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..............................22 Connections and controls........................25 Operating..............................36 7.1 Starting the device........................... 36 7.2 Operating the device directly......................
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Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode................... 46 7.7 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode................... 47 Technical specifications........................50 Plug and connection assignments....................53 Troubleshooting............................54 Cleaning............................... 57 Protecting the environment......................58 LED PAR...
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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.
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’...
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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.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Tri Flat PAR Profile 5x3W RGB 25°, 45°...
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) 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.
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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. Tri Flat PAR Profile 5x3W RGB 25°, 45°...
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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 The LED PAR is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals. It's characterized by low power consumption and long service life. Special features of the device: Five three-colour LEDs (red, green, blue), 3 W each Control via DMX (three different modes), with the supplied infrared remote control or the buttons and display on the unit Eleven preprogrammed automatic shows...
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. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Mounting options You can install the unit in hanging or standing position.
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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. Infrared sensor for the remote The infrared receiver is located near the main LED on the front panel of the device.
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Installation Inserting the battery into the Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder remote control like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control.
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 If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is connected and turned on, the ‘d’ is flashing in the first digit of the display. 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.
Connections and controls Connections and controls Overview Tri Flat PAR Profile 5x3W RGB 25°, 45°...
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Connections and controls 1 Front panel 2 Infrared receiver for the IR remote control signal. 3 Bottom side with inputs (DMX and power supply). 4 Locking screws for the mounting brackets. 5 Rubber feet for floor placement. 6 Lateral controls. 7 Top side and outputs (DMX and power supply to other devices).
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Connections and controls Top side Tri Flat PAR Profile 5x3W RGB 25°, 45°...
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Connections and controls 16 [DMX Out] DMX output. 17 Notches for safety rope. 18 [POWER Out] IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit. LED PAR...
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Connections and controls Bottom Tri Flat PAR Profile 5x3W RGB 25°, 45°...
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Connections and controls 9 [POWER In] IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply with fuse holder. 10 [DMX In] DMX input. LED PAR...
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Connections and controls Lateral controls Tri Flat PAR Profile 5x3W RGB 25°, 45°...
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Connections and controls 11 Display. 12 Button [Down] Navigates downwards in a menu list. Decrements the displayed value by one. 13 Button [Up] Navigates upwards in a menu list. Increments the displayed value by one. 14 Button [Setup] Chooses between the options of the selected mode. 15 Button [Mode] Activates the main menu and moves between menu items.
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Connections and controls Remote control Tri Flat PAR Profile 5x3W RGB 25°, 45°...
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Connections and controls 21 [BLACK OUT] Enables or disables blackout. 22 [AUTO] Enables or disables auto mode. 23 [SOUND] Starts the sound-controlled automatic show. 24 [SPEED] Allows setting the speed for the flash light function using the [+] and [–] buttons. 25 [SENSITIVITY] Allows setting the sensitivity for the sound control using the [+] and [–] buttons.
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Connections and controls 28 [STROBE] Enables or disables the flash light function (strobe effect) with the last selected colour. 29 [MANUAL] Activates the display of a constant colour that you can either mix from the basic colours using the buttons [R], [G] and [B], or select directly with one of the colour buttons.
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 Operating the device directly Press [Mode] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode.
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Operating Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ A preprogrammed automatic show can only be activated when the unit is working alone or as rammed automatic show’ Master in a Master / Slave combination. This setting is only relevant when the unit is not DMX- controlled.
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Operating Operating mode ‘Automatic’ This operating mode can only be activated when the unit is working alone or as Master in a Master / Slave combination. This setting is only relevant when the unit is not DMX-controlled. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘AUTO’ . The playback of the built-in automatic programme starts automatically.
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Operating DMX-Modus This setting is only relevant when the unit is DMX-controlled. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘d.xxx’ . Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use [Up] and [Down] to select a value between 1 and 512 (display shows ‘d.001’...
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Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ This setting is only relevant when the unit is working as Slave in a Master / Slave combination and is not DMX-controlled. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . Sound control The sound-controlled automatic show can only be activated when the unit is working alone or as Master in a Master / Slave combination.
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Operating Constant colour A constant colour can only be activated when the unit is working alone or as Master in a Master / Slave combination. This setting is only relevant when the unit is not DMX-controlled. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Colr’ . Press [Setup]. The display shows the set‐ ting for one of the basic colours (display shows ‘r.xxx’...
Operating 7.4 Remote control Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ A preprogrammed automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating alone or rammed automatic show’ as master in a master-slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not con‐ trolled via DMX.
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Operating Sound control The sound-controlled automatic show 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 con‐ trolled via DMX. Press [SOUND]. The display shows ‘SUxx’ , the sound-controlled automatic show is activated. Use [%], [+] and [–] to set the sensitivity for the sound control in a range between ‘SV.00’...
Operating Constant colour A constant colour 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. Press [MANUAL]. Now you can either call up a predefined colour directly with one of the col‐ oured buttons, or mix a colour individually from the basic colours.
Operating 7.5 Functions in 3-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 %) 7.6 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value...
Operating Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed 7.7 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), when channel 5 = 0 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), when channel 5 = 0 0…255...
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Operating Channel Value Function 1…27 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 1 28…55 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 2 56…83 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 3 84…111 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 4 112…139 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 5 140…167 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 6 168…195 Preprogrammed automatic show no.
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Operating Channel Value Function 56…83 Orange 84…111 Yellow 112…139 Light green 140…167 Light blue 168…195 Blue 196…223 Purple 224…251 Pink 252…255 Red + green + blue Progress speed, when channel 5 = 25…255: 0…255 Increasing speed 0…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed Tri Flat PAR Profile 5x3W RGB 25°, 45°...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Item no. 309298 Item no. 414495 Light source 5 × 3in1 RGB, 3 W each Optical properties Beam angle 25° 45° Control IR remote control Number of DMX channels 3, 5, 7 Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin...
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Technical specifications Item no. 309298 Item no. 414495 Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Battery remote control Battery type Lithium button cell, 3 V, CR 2025 Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 165 mm ×...
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Technical specifications Further information Item no. 309298 Item no. 414495 Design Flat PAR Flat PAR Colour mixture LED type x-in-1 x-in-1 Base housing Fanless Wireless DMX Housing colour Black Black 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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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light. Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX con‐ 1. If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is troller. connected and turned on, the ‘d’ flashes in the first posi‐ tion of the display.
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Troubleshooting 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...
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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
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Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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