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  • Page 1 MiniSpider FX 8 × 3 W RGBW LED Effect...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 19.10.2023, ID: 435515 (V3)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 11 Installation..............................12 Starting up..............................14 Connections and controls........................16 Operating..............................18 7.1 Starting the device........................... 18 7.2 Main menu............................18 7.2.1 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode..................
  • Page 4 MiniSpider FX 8 × 3 W RGBW LED Effect...

  • Page 5: General Information

    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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions! The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐ light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet! The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor. MiniSpider FX 8 ×...

  • Page 11: Features

    Features Features With a dual moving bar, each with four coloured beams, the LED effect provides impressive effects on stages and dance floors. The fast-paced light show with razor-sharp beams is espe‐ cially effective in combination with haze or fog. Dual moving bar with RGBW LEDs Four coloured beams per bar Each LED individually controllable...

  • Page 12: Installation

    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.
  • Page 13 Installation NOTICE! Potential property damage due to unsuitable stands! If the device is mounted on an unsuitable stand, there is a risk that the stand will fall over and cause damage. Only use stands whose maximum bearing capacity is at least as high as the weight of the device.

  • Page 14: 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. Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls ö MiniSpider FX 8X3W RGBW MODE ENTER UP DOWN DMX In DMX Out Power Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz Fuse: F2AL250V Power Consumption: 35W & MiniSpider FX 8 × 3 W RGBW LED Effect...
  • Page 17 Connections and controls 1 Display with 4-digit LED display and function buttons [MODE] [ENTER] [UP] [DOWN] 2 Microphone for sound control 3 DMX input, 3-pin XLR socket for connection to a DMX controller 4 DMX output, 3-pin XLR socket for sending a DMX control signal 5 IEC chassis plug (C14) with built-in fuse switch for power supply 6 IEC chassis socket (C13) to supply further devices.

  • Page 18: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the device is ready for operation and the previously set operating mode is activated. 7.2 Main menu DMX start address configuration Press [MODE] until the display shows ‘Addr’...
  • Page 19 Operating Setting the DMX mode Press [MODE]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘ModE’ . Confirm your input with [ENTER]. Press [UP] oder [DOWN] until the display shows ‘ChAn’ . Confirm your input with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode (7-channel mode, 11-channel mode, 17-channel mode).
  • Page 20 Operating Setting the slave mode Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘ModE’ . Press [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the mode ‘SLAV’ . Confirm your selection with [ENTER]. Connect the slave devices and the master device (same model) to each other with a DMX cable.
  • Page 21 Operating Setting the auto mode You can choose between 9 different automatic shows (Au01 - Au09) and configure the pro‐ gram running speed (SP00 — SP99). Press [MODE] until the display shows ‘ModE’ . Press [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the stand-alone mode ‘AUto’ . Confirm your selection with [ENTER].
  • Page 22 Operating Setting the sound control In sound control mode, the LED effect lights are controlled by bass pulses transmitted through the built-in microphone. Press [MODE] until the display shows ‘ModE’ . Press [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the stand-alone ‘Soun’ . Confirm your selection with [ENTER].
  • Page 23 Operating Adjusting system settings Press [MODE] until the display shows ‘SEtt’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select and edit one of the following options. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. ‘dISr’ ‘no’ Normal display ‘YES’ Display in reverse order ‘dIS’...

  • Page 24: Functions In 7-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating ‘Soun’ Sound control ‘Auto’ Automatic mode ‘rSet’ Reset function ‘VErS’ Version 7.2.1 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Tilt 1, inclination (0% - 100%) 0…255 Tilt 2, inclination (0% - 100%) 0…255 Motor speed (fast to slow) 0…255 Dimmer (0% - 100%) 0…009...

  • Page 25: Functions In 11-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating Channel Value Function 230…233 Without function 234…236 Reset 237…249 Without function 250…255 Sound control 0…255 Sensitivity (low / high) Speed (low / high) 7.2.2 Functions in 11-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Tilt 1, inclination (0% - 100%) 0…255 Tilt 2, inclination (0% - 100%) 0…255...
  • Page 26 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Red (0% - 100%) 0…255 Green (0% - 100%) 0…255 Blue (0% - 100%) 0…255 White (0% - 100%) Automatic mode / reset / sound control 0…139 Without function 140…229 Automatic mode 230…233 Without function 234…236 Reset 237…249...

  • Page 27: Functions In 17-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.2.3 Functions in 17-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Tilt 1, inclination (0% - 100%) 0…255 Tilt 1 fine tuning, inclination (0% - 100%) 0…255 Tilt 2, inclination (0% - 100%) 0…255 Tilt 2 fine tuning, inclination (0% - 100%) 0…255 Motor speed (fast to slow) 0…255...
  • Page 28 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Blue (0% - 100%) Pixel 7 0…255 White (0% - 100%) Pixel 8 Automatic mode / reset / sound control 0…139 Without function 140…229 Automatic mode 230…233 Without function 234…236 Reset 237…249 Without function 250…255 Sound control 0…255 Sensitivity (low / high)

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 4 × 3 W RGBW LED (Lens 1: red, lens 2: green, lens 3: blue, lens 4: white) Optical properties Beam angle 3° Shutter 1 - 20 Hz Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 7, 11 or 17 Input connections...
  • Page 30 Technical specifications Weight 2.2 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) MiniSpider FX 8 × 3 W RGBW LED Effect...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 32 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. MiniSpider FX 8 × 3 W RGBW LED Effect...

  • Page 33: Plug And Connection Assignments

    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’...

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 35: Protecting The Environment

    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.
  • Page 36 Notes MiniSpider FX 8 × 3 W RGBW LED Effect...
  • Page 37 Notes MiniSpider FX 8 × 3 W RGBW LED Effect...
  • Page 38 Notes MiniSpider FX 8 × 3 W RGBW LED Effect...
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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