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  • Page 1 Maniac LED-FX1 LED flower effect 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 05.08.2019, ID: 453753...

  • 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....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Connections and controls........................24 Operating..............................28 7.1 Starting the device........................... 28 7.2 Main menu............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Maintenance.............................. 40 Technical specifications........................44 Plug and connection assignments....................47 Troubleshooting............................48 Cleaning............................... 50 Protecting the environment......................51 LED flower effect...

  • 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. Maniac LED-FX1...

  • 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 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.
  • Page 9 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Maniac LED-FX1...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • 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 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
  • Page 15 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 16: Features

    Features Features The LED effect is suitable for almost all applications, for example in clubs, bars, small stages and theatres. Special features of the device: Dynamic LED water flow effect 1 × white light LED (100 W) Rotation mirror for guiding the light rays Automatic mode and sound control Master / Slave operation For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime.

  • 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 flower effect...

  • 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. Maniac LED-FX1...
  • 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: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Rear panel LED flower effect...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls Maniac LED-FX1...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 1 [Power output] IEC chassis socket to power another device with mains voltage. [Power input] IEC chassis plug for power supply with fuse holder. Should the fuse have blown, disconnect the unit from the power supply and replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same type. 2 [Safety Eye] Safety cable eyelet.
  • Page 27 Connections and controls [Down]: Button to decrease the displayed value by one. [Enter]: Confirms a selected value. 7 [DMX output] DMX output 8 [DMX input] DMX input Maniac LED-FX1...

  • Page 28: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds the unit is ready for use. 7.2 Main menu Press [Menu] to activate the main menu. Use [Up] or [Down] to change the respectively dis‐ played value.
  • Page 29 Operating DMX address Press [Menu]. Use [Up] or [Down] to select the menu item ‘AddR’ . Press [Enter]. Set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use [Up] or [Down] to select a value between 1 and 512 (display shows ‘d.001’...
  • Page 30 Operating Confirm with [Enter]. Then press [Menu] to return to the parent menu. Operating mode ‘Master’ Press [Menu]. Use [Up] or [Down] to select the menu item ‘Mast’ . Press [Enter]. Switch the master mode either on (display shows ‘On’ ) or off (display shows ‘off’ ). Confirm with [Enter].
  • Page 31 Operating Sound control Press [Menu]. Use [Up] or [Down] to select the menu item ‘Soun’ . Press [Enter]. Turn the sound control for the automatic show ‘Sh0’ either on (display shows ‘On’ ) or off (display shows ‘off’ ). Confirm with [Enter]. Then press [Menu] to return to the parent menu. Microphone sensitivity Press [Menu].
  • Page 32 Operating Display off time Press [Menu]. Use [Up] or [Down] to select the menu item ‘Led’ . Press [Enter]. Use [Up] or [Down] to choose between ‘On’ (backlight permanently on) and ‘off’ (backlight turns off automatically after a few seconds). When the display shows the desired value, press [Enter].
  • Page 33 Operating Use [Up] or [Down] to choose between ‘Dimm’ (overall brightness), ‘Stro’ (strobe effect speed), ‘Glas’ (replaceable effect wheel rotation) and ‘Rota’ (reflector disc rotation). When the display shows the desired menu item, press [Enter]. Use [Up] or [Down] to set the respective value. When the display shows the desired value press [Enter] to confirm the selection and then [Menu] to return to the parent menu.

  • Page 34: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview LED flower effect...

  • Page 35: Functions In 4-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Master dimmer (0 % to 100 %) Strobe effect 0…31 Blackout 32…63 Full brightness 64…95 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed 96…127 Full brightness 128…159 Pulse Strobe effect, increasing speed 160…191 Full brightness 192…223 Random Strobe effect, increasing speed...
  • Page 36 Operating Channel Value Function 0…127 Rotation to a fixed position 128…191 Clockwise rotation, speed decreasing 192…255 Counter-clockwise rotation, speed increasing Effect wheel rotation 0…127 Rotation to a fixed position 128…191 Clockwise rotation, speed decreasing 192…255 Counter-clockwise rotation, speed increasing LED flower effect...

  • Page 37: Functions In 6-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Master dimmer (0 % to 100 %) Strobe effect 0…31 Blackout 32…63 Full brightness 64…95 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed 96…127 Full brightness 128…159 Pulse Strobe effect, increasing speed 160…191 Full brightness 192…223 Random Strobe effect, increasing speed...
  • Page 38 Operating Channel Value Function 0…3 No function 4…31 Automatic Show 0 (random combination of all eight built-in shows) 32…59 Automatic show 1 60…87 Automatic show 2 88…115 Automatic show 3 116…143 Automatic show 4 144…171 Automatic show 5 172…199 Automatic show 6 200…227 Automatic show 7 228…255...
  • Page 39 Operating Channel Value Function 0…127 Rotation to a fixed position 128…191 Clockwise rotation, speed decreasing 192…255 Counter-clockwise rotation, speed increasing Effect wheel rotation 0…127 Rotation to a fixed position 128…191 Clockwise rotation, speed decreasing 192…255 Counter-clockwise rotation, speed increasing Maniac LED-FX1...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Completely disconnect the device from the power supply before you open or remove covers. Mount all covers and attach them firmly before connecting the device again.
  • Page 41 Maintenance WARNING! Risk of burns at the surface and inside of the device The surface and the inner parts of the device can become very hot during opera‐ tion. After switching off the device wait for at least 15 minutes before you start any maintenance activities.
  • Page 42 Maintenance Unscrew the knurled screw on the underside of the housing completely (1) and pull out the holder of the static effect glass (2). Position the lens holder as shown (3). Turn the retaining latch by 90° to the left (4) to release the metal plate. Slide the metal plate down and remove it (5).
  • Page 43 Maintenance Insert the effect glass holder back into the slot on the back of the device and tighten the knurled screw. ð The static effect glass is replaced. You can reconnect the device to the mains. Maniac LED-FX1...

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 1 × white light LED, 100 W Light source properties Colour temperature 7400 K Colour rendering index CRI 70 Optical properties Beam angle 80 ° Control Number of DMX channels 4 or 6 Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 Output connections...
  • Page 45 Technical specifications Mounting options Wall or ceiling Dimensions (W × H × D) 296 mm × 181 mm × 185 mm Weight 4.1 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Maniac LED-FX1...
  • Page 46 Technical specifications Further information Type Water effect Rechargeable battery opera‐ tion DMX control Master/Slave Remote control Not possible Sound control Display LED flower effect...

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49 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. Maniac LED-FX1...

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52 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 53 Notes Maniac LED-FX1...
  • Page 54 Notes LED flower effect...
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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