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..........................11 Features............................... 18 Installation..............................19 Starting up..............................24 Connections and controls........................27 Operation..............................32 7.1 Starting up the device........................32 7.2 Main menu............................
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Table of contents 7.6 Pattern list............................49 Technical specifications........................51 Plug and connection assignments....................53 Troubleshooting............................54 Cleaning............................... 56 Protecting the environment......................57 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 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. 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.
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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 pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. showlaser...
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-3B 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 The showlaser is specially suited for discos, clubs, bars, stages, etc. Its control via the DMX interface allows smooth integration into light shows. Special features of this device: Control via DMX (9 channels) and buttons plus display on the unit itself. Built-in automatic show programmes Sound control Master/slave mode...
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 (optional, not included in scope of delivery) to the connec‐ tion 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...
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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 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"...
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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).
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 controls Connections and controls Front panel DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY / 250 RVP / 200 GVC...
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Connections and controls 1 LED [POWER] Shows that the device is turned on. 2 LED [MUSIC] Shows that a sound or music signal is being detected. 3 Laser aperture. showlaser...
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Connections and controls Rear panel DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY / 250 RVP / 200 GVC...
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Connections and controls Main switch. Fuse holder. Plug for mains cable. [LOCK] Safety key switch: Turns the laser output on or off. [REMOTE] Connection for optional remote safety switch (emergency stop). An adapter for safety switches equipped with phone jacks is included in the delivery. [INPUT] DMX input.
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Connections and controls [FUNC] 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. Display. Microphone used for the sound mode. Fan. Safety eyelet. DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY / 250 RVP / 200 GVC...
Operation Operation 7.1 Starting up the device 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. Insert the safety key into the lock (7).
Operation 7.2 Main menu Press [FUNC] to activate the main menu and to select one of the operation modes. 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 go back to the main menu without any changes press [FUNC] or wait for one minute.
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Operation Auto show mode Press [FUNC] until the display shows ‘Aut’ . The device operates in stand-alone mode and dis‐ plays a pre-programmed show that can optionally be controlled by the built-in microphone. Using the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons, you can now choose between the show types shown in the table below.
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Operation Display Show DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY DJ Lase Performance 250 RVP DJ Lase Performance 200 GVC Item no. 255905 Item no. 255906 Item no. 255907 ‘So2’ Sound-controlled show, green Sound-controlled show, red Sound-controlled show, violet ‘So3’ Sound-controlled show, yellow Sound-controlled show, pink Sound-controlled show, cyan Sound sensitivity...
Operation Master/Slave mode Press [FUNC] until the display shows ‘SLA’ . In this mode, the device exactly follows the opera‐ tion of the “master” it is connected to. Press [ENTER] to confirm and to start the operation in Master/Slave mode. Self test mode Press [FUNC] until the display shows ‘tSt’...
Operation 7.5 Functions in DMX mode 150 RGY, item no. 255905 Channel Value Function Mode selection 0…27 Laser off 28…55 Auto show, green+red+yellow 56…83 Auto show, red 84…111 Auto show, green 112…139 Auto show, yellow 140…167 Sound-controlled show, green+red+yellow 168…195 Sound-controlled show, red 196…223 Sound-controlled show, green...
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Operation Channel Value Function 252…255 DMX mode This setting enables the function of the other DMX channels 0…255 Pattern selection (as shown in the pattern list) Zoom 0…127 100 % to 5 % fixed zoom 128…169 Zooming in effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 170…209 Zooming out effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 210…255...
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Operation Channel Value Function 128…191 Clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Y axis rotation 0…127 0° to 359° fixed Y axis position 128…191 Clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast X axis rotation...
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Operation Channel Value Function 192…255 Anti-clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Colour selection 0…31 Original pre-programmed colour 32…63 64…95 Green 96…127 Yellow 128…255 Colour rolling 250 RVP, item no. 255906 Channel Value Function Mode selection 0…27 Laser off 28…55 Auto show, red+violet+pink DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY / 250 RVP / 200 GVC...
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Operation Channel Value Function 56…83 Auto show, violet 84…111 Auto show, red 112…139 Auto show, pink 140…167 Sound-controlled show, red+violet+pink 168…195 Sound-controlled show, violet 196…223 Sound-controlled show, red 224…251 Sound-controlled show, pink 252…255 DMX mode This setting enables the function of the other DMX channels 0…255 Pattern selection (as shown in the pattern list) Zoom...
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Operation Channel Value Function 210…255 Zooming in and out effect, speed increasing from slow to fast X axis moving 0…127 128 different fixed positions on X axis 128…191 Clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…225 Anti-clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Y axis moving 0…127 128 different fixed positions on Y axis...
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Operation Channel Value Function X axis rotation 0…127 0° to 359° fixed X axis position 128…191 Clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Z axis rotation 0…127 0° to 359° fixed Z axis position 128…191 Clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255...
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Operation Channel Value Function 96…127 Pink 128…255 Colour rolling 200 GVC, item no. 255907 Channel Value Function Mode selection 0…27 Laser off 28…55 Auto show, green+violet+cyan 56…83 Auto show, green 84…111 Auto show, violet 112…139 Auto show, cyan 140…167 Sound-controlled show, green+violet+cyan 168…195 Sound-controlled show, green DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY / 250 RVP / 200 GVC...
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Operation Channel Value Function 196…223 Sound-controlled show, violet 224…251 Sound-controlled show, cyan 252…255 DMX mode This setting enables the function of the other DMX channels 0…255 Pattern selection (as shown in the pattern list) Zoom 0…127 100 % to 5 % fixed zoom 128…169 Zooming in effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 170…209...
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Operation Channel Value Function Y axis moving 0…127 128 different fixed positions on Y axis 128…191 Clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Y axis rotation 0…127 0° to 359° fixed Y axis position 128…191 Clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255...
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Operation Channel Value Function 0…127 0° to 359° fixed Z axis position 128…191 Clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise rolling effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Colour selection 0…31 Original pre-programmed colour 32…63 Violet 64…95 Green 96…127...
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Technical specifications DJ Lase Performance 150 RGY DJ Lase Performance 250 RVP DJ Lase Performance 200 GVC Divergence (total light) < 160° Number of DMX chan‐ nels Power consumption 15 W Operating supply 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz voltage Fuse 5 mm ×...
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’...
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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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 Performance 150 RGY / 250 RVP / 200 GVC...
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 of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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