User Manual Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 23.09.
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 Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR 8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 50 9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 52 10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 53 11 Cleaning..........
Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR 5
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’ . Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto].
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 DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. 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.
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! 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.
Safety instructions 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. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
Features 3 Features Special features of the device: n Multifunctional LED spot n High-quality optical unit ensures a homogeneous light image in terms of colour mixing and light distribution n 7 × RGBAW+UV 6-in-1 LEDs, each 10 W n Control via DMX (4 channels), buttons and display on the unit and also via the supplied infrared control n Ten preprogrammed automatic shows n Master / Slave mode n Colour macros n Sound control via built-in microphone n Universal detachable double bracket for hanging or standing
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! 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 DMX indicator If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is connected and turned on, the indicator in the display lights up green. If the unit is in DMX mode, but without a turned-on DMX controller connected, the indicator in the display lights up red. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
Installation Inserting batteries into the remote Push the lock of the battery holder towards the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder like a drawer. Insert the batteries. Check for correct polarity as shown on the back of the remote control. Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place. When shipping, the batteries are already installed in the remote and protected against dis‐ charge by a transparent plastic film. Remove the plastic film before initial use.
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 20 Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR 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 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 ö # PUSH & $ ' % ( ) ) + * 22 Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR
Connections and controls 1 Locking screws for the bracket 2 Detachable double bracket for floor placement or hanging 3 [POWER IN] | lockable input socket (Power Twist) for power supply 4 [POWER OUT] | lockable output socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of further units 5 [DMX OUT] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin 6 [DMX IN] | DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 7 Safety cable eyelet 8 Rubber feet 9 Adjustment screw for angling the housing 10 Display and function buttons Sid
Connections and controls Display .- , 11 Shows the operating temperature. If the maximum operating temperature is exceeded, the colour of the text changes from white to yellow.
Connections and controls Remote control # ö % & ( 1 $ DMX SLAVE AUTO 1 AUTO 2 SPEED SOUND 1 SOUND 2 UP 0 STROBE DOWN 1 2 3 ) 4 5 6 P W A * 7 8 9 R G B ' | turns the device on and off 2 [DMX] | activates the DMX mode Press the button once, then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the DMX address. Press the button twice, then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the DMX channel.
Connections and controls 3 [SLAVE] | toggles between master and slave mode 4 [AUTO 1], [AUTO 2] | activates automatic mode 1 or 2 [SPEED] | activates the setting mode for the programme speed, adjust the speed using [UP] and [DOWN] 5 [SOUND 1], [SOUND 2] | activates mode 1 or 2 of the sound control 6 [UP] | toggles between individual programmes, increases the set value [DOWN] | toggles between individual programmes, decreases the set value 7 [STROBE] | activates the strobe effect, set the strobe frequency w
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds the unit is ready for use. 7.2 Operating controls on the device 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to change between the menu items. 3. To activate the displayed menu item, press [ENTER]. 4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to change the respectively indicated value. 5. To confirm the displayed value, press [ENTER]. 6.
Operating 7.2.1 DMX address This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via a DMX controller. 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX ADDRESS’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX address between 1 ( ‘001’ ) and 512 ( ‘512’ ) and confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller.
Operating 7.2.2 DMX mode This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via a DMX controller. 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘CHANNELS MODE’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode (display shows ‘06CH’ , ‘08CH’ , ‘11CH’ or ‘18CH’ ) and confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2.
Operating 7.2.4 Behaviour on DMX control failure 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX STATE’ . Confirm the selec‐ tion with [ENTER]. 3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between ‘DMX HOLD’ and ‘BLACKOUT’ , to make the set‐ ting to be used when the DMX control fails. 4. Press [ENTER] to accept the selection. Display Meaning ‘HOLD’ Last DMX value is being held. ‘BLACKOUT’ Spotlight turns off. 7.2.
Operating 7.2.6 Auto programmes In this operating mode you select one of the automatic programmes and configure the run‐ ning speed of the automatic programme. 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘AUTO MODE’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Auto programme Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘AUTO’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 4.
Operating 7.2.7 Individual colour settings 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘MANUAL MODE’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. ð All LEDs light with full intensity. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu or the desired value.
Operating Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Description ‘SOUND’ ‘00…10’ ‘00…31’ Sound control mode from 0 to 10. Built-in microphone sensitivity from 0 to 31. ‘COLOR’ 4. ‘001…055’ Colour macro 1 to 55 Press [ENTER] to accept the selection.
Operating 7.3 System settings 7.3.1 Dimmer settings 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu or the desired value. The following sub menus are available: 4.
Operating 7.3.2 Key lock 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Key locks’ . Confirm the selec‐ tion with [ENTER]. 4. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between ‘OFF’ (keylock off) and ‘ON’ (keylock on). 5. Press [ENTER] to accept the selection. 6. To cancel the key lock, press consecutively [DOWN], [UP], [DOWN], [UP]. 7.3.
Operating 7.3.4 Display lighting 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Display’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 4. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between ‘30S’ (display turns off after 30 seconds of inac‐ tivity) and ‘ON’ (display is permanently on). 5. Press [ENTER] to accept the selection. 7.3.
Operating 7.3.6 Pulse width modulation 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘REFRESH RATE’ . 4. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between ‘600HZ’ , ‘1200HZ’ , ‘2400HZ’ and ‘4800HZ’ . 5. Press [ENTER] to accept the selection.
Operating 7.3.7 Maximum operating temperature 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Max temp’ . 4. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a temperature between ‘30°C’ and ‘70°C’ . 5. Press [ENTER] to accept the selection.
Operating 7.4 System information 7.4.1 Firmware version 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘INFO’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Software Ver’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. ð The display shows the current firmware version. 7.4.2 Operating hours 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘INFO’ .
Operating 7.4.3 Showing information of connected devices (Remote Device Management) 1. Press [ENTER] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘INFO’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘RDM’ . ð The display shows the information of the connected devices.
Operating 7.5 Menu overview DMX ADDRESS CHANNELS MODE 001...512 DMX CURVE DMX STATE SLAVE MODE 06CH CURV 1 DMX HOLD 08CH CURV 2 BLACKOUT 11CH CURV 3 DMX fail 18CH CURV 4 AUTO MODE SLAVE MANUAL MODE SPEED SET UP RED 01...30 AUTO INFO Dimmer ALL 000...255 GREEN 01...10 Software VER 000...255 WORKING times BALANCE 000...255 RDM REFRESH RATE Dimmer RED BLUE 600HZ Dimmer GREEN 000...255 1200HZ Dimmer BLUE 000...255 WHITE 2400HZ Dimmer WHITE 000...
Operating 7.
Operating 7.
Operating 7.
Operating Channel 10 Value Function 190…204 5600 K 205…219 6500 K 220…234 8500 K 235…249 10000 K 250…255 Factory defaults Automatic show 0…20 No function 21…30 Automatic show 1 31…40 Automatic show 2 41…50 Automatic show 3 51…60 Automatic show 4 61…70 Automatic show 5 71…80 Automatic show 6 81…90 Automatic show 7 91…100 Automatic show 8 101…110 Automatic show 9 Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR 45
Operating Channel 11 46 Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR Value Function 111…120 Automatic show 10 121…255 No function 0…255 Running speed increasing, if channel 10 = 21…120
Operating 7.
Operating Channel Value 15 Stroboscope 16 0…9 LEDs on 10…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed Colour temperature 17 48 Function 0…9 No function 10…174 Colour macro 1 to 55 175…189 3200 K 190…204 5600 K 205…219 6500 K 220…234 8500 K 235…249 10000 K 250…255 Factory defaults Automatic show Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR 0…20 No function 21…30 Automatic show 1 31…40 Automatic show 2
Operating Channel 18 Value Function 41…50 Automatic show 3 51…60 Automatic show 4 61…70 Automatic show 5 71…80 Automatic show 6 81…90 Automatic show 7 91…100 Automatic show 8 101…110 Automatic show 9 111…120 Automatic show 10 121…255 No function 0…255 Running speed increasing, if channel 17 = 21…120 Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR 49
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications 208 mm 258 mm Light source 7 × RGBAW+UV 6-in-1 LEDs, each 10 W Optical properties Beam angle Control DMX, infra red remote control Number of DMX channels Input connections 190 mm Output connections 50 Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR 25° 6, 8, 11 or 18 Voltage supply Lockable input socket (Power Twist) DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3-pin Power supply for further devices lockable output socket (Power Twist) DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin
Technical specifications Mounting options hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 258 mm × 208 mm × 190 mm Weight 4 kg Ambient conditions Further information Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Construction Flat PAR Colour mixture RGBAWUV LED type x-in-1 Floor housing yes fanless No Remote control included wireless DMX No Housing colour Black Sidus X6 HEX LED PAR 51
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 display is dark 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. If the unit is in DMX mode and the display flashes, no DMX signal is received. Check whether the DMX con‐ troller is switched on. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection. 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 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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery. 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 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.
Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.
