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  • Page 1 DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX 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 03.06.2016, ID: 272917 (V3)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation..............................19 Starting up..............................26 Connections and controls........................29 Handling..............................37 7.1 Starting up the device........................37 7.2 Main menu............................38 7.3 Menu overview..........................41 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode ......................42 7.5 Pattern list............................45 DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Stop the device..........................47 Technical specifications........................48 Plug and connection assignments....................50 Troubleshooting............................51 Cleaning............................... 54 Protecting the environment......................55 showlaser...

  • Page 5: General Information

    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 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General information 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

    The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 8 General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – laser radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. showlaser...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions Laser safety basics Laser safety requirements are based on DIN EN 60825-1:2015. The corresponding accident pre‐ vention regulation of the Accident Prevention and Insurance Association in Germany is BGV- This device contains a class-3B laser. It comes equipped with a safety key and a jack for con‐ necting an external safety switch.
  • Page 13 Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 14 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 15 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. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 16 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 17 PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 18: 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. Special features of this device: Control via DMX (8 channels), via infrared remote control and via buttons and display on the unit Built-in automatic show programmes Sound control...

  • Page 19: Installation

    You can install the device standing or hanging. When in use, the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss. Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform any kind of maintenance. Block access under the work area. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 20 Installation Safety switch (emergency stop) Connect the external safety switch (not included in scope of delivery) to the connection 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. showlaser...
  • Page 21 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. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 22 Installation 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. WARNING! Stray laser radiation Inadequately secured additional components may cause stray laser radiation. Make sure that all additional components are adequately secured.
  • Page 23 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). DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 24 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 25 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. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 26: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. DANGER! Laser radiation Follow the instructions in the chapter titled "Safety Instructions" in this manual. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐...
  • Page 27 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 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 28 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 29: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls 1 Laser aperture 2 POWER Shows that the device is turned on 3 MUSIC 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.
  • Page 31 Connections and controls Rear panel DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 32 Connections and controls 5 [POWER] Power on/off switch. Switches the device on and off. 6 Plug for mains cable with fuse holder. 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.
  • Page 33 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. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 34 Connections and controls Remote control showlaser...
  • Page 35 [-/--] key before entering the first and second digit. 22 Starts the automatic change between the last two selected patterns. 23 Press this button before entering two digit numbers. 24 [A] To change to the previous pattern. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 36 Connections and controls 25 [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. 26 Starts an automatic show in random order. 27 [MUSIC] Starts a sound-controlled automatic show in random order.

  • Page 37: Handling

    Using the main switch (5) turn the device on. After a few seconds, the fan and the motors start to work. The display shows the current operation mode. The device is now opera‐ tional. Turn the safety key (9) to the “ON” position to turn the laser beam on. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 38: Main Menu

    Handling 7.2 Main menu Press [FUNC] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. 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 return to the main menu without any changes, press [FUNC] or wait a minute.
  • Page 39 Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the settings S 0“ (sensitivity = 0, sound-controlled mode off) or S 1 (low sensi‐ tivity) to S 9 (high sensitivity). Press [ENTER] to store the setting. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 40 Handling DMX mode Press [FUNC] until the display shows . You can now set the number of the first DMX channel used by the device (DMX address). Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select a value between 1 and 505. Press [ENTER] to store the value and to start the operation in DMX mode. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller.

  • Page 41: Menu Overview

    Handling Selftest Press [FUNC] until the display shows . Press [ENTER] to start a self test. Press [FUNC] again and select another menu item to stop the selftest. 7.3 Menu overview DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 42: Functions In 'Dmx' Mode

    Handling 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 43 128…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 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 44 Handling 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 45: Pattern List

    Handling 7.5 Pattern list DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 46 Handling showlaser...

  • Page 47: Stop The Device

    Turn the safety key (10) to the “OFF” position to turn the laser beam off and remove the key. Keep the safety key under control. Using the main switch (5) turn the device off. Optionally, disconnect the device from the mains (6). DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Laser medium Blue: 450 nm (typical), LD GaAlAs Laser power 400 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 49 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × D × H) 145 mm × 80 mm × 160 mm Weight 1.3 kg DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Device not working, no light, fan not working. 1. Check the power connection and main fuse. 2. Check the safety key switch. 3. Check the external safety switch (e.g. emergency stop). No response to the DMX controller 1.
  • Page 53 If the device receives a signal from the remote control the ‘MUSIC’ lights up briefly. 3. Check the remote control battery. 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 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 56 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 57 Notes DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 58 Notes showlaser...
  • Page 60 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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