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..............................22 Connections and controls........................25 Operating..............................28 7.1 Starting the device........................... 28 7.2 Operating on the unit........................
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Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode................... 41 Technical specifications........................42 Plug and connection assignments....................44 Troubleshooting............................45 Cleaning............................... 48 Protecting the environment......................49 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 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.
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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.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. LED PAR...
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). Do not modify the mains cable. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician. WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply...
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Safety instructions 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 block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source.
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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 Special features of the device: 1 × COB LED (100 W) Stand-alone, master-slave or DMX mode operation Control via DMX or via buttons and display on the unit Robust metal housing with bracket and colour filter frame holder Suitable for use in clubs, bars, as back or front light on stages Power adapter included For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime.
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 device hanging or on a tripod.
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Z100M Par 64 LED 3000K 100W CW/WW/A...
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. LED PAR...
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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 DMX indicator When the device and the DMX controller are operational, the DMX indicator in the display shows that a DMX signal is being received on the input. Connections in ‘Master / When you configure a group of devices in ‘Master / Slave’ mode, the first unit will control the Slave‘...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Z100M Par 64 LED 3000K 100W CW/WW/A...
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Connections and controls 1 COB LED (100 W) 2 Bracket for floor placement or hanging 3 Locking screws for the bracket 4 [DMX IN] DMX input. 5 [DMX OUT] DMX output 6 Display [MENU] Calls up the main menu or a submenu. Navigates upwards in a menu list.
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Connections and controls [ENTER] Confirms a selected value. 7 Safety cable eyelet. 8 [POWER OUT] Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of further units 9 [POWER IN] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for power supply 10 Fuse holder If the fuse blows, replace it with a new fuse of the same type.
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. The fan starts to work and the LED lights up. The device is immediately ready for use and the display shows ‘A001’ an. 7.2 Operating on the unit Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.
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Operating If you do not press any button for about 8 seconds, the display will turn off. The set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains power supply. DMX address Press [MENU] and then [MENU] again. The display shows ‘Addr’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. to select the desired AMD address between 1 and 512.
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Operating DMX mode Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘Chnd’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. to select the desired DMX mode (1, 2 or 3 channels). Depending on the selected mode, the display shows ‘1Ch’ , ‘2Ch’ or ‘3Ch’ an. Press [ENTER] to accept the selection.
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Operating Dimmer settings Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘DInd’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. to select the desired dimmer setting. Press [ENTER] to accept the selection. Display Meaning ‘stdA’ Standard setting ‘st9e’ Stage setting ‘tu’ TV setting ‘ArAL’...
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Operating Refresh rate dimmer Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘FrEq’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. to select the desired refresh rate of the dimmer between 900 Hz and 25 kHz (display shows ‘900’ … ‘25t’ ). Press [ENTER] to accept the selection. Display Display ‘900’...
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Operating Gamma correction Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘9Ann’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. to select the desired Gamma value. Press [ENTER] to accept the selection. Display Meaning ‘NO’ no Gamma correction ‘2.0’ Gamma correction with exponent 2.0 ‘2.2’...
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Operating Manual control Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘MAnu’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. to select a value between ‘0’ and ‘255’ . Press [ENTER] to accept the selection. Slave mode Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘Slnd’ . Confirm with [ENTER].
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Operating Behaviour on DMX control failure Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘Lost’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. to choose between ‘blac’ , ‘hold’ and ‘auto’ , to make the setting to be used when the DMX controller fails. Press [ENTER] to accept the selection.
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Operating Display illumination Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘LEd’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. to choose between ‘On’ (display permanently on) and ‘oFF’ (display turns off after a few seconds in case of inactivity). Press [ENTER] to accept the selection. Rotating the Display Press repeatedly until the display shows ‘dISP’...
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Operating Device temperature Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘tEnP’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. ð The display indicates the device temperature (display shows ‘00C’ … ‘90C’ ). Press [ENTER]. ð The menu is closed. Total runtime Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘FhrS’...
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Operating Software version Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘uEr’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. ð The display shows the current software version used by the device. Press [ENTER]. ð The menu is closed. Reset Press [MENU] and then repeatedly until the display shows ‘dEFA’...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Illuminant 1 × COB LED (100 W), white Colour temperature 3000 K Dimmer 0 – 100 % Refresh rate dimmer 900 Hz – 25 kHz Beam angle 11 °…35 ° Number of DMX channels 1, 2 or 3 channels, depending on operating mode Electronic shutter 1 –...
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Technical specifications Environmental conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Z100M Par 64 LED 3000K 100W CW/WW/A...
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 light, Check the mains connection and the main fuse. the display is dark Apparently no function despite Check whether the device is in DMX mode. If so, check proper power supply the unit in another mode.
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DMX interface circuit. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Z100M Par 64 LED 3000K 100W CW/WW/A...
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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