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Chauvet DMX-690 manual

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    Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle DMX-690 Intimidator S pot 2.0 HTI™ USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 2 9 th Ct, Hollywood, FL 3 3020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954 ) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlightin g.com[...]

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    T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ..........................................................................................................................................[...]

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    1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x Intimidator Spot 2.0 HTI™ ¾ 150W HTI Lamp ¾ Power Cord ¾ W arranty Card ¾ 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. Noti fy the shipper im[...]

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    Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that the y also receive this instruction booklet. • Always make sure that you are c[...]

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    2. I NTRODUCTION Features • 6 to 8-channel DMX-512 moving yoke • Pan: 540° / tilt: 270° • Variable strobe/shutter • Color wheel: 7 colors + white Rainbow color spin effect • Rotating gobo wheel: 7 interchangeable, rotating gobos + open 5 metal, 2 dichroic gobos Gobo wheel spin effect • Variable motorized dimmer (0 – 100%) Additional[...]

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    Product Overview Control Panel DMX Output Connector Yoke Rear of Base AC Power Input & F use H o l der Easy Controller Connector DMX Input Connector Base Head Focusing Lens Voltage Selector Sw itch Intimidator Spot 2.0 HTI Manual 6 2007-01-24/09 :36[...]

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    3. S ETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. A 150W HTI lamp is included. Warning! When replacing 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 replacement. Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bul b wi[...]

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    Lamp Alignment How- To Often, after a new installation of a lamp, you will fi nd that there is an uneven fiel d 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. Lamp alignment screw s There are three lamp alignment screws provided at the base [...]

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    Replacing Gobos 1) Remove the four screws indicated in figure A to remove the back of the head. Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D 2) Remove the four screws indicated in figure B to remove the front of the head. 3) Orient the fixture so that it looks like the fixture in figure C. 4) Remove the glue from the gobo (figure D ) using tweezers. 5) Remo[...]

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    Fixture Linki ng You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixt ures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixt ures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can su[...]

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    3-PIN TO 5-PIN CON VERSION CHART th a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M , or DMX5F. 3 P IN TO 5 P IN C duc 3 Pin Female (output) 5 Pin Male (Input) Note! If you use a controller wi The chart below details a proper cable conversion: ONVERSION C HART Con tor Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Da[...]

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    Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any position pr ovided there is adequate room for ventilation. RIGGING Hanging Clamp It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After[...]

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    4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the four pa nel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display. NOTE: The display will turn off after 30 seconds if no buttons are pushed. MODE /ESC Button Function <MODE/ESC> Used to access the menu or to scroll through to p-level menu items. &[...]

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    Menu Map Intimidator Spot 2.0 HTI Manual 14 2007-01-24/09 :36[...]

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    Menu Functions User Configurations M ENU O PTION D ESCRIPTION DMX: The fixture will be controlled by a DMX signal coming from a DMX controller. The starting ad dress must be selected, and can be set using the up and down buttons. Automatic – Master Unit: Sets t he fixture to Master status for Master-Slave operation and the built in programs will [...]

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    TO CHANGE THE PAN RANGE : 1) Press <MODE/ESC> until , , or is displayed.. 2) Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to scroll through the thre e opti ons. is 540°; is 360°; is 180° Note: These settings onl y apply if the fixture is in master/slave or stand-al one modes. These setti ngs will not affec t a fixture operating in DMX mod e[...]

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    Operation Stand-Alone Mode ( Sound-Active, Auto Mode, E asy Controller): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. 1) Press <MO DE/ESC> until , , , or is displayed. 2) Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to scroll through until the desired mode is displa yed and press th[...]

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    DMX Mode This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with DMX, please read the DMX Primer on page 21. 1) Press <MODE/ESC> until is displayed. 2) Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to select the desired address a nd press the <ENTER> button. DMX Channel Values (16-bit mode) C[...]

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    DMX Channel Values (8-bit mode) C HANNEL V ALU E F UNCTION 1 000 Ù 255 Pan 0 – 540 (1 28 = halfway point) 2 000 Ù 255 Tilt 0 – 270 (1 28 = halfway point) 3 000 Ù 108 109 Ù 133 134 Ù 249 250 Ù 255 Shutter and Dimmer Closed Closed > Open Open Strobe (Fast > Slow) Open 4 000 Ù 015 016 Ù 031 032 Ù 047 048 Ù 063 064 Ù 079 080 Ù 095[...]

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    General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check f an 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 keeps blowing Check total load placed on device 9 Chase is too s[...]

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    Technical Support Address: Service Dept. 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A. ) Support (Email): tech@chauvetlighting.com Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Pre ss 4) Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Att ention: Service) Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com 5. A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned i[...]

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    Returns Proced ure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in t he original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merc handise Author ization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and reque st RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the [...]

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    Technical Specifica tions WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length......................................................................................................................... ..... 16 in (406 mm) Width .......................................................................................................................... ..... 10 in (254 mm) H[...]