LED BossFx-2 Pro Bundle LED lighting set user manual
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 15.02.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information.............................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 1.3 Symbols and signal words..............................................................
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐ ence. Make sure that it is 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 development.
General information Instructions The individual 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]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device. 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.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED tech‐ nology. The device is designed for professional use only 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.
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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Features 3 Features Special features of the device: n n n n n n n n 2 LED spots each with 6 tricolour LEDs, 9 W each Derby effect each with 6 tricolour LEDs, 3 W each Stroboscope with 4 LEDs, 2 W each (white and ultra-violet) Control via DMX (4 different modes), buttons and display on the unit, the sup‐ plied wireless foot switch and the supplied infrared remote control Preprogrammed automatic shows Sound control Master / slave mode The scope of delivery also includes a T-bar stand, various mounting brac
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation 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 complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country.
Installation Pre-mounted spots The two spots and the two derby effects are pre-assembled at the T-bar. The strobe LEDs are integrated in the T-bar. Only the stand is still to be attached and the foot switch unit has to be connected. MIC IR POWER AUTO Inserting the battery into the remote control TRANSMITTER MUSIC COLOR BLACKOUT Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the bat‐ tery holder like a drawer. Insert the battery.
Installation NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
Starting up 5 Starting 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. Notes on radio transmission n This equipment uses a frequency range that is free of charge and registration within the European Union. For more information, please visit: http://www.thomann.de. n Make sure that no metal objects are located between transmitter and receiver.
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls Front panel ö #$ MIC ö ö ö IR DMX IN POWER OUTPUT DMX OUT MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY FUNCTION SETTING MENU POWER INPUT: 100-240V~50/60Hz/130W FUSE: T3.15AL250V %& ' ( ) UP IR DOWN ENTER $ 1 Strobe LEDs 2 Microphone for sound control 3 [IR] Infrared sensor for the remote control signals.
Connections and controls Wireless foot switch / POWER AUTO . TRANSMITTER MUSIC * COLOR + BLACKOUT , 9 [AUTO] Activates the ‘Automatic’ mode (playback of preprogrammed automatic shows). 10 [MUSIC] Activates the ‘Sound-control’ mode (playback of sound-controlled automatic shows). 11 [COLOUR] Starts the automatic colour change or stops it again. 12 [BLACKOUT] Blackouts all LEDs or turns them back on again. 13 Main switch. Turns the device on and off.
Connections and controls Infrared remote control Button labelling: Function AUTO MUSIC II – [AUTO] Enable / disable the automatic mode, selecting programme AM01 … AM03. ON/OFF + [MUSIC] Enable / disable the sound-controlled mode, selecting mode SM01 … SM03.
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting and stopping operation Starting Complete the following steps to start operation: Stopping 1. Connect the device to the power grid. 2. After a few seconds, the fan and the motors start to work. The display shows the current operation mode. The device is now operational. 3. Turn the foot switch on. Complete the following steps to stop operation: 1. Turn the foot switch off. 2. Disconnect the device from the mains. 7.
Operating Main menu ‘CoL’ ‘dNH’ Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Meaning ‘SouP’ Selecting a sound-controlled automatic show for the LED spots and derby effects ( ‘SP01’ … ‘SP18’ ) ‘SouF’ Selecting a sound-controlled automatic show for the strobe LEDs ( ‘SF01’ … ‘SF11’ ) ‘SouN’ Selecting a sound-controlled automatic show for all compo‐ nents ( ‘SM01’ … ‘SM03’ ) Manual colour selection for the LED spots ‘r.xxx’ Setting intensity red ( ‘r.000’ … ‘r.255’ ) ‘G.xxx’ Setting intensity green ( ‘G.
Operating 7.3 Menu overview Aut AutP AutF Sou AP01 S.01 N.01 AP18 S.99 N.99 AF01 S.01 AF12 S.99 SouP SP01 SP18 SouF SF01 CoL dNH SLA SYS COLO d001 SLAV LEdS r.000 04CH d001 tESt on off d509 r.255 rESt SF11 G.000 AutN AN01 S.01 SouN 05CH W-EN SN01 S.99 off SN03 07CH d001 b.000 d506 b.255 25CH d001 S.00 d488 S.99 7.
Operating Channel 3 4 Value Function 123…135 AP10 / SP10 136…148 AP11 / SP11 149…161 AP12 / SP12 162…174 AP13 / SP13 175…187 AP14 / SP14 188…190 AP15 / SP15 191…203 AP16 / SP16 204…216 AP17 / SP17 217…255 AP18 / SP18 Strobe LEDs 0...5 Blackout 6...24 AF01 / SF01 25...43 AF02 / SF02 44...62 AF03 / SF03 63...81 AF04 / SF04 82...100 AF05 / SF05 101...119 AF06 / SF06 120...138 AF07 / SF07 139...157 AF08 / SF08 158...176 AF09 / SF09 177...195 AF10 / SF10 196...
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Operating Channel Value Function Strobe LEDs 6 7 White 0…4 Blackout 5…9 LEDs on 10…255 Strobe effect with increasing speed UV 0…4 Blackout 5…9 LEDs on 10…255 Strobe effect with increasing speed 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 11 0…255 Intensity Red (0 % to 100 %) 12 0…255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %) 13 0…255 Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %) 14 0…9 No function 10…255 Strobe effect with increasing speed, 30 Hz at max, colour selection with channel 11…13 0…255 No function 16 0…255 Intensity Red (0 % to 100 %) 17 0…255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %) 18 0…255 Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %) 19 0…9 No function 10…255 Strobe effect with increasing speed, 30 Hz at max 15 D
Operating Channel 25 Value Function 5…9 LED on 10…255 Strobe effect with increasing speed UV 0…4 Blackout 5…9 LEDs on 10…255 Strobe effect with increasing speed LED BossFx-2 Pro Bundle 23
Technical specifications Technical specifications 55 mm 8 Light source 1500 mm MIC LED spots: 12 × 9 W RGB LEDs Derby effects: 12 × 3 W RGB LEDs IR 1500 … 2500 mm Stroboscope LEDs: 4 × 2 W LEDs (white and ultraviolet) Control DMX, infrared remote control, footswitch, buttons and display on the device Number of DMX channels 4, 5, 7 or 25 Input connections Power supply IEC chassis connector DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power supply IEC chassis socket DMX control XLR chassis socket
Plug and connection assignment 9 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light, the fan does not run 1. Check the power connection and main fuse. No response to the DMX controller 1. If the display shows a flashing number, for example ‘001’, no DMX signal is being received. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection. 2.
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 envi‐ ronment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation 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.
Protecting the environment 12 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material For the 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.
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