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  • Page 1 DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III 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 25.11.2021, ID: 276236 (V6)

  • 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....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 17 Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................25 Connections and controls........................28 Operating..............................36 7.1 Starting and stopping the device....................36 7.2 Main menu............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................49 Plug and connection assignments....................52 Troubleshooting............................53 Cleaning............................... 56 Protecting the environment......................57 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 150-RGY MK-III...

  • 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: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information 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.
  • Page 9 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 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. showlaser...

  • Page 11: 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 12 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 DGUV V11. 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 13 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. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
  • 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! 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 16 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting bat‐ teries. 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.

  • Page 17: 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. Special features of the device: Control via DMX (8 channels), buttons and display on the device and supplied IR remote control (item no.

  • Page 18: 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 19 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 20 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 DGUV V11 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 21 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.
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 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 24 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.

  • 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 DJ Lase 150-RGY MKIII ö # % $ showlaser...
  • Page 29 Connections and controls 1 Laser aperture. 2 [POWER] Shows that the device is turned on 3 [MUSIC] Shows that a sound or music signal is being detected. Indicates that a sound signal is received. Lights up briefly on incoming infrared signals from the remote. 4 [IR] Receiver for the infrared signal of the remote control DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls Rear panel & - . / 0 showlaser...
  • Page 31 Connections and controls 5 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder 6 [OUTPUT] DMX output 7 [INPUT] DMX input 8 Safety cable eyelet 9 [LOCK] Safety key switch: Turns the laser output on or off 10 [REMOTE] Jack for connecting an external safety switch (e.g.
  • Page 32 Connections and controls 13 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one 14 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one 15 [ENTER] Chooses between the options of the selected mode 16 [MIC] Microphone used for the sound mode showlaser...
  • Page 33 Connections and controls Infrared remote control (item no. 277447) Since the universal remote control can be used for several device types, some buttons may not be assigned and therefore have no function. & ö AUTO MUSIC ON/OFF - / -- Laser Remote DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...
  • Page 34 Connections and controls 1 [AUTO] Starts an automatic show in random order. 2 [MUSIC] Starts a sound-controlled automatic show in random order. 3 [ON/OFF] 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.
  • Page 35 Connections and controls 7 [B] To change the sensitivity and thus the response characteristic of the microphone. First, press [MUSIC], then press [B] followed by a key [0] to [9] on the numeric keypad. For item no. 255628: Switches the flash effect for the green laser on or off. 8 [C] To change to the next pattern.

  • Page 36: Operating

    Operating Operating 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] (10) to the port (e.g.

  • Page 37: Main Menu

    Operating Stopping Perform the following steps to stop the device: Turn the safety key (9) to the “OFF” position to turn the laser beam off and remove the key. Keep the safety key under control. Disconnect the device from the mains (5). 7.2 Main menu Press [FUNC] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode.
  • Page 38 Operating Auto show mode Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows . The device operates in stand-alone A u t A u t mode and displays 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.
  • Page 39 Operating Display Show Sound-controlled automatic show, green Sound-controlled automatic show, yellow (mix of red and green) Responsiveness Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows and starts flashing. In this menu you can adjust the sensitivity and thus the response characteristic of the microphone. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the settings S 0“...
  • Page 40 Operating Master/slave mode Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows . In this mode, the device exactly follows S L A S L A the operation of the master that it is connected to. Press [ENTER] to confirm and to start opera‐ tion in ‘Master / Slave’...

  • Page 41: Menu Overview

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

  • Page 42: Functions In 'Dmx' Mode

    Operating 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode Channe Value Function Operating mode selection 0…29 Automatic show, tricolour 30…59 Automatic show, green 60…89 Automatic show, red 90…119 Automatic show, yellow (mix 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 43 Operating Channe Value Function 0…255 Pattern selection ( Ä Chapter 7.5 ‘Pattern list’ on page 47) Colour selection 0…24 Laser off 25…49 Preset colour mix 50…74 75…99 Green 100…124 Yellow (mix of red and green) 125…149 Red and green 150…174 Green and yellow 175…199 Red and yellow...
  • Page 44 Operating Channe Value Function Colour change speed 0…4 No colour change 5…255 Colour change, increasing speed Zoom 0…127 Fixed zoom (100 %…5 %) 128…169 Zooming in effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 170…209 Zooming out effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 210…255 Zooming in effect, speed increasing from slow to fast X-axis mouving...
  • Page 45 Operating Channe Value Function Y-axis moving 0…127 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 (rolling) 0…127 Fixed position of Y-axis (0…359°) 128…191 Clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255...
  • Page 46 Operating Channe Value Function Z axis rotation (rolling) 0…127 Fixed position of Z-axis (0…359°) 128…191 Anti-clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast showlaser...

  • Page 47: Pattern List

    Operating 7.5 Pattern list 0…7 8…15 16…23 24…31 32…39 40…47 48…55 56…63 88…95 64…71 72…79 80…87 96…103 104…111 112…119 120…127 DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...
  • Page 48 Operating 128…135 136…143 144…151 152…159 160…167 168…175 176…183 184…191 192…199 200…207 208…215 216…223 224…231 232…239 240…247 248…255 showlaser...

  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Laser medium Red: 650 nm (typical) Green: 515 nm (typical) Laser power Red: 100 mW Green: 60 mW Laser classification acc. to EN 60825-1 2015 Beam diameter at aperture < 5 mm Pulse data All pulses <4 Hz (> 0.25 s) Divergence (each beam) <...
  • Page 50 Technical specifications Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Control Infrared remote control Control protocols DMX512 Power consumption 12 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.0 A, 250 V, slow-blow Battery remote control Lithium-ions button cell CR2025, 3 V Degree of protection...
  • Page 51 Technical specifications Further information Colour spectrum Animation laser Grating laser ILDA Power rating 101 to 300 Analogue modulation DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54 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.
  • Page 55 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. DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the 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 58 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 60 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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