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  • Page 1 DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III showlaser user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 20.09.2012...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Components and functions........................ 24 Operation..............................32 7.1 Starting and stopping the device....................32 7.2 Main menu............................33 7.3 Menu overview..........................37 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................49 Protecting the environment......................51 showlaser...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    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.
  • 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 150-RGY MK-III...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • 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.
  • Page 15 Safety instructions 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. DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...

  • Page 16: Features

    Features Features This showlaser is specially suited for discos, clubs, bars, small stages, etc. and can be easily inte‐ grated in the light show or operated in ‘stand alone’ mode. Special features of this device: Control via DMX (8 channels), via infrared remote control and via buttons and display on the unit Preprogrammed automatic shows Sound control...

  • Page 17: 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 18 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 19 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). Always ensure sufficient 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.
  • Page 20 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 21: 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 22 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 23 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 24: Components And Functions

    Components and functions Components and functions Front panel showlaser...
  • Page 25 Components and functions 1 Laser aperture. 2 POWER LED Indicates that the unit is switched on. 3 IR Infrared sensor for remote control signals. 4 MUSIC LED Indicates that a sound signal is received. Lights up briefly on incoming infrared signals from the remote. DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...
  • Page 26 Components and functions Rear panel showlaser...
  • Page 27 Components and functions 5 POWER Mains switch to turn the unit on or off. 6 Fuse holder with fuse. 7 IEC chassis connector for the mains cable. Beneath, the proper operating voltage is indicated. 8 INPUT DMX input. 9 LOCK Safety key switch to turn the laser output on or off.
  • Page 28 Components and functions 13 [DOWN] button Decreases the indicated value by one. 14 [ENTER] button Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 15 MIC Microphone for operating mode ‘Sound controlled’. 16 Display. 17 OUTPUT DMX output. showlaser...
  • Page 29 Components and functions Remote control DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...
  • Page 30 Components and functions 20 [ON/OFF] button When the device is in ‘auto show’ mode or runs a selftest, keep this button pressed for several seconds to change to operating mode ‘Remote’. If the device is already in remote operating mode you can use this button to switch the laser on or off. 21 [MUSIC] button Starts a sound controlled automatic show in random order.
  • Page 31 Components and functions 26 [B] button 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. 27 [C] button To change to the next pattern.

  • Page 32: Operation

    Operation Operation 7.1 Starting and stopping the device Starting 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 (9).

  • Page 33: Main Menu

    Operation Stopping Carry out the following steps to stop the unit: Turn the safety key (9) into the ‘OFF’ position to turn the laser beam off and pull the key off. Keep the safety key in a safe place. Turn the unit off using the main switch (5). Additionally, you can disconnect the device from the power supply (7).
  • Page 34 Operation Operating mode ‘Auto Show’ Press [FUNC] until the display shows . The device operates in stand alone mode and dis‐ plays one of the preprogrammed shows that may run sound controlled via the built-in micro‐ phone, if desired. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select one of the preprogrammed shows listed in the table below.
  • Page 35 Operation Response characteristic Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows and starts flashing. In this menu, the sen‐ sitivity 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’ is off) or „S 1“...
  • Page 36 Operation Operation mode ‘Remote Con‐ trol’ Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows . Press [ENTER] to confirm and to start operation in ‘Remote Control’ mode. In this operating mode you can control the unit comfortably by remote. Take care that the infrared sensor on the front panel of the device is not obstructed.

  • Page 37: Menu Overview

    Operation 7.3 Menu overview DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...

  • Page 38: Functions In 'Dmx' Mode

    Operation 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode Channel Value Function Operating mode selection 0…29 Automatic show, tricolour 30…59 Automatic show, red 60…89 Automatic show, green 90…119 Automatic show, yellow (mixed of red and green) 120…149 Sound-controlled automatic show, tricolour 150…179 Sound-controlled automatic show, red 180…209 Sound-controlled automatic show, green 210…239...
  • Page 39 Operation Channel Value Function 0…255 Pattern selection ( Ä Chapter 7.5 ‘Pattern list’ on page 43) Colour selection 0…24 Laser off 25…49 Preset colour mix 50…74 75…99 Green 100…124 Yellow (mixed of red and green) 125…149 Red and green 150…174 Green and yellow 175…199 Red and yellow...
  • Page 40 Operation Channel Value Function 0…4 No colour change 5…255 Colour change, increasing speed Zoom 0…127 Fixed zoom (100 %…5 %) 128…169 Zoom-in effect, increasing speed 170…209 Zoom-out effect, increasing speed 210…255 Alternating zoom effect, increasing speed X-axis movement 0…127 Fixed position on X-axis 128…191 Movement effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255...
  • Page 41 Operation Channel Value Function 128…191 Movement effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Movement effect counterclockwise, increasing speed Rotation around the Y-axis (rolling) 0…127 Fixed position of Y-axis (0…359°) 128…191 Rotation effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Rotation effect counterclockwise, increasing speed Rotation around the X-axis (rolling) 0…127 Fixed position of X-axis (0…359°) 128…191...
  • Page 42 Operation Channel Value Function 128…191 Rotation effect counterclockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Rotation effect clockwise, increasing speed showlaser...

  • Page 43: Pattern List

    Operation 7.5 Pattern list DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...
  • Page 44 Operation showlaser...

  • Page 45: 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 46 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light, the fan does 1. Check the mains power connection and the main fuse. not run 2. Check the safety key switch. No response to DMX controller 1. If the display indicates a flashing figure, e.g. ‘001’, no DMX signal is received. Check the DMX connections and cables for proper connection.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting 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 150-RGY MK-III...

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50 Technical specifications Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.0 A, 250 V, slow blow Power consumption 12 W Dimensions (W × D × H) 155 mm × 145 mm × 85 mm Weight 1.31 kg showlaser...
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This device is subject to the European directive 2002/96/EC. Do not dispose the device with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 53 Notes DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...
  • Page 54 Notes showlaser...
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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