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Varytec Hero Spot 60 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • 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 13.02.2019, ID: 449221...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting up..............................26 Connections and controls........................29 Operating..............................32 7.1 Starting the device........................... 32 7.2 Main menu............................33 7.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 42 7.4 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode..................45 7.5 Gobos..............................52 Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................53 Plug and connection assignments....................55 Troubleshooting............................56 Cleaning............................... 58 Protecting the environment......................59 Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • 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. Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • 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. Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    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. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 9 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Extend the operating life of the device by regular breaks and by avoiding frequent switching on and off. The device is not suitable for continuous operation. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • 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. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 12 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. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 13 The load capacity of trusses or other fixtures must be sufficient for the intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places additional loads on the load-bearing parts. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 14 NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 15 Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. The device must not be moved during use. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 16 PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 17 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in). Provide sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 18: Features

    Control via DMX (8 or 14 channels) as well as buttons and display on the unit Preprogrammed automatic show programmes Sound control Master / Slave mode Colour wheel with white, 7 full-colours, and rainbow effect 3-facet prism Gobo wheel with 5 rotatable gobos Gobo-flow and gobo-shake functions Electronic dimmer Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 19 For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperature. You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness. Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 20: 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. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 21 The load capacity of trusses or other fixtures must be sufficient for the intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places additional loads on the load-bearing parts. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 22 NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in). Provide sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 23 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. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 24 The threads on the bottom side of the housing (A) allow the secure attachment of the included mounting bracket. There, you can fasten adapters such as half couplers, trigger clamps, c- hooks etc. Safety cables are being threaded through the eyelet (B) on the bottom side of the housing. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 25 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 26: 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. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 27 Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 28 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. Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 29: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 30 Decreases the displayed value by one. 5 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 6 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. 7 [DMX IN] DMX input. 8 [DMX OUT] DMX output Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 31 Connections and controls 9 Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for mains power supply 10 Fuse holder Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 32: Operating

    Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the fans start to work, the head moves to the home positions for rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt). After a few more seconds, the display shows ‘001’ .The device is now ready for operation. Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 33: Main Menu

    1 and 512 to set the desired DMX address. When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 34 (8-channel mode or 14-channel mode, display shows ‘DMX 8 Ch’ or ‘DMX 14 Ch’ ). When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 35 In this mode, the unit follows the rhythm of the background music or sounds detected by the built-in microphone. ‘Slave’ Slave function In this mode, the device follows exactly the operation of the master that it is connected to. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 36 (display shows ‘Program1’ … ‘Program8’ ). When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting with [ENTER]. The device plays the selected show as an endless loop. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 37 Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (reverse direction of inclination) or ‘NO’ (normal direction of inclination). ‘Display Rev’ Display inversion Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (text in the display appears upside down) or ‘NO’ (text in the display appears normal). Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 38 Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (factory reset) or ‘NO’ (no factory reset). ‘Reset Motor’ Resetting the motor When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 39 Resets all parameters of the calibration to factory settings. ‘Pan’ Sets the home position of the rotation. ‘Tilt’ Sets the home position of the inclination movement. ‘Spot Color’ Sets the initial colour of the spot. ‘Gobo’ Sets the first gobo. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 40 Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘System Info’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. The display shows the current software version, the current operating mode and the DMX start address. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 41 Operating Menu overview Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 42: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Speed of pan and tilt movement, fast (0) to slow (255) 0…255 Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255) Shutter 0…9 Open 10…250 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed 251…255 Open 0…255 Gradual focus adjustment Colour, gobo and prism programs (with open dimmer) 0…10 No function Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 43 Purple, gobo 2, medium rotation speed, prism 101…110 Orange, gobo 3, medium rotation speed, prism 111…120 White, gobo 4, medium rotation speed, prism 121…130 White, gobo 5, medium rotation speed, prism 131…140 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 1 Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 44 11…20 Preprogrammed automatic show 1 21…30 Preprogrammed automatic show 2 31…40 Preprogrammed automatic show 3 41…50 Preprogrammed automatic show 4 51…60 Preprogrammed automatic show 5 61…70 Preprogrammed automatic show 6 71…80 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 45: Functions In 14-Channel Dmx Mode

    Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan area. middle position: 128) 0…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 16 bit 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area. middle position: 128) 0…255 Fine adjustment inclination (pan) 16 bit Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 46 Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255) Shutter (with open dimmer) 0…9 Open 10…250 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed 251…255 Open Colour wheel 0…24 White (open) 25…50 51…75 Yellow 76…100 Light blue 101…125 Green 126…150 Amber Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 47 0…9 Open 10…26 Gobo 1 27…43 Gobo 2 44…60 Gobo 3 61…77 Gobo 4 78…94 Gobo 5 95…114 Gobo 1 shake, increasing speed 115…134 Gobo 2 shake, increasing speed 135…154 Gobo 3 shake, increasing speed Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 48 Counterclockwise gobo rotation, from slow to fast Gobo rotation 0…9 Stop 10…129 Clockwise gobo rotation, from fast to slow 130…134 Stop 135…255 Counterclockwise gobo rotation, from slow to fast 0…255 Focus 3-facet prism 0…128 Prism off 0…255 Prism on Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 49 White, open, prism 81…90 Blue, gobo 1, medium rotation speed, prism 91…100 Purple, gobo 2, medium rotation speed, prism 101…110 Orange, gobo 3, medium rotation speed, prism 111…120 White, gobo 4, medium rotation speed, prism Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 50 Automatic colour sequence, prism, gobo 5, prism 181…255 Colour, gobo, sound-controlled prism 0…10 No function 11…20 Preprogrammed automatic show 1 21…30 Preprogrammed automatic show 2 31…40 Preprogrammed automatic show 3 41…50 Preprogrammed automatic show 4 51…60 Preprogrammed automatic show 5 Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 51 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 81…90 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 91…230 Sound control, from sound control off to high microphone sensitivity 231…240 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 3 seconds 241…255 No function Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 52: Gobos

    Operating 7.5 Gobos Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    Number of DMX channels 8 or 14, depending on operating mode Power consumption 100 W Operating supply voltage 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, fast-acting Protection class IP20 Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 54 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 214 mm × 355 mm × 144 mm Weight 4.6 kg Environmental conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 55: 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’) Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 56: 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: Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 57 DMX interface circuit. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 58: Cleaning

    The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. Hero Spot 60 moving head...

  • Page 59: 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. Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 60 Notes Hero Spot 60 moving head...
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  • Page 62 Notes Hero Spot 60 moving head...
  • Page 64 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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