Portable LED Stage Lighting User Manual
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1. vge etop hex Thea treCom Portable LED Stage Lighting User Manual Contents 1 General Description Re RE E aa em eee S UNPACKING e er E E 4 CONNECTIONS AE EE OE N N DE EE OE EE 4 1 Lighting Cornel ss EE EE EE dI 4 1 1 Lighting ere N OE EN OE 41 2 CN dm es EE GE EG GE ee Ee og AVS FUSING EE DE EE EE OE SE EE DE EG EE Eg 4 2 LED 16 0 0 rr ee OR Ee a 4 21 AE ed AE IE OE NE 4 2 2 Lighting OUIDUE es ee ese AE Re ee aee DE er Se Re EES Sk edel is AE OE OR ORE OE EE ter 5 1 VIBRANT colour mode uci trea rodeada N Ee ER SEEN qu inde 5 2 PASTEL colour HOUR Lerner autre en ees se n Eed OE EE 5 3 RAINBOW DIE so yen OE ORE EE DE GE ee 5 4 LATIN music MIDAS issie es EG GE EG dad De EE tesa tnt uidi 5 5 MOONLIGHT music MAA seed eie ese Pha ine eo ese Ges Se N 5 6 POP music mode AE ET EE EE EE N 5 7 INTENSITY sound TOQUE eis sees Per eere EN tuta ES Pme SR ee EE 9 9 FADER M Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 1 of 13 got tophex The re om 6 TheatreCom LED Ca Bee TL 8 de Eie EO EE ED 9 1 1 Mounting AMMAN SINGING ses DS EE EE EE aD Ee MIN 9 Pase ele og dle AE NEE N TE SE EE EE N a 9 od elle ee Le ER EE OE EE EE RE EEN 10 9 Product RANJE EA EE N Oo ee eee 11 TO Technical Specifications sus corra ES be EK p ute Cun hr EA B tata eed Re el Ee ee 12 URE EE ER ER NO EK 13 Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Pag2. colour mode and the indicator will illuminate above the pastel button Use the RAINBOW DIAL to set the colour and the FADER to set the brightness In this mode pastel colours are displayed which allow for more subtle lighting 5 3 RAINBOW DIAL The RAINBOW DIAL affects all lights connected the Lighting Control In order to allow you to select the maximum range of colours the RAINBOW DIAL has some additional colours not found in the rainbow The colours displayed are as follows Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple Pink White As you turn the dial the lights fade gradually between colours allowing you to select an infinite range of colours Turning the dial fully clockwise will set the lights to a warm white which will allow you to illuminate your performance area without colour 5 4 LATIN music mode When the POP button is pressed the indicator above the button will illuminate to indicate that the latin music mode has been selected A microphone is built into the Lighting Control which picks up music allowing the lights to respond to the beat The lights will change colour between the colour set on the RAINBOW DIAL and 3 contrasting colours selected automatically In latin mode the colour changes a maximum of once per second which works well with a latin tempo The brightness of the lights can be adjusted using the FADER 5 5 MOONLIGHT music mode Pressing MOONLIGHT will select the moonlight music mode and the indicator above
3. the button will illuminate As with the LATIN mode the lights respond to the music but in MOONLIGHT mode this happens more gradually The lights will change between the colour set on the RAINBOW DIAL and 4 matching colours selected automatically In this mode the colour changes a maximum of once every two seconds which works well with a waltz or slower music number The brightness of the lights can be adjusted using the FADER Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 7 of 13 9s o top hex The treCom 5 6 POP music mode When the LATIN button is pressed the indicator above the button will illuminate indicating the pop music mode is active The lights change colour rapidly in time to the beat of the music In this mode the colours are random and not affected by the rainbow dial The colours change a maximum of twice per second and as with the LATIN and MOONLIGHT modes the brightness of the lights can be adjusted by using the FADER 5 7 INTENSITY sound mode When the INTENSITY mode is selected the indicator above the button will illuminate In this mode the brightness of the lights is affected by the sound received by the internal microphone the noisier the sound the brighter the lights The colour of the lights can be set using the RAINBOW DIAL This mode is commonly used for a lightning effect as the lights will respond to a thunder sound effect It also works well responding to speech 5 8 FADER The fader is used to adju
4. e Part Description Contents TL 2 Basic TheatreCom LED stage TL C lighting control with mains lead lighting kit 2x TL L LED stage floodlights 1x TL C10 10m TheatreCom LED cable 1x TL C5 5m TheatreCom LED cable TL 4 Enhanced TheatreCom LED stage TL C Lighting control with mains lead lighting kit 4x TL L LED stage floodlights 1 x TL C20 20m TheatreCom LED cable 1x TL C10 10m TheatreCom LED cable 2x TL C5 5m TheatreCom LED cable TL 5 Enhanced TheatreCom LED stage TL C Lighting control with mains lead lighting kit 5x TL L LED stage floodlights 1 x TL C20 20m TheatreCom LED cable 2x TL C10 10m TheatreCom LED cable 2x TL C5 5m TheatreCom LED cable TL B Base Floor mounting base for LED floodlight TL L LED floodlight TheatreCom LED stage floodlight TL C Lighting control TheatreCom lighting control TL C5 Cable 5m TheatreCom LED cable TL C10 Cable 10m TheatreCom LED cable TL C25 Cable 20m TheatreCom LED cable Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 11 of 13 OS tophex The treCom 10 Technical Specifications TL C Lighting Control Supply Voltage 230Vac Supply Current 2A The mains plug must be fitted with a 3A fuse to protect the system Integral Fuse 3 15AT slow blow 20mm fuse Dimensions 200mm w x 120mm h x 200mm d Weight 2 90kg TL L LED Floodlight Power 50W Operating voltage 48V Maximum fl
5. e 2 of 13 The treCom 1 General Description TheatreCom portable LED stage lighting kits offers professional quality stage lighting in a safe and easy to use format The product is designed for temporary or permanent installations A TheatreCom installation consists of a mains powered lighting control and up to 5 LED flood lights connected by TheatreCom LED cables All TheatreCom products are provided with a comprehensive one year warranty In addition Top Hex Offers a lifetime repair guarantee In the event of a failure of the product for any reason Top Hex commits to repair the product at a nominal cost In the unlikely event that the product cannot be repaired a refurbished product of similar specification will be offered at a special price 2 Safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover on this product There are no user serviceable parts inside Removing the cover invalidates the warranty TheatreCom portable LED stage lighting is designed for indoor use as described in this manual Using this product for any other purpose other than that for which it was designed may cause harm and will invalidate the warranty If you are unsure about the safe operation of this product contact Top Hex for advice Contact details are provided at the end of this manual TheatreCom LED floodlights operate at a safe Voltage of 48V and the output from the ligh
6. e outer lights as shown below TAGE Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 9 of 13 The treCom 8 Troubleshooting 1 One of the colours red green or blue is not being illuminated on the lights i The most likely reason is that one of the cables is not screwed in properly Check the LED lighting cables are pushed in and the screws are finger tight 2 The light works for a period of time then goes off i The lights are protected with an over temperature circuit which will turn off the light to prevent over heating Check the fan in the back of the light is rotating freely and that it is not obstructed In the event of a problem contact Top Hex to return the unit for repair 3 None of the lights are working i Check there is at least one indicator illuminated on the Lighting Control this confirms the unit is powered up If not check the power is on then check the fuses in the mains plug and in the back of the Lighting control ii Try connecting the lighting control into just one LED floodlight via a short cable Add the lights one by one to identify a faulty light or cable 4 The lighting control or LED floodlight has failed Contact Top Hex to arrange for the unit to be returned for repair Top Hex offer a lifetime repair guarantee service on all TheatreCom products Please use the original packaging Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 10 of 13 OS tophex The treCom 9 Product Rang
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8. oodlights per TL C Lighting 5 Control Maximum cable length between units 20m Maximum system cable length 50m Dimensions 220mm w x 330mm h x 55mm d Weight 1 90kg TL B Floor Mounting Base Dimensions 180mm w x 25mm h x 180mm d Weight 1 05kg LED Cable Specification 5 core 16 0 2mm unscreened cable Connector 9 way D type socket plug Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 12 of 13 9s o tophex The treCom 11 Guarantee This TheatreCom product is warranted by Top Hex Ltd to the original end user purchaser against defects in workmanship and materials in its manufacture for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the end user Faults arising from misuse unauthorised modifications or accidents are not covered by this warranty If the TheatreCom product is faulty it should be sent in its original packaging to Top Hex Ltd at the address below with shipping prepaid Please include details of the fault found and a copy of the Suppliers invoice To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover on this TheatreCom product There are no user serviceable parts inside Removing the cover invalidates the warranty A life time repair service is offered on this product please contact Top Hex for details TheatreCom Top Hex Ltd 5 Ramsay Court Hinchingbrooke Business Park Huntingdon PE29 6FY www theatrecom co uk Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 13 o
9. puts are identical Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 4 of 13 Thea treCom 4 1 2 Mains inlet The IEC mains inlet allows connection of the supplied mains lead fitted with a 3A fuse 4 1 3 Fusing The unit is also protected by a 3 15AT slow blow 20mm fuse which is user replaceable 4 2 LED Floodlight Lighting input Lighting output 4 2 1 Lighting Input The LED cable from the Lighting Control or the preceding LED Floodlight is connected to the lighting input 4 2 2 Lighting Output The lighting output is used to connect to the next LED Floodlight in the chain if required A maximum of 5 LED Floodlights can be connected to one Lighting Control Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 5 of 13 2 Eet S PONER Ted t 5 Lighting Control eG tre Com 5 z E x 3 mm MOONLIGHT mad mm POP u 1 PASTEL INTENSITY 2 V 4 7 8 Vibrant colour mode Pastel colour mode Rainbow Dial Latin music mode Moonlight music mode Pop music mode Intensity sound mode Fader 5 1 VIBRANT colour mode Press VIBRANT to select the vibrant colour mode and the indicator will illuminate above the vibrant button Use the RAINBOW DIAL to set the colour and the FADER to set the brightness In this mode primary colours are displayed giving vibrant reds blues and greens Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 6 of 13 The treCom 5 2 PASTEL colour mode Press PASTEL to select the pastel
10. st the brightness of the lights 6 TheatreCom LED Cables The cables for your TheatreCom backstage communication system have a 9 pin D socket at one end and a 9 pin D plug at the other end Cables can be purchased from Top Hex in standard or custom lengths Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 8 of 13 The treCom 7 Installation Before installing your TheatreCom portable LED stage lighting it is worth setting up one or two LED floodlights with a Lighting control to become familiar with the connections and controls 7 1 Mounting Arrangements The bracket fitted to your LED Floodlights can be used to mount the light in several ways The light can be fitted to a TheatreCom TL B base and placed on the floor The light can be hung from a standard 50mm lighting bar You are advised to fit a safety chain in order to ensure the light is secure The bracket has screw holes which allow the light to be screwed directly into a wall ceiling or beam Once again it may be appropriate to consider a safety chain or other restraint 7 2 Positioning the lights As a guide one LED floodlight will illuminate approximately 1m of stage However more lights will improve your lighting coverage The LED floodlights have a beam angle of approximately 30 degrees from centre Allowing the beams to cross will minimise shadows and improve the overall lighting effect If you are using floor mounted lights to light a stage consider adjusting the angle of th
11. ting control is protected However it is important to inspect any cables or connectors for damage before use and to replace any faulty parts The LED floodlights are cooled with a fan and therefore do not pose a risk of burning In the event of the fan failing or the lights over heating an over temperature cut out will turn the lights off Issued 31 07 2012 by GJW Page 3 of 13 The treCom As with all stage lighting TheatreCom lights are bright and it is not advisable to stare directly at the LEDs When powering up the lighting control it is sensible to ensure the fader is at the minimum level to ensure the lights do not illuminate unexpectedly 3 Unpacking Top Hex takes great care to ensure your TheatreCom portable LED stage lighting kit reaches you in perfect condition After unpacking please check for any damage to the unit retaining any packing materials should the unit need to be returned On receipt please ensure that the package is complete A list of parts supplied with each package or kit is detailed in the Product Range section of this manual 4 Connections 4 1 Lighting Control E a S Lighting outputs Mains inlet 1 2 3 Fuse 4 1 1 Lighting Outputs Two LED lights can be connected directly to the Lighting Control Further lights can be connected to these lights via the lighting outputs on the LED Floodlight A maximum of 5 LED Floodlight can be powered from a single Lighting Control The lighting out
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