thomann StairVille MH-336 User manual

MH-336
moving head
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
30.07.2012

Table of contents
1 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 11
3 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 12
4 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 15
5 Components and functions................................................................................................................ 18
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.1 Starting the device........................................................................................................................... 22
6.2 Main menu.......................................................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Function in 9-channel DMX mode............................................................................................. 31
6.4 Function in 11-channel DMX mode.......................................................................................... 32
6.5 Function in 18-channel DMX mode.......................................................................................... 34
6.6 Function in 20-channel DMX mode.......................................................................................... 36
7 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 39
8 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 41
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9 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 42
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 43
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1 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used as moving-head spotlight. Use the device only as described
in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating 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
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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
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 registered electrician.
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WARNING!
Eye damage caused by high light intensity
The lamp used in this device produces an intense beam of visible and invisible
light radiation.
Do not start the operation of the device without completely fixed covers. 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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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.
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.
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NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install 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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2 Features
This Moving Head is specially suited for professional lighting, e.g. for events, on rock stages, in
theatres, musicals or discos.
Special features of the device:
n36 tricolour LEDs (3 W), arranged in three circular segments
nControl via DMX (9, 11, 18 or 20 channels) and buttons and display on the unit
nBuilt-in automatic show programmes
nSound control
nMaster / slave mode
nStrobe and pulse effect
nElectronic dimmer
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3 Installation
Unpack and check carefully 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.
You can install the device on the wall, the ceiling or the floor.
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WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by falling objects
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and regulations in
your country. Always secure the unit by a second fastening, such as a retaining
cable or safety chain.
The load capacity of trusses or other fixtures must be sufficient for the intended
number of devices. Note that the movement of the head will cause additional
loads to the load-bearing parts.
NOTICE!
Risk of overheating
The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more
than 0.5 m (19.7 in).
Always ensure sufficient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
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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 output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers.
The unit offers 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 pin assignment.
1 Ground, shielding
2 DMX data (–)
3 DMX data (+)
DMX connections
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4 Starting up
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high-
quality cables for all connections.
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Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX
device. Connect the output of the first 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, ¼W).
Connections in DMX mode
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The flashing LED ‘DMX’ indicates an incoming DMX signal. If the LED lights up constantly, no
data can be received although a DMX cable is connected ( Ä Chapter 7 ‘Troubleshooting’
on page 39).
When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first 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 first slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to
the DMX input of the second slave device and so on.
Connections in master/slave
mode
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5 Components and functions
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1 Spotlight head with LEDs
2 Connections
3 Swivelling suspension
4 Base
5 Control panel
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6 Display
7MODE/ESC
Closes an open menu without saving any changes.
8DOWN
Decreases the displayed value by one.
9UP
Increases the displayed value by one.
10 ENTER
Selects an option of the respective operating mode.
11 AUTO
In operating mode ‘Music’, this LED indicates an incoming audio signal from the
microphone.
12 DMX
This LED indicates an incoming DMX signal.
Control panel
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