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  • Page 1 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 15.05.2024, ID: 412145 (V4)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.6 Functions in 17-channel DMX mode..................29 6.7 Functions in 81-channel DMX mode..................31 6.8 Functions in 83-channel DMX mode..................32 6.9 Functions in 98-channel DMX mode..................34 Technical specifications........................37 Plug and connection assignments....................39 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Troubleshooting............................40 Cleaning............................... 42 Protecting the environment......................43 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 5 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 6: General Information

    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. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 7 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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 8 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi‐ sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 10 Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources. Never operate the device in the immediate vicinity of naked flames. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 11 Using fuses of a different type than compatible with the device may cause a fire and seriously damage the device. Only use fuses of the same type. Observe the labelling on the device casing and the information in the "Technical data” chapter. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 12: 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. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 13: Installation And Starting Up

    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. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 14 The quick-lock openings on the underside of the housing are used for secure mounting. They are used to attach omega brackets or flight adapters (half couplers, trigger clamps, C-hooks etc.). The safety cable must be threaded through the safety eyelet on the bottom of the device. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 15 When installing and operating, make sure to follow the standards and regulations that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 16 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. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 17 DMX input of the first slave unit. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave unit to the DMX input of the second slave unit and so on (maximum 30 slaves). Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 18 Installation and starting up Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 19: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls PUSH Mode Setup Down ö & Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 20 8 [MODE] | Activates the main menu or a submenu. 9 [Setup] | Confirms a selected value. 10 [Up] | Increases the displayed value by one. 11 [Down] | Decreases the displayed value by one. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 21: Operating

    If you do not press any key for about 15 seconds, the display will turn off. The set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains power supply. Auto mode Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘AUTO’ . The unit now operates in automatic stand-alone mode. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 22 DMX operation. Slave mode Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . The device is now working in slave mode, i.e. it will exactly copy the movement of the controlling master device, correct wiring provided. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 23 Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Soud’ . The device now shows a sound-con‐ trolled colour sequence. Press [Setup] to then select with [Up] | [Down] the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control between ‘SU.00’ (low) and ‘SU.31’ (high). Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 24 The below figure schematically shows the adjustable dimmer curves. Depending on the selected DMX value (1) the device lights with a brightness (2) between 0 % and 100 %. Confirm the selection with [Setup]. Press [Mode]. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 25 ‘SYNC’ and confirm with [Setup]. With [Up] | [Down] you can choose how connected devices behaves in case of a disturbed DMX transmission: ‘ON’ (devices are synchronised with each other) and ‘Off’ (no synchronisation). Confirm the selection with [Setup]. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 26: Menu Overview

    Cu-1 CO.50 9.ch r2.00 r2.FL Cu-4 FL.00 14.ch g2.00 g2.FL FAIL HoLd 17.ch b2.00 b2.FL FL.99 81.ch r3.00 r3.FL SYNC 83.ch g3.00 g3.FL Pr.02 SP.01 98.ch b3.00 b3.FL Pr.28 SP.99 SP.FL FL.00 FL.99 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 27: Functions In 9-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 2 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 28: Functions In 14-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0 Strobe effect Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 29: Functions In 17-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 30 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0 Colour selection 0…5 Without function 6…10 Colour 1 11…15 Colour 2 246…250 Colour 49 251…255 Colour 50 Programme selection 0…15 Without function 16…23 Programme 2 24…31 Programme 3 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 31: Functions In 81-Channel Dmx Mode

    6.7 Functions in 81-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), area 1 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), area 1 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), area 1 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 32: Functions In 83-Channel Dmx Mode

    Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), area 1 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), area 1 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), area 1 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 33 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), area 27 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), area 27 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), area 27 Strobe effect 0…10 Without function 11…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 34: Functions In 98-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), area 1 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 35 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), area 27 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), area 27 Colour selection 0…5 Without function 6…10 Colour 1 11…15 Colour 2 246…250 Colour 49 251…255 Colour 50 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 36 Process speed of the selected programme, if channel 15 = 16…231 0…255 Sensitivity of the built-in microphone for the music control, if channel 15 = 232…255 Strobe effect 0…10 Without function 11…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Output current, max.: 6 A DMX control XLR panel socket, 3-pin 433 mm Power consumption 32 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow blow Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 38 Dimensions (W × H × D) 433 mm × 500 mm × 113 mm Weight 5.7 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) Further information Design LED panel Housing colour Black Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...

  • Page 39: 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’) Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 40 Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 41 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. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 42 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. Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122). Always dry the parts carefully. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 43 Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging. Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 44 Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it. Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 45 Notes Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 46 Notes Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel...
  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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