Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................6 1.1 Further information........................... 7 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 Starting up..............................20 Connections and controls........................22 Operating..............................27 7.1 Starting the device........................... 27 7.2 Remote control..........................
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Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................45 Troubleshooting............................46 Cleaning............................... 49 Protecting the environment......................50 SePar Hex LED RGBAW UV IR LED PAR...
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General information 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’ , ‘OFF’ . Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively.
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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.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. SePar Hex LED RGBAW UV IR LED PAR...
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.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside 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. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug.
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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! Possible staining 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.
Features Features Special features of the device: 5 × 8 watt 6-in-1 LEDs red, green, blue, amber, white and UV Stand-alone, master-slave or DMX mode operation Operation via buttons and display on the unit or via an optionally available infrared remote control (item # 354223) Sound control via built-in microphone Universal two-piece mounting bracket for hanging or standing 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.
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Installation 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. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐...
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Installation DMX indicator If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is connected and turned on, a dot on the fourth digit of the display will flash. If the unit is in DMX mode, but without a turned on DMX controller connected, the display will flash.
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Installation Inserting the battery into the Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder remote control like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control.
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. Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device.
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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 Front and rear side ö & SePar Hex LED RGBAW UV IR LED PAR...
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Connections and controls 1 Infrared sensor for receiving remote control signals 2 Locking screws for the bracket 3 Two-piece bracket for hanging or installation and for securing the safety cable 4 Display 5 [Up]/[Down] | increase / decrease the displayed value by one. 6 [Setup] | confirms a selected value.
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Connections and controls Top / bottom view 9 [Power In] | IEC chassis plug for power supply with fuse holder. Connect the device to a grounded power outlet using the supplied power cord. 10 [DMX In] | DMX input 11 [Power Out] | IEC chassis socket for the power supply of further devices 12 [DMX Out] | DMX output SePar Hex LED RGBAW UV IR LED PAR...
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Connections and controls Infrared remote control (item no. 354223, optionally avail‐ Since the universal remote control can be used for several device types, some buttons able) may not be assigned and therefore have no function. & ö SePar Hex LED RGBAW UV IR LED PAR...
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Connections and controls 1 [ON/OFF] | turns the device on and off. 2 [AUTO] | activates the ‘Automatic‘ mode. 3 [PRG] | activates the operating mode ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’. Select the desired programme with [+] and [–]. 4 [SOUND] | activates the ‘Sound-control‘ mode. Set the sensitivity of the built-in microphone with [+] and [–]. 5 [SPEED] | activates the setting mode for the programme speed.
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds the unit is ready for use. 7.2 Remote control The device can only be remote controlled if it's neither working in a Master / Slave configura‐ tion nor DMX-controlled.
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Operating Programme mode Press [PRG]. Use [+] and [–] to select a value between ‘Pr.01’ and ‘Pr.16’ . Press [STROBE] and then use [+] and [–] to select a value between ‘FS.00’ (slow) and ‘FS.99’ (fast). Press [STROBE] again to disable the Strobe effect. Press [SPEED] and then use [+] and [–] to select a value between ‘SP.01’...
Operating Colour selection Use the coloured buttons to select a colour tone in any mode. The following assignment applies: Button Colour Button Colour Button Colour Cyan Magenta Purple Light green Green Pink Bright blue Blue Yellow Brown Amber White Warm white White Reset to factory defaults To reset the device to factory default settings, press [ON/OFF] to blackout the unit and then...
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Operating Use [Up] and [Down] to change the respectively indicated value. Changed values and settings will immediately take effect. With [Mode] you return to the previous menu level. If you do not press any key for about 15 seconds, the display will turn off. The set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains power supply.
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Operating Programme mode Press [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Pro’ . Press [Setup] to then select with [Up] | [Down] one of the programmes ‘Pr01’ to ‘Pr.28’ . If you select ‘Pr.01’ press [Setup] and then use [Up] | [Down] to call up 16 programmed colour patterns that are constantly lighting.
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Operating Colour mode Press [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘CLor’ . All LEDs light with full intensity. Press [Setup] to then select with [Up] | [Down] the intensity of the red colour between ‘r.000’ (off) and ‘r.255’ (full). Press [Setup] to then select with [Up] | [Down] the intensity of the green colour between ‘g.000’...
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Operating Sound control The device shows a sound-controlled colour sequence. Press [Setup] to then perform with [Up] | [Down] the colour setting between ‘S0.01’ and ‘S0.16’ . Press [Setup] to adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control between ‘SU.00’...
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Operating Dimmer curve Press [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Set’ and confirm with [Setup]. Use [Up] and [Down] to select the menu item ‘Cur’ and confirm with [Setup]. With [Up] and [Down] you can select one of the following dimmer curves. The dimmer curve determines how the brightness increases or decreases depending on the set DMX value.
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Operating Linear S-Type Inv Square Square 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % ö ö ö ö Reset Press [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Set’ and confirm with [Setup]. Use [Up] and [Down] to select the menu item ‘rSt’ and confirm with [Setup]. With [Up] and [Down] you can choose between ‘Yes’...
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Operating Software version Press [Mode], use [Up] and [Down] to select the menu item ‘INFO’ and confirm with [Setup]. Use [Up] and [Down] to select the menu item ‘Ver’ and confirm with [Setup]. ð The display shows the current software version used by the device. Press [Mode].
Operating 7.5 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...
Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity UV (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed 7.7 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255...
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Operating Channel Value Function Programme selection No function 1…14 Automatic show 01 15…29 Automatic show 02 30…44 Automatic show 03 45…59 Automatic show 04 60…74 Automatic show 05 75…89 Automatic show 06 90…104 Automatic show 07 105…119 Automatic show 08 120…134 Automatic show 09 135…149...
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Operating Channel Value Function 210…224 Automatic show 15 225…239 Automatic show 16 240…255 Sound control Programme selection, if channel 8 = 1 … 14 0…14 LEDs off (blackout) 15…29 30…44 Green 45…59 Blue 60…74 White 75…89 Amber 90…104 R(0), G(0), B(0), W(0), A(0), UV(255) 105…119 R(255), G(0), B(0), W(0), A(255), UV(0) 120…134...
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Operating Channel Value Function 180…194 R(255), G(0), B(0), W(170), A(0), UV(0) 195…209 R(0), G(255), B(0), W(170), A(0), UV(0) 210…224 R(0), G(0), B(255), W(170), A(0), UV(0) 225…239 R(255), G(180), B(0), W(130), A(255), UV(0) 240…255 R(255), G(255), B(255), W(255), A(255), UV(255) 0…255 Running speed increasing, if channel 8 = 15…239 0…255 Sensitivity of the built-in microphone for the sound control, if channel 8 = 240…255...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 5 × 6in1 LED, 8 W 228 mm (red, green, blue, amber, white, UV) Optical properties Beam angle 20 ° Dimmer 0…100 % Control DMX, IR remote control (optional) Number of DMX channels 6, 8, 10 Input connections Power supply IEC chassis plug C14...
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Technical specifications Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D), with bracket 228 mm × 227 mm × 115 mm Weight 1.1 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Design Flat 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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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light, Check the mains connection and the main fuse. the display is dark Apparently no function despite Check if the unit is in DMX mode or in ‘slave’ mode. If so, proper power supply check the device into a different mode.
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Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. SePar Hex LED RGBAW UV IR LED PAR...
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 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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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.
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