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Connect the external safety switch (optional, not included in scope of delivery) to the connec‐

tion 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 and the guidelines for intended use.

Safety switch (emergency stop)

Installation

 

 

DJ Lase 150-R MK-III

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Summary of Contents for DJ Lase 150-R MK-III

Page 1: ...DJ Lase 150 R MK III showlaser user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 15 03 2016 ID 276235 V2 ...

Page 3: ...and signal words 7 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 17 4 Installation 18 5 Starting up 25 6 Connections and controls 28 7 Operation 36 7 1 Starting and stopping the device 36 7 2 Main menu 37 7 3 Menu overview 40 7 4 Functions in DMX mode 41 7 5 Pattern list 44 Table of contents DJ Lase 150 R MK III 3 ...

Page 4: ...8 Technical specifications 46 9 Plug and connection assignments 48 10 Troubleshooting 49 11 Cleaning 52 12 Protecting the environment 53 Table of contents showlaser 4 ...

Page 5: ...and all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change General notes DJ Lase 150 R MK III 5 ...

Page 6: ...eyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General notes showla...

Page 7: ...ets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual Letterings Displays General notes DJ Lase 150 R MK III 7 ...

Page 8: ...ion of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning laser radiation General notes showlaser ...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General notes DJ Lase 150 R MK III 9 ...

Page 10: ...nsidered 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 may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is respons...

Page 11: ...ent Familiarize yourself with the laser safety regulations that apply in your country To ensure safe operation it is important to pay attention to the following instructions Prior to commissioning the company operator must appoint a qualified person as laser pro tection officer in writing and notify the operation of the laser equipment to the Accident Pre vention and Insurance Association and to t...

Page 12: ... like from the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present Never remove any covers There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not use the device if covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged Safety Saf...

Page 13: ...eek advice from a regis tered electrician DANGER Laser radiation avoid exposure to beam The device contains a class 3B laser classified according to EN 60825 1 2015 Do not look into the laser beam 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 opt...

Page 14: ... 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 Safety instructions showlaser 14 ...

Page 15: ... 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 Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations Safety instructions DJ Lase 150 R MK III 15 ...

Page 16: ...the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire NOTICE Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains In case of doubt do not put the rubber feet direc...

Page 17: ...he light show or operated in stand alone mode Special features of this device n Control via DMX 8 channels via infrared remote control and via buttons and display on the unit n Preprogrammed automatic show n Sound control n Master slave mode n 32 different patterns n Laser diode red 150 mW Features DJ Lase 150 R MK III 17 ...

Page 18: ... storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively You can install the device standing or hanging When in use the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform any kind of maintenance Block access under the work area Inst...

Page 19: ...ry to the connec tion 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 and the guidelines for intended use Safety switch emergency stop Installation DJ Lase 150 R MK III 19 ...

Page 20: ...tions in each case and must be determined on site by the laser safety authorised personnel in charge based on the applicable standard DIN EN 60825 1 WARNING Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety cable or a safety chain Mini...

Page 21: ...l To avoid laser emission remove the safety key before you start to install the device WARNING Stray laser radiation Inadequately secured additional components may cause stray laser radiation Make sure that all additional components are adequately secured Installation DJ Lase 150 R MK III 21 ...

Page 22: ...ating 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 showlaser 22 ...

Page 23: ...le points to the housing base of the remote control Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place When shipping the battery is already installed in the remote and protected against discharge by a transparent plastic foil Remove the plastic foil prior to first use Inserting the battery into the remote control Installation DJ Lase 150 R MK III 23 ...

Page 24: ...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 inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries Installation showlaser 24 ...

Page 25: ...ing hazards DANGER Laser radiation Follow the instructions in the chapter titled Safety Instructions in this manual 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 input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers Starting up DJ Lase 150 R MK III 25 ...

Page 26: ...other 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 device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor 110 Ω W Connections in DMX mode Starting up showlaser 26 ...

Page 27: ...hronized 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 Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on Connections in master slave mode Starting up DJ Lase 150 R MK III 27 ...

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

Page 29: ...C 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 for the infrared signal of the remote control Connections and controls DJ Lase 150 R MK III 29 ...

Page 30: ...Rear panel Connections and controls showlaser 30 ...

Page 31: ...ins 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 connecting an external safety switch e g E stop button 12 Display Connections and controls DJ Lase 150 R MK III 31 ...

Page 32: ... 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 controls showlaser 32 ...

Page 33: ...Remote control Connections and controls DJ Lase 150 R MK III 33 ...

Page 34: ...l mode When the device is already in the Remote control mode this button switches the laser on or off 21 MUSIC Starts a sound controlled automatic show in random order 22 AUTO Starts an automatic show in random order 23 No function 24 Stops or restarts a running show 25 A To change to the previous pattern Connections and controls showlaser 34 ...

Page 35: ...d 27 C To change to the next pattern 28 Numeric keypad for direct input of values microphone sensitivity or pattern number 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 Connections and controls DJ Lase 150 R MK III 35 ...

Page 36: ... range of the laser beam 2 Insert the safety key into the lock 9 3 If not already done connect the device to a mains power outlet 7 4 Turn the unit on using the main switch 5 After a few seconds the fan and the motors start to work The display shows the current operating mode The unit is now opera tional 5 Turn the safety key 9 into the ON position to turn the laser beam on Starting Operation show...

Page 37: ...he power supply 7 7 2 Main menu Press FUNC 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 All previous settings are saved even if you disconnect the dev...

Page 38: ... in Auto Show mode Display Show Automatic show in random order Sound controlled automatic show in random order Press FUNC repeatedly until the display shows and starts flashing In this menu the sen sitivity and thus the response characteristic of the microphone is set Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the settings S 0 sensitivity 0 operation mode Sound controlled is off or S 1 low sensitivity ...

Page 39: ...y until the display shows In this operation mode the unit follows exactly the master device that it is connected to Press ENTER to confirm and to start opera tion in Master Slave mode Press FUNC repeatedly until the display shows 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 sen...

Page 40: ...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 Selftest Operation showlaser 40 ...

Page 41: ...ound controlled automatic Show in random order 192 255 Operating mode DMX this setting activates the function of the other DMX chan nels 2 0 255 Pattern selection Ä Chapter 7 5 Pattern list on page 44 3 Zoom 0 127 Fixed zoom 128 169 Zoom in effect increasing speed 170 209 Zoom out effect increasing speed Operation DJ Lase 150 R MK III 41 ...

Page 42: ...ct anti clockwise increasing speed 5 Rotation around the X axis rolling 0 127 Fixed position of X axis 0 359 128 191 Rotation effect clockwise increasing speed 192 255 Rotation effect anti clockwise increasing speed 6 Rotation around the Z axis rolling 0 127 Fixed position of Z axis 0 359 128 191 Rotation effect anti clockwise increasing speed 192 255 Rotation effect clockwise increasing speed Ope...

Page 43: ...ement effect clockwise increasing speed 192 255 Movement effect anti clockwise increasing speed 8 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 Operation DJ Lase 150 R MK III 43 ...

Page 44: ...7 5 Pattern list Operation showlaser 44 ...

Page 45: ...Operation DJ Lase 150 R MK III 45 ...

Page 46: ...Beam diameter at aperture 5 mm Pulse data All pulses 4 Hz 0 25 s Divergence each beam 2 mrad Divergence total light 90 Number of DMX channels 8 Battery remote control Lithium button cell CR 2025 3 V Power consumption 12 W Operating supply voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 1 0 A 250 V slow blow Technical specifications showlaser 46 ...

Page 47: ...Dimensions W D H 155 mm 85 mm 145 mm Weight 1 21 kg Technical specifications DJ Lase 150 R MK III 47 ...

Page 48: ...into a socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show 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 the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug Pin Configuration 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold signal 3 Signal DMX hot si...

Page 49: ...ual Only qualified personnel may carry out service work on the open device Suitable laser protection glasses are required for any activities at the device In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting Troubleshooting DJ Lase 150 R MK III 49 ...

Page 50: ...check the address set tings and DMX polarity 3 Try using another DMX controller 4 Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to the DMX interface circuit No response to the remote control 1 Check to see that the unit is in operation mode Remote Control The display has to show 2 Try using the remote control at a different angle to ...

Page 51: ...If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting DJ Lase 150 R MK III 51 ...

Page 52: ...tical lenses that are accessible from the outside regularly in order to optimize the light output The frequency 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 n Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner item no 280122 n Always dry the parts carefully Optical lenses Cleaning ...

Page 53: ...d waste but make sure that they are fed to a recovery Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging 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 Disposal of the...

Page 54: ...l household waste 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 Disposal of your old device Protecting the environment showlaser 54 ...

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