Quick Reference Guide
About This Guide
The Intimidator Spot 260 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetdi.com for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warrantv-registration. For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warrantv-registration/. Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in and subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in, the full limited warranty on our website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your local distributor.
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.
- ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
- DISCONNECT from power before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
- DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
- Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect this product from power by pulling on the cord.- When mounting this product overhead, ALWAYS use a safety cable.
- DO NOT allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.
- DO NOT touch the product’s housing when it is on because it will be hot.
- The voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product must be within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
- This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
- Always mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
- Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
Never connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.- Replace the fuse with the same type and rating.
- Never carry the product by the power cord. Use only the handle to carry this product.
- The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
- In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
- DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
- To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via a breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.Contact
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Visit Contact Us for contact information.
What is Included
- Intimidator Spot 260
- Power Cord
- Hanging Bracket
- Quick Reference Guide
To Begin
Unpack your Intimidator Spot 260 and make sure you have received all parts in good condition. If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To eliminate wear and Improve Its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Power Linking
For the maximum number of Intimidator Spot 260 products that you can power link at each voltage, see the User Manual or the specification sticker on the product.
Fuse Replacement
- Disconnect the product from power.
- Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder and pull straight out.
- Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace it with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
- Re-insert the fuse holder and reconnect the power.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes.
Mounting Diagram
When using only one mounting clamp, be sure to use a clamp with a captive bolt to prevent accidental loosening.
Control Panel Description
| Button | Function |
| <MENU> | Exits from the current menu or function |
| <UP> | Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function |
| <DOWN> | Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function |
| <ENTER> | Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function |
Menu Map
Refer to the Intimidator Spot 260 product page on www.chauvetdi.com for the latest menu map.
| Mode | Programming Levels | Description | ||
| Address | 001-512 | Sets the DMX starting address | ||
| Run Mode | DMX | 14CH | Selects DMX mode | |
| 8CH | ||||
| Slave | Slave1-4 | Selects Slave mode 1, 2, 3, or 4 | ||
| Auto | Selects Auto mode | |||
| Sound | Selects Sound-Active mode | |||
| IR | Selects infrared control | |||
| Manual | Pan | 000-255 | 0 to 540° | |
| Tilt | 0 to 234° | |||
| Color | Selects color options | |||
| Gobo | Selects gobo options | |||
| Gobo Rotate | Rotates gobo | |||
| Prism | Selects prism and rotation effect | |||
| Focus | Manual focus control | |||
| Dimmer | Sets dimmer value | |||
| Shutter | Sets shutter value and strobe effect | |||
| 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 | 234 | Selects the 234° tilt angle range | ||
| 180 | Selects the 180° tilt angle range | |||
| 90 | Selects the 90° tilt angle range | |||
| Totem Mode | OFF | Does not restrict the pan and tilt motion | ||
| UP | Restricts the pan and tilt motion for overhead mounting | |||
| DOWN | Restricts the pan and tilt motion for surface/ floor mounting | |||
| Sensitivity | 001-100 | Sets sound sensitivity | ||
| Indicator | OFF | Enables/Disables LED Indicator | ||
| ON | ||||
| Flash if DMX | OFF | LED Indicator flashes when DMX is turned ON or OFF | ||
| ON | ||||
| DMX Loss | Hold | Holds the last setting when the signal is lost | ||
| Black | Blacks out the product | |||
| Auto | Sets the unit to Auto mode when the signal is lost | |||
| Sound | Sets the unit to the Sound mode when the signal is lost | |||
| Reset | Resets the product | |||
| Factory Set | Loads factory defaults | |||
| Mode | Programming Levels | Description | |
| Sys Info | Ver: | V | Displays the software version |
| Running Mode | Displays the current running mode | ||
| DMX Address | Displays the current DMX address | ||
| Temperature | Displays the current product temperature | ||
DMX Linking
The Intimidator Spot 260 can work with a DMX controller. Instructions for connecting and configuring this product for DMX operation are in the User Manual. If you are not familiar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com.
Starting Address
To ensure full access to all channels available in each DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX address is 505.
Master/Slave Connection
The Intimidator Spot 260 uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. Information about configuring the Intimidator Spot 260 for Master/Slave operation is in the User Manual, which is available from the Chauvet website.
IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control)
The Intimidator Spot 260 can be operated with the CHAUVET IRC-6. For more information about the IRC-6, download instructions for the IRC-6 or the Intimidator Spot 260 User Manual from www.chauvetdj.com.
Gobos
DMX Values 14CH
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
| 1 | Pan | 000 ⇔ 255 | 0-540° |
| 2 | Pan Fine | 000 ⇔ 255 | Fine control of panning |
| 3 | Tilt | 000 ⇔ 255 | 0-234° |
| 4 | Tilt Fine | 000 ⇔ 255 | Fine control of tilting |
| 5 | Pan/Tilt Speed | 000 ⇔ 255 | Pan/Tilt speed, fast to slow |
| 6 | Color Wheel | 000 ⇔ 006 | White |
| 007⇔ 013 | Orange | ||
| 014 ⇔ 020 | Lime Green | ||
| 021 ⇔ 027 | Cyan | ||
| 028⇔ 034 | Red | ||
| 035 ⇔ 041 | Green | ||
| 042 ⇔ 048 | Magenta | ||
| 049 ⇔ 055 | Yellow | ||
| 056 ⇔ 062 | Dark Blue | ||
| 063 ⇔ 064 | White | ||
| 065 ⇔ 189 | Color indexing | ||
| 190 ⇔ 221 | Color cycling rainbow, fast to slow | ||
| 222 ⇔ 223 | Stop | ||
| 224 ⇔ 255 | Reverse color cycling rainbow, slow to fast |
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
| 7 | Gobo Wheel (see Gobos) | 000⇔007 | Open |
| 008⇔015 | Gobo 1 | ||
| 016 ⇔ 023 | Gobo 2 | ||
| 024⇔031 | Gobo 3 | ||
| 032⇔039 | Gobo 4 | ||
| 040 ⇔ 047 | Gobo 5 | ||
| 048⇔055 | Gobo 6 | ||
| 056⇔063 | Gobo 7 | ||
| 064 ⇔ 071 | Gobo 7 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 072⇔079 | Gobo 6 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 080⇔087 | Gobo 5 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 088 ⇔ 095 | Gobo 4 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 096⇔103 | Gobo 3 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 104⇔111 | Gobo 2 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 112 ⇔ 119 | Gobo 1 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 120⇔127 | Open | ||
| 128⇔189 | Cycle effect, slow to fast | ||
| 190⇔193 | Stop | ||
| 194⇔255 | Reverse cycle effect, slow to fast | ||
| 8 | Gobo Rotation | 001 ⇔ 007 | No function |
| 008⇔ 119 | Clockwise rotation, slow to fast | ||
| 120⇔231 | Counter-clockwise rotation, slow to fast | ||
| 232⇔255 | Bounce, slow to fast | ||
| 9 | Prism | 000⇔ 015 | No function |
| 016⇔255 | 3-facet prism | ||
| 10 | Focus | 000⇔255 | Focus, big to small |
| 11 | Dimmer | 000⇔255 | 0-100% |
| 12 | Strobe | 000⇔003 | Off |
| 004⇔007 | On | ||
| 008 ⇔ 076 | Strobe, slow to fast | ||
| 077⇔145 | Pulse strobe, slow to fast | ||
| 146⇔215 | Random strobe, slow to fast | ||
| 216 ⇔ 255 | On | ||
| 13 | Function | 000⇔007 | No function |
| 008⇔015 | Blackout on pan/tilt movement | ||
| 016 ⇔ 023 | Blackout on color wheel movement | ||
| 024⇔031 | Blackout on gobo wheel movement | ||
| 032⇔039 | Blackout on pan/tilt/color wheel movement | ||
| 040 ⇔ 047 | Blackout on pan/tilt/gobo wheel movement | ||
| 048⇔055 | Blackout on pan/tilt/color wheel/gobo wheel movement | ||
| 056⇔095 | No function | ||
| 096⇔ 103 | Pan reset | ||
| 104⇔111 | Tilt reset | ||
| 112⇔119 | Color wheel reset | ||
| 120⇔127 | Gobo wheel reset |
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
| 13 | Function | 128 ⇔ 135 | No function |
| 136 ⇔143 | Prism reset | ||
| 144⇔ 151 | Focus reset | ||
| 152 ⇔ 159 | All reset | ||
| 160 ⇔ 255 | No function | ||
| 14 | Movement Macros | 000 ⇔ 007 | No function |
| 008 ⇔ 023 | Movement macro 1 | ||
| 024 ⇔ 039 | Movement macro 2 | ||
| 040 ⇔ 055 | Movement macro 3 | ||
| 056 ⇔ 071 | Movement macro 4 | ||
| 072⇔087 | Movement macro 5 | ||
| 088 ⇔ 103 | Movement macro 6 | ||
| 104 ⇔ 119 | Movement macro 7 | ||
| 120 ⇔135 | Movement macro 8 | ||
| 136 ⇔151 | Sound-active movement macro 1 | ||
| 152 ⇔ 167 | Sound-active movement macro 2 | ||
| 168 ⇔ 183 | Sound-active movement macro 3 | ||
| 184 ⇔ 199 | Sound-active movement macro 4 | ||
| 200⇔ 215 | Sound-active movement macro 5 | ||
| 216 ⇔ 231 | Sound-active movement macro 6 | ||
| 232 ⇔ 247 | Sound-active movement macro 7 | ||
| 248⇔ 255 | Sound-active movement macro 8 |
08CH
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
| 1 | Pan | 000 ⇔ 255 | 0-540° |
| 2 | Tilt | 000⇔ 255 | 0-234° |
| 3 | Color Wheel | 000 ⇔ 006 | White |
| 007 ⇔ 013 | Orange | ||
| 014⇔ 020 | Lime Green | ||
| 021 ⇔ 027 | Cyan | ||
| 028 ⇔ 034 | Red | ||
| 035 ⇔ 041 | Green | ||
| 042 ⇔048 | Magenta | ||
| 049 ⇔ 055 | Yellow | ||
| 056 ⇔ 062 | Dark Blue | ||
| 063 ⇔ 064 | White | ||
| 065⇔ 189 | Color indexing | ||
| 190 ⇔221 | Color cycling rainbow, fast to slow | ||
| 222 ⇔ 223 | Stop | ||
| 224 ⇔ 255 | Reverse color cycling rainbow, slow to fast | ||
| 4 | Gobo Wheel (see Gobos)
| 000⇔ 007 | Open |
| 008 ⇔ 015 | Gobo 1 | ||
| 016 ⇔023 | Gobo 2 | ||
| 024 ⇔ 031 | Gobo 3 | ||
| 032 a 039 | Gobo 4 |
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
| 4 | Gobo Wheel (see obos) | 040 ⇔ 047 | Gobo 5 |
| 048 ⇔ 055 | Gobo 6 | ||
| 056 ⇔ 063 | Gobo 7 | ||
| 064 ⇔ 071 | Gobo 7 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 072 ⇔ 079 | Gobo 6 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 080 ⇔ 087 | Gobo 5 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 088 ⇔ 095 | Gobo 4 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 096⇔ 103 | Gobo 3 shake, slow to fast | ||
| (cont.) | |||
| 104 ⇔ 111 | Gobo 2 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 112 ⇔ 119 | Gobo 1 shake, slow to fast | ||
| 120 a 127 | Open | ||
| 128 ⇔ 189 | Cycle effect, slow to fast | ||
| 190⇔ 193 | Stop | ||
| 194 ⇔ 255 | Reverse cycle effect, slow to fast | ||
| 5 | Gobo Rotation | 000 | No function |
| 001⇔ 063 | Gobo indexing | ||
| 064 ⇔145 | Rotation, slow to fast | ||
| 146 ⇔ 149 | Stop | ||
| 150 ⇔ 231 | Reverse rotation, slow to fast | ||
| 232 ⇔ 255 | Bounce, slow to fast | ||
| 6 | Prism | 000 ⇔ 015 | No function |
| 016⇔ 255 | 3-facet prism | ||
| 7 | Focus | 000 ⇔ 255 | Focus, big to small |
| 8 | Strobe | 000 ⇔ 003 | Off |
| 004 ⇔ 007 | On | ||
| 008 ⇔ 076 | Strobe, slow to fast | ||
| 077 ⇔ 145 | Pulse strobe, slow to fast | ||
| 146 ⇔ 215 | Random strobe, slow to fast | ||
| 216 ⇔ 255 | On |
Contact Us
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