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thomann 278617 User Manual

Stairville mini stage par 4x8w qcl rgba/rgbw 25/40 degrees, led par
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  • Page 1 Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW 25°/40° LED PAR user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 02.12.2014, ID: 278662_278617_303022 (V2)

  • 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............................... 14 Installation..............................15 Starting up..............................19 Connections and controls........................22 Operation..............................25 7.1 Starting up the device........................25 7.2 Main menu............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 35 Technical data............................38 Plug and connection assignments....................41 Troubleshooting............................42 Cleaning............................... 44 Protecting the environment......................45 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. Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW 25°/40°...

  • 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. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside 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.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions WARNING! 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. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions 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. 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.

  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features The LED PAR is suited for nearly any kind of application, e.g. in clubs, bars, small stages and theatres. It is characterized by compact dimensions and great performance. Special features of this device: 4 × 8 W LED (red, green, blue, white (RGBW) or amber-coloured (RGBA) Control via DMX (3 different modes) and via buttons and display on the unit 41 preprogrammed automatic shows Sound control...

  • Page 15: 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 16 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 17 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 18 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. LED PAR...

  • Page 19: 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. Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW 25°/40°...
  • 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 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.

  • Page 22: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel LED PAR...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls 1 Power cord. 2 Display. 3 [OK] button Confirms a selected value. 4, 7 Buttons , Increases / decreases the displayed value by one. 5 [DMX OUT] DMX output. 6 [DMX IN] DMX input. 8 [M] button Calls the main menu or a submenu.
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 9 Bracket for floor placement or hanging. 10 Locking screws for the mounting bracket. LED PAR...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation Operation 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 unit is ready for use. 7.2 Main menu Press [M] to call the main menu and select an operating mode. Use the arrow keys to change the respectively shown value.
  • Page 26 Operation DMX mode Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MODE’ . Press [OK]. Now use the arrow keys to select one of the following DMX operating modes: ‘4CH’...
  • Page 27 Operation DMX address Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ ). When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection.
  • Page 28 Operation Operating mode ‘Show/Master’ Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MA’ . Press [OK]. Now you can select one of the 41 preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 42 (the display shows ‘P-01’...
  • Page 29 Operation Programme speed Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SPEE’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the programme speed for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 255 (the display shows ‘T001’...
  • Page 30 Operation Manual test Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘TEST’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘RED’ , ‘GREE’ , ‘BLUE’ , ‘WHIT’ or ‘STRO’ . Press [OK]. Now you can adjust the brightness of the red, green, blue or amber-col‐ oured (RGBA) and white (RGBW) LEDs respectively in a range from 0 to 255, or select the flash rate in a range from 0 to 24.
  • Page 31 Operation Colour selection Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘COLO’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set a base colour for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 4 (the display shows ‘C-01’ … ‘C-04’ ). This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.

  • Page 32: Menu Overview

    Operation 7.3 Menu overview LED PAR...

  • Page 33: Functions In 4-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation 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 RGBA: intensity amber-coloured (0 % to 100 %) RGBW: intensity white (0 % to 100 %) Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW 25°/40°...

  • Page 34: Functions In 6-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation 7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function Operating mode selection 0…63 Constant colour, colouring is determined by channels 2 to 5 64…127 Automatic colour change with 7 colours, channels 2 to 5 have no function 128…191 Automatic colour change with 12 colours, channels 2 to 5 have no function 192…255 Automatic colour change with 4 colours, channels 2 to 5 have no function 0…255...

  • Page 35: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation Channel Value Function 0…10 No automatic colour change 11…100 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1, decreasing speed from fast to slow 101…150 No automatic colour change 151…255 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1, speed randomly changing 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value...
  • Page 36 Operation Channel Value Function 0…255 RGBA: intensity amber-coloured (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0… RGBW: intensity white (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 Fixed colour pattern 0…15 No fixed colour and movement pattern...
  • Page 37 Operation Channel Value Function 96…127 Fade-in-out effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 128…159 Auto-mix effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 160…191 Chase (4 colours), speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 192…223 Chase (12 colours), speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 224…255...

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA 40° (ref. 278662) Lamp 4 × Quad-Color-LEDs, 8 W (red, green, blue, amber) Beam angle 40 ° Number of DMX channels 4, 6 or 8 channels, depending on operating mode Mains power supply 110 …...
  • Page 39 Technical data Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBW 40° (ref. 278617) Lamp 4 × Quad-Color-LEDs, 8 W (red, green, blue, white) Beam angle 40 ° Number of DMX channels 4, 6 or 8 channels, depending on operating mode Mains power supply 110 …...
  • Page 40 Technical data Number of DMX channels 4, 6 or 8 channels, depending on operating mode Mains power supply 110 … 230 V (AC), 50 … 60 Hz Power consumption 36 W Dimensions (W × H × D) 170 mm × 160 mm × 250 mm Weight 1,9 kg LED PAR...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43 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. Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW 25°/40°...

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46 Notes LED PAR...
  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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