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................................10 Features............................... 13 Installation..............................15 Starting up..............................19 Connections and operating elements................... 21 Operating..............................23 7.1 Starting the device........................... 23 7.2 Main menu............................
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Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................38 Troubleshooting............................39 Cleaning............................... 41 Protecting the environment......................42 Outdoor Stage Par Pro 12 × 8W QCL MKII 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. Displays 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.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – hot surface. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Outdoor Stage Par Pro 12 × 8W QCL MKII 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! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Features Features Due to its sturdy and weather-proof housing made of die-cast aluminium, the device is espe‐ cially suitable for outdoor use. With the very bright four-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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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 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 Pro 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 Ooutdoor Stage Par Pro QCL MKII Outdoor Stage Par Pro 12 × 8W QCL MKII LED PAR...
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Connections and operating elements 1 [Power In] | power cord for the voltage supply of the device (with special plug, screw-mountable) 2 [Power Out] | power cord for the voltage supply of a connected device (with special coupling, screw-mountable) 3 [DMX In] | DMX input cable (IP65 DMX plug, screw-mountable) 4 [DMX Out] | DMX output cable (IP65 DMX coupling, screw-mountable) 5 Display 6 [Down] | decreases the displayed value by one.
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 indicated value.
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Operating DMX mode Press [Mode] repeatedly 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 512 (the display shows ‘d.001’ … ‘d.510’ ). 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 11 pre‐ programmed automatic shows. Use [Up] and [Down] to select a value between ‘Pr.01’ and ‘Pr.11’ . Programme 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. Outdoor Stage Par Pro 12 × 8W QCL MKII LED PAR...
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Operating Settings programme Pr.01 For the programme ‘Pr.01’ , you can choose from 14 colours. Select programme ‘Pr.01’ first, then confirm with ‘Setup’ . Now you can use [Up] and [Down] to select one of the following options: Value Description ‘1.--r’...
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Operating Value Description ‘13.gu’ Red, green and white ‘14.Uu’ Red, blue and white If the colour value ‘9.-FL’ is selected, you can use [Setup] to open the colour setting submenu. With [Up] and [Down] you can set the intensity of red, green, blue and white individually in a range from 0 to 255.
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Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . The device is instantly in ‘slave’ mode. This setting is only relevant if the device is operating as Slave controlled by a Master, but not via DMX. Outdoor Stage Par Pro 12 ×...
Operating 7.4 Functions in 1-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function Constant colour Dark 1…22 23…45 Green 46…68 Blue 69…91 Cyan 92…114 Yellow 115…137 Orange 138…160 Pink 161…183 Purple 184…206 Dark blue 207…229 Light green Outdoor Stage Par Pro 12 × 8W QCL MKII LED PAR...
Operating Channel Value Function 230…252 White 253…255 Warm white 7.5 Functions in 4-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 cold white (0 % to 100 %) Outdoor Stage Par Pro 12 ×...
Operating 7.6 Functions in 5-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…255 Intensity cold white (0 % to 100 %) 7.7 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode...
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Operating Channel Value Function 13…18 Colour 3 251…255 Colour 43 Running speed, if channel 7 = 23…255 0…255 Slow…fast 0…255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 7 = 0, otherwise without function 0…255 Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %), if channel 7 = 0, otherwise without function 0…255 Intensity cold white (0 % to 100 %), if channel 7 = 0, otherwise without function 0…9...
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Operating Channel Value Function 115…137 Pr.06 Random programme 1 138…160 Pr.07 Random programme 2 161…183 Pr.08 Slow transition bright / dark, red 184…206 Pr.09 Slow transition bright / dark, green 207…229 Pr.10 Slow transition bright / dark, blue 230…255 Pr.11 Slow transition bright / dark, cold white Outdoor Stage Par Pro 12 ×...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 12 × 4in1 LED, 8 W Ooutdoor Stage Par Pro QCL MKII Optical properties Beam angle 25° Control DMX, buttons and display Number of DMX channels 1, 4, 5 or 7 Input connections Voltage supply Power cord with IP65 screw connector and splash-proof protective contact plug IP44 285 mm...
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Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Construction outdoor housing Colour mixture RGBW LED type x-in-1 Floor housing Fanless Remote control not possible Wireless DMX Housing colour black Outdoor Stage Par Pro 12 × 8W QCL MKII LED 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 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 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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