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  • Page 1 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • 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 07.01.2019, ID: 449223...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting up..............................23 Connections and controls........................26 Operating..............................29 7.1 Starting the device........................... 29 7.2 Main menu............................30 7.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 39 7.4 Functions in 16-channel DMX mode..................43 Technical specifications........................48 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................50 Troubleshooting............................51 Cleaning............................... 53 Protecting the environment......................54 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • 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

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

  • Page 8: 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 9 General notes 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 10: 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 11 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. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 12 Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source. WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 13 The load capacity of trusses or other fixtures must be sufficient for the intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places additional loads on the load-bearing parts. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 14 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 15 Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. The device must not be moved during use. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 16 PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 17 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 18: 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 19: 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23: 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 24 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 25 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 26: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 27 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 28 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 29: 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 30: Main Menu

    When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting 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 31 (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 setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 32 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 33 (display shows ‘Program1’ … ‘Program8’ ). When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting 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 34 Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (reverse direction of inclination) or ‘NO’ (normal direction of inclination). ‘Display Rev’ Display inversion Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (text in the display appears upside down) or ‘NO’ (text in the display appears normal). Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 35 Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘YES’ (factory reset) or ‘NO’ (no factory reset). ‘Reset Motor’ Resetting the motor When the display shows the desired value confirm the setting with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 36 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 37 Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘System Info’ . Confirm the selection 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 38 Operating Menu overview Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 39: 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43: 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 44 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Colour temperature (0 % to 100 %) 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 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 45 Red, blue, white 141…150 Red, green, blue, white 151…200 Colour sequence, increasing speed 201…255 Colour transition, increasing speed 0…255 Gradual zooming, increasing Beam effects 0…100 Closed to open (0°…90°) 101…133 Yo-yo effect, increasing speed Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 46 Preprogrammed automatic show 4 51…60 Preprogrammed automatic show 5 61…70 Preprogrammed automatic show 6 71…80 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 81…90 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 91…230 Sound control, from sound control off to high microphone sensitivity Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 47 Operating Channel Value Function 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 48: Technical Specifications

    50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, fast-acting Protection class IP20 Dimensions (W × H × D) 255 mm × 368 mm × 187 mm Weight 6.1 kg Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 49 Technical specifications Environmental conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52 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 53: 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 54: 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. Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head...
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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