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  • Page 1 LED PAR 14 × 8W LED PAR...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.thomann.de 15.11.2017, ID: 372987...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 6 1.1 Further information........................... 7 1.2 Notational conventions........................8 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 9 Safety instructions..........................12 Features............................... 17 Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................22 Connections and controls........................25 Operating..............................28 7.1 Starting the device........................... 28 7.2 Main menu............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Plug and connection assignment....................38 Troubleshooting............................39 Cleaning............................... 41 Protecting the environment......................42 LED PAR 14 × 8W LED PAR...
  • Page 5 LED PAR 14 × 8W LED PAR...

  • Page 6: General Notes

    General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

  • Page 7: Further Information

    General notes 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. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 8: Notational Conventions

    General notes 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’...

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 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.
  • Page 10 General notes 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.
  • Page 11 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. LED PAR 14 × 8W LED PAR...

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. 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 con- ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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 burns The surface of the device can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the device with bare hands during operation, and after switching off wait for at least 15 minutes.
  • Page 16 Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.

  • Page 17: Features

    Features Features Due to its sturdy and weather-proof housing made of die-cast aluminium, the device is espe- cially suitable for outdoor use. With the very bright four-colour LEDs, it is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks. Special features of the device: 14 ×...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 19 Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must not exceed the limits stated in the chapter Tech- nical Specifications of the User Manual. 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.
  • Page 20 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. NOTICE! Possible damage due to moisture Moisture entering into open connectors (plugs and couplers) of DMX or power cords can cause short circuits.
  • Page 21 Installation 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 two- piece bracket for attaching. Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit.

  • Page 22: Starting Up

    Starting up 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. LED PAR 14 × 8W LED PAR...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 Starting up Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode 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.

  • Page 25: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls LED PAR 14 × 8W LED PAR...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 1 Display 2 [DMX OUT] DMX output cable (IP65DMX coupling, screw-mountable). 3 [POWER OUT] Power cord for the voltage supply of a connected device (special coupling, screw-mountable). 4 [POWER IN] Power cord for the voltage supply of the unit (with special plug, screw-mountable). 5 [DMX IN] DMX input cable (IP65DMX plug, screw-mountable).
  • Page 27 Connections and controls 8 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 9 [MENU] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. LED PAR 14 × 8W LED PAR...

  • Page 28: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. 7.2 Main menu Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. Use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select a menu item.
  • Page 29 Operating Setting the DMX address Press [MENU]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘Addr:’ . Press [ENTER]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use the buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512 (the dis- play shows ‘A001’...
  • Page 30 Operating Strobe effect setting Press [MENU]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘FLAS’ . Press [ENTER]. Now you can set the flash rate of the stroboscope. Use the buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between ‘FL00’ (no strobe effect) and ‘FL15’ (strobe effect with highest frequency).
  • Page 31 Operating Selecting colour macro Press [MENU]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘CE--’ . Press [ENTER]. Now you can select one of 16 different colour macros. Use the buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between ‘CE00’ and ‘CE15’ . Automatic colour fade Press [MENU].
  • Page 32 Operating Setting master / slave operation 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.

  • Page 33: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview LED PAR 14 × 8W LED PAR...

  • Page 34: Functions In Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.4 Functions in DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) Colour selection...
  • Page 35 Operating Channel Value Function 60…74 Purple 75…89 Bluish violet 90…104 Reddish violet 105…164 Orange 165…179 Yellow 180…194 Lime green 195…209 Light green 210…224 Green 225…239 Blue green 240…254 Cyan Blackout 0…255 Stroboscope effect with increasing speed Constant colour, settings with channel 1 … 7 LED PAR 14 ×...
  • Page 36 Operating Channel Value Function 1…5 No function 6…240 Colour fade, increasing speed 241…254 Colour change, increasing speed Blackout LED PAR 14 × 8W LED PAR...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications LEDs 14 × quad-colour LEDs, 8 W Beam angle 25 ° Number of DMX channels Operating supply voltage AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Power consumption 90 W Protection class IP65 Temperature range –40 °C … 50 °C Dimensions (W ×...

  • Page 38: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment 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. 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’...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no Check the mains connection and the fuse. light. No response to the DMX con- 1. Check the DMX ports and cables for proper connection. troller. 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3.

  • Page 41: Cleaning

    Cleaning 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.

  • Page 42: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment 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.
  • Page 44 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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