User manual Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head
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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 4 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head 9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 55 10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 56 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 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 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 staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐ sary, i.e. felt-pad floor protectors or similar. NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in).
Features 3 Features Special features of the device: n n n n n n n n n n 3 four-colour LEDs 4in1 (RGBW, each 40 W) Adjustable beam angle from 4° to 45° with motorised zoom Continuous FX rotation Control via DMX (8 or 16 channels), via buttons and display on the unit or via IR remote control (item no.
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. Lift the device only at the base. When lifted at the rotatable mounting, the device may be dam‐ aged. You can install the device standing or hanging.
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. The load capacity of trusses or other fixtures must be sufficient for the intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places additional loads on the load-bearing parts.
Installation 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 Mounting options A A B The threads on the bottom side of the housing (A) allow the secure attachment of the included mounting bracket. There, you can fasten adapters such as half couplers, trigger clamps, chooks etc. Safety cables are being threaded through the eyelet (B) on the bottom side of the housing.
Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
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! 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. 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.
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).
Starting up Connections in master/slave mode 26 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head 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 controls 6 Connections and controls ö 100-240V~50/60Hz IR DMX IN DMX OUT POWER IN POWER OUT F2AL250V PUSH Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom MIC Menu Down Up Enter # $% & ' ( ) * + , Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head 27
Connections and controls 1 Display 2 Built-in microphone for sound control 3 [MENU] Activates the main and the settings menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an open submenu without saving any changes. 4 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. 5 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 6 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value.
Connections and controls 9 [POWER IN] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for mains power supply 10 [POWER OUT] Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering a connected device 11 Fuse holder Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head 29
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Connections and controls Button Function 1 Turns the remote control on and off. 2 [RESET] Performs a device reset (duration approx. 45 s). 3 Switches LEDs on or off in manual colour mixing mode. 4 Manual colour mixing in four steps per colour [RED] Red [GREEN] Green [BLUE] Blue [WHITE] White 5 [COLOR MACRO] Colour macros 6 [COLOR TEMP] White light macros 7 [ROTATION] Enables the Beam effect. 8 [STROBE] Adjusts the strobe effect in eight steps.
Connections and controls Button Function 10 [DIMMER] Dims the overall intensity in the manual colour mixing mode. 11 [CLEAR] Switches off all set functions. Press again for subsequent manual colour mixing. 12 Number pad [1] [2] [3] [4] [5/X+] [6/Y+] [7] [8/X-] [9/Y-] When [AUTO] is activated: [5/X+] [6/Y+] [8/X-] [9/Y-] When [PSTN] is activated: Selects the automatic programmes [1] … [9] . Manually sets the static position. 32 13 [AUTO] Activates the selection of automatic programmes.
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 Main menu Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to change the respectively displayed value. When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. If you don't press any button for 30 seconds the display turns off. A short press on [MENU], [ENTER], [UP] or [DOWN] will then turn it back on. All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device off and disconnect it from the mains.
Operating DMX mode Use the ‘DMX Channel’ menu to set the DMX mode. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Channel’ . Confirm the value with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the two DMX modes (8-channel mode or 16-channel mode, display shows ‘DMX 8 Ch’ or ‘DMX 16 Ch’ ). When the display shows the desired value, confirm the selection with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU].
Operating Operating mode Use the ‘Running Mode’ menu to set the operating mode. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ . Confirm the value with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the four operating modes ( ‘DMX’ , ‘Auto’ , ‘Sound’ , ‘Slave’ ). Operating mode Function ‘DMX’ DMX control In this mode the device is controlled via a DMX controller. ‘Auto’ Auto programmes In this mode, the unit plays the preprogrammed shows.
Operating When the display shows the desired value, confirm the selection with [ENTER]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. Auto programmes Use the ‘Programs’ menu to select one of the preprogrammed shows. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Programs’ . Confirm the value with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the eight preprogrammed shows (display shows ‘Program1’ … ‘Program8’ ).
Operating Settings Use the ‘Settings’ menu to adjust the device parameters. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Settings’ . Confirm the value with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired param‐ eter. Parameter Function ‘Pan Rev’ Pan inversion Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘YES’ (reverse rotation) or ‘NO’ (normal rotation).
Operating Parameter Function ‘Sensitivity’ Microphone sensitivity Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value from 0 (sound control off) to 100 (microphone sensitivity high). ‘Dmx Fail’ Behaviour on DMX control failure Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘OFF’ (blackout in case of DMX failure) or ‘HOLD’ (last DMX signal is being held). ‘Calibration’ Calibrating Detailed information about this menu item can be found under Ä ‘Calibrating’ on page 40.
Operating Calibrating Use the ‘Calibration’ menu to adjust the start parameters of the device. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu and use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Settings’ . Confirm the value with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘Calibration’ . Confirm the value with [ENTER]. The device prompts you to enter a password. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘018’ and confirm the selection with [ENTER].
Operating Parameter Function ‘White’ Sets the initial intensity for white. ‘Zoom’ Sets the initial setting for the zoom. ‘Rotation’ Setting the initial setting for the rotation. When the display shows the desired parameter, confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired value for the selected parameter (0 … 120 for Pan and Tilt, 0 … 255 for red, green, blue, white, zoom and rotation) and confirm the selection with [ENTER].
Operating Menu overview 1. DMX Address 2. DMX Channel 3. Running Mode 4. Programs 5. Settings 001 DMX 16 Ch DMX Program1 Pan Rev No Yes Software VX.XX DMX 8 Ch Auto Program2 Tilt Rev No Yes Mode Sound Program3 Display Rev No Yes Address Slave Program4 Sensitivity 001 100 All To Origin Program5 Dmx Fail OFF Hold Pan Program6 Calibration Passwort 512 Program7 Factory Reset Program8 Reset Motor 6. System Info Yes 018 No Resetting ...
Operating 7.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan area. middle position: 128) 2 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area.
Operating Channel 44 Value Function 31…40 Blue 41…50 White 51…60 Red, white 61…70 Green, white 71…80 Blue, white 81…90 Red, green 91…100 Green, blue 101…110 Red, blue 111…120 Red, green, blue 121…130 Green, blue, white 131…140 Red, blue, white 141…150 Red, green, blue, white 151…200 Colour sequence, increasing speed Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head
Operating Channel Value Function 201…255 Colour transition, increasing speed 6 0…255 Gradual zooming, increasing 7 Beam effects 8 0…100 Closed to open (0°…90°) 101…133 Yo-yo effect, increasing speed 134…194 Gobo wheel rotation clockwise, decreasing speed 195…255 Rotation clockwise, increasing speed Auto programmes 0…10 No function 11…20 Preprogrammed automatic show 1 21…30 Preprogrammed automatic show 2 31…40 Preprogrammed automatic show 3 41…50 Preprogrammed automatic show 4 H
Operating Channel 46 Value Function 51…60 Preprogrammed automatic show 5 61…70 Preprogrammed automatic show 6 71…80 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 81…90 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 91…230 Sound control, from sound control off to high microphone sensitivity 231…240 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 3 seconds 241…255 No function Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head
Operating 7.4 Functions in 16-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan area. middle position: 128) 2 0…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 16 bit 3 0…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area.
Operating Channel Value Function 9 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 10 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 11 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 12 Colour temperature 48 0 No function 1…31 2400 K 32…63 3600 K 64…95 4800 K 96…127 6000 K 128…159 7200 K 160…191 8400 K 192…223 9600 K 224…255 10800 K Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head
Operating Channel Value 13 Colour macros Function 0…10 No function 11…20 Red 21…30 Green 31…40 Blue 41…50 White 51…60 Red, white 61…70 Green, white 71…80 Blue, white 81…90 Red, green 91…100 Green, blue 101…110 Red, blue 111…120 Red, green, blue Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head 49
Operating Channel Value Function 121…130 Green, blue, white 131…140 Red, blue, white 141…150 Red, green, blue, white 151…200 Colour sequence, increasing speed 201…255 Colour transition, increasing speed 14 0…255 Gradual zooming, increasing 15 Beam effects 16 0…100 Closed to open (0°…90°) 101…133 Yo-yo effect, increasing speed 134…194 Gobo wheel rotation clockwise, decreasing speed 195…255 Rotation clockwise, increasing speed Auto programmes 0…10 50 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom mov
Operating Channel Value Function 11…20 Preprogrammed automatic show 1 21…30 Preprogrammed automatic show 2 31…40 Preprogrammed automatic show 3 41…50 Preprogrammed automatic show 4 51…60 Preprogrammed automatic show 5 61…70 Preprogrammed automatic show 6 71…80 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 81…90 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 91…230 Sound control, from sound control off to high microphone sensitivity 231…240 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 3 seconds 241…255 No funct
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Light source Light source properties Colour temperature 2400 K…10800 K, adjustable Optical properties Beam angle 4°…45°, adjustable via motorised zoom Rotation angle (pan), max. 540° Inclination angle (tilt), max. 210° Control protocols DMX512 Control DMX 368 mm 187 mm 3 × RGBW 4-in-1 LED, 40 W Buttons and display IR remote control (item no.
Technical specifications Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power supply Lockable output socket (Power twist) DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption max. 134 W Inrush current 88 A, 80 µs Supply voltage 100 - 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, fast-acting Degree of protection IP20 Battery remote control Lithium-ions button cell CR2025, 3 V Dimensions (W × H × D) 255 mm × 187 mm × 368 mm Weight 6.
Technical specifications Further information 54 Hero Wash 340FX RGBW Zoom moving head Light output 120 W Colour mixture RGBW Motorized zoom Yes
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, the fan does not run Check the mains power connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1. The DMX indicator should light up. If it doesn't, check DMX connectors and cables for proper connection. 2. If the DMX indicator lights up but with no response, check the address settings and 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 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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