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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:

Troubleshooting

PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad

Summary of Contents for fungeneration PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad

Page 1: ...PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad moving head user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 26 06 2017 ID 412551 ...

Page 3: ...nd signal words 7 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 17 4 Installation 18 5 Starting up 22 6 Connections and operating elements 24 7 Operating 27 7 1 Starting the device 27 7 2 Function selection 28 7 2 1 DMX menu 29 7 2 2 Scene menu 32 7 2 3 Programme menu 36 Table of contents PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 3 ...

Page 4: ...mode 16 bit 45 7 6 Functions in 14 channel DMX mode 16 bit 48 7 7 Functions in 26 channel DMX mode 16 bit 51 8 Remote control 56 9 Technical specifications 59 10 Plug and connection assignments 60 11 Troubleshooting 61 12 Cleaning 63 13 Protecting the environment 64 Table of contents moving head 4 ...

Page 5: ...nd 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 General notes PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 5 ...

Page 6: ...yword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General notes moving ...

Page 7: ...s and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button 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 Letterings Displays General notes PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 7 ...

Page 8: ...situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor 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 Warning signs ...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General notes PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 9 ...

Page 10: ...s 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 if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is ...

Page 11: ...rom 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 Safety Safety ins...

Page 12: ...re 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 Safety instructions moving head 12 ...

Page 13: ...ays secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as 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 Safety instructions PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 13 ...

Page 14: ...r 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 block areas of ventilation Do not install the device...

Page 15: ... 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 electri...

Page 16: ...duct may possibly react with the coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains In case of doubt do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor but use felt pad floor protectors or a carpet Safety instructions moving head 16 ...

Page 17: ...e n Two movable axles with 8 or 16 bit resolution Tilt 180 Pan 540 n Pan and Tilt invertible n 4 10 W Quad Colour RGBW LEDs n Beam angle 28 n Control via DMX 4 9 14 or 26 channels and via buttons and display on the unit n 9 preprogrammed automatic shows n Sound control n Electronic dimmer 0 100 n Zoom function 10 60 n Shutter frequency 0 20 Hz n Omega bracket and infrared remote control included F...

Page 18: ... for transport or storage respectively 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 such as 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 move...

Page 19: ...X 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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 Installation moving head 20 ...

Page 21: ...ot be connected to a dimmer You can install the device on the wall ceiling or floor The threads on the housing bottom are used to secure the supplied Omega bracket or truss clamps Mounting options Installation PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 21 ...

Page 22: ...ing 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 Starting up moving head 22 ...

Page 23: ...MX 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 Ω W Connections in DMX mode Starting up PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 23 ...

Page 24: ...6 Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements moving head 24 ...

Page 25: ...In DMX input 6 Infrared sensor for receiving remote control signals 7 Microphone for sound control 8 ENTER Calls up the menu for the respective operation mode confirms a set value 9 DOWN Decreases the displayed value by one and selects menu items Connections and operating elements PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 25 ...

Page 26: ...isplayed value by one and selects menu items 11 MODE Calls up the settings menu skips one menu level back and closes an opened submenu without saving any changes 12 Display Connections and operating elements moving head 26 ...

Page 27: ...ng 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 power supply to start operation After a few seconds the fans start to work the head moves to the hom...

Page 28: ...on selection Press repeatedly DOWN while A001 is flashing in the display to call up one of nine preprog rammed scenes one of nine programmes or to set the device to sound controlled mode Operating moving head 28 ...

Page 29: ...7 2 1 DMX menu Press ENTER while Addr XXX NoSignal is flashing in the display to select the DMX menu Press ENTER to call up the first menu item Operating PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 29 ...

Page 30: ...save the setting and then DOWN to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making any changes press MODE 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 channels 509 9 channels 504 14 channels 499 26 channels 487 DMX address Operat...

Page 31: ...n case the DMX connection is interrupted Choose Hold if you want the device in that case to maintain the state that corresponds to the last received DMX signal Choose Hold if you want the device in that case to perform an automatic run Choose Sound if you want the device in that case to perform a sound controlled auto matic run Choose Sound if you want the device in that case to return to its home...

Page 32: ...menu items explained in the following table press ENTER to call up the respectively connected function Use UP and DOWN to change the respectively indicated value When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to save the settings With MODE you get to the parent menu level Display Description Value range Dimmer Overall intensity of all 4 LEDs 0 low 255 high Strobe Strobe frequency 10 slow 255...

Page 33: ...speed 0 fast 255 slow Zoom Zoom setting for all LEDs 10 60 Strobe1 Strobe frequency LED bottom right 10 slow 255 fast Red1 Intensity Red LED bottom right 0 off 255 max Green1 Intensity Green LED bottom right 0 off 255 max Blue1 Intensity Blue LED bottom right 0 off 255 max White1 Intensity White LED bottom right 0 off 255 max Strobe2 Strobe frequency LED bottom left 10 slow 255 fast Operating Pico...

Page 34: ...5 max Strobe3 Strobe frequency LED top left 10 slow 255 fast Red3 Intensity Red LED top left 0 off 255 max Green3 Intensity Green LED top left 0 off 255 max Blue3 Intensity Blue LED top left 0 off 255 max White3 Intensity White LED top left 0 off 255 max Strobe4 Strobe frequency LED top right 10 slow 255 fast Red4 Intensity Red LED top right 0 off 255 max Green4 Intensity Green LED top right 0 off...

Page 35: ... setting except 0 overrides settings Strobe1 4 for individual LEDs If you have left the menu and Red Alone is displayed again press DOWN to consecutively select the scenes Green Alone Blue Alone White Alone Yellow Alone Cyan Alone Purple Alone Red Alone and AllWhite Alone which you can change as described Operating PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 35 ...

Page 36: ...wice to open the Programme menu and to change show parameters as desired The display shows Speed Press ENTER to then select with UP and DOWN a value between 000 and 255 for the process speed of the show When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to save the settings To change the menu item without making any changes press MODE Speed Operating moving head 36 ...

Page 37: ... 255 for the strobe frequency of the show Values between 000 and 009 have no function here When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to save the settings To change the menu item without making any changes press MODE Press MODE twice to return to the function selection 7 3 Settings menu In this menu you can configure the device according your liking All previous settings are retained eve...

Page 38: ...m Reset Machine Use this function to reset positions and colours to their respective pro grammed parameters If you want to execute this function use UP and DOWN to select ON and confirm with ENTER If you do not want to execute this function select OFF and confirm with ENTER Press if necessary repeatedly DOWN and confirm with ENTER to call up the menu item Master Alone Use this function to specify ...

Page 39: ...trol Use UP and DOWN to select the desired sensitivity and confirm with ENTER Press if necessary repeatedly DOWN and confirm with ENTER to call up the menu item Clear Display Use this function to specify whether you want the display to be always bright or if it should dim out after approx 25 seconds When the display is dimmed press any button to restore full illumination Use UP and DOWN to select ...

Page 40: ...k On if the buttons should get locked Select Lock Off if the buttons should not get locked Confirm with ENTER To unlock the buttons during operation for 30 seconds press MODE DOWN UP and ENTER Press if necessary repeatedly DOWN and confirm with ENTER to call up the menu item Information Use UP and DOWN to display information about manufacturer model no and date and time of production Press ENTER t...

Page 41: ...R to display the entire elapsed oper ating hours Press ENTER to clear the display Press DOWN The display shows ClearTotal Press ENTER and use UP and DOWN to enter the password to delete the entire elapsed operating time Upon delivery the password is 001 The display shows ClearTotal No Press UP or DOWN to set the display to ClearTotal OK Press ENTER to delete the entire elapsed operating hours Pres...

Page 42: ...ODE until the display shows Motor Set again Press if necessary repeatedly DOWN and confirm with ENTER to call up the menu item Motor Set This function allows you to invert the Pan and Tilt movement direction The display shows Motor Set Confirm with ENTER Press UP or DOWN until the display shows Motor Calibrate Confirm with ENTER Now you can use UP or DOWN to choose between Pan Motor reversing the ...

Page 43: ...Red Green Blue White Yellow Cyan Purple and AllWhite Press ENTER and use UP and DOWN to select the desired memory location Press ENTER and use UP and DOWN to select Yes Confirm with ENTER to save the scene This will over write the previously saved parameters for this scene Press if necessary repeatedly MODE until the display shows Record Scene again Recording scenes Operating PicoWash 40Z Pixel Qu...

Page 44: ... item PassWordManage Keep DOWN pressed until PUK Code 638 is displayed Press ENTER The display shows Modify P W Confirm with ENTER The display shows the current password Use UP and DOWN to select a new password and press ENTER to save it Press repeatedly MODE to return to the respectively parent menu level or to leave the menu If you have entered an incorrect PUK code PassWord Err is flashing thre...

Page 45: ...imum value of the Tilt range of 180 3 0 255 Zoom function 10 60 4 0 255 Master dimmer 0 100 7 5 Functions in 9 channel DMX mode 16 bit Channel Value Function 1 0 255 Rotation pan 0 up to the maximum value of the Pan range of 540 2 0 255 Fine adjustment rotation pan 3 0 255 Inclination tilt 0 up to the maximum value of the Tilt range of 180 Operating PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 45 ...

Page 46: ...tilt 5 0 255 Motor speed fast to slow 6 0 255 Zoom function 10 60 7 0 255 Master dimmer 0 100 8 0 255 000 049 No function 050 059 Red 060 069 Green 070 079 Blue 080 089 White 090 099 Yellow 100 109 Cyan 110 119 Purple 120 129 all white Operating moving head 46 ...

Page 47: ...ogramme 1 150 159 Programme 2 160 169 Programme 3 170 179 Programme 4 180 189 Programme 5 190 199 Programme 6 200 209 Programme 7 210 219 Programme 8 220 229 Programme 9 230 233 Empty 234 236 Reset 237 249 Empty Operating PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 47 ...

Page 48: ...nel Value Function 1 0 255 Rotation pan 0 up to the maximum value of the Pan range of 540 2 0 255 Fine adjustment rotation pan 3 0 255 Inclination tilt 0 up to the maximum value of the Tilt range of 180 4 0 255 Fine adjustment inclination tilt 5 0 255 Motor speed fast to slow 6 0 255 Zoom function 10 60 Operating moving head 48 ...

Page 49: ... open 9 Strobe slow to fast 1 Hz 25 Hz 9 0 255 Red Dimmer 0 100 10 0 255 Green Dimmer 0 100 11 0 255 Blue Dimmer 0 100 12 0 255 White Dimmer 0 100 13 0 255 000 049 No function 050 059 Red 060 069 Green 070 079 Blue 080 089 White 090 099 Yellow Operating PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 49 ...

Page 50: ... Purple 120 129 all white 130 139 Empty 140 149 Programme 1 150 159 Programme 2 160 169 Programme 3 170 179 Programme 4 180 189 Programme 5 190 199 Programme 6 200 209 Programme 7 210 219 Programme 8 220 229 Programme 9 Operating moving head 50 ...

Page 51: ...Speed Sensitivity 7 7 Functions in 26 channel DMX mode 16 bit Channel Value Function 1 0 255 Rotation pan 0 up to the maximum value of the Pan range of 540 2 0 255 Fine adjustment rotation pan 3 0 255 Inclination tilt 0 up to the maximum value of the Tilt range of 180 Operating PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 51 ...

Page 52: ...er dimmer 0 100 8 0 255 000 009 No function open 10 Strobe slow to fast 1 Hz 25 Hz 9 0 255 LED 1 Red Dimmer 0 100 10 0 255 LED 1 Green Dimmer 0 100 11 0 255 LED 1 Blue Dimmer 0 100 12 0 255 LED 1 White Dimmer 0 100 13 0 255 LED 2 Red Dimmer 0 100 14 0 255 LED 2 Green Dimmer 0 100 15 0 255 LED 2 Blue Dimmer 0 100 Operating moving head 52 ...

Page 53: ...mer 0 100 19 0 255 LED 3 Blue Dimmer 0 100 20 0 255 LED 3 White Dimmer 0 100 21 0 255 LED 4 Red Dimmer 0 100 22 0 255 LED 4 Green Dimmer 0 100 23 0 255 LED 4 Blue Dimmer 0 100 24 0 255 LED 4 White Dimmer 0 100 25 0 255 000 049 No function 050 059 Red 060 069 Green 070 079 Blue Operating PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 53 ...

Page 54: ...090 099 Yellow 100 109 Cyan 110 119 Purple 120 129 all white 130 139 Empty 140 149 Programme 1 150 159 Programme 2 160 169 Programme 3 170 179 Programme 4 180 189 Programme 5 190 199 Programme 6 200 209 Programme 7 Operating moving head 54 ...

Page 55: ...Channel Value Function 210 219 Programme 8 220 229 Programme 9 230 233 Empty 234 236 Reset 237 249 Empty 250 255 Sound controlled mode 26 0 255 Speed Sensitivity Operating PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 55 ...

Page 56: ...is not controlled via DMX 1 STAND BY Stops the automatic mode and blackouts the unit The display shows Stop In this mode the device responds to the remote control 2 Dimmer Adjusts the light intensity between 0 and 100 Press repeatedly Dimmer or keep the button pressed to increase the light intensity Press repeatedly Dimmer or keep the button pressed to decrease the light intensity 3 SOUND OFF Deac...

Page 57: ... These buttons allow you to trim the rotation X and tilt Y of the device head Button 1 X Y Button 2 Y Button 3 X Y Button 4 X Button 5 Centre Button 6 X Button 7 X Y Button 8 Y Button 9 X Y 7 STROBE Enables the Strobe function for the current light scene Then press one of the number buttons 2 9 for the desired strobe frequency Press number button 1 to turn the strobe function off Remote control Pi...

Page 58: ...of the number buttons 1 8 for the desired light scene 9 FULL ON Press this button to call the light scene FULL ON white light with full intensity 10 GOBO No function 11 Infrared diode Sends the infrared signals to the device Remote control moving head 58 ...

Page 59: ...Quad Colour RGBW LEDs Zoom function 10 60 Voltage supply AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 67 W Full on Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 2 A 250 V fast acting Dimensions W H D 174 mm 147 mm 247 mm 15 35in 5 31in 15 55in Weight 3 kg Technical specifications PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 59 ...

Page 60: ...nto a socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show 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 Pin Configuration 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold signal 3 Signal DMX hot sig...

Page 61: ... 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 Troubleshooting PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 61 ...

Page 62: ...ction 2 Check the address settings and the DMX polarity 3 Try using another DMX controller 4 Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or inter ference to DMX interface circuits If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting moving hea...

Page 63: ...of dirt on the optics of the device n Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner item no 280122 n Always dry the parts carefully 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 O...

Page 64: ...ehold waste but make sure that they are fed to a recovery Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire Dispose of the bat teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste To protect the environment dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites Disposal of...

Page 65: ...hold waste Dispose 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 Disposal of your old device Protecting the environment PicoWash 40Z Pixel Quad 65 ...

Page 66: ...Notes moving head 66 ...

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