Chauvet DJ Followspot 200ST

Intensity also depends on the strobe/open state.

1. Confirm DMX mode, address and cable; verify the source using a simple scene.
2. Check channel 1, dimmer, and channel 3, strobe. For continuous light, the Rev2 chart specifies open at 4–7 or 216–255 on channel 3.
3. Check iris and optical output before blaming the LED. Having electrical power does not prove DMX reception.

Separate manual mode, blackout and long-press functions.

1. Select MANUAL for local control. Check BLACKOUT and use ON to restore the LED; then adjust intensity using +/–.
2. Do not hold ON when seeking steady light: a 3-second hold activates strobe. Do not test it toward people.
3. Do not leave a fixture in standalone mode connected to a console-controlled DMX chain: the manual warns that transmitted signals may interfere.

Zoom, iris and focus solve different problems.

1. Check the 12°–17° manual zoom. The iris can narrow the beam further; it cannot widen the maximum zoom opening.
2. Adjust focus at the actual throw after choosing zoom and iris. Do not force knobs or mechanisms.
3. Check the selected color and coverage with the subject at actual positions. Wheel calibration is not a focus control or the first troubleshooting step.

Tracking with the Followspot 200ST is manual. Its DMX channels control intensity, color, and strobe; they do not aim the beam. The Rev. 2 manual specifies indoor use only.

1. For a route that changes during the performance, we can assess a fixture and operator with a clear view of the artist. For a lectern, a mark, or agreed positions, we can compare fixed lighting for those areas. If both are needed, we can assess a steady base with followspot use at selected moments.
2. Send the route, approximate throw, approved positions, ambient light, and camera shots if relevant. Test beam size and edge at the actual route limits. For an outdoor show, ask about another solution documented for those conditions; this model is not proposed for outdoor use. Quantity, model, and availability require confirmation.

You can inquire about the fixture, preparation, or operation during the show. Each option requires an agreed scope and assigned responsibilities; fixture rental does not confirm that staff are included.

1. To prepare the proposal, send the date and venue, setup, rehearsal, and performance times, operator position, and obstructions. Identify who will call pickup and blackout cues and who will handle intensity and color: the local operator or console, depending on the planned mode.
2. For multiple artists or simultaneous entrances, tell us who must be lit at the same time. We can compare followspot use and fixed areas and assess staffing without promising that one fixture covers everything. Ask the quote to detail supports and accessories, setup, preparation, rehearsal, operation, and teardown as requested.