User Manual Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder
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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 Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder 9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 31 10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 32 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 to be used as an illumination effect. The device is designed for profes‐ sional 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 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 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. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician. WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source.
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 LED blinder with ambient effect in honeycomb form 1 × COB LED for strobe and blinder effects 24 × LEDs RGB SMD for colourful accents in the background Up to 6 individually controllable segments with the LEDs RGB SMD Control via DMX and via buttons and display on the unit Operating modes: – Manual operation – Auto operation – DMX n Swivelling mounting bracket n n n n n n For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime.
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! 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. Mounting options You can install the unit in hanging or standing position. When in use, the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved truss. Use the openings provided on the twopiece bracket for attaching.
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 16 Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder 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 When you configure a group of devices in ‘Master / Slave’ mode, the first unit will control the others. This feature is especially useful to start a show without much programming. Connect the DMX output of the master unit to the DMX input of the first slave unit. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave unit to the DMX input of the second slave unit and so on.
Connections and operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements ö $ % # # Retro Blinder 80 LED * 18 Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder ) ( ' &
Connections and operating elements 1 Mounting bracket for floor placement or hanging of the device 2 Locking screws for the mounting bracket 3 Safety cable eyelet 4 Display [MENU] | activates the main menu for selecting the operating mode [UP] | increases the displayed value by one [DOWN] | decreases the displayed value by one [ENTER] | selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value 5 [POWER OUT] | lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering further devices 6 [POWER IN] |
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device To start operation, connect the device to the mains. The device is immediately operational. The set values are retained during a power supply interruption. 7.2 Operating modes Operating mode ‘DMX’ This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. n Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Address’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the desired DMX address in a range from ‘001’ … ‘512’ and confirm with [ENTER].
Operating ‘Automatic mode’ DMX mode Highest possible start address 5-channel mode 508 8-channel mode 505 21-channel mode 492 This operating mode can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not con‐ trolled via DMX. n Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Mode’ . Confirm with [ENTER].
Operating Manual operation This operating mode can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not con‐ trolled via DMX. n Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Manual’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired colour ( ‘Red’ , ‘Green’ , ‘Blue’ or ‘White’ ) and confirm with [ENTER].
Operating 7.
Operating 7.
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Operating Channel 8 26 LED Ambient LED Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder Value Function 100…255 Auto operation 0…255 Run speed automatic mode, increasing speed
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Operating Channel LED Value Function 9 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 2 10 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 11 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 12 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 12 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 4 14 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 4 15 Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 4 16 Ambie
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications 243 mm Light source 1 × COB LED, 80 W (strobe) 245 mm 24 × LED RGB SMD, 0.
Technical specifications 30 Retro Blinder 80 LED Blinder Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 243 mm × 245 mm × 125 mm Weight 2.
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. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light 1. Check the mains connection and the main fuse. 2.
Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.
Cleaning 11 Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. n Clean with a dry soft cloth. n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
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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