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’ , ‘OFF’ . Hero Spot 230 moving head...
Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician. WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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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. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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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. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordinary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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Safety cables are being threaded through the safety eyelets (B) on the bottom side of the housing. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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 Hero Spot 230 moving head...
Closes an open submenu without saving any changes. 8 [DMX In] DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 9 [DMX Out] DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin 10 [DMX In] DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 5-pin Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 5-pin 12 Fuse holder 13 [Power In] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for mains power supply 14 [Power Out] Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering a connected device Output current 12 A max. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between ‘001’ and ‘512’ to set the desired DMX address and confirm with [SET]. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the respective highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
‘Program 1… Automatic programme 1…8 Program 8’ ‘Speed’ ‘0’ … ‘100’ Running speed from slow to fast ‘Master ‘0’ … ‘100 %’ Overall brightness Brightness’ ð The device plays the selected show in an endless loop. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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To use a device as the master device, select one of the automatic programmes, acti‐ vate the sound control or the manual control. Connect the slave devices to the DMX output of the master device and select the DMX mode. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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Speed for gobo pass counterclock‐ backward’ wise, increasing speed ‘0’ … ‘255’ ‘Rotatable Gobo’ Rotatable gobo Setting one of the seven rotatable wheel gobos ‘gobo flow Speed for gobo pass clockwise, forward’ increasing speed ‘0’ … ‘255’ Hero Spot 230 moving head...
‘0’ … ‘255’ Setting zoom 7.4 Settings Use the ‘Setting’ menu to adjust the basic device parameters. Press [SET] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Setting’ and confirm with [SET]. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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‘Logarithmic’ Inverted square curve with a steep course at the beginning and a flat course at the end ‘S Curve’ Non-linear curve with a distinctive flat course at the beginning and end Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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If the key lock is activated, all keys have no function after 60 seconds. To cancel the key lock, press [SET] for 5 seconds. ‘OFF’ automatic lock switched off ‘Test’ Function test Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘Home Position’ and confirm with [SET]. ð The device prompts you to enter a password. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘018’ and confirm the selection with [SET]. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
Displays the total running time of the LED. ‘Current Mode ’ Displays the current operating mode. ‘Temperature Head’ Displays the current head temperature. ‘Temperature Base’ Displays the current temperature of the device base. ‘Software Version’ Displays the current software version. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area) 0…255 Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255) Stroboscope 0…10 LEDs off Hero Spot 230 moving head...
Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area) 0…255 Fine adjustment inclination (tilt) 0…255 Speed of rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt), fast (0) to slow (255) Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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Preprogrammed automatic show 4 168…207 Preprogrammed automatic show 5 208…247 Preprogrammed automatic show 6 248…255 Sound-controlled show 0…7 No function 8…32 Pan-Tilt auto programme 1 33…58 Pan-Tilt auto programme 2 59…84 Pan-Tilt auto programme 3 Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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Pan-Tilt auto programme 6 163…188 Pan-Tilt auto programme 7 189…214 Pan-Tilt auto programme 8 215…255 Sound control Pan and Tilt 0…189 No function 190…210 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 10 seconds 211…255 No function Hero Spot 230 moving head...
Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 303 mm × 457 mm × 188 mm Weight 12.7 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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Technical specifications Further information Rotating gobos Static gobos Motorized focus Colour mixture Colour wheel Prism Iris Zoom Number of colour wheels Hero Spot 230 moving head...
A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+) Hero Spot 230 moving head...
DMX interface circuit. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-oper‐ ated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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. Hero Spot 230 moving head...
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