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..............................20 Connections and controls........................23 Operating..............................25 7.1 Starting the device........................... 25 7.2 Main menu............................
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Table of contents Technical specifications........................35 Plug and connection assignments....................39 Troubleshooting............................40 Cleaning............................... 42 Protecting the environment......................43 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. LED PAR56 24×3W RGB MKII LED PAR64 36×3W RGB MKII...
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 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. LED PAR56 24×3W RGB MKII LED PAR64 36×3W RGB MKII...
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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 suitable for almost all applications, for example in clubs, bars, small stages and theatres. It is characterized by small size, solid construction also for use ‘on tour’ and enormous power. Special features of the device: 24 ×...
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. LED PAR56 24×3W RGB MKII LED PAR64 36×3W RGB MKII...
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 With active display, a dot is lit in the first digit when the unit is in DMX mode. If the dot is not lit, no valid DMX data is received. 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 Rear panel LED PAR56 24×3W RGB MKII LED PAR64 36×3W RGB MKII...
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Connections and controls 1 Power cord 2 Display 3 [OK] Confirms a selected value 4, 5 Buttons to increase / decrease the displayed value by one 6 [M] Calls up the main menu or a submenu 7 Bracket for floor placement or hanging 8 Locking screw for the bracket.
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 Main menu Press [M] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use the arrow buttons to change the respectively displayed value.
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Operating DMX mode Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘dMX’ . Press [OK]. Now use the arrow buttons to select one of the following DMX modes: ‘3CH’...
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Operating DMX address Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘AddR’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 1 and 512 (display shows ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ ). When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to return to the parent menu.
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Operating Display blackout Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘dISP’ . Press [OK]. To enable the blackout function press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘OFF’...
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Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ To configure the device as slave, press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAVE’ . Press [OK] to confirm the selection. The device is now configured as slave and follows the settings of the master device to which it is connected. Make sure that on all devices configured as Slave the DMX address is set to 1.
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Operating Operating mode ‘Show 2’ Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘MIX’ . Press [OK]. Now you can select one of the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow buttons to select a value for the progress speed between 0 and 255. (Display shows ‘M000’ … ‘M255’ ). The auto show can only be activated on the master device.
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Operating Manual test Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘TEST’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘REd’ , ‘GREE’ , ‘bLUE’ or ‘STRO’ . Press [OK]. Now you can separately set the brightness of the LEDs for each colours red, green and blue in a range from 0 to 255, or select the strobe rate from a range of 0 to 255.
Operating 7.4 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 %) 7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function...
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Operating Channel Value Function 32…63 Fade-out effect 64…95 Fade-in effect 96…127 Fade-in-out effect 128…159 Random programme (Fade-out, Fade-in, colour change) 160…191 Automatic colour change with 3 colours 192…223 Automatic colour change with 10 colours 224…255 Sound-controlled colour change 0…15 No function, if channel 4 = 0…31 16…255 Stroboscope effect frequency, if channel 4 = 0…31 0…255...
Technical specifications Technical specifications LED PAR56 24×3W RGB MKII (item no. 386024, item no. 386027) Light source 24 × High Power LED (RGB), 3 W Optical properties Beam angle 40° Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 3 or 5 Input connections DMX control...
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Technical specifications Weight 2.3 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing LED-PAR...
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Technical specifications LED PAR64 36×3W RGB MKII (item no. 386012, item no. 386022) Light source 36 × High Power LED (RGB), 3 W Optical properties Beam angle 40° Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 3 or 5 Input connections DMX control...
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Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Item no. 386024 Item no. 386027 Item no. 386012 Item no. 386022 Design PAR56 PAR64 Colour mixture LED type Unicoloured LEDs Base housing Fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX...
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 PAR56 24×3W RGB MKII LED PAR64 36×3W RGB MKII...
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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