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  • Page 1 Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 05.04.2019, ID: 451570...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating..............................33 7.1 Starting the device........................... 33 7.2 Main menu............................34 7.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 43 7.4 Functions in 15-channel DMX mode..................46 7.5 Functions in 20-channel DMX mode..................52 Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 7.6 Gobos..............................60 Technical specifications........................61 Plug and connection assignments....................63 Troubleshooting............................64 Cleaning............................... 66 Protecting the environment......................67 Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
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  • Page 6: General Notes

    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. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 7: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 8: Notational Conventions

    References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location. Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 8. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    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. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 10 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Extend the operating life of the device by regular breaks and by avoiding frequent switching on and off. The device is not suitable for continuous operation. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 12 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. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 13 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. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 14 The load capacity of trusses or other fixtures must be sufficient for the intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places additional loads on the load-bearing parts. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 15 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. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 16 (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. The device must not be moved during use. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 17 PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 18 Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in). Provide sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 19: Features

    Two movable axles with 16 bit resolution: – Tilt (190°) – Pan (540°) Sound control Master / Slave mode Gobo wheel with 7 rotatable gobos Gobo-flow and gobo-shake functions Electronic dimmer Electronic shutter 0 … 20 Hz Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 20 For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect 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. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 21: Installation

    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. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 22 The load capacity of trusses or other fixtures must be sufficient for the intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places additional loads on the load-bearing parts. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 23 Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in). Provide sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 24 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. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 25 There, you can fasten adapters such as half couplers, trigger clamps, c- hooks etc. Safety cables are being threaded through the eyelet (B) on the bottom side of the housing. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 26 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 27: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up 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. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 28 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, ¼ W). Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 29 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. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 30: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 31 5 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 6 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. 7 [DMX IN] DMX input. 8 [DMX OUT] DMX output Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 32 Connections and controls 9 Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for mains power supply 10 Fuse holder Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 33: Operating

    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 inclination (tilt). After a few more seconds, the display shows ‘001’ .The device is now ready for operation. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 34: Main Menu

    When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 35 Ch’ , ‘DMX 15 CH’ or ‘DMX 20 Ch’ ). When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 36 In this mode, the unit follows the rhythm of the background music or sounds detected by the built-in microphone. ‘Slave’ Slave function In this mode, the device follows exactly the operation of the master that it is connected to. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 37 When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting with [ENTER]. The device plays the selected show as an endless loop. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 38 Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (reverse direction of inclination) or ‘NO’ (normal direction of inclination). ‘Display Rev’ Display inversion Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (text in the display appears upside down) or ‘NO’ (text in the display appears normal). Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 39 Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (factory reset) or ‘NO’ (no factory reset). ‘Reset Motor’ Resetting the motor When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 40 Sets the home position of the rotation. ‘Tilt’ Sets the home position of the inclination movement. ‘Red ’ Sets the initial intensity for red. ‘Green’ Sets the initial intensity for green. ‘Blue’ Sets the initial intensity for blue. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 41 Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘System Info’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. The display shows the current software version, the current operating mode and the DMX start address. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 42 Operating Menu overview Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 43: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Stroboscope effect, increasing speed 251…255 Open 0…255 Spot: Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255) Spot: Strobe / shutter (with dimmer open on channel 5) 0…9 Open 10…250 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 44 151…175 Automatic colour sequence, color, gobo 6 176…200 Automatic colour sequence, color, gobo 7 201…255 Automatic colour sequence, colour, gobo (music control, from sound control off to high microphone sensitivity) Auto programmes Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 45 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 81…90 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 91…230 Sound control, from sound control off to high microphone sensitivity 231…240 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 3 seconds 241…255 No function Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 46: Functions In 15-Channel Dmx Mode

    0…250 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…250 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…250 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…250 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 47 0…10 No function 11…20 21…30 Green 31…40 Blue 41…50 White 51…60 Red, white 61…70 Green, white 71…80 Blue, white 81…90 Red, green 91…100 Green, blue 101…110 Red, blue 111…120 Red, green, white Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 48 Spot: Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255) Spot: Strobe / shutter (with dimmer open on channel 5) 0…9 Open 10…250 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed 251…255 Open Colour wheel 0…24 White (open) 25…50 Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 49 Blue 201…255 Colour wheel with alternating direction of rotation, rainbow effect, increasing speed Gobo and gobo-shake function 0…10 Open (white) 11…20 Gobo 1 21…30 Gobo 2 31…40 Gobo 3 41…50 Gobo 4 Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 50 Gobo 5 shake, increasing speed 131…140 Gobo 6 shake, increasing speed 141…150 Gobo 7 shake, increasing speed 151…255 Gobo rotation, clockwise and counterclockwise yo-yo effect, from fast to slow 0…255 Focus Auto programmes Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 51 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 81…90 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 91…230 Sound control, from sound control off to high microphone sensitivity 231…240 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 3 seconds 241…255 No function Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 52: Functions In 20-Channel Dmx Mode

    Wash: Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255) Wash: Strobe / shutter (with dimmer open on channel 6) 0…9 Open 10…250 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed 251…255 Open 0…250 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 53 Colour macros (with the dimmer open, channel 7 must be set between 251 and 255) 0…10 No function 11…20 21…30 Green 31…40 Blue 41…50 White 51…60 Red, white 61…70 Green, white 71…80 Blue, white Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 54 201…255 Colour transition, increasing speed 0…255 Spot: Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255) Spot: Strobe / shutter (with dimmer open on channel 5) 0…9 Open 10…250 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 55 51…75 Yellow 76…100 Light blue 101…125 Green 126…150 Amber 151…175 Purple 176…200 Blue 201…255 Colour wheel with alternating direction of rotation, rainbow effect, increasing speed Gobo and gobo-shake function 0…10 Open (white) Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 56 Gobo 1 shake, increasing speed 91…100 Gobo 2 shake, increasing speed 101…110 Gobo 3 shake, increasing speed 111…120 Gobo 4 shake, increasing speed 121…130 Gobo 5 shake, increasing speed 131…140 Gobo 6 shake, increasing speed Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 57 Automatic colour sequence, color, gobo 3 101…125 Automatic colour sequence, color, gobo 4 126…150 Automatic colour sequence, color, gobo 5 151…175 Automatic colour sequence, color, gobo 6 176…200 Automatic colour sequence, color, gobo 7 Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 58 Preprogrammed automatic show 4 51…60 Preprogrammed automatic show 5 61…70 Preprogrammed automatic show 6 71…80 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 81…90 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 91…230 Sound control, from sound control off to high microphone sensitivity Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 59 Operating Channel Value Function 231…240 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 3 seconds 241…255 No function Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 60: Gobos

    Operating 7.6 Gobos Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    8, 15 or 20, depending on operating mode Power consumption 110 W Operating supply voltage 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, fast-acting Protection class IP20 Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 62 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 210 mm × 297 mm × 145 mm Weight 4.5 kg Environmental conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 63: Plug And Connection Assignments

    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 the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 65 DMX interface circuit. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 66: Cleaning

    Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...

  • Page 67: Protecting The Environment

    Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 68 Notes Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 69 Notes Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 70 Notes Hero Spot Wash 80 2in1 RGBW+W moving head...
  • Page 72 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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