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- Page 1 Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 08.05.2024, ID: 588680...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode................... 27 7.6 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode..................28 7.7 Functions in 29-channel DMX mode..................30 7.8 Functions in 31-channel DMX mode..................33 Technical specifications........................36 Plug and connection assignments....................39 Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 4 Table of contents Troubleshooting............................40 Cleaning............................... 42 Protecting the environment......................43 Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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Page 5: 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. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 6 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. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 7 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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Page 8: 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. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 9 If devices are not properly secured during assembly, they can cause severe injury and considerable damage by falling. When instal‐ ling 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. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 10 Only operate the device from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). As a precaution, disconnect the device from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- 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. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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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. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... -
Page 13: Installation
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. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 14 You can install the device in hanging or standing positions. When in use, the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved mount. Attach using the openings pro‐ vided on the mounting bracket. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 15 Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the device. While you do this, the area underneath the device must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be attached to the safety eyelet. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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Page 16: Starting Up
Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 17 DMX output of the master unit to the 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. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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Page 18: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls ö MENU DOWN ENTER Varytec Retro Blinder OCTO 380 PUSH & Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 19 6 [F3AL250V] | Fuse holder 7 Safety cable eyelet 8 [POWER IN] | Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of the device 9 [POWER OUT] | Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering further devices Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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Page 20: Operation
ð The chosen DMX address is saved. Make sure that the DMX address number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 21 Press [MENU] repeatedly until ‘CH Mode’ appears on the display. Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to choose between ‘05 CH’ , ‘10 CH’ , ‘29 CH’ and ‘31 CH’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. ð The chosen DMX mode is saved. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 22 Activating DMX control Press [MENU] repeatedly until ‘Mode’ appears on the display. Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘DMX’ menu item. Confirm with [ENTER]. ð The device is controlled via DMX. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 23 To enable automatic mode only for the COB LEDs, press [MENU] repeatedly until the dis‐ play shows ‘Backlight’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Auto’ menu item. Confirm with [ENTER]. ð Automatic mode for the COB LEDs is activated. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 24 Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired colour ( ‘Red’ , ‘Green’ , ‘Blue’ or ‘White’ ). Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the required intensity of the selected colour to between ‘000’ and ‘255’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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Page 25: Operating Time
Use the ‘Device Time’ menu to call up information about the current runtime of the LEDs. Press [MENU] repeatedly until ‘Device Time’ appears on the display. Confirm with [ENTER]. ð The display shows the total runtime of the LEDs. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... -
Page 26: Menu Overview
Operation 7.4 Menu overview Address CH Mode Backlight Mode Device Time 05 CH Auto 10 CH Keep Auto Auto1 Slow 29 CH Quick Auto5 31 CH Manual Green Blue White Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... -
Page 27: Functions In 5-Channel Dmx Mode
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 Open 213…251 Random strobe effect, increasing speed 252…255 Open Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... -
Page 28: Functions In 10-Channel Dmx Mode
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%) Ambient LED 0…99 Open 100…255 Automatic mode Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 29 Operation Channel Value Function Ambient LED 0…255 Run speed of automatic mode, increasing speed Strobe LED 0…99 Open 100…255 Automatic mode Strobe LED 0…255 Run speed of automatic mode, increasing speed Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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Page 30: Functions In 29-Channel Dmx Mode
Green intensity (0% to 100%), segment 1 Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%), segment 1 Ambient LED 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100%), segment 2 Ambient LED 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%), segment 2 Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 31 Blue intensity (0% to 100%), segment 6 Ambient LED 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100%), segment 7 Ambient LED 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%), segment 7 Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%), segment 7 Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 32 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%), segment 8 Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%), segment 8 Strobe LED 0…99 Open 100…255 Automatic mode Strobe LED 0…255 Run speed of automatic mode, increasing speed Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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Page 33: Functions In 31-Channel Dmx Mode
Random strobe effect, increasing speed 252…255 Open Ambient LED 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100%), segment 1 Ambient LED 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%), segment 1 Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%), segment 1 Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 34 Red intensity (0% to 100%), segment 6 Ambient LED 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%), segment 6 Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%), segment 6 Ambient LED 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100%), segment 7 Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 35 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%), segment 8 Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%), segment 8 Strobe LED 0…99 Open 100…255 Automatic mode Strobe LED 0…255 Run speed of automatic mode, increasing speed Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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Page 36: Technical Specifications
Output current, max.: 6 A DMX control XLR panel socket, 3-pin Power consumption 250 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 3 A, 250 V, fast blow 156 mm Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 37 With mounting bracket: 400 mm × 464 mm × 156 mm Without mounting bracket: 400 mm × 400 mm × 156 mm Weight 4.3 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C - 40 °C Relative humidity 20%...80% (non-condensing) Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 38 Technical specifications Further information Design 3-fold Light source included Variant group Retro blinder Similar design Combination device DMX control Master/slave Remote control Not possible Sound control Display Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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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’) Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
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: Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - Page 41 DMX interface circuit. 2. Try using another DMX controller. 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 OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 42 The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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Page 43: Protecting The Environment
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. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder... - 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. Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
- Page 45 Notes Retro Blinder OCTO 380 Blinder...
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- Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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