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  • Page 1 DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED 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: 262778 (V2)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................23 Connections and controls........................26 Operation..............................31 7.1 Starting and stopping the device....................31 7.2 Main menu............................32 7.3 Menu overview..........................36 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode......................37 Technical specifications........................40 DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................42 Troubleshooting............................43 Cleaning............................... 45 Protecting the environment......................46 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • 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

    Control via DMX (7 channels) and via buttons and display on the unit Preprogrammed automatic shows Sound control Master / slave mode Laser diodes: – Red: 100 mW – Green: 40 mW Blue LED background illumination with projection lens DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • 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 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. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 22 Installation WARNING! Stray laser radiation Inadequately secured additional components may cause stray laser radiation. Make sure that all additional components are adequately secured. NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 2.0 m (78.7 in).

  • Page 23: 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 24 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 25 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • Page 26: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel showlaser...
  • Page 27 Connections and controls 1 Projection lens for LED background illumination. 2 Laser aperture. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 28 Connections and controls Rear panel showlaser...
  • Page 29 Microphone used for the sound mode. 7 Safety eyelet. 8 [SAFETY] Safety key switch: Turns the laser output on or off. 9 Plug for mains cable with fuse holder. 10 [POWER] Power on/off switch. Switches the device on and off. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Turn the unit on using the main switch (10). After a few seconds, the fan and the motors start to work. The display shows the current operating mode. The unit is now opera‐ tional. Turn the safety key (8) into the ‘ON’ position to turn the laser beam on. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • Page 32: 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 33 . Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the settings ‘S 0’ (sen‐ sitivity = 0, operation mode ‘Sound-controlled’ is off) or ‘S 1’ (low sensitivity) to ‘S 9’ (high sensi‐ tivity). Press [ENTER] to save the setting. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 34 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 35 Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows . In this operation mode the unit follows exactly the master device that it is connected to. Press [ENTER] to confirm and to start opera‐ tion in ‘Master/Slave’ mode. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • Page 36: Menu Overview

    Operation 7.3 Menu overview showlaser...

  • Page 37: Functions In 'Dmx' Mode

    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 Laser off 5…127 Laser is constantly on 128…254 Strobe effect (flashing), decreasing speed DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 38 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 39 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 Sound controlled strobe effect (flashing) DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • Page 40: 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 2015 Beam diameter at aperture 5 mm Pulse data All pulses <4 Hz (>...
  • Page 41 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1,0 A, 250 V, slow blow Dimensions (W × D × H) 200 mm × 92 mm × 175 mm Weight 1.5 kg DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 44 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 45: Cleaning

    The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device. Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122). Always dry the parts carefully. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • Page 46: 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 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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