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  • Page 1 MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom moving head 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 13.08.2015, ID: 350087...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................22 Connections and operating elements................... 25 Operating..............................28 7.1 Starting the device........................... 28 7.2 Main menu............................29 7.3 Address setting menu........................30 7.4 Mode selecting menu........................31 7.5 Device settings menu........................33 MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Device information menu......................41 7.7 Menu overview..........................42 7.8 Settings menu........................... 45 7.9 Menu overview (settings menu)....................47 7.10 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode..................48 7.11 Functions in 29-channel DMX mode..................55 Technical specifications........................69 Plug and connection assignments....................70 Troubleshooting............................

  • Page 5: 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. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • 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

    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 7. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes 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. 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.
  • Page 9 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as moving-head spotlight. The device is designed for profes‐ sional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
  • Page 11 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. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician.
  • Page 13 The carrying capacity of the truss or other mounting must be sufficient for the intended number of devices. Note that the movement of the head may addition‐ ally stress the load-bearing structures. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 14 Safety instructions CAUTION! Risk of injury due to movements of the device The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce very bright light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device, when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a DMX controller that is connected to the device.
  • Page 15 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 fire. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • Page 16: Features

    Features Features The moving head is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals or in discotheques. Special features of the device: 7 four-colour LEDs (RGBW, 20 W each) Control via DMX (14 or 29 channels) and via buttons and high-resolution colour display on the unit Preprogrammed automatic show programmes Sound control...

  • Page 17: Installation

    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. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 18 Installation WARNING! Risk of injury by falling off 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 carrying capacity of the truss or other mounting must be sufficient for the intended number of devices.
  • Page 19 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. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 20 Installation Mounting options The threads on the case bottom are used for secure mounting. Either the supplied mounting bracket or flight adapters (half coupler, trigger clamps, C-hooks, etc.) can be attached to the two opposite threads (B). The third thread on the case bottom (A) is provided for the supplied safety cable eyelet.
  • Page 21 Installation A Thread for safety cable eyelet B Thread for supplied mounting bracket or flight adapters (half coupler, trigger clamps, C-hooks, etc.) MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • Page 22: 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. moving head...
  • Page 23 Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). The flashing ‘DMX’ LED indicates an incoming DMX signal. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 24 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 25: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements 1 Spotlight head with LEDs. 2 Carrying handles. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 26 Connections and operating elements 3 Display. 4 DMX indicator. Displays the selected mode when the main menu is closed. 5 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 6 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. 7 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 8 [MODE/ESC] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items.
  • Page 27 If the fuse blows, replace it with a new fuse of the same type. You must first discon‐ nect the device from the power supply. 13 [POWER OUT] IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit. 14 [POWER IN] IEC chassis plug for the power supply. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • Page 28: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device CAUTION! Risk of injury due to movements of the device The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce very bright light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device, when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a DMX controller that is connected to the device.

  • Page 29: Main Menu

    All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device off and disconnect it from the mains. To restart with default values, use the function ‘Factory Set’ ( Ä ‘Loading default values’ on page 41). MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • Page 30: Address Setting Menu

    Operating 7.3 Address setting menu DMX address Select the option ‘Address’ from the main menu. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512.

  • Page 31: Mode Selecting Menu

    ‘29ch’ (29 channels) When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [MODE/ESC] to return to the main menu. To close the menu item without making changes, press [MODE/ESC.] MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 32 Operating Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ A preprogrammed automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand- rammed automatic show’ alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.

  • Page 33: Device Settings Menu

    ‘ON’ (reverse rotational direction) and ‘OFF’ (normal rotational direction). When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [MODE/ESC] to return to the main menu. To close the menu item without making changes, press [MODE/ESC]. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 34 Operating Tilt inversion Select the option ‘Setup’ from the main menu. The Device settings menu opens up. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the option ‘Tilt Reverse’ and press [ENTER]. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now choose between ‘ON’ (reverse direction of inclination) and ‘OFF’ (normal direction of inclination).
  • Page 35 ‘Slow’ (low speed for Pan and Tilt), ‘Normal’ (medium speed) and ‘Fast’ (high speed). When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [MODE/ESC] to return to the main menu. To close the menu item without making changes, press [MODE/ESC]. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 36 Operating Fan control Select the option ‘Setup’ from the main menu. The Device settings menu opens up. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the option ‘Fans’ and press [ENTER]. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select between ‘Auto’ (automatic fan speed control depending on device temperature) and ‘Full’...
  • Page 37 ‘ON’ (mirrored display for overhead mounting) and ‘OFF’ (normal dis‐ play). When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [MODE/ESC] to return to the main menu. To close the menu item without making changes, press [MODE/ESC]. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 38 Operating Dimmer curve This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX. Select the option ‘Setup’ from the main menu. The Device settings menu opens up. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the option ‘Dimmer Curve’ and press [ENTER]. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select one of the following dimmer curves: The dimmer curve determines how the brightness increases or decreases depending on the set DMX value.
  • Page 39 ‘Fast’ or ‘Smooth’ (slow). When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [MODE/ESC] to return to the main menu. To close the menu item without making changes, press [MODE/ESC]. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 40 Operating White balance Select the option ‘Setup’ from the main menu. The Device settings menu opens up. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the option ‘Color Balance’ and press [ENTER]. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select the primary colour you want to set: ‘RED’ , ‘GREEN’ , ‘BLUE’ , ‘WHITE’ . Press again [ENTER].

  • Page 41: Device Information Menu

    ‘Ver’ : Software version of the device ‘Running Mode’ : Operating mode (DMX, Auto, Sound or Slave) ‘DMX Address’ : Set DMX address ‘Temperature’ : Current device temperature Press [MODE/ESC] or [ENTER] to quit the menu. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • Page 42: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.7 Menu overview moving head...
  • Page 43 Operating MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 44 Operating moving head...

  • Page 45: Settings Menu

    When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [MODE/ESC] to change to the next menu item. To change the menu item without making changes, press [MODE/ESC]. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 46 Operating Inclination (alignment) Activate the settings menu. Press [UP] and [DOWN] until the top row of the display ‘Tilt’ flashes. Press [ENTER] to open this menu item. Use the buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to adjust the desired home position. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [MODE/ESC] to change to the next menu item.

  • Page 47: Menu Overview (Settings Menu)

    Operating 7.9 Menu overview (settings menu) MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • Page 48: Functions In 14-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.10 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Rotation (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan area: 180°, 270° or 540°) 0 … 255 Inclination (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area: 90°, 180° or 270°) 0 …...
  • Page 49 Light effect 13 (colour setting with channel 4 to 7). 224 … 239 Light effect 14 (colour setting with channel 4 to 7). 240 … 255 Light effect 15 (colour setting with channel 4 to 7). MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 50 Operating Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Preprogrammed effects speed (from slow to fast) 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) Shutter 0 … 19 Closed 20 … 24 Open 25 … 64 Strobe effect 1 from fast to slow 65 …...
  • Page 51 Strobe effect 9 (single pulses), from fast to slow consecutively 225 … 229 Open 230 … 244 Strobe effect 6 (inverted Pulse series), pulse interval increasing 245 … 255 Open 0 … 255 Optical zoom, large to small MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 52 Operating Channel Value Function Special settings 0 … 9 Without function 10 … 14 Rotation and inclination interruption 15 … 49 Without function 50 … 54 Rotation position reset 55 … 59 Inclination position reset 60 … 64 Optical zoom reset 65 …...
  • Page 53 130 … 134 Automatic fan speed control depending on device temperature 135 … 139 Dimmer speed fast 140 … 144 Dimmer speed slow 145 … 255 Without function Preprogrammed movement pattern 0 … 7 No movement MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 54 Operating Channel Value Function 8 … 23 Movement pattern 1 24 … 39 Movement pattern 2 40 … 55 Movement pattern 3 56 … 71 Movement pattern 4 72 … 87 Movement pattern 5 88 … 103 Movement pattern 6 104 …...

  • Page 55: Functions In 29-Channel Dmx Mode

    Fine adjustment for rotation (pan) 0 … 255 Inclination (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area: 90°, 180° or 270°) 0 … 255 Fine adjustment for inclination (tilt) 0 … 255 Movement speed (fast to slow) MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 56 Operating Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Intensity Red (0 % to 100 %), LED group 1 ( Ä ‘LED groups’ on page 68) 0 … 255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %), LED group 1 0 … 255 Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %), LED group 1 0 …...
  • Page 57 0 … 4 Dark 5 … 9 Colour 1 10 … 14 Colour 2 15 … 19 Colour 3 20 … 24 Colour 4 25 … 29 Colour 5 30 … 34 Colour 6 MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 58 Operating Channel Value Function 35 … 39 Colour 7 40 … 44 Colour 8 45 … 49 Colour 9 50 … 54 Colour 10 55 … 59 Colour 11 60 … 64 Colour 12 65 … 69 Colour 13 70 … 74 Colour 14 75 …...
  • Page 59 130 … 134 Colour 26 135 … 139 Colour 27 140 … 144 Colour 28 145 … 149 Colour 29 150 … 154 Colour 30 155 … 159 Colour 31 160 … 164 Colour 32 MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 60 Operating Channel Value Function 165 … 169 Colour 33 170 … 174 Colour 34 175 … 179 Dark 180 … 201 Automatic gradual colour change in ascending order, from fast to slow 202 … 207 Stopping automatic colour change 208 … 229 Automatic gradual colour change in descending order, from fast to slow 230 …...
  • Page 61 160 … 175 Light effect 10 176 … 191 Light effect 11 192 … 207 Light effect 12 208 … 223 Light effect 13 224 … 239 Light effect 14 240 … 255 Light effect 15 MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 62 Operating Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Preprogrammed effects speed (from slow to fast) 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) Shutter 0 … 19 Closed 20 … 24 Open 25 … 64 Strobe effect 1 from fast to slow 65 …...
  • Page 63 Strobe effect 9 (single pulses), from fast to slow consecutively 225 … 229 Open 230 … 244 Strobe effect 6 (inverted Pulse series), pulse interval increasing 245 … 255 Open 0 … 255 Optical zoom, large to small MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 64 Operating Channel Value Function Special settings 0 … 9 Without function 10 … 14 Rotation and inclination interruption 15 … 49 Without function 45 … 49 Without function 50 … 54 Rotation position reset 55 … 59 Inclination position reset 60 …...
  • Page 65 125 … 129 Maximum fan speed 130 … 134 Automatic fan speed control depending on device temperature 135 … 139 Dimmer speed fast 140 … 144 Dimmer speed slow 145 … 255 Without function Preprogrammed movement pattern MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 66 Operating Channel Value Function 0 … 7 No movement 8 … 23 Movement pattern 1 24 … 39 Movement pattern 2 40 … 55 Movement pattern 3 56 … 71 Movement pattern 4 72 … 87 Movement pattern 5 88 … 103 Movement pattern 6 104 …...
  • Page 67 200 … 215 Movement pattern 5 with sound control 216 … 231 Movement pattern 6 with sound control 232 … 247 Movement pattern 7 with sound control 248 … 255 Movement pattern 8 with sound control MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 68 Operating LED groups moving head...

  • Page 69: Technical Specifications

    185 W Operating supply voltage AC 230 V , 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 5 A, 250 V, fast-acting Dimensions (W× H ×D) 330 mm× 230 mm× 380 mm Weight 8.7 kg MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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: MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light, Check the mains connection and the main fuse. the fan does not run No response to the DMX con‐ 1. The ‘DMX’ LED should flash while data are being trans‐ troller mitted.
  • Page 73 Disconnect the unit from the mains and let it cool down before you turn it on again. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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. MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 76 Notes moving head...
  • Page 77 Notes MH-z720 Quad LED Wash Zoom...
  • Page 78 Notes moving head...
  • Page 80 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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