STARVILLE 150-RGY MK-III User Manual

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DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III showlaser user manual ...

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Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.thomann.de 03.06.2016, ID: 276236 (V3) ...

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Table of contents 1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Further information..................................................

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8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 49 9 Plug and connection assignments.......................................................................

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1 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 usi...

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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. Keyword search Use the search function in ...

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1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Texts and values displayed on the devi...

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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‐...

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Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. General notes DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III 9 ...

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2 Safety instructions 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 operat...

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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- B2. This device contains a class-3B laser. It comes equipped with...

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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...

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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 f...

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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. N...

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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, ...

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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 t...

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3 Features This showlaser is specially suited for discos, clubs, bars, small stages, etc. and can be easily inte‐ grated in the light show or operated in ‘stand alone’ mode. Special features of this device: n Control via DMX (8 channels), via ...

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4 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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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DANGER! Follow the instructions in the chapter titled "Safety Instructions" in the user manual. To avoid laser emission, remove the safety key before you start to install the device. WARNING! Stray laser radiation Inadequately secured addit...

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NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 2.0 m (78.7 in). Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). Installation sho...

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Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control. Slide the battery holde...

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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. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly in...

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5 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 ch...

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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. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX...

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When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the 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 ...

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6 Connections and controls Front panel Connections and controls showlaser 28 ...

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1 Laser aperture. 2 [POWER] Shows that the device is turned on. 3 [MUSIC] Shows that a sound or music signal is being detected. Indicates that a sound signal is received. Lights up briefly on incoming infrared signals from the remote. 4 [IR] Receiver...

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Rear panel Connections and controls showlaser 30 ...

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5 [POWER] Power on/off switch. Switches the device on and off. 6 Plug for mains cable with fuse holder. 7 [OUTPUT] DMX output. 8 [INPUT] DMX input. 9 Safety eyelet. 10 [LOCK] Safety key switch: Turns the laser output on or off. 11 [REMOTE] Jack for c...

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13 [FUNC] Opens the main menu. 14 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 15 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. 16 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 17 [MIC] Microphone used for the sound mode. Connections and c...

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20 [ON/OFF] When the device is in the Auto Show mode or is performing a self test, press the button for several seconds to enter the Remote control mode. When the device is already in the Remote control mode, this button switches the laser on or off....

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26 [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. 27 [C] To change to the next pattern. 28 Numeric keypad fo...

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7 Handling 7.1 Starting and stopping the device Perform the following steps to start up the device: 1. Verify that all required laser safety precautions have been taken. Make sure that there is no one in the reach of the laser beam. 2. Connect an e...

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Perform the following steps to stop the device: 1. 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. 2. Using the main switch (5) turn the device off. 3. Optionally, d...

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Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows . The device operates in stand-alone mode and displays a pre-programmed show that can optionally be controlled by the built-in microphone. Using the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons, you can now choose between ...

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Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows and starts flashing. In this menu you can adjust the sensitivity and thus the response characteristic of the microphone. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the settings S 0“ (sensitivity = 0,...

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Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows . In this mode, the device exactly follows the operation of the master it is connected to. Press [ENTER] to confirm and to start the Master/ Slave mode. Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows ...

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7.3 Menu overview Handling DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III 41 ...

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7.4 Functions in DMX mode Channe l Value Function 1 Operating mode selection 0…29 Automatic show, tricolour 30…59 Automatic show, red 60…89 Automatic show, green 90…119 Automatic show, yellow (mix of red and green) 120…149 Sound-controlled...

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Channe l Value Function 2 0…255 Pattern selection ( Ä Chapter 7.5 ‘Pattern list’ on page 47) 3 Colour selection 0…24 Laser off 25…49 Preset colour mix 50…74 Red 75…99 Green 100…124 Yellow (mix of red and green) 125…149 Red and gr...

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Channe l Value Function 4 Speed of colour change 0…4 No colour change 5…255 Colour change, increasing speed 5 Zoom 0…127 Fixed zoom (100 %…5 %) 128…169 Zooming in effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 170…209 Zooming out effect, spee...

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Channe l Value Function 7 Y axis moving 0…127 Fixed positions on Y-axis 128…191 Clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Anti-clockwise moving effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 8 Y axis rotation (rolling) 0�...

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Channe l Value Function 10 Z axis rotation (rolling) 0…127 Fixed position of Z-axis (0…359°) 128…191 Anti-clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast 192…255 Clockwise rotating effect, speed increasing from slow to fast Han...

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7.5 Pattern list Handling DJ Lase 150-RGY MK-III 47 ...

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8 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 2015 3B Beam diameter at aperture 5 mm Pulse data All pul...

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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) 155 mm × 85 mm × 145 mm Weight 1.31 kg Technical specifications showlaser 50 ...

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9 Plug and connection assignments 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�...

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10 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 glass...

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Symptom Remedy Device not working, no light, fan not working. 1. Check the power connection and main fuse. 2. Check the safety key switch. 3. Check the external safety switch (e.g. emergency stop). No response to the DMX controller 1. If the display ...

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Symptom Remedy 2. Try using the remote control at a different angle to the IR sensor on the front panel of the device. If the device receives a signal from the remote control the ‘MUSIC’ lights up briefly. 3. Check the remote control battery. If ...

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11 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. Clean the optical lenses, that are...

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12 Protecting the environment 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 d...

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This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. Whe...

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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de ...