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Stairville Pixel Panel 144 RGB User Manual

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  • Page 1 Pixel Panel 144 RGB effect panel 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 25.08.2017, ID: 402219 (V2)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation and starting up........................ 15 Connections and controls........................18 Operating..............................22 6.1 Menu overview..........................27 6.2 Functions in 8-channel mode...................... 28 6.3 Functions in 432-channel mode....................31 6.4 Network connection........................32 Technical specifications........................34 Plug and connection assignment....................35 Pixel Panel 144 RGB...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Cleaning............................... 37 Protecting the environment......................38 effect panel...

  • 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. Pixel Panel 144 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. Pixel Panel 144 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. Pixel Panel 144 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 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. Pixel Panel 144 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. Pixel Panel 144 RGB...

  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features Effect panel with 144 × SMD RGB LEDs Control protocols: DMX-512, ArtNet Operating modes: Stand alone (30 programmes), Master / Slave, DMX (eight or 432 chan‐ nels) In and outputs: DMX (3 and 5-pin), RJ45 Operating via buttons and display on the unit Power Twist connectors for self-supply and for supplying further devices Robust aluminium die-cast housing effect panel...

  • Page 15: Installation And Starting Up

    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. Pixel Panel 144 RGB...
  • Page 16 Installation and starting up Mounting options The swivel-mounted mounting bracket on the rear of the device is used for secure mounting and alignment of the device on a tripod or the like using an Omega bracket. Secure the device additionally with a safety cable, which is routed through the safety eyelet on the rear side, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 17 DMX operation should not exceed 100 metres. 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. Pixel Panel 144 RGB...

  • Page 18: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls effect panel...
  • Page 19 Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. 2 [POWER IN] Lockable Power Twist input socket for power supply. Pixel Panel 144 RGB...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls 3 [POWER OUT] Lockable Power Twist output socket to supply further devices. 4 [DMX IN] DMX input (3 and 5-pin) to control the device via DMX. 5 [DMX OUT] DMX output (3 and 5-pin) for connecting additional DMX devices in a DMX universe. 6 [ARTNET IN] RJ45 input to control the device via computer / controller.
  • Page 21 Connections and controls 12 Safety cable eyelet. 13 Air vents 14 [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. Pixel Panel 144 RGB...

  • Page 22: Operating

    Operating Operating Connect the device to the power grid. Once the display is lit, the device is operational. Operating mode Auto Automatic operation can only be activated when the unit is operating alone or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX or ArtNet.
  • Page 23 [ENTER] to open the ‘DMX CH Mode’ menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to specify the desired DMX mode. ‘8CH’ (eight channels) ‘432CH’ (432 channels) Use [ENTER] to confirm applying the new settings. With [MODE] you return to the previous menu level. Pixel Panel 144 RGB...
  • Page 24 Operating DMX address This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [MODE] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘DMX Address’ option. Con‐ firm with [ENTER] to open the ‘DMX Address’ menu. In 8-channel mode, use [UP] or [DOWN] to specify the desired DMX address in a range from ‘001’...
  • Page 25 Use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired option and confirm with [ENTER]. Adjust the displayed value with [UP] and [DOWN] and press Enter to confirm each new setting. [ENTER]. Parameter Function IP Address IP address Subnet Mask Subnet mask Net SubNet Unive DMX universe Pixel Panel 144 RGB...
  • Page 26 Operating Operating mode Slave This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX and working as slave in a master / slave configuration. Press [MODE] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Slave Mode’ option. Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘YES’...

  • Page 27: Menu Overview

    Operating 6.1 Menu overview Pixel Panel 144 RGB...

  • Page 28: Functions In 8-Channel Mode

    Operating 6.2 Functions in 8-channel mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Dimmer function (0 % … 100 %) 0 … 255 Strobe effect (slow … fast) 0 … 255 Intensity red LED (0 % … 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity green LED (0 % …...
  • Page 29 Show programme 12 208 … 223 Show programme 13 224 … 239 Show programme 14 240 … 255 Show programme 15 0 … 15 Without function 16 … 31 Show programme 16 32 … 47 Show programme 17 Pixel Panel 144 RGB...
  • Page 30 Operating Channel Value Function 48 … 63 Show programme 18 64 … 79 Show programme 19 80 … 95 Show programme 20 96 … 111 Show programme 21 112 … 127 Show programme 22 128 … 143 Show programme 23 144 …...

  • Page 31: Functions In 432-Channel Mode

    0 … 255 Intensity red LED 2 (0 % … 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity green LED 2 (0 % … 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity blue LED 2 (0 % … 100 %) Pixel Panel 144 RGB...

  • Page 32: Network Connection

    Operating Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Intensity red LED 3 (0 % … 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity green LED 3 (0 % … 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity blue LED 3 (0 % … 100 %) …...
  • Page 33 Operating Connect the controller to your PC. The software automatically recognizes all connected devices. Pixel Panel 144 RGB...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Illuminant 144 × SMD RGB LEDs Beam angle 120 ° Control protocols DMX-512 ArtNet Number of DMX channels 8 or 432 channels, depending on operating mode Dimmer 0 … 100 % Strobe effect 0 … 25 Hz Operating supply voltage AC 110/230 V 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 35: Plug And Connection Assignment

    The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) Pixel Panel 144 RGB...
  • Page 36 Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+)

  • Page 37: Cleaning

    The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect AC-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint- free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. Pixel Panel 144 RGB...

  • Page 38: 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 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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