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7.6  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, disconnect the device from the mains (6).

Handling

 

 

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Summary of Contents for DJ Lase 400-B Blue DMX showlaser

Page 1: ...DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 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 03 06 2016 ID 272917 V3 ...

Page 3: ...ymbols and signal words 9 2 Safety instructions 11 3 Features 18 4 Installation 19 5 Starting up 26 6 Connections and controls 29 7 Handling 37 7 1 Starting up the device 37 7 2 Main menu 38 7 3 Menu overview 41 7 4 Functions in DMX mode 42 7 5 Pattern list 45 Table of contents DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 3 ...

Page 4: ...7 6 Stop the device 47 8 Technical specifications 48 9 Plug and connection assignments 50 10 Troubleshooting 51 11 Cleaning 54 12 Protecting the environment 55 Table of contents showlaser 4 ...

Page 5: ...nd 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 information DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 5 ...

Page 6: ...ord 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 information sho...

Page 7: ...e letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF Letterings Displays General information DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 7 ...

Page 8: ...o ð Automatic operation is started 3 Switch off the device References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number In the electronic version of the manual you can click the cross reference to jump to the specified location Example See Ä Cross references on page 8 Instructions Cross references General information showlaser 8 ...

Page 9: ...us 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 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...

Page 10: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning laser radiation Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General information showlaser 10 ...

Page 11: ...ed 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 responsible f...

Page 12: ...ety of all persons present 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 Insuran...

Page 13: ...rom 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 Safety ins...

Page 14: ...oubt seek 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 convergi...

Page 15: ...G 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 DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 15 ...

Page 16: ...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 Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations Safety instructions showlaser 16 ...

Page 17: ...vice 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 directly on...

Page 18: ...inte grated into the light show Special features of this device n Control via DMX 8 channels via infrared remote control and via buttons and display on the unit n Built in automatic show programmes n Sound control n Master slave mode n 32 different patterns n Blue laser diode 400 mW Features showlaser 18 ...

Page 19: ...ge 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 Installati...

Page 20: ...very 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 and the guidelines for intended use Safety switch emergency stop Installation showlaser 20 ...

Page 21: ...n 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 Minimum hei...

Page 22: ...manual 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 showlaser 22 ...

Page 23: ...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 DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 23 ...

Page 24: ...ive pole 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 showlaser 24 ...

Page 25: ... 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 DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 25 ...

Page 26: ... tripping 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 showlaser 26 ...

Page 27: ...MX 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 DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 27 ...

Page 28: ... 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 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 showlaser 28 ...

Page 29: ...6 Connections and controls Front panel Connections and controls DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 29 ...

Page 30: ... 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 for the infrared signal of the remote control Connections and controls showlaser 30 ...

Page 31: ...Rear panel Connections and controls DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 31 ...

Page 32: ...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 connecting an external safety switch e g E stop button 12 Display Connections and controls showlaser 32 ...

Page 33: ... 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 DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 33 ...

Page 34: ...Remote control Connections and controls showlaser 34 ...

Page 35: ...tops or restarts a running show 20 C To change to the next pattern 21 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 22 Starts the automatic change between the last two selected patterns 23 Press this button before entering two digit numbers 24 A To change to the previous pattern...

Page 36: ...f the microphone First press the MUSIC button then press B followed by a button 0 to 9 on the numeric keypad 26 Starts an automatic show in random order 27 MUSIC Starts a sound controlled automatic show in random order 28 No function Connections and controls showlaser 36 ...

Page 37: ...ergency stop or any other installation using a protection function 3 Insert the safety key into the lock 10 and turn it into the OFF position 4 If not already connected connect the device to the mains 6 5 Using the main switch 5 turn the device on After a few seconds the fan and the motors start to work The display shows the current operation mode The device is now opera tional 6 Turn the safety k...

Page 38: ...lashes use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the displayed value When the display shows the desired value press ENTER To return to the main menu without any changes press FUNC or wait a minute All previous settings are retained even when you disconnect the device from the mains Handling showlaser 38 ...

Page 39: ...e operation in Auto Show mode Display Show Automatic show in random order Sound controlled automatic show in random order Press FUNC 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 sound controlled mode off or S 1 low sensi tivity to S ...

Page 40: ...Press FUNC until the display shows In this mode the device exactly follows the opera tion of the master it is connected to Press ENTER to confirm and to start the Master Slave mode Press FUNC until the display shows Press ENTER to confirm and to start operation in Remote control mode This mode allows you to operate the device conveniently with the infrared remote control Make sure that the infrare...

Page 41: ...Press FUNC until the display shows Press ENTER to start a self test Press FUNC again and select another menu item to stop the selftest 7 3 Menu overview Selftest Handling DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 41 ...

Page 42: ... 191 Sound 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 45 3 Zoom 0 127 Fixed zoom 128 169 Zoom in effect increasing speed 170 209 Zoom out effect increasing speed Handling showlaser 42 ...

Page 43: ...i 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 Handling ...

Page 44: ...91 Movement 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 Handling showlaser 44 ...

Page 45: ...7 5 Pattern list Handling DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 45 ...

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Page 47: ...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 disconnect the device from the mains 6 Handling DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 47 ...

Page 48: ...am diameter at aperture 5 mm Pulse data All pulses 4 Hz 0 25 s Divergence each beam 2 mrad Divergence total light 160 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 48 ...

Page 49: ...Dimensions W D H 145 mm 80 mm 160 mm Weight 1 3 kg Technical specifications DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 49 ...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...al 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 400 B Blue DMX 51 ...

Page 52: ...ved Check the DMX connectors and cables to see if they are prop erly linked 2 If the display does not flash and there is no response 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 ...

Page 53: ...e device If the device receives a signal from the remote control the MUSIC lights up briefly 3 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 Troubleshooting DJ Lase 400 B Blue DMX 53 ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ... 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 56: ...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 56 ...

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