1. B EFORE EGIN What is included 1 x Intimidator™ Spot 150 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 150 User Manual 6/19/2009 9:08 AM...
3. S ETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. A HTI 150W 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 Alignment How-To After a new installation of a lamp, you may find that there is an uneven field of light or what is refered to as a “hot spot”. This is due to the most intense point of the lamp source not being positioned optimally within the reflector.
Replacing Gobos 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 gobo wheel to the desired gobo to change. You may now replace the gobo easily by removing the retaining ring.
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 I O N This fixture may be mounted in a hanging or floor mounted/upright position. Do not hang this fixture at odd angels, such as 45° degrees or 90° degrees! RI G G I NG Hanging Clamp It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway.
MAN U AL F O CUS This fixture has a manual focus mechanical adjustment. Locate the focus adjustment knob at the front of the fixture. Using your hand (not a tool!) rotate this either clockwise or counter-clockwise in the desired focus position. Note: you may not adjust this focus remotely, so be sure to set this to a position that works in the location that you are running/installing the fixture.
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 150 User Manual 6/19/2009 9:08 AM...
User Configurations T O SET T HE PAN T O I N VERT I NG O R NO N -INVERT 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”.
T O REST O RE AL L SET T I NG S T O T HEI R F AC T O RY DEF AUL T S: Warning: This will erase all user settings and revert the fixture back to the original factory defaults! Under the “11-Load Set”, Press <ENTER>.
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’) SET T I NG T HE ST ART I NG ADDRESS 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 Wo rl d Wi d 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.
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