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  • Page 1 LED Flash LF12 strobe 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 17.08.2015, ID: 344484...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Connections and controls........................24 Operation..............................29 Technical data............................33 Plug and connection assignments....................34 Troubleshooting............................35 Cleaning............................... 37 LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................38 strobe...
  • 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. LED Flash LF12...
  • 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

    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’ , ‘OFF’ . LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 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.
  • Page 9 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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 10 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. strobe...
  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 14 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.
  • 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. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 16: Features

    Features Features Very bright LED strobe with floodlight function (2-in-1 effect) for show applications 12 × 5-W LEDs Control via DMX and buttons plus display on the unit itself. Operating modes: – Sound Active – Master/Slave – – Static Color Low power consumption Compact design strobe...
  • Page 17: Installation

    Risk of injury caused by falling objects 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. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 18 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 19 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. The safety cable must be attached to the bracket. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 20 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. strobe...
  • Page 21: 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. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 22 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 23 Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 24: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel strobe...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 1 LEDs. 2 Bracket adjustment knobs 3 Hanging bracket/floor stand. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls Control panel and connections strobe...
  • Page 27 DMX output. 7 [Power In] Plug for mains cable. 8 [Power Out] Output socket to power another device with mains voltage. 9 [Down] Decrements the displayed value by one. 10 [Up] Increments the displayed value by one. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 28 Connections and controls 11 [Setup] Chooses between the options of the selected mode. 12 [Mode] Activates the main menu for selecting the operating mode. strobe...
  • Page 29: Operation

    Press [Mode] until the display shows ‘SoUn’ . Press [Setup]. Use the [Up] und [Down] buttons to set the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for the sound control in a range from ‘SU.00’ to ‘SU.31’ . LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 30 Operation ‘Master/slave’ operating mode This setting takes effect only when the device is the slave in a master/slave configuration and is not operated under DMX control. In this operating mode, the device responds to the control signals of the master device. Press [Mode] until the display shows ‘SLAv’...
  • Page 31 1 … 255 Channel CH2: Flash frequency contro via the connected controller, range: 1 … 255 Channel CH3: Sensitivity control of the built-in micro‐ phone for the sound control via the connected con‐ troller, range: 1 … 255 LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 32 Operation ‘Static Color’ operating mode The ‘Static Color’ operating mode can only be activated when the device is operating alone or is the master in a master/slave configuration. This setting takes effect only when the device is not operated under DMX control. The brightness and flashing frequency can be set manually on the device.
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    100 … 240 V (AC), 50/60 Hz Power consumption 70 W 5 mm × 20 mm, 1,5 A, 250 V, slow blow Fuse Dimensions (W × D × H) 307 mm × 170 mm × 118 mm Weight 3.6 kg LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 34: 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 35: 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: LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Device not working, no light 1. Check mains connection and fuse. 2. Check the settings for manual operation (‘Static Color'). No response to the DMX con‐ 1. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to troller high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐...
  • Page 37: Cleaning

    The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect AC-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint- free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. LED Flash LF12...
  • Page 38: 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 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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