Varytec Rainbow Bar 9 User Manual Download

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Rainbow Bar 9

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Page 1: ...Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar 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 17 10 2019 ID 463022_463021 ...

Page 3: ...ety instructions 12 3 Features 18 4 Installation 20 5 Starting up 24 6 Connections and operating elements 27 7 Operating 30 7 1 Starting the device 30 7 2 Operating on the unit 30 7 3 Menu overview 40 7 4 Functions in 3 channel DMX mode 41 7 5 Functions in 8 channel DMX mode 41 Table of contents Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 3 LED bar ...

Page 4: ...8 Technical specifications 44 9 Plug and connection assignments 47 10 Troubleshooting 48 11 Cleaning 50 12 Protecting the environment 51 Table of contents 4 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

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Page 6: ...lable 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 We there fore reserve the right to make changes without notice Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www thomann de General information 6 Rainbow Ba...

Page 7: ...e 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 information Rainbow Bar 9 Ra...

Page 8: ...erings 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 Letterings Displays General information 8 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 9: ... 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 Instructions General information Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 9 LED bar ...

Page 10: ...l 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 dangerous optical radiation General information 10 Rainbow Bar ...

Page 11: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General information Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 11 LED bar ...

Page 12: ...rty 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 by regular bre...

Page 13: ...e 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 instructi...

Page 14: ...could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a regis tered 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 14 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED b...

Page 15: ...TICE 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 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 15 LED bar ...

Page 16: ...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 regular interva...

Page 17: ...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 NOTICE Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit Fire hazard Only fuses of the same type may be used Safety instructions Ra...

Page 18: ...no 463021 8 RGB 3in1 LED for decorative rainbow effects n Item no 463022 9 RGB single colour LED for decorative rainbow effects n Innovative lens system n Control via DMX 2 different modes and via buttons and display on the unit n Built in automatic show programmes n Sound control n Master Slave mode n Electronic shutter 0 25 Hz n Noiseless due to passive cooling n Robust metal housing Features 18...

Page 19: ...er 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 brightness Features Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 19 LED bar ...

Page 20: ... 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 20 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbo...

Page 21: ...nt 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 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 21 LED bar ...

Page 22: ...all 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 of the brackets for fixing 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 rope must be attached to both brackets Mounting options Installatio...

Page 23: ...Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer Installation Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 23 LED bar ...

Page 24: ...e 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 24 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 25: ...ice 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 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 25 LED bar ...

Page 26: ...er 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 DMX indicator Connections in ma...

Page 27: ...6 Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 27 LED bar ...

Page 28: ... socket to supply further devices 5 FUSE Fuse holder 6 Display 7 Buttons for menu control MODE Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items Closes an open submenu without saving any changes UP Navigates upwards in a menu list Increases the displayed value by one Connections and operating elements 28 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 29: ...one ENTER Confirms a selected value 8 MIC Built in microphone for sound control 9 DMX IN DMX input 10 DMX OUT DMX output 11 Hanger bracket for mechanical seamless connection of several devices with each other Connections and operating elements Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 29 LED bar ...

Page 30: ...e device is immediately opera tional The display shows the last used mode 7 2 Operating on the unit 1 Press MODE to activate the main menu 2 Use UP or DOWN to change the respectively indicated value 3 With MODE you return to the previous menu level Operating 30 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 31: ...at this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller 4 Press ENTER to accept the selection This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX When the DMX mode is active a dot flashes in the second digit of the display 5 Press MODE to enable DMX mode The display now shows the selected DMX address DMX address Operating Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 31 LED bar ...

Page 32: ... desired DMX mode 3 or 8 channels Depending on the selected mode the display shows 3Ch or 8Ch 4 Press ENTER to accept the selection This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX When the DMX mode is active a dot flashes in the second digit of the display DMX mode Operating 32 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 33: ...ve mode display shows SL 1 4 Press ENTER to accept the selection ð In master mode the device determines the settings of the connected slave devices if the cabling is correct In Slave mode the device behaves like the controlling master device This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX Master Slave mode Operating Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 33 LED bar ...

Page 34: ...n blac hold or Auto to make the setting to be used when the DMX controller fails 4 Press ENTER to accept the selection Display Meaning blac Spotlight turns off hold Last effect is being held Auto Automatic mode is activated SOUn Sound control is activated Behaviour on DMX control failure Operating 34 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 35: ...o Confirm with ENTER Use UP or DOWN to select an automatic show Sh_1 Sh_8 Confirm with ENTER Use UP or DOWN to select the desired programme speed from slow to fast display shows A 000 A 249 Check that the microphone sensitivity is set to S000 4 Press ENTER to accept the selection Automatic shows Operating Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 35 LED bar ...

Page 36: ...o select a value between S000 and S099 to set the microphone sensitivity for sound control Check that the programme speed is set to A 000 4 Press ENTER to accept the selection 1 Press MODE to activate the main menu 2 Use UP or DOWN to select the submenu Manu Confirm with ENTER 3 Use UP or DOWN to select the colour macro you want to test display shows Co_1 Co_7 Sound control Manual test of colour m...

Page 37: ...NTER ð The menu is closed 1 Press MODE to activate the main menu 2 Use UP or DOWN to select the submenu Led Confirm with ENTER 3 Use UP or DOWN to choose between On display permanently on and off display turns off after a few seconds in case of inactivity 4 Press ENTER to accept the selection Device temperature Display illumination Operating Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 37 LED bar ...

Page 38: ...tated by 180 and off display not rotated 4 Press ENTER to accept the selection 1 Press MODE to activate the main menu 2 Use UP or DOWN to select the submenu Fhrs Confirm with ENTER ð The display shows the total runtime of the device 3 Press ENTER ð The menu is closed Rotating the Display Total runtime Operating 38 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 39: ...he display shows the software version of the device 3 Press ENTER ð The menu is closed 1 Press MODE to activate the main menu 2 Use UP or DOWN to select the submenu defa Confirm with ENTER ð The device is reset to the default settings Software version Reset Operating Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 39 LED bar ...

Page 40: ...7 3 Menu overview Operating 40 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 41: ...tensity blue 0 to 100 7 5 Functions in 8 channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 15 No function 16 45 Automatic show 1 Jump colour change 7 colours 46 75 Automatic show 2 Jump colour change red blue green blue 76 105 Automatic show 3 Jump colour change red blue green blue red green Operating Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 41 LED bar ...

Page 42: ...ow 7 Strobe effect 226 255 Automatic show 8 Jump colour change 7 colours colour gradient 7 colours stroboscope effect 2 0 249 Sound control off automatic show 1 8 with increasing speed 250 255 Sound control automatic show 1 8 in the rhythm of the music 3 0 31 No function 32 63 Colour macro red 64 95 Colour macro green 96 127 Colour macro blue 128 159 Colour macro red and green Operating 42 Rainbow...

Page 43: ... 255 Dimmer 0 to 100 for all LEDs 5 0 15 No function 16 95 Stroboscope effect 1 Hz 25 Hz increasing speed 96 175 Stroboscope effect 1 Hz increasing speed 176 255 Stroboscope effect random speed 6 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 7 0 255 Intensity green 0 to 100 8 0 255 Intensity blue 0 to 100 Operating Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 43 LED bar ...

Page 44: ... Beam angle 10 120 Control DMX Buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 3 8 Input connections Voltage supply Lockable input socket Power Twist DMX control XLR chassis socket 3 pin Output connec tions Voltage supply Lockable output socket Power Twist DMX control XLR chassis socket 3 pin Technical specifications 44 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 45: ...00 240 V 50 60 Hz Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 1 A 250 V fast acting Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging standing Dimensions W H D 320 mm 126 mm 71 mm Weight 1 0 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non condensing Technical specifications Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 45 LED bar ...

Page 46: ...No Colour mixture RGB RGB LED type Uni coloured x in 1 Fanless Yes Yes Remote control Not possible Not possible Wireless DMX No No Housing colour black black LEDs individually controllable No No Further information Technical specifications 46 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 47: ... 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 signal Introduc...

Page 48: ...s 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 48 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 49: ...onnection 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 Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer ence to a DMX interface circuit If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the ...

Page 50: ...uency 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 Optical lenses Cleaning 50 Rainbow Bar 9 Rainbow Bar 8 LED bar ...

Page 51: ...nd 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 country If ...

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