Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................6 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 13 Installation..............................14 Starting up..............................17 Connections and controls........................19 Operation..............................21 7.1 Starting the device........................... 21 7.2 Main menu............................21 7.3 Menu overview..........................
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Table of contents Protecting the environment......................44 HL-x180 RGBW, HL-x180 RGB WW LED Floodlight...
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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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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. HL-x180 RGBW, HL-x180 RGB WW LED Floodlight...
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.
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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.
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Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of injury from falling spotlights and barn doors that were inadequately secured! If spotlights and barn doors are not properly secured when mounted, they can cause severe injury and considerable damage by falling. When installing and operating, make sure to follow the standards and regulations that apply in your country. Always secure spotlights with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
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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.
Features Features Special features of the device: 18 four-colour LEDs, 8 W each: – HL-x180 RGBW (item no. 467326): red, green, blue, white – HL-x180 RGB WW (item no. 467328): red, green, blue, warm white Stand-alone, master/slave or DMX mode operation Operation via the buttons and display on the device Robust metal housing with four permanently attached adjustable barn doors Housing colour: Black...
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.
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Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating and fire due to inadequate distance and bad ventilation! If the distance between the light source and the illuminated surface is too short or the device is badly ventilated, the device can overheat and cause fires. Make sure that illuminated surfaces are more than 2 m away.
Installation Mounting options 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. For mounting on stands or truss, use a suitable adapter (available as accessory). Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the device.
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 NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer.
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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.
Connections and controls Connections and controls ö ö DMX OUT POWER OUT POWER IN DMX IN & HL-x180 RGBW, HL-x180 RGB WW LED Floodlight...
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Connections and controls 1 Barn doors 2 [DMX OUT] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin 3 Locking screws for the bracket 4 [DMX IN] | DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 5 Bracket for suspension or set-up 6 Display and function buttons [M] | Activates the main menu.
Operation Operation 7.1 Starting the device NOTICE! Turning the device on and off repeatedly will damage the device! If the device is switched on and off several times in a row, there is a risk that the device will be damaged. Never switch the device on and off several times in succession.
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Operation If you don't press any button for about 1 minute, the device returns to the previously selected mode. The set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains power supply. HL-x180 RGBW, HL-x180 RGB WW LED Floodlight...
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Operation DMX mode The device can be controlled in 4, 6 or 8-channel mode. To specify the desired mode, proceed as follows: Press [M] to activate the main menu. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK] to confirm the selection. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘MODE’...
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Operation DMX address Each device must be assigned a DMX address if it is operated via a DMX controller. The device will only react to control signals that are received on the set DMX address. To combine mul‐ tiple devices into a group, it is possible to assign the same DMX address to the relevant devices.
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Operation Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes. Mode Highest possible DMX address 4 channel mode ( ‘4CH’ ) 6-channel mode ( ‘6CH’ ) 8-channel mode ( ‘8CH’...
Operation Microphone sensitivity Press [M] to activate the main menu. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK] to confirm the selection. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘MIC’ . Press [OK] to confirm the selection. Use or to set the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control to ‘OFF’...
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Operation Programme speed The programme speed can only be adjusted if the microphone sensitivity of sound control is set to ‘OFF’ and the device is not controlled via a DMX controller. Press [M] to activate the main menu. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK] to confirm the selection.
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Operation “Show/Master” mode A pre-programmed automatic show can only be activated if the device is operating in stand- alone mode or as the master in a master/slave configuration and if the device is not controlled via a DMX controller. Press [M] to activate the main menu. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’...
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Operation “Slave” mode “Slave” mode can only be activated if the device is not controlled via a DMX controller. Press [M] to activate the main menu. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’ . Press [OK] to confirm the selection. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘SL’...
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Operation Manual test This mode is suitable for generating constant or flashing light in a colour mixed from the four LED colours without DMX control. Press [M] to activate the main menu. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘TEST’ . Press [OK] to confirm the selection.
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Operation Fade speed This setting can only be activated if the device is not controlled via a DMX controller. Press [M] to activate the main menu. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘FADE’ . Press [OK] to confirm the selection. Use or to select one of the seven fade speeds between ‘F-01’...
Operation 7.4 Functions in 4-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 %) 7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value...
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Operation Channel Value Function 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%) if channel 1 = 0…63 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%) if channel 1 = 0…63 0…255 White intensity (0% to 100%) if channel 1 = 0…63 Effects speed 0…10 No automatic colour change 11…100 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1, decreasing speed from fast to slow...
Operation 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100%) if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%) if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%) if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255...
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Operation Channel Value Function 96…127 Fade-in-out effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 4 determine the colour 128…159 Auto-mix effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 160…191 Chase (4 colours), speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 192…223 Chase (12 colours), speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 224…255...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 18 × 4in1 LED, 8 W each HL-x180 RGBW (item no. 467326): red, green, blue, white DMX OUT POWER OUT HL-x180 RGB WW (item no. 467328): POWER IN DMX IN red, green, blue, warm white Optical properties Beam angle 35°...
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Technical specifications International Protection Rating IP20 Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D), incl. bracket and barn doors 380 mm × 440 mm × 160 mm Weight 5.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) HL-x180 RGBW, HL-x180 RGB WW LED Floodlight...
Technical specifications Further information Design Flood light Suitable for outdoor use Colour mix RGBW LED type x-in-1 Floor housing Fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX Housing colour Black Matching U-bracket Optionally available (item no. 316157) HL-x180 RGBW, HL-x180 RGB WW LED Floodlight...
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’...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy The device is not working, no Check the mains connection and main fuse. light, the fan is not running No response to the DMX con‐...
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Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. HL-x180 RGBW, HL-x180 RGB WW LED Floodlight...
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.
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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When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
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