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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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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™...
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.
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).
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...
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.
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™...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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........................
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.
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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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