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  • Page 1 DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED showlaser user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 17.09.2012...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 Starting up..............................19 Components and functions........................ 22 Operation..............................27 7.1 Starting and stopping the device....................27 7.2 Main menu............................28 7.3 Menu overview..........................32 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................41 showlaser...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    General notes 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – laser radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Features

    Features 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. Special features of this device: Control via DMX (7 channels) and via buttons and display on the unit Preprogrammed automatic shows...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. DANGER! Laser radiation When starting up the device, you have to follow the instructions given here: Ä...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 Starting up Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode 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.

  • Page 22: Components And Functions

    Components and functions Components and functions Front panel showlaser...
  • Page 23 Components and functions 1 Projection lens for LED background illumination. 1 Laser aperture. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 24 Components and functions Rear panel showlaser...
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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. showlaser...

  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation Operation 7.1 Starting and stopping the device Starting Carry out the following steps to take the unit into operation: Check to see whether all laser safety precautions have been taken. Make sure that nobody is in range of the laser beam. Insert the safety key into the lock (8).

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    Operation Stopping Carry out the following steps to stop the unit: 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. Turn the unit off using the main switch (10). Additionally, you can disconnect the device from the power supply (9).
  • Page 29 Operation Operating mode ‘Auto Show’ Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows 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’...
  • Page 30 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. The following table shows the possible settings: Display Description R 0…R 9...
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Menu Overview

    Operation 7.3 Menu overview showlaser...

  • Page 33: Functions In 'Dmx' Mode

    Operation 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode Channel Value Function Operating mode selection 0…51 Laser off 52…102 Automatic show in random order, fast 103…154 Automatic show in random order, slow 155…206 Sound controlled automatic show in random order 207…255 Operating mode ‘DMX’: this setting activates the function of the other DMX channels Red laser 0…4...
  • Page 34 Operation Channel Value 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 Sound controlled strobe effect (flashing) Rotation of the red and green laser around the Z-axis (rolling) 0…4 No rotation 5…127...
  • Page 35 Operation Channel Value 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...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 37 4. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuits. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • Page 38: Cleaning

    Cleaning 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.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications 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 Beam diameter at outlet aperture < 5 mm Pulses All pulses <...
  • Page 40 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 1.5 kg showlaser...

  • Page 41: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment 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.
  • Page 42 Notes showlaser...
  • Page 44 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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