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Varytec BAT.BAR 240 RGB User Manual

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    Bat.Bar 240 rgb led spotlight user manual.

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    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 16.02.2018, id: 385471.

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 1 general information................................................................................................................................. 6 1.1 further information.............................................................................................................

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    7.5 functions in 3-channel dmx mode........................................................................................... 38 7.6 functions in 5-channel dmx mode........................................................................................... 38 7.7 functions in 8-channel dmx mode........

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    Bat.Bar 240 rgb 5 led spotlight.

  • Page 6: General Information

    1 general information this manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions 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 ma...

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    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 intere...

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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. 1.3 symbols and signal words in this section you will find an overview of the meaning of ...

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    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 ...

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    Warning signs type of danger warning – danger zone. General information 10 bat.Bar 240 rgb led spotlight.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    2 safety instructions this device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using led technics. The device is designed for professional use 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 co...

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    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! Ne...

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    Danger! Electric shock caused by short-circuit always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro- tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis- tered el...

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    Warning! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury in the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat- teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec- tion. Notice! Risk of fire do not...

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    Notice! Operating conditions this device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Notice! Power supply before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (ac outlet)...

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    Notice! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. Notice! Possible damage by leaking batteries leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batte...

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    Notice! Possible damage due to incorrect storage deep discharge can cause batteries to become permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity. Before prolonged rest periods, charge the batteries to around 50 % of their capacity and then switch the equipment off. Store the equipment at a tempera- ...

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    3 features special features of the device: n led configuration: 240 rgb leds (10 mm, each 0.6 w) n stand-alone, master-slave or dmx mode operation n control via dmx (six different modes), via the supplied infrared remote and via buttons and display on the unit n stand-alone operation with static col...

  • Page 19: Installation

    4 installation unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable f...

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    Notice! Risk of overheating always ensure 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 max...

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    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. You can install the unit in hanging or standing position. When in us...

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    Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Push the lock of the battery holder towards the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder like a drawer. Insert the batteries in the correct polarity according to the marking on the remote. Slide the battery holder back into...

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    4.1 dealing with lithium batteries warning! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury in the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat- teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec...

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    Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat- teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose. Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.G. By cove...

  • Page 25: 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 bat.Bar 240 rgb 25 led spotlight.

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    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 re...

  • Page 27: Connections and Controls

    6 connections and controls connections and controls bat.Bar 240 rgb 27 led spotlight.

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    1 iec chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder 2 [fuse] fuse holder. Should the fuse have blown, disconnect the unit from the power supply and replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same type. 3 [dmx in] dmx input. 4 [dmx out] dmx output 5 [power] main switch. Turns the device on and off i...

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    [up], [down] toggles between the menu items of a menu level, increases or decreases the displayed value by one. [enter] selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. 7 [power out] iec chassis socket for the power supply of further devices 8 battery holder to unlock, pre...

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    Remote control connections and controls 30 bat.Bar 240 rgb led spotlight.

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    10 button to activate the standby mode. 11 [dmx] button to switch between dmx and stand-alone mode. Press twice to select the dmx mode. 12 [slave] button to activate the slave mode. 13 [auto 1], [auto 2], [speed] buttons to activate automatic mode 1 or 2 and to adjust the programme speed. 14 [up], [...

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    16 [strobe] no function. 17 no function. 18 [sound 1], [sound 2] buttons to activate sound-control mode 1 or 2. Connections and controls 32 bat.Bar 240 rgb led spotlight.

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    7 operating 7.1 starting the device connect the device to the mains or insert a charged battery. Turn on the device using one of the main switches. The display shows the current operation mode. 7.2 operating on the unit press [menu], [up] or [down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘addr’ . Confirm...

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    Press [menu], [up] or [down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘soud’ . Confirm with [enter]. Use [up] and [down] to select the desired mode ‘sou1’ , ‘sou2’ or ‘sou3’ . Confirm with [enter]. Now you can adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control. Use [up] or [down] to selec...

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    Press [menu], [up] or [down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘uer’ . Confirm with [enter]. The display shows the version number of the currently installed software. Press [menu], [up] or [down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘slav’ . Confirm with [enter]. The display shows ‘sla’ , the unit is...

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    7.3 ir remote control press [menu], [up] or [down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘reno’ . Confirm with [enter]. Use [up] and [down] the option ‘on’ to operate the device via ir remote control, or ‘off’ if the remote control is not to be used. Confirm with [enter]. Operating 36 bat.Bar 240 rgb l...

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    7.4 menu overview operating bat.Bar 240 rgb 37 led spotlight.

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    7.5 functions in 3-channel dmx mode 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 %) 7.6 functions in 5-channel dmx mode channel value function 1 function selection 0…7 no automatic, setting the intensity with ch...

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    Channel value function 232…255 selecting a sound-controlled programme 2 0…255 speed of the effect selected with channel 1 3 0…255 intensity red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…7 4 0…255 intensity green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…7 5 0…255 intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…7 7.7 ...

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    Channel value function 16…231 selecting a preprogrammed automatic show 232…255 selecting a sound-controlled programme 2 0…255 speed of the effect selected with channel 1 3 0…255 intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 1…4, if channel 1 = 0…7 4 0…255 intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 1…4, if chan...

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    7.8 functions in 14-channel dmx mode channel value function 1 function selection 0…7 no automatic, setting the intensity with channels 3…8 8…15 strobe effect 16…231 selecting a preprogrammed automatic show 232…255 selecting a sound-controlled programme 2 0…255 speed of the effect selected with chann...

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    Channel value function 8 0…255 intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3…4, if channel 1 = 0…7 9 0…255 intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 5…6, if channel 1 = 0…7 10 0…255 intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 5…6, if channel 1 = 0…7 11 0…255 intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 5…6, if channel...

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    7.9 functions in 24-channel dmx mode channel value function 1 0…255 intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 1, if channel 1 = 0…7 2 0…255 intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 1, if channel 1 = 0…7 3 0…255 intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1, if channel 1 = 0…7 4 0…255 intensity red (0 % to 100...

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    Channel value function 12 0…255 intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 4, if channel 1 = 0…7 13 0…255 intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 5, if channel 1 = 0…7 14 0…255 intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 5, if channel 1 = 0…7 15 0…255 intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 5, if channel 1 = 0...

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    7.10 functions in 26-channel dmx mode channel value function 1 function selection 0…7 no automatic, setting the intensity with channels 3…8 8…15 strobe effect 16…231 selecting a preprogrammed automatic show 232…255 selecting a sound-controlled programme 2 0…255 speed of the effect selected with chan...

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    Channel value function 8 0…255 intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channel 1 = 0…7 9 0…255 intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channel 1 = 0…7 10 0…255 intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channel 1 = 0…7 11 0…255 intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channel 1 = 0…7...

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    Channel value function 21 0…255 intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 7, if channel 1 = 0…7 22 0…255 intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 7, if channel 1 = 0…7 23 0…255 intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 7, if channel 1 = 0…7 24 0…255 intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 8, if channel 1 = 0…...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    8 technical specifications led configuration: 240 × rgb (80 × red 80 × green, 80 × blue, each 10 mm, 0.6 w) number of dmx channels 3, 5, 8, 14, 24 or 26 beam angle 25° voltage supply 100 – 240 v 50/60 hz replaceable rechargeable battery packs, item # 385488 (lithium ion battery, 10.8 v, 1500 mah) fu...

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    Dimensions (w × h × d) 975 mm × 89 mm × 60 mm (without feet) 975 mm × 120 mm × 60 mm (with feet) weight 1.6 kg technical specifications bat.Bar 240 rgb 49 led spotlight.

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    9 plug and connection assignments 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. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘sound & light’ caution is indicated: even if a plug fits into a socket, t...

  • Page 51: 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 th...

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    Symptom remedy the unit does not work, no light check the mains connection. If the device is to be operated independently from the mains power supply, check the charge status of the bat- tery pack. Apparently no function despite proper power supply check if the unit is in dmx mode or in ‘slave’ mode...

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    Symptom remedy 4. If the device is to be controlled wirelessly via dmx, check whether the module is activated in the menu. If so, find a better dmx antenna orientation. 5. Check whether the dmx cables run near or parallel to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer- ence to a dmx interf...

  • Page 54: Cleaning

    11 cleaning 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. ...

  • Page 55: Protecting The Environment

    12 protecting the environment for the 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 th...

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    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...

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    Notes bat.Bar 240 rgb 57 led spotlight.

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    Notes 58 bat.Bar 240 rgb led spotlight.

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    Musikhaus thomann · hans-thomann-straße 1 · 96138 burgebrach · germany · www.Thomann.De.