MH-z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom moving head user manual
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1. again ENTER With UP and DOWN you can now set a value between 100 and 255 for the selected colour When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until Sens flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now set the sensitivity for the sound control Use UP and DOWN to select a value between 1 low sensitivity and 100 high sensitivity When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 39 Operating System reset Loading default values th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until Reset System flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now select one of the following options No or Ok Select Ok and press ENTER to reset all movable axes to their home positions Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until Load Set flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item W2. off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 23 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 4 W The flashing DMX LED indicates an incoming DMX signal th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 24 Starting up Connections in master slave When you configure a group of devices in master slave mode the first unit will control the mode 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 25 Connections and operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements th mann 26 DMX indicator Display ENTER Selects an option of the respective operating mode DOWN Decreases the displayed value by one UP Increases the displayed value by one MODE ESC Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items Closes an open sub menu wi
3. 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 SCIARE interest for you quickly 2 i ur online guides provi etailed information on technical basics Online guides Ouro guides provide detailed information on te alba and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline If you have any problems with the device the Service E S customer service will gladly assist you moving head General notes 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 Text input
4. 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 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 movement of the head may addition ally stress the load bearing structures th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 14 Safety instructions CAUTION Risk of injury due to movements of the device The head of the device can move quickly pan tilt and can produce very bright light This is also valid immediately after y
5. 0 144 145 149 150 164 165 169 170 184 185 189 Function Open Strobe effect 2 fast on slow off from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 3 slow on fast off from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 4 random from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 5 random fast on slow off from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 6 random slow on fast off from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 6 Pulse series pulse interval increasing Open moving head Channel 12 13 Value 190 204 205 209 210 224 225 229 230 244 245 255 0 255 Special settings OSO 10 1 eee 50 SD aoe 14 49 54 59 Function Strobe effect 8 Pulse series with random frequency from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 9 single pulses from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 6 inverted Pulse series pulse interval increasing Open Optical zoom large to small Without function Stop of current movement pan or tilt Without function Rotation position reset Inclination position reset MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 53 Channel 54 Value 60 64 65 69 70 74 US cos FY 80 84 85 89 90 94 95 99 100 104 105 109 110 114 115 119 120 124 Function Optical zoom reset Without function All functions reset Without function Inversion o
6. 0 19 20 24 25 64 65 69 70 84 85 89 90 104 105 109 110 124 125 129 130 144 Function Dimmer 0 to 100 Closed Open Strobe effect 1 from fast to slow Open Strobe effect 2 fast on slow off from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 3 slow on fast off from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 4 random from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 5 random fast on slow off from fast to slow consecutively MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 69 Channel 32 33 70 Value 145 149 150 164 165 169 170 184 185 189 190 204 205 209 210 224 225 229 230 244 245 255 0 255 Special settings Function Open Strobe effect 6 random slow on fast off from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 6 Pulse series pulse interval increasing Open Strobe effect 8 Pulse series with random frequency from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 9 single pulses from fast to slow consecutively Open Strobe effect 6 inverted Pulse series pulse interval increasing Open Optical zoom large to small moving head Channel Value 0 9 10 14 15 49 50 54 55 59 60 64 65 69 70 74 VS 006 FY 80 84 85 89 90 94 95 99 Function Without function Stop of current movement pan or tilt Without function Rotation position reset Incli
7. 56 61 66 Thi Were 76 OI cor 86 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 Function Light effect 3 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 4 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 5 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 6 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 7 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 8 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 9 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 10 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 11 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 12 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 13 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 14 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 15 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 moving head Channel Value 91 95 96 100 101 105 106 110 111 115 116 120 121 ces 125 126 130 131 135 136 140 141 145 146 150 151 155 Function Light effect 16 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 17 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 18 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 19 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 20 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 21 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 22 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 23 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 24 colou
8. P and DOWN until Channel flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now select one of the following DMX operating modes 14 channel display shows 74CH or 34 channel display shows 34CH This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until TempDisp flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to let the display show the current LED tempera ture Press MODE ESC to quit the menu 36 Dimmer curve Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until DimCurve flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now select one of the following dimmer curves The dimmer curve determines how the brightness increases or decreases depending on the set DMX value This setting is only rele vant if the device is controlled via DMX When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC Display Description Linear Linear proportional course S Cu
9. SION 31 Operating Operating mode Auto Show Pan inversion th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION I Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until Run flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now select the operating mode Press ENTER to start operation in the selected mode Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until the top row of the display Pan flashes Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now choose between Reverse reverse rotational direction and Normal normal rotational direction When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC 32 Tilt inversion Motor speed Operating Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until the top row of the display Tilt flashes Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now choose between Reverse reverse direction of inclination and Normal normal direction of inclination When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC Press MODE ESC to activa
10. STAR VviLRTe MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom moving head themann user manual MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann StraBe 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 13 08 2015 ID 350086 Table of contents na wu A A WUN Table of contents LC aaa 5 1 1 Further information 6 1 2 Notational conventions 7 1 3 Symbols and signal Words sss 8 Safety instructions ul 11 Features rai aiar 17 Installation EA FIRRIATO ERRE E 18 CT dT ET gt a A i aE 23 Connections and operating elements sese 26 Operating curia 7 1 Starting the device 7 2 Mali MENU aiar 7 3 Menu overview main menu 7 4 Settings ment Aia 7 5 Menu overview settings MENU csssscssessecssecssecssecsscessecseecssecscesseesscessecssccnscessecuecseerseesscsece 46 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Table of contents 10 11 12 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 7 6 Functions in 14 channel DMX mode 7 7 Functions in 34 channel DMX mode Technical specifications sese Plug and connection assignments sees 77 Troubleshooting essere 78 Cleaning gala aaa 80 Protecting the EnvironMent cccceccsssscsssesssscsseecssecssscesseesseecescecssecsuscessecssscesscessecenscesseeesneeessees 81 1 General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe
11. Sn NOI Boe NOI KI RSI NI ROS E52 RSS N 255 T255 T255 90255 255 255 255 99255 255 255 255 Function Rotation 0 up to the maximum value of the Pan area 180 270 or 540 Fine adjustment for rotation pan Inclination 0 up to the maximum value of the Tilt area 90 180 or 270 Fine adjustment for inclination tilt Movement speed fast to slow Intensity Red 0 to 100 LED group 1 amp LED groups on page 75 Intensity Green 0 to 100 LED group 1 Intensity Blue 0 to 100 LED group 1 Intensity White 0 to 100 LED group 1 Intensity Red 0 to 100 LED group 2 Intensity Green 0 to 100 LED group 2 MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 57 Channel 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 58 Value oO E52 ef E52 RS 99255 255 255 255 255 255 255 99255 255 255 06 ZS 99255 255 Function Intensity Blue 0 to 100 LED group 2 Intensity White 0 to 100 LED group 2 Intensity Red 0 to 100 LED group 3 Intensity Green 0 to 100 LED group 3 Intensity Blue 0 to 100 LED group 3 Intensity White 0 to 100 LED group 3 Intensity Red 0 to 100 LED group 4 Intensity Green 0 to 100 LED group 4 Intensity Blue 0 to 100 LED group 4 Intensity White 0 to 100 LED group 4 Intensity Red 0 to 100 LED group 5 Intensity Green 0 t
12. Text inputs that are carried out on the device are indicated by typewriter font Example 2323 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General notes 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 Z Cross references on page 7 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Signal word DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE Warning signs A General notes Meaning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided 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 This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided 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 Type of danger Warning high voltage th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General notes Warning suspended load N Warn
13. d 64 Channel 28 Value 248 500 255 Function Active LED groups 1 2 3 4 5 Preprogrammed light effects 0 15 16 20 21 25 26 30 31 35 36 40 41 45 46 50 Pill a5 55 56 60 61 65 No light effect Light effect 1 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 2 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 3 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 4 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 5 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 6 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 7 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 8 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 9 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 10 colour setting with channel 26 MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 65 Channel 66 Value 66 TAG 76 81 86 Oise SO coe 101 106 111 116 121 126 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 Function Light effect 11 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 12 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 13 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 14 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 15 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 16 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 17 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 18 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 19 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 20 colour setting with c
14. enu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC Operating Inclination alignment Activate the settings menu Press UP and DOWN until the top row of the display Tilt flashes Press ENTER to open this menu item Use the buttons UP or DOWN to adjust the desired home position When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 45 Operating 7 5 Menu overview settings menu themann 46 7 6 Functions in 14 channel DMX mode Channel 1 oN OD vu FB W N Value 255 T255 255 255 255 255 OI RI E55 Bos RSI RS 255 Function Rotation 0 up to the maximum value of the Pan area 180 270 or 540 Inclination 0 up to the maximum value of the Tilt area 90 180 or 270 Movement speed fast to slow Intensity Red 0 to 100 if channel 8 0 Intensity Green 0 to 100 if channel 8 0 Intensity Blue 0 to 100 if channel 8 0 Intensity White 0 to 100 if channel 8 0 Preprogrammed light effects 0 15 16 20 225 No light effect Light effect 1 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 2 colour setting with channel 4 to 7 MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 47 Channel 48 Value 26 Sills 36 Ale 46 Dil
15. f rotation and inclination direction Inversion of rotation direction Inversion of inclination direction Cancel inversion of rotation direction Cancel inversion of inclination direction Cancel inversion of rotation and inclination direction Movement speed normal Movement speed fast Movement speed slow moving head Channel Value 125 129 130 134 135 139 140 144 145 255 Function Maximum fan speed Automatic fan speed control depending on device temperature Dimmer speed fast Dimmer speed slow Without function Preprogrammed movement pattern 0 Be DA oe 40 56 12 88 23 39 55 71 87 103 No movement Movement pattern 1 Movement pattern 2 Movement pattern 3 Movement pattern 4 Movement pattern 5 Movement pattern 6 MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 55 Channel 56 Value 104 120 136 152 168 184 200 216 23255 248 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247 255 Function Movement pattern 7 Movement pattern 8 Movement pattern 1 with sound control Movement pattern 2 with sound control Movement pattern 3 with sound control Movement pattern 4 with sound control Movement pattern 5 with sound control Movement pattern 6 with sound control Movement pattern 7 with sound control Movement pattern 8 with sound control moving head 7 7 Functions in 34 channel DMX mode Channel 1 o ON DO vu BP W N u LS N 5 Value
16. hannel 26 Light effect 21 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 22 colour setting with channel 26 Light effect 23 colour setting with channel 26 moving head Channel Value Function IS cos 13S Light effect 24 colour setting with channel 26 136 140 Light effect 25 multi colour 141 145 Light effect 26 multi colour 146 150 Light effect 27 multi colour 151 155 Light effect 28 multi colour 156 160 Light effect 29 multi colour 161 165 Light effect 30 multi colour 166 170 Light effect 31 multi colour 171 175 Light effect 32 multi colour 176 180 Light effect 33 multi colour 181 185 Light effect 34 multi colour 186 190 Light effect 35 multi colour 191 195 Light effect 36 multi colour MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom Channel Value Function 196 200 Light effect 37 multi colour 201 205 Light effect 38 multi colour 206 210 Light effect 39 multi colour 211 215 Light effect 40 multi colour 216 220 Light effect 41 multi colour 221 25 Light effect 42 multi colour 226 230 Light effect 43 multi colour 231 235 Light effect 44 multi colour 236 240 Light effect 45 multi colour 241 245 Light effect 46 multi colour 246 250 Light effect 47 multi colour 251 255 Light effect 48 multi colour 29 0 255 Preprogrammed effects speed from slow to fast moving head 68 Channel 30 31 Value 0 255 Shutter
17. ing danger zone th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 10 Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as moving head spotlight The device is designed for profes sional 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 conditions 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 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
18. ith UP and DOWN you can now select one of the following options No or Ok Select Ok and press ENTER to reset all values to their factory default settings 40 Operating 7 3 Menu overview main menu DMX Addr Tilt PT Speed Addr001 512 Auto Reverse Reverse s B ST MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 41 Operating Channel TempDisp DimCurve Display P Angle T Angle 270 30Close 34C S Curve ita da th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 42 Operating DimSpeed Balance Load Set BalanceR BalanceB BalanceG BalanceW themann 43 Operating 7 4 Settings menu Rotation alignment th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Press MODE ESC for at least five seconds to enable the settings menu Use UP or DOWN to enter the password 2323 for the device At that the button UP changes the digit in the cursor position the button DOWN moves the cursor to the next position Press ENTER when all digits are entered Press MODE ESC twice to quit the settings menu All settings done here are retained even when you disconnect the device from the mains Activate the settings menu Press UP and DOWN until the top row of the display Pan flashes Press ENTER to open this menu item Use the buttons UP or DOWN to adjust the desired home position When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next m
19. les 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 78 Symptom Remedy The unit does not work no light Check the mains power connection and the main fuse the fan does not run No response to DMX controller 1 The LED DMX should be flashing on data transmis sion If it doesn t check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection 2 If the LED DMX lights up without response check the address settings and 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 MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 79 Cleaning 11 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 M Always dry the part
20. ling 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 movement of the head may addition ally stress the load bearing structures NOTICE Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation The ambient temperature must always be below 40 C 104 F th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 19 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 20 Installation Mounting options The threads on the case bottom are used for secure mounting Either the supplied mounting bracket or flight adapters half coupler trigger clamps C hooks etc can be attached to the two opposite threads B The third thread on the case bottom A is provided for the supplied safety cable eyelet The safety cable must be guided through this safety eyelet th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 21 Installation th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 22 Starting up 5 Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched
21. mann 74 Operating LED groups Si Di 4 OF a di 8 Technical specifications Number of DMX channels Illuminant Dispersion angle Maximum rotation angle pan Maximum inclination angle tilt Dimmer Power consumption Operating supply voltage Fuse Dimensions W x H x D Weight 76 14 or 34 channels depending on operating mode 19 four colour LEDs RGBW 15 W each 15 540 270 electronic O 100 320 W AC 230 V 50 Hz 5 mm x 20 mm 10 A 250 V fast acting 340 mmx 420 mmx 250 mm 10 6 kg moving head Plug and connection assignments 9 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 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 77 Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting NOTICE Possible data transmission errors For error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cab
22. nation position reset Optical zoom reset Without function All functions reset Without function Inversion of rotation and inclination direction Inversion of rotation direction Inversion of inclination direction Cancel inversion of rotation direction MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 71 Channel 34 72 Value 100 105 110 N 1120 50 25 130 IBS 140 145 104 109 114 119 124 129 134 139 144 255 Function Cancel inversion of inclination direction Cancel inversion of rotation and inclination direction Movement speed normal Movement speed fast Movement speed slow Maximum fan speed Automatic fan speed control depending on device temperature Dimmer speed fast Dimmer speed slow Without function Preprogrammed movement pattern Om B No movement Movement pattern 1 moving head Channel Value 24 39 40 55 56 71 HR co BI 88 103 104 119 120 135 136 151 152 167 168 183 184 199 200 215 216 231 Function Movement pattern 2 Movement pattern 3 Movement pattern 4 Movement pattern 5 Movement pattern 6 Movement pattern 7 Movement pattern 8 Movement pattern 1 with sound control Movement pattern 2 with sound control Movement pattern 3 with sound control Movement pattern 4 with sound control Movement pattern 5 with sound control Movement pattern 6 with sound control MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 73 Operating th
23. o 100 LED group 5 Intensity Blue 0 to 100 LED group 5 moving head Channel Value Function 25 0 255 Intensity White 0 to 100 LED group 5 26 Colour setting The adjustable colours and the corresponding numbers are listed on a separate information sheet which is available online 0 4 Dark 5 goa 8 Colour 1 10 14 Colour 2 15 119 Colour 3 20 24 Colour 4 25 29 Colour 5 30 34 Colour 6 359 39 Colour 7 40 44 Colour 8 MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom Channel 60 Value 45 49 50 54 55 59 60 64 65 69 70 74 WS ona VE 80 84 85 89 90 94 95 99 100 104 105 109 Function Colour 9 Colour 10 Colour 11 Colour 12 Colour 13 Colour 14 Colour 15 Colour 16 Colour 17 Colour 18 Colour 19 Colour 20 Colour 21 moving head Channel Value 110 MSi 120 125 130 13505 140 145 150 33 coo 160 165 170 114 119 124 129 134 139 144 149 154 159 164 169 174 Function Colour 22 Colour 23 Colour 24 Colour 25 Colour 26 Colour 27 Colour 28 Colour 29 Colour 30 Colour 31 Colour 32 Colour 33 Colour 34 MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 61 Channel 27 62 Value 175 179 180 201 202 207 208 229 230 234 235 249 250 255 Function Dark Automatic gradual change from colour 1 to 34 in ascending order from fast to slow Stopping automatic colour change Automatic grad
24. ou turn on the device when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a DMX 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 fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 15 Safety instructions 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 The device must not be moved while it is in use NOTICE Power 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 electric shock or fire th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 16 Features 3 Features The mo
25. perating 7 2 Main menu Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN to select a main menu item and ENTER to open the selected menu item Use UP and DOWN to change the respectively indicated value When the display shows the desired value press ENTER To return to the parent menu without making changes press MODE ESC If you don t press any button for about 30 seconds the display turns off Then press MODE ESC briefly to turn it on again All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device off and disconnect it from the mains To restart with default values use the function Load set Loading default values on page 40 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 30 Operating DMX address Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until DMX Address flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device DMX address Use UP and DOWN to select a value between 1 and 512 When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC 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 PAS
26. r setting with channel 4 to 7 Light effect 25 multi colour Light effect 26 multi colour Light effect 27 multi colour Light effect 28 multi colour MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 49 Channel Value Function 156 160 Light effect 29 multi colour 161 165 Light effect 30 multi colour 166 170 Light effect 31 multi colour 171 175 Light effect 32 multi colour 176 180 Light effect 33 multi colour 181 185 Light effect 34 multi colour 186 190 Light effect 35 multi colour 191 195 Light effect 36 multi colour 196 200 Light effect 37 multi colour 201 205 Light effect 38 multi colour 206 210 Light effect 39 multi colour 211 215 Light effect 40 multi colour 216 220 Light effect 41 multi colour moving head 50 Channel 10 Value 221 226 EH 236 241 246 SH 225 230 235 240 245 250 255 0 255 0955 Shutter ommo 20 24 25 64 Function Light effect 42 multi colour Light effect 43 multi colour Light effect 44 multi colour Light effect 45 multi colour Light effect 46 multi colour Light effect 47 multi colour Light effect 48 multi colour Preprogrammed effects speed from slow to fast Dimmer 0 to 100 Closed Open Strobe effect 1 from fast to slow MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 51 Channel 52 Value 65 69 70 84 85 89 90 104 105 109 110 124 125 129 13
27. rve Non linear curve with a distinctive flat profile at the beginning and end I Square Inverted quadratic curve with a steep profile at the beginning and flat profile at the end Square Inverted square curve with a steep profile at the begin ning and flat profile at the end MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 37 Operating Linear Square 100 100 The figure schematically shows the adjustable dimmer curves Depending on the selected DMX value 1 the device lights with a brightness 2 between 0 and 100 Dimmer speed Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until DimSpeed flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now select one of the following dimmer speed values Fast or Smooth slow When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 38 White balance Microphone sensitivity Operating Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until Balance flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now select the primary colour you want to set BalanceR red BalanceG green BalanceB blue BalanceW white Press
28. s 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 80 Protecting the environment 12 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 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 81 Notes themann 82 Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann StraBe 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de
29. te the main menu Press UP and DOWN until PT Speed flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now select between Slow low speed for Pan and Tilt Normal medium speed and Fast high speed When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 33 Operating Fan control Display on time th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until Fans flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now select between Auto automatic fan speed control depending on device temperature and Full maximum fan speed When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until Display flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now select between Bright display constantly on and 30 Close displays turns off after 30 seconds without any key press When the display shows
30. the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC 34 Pan area Tilt area Operating Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until P Angle flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now specify the Pan range Choose between 540 Pan range 540 360 Pan range 360 and 780 Pan range 180 When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press UP and DOWN until T Angle flashes in the top row of the display Press ENTER to open this menu item With UP and DOWN you can now specify the Tilt range Choose between 270 Tilt range 270 780 Tilt range 180 and 90 Tilt range 90 When the display shows the desired value press ENTER to confirm the setting and then MODE ESC to change to the next menu item To change the menu item without making changes press MODE ESC s B ST MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 35 Operating Operating mode DMX Temperature display th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Press MODE ESC to activate the main menu Press U
31. thout saving any changes DMX IN DMX input DMX OUT DMX output MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 27 Connections and operating elements 11 Fuse holder If the fuse blows replace it with a new fuse of the same type You must first discon nect the device from the power supply 12 POWEROUT IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit 13 POWER IN IEC chassis plug for the power supply themann 28 Operating 7 Operating 7 1 Starting the device CAUTION Risk of injury due to movements of the device The head of the device can move quickly pan tilt and can produce very bright light This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a DMX 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 Connect the device to the power supply to start operation After a few seconds the fans start to work the head moves to the home positions for rotation pan and inclination tilt After a few more seconds the display shows Run Addr001 Now the device is then ready for use th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 29 O
32. ual change from colour 34 to 1 in descending order from fast to slow Dark Automatic stepwise colour change from fast to slow Sound controlled colour change Selection of LED groups LED groups on page 75 0 7 8 15 16 23 24 31 32 39 Active LED groups 1 2 3 4 5 Active LED groups 1 2 3 4 Active LED groups 1 2 3 Active LED groups 1 2 Active LED group 1 moving head Channel Value 40 47 48 55 56 63 64 71 TP cco VE 80 87 88 95 96 103 104 111 112 119 120 127 128 135 136 143 Function Dark Active LED group 5 Active LED groups 4 5 Active LED groups 3 4 5 Active LED groups 2 3 4 5 Active LED groups 1 2 3 4 5 Active LED group 5 Active LED group 4 Active LED group 3 Active LED group 2 Active LED group 1 Active LED groups 4 5 Active LED groups 3 4 MH z1915 Quad LED Wash Zoom 63 Channel Value Function 144 151 Active LED groups 2 3 152 159 Active LED groups 1 2 160 167 Active LED groups 1 5 168 175 Active LED groups 3 4 5 176 183 Active LED groups 2 3 4 184 191 Active LED groups 1 2 3 192 199 Active LED groups 1 2 5 200 207 Active LED groups 1 4 5 208 215 Active LED groups 2 3 4 5 216 223 Active LED groups 1 2 3 4 224 231 Active LED groups 1 2 3 5 232 239 Active LED groups 1 3 4 5 240 247 Active LED groups 1 3 4 5 moving hea
33. ving head is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks for example at events on rock stages in theatres and musicals or in discotheques Special features of the device 19 four colour LEDs RGBW 15 W each Control via DMX 14 or 34 channels and via buttons and display on the unit Preprogrammed automatic show programmes Sound control Master Slave mode Strobe effect Electronic dimmer Robust housing with two integrated carrying handles Zoom optics provides high colour fidelity in all mixing and zooming Mounting bracket and safety cable eyelet supplied s B ST MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 17 Installation 4 Installation th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 Lift the device only at the base When lifted at the rotatable mounting the device may be dam aged You can install the device standing or hanging When in use the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform any kind of maintenance Block access under the work area 18 Installation WARNING Risk of injury by fal
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