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Chauvet DMX-500 manual

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    Chauvet, 3000 N 29 th Ct, Holl ywood, FL 33020 U.S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 9 29-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com DMX-500 Intimidator Color™ USER MANUAL[...]

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    DMX-500 User Manual 2 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM T ABLE OF C ONTENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED .....................................................................................[...]

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    DMX-500 User Manual 3 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ Intimidator Color™ (DMX-500) ¾ Power cord with plug ¾ ELC 24V 250W MR-16 lamp ¾ Manual with Warranty Card Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixtur e, careful ly unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all pa rts are prese[...]

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    DMX-500 User Manual 4 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM I NTRODUCTION The Intimidator Color™ DMX-500 br ings the latest automated intelli ge nt lighting technology to a super compact and affordable fixture. T he Intimida tor Color™ features a super br ight 250 watt halogen bulb encased in a highly o ptimized dichroic reflector ens ur ing optimum l[...]

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    Introduction DMX-500 User Manual 5 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM Product Overview DMX Output Locking 3-pin XLR female socket A udio Sensitivity (POT) A djust audio sensitivity to improve fixture response Integrated Mic Dipswitches Provided for DMX channel addressing Power Input Fuse Holder Manual Focus Lens Gun Hanging Bracket (Yoke) Yoke tensioni[...]

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    DMX-500 User Manual 6 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM S ETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial o peration of the fixture. An ELC 250W haloge n lamp is included. Warning! When replacin g th e lamp, please wait 15 minutes after p owering down to allow th e unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp repla[...]

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    Setup DMX-500 User Manual 7 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM Hanging Clamp Note! Clamp is sold separatel y . Rotate lens gun clockwise and counter- clockwise to achieve desired IN The fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted i n any position pr ovided th ere is ade[...]

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    DMX-500 User Manual 8 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM O p tional Daisy Chain Connection O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Operating Modes The Intimidator Color™ DMX-500 ca n be operated in three wa ys. • 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[...]

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    Operating Instructions DMX-500 User Manual 9 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM MASTER /SLAVE SHOW CUST OMIZATION You can manually assign a slave dev ice number to the fixt ures b y adjusting the dip- s witches as illustrated below. This provides a way for you to customize the playback such as creat ing unison movement across selections or counter move[...]

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    Operating Instructions DMX-500 User Manual 10 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM DMX Values DMX Values following manner. By subtracting the largest s witch value possible from the selected start address which does not cause a negative number. E XA MPLE S TARTIN G A DDRESS T HE CHANNEL ADDRESSES WERE SELECTED AT RANDOM . I T IS RECOMMENDED TO SEQUENCE Y[...]

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    DMX-500 User Manual 11 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM COMMON DMX + DMX - INPUT OUTPUT 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 Resistance 120 ohm 1/4w betw een pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture. Termination reduces signal errors and to avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. Figure [...]

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    Appendix DMX-500 User Manual 12 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM DMX Channel Values Channel Value Function 1 000 Ù 219 220 Ù 239 240 Ù 255 Speed Fast > Slow Sound activated mode; Slow Sound activated mode; Fast 2 000 Ù 009 010 Ù 019 020 Ù 029 030 Ù 039 040 Ù 049 050 Ù 059 060 Ù 069 070 Ù 079 080 Ù 089 090 Ù 099 100 Ù 109 110 Ù 119 1[...]

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    Appendix DMX-500 User Manual 13 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM Maintenanc e To maintain optimum performance and mi nimize wear fixtures should b e clea ned fre quently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determinin g frequ ency. As a general rule, fixtures shou ld b e cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output[...]

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    Appendix DMX-500 User Manual 14 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Light s Fogge rs & Snow Controlle rs Dimme rs& Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset 9 Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 9 Breaker/Fuse[...]

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    Appendix DMX-500 User Manual 15 Revision : 10/11/2 006 1:11 PM Technical Specifica tions WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length...................................................................................................................... 279 .4 mm (11.00 in) Width .....................................................................................[...]