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  • Page 1 DJ Lase 150-R MK-III showlaser user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 15.03.2016, ID: 276235 (V2)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................25 Connections and controls........................28 Operation..............................36 7.1 Starting and stopping the device....................36 7.2 Main menu............................37 7.3 Menu overview..........................40 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode ......................41 7.5 Pattern list............................44 DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................46 Plug and connection assignments....................48 Troubleshooting............................49 Cleaning............................... 52 Protecting the environment......................53 showlaser...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General notes 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. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    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. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 8 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 pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 10: 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 11 Insurance Association and to the authority responsible for occupational safety. In the event of public use, the complete laser equipment must be approved by an expert (e. g. the Technical Control Board TÜV) prior to commissioning. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 12 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 13 The laser beam can injure your eyes when you directly look into it. Do not expose yourself to the laser beam. The laser beam can cause skin burns. In this context take extreme care when using converging optical instruments. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 14 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 15 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. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 16 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 17: Features

    Special features of this device: Control via DMX (8 channels), via infrared remote control and via buttons and display on the unit Preprogrammed automatic show Sound control Master / slave mode 32 different patterns Laser diode: red (150 mW) DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that 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 19 Connect the external safety switch (optional, not included in scope of delivery) to the connec‐ tion socket provided on the unit. If you press the switch, the laser beam will be switched off immediately. Follow the switch manufacturer's safety instructions and the guidelines for intended use. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 20 Installation Minimum height When installing the unit, observe the specified minimum height to prevent the risk of injury to persons, and observe the limits for maximum exposure of eyes or skin to a laser. These limits are set depending on the specific ambient conditions in each case and must be determined on site by the laser safety authorised personnel in charge, based on the applicable standard, DIN EN 60825-1.
  • Page 21 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. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 22 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). showlaser...
  • Page 23 Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place. When shipping, the battery is already installed in the remote and protected against discharge by a transparent plastic foil. Remove the plastic foil prior to first use. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 24 Installation NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.

  • Page 25: Starting Up

    Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 26 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 27 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. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 28: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel showlaser...
  • Page 29 Shows that a sound or music signal is being detected. Indicates that a sound signal is received. Lights up briefly on incoming infrared signals from the remote. 4 [IR] Receiver for the infrared signal of the remote control. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls Rear panel showlaser...
  • Page 31 7 [OUTPUT] DMX output. 8 [INPUT] DMX input. 9 Safety eyelet. 10 [LOCK] Safety key switch: Turns the laser output on or off. 11 [REMOTE] Jack for connecting an external safety switch (e.g. E-stop button). 12 Display. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 32 Connections and controls 13 [FUNC] Opens the main menu. 14 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 15 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. 16 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 17 [MIC] Microphone used for the sound mode. showlaser...
  • Page 33 Connections and controls Remote control DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 34 Connections and controls 20 [ON/OFF] When the device is in the Auto Show mode or is performing a self test, press the button for several seconds to enter the Remote control mode. When the device is already in the Remote control mode, this button switches the laser on or off. 21 [MUSIC] Starts a sound-controlled automatic show in random order.
  • Page 35 28 Numeric keypad for direct input of values (microphone sensitivity or pattern number). To enter two digit numbers, press the [-/--] key before entering the first and second digit. 29 Toggles between the current and the previously displayed pattern. 30 Press this button before entering two digit numbers. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 36: 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 (9).

  • Page 37: Main Menu

    When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER]. To discard all changes and exit back to the main menu press [FUNC] or wait a minute. All previous settings are saved even if you disconnect the device from the mains power supply. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 38 Operation Operating mode ‘Auto Show’ Press [FUNC] until the display shows . The device operates in stand alone mode and dis‐ plays a preprogrammed show that may run sound controlled via the built-in microphone, if desired. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select one of the preprogrammed shows listed in the table below.
  • Page 39 . Press [ENTER] to confirm and to start operation in ‘Remote Control’ mode. In this operating mode you can control the unit comfortably by remote. Take care that the infrared sensor on the front panel of the device is not obstructed. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 40: Menu Overview

    Operation Selftest Press [FUNC] until the display shows . Press [ENTER] to start the selftest. Press [FUNC] again and select another menu item to stop the selftest. 7.3 Menu overview showlaser...

  • Page 41: Functions In 'Dmx' Mode

    Operating mode ‘DMX’: this setting activates the function of the other DMX chan‐ nels 0…255 Pattern selection ( Ä Chapter 7.5 ‘Pattern list’ on page 44) Zoom 0…127 Fixed zoom 128…169 Zoom-in effect, increasing speed 170…209 Zoom-out effect, increasing speed DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 42 Operation Channel Value Function 210…255 Alternating zoom effect, increasing speed Rotation around the Y-axis (rolling) 0…127 Fixed position of Y-axis (0…359°) 128…191 Rotation effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Rotation effect anti-clockwise, increasing speed Rotation around the X-axis (rolling) 0…127 Fixed position of X-axis (0…359°) 128…191 Rotation effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255...
  • Page 43 0…127 Fixed positions on X-axis 128…191 Movement effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Movement effect anti-clockwise, increasing speed Y-axis movement 0…127 Fixed positions on Y-axis 128…191 Movement effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Movement effect anti-clockwise, increasing speed DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 44: Pattern List

    Operation 7.5 Pattern list showlaser...
  • Page 45 Operation DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Laser medium Red: 650 nm (typical), LD GaAlAs Laser power Red: 150 mW Laser classification acc. to EN 60825-1 2015 Beam diameter at aperture 5 mm Pulse data All pulses <4 Hz (> 0.25 s) Divergence (each beam) <...
  • Page 47 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × D × H) 155 mm × 85 mm × 145 mm Weight 1.21 kg DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 48: Plug And Connection Assignments

    Plug and connection assignments 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. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    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. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light, the fan does 1. Check the power connection and main fuse. not run 2. Check the safety key switch. No response to the DMX controller 1. If the display shows a flashing number, for example “001”, no DMX signal is being received.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting 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 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 52: Cleaning

    Cleaning 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.

  • Page 53: Protecting The Environment

    Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐ teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 54 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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