thomann Fun generation PicoSpot 45 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. thomann Manuals
  4. DJ Equipment
  5. Fun generation PicoSpot 45
  6. User manual

thomann Fun generation PicoSpot 45 User Manual

Moving head
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
PicoSpot 45
moving head
user manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Fun generation PicoSpot 45 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for thomann Fun generation PicoSpot 45

Summary of Contents for thomann Fun generation PicoSpot 45

  • Page 1 PicoSpot 45 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 08.02.2019, ID: 424284 (V2)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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..........................10 Features............................... 18 Installation..............................20 Starting up..............................24 Connections and controls........................26 Operating..............................29 7.1 Starting the device........................... 29 7.2 Function selection...........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.3 Settings menu........................... 40 7.4 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode (8-bit)................48 7.5 Functions in 9-channel DMX mode (16-bit)................49 7.6 Functions in 11-channel DMX mode (16-bit)................. 51 Remote control............................55 Technical specifications........................58 Plug and connection assignments....................61 Troubleshooting............................

  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. PicoSpot 45...

  • 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

    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’...

  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information 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 information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. PicoSpot 45...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as a freely moving multifunctional spotlight. 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 conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 11 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 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 Safety instructions WARNING! 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. The load capacity of trusses or other fixtures must be sufficient for the intended number of devices.
  • 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 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. PicoSpot 45...

  • Page 18: 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 DJs and enter‐ tainer. Special features of the device: Two movable axles with 8 or 16 bit resolution: –...
  • Page 19 Features Electronic dimmer 0 to 100% Shutter frequency 0…20 Hz Display inversion Omega bracket and infrared remote control included PicoSpot 45...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 21 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 22 Installation NOTICE! Possible damage caused by movements of the device Always ensure that enough space is free around the device for the movements of the head (pan, tilt). NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables.
  • Page 23 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Mounting options You can install the device on the wall, the ceiling or on the floor. The threads on the housing bottom are used to secure the supplied Omega bracket or truss clamps.

  • Page 24: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. moving head...
  • Page 25 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 26: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls moving head...
  • Page 27 Connections and controls 1 Light aperture 2 Heat sink 3 Fan 4 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder. 5 [DMX Out] DMX output 6 [DMX In] DMX input. 7 Infrared sensor for receiving remote control signals. 8 Microphone for sound control.
  • Page 28 Connections and controls 11 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one and selects menu items. 12 [MODE] Calls up the settings menu, skips one menu level back and closes an opened submenu without saving any changes. 13 Display moving head...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Function Selection

    Operating 7.2 Function selection Press [DOWN] while ‘A001’ is flashing in the display to call up the preprogrammed scene. Press repeatedly [DOWN] to call one of the 7 programmes. If necessary, press repeatedly [DOWN] to set the device to sound-to-light mode. moving head...

  • Page 31: Dmx Menu

    Operating 7.2.1 DMX menu Press [ENTER] while ‘A001’ is flashing in the display to select the DMX menu. Press [ENTER] to call up the first menu item. PicoSpot 45...
  • Page 32 Operating DMX address The display shows ‘Addr’ . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to adjust the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address) in a range from 001 to max. 508. When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [DOWN] to proceed to the next menu item.
  • Page 33 Operating Selecting the number of DMX The display shows ‘ChS’ . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the number of DMX channels channels to be used by the device. Control via 5, 9 or 11 channels is available. When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [DOWN] to proceed to the next menu item.

  • Page 34: Scene Menu

    Operating Display The display shows ‘dISP’ . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to select whether you want the display to show the DMX address of the device ( ‘Addr’ ) or the DMX value for the current channel ( ‘VALu’ ). When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to store the setting and then twice [MODE] to return to the function selection.
  • Page 35 Operating Dimmer The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 for the intensity of the light effect. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to store the setting. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE].
  • Page 36 Operating Fine tuning Rotation Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 to fine tune the head position on the axis of rotation. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to store the setting. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE].
  • Page 37 Operating Fine tuning Inclination Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 to fine tune the head inclination. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to store the setting. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE].

  • Page 38: Programme Menu

    Operating Gobo Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 for the gobo shape of the light effect. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to store the setting. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE].
  • Page 39 Operating Speed The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 for the programme speed of the show. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to store the setting. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE].

  • Page 40: Settings Menu

    Operating 7.3 Settings menu In this menu you can configure the device according your liking. All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device off and disconnect it from the mains. Press [MODE] and confirm with [ENTER] to open the settings menu Resetting to factory defaults Press [ENTER] to call up the first menu item .
  • Page 41 Operating Master and Stand-alone opera‐ If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item tion . 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].
  • Page 42 Operating Microphone sensitivity If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly 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. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired sensitivity and confirm with [ENTER]. Clear Display If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item .
  • Page 43 Operating Key Lock If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item . Use this function to specify whether the buttons on the device are automatically locked against unintentional operation 30 seconds after the last operation. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select ‘on’...
  • Page 44 Operating Operating hours counter If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly 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 45 Operating Motor Set If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item . Press [ENTER] again, the display shows . This function allows you to specify whether the LED lights up in DMX mode during the movements of the device head or not. Press [ENTER] to call up the function.
  • Page 46 Operating Recording scenes If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item Here you can assign the scene currently performed by the device to the memory location for the scene Press [ENTER] twice. The display shows ‘no’ . Press [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm the display ‘Yes’ with [ENTER] to save the scene.
  • Page 47 Operating Advanced menu If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly 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 48: Functions In 5-Channel Dmx Mode (8-Bit)

    Operating 7.4 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode (8-bit) Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range of 540°) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt range of 200°) 0…255 Motor speed (fast to slow) 0…255...

  • Page 49: Functions In 9-Channel Dmx Mode (16-Bit)

    Operating Channel Value Function 088…175 Colour selection 6+ 176…255 Colour wheel rotation 0…255 Master dimmer 0 – 100% 7.5 Functions in 9-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 Inclination (tilt) (0°...
  • Page 50 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 000…010 White 011…021 022…032 Orange 033…043 Yellow 044…054 Green 055…065 Blue 066…076 Cyan 077…087 Purple 088…175 Colour selection 6+ 176…255 Colour wheel rotation 0…255 000…124 Gobo selection 125…249 Gobo shake selection 250…255 Gobo wheel selection moving head...

  • Page 51: Functions In 11-Channel Dmx Mode (16-Bit)

    Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Master dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 000…009 No function (open) 010…255 Strobe effect (1 Hz…25 Hz) 7.6 Functions in 11-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 Inclination (tilt) (0°...
  • Page 52 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 000…010 White 011…021 022…032 Orange 033…043 Yellow 044…054 Green 055…065 Blue 066…076 Cyan 077…087 Purple 088…175 Colour selection 6+ 176…255 Colour wheel rotation 0…255 000…124 Gobo selection 125…249 Gobo shake selection 250…255 Gobo wheel selection moving head...
  • Page 53 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Master dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 000…009 No function (open) 010…255 Strobe effect (1 Hz…25 Hz) 0…255 000…049 No function 050…059 White 060…069 Scene 02 (empty) 070…079 Scene 03 (empty) 080…089 Scene 04 (empty) 090…099 Scene 05 (empty) 100…109 Scene 06 (empty)
  • Page 54 Operating Channel Value Function 140…149 Programme 1 150…159 Programme 2 160…169 Programme 3 170…179 Programme 4 180…189 Programme 5 190…199 Programme 6 200…209 Programme 7 210…219 Programme 8 (empty) 220…229 Programme 9 (empty) 230…249 No function 250…255 Sound-controlled operation 0…255 000…255 Speed 0…100% moving head...

  • Page 55: Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 56 Remote control 4 [SHOW] To call one of the 7 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–...
  • Page 57 Remote control 8 [COLOR] To call various colours for the current light scene. Then press one of the number buttons 1 – 8 for the desired colour. 9 [FULL ON] Press this button to call the programmed light scene. 10 [GOBO] To call various Gobos for the current light scene.

  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 1 × CREE high performance LED, white, 45 W Light source properties Colour temperature 8000 K Optical properties Beam angle 13° Control Infrared remote control Number of DMX channels 5, 9 or 11 Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control...
  • Page 59 Technical specifications Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Standing, hanging Dimensions (W × H × D) 162 mm × 242 mm × 174 mm Weight 3 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non condensing PicoSpot 45...
  • Page 60 Technical specifications Further information Type Spot Colour mixture Colour wheel Motorized zoom Motorized focus Rotating gobos Static gobos Number of colour wheels Iris Prism moving head...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63 4. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or inter‐ ference to 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. PicoSpot 45...

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
  • Page 66 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 68 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

Table of Contents