Varytec Hero Mirror Moving Head User manual

Hero Mirror
Moving Head
User Manual

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.thomann.de
06.10.2022, ID: 531495

Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 10
5 Starting up............................................................................................................................... 12
6 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 13
7 Operating................................................................................................................................. 14
7.1 Starting the device....................................................................................................... 14
7.2 Main menu...................................................................................................................... 14
7.3 Operating modes.......................................................................................................... 15
7.4 Settings............................................................................................................................. 16
7.5 System information...................................................................................................... 19
7.6 Menu overview.............................................................................................................. 19
7.7 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode........................................................................ 20
7.8 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode........................................................................ 21
8 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 22
9 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 23
10 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 24
11 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 25
12 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 26
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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’ .
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.
Letterings
Displays
Instructions
General information
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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 6.
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.
Warning – danger zone.
Cross-references
General information
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended for use as a freely moving reector. The device is designed for
professional use only 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 .
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.
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.
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 device movements
The device head may perform fast movements (pan, tilt) and reect very bright light. This is also the case immediately after
switching on the device, with automatic or remote operation, and while a connected DMX controller is in o state. Persons who
are in the immediate vicinity of the device may be injured or frightened by this. Before switching on and during operation, make
sure that nobody is in the immediate vicinity of the device. If any work is to be carried out within the movement range or in the
immediate vicinity of the device, the device must remain switched 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.
Intended use
Safety instructions
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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 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 main‐
tained 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 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!
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 104 °F (40 °C).
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some
time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay
if necessary, i.e. felt pads or similar.
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:
nMotorized mirror for deecting light and laser beams
nHighly reective, double-sided mirror
n99% reection with little loss of light
nTwo moving axes
– Tilt (endless rotation)
– Pan (540°)
nControl via DMX (4 or 8 channels) or buttons and display on the unit
nBuilt-in automatic show programmes
nSound control
nMaster / Slave mode
nRobust metal and plastic housing
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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 its base. Lifting the device at its head may damage the device.
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!
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.
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AB B
A
A
A
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.
Mounting options
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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
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6 Connections and controls
Mirror
UP
DOWN
ESC SET
DMX
RUN
100-240V~50/60Hz
Load: 40W
4
5
PUSH
PUSH
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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
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
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7 Operating
7.1 Starting the device
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to device movements
The device head may perform fast movements (pan, tilt) and reect very
bright light. This is also the case immediately after switching on the
device, with automatic or remote operation, and while a connected
DMX controller is in o state. Persons who are in the immediate vicinity
of the device may be injured or frightened by this.
Before switching on and during operation, make sure that nobody is in
the immediate vicinity of the device. If any work is to be carried out
within the movement range or in the immediate vicinity of the device,
the device must remain switched 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
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to change the respectively displayed value. When the
display shows the desired value, press [SET].
3. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [ESC].
4. 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
4-channel mode 509
8-channel mode 505
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 (4-channel mode or 8-
channel mode, display shows ‘DMX 4CH Mode’ or ‘DMX 8CH 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
running speed 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
ðThe device plays the selected show in an endless loop.
DMX mode
Auto programmes
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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
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.
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’ …‘270’ Setting the angle of inclination
‘Pan/Tilt Speed’ ‘0’ …‘255’ Setting the speed of pan and tilt,
increasing speed
‘TILT rotation’ ‘0’ …‘255’ Setting endless rotation of Tilt,
decreasing speed
7.4 Settings
Use the ‘Setting’ menu to adjust the basic device parameters.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Setting’ and conrm with [SET].
Sound control
Master / slave mode
Manual operating on the unit
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3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired parameter.
The following sub menus are available:
Menu level 2 Menu level 3/4 Description
‘Pan Reverse’ Pan inversion
‘YES’ reversed direction of rotation
‘NO’ normal direction of rotation
‘Tilt Reverse’ Tilt inversion
‘YES’ reversed direction of inclination
‘NO’ normal direction of inclination
‘Pan Limit’ ‘Starting point’
‘0’ …‘539’
Starting point of the rotation angle
‘Ending point’
‘1’ …‘540’
Ending point of the rotation angle
‘Tilt Limit’ ‘Starting point’
‘0’ …‘269’
Starting point of the inclination angle
‘Ending point’
‘1’ …‘270’
Ending point of the inclination angle
‘Reset Motor’ Resetting the motor
‘YES’ Motor reset
‘NO’ no motor reset
‘Factory Reset’ Reset to factory defaults
‘YES’ Reset to factory defaults
‘NO’ no reset to factory defaults
‘Home Position’ Setting the start parameters
Detailed information about this menu item can be found
under Ä ‘Setting the start parameters’ on page 18.
‘DMX fail’ Behaviour on DMX control failure
‘Hold’ last DMX signal is being held
‘Blackout’ Blackout on DMX failure
‘Auto Mode’ Automatic programmes mode on
DMX failure
‘Manual Control’ manual mode on DMX failure
‘Sound Mode’ Sound control on DMX failure
‘Fan Mode’ Fan setting
‘Max’ maximum speed
‘Automatic’ temperature-dependent speed
‘Silent’ silent mode
‘AutoCorrection’ Auto-correction Pan and Tilt
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Menu level 2 Menu level 3/4 Description
‘ON’ Auto-correction activated. The device
returns to its starting position if the
head is unintentionally adjusted
‘OFF’ Auto-correction disabled (not recom‐
mended)
‘Display
Backlight’
Display illumination
‘ON’ Illumination permanently on
‘OFF’ Illumination is switched o after 60
seconds
‘Display Reverse’ Display reversal
‘ON’ Text in the display appears upside
down
‘OFF’ Text in the display appears normal
‘Autolock’ Key lock
‘ON’ automatic lock switched on
If the key lock is activated, all keys
have no function after 60 seconds. To
cancel the key lock, press [SET] for 5
seconds.
‘OFF’ automatic lock switched o
‘Test’ Function test
‘Start’ Press [SET] to start the function test.
Caution! The device is moving.
Press [ESC] to stop the test.
Use the ‘Home Position’ menu to adjust the start parameters of the device.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Settings’ and conrm the setting
with [SET].
3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘Home Position’ and conrm with
[SET].
ðThe device prompts you to enter a password.
Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘018’ and conrm
the selection with [SET].
4. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the parameter you want to set and conrm with
[SET].
The following sub menus are available:
Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Description
‘Pan’ ‘–128’ …‘127’ Setting the home position of the rotary
movement
‘Tilt’ ‘–128’ …‘127’ Setting the home position of the inclina‐
tion movement
Setting the start parameters
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7.5 System information
Use the ‘System Info’ menu to call up information about the system.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘System Info’ and conrm the set‐
ting with [SET].
3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the information you want to display and conrm
with [SET].
Parameter Function
‘Current Time’ Displays the current running time of the device.
‘Total Time’ Displays the total running time of the device.
‘Current Mode ’ Displays the current operating mode.
‘Temperature Base’ Displays the current temperature of the device base.
‘Software Version’ Displays the current software version.
7.6 Menu overview
DMX Address
001
512
Running Mode
DMX 4CH Mode
DMX 8CH Mode
Auto
Program
0 100
Speed
1 8
Program 1-8
00 100
Sensitivity
18
Manual Control
Pan
Tilt
Pan/Tilt Speed
Tilt Rotation
Sound
0 540
0270
0 255
0 255
Setting
Pan Reverse
YES
NO
Tilt Reverse
YES
NO
Pan Limit
starting point
Ending point
Tilt Limit
starting point
Ending point
0 539
1 540
0 269
1 270
YES
Reset Motor
NO
ON
AutoCorrection
OFF
ON
Display Backlight
OFF
YES
Display Reverse
NO
ON
Autolock
OFF
Start
Test
Factory Reset
YES
NO
PAN
018
Home Position
Password
TILT
–128 127
–128 127
Hold
Sound Mode
DMX Fail
Blackout
Auto Mode
Manual Control
Max
Fan Mode
Automatic
Silent
System Info
Current Time
Total Time
Current Mode
Temperature Base
Software Version
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7.7 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode
Channel Value Function
1 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range)
2 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area)
3 0…7 No function
8…126 Tilt rotation forward, decreasing speed
127…138 Tilt rotation stop
139…255 Tilt rotation backward, increasing speed
4 0…7 No function
8…32 Preprogrammed automatic show 1
33…58 Preprogrammed automatic show 2
59…84 Preprogrammed automatic show 3
85…110 Preprogrammed automatic show 4
111…136 Preprogrammed automatic show 5
137…162 Preprogrammed automatic show 6
163…188 Preprogrammed automatic show 7
189…214 Preprogrammed automatic show 8
215…255 Sound control Pan and Tilt
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