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Varytec Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom User Manual

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  • Page 1 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 24.03.2022, ID: 449223 (V3)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting up..............................24 Connections and controls........................27 Operating..............................33 7.1 Starting the device........................... 33 7.2 Main menu............................34 7.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 43 7.4 Functions in 16-channel DMX mode..................47 Technical specifications........................52 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................55 Troubleshooting............................56 Cleaning............................... 58 Protecting the environment......................59 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 5 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • 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. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • 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. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 8: Notational Conventions

    References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location. Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 8. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    NOTICE! 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. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Extend the operating life of the device by regular breaks and by avoiding frequent switching on and off. The device is not suitable for continuous operation. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 12 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 Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 13 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 Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 14 Otherwise you risk injuries and irreparable damages to the device. Only connect so many identical devices that the maximum current consumption is not exceeded. Ensure the sufficient dimensioning (wire cross section) of the power cables used for all devices connected in series. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 15 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 Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 16: 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. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform any kind of maintenance. Block access under the work area. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 18 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). Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 19 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. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 20 The threads on the bottom side of the housing (A) allow the secure attachment of the included mounting bracket. There, you can fasten adapters such as half couplers, trigger clamps, c- hooks etc. Safety cables are being threaded through the eyelet (B) on the bottom side of the housing. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 21 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 22 Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place. When shipping, the battery is already installed in the remote and protected against discharge by a transparent plastic foil. Remove the plastic foil prior to first use. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 23 Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 24: 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. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 25 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). Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 26 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. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 27: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls ö 100-240V~50/60Hz DMX IN DMX OUT POWER IN POWER OUT F2AL250V PUSH Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom Menu Down Enter ( ) * + , % & ' Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 28 Decreases the displayed value by one. 5 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 6 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. 7 [DMX IN] DMX input 8 [DMX OUT] DMX output Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 29 Connections and controls 9 [POWER IN] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for mains power supply 10 [POWER OUT] Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering a connected device 11 Fuse holder Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls Remote control ö & RESET GREEN BLUE COLOR COLOR WHITE MACRO TEMP ZOOM+ STROBE ROTATION ZOOM – DIMMER CLEAR 5/X+ 6/Y+ 8/X– 9/Y– AUTO PSTN SOUND Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 31 6 [COLOR TEMP] White light macros 7 [ROTATION] Enables the Beam effect. 8 [STROBE] Adjusts the strobe effect in eight steps. 9 [ZOOM+] / [ZOOM-] Setting the zoom in manual colour mixing mode. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 32 [5/X+] [6/Y+] [8/X-] [9/Y-] When [PSTN] is activated: Manually sets the static position. 13 [AUTO] Activates the selection of automatic programmes. 14 [SOUND] Activates the sound-control. 15 [PSTN] Activates the manual static position adjustment. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 33: Operating

    Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the fans start to work, the head moves to the home positions for rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt). After a few more seconds, the display shows ‘001’ .The device is now ready for operation. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 34: Main Menu

    When the display shows the desired value, confirm the selection with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 35 (8-channel mode or 16-channel mode, display shows ‘DMX 8 Ch’ or ‘DMX 16 Ch’ ). When the display shows the desired value, confirm the selection with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 36 In this mode, the unit follows the rhythm of the background music or sounds detected by the built-in microphone. ‘Slave’ Slave function In this mode, the device follows exactly the operation of the master that it is connected to. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 37 (display shows ‘Program1’ … ‘Program8’ ). When the display shows the desired value, confirm the selection with [ENTER]. The device plays the selected show as an endless loop. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 38 ‘NO’ (normal direction of inclination). ‘Display Rev’ Display reversal Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘YES’ (text in the display appears upside down) or ‘NO’ (text in the display appears normal). Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 39 Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘YES’ (factory reset) or ‘NO’ (no factory reset). ‘Reset Motor’ Resetting the motor When the display shows the desired value, confirm the selection with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 40 Sets the home position of the rotation. ‘Tilt’ Sets the home position of the inclination movement. ‘Red ’ Sets the initial intensity for red. ‘Green’ Sets the initial intensity for green. ‘Blue’ Sets the initial intensity for blue. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 41 Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘System Info’ . Confirm the value with [ENTER]. The display shows the current software version, the current operating mode and the DMX start address. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 42 Mode Sound Program3 Display Rev Address Program4 Sensitivity Slave All To Origin Program5 Dmx Fail Hold Tilt Program6 Calibration Passwort Program7 Factory Reset Green Program8 Reset Motor Resetting ... Blue White Zoom Rotation Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 43: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Stroboscope, increasing speed (0 … 20 Hz) 251…255 Open Colour macros (dimmer must be open, channel 4 must be set to a value between 251 and 255) 0…10 No function 11…20 21…30 Green Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 44 Blue, white 81…90 Red, green 91…100 Green, blue 101…110 Red, blue 111…120 Red, green, blue 121…130 Green, blue, white 131…140 Red, blue, white 141…150 Red, green, blue, white 151…200 Colour sequence, increasing speed Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 45 Gobo wheel rotation clockwise, decreasing speed 195…255 Rotation clockwise, increasing speed Auto programmes 0…10 No function 11…20 Preprogrammed automatic show 1 21…30 Preprogrammed automatic show 2 31…40 Preprogrammed automatic show 3 41…50 Preprogrammed automatic show 4 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 46 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 81…90 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 91…230 Sound control, from sound control off to high microphone sensitivity 231…240 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 3 seconds 241…255 No function Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 47: Functions In 16-Channel Dmx Mode

    Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255) Shutter (dimmer must be open) 0…9 Open 10…250 Stroboscope, increasing speed (0 … 20 Hz) 251…255 Open 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 48 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) Colour temperature No function 1…31 2400 K 32…63 3600 K 64…95 4800 K 96…127 6000 K 128…159 7200 K 160…191 8400 K 192…223 9600 K 224…255 10800 K Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 49 Colour macros 0…10 No function 11…20 21…30 Green 31…40 Blue 41…50 White 51…60 Red, white 61…70 Green, white 71…80 Blue, white 81…90 Red, green 91…100 Green, blue 101…110 Red, blue 111…120 Red, green, blue Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 50 0…255 Gradual zooming, increasing Beam effects 0…100 Closed to open (0°…90°) 101…133 Yo-yo effect, increasing speed 134…194 Gobo wheel rotation clockwise, decreasing speed 195…255 Rotation clockwise, increasing speed Auto programmes 0…10 No function Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 51 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 81…90 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 91…230 Sound control, from sound control off to high microphone sensitivity 231…240 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 3 seconds 241…255 No function Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Buttons and display IR remote control (item no. 451696), optional DMX IN DMX OUT 100-240V~50/60Hz F2AL250V PUSH Number of DMX channels 8, 16 255 mm Input connections Power supply Lockable input socket (Power twist) Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 53 Lithium-ions button cell CR2025, 3 V Dimensions (W × H × D) 255 mm × 187 mm × 368 mm Weight 6.1 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 54 Technical specifications Further information Light output 120 W Colour mixture RGBW Motorized zoom Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 55: 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’) Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 56: 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: Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 57 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 Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 58: Cleaning

    The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated 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 Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 59: Protecting The Environment

    Protect used lithium batteries against short circuits, for example by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Permanently built-in lithium batteries must be disposed of together with the device. Please inquire about an appropriate collection point. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 60 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 Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 61 Notes Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 62 Notes Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 64 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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