, below for further explanation. Button Function Used to access the menu or to return to a...
  • Page 21: Menu Map

    Operating Instructions Menu Map Main Function Sub Function Selection Instruction DMX Address 1~512 DMX starting address assignment Mode 1 (23) Operating mode: Basic DMX Channel Mode DMX Functions Mode 2 (31) Operating mode: Advanced View the DMX input values (only from the starting address View DMX Value through the last channel of the mode (23/31) Pan Inverse...
  • Page 22: Operation

    Operating Instructions Operation By default, when the fixture is operating under normal circumstances, the display Home Screen screen will list critical information. Please see the diagram, along with the set of instructions, below for further explanation. Error Alert Icon Current DMX Internal Fixture Address Temperature...
  • Page 23: Lamp Dousing

    Operating Instructions Due to the extreme heat produced by the lamp, closing the shutters/dimmers for an Lamp Dousing extended period will cause a build-up of heat. However, a function in the fixture will automatically reduce the power to the lamp when the shutters/dimmers are closed. This will reduce the heat, and prolong the life of the fixture.
  • Page 24: Menu Map

    Operating Instructions Menu Map (Cont.) The “home position” is the location the fixture finds during the reset (home) process. Home position This is commonly known as electronic adjustment. Adjustment This is a hidden menu in the fixture. If the home position of one of the motors becomes misaligned, you can use this menu to realign/offset the function.
  • Page 25: Error Messages

    Operating Instructions Error Messages When the error alert icon appears on the home screen, press <ENTER> to view the error information. Please see the chart below for further explanation. Once an error has been resolved, you may perform a fixture reset to remove the message from the home screen.
  • Page 26: Dmx Channel Values

    Operating Instructions DMX Channel Values 23 channel mode (Basic) HANNEL ALUE UNCTION HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Gobo 2 000  255 0  540 000  009 Open (white) 010  019 Gobo 7 000  255 Pan fine 020  028 Gobo 8 029 ...
  • Page 27: Channel Mode (Basic)

    Operating Instructions 31 channel mode (Advanced) HANNEL ALUE UNCTION HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Gobo 1 rotation 000  255 0  540 000  127 Gobo indexing 128  189 Clockwise rotation (fast  slow) 190  193 Stop 000  255 Pan fine 194 ...
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions …continued from previous page HANNEL ALUE UNCTION HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Pan/tilt Macro (works in conjunction with CH.28) Function 000  009 No function 000  007 010  019 Macro 1 Auto focus (enable) 008  015 020  029 Macro 2 Auto focus (disable) 016 ...
  • Page 29: Gobo Wheel Layout

    Operating Instructions Gobo wheel Layout Color Wheel Layout Legend™ 1200E Spot User Manual 8/13/2009 10:57 AM...
  • Page 30: Technical Information

    Technical Information 5. Technical Information General To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, the user should clean the fixtures frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining Maintenance the cleaning frequency. As a rule, the user should clean the fixtures at least twice a month.
  • Page 31: Air Filter Cleaning

    Technical Information Air Filter This fixture contains air filters to reduce dust and debris from building up on the internal components. Please see the diagram below for further explanation. Cleaning Although there are air filters present in the vents of this fixture, it is still necessary to perform regular maintenance of the internal components, on a regular interval.
  • Page 32: Returns Procedure

    Technical Information Returns The user must send the merchandise prepaid. CHAUVET will not issue call tags. The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Procedure Number (RMA #). CHAUVET will refuse any product returned without an RMA #. Call CHAUVET and request an RMA # before shipping the fixture.
  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    Technical Information WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS (OF FIXTURE) Technical Length .................... 21.2 in (539 mm) Specifications Width ....................21.5 in (545 mm) Height .................... 30.1 in (764 mm) Weight ..................82.05 lbs (37.22 kg) For more detailed dimensions, please see the “Product Dimensions” section of this manual.
  • Page 34 Technical Information PRISM/EFFECTS Outside diameter ................1.87 in (47.5 mm) Image diameter (maximum)............. 1.8 in (45.5 mm) Max thickness .................. 0.275 in (7 mm) THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature ............104° F (40° C) Maximum surface temperature ............135° F (57° C) SOFTWARE VERSION INFORMATION CPU-A........................
  • Page 35: Appendix

    6. Appendix The DMX method enables the use of a universal DMX controller device with DMX DMX Primer compatible fixtures. Each DMX connection has 512 channels and each DMX fixture uses a certain number of sequential DMX channels to provide control to its features. For the DMX controller to identify each DMX fixture, they must have a unique Starting Address starting address assigned to them.
  • Page 36 CHAUVET 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com Legend™ 1200E Spot User Manual Rev. 02c July 2009...

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