DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED showlaser user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 43 10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 44 11 Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................................
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the 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 to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 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 interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 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.
General information 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 or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This unit is used to project laser light effects; it is intended for show applications only. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions 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 60825-1:2015. The corresponding accident pre‐ vention regulation of the Accident Prevention and Insurance Association in Germany is DGUV V11. This device contains a class-3B laser. It comes equipped with a safety key and a jack for con‐ necting an external safety switch. 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 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. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source.
Safety instructions 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Safety instructions 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.
Features 3 Features The showlaser is specially suited for discos, clubs, bars, small stages, etc. It allows smooth inte‐ gration into light shows, but can also be operated as stand-alone device. 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 product 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 standing or hanging. When in use, the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss.
Installation Safety switch (emergency stop) Connect the external safety switch (not supplied) to the provided connection socket on the device. If you press the external switch, the laser beam will be switched off immediately. Observe the safety instructions of the switch manufacturer and the regulations for the intended use.
Installation Minimum height In order to meet the limits for maximum irradiation (MZB limit value for the non-hazardous irradiation of the eye or the skin with a laser), the device must be installed at a height of at least 2.7 m according to the DGUV V11 valid in Germany.
Installation DANGER! Follow the instructions in the chapter titled "Safety Instructions" in the user manual. To avoid laser emission, remove the safety key before you start to install the device. WARNING! Stray laser radiation Inadequately secured additional components may cause stray laser radiation. Make sure that all additional components are adequately secured.
Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 2.0 m (78.7 in). Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
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. DANGER! Laser radiation Follow the instructions in the chapter titled "Safety Instructions" in this manual. 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.
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls Front panel ö # DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II DMX DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED 25
Connections and controls 1 Projection lens for LED background illumination 2 Laser aperture.
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Connections and controls 3 [OUTPUT] DMX output 4 [INPUT] DMX input 5 Display 6 [MIC] Microphone used for the sound mode 7 Safety cable eyelet. 8 [SAFETY] Safety key switch: Turns the laser output on or off. 9 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder 10 [POWER] Mains switch. Turns the device on and off.
Connections and controls 11 [REMOTE] Jack for connecting an external safety switch (e.g. E-stop button) 12 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 13 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. 14 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 15 [FUNC] Opens the main menu.
Handling 7 Handling 7.1 Starting and stopping the device Starting Perform the following steps to start up the device: 1. Verify that all required laser safety precautions have been taken. Make sure that there is no one in the reach of the laser beam. 2. Connect an external safety switch [REMOTE] (11) to the port (e.g. emergency stop) or any other installation using a protection function. 3. Insert the safety key into the lock (8). 4. If not already connected, connect the device to the mains (9).
Handling Stopping Perform the following steps to stop the device: 1. Turn the safety key (8) to the “OFF” position to turn the laser beam off and remove the key. Keep the safety key under control. 2. Using the main switch (10) turn the device off. 3. Optionally, disconnect the device from the mains (9). 7.2 Main menu Press [FUNC] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. When the display flashes, use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to change the displayed value.
Handling Auto show mode ArA Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows A r A or SrA and starts flashing. The device operates in stand-alone mode and displays a pre-programmed show. ‘ArA’ provides a show with fast effects, ‘SrA’ provides slow effects. Press [ENTER] to store the value and to start the operation in Auto-Show mode. SrA Operating mode ‘Sound-con‐ trolled’ and adjusting the response characteristic Sou Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows S o u and starts flashing.
Handling Operating mode ‘Manual con‐ trol’ NAn Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows NAn . Press [ENTER] to confirm. In this mode you can set the laser diode and the LED for the backlight illumination manually.
Handling DMX mode 001 Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows 0 0 1 . You can now set the number of the first DMX channel used by the device (DMX address). Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select a value between 1 and 511. Press [ENTER] to store the value and to start the operation in DMX mode. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. Master/slave mode SLA Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows S L A .
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Handling Channe Value l 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 Clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 128…133 No rotation 134…255 Anti-clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Rotation of
Handling Channe Value l 6 7 Function 0…4 No rotation 5…127 Clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 128…133 No rotation 134…255 Anti-clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 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 showlaser
Handling Channe Value l Function 128…254 Strobe effect (flashing), decreasing speed 255 Sound controlled strobe effect (flashing) DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED 39
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications 200 mm Laser medium Red: 650 nm (typical), LD GaAlAs Green: 532 nm (typical), DPSS Nd:YV04 Laser power Red: 100 mW 92 mm Green: 40 mW Laser classification acc. To EN 60825-1 2015 3B Beam diameter at aperture < 5 mm Pulse data All pulses <4 Hz (> 0.
Technical specifications DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Number of DMX channels 7 Power consumption 15 W Supply voltage 100 – 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.0 A, 250 V, slow-blow Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 200 mm × 92 mm × 175 mm Weight 1.
Technical specifications Further information Colour spectrum RG Animation laser No Gratin laser Yes ILDA No DMX Yes Power rating Up to 100 Analog modulation No showlaser 42
Plug and connection assignments 9 Plug and connection assignments Introduction 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.
Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting DANGER! Laser radiation inside Follow the instructions in the chapter titled "Safety Instructions" in this manual. Only qualified personnel may carry out service work on the (open) device. Suitable laser protection glasses are required for any activities at the device. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Device not working, no light, fan not working. 1. Check the power connection and main fuse. 2. Check the safety key switch. 3. Check the external safety switch (e.g. emergency stop). No response to the DMX controller 1. If the display shows a flashing number, for example “001”, no DMX signal is being received. Check the DMX connectors and cables to see if they are prop‐ erly linked. 2.
Cleaning 11 Cleaning DANGER! Laser radiation Follow the instructions in the chapter titled "Safety Instructions" in this manual. To avoid laser emission, remove the safety key before you start to clean the device. Optical lenses Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output.
Protecting the environment 12 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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