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  • Page 1 PAR56 Active 300W DMX 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 24.05.2018, ID: 394815, 394816...

  • 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....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 17 Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................21 Connections and controls........................24 Operating..............................27 7.1 Starting the device........................... 27 7.2 Main menu............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................38 Plug and connection assignments....................39 Troubleshooting............................40 Cleaning............................... 42 Protecting the environment......................43...

  • 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: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 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.
  • Page 9 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 10 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an illumination effect. The device is designed for profes- sional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
  • Page 12 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 13 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 14 Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of burns at the surface and inside of the device The surface and the inner parts of the device can become very hot during opera- tion. After switching off the device wait for at least 15 minutes before you start any maintenance activities.
  • Page 15 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 16 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 17: Features

    Features Features The PAR spotlight is suitable for almost all applications, for example in clubs, bars, small stages and theatres. It is characterized by small size, solid construction also for use ‘on tour’ and enor- mous power. Special features of the device: Suitable for "PAR56"...

  • Page 18: 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 19 Installation WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. Secure the barn door with a safety cable on the spotlight after installation.
  • Page 20 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 21: 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. PAR56 Active 300W DMX...
  • Page 22 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 23 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 24: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Rear panel...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 1 Power cord 2 Display 3 [OK] Confirms a selected value. 4, 5 Button to increase / decrease the displayed value by one. 6 [M] Calls the main menu or a submenu. 7 Two-piece bracket for floor placement or hanging. 8 Locking screw for the two-piece bracket.
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 10 [DMX OUT] DMX output 11 Knurled nut and screw to secure the housing.

  • Page 27: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. 7.2 Main menu Press [M]to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use the arrow buttons to change the respectively displayed value.
  • Page 28 Operating DMX mode Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘MODE’ . Press [OK]. Now use the arrow buttons to select one of the following DMX modes: ‘1CH’...
  • Page 29 Operating Display blackout Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘DISP’ . Press [OK]. To enable the blackout function press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘OFF’ . Press [OK]. From now on the display goes out if you do not press a button within a period of two minutes.
  • Page 30 Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ To configure the device as slave, press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAVE’ . Press [OK]to confirm the selection. Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘-SL-’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the number of the device with which it is addressed by the master as a slave.
  • Page 31 Operating Strobe effect Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘STRO’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘LIGH’ . Press [OK]. You can now set the brightness. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 0 (dark, ‘L000’ ) and 100 (full brightness, ‘L100’...

  • Page 32: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview...
  • Page 33 Operating 7.3.1 Functions in 1-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) PAR56 Active 300W DMX...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance 8.1 Installing / replacing the illuminant DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Completely disconnect the device from the power supply before you open or remove covers.
  • Page 35 Maintenance WARNING! Risk of burns at the surface and inside of the device The surface and the inner parts of the device can become very hot during opera- tion. After switching off the device wait for at least 15 minutes before you start any maintenance activities.
  • Page 36 Maintenance NOTICE! Possible damages due to wrong type of lamp Any attempt to use the device with a lamp other than those specified in this manual can result in severe damages to the device. Only use a lamp of the specified type. Notes on the illuminant The device may only be operated with an illuminant of the type ‘PAR56' with socket GX16D, maximum power consumption 300 W, for use in the stage and theatre area.
  • Page 37 Maintenance Loosen the knurled nut and pull it together with the screw out of the housing against the resistance of the spring. This enables the rear half of the housing to be separated from the front half. Be careful not to unscrew the knurled nut completely. Press the two ends of the mounting ring together and remove it.

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Illuminant „PAR56“ with socket GX16D, maximum power consumption 300 W Beam angle 40° Number of DMX channels Power consumption depends on the inserted illuminant Operating supply voltage AC 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Protection IP30 Housing colour Black (item no.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41 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 Active 300W DMX...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44 Notes...
  • Page 45 Notes PAR56 Active 300W DMX...
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  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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