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....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Connections and operating elements................... 24 Operation..............................26 7.1 Starting up the device........................
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Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................35 Troubleshooting............................36 Cleaning............................... 38 Protecting the environment......................39 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’...
General information 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. 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.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. PAR56 10MM UV...
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. PAR56 10MM UV...
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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 Special features of the device: 144 × UV LEDs Stand-alone or master-slave and DMX mode operation Easiest operating via buttons and display on the unit Robust metal housing with detachable grid attachment Suitable for use in clubs, bars, stages, exhibitions, etc. For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime.
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. 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. LED-PAR...
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. PAR56 10MM UV...
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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 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 operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear panel LED-PAR...
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Connections and operating elements 1 Power cord 2 Display 3 [OK] button Confirms a selected value 4, 5 Tasten , Increases or decreases the displayed value by one 6 [M] button Calls up the main menu or a submenu 7 Bracket for floor placement or hanging 8 Locking screw for the bracket.
Operation Operation 7.1 Starting up the device Connect the unit to the power grid to start operation. The device is immediately ready to use and operates in the last active mode with the last selected settings. 7.2 Main menu Menu operation Press [M] to open the main menu.
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Operation DMX address Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display ‘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 keys to select a value between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘A001’...
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Operation Operating mode ‘Show/Master’ Press the [M] button. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MA’ . Press [OK]. Now you can select one of the 4 preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 4 (the display shows ‘P-01’...
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Operation Programme speed Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SPEER’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the programme speed for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 255 (the display shows ‘T001’...
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Operation Dimmer setting Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘DIMM’ . Press [OK]. Now you can adjust the dimmer. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 0 and 255 the display shows ‘D000’...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 144 × 10 mm LED (UV: 400 … 410 nm) Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels Input connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 10 W...
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Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Construction PAR56 Colour mixture LED type Unicoloured LEDs Base housing Fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX Housing colour 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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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. PAR56 10MM UV...
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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