Chauvet Intimidator Spot 255 IRC User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin.............................................................................................3
What Is Included........................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................................. 3
Claims.......................................................................................................................................3
Text Conventions.......................................................................................................... 3
Symbols........................................................................................................................ 3
Document Information................................................................................................... 3
Product at a Glance...................................................................................................... 4
Safety Notes ................................................................................................................. 4
2. Introduction ......................................................................................................5
Product Overview.......................................................................................................... 5
Product Dimensions...................................................................................................... 6
3. Setup..................................................................................................................7
AC Power...................................................................................................................... 7
Fuse Replacement ....................................................................................................................7
Power Linking............................................................................................................................7
Mounting....................................................................................................................... 8
Orientation.................................................................................................................................8
Rigging......................................................................................................................................8
4. Operation ..........................................................................................................9
Control Panel Operation ............................................................................................... 9
Menu Map.................................................................................................................................9
Configuration (DMX)................................................................................................... 10
Starting Address......................................................................................................................10
DMX Personalities...................................................................................................................10
5. DMX Assignments..........................................................................................11
DMX13CH................................................................................................................... 11
DMX13CH (cont.)........................................................................................................ 12
DMX8CH..................................................................................................................... 13
DMX8CH (cont.).......................................................................................................... 14
Configuration (Standalone)......................................................................................... 14
Sound-Active Mode.................................................................................................................14
Sound Sensitivity.....................................................................................................................14
Automatic Mode ......................................................................................................................14
Totem Mode............................................................................................................................14
Manual Test Mode...................................................................................................................15
Pan/Tilt Orientation..................................................................................................................15
Pan/Tilt Angle Range...............................................................................................................15
Display....................................................................................................................................16
Reset Options............................................................................................................. 16
System Information..................................................................................................... 16
Master/Slave Mode .................................................................................................................17
IR Mode ..................................................................................................................................18
IRC-6 Operation......................................................................................................................18
Zero Adjust Mode........................................................................................................ 19
Changing Gobos......................................................................................................... 20
6. Technical Information....................................................................................21
Product Maintenance.................................................................................................. 21
7. Technical Specifications ...............................................................................22
Returns....................................................................................................................... 23
Contact Us ..........................................................................................................24

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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is
Included
•Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC
•Hanging Bracket with Mounting
Hardware
•Power Cord
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
Claims
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear
damaged from
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In
addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as
missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Text
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1–512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
Document
Information
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without notice. Chauvet
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions
that may appear in this manual. Chauvet
reserves the right to update the existing
document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions.
You can download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2015 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
Author Date Editor Date
A. Leon 04/14/15 R. Isenstadt 04/14/2015

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Product at a
Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-ranging Power Supply
P
Sound-Activated
P
Replaceable Fuse
P
DMX
P
User-Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
P
Safety Notes
These notes include
important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance
of this product; read before using the product.
•This product is not intended for permanent installation.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Always disconnect the product from power before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
•Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in
(50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
•Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
•Never connect the product to a dimmer or rheostat.
•Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
•Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket.
•The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
•Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be sure to
give this document to the next owner.

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2.INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
Front Panel View
Back Panel View
Power Out
Manual
Focus Lens
Yoke
Gobo Access
Door
Cooling Fan
LCD Display
Indicator LED
Menu
Buttons
IR Sensor
DMX In/Out
Microphone
Power In
Fuse-Holder

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Product Dimensions
9.1 in
232 mm
13.2 in
337 mm
8.3 in
211 mm

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3.SETUP
AC Power
The Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC has an auto-
ranging power supply and it can work with
an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the product’s power requirements (
circuit breaker, power outlet, and
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
•Always connect the product to a protected circuit
(circuit breaker or fuse).
Make sure the product has
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
•
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of
non-
use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by
unplugging it.
Never connect the product to
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from
the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse.
4. Replace with a fuse of the same type and rating.
5. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.
•Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
•Always replace a blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.
Power Linking
The product provides power linking via the IEC outlet located in the back of the unit.
Power Linking
Diagram
You can power link up to 6 Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC units on 120 VAC or up to
10 Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC units on 230 VAC.
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American
version of the product ONLY! If
using the product in other markets, you must
consult with the local Chauvet distributor as power linking connectors and
requirements may differ in your country or region.
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Other products

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Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations i
ndicated in
the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The
Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC may be mounted in any position; however, make sure
adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
Rigging
•Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy
access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
•Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product
can support the product’s weight. See the Technical Specifications
for weight
information. The CLP-15 clamp from Chauvet is appropriate for this product.
•When mounting the
product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the
product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
•When rigging the
product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity.
•
When power linking multiple products, you must always consider the length of the
power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.
•
The rubber feet also serve as floor supports. When mounting the product on the
floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.
Mounting Diagram
When using only one mounting clamp with this fixture, you must use a clamp with
a captive bolt to prevent accidental loosening.
Safety Cable
(such as CH-05 from Chauvet)
Bracket
Attachment Plate
x2
Rubber Feet for
Floor Mounting x4
Threaded Hole for
Safety Loop
(behind the foot)

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4.OPERATION
Control Panel
Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
display.
Button Function
<MENU> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
<UP> Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value
<DOWN> Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
<ENTER>
Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
Menu Map
Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
Address
001–512
Sets the DMX starting address
Run Mode
DMX
DMX8CH
Selects DMX mode
DMX13CH
Slave
Slave1–4
Selects Slave mode 1, 2, 3, or 4
Sound
Selects Sound-Active mode
Auto
Selects Automatic mode
IR
Selects infrared control
Manual Test
Pan
000–255
0–540°
Pan Fine
Fine control of panning
Tilt
0–270°
Tilt Fine
Fine control of tilting
P/T Speed
Pan/Tilt speed (fast to slow)
Color
Selects color options
Gobo
Selects gobo options
Gobo Rot
Rotation effect with increasing speed
Prism
Selects 3-facet prism
Dimmer
Sets dimmer value
Shutter
Strobe effect with increasing speed
Special Function
Selects control functions
P/T Macro
Selects pan/tilt macros
Setup
Pan Reverse
OFF
Normal pan operation
ON
Reverse pan operation
Tilt Reverse
OFF
Normal tilt operation
ON
Reverse tilt operation
Screen Reverse
OFF
Normal display
ON
Reverse display
Pan Angle
540
Selects the 540° pan angle range
360
Selects the 360° pan angle range
180
Selects the 180° pan angle range
Tilt Angle
270
Selects the 270° tilt angle range
180
Selects the 180° tilt angle range
090
Selects the 90° tilt angle range
Totem Mode
OFF
Turns off Totem mode
UP
Selects upward pan and tilt range
DOWN
Selects downward pan and tilt range
Sensitivity
001–100
Sets sound sensitivity
Reset
Resets the product
Factory Set
Loads factory defaults
Sys Info
Ver: VX.X
Displays the software version
Running Mode: XXXXX
Displays the current running mode
Dmx Address: XXX
Displays the current DMX address
Temperature: XXX
Displays the LED temperature in Celsius

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Configuration
(DMX)
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket on the product.
Starting Address
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
the selected DMX mode uses. If you
choose a starting address that is too high, you could
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC uses up to 13 DMX channels in its 13-channel DMX
mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 500.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol,
download the DMX Primer from
www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU>
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Address.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
5. Press <ENTER>.
DMX
Personalities
The Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC has two DMX personalities, a 13-channel
personality and
an 8-channel personality.
To choose which DMX personality to use, follow the steps below:
1. Press <MENU>
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Run Mode.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select DMX.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> until either DMX13CH (to choose the 13-channel personality)
or DMX8CH (to choose the 8-channel personality) shows on the display.
7. Press <ENTER>.

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5.DMXASSIGNMENTS
DMX13CH
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Pan
000ó255
0–540°
2
Fine Pan
000ó255
Fine control of pan
3
Tilt
000ó255
0–270°
4
Fine Tilt
000ó255
Fine control of tilt
5
Speed
000ó255
Pan/Tilt speed (fast to slow)
6 Color Wheel
000ó006
White
007ó013
Yellow
014ó020
Pink
021ó027
Green
028ó034
Red
035ó041
Light Blue
042ó048
Kelly Green
049ó055
Orange
056ó064
Dark Blue
065ó071
White + Yellow
072ó078
Yellow + Pink
079ó085
Pink + Green
086ó092
Green + Red
093ó099
Red + Light Blue
100ó106
Light Blue + Kelly Green
107ó113
Kelly Green + Orange
114ó120
Orange + Dark Blue
121ó127
Dark Blue + White
128ó191
Color cycling rainbow with increasing speed
192ó255
Reverse color cycling rainbow with increasing
speed
7 Gobo Wheel
064ó071
Gobo 7 shake (slow to fast)
072ó079
Gobo 6 shake (slow to fast)
080ó087
Gobo 5 shake (slow to fast)
088ó095
Gobo 4 shake (slow to fast)
096ó103
Gobo 3 shake (slow to fast)
104ó111
Gobo 2 shake (slow to fast)
112ó119
Gobo 1 shake (slow to fast)
120ó127
Open
128ó191
Cycle effect with increasing speed
192ó255
Reverse cycle effect with increasing speed
8 Gobo Rotation
000ó007
No function
008ó119
Rotation effect with increasing speed
120ó231
Reverse rotation effect with increasing speed
232ó255
Gobo bounce

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DMX13CH
(cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
9 Prism
000
ó
015
Open
016ó255
Prism on
10
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
11 Shutter
000ó003
Closed
004ó007
Open
008
ó
215
Strobe effect with increasing speed
216ó255
Open
12 Special Function
000ó007
No function
008ó027
Blackout while pan/tilt moving
028ó047
Blackout while moving gobo wheel
048ó067
Disable blackout while pan/tilt/moving gobo
wheel
068ó087
Blackout while moving color wheel
088ó107
Disable blackout while pan/tilt/moving color
wheel
108ó127
Disable blackout while moving gobo/color
wheel
128ó147
Disable blackout while pan/tilt/moving
gobo/moving color wheel
148ó157
Reset pan
158ó167
Reset tilt
168ó177
Reset color wheel
178ó187
Reset gobo wheel
188ó197
Reset prism
198ó207
Reset all channels
208ó255
No function
13 Pan/Tilt Macros
000ó007
No function
008ó023
Automatic movement 1
024ó039
Automatic movement 2
040ó055
Automatic movement 3
056ó071
Automatic movement 4
072ó087
Automatic movement 5
088ó103
Automatic movement 6
104ó119
Automatic movement 7
120ó135
Automatic movement 8
136ó151
Sound-active movement 1
152ó167
Sound-active movement 2
168ó183
Sound-active movement 3
184ó199
Sound-active movement 4
200ó215
Sound-active movement 5
216ó231
Sound-active movement 6
232ó247
Sound-active movement 7
248ó255
Sound-active movement 8

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DMX8CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Pan
000
ó
255
0–540°
2
Tilt
000ó255
0–270°
3 Color Wheel
000ó006
White
007ó013
Yellow
014ó020
Pink
021
ó
027
Green
028ó034
Red
035ó041
Light Blue
042ó048
Kelly Green
049ó055
Orange
056
ó
064
Dark Blue
065ó071
White + Yellow
072ó078
Yellow + Pink
079ó085
Pink + Green
086ó092
Green + Red
093
ó
099
Red + Light Blue
100ó106
Light Blue + Kelly Green
107ó113
Kelly Green + Orange
114ó120
Orange + Dark Blue
121ó127
Dark Blue + White
128
ó
191
Color cycle rainbow with increasing speed
192ó255
Reverse color cycle rainbow with increasing
speed
4Gobo Wheel
064ó071
Gobo 7 shake (slow to fast)
072ó079
Gobo 6 shake (slow to fast)
080ó087
Gobo 5 shake (slow to fast)
088
ó
095
Gobo 4 shake (slow to fast)
096ó103
Gobo 3 shake (slow to fast)
104ó111
Gobo 2 shake (slow to fast)
112ó119
Gobo 1 shake (slow to fast)
120ó127
Open
128
ó
191
Cycle effect with increasing speed
192ó255
Reverse cycle effect with increasing speed
5 Gobo Rotation
000ó007
No function
008ó119
Rotation effect with increasing speed
120ó231
Reverse rotation effect with increasing speed
232
ó
255
Gobo bounce

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DMX8CH
(cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
6 Prism
000
ó
015
Open
016ó255
Prism on
7
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
8 Shutter
000ó003
Closed
004ó007
Open
008
ó
215
Strobe effect with increasing speed
216ó255
Open
Configuration
(Standalone)
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.
•Connect the product to power.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either
Automatic or Sound-Active)
to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller.
Product
s in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with
the DMX signals from the controller.
Sound-Active
Mode
To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following.
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Run Mode.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Sound.
5. Press <ENTER>.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
Sound Sensitivity
To set the sound sensitivity, do the following.
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Setup.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Sensitivity.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select 001–100, low to high.
7. Press <ENTER>.
Automatic Mode
To enable the Automatic mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Run Mode.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Auto.
5. Press <ENTER>.
Totem Mode
To activate the Totem Mode, do the following:
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Setup.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Totem Mode.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose OFF, DOWN, or UP.
7. Press <ENTER>.

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Manual Test Mode
To test or control any function of the Intimidator™
Spot 255 IRC through the LCD display
menu, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Run Mode.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Manual Test.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the function to test or control, from the options:
Pan, Pan Fine,Tilt, Tilt Fine, P/T Speed, Color, Gobo, Gobo Rot, Prism,
Dimmer, Shutter, Special Functions, and P/T Macros.
7. Press <ENTER>.
8. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to change the value of the selected function, from 000–255.
NOTE: For information regarding what each value range does for each
function, see the DMX Assignments for 13CH Mode.
Pan/Tilt
Orientation
To select whether you want the Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC
to operate with normal
panning or inverted panning, do the following.
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Setup.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Pan Reverse.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select ON or OFF.
7. Press <ENTER>.
To select whether you want the Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC
to operate with normal tilting
or inverted tilting, do the following:
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Setup.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Tilt Reverse.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select ON or OFF.
7. Press <ENTER>.
Pan/Tilt Angle
Range
You are able to select the range for the pan and tilt angles on the Intimidator™ Spot 255
IRC to achieve the effect you like.
To select which pan angle range to use, do the following.
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Setup.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Pan Angle.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select 540, 360, or 180.
7. Press <ENTER>.
To select which tilt angle range to use, do the following.
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP>or <DOWN> to choose Setup.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Tilt Angle.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select 270, 180, or 090.
7. Press <ENTER>.

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Display
You are able to flip the LED display for easy readability in any mounting situation.
To select your display angle:
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Setup.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Screen Reverse.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select ON or OFF.
7. Press <ENTER>.
Reset Options
The Reset
option will restart the product, but does not change any settings. Using the
Factory Set
option will clear out all customized settings and return the settings to the
factory defaults
To reset the software on the Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC, do the
following:
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Setup.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Reset or Factory Set.
5. Press <ENTER>.
System
Information
To view information about the Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC:
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Sys Info.
3. Press <ENTER>. The current information about the product will show on the
display.

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Master/Slave
Mode
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC
(the master) to
control the actions of one or more Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC
units (the slaves) without
the need of a DMX controller. The master will be set to opera
te in either Automatic or
Sound-Active mode, while the slaves will be set to operate in Slave m
ode. Once set and
connected, the slaves will operate in unison with the master.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slaves:
1. Press <MENU>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Run Mode.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Slave.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Slave1, Slave2, Slave3, or Slave4.
•Select Slave1 for 100% synchronized actions.
•Select Slave2,Slave3, or Slave4
for a delayed show with all heads in the
same direction but with a delay creating a wave effect.
7. Press <ENTER>.
8. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master.
9. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slaves to the DMX output of the previous
slave.
10. Finish setting and connecting all the slaves.
Master:
1. Set the master to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode.
2. Make the master the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
•Configure all the slaves before connecting the master to the DMX daisy chain.
•
Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave
operation because the controller may interfere with
the signals from the
master.
•Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master.

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IR Mode
IR mode allows the product to be controlled with an infrared remote controller. The
IRC-6 can remotely set the product to various modes; adjust the color,
speed and
sensitivity; and set the strobe.
To set the product to IR mode, do the following:
1. Make sure the product is plugged into a power source and not connected to a DMX
cable.
2. Press <MENU>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Run Mode.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose IR.
6. Press <ENTER> and the IR indicator on the front of the Intimidator Spot 355Z IRC
lights up.
IRC-6 Operation
Be sure the IRC-6 remote is pointing directly at the product and there is nothing in
between the remote and the product.
Some of the buttons on the remote work differently than what is indicated on their
labels. For example:
•<MANUAL> changes the Gobo pattern.
•<FADE> changes the color.
•<R>, <G>, <B>, <A> and <W> control other manual functions.
Please read the next section carefully.
The list below describes which features each button controls.
•<BLACKOUT> - Turns LED on and off.
•<AUTO> - Activates Auto mode. Use the <+> and <-> buttons to cycle through Auto
modes.
•<SOUND> - Activates Sound mode.
•<STROBE> - Activates the strobe. Use the <+> and <-> buttons to cycle through
strobe speeds.
•<SPEED> - Adjusts the movement speed. Use the <+> and <-> buttons to cycle
through movement speeds.
•<SENSITIVITY> - Adjusts sound sensitivity. Use the <+> and <-> buttons to cycle
through sound sensitivity levels.
•<%> - Adjusts the brightness of the LEDs. Use the <+> and <-> buttons to increase
or decrease the brightness of the LEDs.
•<MANUAL> - Changes the Gobo pattern. Use the <+> and <-> buttons to scroll
through the GOBO options.
•<FADE> Changes the color. Use the <+> and <-> buttons to scroll through the color
options.
•<R> - Activates color wheel rotation control. Use the <+> and <-> buttons to
increase or decrease rotation speed.
•<G> - Activates Gobo wheel rotation control. Use the <+> and <-> buttons to
increase or decrease rotation speed.
•<B> - Activates color and Gobo auto mode, independent from movement.
•<A> - Activates pan and tilt control. Press <A> to toggle pan and tilt, and use the
<+> and <-> buttons to increase or decrease pan or tilt values.
•<W> - Activates prism control. Use the <+> and <-> buttons to set prism value,
0–15 for off, 16–255 for on.
•<+> - Increases values for controls as described above.
•<-> - Decreases values for controls as described above.
•<0>–<9> - Activates specific Auto modes. Can be used as a shortcut for the
combination of the <AUTO> button and the <+> and <-> buttons.
•<UV> or <P> - No function with this product.

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Zero Adjust
Mode
The Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC contains a passcode-
protected mode which allows you to
calibrate and adjust several of the product’s operating parameters.
In order to access this mode, do the following:
1. Press and hold <MENU>for at least 10 seconds.
2. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to enter the passcode: 2323.
3. Press <ENTER>.
In this mode there are several options for adjustment:
Parameter Default Description
Pan 128 Manually adjust the starting pan angle
Tilt 095 Manually adjust the starting tilt angle
Gobo 120 Manually adjust the gobo wheel starting position
Color 128 Manually adjust the color wheel starting position
Prism 128 Manually adjust the prism starting position
LED 000 Manually adjust the starting brightness of the LED

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Changing
Gobos
To change the gobos in the Intimidator™ Spot 255 IRC, do
not remove the gobo wheel.
Simply:
1. Disconnect product from power outlet.
2. Place the product on a flat, level surface with the front facing up.
3. Access the gobo plate by removing the cover on the moving head. By hand, gently
push downward on the cover, in the direction of the debossed arrowhead on the
cover.
4. Rotate the gobo wheel until the gobo that needs replacing is accessible.
5. Separate the gobo holder assembly away from the gobo wheel by pushing it
forward and up. Be careful not to push the gobo out of the gobo plate.
6. Extract the gobo holder by pulling it backwards out of the product.
7. On a flat surface, remove the expansion ring that holds the gobo in place and
remove the gobo from the gobo plate.
8. Insert a new gobo and hold it in place with the expansion ring.
9. To re-
insert the new gobos, slide the tip of the gobo holder under the pressure plate
near the center of the gobo wheel.
10. Push the gobo holder assembly inwards. DO NOT force the gobo holder into the
gobo wheel slot. Slightly move the holder from side-to-side if needed to get it to seat
properly. If correctly installed, the bottom of the holder will be flush with the gobo
wheel.
11. Push cover back into position.
Gobo Replacement Diagram
Gobo Wheel Detail Views
Expansion Ring
Gobo Holder
Assembly
Gobo Holder Removal
Easy-access Panel
Gobo