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Retro Blinder 80 LED
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  • Page 1 Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 22.06.2022, ID: 544356...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.2 Operating modes..........................20 7.3 Operating time..........................22 7.4 Menu overview..........................23 7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode................... 24 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 25 7.7 Functions in 21-channel DMX mode..................27 Technical specifications........................29 Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................31 Troubleshooting............................32 Cleaning............................... 34 Protecting the environment......................35 Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 5: 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. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 6: Further Information

    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. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 7: 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. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 8 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 10 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. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 11 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. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 12: 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. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 13: Installation

    NOTICE! 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). Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 14 Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doing so, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be attached to the safety eyelet. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 15: Starting Up

    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). Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 16 DMX output of the master unit to the DMX input of the first slave unit. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave unit to the DMX input of the second slave unit and so on. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 17: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements ö Retro Blinder 80 LED & Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 18 Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. 5 [POWER OUT] Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering further devices 6 [POWER IN] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for powering the device Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 19 Connections and operating elements 7 [F2AL250V] Fuse 8 [DMX OUT] DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin 9 [DMX IN] DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 20: Operating

    Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘DMX’ and confirm with [ENTER] to enable the DMX mode. Make sure that the DMX address number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 21 To adjust the run speed of the automatic mode, press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Speed’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired run speed ‘Slow’ or ‘Quick’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 22: Operating Time

    In the ‘DevTime’ menu, you call up information about the actual runtime of the LEDs. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘DevTime’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows the total runtime of the LEDs. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 23: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.4 Menu overview Address CH Mode B light Mode Manual Speed DevTime 05CH Auto Slow 08CH Keep Auto Quick 21CH Manual Green Blue White Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 24: Functions In 5-Channel Dmx Mode

    0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) Strobe LED 0…3 Open 4…103 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed 104…107 Open 108…207 Pulsing stroboscope effect, increasing speed 208…212 Open 213…251 Random stroboscope effect, increasing speed 252…255 Open Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 25: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity Red (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…99 Open Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 26 Operating Channel Value Function 100…255 Auto operation Ambient LED 0…255 Run speed automatic mode, increasing speed Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 27: Functions In 21-Channel Dmx Mode

    Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 2 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 2 Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 28 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 6 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 6 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 6 Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 100 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, fast-acting Flash rate 0 Hz…25 Hz Degree of protection IP20 Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 30 Technical specifications Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 243 mm × 245 mm × 125 mm Weight 2.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0°C…40°C relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 31: 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’) Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    No response to the DMX con‐ 1. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to troller high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐ ence to a DMX interface circuit. 2. Try using another DMX controller. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Clean with a dry soft cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 35: Protecting The Environment

    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. Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
  • Page 36 Notes Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder...
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  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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