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  • Page 1 DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 15.07.2022, ID: 347497 (V4)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.1 Operating on the unit........................27 7.2 Remote control functions......................32 7.3 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode................... 34 7.4 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode................... 34 Technical specifications........................36 Plug and connection assignments....................38 Troubleshooting............................39 Cleaning............................... 41 DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................42 DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 5 DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 6: 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. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 7: Further Information

    Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 9 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Extend the operating life of the device by regular breaks and by avoiding frequent switching on and off. The device is not suitable for continuous operation. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 11 Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source. WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 12 Otherwise you risk injuries and irreparable damages to the device. Only connect so many identical devices that the maximum current consumption is not exceeded. Ensure the sufficient dimensioning (wire cross section) of the power cables used for all devices connected in series. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 13 The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐ sary, i.e. felt pads or similar. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 14: 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. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 15: Installation

    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). DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 16 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. The safety cable must be attached to the bracket. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 17 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. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 18 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 19: Starting Up

    Such a chain may consist of up to 30 DMX devices. Make sure that the output of the last device in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 20 DMX input of the first slave unit. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave unit to the DMX input of the second slave unit and so on (maximum 30 slaves). DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 21: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Overview & ö ä DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 22 2 Bottom side with inputs (DMX and power supply) 3 Locking screws for the mounting brackets 4 Rubber feet for floor placement 5 Tops side with operating elements 6 Mounting brackets for floor placement or hanging DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 23 9 [POWER In] | IEC chassis plug for power supply with fuse holder 10 [POWER Out] | IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit (maximum 18 further units) DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 24 13 [Up] | navigates upwards in a menu list. Increases the displayed value by one. 14 [Setup] | selects an option of the respective operating mode. 15 [Mode] | activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 25 Since the universal remote control can be used for several device types, some buttons may not be assigned and therefore have no function. & IR REMOTE ö ON/OFF AUTO SOUND SPEED STROBE – Dimming DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 26 10 [0 … 9], [A … C] | input buttons to select a desired colour temperature and the dimming factor. 11 [CW] | button to select the colour temperature range ‘Cold white’. 12 [WW] | button to select the colour temperature range ‘Warm white’. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 27: Operating

    If you do not press any key for about ten seconds, the display will be blanked. It will be reacti‐ vated to display the previously called menu by pressing any button. The set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains power supply. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 28 [Down] to select a value between ‘SP.01’ (slow) and ‘SP.FL’ (fast). To adjust the strobe frequency, press [Setup] again. The display shows ‘FS.xx’ . Now use [Up] and [Down] to select a value between ‘FS.00’ (slow) and ‘FS.99’ (fast). DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 29 This setting is only relevant if the device is serving as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 30 (the display shows ‘U255’ , ‘C255’ ). Press [Setup] to toggle between cold white (C) and warm white (U). Use [Up] and [Down] to adjust the colour temperature in the selected colour temperature range. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 31 DMX address for the various DMX modes. Mode Highest possible DMX address 2-channel 6-channel Press [Setup]. Now use [Up] and [Down] to select one of the following DMX operating modes: ‘2-ch’ (four channels) ‘6-ch’ (six channels) DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 32: Remote Control Functions

    The control functions of the supplied IR remote control correspond to the control functions and buttons on the unit, except for the selection of the colour temperature range and the dim‐ ming factor. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 33 35 % 100 % 50 % 100 % 65 % 100 % 80 % 100 % 100 % 80 % 100 % 65 % 100 % 50 % 100 % 35 % 100 % DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 34: Functions In 2-Channel Dmx Mode

    7.4 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Master dimmer 0…255 Colour temperature selection warm white, if channel 4 = 0 0…255 Colour temperature selection cold white, if channel 4 = 0 DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 35 Cold white, if channel 4 = 1…42 (programme 01) 192…255 All, if channel 4 = 1…42 (programme 01) 0…255 Programme process speed, if channel 4 = 43…214 0…255 Sound-control sensitivity, if channel 4 = 215…255 0…255 Strobe effect DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, slow-blow Battery remote control Lithium-ion button cell CR2025, 3 V Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Hanging, standing DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 37 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Design Flat PAR Colour mixture CW / WW LED type x-in-1 Base housing Fanless Remote control included Wireless DMX Housing colour black DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 38: Plug And Connection Assignments

    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’) DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    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. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 40 2. Move the remote control closer to the unit. 3. Check the remote control battery. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 41: Cleaning

    The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 42 Protect used lithium batteries against short circuits, for example by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Permanently built-in lithium batteries must be disposed of together with the device. Please inquire about an appropriate collection point. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 43 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. DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
  • Page 44 Notes DCL Flat Par 18x4W CW/WW LED PAR...
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  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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