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  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 05.05.2020, ID: 470660...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connections and controls........................26 Operating..............................29 7.1 Starting the device........................... 29 7.2 Main menu............................29 7.3 Menu overview..........................36 7.4 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode................... 37 7.5 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 38 Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode..................39 Technical specifications........................40 Plug and connection assignments....................43 Troubleshooting............................44 Cleaning............................... 46 Protecting the environment......................47 Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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  • 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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 7: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. 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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 8: Notational Conventions

    Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 9 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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Extend the life of the device by regular breaks in operation and avoid switching it on and off frequently. This device is not suitable for continuous use. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 12 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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 13 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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 14 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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 15 Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 16 Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 17: Features

    Control via DMX (3 different modes) and via buttons and display on the unit Built-in automatic show programmes Sound control with adjustable sensitivity Master / Slave mode Robust metal housing Optional mounting bracket (item no. 468331) Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 18 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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 19: Installation

    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 rope must be attached to both brackets. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 20 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). Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 21 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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 22 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 23: 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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 24 Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 25 Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 26: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 27 Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 7 [UP] Navigates upwards in a menu list. Increases the displayed value by one. 8 [DOWN] Navigates downwards in a menu list. Decreases the displayed value by one. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 28 Connections and controls 9 [DMX IN] DMX input 10 [DMX OUT] DMX output 11 [POWER OUT] IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 29: Operating

    If you don't press any button for about 30 seconds, the current setting will be automatically applied and the display turns off. The set values are retained as long as the device is connected to the mains power supply. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 30 ‘Fdxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘Fd00’ (slow) and ‘Fd99’ (fast). Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 31 Highest possible DMX address 2-channel 8-channel 10-channel Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 32 Press [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 33 [DOWN] to select a value between 0 (low sensitivity) and 31 (high sensitivity), the display shows ‘SU00’ … ‘SU31’ . Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 34 ‘FSxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘SPFS00’ (slow) and ‘FS99’ (fast). Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 35 ‘Fdxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘Fd00’ (slow) and ‘Fd99’ (fast). Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 36: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 37: Functions In 2-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.4 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs 0…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 38: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %) of the LEDs in the 6. Segment 0…255 Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %) of the LEDs in the 7. Segment 0…255 Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %) of the LEDs in the 8. Segment Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 39: Functions In 10-Channel Dmx Mode

    0…255 Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %) of the LEDs in the 7. Segment 0…255 Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %) of the LEDs in the 8. Segment 0…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    2, 8 or 10 Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3-pin Output connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 25 W Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 41 Mounting options hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 1020 mm × 80 mm × 65 mm Weight 1.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 42 Technical specifications Further information Outdoor capable Colour mixture LED type Fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX Housing colour black LEDs individually controllable Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 43: 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’) Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 44: 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: Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 45 DMX interface circuit. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 46: Cleaning

    Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122). Always dry the parts carefully. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 47: Protecting The Environment

    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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
  • Page 48 Notes Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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