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  • Page 1 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set 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 08.05.2017, ID: 390846...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connections and controls........................22 Operating..............................28 7.1 Operating on the unit........................28 7.2 Foot switch control.......................... 35 7.3 Menu overview..........................36 7.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode................... 38 7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode................... 44 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 24-channel DMX mode..................45 Technical specifications........................47 Plug and connection assignments....................48 Troubleshooting............................49 Cleaning............................... 52 Protecting the environment......................53 LED lighting set...

  • 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 Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...

  • 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 Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • 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: Safety Instructions

    This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 10 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 11 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. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 12 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 13 Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...

  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features The LED lighting set is particularly suitable for lighting tasks which require rapid setup and dis‐ mantling, especially for small to mid-sized dance events and bands. Special features of the device: four LED spotlights with each three 3-in-1 LEDs (RGB, 6 watt) four white strobe LEDs (1 watt) Control options: –...

  • Page 15: Installation

    NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 16 Installation 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. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐...
  • Page 17 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 18 Installation Pre-mounted spots The four spots are pre-mounted on the T-bar and factory-wired. Locking screw for fixing the inclination angle. Locking screws for fixing the spots on the T-bar and the horizontal orientation (dispersion direction). LED lighting set...

  • Page 19: 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 Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 20 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 21 Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...

  • Page 22: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front view 1 Strobe LEDs LED lighting set...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls Rear view LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 2 [DMX OUT] DMX output 3 [DMX IN] DMX input. 4 IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit. 5 IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply with fuse holder. 6 Microphone 7 Controller for the sensitivity of the built-in microphone. 8 Display with function buttons.
  • Page 25 Connections and controls [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls Foot switch LED lighting set...
  • Page 27 Press this button to activate the ‘Sound control’ mode. [COLOR] Press this button several times repeatedly to successively call up the following colour settings for all LEDs: red, green, red/green, blue, red/blue, green/blue, red/green/blue. [BLACKOUT] Press this switch to blackout all LEDs. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...

  • Page 28: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Operating on the unit Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. All functions of the device are con‐ trolled via the buttons and display on the unit as well as the supplied wireless foot switch. Press [MENU] to open the main menu.
  • Page 29 [DOWN] one of three preprogrammed shows ‘AM01’ … ‘AM03’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. The dis‐ play shows ‘Sxx’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the programme speed in a range from ‘S01’ (slow) to ‘S99’ (fast). Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 30 Operating Operating mode ‘Sound’ In sound mode, you have the option to activate one of twelve coloured LED shows, one of ten available stroboscope LED shows and one of three show programmes. This setting is only rele‐ vant if the device is not controlled via DMX. The programme control is based on the signals received via the built-in microphone.
  • Page 31 Confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘S.xxx’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the strobe speed in a range from ‘S.001’ (slow) to ‘S.099’ (fast). Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 32 Operating Synchronous automatic mode, Depending on the selection, the unit operates in synchronous automatic mode or in synchro‐ synchronous sound mode nous sound mode. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SYN’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘SY-A’...
  • Page 33 Confirm with [ENTER]. 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 ‘d001’ … ‘d512’ and confirm with [ENTER]. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 34 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. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLA’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘S001’...

  • Page 35: Foot Switch Control

    Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SYS’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘U-En’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘On’ to enable foot switch control. Confirm again with [ENTER] to apply the setting. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...

  • Page 36: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview LED lighting set...
  • Page 37 Operating LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...

  • Page 38: Functions In 3-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 9 No function 10 … 50 Automatic programmes channel 2 51 … 90 Stroboscope programmes channel 2 91 … 130 Shows channel 2 131 … 170 Automatic programmes sound mode channel 2 171 …...
  • Page 39 150 … 164 Automatic programme 11 165 … 179 Automatic programme 12 180 … 194 Automatic programme 13 195 … 209 Automatic programme 14 210 … 224 Automatic programme 15 225 … 239 Automatic programme 16 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 40 Operating Channel Value Function 240 … 255 Automatic programme 17 Channel 1 = 51 … 90 0 … 24 Stroboscope programme 1 25 … 49 Stroboscope programme 2 50 … 74 Stroboscope programme 3 75 … 99 Stroboscope programme 4 100 …...
  • Page 41 Sound mode automatic programme 5 75 … 89 Sound mode automatic programme 6 90 … 104 Sound mode automatic programme 7 105 … 119 Sound mode automatic programme 8 120 … 134 Sound mode automatic programme 9 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 42 Operating Channel Value Function 135 … 149 Sound mode automatic programme 10 150 … 164 Sound mode automatic programme 11 165 … 179 Sound mode automatic programme 12 180 … 194 Sound mode automatic programme 13 195 … 209 Sound mode automatic programme 14 210 …...
  • Page 43 Sound mode stroboscope programme 10 Channel 1 = 211 … 255 0 … 99 Sound mode show 1 100 … 199 Sound mode show 2 200 … 255 Sound mode show 3 0 … 255 Programme speed increasing LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...

  • Page 44: Functions In 5-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs together 0 … 255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs together 0 … 255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs together 0 …...

  • Page 45: Functions In 24-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), spot 2 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) spot 2 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, spot 2 0 … 255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), spot 3 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 46 Operating Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), spot 3 0 … 255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), spot 3 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) spot 3 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, spot 3 0 …...

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 1032 mm × 71 mm × 235 mm (15.35in. × 5.31in. × 15.55in.) Weight 10 kg LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light Check the mains connection and the fuse. No response to the DMX con‐ 1. If the dot behind the first character of the display is troller flashing in the DMX mode, no DMX signal is received. Make sure that the DMX controller is turned on.
  • Page 51 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 Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Protecting The Environment

    Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐ teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB...
  • Page 54 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 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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