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  • Page 1 PAR64 CX-3 RGBW LED PAR 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 03.11.2015, ID: 281569_281570 (V2)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting up..............................20 Connections and controls........................23 Operation..............................26 7.1 Starting up the device........................26 7.2 Main menu............................26 7.3 Menu overview..........................33 7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode................... 34 7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode................... 34 PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 36 Technical specifications........................38 Plug and connection assignments....................39 Troubleshooting............................40 Cleaning............................... 42 Protecting the environment......................43 LED PAR...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    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. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...

  • 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

    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. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
  • 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. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...

  • 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 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. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit 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 registered electrician. WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source.
  • Page 13 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. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
  • 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

    Special features of this device: 18 × 4-in-1 quad-colour LEDs high power RGBW type Control via DMX (3 different modes) and via buttons and display on the unit Automatic mode and sound control Master / slave mode Robust metal housing PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...

  • 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 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. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
  • Page 18 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 input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. Mounting options You can install the device standing or hanging upside down.
  • Page 19 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...

  • 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 PAR...
  • Page 21 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). PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
  • Page 22 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 23: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Rear panel PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 1 Power cord. 2 Display. 3 [OK] button Confirms a selected value. 4, 5 Buttons , Increases / decreases the displayed value by one. 6 [M] button Calls the main menu or a submenu. 7 Bracket for floor placement or hanging. 8 Locking screws for the mounting bracket.
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 9 [DMX IN] DMX input. 10 [DMX OUT] DMX output. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...

  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation Operation 7.1 Starting up the device Connect the unit to the power grid to start the operation. After a few seconds the display shows a running reset. The unit is then ready for use. 7.2 Main menu Press the [M] button to call the main menu and select an operating mode. Use the arrow keys to change the respectively shown value.
  • Page 27 This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX. When the display shows the desired value, press the [OK] button to confirm the selection. Then press [M] to return to the higher menu level. To return to the higher menu level without changes, press the [M] button. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
  • Page 28 Operation DMX address Press the [M] button. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’ . Press the [OK] button. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address).
  • Page 29 DMX. When the display shows the desired value, press the [OK] button to confirm the selec‐ tion and then [M] to return to the higher menu level. To return to the higher menu level without changes, press the [M] button. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
  • Page 30 Operation Programme speed Press the [M] button. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press the [OK] button. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SPEE’ . Press the [OK] button. Now you can set the programme speed for the preprogrammed auto‐ matic shows.
  • Page 31 This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. When the display shows the desired value, press the [OK] button to confirm the selection and to return to the main menu. To return to the main menu without changes, press the [M] button. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
  • Page 32 Operation Colour selection Press the [M] button. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘COLO’ . Press the [OK] button. Now you can set a base colour for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 4 (the display shows ‘C-01’ … ‘C-04’...

  • Page 33: Menu Overview

    Operation 7.3 Menu overview PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...

  • Page 34: Functions In 4-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation 7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value...
  • Page 35 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1, increasing speed from slow to fast, if channel 1 = 128…191 Sensitivity of the built-in microphone for the sound-control (from insensitive to highly sen‐ sitive), if channel 1 = 192…255 PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...

  • Page 36: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 0…255...
  • Page 37 Chase (4 colours), speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 192…223 Chase (12 colours), speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 224…255 Sound-control 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications LEDs 18 × 4in1 quad-colour, high power RGBW type Dispersion angle 25 ° Number of DMX channels 4, 6, 8 Mains power supply 100...240 V 50/60 Hz Power consumption 120 W Housing colour Black (item no. 281569) Silver (item no.

  • Page 39: Plug And Connection Assignments

    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. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...

  • Page 40: 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 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.
  • Page 41 4. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐ ence to DMX interface circuits. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Protecting The Environment

    Dispose of 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. PAR64 CX-3 RGBW...
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  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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