thomann fun generation LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15 User Manual
thomann fun generation LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15 User Manual

thomann fun generation LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15°, LED Pot QCL RGB WW 40° LED PAR user manual...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 26.01.2022, ID: 490457, 490458, 512678, 512679 (V3)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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..........................11 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................17 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries..................... 20 Starting up..............................22 Connections and controls........................25 Operating..............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.5 Operating mode Dimmer......................45 7.6 Sound control............................ 46 7.7 Reset to factory defaults........................ 47 7.8 Device infos............................48 7.9 Menu overview..........................49 Technical specifications........................50 Plug and connection assignments....................54 Troubleshooting............................55 Cleaning............................... 57 Protecting the environment......................58 LED PAR...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15°, LED Pot QCL RGB WW 40°...
  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9 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 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. LED PAR...
  • Page 11: 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 only and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
  • Page 12 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. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium batteries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present section.
  • Page 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, 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 the user.
  • Page 15: Features

    Features Features Compact, battery-operated LED spotlight as first steps into wireless ambient lighting 12 × QCL LEDs RGB WW (1 watt each) Control via DMX, buttons and display on the unit as well as via IR remote control 14 preprogrammed automatic shows Operating modes: –...
  • Page 16 Features 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. LED PAR...
  • Page 17: 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 18 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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20: Dealing With Lithium Batteries

    Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries 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.
  • Page 21 Installation Store lithium batteries away from heat sources (e.g. radiators or sunlight). Lithium batteries are hermetically sealed. Never attempt to open a lithium battery. If the battery housing is damaged small amounts of the electrolyte may leak out. If this should happen, seal the lithium battery in airtight packaging and wipe up the traces of electrolyte using absorbent paper towels.
  • Page 22: 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. LED PAR...
  • Page 23 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 24 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 25: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls ö & DMX In DMX Out Fun Generation Battery LED Pot QCL Mode Setup Down LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15°, LED Pot QCL RGB WW 40°...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 1 Two-part mounting bracket 2 Infrared sensor for receiving signals from an optionally available remote control. 3 Locking screws for the two-piece bracket 4 [DMX IN] DMX input, designed as XLR chassis plug 5 [DMX OUT] DMX output, designed as XLR chassis socket 6 [ON / OFF] Main switch.
  • Page 27 Connections and controls [Up] Increases the displayed value by one [Down] Decreases the displayed value by one 8 Connection for the external power supply LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15°, LED Pot QCL RGB WW 40°...
  • Page 28 Connections and controls Remote control (optional) IR REMOTE ON/OFF AUTO SOUND SPEED STROBE – Dimming LED PAR...
  • Page 29 Connections and controls 9 [AUTO] Enables the Auto mode 10 [PRG] Enables the Programme mode. Select the desired programme with [+] and [–]. 11 [ON/OFF] Turns the device on and off 12 [SPEED] Activates the setting mode for the programme speed. Adjust the speed using [+] and [–] . 13 [SOUND] Activates the sound-control.
  • Page 30 Connections and controls 16 [–] Decreases the set value 17 [Dimming] Enables the dimmer function 18 [0 … 9] Numeric buttons for direct selection of a constant colour. 19 [R], [G], [B], [A], [W] Buttons to select a colour tone for the dimmer mode LED PAR...
  • Page 31: Operating

    Operating Operating Turn on the power using the main switch. After a few seconds the unit is ready for use. Press [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] to activate the main menu and select a menu option. Confirm the selection with [Setup]. Change the currently displayed value with [ Up] | [Down].
  • Page 32: Operating Mode Auto

    Operating 7.1 Operating mode Auto Automatic operation can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not con‐ trolled via DMX.
  • Page 33: Programme Mode

    Operating 7.2 Programme mode A preprogrammed automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand- alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Pro’...
  • Page 34 Operating Settings for programmes 02 … 14 When you have selected one of programmes 02 … 14 you can adjust the following settings: After selecting the programme, press again [Setup] and adjust the programme speed with [Up] | [Down] in a range from ‘SP.01’ … ‘SP.FL’ (slow … fast). Press again [Setup] and adjust the frequency of the strobe effect with [Up] | [Down] in a range from ‘FS.00’...
  • Page 35: Operating Mode Dmx

    Operating 7.3 Operating mode DMX This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via a DMX controller. Use [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] to select the menu option ‘d---’ . Confirm the selection with [Setup]. Use [Up] | [Down] to assign a DMX address in a range from ‘d.001’ … ‘d.512’ . Confirm with [Setup].
  • Page 36 Operating 7.3.1 Functions in 4-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 …...
  • Page 37 Operating 7.3.2 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 0 …...
  • Page 38 Operating 7.3.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity Red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 6 = 0 0 … 255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 6 = 0 0 …...
  • Page 39 Operating Channel Value Function 68 … 84 Programme 05 85 … 101 Programme 06 102 … 118 Programme 07 119 … 135 Programme 08 136 … 152 Programme 09 153 … 169 Programme 10 170 … 186 Programme 11 187 … 203 Programme 12 204 …...
  • Page 40 Operating Channel Value Function 16 … 21 Red 255 / green 0 / blue 0 / white 0, if channel 6 = 1 … 16 22 … 27 Red 255 / Green 15 / Blue 0 / White 0, if channel 6 = 1 … 16 28 …...
  • Page 41 Operating Channel Value Function 94 … 99 Red 0 / green 255 / blue 25 / white 0, if channel 6 = 1 … 16 100 … 105 Red 0 / green 255 / blue 40 / white 0, if channel 6 = 1 … 16 106 …...
  • Page 42 Operating Channel Value Function 172 … 177 Red 255 / green 0 / blue 255 / white 0, if channel 6 = 1 … 16 178 … 183 Red 255 / green 0 / blue 220 / white 0, if channel 6 = 1 … 16 184 …...
  • Page 43 Operating Channel Value Function Running speed programme 02 … 14 0 … 255 Speed increasing (0 % bis 100 %), if channel 6 = 17 … 237 Microphone sensitivity Programme 02 … 14 0 … 21 Mode 01, if channel 6 = 238 … 255 22 …...
  • Page 44: Operating Mode Slave

    Operating Channel Value Function 220 … 241 Mode 11, if channel 6 = 238 … 255 242 … 255 Mode 12, if channel 6 = 238 … 255 No function 1 … 255 Stroboscope effect (0 % to 100 %) 7.4 Operating mode Slave This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.
  • Page 45: Operating Mode Dimmer

    Operating 7.5 Operating mode Dimmer Dimmer operation can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not con‐ trolled via DMX.
  • Page 46: Sound Control

    Operating 7.6 Sound control Sound control can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not con‐ trolled via DMX. In this operating mode, the device responds to acoustic pulses which are recorded by the integrated microphone.
  • Page 47: Reset To Factory Defaults

    Operating 7.7 Reset to factory defaults Press [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Set’ . Confirm the selection with [Setup]. ð The display shows ‘-rSt’ Confirm the selection with [Setup] and use [Up] | [Down] to choose between ‘--NO’ (no reset to factory defaults) or ‘-YES’...
  • Page 48: Device Infos

    Operating 7.8 Device infos Press [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘InFo’ . Use [Up] | [Down] to select the menu item ‘Tenp’ and confirm with [Setup]. ð The display shows the current device temperature status: ‘t-on’ (normal), ‘rt-E’ (error), ‘rt-H’...
  • Page 49: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.9 Menu overview MENU Auto d--- SLAv Colr Sound Info Tenp Pr.01 r.XXX SO.01 -rSt d.001 SU.00 r.000 t-on Co.00 rt-E SO.12 d.512 SU.31 r.512 rt-H Co.39 g.XXX 4-ch g.000 vx.x.x FS.00 6-ch g.512 8-ch FS.99 b.XXX b.000 b.512 Pr.02 SP.01 FS.00...
  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications LED Pot QCL LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15° RGB WW 40° Item no. 490457 Item no. 490458 Item no. 512679 Item no. 512678 Light source 12 × 4in1 QCL LED, 1 W (red, green, blue and warm white) 169 mm Optical properties...
  • Page 51 Technical specifications LED Pot QCL LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15° RGB WW 40° Item no. 490457 Item no. 490458 Item no. 512679 Item no. 512678 Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Operating voltage 12.6 V / 0.5 A, centre positive Battery / recharge‐...
  • Page 52 Technical specifications LED Pot QCL LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15° RGB WW 40° Item no. 490457 Item no. 490458 Item no. 512679 Item no. 512678 Dimensions (W × H × D) with locking screw and bracket: 169 mm × 191 mm × 130 mm Weight 0.76 kg Ambient conditions...
  • Page 53 Technical specifications Further information LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15° LED Pot QCL RGB WW 40° Item no. Item no. Item no. Item no. 490457 512679 490458 512678 Construction Up-Light Up-Light Colour mixture RGB WW RGB WW LED type x-in-1 x-in-1 Base housing Fanless...
  • 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 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.
  • Page 56 The built-in battery can no longer Do not attempt to replace the built-in battery yourself. be charged Please contact our service centre. 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...
  • 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 LED PAR...
  • Page 61 Notes LED Pot QCL RGB WW 15°, LED Pot QCL RGB WW 40°...
  • Page 62 Notes LED PAR...
  • Page 64 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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