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  • Page 1 HL-x18 QCL RGBW Flood 18x8W LED floodlight user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 10.11.2014, ID: 288501 (V2)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................15 Starting up..............................19 Connections and operating elements................... 22 Operating..............................25 7.1 Starting up the device........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 35 Technical specifications........................37 Plug and connection assignments....................38 Troubleshooting............................39 Cleaning............................... 41 Protecting the environment......................42 LED floodlight...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Further Information

    General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 7: 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 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. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. HL-x18 QCL RGBW Flood18x8W...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. 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.
  • Page 11 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 12 Safety instructions WARNING! 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. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots.
  • Page 13 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. 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.

  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: 18 × four-colour LEDs (red, green, blue and white, 8 W each) Stand-alone, Master/Slave or DMX mode operation Operating via buttons and display on the unit Robust metal housing with four attached, adjustable barn doors The universal mounting bracket allows mounting on walls, ceiling or floor, with optional accessories also mountable on stands and truss bars Suitable for use in clubs, bars, exhibitions, on stage etc.

  • Page 15: 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 16 Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand.
  • Page 17 Installation 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. Mounting options You can install the device standing or hanging upside down.
  • Page 18 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. LED floodlight...

  • Page 19: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. HL-x18 QCL RGBW Flood18x8W...
  • Page 20 Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.
  • Page 21 Starting up Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately. Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device.

  • Page 22: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear panel LED floodlight...
  • Page 23 Connections and operating elements 1 Display. 2 [M] button Calls the main menu or a submenu. 3, 4 Buttons , Increases / decreases the displayed value by one. 5 [OK] button Confirms a selected value. 6 [DMX IN] DMX input. 7 [DMX OUT] DMX output.
  • Page 24 Connections and operating elements 10 Barn doors. 11 IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply. 12 IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit. LED floodlight...

  • Page 25: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting up the device Connect the unit to the power grid to start the operation. After a few seconds, the display shows a running reset. Then the unit is ready for use. 7.2 Main menu Press [M] to activate the main menu and to select an operating mode. Use the arrow keys to change the respectively indicated value.
  • Page 26 Operating DMX mode Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MODE’ . Press [OK]. Now use the arrow keys to select one of the following DMX operating modes: ‘4CH’...
  • Page 27 Operating DMX address Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Select a value between 1 and 512 with the arrow keys (display shows ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ ). When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection, and then [M] to return to the parent menu.
  • Page 28 Operating Operating mode ‘Show/Master’ Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MA’ . Press [OK]. Now you can select one of the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 42 (display shows ‘P-01’...
  • Page 29 Operating Programme speed Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SPEE’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the programme speed for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Select a value between 0 and 255 (display shows ‘T000’...
  • Page 30 Operating Microphone sensitivity Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MIC’ . Press [OK]. Now you can adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for the sound control. Use the arrow keys to select either ‘OFF’...
  • Page 31 Operating Fade speed Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘FADE’ . Press [OK]. Now you can adjust the fade speed of the preprogrammed automatic shows. Select a value between 1 and 7 with the arrow keys (display shows ‘F-01’ … ‘F-07’ ). This setting is only relevant if the unit is not controlled via DMX.

  • Page 32: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview LED floodlight...

  • Page 33: Fonctions En Mode Dmx 4 Canaux

    Operating 7.4 Fonctions en mode DMX 4 canaux Canal Valeur Fonction 0…255 Intensité du rouge (de 0 à 100 %) 0…255 Intensité du vert (de 0 à 100 %) 0…255 Intensité du bleu (de 0 à 100 %) 0…255 Intensité du blanc (0 à 100 %) 7.5 Fonctions en mode DMX 6 canaux Canal Valeur...
  • Page 34 Operating Canal Valeur Fonction 64…127 Changement automatique de couleur avec 7 couleurs, canaux 2 à 5 sans fonction 128…191 Changement automatique de couleur avec 12 couleurs, canaux 2 à 5 sans fonction 192…255 Changement automatique de couleur avec 4 couleurs, canaux 2 à 5 sans fonction 0…255 Intensité...

  • Page 35: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255...
  • Page 36 Operating Channel Value Function 0…31 Constant colour, colour hue is set via channels 1 to 4 32…63 Fade-out effect, speed control via channel 6, channels 1 to 4 set the colour 64…95 Fade-in effect, speed control via channel 6, channels 1 to 4 set the colour 96…127 Fade-in/out effect, speed control via channel 6, channels 1 to 4 set the colour 128…159...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Illuminant 18 × four-colour LEDs (red, green, blue and white, 8 W each) Number of DMX channels 4, 6 or 8 channels, depending on operating mode Dispersion angle ca. 35 ° Operating supply voltage AC 110-230 V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption 120 W...

  • Page 38: Plug And Connection Assignments

    Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment 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 39: 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 40 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no Check the mains connection and the fuse. light. No response to the DMX con‐ 1. Check the DMX ports and cables for proper connection. troller. 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3.

  • Page 41: 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 environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device.

  • Page 42: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial 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 44 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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