Lighting and control

Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 360X

Set 8 or 14 channels, distinguish motorized focus from manual zoom, and check shutter and DMX-loss behavior on Spot 360X.

Ask GLMedia about renting Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 360X for your event. Availability and configuration are subject to confirmation.

Model and purpose

Manufacturer: CHAUVET DJ
Model: Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 360X
Model: Intimidator Spot 360X
Source: 100 W white LED
Optics: Manual zoom 12°–17°; motorized focus
DMX: 8 / 14 channels; 3-pin XLR

Moving-head spot for gobo projection and prism effects. The 360X includes an RF receiver for optional RFC/RFC-XL remotes; verify the exact model before using a 360 or 360X IP profile.

Prepare your rental inquiry

Date, city, venue and setup, event and pickup schedule.
Intended use, area dimensions and equipment already supplied by the venue or production.
Desired effect, positions, throw, area and stage restrictions.
Control profile, mounting accessories and camera coordination where needed.

Specify equipment only or whether setup, programming, operation and strike are also needed. Scope is confirmed in the proposal.

You do not need a final equipment list: tell us the result you want and the part you need help with. Availability and scope are confirmed in the proposal.

Features and connections

Separate color and gobo wheels, interchangeable rotating gobos and selectable prisms. Beam size is adjusted manually; DMX Focus sharpens the image.

14CH adds fine movement, dimmer, function and macros with different positions or availability from 08CH. Record the version in Sys Info before changing settings.

Prepare the system

Use grounded 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power without a dimmer. Published consumption: 217 W at 120 V, 60 Hz; 211 W at 230 V, 50 Hz. LED wattage is not total electrical consumption.
Check structure, bracket and fasteners; use secondary retention overhead. With a single bracket, the manual requires a captive-bolt clamp. Clear the full head movement area.
Under Run Mode > DMX choose 08CH or 14CH and set Address. Confirm with ENTER; match console personality and footprint. Do not mix a standalone master and console on the same line.

Questions and troubleshooting

Does it move without producing light?

Dimmer and shutter must allow output; the strobe channel also includes blackout.

In 14CH check dimmer on channel 11 and shutter/strobe on 12; in 08CH strobe is on 8 with no separate dimmer.
For steady light, the manual assigns 004–007 to open shutter. Test with open gobo and color in a safe output area.
If it goes dark only during movement, inspect Function in 14CH: it can request movement blackout. Save the scene before editing.

Is the gobo blurred even when beam size changes?

Manual zoom and motorized focus have different jobs.

With safe access, set manual zoom for coverage without touching hot parts.
Focus on the actual surface using Focus: channel 7 in 08CH or 10 in 14CH.
Remove prism and rotation for the test. If focus works through Run Mode > Manual but not the console, inspect profile, address and values before using Zero Adjust calibration.

Does it stay lit or start a show when DMX is lost?

Setup > DMX Loss selects Hold, Black, Auto or Sound.

Record the setting and select the intended event behavior. Auto and Sound can start output and movement.
Test disconnection in a controlled area; Hold retains the last state and Black requests blackout.
With RFC/RFC-XL, check Setup > RF > BIND and Run Mode > RF group separately from the patch. An RF receiver is not wireless DMX.

Quick reference

512-channel universe: last start = 512 − channels + 1.
Mode	Channels	Calculated last start
08CH	8	505
14CH	14	499

Precautions

Dry indoor use; maximum 40 °C per safety notes with 50 cm ventilation clearance. No rain or direct eye exposure.
Do not alter calibration to compensate for a wrong patch. Reset and Factory Set differ; save settings and anticipate movement on restart.
A USB Update menu does not confirm appropriate firmware is available. Verify file and revision with support before updating.

Terms on this page

DMX: A data protocol controlling lighting functions; each model defines what its channels mean.
Patch: Assignment of fixture, profile, address and universe in the control system.
Personality: A control mode defining the channels and functions used by a fixture.
Shutter: A fixture function opening or closing light output; distinct from the camera shutter.

Documentation and sources

Accessed: 2026-10-22. Official product and manual Rev. 3. Proposed checks.