STAIRVILLE MH-100 Beam 36×3 LED Moving Head User Manual

STAIRVILLE MH-100 Beam 36×3 LED Moving Head

Product Information

Specifications:

• Product Name: MH-100 Beam 36×3 LED Moving Head
• Model Number: MH-100
• LED Type: 36×3
• Usage: Freely moving multifunctional spotlight
• Intended Use: Professional use only

Product Usage Instructions

General Information
The MH-100 Beam 36×3 LED Moving Head is a professional-grade device designed for use as a freely moving multifunctional spotlight. It is not suitable for household use. Please read and follow the instructions in this user manual for proper usage.

Symbols and Signal Words
The user manual uses symbols and signal words to indicate different levels of danger or caution. Here is an overview of their meanings:

Safety Instructions

Intended Use

• The MH-100 Beam 36×3 LED Moving Head is intended for professional use as a freely moving multifunctional spotlight. It should not be used in households. Follow the instructions in this user manual for proper usage. Any other use or use under different operating conditions may result in personal injury or property damage. The manufacturer will not be liable for damages resulting from improper use.
• This device should only be operated by individuals with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and who have the necessary knowledge and experience. If other persons need to use the device, they should be supervised or instructed by someone responsible for their safety.
• To extend the operating life of the device, take regular breaks and avoid frequent switching on and off. The device is not suitable for continuous operation.

Safety

• DANGER! Risk of injury and choking hazard for children! Keep the device out of reach of children to prevent injury or choking hazards.
• DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! The device contains areas with high voltages. Never remove any covers and do not use the device if covers, safety equipment, or optical components are missing or damaged. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Always use a proper ready-made insulated triple-core mains cable with a safety plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. In case of isolation damage, disconnect the power supply immediately and arrange for repair. If in doubt, seek advice from a qualified electrician.

FAQ

• Q: Can the MH-100 Beam 36×3 LED Moving Head be used in households?
  A: No, the device is designed for professional use and is not suitable for household use.

• Q: Can anyone use the device?
  A: This device may only be used by individuals with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and who have the necessary knowledge and experience. Other persons may use the device if they are supervised or instructed by someone responsible for their safety.

General information

• This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the document for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document.
• Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.

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 document.

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 possible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
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Warning signs| Type of danger
| Warning – high-voltage.
| Warning – dangerous optical radiation.
Warning signs| Type of danger
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| Warning – suspended load.
| Warning – danger zone.

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 considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
• This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
• Extend the operating life of the device by regular breaks and by avoiding frequent switching on and off. The device is not suitable for continuous operation.

Safety

• DANGER! Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
  • Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use.
  • Never allow children to use the device without supervision. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with.
• DANGER!
  • Danger to life due to electric current!
  • 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 when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged.
• DANGER!
  • Danger to life due to electric current!
  • A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Always use proper ready-made insulated triple-core mains cable with a safety plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair. If in doubt, seek advice from a qualified electrician.
• WARNING!
  • Risk of eye damage caused by high light intensity!
  • The device generates highly intense light radiation. Looking directly into the light source can damage the eyes. Never look directly into the light source.
• WARNING!
  • Risk of epileptic fit due to flashing lights!
  • The device emits flashing lights (strobe effects). Flashing lights can trigger epileptic fits in specific people. If you are at risk of epilepsy, avoid spending longer periods of time subjected to flashing lights and looking into strobing light.
• WARNING!
  • Risk of injury caused by falling due to unsuitable trusses and other fixtures!
  • If trusses or other fixtures are not designed for the weight of the intended number of moving heads, falling can cause severe injury and considerable damage. Before mounting, ensure that the load capacity of trusses and other fixtures is sufficient for the intended number of devices. Take into account any additional load that affects the load bearing parts due to the movement of the head. When installing and operating, make sure to follow the standards and regulations that apply in your country. Always secure devices with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
• CAUTION!
  • Risk of injury due to unexpected movements of the device!
  • The device head may perform fast movements and generate very bright light. This is the case immediately after the device is switched on, in automatic or remote operation, and when a connected DMX controller is switched off. Persons who are in the immediate vicinity of the device may be injured or frightened by this. Make sure that there are no obstacles within the movement range of the mirror, and that no persons are in the immediate vicinity of the head before switching it on and during its operation. Switch off the device before any work is performed in the movement range or immediate vicinity of the device, or if unauthorised persons are in that area.
• NOTICE!
  • Risk of fire due to covered vents and neighboring heat sources!
  • If the vents of the device are covered or the device is operated in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources, the device can over‐heat and burst into flames. Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources. Never operate the device in the immediate vicinity of naked flames.
• NOTICE!
  • Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions!
  • The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations. Avoid operating it in environments with strong temperature fluctuations. If temperature fluctuations cannot be avoided (for example after transport in low outside temperatures), do not switch on the device immediately. Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments with increased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at regular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions.
• NOTICE!
  • Damage to the device due to high voltages!
  • The device can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess voltages can also cause a risk of injury and fires.
  • Make sure that the voltage specification on the device matches the local power grid before plugging in the device. Only operate the device from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). As a precaution, disconnect the device from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period.
• NOTICE!
  • Risk of fire by exceeding the maximum current
  • The device can supply power to other devices of identical design and connected in series. If too many devices are connected, the power consumption can exceed the maximum permitted power consumption, which can cause the device to overheat and burst into flames. Only connect devices of identical design to the device. When deciding how many devices you can connect in series, make sure that the maximum permitted power consumption as stated on the device is not exceeded. Also refer to the specifications in the technical specifications for the device. Only use power cords with a cable cross-section designed for the required current intensity when connecting the devices in series.
• NOTICE!
  • Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet!
  • The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor.
• NOTICE!
  • Risk of overheating and fire due to inadequate distance and bad ventilation!
  • If the distance between the light source and the illuminated surface is too short or the device is badly ventilated, the device can overheat and cause fires. Make sure that illuminated surfaces are more than 2 m away. Do not operate the device in ambient temper‐atures above 40 °C. Always ensure sufficient ventilation at the operating location.
• NOTICE!
  • Risk of fire due to installation of a wrong fuse!
  • Using fuses of a different type than compatible with the device may cause a fire and seriously damage the device. Only use fuses of the same type. Observe the labelling on the device casing and the information in the “Technical data” chapter.

Features

The moving head is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals or in night clubs.

Special features of the device:

• 36 × 3 W LEDs (8 × red, 10 × green, 10 × blue, 8 × white)
• Control via DMX (9 or 14 channels) as well as buttons and display on the unit
• Preprogrammed automatic show programmes
• Sound control
• Master / slave mode
• Strobe effect
• Electronic dimmer
• Robust housing with two integrated carrying handles
• Omega Bracket with quick locks 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

• 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. When in use, the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss.
• Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform any kind of maintenance. Block access under the work area.

WARNING!

• Risk of injury caused by falling due to unsuitable trusses and other fixtures!
• If trusses or other fixtures are not designed for the weight of the intended number of moving heads, falling can cause severe injury and considerable damage.
• Before mounting, ensure that the load capacity of trusses and other fixtures is sufficient for the intended number of devices. Take into account any additional load that affects the load bearing parts due to the movement of the head.
• When installing and operating, make sure to follow the standards and regulations that apply in your country.
• Always secure devices with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain.

NOTICE!

• Risk of overheating and fire due to inadequate distance and bad ventilation! If the distance between the light source and the illuminated surface is too short or the device is badly ventilated, the device can overheat and cause fires.
• Make sure that illuminated surfaces are more than 2 m away.
• Do not operate the device in ambient temperatures above 40 °C.
• Always ensure sufficient ventilation at the operating location.

NOTICE!

• Data transfer errors due to improper wiring!
• If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer.
• Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or amplifiers.
• Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables.

Mounting options
The quick lock openings on the housing bottom are used for secure attachment of Omega brackets. These are used to attach the flight adapters (half coupler, trigger clamps, C-hooks, etc.). The safety cable must be routed through the safety cable eyelet on the back of the device Chapter 6 ‘Connections and operating elements’ on page 20).

A  Quick lock openings for Omega brackets

Starting up

Connections in DMX mode

• 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.
• 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).

The flashing ‘DMX’ LED indicates an incoming DMX signal.

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 operating elements

Operating elements

7| Display | When the main menu is activated, the display shows the current menu item and the set option. When the main menu is closed, it shows the current oper‐ ating mode. The display is dimmed a few seconds after the last keystroke.
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8| [MENU] | Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an open submenu without saving the changes.
9| [DOWN] | Decreases the displayed value by one.
10| [UP] | Increases the displayed value by one.
11| [ENTER] | Selects an option of the respective operating mode.
12| [Power] | The LED indicates that the device is connected to the power grid.
13| [DMX] | The LED flashes when a DMX signal is received.
14| [Auto] | The LED indicates that the automatic show is running.
15| [Sound] | The LED lights up when the sound-controlled automatic show is running. The briefly flashing LED indicates an incoming signal from the microphone during the sound-controlled automatic show.

Connections

cable to the next device
17| [POWER IN] | Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for power supply
18| [FUSE] | Fuse holder
19| [DMX IN] | DMX input
20| [DMX OUT] | DMX output

Operation

Starting the device

CAUTION!

• Risk of injury due to unexpected movements of the device!
• The device head may perform fast movements and generate very bright light. This is the case immediately after the device is switched on, in automatic or remote operation, and when a connected DMX controller is switched off. Persons who are in the immediate vicinity of the device may be injured or frightened by this.
• Make sure that there are no obstacles within the movement range of the mirror, and that no persons are in the immediate vicinity of the head before switching it on and during its operation.
• Switch off the device before any work is performed in the movement range or immediate vicinity of the device, or if unauthorised persons are in that area.

Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the fans start to work, the head moves to the home positions for rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt), the screen displays a start message. After a few more seconds, the device operates in the most recently set mode.

Main menu

• Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] buttons to select a submenu. When the display shows the required submenu, press [ENTER] to open it. To close the main menu, press [Menu] or wait five seconds.
  • As soon as you activate the main menu, the DMX control and a currently running automatic show are being interrupted. The moving head of the unit moves to its home position.
  • If you close the main menu without making changes, the device continues to operate with the previous settings.
• All previous settings are retained even when you disconnect the device from the power grid. To restart with the default values, use the ‘System Reset’ function ( Ä ‘Default settings’
  on page 29).

DMX address

• Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Address’ . Press [ENTER]. The display starts to flash. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select a value between 1 and 512.
• Once the display shows the desired option, press [ENTER] to confirm your setting and to close the submenu. To close the submenu and the main menu without making changes, press [MENU] or wait five seconds.
• Make sure that the DMX address matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes.

“DMX” operating mode

• Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Control Mode’ . Press [ENTER]. The display starts to flash. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] buttons to choose one of the following DMX operating modes: 9-channel or 14-channel. This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX.
• Once the display shows the desired option, press [ENTER] to confirm your setting and to close the submenu. To close the submenu and the main menu without making changes, press [MENU] or wait five seconds.

“Master” or “Slave” operating mode

• Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Slave Mode’ . Press [ENTER]. The dis‐play starts to flash. You can now choose an operating mode with the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons:
  • ‘Slave’ : The device is controlled by another device, which is configured as master.
  • ‘Master’ : The master device specifies the movements and light effects that are copied by the devices configured as slaves.
• Once the display shows the desired option, press [ENTER] to confirm your setting and to close the submenu. To close the submenu and the main menu without making changes, press [MENU] or wait five seconds.
• This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.

Automatic show

• Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Auto Sound’ . Press [ENTER]. The dis‐play starts to flash. You can now use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to choose between ‘Auto’ (automatic show) and ‘Sound’ (sound-controlled automatic show).
• Automatic operation 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.
• Press [ENTER] to save the setting and close the submenu. To close the submenu and the main menu without making changes, press [MENU] or wait five seconds.

Pan inversion

Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Pan Inverse’ . Press [ENTER]. The dis‐play starts to flash. You can now use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to choose between ‘No’ (normal rotation direction) and ‘Yes’ (inverted rotation direction).
Press [ENTER] to save the setting and close the submenu. To close the submenu and the main menu without making changes, press [MENU] or wait five seconds.

• Tilt inversion
  

  • Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Tilt Inverse’ . Press [ENTER]. The dis‐play starts to flash. You can now use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to choose between ‘No’ (normal tilt direction) and ‘Yes’ (inverted tilt direction).
  • Once the display shows the desired option, press [ENTER] to confirm your setting and to close the submenu. To close the submenu and the main menu without making changes, press [MENU] or wait five seconds.

• Dimmer speed
  You can use this function to adjust how the electronic dimmer conducts lighting changes.

• Operating hours display
  

  • Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Dimmer Speed’ . Press [ENTER]. The display starts to flash. You can now use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to choose between ‘Fast’ (fast lighting change) and ‘Smooth’ (gradual lighting change).
  • Once the display shows the desired option, press [ENTER] to confirm your setting and to close the submenu. To close the submenu and the main menu without making changes, press [MENU] or wait five seconds.

• Temperature display

  • Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Power On Hours’ . Press [ENTER]. The display shows how long the device has been in operation.
  • To exit the operating hours display, press [ENTER] and wait five seconds.

• Self test
  

  • Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Fixture Temp’ . Press [ENTER]. The display alternates between the temperature of the LEDs ( ‘LED Temp’ ) and the temperature of the electronics inside the device ( ‘Main PCB)’ .
  • To exit the temperature display, press [ENTER] and wait five seconds.

• Software version
  

  • Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Auto Test’ . Press [ENTER]. The device now performs a self test.
  • To exit the self test, press [ENTER] and wait five seconds.
  • Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Firmware Version’ . Press [ENTER]. The software version of the device appears on the display.
  • To exit the software version display, press [ENTER] and wait five seconds.

• Default settings
  

  • With this function, you can reset the device to factory default settings.
  • Press [MENU], then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘System Reset’ . Press [ENTER]. The device performs a reset.

Overview

Functions in 9-channel DMX mode

Functions in 14-channel DMX mode

Technical specifications

Buttons and display on the device
Number of DMX channels| 9 or 14
Input connections| Power supply| Lockable input socket (Power Twist)
DMX control| XLR chassis plug, 3-pin
Output connections| Power supply| Lockable output socket (Power Twist)
DMX control| XLR chassis socket, 3-pin
Power consumption| 175 W
Supply voltage| 100 – 240 V    50/60 Hz
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Fuse| 5 mm × 20 mm, 3.0 A, 250 V, fast blow
International Protection Rating| IP20
Mounting options| Hanging, standing
Dimensions (W × H × D)| 250 mm × 270 mm × 169 mm
Weight| 4.9 kg
Ambient conditions| Temperature range| 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity| 20%…80% (non-condensing)

Further information

Plug and connection assignments

Introduction
This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!

DMX connections
The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug.

Troubleshooting

NOTICE!

• Data transfer errors due to improper wiring!
• If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer.
• Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or amplifiers.
• Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables.

In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:

connection and the fuse.
No response to the DMX con‐ troller| 1. The “DMX” LED should flash while data are being transmitted. If not, check that the DMX connections and cables are properly connected
2. If the “DMX” LED lights up and there is no response, check the address settings and the DMX polarity.
3. Try using another DMX controller.
4. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to a DMX interface circuit.

If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.

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.
  • Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122).
  • Always dry the parts carefully.

Fan grids
The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a regular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth.

Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging material

• 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.

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.

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de
27.09.2023, ID: 325876 (V4)

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