Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document.
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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. Easy Move XS HP Wash 7x8W RGBW 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! Danger to life due to electric current! 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 when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death.
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Risk of injury due to unexpected movements of the device! The device head may perform fast movements and generate very bright light. This is the case immediately after the device is switched on, in automatic or remote operation, and when a connected DMX controller is switched off. Persons who are in the imme‐ diate vicinity of the device may be injured or frightened by this.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device due to high voltages! The device can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess vol‐ tages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the voltage specification on the device matches the local power grid before plugging in the device.
Features Features Compact and powerful moving head for small venues and mobile use. Special features of the device: 7 × RGBW LEDs (each 8 W) Control via DMX (8 or 13 channels) as well as buttons and display on the device Auto mode with eight preprogrammed show programmes Sound control with eight preprogrammed show programmes Master/slave mode...
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 due to unsuitable trusses and other fixtures! If trusses or other fixtures are not designed for the weight of the intended number of moving heads, falling can cause severe injury and considerable damage.
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Installation NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer. Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or ampli‐ fiers. Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables.
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 controls Connections and controls ö & EASY MOVE XS HP WASH 7 x 8W RGBW INPUT OUTPUT POWER/FUSE DMX SIGNAL MODE/ESC DOWN ENTER Easy Move XS HP Wash 7x8W RGBW Moving Head...
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Connections and controls 1 Spotlight head with LEDs 2 Display with function buttons [MODE/ESC] | activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened sub menu. [UP] | increases the displayed value by one. [DOWN] | decreases the displayed value by one. [ENTER] | selects an option of the respective operating mode.
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device CAUTION! Risk of injury due to unexpected movements of the device! The device head may perform fast movements and generate very bright light. This is the case immediately after the device is switched on, in automatic or remote operation, and when a connected DMX controller is switched off.
Operating 7.2 Operating modes Auto mode Automatic operation can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand-alone mode or as master in a master/slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not con‐ trolled via DMX. Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘NAFA’...
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Operating Slave mode This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAu’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘Son’ , the unit is now in slave mode. To close the sub menu and the main menu without making changes, press [MODE/ESC] or wait for several seconds.
Operating 7.3 Device settings Maximum rotation angle This menu can be used to set the maximum rotation angle. Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘PA18’ , ‘PA36’ or ‘PA54’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to toggle between the available options. ‘PA18’...
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Operating Pan inversion Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Pan’ or ‘rPan’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to toggle between the available options. ‘Pan’ , normal rotation direction ‘rPan’ , reversed rotation direction Confirm with [ENTER]. To close the sub menu and the main menu without making changes, press [MODE/ESC] or wait for several seconds.
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Operating Resetting user settings Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘rEST’ . Confirm with [ENTER] to reset the user settings. Resetting to factory defaults Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘LoAD’ . Confirm with [ENTER] to reset the unit to factory defaults.
Operating 7.5 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) 0…7 All LEDs off 8…134 Dimmer (0% to 100%) 135…239 Strobe effect (0 Hz to 40 Hz) 240…255 Open 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100% 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255...
Operating 7.6 Functions in 13-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Rotation (pan) 0…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 0…255 Inclination (tilt) 0…255 Fine adjustment inclination (tilt) 0…255 Decreasing rotation and inclination speed 0…7 All LEDs off 8…134 Dimmer (0% to 100%) 135…239 Strobe effect (0 Hz to 40 Hz) 240…255...
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Operating Channel Value Function 1…15 16…63 Yellow 64…79 Green 80…127 Cyan 128…143 Blue 144…175 Purple 176…191 Bright blue 192…223 White 224…237 Colour fade, increasing speed 238…255 Colour change, increasing speed Auto and Sound programmes 0…3 No function 4…203 Auto programs 204…255 Sound programs Easy Move XS HP Wash 7x8W RGBW...
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Operating Channel Value Function 0…254 No function Reset Easy Move XS HP Wash 7x8W RGBW Moving Head...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 7 × 4-in-1 LED RGBW, each 8 W Optical properties Beam angle 25° Rotation angle (pan), max. 540° Inclination angle (tilt), max. 180° Control protocols DMX, auto, master/slave, sound control Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 8 or 13 Input connections...
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Technical specifications Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 177 mm × 238 mm × 176 mm Weight 5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) Easy Move XS HP Wash 7x8W RGBW 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! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer. Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or ampli‐ fiers.
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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. Easy Move XS HP Wash 7x8W RGBW Moving Head...
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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