User manual LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball
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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 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 4 LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball Functions in 2-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... Functions in 3-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... Functions in 4-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... Functions in 7-channel DMX mode.........................
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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 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’ . 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 Signal word Meaning DANGER! 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. WARNING! 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.
General information Warning signs Type of danger 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 Safety 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.
Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. 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. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Fire hazard due to exceedance of the maximum current The device can power other devices of identical construction. The current consumption of all other devices connected in series must not exceed the values indicated in the technical specifications. Otherwise you risk injuries and irreparable damages to the device. Only connect so many identical devices that the maximum current consumption is not exceeded.
Features 3 Features n n n n n n n n n LED ball made of PVC, diameter: 50 cm 3 eyelets M10 as suspension and for securing 4 × RGBW-LEDs, each 8 W Control via DMX (six different modes), included IR remote control and via buttons and dis‐ play on the unit Master / Slave function Automatic mode and sound control 2 built-in programmes with selectable speed and brightness static colour macros with adjustable brightness ideal for ambient lighting in clubs, bars and for events For technological reasons, the lig
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. You can install the device hanging from the ceiling.
Installation Inserting the battery into the remote control Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control. Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place. When shipping, the battery is already installed in the remote and protected against discharge by a transparent plastic foil.
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. NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
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.
Starting up Connections in DMX mode 20 LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball 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 (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls ö LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX + F1AL250V * POWER IN DMX IN # ) $ ( DMX OUT POWER OUT % & MENU UP DOWN ENTER ' LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball 21
Connections and controls 1 Safety cable eyelet. 2 [DMX IN] DMX input, designed as 3-pin XLR chassis-mounted plug 3 [DMX OUT] DMX output, designed as 3-pin XLR chassis-mounted coupling 4 Display 5 Operating buttons [ENTER] Confirms a selected value. [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. [UP] Increases the displayed value by one.
Connections and controls [MENU] Opens the main menu.
Connections and controls Remote control 0 Changes the auto or fade programmes, increases or decreases the strobe speed .
Connections and controls 14 Function selection [Blackout] Button to turn the blackout on or off [Strobe] Turns the Strobe effect (flash) on or off [Fullon] Turns all colours to full brightness [Auto] Starts a preprogrammed automatic show [Fade] Turns the Fade effect (colour transition) on or off 15 Buttons to select a single basic colour LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball 25
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. 7.2 System settings Activating the main menu Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to change the respectively indi‐ cated value. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER]. To exit the menu without making changes, press [MENU].
Operating Display reversal Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the menu item ‘Settings’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the menu item ‘Display Reverse’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the following options: Display Meaning ‘ ON’ The display inversion is activated, the display is rotated by 180°. ‘OFF’ The display inversion is deactivated. Confirm the desired selection with [ENTER].
Operating Backlight of the display Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the menu item ‘Settings’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the menu item ‘Display Backlight’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the following options: Display Meaning ‘ ON’ The backlight of the display remains permanently on during operation. ‘OFF’ The backlight of the display is switched off 10 seconds after the last setting.
Operating Behaviour on DMX control failure Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the menu item ‘Settings’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until ‘DMX Fail’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the following options: Display Meaning ‘ Hold’ If the DMX control fails, the last setting is retained. ‘Blackout’ If the DMX control fails, the spot light is blacked out. ‘Emergency Light’ If the DMX control fails, an emergency Light kicks in.
Operating Dimmer curve Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the menu item ‘Settings’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until ‘Dimmer Curve’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the following options: Display Meaning ‘Linear’ Linear course ‘Exponential’ Exponential course ‘Logarithmic’ Logarithmic course ‘S-curve’ S-curve shaped course Confirm the desired selection with [ENTER].
Operating Dimmer settings Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the menu item ‘Settings’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until ‘Dimmer Response’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the following options: Display Meaning ‘ LED’ Dimmer settings for LED are activated. ‘Halogen’ Imitation of the dimming behaviour for incandescent light is activated. Confirm the desired selection with [ENTER].
Operating Key lock Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the menu item ‘Settings’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until ‘Auto Lock’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the following options: Display Meaning ‘ On’ The key lock for unintentionally changing the settings is activated. ‘Off’ The key lock for unintentionally changing the settings is deactivated. Confirm the desired selection with [ENTER].
Operating Remote control Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the menu item ‘Settings’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until ‘IR Remote’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the following options: Display Meaning ‘ On’ Control of the device via remote control is activated. ‘Off’ Control of the device via remote control is deactivated. Confirm the desired selection with [ENTER].
Operating System information Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until ‘System Info’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the following options: Display Meaning ‘ Firmware’ The current software version of the device will appear on the display. ‘Temperature’ The display shows the current device temperature. ‘Operation Hours’ The display shows the total number of operating hours. Confirm the desired selection with [ENTER]. 7.
Operating Automatic show selection Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until ‘Stand Alone’ is displayed and press [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘Auto’ and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the two automatic shows (display shows ‘Program 1’ or ‘Program 2’ ) and select [ENTER].
Operating Selecting and setting a colour macro 36 LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until ‘Color Macro’ is displayed and press [ENTER].
Operating Display Meaning ‘Mauve’ Purple ‘Magenta’ Crimson red ‘Pink’ Pink ‘Warm White’ Warm white ‘White’ White ‘Cold White’ Cold white Confirm the desired selection with [ENTER]. To set the intensity of the colour macros, select for the respective colour [UP] or [DOWN] a value from ‘001’ to ‘255’ for the intensity and confirm the value with [ENTER].
Operating Selecting and setting a constant colour Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Static’ and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the following options: Display Meaning ‘Dimmer’ Dimmer intensity ‘Strobe’ Strobe effect ‘Red’ Red ‘Green’ Green ‘ Blue’ Blue ‘White’ White Confirm the desired selection with [ENTER].
Operating Setting an individual mixed colour Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘User Color’ and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the six mixed colours (display shows ‘Color1…Color6’ ) that you can adjust individually and press [ENTER].
Operating 7.4 DMX operation Setting the DMX address Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows the menu item ‘DMX Address’ . Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘001’ … ‘512’ ). Con‐ firm the desired selection with [ENTER]. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller.
Operating Selecting the DMX mode. Press [MENU] and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX’ . With [UP] or [DOWN] you can now select one of the following DMX modes: n n n n n n ‘2CH’ (two channels) ‘3CH’ (three channels) ‘4CH’ (four channels) ‘7CH’ (seven channels) ‘9CH’ (nine channels) ‘14CH’ (14 channels) Confirm the desired selection with [ENTER]. This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX.
Operating 7.
Operating Slave User Color Color1 Dimmer 000 Color2 255 Color3 Color4 Strobe 000 Display Reverse Display Backlight DMX Fail Dimmer Curve Dimmer Response Yes On On Hold Linear LED No Off Off Blackout Exponential Halogen Emergency Light Logarithmic S-Curve Color5 255 Color6 Red 000 255 Green 000 255 Blue 000 255 White 000 255 LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball 43
Operating IR Remote AutoLock 44 LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball Factory Reset System Info On On Firmware Off Off Temperature VX.
Operating 7.6 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 000…255 Dimmer function (0 %…100 %) 2 000…255 White light (7200 K…3200 K with open dimmer) 7.
Operating Channel 3 46 Value Function 057…079 Ramp-down strobe effect, random, decreasing speed 080…102 Strobe effect, random, increasing speed 103…127 Strobe effect, intermittent (5 s…1 s, short burst with break) 128…250 Strobe effect with increasing frequency (1 Hz to 20 Hz) 251…255 Strobe effect on 000…005 Colour is turned off 006…013 Red 014…021 Amber 022…029 Warm yellow 030…037 Yellow 038…045 Green 046…053 Turquoise 054…061 Cobalt blue LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED bal
Operating Channel Value Function 062…069 Blue 070…077 Lilac 078…085 Purple 086…093 Crimson red 094…101 Pink 102…109 Warm white 110…117 White 118…125 Cold white 126…127 Colour change stop 128…191 Colour change, increasing speed 192…255 Colour-fade effect, increasing speed, colours 1 to 12 LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball 47
Operating 7.8 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 2 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 3 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 4 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 011…033 Strobe effect, pulsing, increasing speed 034…056 Ramp-up strobe effect, random, increasing speed 057…079 Ramp-down strobe effect, random, decreasing speed 080…102 Strobe effect, random, increasing speed 103…127 Strobe effect, intermittent (5 s…1 s, short burst with break) 128…250 Strobe effect with increasing frequency (1 Hz to 20 Hz) 251…255 Strobe effect on 3 000…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 4 000…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 5 00
Operating Channel 50 Value Function 014…021 Amber 022…029 Warm yellow 030…037 Yellow 038…045 Green 046…053 Turquoise 054…061 Cobalt blue 062…069 Blue 070…077 Lilac 078…085 Purple 086…093 Crimson red 094…101 Pink 102…109 Warm white 110…117 White LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball
Operating Channel 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 034…056 Ramp-up strobe effect, random, increasing speed 057…079 Ramp-down strobe effect, random, decreasing speed 080…102 Strobe effect, random, increasing speed 103…127 Strobe effect, intermittent (5 s…1 s, short burst with break) 128…250 Strobe effect with increasing frequency (1 Hz to 20 Hz) 251…255 Strobe effect on 3 000…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 4 000…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 5 000…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 6 000…255 I
Operating Channel Value Function 022…029 Warm yellow 030…037 Yellow 038…045 Green 046…053 Turquoise 054…061 Cobalt blue 062…069 Blue 070…077 Lilac 078…085 Purple 086…093 Crimson red 094…101 Pink 102…109 Warm white 110…117 White 118…125 Cold white LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball 53
Operating Channel 8 9 54 Value Function 126…127 Colour change stop 128…191 Colour change, increasing speed 192…255 Colour-fade effect, increasing speed, colours 1 to 12 000…005 Colour temperature off 006…255 Colour temperature of 7200 K to 3200 K 000…005 No function 006…063 Dimmer curve, linear 064…127 Dimmer curve, exponential 128…191 Dimmer curve, logarithmic 200…255 Dimmer curve, S-shaped LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball
Operating 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 4 000…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 5 000…255 Fine tuning intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 6 000…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 7 000…255 Fine tuning intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 8 000…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 9 000…255 Fine tuning intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 10 000…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 11 000…255 Fine tuning intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 12 000…005 Colour is turned off 006…013 Red 014…021 Amber 022…029 Warm
Operating Channel Value Function 038…045 Green 046…053 Turquoise 054…061 Cobalt blue 062…069 Blue 070…077 Lilac 078…085 Purple 086…093 Crimson red 094…101 Pink 102…109 Warm white 110…117 White 118…125 Cold white 126…127 Colour change stop 128…191 Colour change, increasing speed LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball 57
Operating Channel 13 14 58 Value Function 192…255 Colour-fade effect, increasing speed, colours 1 to 12 000…005 Colour temperature off 006…255 Colour temperature of 7200 K to 3200 K 000…005 No function 006…063 Dimmer curve, linear 064…127 Dimmer curve, exponential 128…191 Dimmer curve, logarithmic 200…255 Dimmer curve, S-shaped LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications 100 mm 165 mm Light source 4 × 4in1 RGBW LED, 8 W Control DMX IR remote control 500 mm Buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 14 Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, fast blow Input connections Power supply Power Twist input socket DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power supply Power Twist output socket DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Output connections 500 mm Power consumption max.
Technical specifications 60 LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball Battery remote control Lithium-ion button cell CR2025, 3 V Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options hanging Diameter connector panel 165 mm Dimensions (W × H × D) 500 mm × 620 mm × 500 mm Weight 7.
Technical specifications Further information DMX yes Stand-alone function yes Master/Slave yes Remote control included Sound control yes Display yes LED Ball RGBW 50cm 4x8W DMX LED ball 61
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. Apparently no function despite proper power supply Check if the unit is in DMX mode or in ‘slave’ mode. If so, check the unit in another mode. No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 2. Try using another DMX controller. 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 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.
Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device 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 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.
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