Stairville novaWASH Quad LED User manual

novaWASH Quad LED
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user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
30.04.2014, ID: 255359

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 7
3 How to set the unit.................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Control panel..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Main functions................................................................................................................................... 16
4 How to control the unit........................................................................................................................ 23
4.1 DMX controller.................................................................................................................................. 23
4.2 DMX512 configuration................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 DMX512 connection....................................................................................................................... 26
5 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 28
6 Fixture cleaning....................................................................................................................................... 30
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 31
8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 33
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.Symbols and signal words
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – hot surface.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – suspended load.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐
ating conditions is considered 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 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.
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.
Intended use
Safety
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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.
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 fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.
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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.
WARNING!
Risk of burns
The surface of the device can become very hot during operation.
Do not touch the device with bare hands during operation, and after switching
off wait for at least 15 minutes.
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NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near
any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
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.
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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 fire.
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3 How to set the unit
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high-
quality cables for all connections.
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.
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NOTICE!
Risk of overheating
Always ensure sufficient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
NOTICE!
Use of stands
When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and
stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum
permissible load capacity of the stand.
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3.1 Control panel
Shows the various menus and the selected functions.
DMX On DMX input present
MASTER On Master mode
SLAVE On Slave Mode
POWER On Power input present
Display
LEDs
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MENU To select the programming functions
DOWN To go backward in the selected functions
UP To go forward in the selected functions
ENTER To confirm the selected functions
For over-current protection.
Connect to supply mains power.
For DMX512 link, use 3/5-pin XLR plug cable to link the unit together.
Buttons
Fuse
Mains input
DMX input/output
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3.2 Main functions
To select any of the given functions, press the ‘MENU’ button up to when the required one is
showing up on the display. Select the function by the ‘ENTER’ button and the display will blink.
Use the ‘DOWN’ and ‘UP’ button to change the mode. Once the required mode has been
selected, press the ‘ENTER’ button to store. To return to the main functions without any
change, press the ‘MENU’ button or wait for one minute.
Hold the ‘MENU’ button to quit the menu mode. The unit will run the built-in program you
selected.
The main functions are shown below:
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Press the ‘MENU’ button up to when ‘DMX Address’ is showing up on the display. Press the
‘ENTER’ button and the display will blink. Use the ‘DOWN ’ and ‘UP’ buttons to change the
DMX512 address. Once the address has been selected, press the ‘ENTER’ button to store. To
return to the main functions without any change, press the ‘MENU’ button or wait for one
minute.
Press the ‘MENU’ button up to when ‘Channel Mode’ is showing up on the display. Press the
‘ENTER’ button and the display will blink. Use the ‘DOWN ’ and ‘UP’ buttons to select ‘Mode 1
(9)’ or ‘Mode 2 (16)’. Once selected, press the ‘ENTER’ button to store. To return to the main
functions without any change, press the ‘MENU’ button or wait for one minute.
Press the ‘MENU’ button up to when ‘Show Mode’ is showing up on the display. Press the
‘ENTER’ button and the display will blink. Use the ‘DOWN ’ and ‘UP’ buttons to select ‘Show 1’,
‘Show 2’, ‘Show 3’ or ‘Show 4’ . Once selected, press the ‘ENTER’ button to store. To return to
the main functions without any change, press the ‘MENU’ button or wait for one minute.
DMX Address
Channel Mode
Show Mode
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Press the ‘MENU’ button up to when ‘Slave Mode’ is showing up on the display. Press the
‘ENTER’ button and the display will blink. Use the ‘DOWN ’ and ‘UP’ buttons to select the
‘Master’, ‘Slave 1’ or ‘Slave 2’ mode. Once selected, press the ‘ENTER’ button to store. To
return to the main functions without any change, press the ‘MENU’ button or wait for one
minute.
Press the ‘MENU’ button up to when ‘Black Out’ is showing up on the display. Press the
‘ENTER’ button and the display will blink. Use the ‘DOWN ’ and ‘UP’ buttons to select either
‘Yes’ (device switched to dark, blackout) or ‘No’ (normal operation). Once selected, press the
‘ENTER’ button to store. To return to the main functions without any change, press the ‘MENU’
button or wait for one minute.
Press the ‘MENU’ button up to when ‘Pan Inverse’ is showing up on the display. Press the
‘ENTER’ button and the display will blink. Use the ‘DOWN ’ and ‘UP’ buttons to select the ‘No’
(Normal) or ‘Yes’ (Pan Inverse) mode. Once selected, press the ‘ENTER’ button to store. To
return to the main functions without any change, press the ‘MENU’ button or wait for one
minute.
Slave Mode
Black Out
Pan Inverse
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Press the ‘MENU’ button up to when ‘Tilt Inverse’ is showing up on the display. Press the
‘ENTER’ button and the display will blink. Use the ‘DOWN ’ and ‘UP’ buttons to select the ‘No’
(Normal) or ‘Yes’ (Tilt Inverse) mode. Once selected, press the ‘ENTER’ button to store. To
return to the main functions without any change, press the ‘MENU’ button or wait for one
minute.
Press the ‘MENU’ button up to when ‘Back Light’ is showing up on the display. Press the
‘ENTER’ button and the display will blink. Use the ‘DOWN ’ and ‘UP’ buttons to select the ‘On’
(back light on) or ‘Off’ (back light off 1 minute after auto show) mode. Once selected, press the
‘ENTER’ button to store. To return to the main functions without any change, press the ‘MENU’
button or wait for one minute.
Press the ‘MENU’ button up to when ‘Display Inverse’ is showing up on the display. Press the
‘ENTER’ button and the display will blink. Use the ‘DOWN ’ and ‘UP’ buttons to select the ‘No’
(Normal) or ‘Yes’ (Display Inverse) mode. Once selected, press the ‘ENTER’ button to store. To
return to the main functions without any change, press the ‘MENU’ button or wait for one
minute.
Tilt Inverse
Back Light
Display Inverse
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