• Never stand directly below the device when it is being mounted, removed or serviced. Have a qualified
technician check the device once a year and once before you bring it into service.
• Install the device in a location with few passers-by that is inaccessible to unauthorised persons.
installation material to be used… Have the material and the device itself checked regularly. Do not
attempt to install the device yourself if you lack these qualifications as improper installation may result
in injuries.
• Adjust the desired inclination angle via the mounting bracket and tighten the bracket screws.
• Make sure there is no flammable material within a 0.5 m radius of the device.
• Have a qualified electrician carry out the electric connection.
• Connect the device to the mains with the power plug. Do not connect it to a dimming pack.
• The installation has to be approved by an expert before the device is taken into service.
8. Operating Instructions
Control Panel Navigation
Access the control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD
display.
button function
<MENU> used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option
<DOWN> scrolls through the menu options in descending order
<UP> scrolls through the menu options in ascending order
<ENTER> used to select and store the current menu or option within the menu
The control panel LCD display shows the menu items you select from the menu map. When a menu
function is selected, the display will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu
function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.
Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu map and menu options. Press <ENTER> to
access the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous
option or menu without changing the value, press the <MENU> button.
This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music.
• Press <MENU> until
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
• Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired program (p5 ~ p6).
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
• Use the audio sensitivity knob on the back of the fixture to make the fixture more or less sensitive.
The PAR56 will react to the low frequencies of the music via the internal microphone.
Auto Mode
• Press <MENU> until
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
• Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired program (p1 ~ p4).
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
Preset Colours
This PAR56 has pre-programmed static colours.
• Press <MENU> until
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
• Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired program (c1 ~ c7).
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
Custom Static Colours
This PAR56 allows you to create custom static colours.
• Press <MENU> until
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
• Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired colour value (000 ~ 100, from 0 to 100%).
• Press <ENTER> to confirm and to move to the next colour (r, g, b). Set the value for the second and
third colour.
• Finally, press <ENTER> to confirm. Note that you will have selected the first colour. Simply press
<MENU> to exit.
Master/Slave Mode
This mode allows control several units simultaneously.
• Use standard DMX cables to daisy-chain your units together via the DMX connector on the rear of
each fixture. For longer cable runs we suggest using a terminator on the last fixture.
• Choose the first unit in the chain to function as the master fixture. Press <MENU> and choose a
mode (p--, c-- or u--).
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
• On each of the connected slave units, press <MENU> until 3-ch or 7-ch is displayed.
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
• Use <UP> or <DOWN> to set the DMX starting address to d001.
DMX Mode
This mode allows you to control the fixture by any universal DMX controller.
• Press <MENU> until 3-ch or 7-ch is displayed.
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
• Use <UP> or <DOWN> to set the DMX starting address.
• Press <ENTER> to confirm your selection.
DMX Channel Values
3-Channel Mode
channel function from to description
1 red 000 255 dimmer 0 ~ 100%
2 green 000 255 dimmer 0 ~ 100%
3 blue 000 255 dimmer 0 ~ 100%
1 red 000 255 dimmer 0 ~ 100%
2 green 000 255 dimmer 0 ~ 100%
3 blue 000 255 dimmer 0 ~ 100%
4 colour macros
5
6
7 dimmer 000 255 dimmer 0 ~ 100%
Setting the DMX Starting Address
All DMX-controlled devices need a digital start address so that the correct device responds to the
signals. This start address is the channel number from which the device starts to “listen” to the DMX
controller. Enter the correct number and read it from the display located on the base of the PAR56.
You can use the same starting address for a whole group of devices or enter an individual one for
every device. When all devices have the same address, all the PAR56s will “listen” to the control signal
on one particular channel. In other words: changing the settings of one channel will affect all devices
simultaneously. If you set different addresses, each device will “listen” to a separate channel number.
Changing the settings of one channel will only affect the device in question.
In the case of the 3-channel PAR56, you will have to set the start address of the first PAR56 to 1, the
second PAR56 to 4 (1 + 3), the third to 7 (4 + 3) and so on.
(channel 6 @ 032 ~ 223)
(channel 5 controls speed
when channel 6 = 032 ~
speed
strobe
(channels 1 ~ 4 only)
mode
223)
000 015 no function
016 255 colour macros
000 255 slow ~ fast
000 015 no function
016 255 slow ~ fast (6 Hz ~ 18 Hz)
000 031 RGB
032 063 pulse 0 ~ 100% with RGB faders
064 095 pulse 100 ~ 0% with RGB faders
096 127 pulse 0 ~ 100 ~ 0% with RGB faders
128 159 auto fade
160 191 auto switch (3 colours)
192 223 auto switch (7 colours)
224 255 sound control
9. Troubleshooting
fuse keeps blowing check total load placed on fixture
chase is too slow check user manual for speed adjustment
fixture has no power
fixture is not responding
fixture is powered on but
there is no movement to
the audio
light will not come on after
power failure
signal loss
no light output call service technician
problem possible solution
check for power on mains
check fixture’s fuse
check DMX settings for correct addressing
check DMX cables
check polarity switch settings
check DMX indicator on LCD display
check audio mode on the LCD display
adjust sound sensitivity knob
check fuse
use DMX cables only
install terminator
keep DMX cables separated from power cables or blacklight
10. General Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and
environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be
cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause
overheating. This can lead to reduced LED life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off
fixture before conducting maintenance.
VDPLP56SL
Unplug fixture from power. Use a soft brush to remove dust collected on external components. Clean all
glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a soft, lint-free
cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of
the lens. Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
The cleaning of external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning
frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: a damp, smoky or particularly dirty
surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics. Clean with soft cloth using
normal glass cleaning fluid. Always dry the parts carefully. Clean the external optics at least every 20
days.
11. Technical Specifications
power supply 230 VAC ~ 50 Hz
power consumption 12 W
LEDs 180 pcs (36x red, 36x green, 36x blue)
beam angle 21°
dimensions 223 x 184 x 178 mm
weight 1.2 kg
Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the
event of damage or injury resulted from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info
concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website
www.hqpower.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
No part of this manual or may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or
otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.
• Sta nooit recht onder het toestel wanneer u het monteert, verwijdert of schoonveegt. Laat het toestel
controleren door een geschoolde technicus voor u het in gebruik neemt en laat het 1 x per jaar
volledig nakijken.
• Installeer dit toestel op een plaats waar niemand langs moet lopen, kan neerzitten of het toestel kan
aanraken.
• Een degelijke praktijkervaring is vereist voor de plaatsing van dit toestel. U moet de
maximumbelasting van de draagconstructie kunnen berekenen, weten welk constructiemateriaal u
kunt gebruiken en u moet het gebruikte materiaal en het toestel af en toe laten nakijken. Monteer het
toestel niet zelf indien u er geen ervaring mee heeft. Een slechte montage kan leiden tot
verwondingen.
• Regel de gewenste invalshoek door middel van de montagebeugel en draai de regelschroeven stevig
aan.
• Verwijder alle brandbaar materiaal in een straal van 0,5 m rondom het toestel.
• Een geschoolde elektricien moet het toestel aansluiten.
• Sluit het toestel via de stekker aan op het lichtnet. Sluit het niet aan op een dimmerpack.
• De installatie moet voor het eerste gebruik gekeurd worden door een expert.
8. Bedieningsinstructies
Het bedieningspaneel
Bedien het paneel met behulp van de vier toetsen onderaan de lcd-display.
toets functie
<MENU> toegang tot het menu of terugkeer naar het vorige menu
<DOWN> scroll door de verschillende menuopties in dalende volgorde
<UP> scroll door de verschillende menuopties in stijgende volgorde
<ENTER> selectie en bevestiging van een optie
De geselecteerde menufunctie wordt op de lcd-display weergegeven. De lcd-display geeft ook de
eerstvolgende menuoptie onder de functie weer. Selecteer een menuoptie met <ENTER>.
Scroll doorheen het menu met <UP> en <DOWN>. Selecteer de menufunctie met <ENTER> en druk op
<MENU> om naar het hoofdmenu terug te keren zonder de waarde te hebben gewijzigd.