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....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................22 Connections and operating elements................... 25 Operating..............................28 7.1 Starting up the device........................
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Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 38 Technical specifications........................40 Plug and connection assignments....................43 Troubleshooting............................44 Cleaning............................... 46 Protecting the environment......................47 LED floodlight...
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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.
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’...
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General information 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. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. HL-x9 Quad Color HL-x9 W QCL RGBW HL-x9 W QCL RGB WW HL-x9 QCL RGB WWFlood 9x8W...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology. 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 con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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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.
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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.
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Safety instructions 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. HL-x9 Quad Color HL-x9 W QCL RGBW HL-x9 W QCL RGB WW HL-x9 QCL RGB WWFlood 9x8W...
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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’...
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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.
Features Features Special features of the device: 9 four-colour LEDs, 8 W each – HL-x9 Quad Color (item no. 288505): red, green, blue, white – HL-x9 W QCL RGBW (item no. 418753): red, green, blue, white – HL-x9 W QCL RGB WW (item no. 418758): red, green, blue, warm white –...
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Features 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. HL-x9 Quad Color HL-x9 W QCL RGBW HL-x9 W QCL RGB WW HL-x9 QCL RGB WWFlood 9x8W...
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.
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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.
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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 Sie können das Gerät stehend oder (mit dem optional erhätlichen Zubehör) hängend instal‐...
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. HL-x9 Quad Color HL-x9 W QCL RGBW HL-x9 W QCL RGB WW HL-x9 QCL RGB WWFlood 9x8W...
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. LED floodlight...
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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.
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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.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear panel HL-x9 Quad Color HL-x9 W QCL RGBW HL-x9 W QCL RGB WW HL-x9 QCL RGB WWFlood 9x8W...
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Connections and operating elements 1 Display. 2 [M] button Calls the main menu or a submenu. 3, 4 , buttons. Increases / decreases the displayed value by one. 5 [OK] button Confirms a selected value. 6 [DMX IN] DMX input. 7 [DMX OUT] DMX output.
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Connections and operating elements 10 Barn doors. 11 IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply. HL-x9 Quad Color HL-x9 W QCL RGBW HL-x9 W QCL RGB WW HL-x9 QCL RGB WWFlood 9x8W...
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting up the device Connect the unit to the power grid to start the operation. After a few seconds, the display shows a running reset. Then the unit is ready for use. 7.2 Main menu Press [M] to activate the main menu and to select an operating mode. Use the arrow keys to change the respectively indicated value.
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Operating DMX mode Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MODE’ . Press [OK]. Now use the arrow keys to select one of the following DMX operating modes: ‘4CH’...
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Operating DMX address Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Select a value between 1 and 512 with the arrow keys (display shows ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ ). When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection, and then [M] to return to the parent menu.
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Operating Operating mode ‘Show/Master’ Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MA’ . Press [OK]. Now you can select one of the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 42 (display shows ‘P-01’...
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Operating Programme speed Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SPEE’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the programme speed for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Select a value between 0 and 255 (display shows ‘T000’...
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Operating Microphone sensitivity Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MIC’ . Press [OK]. Now you can adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for the sound control. Use the arrow keys to select either ‘OFF’...
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Operating Fade speed Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘FADE’ . Press [OK]. Now you can adjust the fade speed of the preprogrammed automatic shows. Select a value between 1 and 7 with the arrow keys (display shows ‘F-01’ … ‘F-07’ ). This setting is only relevant if the unit is not controlled via DMX.
Operating 7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value...
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Operating Channel Value Function 128…191 Automatic colour change with 12 colours, channels 2 to 5 without function 192…255 Automatic colour change with 4 colours, channels 2 to 5 without function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…63 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…63 0…255...
Operating 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity Red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255 Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255...
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Operating Channel Value Function 0…31 Constant colour, the hue is set by channels 1 to 4 32…63 Fade-out effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 4 define the colour 64…95 Fade-in effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 4 define the colour 96…127 Fade-in-out effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 4 define the colour 128…159...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 9 × 4in1 LED, 8 W each HL-x9 Quad Color (item no. 288505): red, green, blue, white HL-x9 W QCL RGBW (item no. 418753): red, green, blue, white HL-x9 W QCL RGB WW (item no. 418758): red, green, blue, warm white HL-x9 QCL RGB WW (item no.
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Technical specifications Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 76 W Supply voltage 110 – 230 V 50/60 Hz Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W ×H ×D), without bracket and barn doors 300 mm × 125 mm × 165 mm Height with barn doors 385 mm Weight...
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Technical specifications Further information Outdoor-ready Colour mixture RGBW LED type x-in-1 Base housing Fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX Housing colour Black LED floodlight...
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’...
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.
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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. HL-x9 Quad Color HL-x9 W QCL RGBW HL-x9 W QCL RGB WW HL-x9 QCL RGB WWFlood 9x8W...
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.
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.
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