Varytec Hero Spot 60 User Manual

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Hero Spot 60

User manual

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Musikhaus Thomann

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Straße 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0

E-mail: info@thomann.de

Internet: www.thomann.de

13.02.2019, ID: 449221

Table of contents

1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 8

2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 10

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 18

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 20

5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 26

6 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 29

7 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 32

7.1 Starting the device........................................................................................................................... 32

7.2 Main menu.......................................................................................................................................... 33

7.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 42

7.4 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 45

7.5 Gobos................................................................................................................................................... 52

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8 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 53

9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 55

10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 56

11 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 58

12 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 59

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1 General notes

General notes

This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change.

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General notes

1.1 Further information

On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the following points:

Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.

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Keyword search

Online guides

Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.

Service

Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of interest for you quickly.

Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.

If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you.

1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

General notes

Letterings

Displays

Cross-references

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.

Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.

Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.

Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.

References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the specied page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specied location.

Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 7.

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General notes

1.3 Symbols and signal words

In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.

Signal word Meaning

DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an

WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.

sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.

sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.

sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.

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Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – high-voltage.

Warning – dangerous optical radiation.

Warning – suspended load.

Warning – danger zone.

General notes

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Safety instructions

2 Safety instructions

Intended use

This device is intended for use as a freely moving multifunctional spotlight. The device is designed for professional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.

This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

Extend the operating life of the device by regular breaks and by avoiding frequent switching on and o. The device is not suitable for continuous operation.

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Safety

Safety instructions

DANGER! Danger for children

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!

Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside

Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.

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Safety instructions

DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit

Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or re. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician.

WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity

Never look directly into the light source.

WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock

Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights.

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Safety instructions

WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects

Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain.

The load capacity of trusses or other xtures must be sucient for the intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places additional loads on the load-bearing parts.

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Safety instructions

CAUTION! Risk of injury due to movements of the device

The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce very bright light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device, when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn o a DMX controller that is connected to the device. Persons staying near the device could be injured or frightened.

Before you turn on the device and during the operation, always ensure that nobody stays close to the device. If work has to be performed in the area of move‐ ment or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain turned o.

NOTICE! Risk of re

Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked ames.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE! Operating conditions

This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.

Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter ‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctua‐ tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem‐ perature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures).

Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.

The device must not be moved during use.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE! Power supply

Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.

Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.

NOTICE! Possible staining

The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC oor and after some time cause permanent dark stains.

In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the oor, but use felt-pad oor protectors or a carpet.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE! Risk of overheating

The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in).

Provide sucient ventilation.

The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).

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Features

3 Features

Special features of the device:

n Two movable axles with 16 bit resolution:

– Tilt (190°) – Pan (540°)

n Control via DMX (8 or 14 channels) as well as buttons and display on the unit n Preprogrammed automatic show programmes n Sound control n Master / Slave mode n Colour wheel with white, 7 full-colours, and rainbow eect n 3-facet prism n Gobo wheel with 5 rotatable gobos n Gobo-ow and gobo-shake functions n Electronic dimmer

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Features

For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This eect increases with higher operating temperature. You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness.

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Installation

4 Installation

Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

Lift the device only at the base. When lifted at the rotatable mounting, the device may be dam‐ aged.

You can install the device standing or hanging. When in use, the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss.

Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform any kind of maintenance. Block access under the work area.

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Installation

WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects

The load capacity of trusses or other xtures must be sucient for the intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places additional loads on the load-bearing parts.

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Installation

CAUTION! Risk of injury due to movements of the device

NOTICE! Risk of overheating

The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in).

Provide sucient ventilation.

The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).

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Installation

NOTICE! Possible damage caused by movements of the device

Always ensure that enough space is free around the device for the movements of the head (pan, tilt).

NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors

For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables.

Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐

ers.

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Installation

Mounting options

The threads on the bottom side of the housing (A) allow the secure attachment of the included mounting bracket. There, you can fasten adapters such as half couplers, trigger clamps, chooks etc. Safety cables are being threaded through the eyelet (B) on the bottom side of the housing.

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Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.

Installation

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Starting up

5 Starting up

Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.

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Starting up

Connections in DMX mode

Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the rst DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).

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Starting up

DMX indicator

Connections in master/slave mode

When the device and the DMX controller are operational, the DMX indicator in the display shows that a DMX signal is being received on the input.

When you congure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the rst unit will control the other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately. Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the rst slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the rst slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on.

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6 Connections and controls

Connections and controls

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Connections and controls

1 Display

2 Built-in microphone for sound control

3 [MENU]

Activates the main and the settings menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an open submenu without saving any changes.

4 [DOWN]

Decreases the displayed value by one.

5 [UP]

Increases the displayed value by one.

6 [ENTER]

Selects an option of the respective operating mode, conrms the set value.

7 [DMX IN]

DMX input.

8 [DMX OUT]

DMX output

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9 Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for mains power supply

10 Fuse holder

Connections and controls

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Operating

7 Operating

7.1 Starting the device

CAUTION! Risk of injury due to movements of the device

Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the fans start to work, the head moves to the home positions for rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt). After a few more seconds, the display shows ‘001’ .The device is now ready for operation.

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7.2 Main menu

Operating

Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu.

Use [UP] and [DOWN] to change the respectively indicated value. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER].

To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU].

If you don't press any button for about 30 seconds the display turns o. Then press [MENU], [ENTER], [UP] or [DOWN] briey to turn it on again.

All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device o and disconnect it from the mains.

DMX address

Use the ‘DMX Address’ menu to set the DMX address.

Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Address’ . Conrm the selection with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512 to set the desired DMX address.

When the display shows the desired value conrm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU].

Make sure that this number matches the conguration of your DMX controller.

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DMX mode

Use the ‘DMX Channel’ menu to set the DMX mode.

Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Channel’ . Conrm the setting with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of two DMX modes (8-channel mode or 14-channel mode, display shows ‘DMX 8 Ch’ or ‘DMX 14 Ch’).

When the display shows the desired value conrm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU].

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Operating

Operating mode

Use the ‘Running Mode’ menu to set the operating mode.

Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows

‘Running Mode’ . Conrm the selection with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of

the four operating modes ( ‘DMX’ , ‘Auto’, ‘Sound’, ‘Slave’).

Operating mode Function

‘DMX’ DMX control

In this mode the device is controlled via a DMX controller.

‘Auto’ Auto programmes

In this mode, the unit plays the preprogrammed shows.

‘Sound’ Sound control

In this mode, the unit follows the rhythm of the background music or sounds detected by the built-in microphone.

‘Slave’ Slave function

In this mode, the device follows exactly the operation of the master that it is connected to.

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Operating

When the display shows the desired value conrm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU].

Auto programmes

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Use the ‘Programs’ to select one of the preprogrammed shows.

Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows

‘Programs’ . Conrm the setting with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the eight

preprogrammed shows (display shows ‘Program1’ … ‘Program8’).

When the display shows the desired value conrm the setting with [ENTER]. The device plays the selected show as an endless loop. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU].

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Settings

Use the ‘Settings’ menu to adjust the device parameters.

Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows

‘Settings’ . Conrm the selection with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired

parameter.

Parameter Function

‘Pan Rev’ Pan inversion

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (reverse rotation) or ‘NO’ (normal rotation).

‘Tilt Rev’ Tilt inversion

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (reverse direction of inclination) or

‘NO’ (normal direction of inclination).

‘Display Rev’ Display inversion

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (text in the display appears upside down) or ‘NO’ (text in the display appears normal).

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Parameter Function

‘Sensitivity’ Microphone sensitivity

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value from 0 (sound control o) to 100 (microphone sensitivity high).

‘Dmx Fail’ Behaviour on DMX control failure

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘OFF’ (blackout in case of DMX failure) or ‘HOLD’ (last DMX signal is being held).

‘Calibration’ Calibrating

Detailed information about this menu item can be found under

‘Calibrating’ on page 39.

‘Factory Reset’ Reset to factory defaults

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (factory reset) or ‘NO’ (no factory reset).

‘Reset Motor’ Resetting the motor

When the display shows the desired value conrm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU].

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Calibrating

Use the ‘Calibration’ menu to adjust the start parameters of the device.

Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows

‘Settings’ . Conrm the selection with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘Calibration’ .

Conrm the selection with [ENTER]. The device prompts you to enter a password. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘018’ and conrm the selection with [ENTER].

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired parameter you want to set.

Parameter Function

‘All To Origin’ Resets all parameters of the calibration to factory settings.

‘Pan’ Sets the home position of the rotation.

‘Tilt’ Sets the home position of the inclination movement.

‘Spot Color’ Sets the initial colour of the spot.

‘Gobo’ Sets the rst gobo.

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Parameter Function

‘Focus’ Sets the default setting of the light bundling.

‘Prism’ Adjusts the prism.

When the display shows the desired parameter conrm the setting with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired value for the selected parameter (0 … 120) and conrm the set‐ ting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU].

System information

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Use the ‘System Info’ menu to call up information about the system.

Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows

‘System Info’ . Conrm the selection with [ENTER].

The display shows the current software version, the current operating mode and the DMX start address.

Menu overview

Operating

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Operating

7.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan area. middle position: 128)

2 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area. middle position: 128)

3 0…255 Speed of pan and tilt movement, fast (0) to slow (255)

4 0…255 Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255)

5 Shutter

0…9 Open

10…250 Stroboscope eect, increasing speed

251…255 Open

6 0…255 Gradual focus adjustment

7 Colour, gobo and prism programs (with open dimmer)

0…10 No function

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Channel Value Function

11…20 White, open

21…30 Blue, gobo 1

31…40 Purple, gobo 2

41…50 Orange, gobo 3

51…60 White, gobo 4

61…70 White, gobo 5

71…80 White, open, prism

81…90 Blue, gobo 1, medium rotation speed, prism

91…100 Purple, gobo 2, medium rotation speed, prism

101…110 Orange, gobo 3, medium rotation speed, prism

111…120 White, gobo 4, medium rotation speed, prism

121…130 White, gobo 5, medium rotation speed, prism

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131…140 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 1

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Channel Value Function

141…150 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 2

151…160 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 3

161…170 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 4

171…180 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 5, prism

181…255 Colour, gobo, sound-controlled prism

8 0…10 No function

11…20 Preprogrammed automatic show 1

21…30 Preprogrammed automatic show 2

31…40 Preprogrammed automatic show 3

41…50 Preprogrammed automatic show 4

51…60 Preprogrammed automatic show 5

61…70 Preprogrammed automatic show 6

71…80 Preprogrammed automatic show 7

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Channel Value Function

81…90 preprogrammed automatic show 8

91…230 Sound control, from sound control o to high microphone sensitivity

231…240 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 3 seconds

241…255 No function

7.4 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan area. middle position: 128)

2 0…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 16 bit

3 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area. middle position: 128)

4 0…255 Fine adjustment inclination (pan) 16 bit

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Channel Value Function

5 0…255 Speed of rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt), fast (0) to slow (255)

6 0…255 Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255)

7 Shutter (with open dimmer)

0…9 Open

10…250 Stroboscope eect, increasing speed

251…255 Open

8 Colour wheel

0…24 White (open)

25…50 Red

51…75 Yellow

76…100 Light blue

101…125 Green

126…150 Amber

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Channel Value Function

151…175 Purple

176…200 Blue

201…255 Rainbow eect, increasing speed

9 Gobo wheel

0…9 Open

10…26 Gobo 1

27…43 Gobo 2

44…60 Gobo 3

61…77 Gobo 4

78…94 Gobo 5

95…114 Gobo 1 shake, increasing speed

115…134 Gobo 2 shake, increasing speed

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135…154 Gobo 3 shake, increasing speed

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Channel Value Function

155…174 Gobo 4 shake, increasing speed

175…194 Gobo 5 shake, increasing speed

195…224 Clockwise gobo rotation, from fast to slow

225…255 Counterclockwise gobo rotation, from slow to fast

10 Gobo rotation

0…9 Stop

10…129 Clockwise gobo rotation, from fast to slow

130…134 Stop

135…255 Counterclockwise gobo rotation, from slow to fast

11 0…255 Focus

12 3-facet prism

0…128 Prism o

0…255 Prism on

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Channel Value Function

13 Colour, gobo and prism programs (with open dimmer)

0…10 No function

11…20 White, open

21…30 Blue, gobo 1

31…40 Purple, gobo 2

41…50 Orange, gobo 3

51…60 White, gobo 4

61…70 White, gobo 5

71…80 White, open, prism

81…90 Blue, gobo 1, medium rotation speed, prism

91…100 Purple, gobo 2, medium rotation speed, prism

101…110 Orange, gobo 3, medium rotation speed, prism

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111…120 White, gobo 4, medium rotation speed, prism

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Channel Value Function

121…130 White, gobo 5, medium rotation speed, prism

131…140 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 1

141…150 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 2

151…160 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 3

161…170 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 4

171…180 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 5, prism

181…255 Colour, gobo, sound-controlled prism

14 0…10 No function

11…20 Preprogrammed automatic show 1

21…30 Preprogrammed automatic show 2

31…40 Preprogrammed automatic show 3

41…50 Preprogrammed automatic show 4

51…60 Preprogrammed automatic show 5

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Channel Value Function

61…70 Preprogrammed automatic show 6

71…80 Preprogrammed automatic show 7

81…90 Preprogrammed automatic show 8

91…230 Sound control, from sound control o to high microphone sensitivity

231…240 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 3 seconds

241…255 No function

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7.5 Gobos

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8 Technical specications

Illuminant 1 × LED, 60 W

Beam angle 15°

Rotation angle (pan), max. 540°

Inclination angle (tilt), max. 190°

Number of DMX channels 8 or 14, depending on operating mode

Power consumption 100 W

Technical specications

Light output: 44600 lux (1 m)

Colour temperature: 8000 K

Operating supply voltage

Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, fast-acting

Protection class IP20

100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz

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Technical specications

Dimensions (W × H × D) 214 mm × 355 mm × 144 mm

Weight 4.6 kg

Environmental conditions

Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing

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9 Plug and connection assignments

Plug and connection assignments

Introduction

DMX connections

This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.

Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug ts into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!

The unit oers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug.

Pin Conguration

1 Ground, shielding

2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’)

3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’)

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Troubleshooting

10 Troubleshooting

In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:

NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors

For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables.

Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐

ers.

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Symptom Remedy

Troubleshooting

The unit does not work, no light, the fan does not run

No response to the DMX con‐ troller

If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can nd the contact information at www.thomann.de.

Check the mains power connection and the main fuse.

1. The DMX indicator should light up. If it doesn't, check DMX connectors and cables for proper connection.

2. If the DMX indicator lights up but with no response, check the address settings and DMX polarity.

3. Try using another DMX controller.

4. Check whether the DMX cables lie near or adjacent to high voltage cables, which could cause damage or inter‐ ference with a DMX interface circuit.

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Cleaning

11 Cleaning

Optical lenses

Fan grids

Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device.

n Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122). n Always dry the parts carefully.

The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch o the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth.

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12 Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial

For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.

Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Disposal of your old device

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste.

Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

Protecting the environment

Hero Spot 60 moving head

Notes

Hero Spot 60 moving head

Notes

Hero Spot 60 moving head

Notes

Hero Spot 60 moving head

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