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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 05.08.2020, ID: 262778 (V4)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 19 Installation..............................20 Starting up..............................25 Connections and controls........................28 Handling..............................33 7.1 Starting and stopping the device....................33 7.2 Main menu............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................45 Troubleshooting............................46 Cleaning............................... 48 Protecting the environment......................49 showlaser...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • 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

    General information 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’...
  • Page 8 General information 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 information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This unit is used to project laser light effects; it is intended for show applications only. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 11 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 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 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 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 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. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 16 Safety instructions 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
  • Page 17 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 18 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. showlaser...

  • Page 19: Features

    Features Features The showlaser is specially suited for discos, clubs, bars, small stages, etc. It allows smooth inte‐ gration into light shows, but can also be operated as stand-alone device. The two laser diodes together with the LED background illumination provide extraordinary special effects. Special features of the device: Control via DMX (7 channels) and via buttons and display on the unit Built-in automatic show programmes...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 21 Installation Safety switch (emergency stop) Connect the external safety switch (not supplied) to the provided connection socket on the device. If you press the external switch, the laser beam will be switched off immediately. Observe the safety instructions of the switch manufacturer and the regulations for the intended use.
  • Page 22 Installation Minimum height In order to meet the limits for maximum irradiation (MZB limit value for the non-hazardous irradiation of the eye or the skin with a laser), the device must be installed at a height of at least 2.7 m according to the BGV-B2 valid in Germany. The determination of the MZB limit values depends on the specific environmental conditions in individual cases and must be carried out by the responsible laser protection representative on site, based on the applicable standard DIN EN 60825-1.
  • Page 23 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. DANGER! Follow the instructions in the chapter titled "Safety Instructions"...
  • Page 24 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 25: 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 26 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 27 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 28: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel showlaser...
  • Page 29 Connections and controls 1 Projection lens for LED background illumination 2 Laser aperture. DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls Rear panel showlaser...
  • Page 31 Connections and controls 3 [OUTPUT] DMX output 4 [INPUT] DMX input 5 Display 6 [MIC] Microphone used for the sound mode 7 Safety cable eyelet. 8 [SAFETY] Safety key switch: Turns the laser output on or off. 9 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder 10 [POWER] Mains switch.
  • Page 32 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 33: Handling

    Handling Handling 7.1 Starting and stopping the device Starting 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. Connect an external safety switch [REMOTE] (11) to the port (e.g.

  • Page 34: Main Menu

    Handling Stopping Perform the following steps to stop the device: Turn the safety key (8) to the “OFF” position to turn the laser beam off and remove the key. Keep the safety key under control. Using the main switch (10) turn the device off. Optionally, disconnect the device from the mains (9).
  • Page 35 Handling Auto show mode Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows and starts flashing. The device operates in stand-alone mode and displays a pre-programmed show. ‘ArA’ provides a show with fast effects, ‘SrA’ provides slow effects. Press [ENTER] to store the value and to start the operation in Auto-Show mode.
  • Page 36 Handling Operating mode ‘Manual con‐ trol’ 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 Meaning R 0…R 9...
  • Page 37 Handling DMX mode Press [FUNC] repeatedly 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 511. Press [ENTER] to store the value and to start the operation in DMX mode.

  • Page 38: Menu Overview

    Handling 7.3 Menu overview showlaser...

  • Page 39: Functions In Dmx Mode

    Handling 7.4 Functions in DMX mode Channe Value Function Operating mode selection 0…51 Laser off 52…102 Automatic show in random order, fast 103…154 Automatic show in random order, slow 155…206 Sound controlled automatic show in random order 207…255 DMX mode This setting enables the function of the other DMX channels Red laser 0…4 Laser off...
  • Page 40 Handling Channe 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 41 Handling Channe Value Function 0…4 No rotation 5…127 Clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 128…133 No rotation 134…255 Anti-clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Intensity of the blue LED background illumination 0…4 Background illumination off 5…255 Increasing brightness (0 %…100 %) Strobe effect (flashing) of the blue LED background illumination...

  • Page 42: 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 43 Technical specifications DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Number of DMX channels Power consumption 15 W Supply voltage 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.0 A, 250 V, slow-blow Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options...
  • Page 44 Technical specifications Further information Colour spectrum Animation laser Gratin laser ILDA Power rating Up to 100 Analog modulation showlaser...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 47 4. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to the 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 BlueStar MK-II LED...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 Notes showlaser...
  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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