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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.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 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. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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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 – danger zone. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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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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. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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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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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. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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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. 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.
For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperature. You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device 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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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. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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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. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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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Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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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 Rear panel STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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Connections and controls 1 Power cord. 2 Display 3 [OK] Confirms a selected value 4, 5 Increases / decreases the displayed value by one 6 [M] Calls up the main menu or a submenu 7 Hanging bracket/floor stand 8 Locking screws for the mounting bracket 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 ‘DMX’ value. The device is then ready for use. 7.2 Main menu The device is in the main menu after switching on. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired operating mode.
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This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. When the display shows the desired value press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to return to the parent menu. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [M]. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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Operating DMX address Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’ . 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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[M] to return to the parent menu. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [M]. In a master/slave configuration all devices must operate in the 8-channel mode (acti- vation via DMX mode, ‘SET’ , ‘MODE’ , ‘8CH’ ). STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SL’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the number for the device via which it is addressed by the master as a slave. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 1 and 512 (display shows ‘A001’...
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This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. When the display shows the desired value press [OK] to confirm the selection and then [M] to return to the parent menu. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [M]. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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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’ , ‘AMBE’ , ‘WHIT’ or ‘STRO’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the brightness of the red, green, blue, amber or white LEDs each in a range from 0 to 255, or select the strobe rate in a range of 0 to This mode is also suitable for generating constant or flashing light of a colour mixed from the five LED colours without DMX control.
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This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection and return to the main menu. To return to the main menu without making changes, press [M]. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) Colour hue 1…10 Sound control 11…255 Strobe effect 7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %), outer LED ring 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), inner LED ring 7.6 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function...
Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), outer LED ring 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), outer LED ring 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), outer LED ring 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %), outer LED ring STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), inner LED ring 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), inner LED ring 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), inner LED ring 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), inner LED ring LED PAR...
Number of DMX channels 3, 5, 7, 8 Operating supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Protection IP30 Power consumption 107 W Dimensions (W × H × D) 305 mm × 380 mm × 215 mm Weight 4.4 kg STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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Technical specifications Environmental conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing LED PAR...
The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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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4. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer- ence to 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. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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.
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. STAGE-PAR CX-2 RGBAW...
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