User manual LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 11.02.
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 Functions in 24-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 46 4 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set 8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 49 9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 52 10 Troubleshooting.........
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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 – 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.
Features 3 Features The LED lighting set is particularly suitable for lighting tasks which require rapid setup and dis‐ mantling, especially for small to mid-sized dance events and bands.
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. NOTICE! Damages due to disconnection during operation Only operate the unit when all spotlights are connected.
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! 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.
Installation 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. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
Installation Pre-mounted spots The four spots are pre-mounted on the T-bar and factory-wired. B DMX OUT DMX IN MIC SENSITIVITY MENU UP DOWN ENTER A A Locking screw for fixing the inclination angle. B Locking screws for fixing the spots on the T-bar and the horizontal orientation (dispersion direction).
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 20 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set 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.
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 22 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set 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.
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls Front view ö ö ö ö LED PAD BAR COMPACT ST 1 Strobe LEDs LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set 23
Connections and controls Rear view # $ DMX OUT 24 DMX IN LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set %& '( MIC SENSITIVITY ) MENU UP DOWN ENTER
Connections and controls 2 [DMX OUT] DMX output 3 [DMX IN] DMX input 4 IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit. 5 IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply with fuse holder. 6 Microphone 7 Controller for the sensitivity of the built-in microphone. 8 Display with function buttons. [MENU] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu. [UP] Increases the displayed value by one.
Connections and controls [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value.
Connections and controls Foot switch ' POWER AUTO & TRANSMITTER MUSIC ö COLOR # BLACKOUT $ % LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set 27
Connections and controls 1 [AUTO] Activates the ‘Automatic’ mode (playback of preprogrammed automatic shows). 2 [MUSIC] Activates the ‘Sound-control’ mode (playback of sound-controlled automatic shows). 3 [COLOUR] Starts the automatic colour change or stops it again. 4 [BLACKOUT] Blackouts all LEDs or turns them back on again. 5 Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 6 [POWER] Status LED lights up when the wireless footswitch is turned on.
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Operating on the unit Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. All functions of the device are con‐ trolled via the buttons and display on the unit as well as the supplied wireless foot switch. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a submenu or to change the respectively indicated value. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER].
Operating Operating mode ‘Automatic’ In automatic mode, you have the option to activate one of 17 coloured LED shows, one of ten available stroboscope LED shows and one of three show programmes. This setting is only rele‐ vant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Aut’ : Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘AutP’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of 17 LED shows ‘AP01’ … ‘AP17’ . Confirm with [ENTER].
Operating Operating mode ‘Sound’ In sound mode, you have the option to activate one of twelve coloured LED shows, one of ten available stroboscope LED shows and one of three show programmes. This setting is only rele‐ vant if the device is not controlled via DMX. The programme control is based on the signals received via the built-in microphone. The sensitivity of the built-in microphone is set manually via the controller on the device. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Sou’ .
Operating Constant colour pattern In this mode, you can manually set a constant colour pattern for all LEDs. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Colo’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘r.xxx’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to adjust the intensity of the colour red for all LEDs in a range from ‘r.000’ … ‘r.255’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘S.xxx’ .
Operating Synchronous automatic mode, synchronous sound mode Depending on the selection, the unit operates in synchronous automatic mode or in synchro‐ nous sound mode. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SYN’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘SY-A’ and confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘S.xxx’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the programme speed in a range from ‘S01’ (slow) to ‘S99’ (fast).
Operating DMX mode This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dMH’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode. Mode Display Highest possible DMX address 3-channel ‘03Ch’ 510 5-channel ‘05Ch’ 508 24-channel ‘24Ch’ 489 Confirm with [ENTER]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address).
Operating Operating mode ‘Slave’ This setting is only relevant if the device is working as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLA’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘S001’ to enable the Slave mode. Confirm with [ENTER]. Now you can set the Slave address. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a value between ‘001’ … ‘512’ and confirm with [ENTER].
Operating Reset to factory defaults Proceed as follows to reset the device to factory defaults: Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SYN’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘rEST’ and confirm with [ENTER] to reset the device to the factory default settings. 7.2 Foot switch control Proceed as follows to enable foot switch control: Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SYS’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘U-En’ and confirm with [ENTER].
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Operating SYN CoL dMH CoLo CoLo CoLo SY-A r.000 G.000 b.000 r.255 G.255 b.255 SY-N SLA 03Ch S001 M - En S.01 24Ch 001 U - En S.99 d000 255 tESt d255 S.000 S.
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Operating Channel 40 Value Function 45 … 59 Automatic programme 4 60 … 74 Automatic programme 5 75 … 89 Automatic programme 6 90 … 104 Automatic programme 7 105 … 119 Automatic programme 8 120 … 134 Automatic programme 9 135 … 149 Automatic programme 10 150 … 164 Automatic programme 11 165 … 179 Automatic programme 12 180 … 194 Automatic programme 13 195 … 209 Automatic programme 14 210 … 224 Automatic programme 15 225 … 239 Automatic programme 16 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LE
Operating Channel Value Function 240 … 255 Automatic programme 17 Channel 1 = 51 … 90 0 … 24 Stroboscope programme 1 25 … 49 Stroboscope programme 2 50 … 74 Stroboscope programme 3 75 … 99 Stroboscope programme 4 100 … 124 Stroboscope programme 5 125 … 149 Stroboscope programme 6 150 … 174 Stroboscope programme 7 175 … 199 Stroboscope programme 8 200 … 224 Stroboscope programme 9 225 … 255 Stroboscope programme 10 Channel 1 = 91 … 130 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set 4
Operating Channel Value Function 0 … 99 Show 1 100 … 199 Show 2 200 … 255 Show 3 Channel 1 = 131 … 170 42 0 … 14 Sound mode automatic programme 1 15 … 29 Sound mode automatic programme 2 30 … 44 Sound mode automatic programme 3 45 … 59 Sound mode automatic programme 4 60 … 74 Sound mode automatic programme 5 75 … 89 Sound mode automatic programme 6 90 … 104 Sound mode automatic programme 7 105 … 119 Sound mode automatic programme 8 120 … 134 Sound mode automatic programme 9 LED
Operating Channel Value Function 135 … 149 Sound mode automatic programme 10 150 … 164 Sound mode automatic programme 11 165 … 179 Sound mode automatic programme 12 180 … 194 Sound mode automatic programme 13 195 … 209 Sound mode automatic programme 14 210 … 224 Sound mode automatic programme 15 225 … 239 Sound mode automatic programme 16 240 … 255 Sound mode automatic programme 17 Channel 1 = 171 … 210 0 … 24 Sound mode stroboscope programme 1 25 … 49 Sound mode stroboscope programme
Operating Channel Value Function 100 … 124 Sound mode stroboscope programme 5 125 … 149 Sound mode stroboscope programme 6 150 … 174 Sound mode stroboscope programme 7 175 … 199 Sound mode stroboscope programme 8 200 … 224 Sound mode stroboscope programme 9 225 … 255 Sound mode stroboscope programme 10 Channel 1 = 211 … 255 3 44 0 … 99 Sound mode show 1 100 … 199 Sound mode show 2 200 … 255 Sound mode show 3 0 … 255 Programme speed increasing LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lightin
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Operating Channel Value Function 12 0 … 255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), spot 3 13 0 … 255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), spot 3 14 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) spot 3 15 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, spot 3 16 0 … 255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), spot 4 17 0 … 255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), spot 4 18 0 … 255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), spot 4 19 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) spot 4 20 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, spot 4 21 0 … 255 Strobe
Operating Channel Value Function 23 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, stroboscope LED 3 24 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed, stroboscope LED 4 48 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Light source 235 mm 4 × spot with each 3 × 3-in-1 LEDs, RGB, each 6 W 1032 mm MIC SENSITIVITY MENU UP DOWN ENTER 4 × stroboscope LED, white, each 1 W 71 mm Control DMX, wireless footswitch, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 3, 5 or 24 Input connections Power supply IEC chassis connector DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3-pin Power supply IEC chassis socket DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin DMX OUT DMX IN Output
Technical specifications 50 LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set Max.
Technical specifications Further information including spotlight yes including effects units No including LED bars No including controller Foot switch including tripod yes including case / bag yes LED Pad Bar Compact ST RGB LED lighting set 51
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 fuse. No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1. If the dot behind the first character of the display is flashing in the DMX mode, no DMX signal is received. Make sure that the DMX controller is turned on. Check the DMX ports and cables for proper connection. 2. If the display does not flash and still no response, check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3. Try using another DMX controller. 4.
Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.
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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery. 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 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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