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  • Page 1 PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad moving head 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 26.06.2017, ID: 412551...

  • 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....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 17 Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................22 Connections and operating elements................... 24 Operating..............................27 7.1 Starting the device...........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.3 Settings menu........................... 37 7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode (8-bit)................45 7.5 Functions in 9-channel DMX mode (16-bit)................45 7.6 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode (16-bit)................. 48 7.7 Functions in 26-channel DMX mode (16-bit)................. 51 Remote control............................56 Technical specifications........................

  • 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 General notes 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 notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as moving-head spotlight. The device is designed for profes‐ sional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
  • 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 by falling off 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 carrying capacity of the truss or other mounting 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. The device must not be moved while it is in use. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches...
  • Page 16 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or 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.

  • Page 17: Features

    Features Features The moving head is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals, in nightclubs as well as for mobile DJ's and enter‐ tainer. Special features of the device: Two movable axles with 8 or 16 bit resolution: –...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device 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 19 Installation 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 20 Installation NOTICE! Possible damage caused by movements of the device Always ensure that enough space is free around the device for the movements of the head (pan, tilt). NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables.
  • Page 21 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Mounting options You can install the device on the wall, ceiling or floor. The threads on the housing bottom are used to secure the supplied Omega bracket or truss clamps.

  • Page 22: 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. moving head...
  • Page 23 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 24: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements moving head...
  • Page 25 Connections and operating elements 1 Light aperture 2 Fan 3 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder. 4 [DMX Out] DMX output 5 [DMX In] DMX input. 6 Infrared sensor for receiving remote control signals. 7 Microphone for sound control. 8 [ENTER] Calls up the menu for the respective operation mode, confirms a set value.
  • Page 26 Connections and operating elements 10 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one and selects menu items. 11 [MODE] Calls up the settings menu, skips one menu level back and closes an opened submenu without saving any changes. 12 Display moving head...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Function Selection

    Operating 7.2 Function selection Press repeatedly [DOWN] while ‘A001’ is flashing in the display to call up one of nine preprog‐ rammed scenes, one of nine programmes or to set the device to sound-controlled mode. moving head...

  • Page 29: Dmx Menu

    Operating 7.2.1 DMX menu Press [ENTER] while ‘Addr:XXX NoSignal’ is flashing in the display to select the DMX menu. Press [ENTER] to call up the first menu item. PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad...
  • Page 30 Operating DMX address The display shows ‘DMX Addr’ . Press [ENTER] to then select with [UP] and [DOWN] the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address) in a range from 001 to max. 509. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the setting and then [DOWN] to change to the next menu item.
  • Page 31 Operating Selecting the number of DMX The display shows ‘Channels Select’ . Press [ENTER] to then select with [UP] and [DOWN] the channels number of DMX channels to be used by the device. Control via 4, 9, 14 or 26 channels is avail‐ able.

  • Page 32: Scene Menu

    Operating 7.2.2 Scene menu Press [DOWN] while ‘Addr:XXX NoSignal’ is flashing in the display to select the scene ‘Red Alone’. Press [ENTER] twice to open the Scene menu and to change scene parameters as desired. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can select the menu items explained in the following table; press ENTER to call up the respectively connected function.
  • Page 33 Operating Display Description Value range PanMSB Rotation 0 – 255 PanLSB Fine tuning Rotation 0 and 255 PanSPD Rotation speed 0 (fast) – 255 (slow) TiltMSB Inclination 0 – 255 TiltLSB Fine tuning Inclination 0 and 255 TiltSPD Tilting motion speed 0 (fast) –...
  • Page 34 Operating Display Description Value range Red2 Intensity ‘Red’ LED bottom left 0 (off) – 255 (max.) Green2 Intensity ‘Green’ LED bottom left 0 (off) – 255 (max.) Blue2 Intensity ‘Blue’ LED bottom left 0 (off) – 255 (max.) White2 Intensity ‘White’ LED bottom left 0 (off) –...
  • Page 35 Operating Display Description Value range Blue4 Intensity ‘Blue’ LED top right 0 (off) – 255 (max.) White4 Intensity ‘White’ LED top right 0 (off) – 255 (max.) Any ‘Strobe’ setting except ‘0’ overrides settings ‘Strobe1–4’ for individual LEDs. If you have left the menu and ‘Red Alone’ is displayed again, press [DOWN] to consecutively select the scenes ‘Green Alone’, ‘Blue Alone’, ‘White Alone’, ‘Yellow Alone’, ‘Cyan Alone’, ‘Purple Alone’, ‘Red Alone’...

  • Page 36: Programme Menu

    Operating 7.2.3 Programme menu Press repeatedly [DOWN] while ‘Addr:XXX NoSignal’ is flashing in the display to select one of the 9 preprogrammed shows ‘Prog 1’ to ‘Prog 9’ . Press [ENTER] twice to open the Programme menu and to change show parameters as desired. Speed The display shows ‘Speed’...

  • Page 37: Settings Menu

    Operating Dimmer Press [DOWN]. The display shows ‘Dimmer’ . Press [ENTER] to then select with [UP] and [DOWN] a value between 000 and 255 for the light intensity of the show. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to save the settings. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE].
  • Page 38 Operating Resetting to factory defaults Press [ENTER] to call up the first menu item ‘Reload Default’ . With this function, you can reset the device to its factory default setting. All your previously adjusted settings are thereby irre‐ trievably erased. If you want to enable this function use [UP] and [DOWN] to select ‘ON’...
  • Page 39 Operating Auto and Sound Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item ‘Auto & Sound’ . Use this function to specify whether the device operates in Auto mode or sound-controlled. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired function and confirm with [ENTER]. Microphone sensitivity Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item ‘MICSense’...
  • Page 40 Operating Key Lock Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item ‘Key Lock’ . Use this function to specify whether the buttons on the device are automatically locked against unintentional operation 30 seconds after the last operation. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select ‘Lock: On’...
  • Page 41 Operating Operating hours counter Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item ‘Machine Timer’ . The display shows ‘ThisTime’ . Press [ENTER] to display the time since the last power-up. An ‘M’ behind the numerical value stands for minutes, an ‘H’ stands for hours. Press [ENTER] to clear the display.
  • Page 42 Operating Motor Set Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item ‘Motor Set’ . This function allows you to specify whether the LEDs light up in DMX mode during the movements of the device head or during zooming, or not. The display shows ‘Motor Set’...
  • Page 43 Operating Recording scenes Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item ‘Record Scene’ . Here you can assign the scene currently performed by the device to one of 8 memory locations for the scenes ‘Red’ , ‘Green’ , ‘Blue’ , ‘White’ , ‘Yellow’ , ‘Cyan’ , ‘Purple’ and ‘AllWhite’...
  • Page 44 Operating Advanced menu Press, if necessary repeatedly, [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item ‘Advance Menu’ . Here you can change the password that protects the access to some menu options to prevent unauthorized access. The display shows ‘Warning’ . Press [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item ‘PassWordManage’...

  • Page 45: Functions In 4-Channel Dmx Mode (8-Bit)

    Operating 7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode (8-bit) Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range of 540°) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt range of 180°) 0…255 Zoom function (10°...
  • Page 46 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Fine adjustment inclination (tilt) 0…255 Motor speed (fast to slow) 0…255 Zoom function (10° – 60°) 0…255 Master dimmer (0 – 100 %) 0…255 000…049 No function 050…059 060‐…069 Green 070…079 Blue 080…089 White 090…099 Yellow 100…109 Cyan...
  • Page 47 Operating Channel Value Function 130…139 Empty 140…149 Programme 1 150…159 Programme 2 160…169 Programme 3 170…179 Programme 4 180…189 Programme 5 190…199 Programme 6 200…209 Programme 7 210…219 Programme 8 220…229 Programme 9 230…233 Empty 234…236 Reset 237…249 Empty PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad...

  • Page 48: Functions In 14-Channel Dmx Mode (16-Bit)

    Operating Channel Value Function 250…255 Sound-controlled mode 0…255 Speed / Sensitivity 7.6 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode (16-bit) Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range of 540°) 0…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0°...
  • Page 49 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Master dimmer (0 – 100 %) 0…255 000…009 No function (open) Strobe, slow to fast (1 Hz – 25 Hz) 0…255 Dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 Green Dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 Blue Dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 White Dimmer 0 –...
  • Page 50 Operating Channel Value Function 100…109 Cyan 110…119 Purple 120…129 all white 130…139 Empty 140…149 Programme 1 150…159 Programme 2 160…169 Programme 3 170…179 Programme 4 180…189 Programme 5 190…199 Programme 6 200…209 Programme 7 210…219 Programme 8 220…229 Programme 9 moving head...

  • Page 51: Functions In 26-Channel Dmx Mode (16-Bit)

    Operating Channel Value Function 230…233 Empty 234…236 Reset 237…249 Empty 250…255 Sound-controlled mode 0…255 Speed / Sensitivity 7.7 Functions in 26-channel DMX mode (16-bit) Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range of 540°) 0…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 0…255...
  • Page 52 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Fine adjustment inclination (tilt) 0…255 Motor speed (fast to slow) 0…255 Zoom function (10° – 60°) 0…255 Master dimmer (0 – 100 %) 0…255 000…009 No function (open) Strobe, slow to fast (1 Hz – 25 Hz) 0…255 LED 1 Dimmer 0 –...
  • Page 53 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 LED 2 White Dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 LED 3 Dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 LED 3 Green Dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 LED 3 Blue Dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 LED 3 White Dimmer 0 – 100% 0…255 LED 4 Dimmer 0 –...
  • Page 54 Operating Channel Value Function 080…089 White 090…099 Yellow 100…109 Cyan 110…119 Purple 120…129 all white 130…139 Empty 140…149 Programme 1 150…159 Programme 2 160…169 Programme 3 170…179 Programme 4 180…189 Programme 5 190…199 Programme 6 200…209 Programme 7 moving head...
  • Page 55 Operating Channel Value Function 210…219 Programme 8 220…229 Programme 9 230…233 Empty 234…236 Reset 237…249 Empty 250…255 Sound-controlled mode 0…255 Speed / Sensitivity PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad...

  • Page 56: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control To use the remote control, point it with the infrared diode to the infrared sensor on the unit and press the desired buttons. The maximum distance from the unit is about 9 m. The device will only respond to the remote control signals if it is not controlled via DMX. 1 [STAND BY] Stops the automatic mode and blackouts the unit.
  • Page 57 Remote control 4 [SHOW] To call one of the 9 preprogrammed automatic shows, press this button followed by the number button 1 – 9 for the desired show. To cancel a show, press [STAND BY]. 5 [SOUND ON] Activates the ‘Sound Control’ mode. 6 Number buttons These buttons allow you to trim the rotation (X) and tilt (Y) of the device head: Button 1: X–...
  • Page 58 Remote control 8 [COLOR] To call various light scenes. Then press one of the number buttons 1 – 8 for the desired light scene. 9 [FULL ON] Press this button to call the light scene ‘FULL ON’ (= white light with full intensity). 10 [GOBO] No function.

  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Number of DMX channels 4, 9, 14, 26 4 × 10 W Quad Colour RGBW LEDs Zoom function 10° – 60° Voltage supply AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Power consumption 67 W (Full on) Fuse 5 mm ×...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62 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. moving head...

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 66 Notes moving head...
  • Page 68 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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