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Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Installation and starting up........................ 11 Connections and controls........................13 Operating..............................15 Technical specifications........................17 Plug and connection assignments....................18 Cleaning............................... 19 Protecting the environment......................
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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.
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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.
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Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This appliance is designed for professional use only and is intended to be used to control the brightness of connected spotlights. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug! In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair. If in doubt, seek advice from a qualified electrician. WARNING! Risk of injury from falling devices that were inadequately secured! If devices are not properly secured during assembly, they can cause severe injury and considerable damage by falling.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device due to high voltages! The device can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess vol‐ tages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the voltage specification on the device matches the local power grid before plugging in the device.
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Features Features 1 dimmer channel, 10 A max. Output: 1 × EU safety socket Digital control system Control via DMX 512 or manual dimming on the unit Adjustable limit Preheat function Profile rail on top and bottom for threaded screws (M10) Uni-Dim 1 Professional Dimmer Digital Switcher and Dimmer...
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Installation and starting up 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.
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Installation and 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.
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Connections and controls Connections and controls ö & Uni-Dim 1 Professional Dimmer Digital Switcher and Dimmer...
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Connections and controls 1 Display 2 [LOCAL DIM (HTP)] | This control adjusts the brightness of the connected spotlight. It works according to the HTP principle (Highest Takes Precedence), which means the highest issued value has priority. 3 [EXTERNAL REMOTE] | Connection for the external fader, designed as 3.5-mm jack socket 4 [DMX IN] | DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 5 [DMX OUT] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin | Button for scrolling forwards in the menu control and increasing the displayed value.
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Operating Operating Starting the device Connect the device to the power grid. The unit starts with the last settings. The display shows the last set DMX address. If the power supply is unstable, the display shows ‘AC-0’ . In this case, wait until the display turns off.
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Operating Switch-Pack mode First set the desired DMX address. Press [MENU] to change to the next menu. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘S---’ . Press [MENU] to switch to Switch-Pack mode. There are two statuses. Switch On: The output is switched on, a connected spotlight lights regardless of the DMX signal in full brightness.
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Technical specifications Technical specifications Control principle Leading edge phase control Input connections Signal input DMX 512 via 3-pin XLR plug External fader 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket Output connections Power supply 1 × outlet, 230 V Signal output DMX 512 via 3-pin XLR panel socket Output current max.
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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’...
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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.
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Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.
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