Chauvet Intimidator SPOT 355Z IRC User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin .............................................................................. 4
What Is Included ...............................................................................................4
Unpacking Instructions......................................................................................4
Claims........................................................................................................................ 4
Text Conventions ..............................................................................................4
Symbols ............................................................................................................4
Document Information.......................................................................................4
Product at a Glance ..........................................................................................5
Safety Notes......................................................................................................5
2. Introduction ....................................................................................... 6
Product Overview..............................................................................................6
Product Dimensions..........................................................................................7
3. Setup .................................................................................................. 8
AC Power..........................................................................................................8
Fuse Replacement..................................................................................................... 8
Power Linking............................................................................................................. 9
Mounting .........................................................................................................10
Orientation ............................................................................................................... 10
Rigging..................................................................................................................... 10
4. Operation ..........................................................................................11
Control Panel Operation..................................................................................11
Menu Map................................................................................................................ 11
Configuration (DMX) .......................................................................................12
Starting Address....................................................................................................... 12
DMX Personalities.................................................................................................... 12
DMX Assignments................................................................................13
15CH...............................................................................................................13
15CH...............................................................................................................14
15CH...............................................................................................................15
09CH...............................................................................................................16
09CH...............................................................................................................17
Configuration (Standalone).............................................................................18
Sound-Active Mode.................................................................................................. 18
Sound Sensitivity...................................................................................................... 18
Automatic Mode....................................................................................................... 18
Manual Pan/Tilt Operation ....................................................................................... 18
Pan/Tilt Angle Range............................................................................................... 19
Display..................................................................................................................... 19
Master/Slave Mode.................................................................................................. 20
Reset Options .................................................................................................20
System Information.........................................................................................20
IR Mode ................................................................................................................... 21
IRC-6 Operation....................................................................................................... 21
Passcode Protection .......................................................................................22
Changing Gobos .............................................................................................23
5. Technical Information ......................................................................24
Product Maintenance......................................................................................24
Returns..................................................................................................25
General Info ....................................................................................................25
U.S., UK, Ireland, and Mexico.........................................................................25

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Contact Us ......................................................................................................26
6. Technical Specifications..................................................................27

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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is
Included
•Intimidator™ Spot 355Z IRC
•Hanging Bracket with Mounting
Hardware
•Power Cord
•Wedding-Ready Gobo Pack
•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
M. Trouard 12/15/2014 A. Leon 01/14/15

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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.
•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 or the handles.
•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
DMX Out
Safety Loop
Fuse Holder
DMX In
Power In
Power Out
Control Panel and
Button Menu
IR Sensor
Indicator LED

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Product Dimensions
15.4 in
392 mm
13.4 in
340 mm
9.7 in
248 mm

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3.SETUP
AC Power
The Intimidator™ Spot 355Z 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.
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.

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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 4 Intimidator™ Spot 355Z IRC
units on 120 VAC or up to
7 Intimidator™ Spot 355Z 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 indicated in
the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The Intimidator™ Spot 355Z 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
Rubber Feet (x4)
Safety Loop
Attachment Point
Bracket
Attachment (x2)

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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
<MODE/ESC> 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
09CH
Selects DMX mode
15CH
Auto
Selects auto program
Sound
Selects Sound-Active mode
Slave
Selects Slave mode
IR
Selects infrared control
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
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. Turn the product on.
3. 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 355Z IRC uses up to 15 DMX channels in its 15-channel DMX
mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 498.
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 <MODE/ESC>
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 355Z IRC has two DMX personalities, a 9-channel
personality and
a 15-channel personality.
To choose which DMX personality to use, follow the steps below:
1. Press <MODE/ESC>
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 15CH (to choose the 15-channel personality) or
09CH (to choose the 9-channel personality) shows on the display.
7. Press <ENTER>.

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DMXASSIGNMENTS
15CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Pan
000
ó
255
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
000
ó
006
White
007ó013
Yellow
014ó020
Pink
021ó027
Green
028ó034
Red
035
ó
041
Light Blue
042ó048
Kelly Green
049ó055
Orange
056ó063
Dark Blue
064ó070
White + Yellow
071
ó
077
Yellow + Pink
078ó084
Pink + Green
085ó091
Green + Red
092ó098
Red + Light Blue
099ó105
Light Blue + Kelly Green
106
ó
112
Kelly Green + Orange
113ó119
Orange + Dark Blue
120ó127
Dark Blue + White
128ó191
Color cycle rainbow with increasing speed
192ó255
Reverse color cycle rainbow with increasing
speed

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15CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
7 Gobo Wheel
000ó063
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 gobos (slow to fast)
192ó255
Reverse cycle gobos (slow to fast)
8 Gobo Rotation
000ó063
Index
064ó147
Rotate (slow to fast)
148ó231
Reverse rotate (slow to fast)
232ó255
Bounce
9 Prism
000ó007
Open
008ó012
Prism on
013ó130
Prism rotate (slow to fast)
131ó247
Reverse prism rotate (slow to fast)
248ó255
Prism effects
10
Focus
000ó255
Motorized focus (big to small)
11
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
12 Shutter
000ó003
Closed
004ó007
Open
008ó076
Strobe (slow to fast)
077ó145
Pulse
146ó215
Random open and close
216ó255
Open

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15CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
13 Control Function
000ó007
No function
008ó015
Blackout pan/tilt movement
016ó023
Blackout color wheel movement
024ó031
Blackout gobo wheel movement
032ó039
Disable pan/tilt/color wheel movement blackout
040ó047
Disable pan/tilt/gobo wheel movement blackout
048ó055
Disable all movement blackout
056ó095
No function
096ó103
Reset pan
104ó111
Reset tilt
112ó119
Reset color wheel
120ó127
Reset gobo wheel
128ó135
Reset gobo rotation
136ó143
Reset prism
144ó151
Reset focus
152ó159
Reset all channels
160ó255
No function
14 Movement Macros
000ó007
No function
008ó135
Automatic programs 1–8
136ó255
Sound-Active programs 1–8
15
Zoom
000ó255
Motorized zoom (big to small)

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09CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Pan
000ó255
0–540°
2
Tilt
000ó255
0–270°
3 Color Wheel
000ó006
White
007ó013
Yellow
014ó020
Pink
021ó027
Green
028ó034
Red
035ó041
Light Blue
042ó048
Kelly Green
049ó055
Orange
056ó063
Dark Blue
064ó070
White + Yellow
071ó077
Yellow + Pink
078ó084
Pink + Green
085ó091
Green + Red
092ó098
Red + Light Blue
099ó105
Light Blue + Kelly Green
106ó112
Kelly Green + Orange
113ó119
Orange + Dark Blue
120ó127
Dark Blue + White
128ó191
Color cycle rainbow with increasing speed
192ó255
Reverse color cycle rainbow with increasing
speed
4Gobo Wheel
000ó063
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 gobos (slow to fast)
192ó255
Reverse cycle gobos (slow to fast)
5 Gobo Rotation
000ó063
Index
064ó147
Rotate (slow to fast)
148ó231
Reverse rotate (slow to fast)
232ó255
Bounce

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09CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
6 Prism
000ó007
Open
008ó012
Prism on
013ó130
Prism rotate (slow to fast)
131ó247
Reverse prism rotate (slow to fast)
248ó255
Prism effects
7
Focus
000ó255
Motorized focus (big to small)
8 Shutter
000ó003
Closed
004ó007
Open
008ó076
Strobe (slow to fast)
077ó145
Pulse
146ó215
Random open and close
216ó255
Open
9
Zoom
000ó255
Motorized zoom (big to small)

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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 <MODE/ESC>
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 <MODE/ESC>
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:
1. Press <MODE/ESC>
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Run Mode.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Auto.
5. Press <ENTER>.
Manual Pan/Tilt
Operation
To select whether you want the Intimidator™ Spot 355Z IRC to operate with normal
panning or inverted panning, do the following.
1. Press <MODE/ESC>.
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 355Z IRC to operate with normal
tilting or inverted tilting, do the following:
1. Press <MODE/ESC>.
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>.

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Pan/Tilt Angle
Range
You are able to select the range for the pan and tilt angles on the
Intimidator™ Spot
355Z IRC to achieve the effect you like.
To select which pan angle range to use, do the following.
1. Press <MODE/ESC>.
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 <MODE/ESC>.
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>.
Display
You are able to flip the LED display for easy readability in any mounting situation.
To select your display angle:
1. Press <MODE/ESC>.
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>.

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Master/Slave
Mode
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Intimidator™ Spot 355Z IRC unit (the master) to
control the actions of one or more Intimidator™ Spot 355Z IRC
units (the slaves) without
the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to opera
te in either Automatic
or Sound-Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave m
ode. Once
set and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave units:
1. Press <MODE/ESC>.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Run Mode.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Slave.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Follow the instructions to set the DMX address to 001.
7. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.
8. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the
previous slave unit.
9. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
1. Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode.
2. Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
•Configure
all the slave units before connecting the master unit 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 unit.
•Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.
Reset Options
The Reset
option will restart the product, but does not change any settings. Using the
Factory Reset
option will clear out all customized settings and return the settings to the
factory defaults To reset the software on the Intimidator™ Spot 355Z IRC
, do the
following:
1. Press <MODE/ESC>
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Setup.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose Reset or Factory Reset.
5. Press <ENTER>.
System
Information
To view information about the Intimidator™ Spot 355Z IRC:
1. Press <MODE/ESC>
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN>to choose Sys Info.
3. Press <ENTER>. The current information about the product will show on the display.