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Galactic Bluestar MKII DMX
Version: 3.0
This manual contains important laser system safety and operation
information. Read and understand all instructions prior to powering on
laser unit the first time, to avoid laser eye injury and to avoid breaking
the law. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Galactic Bluestar MKII DMX Version: 3.0 This manual contains important laser system safety and operation information. Read and understand all instructions prior to powering on laser unit the first time, to avoid laser eye injury and to avoid breaking the law. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2 USER MANUAL WARNING DATA Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent eye injury and blindness is possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close attention to each safety REMARK and WARNING statement in the user manual. Read all instructions carefully BEFORE operating this device.
  • Page 3: Laser Safety Warnings

    USER MANUAL LASER SAFETY WARNINGS Potential laser injury hazard exists with this product! Read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about installation, safe use and service! Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never Caution intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser light..
  • Page 4: Stop And Read All Laser Safety Data

    USER MANUAL LASER SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA Laser Light is different from any other light source with which you may be familiar. The light from this product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used properly. Laser light is thousands of times more concentrated than light from any other kind of light source.
  • Page 5: Laser Safety Label Reproductions

    USER MANUAL such as uncontrolled balconies, etc. Do not point lasers at highly reflective surfaces such as windows, mirrors and shiny metal. Even laser reflections can be hazardous. Never point a laser at aircraft, this is a federal offense. Never point un-terminated laser beams into the sky. Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
  • Page 6: Laser Exposure Warning

    USER MANUAL LASER EXPOSURE WARNING LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI Z136.1 Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from “www.laserinstitute.org”. Many local governments, corporations, agencies, military and others, require all lasers to be used under the guidelines of ANSI Z136.1.
  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions

    USER MANUAL GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to: Be qualified Follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. With a high voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires! This device has left out premises in absolutely perfect condition.
  • Page 8 USER MANUAL qualified employee. Do not switch the fixture on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the laser diode life. For replacement, please use fuses of same type and rating only. If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation, do not switch it on immediately.
  • Page 9: Before Operation

    USER MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION Unpacking Instructions CAUTION! Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damage from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling.
  • Page 10 USER MANUAL The unit is supplied with a power plug appropriate to its voltage and destination. Should any other connections be required they must be carried out with the following configuration. Cable(EU) Cable(US) International Brown Black Live Light blue White Neutral Yellow/Green Green...
  • Page 11 USER MANUAL Building a serial DMX-chain If you are using the standard DMX-controllers, you can connect the DMX-output of the controller directly with the DMX-input of the first fixture in the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-controllers with other XLR-outputs, you need to use adapter cables.
  • Page 12: Rigging The Fixture

    USER MANUAL Rigging the Fixture CAUTION: Please consider the respective national norms during the installation! The installation must only be carried out by an authorized employee or dealers! The installation of the fixture has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the weight for 1 hour without any harming deformation.
  • Page 13 USER MANUAL Proper Laser Set Up & Usage This fixture has been designed to be hung. It is recommended for safety purposes, your lighting effect are properly mounted using a suitable hanging clamp and safety cable. Items appropriate for safe and effective mounting are easily sourced from your lighting vendor.
  • Page 14: Product Overview

    USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW This device has left out premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    USER MANUAL Rear Panel NAME DESCRIPTION Power switch Switch on and off the power Fixture power ground point To control the fixture with digital LED display, check more Control panel information on CONTROL & FUNCTION DMX Input 3 pins male XLR connector DMX Output 3 pins female XLR connector To detect the music/sound signal...
  • Page 16: Control & Function

    USER MANUAL CONTROL & FUNCTION Regular breaks during operation are essential to maximize the life of this device as it is not designed for continual use. Do not switch the unit on and off in short time intervals Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time. Or before replacing the bulb or start servicing.
  • Page 17 USER MANUAL Operation Stand Alone Preprogram Laser Show Press FUNC to enter MODE OPTION. Till to LED panel shows either one of ArA, SrA, Sou Press FUNC to select your favorite Stand Alone mode as above. Press ENTER to confirm the setting. The laser is working in stand alone.
  • Page 18 USER MANUAL Sound Activated Sensitivity Setting In the MODE setting, press ENTER to confirm Sou (Sound Activated Mode), the setting manual goes into Sound Activated Sensitivity Setting. LED display S 0 ~ S 9. Press UP / DOWN to take your favorite Sensitivity Level. S 0 is no sound activated, from S 1 to S 9, the sensitivity level is going more sensitive.
  • Page 19: Dmx Mode

    USER MANUAL DMX MODE Press FUNC to enter MODE OPTION Till to LED panel shows 001. Press ENTER to confirm the setting. The laser is working in “DMX MODE”. With help of UP/DOWN button, it could be easily change the DMX address of the laser. MASTER/SLAVE MODE Press FUNC to enter MODE OPTION Till to LED panel shows SLA...
  • Page 20 USER MANUAL DMX PROTOCOL CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 000-051 LASER BACK OUT 052-102 ARA, Auto Running rAndom Effect CH 1 103-154 SRA, Slow Running rAndom Effect MODE 155-206 SOU, Sound Activated Moving Effect DMX mode 207-255 000-004 Blackout CH 2 005-127 Red laser on 128-254 Red laser strobe frequency, fast ->...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    USER MANUAL MAINTENANCE Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during servicing Switch off the fixture, unplug the mains cable and wait until the unit has been cooled down. Housings, fixations and installations spots( ceiling, truss, suspensions) should be totally free from any deformation The mains cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately when even a small problem is detected...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    USER MANUAL TROUBLE SHOOTING Following are a few common problems that may occur during operation. Here are some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: The fixture does not work, no laser and the fan does not work. Check the connect power. Measure the mains voltage on the main connector. Check the power on indicated LED.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Mains Input: AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz Total Power: 15 W Laser Power: 40mW 532nm Green CW 100mW 650nm Red CW Laser Classification: Class 3B Laser Safety Standard: EN60825-1 2007 Condition Temperature: 10~40℃ LED Power: LED Wavelength: 455nm DMX Connections: 3 pins XLR Male/Female DMX Channels 7 channels...

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