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..........................10 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Connections and operating elements................... 24 Operating..............................27 7.1 Starting the device...........................
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Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................36 Troubleshooting............................37 Cleaning............................... 39 Protecting the environment......................40 LED PAR...
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.
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.
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’...
General notes 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. 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.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Octagon Theater CW/WW 36x1WMKII CW/WW 3W...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology. 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.
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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.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro- tective contact plug. 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 regis- tered electrician.
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Safety instructions 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.
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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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
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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.
Features Features The Octagon Theater CW / WW is suitable for use on theatre stages and in festival halls, as well as for live and touring. It offers a power-saving alternative to halogen spotlights. Special features of the device: 18 × high power LEDs, cold white (approx. 6400 K) 18 ×...
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.
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Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in). Provide 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.
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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 unit in hanging or standing position.
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. LED PAR...
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. Octagon Theater CW/WW 36x1WMKII CW/WW 3W...
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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.
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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.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear panel LED PAR...
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Connections and operating elements 1 Display 2 [OK] Confirms a selected value 3, 4 Increases or decreases the displayed value by one 5 [M] Calls up the main menu or a submenu 6 Double bracket for floor placement or hanging 7 IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit.
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Connections and operating elements 10 [DMX OUT] DMX output 11 IEC chassis plug for mains connection LED PAR...
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. The device is immediately opera- tional and operates in the last mode with the settings last selected. 7.2 Main menu Menu control Press [M] to open the main menu. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired parameter or to change the respectively displayed value.
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Operating DMX address Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons 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 buttons to select a value between 1 and 512 (display shows ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ ). When the display shows the desired value press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to return to the parent menu.
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Operating Operating mode ‘Show/Master’ Press the button [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘MA’ . Press [OK]. Now you can select one of the 8 preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 1 and 8 (display shows ‘P-01’...
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Operating Programme speed Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SPEE’ . Press [OK]. Now you can adjust the programme speed for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow but- tons to select a value between 1 and 255 (display shows ‘T001’...
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Operating Dimmer setting Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘DIMM’ . Press [OK]. Now you can do the dimmer settings. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 0 and 255 (dis- play shows ‘D000’...
Operating 7.4 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity cold white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity warm white (0 % to 100 %) 0…15 No function 16…255 Strobe effect in 24 steps, increasing speed 0…15 No function 16…255 31 fixed colour mixes (macros)
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’...
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.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no Check the mains connection and the fuse. light. No response to the DMX con- 1. Check the DMX ports and cables for proper connection. troller. 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3.
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.
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.
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