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  • Page 1 xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W LED floodlight 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 20.02.2019, ID: 259187 (V4)

  • 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....................... 9 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Components and functions........................ 24 Operating..............................27 7.1 Starting the device........................... 27 7.2 Main menu............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................36 Plug and connection assignments....................38 Troubleshooting............................39 Cleaning............................... 41 Protecting the environment......................42 LED floodlight...

  • 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. xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W...

  • 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 General information 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. Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.

  • Page 9: 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 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. LED floodlight...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐ ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use. This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside 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.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions 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. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation.
  • Page 14 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. 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.
  • Page 15 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. xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W...

  • Page 16: Features

    Features Features Light source: 16 four-colour LEDs, 3 W Control via DMX (5 or 13 channels) as well as buttons and display on the unit Automatic mode Master / Slave mode Sound control For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperature.

  • Page 17: 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 18 Installation 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). 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 Installation 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. Mounting options You can install the unit in hanging or standing position.
  • Page 20 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. LED floodlight...

  • Page 21: 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. xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W...
  • 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 Starting up Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately. Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device.

  • Page 24: Components And Functions

    Components and functions Components and functions Rear panel LED floodlight...
  • Page 25 Components and functions 1 Display. 2 [Menu] To select the main menu and to store the changes made. 3 [Down] Decrements the displayed value by 1 4 [Up] Increments the displayed value by one. 5 [Enter] Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 6 Eyelet for safety cable.
  • Page 26 Components and functions 9 [DMX Out] DMX output. 10 [Power In] Plug for mains cable with fuse holder next to it. The input voltage range is printed below the plug. 11 Bracket for floor placement or hanging. 12 Locking screws for the mounting brackets. LED floodlight...

  • Page 27: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the mains power supply, to start operation. After few seconds the dis‐ play shows, that the unit executes a reset. After that the unit is ready for operation. If it is con‐ figured to operate as Master", an automatic light show begins.
  • Page 28 Operating DMX address Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX Address’ . Press [ENTER]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to select a value between 1 and 512. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to return to the main menu.
  • Page 29 Operating Operating mode „DMX“ Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Channel Mode’ . Press [ENTER]. Now use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to select one of the following DMX operating modes: 5-channel ( ‘5 Ch Mode’ ) or 13-channel ( ‘13 Ch Mode’ ). This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX.
  • Page 30 Operating Operating mode „Show“ The auto show can only be activated on the device that is configured as master. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Show Mode’ . Press [ENTER]. Use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to select between ‘Sound’...
  • Page 31 Operating LCD background illumination Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Black LCD’ . Press [ENTER]. Use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to select between ‘LCDLight On’ and ‘LCDLight Off’ . When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to return to the main menu. White balance For each of the four LED groups you can set separately the composition of the colour white of the primary colours red, green and blue.
  • Page 32 Operating Self test Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Auto Test’ . Press [ENTER]. The device now per‐ forms a self test and shows successively the primary colours red, green and blue and then white light. Press [ENTER] to end the self test and return to the main menu. Operating hours display Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Fixture Time’...

  • Page 33: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W...

  • Page 34: Functions In 5-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.4 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 0…255 Main control (master dimmer, 0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Strobe effect (increasing speed) 7.5 Functions in 13-channel DMX mode...
  • Page 35 Operating Channel Value LEDs Function 0…255 1 to 4 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 5 to 8 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 16 × 3in1 RGB LED, 3 W each Optical properties Beam angle 30° Control Number of DMX channels 5, 13 Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Output connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C13...
  • Page 37 Technical specifications Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 310 mm × 175 mm × 72 mm Weight 3 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non condensing Further information Outdoor-ready Colour mixture LED type x-in-1 Fanless...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 Check to see if the DMX cables run near or even alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuitry. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. LED floodlight...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 44 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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