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  • 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 06.05.2020, ID: 472654, 472655...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................6 1.1 Further information........................... 7 1.2 Notational conventions........................8 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 9 Safety instructions..........................12 Features............................... 20 Installation..............................21 Starting up..............................25 Connections and controls........................28 Operating..............................35 7.1 Starting the device........................... 35 7.2 Operating on the unit........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode................... 46 7.7 Functions in 9-channel DMX mode................... 47 7.8 Functions in 11-channel DMX mode..................48 Technical specifications........................50 Plug and connection assignments....................54 Troubleshooting............................55 Cleaning............................... 57 Protecting the environment......................58 Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
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  • Page 6: General Information

    General information General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
  • Page 10 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 11 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...

  • Page 12: 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 13 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 14 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 15 Safety instructions WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐ teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐ tion.
  • Page 16 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 17 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 18 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
  • Page 19 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage due to incorrect storage Deep discharge can cause batteries to become permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity. Before prolonged rest periods, charge the batteries to around 50 % of their capacity and then switch the equipment off. Store the equipment at a tempera‐ ture between 10 °C and 32 °C in as dry an environment as possible.

  • Page 20: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: LED BAR with 3 × RGBAWUV LED, 6-in-1, 12 W each Mains operation (item no. 472654) or battery operation (item no. 472655) Operating modes: – Automatic – – Master/Slave – Sound control via built-in microphone Control via DMX (five different modes), via the supplied infrared remote and via buttons and display on the unit For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime.

  • Page 21: 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 22 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! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐...
  • Page 23 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. 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.
  • Page 24 Installation Inserting batteries into the Push the lock of the battery holder towards the centre of the housing and pull out the battery remote holder like a drawer. Insert the batteries in the correct polarity according to the marking on the remote.

  • Page 25: 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. Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 29 Connections and controls Locking screw for mounting bracket Mounting bracket The infrared sensor for the remote control signals is located beneath the right lens. Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls Rear panel Safety eyelet for fastening the safety cable IEC chassis plug with fuse holder (item no. 472654) Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 31 Connections and controls Power supply connection socket for charging the battery (item no. 472655) On / off switch (item no. 472655) Display [MODE] Calls up the main menu and exits an opened submenu. [SETUP] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. [UP] Toggles between the menu items of a menu level, increases the displayed value by one.
  • Page 32 Connections and controls [DMX IN] DMX input [DMX OUT] DMX output Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 33 Connections and controls Remote control 11 Buttons to select a single basic colour 12 [+], [–] Changes the auto or fade programmes, increases or decreases the strobe speed Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 34 Connections and controls 13 Selection of a mixed colour 14 Function selection [Blackout] Button to turn the blackout on or off [Strobe] Turns the Strobe effect (flash) on or off [Fullon] Turns all colours to full brightness [Auto] Starts a preprogrammed automatic show [Fade] Turns the Fade effect (colour transition) on or off Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT...

  • Page 35: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power grid. Turn on the power using the main switch. The display shows the current operation mode. 7.2 Operating on the unit Menu control Press [MODE] to open the main menu or to return to the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu, parameter or value.
  • Page 36 Operating To return to the next higher menu level without changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 37 Operating DMX address Use ‘Addr’ to select the start address channel for the DMX address. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘Addr’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired start address from ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP].
  • Page 38 Operating DMX mode Use ‘Chnd’ to select the DMX mode. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘Chnd’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode. ‘CH 3’ (3 channels) ‘CH 4’...
  • Page 39 Operating Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired colour; display shows ‘red’ , ‘Gree’ , ‘bLue’ , ‘Uhte’ , ‘YeLL’ , ‘UV’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired intensity in a range from ‘000…255’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP].
  • Page 40 Operating Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘AUto’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired auto programme; display shows ‘SH-1…SH-5’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired running speed; display shows ‘SP01…SP15’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP].
  • Page 41 Operating Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. ð The selected setting is accepted. Sound control Use ‘SoUn’ to select 11 sound control programmes. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘SoUn’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired sound control programme;...
  • Page 42 Operating Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. ð The selected setting is accepted. Master / slave mode Use ‘SLAV’ to activate or deactivate the Slave mode. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘SLAV’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired option;...
  • Page 43 Operating Remote control With ‘Ir’ you can activate or deactivate the infrared remote control. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘Ir’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] the desired option; display shows ‘on’ or ‘oFF’ . Confirm the selection with [SETUP].

  • Page 44: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...

  • Page 45: Functions In 3-Channel Dmx Mode

    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 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function...

  • Page 46: Functions In 6-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.6 Functions in 6-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 %) 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...

  • Page 47: Functions In 9-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.7 Functions in 9-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 %) 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...

  • Page 48: Functions In 11-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating Channel Value Function 101…200 Colour change, increasing speed 201…255 Sound control 7.8 Functions in 11-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 %) 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255...
  • Page 49 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity master 0…255 Strobe master 0…10 No function 11…100 Fade effect 101…200 Colour change 201…255 Sound control 0…255 Speed or sensitivity, if channel 9 = 11…200 0…14 No function 15…255 Colour macros Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...

  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 3 × RGBAWUV LED, each 12 W Optical properties Beam angle 25° Control Infrared remote control Buttons and display on the unit Control protocol DMX 512 Number of DMX channels 3, 4, 6, 9, 11 Input connections Voltage supply Item no.
  • Page 51 Technical specifications Power consumption 36 W Voltage supply 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse (item no. 472654) 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Operating supply voltage Item no. 472655: Mains adapter (12.6 V , 1,5 A, centre positive) Battery / rechargeable Battery type Lithium-ion...
  • Page 52 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature 0 °C…40 °C range Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 53 Technical specifications Further information Construction LED bar Outdoor capable Number of LEDs Colour mixture RGBAWUV LED type x-in-1 LEDs individually controllable Fanless Remote control included Wireless DMX Housing colour black Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light Check the mains connection. For item no. 472655 check the charge status of the bat‐ tery. Apparently no function despite Check if the unit is in DMX mode or in ‘slave’ mode. If so, proper power supply check the unit in another mode.

  • Page 57: Cleaning

    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 58: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the 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 59 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 of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 60 Notes Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 61 Notes Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 62 Notes Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED bar...
  • Page 64 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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