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thomann Stairville DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW User Manual

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  • Page 1 DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 25.11.2014, ID: 347497...

  • 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....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................15 Starting up..............................19 Connections and operating elements................... 22 Operating..............................31 7.1 Operating on the unit........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................43 Troubleshooting............................44 Cleaning............................... 47 Protecting the environment......................48 LED PAR...

  • 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: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes 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. 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.
  • Page 9 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW...

  • 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. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating 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.
  • Page 11 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 12 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 cover the device nor any ventilation slots.
  • Page 13 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 14: Features

    Features Features The LED PAR is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals. It's characterized by low power consumption and long service life. Special features of the device: 18 × 2-in-1 dual-colour LEDs for almost any desired colour temperature in the white light spectrum (4 W each) Extraordinary high light output Control via DMX (two or six channels), via supplied infrared remote and via buttons and...

  • Page 15: 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 16 Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient 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 stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand.
  • Page 17 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 unit in hanging or standing position.
  • Page 18 Installation Inserting the battery into the Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder remote control like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control.

  • Page 19: 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. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW...
  • Page 20 Starting up Connections in ‘DMX’ mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or other DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second and so on, to form a series connection.
  • Page 21 Starting up DMX indicator If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is connected and turned on, the ‘d’ is flashing in the first digit of the display. Connections in ‘Master / When you configure a group of devices in ‘Master / Slave’ mode, the first device controls the Slave‘...

  • Page 22: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Overview LED PAR...
  • Page 23 Connections and operating elements 1 Infrared sensor for the signals from the remote control. 2 Bottom side with connections (DMX and power supply). 3 Locking screws for the mounting brackets. 4 Rubber foots for floor placement. 5 Tops side with operating elements. 6 Mounting bracket for mounting or hanging.
  • Page 24 Connections and operating elements Bottom side with connections LED PAR...
  • Page 25 Connections and operating elements 7 [DMX In] DMX input. 8 [DMX Out] DMX output. 9 [POWER In] IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply with fuse holder. 10 [POWER Out] IEC chassis socket for the voltage supply cable to the next unit (maximum 18 further units). DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW...
  • Page 26 Connections and operating elements Tops side with operating ele‐ ments LED PAR...
  • Page 27 Connections and operating elements 11 Display. 12 [Down] Navigates downwards in a menu list. Decreases the displayed value by one. 13 [Up] Navigates upwards in a menu list. Increases the displayed value by one. 14 [Setup] Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 15 [Mode] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items.
  • Page 28 Connections and operating elements Remote control LED PAR...
  • Page 29 Connections and operating elements 16 [AUTO] Activates the ‘Automatic‘ mode. 17 [PRG] Activates the operating mode ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’. Select the desired programme with the buttons [+] and [–]. 18 [ON/OFF] Activates / deactivates the device. 19 [SPEED] Activates the setting mode for the programme speed. Adjust the speed using the buttons [+] and [–] . 20 [SOUND] Starts the music-controlled automatic show.
  • Page 30 Connections and operating elements 23 [–] Decreases the set value. 24 [Dimming] No function. 25 [0 … 9], [A … C] Input buttons to select a desired colour temperature and the dimming factor. 26 [CW] Button to select the colour temperature range ‘Cold white’. 27 [WW] Button to select the colour temperature range ‘Warm white’.

  • Page 31: Operating

    Operating Operating Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. 7.1 Operating on the unit Press [Mode] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use [Setup] to select further options.
  • Page 32 Operating Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ A preprogrammed automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand rammed automatic show’ alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.
  • Page 33 Operating Settings for programmes 02 to 05: To adjust the programme process speed, press again [Setup]. The display shows ‘SP.xx’ . With [Up] and [Down] you can now select a value between ‘SP.01’ (slow) and ‘SP.FL’ (fast). To adjust the strobe frequency, press again [Setup]. The display shows ‘FS.xx’ . With [Up] and [Down] you can now select a value between ‘FS.00’...
  • Page 34 Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ This setting is only relevant if the device is serving as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . Operating mode ‘Dimmer’ Dimmer operation can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination.
  • Page 35 Operating DMX mode This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘d.xxx’ and press [Setup]. 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 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘d.001’...
  • Page 36 Operating Menu overview LED PAR...

  • Page 37: Remote Control Functions

    Operating 7.2 Remote control functions The control functions of the supplied IR remote control correspond to the control functions and buttons on the unit, except for the selection of the colour temperature range and the dim‐ ming factor (button description, see ). DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW...
  • Page 38 Operating Colour temperature range and You can set the desired colour temperature directly using the number and letter keys on the dimming factor selection remote control. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Use the buttons [CW] and [WW] to select the desired colour temperature range and set the desired colour temperature with the number and letter keys.

  • Page 39: Functions In 2-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating Value Cold white (CW) Warm white (WW) 50 % 100 % 35 % 100 % 15 % 100 % 100 % 7.3 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Colour temperature warm white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Colour temperature cold white (0 % to 100 %) DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW...

  • Page 40: Functions In 6-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.4 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Master dimmer 0…255 Colour temperature selection warm white, if channel 4 = 0 0…255 Colour temperature selection cold white, if channel 4 = 0 No function 1…42 Programme 01 43…85 Programme 02 86…128...
  • Page 41 Operating Channel Value Function 64…127 Warm white, if channel 4 = 1…42 (programme 01) 128…191 Cold white, if channel 4 = 1…42 (programme 01) 192…255 All, if channel 4 = 1…42 (programme 01) 0…255 Programme process speed, if channel 4 = 43…214 0…255 Sound-control sensitivity, if channel 4 = 215…255 0…255...

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications LEDs 18 × 2-in-1 DCL LEDs, 4 W each Dispersion angle 25° Number of DMX channels 2 or 6 Battery (remote control) Lithium button cell, CR 2025, 3 V Operating supply voltage AC 230 V , 50 Hz 5 mm ×...

  • Page 43: Plug And Connection Assignments

    Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments 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 44: 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 45 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light. Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX con‐ 1. If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is troller. connected and turned on, the ‘d’ flashes in the first posi‐ tion of the display.
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. LED PAR...

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device 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.
  • Page 50 Notes LED PAR...
  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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