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............................... 14 Installation..............................16 Starting up..............................19 Connections and controls........................21 Operating..............................25 7.1 Operating mode Auto........................25 7.2 Programme mode..........................
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Table of contents Technical specifications........................38 Plug and connection assignments....................41 Troubleshooting............................42 Cleaning............................... 44 Protecting the environment......................45 LED Pot 12×1W QCL RGB WW 15°, LED Pot 12×1W QCL RGB WW 40° LED PAR...
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General information General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
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 Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 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.
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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. LED Pot 12×1W QCL RGB WW 15°, LED Pot 12×1W QCL RGB WW 40° 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 Do not modify the mains cable or the 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’...
– Compact plastic housing Beam angle 15° – LED Pot 12x1W QCL RGB WW 15° (item no. 409499) (housing colour: black) – LED Pot 12x1W QCL WH RGB WW 15 (item no. 512677) (housing colour: white) Beam angle 40° –...
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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 Pot 12×1W QCL RGB WW 15°, LED Pot 12×1W QCL RGB WW 40°...
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! 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 device in hanging or standing position.
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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 ö & DMX In DMX Out LED Pot 12x1W QCL RGB WW Mode Setup Down LED Pot 12×1W QCL RGB WW 15°, LED Pot 12×1W QCL RGB WW 40° LED PAR...
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Connections and controls 1 LEDs 2 Infrared sensor for receiving signals from the optionally available remote control 3 Locking screws for the two-part bracket 4 [DMX IN] | DMX input 5 [DMX OUT] | DMX output 6 Power cord 7 Display and function buttons. [Mode] | opens the main menu or a submenu.
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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 LED Pot 12×1W QCL RGB WW 15°, LED Pot 12×1W QCL RGB WW 40° 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 Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. 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. Open the individual menus with [Setup] and change each displayed value with [Up] | [Down].
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’...
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Operating Settings for programme 01 If you have selected programme 01, you can use [Up] | [Down] to select one of 15 static colour settings, see the following table. Colour Display Blackout ‘00’ ‘01’ Green ‘02’ Blue ‘03’ White ‘04’ Amber ‘05’...
Operating Colour Display Light blue ‘13’ Warm white ‘14’ Cold white ‘15’ Settings for programmes When you have selected one of programmes 02 … 14 you can adjust the following settings: 02 … 14 After selecting the programme, press [Setup] again and set the programme sequence speed with [Up] | [Down] in the range from ‘001’...
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Operating Press [Up] | [Down] to select the desired DMX mode: Mode Highest possible DMX address 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Confirm with [Setup]. 7.3.1 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 0 …...
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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 …...
Operating Channel Value Function 224 … 239 Red 255 % / Green 200 % / Blue 40 % / White 90 %, if channel 6 = 1 … 16 240 … 255 Red 255 % / Green 255 % / Blue 255 % / White 255 %, if channel 6 = 1 … 16 0 …...
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.
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.
Operating 7.8 Device info Press [Mode] or [Up] | [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘InFo’ . Press [Setup], the dis‐ play shows ‘tEnP’ . Press [Setup] again. The display shows ‘t-on’ . If you press [Up] or [Down] while the display shows ‘tEnP’ , the display shows ‘VEr’ . Press Setup to let the device show the firmware version.
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 Check the mains connection and the fuse. light. No response to the DMX con‐ 1. Check the DMX ports and cables for proper connection. troller. 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3.
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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