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Stairville DJ Lase 150-R MK-III User Manual

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  • Page 1 DJ Lase 150-R 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 22.08.2012...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Components and functions........................ 24 Operation..............................32 7.1 Starting and stopping the device....................32 7.2 Main menu............................33 7.3 Menu overview..........................36 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode ......................37 7.5 Pattern list............................40 Troubleshooting............................42 Cleaning............................... 45 DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................46 Protecting the environment......................48 showlaser...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Symbols and signal words This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • 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-R 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 Insurance Association and to the authority responsible for occupational safety. In the event of public use, the complete laser equipment must be approved by an expert (e. g. the Technical Control Board TÜV) prior to commissioning. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • 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 The laser beam can injure your eyes when you directly look into it. Do not expose yourself to the laser beam. The laser beam can cause skin burns. In this context take extreme care when using converging optical instruments. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • 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 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. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • 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-R 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 into 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 show Sound control...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Laser radiation During installation 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 start the installation of the device. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • 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 The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for pin assignment. Ground, shielding DMX data (–) DMX data (+) DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • 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

    Ä Chapter 2 ‘Safety instructions’ on page 8. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • 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 Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 24: Components And Functions

    Components and functions Components and functions Front panel showlaser...
  • Page 25 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-R MK-III...
  • Page 26 Components and functions Rear panel showlaser...
  • Page 27 8 INPUT DMX input. 9 LOCK Safety key switch to turn the laser output on or off. 10 Safety eye. 11 [FUNC] button Opens up the main menu. 12 [UP] button Increases the indicated value by one. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • 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-R 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 remote operation. If the device is already in remote operation 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 40). To enter two digit numbers, press the [-/--] key before entering the first and second digit. 29 Toggles between the current and the previously displayed pattern. 30 Press this button before entering two digit numbers. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • 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

    When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER]. To discard all changes and exit back to the main menu press [FUNC] or wait a minute. All previous settings are saved even if you disconnect the device from the mains power supply. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 34 Operation Operating mode ‘Auto Show’ Press [FUNC] until the display shows . The device operates in stand alone mode and dis‐ plays a preprogrammed show that may run sound controlled via the built-in microphone, if desired. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select one of the preprogrammed shows listed in the table below.
  • Page 35 . 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. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 36: Menu Overview

    Operation Selftest Press [FUNC] until the display shows . Press [ENTER] to start the selftest. Press [FUNC] again and select another menu item to stop the selftest. 7.3 Menu overview showlaser...

  • Page 37: Functions In 'Dmx' Mode

    Operating mode ‘DMX’: this setting activates the function of the other DMX chan‐ nels 0…255 Pattern selection ( Ä Chapter 7.5 ‘Pattern list’ on page 40) Zoom 0…127 Fixed zoom 128…169 Zoom-in effect, increasing speed 170…209 Zoom-out effect, increasing speed DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 38 Operation Channel Value Function 210…255 Alternating zoom effect, 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 anti-clockwise, increasing speed Rotation around the X-axis (rolling) 0…127 Fixed position of X-axis (0…359°) 128…191 Rotation effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255...
  • Page 39 0…127 Fixed positions on X-axis 128…191 Movement effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Movement effect anti-clockwise, increasing speed Y-axis movement 0…127 Fixed positions on Y-axis 128…191 Movement effect clockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Movement effect anti-clockwise, increasing speed DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 40: Pattern List

    Operation 7.5 Pattern list showlaser...
  • Page 41 Operation DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 42: 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 43 2. Try to use the remote control with a different angle to the sensor on the front panel. If the device receives a signal from the remote control the ‘MUSIC’ lights up briefly. 3. Check the remote control battery. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. showlaser...

  • Page 45: Cleaning

    Clean with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning products. Always dry the parts carefully. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Laser medium Red: 650 nm (typical), LD GaAlAs Laser power Red: 150 mW Laser classification acc. to EN 60825-1 2007 Beam diameter at outlet aperture < 5 mm Pulses Alle pulses < 4 Hz (> 0.25 s) Divergence (per beam) <...
  • Page 47 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × D × H) 155 mm × 145 mm × 85 mm Weight 1.21 kg DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...

  • Page 48: Protecting The Environment

    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 49 Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. DJ Lase 150-R MK-III...
  • Page 50 Notes showlaser...
  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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