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................................11 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................16 Starting up..............................20 Connections and operating elements................... 22 Operating..............................25 7.1 Starting the device........................... 25 7.2 Main menu............................
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Table of contents Troubleshooting............................41 Cleaning............................... 43 Protecting the environment......................44 Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W Tri 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’ . Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.
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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 – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W Tri LED PAR...
Safety Safety 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. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician. DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
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Safety NOTICE! Fire hazard due to exceedance of the maximum current The device can power other devices of identical construction. The current consumption of all other devices connected in series must not exceed the values indicated in the technical specifications. Otherwise you risk injuries and irreparable damages to the device. Only connect so many identical devices that the maximum current consumption is not exceeded.
Features Features Due to its sturdy and weather-proof housing made of die-cast aluminium, the Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W Tri is especially suitable for outdoor use. With the very bright three-colour LEDs, it is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks. Special features of the device: 12 ×...
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Features Information about protection Equipment with protection class IP65 are dust-tight and completely protected against contact class IP65 (first code number). They are also protected against splash water from any angle (second code digit). That is why this equipment can also be used outdoors. Event technology equipment is generally only designed for temporary use however (event lighting) and not for permanent use outdoors.
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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Possible damage due to moisture Moisture entering into open connectors (plugs and couplers) of DMX or power cords can cause short circuits. Close unused connectors with end caps intended for this purpose (www.thomann.de). Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W Tri LED PAR...
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Installation Mounting options You can install the unit in hanging or standing position. When in use, the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved truss. Use the openings provided on the two- piece bracket for attaching. Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit.
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Installation Connecting the DMX IP65 con‐ nectors ö Proceed as follows to connect the DMX-IP65 connectors: Insert the plug completely and straight into the coupling. Make sure that the flexible sealing ring has complete contact. Turn the union nut straight onto the thread of the coupling. Hand-tighten the union nut. Outdoor Stage PAR 12 ×...
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 / When you configure a group of devices in ‘Master / Slave’ mode, the first unit will control the Slave‘ mode others. This feature is especially useful to start a show without much programming. Connect the DMX output of the master unit to the DMX input of the first slave unit.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear panel ö & Power In Power Out DMX In DMX Out Å Å Å Å OUTDOOR STAGE PAR 12 x 3W TRI RoHS Mode Setup Up Down Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W Tri LED PAR...
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Connections and operating elements 1 Safety cable eyelet 2 [Power In] Mains cable for the power supply of the device 3 [Power Out] Mains cable for the power supply of max. 12 identical, serially connected devices 4 [DMX IN] DMX input cable 5 [DMX OUT] DMX output cable 6 Pressure compensation element...
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Connections and operating elements 11 [Mode] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. 12 Locking screws for the retaining bracket 13 Retaining bracket Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W Tri LED PAR...
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. 7.2 Main menu Press [MODE] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to change the respectively displayed value.
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Operating DMX mode Press [Mode] until the display shows ‘d.xxx’ . Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 510 (display shows ‘d.001’ … ‘d.512’ ). Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller.
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Operating Operating mode ‘Show/Master’ Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Pr.xx’ . Now you can select one of the 10 pre‐ programmed automatic shows. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a value between ‘Pr.01’ and ‘Pr.10’ . Program Description Pr.01 Constant colour hue Pr.02...
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Operating This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. The device can operate in stand-alone mode or control connected devices of the same type, that must be configured as slaves. When the display shows the desired value, press [Setup] to confirm the selection and then [Mode] to return to the parent menu.
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Operating Settings programme Pr.01 For programme ‘Pr.01’ , you can choose from three full colours and four mixed colours. Select programme ‘Pr.01’ first, then confirm with ‘Setup’ . Now you can use the [UP] and [DOWN] but‐ tons to select one of the following options: Value Description 1.--r...
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Operating Operating mode ‘Auto’ In automatic mode, all programmed shows are played sequentially in an endless loop. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Auto’ . Confirm the selection with [Setup]. Now you can use [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the programme speed in a range from ‘slow’ to ‘fast’...
Operating 7.4 Functions in 3-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 %) 7.5 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function...
Operating 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode In 8-channel DMX mode, you can assign a device ID in the range from ‘Id.01’ to ‘Id.66’ via DMX menu ( Ä ‘DMX mode’ on page 26). By assigning such an ID, several devices that work with the same DMX address can be grouped.
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Operating Channel Value Function Constant RGB mix, depending on channels 2, 3 and 4 1…24 Constant colour, depending on channel 2 25…49 Pr.02 50…74 Pr.03 75…99 Pr.04 100…124 Pr.05 125…149 Pr.06 150…174 Pr.07 175…199 Pr.08 200…224 Pr.09 225…255 Pr.10 Control of all devices that use the same DMX address 0…9 All IDs 10…19...
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Operating Channel Value Function 200…209 ID20 ID21 ID22 … ID66 0…250 Fast response faders 1, 2, 3 and 4 251…255 Delayed response faders 1, 2, 3 and 4 Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W Tri LED PAR...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 12 × 3in1 LED, 3 W each Optical properties Beam angle 30 ° Control Number of DMX channels 3, 4, 8 Input connections Power supply Mains cable with IP65 screw connector and IP44 splashproof safety plug DMX control DMX cable with IP65 XLR plug, 3-pin 246 mm...
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Technical specifications Weight 3.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Outdoor housing shape Studio housing Colour mixture LED type x-in-1 Base housing Fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX Housing colour Black Outdoor Stage PAR 12 ×...
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’...
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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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DMX interface circuits. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W Tri LED PAR...
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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.
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Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective 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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