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  • Page 1 Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom 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 09.01.2019, ID: 449222...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 18 Installation..............................19 Starting up..............................23 Connections and controls........................26 Operating..............................29 7.1 Starting the device........................... 29 7.2 Main menu............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Troubleshooting............................49 Cleaning............................... 51 Protecting the environment......................52 Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

  • 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

    General notes 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 notes 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 notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • 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! 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 Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 18: Features

    Features Features The Moving Head is ideal for mobile DJs, entertainers and use in bars. Special features of the device: 7 four-colour LEDs (RGBW, 12 W each) Control via DMX (8 or 15 channels) as well as buttons and display on the unit Built-in automatic show programmes Sound control Master / Slave mode...

  • Page 19: 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 20 Installation 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 21 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. Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 22 Installation Mounting options 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.

  • Page 23: 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 Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 24 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 25 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 26: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 27 Connections and controls 1 Display 2 Built-in microphone for sound control 3 [MENU] Activates the main and the settings menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an open submenu without saving any changes. 4 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. 5 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one.
  • Page 28 Connections and controls 9 Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for mains power supply 10 Fuse holder Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom 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: Main Menu

    Operating 7.2 Main menu Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to change the respectively indicated value. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. If you don't press any button for 35 seconds the display turns off.
  • Page 31 Operating DMX mode Use the ‘DMX Channel’ menu to set the DMX mode. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Channel’ . Confirm the setting with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of two DMX modes (8-channel mode or 15-channel mode, display shows ‘DMX 08 Ch’...
  • Page 32 Operating Operating mode Use the ‘Running Mode’ menu to set the operating mode. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the four operating modes ( ‘DMX’...
  • Page 33 Operating When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Auto programmes Use the ‘Programs’ to select one of the preprogrammed shows. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Programs’...
  • Page 34 Operating Settings Use the ‘Settings’ menu to adjust the device parameters. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Settings’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired parameter.
  • Page 35 Operating Parameter Function ‘Sensitivity’ Microphone sensitivity Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value from 0 (sound control off) to 100 (microphone sensitivity high). ‘Dmx Fail’ Behaviour on DMX control failure Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘OFF’ (blackout in case of DMX failure) or ‘HOLD’...
  • Page 36 Operating Calibrating Use the ‘Calibration’ menu to adjust the start parameters of the device. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Settings’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘Calibration’...
  • Page 37 Operating Parameter Function ‘White’ Sets the initial intensity for white. ‘Zoom’ Sets the output setting for the zoom. When the display shows the desired parameter confirm the setting with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired value for the selected parameter (0 … 120 for Pan and Tilt, 0 …...
  • Page 38 Operating Menu overview Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 39: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan area. middle position: 128) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area. middle position: 128) 0…255 Speed of pan and tilt movement, fast (0) to slow (255) 0…255...
  • Page 40 Operating Channel Value Function 21…30 Green 31…40 Blue 41…50 White 51…60 Red, white 61…70 Green, white 71…80 Blue, white 81…90 Red, green 91…100 Green, blue 101…110 Red, blue 111…120 Red, green, white 121…130 Green, blue, white 131…140 Red, blue, white 141…150 Red, green, blue, white Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom...
  • Page 41 Operating Channel Value Function 151…200 Colour sequence, increasing speed 201…255 Colour transition (fade), increasing speed Gradual zoom adjustment from small to large (6° … 36º) 0…255 Auto programmes (channel 4 must be set to a value between 1 and 255, channel 6 to a value between 11 and 255) 0…10 No function...

  • Page 42: Functions In 15-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating Channel Value Function 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 7.4 Functions in 15-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function...
  • Page 43 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Speed of rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt), fast (0) to slow (255) 0…255 Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255) Shutter (channels 6 and 8 as well as channels 9, 10, or 11 must be set to a value between 1 and 255, channel 13 to a value between 11 and 255) 0…9 Open...
  • Page 44 Operating Channel Value Function 0…10 No function 11…20 21…30 Green 31…40 Blue 41…50 White 51…60 Red, white 61…70 Green, white 71…80 Blue, white 81…90 Red, green 91…100 Green, blue 101…110 Red, blue 111…120 Red, green, white 121…130 Green, blue, white Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 45 Operating Channel Value Function 131…140 Red, blue, white 141…150 Red, green, blue, white 151…200 Colour sequence, increasing speed 201…255 Colour transition (fade), increasing speed Gradual zoom adjustment from small to large (6° … 36º) Auto programmes (channel 6 must be set to a value between 1 and 255, channel 13 to a value between 11 and 255) 0…10 No function...
  • Page 46 Operating Channel Value Function 61…70 preprogrammed automatic show 6 71…80 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 Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom...

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Illuminant 7 × RGBW 4-in-1 LED, 12 W Beam angle 6°…36°, adjustable via motorised zoom Rotation angle (pan), max. 540° Inclination angle (tilt), max. 190° Number of DMX channels 8 or 15, depending on operating mode Power consumption max.
  • Page 48 Technical specifications Environmental conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 49: 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 50 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. Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53 Notes Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 54 Notes Hero Wash 712 Z RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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