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....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 17 Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................23 Connections and controls........................26 Handling..............................31 7.1 Starting and stopping the device....................31 7.2 Main menu............................
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Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................42 Troubleshooting............................43 Cleaning............................... 45 Protecting the environment......................46 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’...
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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. DJ Lase Polar 200...
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 This showlaser is specially suited for discos, clubs, bars, small stages, etc. and can be easily inte‐ grated in light shows or operated in ‘stand alone’ mode. The two laser diodes together with the LED background illumination and the rotatable diffusing panel provide extraordinary spe‐ cial effects.
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 (not included in scope of delivery) to the connection 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. DJ Lase Polar 200...
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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 showlaser...
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Connections and controls 1 Rotatable diffusing panel for laser and LED background illumination. 2 Laser aperture with projection lens. DJ Lase Polar 200...
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Connections and controls Rear panel showlaser...
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Connections and controls 3 Display. 4 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 5 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. 6 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 7 [FUNC] Opens the main menu. 8 [MIC] Microphone used for the sound mode. 9 Safety eyelet.
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Connections and controls 10 [LOCK] Safety key switch: Turns the laser output on or off. 11 [REMOTE] Jack for connecting an external safety switch (e.g. E-stop button). 12 [OUTPUT] DMX output. 13 [INPUT] DMX input. 14 Plug for mains cable with fuse holder. 15 [POWER] Power on/off switch.
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.
Handling Stopping Perform the following steps to stop the device: Turn the safety key (10) to the “OFF” position to turn the laser beam off and remove the key. Keep the safety key under control. Using the main switch (15) turn the device off. Optionally, disconnect the device from the mains (14).
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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.
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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...
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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.
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...
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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...
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Handling Channe Value Function 0…4 Background illumination off 5…255 Increasing brightness (0 %…100 %) Strobe effect (flashing) of the blue LED background illumination 0…4 Background illumination off 5…255 Background illumination is constantly on DJ Lase Polar 200...
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 (>...
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Technical specifications Operating supply voltage 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1,0 A, 250 V, slow blow Dimensions (W × D × H) 220 mm × 85 mm × 175 mm Weight 1.5 kg DJ Lase Polar 200...
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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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. showlaser...
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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