User Manual LED Matrix Blinder 5×5 MKII Blinder
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 01.12.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 4 LED Matrix Blinder 5×5 MKII Blinder 9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 36 10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 37 11 Cleaning..................................................................................................................................................
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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 reference. 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 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. Keyword search 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.
General information 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’ . 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.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology. 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 con‐ ditions 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 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 parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug.
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 The LED blinder is particularly suitable for lighting applications in clubs and discotheques, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals.
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 NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand. 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.
Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
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. 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.
Starting up Connections in master/slave mode 18 LED Matrix Blinder 5×5 MKII Blinder When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the 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.
Connections and operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements ö + ö # $ $ DMX In DMX Out % ö ö * ) ( '& LED Matrix Blinder 5×5 MKII Blinder 19
Connections and operating elements 1 Thread holes (M6), fit for connecting elements 2 Safety cable eyelet 3 Locking screws for the bracket 4 Bracket for floor placement or hanging 5 [DMX OUT] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin 6 [DMX IN] | DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 7 Fuse holder 8 [POWER IN] | lockable input socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of the device 9 [POWER OUT] | lockable output socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of further devices, output current 6
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. The display shows the operating mode that was selected when the unit was last powered off. 7.2 Main menu Press [Mode] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use [Setup] to select further options. Use [Up] and [Down] to change the respectively indicated value.
Operating Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ rammed automatic show’ Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Pr.xx’ . Now you can select one of the preprog‐ rammed automatic shows. Use [Up] and [Down] to select a value between ‘Pr.01’ and ‘Pr.26’ . To adjust the programme speed, press [Setup]. The display shows ‘SP.xx’ . With [Up] and [Down] you can now select a value between ‘SP.01’ (slow) and ‘SP.FL’ (fast). To adjust the strobe frequency, press again [Setup]. The display shows ‘FS.00’ .
Operating DMX mode Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dxxx’ . 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 (the display shows ‘d001’ … ‘d512’ ). 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.
Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ In the master-slave configuration, you can interconnect four devices of the same type to one large matrix with 10 × 10 LEDs. The effects then use this device combination in common. S.1-1 S.1-2 Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . Press [Setup]. With [Up] and [Down] you can now set the position at which the particular device is located within the equipment combination. The figure alongside shows the possible values and their meaning. Unit ‘S.
Operating Testing the LED matrix Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘TEST’ . Now all LEDs of the matrix light up. Operating mode ‘Automatic’ Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘AUTO’ . The playback of the random show starts automatically. Reset to factory defaults To reset the settings you made to the delivery status, press [Mode] and [Setup] simultaneously for five seconds. After the reset, the unit operates in automatic mode and the display shows ‘AUTO’ .
Operating 7.3 Menu overview 7.
Operating 7.5 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs together 2 Operating mode 0 LEDs off 1…11 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 1 12…23 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 2 240…251 Preprogrammed automatic show no.
Operating 7.6 Functions in 26-channel DMX mode The figure alongside shows the numbering of the LEDs. Channel Value Function 1 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs together 10 2 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for LED no. 1 14 15 3 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for LED no. 2 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for LED no.
Operating 7.7 Functions in 28-channel DMX mode The figure alongside shows the numbering of the LEDs. Channel Value Function 1 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs together 10 2 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for LED no. 1 14 15 3 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for LED no. 2 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for LED no.
Operating Channel 28 30 LED Matrix Blinder 5×5 MKII Blinder Value Function 230…239 Preprogrammed automatic show no.
Operating Channel Value Function 130…139 Letter ‘N’ 140…149 Letter ‘O’ 150…159 Letter ‘P’ 160…169 Letter ‘Q’ 170…179 Letter ‘R’ 180…189 Letter ‘S’ 190…199 Letter ‘T’ 200…209 Letter ‘U’ 210…219 Letter ‘V’ 220…229 Letter ‘W’ 230…239 Letter ‘X’ 240…249 Letter ‘Y’ 250…255 Letter ’Z’ Selection of the displayed number (if channel 27 = 20…29) 0…27 Number ‘0’ 28…55 Number ‘1’ LED Matrix Blinder 5×5 MKII Blinder 31
Operating Channel Value Function 56…83 Number ‘2’ 84…111 Number ‘3’ 112…139 Number ‘4’ 140…167 Number ‘5’ 168…195 Number ‘6’ 196…223 Number ‘7’ 224…251 Number ‘8’ 252…255 Number ‘9’ Speed adjustment (if channel 27 = 30…255) 0…255 32 LED Matrix Blinder 5×5 MKII Blinder Increasing speed
Operating 7.8 Temperature monitoring The built-in fan turns on automatically as soon as a certain temperature is reached. If a second temperature limit is exceeded despite the turned on fan, the unit automatically switches off. In this case, let the unit cool down before powering it up again. The temperature-controlled shutoff function is constantly monitored by the device. If a defect is detected, the value ‘rt’ is flashing in the display. In this case, please contact our service centre.
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Light source 25 × LED, each 3 W (warm white) Light source properties Colour temperature 2800 K Colour rendering index 80 Ra Beam angle approx. 55° Diameter of lenses 6.
Technical specifications Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging, standing M6 threaded holes, suitable for connecting elements Dimensions (W × H × D) 450 mm × 450 mm × 115 mm Weight 10.
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.
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 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 operation.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX controller 1. If the first display digit is not flashing in DMX mode, then no valid DMX signal is received. Check whether the DMX con‐ troller is switched on. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection. 2. If the first display digit is flashing in DMX mode, but there is still no response, check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3.
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. 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 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.
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