User Manual PicoSpot 45 Moving Head
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 11.05.
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 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 4 PicoSpot 45 Moving Head Settings menu................................................................................................................................... Functions in 5-channel DMX mode (8-bit).............................................................................. Functions in 9-channel DMX mode (16-bit)........................................................................... Functions in 11-channel DMX mode (16-bit)............................
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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’ . Text input Text inputs that are carried out on the device are indicated by typewriter font.
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 a freely moving multifunctional spotlight. The device is designed for professional 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 consid‐ ered 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. 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.
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.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. 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 bat‐ teries. NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Features 3 Features The moving head is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals, in nightclubs as well as for mobile DJs and enter‐ tainer.
Features n n n n Electronic dimmer 0 to 100% Shutter frequency 0…20 Hz Display inversion Omega bracket and infrared remote control included For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperature. You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness.
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 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.
Installation NOTICE! Possible damage caused by movements of the device Always ensure that enough space is free around the device for the movements of the head (pan, tilt). 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. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
Installation Mounting options You can install the device on the wall, the ceiling or on the floor. The threads on the housing bottom are used to secure the supplied Omega bracket or truss clamps. 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.
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 24 PicoSpot 45 Moving Head 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 # DMX IN MODE .
Connections and controls 1 Light aperture 2 Heat sink 3 Fan 4 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder. 5 [DMX Out] DMX output 6 [DMX In] DMX input. 7 Infrared sensor for receiving remote control signals. 8 Microphone for sound control. 9 [ENTER] Calls up the menu for the respective operation mode, confirms a set value. 10 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one and selects menu items.
Connections and controls 11 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one and selects menu items. 12 [MODE] Calls up the settings menu, skips one menu level back and closes an opened submenu without saving any changes.
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.
Operating 7.2 Function selection Press [DOWN] while ‘A001’ is flashing in the display to call up the preprogrammed scene. Press repeatedly [DOWN] to call one of the 7 programmes. If necessary, press repeatedly [DOWN] to set the device to sound-to-light mode.
Operating 7.2.1 DMX menu Press [ENTER] while ‘A001’ is flashing in the display to select the DMX menu. Press [ENTER] to call up the first menu item.
Operating DMX address The display shows ‘Addr’ . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to adjust the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address) in a range from 001 to max. 508. When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [DOWN] to proceed to the next menu item. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE]. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller.
Operating Selecting the number of DMX channels The display shows ‘ChS’ . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the number of DMX channels to be used by the device. Control via 5, 9 or 11 channels is available. When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to confirm the setting and then [DOWN] to proceed to the next menu item. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE]. DMX break The display shows ‘brk’ .
Operating Display The display shows ‘dISP’ . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to select whether you want the display to show the DMX address of the device ( ‘Addr’ ) or the DMX value for the current channel ( ‘VALu’ ). When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to store the setting and then twice [MODE] to return to the function selection. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE]. 7.2.2 Scene menu scene.
Operating Dimmer The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 for the intensity of the light effect. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to store the setting. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE]. Strobe Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 010 and 255 for the strobe frequency of the light effect. Values between 000 and 009 have no function here.
Operating Fine tuning Rotation Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 to fine tune the head position on the axis of rotation. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to store the setting. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE]. Rotation speed Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 for the rotation speed.
Operating Fine tuning Inclination Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 to fine tune the head inclination. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to store the setting. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE]. Inclination speed Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 for the head inclination speed.
Operating Gobo Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 for the gobo shape of the light effect. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to store the setting. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE]. Press [MODE] twice to return to the function selection. 7.2.
Operating Speed The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 for the programme speed of the show. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to store the setting. To change the menu item without making any changes, press [MODE]. Dimmer Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER], then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set a value between 000 and 255 for the light intensity of the show.
Operating 7.3 Settings menu In this menu you can configure the device according your liking. All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device off and disconnect it from the mains. Press [MODE] and confirm with [ENTER] to open the settings menu . Resetting to factory defaults Press [ENTER] to call up the first menu item . With this function, you can reset the device to its factory default setting. All your previously adjusted settings are thereby irretrievably erased.
Operating Master and Stand-alone opera‐ tion If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item . Use this function to specify whether the device operates as ‘Master’ ( ) and con‐ trols other units, or works in ‘Stand-alone’ mode ( ). Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired function and confirm with [ENTER]. Configure the first device in the signal chain as master Press [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows and confirm with [ENTER].
Operating Microphone sensitivity If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item Use this function to specify the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound-control. . Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired sensitivity and confirm with [ENTER]. Clear Display If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item .
Operating Key Lock If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item . Use this function to specify whether the buttons on the device are automatically locked against unintentional operation 30 seconds after the last operation. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select ‘on’ if the buttons should be locked. Select ‘oFF’ if the buttons should not be locked. Confirm each time with [ENTER].
Operating Operating hours counter If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item . The display shows . Press [ENTER] to display the time in minutes since the last power-up. Press [ENTER] to clear the display. Press [DOWN]. The display shows . Press [ENTER] to display the entire elapsed operating hours. Press [ENTER] to clear the display. The function is only relevant for the customer service.
Operating Motor Set If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item . Press [ENTER] again, the display shows . This function allows you to specify whether the LED lights up in DMX mode during the movements of the device head or not. Press [ENTER] to call up the function. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select ‘on’ and press [ENTER] to enable this function (LED ‘off’ on DMX-controlled movements).
Operating Recording scenes If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item . Here you can assign the scene currently performed by the device to the memory location for the scene . Press [ENTER] twice. The display shows ‘no’ . Press [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm the display ‘Yes’ with [ENTER] to save the scene. This will overwrite the previously saved parameters for this scene. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows again.
Operating Advanced menu If necessary, press [DOWN] repeatedly and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item . Here you can change the password that protects the access to some menu options to prevent unauthorized access. The display shows . Press [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER] to call up the menu item . Press [ENTER] again. Keep [DOWN] pressed until the PUK code 638 is . Confirm with [ENTER]. The display displayed. Press ‘ENTER’ . The display shows shows the current password.
Operating 7.
Operating Channel 5 Value 0…255 Function 088…175 Colour selection 6+ 176…255 Colour wheel rotation Master dimmer 0…100% 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 6 0…255 000…010 White 011…021 Red 022…032 Orange 033…043 Yellow 044…054 Green 055…065 Blue 066…076 Cyan 077…087 Purple 088…175 Colour selection 6+ 176…255 Colour wheel rotation 000…124 Gobo selection 125…249 Gobo shake selection 250…255 Gobo wheel selection 7 0…255 PicoSpot 45 Moving Head 49
Operating Channel Value Function 8 0…255 Master dimmer 0…100% 9 0…255 000…009 No function (open) 010…255 Strobe effect (1 Hz…25 Hz) 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 6 0…255 000…010 White 011…021 Red 022…032 Orange 033…043 Yellow 044…054 Green 055…065 Blue 066…076 Cyan 077…087 Purple 088…175 Colour selection 6+ 176…255 Colour wheel rotation 000…124 Gobo selection 125…249 Gobo shake selection 250…255 Gobo wheel selection 7 0…255 PicoSpot 45 Moving Head 51
Operating Channel Value Function 8 0…255 Master dimmer 0…100% 9 0…255 000…009 No function (open) 010…255 Strobe effect (1 Hz…25 Hz) 000…049 No function 050…059 White 060…069 Scene 02 (empty) 070…079 Scene 03 (empty) 080…089 Scene 04 (empty) 090…099 Scene 05 (empty) 100…109 Scene 06 (empty) 110…119 Scene 07 (empty) 120…129 Scene 08 (empty) 130…139 Scene 09 (empty) 10 52 0…255 PicoSpot 45 Moving Head
Operating Channel 11 Value 0…255 Function 140…149 Programme 1 150…159 Programme 2 160…169 Programme 3 170…179 Programme 4 180…189 Programme 5 190…199 Programme 6 200…209 Programme 7 210…219 Programme 8 (empty) 220…229 Programme 9 (empty) 230…249 No function 250…255 Sound-controlled operation 000…255 Speed 0…100% PicoSpot 45 Moving Head 53
Remote control 8 , + * ) ( ' Remote control STAND BY FULL ON GOBO DIMMER+ STROBE COLOR DIMMER– 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOUND ON SHOW SOUND OFF & ö # To enable the operation via remote control, press [STAND BY] on the remote control uand then [FULL ON]. 1 [STAND BY] Stops the automatic mode and blackouts the unit. The display shows ‘StoP’ . In this mode, the device responds to the remote control.
Remote control 4 [SHOW] To call up one of the 7 preprogrammed automatic shows, press this button followed by the number button 1 – 9 for the desired show. To cancel a show, press [STAND BY]. 5 [SOUND ON] Activates the sound-control.
Remote control 8 [COLOR] To call up various colours for the current light scene. Then press one of the number but‐ tons 1 – 8 for the desired colour. 9 [FULL ON] Press this button to call up the programmed light scene. 10 [GOBO] To call up various Gobos for the current light scene. Then press one of the number but‐ tons 1 – 8 for the desired Gobo. 11 Infrared diode Sends the infrared signals to the device.
Technical specifications Technical specifications 162 mm 242 mm 9 Light source 1 × CREE high performance LED, white, 45 W Light source properties Colour temperature 8000 K Optical properties Beam angle 13 ° Control DMX Infrared remote control 174 mm Number of DMX channels 5, 9 or 11 Input connections Power supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3-pin Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 70 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V Fuse
Technical specifications 58 PicoSpot 45 Moving Head Degree of protection IP20 Battery remote control Lithium-ion button cell CR2025, 3 V Mounting options standing, hanging Dimensions (W × H × D) 162 mm × 242 mm × 174 mm Weight 3 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-con‐ densing)
Technical specifications Further information Type Spot Colour mixture Colour wheel Motorized zoom no Motorized focus no Rotating gobos no Static gobos yes Number of colour wheels 1 Iris no Prism no PicoSpot 45 Moving Head 59
Plug and connection assignments 10 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 11 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 fan does not run Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1. 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. 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.
Cleaning 12 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 13 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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