User manual VP-1 DMX Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 24.03.
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 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode (mode 2)........................................................................ 34 7.7 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 34 7.8 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 35 4 VP-1 DMX Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight 8 Technical specifications......................................
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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’ . Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.
General information 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. 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 – 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 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 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! Risk of fire and overheating The use with closed barn doors can cause fire or overheating in the spotlight. The lifetime of the LEDs will be reduced when using the device with closed barn doors. Otherwise, the integrated thermostat causes a thermically reasonable shutdown. Use the device only with open barn doors.
Safety instructions 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.
Features 3 Features The LED spotlight with variable colour temperature is particularly suitable for lighting tasks during video shooting in reports on the road or in the studio.
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 standing or hanging. When in use, the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss.
Installation WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects 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. Secure the barn door with a safety cable on the spotlight after installation. The safety cable must run outside the barn door and must not interfere with the light emission.
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.
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 (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls % POWER IN F1AL250V POWER OUT $ & VP-1 DMX Video BiLight Panel ON Item No.
Connections and controls 1 Main switch. Turns the device on and off.
Connections and controls * MENU UP DOWN ENTER + , - . 9 Display 10 [MENU]: Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. 11 [UP]: Increases the displayed value by one.
Connections and controls 12 [DOWN]: Decreases the displayed value by one. 13 [ENTER]: Selects an option of the respective operating mode.
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. The display shows the menu over‐ view. 7.2 Main menu DMX address This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via a DMX controller. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Address’ and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX address between 1 ( ‘001’ ) and 512 ( ‘A512’ ) and press [ENTER]. Press [MENU] to return to the parent menu level.
Operating Operating mode ‘DMX’ This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via a DMX controller. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX CH Mode’ and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode ( ‘1CH’ , ‘2CH_1’ , ‘2CH_2’ , ‘3CH’ , ‘4CH’ ) and press [ENTER]. Press [MENU] to return to the parent menu level.
Operating Colour temperature and light behaviour Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Static Mode’ and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired parameter and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired value and press [ENTER]. Press [MENU] to return to the parent menu level. In order to use this operating mode, the controls [CW DIMMER] and [WW DIMMER] must be fully open.
Operating Display lighting Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Backlight’ and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘ON’ to permanently activate the display lighting and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select ‘10S OFF’ to deactivate the display lighting and press [ENTER]. The display turns dark after 10 seconds. Press [MENU] to return to the parent menu level. Behaviour on DMX control failure Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Fail’ and press [ENTER].
Operating Dimmer curve Dimmer settings 30 VP-1 DMX Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Dimmer Curve’ and press [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired parameter and press [ENTER]. Press [MENU] to return to the parent menu level.
Operating Software version Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Firmware’ and press ENTER. The current software version of the device will appear on the display. Reset Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Reset’ and press [ENTER]. The device is reset to factory defaults after 5 seconds. To cancel the factory reset, press any key. Press [MENU] to return to the parent menu level.
Operating 7.
Operating 7.4 Functions in 1-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 000 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 7.
Operating 7.6 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode (mode 2) Channel Value Function 1 000 … 255 Warm white (0 % to 100 %) 2 000 … 255 Cold white (0 % to 100 %) 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 3 000 … 005 Colour temperature off to maximum, depending on the dimmer setting 006 … 255 3200 K … 7800 K 7.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 288 × CW and 288 × WW 2in1 SMD LED (type 2835), 0.
Technical specifications Output connections Voltage supply Lockable output socket (Power Twist) DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 115 W Operating supply voltage 100 - 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, fast-acting Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 410 mm × 490 mm × 90 mm Weight 5.
Technical specifications Further information 38 VP-1 DMX Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight Construction Flood light Dispersion characteristics symmetrical Power, max.
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 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, the display is dark Check the mains connection and the main fuse. Apparently no function despite proper power supply Check whether the device is in DMX mode. If so, check the unit in another mode. No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1. Check whether the DMX controller is switched on. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper con‐ nection. 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3. Try using another DMX controller. 4.
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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