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  • Page 1 DJ Lase 40-G 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 14.08.2015, ID: 276238...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Components and functions........................ 25 Operation..............................33 7.1 Starting and stopping the device....................33 7.2 Main menu............................34 7.3 Menu overview..........................37 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode ......................38 7.5 Pattern list............................41 Troubleshooting............................43 Cleaning............................... 46 DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................47 Protecting the environment......................49 showlaser...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Symbols and signal words This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual. DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • 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 pos‐ sible 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 – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...

  • 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 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 40-G MK-III...
  • 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 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 40-G MK-III...
  • 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 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 40-G MK-III...
  • 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 Safety instructions 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. DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...

  • Page 16: Features

    Features Features This showlaser is specially suited for discos, clubs, bars, small stages, etc. and can be easily inte‐ grated in the light show or operated in ‘stand alone’ mode. Special features of this device: Control via DMX (8 channels), via infrared remote control and via buttons and display on the unit Preprogrammed automatic shows Sound control...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Laser radiation During installation 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 start the installation of the device. DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 18 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 19 The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 20 Installation Inserting the battery into the Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder remote control like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control.

  • Page 21: 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 Chapter 2 ‘Safety instructions’ on page 8. DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 22 Starting up NOTICE! 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. showlaser...
  • Page 23 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). DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 24 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 25: Components And Functions

    Components and functions Components and functions Front panel DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 26 Components and functions 1 Laser aperture. 2 POWER LED Indicates that the unit is switched on. 3 IR Infrared sensor for remote control signals. 4 MUSIC LED Indicates that a sound signal is received. Lights up briefly on incoming infrared signals from the remote. showlaser...
  • Page 27 Components and functions Rear panel DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 28 Components and functions 5 POWER Mains switch to turn the unit on or off. 6 Fuse holder with fuse. 7 IEC chassis connector for the mains cable. Beneath, the proper operating voltage is indicated. 8 INPUT DMX input. 9 LOCK Safety key switch to turn the laser output on or off.
  • Page 29 Components and functions 13 [DOWN] button Decreases the indicated value by one. 14 [ENTER] button Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 15 MIC Microphone for operating mode ‘Sound controlled’. 16 Display. 17 OUTPUT DMX output. DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 30 Components and functions Remote control showlaser...
  • Page 31 Starts a sound controlled automatic show in random order. 22 Taste [AUTO] Starts an automatic show in random order. 23 No function. 24 Pauses a running show or restarts it. 25 Taste [A] To change to the previous pattern. DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 32 Components and functions 26 Taste [B] To change the sensitivity and thus the response characteristic of the microphone. First, press the [MUSIC] button, then press [B] followed by a button [0] to [9] on the numeric keypad. 27 Taste [C] To change to the next pattern.

  • Page 33: Operation

    Turn the unit on using the main switch (5). 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 (9) into the ‘ON’ position to turn the laser beam on. DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...

  • Page 34: Main Menu

    Operation Stopping Carry out the following steps to stop the unit: Turn the safety key (9) 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 (5). Additionally, you can disconnect the device from the power supply (7).
  • Page 35 Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the settings ‘S 0’ (sensitivity = 0, operation mode ‘Sound-controlled’ is off) or „S 1“ (low sensitivity) to „S 9“ (high sensitivity). Press [ENTER] to save the setting. DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 36 Operation Operation 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 505 using the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons. 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 37: 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 DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...

  • Page 38: Functions In 'Dmx' Mode

    Operation 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode Channel Value Function Operating mode selection 0…63 Laser off 64…127 Automatic show in random order 128…191 Sound controlled automatic Show in random order 192…255 Operating mode ‘DMX’: this setting activates the function of the other DMX chan‐ nels 0…255 Pattern selection (...
  • Page 39 Fixed position of X-axis (0…359°) 128…191 Rotation effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Rotation effect anti-clockwise, increasing speed Rotation around the Z-axis (rolling) 0…127 Fixed position of Z-axis (0…359°) 128…191 Rotation effect anti-clockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Rotation effect clockwise, increasing speed DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 40 Operation Channel Value Function X-axis movement 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 showlaser...

  • Page 41: Pattern List

    Operation 7.5 Pattern list DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 42 Operation showlaser...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    For working on the device you have to wear suitable laser safety goggles. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light, the fan does 1. Check the mains power connection and the main fuse. not run 2. Check the safety key switch. No response to DMX controller 1. If the display indicates a flashing figure, e.g. ‘001’, no DMX signal is received. Check the DMX connections and cables for proper connection.
  • Page 45 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 40-G MK-III...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Technical Specifications

    Battery (remote control) Lithium coin battery, CR 2025, 3 V Operating voltage supply AC 100 …240 V , 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.0 A, 250 V, slow blow Power consumption 12 W DJ Lase 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 48 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × D × H) 155 mm × 145 mm × 85 mm Weight 1.26 kg showlaser...

  • Page 49: 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 40-G MK-III...
  • Page 50 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 52 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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