Page 2 - Edition Notes; Edition
Edition Notes Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 Edition Notes CHAUVET® released this edition of the Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 05 in March 2012. The Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 05 covers the description, saf ety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance of the Fol...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents -a- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 Table of Contents 1. Before you Begin .............................................................................................................1 What is Included ................................................................................
Page 5 - Before you Begin
Before you Begin -1- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 1. Before you Begin What is Included • One Followspot 1200 Fixture • One External Console • One Tripod • One Flight Case • W arranty Card • Quick Ref erence/Start Guide Unpacking Instructions The Followspot 1200 ships in a flight case, Immediat...
Page 6 - Safety
Before you Begin Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 -2- Safety Notes Please read the f ollowing notes carefully because they include important safety inf ormation about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. It is important to read all these notes bef ore starting to work with this...
Page 7 - Introduction; System; Additional Features; DMX Channel Summary
Introduction -3- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 2. Introduction System Description The Followspot 1200 is a DMX compatible f ollow spot fixture that uses a 1200 W metal halide lamp and features a high efficiency optical assembly, a high quality dichroic color wheel and an external console. This ...
Page 8 - Product Overview
Introduction Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 -4- Product Overview For details about the Control Panel, refer to the Fuse Replacement and DMX Linking sections in the Setup chapter as well as the Operation chapter. For details about the external console, refer to the External Console section of the...
Page 9 - Product Dimensions
Introduction -5- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 Product Dimensions
Page 10 - Setup; AC Power; Power Requirements; Fuse Replacement; Illuminated
Setup Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 -6- 3. Setup AC Power The Followspot 1200 has two AC input voltage settings, 208 and 230 VAC, and two AC frequency settings, 50 and 60 Hz. The voltage and frequency settings require changing the connections on the corresponding terminal strip. See the Voltage...
Page 11 - Selection; Terminal Strip
Setup -7- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 Voltage/Frequency Selection The Followspot 1200 uses a single terminal strip to select the operating voltage and frequency. This operation only requires connecting two wires to a terminal strip, as indicated below. Do not connect the fixture to the power ...
Page 12 - Lamp; Lamp Removal; Removing an
Setup Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 -8- Lamp The user may have to install the lamp bef ore operating the Followspot 1200 f or the first time. The instructions below include the steps to remove an existing lamp as well as to install a new lamp. Lamp Removal Removing an already installed lamp req...
Page 13 - Lamp Installation
Setup -9- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 Lamp Installation Installing a new lamp requires caution. Follow the steps indicated below to complete the lamp installation in a saf e manner. If you touched the lamp with your bare hands, make sure to clean it thoroughly (contacts, glass necks and glass...
Page 14 - DMX Linking; DMX Connection; External Console Only
Setup Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 -10- DMX Linking If you are using the Followspot 1200 with a DMX controller, you can link them using a regular DMX serial connection. Be aware that the Followspot 1200 uses 5-pin XLR connectors and that you will need a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter in most cases. If...
Page 15 - Mounting; Orientation; Rigging
Setup -11- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 Mounting Orientation Always mount this fixture in any saf e position while making sure that there is adequate room around it f or ventilation. Make sure to mount this fixture away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety Notes . Rigging The...
Page 16 - Appendix; Control Panel; Programming; Navigation Functions
Appendix Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 -12- 4. Operation Control Panel Description The Followspot 1200’s control panel includes the Programming Panel, the Power Panel and the DMX Panel. Ref er to page 6 f or a description of the Power Panel, and to page 10 f or a description of the DMX Panel. T...
Page 17 - Followspot 1200 Menu Options; Normal Mode; Offset Mode
Appendix -13- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 Followspot 1200 Menu Options Normal Mode Function 1 st Level 2 nd Level Description DMX Address 1~255 Selects the fixture’s DMX address Color Black Out Yes/No Enables/disables the black out while changing colors Self-test N/A Runs the built-in self-te...
Page 19 - Reset
Appendix -15- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 Normal Mode (Cont.) Lamp Turns the lamp on or off 1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until the display shows The display will start blinking. 2) Press <ENTER> . The display will show the current lamp status ( On/Off) . Lamp Off 3) To turn the lamp...
Page 20 - External; Controls
Appendix Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 -16- Offset Mode (Cont.) Dimmer Offset Perf orms the fine position adjustment f or the dimmer 1) Press <UP> or <DOWN> repeatedly until the display shows 2) Press <ENTER> . The display will start blinking, showing the current value ( -127~...
Page 21 - DMX Controller; DMX Values; Technical Information; Maintenance
Appendix -17- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 DMX Controller Operation To operate the Followspot 1200 with a standard DMX controller you will have to assign a starting DMX address on the Followspot 1200. Please ref er to the Programming Procedure section of this chapter f or instructions. After t...
Page 22 - Returns; World Wide
Appendix Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 -18- Returns The user must send the merchandise prepaid and in the original box with its original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #) bef ore shipping the f...
Page 23 - Technical Specifications
Appendix -19- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5 Technical Specifications Weight & Dimensions Length ................................................................................................................................. 45.1 in (1,147 mm) W idth ..........................................
Page 24 - CHAUVET®
CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 (USA) Toll free (800) 762-1084, Local 954-929-1115 Fax 954-929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com Followspot 1200 User Manual-Rev. 5 © Copyright 2012 CHAUVET® All rights reserved. Printed in the P. R. C.
