MH-X50+ LED Spot moving head user manual
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1. 135 136 151 167 183 199 Function Unused Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8 Sound control 1 Sound control 2 Sound control 3 Sound control 4 moving head Operating themann 49 8 Technical specifications Number of DMX channels LED Operating voltage supply Power consumption Fuse Dimensions W x D x H when the light beam is pointing upwards Weight 50 8 14 50W AC 230 V 50 Hz 135 W 5 mm x 20 mm 2 A 250 V fast blow 240 mm x 280 mm x 370 mm 10 3 kg moving head Plug and connection assignments 9 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 amp 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 a not working light show DMX connections 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 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 51 Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting NOTICE Possible data transmission errors For error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi n2. Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit Keep the equipment packaging To fully protect the device against vibration dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Lift the device only at the base When lifted at the rotatable mounting the device may be dam aged You can install the device standing or hanging When in use the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform any kind of maintenance Block access under the work area themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 17 Installation WARNING Risk of injury by falling off Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment suchas a Safety cable or a safety chain The carrying capacity of the truss or other mounting must be sufficient for the intended number of devices Note that the movement of the head may addition ally stress the load bearing structures themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 18 Installation CAUTION Risk of injury due to movements of the device The head of the device can move quickly pan tilt and can produce very bright light This is also val
3. PA36 Pan range 360 and PA78 Pan range 180 When the display shows the desired value press ENTER Repeatedly press the MODE ESC button until the display shows ti27 Using UP and DOWN you can now determine the Tilt range Select between ti27 Tilt range 270 ti18 Tilt range 180 and ti 9 Tilt range 90 When the display shows the desired value press ENTER Repeatedly press the MODE ESC button until the display shows rESt Press ENTER to acti vate a system reset Repeatedly press the MODE ESC button until the display shows LoAd Press ENTER to reset all values to the default setting 34 Operating 7 3 Menu overview themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 35 Operating 7 4 Gobos PONN Ge ZAJ gt 28 EY themann 7 5 Functions in 8 channel DMX mode Channel 1 2 3 Valu 0 2 0 2 Colour wheel 0 6 7 1 14 215 28 35 42 ZLOM e 55 55 3 20 27 34 41 48 55 Function Rotation pan 0 to max value of Pan range 180 270 or 540 Inclination tilt 0 to max value of Tilt range 90 180 or 270 White Yellow Pink Green Peachblow Blue Kelly green Red MH X50 LED Spot 37 Channel 38 Value 56 IN 78 85 loco 99 106 mB 120 128 192 63 64 70 77 84 91 98 105 112 119 127 191 255 Shutt
4. IS OUR PASSION 21 Starting up 5 Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 22 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 Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor 110 0 W themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 23 Starting up DMX indicator Connections in master slave mode themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION If the device and the DMX controller are in operation the DMX indicator shows an incoming DMX signal at the input When you configure a group of devices in master slave mode the first unit will control the 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 Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on 24 Components and functions 6 Components and functions Front panel themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 25 26 Display DMX indicator The LED indicates an incoming DMX sign
5. abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety 10 Safety instructions Sicherheit 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 DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages inside 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 if covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 11 Safety instructions DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Always use proper ready made insulated mains cabling power cord with a pro tective contact plug Do not modify the mains cable or the plug Failure to do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a regis tered electrician WARNING Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source WARNING Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy Sensit
6. can now choose between rPAN reverse rotation direction and PAN normal rotation direction When the display shows the desired value press ENTER themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 32 Tilt reversal Display reversal Operating mode DMX Operating Repeatedly press the MODE ESC button until the display shows tit Using UP and DOWN you can now choose between rtit reverse inclination direction and tit normal inclination direction When the display shows the desired value press ENTER Repeatedly press the MODE ESC button until the display shows diS Using UP and DOWN you can now choose between rdis text is displayed upside down and dIS text is displayed normally When the display shows the desired value press ENTER Repeatedly press the MODE ESC button until the display shows 74CH Using UP and DOWN you can now select one of the following DMX operating modes 8 channel or 14 channel This setting is only relevant when the device is DMX controlled When the display shows the desired value press ENTER themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 33 Operating Pan range Tilt range System reset Loading default values themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Repeatedly press the MODE ESC button until the display shows PA54 Using UP and DOWN you can now determine the Pan range Select between PA54 Pan range 540
7. 5 255 255 DOS OS loe FE E Colour wheel 0 6 Vesele 14 20 21 27 28 34 Function Rotation pan 0 to max value of the Pan range 180 270 or 540 Inclination tilt 0 to max value of the Tilt range 90 180 or 270 Fine adjustment for rotation pan Fine adjustment for inclination tilt Response speed normal to slow White Yellow Pink Green Peachblow moving head Channel Value Function 35 41 Blue 42 48 Kelly green 49 55 Red 56 63 Dark blue 64 70 White yellow 7AE IT Yellow pink 78 84 Pink green 85 91 Green peachblow 92 98 Peachblow blue 99 105 Blue kelly green 106 112 Kelly green red 113 119 Red dark blue 120 127 Dark blue white MH X50 LED Spot Channel 44 Value 128 191 192 255 Shutter 0 3 4 7 8 215 216 255 0 255 Gobo wheel 0 7 8 15 16 23 24 31 Function Rainbow effect in positive rotation direction increasing speed Rainbow effect in negative rotation direction increasing speed Closed blackout Open Strobe effect increasing speed Open Mechanical dimmer 0 to 100 Open Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 moving head Channel Value 32 40 48 63 64 56 238 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 39 47 55 71 79 87 95 103 119 127 191 Function Gobo 5 Gobo 6 Gobo 7 Gobo 8 Gobo 8 shake increasing speed Gobo 7 s
8. IC IS OUR PASSION 14 Safety instructions NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations The device must not be moved while it is in use 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 Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 15 Features 3 Features The moving head is especially suited for professional lighting tasks e g during events on rock music stages in theatre and musical productions or in discotheques Special features of this device Control via DMX 8 or 14 channels and buttons plus display on the unit itself Built in automatic show programmes Sound control Master slave mode Colour wheel with 8 colours and white 8 full colours 8 split colours and rainbow effect Gobo wheel with 7 rotating indexable gobos Gobo shake function Automatic position correction A mounting bracket and the necessary screws are included themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 16 4
9. S I AR MH X50 LED Spot Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 13 08 2015 ID 250558 V2 Table of contents na wu A A WUN Table of contents General notes iii nina din dica distal 5 1 1 Further information 1 2 Notational conventions 7 1 3 Symbols and signal words nn 7 Safety iNstrUuctiONS cinc indi ate dadas debi 10 Features in A ici 16 Installation anilla NA JA 17 Starting c o o A MI 22 Components and functions 25 OPE NA eee nent een one nes 29 7 1 Starting up the device inner 29 7 2 MAME Unica ii si iia 30 7 3 7 4 7 5 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Table of contents themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 10 11 12 7 6 Functions in 14 channel DMX mode nr 42 Technical specifications 50 Plug and connection assignments 51 TOU Le STO Ott Gy isis sss coin cn ieh di 52 eO o anal 54 Protecting the environment 55 1 General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buye
10. Warning signs A themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Meaning 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 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 This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided 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 Type of danger Warning high voltage General notes Warning hot surface Warning suspended load Warning danger zone gt PP themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION This device is intended to be used as moving head spotlight The device is designed for profes sional use and is not suitable for use in households 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 No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual
11. al ENTER Selects an option of the respective operating mode DOWN Decreases the displayed value by one UP Increases the displayed value by one MODE ESC Activates the main menu moving head Components and functions Rear panel INPUT OUTPUT themann 27 Components and functions themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 28 Operating 7 Operating 7 1 Starting up the device CAUTION Risk of injury due to movements of the device The head of the device can move quickly pan tilt and can produce very bright light This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device when the device Operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a DMX controller that is connected to the device Persons staying near the device could be injured or frightened Before you turn on the device and during the operation always ensure that nobody stays close to the device If work has to be performed in the area of move ment or in the near vicinity of the device it must remain turned off Connect the device to the mains voltage supply to start the operation After a few seconds the fans start to work and the head moves to the starting points for rotation pan and inclination tilt After a few more seconds the display shows d001 Now the device is ready for use themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 29 Operating 7 2 Main menu themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Press the MODE ESC butt
12. ary 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 We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 52 Symptom The unit does not work no light the fan does not run No response to the DMX con troller Remedy Check the mains power connection and the main fuse 1 The DMX indicator should light up If it doesn t check DMX connectors and cables for proper connection 2 If the DMX indicator lights up but with no response check the address settings and DMX polarity 3 Try using another DMX controller 4 Check whether the DMX cables lie near or adjacent to high voltage cables which could cause damage or inter ference with a 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 MH X50 LED Spot 53 Cleaning 11 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 Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner item no 280122 S Always dry the parts
13. carefully Fan grids The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt Before cleaning switch off the device and disconnect AC powered devices from the mains Use a lint free damp cloth for cleaning Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 54 Protecting the environment 12 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate rial For the transport and protective 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 Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country If in doubt consult your local waste disposal facility themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 55 Notes themann 56 Notes themann 57 Notes themann 58 Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de
14. er Function Dark blue White yellow Yellow pink Pink green Green peachblow Peachblow blue Blue kelly green Kelly green red Red dark blue Dark blue white Rainbow effect with positive direction of rotation increasing speed Rainbow effect with negative direction of rotation increasing speed moving head Channel Valu OS AT S 216 255 Gobo wheel 0 7 8 1 16 24 32 40 48 56 e 15 5 23 31 39 47 55 63 Function Closed blackout Open Strobe effect increasing speed Open Open Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 Gobo 6 Gobo 7 Gobo 8 MH X50 LED Spot 39 Channel 40 Value 64 Te 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 192 Gobo rotation 71 79 87 95 103 noo UIN soo ll J 127 noo ISL 255 0 63 64 147 Function Gobo 8 shake increasing speed Gobo 7 shake increasing speed Gobo 6 shake increasing speed Gobo 5 shake increasing speed Gobo 4 shake increasing speed Gobo 3 shake increasing speed Gobo 2 shake increasing speed Open Rainbow effect with positive direction of rotation increasing speed Rainbow effect with negative direction of rotation increasing speed Fixed gobo Positive direction of rotation increasing speed moving head Operating themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 41 7 6 Functions in 14 channel DMX mode Channel 1 a vu Bb W N 42 Value 25
15. hake increasing speed Gobo 6 shake increasing speed Gobo 5 shake increasing speed Gobo 4 shake increasing speed Gobo 3 shake increasing speed Gobo 2 shake increasing speed Open Rainbow effect in positive rotation direction increasing speed MH X50 LED Spot 45 Channel 46 Value 192 255 Gobo rotation 0 63 64 147 148 231 232 255 Special functions 0 7 8 15 16 23 24 31 5227309 40 47 Function Rainbow effect in negative rotation direction increasing speed Gobo fixed Positive rotation direction increasing speed Negative rotation direction increasing speed Gobo bouncing Unused Blackout during pan or tilt movement No blackout during pan or tilt movement Blackout during colour wheel movement No blackout during colour wheel movement Blackout during gobo wheel movement moving head Channel Value 48 5 56 8 88 9 96 1 104 1220 120 128 136 144 152 160 5 7 5 03 111 119 127 135 143 151 159 255 Function No blackout during gobo wheel movement Unused Blackout during movement Reset pan Reset tilt Reset colour wheel Reset gobo wheel Reset gobo rotation Reset prism Reset focus Reset all channels Unused Built in programmes MH X50 LED Spot 47 Channel 48 Value 0 7 8 23 24 40 56 72 120 1520 168 184 39 55 71 87 88 104 103 soll IY
16. id immediately after you turn on the device when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a DMX controller that is connected to the device Persons staying near the device could be injured or frightened Before you turn on the device and during the operation always ensure that nobody stays close to the device If work has to be performed in the area of move ment or in the near vicinity of the device it must remain turned off NOTICE Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation The ambient temperature must always be below 40 C 104 F themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 19 Installation NOTICE Possible damage caused by movements of the device Always ensure that enough space is free around the device for the movements of the head pan tilt 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 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 20 Installation Mounting options The threads on the bottom side of the housing allow the secure attachment of the included mounting bracket There you can fasten adapters such as half couplers trigger clamps c hooks etc Safety ropes are routed through the notches on the bottom of the housing as shown in the following figure themann MUSIC
17. ive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 12 Safety instructions WARNING Risk of burns The surface of the device can become very hot during operation Do not touch the device with bare hands during operation and after switching off wait for at least 15 minutes WARNING Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a Safety cable or a safety chain themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 13 Safety instructions CAUTION Risk of injury due to movements of the device The head of the device can move quickly pan tilt and can produce very bright light This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a DMX controller that is connected to the device Persons staying near the device could be injured or frightened Before you turn on the device and during the operation always ensure that nobody stays close to the device If work has to be performed in the area of move ment or in the near vicinity of the device it must remain turned off NOTICE Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames themann MUS
18. on to activate the main menu and to select a menu item When the desired menu item appears in the display confirm the selection using the ENTER button The bottom line of the display starts flashing Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the currently displayed value When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm To return to the main menu without changes press either the MODE ESC button or wait for a minute All previous settings are saved even when you turn the unit off and disconnect it from the mains To restart with the default values use the Load default function 30 Operating DMX address Repeatedly press the MODE ESC button until the display shows dxxx Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel used by the device DMX address Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a value between 1 and 512 Make sure that this number matches your DMX controller configuration The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 31 Operating Operating mode Auto Show Repeatedly press the MODE ESC button until the display shows NASL Using UP and DOWN you can now select one of the pre programmed shows Press the ENTER button to start the operation in the selected operating mode Pan reversal Repeatedly press the MODE ESC button until the display shows PAN Using UP and DOWN you
19. r also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 AN interest for you quickly 2 ur online guides provi etailed information on technical basics Online guides Ouro guides provide detailed information on te alba and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline If you have any problems with the device the Service a k customer service will gladly assist you moving head General notes 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 OFF 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 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General notes Signal word DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE
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