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  • Page 1 PAR64 CX-6 HEX LED PAR 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 02.08.2018, ID: 428955, 428960, 428961...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting up..............................21 Connections and controls........................24 Operating..............................26 7.1 Starting the device........................... 26 7.2 Main menu............................26 7.3 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode................... 34 7.4 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 35 7.5 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode..................36 PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................39 Plug and connection assignments....................41 Troubleshooting............................42 Cleaning............................... 44 Protecting the environment......................45 LED PAR...

  • 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. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...

  • 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. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • 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. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 11 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. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 12 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 13 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. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 14 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’...
  • Page 15 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. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...

  • Page 16: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: 18 × six-colour LEDs (RGBAWUV), each 12 W Control via DMX (three different modes) and via buttons and display on the unit Automatic mode and sound control Master / Slave operation Robust metal housing in the colours black (item # 428955), white (item # 428961) or silver (item # 428960) with mounting option for colour filters For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime.

  • Page 17: Installation

    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. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 You can install the unit in hanging or standing position. When in use, the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved truss. Use the openings provided on the two- piece bracket for attaching. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 20 Installation Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doing so, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be attached to the bracket. LED PAR...

  • 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. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • 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 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. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...

  • Page 24: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Rear panel LED PAR...
  • Page 25 Increases or decreases the displayed value by one 6 Button [M] Calls up the main menu or a submenu 7 Bracket for floor placement or hanging 8 Locking screw for the bracket. 9 [DMX IN] DMX input. 10 [DMX OUT] DMX output PAR64 CX-6 HEX...

  • Page 26: 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 27 This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to return to the parent menu. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [M]. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 This setting is only relevant if the device is operating as Slave controlled by a Master, but not via DMX. When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to return to the parent menu. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [M]. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 30 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’...
  • Page 31 This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and return to the main menu. To return to the main menu without making changes, press [M]. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 32 Operating Colour selection Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘COLO’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set a basic colour for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow but‐ tons to select a value between 1 and 4 (display shows ‘C-01’ … ‘C-04’ ). This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.
  • Page 33 Operating Menu overview PAR64 CX-6 HEX...

  • Page 34: Functions In 6-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.3 Functions in 6-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 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...

  • Page 35: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…63 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…63 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity UV (0 % to 100 %) PAR64 CX-6 HEX...

  • Page 36: Functions In 10-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating Channel Value Function Effects speed and sound control sensitivity 0…10 No automatic colour change 11…255 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1, decreasing speed from fast to slow if channel 1 = 64…127 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1, increasing speed from slow to fast if channel 1 = 128…191 Sound control sensitivity (from low to high sensitivity) if channel 1 = 192…255 7.5 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode...
  • Page 37 Full brightness, no strobe effect 16…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, if channel 7 = 0…15 Operating mode selection 0…31 Constant colour, the hue is set by channels 1 to 6 32…63 Fade-out effect, speed controlled by channel 8 PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 38 Operating Channel Value Function 64…95 Fade-in effect, speed controlled by channel 8 96…127 Fade-in-out effect, speed controlled by channel 8 128…159 Auto-mix effect, speed controlled by channel 8, channels 1 to 7 without function 160…191 Chase (4 colours), speed controlled by channel 8, channels 1 to 7 without function 192…223 Chase (12 colours), speed controlled by channel 8, channels 1 to 7 without function 224…255...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    6, 8 or 10, depending on operating mode Operating supply voltage 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Power consumption 170 W Protection class IP30 Dimensions, with bracket 275 mm × 410 mm × 270 mm Weight 3.1 kg PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 40 Technical specifications Environmental conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing LED PAR...

  • Page 41: Plug And Connection Assignments

    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’) PAR64 CX-6 HEX...

  • 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 4. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐ ence to 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. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...

  • 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

    Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. PAR64 CX-6 HEX...
  • Page 46 Notes LED PAR...
  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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