thomann PAR64 MKII RGBW User Manual

PAR64 MKII RGBW

LED PAR

user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.thomann.de

23.09.2014, ID: 274650

Table of contents

1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 12

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 13

5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 16

6 Components and functions................................................................................................................ 19

7 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 22

7.1 Starting up the device.................................................................................................................... 22

7.2 Main menu.......................................................................................................................................... 22

7.3 Menu overview................................................................................................................................. 29

7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 30

7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 30

7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 32

8 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 34

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9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 36

10 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 37

11 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 38

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1 General notes

This user manual contains important information on 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, include the manual for
the next owner.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.

This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.Symbols and signal words

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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.

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – high-voltage.

Warning – suspended load.

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Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

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2 Safety instructions

This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. 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.

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. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

Intended use

Safety

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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.

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit

Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective 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 regis‐
tered electrician.

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WARNING!
Eye damage caused by high light intensity

Never look directly into the light source.

WARNING!
Risk of epileptic shock

Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons
should avoid looking at strobe lights.

NOTICE!
Risk of fire

Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near
any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.

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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.

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.

Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

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3 Features

The LED PAR is particularly suitable for professional lighting applications, for example, at
events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals or TV productions. It is characterized by a low
power consumption and long service life.

Special features of the device:

n 168 × 10 mm LEDs (42 × white, 42 × red, 42 × green, 42 × blue)
n Control via DMX (3 different modes) and via buttons and display on the unit
n 41 pre-programmed automatic shows
n Sound control
n Master / slave mode
n Robust metal housing

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4 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.

You can install the device on the wall, ceiling or floor. A mounting bracket and the necessary
screws are included in the package.

WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by falling objects

Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply
in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment,
such as a safety cable or a safety chain.

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NOTICE!
Risk of overheating

Always ensure sufficient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).

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.

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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.

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.

Pin Configuration

1 Ground, shielding
2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’)
3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’)

DMX connections

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5 Starting up

Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high­quality cables for all connections.

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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).

Connections in DMX mode

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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 in master/slave
mode

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6 Components and functions

Rear panel

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1 Mains power cable.
2 Display.
3 OK

To confirm a selected value.

4, 5

,

To increase or decrease the displayed value by one.

6 M

To activate the main menu or a submenu.
7 Bracket for hanging or setting up.
8 Locking screw for the bracket.

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9 DMX IN

DMX input.

10 DMX OUT

DMX output.

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7 Operating

7.1 Starting up the device

Connect the unit to the power grid to start the operation. After a few seconds the display
shows a running reset. The unit is then ready for use.

7.2 Main menu

Press [M] to call the main menu and select an operating mode. Use the arrow keys to change
the respectively shown value. When the display shows the desired value, press [OK].

If you don't press any button for about a minute, the unit will return to the previous mode. The
set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the power supply.

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Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’. Press [OK]. Press
one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MODE’. Press [OK]. Now use the
arrow keys to select one of the following DMX operating modes:

n ‘4CH’ (four channels)
n ‘6CH’ (six channels)
n ‘8CH’ (eight channels)

This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX. When the display shows the
desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to return to the superordinate
menu. To return to the superordinate menu without changes, press [M].

DMX mode

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Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’. Press [OK].
Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address).
Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘A001’…‘A512’).

When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to
return to the superordinate menu. To return to the superordinate menu without changes,
press [M].

Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following
table shows the highest possible DMX address for the different DMX modes.

Mode Highest possible DMX address

4-channel 509
6-channel 507
8-channel 505

DMX address

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Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’. Press [OK].
Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MA’. Press [OK]. Now you can
select one of the 41 pre-programmed shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1
and 42 (the display shows ‘P-01’…‘P-42’).

The auto show can only be activated on the device that serves as ‘Master’.
This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. The device can operate in

standalone mode or control connected devices of the same type, that have to be configured as
‘Slaves’. When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and
then [M] to return to the superordinate menu. To return to the superordinate menu without
changes, press [M].

Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’. Press [OK].
Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SL’. Press [OK]. Now you can set
the number of the device by which it is addressed as slave by the master. Use the arrow keys to
select a value between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘A001’…‘A512’).

This setting is only relevant if the device is operated as slave by a master, but not controlled via
DMX. When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and then
[M] to return to the superordinate menu. To return to the superordinate menu without
changes, press [M].

Operating mode ‘Show/Master’

Operating mode ‘Slave’

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Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’. Press [OK]. Press
one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SPEE’. Press [OK]. Now you can set
the programme speed for the pre-programmed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select
a value between 1 and 255 (the display shows ‘T001’…‘T255’).

This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. When the display shows the
desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to return to the superordinate
menu. To return to the superordinate menu without changes, press [M].

Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’. Press [OK]. Press
one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MIC’. Press [OK]. Now you can adjust
the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for the sound-control. Use the arrow keys to select

‘OFF’ (microphone off) or a value between 1 and 30 (the display shows ‘M-01’…‘M-30’).

This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. When the display shows the
desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to return to the superordinate
menu. To return to the superordinate menu without changes, press [M].

Programme speed

Microphone sensitivity

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Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘TEST’. Press [OK].
Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘RED’, ‘GREE’, ‘BLUE’, ‘WHIT’ or

‘STRO’. Press [OK]. Now you can adjust the brightness of the red, green, blue or white LEDs in a

range from 0 to 255, or select the flash rate in a range from 0 to 24.
This operating mode can also be used to create constant or flashing light mixed from the four

LED colours without DMX controller.
When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to

return to the superordinate menu. To return to the superordinate menu without changes,
press [M].

Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘FADE’. Press [OK].
Now you can set the fade speed of the pre-programmed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys
to select a value between 1 and 7 (the display shows ‘F-01’…‘F-07’).

This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. When the display shows the
desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and return to the main menu. To return to
the main menu without changes, press [M].

Manual test

Fade speed

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Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘COLO’. Press [OK].
Now you can set a base colour for the pre-programmed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys
to select a value between 1 and 4 (the display shows ‘C-01’…‘C-04’).

This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. When the display shows the
desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and return to the main menu. To return to
the main menu without changes, press [M].

Colour selection

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7.3 Menu overview

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7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %)
2 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %)
3 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %)
4 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %)

7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 Operating mode selection

0…63 Constant colour, colouring is determined by channels 2 to 5

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Channel Value Function

64…127 Automatic colour change with 7 colours, channels 2 to 5 have no function
128…191 Automatic colour change with 12 colours, channels 2 to 5 have no function

192…255 Automatic colour change with 4 colours, channels 2 to 5 have no function
2 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…63
3 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…63
4 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…63
5 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…63
6 Effects speed

0…10 No automatic colour change

11…100 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1, decreasing speed from fast to slow

101…150 No automatic colour change

151…255 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1, randomly changing speed

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7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31
2 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31
3 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31
4 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31
5 Fixed colour pattern

0…15 No fixed colour and movement pattern

16…255 One of 31 pre-programmed automatic shows (macros), channels 6 and 7 without function
6 Strobe effect

0…15 Full brightness, no strobe effect

16…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed if channel 5 = 0…15
7 Operating mode selection

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Channel Value Function

0…31 Constant colour, colouring is determined by channels 1 to 4

32…63 Fade-out effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function

64…95 Fade-in effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function

96…127 Fade-in-out effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function

128…159 Auto-mix effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function

160…191 Chase (4 colours), speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function

192…223 Chase (12 colours), speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function

224…255 Sound control
8 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %)

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8 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:

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Symptom Remedy

The unit does not work, no
light.

Check the mains connection and the fuse.

No response to the DMX con‐
troller.

1. Check the DMX ports and cables for proper connection.

2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity.

3. Try using another DMX controller.

4. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to
high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐
ence to DMX interface circuits.

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

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9 Cleaning

Clean the exterior of accessible optical lenses periodically to optimise light output. The fre‐
quency 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 normal glass cleaning products.
n Always dry the parts carefully.

Optical lenses

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10 Technical specifications

LEDs 168 × 10 mm LEDs (42 × white, 42 × red, 42 × green, 42 × blue)
Dispersion 45 °
Number of DMX channels 4, 6, 8
Operating voltage supply

AC 230 V , 50 Hz
Power consumption 16 W
Dimensions (W × D × H) 325 mm × 275 mm × 275 mm
Weight 2.1 kg

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11 Protecting the environment

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.

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE). 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.

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

Disposal of your old device

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Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de