Varytec Hero Spot 230 User manual

Hero Spot 230
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User manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
13.11.2020, ID: 477539

Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 7
3 Features.................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 12
5 Starting up............................................................................................................................... 14
6 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 15
7 Operating................................................................................................................................. 17
7.1 Starting the device....................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Main menu...................................................................................................................... 17
7.3 Operating modes.......................................................................................................... 18
7.4 Settings............................................................................................................................. 21
7.5 System information...................................................................................................... 25
7.6 Gobos................................................................................................................................ 26
7.7 Menu overview.............................................................................................................. 27
7.8 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode........................................................................ 27
7.9 Functions in 18-channel DMX mode..................................................................... 28
8 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 33
9 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 35
10 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 36
11 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 37
12 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 38
Table of contents
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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the
latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under
www.thomann.de.
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.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd 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.
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’ .
Letterings
Displays
General information
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The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
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 5.
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 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 possible dangerous situation that can result in death
or serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – dangerous optical radiation.
Warning – suspended load.
Instructions
Cross-references
General information
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
General information
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2 Safety instructions
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 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 sucient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual 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.
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.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord)
with a protective 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 registered electrician.
WARNING!
Eye damage caused by high light intensity
Never look directly into the light source.
Intended use
Safety
Safety instructions
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WARNING!
Risk of epileptic shock
Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive
persons should avoid looking at strobe lights.
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.
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 movement 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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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 tem‐
perature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately after
it was exposed to temperature 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.
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 pro‐
tected 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!
Risk of re by exceeding the maximum current
The device can power further devices via a lockable Power Twist output
socket. The current consumption of all further devices connected in
series must not exceed the value stated in the technical specications,
otherwise injuries and irreparable damage to the device can occur.
Only connect as many devices to the output socket that the maximum
current consumption is not exceeded.
Pay attention to the correct dimensioning (core cross-section) of the
power cables used for all devices connected in series.
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.
Safety instructions
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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).
NOTICE!
Risk of re and overheating
The distance between light source and the illuminated surface must be
more than 6 m (19.7 ft).
Provide sucient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C.
NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse
The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit.
Fire hazard!
Only fuses of the same type may be used.
Safety instructions
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3 Features
Special features of the device:
n1 × 230 W LED
nBeam angle 11°…25°
nMotorised zoom and focus
nTwo moving axes
– Tilt (260°)
– Pan (540°)
nControl via DMX (6 or 18 channels) or buttons and display on the unit
nBuilt-in automatic show programmes
nSound control
nMaster / Slave mode
nStrobe eect
nElectronic dimmer
nSelectable dimmer curves
nCircular and linear prism
nGobo wheel with 7 rotatable gobos
nGobo wheel with 7 static gobos
nColour wheel with 7 colours
nRobust metal and plastic housing
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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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 damaged.
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.
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.
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).
NOTICE!
Possible data transmission errors
For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not
use ordinary microphone cables.
Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers
or ampliers.
Installation
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The Quick Lock mounts on the bottom side of the housing (A) allow the secure
attachment of the included mounting brackets. There, you can fasten adapters such
as half couplers, trigger clamps, c-hooks etc. Safety cables are being threaded
through the safety eyelets (B) on the bottom side of the housing.
Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
Mounting options
Installation
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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.
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, ¼W).
When the device and the DMX controller are in operation and a DMX signal is
received at the input, the status LED [DMX] lights up.
When you congure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the rst unit will con‐
trol the other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This func‐
tion 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.
Connections in DMX mode
DMX indicator
Connections in master/slave mode
Starting up
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6 Connections and controls
1[DMX]
Status LED. The LED lights up as soon as a DMX signal is present.
2[RUN]
Status LED. This LED lights up once the device is operational.
3 Display
4[UP]
Increases the displayed value by one.
5[SET]
Activates the main and settings menu. Selects an option of the respective operating mode, conrms the set value.
6[DOWN]
Decreases the displayed value by one.
7[ESC]
Closes an open submenu without saving any changes.
8[DMX In]
DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin
9[DMX Out]
DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin
10 [DMX In]
DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 5-pin
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11 [DMX Out]
DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 5-pin
12 Fuse holder
13 [Power In]
Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for mains power supply
14 [Power Out]
Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering a connected device
Output current 12 A max.
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7 Operating
7.1 Starting the device
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 movement or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain
turned o.
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 incli‐
nation (tilt). The device is now operational.
7.2 Main menu
Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
Use [UP] and [DOWN] to change the respectively displayed value. When the display
shows the desired value, press [SET].
To exit the menu item without making changes, press [ESC].
If you don't press any button for 30 seconds the display turns o. A short press on
[ESC], [SET], [UP] or [DOWN] will then turn it back on.
All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device o and discon‐
nect it from the mains.
Use the ‘DMX Address’ menu to set the DMX address.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Address’ and conrm with
[SET].
3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between ‘001’ and ‘512’ to set the desired
DMX address and conrm with [SET].
Make sure that this number matches the conguration of your DMX controller. The
following table shows the respective highest possible DMX address for the various
DMX modes.
DMX address
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Mode Highest possible DMX address
6-channel mode 507
18-channel mode 495
7.3 Operating modes
Set the DMX mode in the ‘Running Mode’ menu.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ and conrm with
[SET].
3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the two DMX modes (6-channel mode or
18-channel mode, display shows ‘DMX 6CH Mode’ or ‘DMX 18CH Mode’ ) and
conrm with [SET].
ðThe device is now controlled by a DMX controller.
In this operating mode you select one of the automatic programmes and adjust the
speed as well as the overall brightness of the automatic programme.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ and conrm with
[SET].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Auto’ and conrm with [SET].
4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu or the desired value and
conrm with [SET].
The following sub menus are available:
Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Description
‘Program’ ‘Program 1…
Program 8’
Automatic programme 1…8
‘Speed’ ‘0’ …‘100’ Running speed from slow to fast
‘Master
Brightness’
‘0’ …‘100 %’ Overall brightness
ðThe device plays the selected show in an endless loop.
DMX mode
Auto programmes
Operating
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In this mode, the unit follows the rhythm of the background music or sounds
detected by the built-in microphone.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ and conrm with
[SET].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Sound’ and conrm with [SET].
4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu or the desired value and
conrm with [SET].
The following sub menus are available:
Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Description
‘Program’ ‘Program 1…
Program 8’
Sound controlled programme 1…8
‘Sensitivity’ ‘0’ …‘100’ Microphone sensitivity from low to
high
‘Master
Brightness’
‘0’ …‘100 %’ Overall brightness
ðThe device plays the selected show in an endless loop.
To use a device as the master device, select one of the automatic programmes, acti‐
vate the sound control or the manual control. Connect the slave devices to the DMX
output of the master device and select the DMX mode.
Sound control
Master / slave mode
Operating
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In the ‘Running Mode’ menu, you can make manual settings for the device parame‐
ters.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ and conrm with
[SET].
3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘Manual Control’ and conrm with
[SET].
4. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired parameter and conrm with [SET].
The following sub menus are available:
Menu level 3 Menu level 4/5 Description
‘Pan’ ‘0’ …‘540’ Setting the angle of rotation
‘Tilt’ ‘0’ …‘260’ Setting the angle of inclination
‘Pan/Tilt Speed’ ‘0’ …‘255’ Setting the speed of pan and tilt,
increasing speed
‘Dimmer’ ‘0’ …‘255’ Setting the dimmer intensity
‘Strobe’ ‘0’ …‘30’ Setting the frequency of the strobo‐
scope, increasing speed
‘Color’ Colour setting Setting one of the seven colours of
the colour wheel or white (value
ranges such as 18-channel DMX
mode, see Ä Chapter 7.9 ‘Functions in
18-channel DMX mode’ on page 28)
‘color ow
forward’
‘0’ …‘255’
Speed for colour change clockwise,
increasing speed
‘color ow
backward’
‘0’ …‘255’
Speed for colour change counter‐
clockwise, increasing speed
‘Fixed Gobo’ Static Gobo
wheel
Setting one of the seven static Gobos
‘gobo ow
forward’
‘0’ …‘255’
Speed for gobo pass clockwise,
increasing speed
‘gobo ow
backward’
‘0’ …‘255’
Speed for gobo pass counterclock‐
wise, increasing speed
‘Rotatable Gobo’ Rotatable gobo
wheel
Setting one of the seven rotatable
gobos
‘gobo ow
forward’
‘0’ …‘255’
Speed for gobo pass clockwise,
increasing speed
Manual operating on the unit
Operating
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