thomann VARYTEC LED Hellball 3 RGB User manual

LED Hellball 3 RGB
LED effect
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
28.06.2017, ID: 278299

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 10
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 16
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 22
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.1 Automatic mode.............................................................................................................................. 26
6.2 Sound control.................................................................................................................................... 28
6.3 Operating mode Slave................................................................................................................... 29
6.4 DMX mode.......................................................................................................................................... 30
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 32
8 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 33
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9 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 34
10 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 36
11 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 37
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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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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
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’.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Letterings
Displays
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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 – suspended load.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. 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 con‐
ditions 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.
Intended use
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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.
Safety
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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.
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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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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3 Features
The Hellball 3 is a futuristic mirror ball effect and is characterized by the following features:
n3 × 3-W RGB-LEDs
nSemitransparent housing
nControl via DMX (6 channels) and via buttons and display on the unit
nAutomatic mode with preprogrammed automatic shows
nSound control
nMaster/Slave mode
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4 Installation and starting up
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.
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The device is designed for ceiling or wall mounting and has for this purpose two mounting
tabs on the bottom.
A Mounting tabs for ceiling or wall mounting of the unit.
Ceiling or wall mounting
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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.
NOTICE!
Risk of overheating
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 input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐
fiers.
Use appropriate mounting hardware to attach the unit to the ceiling or a wall. The designated
fastening area must be sufficiently stable for the load, level and vibration-free.
Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
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Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or other DMX
device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on,
to form a series connection.
Such a chain may consist of up to 30 DMX devices. Make sure that the output of the last device
in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼W).
Connections in ‘DMX’ mode
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