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............................... 15 Installation..............................16 Starting up..............................20 Connections and controls........................23 Operating..............................26 7.1 Starting up the device........................26 7.2 Main menu............................
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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...
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’...
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.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. LED Octagon XB 432 RGBW...
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 cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place 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 Octagon XB 432 RGBW fulfills all requirements of a professional LED headlight. The water‐ proof housing (IP65) also allows outdoor operation, expanding the span of applications like stage use, disco and decoration by architectural lighting. All power cable and DMX control conectors are implemented as IP40 type and must be protected correspondingly for outdoor operation.
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 device standing or hanging upside down.
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. LED Octagon XB 432 RGBW...
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...
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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 controls Connections and controls Rear panel LED Octagon XB 432 RGBW...
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Connections and controls 1 Display. 2 [DMX OUT] DMX output. 3 Voltage output for powering further devices. 4 Bracket adjustment knob. 5 Button [OK] Confirms a selected value. 6, 7 Buttons , Increases / decreases the displayed value by one. 8 Button [M] Calls the main menu or a submenu.
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Connections and controls 10 Connection for the power supply. 11 [DMX IN] DMX input. LED Octagon XB 432 RGBW...
Operating Operating 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. Then, the device is operational. 7.2 Main menu Press the [M] button to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use the arrow keys to change the respectively indicated value.
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Operating DMX mode 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 ‘MODE’ . Press the [OK] button. Now use the arrow keys to select one of the following DMX operating modes: ‘4CH’...
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Operating 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).
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Operating Operating mode ‘Show/Master’ Press the [M] button. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’ . Press the [OK] button. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MA’ . Press the [OK] button. Now you can select one of the 41 preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 42 (display shows ‘P-01’...
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Operating Microphone sensitivity 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 ‘MIC’ . Press the [OK] button. Now you can adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for the sound-control.
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Operating 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 the a basic colour for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Select a value between 1 and 4 with the arrow keys (display shows ‘C-01’ … ‘C-04’ ). This setting is only relevant if the unit is not controlled via DMX.
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Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ Press the [M] button. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’ . Press the [OK] button. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SL’ . Press the [OK] button. Now you can set the number of the device through which it is addressed as Slave by the Master.
Operating 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...
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Operating Channel Value Function 128…191 Automatic colour change with 12 colours, channels 2 to 5 without function 192…255 Automatic colour change with 4 colours, channels 2 to 5 without function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…63 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…63 0…255...
Operating 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...
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Operating Channel Value Function 0…31 Constant colour, colour hue is set via channels 1 to 4 32…63 Fade-out effect, speed control via channel 6 64…95 Fade-in effect, speed control via channel 6 96…127 Fade-in/out effect, speed control via channel 6 128…159 Auto-mix effect, speed control via channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 160…191...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Illuminant 108 × 5 mm LEDs, red 108 × 5 mm LEDs, green 108 × 5-mm-LEDs, blue 108 × 5 mm LEDs, white Number of DMX channels 4, 6, 8 Dispersion angle 36 ° Protection class IP65 Power cable and DMX data cable: IP40 Operating supply voltage...
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. LED Octagon XB 432 RGBW...
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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