thomann STARVILLE LF-6 User Manual
thomann STARVILLE LF-6 User Manual

thomann STARVILLE LF-6 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LF-6 LED Flash 6 COB strobe 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 02.06.2016, ID: 344483...
  • 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....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Connections and controls........................24 Operation..............................29 Technical data............................33 Plug and connection assignments....................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................38 strobe...
  • 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: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 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.
  • Page 9 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 10 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. strobe...
  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an illumination effect. 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 12 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 13 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 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • 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 Very bright LED strobe with floodlight function (2-in-1 effect) for show applications 6 × 5-W LEDs Control via DMX and buttons plus display on the unit itself. Operating modes: – Sound Active – Master/Slave – – Static Color Low power consumption Compact design strobe...
  • Page 17: 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 18 Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure 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 device standing or hanging upside down.
  • Page 20 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. strobe...
  • Page 21: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. LF-6 LED Flash 6 COB...
  • 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 Front panel strobe...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 1 LEDs. 2 Bracket adjustment knobs 3 Hanging bracket/floor stand. LF-6 LED Flash 6 COB...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls Control panel and connections strobe...
  • Page 27 Connections and controls 4 [Power In] Plug for mains cable. 5 [Power Out] Output socket to power another device with mains voltage. 6 Display. 7 [DMX Out] DMX output. 8 [DMX In] DMX input. 9 [Down] Decrements the displayed value by one. 10 [Up] Increments the displayed value by one.
  • Page 28 Connections and controls 11 [Setup] Chooses between the options of the selected mode. 12 [Mode] Activates the main menu for selecting the operating mode. strobe...
  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation Operation Starting up the device To start up the device, connect it to the mains. The device is immediately ready for operation. To select an operating mode, press [Mode]. If you do not press any key for about ten seconds, the display will be blanked.
  • Page 30 Operation ‘Master/slave’ operating mode This setting takes effect only when the device is the slave in a master/slave configuration and is not operated under DMX control. In this operating mode, the device responds to the control signals of the master device. Press [Mode] until the display shows ‘SLAv’...
  • Page 31 Operation ‘1.1ch.’ , one channel Brightness control via the connected controller, range: 1 … 255 ‘1.2ch.’ , one channel Flash frequency contro via the connected controller, range: 1 … 255 ‘3-ch.’ , three channels Channel CH1: Brightness control via the connected con‐ troller, range: 1 …...
  • Page 32 Operation ‘Static Color’ operating mode The ‘Static Color’ operating mode can only be activated when the device is operating alone or is the master in a master/slave configuration. This setting takes effect only when the device is not operated under DMX control. The brightness and flashing frequency can be set manually on the device.
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data LED configuration 6 × LED strips 5 W Beam angle 71° Number of DMX channels 1, 3 Mains power supply 100 … 240 V (AC), 50/60 Hz Power consumption 40 W 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow blow Fuse Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36 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. strobe...
  • Page 37: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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