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....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Connections and controls........................24 Operating..............................27 7.1 Starting the device........................... 27 7.2 Main menu............................
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Table of contents Technical specifications........................37 Plug and connection assignments....................39 Troubleshooting............................40 Cleaning............................... 42 Protecting the environment......................43 LED Studio Par Rookie COB 100W 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’...
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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 – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. LED Studio Par Rookie COB 100W 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 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.
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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. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation.
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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.
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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’...
Features Features The LED PAR is suitable for almost all applications, for example in clubs, bars, small stages and theatres. It is characterized by compact dimensions and enormous performance. Special features of the device: 1 ×100 W 4in1 RGBW Operable in stand-alone mode or DMX Control via DMX (two different modes) and via buttons and display on the unit Sound control Master / Slave mode...
Installation Installation 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.
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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 Studio Par Rookie COB 100W 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. LED Studio Par Rookie COB 100W 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 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 controls Connections and controls Front panel LED Studio Par Rookie COB 100W LED PAR...
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Connections and controls 1 Display 2 Buttons [MENU] Calls up the main menu or a submenu Increases / decreases the displayed value by one. [ENTER] Confirms a selected value 3 Locking screws for the bracket 4 [DMX IN] DMX input. 5 [DMX OUT] DMX output LED Studio Par Rookie COB 100W...
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Connections and controls 6 Power cable for connection to the power supply 7 Bracket for floor placement or hanging LED Studio Par Rookie COB 100W LED PAR...
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the display shows the last used settings. The device is now operational. 7.2 Main menu Press [MENU] to call up various menu items. Use the arrow buttons to change the respectively displayed value.
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Operating DMX mode Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘CH8’ or ‘CH6’ . Now use the arrow buttons to select one of the following DMX modes: ‘CH6’ (6 channel DMX mode) ‘CH8’ (8 channel DMX mode) When the display shows the desired value confirm the selection with [ENTER]. This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX.
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Operating Fade programmes Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘CF01’ to select a Fade programme. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 01 and 99 (display shows ‘CF01’ … ‘CF99’ ). When the display shows the desired value confirm the selection with [ENTER]. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.
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Operating Colour macro Press [MENU]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SC01’ to select a colour macro. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 01 and 16 (display shows ‘SC01’ … ‘SC16’ ). When the display shows the desired value confirm the selection with [ENTER].
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Operating Entry Colour SC10 Lavender SC11 Mauve SC12 Magenta SC13 Pink SC14 White, 3200 K SC15 White, 5600 K SC16 White, 7200 K This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Intensity red Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘r000’ to set the colour intensity for red. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 000 and 255 (display shows ‘r000’...
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Operating Intensity green Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘G000’ to set the colour intensity for green. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 000 and 255 (display shows ‘G000’ … ‘G255’ ). When the display shows the desired value confirm the selection with [ENTER]. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.
Operating 7.4 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 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 %) Full brightness, no strobe effect...
Operating 7.5 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 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 %) Full brightness, no strobe effect...
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Operating Channel Value Function 151…200 Strobe programmes 201…255 Sound control 0…255 Increasing speed On activated sound control (channel 7 = 201 … 255): Microphone sensitivity LED Studio Par Rookie COB 100W LED PAR...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Illuminant 1 × 100 W 4in1 RGBW Beam angle 60° Number of DMX channels 6 or 8 channels, depending on operating mode Power consumption max. 100 W Operating supply voltage 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm ×...
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Technical specifications Environmental conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing LED Studio Par Rookie COB 100W LED PAR...
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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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. LED Studio Par Rookie COB 100W LED PAR...
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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