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  • Page 1 Stage Flood Inst QCL 48x10W LED floodlight user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 21.08.2015, ID: 345858...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 Starting up..............................20 Connections and operating elements................... 23 Operating..............................26 7.1 Starting the device...........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode (Ar1.d)................40 7.7 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode (Arc.2)................42 7.8 Functions in 9-channel DMX mode (Ac2.d)................43 7.9 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode (Ac2.s)................44 7.10 Functions in 15-channel DMX mode (STAGE)..............45 Technical specifications........................

  • Page 5: General Notes

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

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    General notes 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
  • Page 8 General notes Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Stage Flood Inst QCL 48x10W...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. The device is designed for professional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.

  • Page 15: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: 48 × QCL LEDs (RGBW) Stand-alone and DMX mode operation (7 different modes) Easy operation via display and buttons on the unit 10 preprogrammed automatic shows 10 preprogrammed automatic programmes, editable Master / Slave mode Rugged aluminium housing Protection class IP65 allows outdoor operation Stage Flood Inst QCL 48x10W...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 17 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 Always ensure sufficient ventilation.
  • Page 18 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‐...
  • Page 19 Installation Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. Block access under the work area. The safety cable must be routed through both of the handles. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Stage Flood Inst QCL 48x10W...

  • Page 20: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. LED floodlight...
  • Page 21 Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.
  • Page 22 Starting up According to EIA-485, a maximum of 32 devices may be connected in series. The length of the data connection should not exceed 500 m. A further limitation arises from the supply voltage (see below). Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show.

  • Page 23: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Stage Flood Inst QCL 48x10W...
  • Page 24 Connections and operating elements 1 [DMX IN] DMX input. 2 [POWER IN] Connection for the power supply. 3 [ENTER] button Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. 4 [MENU] button Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu. 5 Display.
  • Page 25 Connections and operating elements 8 [DMX OUT] DMX output. 9 [POWER OUT] Voltage output for powering further devices. 10 Carrying handles. 11 Locking screws. Unlock the screws to adjust the inclination of the spotlight. 12 Bracket for hanging. Remove this bracket if you want to place the device on the floor. Stage Flood Inst QCL 48x10W...

  • Page 26: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the unit to the power grid to start the operation. 7.2 Main menu Press [MENU] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use [ENTER] to select further options. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to change the respectively displayed value. When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER].
  • Page 27 Operating Operating mode ‘Static colour’ This operating mode can only be activated when the unit is working alone or as Master in a Master / Slave combination. This setting is only relevant when the unit is not DMX-controlled. Press [MENU] to enter the main menu and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Static Color’...
  • Page 28 Operating Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ This operating mode can only be activated when the unit is working alone or as Master in a rammed automatic shows’ Master / Slave combination. This setting is only relevant when the unit is not DMX-controlled. Press [MENU] to enter the main menu and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘AUTO’...
  • Page 29 Operating Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ This operating mode can only be activated when the unit is working alone or as Master in a rammed automatic pro‐ Master / Slave combination. This setting is only relevant when the unit is not DMX-controlled. grammes’...
  • Page 30 Operating DMX mode This setting is only relevant when the unit is DMX-controlled. Press [MENU] to enter the main menu and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘RUN’ . Press [ENTER]. If applicable, use [UP] and [DOWN] to select ‘dMX’ and press [ENTER]. LED floodlight...
  • Page 31 Operating DMX address For DMX operation, you have to set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Press [MENU] to enter the main menu and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Address’...
  • Page 32 Operating Mode Highest possible first DMX address 10-channel 15-channel DMX operation mode selection Press [MENU] to enter the main menu and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Personality’ . Press [ENTER]. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select one of the following DMX operation modes: ‘STAGE’...
  • Page 33 Operating ID address assignment You can assign up to 66 ID addresses to each DMX address. This allows the grouping of devices. In 15-channel DMX mode, the devices of a group (same DMX address) can be con‐ trolled together (via channels 1 to 14) or separately by making another differentiation based on the IDs via channel 15.
  • Page 34 Operating Settings These submenus are used to adjust the system settings. Press [MENU] to enter the main menu and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [ENTER]. Select one of the following submenus: ‘UPLD’ : This one starts the upload (copying from the Master unit into the Slave units) of the pre‐ programmed automatic programmes.
  • Page 35 Operating This one determines, whether the white colour is defined by RGB=255.255.255 ( ‘Yes’ ), or is manually defined via the CAL2 menu ( ‘No’ ). ‘dim’ : This one determines the dimmer mode or the speeds: – Setting ‘oFF’ : Changes of dimmer and RGBW are done linearly. –...
  • Page 36 Operating Defining different values for Press [MENU] to enter the main menu and then [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘CAL2’ . ‘White’ Press [ENTER]. Die display shows ‘REGW ’ . Press [ENTER]. You can change the following values: R: intensity red, value range is between ‘000’...

  • Page 37: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview Stage Flood Inst QCL 48x10W...
  • Page 38 Operating LED floodlight...

  • Page 39: Functions In 3-Channel Dmx Mode (Hsv)

    Operating 7.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode (HSV) Channel Value Function 0…255 Hue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Saturation (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode (Arc.1) Channel Value Function 0…255...

  • Page 40: Functions In 7-Channel Dmx Mode (Ar1.D)

    Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), panel 2 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), panel 2 7.6 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode (Ar1.d) Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255...
  • Page 41 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), panel 2 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), panel 2 Stage Flood Inst QCL 48x10W...

  • Page 42: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode (Arc.2)

    Operating 7.7 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode (Arc.2) Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255...

  • Page 43: Functions In 9-Channel Dmx Mode (Ac2.D)

    Operating 7.8 Functions in 9-channel DMX mode (Ac2.d) Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255...

  • Page 44: Functions In 10-Channel Dmx Mode (Ac2.S)

    Operating 7.9 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode (Ac2.s) Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 0…255...

  • Page 45: Functions In 15-Channel Dmx Mode (Stage)

    Operating 7.10 Functions in 15-channel DMX mode (STAGE) Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 . Speed adjustment, if one of the preprogrammed automatic programmes is active (channel 8) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), panel 1 .
  • Page 46 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), panel 2 0…10 No function 11…20 Red 100 %, intensity green (0 % to 100 % fade-in; if channel 11 = 0, no change), blue 0 %, white 0 % 21…30 Intensity red (0 % to 100 % fade-in;...
  • Page 47 Operating Channel Value Function 81…90 Red 100 %, green 0 %, blue 0 %, intensity white (0 % to 100 % fade-in; if channel 7 = 0, no change) 91…100 Colour transitions, speed is controlled via channel 11 101…110 Colour transitions, speed is controlled via channel 11 111…120 Colour transitions, speed is controlled via channel 11 121…130...
  • Page 48 Operating Channel Value Function 201…205 White 1 206…210 White 2 211…215 White 3 216…220 White 4 221…225 White 5 226…230 White 6 231…235 White 7 236…240 White 8 241…245 White 9 246…250 White 10 251…255 White 11 0…255 If channel 10 (11…90) fade-in speed of fixed colour; if channel 10 (91…190) speed of colour transitions LED floodlight...
  • Page 49 Operating Channel Value Function 0…15 No function 16…255 Strobe effect (0 Hz to 20 Hz) of channels 2 to 9 0…9 No function 10…19 Preprogrammed automatic show 1 20…29 Preprogrammed automatic show 2 30…39 Preprogrammed automatic show 3 40…49 Preprogrammed automatic show 4 50…59 Preprogrammed automatic show 5 60…69...
  • Page 50 Operating Channel Value Function 110…255 No function 0…255 Speed, if preprogrammed automatic shows are enabled (channel 12, values 10…109) 0…49 Dimmer is off, changes of dimmer and RGBW are done linearly 50…99 Dimmer speed 1 100…149 Dimmer speed 2 150…199 Dimmer speed 3 200…255 Dimmer speed 4...
  • Page 51 Operating Channel Value Function ID21 ID22 ID66 Stage Flood Inst QCL 48x10W...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications LEDs 48 × 10 W LEDs Number of DMX channels 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 Power consumption 492 W Operating supply voltage 230 V (AC), 50 Hz / 110 V (AC), 60 Hz Protection class IP65 Dimensions (W ×...

  • Page 53: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light. Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX con‐...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Stage Flood Inst QCL 48x10W...

  • Page 56: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device.

  • Page 57: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 58 Notes LED floodlight...
  • Page 60 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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