Chauvet Intimidator User Manual

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Use on Dimmer

Outdoor Use

Sound Activated

DMX 512

Master/Slave

Autoswitching

Power Supply

Replaceable Fuse

User Serviceable

Duty Cycle

User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN............................................................................................................................................................ 1

WHAT IS INCLUDED ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

SYMBOLS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

AC POWER ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 2

2. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 2

CONTROL FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................... 2

GENERAL FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................................... 2

OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................... 2

DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

3. SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

LIGHT SOURCE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4

MANUAL FOCUSING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

FUSE REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

FIXTURE LINKING......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

DMX Data Cable ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Cable Connectors .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link ................................................................................................................................... 6

Master/Slave Fixture Linking ............................................................................................................................................. 6

MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Orientation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Rigging ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 8

OPERATING MODES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Stand-alone ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Master/Slave ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8

DMX Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

USING DMX MODE...................................................................................................................................................................... 8

DMX Channel Values ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Setting the Starting Address............................................................................................................................................ 10

DMX Quick Reference Chart ........................................................................................................................................... 11

CA-9 EASY CONTROLLER (OPTIONAL) .......................................................................................................................................... 12

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

CONTACT US ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

5. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

DMX PRIMER ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14

GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 15

RETURNS PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

CLAIMS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is included

1 x Intimidator™ Scan LED
1 x Power Cord
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User manual

Unpacking Instructions

Immediately upon receiving the fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present and that have arrived in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that the fixture
must be returned to the factory, it must be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Symbols

This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation information. Failure to comply
with this information may render the system partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the
system or cause harm to the operator/user/technician

This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply with this
information may prevent the system from functioning correctly.

This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.

AC Power

This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages
(100 V - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz). Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you
are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages.

Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a
rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used only as a 0% to 100% switch.

To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of

the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating indicates its

average current draw under normal conditions.
Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement.

Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists, it is set to
the correct line voltage you will use.

Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.

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Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully, which include important information about
the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure

that they also receive this User Manual.

This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain

or moisture.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
Secure fixture to fastening device, using a safety chain.
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures

higher than this.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair

the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction.

Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Do not daisy chain power to more than 20 units @ 120 V.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs. In the unlikely event that your unit may require service, please
contact CHAUVET at 954-929-1115.

2. INTRODUCTION

Features

5-channel DMX-512 LED scanner
Pan: 180o / tilt: 90
Color wheel

11 colors + white
1 quad color, 1 tri color
Rainbow color spin effect

Gobo wheel with Gobo shake

14 gobos + open
12 metal, 2 glass installed
Gobo wheel spin effect

Additional Features

High-power, 22W (1,360mA) LED
Additional power output: max 20 units @ 120V (see manual for details)
Built-in automated programs via master/slave
Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave
Double bracket yoke doubles as floor stand
Automatically enters stand alone when no DMX signal is present

Options

Easy Controller (CA-8 or CA-9)

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Mirror

Hanging Yoke, double
bracketed for floor
positions

Double-bracketed
yoke used for floor
positions.

Power & Fuse
compartment

Microphone

Sound Sensitivity

Knob

Remote Controller Input

DMX connectors

Manual focus
adjustment

Power out

Safety eyebolt

Product Overview

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Rotate manual
focus adjustment
clockwise and
counter-clockwise
to achieve desired
focus.

The fuse is located
inside this
compartment.
Remove using a flat
head screwdriver.

CHANNEL

FUNCTION

1

Strobe

2

Gobo

3

Color

4

Pan

5

Tilt

DMX Channel Summary

3. SETUP

Light Source

The fixture does not use a halogen lamp as its light source. Instead, it uses a high luminosity LED,
which comes preinstalled, and does not need to be setup or replaced.

Manual Focusing

To adjust the focus, please follow the instructions
below:

1) If operating in stand-alone mode, turn the music
down so that the unit temporarily stops any activity.

2) In DMX control mode, create a static scene with
any gobo of your choice pointed to a flat surface,
ideally at a halfway point of the fixture’s total
coverage area.

3) Rotate the manual focus either clockwise or counter-clockwise until the spot is defined by a hard
edge.

Fuse Replacement

Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace it with the
same type of fuse.

With a flat head screwdriver, wedge the fuse
holder out of its housing. Remove the blown
fuse from its holder and replace with the exact
same type of fuse. Insert the fuse holder back
in its place and reconnect power.

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