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- Page 1 Hero Mirror Moving Head...
- Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 06.10.2022, ID: 531495...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents General information......................5 1.1 Further information......................5 1.2 Notational conventions....................5 1.3 Symbols and signal words................... 6 Safety instructions......................... 7 Features............................9 Installation..........................10 Starting up..........................12 Connections and controls....................13 Operating..........................14 7.1 Starting the device....................... 14 7.2 Main menu........................ - Page 4 Hero Mirror Moving Head...
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Page 5: General Information
General information 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. -
Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words
General information Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the speci‐ fied page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross- reference to jump to the specified location. Example: See Ä... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as a freely moving reflector. 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. - Page 8 Safety instructions 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 specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
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Page 9: Features
Features Features Special features of the device: Motorized mirror for deflecting light and laser beams Highly reflective, double-sided mirror 99% reflection with little loss of light Two moving axes – Tilt (endless rotation) – Pan (540°) Control via DMX (4 or 8 channels) or buttons and display on the unit Built-in automatic show programmes Sound control Master / Slave mode... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation 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. - Page 11 Installation Mounting options 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.
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Page 12: 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. Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. -
Page 13: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls ö & PUSH PUSH DOWN Mirror 100-240V~50/60Hz Load: 40W ) * + , -. 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. -
Page 14: Operating
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device CAUTION! Risk of injury due to device movements The device head may perform fast movements (pan, tilt) and reflect 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 off state. -
Page 15: Operating Modes
Operating Mode Highest possible DMX address 4-channel mode 8-channel mode 7.3 Operating modes DMX mode Set the DMX mode in the ‘Running Mode’ menu. Press [SET] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ and confirm with [SET]. -
Page 16: Settings
Operating Sound control In this mode, the unit follows the rhythm of the background music or sounds detected by the built-in microphone. Press [SET] to activate the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ and confirm with [SET]. - Page 17 Operating 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’...
- Page 18 Operating 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 Display illumination Backlight’ ‘ON’ Illumination permanently on ‘OFF’ Illumination is switched off after 60 seconds ‘Display Reverse’...
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Page 19: System Information
Operating 7.5 System information Use the ‘System Info’ menu to call up information about the system. Press [SET] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘System Info’ and confirm the set‐ ting with [SET]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the information you want to display and confirm with [SET]. -
Page 20: Functions In 4-Channel Dmx Mode
Operating 7.7 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area) 0…7 No function 8…126 Tilt rotation forward, decreasing speed 127…138 Tilt rotation stop... -
Page 21: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode
Operating 7.8 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range) 0…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area) 0…255 Fine adjustment inclination (tilt) 0…255... -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Rotation angle (pan), max. 540° 203 mm Inclination angle (tilt), max. infinite Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 4, 8 Input connections Voltage supply lockable input socket (Power Twist) DMX control 2 ×... -
Page 23: Plug And Connection Assignment
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 amplifiers. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy... -
Page 25: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating envi‐ ronment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device. -
Page 26: Protecting The Environment
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. - Page 28 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...