User manual Colors StarBar 12 LED bar
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 25.03.
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 Functions in 12-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 36 7.7 Functions in 52-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 38 4 Colors StarBar 12 LED bar 8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 41 9 Plug and connection assignments.....................
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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 – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone.
Safety 2 Safety 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 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 short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug.
Safety 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. 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.
Safety 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.
Features 3 Features Special features of the device: n n n n n n n n LED-Bar with 12 × WW LED and 12 × RGB segment Ideal as an eye-catcher on stages and in night clubs Control via DMX (4 different modes) and via buttons and display on the unit Built-in automatic show programmes Strobe effect Master / Slave operation Sound control via built-in microphone Static colours For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime.
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! 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). 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 Mounting options You can install the unit in hanging or standing position. When in use, the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved truss. Use the openings provided on the twopiece bracket for attaching. Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doing so, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be attached to the bracket. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
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 20 Colors StarBar 12 LED bar 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 ö #$ % & ' ( ) PUSH POWER IN POWER OUT Colors StarBar 12 MENU F1AL250V 22 Colors StarBar 12 LED bar ENTER DMX IN DMX OUT Power Consumption: 85W 100-240V~50/60Hz
Connections and controls 1 [POWER IN] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for powering the device 2 [F1AL250V] Fuse 3 [POWER OUT] Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering further devices 4 Built-in microphone 5 Display 6 Operating buttons [MENU] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items.
Connections and controls [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value 7 [DMX IN] DMX input 8 [DMX OUT] DMX output 24 Colors StarBar 12 LED bar
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 [MENU] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode or to return to the main menu at any time. Use / to change the respectively displayed value. As long as the display is flashing the currently displayed value can be changed.
Operating n Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Addr’ . Press [ENTER]. Use / to select a DMX address in the range from ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ and confirm with [ENTER]. n Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘ChNd’ . Use / to select a DMX mode ( ‘6Ch’ , ‘8Ch’ , ‘12Ch’ or ‘52Ch’ ) and confirm with [ENTER].
Operating Master/slave mode This setting is only relevant if the device is serving as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLNd’ . Press [ENTER]. ‘MASt’ appears in the display. Use / to select the ‘SL 1’ option to configure the device as Slave. Confirm with [ENTER].
Operating ‘Automatic mode’ 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 [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Auto’ . Press [ENTER]. Now you can select one of the preprogrammed automatic shows. Use / to select a value between 0 and 59 (display shows ‘Au 0’ … ‘Au59’ ). Press [ENTER].
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 [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘CoLo’ . Press [ENTER].
Operating Manual dimmer Use ‘Manu’ to manually dim individual colours. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Manu’ . Press [ENTER]. Use / to select the desired colour; display shows ‘red’ , ‘Gree’ , ‘bLue’ and ‘UhIt’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use Display setting / to select the desired intensity in range from ‘000…255’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use ‘dISP’ to rotate the display by 180°. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dISP’ . Press [ENTER]. The ‘dISP’ display flashes.
Operating 7.
Operating 7.
Operating Channel 6 Value Function 248…255 Sound-controlled run 0…255 Speed increasing, only if channel 5 = 8…247 Colors StarBar 12 LED bar 33
Operating 7.
Operating Channel 8 Value Function … … 227…247 Colour change 59 248…255 Sound-controlled run 0…255 Speed increasing, only if channel 7 = 8…247 Colors StarBar 12 LED bar 35
Operating 7.
Operating Channel 12 Value Function 8…12 Colour change 1 13…16 Colour change 2 17…20 Colour change 3 21…24 Colour change 4 … … 227…247 Colour change 59 248…255 Sound-controlled run 0…255 Speed increasing, only if channel 7 = 8…247 Colors StarBar 12 LED bar 37
Operating 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 12 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 13 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 14 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), segment 3 … … … 43 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 11 44 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 11 45 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 11 46 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %), segment 11 47 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 12 48 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to
Operating Channel 52 40 Value Function 8…12 Colour change 1 13…16 Colour change 2 17…20 Colour change 3 21…24 Colour change 4 … … 227…247 Colour change 59 248…255 Sound-controlled run 0…255 Speed increasing, only if channel 51 = 8…247 Colors StarBar 12 LED bar
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications 71 mm 165 mm Light source 12 × WW beam LED, 3 W 72 × 5050-SMD-RGB-LED 1000 mm WW beam LED properties Colour temperature 3050 K Colour rendering index CRI, RA 80 Optical properties Beam angle 3° Control DMX Buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 6, 8, 12, 52 Input connections Voltage supply Lockable input socket (Power Twist) DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3-pin Voltage supply Lockable output socket (Power Twist) Out
Technical specifications DMX control 42 Colors StarBar 12 LED bar XLR chassis plug, 3-pin Power consumption 85 W Operating supply voltage 100 - 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D), with bracket 1000 mm × 71 mm × 165 mm Weight 3.
Technical specifications Further information Outdoor-ready No Colour mixture WW / RGB LED type x-in-1 and uni-coloured LEDs Fanless Yes Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX No LEDs individually controllable Yes Housing Metal, black Colors StarBar 12 LED bar 43
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 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. When the display flashes, e.g. ‘A001’ , no valid DMX signal is received. Check whether the DMX controller is switched on. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection. 2. If the display is not flashing but there is still no response, check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3. Try using another DMX controller. 4.
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 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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