xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W LED floodlight user manual
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1. th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Table of contents th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 10 11 Plug and connection assighMents c cccccsssscsssssseecssecsscecssccsssecssscesseessscesstesseeesasecsaeeesneesssees 37 Troubleshooting aiieceseeiseccessiosog eret rendre niae tu daten Pes oe denken deua ERI Reed des 38 SEDI E PIER HINTEN UTR 40 Protecting the environment uusneeenseensseunssenssenssnnssennssnnnssunsssnnssenssensssnnssenssennsssnnnee 41 General information 1 General information 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 buyer also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change th mann 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 koner each interest for you quickly ur online guides provi etailed information on technical basics Online guides Our o guides provide detailed information on te al ba and t2. 11 Safety instructions Safety th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 12 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 Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 13 Safety instructions NOTICE Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slo
3. 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 NOTICE 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information A A A th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Warning high voltage Warning suspended load Warning danger zone 10 Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics The device is designed for professional 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 con ditions 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 abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only ifthey are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION
4. ER button to return to the main menu 28 Show mode Show Mode Operating The automatic show can only be activated on the master device Repeatedly press the MENU button until the display shows Show Mode Press ENTER Use the Up and Down buttons to select between W Sound sound controlled show W Fade automatic show with adjustable fade effect and BW Color automatic show with fast colour change When selecting Fade press the ENTER button again Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the speed between 1 fast and 9 slow When the display shows the desired value press the MENU button for at least two seconds The device shows an automatic show According to your selection the display shows Master Sound Master Fade or Master Color th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 29 Operating LCD backlight Black Repeatedly press the MENU button until the display shows Black LCD Press ENTER Use the Up and Down buttons to choose between LCDLight On and LCDLight Off When the display shows the desired value press the ENTER button to return to the main menu White balance hite For each of the four LED groups you can separately adjust the composition of white colour from the basic colours red green and blue Repeatedly press the MENU button until the display shows White Balance Press ENTER Use the Up and Down button
5. 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 41 Notes th mann 42 Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de
6. Function Intensity red 0 to 100 Intensity green 0 to 100 Intensity blue 0 to 100 Main control master dimmer 0 to 100 Strobe effect increasing speed xBrick Full Colour 16x3W 33 6 5 Functions in 13 channel DMX mode In this mode the 16 LEDs are divided into four groups of 4 LEDs each Each of the channels 1 to 12 controls one basic colour of a group Channel Value LEDs Function 1 0 255 1to4 Intensity red 0 96 to 100 96 2 0 255 Intensity green 0 96 to 100 96 3 0 255 Intensity blue 0 to 100 4 0 255 5to8 Intensity red 0 96 to 100 96 5 0 255 Intensity green 0 96 to 100 96 6 0 255 Intensity blue 0 96 to 100 96 7 0 255 9 to 12 Intensity red 0 96 to 100 96 8 0 255 Intensity green 0 96 to 100 96 LED floodlight 34 Operating th mann 35 7 Technical specifications LEDs Dispersion angle Number of DMX channels Power consumption Operating supply voltage Fuse Dimensions W x H x D Weight 36 16 x tri 3 W 30 5 13 60 W 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 5 mm x 20 mm 1 A 250 V slow 310 mm x 72 mm x 175 mm 3 kg LED floodlight Plug and connection assignments 8 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
7. contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 39 Cleaning 10 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 Always dry the parts 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 40 Protecting the environment 11 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
8. ee E xBrick Full Colour 16x3W LED floodlight th mann user manual MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 17 08 2015 ID 259187 V2 Table of contents a vu fF UN Table of contents General information cccccscssssssssscssecsssecsssccssecssscessecesseccsseessscesscecsuscessecsnscesseccsscesssccssceesneeeseeesaeees 5 1 1 Further information 6 1 2 Notational conventions 7 1 3 Symbols and signal WOrdS ssscsssscsssecseecsssccsnesesssseseescssecsssessescessseesasecssseceseeesseecsneessneesseeesaceeses 9 Safety instructions ieh hend ene a Hid Raster eee etti 11 Dc 16 Starting UP 20 Components and FUNCTIONG c ccecssessssessesssssssesssessscsssseseessessnsssscsssecssccssceseessecssccsseeseecsssnsesseess 23 Operating 6 1 Starting the device 6 2 Main menu ei eS ASESOR FUN EXIRET eher ee EEE 6 3 Menu overview cerent 6 4 Functions in 5 channel DMX mode 6 5 Functions in 13 channel DMX modle eese tenentes nn tenet tte ttes ttt naiinn 34 Technical specifications cccccsssssssssssesssesssecscssscssessscsssessessssssscsssecsscssscsnsssseesscssessssesseesseesscenss 36
9. erms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline If you have any problems with the device the Service i i i customer service will gladly assist you LED floodlight General information 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow Example 1 _ Switch on the device 2 Press Auto c Automatic operation is started 3 Switch off the device Cross references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number In the electronic version of the manual you can click the cross reference to jump to the specified location Example See Cross references on page 8 the mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information 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 Signal word Meaning DANGER This combination of symbol and
10. ght DMX In DMX input DMX Out DMX output Power In Plug for mains cable with fuse holder next to it The input voltage range is printed below the plug Bracket for floor placement or hanging Locking screws for the mounting brackets xBrick Full Colour 16x3W 25 Operating 6 Operating 6 1 Starting the device 6 2 Main menu th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Connect the device to the mains power supply to start operation After few seconds the dis play shows that the unit executes a reset After that the unit is ready for operation If it is con figured to operate as Master an automatic light show begins According to your previous selection the display show Master Sound Master Fade or Master Color Briefly press the MENU button to select the main menu and the desired operating mode Use the Up and Down buttons to change the respectively displayed value When the display shows the desired value press ENTER To store the changes settings press MENU for at least two seconds If you don t press any button for about 1 minute the unit returns to the previously selected mode The set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains power supply 26 DMX address DMX Addr ess Operating Repeatedly press the MENU button until the display shows DMX Address Press ENTER Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by t
11. he device DMX address Use the Up and Down buttons to select a value between 1 and 512 When the display shows the desired value press the ENTER button to return to the main menu 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 27 Operating DMX mode Channel Mode Master slave operating mode th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Repeatedly press the MENU button until the display shows Channel Mode Press ENTER Use the Up and Down buttons to select one of the following DMX operating modes 5 channels 5 Ch Mode or 13 channels 73 Ch Mode This setting is only relevant if the device is con trolled via DMX When the display shows the desired value press the ENTER button to return to the main menu or press and hold the MENU button for at least two seconds to change immediately to the DMX operating mode Repeatedly press the MENU button until the display shows Slave Mode Press ENTER Use the Up and Down buttons to select Master Mode Slave Mode and Slave 2 Mode When in Master Slave operating mode the master device and those connected devices config ured as Slave 1 work synchronously Those devices configured as Slave 2 work mirror inverted to the master device When the display shows the desired value press the ENT
12. 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 37 Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting 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 In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting The device does not work no light and the fan does not work 1 Check whether the unit is connected to mains power 2 Checkthe mains power fuse th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 38 Troubleshooting The device is not responding to DMX controller 1 Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection 2 Check the DMX address settings and polarity 3 Try to use another DMX controller 4 Check to see if the DMX cables run near or even alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuitry If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please
13. s to choose between Red 1 Balance Green 1 Balance Blue 1 Balance Red 2 Balance and so on When the display shows the desired basic colour and LED group press ENTER Use the Up and Down buttons to enter a value between 0 et 255 When the display shows the desired value press ENTER Press MENU to return to the main menu th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 30 Operating Self test Auto Repeatedly press the MENU button until the display shows Auto Test Press ENTER Now Test the unit will execute a self test and show the basic colours red green blue and subsequently white light Press ENTER to finish the self test and to return to the main menu Operating hours display Fixture Repeatedly press the MENU button until the display shows Fixture Time Press ENTER The display now shows the number of elapsed operating hours Press MENU to return to the main menu th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 31 Operating lew 3 Menu overvi 6 aint Balance EER White Black LCD Blue 4 8 Red 1 25 amet rut Blue4 _ m LCLi ht On E SB 58 i E E Ses E Blue 4 Balance _ r4 o a 7 a P 0 2 Q u B L ate uw 32 6 4 Functions in 5 channel DMX mode Channel 1 Uu A U N Value 0 T255 errpreljs 255 T255 255 T255
14. t such as a safety cable or a safety chain Installation NOTICE Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation The ambient temperature must always be below 40 C 104 F NOTICE Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity ofthe stand th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 17 Installation 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 Mounting options You can install the device standing or hanging upside down When in use the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss Use the openings of the two piece bracket provided for mounting Always work from a stable platform whenever installing moving or servicing the unit Block access under the work area The safety cable must be attached to the safety eyelet 6 Chapter 5 Components and functions on page 23 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 18 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer 1 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 19 Starting up 4 Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use
15. the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 20 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 1100 74 W th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 21 Starting up Connections in master slave mode th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 22 Components and functions 5 Components and functions Rear panel STARVLLE xBrick Full Colour I6x3W th mann 23 24 Display Menu To select the main menu and to store the changes made Down Decrements the displayed value by 1 Up Increments the displayed value by one Enter Selects an option of the respective operating mode Eyelet for safety cable MIC Microphone for sound control LED floodli
16. ts Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 14 Safety instructions NOTICE Power supply Before connecting the device ensure that the input voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating ofthe 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 15 3 nstallation Installation th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 16 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 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 attachmen
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