Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 17 Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................25 Connections and operating elements................... 28 Operating..............................35 7.1 Switching the device on / off.......................
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Table of contents 7.6 Functions in DMX mode........................ 47 7.7 Operating via keyboard......................... 55 7.8 Menu diagram........................... 62 7.9 Resetting to factory defaults......................63 Technical specifications........................64 Plug and connection assignment....................66 Troubleshooting............................70 Cleaning............................... 73 Protecting the environment......................74 showlaser...
General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
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.
General notes 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings 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’...
General notes 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. 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.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – laser radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. DJ Lase RGB Pro Advanced 1000...
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.
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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-4 laser. It comes equipped with a safety key and a jack for con‐ necting an external safety switch.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Features Features Professional RGB laser for use in all event areas: Colour mixing based on analogue diode modulation Laser power: 1,000 mW Laser class: 4 Control options: – DMX-512 (20 channels) – ILDA – IR remote control (included) – built-in buttons and display –...
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.
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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. DJ Lase RGB Pro Advanced 1000...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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‐...
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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.
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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.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel showlaser...
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Connections and operating elements 1 Laser aperture. 2 Retainer and mounting bracket. 3 [MIC] Microphone for sound-controlled operation. 4 [MUSIC] Indicator LED, flashes blue in sound-controlled operation. 5 [Mic Sensitivity] Rotary control for adjusting the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control. 6 [POWER] Indicator LED, lights constantly white when the unit is on.
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Connections and operating elements Rear panel showlaser...
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Connections and operating elements 8 Safety eyelet. 9 [LASER] Indicator LED, lights steady white when the unit is on. 10 [POWER] Indicator LED, lights steady red when the laser is on (key switch in [ON] position). 11 Display. 12 [ILDA THROUGH] 25-pin ILDA output connector for looping through the ILDA signal to other devices.
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Connections and operating elements 16 Function and control buttons [MENU]: Opens the main menu. [UP]: Increases the displayed value by one. [DOWN]: Decreases the displayed value by one. [ENTER]: Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. 17 [PS 2] Connection socket for the USB adapter of the included USB keyboard.
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Connections and operating elements IR remote control DJ Lase RGB Pro Advanced 1000...
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Connections and operating elements 1 On / off switch. 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. 2 No function.
Operating Operating 7.1 Switching the device on / off Switching the device on Perform the following steps to switch the device on: Verify that all required laser safety precautions have been taken. Make sure that there is no one in the reach of the laser beam. Connect an external safety switch [REMOTE] to the port (e.g.
Operating Turning off Perform the following steps to switch the device off: Turn the safety key to the OFF” position to turn the laser beam off and remove the key. Keep the safety key under control. Turn off the power using the main switch. Optionally, disconnect the device from the mains.
Operating 7.3 SYSTEM menu In this menu, you can adjust various device settings. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘SYS’ menu and confirm with [ENTER]. Parameter Description Value range ‘Nirr’...
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Operating Change the currently displayed value with [UP] and [DOWN] and confirm all new values again with [ENTER]. To return to the main menu without making changes, press [MENU]. showlaser...
Operating 7.4 Operating modes AUTO mode In this mode, the device automatically projects programmed patterns in the selected mode onto a surface. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Aut’ menu item and confirm with [ENTER].
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Operating Parameter Description ‘Aut 5’ Auto mode 5, show with programmed Love motto patterns. ‘Aut 6’ Auto mode 6, show with programmed Birthday motto patterns. ‘Aut 7’ Auto mode 7, show with programmed Party motto patterns. ‘Aut 8’ Auto mode 8, show with programmed Halloween motto patterns. ‘Aut 9’...
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Operating SOUND mode In this mode, the device projects programmed patterns sound-controlled onto a surface. Set the sensitivity of the built-in microphone using the adjustment screw [Mic Sensitivity] on the front panel of the housing. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to open the ‘Sou’...
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Operating Parameter Description ‘Sou 5’ Sound mode 5, show with programmed Love motto patterns. ‘Sou 6’ Sound mode 6, show with programmed Birthday motto patterns. ‘Sou 7’ Sound mode 7, show with programmed Party motto patterns. ‘Sou 8’ Sound mode 8, show with programmed Halloween motto patterns. ‘Sou 9’...
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Operating TEXT mode In this mode, the device projects text that has been entered and stored via the supplied key‐ board (see ) onto a surface. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to open the ‘tXt’ menu and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired Text mode (see chart) and confirm with[ENTER].
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Operating TIME mode In this mode, the device consecutively projects time, date and the day of the week onto a sur‐ face. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to open the ‘tiM’ menu and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select one of the following menu items and confirm with [ENTER].
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Operating COUNTDOWN mode In this mode, the device projects a linked text ( ‘t-01’ … ‘t-09’ ) after a programmed countdown time onto a surface. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to open the ‘Cnt’ menu and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the desired time in a range from ‘0’...
Operating Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to open the ‘SLA’ menu and confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘d001’ , the unit is now controlled via DMX channel 1. When the display flashes, no controller is connected.
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Operating Channe Value Function 192 … 223 Pattern group 7 224 … 255 Pattern group 8 Pattern selection, channel 1 = 151 … 255, channel 2 = 0 … 255 0 … 255 Patterns 1 to 16 of the respectively selected group of channel 2 (16 patterns x 8 groups = 128 patterns) Colour selection 0 …...
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Operating Channe Value Function 58 … 63 Red + green + blue = white 64 … 111 Single colour conversion 112 … 159 Multi-coloured motion above and below, increasing speed 160 … 207 Multi-coloured motion left to right, increasing speed 208 …...
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Operating Channe Value Function 170 … 209 Zoom in 210 … 255 Zoom in / out loop Zoom speed 0 … 255 Zoom effect speed from slow to fast Y axis rotation 0 … 127 Fixed adjusted position of Y-axis 128 …...
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Operating Channe Value Function 128 … 191 X-axis rotation clockwise 192 … 255 X-axis rotation counter-clockwise Rotation speed of X-axis 0 … 255 Rotation speed of X-axis from slow to fast Z axis rotation 0 … 127 Fixed adjusted position of Z-axis 128 …...
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Operating Channe Value Function 128 … 191 Rotation around X-axis clockwise 192 … 255 Rotation around X-axis counter-clockwise Motion speed on X-axis 0 … 255 Motion speed on X-axis from slow to fast Y axis moving 0 … 127 Fixed adjusted position of Y-axis 128 …...
Operating Channe Value Function Wave effect 0 … 255 Increasing wave frequency Wave effect 0 … 127 Wave position 128 … 255 Wave motion speed from slow to fast 7.7 Operating via keyboard The functions of the device can also be controlled via the supplied keyboard. The following tables show the key layout in the different operating modes.
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Operating General functions Button Symbol Function Windows® Start key, opens the main menu (). Use the arrow keys and to switch between the menu options. Confirm to open a subordinate menu and to activate a selection with [Enter]. Functions in AUTO mode Button Symbol Function...
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Operating Functions in SOUND mode Button Symbol Function [Pause] Stops the running program in the motion of the currently projected pattern. Press the button again to let the programme continue. [RGB | Manual change between the fixed colours red, green, yellow, blue, Color] pink and white during the current projection.
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Operating Button Symbol Function [Draw] Enables the Animation function: the individual letters of the entered text are being ‘written’ in succession on the projection sur‐ face. With the arrow buttons and you can adjust the animation. Press the button again to deactivate the function. [Zoom] Activates the Zoom function: the entered text is zoomed out, disap‐...
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Operating Button Symbol Function [X Roll] Activates the rolling motion with stationary X-axis: the entered text rolls in the Y-axis. With the arrow buttons and you can adjust the motion speed. Press the button again to deactivate the function. [Y Roll] Activates the rolling motion with stationary Y-axis: the entered text rolls in the X-axis.
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Operating Button Symbol Function [Del] Delete key. Use this button to delete the text of the open program. [Back Delete key. Use this button to delete the last character of the Space] entered text. [Home] No function [End] No function [Save] Store button.
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Operating Button Symbol Function [PgDN] Browse key. Activates the next program location where text is saved. [Pause] Stops the running program in the motion of the currently projected pattern. Press the button again to let the programme continue. DJ Lase RGB Pro Advanced 1000...
Operating 7.9 Resetting to factory defaults To reset the device to factory default settings, open the SYSTEM menu (see ), select the menu item ‘rSET’ and confirm with [ENTER]. All settings are reset immediately without prompting. DJ Lase RGB Pro Advanced 1000...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Laser medium Red: 638 nm (typical), LD Green: 532 nm (typical), LD Blue: 450 nm (typical), LD Laser power Red: 200 mW Green: 200 mW Blue: 600 mW Laser classification acc. to EN 60825-1 2015 Beam diameter at aperture 5 mm Divergence (each beam) <...
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Technical specifications Operating supply voltage 100 … 240 V 50/60 Hz Power consumption 25 W Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1,6 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 291 mm × 120 mm × 200 mm (without bracket) 291 mm ×...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment 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’...
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Plug and connection assignment ILDA interface You can connect laser control units, that generate signals as standardized by the International Laser Display Association to the ILDA input. The ILDA output of the unit can be connected to other laser devices. The ILDA interfaces are designed as 25-pin D-sub connectors.
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Plug and connection assignment User-defined signal 4+ Return signal from the unit Shutter X– Y– Intensity– Locking (Interlock) B R– G– B– User-defined signal 1– User-defined signal 2– User-defined signal 3– showlaser...
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Plug and connection assignment User-defined signal 4– Ground DJ Lase RGB Pro Advanced 1000...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DANGER! Laser radiation inside Follow the instructions in the chapter titled "Safety Instructions" in this manual. 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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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.
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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. showlaser...
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.
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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
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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.
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