STARVILLE WLS-DMX User Manual

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Page 1 WLS-DMX transceiver user manual...
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 20.08.2015, ID: 366876...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 13 Installation..............................14 Starting up..............................15 Connections and controls........................19 Operating..............................25 Technical specifications........................30 Plug and connection assignments....................31 Troubleshooting............................32 Protecting the environment......................35 WLS-DMX...
Page 4: General Notes
General notes 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.
Page 5: 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 Service customer service will gladly assist you. WLS-DMX...
Page 6: Notational Conventions
General notes 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
Page 7: Symbols And Signal Words
Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 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. WLS-DMX...
Page 8 General notes 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. 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.
Page 9: Safety Instructions
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. WLS-DMX...
Page 10 Safety instructions 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.
Page 11 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. WLS-DMX...
Page 12 Safety instructions 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.
Page 13: Features
Toll-free operation in the EU and NAFTA countries, no permit required Operation via button on the unit Three LEDs for monitoring the operating status Lockable powerCON input socket (NAC3FA) for mains connection. Mounting bracket and powerCON mains cable supplied WLS-DMX...
Page 14: Installation
Installation Installation 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.
Page 15: 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. WLS-DMX...
Page 16 Starting up Point-to-point connection Connect a device configured as transmitter to the DMX output of your DMX controller and a device configured as receiver to the DMX input of the first DMX device in the DMX chain that is to be controlled. In this point-to-point configuration the DMX signal from one transmitter is sent to one receiver.
Page 17 DMX input of the first respective DMX device in the DMX chains that are to be controlled. In this point-to-multipoint configuration the DMX signal from one transmitter is sent to several receivers. Transmitter and all receivers must be set to the same frequency range. WLS-DMX...
Page 18 Starting up DMX chain Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on, to form a series connection. Make sure that the output of the last DMX device in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼...
Page 19: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel WLS-DMX...
Page 20 Connections and controls 1 Antenna. 2 [POWER] Control LED for the power supply. Lights when the device is connected to the power supply. transceiver...
Page 21 Constant light: Transmission path active, DMX signals are being received. Flashes every 1.0 s: Transmission path active, no DMX signal present. Flashes every 0.2 s: The device tries to set up a transmission path to a transmitter. Off: Transmission path not active. WLS-DMX...
Page 22 Connections and controls 4 [MODE] Control LED for the used frequency range. Off: Frequency range 1 Flashing: Frequency range 2 Lights constantly: Frequency range 3 5 [FUNCTION] Button to switch the operating mode. 6 [ON / OFF] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. transceiver...
Page 23 Connections and controls Rear panel WLS-DMX...
Page 24 Connections and controls 7 Lockable powerCON input socket (NAC3FA) for mains connection. 8 Fuse holder. 9 [DMX IN] DMX input. 10 [DMX OUT] DMX output. transceiver...
Page 25: Operating
Turn on the transmitter and the first receiver with the main switch. ð Normally, the LED [DMX] lights at none of the devices. If it lights or flashes on one of the devices press [FUNCTION] on the corresponding device until the LED turns off. WLS-DMX...
Page 26 Operating Press briefly [FUNCTION] on the transmitter. ð The LED [DMX] flashes quickly on both devices until the wireless connection is estab‐ lished. Once connected, the LED flashes slowly. Turn on the next receiver with the main switch. Press briefly [FUNCTION] on the transmitter. ð...
Page 27 Proceed as follows to take a transmission path down to a receiver. Press [FUNCTION] on the receiver for about five seconds. ð The connection from the transmitter to this receiver is being interrupted. The LED [DMX] turns off on this receiver. WLS-DMX...
Page 28 Operating Changing the frequency range The devices can operate in three different frequency ranges (range 1, 2 or 3). Transmitter and receiver of a transmission path must be set to the same frequency range. Proceed as follows to change the frequency range: Press [FUNCTION] on the transmitter for about eight seconds.
Page 29 Proceed as follows to detect the operating mode of a device: Turn off the device in question using the main switch. Press [FUNCTION]. ð If the LED [DMX] changes its status the device operates as transmitter, otherwise it operates as receiver. WLS-DMX...
Page 30: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Frequency band 2.4 GHz Operating range approx. 500 m Control LEDs Operating supply voltage 110 / 230 V , 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.0 A, fast blow Power consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) 145 mm ×...
Page 31: 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’) WLS-DMX...
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
Page 33 Transmission is interrupted. 1. Try to improve the audio transmission by moving the transmitter closer to the receiver. 2. Make sure that no metal objects near the transmitter or receiver obstruct the transmission. 3. Modify the orientation of the antennas. WLS-DMX...
Page 34 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy 4. If you use more than one wireless system at the same time, check the used frequencies and channels. 5. Interference can also be caused by other radio or in- ear systems. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.
Page 35: 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. WLS-DMX...
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