PAR56 Active 300W DMX PAR user manual
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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 9 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 38 10 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 41 11 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 42 12 Cleaning..................................
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’ .
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. 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.
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 – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an illumination effect. The device is designed for profes‐ sional use 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. 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 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. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician. WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source. WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights.
Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of burns at the surface and inside of the device The surface and the inner parts of the device can become very hot during opera‐ tion. After switching off the device wait for at least 15 minutes before you start any maintenance activities. WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country.
Safety instructions 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. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.
Safety instructions 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. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Features 3 Features The PAR spotlight is suitable for almost all applications, for example in clubs, bars, small stages and theatres. It is characterized by small size, solid construction also for use ‘on tour’ and enor‐ mous power. Special features of the device: n Suitable for "PAR56" illuminants with socket GX16D, maximum power consumption 300 W (not included) n Control via DMX as well as buttons and display on the unit itself.
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. You can install the device on the wall, the ceiling or on the floor. A two-piece mounting bracket with locking screws is included in the package.
Installation WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. Secure the barn door with a safety cable on the spotlight after installation. The safety cable must run outside the barn door and must not interfere with the light emission.
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.
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.
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 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. 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. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on.
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls Rear panel PAR 24
Connections and controls 1 Power cord 2 Display 3 [OK] Confirms a selected value. 4, 5 , Button to increase / decrease the displayed value by one. 6 [M] Calls the main menu or a submenu. 7 Two-piece bracket for floor placement or hanging. 8 Locking screw for the two-piece bracket.
Connections and controls 10 [DMX OUT] DMX output 11 Knurled nut and screw to secure the housing.
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device 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. 7.2 Main menu Press [M]to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use the arrow buttons to change the respectively displayed value. When the display shows the desired value press [OK]. If you don't press any button for about 1 minute, the unit returns to the previously selected mode.
Operating DMX mode Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘MODE’ . Press [OK]. Now use the arrow buttons to select one of the following DMX modes: n ‘1CH’ (one channel) This setting is only relevant if the device is being controlled via DMX. When the display shows the desired value, press [OK]to confirm the selection and then [M]to return to the parent menu.
Operating Display blackout Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘DISP’ . Press [OK]. To enable the blackout function press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘OFF’ . Press [OK]. From now on the display goes out if you do not press a button within a period of two minutes. Once you press any button, the display becomes active again. To permanently turn on the display, press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the dis‐ play shows ‘ON’ .
Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ To configure the device as slave, press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAVE’ . Press [OK]to confirm the selection. Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘-SL-’ . Press [OK]. Now you can set the number of the device with which it is addressed by the master as a slave. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 1 and 512. (Display shows ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ ). Press [OK].
Operating Strobe effect Press [M]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘STRO’ . Press [OK]. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘LIGH’ . Press [OK]. You can now set the brightness. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 0 (dark, ‘L000’ ) and 100 (full brightness, ‘L100’ ). Press [OK] and then [M]to return to the parent menu. Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows ‘SPEE’ . Press [OK].
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Maintenance 8 Maintenance 8.1 Installing / replacing the illuminant DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Completely disconnect the device from the power supply before you open or remove covers. Mount all covers and attach them firmly before connecting the device again. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
Maintenance WARNING! Risk of burns at the surface and inside of the device The surface and the inner parts of the device can become very hot during opera‐ tion. After switching off the device wait for at least 15 minutes before you start any maintenance activities. NOTICE! Possible damages due to dirt or finger prints Due to the high temperatures, even smallest pieces of dirt on the bulb can destroy the lamp when it is turned on. Do not touch the lamp directly with your fingers.
Maintenance NOTICE! Possible damages due to wrong type of lamp Any attempt to use the device with a lamp other than those specified in this manual can result in severe damages to the device. Only use a lamp of the specified type. Notes on the illuminant The device may only be operated with an illuminant of the type ‘PAR56' with socket GX16D, maximum power consumption 300 W, for use in the stage and theatre area. Observe the safety instructions of the illuminant manufacturer. Procedure 1.
Maintenance 3. Loosen the knurled nut and pull it together with the screw out of the housing against the resistance of the spring. This enables the rear half of the housing to be separated from the front half. Be careful not to unscrew the knurled nut completely. 4. Press the two ends of the mounting ring together and remove it. Remove the illuminant from the holder. 5. Remove the connector from the old illuminant. 6. Attach the connector to the new illuminant. 7.
Technical specifications 9 Technical specifications Light source „PAR56“ with socket GX16D, maximum power consumption 300 W Optical properties Beam angle Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 1 Input connection DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Output connector DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption depends on the inserted light source Control principle Leading edge phase control Supply voltage 100 – 240 V Degree of protection IP30 M
Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 250 mm × 435 mm × 250 mm Weight 2.
Technical specifications Further information PAR type PAR56 Version Short Floor housing Yes Housing colour Black (item no. 394815) Silver (item no. 394816) Incl. light source No Incl. cables Yes Incl. plugs Yes Incl.
Plug and connection assignments 10 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 11 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 Device not working, no light Check the mains connection and the main fuse. Apparently no function despite proper power supply Check if the unit is in DMX mode or in ‘slave’ mode. If so, check the unit in another mode. No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1. Check that the DMX controller is switched on. Check the DMX connectors and cables for correct connection. 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3. Try using another DMX controller. 4.
Cleaning 12 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 13 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. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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