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Aurora 4C and 4G Product Manual and User Guide For Professional Indoor Use Only - FDA Variance Required X-Laser strongly recommends keeping this manual with your new laser projector at all times as a field reference.
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If you have any questions about any of the content of this manual or the safe operation of your new laser projector, please do not hesitate to contact your dealer or X-Laser directly. X-Laser USA 301-543-1981 866-702-7768 Sales – Extension 0 Support –...
Table of Contents Introduction ....................5 Product Labeling ..................6 Safety Notices ................... 7 Unpacking Your Laser Projector ..............9 Projector Layout and Functions .............. 10 Projector Specifications ................11 Power Variations ................. 11 General Guidelines for Safe Laser Use ............ 12 General Guidelines for Proper Usage .............
Introduction Thank you for purchasing an X-Laser product! You now own one of the most powerful and best crafted aerial laser display systems ever created for the mobile entertainment industry. Before leaving our factory, every projector is carefully checked in a comprehensive quality assurance process to ensure proper and safe operation.
Product Labeling The following label is affixed to the top of your laser projector; if at any point the label becomes illegible, please contact X-Laser for replacement. Caution--use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in...
Safety Notices 1. Do not expose the human eye directly or indirectly to focused or scattered laser radiation as loss of vision, complete blindness, and/or other serious injuries may result. Lasers are capable of starting fires at great distances. Do not use around flammable materials.* 2.
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should only be employees of an FDA variance holder. Keep away from minors. DO NOT EVER allow lasers to enter airspace or hit aircraft. *** 9. This unit should never be left unattended while operational and should always be unplugged from both DMX and power while being transported, rigged, de-rigged, cleaned, or when a qualified operator is not present.
Unpacking Your Laser Projector Your new X-Laser Aurora laser projector box should contain the following items: 1) X-Laser Aurora laser projector 2) A grounded power cable 3) This user manual 4) “Black wrap” beam blocking foil 6) A DVD containing letters, forms, and a wealth of other information...
Projector Layout and Functions 1. DIP Switches 2. DMX signal receive LED 3. Sound active mode sensitivity adjustment 4. 3 pin DMX input 5. 3 pin DMX output 6. Replaceable fan filter 7. Sound level LED 8. Power on indicator LED 9.
X-Laser product if you notice or suspect that any part of the laser is not functioning properly. In such a case, call X-Laser or your dealer for an RMA number and we will repair the unit to bring it back into compliance.
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DVD enclosed with this product. 6. We strongly recommend that each user of an X-Laser product read “Safe Laser Display” literature published as ANSI Z136.1 and Z136.10. These and a wealth of laser safety information are available from www.rli.com and the Laser Institute of America.
Replacement foil strips can be obtained very inexpensively through your X-Laser dealer. 5. During any use of your X-Laser product be sure to leave open space around all sides of the laser to facilitate airflow through the unit. Do not obstruct the holes in the housing as these permit air to enter and cycle though the unit.
Using the safety requirements previously addressed in this manual and included on the user DVD as a preliminary but not exhaustive guide, you may hang or otherwise mount your new X-Laser product in any suitable orientation. The writing on the sides or front of the fixture should always be right side up or at no more than a 90 degree angle to level.
Safe Beam and Projection Height According to most US variances, laser beams must be at least 3 meters (10 feet) above any surface upon which your audience can stand. Refer to your variance for required vertical and lateral safety distances. Performers and trained personal MAY be exempt from these safety distances at the discretion of an experienced Laser Safety Officer who may be able to implement an alternative radiation safety plan.
DMX control, or the ability to quickly cut power to the projector. Warm Up and Duty Cycle From a "cold" start, it may take your X-Laser system as long as 15 minutes to reach full power. More commonly, warm-up time is less than 10 minutes.
1) From your DMX controller, connect a 3 pin DMX cable to the “DMX IN” port on the back of your X-Laser Product. For any additional fixtures, continue to daisy chain the DMX cable from the “DMX OUT” port on the...
first fixture to the “DMX IN” port on the next fixture and so forth down the line. Your total length of DMX cable should not exceed 300 feet. 2) At the end of the DMX link, place a DMX terminator in the “DMX OUT”...
Replacement fuses Try using a different IEC power cable of at least 16 continue to break gauge If problem persists contact X-Laser to return unit for service Unit powers on, but has no output Check manual for correct DIP switch settings...
The bench fee covers an initial evaluation, basic internal cleaning and basic alignment and calibration. Please first contact X-Laser for an RMA number. Our support team will most likely spend a few minutes trying to diagnose the issue over the phone to find the fastest resolution for you.
USA for warranty or DOA repairs only. Out of warranty work shipping is paid by user in both directions. Shipping costs for parts, if approved by X-Laser, are paid by client. Faster shipping will incur an extra shipping fee.
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty X-Laser warrants that this product will be free from defects of materials or workmanship for 12 months for the mechanical components of the laser system and 6 months for the laser diodes from the date of end- user purchase.
Return Policy We want you to love using your X-Laser. If you don’t love it, for whatever reason, please contact us so that we may help resolve whatever the issue may be. Factory sealed products may be returned to your dealer in accordance with their return policies. Used products may be returned for any reason within 14 days of purchase, assuming that they are in excellent condition, with a restocking fee of 15%.
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