Kam LED Parbar MKII
Complete LED spotlight lighting system ideal for all forms of live performance
Thank you for choosing the Kam LED Parbar MKII lighting system, we are sure you will have many years of
use from this equipment but please read this user manual fully before attempting to use the kit.
This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a
safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in
this user manual.
Important:
damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty.
Installation of the LED Parbar
- Attach the LED Parbar to the top end of the stand and fasten the fixation screw
making sure the unit’s weight is evenly balanced.
Please note:
for overhead rigging in public or industrial areas, a
series of safety instructions have to be followed that this manual can only give in part.
DMX-512 connection
- Only use a stereo shielded cable and 3-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect
the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.
Master/Slave operation
- This enables several devices can be synchronized and controlled by one Master
device.On the rear panel you can find an XLR jack and an XLR plug, which can be used for connecting several
devices. Choose the device which is to control the effects. Connect the OUT jack with the IN plug of the next
device. Set the Master device to SOUND mode and set each Slave device to the same DMX address.
Mains connection
- The device must only be connected with an electric installation carried out in compliance with
the IEC standards. The electric installation must be equipped with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a
maximum fault current of 30mA. Lighting effects must not be connected to dimming-packs.
Cleaning and maintenance
- Look out for and maintain the following: 1) All screws used for installing the devices
or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded. 2) There must not be any
deformations on the housings, fixations and installation spots (ceiling, suspension, trussing). 3) The electric power
supply cables must not show any damages, material fatigue (e.g. porous cables) or sediments. Further instructions
depending on the installation spot and usage have to be adhered by a skilled installer and any safety problems
have to be removed.
Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation!
We recommend frequent
cleaning of the device. Please use a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Never use alcohol or solvents! There are no
serviceable parts inside the device except for the fuse. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried
out by authorized dealers.
Replacing the fuse
- If the fine-wire fuse of the device fuses, only replace it by a fuse of same type and rating.
Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead. Step 1: Open the fuseholder on the rear panel with a screwdriver.
Step 2: Remove the old fuse from the holder. Step 3: Install the new fuse in the fuseholder. Step 4: Replace the
fuseholder in the housing. Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts. If the power supply cable of
this device becomes damaged, it has to be replaced by a special power supply cable available at your dealer.
Should you have further questions, please contact your dealer.
Operation
- After you have connected the unit to the mains, the LED Parbar starts running and the display lights
up. The device has two operating modes. It can be operated in sound controlled or in DMX-controlled mode.
You can choose the desired mode via the buttons MENU, UP and DOWN:
When display shows A***
you can choose the desired DMX address via the UP or DOWN buttons.
When display shows *512
the unit is in DMX mode. To switch to sound control mode, press the UP button.
When display shows *SND
the unit is in sound control mode. To switch to DMX mode, press the DOWN button.
When display shows S***
you can choose the desired speed of the internal programs. Default is 51; for
increasing speed press the DOWN button, for decreasing speed press the UP button.
DMX controlled operation
- You can control the spots individually via your DMX controller.
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