Varytec LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB User Manual

LED Pad Bar

Compact ST RGB

LED lighting set

user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de

08.05.2017, ID: 390846

Table of contents

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

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

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

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

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 9

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 14

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 15

5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 19

6 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 22

7 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 28

7.1 Operating on the unit..................................................................................................................... 28

7.2 Foot switch control.......................................................................................................................... 35

7.3 Menu overview................................................................................................................................. 36

7.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 38

7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 44

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7.6 Functions in 24-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 45

8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 47

9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 48

10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 49

11 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 52

12 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 53

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1 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.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.

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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.

Keyword search

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

Online guides

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

Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.

Service

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

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1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

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 find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.

Letterings

Displays

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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 – danger zone.

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2 Safety instructions

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. 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.

Intended use

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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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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.

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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NOTICE!
Risk of fire

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

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.

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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 lighting set is particularly suitable for lighting tasks which require rapid setup and dis‐
mantling, especially for small to mid-sized dance events and bands.

Special features of the device:

n four LED spotlights with each three 3-in-1 LEDs (RGB, 6 watt)
n four white strobe LEDs (1 watt)
n Control options:

– DMX-512
– Buttons and display on the unit
– Wireless foot switch (included)

n Automatic mode:

– 17 preprogrammed coloured LED programmes
– Ten preprogrammed strobe LED programmes
– Three preprogrammed show programmes

n Sound control
n Master / Slave mode
n easy transport, easy mounting
n Gig bag included

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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.

NOTICE!
Risk of overheating

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

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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‐
fiers.

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

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The four spots are pre-mounted on the T-bar and factory-wired.

A Locking screw for fixing the inclination angle.
B Locking screws for fixing the spots on the T-bar and the horizontal orientation

(dispersion direction).

Pre-mounted spots

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5 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.

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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 Connections and controls

1 Strobe LEDs

Front view

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Rear view

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2 [DMX OUT]

DMX output

3 [DMX IN]

DMX input.
4 IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit.
5 IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply with fuse holder.
6 Microphone
7 Controller for the sensitivity of the built-in microphone.
8 Display with function buttons.

[MENU]

Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu.

[UP]

Increases the displayed value by one.

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[DOWN]

Decreases the displayed value by one.

[ENTER]

Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value.

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Foot switch

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[AUTO] Press this button to activate the ‘Automatic’ mode.
[MUSIC] Press this button to activate the ‘Sound control’ mode.
[COLOR] Press this button several times repeatedly to successively call up the following colour settings for all

LEDs:
red, green, red/green, blue, red/blue, green/blue, red/green/blue.

[BLACKOUT] Press this switch to blackout all LEDs.

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7 Operating

7.1 Operating on the unit

Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. All functions of the device are con‐
trolled via the buttons and display on the unit as well as the supplied wireless foot switch.

Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a submenu or to change
the respectively indicated value. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER].

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In automatic mode, you have the option to activate one of 17 coloured LED shows, one of ten
available stroboscope LED shows and one of three show programmes. This setting is only rele‐
vant if the device is not controlled via DMX.

Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Aut’ .
Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘AutP’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or

[DOWN] one of 17 LED shows ‘AP01’ … ‘AP17’. Confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘Sxx’.
Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the programme speed in a range from ‘S01’ (slow) to ‘S99’ (fast).
Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting.

or
Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘AutF’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or

[DOWN] one of ten stroboscope shows ‘AF01’ … ‘AF10’. Confirm with [ENTER]. The display
shows ‘Sxx’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the programme speed in a range from ‘S01’ (slow) to

‘S99’ (fast). Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting.

or
Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘AutM’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or

[DOWN] one of three preprogrammed shows ‘AM01’ … ‘AM03’. Confirm with [ENTER]. The dis‐
play shows ‘Sxx’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the programme speed in a range from ‘S01’ (slow)
to ‘S99’ (fast). Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting.

Operating mode ‘Automatic’

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In sound mode, you have the option to activate one of twelve coloured LED shows, one of ten
available stroboscope LED shows and one of three show programmes. This setting is only rele‐
vant if the device is not controlled via DMX. The programme control is based on the signals
received via the built-in microphone. The sensitivity of the built-in microphone is set manually
via the controller on the device.

Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Sou’ .
Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘SouP’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or

[DOWN] one of 12 LED shows ‘SP01’ … ‘SP17’. Confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘Sxx’.
Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the programme speed in a range from ‘S01’ (slow) to ‘S99’ (fast).
Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting.

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘SouF’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or
[DOWN] one of ten stroboscope shows ‘SF01’ … ‘SF10’. Confirm with [ENTER]. The display
shows ‘Sxx’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the programme speed in a range from ‘S01’ (slow) to

‘S99’ (fast). Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting.

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘SouM’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or
[DOWN] one of three preprogrammed shows ‘SM01’ … ‘SM03’. Confirm with [ENTER]. The dis‐
play shows ‘Sxx’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the programme speed in a range from ‘S01’ (slow)
to ‘S99’ (fast). Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting.

Operating mode ‘Sound’

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In this mode, you can manually set a constant colour pattern for all LEDs. This setting is only
relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.

Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘CoLo’ .
Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘r.xxx’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or

[DOWN] to adjust the intensity of the colour red for all LEDs in a range from ‘r.000’ … ‘r.255’.
Confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘S.xxx’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the strobe speed in
a range from ‘S.001’ (slow) to ‘S.099’ (fast). Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting.

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘G.xxx’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or

[DOWN] to adjust the intensity of the colour green for all LEDs in a range from ‘G.000’ … ‘G.
255’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘S.xxx’. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the strobe

speed in a range from ‘S.001’ (slow) to ‘S.099’ (fast). Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the
setting.

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘b.xxx’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or
[DOWN] to adjust the intensity of the colour blue for all LEDs in a range from ‘b.000’ … ‘b.255’.
Confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘S.xxx’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the strobe speed in
a range from ‘S.001’ (slow) to ‘S.099’ (fast). Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting.

Constant colour pattern

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Depending on the selection, the unit operates in synchronous automatic mode or in synchro‐
nous sound mode. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.

Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SYN’ .
Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘SY-A’ and confirm with [ENTER] to enable the syn‐

chronous auto mode. The display shows ‘S.xxx’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the programme
speed in a range from ‘S01’ (slow) to ‘S99’ (fast). Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the set‐
ting.

Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘SY-N’ and confirm with [ENTER] to enable the syn‐
chronous sound mode.

Synchronous automatic mode,
synchronous sound mode

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This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX.
Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dMH’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or

[DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode.

Mode Display Highest possible DMX address

3-channel ‘03Ch’ 510
5-channel ‘05Ch’ 508
24-channel ‘24Ch’ 489

Confirm with [ENTER]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the
device (DMX address). Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a value between ‘d001’ … ‘d512’ and
confirm with [ENTER].

DMX mode

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This setting is only relevant if the device is working as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration
and is not controlled via DMX.

Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLA’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option

‘S001’ to enable the Slave mode.

Confirm with [ENTER]. Now you can set the Salve address. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a
value between ‘001’ … ‘512’ and confirm with [ENTER].

To activate the ‘Master’ mode in synchronous mode, proceed as follows:
Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SYS’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option

‘M-En’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘On’ to enable the

operation mode. Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting.

To initiate the self-test function, proceed as follows:
Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SYN’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option

‘tESt’ and confirm with [ENTER] to initiate a self-test.

Operating mode ‘Slave’

Operating mode ‘Master’

Self test

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Proceed as follows to reset the device to factory defaults:
Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SYN’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option

‘tESt’ and confirm with [ENTER] to reset the device to the factory default settings.

7.2 Foot switch control

Proceed as follows to enable foot switch control:
Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SYS’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option

‘U-En’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘On’ to enable foot

switch control. Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting.

Reset to factory defaults

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7.3 Menu overview

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7.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0 … 9 No function

10 … 50 Automatic programmes channel 2
51 … 90 Stroboscope programmes channel 2
91 … 130 Shows channel 2
131 … 170 Automatic programmes sound mode channel 2
171 … 210 Stroboscope programmes sound mode channel 2
211… 255 Shows sound mode channel 2

2 Channel 1 = 10 … 50

0 … 14 Automatic programme 1
15 … 29 Automatic programme 2
30 … 44 Automatic programme 3

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Channel Value Function

45 … 59 Automatic programme 4
60 … 74 Automatic programme 5
75 … 89 Automatic programme 6
90 … 104 Automatic programme 7
105 … 119 Automatic programme 8
120 … 134 Automatic programme 9
135 … 149 Automatic programme 10
150 … 164 Automatic programme 11
165 … 179 Automatic programme 12
180 … 194 Automatic programme 13
195 … 209 Automatic programme 14
210 … 224 Automatic programme 15
225 … 239 Automatic programme 16

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Channel Value Function

240 … 255 Automatic programme 17
Channel 1 = 51 … 90
0 … 24 Stroboscope programme 1
25 … 49 Stroboscope programme 2
50 … 74 Stroboscope programme 3
75 … 99 Stroboscope programme 4
100 … 124 Stroboscope programme 5
125 … 149 Stroboscope programme 6
150 … 174 Stroboscope programme 7
175 … 199 Stroboscope programme 8
200 … 224 Stroboscope programme 9
225 … 255 Stroboscope programme 10
Channel 1 = 91 … 130

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Channel Value Function

0 … 99 Show 1
100 … 199 Show 2
200 … 255 Show 3
Channel 1 = 131 … 170
0 … 14 Sound mode automatic programme 1
15 … 29 Sound mode automatic programme 2
30 … 44 Sound mode automatic programme 3
45 … 59 Sound mode automatic programme 4
60 … 74 Sound mode automatic programme 5
75 … 89 Sound mode automatic programme 6
90 … 104 Sound mode automatic programme 7
105 … 119 Sound mode automatic programme 8
120 … 134 Sound mode automatic programme 9

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Channel Value Function

135 … 149 Sound mode automatic programme 10
150 … 164 Sound mode automatic programme 11
165 … 179 Sound mode automatic programme 12
180 … 194 Sound mode automatic programme 13
195 … 209 Sound mode automatic programme 14
210 … 224 Sound mode automatic programme 15
225 … 239 Sound mode automatic programme 16
240 … 255 Sound mode automatic programme 17
Channel 1 = 171 … 210
0 … 24 Sound mode stroboscope programme 1
25 … 49 Sound mode stroboscope programme 2
50 … 74 Sound mode stroboscope programme 3
75 … 99 Sound mode stroboscope programme 4

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Channel Value Function

100 … 124 Sound mode stroboscope programme 5
125 … 149 Sound mode stroboscope programme 6
150 … 174 Sound mode stroboscope programme 7
175 … 199 Sound mode stroboscope programme 8
200 … 224 Sound mode stroboscope programme 9
225 … 255 Sound mode stroboscope programme 10
Channel 1 = 211 … 255
0 … 99 Sound mode show 1
100 … 199 Sound mode show 2
200 … 255 Sound mode show 3

3 0 … 255 Programme speed increasing

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7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0 … 255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs together
2 0 … 255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs together
3 0 … 255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs together
4 0 … 191 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %)

192 … 200 Strobe effect sound mode, increasing speed
201 … 249 Strobe effect, increasing speed
250 … 255 All LEDs on

5 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed

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7.6 Functions in 24-channel DMX mode

Channel Value Function

1 0 … 255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), spot 1
2 0 … 255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), spot 1
3 0 … 255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), spot 1
4 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) spot 1
5 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, spot 1
6 0 … 255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), spot 2
7 0 … 255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), spot 2
8 0 … 255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), spot 2
9 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) spot 2
10 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, spot 2
11 0 … 255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), spot 3

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Channel Value Function

12 0 … 255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), spot 3
13 0 … 255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), spot 3
14 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) spot 3
15 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, spot 3
16 0 … 255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), spot 4
17 0 … 255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), spot 4
18 0 … 255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), spot 4
19 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) spot 4
20 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, spot 4
21 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, stroboscope LED 1
22 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, stroboscope LED 2
23 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, stroboscope LED 3
24 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, stroboscope LED 4

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8 Technical specifications

LED configuration 4 × spot with each 3 × 3-in-1 LEDs, RGB, each 6 W

4 × stroboscope LED, white, each 1 W
Number of DMX channels 3, 5 or 24,
Power consumption 84 W
Operating supply voltage

AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz
Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow
Dimensions (W × H × D) 1032 mm × 71 mm × 235 mm (15.35in. × 5.31in. ×

15.55in.)

Weight 10 kg

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9 Plug and connection assignments

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’ a not working light show!

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’)

Introduction

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10 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. If the dot behind the first character of the display is

flashing in the DMX mode, no DMX signal is received.

Make sure that the DMX controller is turned on. Check

the DMX ports and cables for proper connection.

2. If the display does not flash and still no response,

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 inter‐

ference to DMX interface circuits.
No response to the foot switch 1. Reduce the distance between the unit and the foot

switch.

2. Replace the battery in the foot switch.

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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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11 Cleaning

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.

Optical lenses

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12 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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that

they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐
teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the
environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites.

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

Disposal of batteries

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This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste.

Dispose 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 your old device

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