thinpar 38 OWNER’S MANUAL www.VenueLightingEffects.
INTRODUCTION The Venue Thinpar 38 is a DMX intelligent LED Par Can. It is lightweight and compact which makes it a great light for clubs, parties, Houses of Worship and mobile DJs. This unit can be used as a “stand alone” fixture in sound-activated mode, or controlled via DMX controller. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before you begin.............................................3 6. Standalone operation...............................10. What is included.......................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included • Thinpar 38 • Warranty Card • Power Cord • User Manual Unpacking Instructions Carefully unpack the carton, then check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping, or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
2..SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. 4 • Please keep this Owner’s Manual for future reference. • Make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
3. INTRODUCTION Control Features • Static colors and RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller • Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX with variable speed • Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX • Pulse effect with adjustable speed • 3 or 7 channel DMX-512 operation Additional Features • 2.5” low profile design • Power linking: 43 units @ 120V • Double-bracket yoke doubles as floor stand back panel www.VenueLightingEffects.
4. SETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage is within the range of accepted voltages. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions. Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit.
mounting Orientation The lightweight Thinpar 38 may be mounted in any position. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp (not included). The hole in each bracket can fit a 13mm screw or bolt. When rigging, consider routine maintenance and back panel access.
Signal Linking In order to use this fixture in a DMX or master/slave operation, you must daisy chain using DMX cables to link from one fixture to another. 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Panel BUTTONS Access these functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the LED Control Display.
The Control Display shows the current state of the unit. It is used to select the operating mode, as well as the sub-features. For detailed functions, please see the section below.
6. Standalone Operation Automatic This fixture has preprogrammed chases with adjustable speed. These are accessed via the Control Display (page 5). 1. Press
7. dmx Operation This is the operating mode which will allow for an external DMX controller. You must set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual. 1. Press
7-CH Mode DMX OPERATION CHANNEL VALUE 1 000 - 255 Red Dimmer: 0% - 100% 2 000 - 255 Green Dimmer: 0% - 100% 3 000 - 255 Blue Dimmer: 0% - 100% 4 000 - 015 016 - 255 Color Macros (override CH.1 - 3) No Function Color Macros 000 - 255 Speed (CH.
8. APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance.
Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1.
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight & Dimensions Length................................................................................................................................. 7.3” (185mm) Width...................................................................................................................................8.1” (206mm) Height....................................................................................................................................2.5” (63mm) Weight..........
