Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 Safety notes..............................8 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 Setup................................21 Connections and controls........................24 Operation..............................29 7.1 Starting up the device........................29 7.2 Main menu............................30 7.3 Stop the device..........................33 7.4 Menu diagram........................... 34 7.5 Functions in DMX mode .......................
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Table of contents Troubleshooting............................50 Cleaning............................... 52 Protecting the environment......................53 showlaser...
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.
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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.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – laser radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY / 250 RVP / 200 GVC...
Safety notes Safety notes 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.
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Safety notes 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.
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Safety notes 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.
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Safety notes DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit 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 registered electrician. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐...
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Safety notes DANGER! Laser radiation – avoid exposure to beam The device contains a class-3B laser, classified according to EN 60825-1. Do not look into the laser beam. 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.
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Safety notes 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. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots.
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Safety notes 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. 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.
Features Features The showlaser is specially suited for discos, clubs, bars, stages, etc. Its control via the DMX interface allows smooth integration into light shows. Special features of this device: Control via DMX (9 channels) and buttons plus display on the unit itself. Built-in automatic show programmes Sound control Master/slave mode...
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.
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Installation WARNING! Stray laser radiation Inadequately secured additional components may cause stray laser radiation. Make sure that all additional components are adequately secured. WARNING! Laser radiation – safety switch required The laser beam must be defeatable any time during operation, to avoid hazards by faults, unsafe operation conditions, or disturbance within the audience.
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Installation WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more...
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Installation 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 output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers. Safety switch (emergency stop) Connect the optional remote-control safety switch to the socket (8) of the device.
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Installation Ground, shielding DMX data (–) DMX data (+) showlaser...
Setup Setup Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. DANGER! Laser radiation Ä ‘Laser safety basics’ on page 9. During installation follow the instructions in NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐...
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Setup 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.
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Setup DMX indicator If the indicator is flashing in the DMX mode, no DMX signal is received. Maybe the DMX con‐ troller is not switched on or there is a cabling error. If the indicator lights permanently, the device receives a valid DMX signal. Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel showlaser...
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Connections and controls 1 LED POWER Shows that the device is turned on. 2 LED MUSIC Shows that a sound or music signal is being detected. 3 Laser aperture. DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY / 250 RVP / 200 GVC...
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Connections and controls Rear panel showlaser...
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Connections and controls Power switch. Fuse holder. Plug for mains cable with fuse holder, the input voltage range is printed below. LOCK Safety key switch: Turns the laser output on or off. REMOTE Connection for optional remote safety switch (emergency stop). An adapter for safety switches equipped with phone jacks is included in the delivery.
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Connections and controls [FUNC] button Opens the main menu. [UP] button Increments the displayed value by one. [DOWN] button Decrements the displayed value by one. [ENTER] button Chooses between the options of the selected mode. Display. Microphone used for the sound mode. Fan.
Operation Operation 7.1 Starting up the device Perform the following steps to start up the device: Verify that all required laser safety precautions have been taken. Make sure that there is no one in the reach of the laser beam. Insert the safety key into the lock (7).
Operation 7.2 Main menu Press [FUNC] to activate the main menu and to select one of the operation modes. When the display flashes, use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to change the displayed value. When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER]. To go back to the main menu without any changes press [FUNC] or wait for one minute.
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Operation Auto show mode Press [FUNC] until the display shows ‘Aut’ . The device operates in stand-alone mode and dis‐ plays a pre-programmed show that can optionally be controlled by the built-in microphone. Using the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons, you can now choose between the show types shown in the table below.
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Operation Display Show DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY DJ Lase Performance 250 RVP DJ Lase Performance 200 GVC Item no. 255905 Item no. 255906 Item no. 255907 ‘So2’ Sound-controlled show, green Sound-controlled show, red Sound-controlled show, violet ‘So3’ Sound-controlled show, yellow Sound-controlled show, pink Sound-controlled show, cyan Sound sensitivity...
Operation Master/Slave mode Press [FUNC] until the display shows ‘SLA’ . In this mode, the device exactly follows the opera‐ tion of the “master” it is connected to. Press [ENTER] to confirm and to start the operation in Master/Slave mode. Self test mode Press [FUNC] until the display shows ‘tSt’...
Operation 7.5 Functions in DMX mode 150 RGY, item no. 255905 Channel Value Function Mode selection 0…27 Laser off 28…55 Auto show, green+red+yellow 56…83 Auto show, red 84…111 Auto show, green 112…139 Auto show, yellow 140…167 Sound-controlled show, green+red+yellow 168…195 Sound-controlled show, red 196…223 Sound-controlled show, green...
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Operation Channel Value Function 252…255 DMX mode This setting enables the function of the other DMX channels 0…255 Pattern selection (as shown in the pattern list) Zoom 0…127 100 % to 5 % fixed zoom 128…169 Zooming in effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 170…209 Zooming out effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 210…255...
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Operation Channel Value Function 128…191 Clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Y axis rotation 0…127 0° to 359° fixed Y axis position 128…191 Clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast X axis rotation...
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Operation Channel Value Function 192…255 Anti-clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Colour selection 0…31 Original pre-programmed colour 32…63 64…95 Green 96…127 Yellow 128…255 Colour rolling 250 RVP, item no. 255906 Channel Value Function Mode selection 0…27 Laser off 28…55 Auto show, red+violet+pink showlaser...
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Operation Channel Value Function 56…83 Auto show, violet 84…111 Auto show, red 112…139 Auto show, pink 140…167 Sound-controlled show, red+violet+pink 168…195 Sound-controlled show, violet 196…223 Sound-controlled show, red 224…251 Sound-controlled show, pink 252…255 DMX mode This setting enables the function of the other DMX channels 0…255 Pattern selection (as shown in the pattern list) Zoom...
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Operation Channel Value Function 210…255 Zooming in and out effect, speed increasing from slow to fast X axis moving 0…127 128 different fixed positions on X axis 128…191 Clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…225 Anti-clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Y axis moving 0…127 128 different fixed positions on Y axis...
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Operation Channel Value Function X axis rotation 0…127 0° to 359° fixed X axis position 128…191 Clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Z axis rotation 0…127 0° to 359° fixed Z axis position 128…191 Clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255...
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Operation Channel Value Function 96…127 Pink 128…255 Colour rolling 200 GVC, item no. 255907 Channel Value Function Mode selection 0…27 Laser off 28…55 Auto show, green+violet+cyan 56…83 Auto show, green 84…111 Auto show, violet 112…139 Auto show, cyan 140…167 Sound-controlled show, green+violet+cyan 168…195 Sound-controlled show, green showlaser...
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Operation Channel Value Function 196…223 Sound-controlled show, violet 224…251 Sound-controlled show, cyan 252…255 DMX mode This setting enables the function of the other DMX channels 0…255 Pattern selection (as shown in the pattern list) Zoom 0…127 100 % to 5 % fixed zoom 128…169 Zooming in effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 170…209...
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Operation Channel Value Function Y axis moving 0…127 128 different fixed positions on Y axis 128…191 Clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Y axis rotation 0…127 0° to 359° fixed Y axis position 128…191 Clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255...
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Operation Channel Value Function 0…127 0° to 359° fixed Z axis position 128…191 Clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Colour selection 0…31 Original pre-programmed colour 32…63 Violet 64…95 Green 96…127...
Technical data Technical data DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY DJ Lase Performance 250 RVP DJ Lase Performance 200 GVC Item no. 255905 255906 255907 Laser medium Green: 532 nm, Nd:YVO4 DPSS Violet: 405 nm, GaAlAs Violet: 405 nm, GaAlAs Red: 650 nm, LD GaAlAs Red: 650 nm, LD GaAlAs Green: 532 nm, Nd:YVO4 DPSS Laser power...
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Technical data DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY DJ Lase Performance 250 RVP DJ Lase Performance 200 GVC Divergence (total light) < 160° Number of DMX chan‐ nels Mains power supply 100 – 240 V (AC), 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow characteristic Power consumption 15 W Dimensions...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DANGER! Laser radiation inside During troubleshooting follow the instructions specified in Ä ‘Laser safety basics’ on page 9. 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.
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DMX interface circuit. 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 Performance 150 RGY / 250 RVP / 200 GVC...
Cleaning Cleaning DANGER! Laser radiation During cleaning follow the instructions specified in Ä ‘Laser safety basics’ on page 9. To avoid laser emission, remove the safety key before you start to clean the device. Optical lenses Clean the exterior of accessible optical lenses periodically to optimise light output. The fre‐ quency 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.
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.
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