theoisamazing Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi I am a complete novice when it comes to all theatrical lighting so I know I will probably sound like a complete idiot! I have just purchased a DTS MOON 1000 Follow spot. It is my first ever piece of theatrical lighting and I thought I could just plug it into the mains but it didn't come with any cables. Should there have been cables in the box. If not what cable do I need to buy to use it! Many Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 What did the people you purchased it off say, when you asked them? You *have* asked them, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper of the Keys Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 According to this: http://www.dts-show.com/viewdoc.asp?CO_ID=...G=en&Tipo=1It's a regular halogen fixture in which case you should be able to plug it straight into mains (assuming you got the version for your mains voltage) or even into a regular dimmer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wol Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 You say it didn't come with any cables... Is there not even a cable that comes out of the back of thing? I'd guess that there should be, or can you at least see some form of connector on the device? You mention that you're a complete novice, so not really what level of questions I should try! edit: after seeing following posts, it appears that it's likely to have an IEC ('kettle lead') on the back of it. A standard 13A to IEC cable should do this if you want to plug it into the normal mains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJones Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 The DTS 575's simply take an IEC input, Is this not the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moddi Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 The DTS moon should have an IEC input, the one I work with does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkered Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi I am a complete novice when it comes to all theatrical lighting so I know I will probably sound like a complete idiot! I have just purchased a DTS MOON 1000 Follow spot. It is my first ever piece of theatrical lighting and I thought I could just plug it into the mains but it didn't come with any cables. Should there have been cables in the box. If not what cable do I need to buy to use it! Many Thanks! I have to ask, when you state you know nothing , Why oh Why did you buy a follow spot you know nothing about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have to admit, the same thought did occur to me! People who buy follow-spots generally tend to know how to plug them in ... ;) Well, unless the DTS Moon 1000 is particularly strange, it's going to have either a captive mains cable or an IEC (or similar) inlet somewhere on the casing around the lamp tray. If the latter, you should've been supplied with a separate mains lead. You need to work out what you want to plug the spot into (13-amp mains socket? Dimmer outlet?), select the appropriate connector, and fit it to the other end of the cable. If you don't feel confident to wire up mains-voltage electrical connectors, get someone who does to help you with that bit. Put the spot onto a stand or hang it from something. Plug it in. Turn it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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