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  • Page 1 LED Bar 240/8 CW/ WW DMX 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 05.04.2017, ID: 402214...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting up..............................20 Connections and controls........................23 Operating..............................31 7.1 Starting the device........................... 31 7.2 Main menu............................31 7.3 Menu overview..........................38 7.4 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode................... 39 7.5 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode................... 39 LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode................... 40 7.7 Functions in 16-channel DMX mode..................42 Technical specifications........................45 Plug and connection assignments....................46 Troubleshooting............................47 Cleaning............................... 49 Protecting the environment......................50 LED floodlight...

  • 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. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...

  • 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. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • 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. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...

  • 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. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. 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 regis‐ tered electrician.
  • 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. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • 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

    Control via DMX (3 different modes), via buttons and display on the unit as well as an optionally available IR remote control 20 preprogrammed automatic shows Sound control Master / Slave mode Robust metal housing LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...

  • 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 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. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • 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. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...

  • 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 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). LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 22 Starting up DMX indicator When the display is flashing in ‘DMX’ mode, no DMX signal is received. Perhaps the DMX con‐ troller is shut down or the wiring is incorrect. If the display lights up solid, the device is receiving a valid DMX signal. Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode...

  • Page 23: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 1 Locking screws for the mounting bracket. 2 Mounting bracket. 3 [POWER In] IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply, with fuse holder. 4 Display 5 [Mode] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. 6 [Setup] Selects an option of the respective operating mode.
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 9 [DMX In] DMX input. 10 [DMX Out] DMX output 11 [POWER Out] IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls IR remote control IR remote control is optional accessory and not included. LED floodlight...
  • Page 27 Activates the sound control. [SPEED] Activates the setting mode for the programme speed. Adjust the speed using the buttons [+] and [–] . [STROBE] Turns the strobe function on / off. Increases the set value. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 28 Connections and controls [–] Decreases the set value. [Dimming] Activates the mode for stepless brightness adjustment of the CW and WW LEDs. 21 [0 … 9] Numeric buttons for the direct brightness selection in percent (see following table). 22 [CW], [WW] Buttons for stepless brightness adjustment of the CW and WW LEDs.
  • Page 29 After switching on, press again [ON/OFF] to enable or disable the Blackout function. In Blackout operation, you can restore the factory defaults by successively pressing the buttons [9], [9] and [7] of the remote control. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls 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 31: Operating

    If you don't press any button for about 20 seconds, the current setting will be automatically applied and the display turns off. The set values are retained as long as the device is connected to the mains power supply. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 32 Operating Operating mode ‘Built-in auto‐ A built-in automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand-alone matic show’ mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.
  • Page 33 [Up] and [Down] you can now select a value between ‘FS00’ (slow) and ‘FS.99’ (fast). Wait about 20 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [Mode]. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 34 Operating Sound control and microphone A sound controlled automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand sensitivity alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.
  • Page 35 Mode Highest possible DMX address 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 16-channel Wait about 20 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [Mode]. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 36 Operating DMX mode This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dxxx’ . Press [Setup]. With [Up] and [Down] you can now select one of the following DMX operating modes: ‘2-ch’...
  • Page 37 [Up] and [Down] you can now select a value between ‘FS.00’ (slow) and ‘FS.99’ (fast). Wait about 20 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [Mode]. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...

  • Page 38: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview LED floodlight...

  • Page 39: Functions In 2-Channel Dmx Mode

    0 … 255 Intensity cold white 7.5 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Dimmer function 0 … 255 Intensity warm white 0 … 255 Intensity cold white 0 … 255 Strobe speed LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...

  • Page 40: Functions In 6-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.6 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Dimmer function 0 … 255 Intensity warm white, if channel 4 = 0 … 9 0 … 255 Intensity cold white, if channel 4 = 0 … 9 0 …...
  • Page 41 140 … 149 Programme 12 150 … 159 Programme 13 160 … 169 Programme 14 170 … 179 Programme 15 180 … 189 Programme 16 190 … 199 Programme 17 200 … 209 Programme 18 LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...

  • Page 42: Functions In 16-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating Channel Value Function 210 … 219 Programme 19 220 … 229 Programme 20 230 … 255 Sound-controlled operation 0 … 255 Microphone sensitivity, if channel 4 = 230 … 255 Programme speed, if channel 4 = 40 … 229 0 …...
  • Page 43 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) cold white 6. Segment 0 … 255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) warm white 7. Segment 0 … 255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) cold white 7. Segment LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 44 Operating Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) warm white 8. Segment 0 … 255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) cold white 8. Segment LED floodlight...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 1084 mm × 88.5 mm × 65 mm (15.35in. × 5.31in. × 15.55in.) Weight 2.6 kg LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Troubleshooting

    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. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
  • Page 48 4. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or inter‐ ference 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. LED floodlight...

  • Page 49: Cleaning

    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. Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122). Always dry the parts carefully. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...

  • Page 50: 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 51 Dispose 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. LED Bar 240/8 CW/WW DMX...
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  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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