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Colors SonicStrobe

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Page 1: ...Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope User manual...

Page 2: ...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 14 02 2020 ID 472595...

Page 3: ...ructions 11 3 Features 17 4 Installation 18 5 Starting up 21 6 Connections and operating elements 24 7 Operating 30 7 1 Functions in 7 channel mode 34 7 2 Functions in 13 channel mode 35 7 3 Functions...

Page 4: ...9 Plug and connection assignments 47 10 Troubleshooting 48 11 Cleaning 50 12 Protecting the environment 51 Table of contents 4 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

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Page 6: ...ilable 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 developme...

Page 7: ...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 con...

Page 8: ...talics 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 fi...

Page 9: ...nal 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 sit...

Page 10: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General information 10 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

Page 11: ...dered 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 p...

Page 12: ...he 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 v...

Page 13: ...o 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 WARNIN...

Page 14: ...NOTICE Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation Do not install the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames Safety instructions 14 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

Page 15: ...s of this user manual Avoid heavy temperature fluctua tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem perature fluctuations for example after transport at low outside tem...

Page 16: ...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 NOTIC...

Page 17: ...s Master Slave Sound control via built in microphone Auto operation DMX n 17 built in chase programmes in automatic mode and sound control n Flash rate 20 Hz n Swivelling mounting bracket For technolo...

Page 18: ...n 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 c...

Page 19: ...entilation The ambient temperature must always be below 40 C 104 F NOTICE Possible data transmission errors For error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphon...

Page 20: ...d on the two piece bracket for attaching Always work from a stable platform whenever installing moving or servicing the unit In doing so the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off The safety ca...

Page 21: ...ate 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 Colors SonicStro...

Page 22: ...evice 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 wi...

Page 23: ...ed 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...

Page 24: ...6 Connections and operating elements Front panel Connections and operating elements 24 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

Page 25: ...EDs 1 of 48 LED groups in 148 channel DMX mode 3 RGB LEDs 1 of 4 LED segments in 22 channel DMX mode 4 CW LEDs 5 Locking screws for the bracket for hanging or placement Connections and operating eleme...

Page 26: ...Rear side and connection panel Connections and operating elements 26 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

Page 27: ...Connections and operating elements Colors SonicStrobe 27 stroboscope...

Page 28: ...Twist for powering further devices 8 F2AL250V Fuse 9 Safety eye for attaching the safety cable 10 Display MENU Activates the main menu for selecting the operating mode Increases the displayed value by...

Page 29: ...ENTER Selects an option of the respective operating mode 11 DMX IN DMX input 12 DMX OUT DMX output Connections and operating elements Colors SonicStrobe 29 stroboscope...

Page 30: ...his setting is only relevant if the device is working as Slave in a Master Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX In this operating mode the device responds to the control sig nals of the m...

Page 31: ...crophone for sound control in a range from SE00 low sensitivity SE99 high sensitivity Confirm with ENTER Auto mode can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in...

Page 32: ...Confirm with ENTER The display is now inverted This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX n Briefly press MENU repeatedly until the display shows Addr Confirm with ENTER Use a...

Page 33: ...address 7 channel mode 507 13 channel mode 500 22 channel mode 491 148 channel mode 365 The RGB LEDs are divided into 4 segments in 22 channel mode and 48 LED groups in 148 channel mode Operating Col...

Page 34: ...o function 9 255 Strobe increasing speed 3 Ambient LED 0 255 Intensity 0 to 100 4 Ambient LED 0 8 No function 9 255 Strobe increasing speed 5 Ambient LED 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 6 Ambient LED 0 2...

Page 35: ...speed 3 Strobe LED 0 255 Flash duration increasing 4 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity 0 to 100 5 Effect LED 0 8 No function 9 255 Strobe increasing speed 6 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 7 Effect...

Page 36: ...23 37 Programme 2 38 52 Programme 3 53 82 Programme 4 83 97 Programme 5 98 112 Programme 6 113 127 Programme 7 128 142 Programme 8 143 157 Programme 9 158 172 Programme 10 173 187 Programme 11 188 20...

Page 37: ...ramme running speed increasing 11 Effect LED 0 7 No function 8 255 Preset mixed colours for automatic programmes 12 Effect LED Background colour 0 15 Automatic 16 255 R G B RG RB GB RGB 13 Effect LED...

Page 38: ...lash duration increasing 4 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity 0 to 100 5 Effect LED 0 8 No function 9 255 Strobe increasing speed 6 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 segment 1 7 Effect LED 0 255 Intensi...

Page 39: ...D 0 255 Intensity green 0 to 100 segment 3 14 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity blue 0 to 100 segment 3 15 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 segment 4 16 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity green 0 to 100 segme...

Page 40: ...112 Programme 6 113 127 Programme 7 128 142 Programme 8 143 157 Programme 9 158 172 Programme 10 173 187 Programme 11 188 202 Programme 12 203 217 Programme 13 218 232 Programme 14 233 247 Programme 1...

Page 41: ...ED 0 7 No function 8 255 Preset mixed colours for automatic programmes 21 Effect LED Background colour 0 15 Automatic 16 255 R G B RG RB GB RGB 22 Effect LED 0 127 Change of direction from bottom to t...

Page 42: ...0 to 100 4 Effect LED 0 8 No function 9 255 Strobe increasing speed 5 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 LED group 1 6 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity green 0 to 100 LED group 1 7 Effect LED 0 255 Int...

Page 43: ...ensity blue 0 to 100 LED group 2 146 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 LED group 48 147 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity green 0 to 100 LED group 48 148 Effect LED 0 255 Intensity blue 0 to 100 LED gr...

Page 44: ...LED groups in 148 channel mode Operating 44 Colors SonicStrobe stroboscope...

Page 45: ...ndering index CRI RA of 70 Optical properties Beam angle 140 Control DMX Number of DMX channels 7 13 22 148 Input connections Voltage supply Lockable input socket Power Twist DMX control XLR chassis s...

Page 46: ...2 A 250 V slow blow Flash rate 20 Hz Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging standing Dimensions W H D 476 mm 159 mm 216 mm Weight 3 9 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative...

Page 47: ...t 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 DM...

Page 48: ...les 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...

Page 49: ...troller 1 Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer ence to a DMX interface circuit 2 Try using another DMX controller If the procedur...

Page 50: ...erating 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 s...

Page 51: ...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 household...

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