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  • Page 1 PAR56 LED black PAR56 LED chrome 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 26.07.2017, ID: 221134, 221135...

  • 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....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 Starting up..............................20 Connections and controls........................22 Operating..............................25 7.1 Starting the device........................... 25 7.2 Stand-alone operation........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................33 Troubleshooting............................34 Cleaning............................... 36 Protecting the environment......................37 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 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. PAR56 LED black PAR56 LED chrome...

  • 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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

    Features Features The LED PAR is particularly suitable for professional lighting applications, e.g. at events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals or TV productions. It is characterized by a low power con‐ sumption and long life span. Special features of this device: LEDs in three primary colours (RGB) Control via DMX or DIP switches on the unit Preprogrammed automatic shows...

  • 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 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 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. Options You can install the device in either the hanging or standing position.
  • Page 19 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. PAR56 LED black PAR56 LED chrome...

  • Page 20: Starting Up

    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...
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls LED PAR...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls 1 [DMX-512] DIP switches for setting different functions depending on the mode. 2 [SENSITIVITY] Rotary control for setting the microphone sensitivity. 3 Locking screws for the mounting bracket. 4 [DMX IN] DMX input. 5 [Fuse] Fuse holder. Should the fuse have blown, disconnect the unit from the power supply and replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same type.
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 7 Bracket for floor placement or hanging. 8 [DMX OUT] DMX output. LED PAR...

  • Page 25: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds the unit is ready for use. 7.2 Stand-alone operation When the DIP switch 10 is set to ‘ON’ , the device can be operated without a DMX controller and operates in one of the stand-alone modes.
  • Page 26 Operating Sound control Set DIP switches 1 to 9 to ‘OFF’ , DIP switch 10 to ‘ON’ . The unit is now responding to the music. The sensitivity of the built-in microphone can be adjusted with the [SENSITIVITY] con‐ trol. Automatic colour change Set DIP switches 8 to ‘OFF’...
  • Page 27 Operating Fixed colour setting Set DIP switches 7 to ‘OFF’ , DIP switches 8, 9 and 10 to ‘ON’ . Use DIP switches 1 to 6 to set the brightness of the three basic colours red, green and blue independently in steps. DIP switches Colour 1, 2...

  • Page 28: Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.3 DMX mode When DIP switch 10 is set to ‘OFF’ , the device is controlled by a DMX controller. LED PAR...
  • Page 29 Operating Setting up the DMX address The value of the DIP switches 1-9 is binary coded. To set the desired DMX address, set the DIP switches so that the sum of the resulting numbers yields the desired DMX address. Please orient yourself by the following table: DMX address PAR56 LED black PAR56 LED chrome...
  • Page 30 Operating 0: DIP switch is in ‘OFF’ position. 1: DIP switch is in ‘ON’ position. Example: To set the DMX address 10, set DIP switches 2 and 4 to ‘ON’ , all others to ‘OFF’ . The highest possible DMX address is 511 (all DIP switches to ‘ON’). Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel...
  • Page 31 Operating Channel Value Function Operating mode selection 0…31 Colour selection via channels 1 to 3 32…63 Dimmer effect, dark / bright 64…95 Dimmer effect, bright / dark 96…127 Dimmer effect, dark / bright / dark 128…159 Colour change with fade effect 160…191 Colour change with three colours 192…223...

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications LEDs 151 × high power (51 × red, 49 × green, 51 × blue) Number of DMX channels Operating supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Power consumption 26 W Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.0 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions 266 mm ×...

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35 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. PAR56 LED black PAR56 LED chrome...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 38 Notes LED PAR...
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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