Table of contents Table of contents General information......................5 1.1 Further information......................5 1.2 Notational conventions....................5 1.3 Symbols and signal words................... 6 Safety instructions......................... 7 Features............................9 Installation..........................10 Starting up..........................11 Connections and operating elements................ 12 Operating..........................14 7.1 Starting the device.......................
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.
General information 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. 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.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED tech‐ nology. The device is designed for professional use only and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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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.
Features Features 2-in-1 LED stroboscope and wash light 90 × CW LEDs for bright and dynamic strobe, blinder and blinder effects 360 × RGB LEDs for wash effects and colourful accents in the background Up to 12 individually controllable segments with the RGBW LEDs Soft frost filter for a unique look Control via DMX and via buttons and display on the unit Operating modes:...
Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules...
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. Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel ö 1 Hanging bracket/floor stand. 2 Locking screws for the bracket for hanging or placement 3 CW LEDs (WhiteBar) 4 RGBW LEDs (1 of 12 LED segments in 16, 56 and 68 channel DMX mode) Colors NerveStrobe HP Stroboscope...
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Connections and operating elements Rear side and connection panel & ' * + , - POWER IN POWER OUT F2AL250V DMX IN DMX OUT DMX IN DMX OUT 100-240V~50/60Hz Power Consumption: 250W 5 [POWER IN] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for powering the device 6 [POWER OUT] Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering further devices 7 [F2AL250V]...
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. The display shows the start screen with the last set operating parameters. The device is operational. 7.2 Navigating the menu Press to activate the main menu. Press to select a submenu.
Operating 7.3.2 Setting the DMX mode Press to activate the main menu. Press repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX Mode’ . Confirm with . to select the desired DMX mode ( ‘3CH’ , ‘6CH’ , ‘12CH’ , ‘16CH’ , ‘56CH’ or ‘68CH’ ). Confirm with . This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX.
Operating Press to select the desired submenu or the desired value. The following sub menus are available: Menu level 4 Menu level 5 Description ‘Dimmer’ ‘000…255’ Dimmer intensity ‘Mic Sens’ ‘00…99’ Microphone sensitivity from low to high Press to accept the selection. 7.3.5 Master / slave mode To use a device as the master device, select the auto mode, activate the sound con‐...
Operating 7.3.8 Setting an individual mixed colour Press to activate the main menu. Press repeatedly until the display shows ‘Stand Alone’ . Confirm with . Press repeatedly until the display shows ‘Manual’ . Confirm with . Press to select the desired submenu or the desired value. The following sub menus are available: Menu level 3 Menu level 4...
Operating to choose between ‘Hold’ (last DMX value is held), ‘Blackout’ (spot‐ light is switched off) or ‘ManualMode’ (emergency lighting is turned on) to make the setting to be used if the DMX control fails. Press to accept the selection. 7.3.12 Dimmer curve Press...
Operating 7.3.15 PWM (pulse width modulation) Press to activate the main menu. Press repeatedly until the display shows ‘Settings’ . Confirm with . Press repeatedly until the display shows ‘PWM Rate’ . Confirm with to choose between ‘3000Hz’ , ‘6000Hz’ , ‘12kHz’ or ‘25kHz’ . Press to accept the selection.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 90 × CW LED SMD 3535, 1 W (Strobe) 360 × RGBW LED SMD 5050, 0.3 W (Wash) Properties of the CW LEDs Colour temperature 8000 K SMD 3535 Colour rendering index CRI >70 Optical properties Beam angle 120°...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment 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’...
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. Colors NerveStrobe HP Stroboscope...
Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning frequency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particu‐ larly dirty environments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device compo‐ nents.
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material 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.
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