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  • Page 1 Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 07.08.2024, ID: 454428 (V3)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................6 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 13 Installation..............................14 Starting up..............................18 Connections and controls........................20 Operation..............................25 7.1 Starting the device........................... 25 7.2 Operation on the device........................ 25 7.3 Menu overview..........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................59 Troubleshooting............................60 Cleaning............................... 63 Protecting the environment......................64 Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...
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  • Page 6: General Information

    Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! 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 when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions! The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐ light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire by exceeding the maximum current! The device can supply power to other devices of identical design and connected in series. If too many devices are connected, the maximum permitted power consumption can be exceeded, which can cause the device to overheat and burst into flames. Only con‐ nect devices of identical design to the device.

  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features The LED bar is particularly suitable for lighting applications in clubs and discotheques, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals. It can also be used for effect lighting of stage backgrounds or framing catwalks. Special features of the device: 12 ×...

  • Page 14: Installation

    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.
  • Page 15 Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating and fire due to inadequate distance and bad ventilation! If the distance between the light source and the illuminated surface is too short or the device is badly ventilated, the device can overheat and cause fires. Make sure that illuminated surfaces are more than 2 m away.
  • Page 16 Installation NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer. Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or ampli‐ fiers. Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables.
  • Page 17 Installation Infrared receiver for the remote The infrared sensor for the remote control signals is located between the LEDs on the front control panel of the device. Make sure it is not obstructed. Inserting batteries into the Push the lock of the battery holder towards the centre of the housing and pull out the battery remote holder like a drawer.

  • Page 18: 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. Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device.
  • Page 19 Starting up DMX indicator If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is connected and turned on, a green dot behind ‘DMX’ lights in the display. If the unit is in DMX mode, but without a turned-on DMX controller connected, the dot behind ‘DMX’...

  • Page 20: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Back ö POWER OUT MAX: 6A PUSH Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W POWER IN DMX IN FUSE:F2A 250V DMX OUT POWER OUT 100-240V~50/60Hz & Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...
  • Page 21 Connections and controls 1 [DMX OUT] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin 2 [POWER OUT] | Lockable output socket (Power Twist IP65) for the power supply of further units 3 Display 4 [MENU] | Closes an open submenu without saving the changes and then activates the status display. 5 [DOWN] | Navigates downwards in a menu list.
  • Page 22 Connections and controls Display 16 When DMX mode is activated, the display shows ‘DMX’ . When master/slave mode is activated, the display shows ‘SLAVE’ . 17 The indicator LED lights up green when a DMX or master/slave signal is received. The indicator LED lights up red when no DMX or master/slave signal is received.
  • Page 23 Connections and controls Infrared remote control ö SLAVE AUTO AUTO SPEED & SOUND SOUND DOWN STROBE | Turns the device on and off. 2 [DMX] | Activates DMX mode. Press the button once, then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the DMX address. Press the button twice, then use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the DMX channel.
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 3 [SLAVE] | Toggles between master and slave mode. 4 [AUTO 1], [AUTO 2] | Activates automatic mode 1 or 2. [SPEED] | Activates the setting mode for the programme speed. Adjust the speed using [UP] and [DOWN]. 5 [SOUND 1], [SOUND 2] | Activates mode 1 or 2 of sound control.

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation Operation 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the mains to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is now operational. The display shows the operating mode that was selected when the unit was last powered off. 7.2 Operation on the device Menu control Press [ENTER] to open the main menu.
  • Page 26 Operation “Automatic” mode Automatic mode can only be activated if the device is operating in stand-alone mode or as the master in a master/slave configuration and if the device is not controlled via a DMX controller. Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘AUTO’...
  • Page 27 Operation “Slave” mode This setting is only relevant if the device is operating as a slave in a master/slave configuration and is not controlled via a DMX controller. Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘RUN MODE’ . Confirm with [ENTER].
  • Page 28 Operation DMX address Each device must be assigned a DMX address if it is operated via a DMX controller. The device will only react to control signals that are received on the set DMX address. To combine mul‐ tiple devices into a group, it is possible to assign the same DMX address to the relevant devices.
  • Page 29 Operation Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible first DMX address for the various DMX modes. Mode Highest possible DMX address 3-channel 4-channel 5-channel 8-channel 10-channel 48-channel 51-channel Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...
  • Page 30 Operation DMX mode This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX CHANNEL’ . Confirm with [ENTER].
  • Page 31 Operation ID setting for the DMX controller Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired ID in a range of ‘OFF’ or ‘1’ … ‘66’ and confirm with [ENTER].
  • Page 32 Operation Value Display Value Display Value Display Value Display 90…99 Id26 Id43 Id60 100…109 Id10 Id27 Id44 Id61 110…119 Id11 Id28 Id45 Id62 120…129 Id12 Id29 Id46 Id63 130…139 Id13 Id30 Id47 Id64 140…149 Id14 Id31 Id48 Id65 150…159 Id15 Id32 Id49 Id66...
  • Page 33 Operation Sound control and microphone sensitivity Sound control can only be activated if the device is operating in stand-alone mode or as the master in a master/slave configuration and if the device is not controlled via a DMX controller. In this operating mode, the device responds to acoustic pulses which are recorded by the inte‐ grated microphone.
  • Page 34 Operation Dimmer settings Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between the following options for adjusting the set colour for which the dimmer setting is to be adjusted: Display Meaning ‘Dimmer RED’...
  • Page 35 Operation Static colour Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘STAT COLOR’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between the following options to choose a static colour: Display Meaning ‘STAT Red’...
  • Page 36 Operation To return to the main menu, press [MENU]. Manual colour adjustment In the ‘MANUAL LEDs’ menu you can assign each LED a desired colour red, green, blue or white. Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘MANUAL LEDs’ . Confirm with [ENTER].
  • Page 37 Operation Blackout You can black out the LEDS in the ‘SET UP’ menu. Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Light stat’ . Confirm with [ENTER].
  • Page 38 Operation Operating temperature In the ‘SET UP’ menu, you can set the maximum operating temperature manually. Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Max temp’ . Confirm with [ENTER].
  • Page 39 Operation Key lock In the ‘SET UP’ menu, you can enable or disable the key lock function. Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Key locks’ . Confirm with [ENTER].
  • Page 40 Operation Display blackout In the ‘SET UP’ menu, you can turn off the backlight while the device is in operation. Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET UP’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Display Led’...
  • Page 41 Operation Device info The ‘INFORMATION’ menu allows you to view the software version, hardware version and operating time of the device. Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘INFORMATION’ . Confirm with [ENTER].
  • Page 42 Operation Resetting to factory defaults Press [ENTER] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘RESET’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. ð The device is reset to factory defaults. Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...

  • Page 43: Menu Overview

    Operation 7.3 Menu overview RUN MODE SET UP INFORMATION CHANNEL Dimmer Software DMX CHANNEL ID number Key locks VX.X.X ADDRESS CHANNEL Dimmer Hardware SLAVE GREEN VX.X.X CHANNEL Dimmer Fix times Display LED BLUE XXXXXh XXm ADDRESS CHANNEL Dimmer WHITE Remote stat CHANNEL Dimmer CHANNEL...
  • Page 44 Operation AUTO SOUND STAT COLOR MANUAL LED RESET AUTO SPEED SOUND SENS STAT STROB LED1 green LED12 blue AUTO MODE SOUND MODE SELET COLOR white STAT RED STAT GREEN STAT BLUE STAT WHITE Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...

  • Page 45: Functions In 3-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation 7.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Hue setting 0…255 Saturation adjustment of the set hue 0…255 Brightness adjustment of the set hue 7.5 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255...

  • Page 46: Functions In 5-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation 7.6 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0% to 100%) 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255 White intensity (0% to 100%) Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...

  • Page 47: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation 7.7 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0% to 100%) 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255 White intensity (0% to 100%) 0…8 No function 9…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed...

  • Page 48: Functions In 10-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation 7.8 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0% to 100%) 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%) 0…255 White intensity (0% to 100%) 0…8 No function 9…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed...
  • Page 49 Operation Channel Value Function 14…17 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 3 18…20 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 4 21…23 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 5 24…26 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 6 27…30 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 7 31…35 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 8 36…40 Pre-programmed automatic show no.
  • Page 50 Operation Channel Value Function 131…140 Sound-controlled show no. 2 141…150 Sound-controlled show no. 3 151…160 Sound-controlled show no. 4 161…170 Sound-controlled show no. 5 171…180 Sound-controlled show no. 6 181…200 Sound-controlled show no. 7 201…210 Sound-controlled show no. 8 211…230 Sound-controlled show no.

  • Page 51: Functions In 48-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation 7.9 Functions in 48-channel DMX mode In this mode, you can control each LED individually. Each channel controls a primary colour of an LED. Channel Value Function 0…255 Red intensity, LED 1 (0% to 100%) 0…255 Green intensity, LED 1 (0% to 100%) 0…255 Blue intensity, LED 1 (0% to 100%) 0…255...
  • Page 52 Operation Channel Value Function 0…255 White intensity, LED 11 (0% to 100%) 0…255 Red intensity, LED 12 (0% to 100%) 0…255 Green intensity, LED 12 (0% to 100%) 0…255 Blue intensity, LED 12 (0% to 100%) 0…255 White intensity, LED 12 (0% to 100%) Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...

  • Page 53: Functions In 51-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operation 7.10 Functions in 51-channel DMX mode In this mode, you can control each LED individually. Each channel controls a primary colour of an LED. Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0% to 100%) 0…255 Red intensity, LED 1 (0% to 100%) 0…255 Green intensity, LED 1 (0% to 100%) 0…255...
  • Page 54 Operation Channel Value Function 0…255 Blue intensity, LED 11 (0% to 100%) 0…255 White intensity, LED 11 (0% to 100%) 0…255 Red intensity, LED 12 (0% to 100%) 0…255 Green intensity, LED 12 (0% to 100%) 0…255 Blue intensity, LED 12 (0% to 100%) 0…255 White intensity, LED 12 (0% to 100%) 0…7...
  • Page 55 Operation Channel Value Function 41…50 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 10 51…60 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 11 61…70 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 12 71…80 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 13 81…90 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 14 91…100 Pre-programmed automatic show no. 15 101…110 Pre-programmed automatic show no.
  • Page 56 Operation Channel Value Function 211…230 Sound-controlled show no. 9 231…255 Sound-controlled show no. 10 0…255 Running speed Sensitivity of the sound control Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...

  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 12 × 4-in-1 RGBW LEDs (15 W each) Optical properties Beam angle 10 × 45° Control DMX, infrared remote control, buttons and display on the device 80 mm Number of DMX channels 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 48 or 51 Input connections Power supply 1 ×...
  • Page 58 Technical specifications Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D), 1,005 mm × 85 mm × 80 mm without bracket Dimensions (W × H × D), 1,070 mm × 141 mm × 175 mm with bracket Weight 5.1 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C...

  • Page 59: Plug And Connection Assignments

    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’...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer. Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or ampli‐ fiers.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The device is not working, no Check the mains connection and the fuse. light, the display is dark Device is apparently not working Check if the device is in DMX mode or in “slave” mode. If despite a proper power supply so, check the device in another mode.
  • Page 62 Check if the RC function is deactivated and activate it if trol necessary. Ä ‘Remote control’ on page 37 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 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...

  • Page 63: Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 64: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 65 When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
  • Page 66 Notes Giga Bar 5 LED RGBW 12x15W LED Bar...
  • Page 68 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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