Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................20 Connections and operating elements................... 22 Operating..............................25 7.1 Starting the device...........................
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Table of contents 7.3 Settings menu........................... 34 7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode................... 41 7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode................... 42 7.6 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode..................46 Remote control............................50 Technical specifications........................53 Plug and connection assignments....................54 Troubleshooting............................55 Cleaning...............................
General information General information 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.
General information 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.
General information 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’...
General information Cross-references 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...
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General information 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.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. LED flower effect...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. The device is designed for professional use 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 con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
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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.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near any direct heat source. 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.
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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.
Features Features The LED flower effect is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals, in discotheques as well as for mobile DJ's and entertainer. Special features of the device: 4 × 10 W Cree white light LEDs 4-lens optics and endless rotation Beam angle 4°...
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.
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Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). 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‐...
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Mounting options You can install the device on the wall, ceiling or floor. The threads on the housing bottom are used to secure the supplied mounting bracket or truss clamps.
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. LED flower effect...
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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.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements LED flower effect...
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Connections and operating elements 1 Light aperture. 2 Infrared sensor for receiving remote control signals. 3 On / off switch. 4 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder. 5 Display. 6 [ENTER] Calls the menu for the respective operation mode, confirms a set value. 7 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one and selects menu items.
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Connections and operating elements 10 Safety eyelet. 11 Microphone for sound control. 12 [DMX In] DMX input. 13 [DMX Out] DMX output. LED flower effect...
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. The fan starts after some seconds and ‘Addr:XXX NoSignal’ is flashing in the display. The device is now operational. ClubFX-1 Beam Flower 40W Quad...
Operating 7.2 Function selection Press repeatedly [DOWN] while ‘A001’ is flashing in the display to call one of 9 preprogrammed scenes, one of 8 programmes or to set the device to sound-controlled mode. LED flower effect...
Operating 7.2.1 DMX menu Press [ENTER] while ‘Addr:XXX NoSignal’ is flashing in the display to select the DMX menu. Press [ENTER] to call the first menu item. ClubFX-1 Beam Flower 40W Quad...
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Operating DMX address The display shows ‘DMX Addr’ . Press [ENTER] to then select with [UP] and [DOWN] the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address) in a range between 001 to max. 509. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the setting and then [DOWN] to change to the next menu item.
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Operating Selecting the number of DMX The display shows ‘Channels Select’ . Press [ENTER] to then select with [UP] and [DOWN] the channels number of DMX channels to be used by the device. Control via 4, 6 or 10 channels is available. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the setting and then [DOWN] to change to the next menu item.
Operating 7.2.2 Scene menu Press [DOWN] while ‘Addr:XXX NoSignal’ is flashing in the display to select the scene ‘Red Alone’. Press [ENTER] twice to open the Scene menu and to change scene parameters as desired. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can select the menu items explained in the following table; press ENTER to call the respectively connected function.
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Operating Display Description Value range Color various colour and flower themes 0 – 255 Lens various lens and movement themes 0 and 255 Strobe1 Strobe frequency LED 1 10 (slow) – 255 (fast) White1 Intensity LED 1 0 (off) – 255 (max.) Strobe2 Strobe frequency LED 2 10 (slow) –...
Operating Any ‘Strobe’ setting except ‘0’ overrides ‘Strobe’ settings for individual LEDs. If you have left the menu and ‘Red Alone’ is displayed again, press [DOWN] to consecutively select the scenes ‘Green Alone’, ‘Blue Alone’, ‘White Alone’, ‘Color+ Alone’, ‘Color– Alone’, ‘Lens + Alone’, ‘Lens–...
Operating Speed The display shows ‘Speed’ . Press [ENTER] to then select with [UP] and [DOWN] a value between 000 and 255 for the process speed of the show. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the settings. To change the menu item without making changes, press [MODE].
Operating Strobe Press [DOWN]. The display shows ‘Strobe’ . Press [ENTER] to then select with [UP] and [DOWN] a value between 010 and 255 for the strobe frequency of the show. Values between 000 and 009 have no function here. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the settings.
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Operating Resetting to factory defaults Press [ENTER] to call the first menu item ‘Reload Default’ . With this function, you can reset the device to factory default setting. All your previously adjusted settings are thereby being irre‐ trievably erased. If you want to enable this function use [UP] and [DOWN] to select ‘ON’ and confirm with [ENTER].
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Operating Auto and Sound Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call the menu item ‘Auto & Sound’ . Use this function to specify whether the device operates in Auto mode or sound-con‐ trolled. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired function and confirm with [ENTER]. Microphone sensitivity Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call the menu item ‘MICSense’...
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Operating Key Lock Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call the menu item ‘Key Lock’ . Use this function to specify whether the buttons on the device are being automatically locked against unintentional operation 30 seconds after the last operation. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select ‘Lock: On’...
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Operating Operating hours counter Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call the menu item ‘Machine Timer’ . The display shows ‘ThisTime’ . Press [ENTER] to display the time since the last power-up. An ‘M’ behind the numerical value stands for minutes, an ‘H’ stands for hours. Press [ENTER] to clear the display.
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Operating Recording scenes Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call the menu item ‘Record Scene’ . Here you can assign the scene currently performed by the device to one of 9 memory locations for the scenes ‘Red’ , ‘Green’ , ‘Blue’ , ‘White’ , ‘Color+’ , ‘Color–’ , ‘Lens+’ , ‘Lens–’ and ‘Sence 9’...
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Operating Advanced menu Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call the menu item ‘Advance Menu’ . Here you can change the password that protects the access to some menu options to prevent unauthorized access. The display shows ‘Warning’ . Press [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call the menu item ‘PassWordManage’...
Operating Channel Value Function 225…255 Lens rotation speed (slow to fast) 0…255 Master dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 000…009 No function (open) 010…255 Strobe, slow to fast (1 Hz – 25 Hz) 7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 000…009...
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Operating Channel Value Function 040…191 Colour rotation proportion 192…223 Colour rotation speed (fast to slow) Stop colour rotation 225…255 Colour rotation speed (slow to fast) 0…255 000…191 Lens position 192…223 Lens rotation speed (fast to slow) Stop lens rotation 225…255 Lens rotation speed (slow to fast) 0…255 Master dimmer 0 –...
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Operating Channel Value Function 060…069 Intensity Green 070…079 Intensity Blue 080…089 Intensity White 090…099 Color+ 100…109 Color– 110…119 Lens+ 120…129 Lens– 130…139 Sence 9 140…149 Programme 1 150…159 Programme 2 160…169 Programme 3 170…179 Programme 4 180…189 Programme 5 LED flower effect...
Operating 7.6 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 000…009 Colour rotation white 010…019 Colour rotation red 020…029 Colour rotation green 030…039 Colour rotation blue 040…191 Colour rotation proportion 192…223 Colour rotation speed (fast to slow) Stop colour rotation 225…255 Colour rotation speed (slow to fast) 0…255...
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Operating Channel Value Function 225…255 Lens rotation speed (slow to fast) 0…255 Master dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 000…009 No function (open) 010…255 Strobe, slow to fast (1 Hz – 25 Hz) 0…255 Dimmer LED 1 0…255 Dimmer LED 2 0…255 Dimmer LED 3 0…255...
Remote control Remote control To use the remote control, point it with the infrared diode to the infrared sensor on the unit and press the desired buttons. The maximum distance from the unit is about 9 m. The device will only respond to the remote control signals if it is not controlled via DMX. 1 [STAND BY] Stops the automatic mode and blackouts the unit.
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Remote control 4 [SHOW] To call one of the 9 preprogrammed automatic shows, press this button followed by the number button 1 – 9 for the desired show. To cancel a show, press [STAND BY]. 5 [SOUND ON] Activates the ‘Sound Control’ mode. 6 Number buttons These buttons allow you to trim the rotation (X) and tilt (Y) of the device head: Button 1: X–...
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Remote control 8 [COLOR] To call various light scenes. Then press one of the number buttons 1 – 8 for the desired light scene. 9 [FULL ON] Press this button to call the light scene ‘FULL ON’ (= white light with full intensity). 10 [GOBO] No function.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Number of DMX channels 4, 6, 10 4 × 10 W Cree white light LEDs Beam angle 4° Voltage supply AC 100 – 240 V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption 55 W (Full on) Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, fast-acting Dimensions (W ×...
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’...
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.
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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. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper con‐ troller nection.
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.
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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
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Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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