Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 12 Installation..............................13 Starting up..............................15 Connections and operating elements................... 17 Operation..............................19 7.1 Starting the device...........................
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Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................32 Troubleshooting............................33 Cleaning............................... 35 Protecting the environment......................36 Retro Blinder 200 LED Blinder...
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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’ . 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.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Retro Blinder 200 LED Blinder...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology. 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.
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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! 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 NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
Features Features LED blinder with ambient effect in stylish honeycomb shape Also ideal as decoration for clubs and bars 3×80 W warm white COB LED can be used as blinder effect or strobe The blinder LEDs can be controlled individually 48×1.5 W RGB SMD LEDs as backlight Can be controlled in 6 segments DMX 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 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. Mounting options You can install the unit in hanging or standing position.
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 / When you configure a group of devices in ‘Master / Slave’ mode, the first unit will control the Slave‘ mode others. This feature is especially useful to start a show without much programming. Connect the DMX output of the master unit to the DMX input of the first slave unit.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements ö Retro Blinder 200 LED Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Str.1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Item no.: 561453 www.thomann.de Made in China 100-240V~50/60Hz F3AL250V & Retro Blinder 200 LED Blinder...
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Connections and operating elements 1 Safety cable eyelet 2 Display [MENU] | Activates the main menu for selecting the operating mode [UP] | Increases the displayed value by one [DOWN] | Decreases the displayed value by one [ENTER] | Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value 3 [POWER OUT] | Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering further devices 4 [POWER IN] | Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of the device 5 [F3AL250V] | Fuse...
Operation Operation 7.1 Starting the device To start operation, connect the device to the mains. The device is immediately operational. The set values are retained during a power interruption. 7.2 Operating modes Operating mode ‘DMX’ This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] repeatedly until ‘Address’...
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Operation DMX mode Highest possible start address 5-channel mode 8-channel mode 21-channel mode 23-channel mode Automatic mode This operating mode can only be activated when the device is operating in stand-alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.
Operation Manual operation This operating mode can only be activated when the device is operating in stand-alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] repeatedly until ‘Mode’...
Operation 7.4 Menu overview Address CH Mode Backlight Mode Device Time 05 CH Auto 08 CH Keep Auto Auto1 Slow 21 CH Quick Auto5 23 CH Manual Green Blue White Retro Blinder 200 LED Blinder...
Operation 7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function Ambient LED 0…255 Red intensity (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Green intensity (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 White intensity (0 % to 100 %)
Operation 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function Ambient LED 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) Strobe LED 0…3 open 4…103 Strobe effect, increasing speed 104…107 open 108…207 Pulsing strobe effect, increasing speed 208…212 open 213…251 Random strobe effect, increasing speed 252…255 open Ambient LED...
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Operation Channel Value Function 100…255 Automatic mode Ambient LED 0…255 Run speed automatic mode, increasing speed Retro Blinder 200 LED Blinder...
Operation 7.7 Functions in 21-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function Ambient LED 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 White intensity (0 % to 100 %) Strobe LED 0…3 open 4…103 Strobe effect, increasing speed 104…107 open 108…207 Pulsing strobe effect, increasing speed 208…212...
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Operation Channel Value Function Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 2 Ambient LED 0…255 Red intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 Ambient LED 0…255 Green intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 3...
Operation 7.8 Functions in 23-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function Ambient LED 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 White intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 1 Ambient LED 0…255 White intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 2 Ambient LED 0…255 White intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 3...
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Operation Channel Value Function Ambient LED 0…255 Red intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 2 Ambient LED 0…255 Green intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 2 Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 2 Ambient LED 0…255 Red intensity (0 % to 100 %), segment 3...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 3 × COB LED, 80 W (strobe) 380 mm 48 × RGB SMD LED, 1.5 W (ambient) COB LED properties Colour temperature 2700 K Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 5, 8, 21, 23 Input connections Power supply...
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Technical specifications International Protection IP20 Rating Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 380 mm × 483/438* mm × 156 mm Weight 3 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C - 40 °C Relative humidity 20 % - 80 % (non-condensing) * - With and without mounting bracket Retro Blinder 200 LED Blinder...
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 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 200 LED Blinder...
Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.
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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