Blitz Bar 240
Stroboscope
User Manual
Page 1: ...Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope User Manual...
Page 2: ...Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 Internet www thomann de 20 06 2023 ID 550535...
Page 3: ...atures 14 4 Installation 16 5 Starting up 18 6 Connections and operating elements 20 7 Operating 23 7 1 Starting the device 23 7 2 Main menu 23 7 2 1 DMX address 24 7 2 2 DMX mode 25 7 2 3 Auto operat...
Page 4: ...7 7 Functions in 14 channel mode 35 7 8 Functions in 232 channel mode 38 8 Technical specifications 40 9 Plug and connection assignments 42 10 Troubleshooting 43 11 Cleaning 45 12 Protecting the envir...
Page 5: ...Blitz Bar 240 5 Stroboscope...
Page 6: ...available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous develo...
Page 7: ...nic 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 pl...
Page 8: ...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 Automatic operation is started 3 Switch off...
Page 9: ...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 th...
Page 10: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General information 10 Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Page 11: ...ay use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety Safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of pr...
Page 12: ...ource 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 dir...
Page 13: ...vice can power other devices of identical construction The current consumption of all other devices connected in series must not exceed the values indicated in the technical specifications Otherwise y...
Page 14: ...nts with the CW LEDs n Up to 32 individually controllable segments with the RGB LEDs n Control via DMX and via buttons and display on the device n Operating modes Master Slave Sound control via built...
Page 15: ...s over their lifetime This effect increases with higher operating temperature You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowes...
Page 16: ...age 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 secon...
Page 17: ...sition When in use the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved truss Use the openings provided on the two piece bracket for attaching Always work from a stable platform whenev...
Page 18: ...azards 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 dai...
Page 19: ...ized 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 fir...
Page 20: ...6 Connections and operating elements 1 RGB LEDs 2 CW LEDs Front panel Connections and operating elements 20 Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Page 21: ...wer supply of the device 4 DMX IN DMX input designed as XLR panel plug 3 pin 5 F1AL250V fuse holder 6 Display 7 activates the main menu for selecting the operating mode 8 increases the displayed value...
Page 22: ...ng mode confirms the displayed value 11 POWER OUT lockable output socket Power Twist for the power supply of further devices 12 DMX OUT DMX output designed as XLR panel socket 3 pin Connections and op...
Page 23: ...Press to activate the main menu 2 Press or to select a menu item 3 Press to confirm the selection 4 Use or to change the respectively displayed value 5 When the display shows the desired value confirm...
Page 24: ...alue between A000 and A512 for the desired DMX address Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller The fol lowing table shows the respective highest possible DMX addres...
Page 25: ...ress or until the display shows Mode and confirm with 3 Press or until the display shows DMX and confirm with 4 Press or to select the desired DMX mode Menu level 3 Function 8Ch 8 channel mode 14Ch 14...
Page 26: ...show programmes are available which run with adjustable speed 1 Press to activate the main menu 2 Press or until the display shows Mode and confirm with 3 Press or until the display shows Auto and con...
Page 27: ...responds to acoustic pulses which are recorded by the integrated microphone 1 Press to activate the main menu 2 Press or until the display shows Mode and confirm with 3 Press or until the display sho...
Page 28: ...wing table shows the setting options Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Function Manual Dimmer 000 255 Overall brightness Red 000 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 Green 000 255 Intensity green 0 to 100...
Page 29: ...mbient LEDs 50 Str 000 255 Flash rate ambient LEDs 50BG R 000 255 Brightness ambient LEDs red 50BG G 000 255 Brightness ambient LEDs green 50BG B 000 255 Brightness ambient LEDs blue 4 When the displa...
Page 30: ...shutdown when not in use on The display illumination is permanently on off The display illumination is switched off after 30 seconds Display Rev Display inversion on On display is rotated by 180 off O...
Page 31: ...tem Info and confirm with The following table shows the setting options Menu level 2 Function Firm Ware Displays the current firmware version Time Info Displays the total running time of the device Te...
Page 32: ...0 20 01 99 Auto Prog Sp 000 255 Manual Dimmer Red Green Blue White 35 Show 35 Sp 35 Str 50 show 50 Sp 50 Str 50BG R 50BG G 50BG B Setting Display on off Display Rev on off DMX Fail Blackout Manual Aut...
Page 33: ...robe LED 0 255 Strobe increasing speed colours 0 bis 100 5 Strobe LED 0 7 No function 8 19 Automatic show white 1 20 31 Automatic show white 2 32 43 Automatic show white 3 212 223 Automatic show white...
Page 34: ...RGB 1 13 16 Automatic show RGB 2 17 20 Automatic show RGB 3 244 247 Automatic show RGB 60 248 251 Automatic show RGB 61 252 255 Automatic show RGB 62 8 Ambient LED 0 255 Running speed of automatic sho...
Page 35: ...100 4 Strobe LED 0 255 Intensity white 0 to 100 5 Strobe LED 0 7 No function 8 19 Automatic show white 1 20 31 Automatic show white 2 32 43 Automatic show white 3 212 223 Automatic show white 18 224...
Page 36: ...how RGB 3 244 247 Automatic show RGB 60 248 251 Automatic show RGB 61 252 255 Automatic show RGB 62 9 Ambient LED 0 255 Running speed of automatic show RGB increasing when channel 7 8 255 10 Ambient L...
Page 37: ...Channel LED Value Function 13 Ambient LED 0 255 Background blue 0 to 100 14 Ambient LED 0 127 Direction normal 128 255 Direction inverted Operating Blitz Bar 240 37 Stroboscope...
Page 38: ...e LED 0 255 Intensity white 39 0 to 100 40 Strobe LED 0 255 Intensity white 40 0 to 100 41 Ambient LED 0 255 Intensity red 1 0 to 100 42 Ambient LED 0 255 Intensity green 1 0 to 100 43 Ambient LED 0 2...
Page 39: ...ity green 3 0 to 100 49 Ambient LED 0 255 Intensity blue 3 0 to 100 230 Ambient LED 0 255 Intensity red 64 0 to 100 231 Ambient LED 0 255 Intensity green 64 0 to 100 232 Ambient LED 0 255 Intensity bl...
Page 40: ...mbient Control DMX buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 8 14 232 Input connections Power supply Lockable input socket Power Twist DMX control XLR chassis plug 3 pin Output connection...
Page 41: ...Weight 5 2 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 20 80 non condensing Suitable for outdoor use no fanless yes Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX no Housing Metal Hou...
Page 42: ...cket 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...
Page 43: ...s that may occur during operation We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work no light 1 Check the mains connection and the main fuse 2 Check the settin...
Page 44: ...If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting 44 Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Page 45: ...operating environment damp smoky or particularly dirty environ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components n Clean with a dry soft cloth n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a...
Page 46: ...es and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal househo...
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