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  • Page 1 BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 25.04.2022, ID: 428089 (V6) Software V4.2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents General information..........................6 1.1 Further information........................... 7 1.2 Notational conventions........................8 1.3 Symbols and signal words......................10 Safety instructions..........................12 Features............................... 17 Installation..............................18 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries..................... 24 Starting up..............................26 Connections and controls........................28 Operating..............................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 7.5 Menu overview..........................46 7.6 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode................... 47 7.7 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode..................48 Technical specifications........................50 Plug and connection assignments....................53 Troubleshooting............................54 Cleaning............................... 57 Protecting the environment......................58 BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 5 BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...

  • Page 6: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W...

  • Page 7: Further Information

    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.

  • Page 8: Notational Conventions

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: 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’...
  • Page 9 General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.

  • Page 10: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information 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. 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.
  • Page 11 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...

  • Page 12: 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 13 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
  • Page 14 Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium batteries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present section.
  • Page 15 Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
  • Page 16 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage to lithium-ion batteries through incorrect storage By deep discharge, lithium-ion batteries can be permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity. Before long breaks, charge the batteries to around 50 % of their capacity and then switch off the device. Store the device at room temperature or cooler in an envi‐ ronment as dry as possible.

  • Page 17: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: Four six-colour LEDs (RGBAWUV, 15 W each) Operable in stand-alone mode or DMX Control via DMX/Wireless DMX, via the supplied infrared remote control and via the but‐ tons and colour display on the unit Built-in wireless solution WDMX receiver module Numerous pre-programmed mixed colours and effects programmes Sound control via built-in microphone...

  • Page 18: 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 19 Installation NOTICE! 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). NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand.
  • Page 20 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 device using a stand, as well as standing or hanging upside down.
  • Page 21 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Infrared sensor for the remote The infrared receiver for the IR remote control signals is located between the LEDs on the front control panel of the device. Make sure it is not obstructed. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 22 Installation Inserting the battery into the Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder remote control like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control.
  • Page 23 Installation NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.

  • Page 24: Dealing With Lithium Batteries

    Installation 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐ teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐ tion.
  • Page 25 Installation Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat‐ teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose. Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning lithium battery.

  • Page 26: 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. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 27 Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.

  • Page 28: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls ö & BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 29 Connections and controls BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls 1 Infrared sensor for the remote control signals 2 Folding clamp 3 [ON / OFF] Main switch. Turns the device on and off 4 Switch for selecting the voltage source for charging (mains connection or charging contact on the Touring Case) 5 [DMX IN] DMX input 6 [DMX OUT]...
  • Page 31 Connections and controls 9 Flap for disconnecting the device from the charging socket on the optional Touring Case with opening for the safety cable 10 Mechanical release for the flap 11 Charging plug, suitable for the charging socket on the Touring Case 12 Antenna for Wireless DMX 13 [Charging] If the charge indicator light is red, the internal battery is being charged.
  • Page 32 Connections and controls 16 [Enter] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value 17, 18 [Up], [Down] buttons Toggles between the menu items of a menu level, increases or decreases the displayed value by one 19 [Menu] button Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items.
  • Page 33 Connections and controls 23 [Rechargeable battery pack] Battery compartment cover 24 [M10 mounting] Thread for attachment, for example to a crossbar BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 34 Connections and controls Remote control BLACK AUTO SOUND SENSI- STROBE SPEED TIVITY MANUAL FADE – BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 35 Connections and controls 31 [BLACK OUT] Activates the blackout function and deactivates it again. 32 [AUTO] Starts / stops "Automatic" mode. 33 [SOUND] Starts the music-controlled automatic show. 34 [STROBE] Starts or stops the flashing light function (strobe effect) with the last colour selected. 35 [SPEED] Allows the speed of the automatic program to be adjusted via the [+] and [–] buttons.
  • Page 36 Connections and controls 38 [MANUAL] Activates the display of a constant colour, which you can custom-mix either using the [R], [G] and [B] buttons from the primary colours or select it directly with one of the coloured buttons. 39 [FADE] Allows you to choose between the two automatic options via repeated pressing.

  • Page 37: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power grid. Turn the device on using the main switch. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. The display shows the operating mode that was selected when the unit was last powered off.

  • Page 38: Main Menu

    Operating 7.2 Main menu Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a submenu. When the display shows the desired submenu press [ENTER] to open it up. To close the main menu, press [MENU]. The stored values are displayed in white in the display. Changed values are displayed in red until they are confirmed with [ENTER].
  • Page 39 Operating Main menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Meaning ‘DMX Address’ 001…507 (6-channel Setting the DMX address mode) 001…503 (10-channel mode) ‘Mode’ ‘DMX’ Selecting a DMX mode ‘DMX 6Ch’ 6-channel DMX mode ‘DMX 10Ch’ 10-channel DMX mode ‘Auto’...
  • Page 40 Operating Main menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Meaning ‘Static’ ‘Dimmer’ 0…255 Setting the overall brightness ‘Strobe’ 0…255 Stroboscope effect with adjustable speed ‘C-Macro’ 1…9 Selection of a mixed colour ‘Red’ 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) ‘Green’...
  • Page 41 Operating Main menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Meaning ‘Amber’ 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) ‘UV’ 0…255 Intensity UV (0 % to 100 %) ‘Slave’ ‘Slave’ Operating mode ‘Slave’ ‘Settings’ ‘W-Dmx’ Wireless DMX control (siehe Ä...
  • Page 42 Operating Main menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Meaning ‘On’ On, display is rotated by 180° ‘Off’ Off, normal display ‘Limiter’ Lowering the maximum brightness to extend battery life ‘On’ Enabled ‘Off’ Disabled ‘DMX Fail’ Device behaviour on DMX signal failure ‘Blackout’...
  • Page 43 Operating Main menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Meaning ‘Exp’ Exponential ‘Log’ Logarithmic ‘S Curve’ S-shaped ‘System Info’ ‘Firmware’ Show firmware version of the device ‘Timeinfo’ Operating hours display ‘Temperature’ Show device temperature BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...

  • Page 44: Using Wireless Dmx (W-Dmx)

    Operating 7.3 Using Wireless DMX (W-DMX) Proceed as follows to establish a connection between transmitter and spotlight: Press [Menu] to activate the main menu. Use [Up] or [Down] to select the menu item ‘Settings’ and confirm with [Enter]. Select the menu item ‘W-Dmx’ and confirm with [Enter]. Select ‘On’ to activate W-DMX mode.

  • Page 45: Resetting The Device To Factory Defaults

    Operating ð The LED [W-DMX] turns off. Reactivate the connection between the transmitter and the spotlight as described under item 2 and 3. 7.4 Resetting the device to factory defaults Turn the device on using the main switch. Simultaneously press and hold [Up] and [Down] for a few seconds. ð...

  • Page 46: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.5 Menu overview DMX Address Mode Settings System Info A001...A507 Auto Firmware W-Dmx Fade On/O Sp00...Sp99 Timeinfo Sound Display Step On/O Temperature Se00...Se99 Display Rev Static On/O Dimmer 0...255 Limiter Strobe On/O 0...255 Dmx Fail C-Macro Blackout 1...9 Sound 0...255 Auto Green...

  • Page 47: Functions In 6-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.6 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...

  • Page 48: Functions In 10-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.7 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), if channel 9 = 0…4 Strobe effect Closed strobe 1…255 Strobe effect with increasing speed, if channel 9 = 0…4 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 9 = 0…4 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 9 = 0…4 0…255...
  • Page 49 Operating Channel Value Function 0…4 Settings of colour and brightness via channels 1…8 5…80 Selection of a mixed colour 81…150 Colour change effect 151…220 Colour transition effect 221…255 Automatic sound controlled show 0…255 Running speed of automatic show, increasing when channel 9 = 81…220 BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...

  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 4 × six-colour LEDs (RGBAWUV, each 15 W) 138 mm Optical properties Beam angle 20 ° Control DMX, Wireless DMX, IR remote control, manually via buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 6 or 10 Input connections Power supply...
  • Page 51 Technical specifications Max. transmission 100 mW power Operating range 500 m Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Battery / rechargeable bat‐ Battery type Lithium-ion, chargeable tery Voltage 11.1 V Capacity 9600 mAh Charging time in the approx. 5 h device Battery remote control Lithium-ion button cell CR2025, 3 V...
  • Page 52 Technical specifications Weight 3.6 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Wireless DMX Stand-alone function BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX con‐ 1. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper con‐ troller nection. 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3.
  • Page 56 Do not attempt to replace the built-in battery yourself. be recharged. Please contact our service centre. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the 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 59 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 60 Notes BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 61 Notes BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 62 Notes BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
  • Page 64 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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