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NON-INTERLOCKED HOUSING WARNING

The 

Image 8 DMX™

 contains high power laser devices internally. 

Do 

not

 open the laser housing, due to the potential exposure to unsafe 

levels of laser radiation. The laser power levels, if the unit is opened, 
can cause instant blindness, skin burns and fires.

STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LASER SAFETY

The light source emitted from this product can potentially cause eye 
injury if not set up and used properly. The light source emitted from a 
laser is very different from any other light sources with which you may 
be aware of. Laser light is thousands of times more concentrated 
than any light from any other kind of light source. This concentration 
of light can cause instant eye injuries, primarily by burning the retina 
(the back of your eyeball contatining cells that are sensitive to light). 
Even if you cannot feel “heat” from a laser beam, it can still poten

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tially injure or blind you or your audience. Even very small amounts 
of laser beam light are potentially hazardous even at long distances. 
Laser eye injuries can be sustained faster than you can blink.
Do not think that because this laser splits the laser beam into hun

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dreds of beams and that the laser beam is scanned out in high 
speed, that an individual laser beam is safe for eye exposure. This 
laser uses dozens of milliwatts of laser power (Class 3B levels inter

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nally) before it splits into multiple beams (Class 3R levels). Many of 
the individual beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes.
Do not that because the laser light is moving, it is safe. This is not 
true. Nor, do the laser beams always move. Since eye injuries can 
occur instantly, it is critical to prevent even the smallest possibility of 
any direct eye exposure. In the laser safety regulation, it is not legal 
to aim Class 3R lasers in areas which people can get exposed. This 
is true even if it is aimed below people’s faces, such as on a dance 
floor.

Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding 

all safety and technical data in this manual.

Always set up and install all laser effects so that all laser light is at 
least 3 meters (9.8 feet) above the floor on which people can stand. 

After setting up, and before public use, test laser to ensure proper 
function. Do not use if any defect is detected. Do not use if laser 
emits only one or two laser beams rather than dozens/hundreds, as 
this could indicate damage to the diffraction grating optic, and could 
allow emission of higher laser levels above Class 3R.

Do not

 point lasers at people or animals. Never look into the laser 

aperture or laser beams.

Do not

 point lasers in areas in which people can potentially get 

exposed, 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.

Do not

 use laser if the laser appears to be emitting only one or two 

beams.

Do not

 use the laser if the housing is damaged, the housing is open, 

or if the optics appear damaged in any way.

Never

 open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of 

the protective housing can start fires, burn skin and will cause instant 
eye injury.

Never

 leave this device running unattended.

The operation of a class 3R laser show is only allowed if the show 
is controlled by a skilled and well- trained operator, familiar with the 
data included in this manual.
The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary 
from country to country. The user is responsible for the legal require

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ments at the location/country of use.
Always use proper lighting safety cables when hanging lights and 
effects overhead.

 Image 8 DMX™   

    Laser Warnings and Safety

 Image 8 DMX™   

    Laser Warnings and Safety

Summary of Contents for IMAGE 8 DMX

Page 1: ...o be controlled via DMX controller The unit s sound sensitivity may be adjusted by a sensitivity knob on the rear of the unit For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams pro...

Page 2: ...ompatible 3 Channels Master Slave Operation 14 Patterns Volume Sensitivity Knob Safety Issues This unit may pop the breaker if the maximum allotted load of 2 amps is reached To reduce the risk of elec...

Page 3: ...it is not legal to aim Class 3R lasers in areas which people can get exposed This is true even if it is aimed below people s faces such as on a dance floor Do not operate the laser without first read...

Page 4: ...es a 1 4 6 3mm micro phone jack The optional blackout controller plugs in here and is used to control the first unit and other units if linked together It controls stand by and blackout function 2 Mic...

Page 5: ...h dipswitch represents a binary value Dipswitch 1 address equals 1 Dipswitch 2 address equals 2 Dipswitch 3 address equals 4 Dipswitch 4 address equals 8 Dipswitch 5 address equals 16 Dipswitch 6 addr...

Page 6: ...reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fi...

Page 7: ...than a 100 feet use a terminator on the last fixture 3 Assign a DMX address to the unit by following the dipswitch chart on page 17 4 The Image 8 DMX uses three DMX channels See page 16 for detailed d...

Page 8: ...s and Patterns Laser Light CH2 00 255 Black 00 CH3 00 16 00 17 33 34 50 51 67 68 84 85 101 102 118 119 135 136 152 153 169 170 186 187 203 204 220 221 237 238 254 Picture 255 Picture1 Picture2 Picture...

Page 9: ...odic cleaning will ensure lon gevity and crisp beam output Image 8 DMX Cleaning This chart list the DMX dipswitch setting for DMX address 1 through 511 Follow the instructions below to configure fixtu...

Page 10: ...include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above American DJ Inc will replace defec tive parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts and will absorb all expen...

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