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
Table of contents
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General notes............................................................................................................................................... |
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Further information........................................................................................................................... |
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Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... |
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Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... |
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Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. |
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Features....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Installation.................................................................................................................................................. |
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Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. |
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Connections and controls................................................................................................................... |
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Operating.................................................................................................................................................... |
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Starting the device........................................................................................................................... |
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Main menu.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Functions in 8-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... |
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Functions in 14-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ |
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Gobos................................................................................................................................................... |
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Technical speci€cations....................................................................................................................... |
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Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. |
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General notes
1 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:
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This manual is also available as PDF •le for you to download. |
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Use the search function in the electronic version to •nd the topics of |
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Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics |
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Personal consultation |
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For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. |
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Service |
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If you have any problems with the device the customer service will |
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General notes
1.2 Notational conventions
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This manual uses the following notational conventions: |
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The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. |
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Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. |
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Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. |
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Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . |
Cross-references |
References to other locations in this manual are identi•ed by an arrow and the speci•ed page |
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number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to |
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the speci•ed location. |
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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.
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DANGER! |
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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an |
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immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or |
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serious injury if it is not avoided. |
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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos |
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injury if it is not avoided. |
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CAUTION! |
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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos |
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is not avoided. |
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NOTICE! |
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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos |
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environmental damage if it is not avoided. |
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Warning signs |
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Warning – high-voltage. |
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Warning – dangerous optical radiation. |
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Warning – suspended load. |
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Warning – danger zone. |
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Safety instructions
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Safety instructions |
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Intended use |
This device is intended for use as a freely moving multifunctional spotlight. The device is |
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designed for professional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as |
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described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid |
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ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be |
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This device may be used only by persons with sufficient 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 off. The device is not suitable for continuous operation.
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Safety instructions
Safety
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.
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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.
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Risk of epileptic shock
Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights.
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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 sufficient 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 off 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 off.
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 flames.
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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 fluctua‚ tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem perature fluctuations (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 floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains.
In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor 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 sufficient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
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Features
3 Features
Special features of the device:
nTwo movable axles with 16 bit resolution:
–Tilt (190°)
–Pan (540°)
nControl via DMX (8 or 14 channels) as well as buttons and display on the unit
nPreprogrammed automatic show programmes
nSound control
nMaster / Slave mode
nColour wheel with white, 7 full-colours, and rainbow effect
n3-facet prism
nGobo wheel with 5 rotatable gobos
nGobo-flow and gobo-shake functions
nElectronic dimmer
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Features
For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect 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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