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thinpar 38 OWnEr’S ManUaL

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Thinpar 38 User’s Manual2

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Before you Begin ............................................3

What is included ......................................................3

Unpacking instructions ............................................3

Manual conventions .................................................3

Icons ........................................................................3

2. Safety inStructionS .....................................4

3. introduction ....................................................5

Control features .......................................................5

Additional features ...................................................5

Back Panel ..............................................................5

4. Setup ....................................................................6

AC power .................................................................6

Power linking ...........................................................6

Mounting orientation ................................................7

Rigging ....................................................................7

Signal linking ...........................................................8

5. operating inStructionS ..............................8

Control panel functions ............................................8

Control panel menu selections ................................9

6. Standalone operation ..............................10.

Automatic ...............................................................10.

Sound-active..........................................................10.

Preset colors .........................................................10.

Custom static colors ..............................................10.

7. dMX operation ...............................................11

Configuring the starting address ...........................11

Master/slave (standalone operating modes) .........11

7-Ch mode DMX operation ....................................12

3-Ch mode DMX operation ....................................12

8. appendiX............................................................13

DMX primer ...........................................................13

General troubleshooting ........................................13

Fixture linking ........................................................14

DMX data cable .....................................................14

Cable connectors...................................................14

3-Pin to 5-pin conversion chart ..............................15

Setting up a DMX serial data link ..........................15

General maintenance ............................................15

9. technical SpecificationS .........................16

10. Warranty .........................................................16

INTRODUCTIONThe Venue Thinpar 38 is a DMX intelligent LED Par Can. It is lightweight and compact which makes it a great light for clubs, parties, Houses of Worship and mobile DJs. This unit can be used as a “stand alone” fixture in sound-activated mode, or controlled via DMX controller.

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGINWhat iS included • Thinpar38 • PowerCord • WarrantyCard • UserManual

unpacking inStructionSCarefullyunpackthecarton,thencheckthecontentstoensurethatallpartsarepresentandhavebeenreceivedingoodcondition.Notifytheshipperimmediatelyandretainpackingmaterialforinspectionifanypartsappeardamagedfromshipping, or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixturemustbereturnedtothefactory,itisimportantthatthefixturebereturnedintheoriginalfactoryboxandpacking.

Manual conventionSVenue®manualsusethefollowingconventionstodifferentiatecertaintypesofinformationfromtheregulartext.

convention Meaning

<Menu> Keytobepressedonthefixture’sControlDisplay

1~512 Range of values

50./60. Setofvaluesofwhichonlyonecanbechosen

SettingsMenu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating mode/current status)

Menu > Settings Sequence of menu options to be followed

on Value to be entered or selected

iconSThis manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part of the user.

iconS Meaning

This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation information.Failuretocomplywiththisinformationmayrenderthefixturepartiallyorcompletelyinoperative,causedamagetothefixtureorcauseharm to the user.

This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. Failuretocomplywiththisinformationmaypreventthefixturefromfunctioningcorrectly.

Thisparagraphremindsyouofuseful,althoughnotcritical,information.


2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Pleasereadtheseinstructionscarefully.Itincludesimportantinformationabout the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

• PleasekeepthisOwner’sManualforfuturereference.

• Makesurethatyouareconnectingtothepropervoltage,andthatthelinevoltageyouareconnectingtois not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.

• Thisproductisintendedforindooruseonly!Topreventriskoffireorshock,donotexposefixturetorainor moisture.

• Makesuretherearenoflammablematerialsclosetotheunitwhileoperating.

• Theunitmustbeinstalledinalocationwithadequateventilation,atleast20”(50cm)fromadjacentsurfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

• Alwaysdisconnectfromthepowersourcebeforeservicingorreplacingthefuseandbesuretoreplacewithsametypefuse.

• Securefixturetofasteningdeviceusingasafetychain. • Maximumambienttemperatureis104°F(40°C).Donotoperatethefixtureattemperatureshigher than this. • Intheeventofaseriousoperatingproblem,stopusingtheunitimmediately.Nevertrytorepairthe unityourself. • Neverconnectthedevicetoadimmerpack. • Makesurethepowercordisnevercrimpedordamaged. • Neverdisconnectthepowercordbypullingortuggingonthecord. • Nevercarrythefixturedirectlyfromthecord.Alwaysusethehanging/mountingbracket. • Avoiddirecteyeexposuretothelightsourcewhileitison.


3. INTRODUCTIONcontrol featureS • StaticcolorsandRGBcolormixingwithorwithoutDMXcontroller • Built-inautomatedprogramsviamaster/slaveorDMXwithvariablespeed • Built-insoundactivatedprogramsviamaster/slaveorDMX • Pulseeffectwithadjustablespeed • 3or7channelDMX-512operation

additional featureS • 2.5”lowprofiledesign • Powerlinking:43units@120V • Double-bracketyokedoublesasfloorstand

Back panel


4. SETUPac poWerThis fixture runs on 120. VAC, 50./60. Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage is within the range of accepted voltages.

To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to thefixture’sspecificationschart.Afixture’s listedcurrent rating indicates itsaveragecurrentdrawundernormal conditions.

Alwaysconnectthefixturetoaswitchedcircuit.Neverconnectthefixturetoarheostat(variableresistor)ordimmercircuit,eveniftherheostatordimmerchannelisusedonlyasa0to100%switch.

Alwaysconnectthefixturetoacircuitwithasuitableelectricalground.

poWer linkingThis fixture contains power linking via the outlet located on the back panel. Please see the diagram below for further explanation.

Themaximumquantityoffixturesthatmaybelinkedis43units@120V.


Mounting orientationThelightweightThinpar38maybemountedinanyposition. riggingBe sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manualforadetailedweightlisting.Mountthefixturesecurely.Thismaybedonewithascrew,nutandbolt,orahangingclamp (not included). The hole in each bracket can fit a 13mm screw or bolt. When rigging, consider routine maintenance and back panel access. Please see the following steps for installation.

• Ifthepowerlinkoutisintendedtobeusedwithmultiplefixtures,takeintoaccountthelengthofeachpower cable, and mount the fixtures close enough to one another to account for this.

• Whenaimingthefixtures,youmayusethebracketangleknob.Loosentheknob,adjusttothedesiredangle, andthentightentheknobbyturningclockwise.Donotusetoolsforthisstep,asitmaycausedamage.

• Thereisasecondarybracket,whichmaybeusedprimarilyforfloorstandingpositions.

• Safetycablesmustalwaysbeused.


Signal linkingInordertousethisfixtureinaDMXormaster/slaveoperation,youmustdaisychainusingDMXcablestolinkfromone fixture to another.

5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONScontrol panel ButtonSAccessthesefunctionsusingthefourbuttonslocateddirectlyunderneaththeLEDControlDisplay.

Button function

<Menu>Scrolls through the current operating mode, as well as back out of the current menu option

<up> Selects increasing advancement in the value

<doWn> Selects decreasing advancement in the value

<enter> Selectsavalueandstoreittomemory


The Control Display shows the current state of the unit. It is used to select the operating mode, as well as the sub-features. For detailed functions, please see the section below.

control panel Menu SelectionS

Main function SuB-function Selection SuB-Selection inStruction

auto P--

P 1 7 Color Switching

Select between 2 switching and 2 fading built-in programs.

P2 7 Color Fading

P3 3 Color Switching

P4 3 Color Fading

Soundactive P--

P5 7 Color Sound Active Use the Audio Sensi-tivityAdjustmentknoblocated on the back of the fixture.

Select between2 sound activeprograms.P6 3 Color Sound Active

dMXcontrol

3-CH d 1-d5 12 Select 3-channel DMX mode (RGB control).

7-CH d 1-d5 12

colorpallette C--

C 1 Red

Select between7 static colors. Thedisplaywillread C1~C7. The colors that each of these represent are indicated to the left.

C2 Green

C3 Blue

C4 Cyan

C5 Magenta

C6 Yellow

C7 White

preSet Speed (1-4) S-- 5 1-5 100 (the default range is

50.50.)

This is the speed range for the 4 switching and fading built-in programs.

uSer colorMiXing U--

r--- Red

000- 100Combine red, green, and blue to create a custom, static color.

g--- Green

b--- Blue


6. STANDALONE OPERATIONautoMaticThisfixturehaspreprogrammedchaseswithadjustablespeed.TheseareaccessedviatheControlDisplay(page5).

1. Press <Menu> until “P--” appears on the LED screen.2. Press <enter>.3. Using <up> and <doWn>, select the desired program (P1-P4).4. Press <enter>.5. Press <Menu> until “S--” appears on the LED screen.6. Using <up> and <doWn>, select the desired program speed (S 1-S100).7. Press <enter> to confirm settings.

Sound-activeThis fixture has preprogrammed sound triggered chases. These are accessed via the Control Display (page 5). TheaudiosensitivitymaybeadjustedusingtheAudioSensitivityAdjustmentknob.

1. Press <Menu> until “P--” appears on the LED screen.2. Press <enter>.3. Using <up> and <doWn>, select the desired program (P5-P6).4. Press <enter> to confirm settings.

preSet colorSThisfixturehaspreprogrammedstaticcolorpresets.TheseareaccessedviatheControlDisplay(page5).

1. Press <Menu> until “C--” appears on the LED screen.2. Press <enter>.3. Using <up> and <doWn>, select the desired color preset (C1-C7).4. Press <enter> to confirm settings.

cuStoM Static colorSThisfixturehastheabilitytoacceptcustomstaticcolorsettings.TheseareaccessedviatheControlDisplay(page5).

1. Press <Menu> until “U--” appears on the LED screen.2. Press <enter>.3. Using <up> and <doWn>, select the desired color (r, g, b).4. Press <enter>.5. Using <up> and <doWn>, select the desired color value (000-100).Byselecting000, the color will remain off.6. Press <enter> to continue to the next color (r, g, b).7. Using <up> and <doWn>, select the desired color value (000-100).Byselecting000, the color will remain off.8. Repeat steps 6 & 7 until the desired color is obtained. Press <enter> to save the final color setting. This will move the selectiontothefollowingcolor;however,thisisnecessarytosavethemodification.

Thecolorsarerepresentedbythefollowinginthemenumap:r = Red (000-100)G = Green (000-100)b = Blue (000-100)


7. Dmx OPERATION This is the operating mode which will allow for an external DMX controller. You must set the starting address for this mode.If this isyourfirst timeusingDMX,thenit isrecommendedthatyourefer tothe“DMXPrimer”section inthe“Appendix” of this manual.

1. Press <Menu> until “3-CH” or “7-CH” appears on the LED screen.2. Press <enter>.3. Using <up> and <doWn>, select the desired DMX address (d 1-d512).

configuring the Starting addreSSEach fixture requires a starting address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read thedataonthechannelindicatedbythestartingaddress.Forexample,afixturethatusessevenDMXchannelsandisaddressedtostartonDMXchannel100,willreaddatafromchannels:100,101,102,103,104,105and106.Choosethestartingaddressesforeachfixturesothatthechannelsuseddonotoverlap.Inaddition,youshouldnotethestartingaddress selected for future reference.

TheThinpar64usessevenorthreeDMXchannels.IfthisisyourfirsttimeusingDMX,werecommendreadingthe“DMXPrimer” section in the “Appendix”.

MaSter/Slave (Standalone operating ModeS)This is the operating mode which will allow one fixture to act as the master and control all of the other slave fixtures. You must set both the master and the slave(s) fixtures to the correct mode for this operation.

Master Settings:1. Connect the fixtures with DMX cables, as shown in the “Fixture Linking” section.2.Useanyoneofthestandalonemodesforthemasterunit.Thisincludes:“P--”, “C--”, and “U--”.

Slave Settings:1. Press <Menu> until “3-CH” or “7-CH” appears on the LED screen.2. Press <enter>.3. Using <up> and <doWn>, set the DMX address to “d 1”.4. Press <enter>.

AlthoughanyfixtureintheDMXdaisychainmaybesettomaster,itisadvisabletosetthemasterasthefirstfixture in the line.

Onlyonefixturemaybesettomaster.

DonotconnectaDMXcontrollertothedaisychainforthisoperatingmode.

It does not matter which DMX mode is selected for the slave fixtures. Either mode will be effective.


7-ch Mode dMX operation

channel value function

1 0.0.0. - 255redDimmer:0%-100%

2 0.0.0. - 255greenDimmer:0%-100%

3 0.0.0. - 255BlueDimmer:0%-100%

40.0.0. - 0.150.16 - 255

Color Macros (override CH.1 - 3)No FunctionColor Macros

5

0.0.0. - 255Speed(CH.6@values32-223)Slow - Fast

0.0.0. - 0.15

0.16 - 255

Strobe(RGBmodeonly)No FunctionSlow - Fast

6

0.0.0. - 0.31

0.32 - 0.63

0.64 - 0.95

0.96 - 127128 - 159160. - 191192 - 223224 - 255

ModeRGB modePulseeffect0%~100%(usingRGBfaders)Pulseeffect100%~0%(usingRGBfaders)Pulseeffect100%~0%~100%(usingRGBfaders)Auto fade transitionAuto snap transition (3 colors)Auto snap transition (7 colors)Sound triggering mode

When CH.6 is set between 0.32~223, CH.5 controls the speed.

7 0.0.0. - 255DimmerIntensity:0%-100%(RGB/Macromodes)

3-ch Mode dMX operation

channel Meaning function

1 0.0.0. - 255redDimmer:0%-100%

2 0.0.0. - 255greenDimmer:0%-100%

3 0.0.0. - 255BlueDimmer:0%-100%


8. APPENDIxdMX priMerThereare512channelsinaDMXconnection.Channelsmaybeassignedinanymanner.AfixturecapableofreceivingDMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicatesthefirstchannelreservedinthecontroller.TherearemanydifferenttypesofDMXcontrollablefixturesandtheyallmayvaryinthetotalnumberofchannelsrequired.Choosingastartaddressshouldbeplannedinadvance.Channelsshouldneveroverlap.Iftheydo,thiswillresultinerraticoperationofthefixtureswhosestartingaddressissetincorrectly.Youcanhowever,controlmultiplefixturesofthesametypeusingthesamestartingaddressaslongastheintendedresult is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the fixtures will be slaved together and will all respond exactlythesame.ConsulttheOwner’sManualtoyourDMXcontrollerformoreinformation.

DMXfixturesaredesignedtoreceivedatathroughaserialDaisyChain.ADaisyChainconnectioniswheretheDATAOUTofonefixtureconnectstotheDATAINofthenextfixture.Theorder inwhichthefixturesareconnectedisnotimportant and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures using shielded two-conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-), and pin 3 is Data Positive (S+).

general trouBleShooting

SyMptoM poSSiBle cauSe(S) poSSiBle action(S)

Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing•Excessivecircuitload•Shortcircuitalongthepowerwires

•Checktotalloadplacedontheelectricalcircuit.•Checkforashortintheelectricalwiring(internaland/

or external).

Device does not power up•Nopower•Loosepowercord

•CheckforpoweronMains.•Checkpowercord

Fixture is not responding to DMX

•WrongDMXaddressing•DamagedDMXcables•Wrongpolaritysettingsonthecontroller•LooseDMXcables•FaultyDMXinterface•FaultyMainPCB

•CheckControlDisplayandunitaddressing•CheckDMXcables•Checkpolarityswitchsettingsonthecontroller•Checkcableconnections•ReplaceDMXinput•ReplaceMainPCB

Loss of signal

•NonDMXcables•Bouncingsignals•Longcable/Lowlevelsignal•Toomanyfixtures•InterferencefromACwires

•UseonlyDMXcompatiblecables•Installterminatorassuggested•Installamplifierrightafterfixturewithstrongsignal•InstallanopticallycoupledDMXsplitterafterunit#32•KeepDMXcablesseparatedfrompowercablesor

black light


fiXture linkingYouwillneedaserialdatalinktorunlightshowsofoneormorefixturesusingaDMXcontrollerortorunsynchronizedshowsontwoormorefixturessettoamaster/slaveoperatingmode.Thecombinednumberofchannelsrequiredbyallthe fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.

Fixturesonaserialdatalinkmustbedaisychainedinonesingleline.TocomplywiththeEIA-485standard,nomore than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data linkwithouttheuseofaDMXoptically-isolatedsplittermayresultindeteriorationoftheDMXsignal.

Maximumrecommendedserialdatalinkdistance: 500m(1640ft) Maximumrecommendednumberoffixturesonaserialdatalink: 32

dMX data caBleUse a cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications. Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMXdatareliablyoverlongdistances.Thecablemusthavethefollowingcharacteristics:

Type: shielded,2-conductor,twistedpairMaximumcapacitancebetweenconductors: 30pF/ftMaximumcapacitancebetweenconductorandshield: 55pF/ftMaximumresistance: 20Ohms/1000ftNominalimpedance: 100~140Ohms

caBle connectorSCabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.

Donotallowcontactbetweenthecommonandthefixture’schassisground.Groundingthecommoncancauseagroundloop,andyourfixturemayperformerratically.TestcableswithanOhmmetertoverifycorrectpolarityand to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.


3-pin to 5-pin converSion chart

Ifyouuseacontrollerwitha5-pinDMXoutputconnector,youwillneedtousea5-pinto3-pinadapter.Thechartbelowdetailsapropercableconversion:

3-pin to 5-pin converSion chart

conductor 3-PinFemale(Output) 5-Pin Male (Input)

ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1

data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2

data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3

not used Pin 4

not used Pin 5

Setting up a dMX Serial data link1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector of the controller.2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3-pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector.3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

general MaintenanceTomaintainoptimumperformanceandminimizewear,fixturesshouldbecleanedfrequently.Usageandenvironmentarecontributingfactorsindeterminingfrequency.Asageneralrule,fixturesshouldbecleanedatleasttwiceamonth.Dust reduces performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance.

• Unplugfixturefrompower. • Useavacuumoraircompressorandasoftbrushtoremovedustcollectedonexternalvents. • CleanallglasswhenthefixtureiscoldwithamildsolutionofglasscleanerorIsopropylAlcoholandasoft

lint-free cotton cloth or lens tissue. • Applysolutiontotheclothortissueanddragdirtandgrimetotheoutsideofthelens. • Gentlypolishopticalsurfacesuntiltheyarefreeofhazeandlint.

Thecleaningofexternalopticallensesand/ormirrorsmustbecarriedoutperiodicallytooptimizelightoutput.Cleaningfrequencydependsontheenvironmentinwhichthefixtureoperates.Damp,smokyorparticularlydirtysurroundingscancausegreateraccumulationofdirtontheunit’soptics.Cleanwithsoftclothusingnormalglasscleaningfluid.Cleantheexternalopticsatleastevery20days.Cleanthefixtureatleastevery30/60days.

Alwaysdrypartscarefullyaftercleaningthem.

Never spin a fan using compressed air.


9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSWeight & dimensionsLength ................................................................................................................................ 7.3” (185mm)Width ..................................................................................................................................8.1” (20.6mm)Height ...................................................................................................................................2.5” (63mm)Weight.............................................................................................................................. 1.8 lbs (0..8 kg)

powerPowerSupply .............................................................................................................120. VAC, 50./60. HzPowerConsumption@120V .......................................................................................... 9 W (.1 A max)Power Linking ............................................................................................................... 43units@120VFuse ..................................................................................................................................... F 1 A, 250. V

light SourceLEDs .........................................................................................................75 (25 red, 25 green, 25 blue)

photo opticLux@1m ...................................................................................................................................... 1,50.0.Beam Angle ........................................................................................................................................14°Field Angle ..........................................................................................................................................23°

thermalMaximum Ambient Temperature .......................................................................................104°F(40°C)

10. WARRANTYOne(1)YearLimitedWarrantySubjecttothelimitationssetforthbelow,Venue®herebyrepresentsandwarrantsthatthecomponentsofthisproductshallbefreefromdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterials,includingimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityorfitnessforaparticularpurpose,subjecttonormaluseandservice,forone(1)year[ninety(90)daysonlamps]totheoriginalownerfrom the date of purchase.

Retailer and manufacturer shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of product, loss of time,interruptedoperationorcommerciallossoranyotherincidentalorconsequentialdamagesincludingbutnotlimitedto lostprofits,downtime,goodwill,damage toor replacementofequipmentandproperty,andanycostsof recover-ing,reprogramming,orreproducinganyprogramordatastoredinequipmentthatisusedwithVenue® products. This guaranteegivesyouspecificlegalrights.Youmayhaveotherlegalrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabovelimitationmaynotapplytoyou.

Venue Lighting EffectsP.O.Box5111,ThousandOaks,CA91359-5111www.venuelightingeffects.com

Alltrademarksandregisteredtrademarksmentionedhereinarerecognizedasthepropertyoftheirrespectiveholders.

Made in China. 120.2-970.3

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