ignition 412145 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel User Manual

ignition 412145 Magic Cube 3D Effect Panel

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 refer‐ence. 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.
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.

Safety instructions

Intended use

This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect using 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 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 the 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 subjected to flashing lights and looking into strobing lights.

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 near other heat sources, the device can overheat and burst into flames. Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device near other heat sources. Never operate the device near 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 fluc‐tuations 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 reg‐ular 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 vol‐tages 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 maximum permitted power consumption can be exceeded, which can cause the device to overheat and burst into flames. Only con‐nect devices of identical design to the device. When deciding how many devices you can connect in series, make sure that the max‐imum output current specified on the device and in the “Technical specifications” chapter of the user manual is not exceeded. Only use power cords with a cable cross-section designed for the required current intensity when connecting the devices in series.

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

Special features of this LED panel with 3D effect and segment control:

• 108 RGB SMD LEDs, each 0.8W
• The innovative arrangement of the selectively controllable surfaces creates the illusion of a magical 3D cube
• Flexible mounting options for mounting panels individually or in combination in order to realize larger areas
• Control via DMX (six different modes), ArtNet (with separately available external controller) as well as buttons and display on the device
• Automatic mode and sound control
• Master/slave operation

For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperatures. You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness.

Installation and starting up

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.

Ceiling or wall mounting

The quick-lock openings on the underside of the housing are used for secure mounting. They are used to attach omega brackets or flight adapters (half couplers, trigger clamps, C-hooks etc.). The safety cable must be threaded through the safety eyelet on the bottom of the device.

• A Quick-lock openings
• B Safety cable eyelet
• C Quick-lock openings for omega bracket

Multiple devices can be linked together with separately available mounting rails and fixing lugs. Secure each device additionally with a safety cable, which is threaded through the safety eyelet on the back of the device.

WARNING!
Risk of injury from falling devices that were inadequately secured! If devices are not properly secured during assembly, they can cause severe injury and considerable damage by falling. When installing and operating, make sure to follow the standards and regulations that apply in your country. Always secure the device 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.

• Use appropriate mounting hardware to attach the device to the ceiling or a wall. The designated mounting area must be sufficiently stable for the load, level and vibration-free. 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
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 series connection. Such a chain may consist of up to 30 DMX devices. Make sure that the output of the last device in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). When the display is active, a dot lights up on the first digit when the device is in DMX mode. If the dot is not lit, no valid DMX data are being received.

Connections in “Master/Slave” mode
When you configure a group of devices in “Master/Slave” mode, the first device controls the others and allows an automatic, music-controlled, and synchronized show. 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 (maximum 30 slaves).

• Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.

Connections and controls

1. [Power In] | Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for power supply
2. [Power Out] | Lockable output socket (Power Twist IP65) for the power supply of further devices
3. [Fuse] | Fuse holder
4. [DMX In] | DMX input
5. [DMX Out] | DMX output
6. Safety cable eyelet
7. Display
8. [MODE] | Activates the main menu or a submenu.
9. [Setup] | Confirms a selected value.
10. [Up] | Increases the displayed value by one.
11. [Down] | Decreases the displayed value by one.

Operating

Starting the device
Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the unit is ready for use.

Main menu
Press [Mode] to activate the main menu. Press again [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] to call up further menu items. To activate the respective shown menu item, press [Setup]. Use [Up] and [Down] to change the respectively indicated value, and [Setup] to confirm it. With [Mode] you return to the previous menu level. If you do not press any key for about 15 seconds, the display will turn off. The set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains power supply.

Auto mode
Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘AUTO’ . The unit now operates in automatic stand-alone mode.

Programme mode
Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Pro’ . Press [Setup] to then select with [Up] | [Down] one of the programs ‘Pr.01’ … ‘Pr.28’ . If you select ‘Pr.01’ you can press [Setup] and then call up with [Up] | [Down] one of 50 programmed colour patterns which will then light up constantly (display shows ‘CO.01’ … ‘CO.50’ ). Press [Setup] to then adjust with [Up] | [Down] the strobe frequency between ‘FL.01’ (slow) and ‘FL.99’ (fast). Select ‘FL.00’ for constant light. Programs ‘Pr.02’ ‑ ‘Pr.28’ offer preprogrammed colour sequences. After selecting one of these programs, press [Setup] to then select with [Up] | [Down] the speed of the color sequences from ‘SP.01’ (slow) to ‘SP.FL’ (fast). Press [Setup] to then adjust with [Up] | [Down] the strobe frequency between ‘FL.01’ (slow) and ‘FL.99’ (fast).

DMX address
Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘d—’. Press [Setup] to then select with [Up] | [Down] the desired DMX address between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘d.001’ …‘d.512’ ). Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. Press [Setup] to then select with [Up] | [Down] the number of channels (9, 14, 17, 81, 83 or 98) available for DMX operation.

Slave mode
Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’. The device is now working in slave mode, i.e. it will exactly copy the movement of the controlling master device, correct wiring provided.

Color mode
Press [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Colr’ . Press [Setup]. You can now adjust the intensity of red, green and blue of the LEDs in three segments successively in a range from 0 bis 100 %:

• Display shows ‘r1.00’…‘r1.FL’ : Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 1
• Display shows ‘g1.00’…‘g1.FL’ : Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 1
• Display shows ‘b1.00’…‘b1.FL’ : Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1
• Display shows ‘r2.00’…‘r2.FL’ : Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 2
• Display shows ‘g2.00’…‘g2.FL’ : Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 2
• Display shows ‘b2.00’…‘b2.FL’ : Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 2
• Display shows ‘r3.00’…‘r3.FL’ : Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 3
• Display shows ‘g3.00’…‘g3.FL’ : Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3
• Display shows ‘b3.00’…‘b3.FL’ : Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3

Sound mode
Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Soud’ . The device now shows a sound-controlled colour sequence. Press [Setup] to then select with [Up] | [Down] the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control between ‘SU.00’ (low) and ‘SU.31’ (high).

Dimmer curve
Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Set’ . Press [Setup]. Use [Up] | [Down] to select the menu item ‘Cur’ and confirm with [Setup]. With [Up] | [Down] you can select one of the following dimmer curves. The dimmer curve determines how the brightness increases or decreases depending on the set DMX value.

profile at the end (Square)
‘Cu-3’| Inverted quadratic curve with a steep profile at the beginning and a flat profile at the end (Inv Square)
‘Cu-4’| Non-linear curve with a distinctive flat profile at the beginning and the end (S-Type)

The below figure schematically shows the adjustable dimmer curves. Depending on the selected DMX value (1) the device lights with a brightness (2) between 0 % and 100 %. Confirm the selection with [Setup]. Press [Mode].

• Reset
  

  • Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SEt’ . [Setup]. Use [Up] | [Down] to select the menu item ‘Rst’ and confirm with [Setup]. Use [Up] | [Down] choose between ‘Yes’ (carry out reset) and ‘No’ (no reset) and confirm with [Setup].

• Behaviour on DMX failure
  

  • Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SEt’ . [Setup]. Use [Up] | [Down] to select the menu item ‘FAIL’ and confirm with [Setup]. With [Up] | [Down] you can choose how the device behaves in case of a disturbed DMX transmission: ‘HoLd’ (the current state is retained) and ‘Off’ (device blackout). Confirm the selection with [Setup].

• DMX synchronisation

  • Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SEt’ . [Setup]. Use [Up] | [Down] to select the menu item ‘SYNC’ and confirm with [Setup]. With [Up] | [Down] you can choose how connected devices behaves in case of a disturbed DMX transmission: ‘ON’ (devices are synchronised with each other) and ‘Off’ (no synchronisation). Confirm the selection with [Setup].

Firmware version
Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘InFo’ . Press [Setup], the display shows ‘Ver’ . Press [Setup] to let the device show the firmware version.

Menu overview

Functions in 9-channel DMX mode

Functions in 14-channel DMX mode

0
7| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
8| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
9| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
10| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
11| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
12| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
13| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
14| Strobe effect
Channel| Value| Function
---|---|---
 | 0…10| Without function
11…255| Strobe effect, increasing speed

Functions in 17-channel DMX mode

0
7| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
8| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
9| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
Channel| Value| Function
---|---|---
10| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
11| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
12| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
13| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
14| Colour selection
0…5| Without function
6…10| Colour 1
11…15| Colour 2

246…250| Colour 49
251…255| Colour 50
15| Programme selection
0…15| Without function
16…23| Programme 2
24…31| Programme 3

channel 15 = 232…255
17| Strobe effect
0…10| Without function
11…255| Strobe effect, increasing speed

Functions in 81-channel DMX mode

79| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), area 27
80| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), area 27
81| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), area 27

Functions in 83-channel DMX mode

80| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), area 27
81| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), area 27
82| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), area 27
83| Strobe effect|
0…10| Without function
11…255| Strobe effect, increasing speed

Functions in 98-channel DMX mode

0
7| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
8| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
9| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
10| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
11| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
12| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
13| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channels 2, 3 and 4 = 0
14| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), area 1
Channel| Value| Function
---|---|---
15| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), area 1
16| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), area 1
17| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), area 2
18| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), area 2
19| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), area 2

92| 0…255| Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), area 27
93| 0…255| Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), area 27
94| 0…255| Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), area 27
95| Colour selection
0…5| Without function
6…10| Colour 1
11…15| Colour 2

246…250| Colour 49
251…255| Colour 50
Channel| Value| Function
---|---|---
96| Programme selection
0…15| Without function
16…23| Programme 2
24…31| Programme 3

216…223| Programme 27
224…231| Programme 28
232…255| Sound control
97| 0…255| Process speed of the selected programme, if channel 15 = 16…231
0…255| Sensitivity of the built-in microphone for the music control, if channel 15 = 232…255
98| Strobe effect
0…10| Without function
11…255| Strobe effect, increasing speed

Technical specifications

DMX

ArtNet

Number of DMX channels| 9, 14, 17, 81, 83, 98
Input connections| Power supply| Lockable input socket (Power Twist)
DMX control| XLR panel socket, 3-pin
Output connections| Power supply for further devices| Lockable output socket (Power Twist)
 |  | Output current, max.: 6 A
 | DMX control| XLR panel socket, 3-pin
Power consumption| 32 W
Supply voltage| 100 – 240 V| 50/60 Hz|
Fuse| 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow blow

Quick-lock openings for omega bracket

Dimensions (W × H × D)| 433 mm × 500 mm × 113 mm
Weight| 5.7 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:

is in DMX mode or in “slave” mode. If so, check the device in another mode.
No response to the DMX controller| 1. Check whether the DMX controller is switched on. Check the DMX connections and cables for proper connection.
2. 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 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.

Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packing material

• Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly.
• Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging.
• Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France.

Disposal of your old device

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended. Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility. You can also return the device to a retailer if they offer to take the device back for free or if they are legally obliged to do so. When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. Proper disposal protects the environment as well as the health of your fellow human beings. This is because the proper handling of old devices negates the potential negative effects of hazardous substances and because it conserves resources by recycling them. Also, note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. If your old device contains personal data, delete that data before disposing of it.

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