Chauvet Intimidator Spot DMX-680 User Manual

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Summary of Intimidator Spot DMX-680

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    Chauvet, 3000 n 29 th ct, hollywood, fl 33020 u.S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 fax (954) 929-5560 www.Chauvetlighting.Com 2006-10-10 / 18:04 dmx-680 user manual.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Dmx-680 user manual 2 2006-10-10 / 18:04 ©chauvet, 2006, all rights reserved information and specifications in this user manual are subject to change without notice. Chauvet assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Table of contents 1. Bef...

  • Page 3: 1. Before You Begin

    Dmx-680 user manual 3 2006-10-10 / 18:04 1. Before you begin unpacking instructions immediately upon receiving a product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing ...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Before you begin dmx-680 user manual 4 2006-10-10 / 18:04 important safety information this product is designed for professional use. It is not intended for use in a household environment. This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiat...

  • Page 5: 2. Introduction

    Dmx-680 user manual 5 2006-10-10 / 18:04 2. Introduction features • 7-channel dmx-512 moving yoke • pan: 510 o / tilt: 260 o • pan/tilt speed & reset control channel • mechanical dimmer/shutter/strobe • color wheel: 8 colors + white rainbow color spin effect • gobo wheel: 7 gobos + open gobo wheel s...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Introduction dmx-680 user manual 6 2006-10-10 / 18:04 dmx output power cable dmx input fuse compartment clamp brackets with ¼ turn locks rubber feet green led: dmx signal indicator focusing lens gun carrying handles projector head led control panel yoke arm product overview.

  • Page 7: 3. Setup

    Dmx-680 user manual 7 2006-10-10 / 18:04 s1 1 3. Setup ac power warning! Verify that the power requirement label on your unit matches the line voltage applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable earth ground. • to determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see...

  • Page 8: Mounting

    Setup dmx-680 user manual 8 2006-10-10 / 18:04 hanging clamp mounting o r i e n t a t i o n this fixture can be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position or against a flat surface using the brackets provided. R i g g i n g the fixture includes two brackets with ¼ turn locks for attaching a st...

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    Setup dmx-680 user manual 9 2006-10-10 / 18:04 d m x d a t a c a b l e use a belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for eia rs-485 applications. Standard microphone cables cannot transmit dmx data reliably over long distances. The cable will have the following characteristic...

  • Page 10: Standalone/master-Slave

    Setup dmx-680 user manual 10 2006-10-10 / 18:04 this drawing provides a general illustration of the dmx input/output panel of a lighting fixture. Universal dmx controller continue the link often, the setup for master-slave and standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be init...

  • Page 11: 4. Operating Instructions

    Dmx-680 user manual 11 2006-10-10 / 18:04 4. Operating instructions navigating the control panel access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the led display. The control panel led display shows the menu items you select from the menu map. To see a table of...

  • Page 12: Dmx Addressing (A.D.D.R.)

    Operating instructions dmx-680 user manual 12 2006-10-10 / 18:04 blinks during selection stand-alone, master-slave (n-so, n-sl, n-au) a master-slave mode setup consists of more than one fixture connected in a serial data link without the use of a controller. In a master-slave operation the slave fix...

  • Page 13: User Configurations

    Operating instructions dmx-680 user manual 13 2006-10-10 / 18:04 user configurations individual pan & tilt reverse (r.P.A.N., r.T.Il.T.) it is possible to invert the pan and tilt mirror movement from within the fixture itself. This could be helpful in situations where the positioning or rigging of a...

  • Page 14: Service Functions

    Operating instructions dmx-680 user manual 14 2006-10-10 / 18:04 service functions testing function (t.E.S.T.) the test function provides the user a method for testing the fixtures mechanical components through the control panel. Press and hold the button while on the specific menu option to test. M...

  • Page 15: 5. Appendix

    Dmx-680 user manual 15 2006-10-10 / 18:04 5. Appendix dmx primer there are 512 channels in a dmx-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving dmx-512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture ...

  • Page 16: Dmx Channel Values

    Appendix dmx-680 user manual 16 2006-10-10 / 18:04 unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a ...

  • Page 17: Menu Map

    Appendix dmx-680 user manual 17 2006-10-10 / 18:04 dmx 512 addressing. Use up/down buttons to change dmx values between 001 and 512. Sets the fixture to operate under dmx-512 control. A universal dmx controller is required. Assigns master status to fixture for master-slave configuration. Programs wi...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    Appendix dmx-680 user manual 18 2006-10-10 / 18:04 technical specifications weight & dimensions length........................................................................................................................ 406.4 mm (16.0 in) width .......................................................