DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED showlaser user manual
Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 17.09.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5 2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8 3 Features..............................................................................................................................................
Table of contents 11 Protecting the environment..............................................................................................................
General notes 1 General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for the next owner. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice.
General notes 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 possible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – laser radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for the projection of laser light effects. It has been designed exclusively for show applications. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions Laser safety basics Laser safety requirements are based on DIN EN 60825-1. The corresponding accident preven‐ tion regulation of the Accident Prevention and Insurance Association in Germany is BGV-B2. This device contains a class-3B laser. It is equipped with a safety key. Always remove the key when the device is not attended by a trained operator. As an operator you are responsible for the safety of all persons present.
Safety instructions Safety 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! 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.
Safety instructions 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 electrician. DANGER! Laser radiation – avoid exposure to beam The device contains a class-3B laser, classified according to EN 60825-1. Do not look into the laser beam.
Safety instructions 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. NOTICE! Laser radiation – risk of fire Keep the area exposed to laser radiation free from flammable substances.
Safety instructions 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. 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.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and 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.
Features 3 Features This showlaser is specially suited for discos, clubs, bars, small stages, etc. and can be easily inte‐ grated into the light show or operated in ‘stand alone’ mode. The two laser diodes together with the LED background illumination provide extraordinary special effects.
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully 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 for transport or storage, respectively. You can install the device on the wall, ceiling or floor. A mounting bracket and the necessary screws are included in the package.
Installation WARNING! Stray laser radiation Inadequately secured additional components may cause stray laser radiation. Make sure that all additional components are adequately secured. 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 NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.5 m (19.7 in). Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). DMX connections 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 pin assignment.
Starting up 5 Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible highquality cables for all connections. DANGER! Laser radiation When starting up the device, you have to follow the instructions given here: Ä Chapter 2 ‘Safety instructions’ on page 8. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables.
Starting up Connections in DMX mode 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 resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Starting up Connections in master/slave mode When you configure a group of devices in master/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.
Components and functions 6 Components and functions Front panel showlaser 22
Components and functions 1 Projection lens for LED background illumination. 1 Laser aperture.
Components and functions Rear panel showlaser 24
Components and functions 3 OUTPUT DMX output. 4 INPUT DMX input. 5 Display. 6 MIC Microphone for operating mode ‘Sound controlled’. 7 Safety eye. 8 SAFETY Safety key switch to turn the laser output on or off. 9 IEC chassis connector for the mains cable. Beneath, the proper operating voltage is indicated. 10 POWER Mains switch to turn the unit on or off.
Components and functions 11 [ENTER] button Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 12 [DOWN] button Decreases the indicated value by one. 13 [UP] button Increases the indicated value by one. 14 [FUNC] button Opens up the main menu.
Operation 7 Operation 7.1 Starting and stopping the device Starting Carry out the following steps to take the unit into operation: 1. Check to see whether all laser safety precautions have been taken. Make sure that nobody is in range of the laser beam. 2. Insert the safety key into the lock (8). 3. If not already done, connect the device to a mains power outlet (9). 4. Turn the unit on using the main switch (10). After a few seconds, the fan and the motors start to work.
Operation Stopping Carry out the following steps to stop the unit: 1. Turn the safety key (8) into the ‘OFF’ position to turn the laser beam off and pull the key off. Keep the safety key in a safe place. 2. Turn the unit off using the main switch (10). 3. Additionally, you can disconnect the device from the power supply (9). 7.2 Main menu Press [FUNC] to activate the main menu and select one of the operation modes.
Operation Operating mode ‘Auto Show’ Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows or and starts flashing. The device operates in stand alone mode and displays a preprogrammed show. ‘ArA’ provides a show with fast effects, ‘SrA’ provides slow effects. Press [ENTER] to save the value and to start opera‐ tion in ‘Auto Show’ mode. Operating mode ‘Sound-con‐ trolled’ and adjusting the response characteristic Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows and starts flashing.
Operation Operating mode ‘Manual“ Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows . Press [ENTER] to confirm. In this mode you can set the laser diode and the LED for the backlight illumination manually.
Operation Operating mode ‘DMX’ Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows . Now you can adjust the number of the first DMX channel (DMX address) used by the unit. Select a value between 1 and 511 using the [UP] and [DOWN]. Press [ENTER] to store the value and to start operation in DMX mode. Make sure that this number corresponds with the configuration of your DMX controller. Operating mode ‘Master/Slave’ Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows .
Operation 7.
Operation 7.
Operation Channel Value 255 3 4 5 Function Sound controlled strobe effect (flashing) Green laser 0…4 Laser off 5…127 Laser is constantly on 128…254 Strobe effect (flashing), decreasing speed 255 Sound controlled strobe effect (flashing) Rotation of the red and green laser around the Z-axis (rolling) 0…4 No rotation 5…127 Rotation effect clockwise, increasing speed 128…133 No rotation 134…255 Rotation effect counter-clockwise, increasing speed Rotation of the blue LED background illumina
Operation Channel Value 6 7 Function 5…127 Rotation effect counter-clockwise, increasing speed 128…133 No rotation 134…255 Rotation effect counter-clockwise, increasing speed Intensity of the blue LED background illumination 0…4 Background illumination off 5…255 Increasing brightness (0 %…100 %) Strobe effect (flashing) of the blue LED background illumination 0…4 Background illumination off 5…127 Background illumination is constantly on 128…254 Strobe effect (flashing), decreasing speed
Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting DANGER! Laser radiation inside the housing During troubleshooting you have to comply with the instructions given here: Ä Chapter 2 ‘Safety instructions’ on page 8. Any servicing of the unit (with open housing) must only be carried out by quali‐ fied technicians. For working on the device you have to wear suitable laser safety goggles. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light, the fan does not run 1. Check the mains power connection and the main fuse. No response to DMX controller 1. If the display indicates a flashing figure, e.g. ‘001’, no DMX signal is received. Check the DMX connections and cables for proper connection. 2. Check the safety key switch. 2. If the display is not flashing and the unit does not respond check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3. Try to use another DMX controller. 4.
Cleaning 9 Cleaning DANGER! Laser radiation During cleaning you have to follow the instructions given here: Ä Chapter 2 ‘Safety instructions’ on page 8. To avoid unintended laser radiation, remove the safety switch before you begin to clean the device. Optical lenses Clean the exterior of accessible optical lenses periodically to optimise light output.
Technical specifications 10 Technical specifications Laser medium Red: 650 nm (typical), LD GaAlAs Green: 532 nm (typical), DPSS Nd:YV04 Laser power Red: 100 mW Green: 40 mW Laser classification acc. to EN 60825-1 2007 3B Beam diameter at outlet aperture < 5 mm Pulses All pulses < 4 Hz (> 0.
Technical specifications Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.0 A, 250 V, slow blow Power consumption 15 W Dimensions (W × D × H) 200 mm × 175 mm × 92 mm Weight 1.
Protecting the environment 11 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective 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 that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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