thomann Stairville xBrick Full-Colour 16x3W User Manual

thomann Stairville xBrick Full-Colour 16x3W User Manual

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William McIntyre
January 30, 2025

Just received my stairville brick. All is good, but how do I operate colour mixing? It goes between solid red, blue, green and white.I would like to see different colours appear at the same time.

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

To operate color mixing on the Thomann xBrick Full-Colour 16x3W, use the LCD display and the control buttons:

1. Press the ‘MENU’ button to navigate through options.
2. Use ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ buttons to select color channels like ‘Red-1 Balance’, ‘Green-1 Balance’, ‘Blue-1 Balance’, etc.
3. Press ‘ENTER’ to choose a channel.
4. Use ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ to set a value between 0 and 255 for that color.
5. Press ‘ENTER’ to confirm the value.
6. Repeat for other color channels to mix the desired color.

Note: For static solid colors, DMX control is required, as standalone mode does not allow setting a fixed color without scrolling.

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Summary of Contents for thomann Stairville xBrick Full-Colour 16x3W

  • Page 1 xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W LED floodlight user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (9546) 9223-0 email: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 15.11.2011...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 8 Installation..............................12 Starting up..............................15 Operating elements and functions....................18 Operating..............................20 6.1 Starting the device........................... 20 6.2 Main menu............................20 6.3 Menu overview..........................26 6.4 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode................... 27 6.5 Functions in 13-channel DMX mode..................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................34 LED floodlight...
  • Page 5: General Notes

    General notes General notes 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.
  • Page 6 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 possible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 7 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W...
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐ ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use. This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience.
  • Page 9 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. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source. WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. You can install the device on the wall, ceiling or floor. A mounting bracket and the necessary screws are included in the package. WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country.
  • Page 13 Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.5 m (19.7 in). Ensure also that there is enough room for ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and...
  • Page 14 Installation 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 output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers. DMX connections 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 pin assignment.
  • Page 15: 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. xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W...
  • Page 16 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 17 Starting up 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. 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.
  • Page 18: Operating Elements And Functions

    Operating elements and functions Operating elements and functions Rear panel LED floodlight...
  • Page 19 Operating elements and functions 1 Display 2 Menu: to select the main menu 3 Down: to decrease the displayed value by one 4 Up: to increase the displayed value by one 5 Enter: to choose an option of the respective operating mode 6 Safety eye 7 MIC: built-in microphone for sound controlled operation 8 DMX In: DMX input...
  • Page 20: Operating

    Operating Operating 6.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the mains power supply, to start operation. After few seconds the dis‐ play shows, that the unit executes a reset. After that the unit is ready for operation. If it is con‐ figured to operate as Master", an automatic light show begins.
  • Page 21 Operating DMX address Repeatedly press the ‘MENU’ button, until the display shows ‘DMX Address’ . Press ‘ENTER’ . Now you can select the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use the buttons ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ to select a value between 1 and 512. When the display shows the desired value, press the ‘ENTER’...
  • Page 22 Operating Operating mode „DMX“ Repeatedly press the ‘MENU’ button, until the display shows ‘Channel Mode’ . Press ‘ENTER’ . Use the button ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ , to select one of the following DMX operating modes: 5 chan‐ nels ( ‘5 Ch Mode’ ) or 13 channels ( ‘13 Ch Mode’ ). This setting is only relevant, if the device is operated via DMX.
  • Page 23 Operating Operating mode „Show“ The automatic show can only be activated on the master device. Repeatedly press the ‘MENU’ button, until the display shows ‘Show Mode’ . Press ‘ENTER’ . Use the buttons ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ to select between ‘Sound’ (sound controlled show), ‘Fade’...
  • Page 24 Operating White balance For each of the four LED groups you can separately adjust the composition of white colour from the basic colours red, green, and blue. Repeatedly press the ‘MENU’ button, until the display shows ‘White Balance’ . Press ‘ENTER’ . Use the buttons ‘Up’...
  • Page 25 Operating Operating hours display Repeatedly press the ‘MENU’ button, until the display shows ‘Fixture Time’ . Press ‘ENTER’ . The display now shows the number of elapsed operating hours. Press ‘MENU’ , to return to the main menu. xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W...
  • Page 26: Menu Overview

    Operating 6.3 Menu overview LED floodlight...
  • Page 27: Functions In 5-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 6.4 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 0…255 Main control (master dimmer, 0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Strobe effect (increasing speed) xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W...
  • Page 28: Functions In 13-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 6.5 Functions in 13-channel DMX mode In this mode the 16 LEDs are divided into four groups of 4 LEDs each. Each of the channels 1 to 12 controls one basic colour of a group. Channel Value LEDs Function 1 to 4 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...
  • Page 29 Operating Channel Value LEDs Function 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 13 to 16 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Main control (master dimmer, 0 % to 100 %) xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers. Following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: The device does not work, no light and the fan does not work.
  • Page 31 Check to see if the DMX cables run near or even alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuitry. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W...
  • Page 32: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the exterior of accessible optical lenses periodically to optimise light output. The fre‐ quency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device. Clean with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning products.
  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications LEDs 16 × tri-3 W Beam angle 30 ° Selectable DMX channels 5, 13 Power supply voltage AC 230 V, 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.0 A, 250 V, slow-blow Power consumption 60 W Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 34: 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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
  • Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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