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- Page 1 picoLase Firefly 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 19.07.2012...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................15 Components and functions........................ 19 Operating..............................25 6.1 Starting up the device........................25 6.2 Stopping the device........................26 Troubleshooting............................27 Cleaning............................... 29 Technical specifications........................30 Protecting the environment...................... -
Page 4: General Notes
General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on 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 other users, be sure that they also receive this manual. - Page 5 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 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. showlaser...
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Page 7: 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 8 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. As an operator you are responsible for the safety of all persons present. Familiarize yourself with the laser safety regulations that apply in your country.
- Page 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐ rent circuit breaker.
- Page 13 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. picoLase Firefly...
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Page 14: Features
Features Features This compact showlaser is specially suited for discos, clubs, bars, small stages, etc.. It projects an impressive grating effect of red and green laser dots. By the countlessly often broken laser beams, a large area can be illuminated at appropriate distance with various figures. Special features of this device: Control via infrared remote control and via a button on the unit Built-in automatic show programmes... -
Page 15: 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 16 Installation DANGER! Laser radiation During installation, follow these instructions: Ä Chapter 2 ‘Safety instructions’ on page 7. 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 17 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). picoLase Firefly...
- Page 18 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.
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Page 19: Components And Functions
Components and functions Components and functions picoLase Firefly... - Page 20 Components and functions 1 Laser aperture. 2 MODE Button to switch the device on / off and to select the operating mode. Briefly press the [MODE] button to successively call the following operating modes: Automatic show in random order, type „Emotion“, the LED (5) constantly lights up red. Automatic show in random order, type „Smooth“, the LED (5) constantly lights up red.
- Page 21 Components and functions 5 LED Indicates the current operating mode. 6 LPC Adjusts the brightness of the green laser diode. 6 12DC Connection socket for the supplied power adapter. When using another power adapter you have to make sure it pro‐ vides the correct voltage, the same plug polarity and enough power.
- Page 22 Components and functions Remote control showlaser...
- Page 23 Components and functions 20 [ON/OFF] To switch the laser unit on and off. 21 [MUSIC] Starts a sound-activated auto show in random order. Press the button again to switch between the normal music- controlled show and the music-controlled show with strobe effect (flashlight). In the operating mode ‘Music’, the LED (5) on the device lights up blue when the built-in microphone responds.
- Page 24 Components and functions 25 [A] Controls the strobe effect for the red colour in manual mode. Press a button on the numeric keypad from [1] (fast) to [8] (slow), [0] (off) or [9] (on). 26 [B] Controls the strobe effect for the green colour in manual mode. Press a button on the numeric keypad from [1] (fast) to [8] (slow), [0] (off) or [9] (on).
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Page 25: Operating
Operating Operating 6.1 Starting up the device Follow these steps to put the device into operation: Check to see whether all laser safety precautions have been taken. Make sure that nobody is in range of the laser beam. If not already done, connect the power adapter of the device to a mains power outlet. Connect the DC supply cable of the power adapter to the ‘12DC’... -
Page 26: Stopping The Device
Operating 6.2 Stopping the device Press the [MODE] button (2) on the unit or press the [ON/OFF] button (20) on the remote control, until the LED (5) turns off. Disconnect the DC supply cable of the power adapter from the ‘12DC’ socket (6) of the device showlaser... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DANGER! Laser radiation inside the housing When troubleshooting, follow these instructions: Ä Chapter 2 ‘Safety instructions’ on page 7. Any servicing of the unit (with open housing) must only be carried out by quali‐ fied technicians. For working on the device you have to wear suitable laser safety goggles. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. - Page 28 If the device receives a signal from the remote control, the LED (5) lights up briefly. 2. 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. showlaser...
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Page 29: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning DANGER! Laser radiation When cleaning, follow these instructions: Ä Chapter 2 ‘Safety instructions’ on page 7. Optical lenses Clean the exterior of accessible optical lenses periodically to optimise light output. The fre‐ quency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device. -
Page 30: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Laser medium Red: 650 nm (typical), LD GaAlAs; green: 532 nm (typical), DPSS Nd:YVO4 Laser power Red: 100 mW; green: 40 mW Laser classification acc. to EN 60825-1 2007 Beam diameter at outlet aperture < 5 mm Pulses All pulses <... -
Page 31: 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 32 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This device is subject to the European directive 2002/96/EC. Do not dispose the device with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
- Page 33 Notes picoLase Firefly...
- Page 34 Notes showlaser...
- Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...