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- Page 1 DJ Lase GR-140 RGY MKII showlaser user manual...
- Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 email: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 12.03.2012...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 8 Installation..............................15 Starting up..............................18 Components and functions........................ 21 Operation..............................26 6.1 Taking into operation........................26 6.2 Main menu............................27 6.3 Menu overview..........................30 6.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode......................31 6.5 Taking the unit out of service...................... - Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................39 showlaser...
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Page 5: General Notes
General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on the 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 to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. - 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 possible 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 – laser radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. DJ Lase GR-140 RGY MKII...
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Page 8: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐ ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use. This device has been designed exclusively for show applications. - Page 9 Safety instructions 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
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Page 15: Installation
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. - Page 16 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 17 Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.5 m (19.7 in). Ensure also that there is enough room for ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). DMX connections The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input.
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Page 18: Starting Up
Starting up 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... - Page 19 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 20 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.
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Page 21: Components And Functions
Components and functions Components and functions Front panel DJ Lase GR-140 RGY MKII... - Page 22 Components and functions 1 POWER: shows, that the unit is switched on 2 MUSIC: shows, that a sound signal is received 3 Laser aperture showlaser...
- Page 23 Components and functions Rear panel DJ Lase GR-140 RGY MKII...
- Page 24 Components and functions 4 Main switch 5 Fuse holder 6 IEC power connector for the mains cable, the area below indicates the supply voltage range 7 INPUT: DMX input 8 LOCK: safety key switch: to switch the laser on or off 9 Safety eye 10 FUNC: to open the main menu 11 UP: to increase the indicated value by one...
- Page 25 Components and functions 15 Display 16 OUTPUT: DMX output DJ Lase GR-140 RGY MKII...
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Page 26: Operation
Operation Operation 6.1 Taking into operation Carry out the following steps to take the unit into operation: Check to see whether all laser safety precautions have been taken. Make sure that nobody is in range of the laser beam. Insert the safety key into the lock (8) and turn it into the ‘OFF’ position. If not already done, connect the device to a mains power outlet (6). -
Page 27: Main Menu
Operation 6.2 Main menu Press the [FUNC] button to activate the main menu and select one of the operation modes. When the display is flashing, use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to change the respectively shown value. When the display shows the desired value, press ‘ENTER’. To discard all changes and exit back to the main menu press [FUNC] or wait a minute. - Page 28 Operation Operating mode ‘Auto Show’ Press [FUNC] until the display shows . The device operates in stand alone mode and dis‐ plays a preprogrammed show that may run sound controlled via the built-in microphone, if desired. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select one of the preprogrammed shows listed in the table below.
- Page 29 Operation Response characteristic Press [FUNC] until the display shows and starts flashing. In this menu the sensitivity and thus the response characteristic of the microphone is set. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the settings ‘S 0’ (sensitivity = 0, operation mode ‘Sound-controlled’ off) or „S 1“ (low sensitivity) to „S 9“...
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Page 30: Menu Overview
Operation 6.3 Menu overview showlaser... -
Page 31: Functions In 'Dmx' Mode
Operation 6.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode Channel Value Function Operating mode selection 0…19 Laser off 20…75 Program 1: automatically changing effects 76…131 Program 2: changing effects by sound control 132…188 Program 3: sound controlled show „Flying Dots“ 189…239 Program 4: sound controlled show „Fireworks“ 240…255 Operating mode ‘DMX’: this setting activates the function of the other DMX chan‐... - Page 32 Operation Channel Value Function 73…108 Only green patterns are flashing 109…144 Red and green patterns are flashing alternating 145…180 Red patterns constant, green patterns flashing 181…216 Red patterns flashing, green patterns constant 216…255 Red and green patterns are flashing Strobing (strobe effect) 0…4 No strobing 0…254...
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Page 33: Taking The Unit Out Of Service
Operation Channel Value Function 134…255 Counterclockwise rotation (slow to fast) 0…255 Vibration effect of patterns (small to large vibration) 6.5 Taking the unit out of service Turn the safety key (8) into the ‘OFF’ position to switch the laser beam off and remove the key. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DANGER! Laser radiation inside the housing During troubleshooting you have to comply with the instructions given here: Ä Chapter 2 ‘Safety instructions’ on page 8. Any servicing of the unit (with open housing) must only be carried out by quali‐ fied technicians. - Page 35 Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuits. 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 GR-140 RGY MKII...
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Page 36: 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 37: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Laser medium Red: 650 nm (typical), LD GaAlAs Green: 532 nm (typical), DPSS Nd:YVO4 Laser power Red: 100 mW Green: 40 mW Laser classification acc. to EN 60825-1 2007 Beam diameter at outlet aperture < 5 mm Pulses All pulses <... - Page 38 Technical specifications Power consumption 15 W Dimensions (W × D × H) 145 mm × 160 mm × 80 mm Weight 1.8 kg showlaser...
- Page 39 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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- Page 44 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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