Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................6 1.1 Further information........................... 7 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 Starting up..............................20 Connections and operating elements................... 22 Operating..............................25 7.1 Starting the device...........................
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General information General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
General information 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.
General information 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’ , ‘OFF’ . Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.
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General information 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.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. MH-110 Wash 7×10 LED Moving Head...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as a freely moving multifunctional spotlight. The device is designed for professional use 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 consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside 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. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug.
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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.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Fire hazard due to exceedance of the maximum current The device can power other devices of identical construction. The current consumption of all other devices connected in series must not exceed the values indicated in the technical specifications. Otherwise you risk injuries and irreparable damages to the device. Only connect so many identical devices that the maximum current consumption is not exceeded.
Features Features The moving head is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals or in night clubs. Special features of the device: 7 × four-colour LEDs (RGBW, 10 W each) Control via DMX (9 or 14 channels) as well as buttons and display on the unit Preprogrammed automatic show programmes Sound control...
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.
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Installation WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects 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 load capacity of trusses or other fixtures must be sufficient for the intended number of devices.
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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. MH-110 Wash 7×10 LED Moving Head...
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Installation Mounting options The quick lock openings on the housing bottom are used for secure attachment of Omega brackets. To these, the flight adapters (half coupler, trigger clamps, C-hooks, etc.) are attached. The safety cable must be routed through the safety eyelet on the rear side ( Ä...
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.
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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.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements ö ä Power Auto MH-110 WASH & Sound POWER IN POWER OUT MENU DOWN ENTER 1 Spotlight head with LEDs. 2 Connections. 3 Rotatable mounting. 4 Device base. 5 Operating elements. 6 Safety eyelet. MH-110 Wash 7×10 LED Moving Head...
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Connections and operating elements Operating elements 7 Display | When the main menu is activated, the display shows the current menu item and the set option. When the main menu is closed, it shows the current oper‐ ating mode. The display is dimmed a few seconds after the last keystroke. Power Auto MH-110 WASH...
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Connections and operating elements Connections 6 Safety eyelet. 1 2 3 ä 16 [POWER IN] | IEC chassis plug for power supply. 17 Fuse holder. If the fuse blows, replace it with a new fuse of the same type. You must first discon‐ nect the device from the power supply.
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.
Operating 7.2 Main menu Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. Use the buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to select a submenu. When the display shows the desired submenu, press [ENTER] to open it. To close the main menu, press [MENU] or wait for 5 seconds. As soon as you activate the main menu, the DMX control and a currently running automatic show are being interrupted.
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Operating DMX address Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Address’ . Press [ENTER]. The display starts to flash. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use the buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512. When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to save the settings and close the submenu.
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Operating Operating mode ‘Master’ or Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Slave Mode’ . Press [ENTER]. The dis‐ ‘Salve’ play starts to flash. With the buttons [UP] or [DOWN] you can now select an operating mode: ‘Slave’...
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Operating Pan inversion Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Pan Inverse’ . Press [ENTER]. The dis‐ play starts to flash. With the buttons [UP] or [DOWN] you can now select between ‘No’ (normal rotation direction) and ‘Yes’ (inverted rotation direction). Press [ENTER] to save the settings and close the submenu.
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Operating Operating hours display Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Power On Hours’ . Press [ENTER]. The display shows how long the device has been already in operation. To close the operating hours display, press [ENTER] or wait for 5 seconds. Temperature display Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Fixture Temp’...
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Operating Overview MENU DMX Address Control Mode Slave Mode Auto Sound Pan Inverse Tilt Inverse 9 Ch Slave Auto 14 Ch Master Sound Dimmer Speed Power On Hours Fixture Temp Auto Test Firmware Version System Reset Fast Smooth MH-110 Wash 7×10 LED Moving Head...
Operating 7.3 Functions in 9-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° to 630°) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° to 220°) 0…255 Speed of rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt), fast to slow 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity Red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...
Operating 7.4 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° to 630°) 0…255 Fine adjustment for rotation (pan) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° to 220°) 0…255 Fine adjustment for inclination (tilt) 0…255 Speed of rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt), fast to slow 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...
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Operating Channel Value Function 76…95 Colour temperature 4200 K 96…115 Colour temperature 4900 K 116..135 Colour temperature 5600 K 136…175 Colour temperature 6500 K 176…195 Colour temperature 7200 K 196…215 Colour temperature 8000 K 216…235 Colour temperature 8500 K 236…255 Colour temperature 10000 K Constant colour 0…14...
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Operating Channel Value Function 0…99 Without function 100…199 Automatic sound controlled show 200…255 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least five seconds MH-110 Wash 7×10 LED Moving Head...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 7 × four-colour LEDs (RGBW, 10 W 250 mm each) Optical properties Beam angle 15° Maximum rotation angle (pan) 630° Maximum inclination angle (tilt) 220° Control protocol DMX512 169 mm Dimmer electronic, 0 … 100 % Control Buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels...
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Technical specifications Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 3,0 A, 250 V, fast- acting Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 250 mm × 270 mm × 169 mm (25.12in.
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Technical specifications Further information Type Wash Light output 70 W Colour mixture RGBW Rotating gobos Static gobos Number of colour wheels Prism Iris Motorized focus Motorized zoom MH-110 Wash 7×10 LED Moving Head...
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’...
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.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light, Check the mains power connection and the main fuse. the fan does not run No response to DMX controller 1. The LED ‘DMX’ should be flashing on data transmis‐ sion. If it doesn't, check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection.
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.
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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.
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