Varytec Giga Bar LED 240 RGB 30 Degrees User Manual

Giga Bar LED 240 RGB 30°

User manual

LED bar

Musikhaus Thomann

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Straße 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Internet: www.thomann.de

19.02.2019, ID: 452370

Table of contents

Table of contents

1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 7

2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 10

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 16

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 17

5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 21

6 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 24

7 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 31

7.1 Starting the device........................................................................................................................... 31

7.2 Main menu.......................................................................................................................................... 31

7.3 Menu overview................................................................................................................................. 40

7.4 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 42

7.5 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 44

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7.6 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 45

7.7 Functions in 24-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 46

8 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 48

9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 51

10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 52

11 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 54

12 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 55

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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. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.

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1.1 Further information

On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:

Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.

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Keyword search

Online guides

Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.

Service

Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.

Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.

If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.

1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

General information

Letterings

Displays

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.

Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.

Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.

Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.

1.3 Symbols and signal words

In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.

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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.

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 – dangerous optical radiation.

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Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – suspended load.

Warning – danger zone.

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Safety instructions

2 Safety instructions

Intended use

This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting eect by means of LED technology. 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. No
liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.

This device may be used only by persons with sucient 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 life of the device by regular breaks in operation and avoid switching it on and o
frequently. This device is not suitable for continuous use.

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Safety

Safety instructions

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.

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.

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Safety instructions

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 re. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.

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.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Risk of re

Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat
source. Keep the device away from naked ames.

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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.

Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctua‐
tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem‐
perature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures).

Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient
conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by
qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other
malfunction.

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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.

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 re.

NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse

The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire
hazard!

Only fuses of the same type may be used.

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Features

3 Features

The LED bar is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events, on
rock stages, in theatres and musicals. It's characterized by low power consumption and long
service life.

Special features of the device:

n 240 × LEDs (96 × red, 72 × green, 72 × blue, each 10 mm) in eight segments
n Control via DMX (4 dierent modes), via buttons and display on the unit as well as an

optionally available IR remote control (item no. 354223)

n 21 preprogrammed automatic shows
n Sound control
n Master / Slave mode
n Robust metal housing
n optionally available case for four LED bars (item no. 309617)

For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This eect
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.

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4 Installation

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.

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 of the brackets for xing.

Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doing
so, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned o.

The safety rope must be attached to both brackets.

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Installation

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.

NOTICE!
Risk of overheating

The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more
than 1.5 m (19.7in).

Provide sucient ventilation.

The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).

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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‐

ers.

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Installation

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

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5 Starting up

Starting up

Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.

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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 rst 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).

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Starting up

DMX indicator

Connections in master/slave
mode

If the indicator is ashing in the DMX mode, no DMX signal is received. Maybe the DMX con‐
troller is not switched on or there is a cabling error. If the indicator lights permanently, the
device receives a valid DMX signal.

When you congure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the rst 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 rst slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the rst slave device to
the DMX input of the second slave device and so on.

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Connections and operating elements

6 Connections and operating elements

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1 Locking screws for the mounting bracket

2 Mounting bracket

3 [POWER IN]

IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply with fuse holder

4 Display

5 [MODE]

Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items.

6 [SETUP]

Selects an option of the respective operating mode.

7 [UP]

Navigates upwards in a menu list. Increases the displayed value by one.

8 [DOWN]

Navigates downwards in a menu list. Decreases the displayed value by one.

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9 [DMX IN]

DMX input.

10 [DMX OUT]

DMX output

11 [POWER Out]

IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit.

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IR remote control is optional accessory and not included.IR remote control

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12 [AUTO]

Enables the Auto mode

13 [PRG]

Enables the Programme mode. Select the desired programme with the buttons [+] and [–].

14 [ON/OFF]

Activates / deactivates the device

15 [SPEED]

Activates the setting mode for the programme speed. Adjust the speed using the buttons [+] and [–] .

16 [SOUND]

Activates the sound control

17 [STROBE]

Turns the strobe function on / o

18 [+]

Increases the set value by one

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19 [–]

Decreases the set value by one

20 [Dimming]

Enables the dimmer function

21 [0 … 9]

Numeric buttons for direct selection of a constant colour.

22 [R], [G], [B], [A], [W]

Buttons to select a colour tone for the dimmer mode

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Connections and operating elements

Inserting the battery into the
remote control

Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder
like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing
base of the remote control. Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into
place.

When shipping, the battery is already installed in the remote and protected against discharge
by a transparent plastic foil. Remove the plastic foil prior to rst use.

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7 Operating

7.1 Starting the device

7.2 Main menu

Operating

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.

Press [MODE] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use [UP] and [DOWN]
to change the respectively indicated value. When the display shows the desired value press
[MODE].

If you don't press any button for about 30 seconds, the current setting will be automatically
applied and the display turns o. The set values are retained as long as the device is connected
to the mains power supply.

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Operating

Operating mode ‘Built-in auto‐
matic show’

A built-in automatic show 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 controlled via DMX.

Press [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Prxx’ . Now you can select one of the preprog‐
rammed automatic shows. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a value between ‘Pr01’ and ‘Pr21’.

For programmes Pr20 and Pr21 you can set a static colour across all segments (background
colour) or a colour that lights up segment-wise (hopping colour). Press [SETUP] repeatedly until
the display shows ‘1xxx’ (background colour) or ‘2xxx’ (hopping colour), respectively. With
[UP] and [DOWN] you can choose from the following options:

Display Meaning

‘--r’ Red

‘-rg’ Red and green

‘--g’ Green

‘-gb’ Green and blue

‘--b’ Blue

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Operating

Display Meaning

‘-rb’ Red and blue

‘rgb’ Red and green and blue

‘ OFF’ LEDs o

To adjust the speed of the selected automatic show, press [SETUP] repeatedly until the display
shows ‘SPxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘SP01’ (slow) and

‘SP99’ (fast) as well as ‘SPFL’ (ash eect).

To adjust the strobe frequency, press [SETUP] repeatedly until the display shows ‘FSxx’ . With
[UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘SPFS00’ (slow) and ‘FS99’ (fast).

To adjust the fade speed of the selected automatic show, press [SETUP] repeatedly until the
display shows ‘Fdxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘Fd00’ (slow)
and ‘Fd99’ (fast).

Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To
return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE].

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Operating

Operating mode ‘Automatic’

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 [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Auto’ .

To adjust the speed of the automatic mode, press [SETUP] repeatedly until the display shows

‘SPxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘SP01’ (slow) and ‘SP99’

(fast) as well as ‘SPFL’ (ash eect).

To adjust the strobe frequency of the automatic mode, press [SETUP] repeatedly until the dis‐
play shows ‘FSxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘SPFS00’ (slow)
and ‘FS99’ (fast).

To adjust the fade speed of the automatic mode, press [SETUP] repeatedly until the display
shows ‘Fdxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘Fd00’ (slow) and

‘Fd99’ (fast).

Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To
return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE].

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Operating

DMX address

This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX.

Press [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dxxx’ .

Now you can set the number of the rst DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address).
Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘d001’ …‘d512’).

Make sure that this number matches the conguration of your DMX controller. The following
table shows the highest possible rst DMX address for the various DMX modes.

Mode Highest possible DMX address

2-channel 511

3-channel 510

5-channel 508

24-channel 489

Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To
return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE].

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Operating

DMX mode

Operating mode ‘Slave’

This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX.

Press [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dxxx’ . Press [SETUP]. With [UP] and [DOWN]
you can now select one of the following DMX operating modes:

n ‘2-ch’ (two channels)
n ‘3-ch’ (three channels)
n ‘5-ch’ (ve channels)
n ‘24Ch’ (twenty-four channels)

Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To
return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE].

This setting is only relevant if the device is serving as Slave in a Master / Slave conguration
and is not controlled via DMX.

Press [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ .

Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To
return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE].

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Operating

Sound control and microphone
sensitivity

A sound controlled automatic show 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 controlled via DMX.

Press [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SUxx’ . This activates a sound controlled auto‐
matic show.

Now you can adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control. Use [UP] and
[DOWN] to select a value between 0 (low sensitivity) and 31 (high sensitivity), the display
shows ‘SU00’ …‘SU31’.

Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To
return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE].

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Operating

Constant unicoloured pattern

A constant unicoloured pattern 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 controlled via DMX.

Press [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Colr’ .

Press [SETUP]. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can choose from the following options:

Display Meaning

‘I--r’ Red

‘2-rg’ Red and green

‘3--g’ Green

‘4-gb’ Green and blue

‘5--b’ Blue

‘6-rb’ Red and blue

‘7rgb’ Red and green and blue

‘ OFF’ LEDs o

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Operating

To adjust the strobe frequency, press [SETUP] repeatedly until the display shows ‘FSxx’ . With
[UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘SPFS00’ (slow) and ‘FS99’ (fast).

Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To
return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE].

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Operating

7.3 Menu overview

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Operating

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Operating

7.4 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0…7 LEDs o

8…15 Constant unicoloured pattern in red

16…23 Constant unicoloured pattern in red and green

24…31 Constant unicoloured pattern in green

32…39 Constant unicoloured pattern in blue and green

40…47 Constant unicoloured pattern in blue

48…55 Constant unicoloured pattern in blue and red

56…63 Constant unicoloured pattern in red, green and blue

64…231 Built-in automatic show programmes

232…255 Sound-controlled show

2 Function depending on setting of channel 1

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Channel Value Function

Channel 1 = 0…63

No function

Channel 1 = 64…231

0…255 Increasing speed

Channel 1 = 232…255

0…255 Sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control

Operating

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Operating

7.5 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the 96 red LEDs

2 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the 72 green LEDs

3 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the 72 blue LEDs

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7.6 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the 96 red LEDs

2 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the 72 green LEDs

3 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the 72 blue LEDs

4 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs

5 0…255 Strobe eect, increasing speed

Operating

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Operating

7.7 Functions in 24-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 1. Segment

2 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 1. Segment

3 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 1. Segment

4 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 2. Segment

5 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 2. Segment

6 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 2. Segment

7 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 3. Segment

8 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 3. Segment

9 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 3. Segment

10 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 4. Segment

11 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 4. Segment

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Channel Value Function

12 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 4. Segment

13 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 5. Segment

14 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 5. Segment

15 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 5. Segment

16 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 6. Segment

17 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 6. Segment

18 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 6. Segment

19 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 7. Segment

20 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 7. Segment

21 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 7. Segment

22 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 8. Segment

23 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 8. Segment

Operating

24 0…255 Intensity (0 % bis 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 8. Segment

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Technical specications

8 Technical specications

Light source 240 LEDs (96 ×red, 72 ×green, 72 ×blue) in eight segments

Optical properties Beam angle 30°

Control DMX, manually via buttons and display on the unit, infrared

Number of DMX channels 2, 3, 5 or 24

Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14

Output connections Voltage supply IEC chassis socket C14

Power consumption 25 W

remote control

DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3-pin

DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin

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Operating supply voltage

Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow

100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz

Technical specications

Protection class IP20

Mounting options hanging, standing

Dimensions (W × H × D) 1084 mm × 88.5 mm × 65 mm

Weight 2.6 kg

Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing

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Technical specications

Further information

Outdoor-ready No

Size of the individual LEDs 10 mm

Fanless Yes

Remote control Optional

Wireless DMX No

LEDs individually controllable No

Housing colour black

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9 Plug and connection assignments

Plug and connection assignments

Introduction

DMX connections

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
ts 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!

The unit oers 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 Conguration

1 Ground, shielding

2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’)

3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’)

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Troubleshooting

10 Troubleshooting

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

ers.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy

The unit does not work, no light Check the mains connection and the main fuse.

No response to the DMX con‐
troller

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

1. When the display ashes, e.g. ‘d001’ , no valid DMX
signal is received. Check whether the DMX controller is
switched on. Check the DMX connectors and cables for
proper connection.

2. If the display is not ashing but there is still 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 interfer‐
ence to a DMX interface circuit.

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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.

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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 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 rm 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.

Protecting the environment

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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de