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  • Page 1 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • 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 14.02.2020, ID: 472595...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting up..............................21 Connections and operating elements................... 24 Operating..............................30 7.1 Functions in 7-channel mode...................... 34 7.2 Functions in 13-channel mode....................35 7.3 Functions in 22-channel mode....................38 7.4 Functions in 148-channel mode....................42 Technical specifications........................45 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................47 Troubleshooting............................48 Cleaning............................... 50 Protecting the environment......................51 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
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  • Page 6: 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 7: 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 8: Notational Conventions

    Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 9 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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 12 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 13 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 14 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 16 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 17: 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 18: Installation

    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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 19 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 20 Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doing so, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be attached to the safety eyelet. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 22 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). Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 23 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 24: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 25 2 RGB LEDs (1 of 48 LED groups in 148-channel DMX mode) 3 RGB LEDs (1 of 4 LED segments in 22-channel DMX mode) 4 CW LEDs 5 Locking screws for the bracket for hanging or placement. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 26 Connections and operating elements Rear side and connection panel Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 27 Connections and operating elements Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 28 Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering further devices 8 [F2AL250V] Fuse 9 Safety eye for attaching the safety cable 10 Display [MENU] Activates the main menu for selecting the operating mode Increases the displayed value by one Decreases the displayed value by one Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 29 Connections and operating elements [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode 11 [DMX IN] DMX input 12 [DMX OUT] DMX output Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 30: Operating

    This setting is only relevant if the device is working as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX. In this operating mode, the device responds to the control sig‐ nals of the master device. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 31 ( ‘Au00’ … ‘Au16’ ) and confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘SP’ . to set the running speed of the programme in a range from ‘SP00’ (slow) … ‘SP99’ (fast) and confirm with [ENTER]. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 32 DMX address in the range from ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Briefly press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘XXCH’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. to select DMX mode ( ‘7CH’ , ‘13CH’ , ‘22CH’ or ‘148C’ ) and confirm with [ENTER]. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 33 Operating DMX mode Highest possible start address 7-channel mode 13-channel mode 22-channel mode 148-channel mode The RGB LEDs are divided into 4 segments in 22-channel mode and 48 LED groups in 148- channel mode. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 34: Functions In 7-Channel Mode

    0…8 No function 9…255 Strobe, increasing speed Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 35: Functions In 13-Channel Mode

    Strobe, increasing speed Effect LED 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) Effect LED 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) Effect LED 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) Effect LED Auto programmes Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 36 No function 8…22 Programme 1 23…37 Programme 2 38…52 Programme 3 53…82 Programme 4 83…97 Programme 5 98…112 Programme 6 113…127 Programme 7 128…142 Programme 8 143…157 Programme 9 158…172 Programme 10 173…187 Programme 11 188…202 Programme 12 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 37 Effect LED Background colour 0…15 Automatic 16…255 R / G / B / RG / RB / GB / RGB Effect LED 0…127 Change of direction, from bottom to top 128…255 Change of direction, from top to bottom Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 38: Functions In 22-Channel Mode

    Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 1 Effect LED 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 1 Effect LED 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1 Effect LED 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 2 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 39 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 4 Effect LED 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 4 Effect LED Auto programmes 0…7 No function 8…22 Programme 1 23…37 Programme 2 38…52 Programme 3 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 40 Programme 4 83…97 Programme 5 98…112 Programme 6 113…127 Programme 7 128…142 Programme 8 143…157 Programme 9 158…172 Programme 10 173…187 Programme 11 188…202 Programme 12 203…217 Programme 13 218…232 Programme 14 233…247 Programme 15 248…255 Programme 16 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 41 Effect LED Background colour 0…15 Automatic 16…255 R / G / B / RG / RB / GB / RGB Effect LED 0…127 Change of direction, from bottom to top 128…255 Change of direction, from top to bottom Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 42: Functions In 148-Channel Mode

    0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), LED group 1 Effect LED 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), LED group 2 Effect LED 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), LED group 2 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 43 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), LED group 48 Effect LED 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), LED group 48 Effect LED 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), LED group 48 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 44 Operating LED groups in 148-channel mode Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Number of DMX channels 7, 13, 22, 148 Input connections Voltage supply Lockable input socket (Power Twist) DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Output connections Voltage supply Lockable output socket (Power Twist) DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 46 20 Hz Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 476 mm × 159 mm × 216 mm Weight 3.9 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 47: 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’) Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 48: 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: Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 49 DMX interface circuit. 2. Try using another DMX controller. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 50: Cleaning

    Clean with a dry soft cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

  • Page 51: 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. Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
  • Page 52 Notes Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...
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  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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