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  • Page 1 RED Spot 18 RGB BLACK Spot 18 RGB 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 02.10.2019, ID: 463465, 465199...

  • 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..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Connections and controls........................24 Operating..............................27 7.1 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode................... 28 7.2 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode...................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Troubleshooting............................35 Cleaning............................... 37 Protecting the environment......................38 LED PAR...

  • 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. RED Spot 18 RGB BLACK Spot 18 RGB...

  • 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. RED Spot 18 RGB BLACK Spot 18 RGB...

  • 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 high voltages inside 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.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source. 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.
  • 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 The LED PAR is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events, on rock stages and in theatres and musicals. The device is characterised by compact design and particularly high light output. Special features of the device: 18 ×...

  • Page 17: Installation

    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.
  • 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 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. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. RED Spot 18 RGB BLACK Spot 18 RGB...
  • Page 20 Installation Mounting options 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. Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit.

  • 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. RED Spot 18 RGB BLACK Spot 18 RGB...
  • 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 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.

  • Page 24: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls LED PAR...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 1 Display Activates the menu and selects the respective operating mode Increases the displayed value by one Decreases the displayed value by one [OK] Confirms the selection and saves the changes 2 Locking screws for the brackets. 3 [DMX In] DMX input 4 [DMX Out]...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 5 Bracket for floor placement or hanging 6 [Power In] IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power connection 7 IEC chassis socket for the power supply of further devices LED PAR...

  • Page 27: Operating

    Operating Operating 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. Press [M] to activate the menu and select an operating mode. Use to change the respectively indicated value.

  • Page 28: Functions In 4-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating Menu Meaning ‘SOUD’ Colour change by sound control, light off with no signal input ‘SUND’ Colour change by sound control, light permanently on ‘r001…r255’ Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) ‘G001…G255’ Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) ‘b001…b255’...

  • Page 29: Functions In 7-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating Channel Value Function 1…9 LEDs off 10…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 7.2 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function...
  • Page 30 Operating Channel Value Function 1…9 LEDs off 10…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed Macro 0…50 No function 51…100 Colour change programme 101…150 Colour change with transition 151…200 Colour change with Dimm effect 201…255 Sound control 0…255 Macro speed increasing 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 18 × RGB, 1 W (6 × red, 6 × green, 6 × blue) Optical properties Beam angle 15° Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 4 or 7 Input connections Voltage supply IEC panel plug...
  • Page 32 Technical specifications Mounting options hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 235 mm × 250 mm × 85 mm Weight 1.4 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing LED PAR...
  • Page 33 Technical specifications Further information RED Spot 18 RGB (item no. 463465) BLACK Spot 18 RGB (item no. 465199) Construction Flat PAR Flat PAR Number of LEDs LED type Unicoloured Unicoloured Floor housing Fanless Wireless DMX Remote control Not possible Not possible Housing colour black RED Spot 18 RGB BLACK Spot 18 RGB...

  • Page 34: Plug And Connection Assignments

    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’...
  • Page 35 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 36 The message ‘Temp Error’ is The unit is overheated. Switch it off and let it cool down. flashing in the display. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. LED PAR...
  • Page 37 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 38 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 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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