Table of contents Table of contents General information......................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words................... 5 Safety instructions......................... 6 Features............................8 Installation..........................9 Starting up..........................12 Connections and controls....................13 Operation..........................15 7.1 Starting the device....................... 15 7.2 Operation on the device..................... 15 7.2.1 Main menu........................
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous develop‐ ment. 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.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED tech‐ nology. 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 conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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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 sunlight, heavy dirt and strong vibrations.
Features Features The LED lighting set is particularly suitable for professional lighting applications in clubs and discotheques, on rock stages, and in theatres and musicals. Special features of the device: 4 LED spots, each with 9 RGBWW LEDs Control via DMX (6 different modes), buttons and display on the device, foot switch and infrared remote control The functions of the foot switch can be selected individually from 11 functions in the menu.
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. WARNING! Risk of injury from falling devices that were inadequately secured! If devices are not properly secured during assembly, they can cause...
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Installation Pre-mounted spots The four sports (1…4, right to left) are pre-mounted on the T-bar. You simply need to attach the stand and connect the foot switch unit. ö ö & ö PUSH PUSH Threads for attaching additional effects units or for suspension by means of C-hooks Locking screw for fixing the spots to the T-bar and for their horizontal orien‐...
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Installation Inserting the battery into the remote control Loosen the screw of the battery holder on the back of the remote control. Push the lock of the battery holder towards the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder like a drawer. Insert the batteries.
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 NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer.
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front ö 1 Infrared receiver for the remote control 2 Built-in microphone for sound control 3 Display 4 Function buttons [Mode] | Activates the main menu. Closes an open submenu. [Up] | Toggles between submenus, increases the displayed value by one. [Down] | Toggles between submenus, decreases the displayed value by one.
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Connections and controls Infrared remote control 1 [AUTO] | Starts the automatic mode. Select the required programme with [+] ö and [–]. 2 [ON/OFF] | Turns the device on and off. 3 [SOUND] | Starts a sound-controlled automatic show. Select the required show programme with [+] and [–].
Operation Operation 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the mains to start operation. After a few seconds the device is ready for use. 7.2 Operation on the device 7.2.1 Main menu Press [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] to switch between the displayed menu items.
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Operation Setting the 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 multiple devices into a group, it is possible to assign the same DMX address to the relevant devices.
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Operation Specifying the DMX mode This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via a DMX controller. Press [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Dmx’ , then confirm with [Setup]. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Channels’...
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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 [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Auto’...
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Operation Pre-programmed automatic show A pre-programmed automatic show 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 [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Program’...
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Operation Sound control 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 integrated microphone.
Operation 7.2.2 System settings Specifying the dimming mode Press [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Setting’ , then confirm with [Setup]. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Dimmer Curve’ , then confirm with [Setup].
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Operation Behaviour after DMX control failure Press [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Setting’ , then confirm with [Setup]. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX Fail’ , then con‐ firm with [Setup].
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Operation Configuring the foot switch Various device functions can be controlled via the foot switch. Press [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Setting’ , then confirm with [Setup]. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Foot Key Mode’ , then confirm with [Setup].
Operation Configuring the fog output A fog machine can be connected via the fog output and controlled via the supplied foot switch. A DMX signal with a channel value of 512 is sent to the fog machine for several seconds. The channels and duration of the fog blast can be adjusted individu‐ ally.
Operation Displaying the total runtime of the Press [Mode] to open the main menu. device Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Info’ , then confirm with [Setup]. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Time’ , then confirm with [Setup].
Operation Program Sound Setting Info Mode.01 Mode Dimmer Curve Foot Key Mode Version Linear Mode1 Display Mode.26 Square Mode2 Lamp1 Color Single click L Inverse Square Mode3 Lamp2 Sensitivity Single click R S-Curve Mode4 Lamp3 Long press Left Lamp4 Dimmer Speed Fog Signal Flash None...
Operation 7.5 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode (B) Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0% to 100%) for all LEDs Pre-programmed automatic show 0…21 No function 22…30 Programme 2 31…39 Programme 3 40…48 Programme 4 49…57 Programme 5 58…66 Programme 6 67…75 Programme 7 76…84...
Operation 7.6 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity (0% to 100%) of the red LEDs in segment 1 to 6 0…255 Intensity (0% to 100%) of the green LEDs in segment 1 to 6 0…255 Intensity (0% to 100%) of the blue LEDs in segment 1 to 6 0…255 Intensity (0% to 100%) of the white LEDs in segment 1 to 6 0…255...
Operation 7.8 Functions in 51-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0% to 100%) for all LEDs Strobe 0…10 No function 11…255 Linear flashing (strobe), increasing speed 0…255 Intensity (0% to 100%) of the red LEDs in segment 1 0…255 Intensity (0% to 100%) of the green LEDs in segment 1 0…255...
Operation 7.9 Functions in 55-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0% to 100%) for all LEDs Strobe 0…10 No function 11…255 Linear flashing (strobe), increasing speed Colour selection 0…9 No function 10…15 Colour 1 (R255, G000, B000, W000) 16…21 Colour 2 (R255, G015, B000, W000) 22…27...
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Operation Channel Value Function 220…228 Programme 24 229…237 Programme 25 238…246 Programme 26 247…255 Sound control Function depending on setting of channel 4, if channel 4 = 247…255 0…16 Sound mode 1 17…24 Sound mode 2 25…32 Sound mode 3 33…40 Sound mode 4 41…48...
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Operation Channel Value Function Channel 4 = 22…246 0…255 Playback speed of the pre-programmed automatic show increasing Channel 4 = 247…255 0…255 Sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control 0…255 Intensity (0% to 100%) of the red LEDs in segment 1 0…255 Intensity (0% to 100%) of the green LEDs in segment 1 0…255...
Technical specifications Technical specifications 702 mm 93 mm Light source 36 × RGBWW LED, 4 W Optical properties Beam angle 9° Control DMX, buttons and display on the device, remote control, foot switch Number of DMX channels 4A, 4B, 8, 48, 51, 55 Input connections Power supply 1 ×...
Technical specifications Further information Spotlight included Effects devices included Controller included Stand included Case/bag included SonicPulse 4 Par Set LED Lighting Set...
Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment 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’...
DMX mode on another device. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. SonicPulse 4 Par Set LED Lighting Set...
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 envi‐ ronment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device.
Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. For example, use the classified ads of Thomann GmbH. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.
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