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1.2  Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: 

[VOLUME]

 control, 

[Mono]

 button.

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.

Letterings

Displays

General notes

 

 

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Summary of Contents for STAIRVILLE PAR64 CX-6 HEX

Page 1: ...PAR64 CX 6 HEX LED PAR user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 16 10 2018 ID 428955 428960 428961 ...

Page 3: ...s 7 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 16 4 Installation 17 5 Starting up 21 6 Connections and controls 24 7 Operating 26 7 1 Starting the device 26 7 2 Main menu 26 7 3 Functions in 6 channel DMX mode 34 7 4 Functions in 8 channel DMX mode 35 7 5 Functions in 10 channel DMX mode 36 Table of contents PAR64 CX 6 HEX 3 ...

Page 4: ...8 Technical specifications 39 9 Plug and connection assignments 41 10 Troubleshooting 42 11 Cleaning 44 12 Protecting the environment 45 Table of contents LED PAR 4 ...

Page 5: ...ns and all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change General notes PAR64 CX 6 HEX 5 ...

Page 6: ...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 Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General notes LED P...

Page 7: ...ackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button 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 Letterings Displays General notes PAR64 CX 6 HEX 7 ...

Page 8: ...tion of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning suspended load General notes LED PAR 8 ...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General notes PAR64 CX 6 HEX 9 ...

Page 10: ...njury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety Extend the life of the device ...

Page 11: ...ke 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 Never remove any covers There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not use the device if covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged Safety Safety...

Page 12: ...ath 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 LED PAR 12 ...

Page 13: ...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 instructions PAR64 CX 6 HEX 13 ...

Page 14: ...pecifications of this user manual Avoid heavy temperature fluctua tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem perature fluctuations for example after transport at low outside temperatures Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit When operated in harmful ambient conditions dust smoke nicotine fog etc the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at r...

Page 15: ...d 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 Safety instructions PAR64 CX 6 HEX 15 ...

Page 16: ...t metal housing in the colours black item 428955 white item 428961 or silver item 428960 with mounting option for colour filters 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 b...

Page 17: ...ansportation 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 Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety cable or a safety chain Installation PAR64 CX 6 ...

Page 18: ...ovide 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 LED PAR 18 ...

Page 19: ... output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer 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 two piece bracket for attaching Mounting options Installation PAR64 CX 6 HEX 19 ...

Page 20: ...ork 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 Installation LED PAR 20 ...

Page 21: ...ng 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 PAR64 CX 6 HEX 21 ...

Page 22: ...nother 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 W Connections in DMX mode Starting up LED PAR 22 ...

Page 23: ...ynchronized 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 in master slave mode Starting up PAR64 CX 6 HEX 23 ...

Page 24: ...6 Connections and controls Rear panel Connections and controls LED PAR 24 ...

Page 25: ... 5 Increases or decreases the displayed value by one 6 Button M Calls up the main menu or a submenu 7 Bracket for floor placement or hanging 8 Locking screw for the bracket 9 DMX IN DMX input 10 DMX OUT DMX output Connections and controls PAR64 CX 6 HEX 25 ...

Page 26: ...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 The set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains power supply Operating LED PAR 2...

Page 27: ...uttons to select one of the following DMX modes n 6CH six channels n 8CH eight channels n 10CH ten channels This setting is only relevant when the device is 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 To return to the parent menu without making changes press M DMX mode Operating PAR64 CX 6 HEX 27 ...

Page 28: ...1 A512 When the display shows the desired value press OK to confirm the selection and then M to return to the parent menu To return to the parent menu without making changes press M 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 Mode Highest possible DMX address 6 channel 507 8 channel...

Page 29: ...s OK to confirm the selection and then M to return to the parent menu To return to the parent menu without making changes press M Press M Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows LINE Press OK Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows SL Press OK Now you can set the number for the device via which it is addressed by the master as a slave Use the arr...

Page 30: ...return to the parent menu without making changes press M Press M Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows SET Press OK Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows MIC Press OK Now you can adjust the sensitivity of the built in microphone for sound control Use the arrow buttons to select either OFF microphone off or a value between 1 and 30 display sho...

Page 31: ...s the desired value press OK to confirm the selection and then M to return to the parent menu To return to the parent menu without making changes press M Press M Press one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until the display shows FADE Press OK Now you can set the fade speed of the preprogrammed automatic shows Use the arrow but tons to select a value between 1 and 7 display shows F 01 F 07 This sett...

Page 32: ...hows Use the arrow but tons to select a value between 1 and 4 display shows C 01 C 04 This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX When the display shows the desired value press OK to confirm the selection and return to the main menu To return to the main menu without making changes press M Colour selection Operating LED PAR 32 ...

Page 33: ...Menu overview Operating PAR64 CX 6 HEX 33 ...

Page 34: ... Channel Value Function 1 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 2 0 255 Intensity green 0 to 100 3 0 255 Intensity blue 0 to 100 4 0 255 Intensity white 0 to 100 5 0 255 Intensity amber 0 to 100 6 0 255 Intensity UV 0 to 100 Operating LED PAR 34 ...

Page 35: ...ic colour change with 24 colours channels 2 to 7 without function 192 255 Automatic colour change with 6 colours channels 2 to 7 without function 2 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 if channel 1 0 63 3 0 255 Intensity green 0 to 100 if channel 1 0 63 4 0 255 Intensity blue 0 to 100 if channel 1 0 63 5 0 255 Intensity white 0 to 100 if channel 1 0 63 6 0 255 Intensity amber 0 to 100 7 0 255 Intensity UV...

Page 36: ...64 127 Automatic colour change as set by channel 1 increasing speed from slow to fast if channel 1 128 191 Sound control sensitivity from low to high sensitivity if channel 1 192 255 7 5 Functions in 10 channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 255 Intensity Red 0 to 100 if channel 7 0 15 and channel 9 0 31 2 0 255 Intensity Green 0 to 100 if channel 7 0 15 and channel 9 0 31 Operating LED PAR 3...

Page 37: ...ty UV 0 to 100 if channel 7 0 15 and channel 9 0 31 7 Fixed colour pattern 0 15 No fixed colour pattern 16 255 One of 31 preprogrammed colours channels 8 and 9 without function 8 Strobe effect 0 15 Full brightness no strobe effect 16 255 Strobe effect increasing speed if channel 7 0 15 9 Operating mode selection 0 31 Constant colour the hue is set by channels 1 to 6 32 63 Fade out effect speed con...

Page 38: ... 128 159 Auto mix effect speed controlled by channel 8 channels 1 to 7 without function 160 191 Chase 4 colours speed controlled by channel 8 channels 1 to 7 without function 192 223 Chase 12 colours speed controlled by channel 8 channels 1 to 7 without function 224 255 Sound control 10 0 255 Dimmer 0 to 100 Operating LED PAR 38 ...

Page 39: ...W Beam angle 35 Number of DMX channels 6 8 or 10 depending on operating mode Operating supply voltage 110 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 170 W Protection class IP30 Dimensions with bracket 275 mm 410 mm 270 mm Weight 3 1 kg Technical specifications PAR64 CX 6 HEX 39 ...

Page 40: ...Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non condensing Environmental conditions Technical specifications LED PAR 40 ...

Page 41: ...o a socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug for DMX input Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug Pin Configuration 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold signal 3 Signal DMX hot signa...

Page 42: ...ated 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 We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting Troubleshooting LED PAR 42 ...

Page 43: ... address settings and the DMX polarity 3 Try using another DMX controller 4 Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer ence to DMX interface circuits If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting PAR64 CX 6 HEX 43 ...

Page 44: ...ulation 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 The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt Before cleaning switch off the device and disconnect AC powered devices from the mains Use a lint free damp cloth for cleaning Never use solvents or alcohol for cl...

Page 45: ...he notes and markings on the packaging 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 c...

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