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  • Page 1 Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII 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 01.04.2019, ID: 461500...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 16 Installation and starting up........................ 17 Connections and controls........................21 Operating..............................25 6.1 Menu overview..........................30 6.2 Functions in 8-channel mode......................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................40 Plug and connection assignment....................43 Troubleshooting............................45 Cleaning............................... 47 Protecting the environment......................48 effect panel...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General information 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 information 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 General information 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 information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII...

  • 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 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 12 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.
  • 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. Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII...
  • 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 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 16: Features

    Features Features Effect panel with 160 × SMD RGB LEDs Control protocols: DMX-512, ArtNet Operating modes: Stand alone (30 programmes), Master / Slave, DMX (eight or 480 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 variably positionable bracket with various mounting options...

  • Page 17: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 18 Installation and starting up Mounting options 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. NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more...
  • Page 19 Installation and starting up The mounting rails and fastening lugs are used for secure serial mounting of several Effect panels, see figure below. Connect the units to be controlled via suitable DMX or RJ45 data cable to the device. A max‐ imum of 30 devices may be serially connected to each serial port of the controller.
  • Page 20 Installation and 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. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. effect panel...

  • Page 21: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 1 [POWER IN] Lockable Power Twist input socket for power supply. 2 [FUSE] Fuse holder 3 [ARTNET IN] RJ45 input to control the device via computer / controller 4 [DMX INPUT] DMX input (3 and 5-pin) to control the device via DMX 5 Display [SIGNAL] Indicator LED.
  • Page 23 Connections and controls [ENTER] 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. 6 [POWER OUT] Lockable Power Twist output socket to supply further devices. 7 [ARTNET OUT] RJ45 output for connecting additional ArtNet or KlingNet-enabled devices via data cable.
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 10 Mounting lug for connecting multiple devices together 11 Horizontally movable and swivelling mounting bracket effect panel...

  • Page 25: 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 26 Operating Parameter Function Speed Programme speed, value range ‘1’ … ‘9’ (slow … fast). Program Programme selection, value range ‘01’ … ‘29’ , ‘Mix’ . DMX mode This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the option ‘DMX CH Mode’ . Con‐ firm with [ENTER] to open the ‘DMX CH Mode’...
  • Page 27 Operating DMX address This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] 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 28 Operating Network settings In this menu you determine the network settings. Press [MENU] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Network Settings’ option. Confirm with [ENTER] to open the ‘Network Settings’ menu. 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.
  • Page 29 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 [MENU] 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 30: Menu Overview

    Operating 6.1 Menu overview effect panel...

  • Page 31: 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 32 Operating Channel Value Function 96 … 111 Show programme 06 112 … 127 Show programme 07 128 … 143 Show programme 08 144 … 159 Show programme 09 160 … 175 Show programme 10 176 … 191 Show programme 11 192 …...
  • Page 33 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 34: Functions In 480-Channel Mode

    Operating Channel Value Function 240 … 255 Show programme mix 0 … 255 Programme speed (slow … fast) 6.3 Functions in 480-channel mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Intensity red LED 1 (0 % … 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity green LED 1 (0 % …...

  • Page 35: 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 36 Operating Connect the controller to your PC. The software automatically recognizes all connected devices. effect panel...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance 7.1 Changing the front panel 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. Mount all covers and attach them firmly before connecting the device again.
  • Page 38 Maintenance NOTICE! Damage to electronic components The electronic components on the PCB of the device are sensitive to electrostatic discharge and contamination. Avoid touching the board. Procedure Make sure that the device is disconnected from the mains and completely cooled down. Open the housing by loosening the four Phillips screws on both front sides of the housing and remove the side covers.
  • Page 39 Maintenance Carefully slide the replacement front panel into the unit. Make sure that the groove of the front panel sits correctly in the guide rail of the device. Reattach the side covers of the unit to both front sides of the housing and secure them with the four corresponding Phillips screws.

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 160 × SMD RGB LED Optical properties Beam angle 120° Dimmer 0 … 100 % Strobe effect 0 … 25 Hz Control protocols DMX-512 Control ArtNet Number of DMX channels 8, 480 Input connections Voltage supply 1 ×...
  • Page 41 Technical specifications Output connections Voltage supply 1 × lockable Power Twist output socket DMX control 1 × XLR chassis socket, 3-pin 1 × XLR chassis socket, 5-pin ArtNet control 1 × RJ45 output socket Power consumption 90 W Operating supply voltage 100 –...
  • Page 42 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Type Wall decoration Rechargeable battery operation Housing colour black effect panel...

  • Page 43: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment 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 44 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 45: 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 46 4. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐ ence to a 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. effect panel...

  • Page 47: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 48: 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 49 Notes Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII...
  • Page 50 Notes effect panel...
  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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