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- Page 1 Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW LED PAR user manual...
- Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 15.10.2012...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 12 Installation..............................13 Starting up..............................16 Connections and operating elements................... 19 Operation..............................22 7.1 Starting up the device........................22 7.2 Main menu............................22 7.3 Menu overview..........................29 7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode................... - Page 4 Table of contents Troubleshooting............................36 Cleaning............................... 38 Protecting the environment......................39 LED PAR...
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Page 5: General Notes
General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on 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 other users, be sure that they also receive this manual. - Page 6 General notes Symbols and signal words This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual. 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.
- Page 7 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – hot surface. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW...
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Page 8: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use. - Page 9 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. 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.
- Page 10 Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. WARNING! Risk of burns The surface of the device can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the device with bare hands during operation, and after switching off wait for at least 15 minutes.
- Page 11 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. 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.
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Page 12: Features
Features Features The LED PAR is suited for nearly any kind of application, e.g. in clubs, bars, small stages and theatres. It is characterized by compact dimensions and great performance. Special features of this device: 4 × 8 W LED (red, green, blue, white (RGBW) or amber-coloured (RGBA) Control via DMX (3 different modes) and via buttons and display on the unit 41 preprogrammed automatic shows Sound control... -
Page 13: Installation
Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device 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 14 Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.5 m (19.7 in). Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). 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.
- Page 15 Installation 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 output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers. DMX connections 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 pin assignment.
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Page 16: Starting Up
Starting up Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. LED PAR... - Page 17 Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.
- Page 18 Starting up Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately. Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device.
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Page 19: Connections And Operating Elements
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW... - Page 20 Connections and operating elements 1 Mains cable. 2 Display. 3 [OK] button To confirm a selected value. 4, 7 / buttons To increase or decrease the displayed value by one. 5 DMX OUT DMX output. 6 DMX IN DMX input. 8 [M] button Activates the main menu or a submenu.
- Page 21 Connections and operating elements 9 Bracket for setup or hanging. 10 Locking screw for the bracket. Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW...
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Page 22: Operation
Operation Operation 7.1 Starting up the device Connect the unit to the power grid to start the operation. After a few seconds the display shows a running reset. Then the unit is ready for use. 7.2 Main menu Press [M] to call the main menu and select an operating mode. Use the arrow keys to change the respectively shown value. - Page 23 Operation DMX mode Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MODE’ . Press [OK]. Now use the arrow keys to select one of the following DMX operating modes: ‘4CH’...
- Page 24 Operation DMX address Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ ). When the display shows the desired value, press [OK] to confirm the selection.
- Page 25 Operation Operating mode ‘Show/Master’ Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘LINE’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘MA’ . Press [OK]. Now you can select one of the 41 preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 42 (the display shows ‘P-01’...
- Page 26 Operation Programme speed Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘SPEE’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the programme speed for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 255 (the display shows ‘T001’...
- Page 27 Operation Manual test Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘TEST’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘RED’ , ‘GREE’ , ‘BLUE’ , ‘WHIT’ or ‘STRO’ . Press [OK]. Now you can adjust the brightness of the red, green, blue or amber-col‐ oured (RGBA) and white (RGBW) LEDs respectively in a range from 0 to 255, or select the flash rate in a range from 0 to 24.
- Page 28 Operation Colour selection Press [M]. Press one of the arrow keys repeatedly until the display shows ‘COLO’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set a base colour for the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 4 (the display shows ‘C-01’ … ‘C-04’ ). This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.
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Page 29: Menu Overview
Operation 7.3 Menu overview Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW... -
Page 30: Functions In 4-Channel Dmx Mode
Operation 7.4 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 RGBA: intensity amber-coloured (0 % to 100 %) RGBW: intensity white (0 % to 100 %) LED PAR... -
Page 31: Functions In 6-Channel Dmx Mode
Operation 7.5 Functions in 6-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function Operating mode selection 0…63 Constant colour, colouring is determined by channels 2 to 5 64…127 Automatic colour change with 7 colours, channels 2 to 5 have no function 128…191 Automatic colour change with 12 colours, channels 2 to 5 have no function 192…255 Automatic colour change with 4 colours, channels 2 to 5 have no function 0…255... -
Page 32: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode
Operation Channel Value Function 0…10 No automatic colour change 11…100 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1, decreasing speed from fast to slow 101…150 No automatic colour change 151…255 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1, speed randomly changing 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value... - Page 33 Operation Channel Value Function 0…255 RGBA: intensity amber-coloured (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0… RGBW: intensity white (0 % to 100 %), if channel 5 = 0…15 and channel 7 = 0…31 Fixed colour pattern 0…15 No fixed colour and movement pattern...
- Page 34 Operation Channel Value Function 96…127 Fade-in-out effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 128…159 Auto-mix effect, speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 160…191 Chase (4 colours), speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 192…223 Chase (12 colours), speed controlled by channel 6, channels 1 to 5 without function 224…255...
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Page 35: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Illuminant 4 × quad-colour LEDs, 8 W (red, green, blue, white (RGBW) or amber-coloured (RGBA)) Number of DMX channels 4, 6 or 8 channels, depending on operating mode Operating voltage supply AC 110 … 230 V , 50 …... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
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 output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: LED PAR... - Page 37 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. Mini Stage Par 4×8W QCL RGBA/RGBW...
- Page 38 Cleaning Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the exterior of accessible optical lenses periodically to optimise light output. The fre‐ quency 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. Clean with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning products.
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Page 39: Protecting The Environment
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. - Page 40 Notes LED PAR...
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- Page 44 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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