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...........................
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Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode................... 35 Technical specifications........................38 Plug and connection assignments....................39 Troubleshooting............................40 Cleaning............................... 42 Protecting the environment......................43 LED PAR...
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.
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.
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’...
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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.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA...
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.
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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.
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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.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. 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.
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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.
Features Features The Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA is due to its sturdy and weather-proof housing made of die-cast aluminium especially suitable for outdoor use. Special features of the device: 12 × WLA LEDs (each 3 W) Control via DMX (three different modes) and via buttons and display on the unit seven preprogrammed automatic shows Master / Slave operation rugged die-cast aluminium housing...
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.
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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.
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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.
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA...
Starting up Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. LED PAR...
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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.
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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.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear panel Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA...
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Connections and operating elements 1 [Power In] Mains cable for the power supply of the device. 2 [Power Out] Power cord for the voltage supply of a connected device. 3 [DMX IN] DMX input cable 4 [DMX OUT] DMX output cable 5 Display 6 [Down] Decreases the displayed value by one.
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Connections and operating elements 8 [Setup] Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 9 [Mode] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. 10 Locking screws for the retaining bracket. 11 Retaining bracket Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA...
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device 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. 7.2 Main menu Press [Mode] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use the buttons [Up] and [Down] to change the respectively indicated value.
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Operating Operating mode Auto In this mode, all preprogrammed shows are played consecutively in an endless loop. This set‐ ting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Use [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Auto’...
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Operating Settings programme Pr.01 For programme ‘Pr.01’ you have the choice between various static colours and colour mixtures based on the three basic colours amber, warm white and cold white. Select programme ‘Pr.01’ first, then confirm with ‘Setup’ . Now you can use [Up] or [Down] buttons to select one of the following options: Value Description...
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Operating Settings programme Pr.02 … Pr. For programmes ‘Pr.02’ to ‘Pr.01’ , you can set the programme speed and the flash frequency for the strobe effect after selecting the desired program. First select the desired programme and confirm the selection with [Setup]. Then use [Up] or [Down] to set the programme speed in a range from ‘SP01’...
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Operating Dimmer presets In this menu, you can set the dimmer presets for the three basic colours of the unit. Use [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Colr’ . Use [Up] or [Down] to consecutively set the dimmer presets for amber, warm white, and cold white as well as the flash frequency for the strobe effect.
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Operating DMX mode This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Use [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘d.xxx’ . Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address).
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Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ This setting is only relevant if the device is working as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX. In this operating mode, the device responds to the control sig‐ nals of the master device. Use [Mode] to open the main menu.
Operating 7.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity warm white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity cold white (0 % to 100 %) 7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function...
Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity cold white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Stroboscope effect (0 % to 100 %) 7.6 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity warm white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...
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Operating Channel Value Function 36…71 Programme 01 72…107 Programme 02 108…143 Programme 03 144…179 Programme 04 180…215 Programme 05 216…251 Programme 06 252…255 Programme 07 Macros (programme 1, if channel 1 = 36…71), process speed (programme 02 bis 07) 0…35 Blackout 36…71 amber 255, warm white 0, cold white 0...
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Operating Channel Value Function 180…215 amber 0, warm white 255, cold white 255 216…251 amber 0, warm white 0, cold white 255 252…255 amber 255, warm white 255, cold white 255 0…255 Stroboscope effect (0 % to 100 %) Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Illuminant 12 × WLA LEDs, each 3 W Beam angle 30° Number of DMX channels 3, 5, 7 Operating supply voltage AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Power consumption 40 W Protection class IP65 Temperature range –20 °C …...
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’...
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.
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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. Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA...
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.
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.
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