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  • Page 1 DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX showlaser user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 email: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 19.03.2012...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Components and functions........................ 24 Operation..............................32 7.1 Starting the device........................... 32 7.2 Main menu............................33 7.3 Menu overview..........................36 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode ......................37 7.5 Pattern list............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Cleaning............................... 46 Technical specifications........................47 Protecting the environment......................49 showlaser...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • 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 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐ ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use. This device has been designed exclusively for show applications.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Laser safety basics Laser safety requirements are based on DIN EN 60825-1. The corresponding accident preven‐ tion regulation of the Accident Prevention and Insurance Association in Germany is BGV-B2. This device contains a class-3B laser. It is equipped with a safety key. Always remove the key when the device is not attended by a trained operator.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 400-B Blue DMX...

  • 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. Special features of this device: Control via DMX (8 channels), via infrared remote control and via buttons and display on the unit Built-in automatic show programmes Sound control...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully 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.
  • 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 Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.5 m (19.7 in). Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). DMX connections The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input.
  • Page 20 Installation Insert the battery into the Push the lock of the battery holder towards the centre of the housing and pull out the battery remote control holder like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct, if the positive pole points to the housing bottom of the remote control.

  • Page 21: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. DANGER! Laser radiation When starting up the device, you have to follow the instructions given here: Ä...
  • 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 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 24: Components And Functions

    Components and functions Components and functions Front panel DJ Lase 400-B BLUE POWER MUSIC LASER RADIATION AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM LASER CLASS 3B ö # $ % showlaser...
  • Page 25 Components and functions 1 Laser aperture 2 POWER Indicates that the unit is switched on. 3 IR Infrared sensor for remote control signals. 4 MUSIC Indicates that a sound signal is received. Lights up briefly on incoming infrared signals from the remote. DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 26: Rear Panel

    Components and functions Rear panel OUTPUT INPUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DISCONNECT INPUT POWER BEFORE OPENING WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 0.5m LASER LASER LOCK FUNC DOWN ENTER CONTROL MAINS: 100-240Vac50/60Hz12W FUSE: 1A/250Vac slow & ' . / 0 showlaser...
  • Page 27 Components and functions 5 POWER Mains switch to turn the unit on or off. 6 Fuseholder with fuse. 7 IEC chassis connector for the mains cable. Beneath, the proper operating voltage is indicated. 8 INPUT DMX input. 9 LOCK Safety key switch to turn the laser output on or off. 10 Safety eye.
  • Page 28 Components and functions 13 DOWN Decreases the indicated value by one. 14 ENTER Select 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 < AUTO MUSIC ON/OFF - / -- Laser Remote DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...
  • Page 30 Components and functions 18 [ON/OFF] 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. 19 Pauses a running show or restarts it.
  • Page 31 Components and functions 25 [B] To change the sensitivity and thus the response characteristic of the microphone. First, press the [MUSIC] button, then press [B] followed by a button [0] to [9] on the numeric keypad. 26 Starts a automatic show in random order. 27 [MUSIC] Starts a sound controlled automatic show in random order.

  • Page 32: Operation

    Operation Operation 7.1 Starting the device 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) and turn it into the ‘OFF’ position. If not already done, connect the device to a mains power outlet (7).

  • Page 33: Main Menu

    Operation 7.2 Main menu Press the [FUNC] button to activate the main menu and select one of the operation modes. When the display is flashing, use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to change the respectively shown value. 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.
  • Page 34 Operation Operating mode ‘Auto Show’ Press [FUNC] until the display shows . The device operates in stand alone mode and dis‐ A u t A u t plays a preprogrammed show that may run sound controlled via the built-in microphone, if desired.
  • Page 35 Operation Operation mode ‘DMX’ Press [FUNC] until the display shows . Now you can adjust the number of the first DMX channel (DMX address) used by the unit. Select a value between 1 and 505 using the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons. Press [ENTER] to store the value and to start operation in DMX mode. Make sure that this number corresponds with the configuration of your DMX controller.

  • Page 36: Menu Overview

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

  • Page 37: Functions In 'Dmx' Mode

    Operation 7.4 Functions in ‘DMX’ mode Channel Value Function Operating mode selection 0…63 Laser off 64…127 Automatic show in random order 128…191 Sound controlled automatic Show in random order 192…255 Operating mode ‘DMX’: this setting activates the function of the other DMX chan‐ nels 0…255 Pattern selection (...
  • 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 Operation Channel Value Function X-axis movement 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 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 40: Pattern List

    Operation 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 showlaser...
  • Page 41 Operation 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 DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 42: Stopping The Device

    Operation 7.6 Stopping the device Turn the safety key (9) into the ‘OFF’ position to switch the laser beam off, then remove the key. Keep the safety key in a safe place. Turn off the main switch (5) of the device. Additionally you can disconnect the device from the mains power supply (7).

  • Page 43: 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 44 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light, the fan does 1. Check the mains power connection and the main fuse. not run 2. Check the safety key switch. No response to DMX controller 1. If the display indicates a flashing figure, e.g. ‘001’, no DMX signal is received. Check the DMX connections and cables for proper connection.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting 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 400-B Blue DMX...

  • Page 46: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning DANGER! Laser radiation During cleaning 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 begin to clean the device. Optical lenses Clean the exterior of accessible optical lenses periodically to optimise light output.

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Laser medium Blue: 450 nm (typical), LD GaAlAs Laser power 400 mW Laser classification acc. to EN 60825-1 2007 Beam diameter at outlet aperture < 5 mm Pulses All pulses < 4 Hz (> 0.25 s) Divergence (per beam) <...
  • Page 48 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × D × H) 145 mm × 160 mm × 80 mm Weight 1.3 kg showlaser...

  • Page 49: 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 50 Protecting the environment Disposal of batteries Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐ teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. showlaser...
  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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