1. B EFORE EGIN What is included 1 x Intimidator™ Spot 250 1 x Mounting bracket kit w/screws 1 x Power Cord 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition.
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 at: 954-929-1115. Intimidator™ Spot 250 User Manual 8/24/2009 3:19 PM...
3. S ETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. A 250W MSD discharge 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.
Lamp Installation Turn off power to fixture. Loosen the 2 lamp covers knobs by turning counter-clockwise. If there is a current lamp you are replacing, remove it now. While using care not to allow the envelope of the lamp to contact your bare skin, install the new lamp.
Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse The fuse is located holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged inside this fuse from its holder and replace with exact compartment.
Replacing Color Dichroics Top cover screws Be sure the fixture is not powered or connected to mains. Remove the top cover by removing the 4 screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver. With your hand, move the color wheel to the desired color dichroic to change. Remove the slot-n-lock color by pressing it up and away from the color wheel and sliding in the direction out of the fixture.
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. Note! CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO...
Mounting O ri ent at ion This fixture may be mounted in a vertical-hanging or in a floor-mounting-vertical position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigg ing Hanging Clamp It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the fixture using, a suitable “C”...
P an/t ilt Lo c k This fixture has locking Pan/Tilt function. This is a feature designed to be used during transportation. Follow the below instructions for operating this properly. These steps are for the Pan Lock. Locate the Pan Lock on the base of the yoke. Using your hand (not a tool!) rotate this either clockwise or counter-clockwise 90°...
4. O PERATING NSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display. Button Function Used to access the menu or to return to a <MODE/ESC> previous menu option Scrolls through menu options in ascending <UP>...
Menu Map UNCTION UNCTION ELECTION NSTRUCTION 1. DMX Address Address 000 ~ 255 Sets the DMX starting address Fast Sets the fixture to fast Auto mode Slow Sets the fixture to slow Auto mode Sets the fixture to audio triggering Auto Sound mode 2.
Menu Map (continued) Service Menu Map The password is: 2323 Exit this mode by pressing Mode/Esc 2 times (2X) Intimidator™ Spot 250 User Manual 8/24/2009 3:19 PM...
User Configurations T o set th e pa n to i nv er tin g o r non - inv e rt i ng: Press the <MENU/ESC>. Select the desired option by using the <UP> and/or <DOWN> button to navigate through the display until you reach “3-Pan”.
Additional Functions T o us e th e fi xtu r e w it h th e c a - 9 ea s y cont r oll e r. Under the “Run” option in the menu, select “Econtr”. Press the <ENTER> button. Now, plug in the CA-9 into the EASY CONTROLLER connection on the back panel of the fixture.
Operation Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. Set the fixture to the desired standalone mode by selecting it in the onboard menu. Press <MENU/ESC>...
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080 089 Reset all 090 111 No function 112 119 Lamp off 120 127 Lamp on 128 129 No function 130 192 Auto program 193 255 Sound program Prism 000 015 White 016 ...
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’) S ET T ING T H E ST ART ING AD D R E SS This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device.
30 seconds of inactivity, or if the display stays lit indefinitely. -See section “5-Display” in the onboard display “close”. If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the following page.
Contact Us W orl d W id e General Information CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084 Technical Support CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4) fax: 954.929.5560 (Attention: Service)
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without a RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.
Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ........................16.3 in (414 mm) Width.......................... 13.3 in (337 mm) Height ........................20.4 in (517 mm) Weight........................58.6 lbs (26.6 kg) POWER Switch-selectable power settings ............115VAC 60Hz or 230VAC 50Hz Fuse (fast-blow) ........................F7A 250V Power Consumption ..................444W (3.7A) max @ 120V Power Consumption ..................667W (2.9A) max @ 230V Inrush Power .........................
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