CLB5 6P RGB WW Compact LED Bar LED lighting set user manual
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 22.02.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 Menu overview................................................................................................................................. Functions in 4-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... Functions in 6-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... Functions in 8-channel DMX mode..............................................
General information 1 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. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
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. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: 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.
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.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 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. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions 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.
Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children 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. DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. 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. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Fire hazard due to exceedance of the maximum current The device can power other devices of identical construction. The current consumption of all other devices connected in series must not exceed the values indicated in the technical specifications. Otherwise you risk injuries and irreparable damages to the device. Only connect so many identical devices that the maximum current consumption is not exceeded.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of short-circuits Short-circuits may cause irreparable damages of the device. They can occur when you remove or change cables of the spots during operation. Disconnect the device from the power supply before you change the cabling. NOTICE! Damages due to disconnection during operation Only operate the unit when all spotlights are connected. The disconnection of LED spotlights during operation may damage the unit.
Features 3 Features The LED lighting set is particularly suitable for lighting applications in clubs and discotheques, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals. Special features of the device: n six flat PARs with each seven 4-in-1 LEDs (RGB WW, 4 Watt) n Control options: – DMX-512 – Buttons and display on the unit – IR remote control (item no. 354223, included) – wireless foot switch, (item no. 370552, optionally available) – tethered foot switch, (item no.
Features 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.
Installation 4 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 caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country.
Installation NOTICE! Damages due to disconnection during operation Only operate the unit when all spotlights are connected. The disconnection of LED spotlights during operation may damage the unit. Dis‐ connect the unit from the power supply before disconnecting LED spotlights. NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in). Provide sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
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‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers.
Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
Installation Pre-mounted spots The six spots are pre-mounted on the T-bar. A Locking screw for fixing the inclination angle B Threads for attaching additional effects units or for hanging using the C-hooks.
Installation Inserting the battery into the remote control D Electrical connection of the spot at the T-bar (pre-mounted) E 35mm flange for mounting the T-bar on a tripod (optionally available) Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control. Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place.
Starting up 5 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. Notes on radio transmission n This equipment uses a frequency range that is free of charge and registration within the European Union. For more information, please visit: http://www.thomann.de. n Make sure that no metal objects are located between transmitter and receiver.
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. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Starting up DMX indicator If the dot after the last digit in the display does not flash in ‘DMX’ mode, no DMX signal is received. Maybe the DMX controller is not switched on or there is a cabling error. When the dot after the last digit of the display flashes, the device receives a valid DMX signal. Connections in master/slave mode When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show.
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls LED lighting set 26
Connections and controls 1 [Power In] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for power supply 2 [Fuse] Fuse holder 3 35mm flange for mounting the T-bar on a tripod (optionally available) 4 Display 5 [Mode] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu. [Setup] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. [Up] Increases the displayed value by one. [Down] Decreases the displayed value by one.
Connections and controls 6 [IR] Infrared sensor for the remote control signals 7 [Foot switch Input] 1/4" phone socket to connect the foot controller unit 8 [DMX In] DMX input 9 [DMX Out] DMX output 10 [Power Out] Lockable output sockets (Power Twist) for the power supply of further units LED lighting set 28
Connections and controls IR remote control CLB5 6P RGB WW Compact LED Bar 29
Connections and controls 11 [ON/OFF] Button to turn the device on and off. 12 [AUTO] Activates the ‘Automatic‘ mode. 13 [PRG] Activates the operating mode ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’. 14 [SOUND] Activates the sound-control. 15 [SPEED] Adjusts the process speed in ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’ mode. 16 [STROBE] Activates the strobe effect in ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’ mode. 17 [+] Increases the displayed value by one.
Connections and controls 18 [Dimming] Calls up the setting of a fixed colour. Now you can set the brightness value for each colour by pressing [+] or [–]. The setting does not affect the internal programmes. 19 [–] Decreases the displayed value by one. 20 [0] … [9] Numeric keys. 21 Buttons for colour selection. Use n n n n [W] for white light, [A] for amber light, [R], [G], or [B] for primary colours red, green and blue, the coloured buttons for directly selecting a mixed colour.
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. 7.2 Device functions All functions are controlled via buttons and display on the unit or via the included remote con‐ trol. 7.3 Foot switch Some devices functions can also be controlled using an optional wireless (item no. 370552) or tethered (item no.279058) foot switch. Please note the following table for the function assign‐ ment.
Operating Auto Run / Program Press the switch repeatedly until the display shows ‘AUTO’ to activate the ‘Automatic’ mode (38 pro‐ grammes run automatically in sequence). Press the switch in a running programme to jump into the next programme. If you press the switch in programme 38, the sequence restarts with programme 1. Sound Active Press the switch repeatedly until the display shows ‘Soud’ to activate the ‘Sound control’ mode. Freeze Press the button once to pause a running programme.
Operating Switching on / off Use [ON/OFF] to switch the device on and off. Operating mode ‘Automatic’ Press [AUTO]. The playback of ‘Pr.01’ to ‘Pr.38’ starts automatically. Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ rammed automatic show’ Press [PRG]. Use [+] and [–] to select a value between ‘Pr.01’ and ‘Pr.38’ . Press [STROBE ] and then use [+] und [–] to select a value between ‘FS.00’ (slow) and ‘FS.99’ (fast) to enable a strobe effect. Press again [STROBE] to disable the strobe effect.
Operating Colour selection Use the coloured buttons to select a colour tone in any mode. The following assignment applies: Button Colour Button Colour Button Colour 0 Cyan 5 Light red R Red 1 Purple 6 Light green G Green 2 Magenta 7 Bright blue B Blue 3 Orange 8 Yellow A Amber 4 Cold white 9 Warm white W White Reset to factory default setting To reset the device to factory default setting, press [/ OFF] and then successively [9], [8] and [7].
Operating 7.5 Operating on the unit Press [Mode] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use [Setup] to select further options. Use [Up] and [Down] to change the respectively displayed value. When the dis‐ play shows the desired value, press [MODE]. If you do not press any key for about 20 seconds, the display turns off. It will be reactivated to display the previously shown menu by pressing any button.
Operating Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ rammed automatic show’ A preprogrammed automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating in standalone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Pr.xx’ . Now you can select one of the preprog‐ rammed automatic shows. Use [Up] and [Down] to select a value between ‘Pr.01’ and ‘Pr.38’ . Confirm with [Setup].
Operating The following table shows the assignment of the values. Value Colour Value Colour Value Colour Value Colour OFF Blackout 1.--r Red 2.--g Green 3.--b Blue 4.--u White 5.--A Amber 6.--rg Orange 7.-ry Yellow 8.-rb Purple 9.-by Magenta 10.gb Light blue 11.yg Light yellow 12.ru Pink 13.gu Light green 14.bu White-blue 15.uu Warm white To adjust the strobe frequency, press [Setup] again. The display shows ‘FS.00’ .
Operating DMX mode This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] until the display shows ‘d.001’ . 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 (display shows ‘d.001’ … ‘d.512’ ). Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes.
Operating n n n n Operating mode ‘Slave’ ‘6-ch’ (six channels) ‘8-ch’ (eight channels) ‘24CH’ (twenty-four channels) ‘26CH’ (twenty-six channels) This setting is only relevant if the device is serving as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . Confirm with [Setup].
Operating Constant unicoloured pattern A constant unicoloured pattern can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘CoLr’ . Press [Setup]. The display shows the set‐ ting for one of the primary colours (display shows ‘r.xxx’ , ‘G.xxx’ , ‘b.xxx’ or ‘u.xxx’ ). Press [Setup] to change the colour.
Operating Activating the wireless foot switch In order to be able to operate the device via a wireless foot switch, the ‘HEy’ setting must be set to ‘on’ via the "SEt" menu. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SEt’ . Press [Setup] again and select with [Up] and [Down] the menu option ‘HEy’ . Press[Setup] again and select with [Up] and [Down] the option to activate the ‘on’ option. Then your device can be operated via the wireless foot switch.
Operating Dimmer curve Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Set’ . Press [Setup]. Use [Up] and [Down] to select the menu item ‘Cur’ and confirm with [Setup]. Use [Up] and [Down] to select one of the following dimmer curves. The dimmer curve deter‐ mines how the brightness increases or decreases depending on the set DMX value.
Operating Reset to factory default setting Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Set’ . Press [Setup]. Use [Up] and [Down] to select the menu ‘rSt’ and confirm with [Setup]. Use [Up] and [Down ] to select the menu item ‘Yes’ to reset the device to factory defaults or select the menu item ‘-NO’ to retain the stored settings. Confirm the selection with [Setup]. Firmware version Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘InFo’ . Press [Setup], the display shows ‘Ver’ .
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Operating Channel Value Function 30 … 35 Preprogrammed automatic show 06 36 … 41 Preprogrammed automatic show 07 42 … 47 Preprogrammed automatic show 08 48 … 53 Preprogrammed automatic show 09 54 … 59 Preprogrammed automatic show 10 60 … 65 Preprogrammed automatic show 11 66 … 71 Preprogrammed automatic show 12 72 … 77 Preprogrammed automatic show 13 78 … 83 Preprogrammed automatic show 14 84 … 89 Preprogrammed automatic show 15 90 … 95 Preprogrammed automatic show 16 96 … 101 Pre
Operating Channel Value Function 108 … 113 Preprogrammed automatic show 19 114 … 119 Preprogrammed automatic show 20 120 … 125 Preprogrammed automatic show 21 126 … 131 Preprogrammed automatic show 22 132 … 137 Preprogrammed automatic show 23 138 … 143 Preprogrammed automatic show 24 144 … 149 Preprogrammed automatic show 25 150 … 155 Preprogrammed automatic show 26 156 … 161 Preprogrammed automatic show 27 162 … 167 Preprogrammed automatic show 28 168 … 173 Preprogrammed automatic
Operating Channel 7 Value Function 186 … 191 Preprogrammed automatic show 32 192 … 197 Preprogrammed automatic show 33 198 … 203 Preprogrammed automatic show 34 204 … 209 Preprogrammed automatic show 35 210 … 215 Preprogrammed automatic show 36 216 … 221 Preprogrammed automatic show 37 222 … 227 Preprogrammed automatic show 38 228 … 255 Sound-controlled show Function depending on setting of channel 6 Channel 6 = 0 0…14 R: 0; G: 0; B: 0; W: 0; 15…29 R: 255; G: 0; B: 0; W: 0; 30…44 R
Operating Channel Value Function 45…59 R: 0; G: 0; B: 255; W: 0; 60…74 R: 0; G: 0; B: 0; W: 255; 75…89 R: 255; G: 120; B: 0; W: 0; 90…104 R: 255; G: 180; B: 0; W: 0; 105…119 R: 255; G: 255; B: 0; W: 0; 120…134 R: 255; G: 0; B: 255; W: 0; 135…149 R: 255; G: 0; B: 120; W: 0; 150…164 R: 0; G: 255; B: 255; W: 0; 165…179 R: 255; G: 255; B: 0; W: 80; 180…194 R: 255; G: 0; B: 0; W: 200; 195…209 R: 0; G: 255; B: 0; W: 200; 210…224 R: 0; G: 0; B: 255; W: 200; 225…239 R: 255; G: 180; B: 2
Operating Channel Value Function 240…255 R: 255; G: 255; B: 255; W: 255; Function depending on setting of channel 6 Channel 6 = 1…227 0…255 Programme running speed Pr.02…Pr.
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Operating Channel Value Function 12 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 3 13 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 4 14 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 4 15 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 4 16 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 4 17 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 5 18 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 5 19 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %
Operating Channel Value Function 23 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 6 24 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 6 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 7 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 2 8 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 2 9 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 2 10 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 3 11 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 3 12 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 3 13 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 3 14 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) f
Operating Channel Value Function 20 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 5 21 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 5 22 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 6 23 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 6 24 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 6 25 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) for all LEDs spot 6 26 0…255 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed CLB5 6P RGB WW Compact LED Bar 59
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Light source 42 × RGBWW LED type Quad 4-in-1, 4 W, on six movable flat-PARs Optical properties Beam angle Control DMX ca.
Technical specifications Output connections Power supply 2 × lockable output socket (Power Twist) DMX control 1 × XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption approx. 120 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 3 A, 250 V, slow-blow Transmitting frequency radio antenna 2.4 GHz Max. transmission power 100 mW Battery remote control Battery type Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Stand holder: 35mm flange Dimensions (W × H × D) 984 mm × 68 mm × 240 mm Weight 7.
Technical specifications Ambient conditions Further information Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Controller included Remote control Stand included No Case / bag included Yes LED lighting set 62
Plug and connection assignments 9 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.
Troubleshooting 10 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.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1. If the dot after the last digit in the display does not flash in ‘DMX’ mode, no DMX signal is received. Check whether the DMX controller is switched on. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection. 2. If the dot after the last digit in the display is flashing but there is still no response, check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3.
Cleaning 11 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. n Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122). n Always dry the parts carefully.
Protecting the environment 12 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the 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. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. 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.
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