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  • Page 1 PicoBeam 30 Quad LED moving head user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Deutschland Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 20.11.2017, ID: 372682...
  • Page 3 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Connections and operating elements................... 23 Operating..............................26 7.1 Starting the device........................... 26 7.2 Function selection........................... 27 7.2.1 DMX menu............................28 7.2.2 Scene menu............................ 31 7.2.3 Programme menu........................35 PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.3 Settings menu........................... 36 7.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode (8-bit)................43 7.5 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode (16-bit)................43 7.6 Functions in 13-channel DMX mode (16-bit)................. 46 Remote control............................49 Technical specifications........................52 Plug and connection assignments....................53 Troubleshooting............................

  • Page 5: General Information

    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. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    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.

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . Text input Text inputs that are carried out on the device are indicated by typewriter font. Example: 2323 PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...

  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    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...
  • Page 9 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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. moving head...

  • 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. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • 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. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • 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. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...

  • 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, in nightclubs as well as for mobile DJ's and enter- tainer. Special features of the device: Two movable axles with 8 or 16 bit resolution: –...

  • Page 17: Installation

    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. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 18 Installation 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 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. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 20 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 Omega bracket or truss clamps.

  • 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. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • 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: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 24 Connections and operating elements 1 Light aperture. 2 Fan. 3 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder. 4 [DMX Out] DMX output. 5 [DMX In] DMX input. 6 Infrared sensor for receiving remote control signals. 7 Microphone for sound control. 8 [ENTER] Calls up the menu for the respective operation mode, confirms a set value.
  • Page 25 Connections and operating elements 10 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one and selects menu items. 11 [MODE] Calls up the settings menu, skips one menu level back and closes an opened submenu without saving any changes. 12 Display. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Function Selection

    Operating 7.2 Function selection Press [DOWN] while ‘A001’ is flashing on the display to call up the preprogrammed scene. Press [DOWN] repeatedly to call up any of the 4 programmes. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...

  • Page 28: Dmx Menu

    Operating 7.2.1 DMX menu Press [ENTER] while ‘A001’ is flashing on the display to select the DMX menu. Press [ENTER] to call up the first menu item. moving head...
  • Page 29 Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes Mode Highest possible DMX address 3 channels 8 channels 13 channels PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 30 Operating Selecting the number of DMX The display shows ‘ChS’ . Press [ENTER] to then select the number of DMX channels to be used channels by the device by pressing [UP] and [DOWN]. Control via 3, 8 or 13 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.

  • Page 31: Scene Menu

    [MODE]. 7.2.2 Scene menu Press [DOWN] while ‘A001’ is flashing on the display to call up the preprogrammed scene. Press [ENTER] twice to open the Scene menu and to change scene parameters as desired. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 32 Operating Dimmer The display shows . Press [ENTER] to then select a value between 000 and 255 for the intensity of the light effect by pressing [UP] and [DOWN]. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the settings. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE].
  • Page 33 . Press [ENTER] to then select a value between 000 and 255 for the head inclination by pressing [UP] and [DOWN]. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the settings. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE]. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 34 Operating Fine tuning Inclination Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER] to then select a value between 000 and 255 to fine tune the head inclination by pressing [UP] and [DOWN]. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the settings. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE].

  • Page 35: Programme Menu

    [UP] and [DOWN]. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the settings. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE]. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...

  • Page 36: Settings Menu

    Operating Dimmer Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER] to then select a value between 000 and 255 for the light intensity of the show by pressing [UP] and [DOWN]. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the settings. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE].
  • Page 37 . Use this function to specify whether the device operates as ‘Master’ ( ) and con- trols other units, or works in ‘Stand-alone’ mode ( Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired function and confirm with [ENTER]. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 38 Operating Auto and Sound Press [DOWN], repeatedly if necessary, and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item . Use this function to specify whether the device operates in Auto mode ( ) or sound-controlled ( Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired function and confirm with [ENTER]. Microphone sensitivity Press [DOWN], repeatedly if necessary, and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item Use this function to specify the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound-control.
  • Page 39 Press [DOWN], repeatedly if necessary, and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item Use [UP] and [DOWN] to display information about manufacturer, model no., and date and time of production. Press [ENTER] to return to the parent menu level. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 40 Operating Operating hours counter Press [DOWN], repeatedly if necessary, and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item The display shows . Press [ENTER] to display the time in minutes since the last power-up. Press [ENTER] to clear the display. Press [DOWN].
  • Page 41 Press [ENTER]. The display shows ‘no’ . Press [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm the display ‘Yes’ with [ENTER] to save the scene. This will overwrite the previously saved parameters for this scene. Press [MODE], repeatedly if necessary, until the display shows again. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 42 Operating Advanced menu Press [DOWN], repeatedly if necessary, and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item Here you can change the password that protects the access to some menu options to prevent unauthorized access. The display shows Press [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item .

  • Page 43: Functions In 3-Channel Dmx Mode (8-Bit)

    Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range of 540°) 0…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt range of 230°) 0…255 Fine adjustment inclination (tilt) PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 44 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Motor speed (slow to fast) 0…255 Master dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 000…049 No function 050…059 060…069 Green 070…079 Blue 080…089 White 090…099 Yellow 100…109 Cyan 110…119 Purple 120…129 All White 130…139 (Empty) 140…149 Programme 1 moving head...
  • Page 45 Value Function 150…159 Programme 2 160…169 Programme 3 170…179 Programme 4 180…189 Programme 5 190…199 Empty 200…209 Empty 210…219 Empty 220…229 Empty 230…233 Empty 234…236 Reset 237…249 Empty 250…255 Sound-controlled operation 0…255 000…255 Speed / Sensitivity PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...

  • Page 46: Functions In 13-Channel Dmx Mode (16-Bit)

    Operating 7.6 Functions in 13-channel DMX mode (16-bit) Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range of 540°) 0…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt range of 230°) 0…255 Fine adjustment inclination (tilt) 0…255...
  • Page 47 Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity White 0…255 000…049 No function 050…059 Intensity Red 060…069 Green 070…079 Blue 080…089 White 090…099 Yellow 100…109 Cyan 110…119 Purple 120…129 All White 130…139 (Empty) 140…149 Programme 1 150…159 Programme 2 PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 48 Operating Channel Value Function 160…169 Programme 3 170…179 Programme 4 180…189 Programme 5 190…199 Empty 200…209 Empty 210…219 Empty 220…229 Empty 230…233 Empty 234…236 Reset 237…249 Empty 250…255 Sound-controlled operation 0…255 000…255 Speed / Sensitivity moving head...

  • Page 49: Remote Control

    Adjusts the light intensity between 0 and 100%. Press [Dimmer +] repeatedly or keep the button pressed to increase the light intensity. Press [Dimmer–] repeatedly or keep the button pressed to decrease the light intensity. 3 [SOUND OFF] Deactivates the sound-control. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 50 Remote control 4 [SHOW] To call one of the 4 preprogrammed automatic shows, press this button followed by the number button 1 – 4 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–...
  • Page 51 Press this button to call the programmed light scene. 10 [GOBO] To call various Gobos for the current light scene. Then press one of the number buttons 1 – 8 for the desired Gobo. 11 Infrared diode Sends the infrared signals to the device. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Number of DMX channels 3, 8, 13 1 × 30 W High Performance RGBW QuadColour LED Voltage supply AC 100 – 240 V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption 46 W Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, fast-acting Dimensions (W ×...

  • Page 53: 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’) PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...

  • Page 54: 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 55 DMX interface circuits. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Protecting The Environment

    Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat- teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. PicoBeam 30 Quad LED...
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 60 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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