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. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: ShineBar 240 LED bar...
ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 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. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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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 – hot surface. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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15 minutes. 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. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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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. felt pads or similar. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
Sturdy bracket for secure attachment to trusses or firm footing on the ground splash-proof connectors Degree of protection IP65, suitable for temporary outdoor use Noiseless operation due to passive cooling Suitable connection cable for the output socket (Power Twist TR1 IP65) optionally available (e.g. item no. 292462) ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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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. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must not exceed the limits stated in the chapter Tech‐ nical Specifications of the User Manual. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. NOTICE! 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). ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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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 cable must be threaded through the openings in the bracket. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
Such a chain may consist of up to 30 DMX devices. Make sure that the output of the last device in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼W). ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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DMX output of the master unit to the DMX input of the first slave unit. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave unit to the DMX input of the second slave unit and so on. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Overview ShineBar 240 MENU DOWN ENTER ö ö 1 Mounting brackets with locking screws for locking in desired orientation 2 Input and output connections 3 Control panel with function keys and display [MENU] | activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened sub menu.
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& Output connections 6 [POWER OUT] | lockable output socket (Power Twist TR1 IP65) for powering further POWER OUT DMX OUT devices Max. 6A 7 [DMX OUT] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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. The display shows the operating mode that was selected when the unit was last powered off. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
If you do not press any key for about 30 seconds, the display turns off. It will be reactivated to display the previously shown menu by pressing any button. All previously made settings are retained even when you disconnect the device from the power grid. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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DMX address for the various DMX modes. Mode Highest possible DMX address 2-channel mode 6-channel mode 8-channel mode 10-channel mode 72-channel mode 74-channel mode When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode. Menu level 2 Function ‘2CH’ 2-channel mode ‘6CH’ 6-channel mode ‘8CH’ 8-channel mode ‘10CH’ 10-channel mode ‘72CH’ 72-channel mode ‘74CH’ 74-channel mode When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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Menu level 4 Function ‘Auto’ ‘Dimmer’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Total brightness of the LEDs ‘Speed’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Running speed show ‘Prog’ ‘00’ … ‘20’ Selecting a show When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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‘000’ … ‘255’ Total brightness of the colour macros ‘Strobe’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Flash frequency of the strobe effect ‘Macro’ ‘00’ … ‘22’ Selecting the colour macros When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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‘000’ … ‘255’ Flash frequency of the strobe effect ‘Static.r’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ ‘Static.g’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Green ‘Static.b’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Blue ‘Static.l’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Lime ‘Static.a’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Amber ‘Static.c’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Cyan ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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‘000’ … ‘255’ ‘User.g’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Green ‘User.b’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Blue ‘User.l’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Lime ‘User.a’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Amber ‘User.c’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Cyan When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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‘Tunable White’ ‘Dimmer’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Total brightness of the LEDs ‘Strobe’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Flash frequency of the strobe effect ‘CTC’ ‘2700K’ … ‘7500K’ Colour temperature When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
The display reversal is deactivated. The display of the device is in the standard orientation. ‘ Lock’ Key lock ‘On’ The key lock is activated. ‘Off’ Key lock deactivated ‘Dmx.Err’ Device behaviour on DMX signal failure ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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‘F’ The device shows the temperature in Fahrenheit. ‘Dimmer Curve’ Dimmer curve ‘Linear’ Linear course ‘Exponential’ Exponential course ‘Logarithmic’ Logarithmic course ‘S Curve’ S-curve shaped course When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
Menu level 2 Function ‘Firmware’ Displays the current firmware version. ‘Temperature’ Displays the current temperature of the device. ‘Run Time’ Displays the total running time of the device. When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
ð The display shows ‘Factory Reset’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select between ‘YES’ (reset device to factory defaults) and ‘NO’ (cancel reset) and confirm with [ENTER]. To return to the previous menu level without changes, press [MENU]. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
0…4 LEDs off 5…19 2700 K 20…39 2900 K 40…59 3100 K 60…79 3400 K 80…99 3700 K 100…119 4000 K 120…139 4400 K 140…159 4800 K 160…179 5400 K 180…199 5800 K 200…219 6400 K ShineBar 240 LED bar...
Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity White (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Amber (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Cyan (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 ShineBar 240 LED bar...
Intensity Red (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Lemon (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity Amber (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Cyan (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 ShineBar 240 LED bar...
Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Degree of protection IP65 Mounting options In hanging position, in standing position, wall mounting Dimensions (W × H × D) 1004 mm × 163 mm × 147 mm ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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Technical specifications Weight 9.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range –0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Suitable for outdoor use fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX Housing colour black Separately controllable LEDs ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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’) ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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: ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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4. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐ ence to a 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. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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. ShineBar 240 LED bar...
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