thomann Stairville DJ Lase BlueStar MK-II LED, User Manual

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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 05 08 2020 ID 262778 V4 ...

Page 3: ...ignal words 7 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 19 4 Installation 20 5 Starting up 25 6 Connections and controls 28 7 Handling 33 7 1 Starting and stopping the device 33 7 2 Main menu 34 7 3 Menu overview 38 7 4 Functions in DMX mode 39 8 Technical specifications 42 Table of contents DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 3 ...

Page 4: ...9 Plug and connection assignments 45 10 Troubleshooting 46 11 Cleaning 48 12 Protecting the environment 49 Table of contents showlaser 4 ...

Page 5: ...available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development We there fore reserve the right to make changes without notice Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www thomann de General information DJ Lase ...

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: ...d 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 information DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 7 ...

Page 8: ... 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 information showlas...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning dangerous optical radiation Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General information DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 9 ...

Page 10: ...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 for their safety Extend the operating life of the device by regular breaks and by avoiding fr...

Page 11: ...ll 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 Insurance Assoc...

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: ... 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 optica...

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: ...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 Safety instructions DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 15 ...

Page 16: ...ecifications of this user manual Avoid heavy temperature fluctua tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem perature fluctuations for example after transport at low outside temperatures Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit When operated in harmful ambient conditions dust smoke nicotine fog etc the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at re...

Page 17: ...ce 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 t...

Page 18: ...Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit Fire hazard Only fuses of the same type may be used Safety instructions showlaser 18 ...

Page 19: ...channels and via buttons and display on the unit n Built in automatic show programmes n Sound control n Master slave mode n Laser diodes Red 100 mW Green 40 mW n Blue LED background illumination with projection lens For technological reasons the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime This effect increases with higher operating temperature You can extend the service life of the illumina...

Page 20: ...torage 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 Instal...

Page 21: ...n socket on the device If you press the external switch the laser beam will be switched off immediately Observe the safety instructions of the switch manufacturer and the regulations for the intended use Safety switch emergency stop Installation DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 21 ...

Page 22: ...stalled at a height of at least 2 7 m according to the BGV B2 valid in Germany The determination of the MZB limit values depends on the specific environmental conditions in individual cases and must be carried out by the responsible laser protection representative on site based on the applicable standard DIN EN 60825 1 Minimum height Installation showlaser 22 ...

Page 23: ... your country Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety cable or a safety chain 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 Installation DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 23 ...

Page 24: ...Make sure that all additional components are adequately secured 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 showlaser 24 ...

Page 25: ... 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 BlueStar MK II LED 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: ...nized 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 BlueStar MK II LED 27 ...

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

Page 29: ...1 Projection lens for LED background illumination 2 Laser aperture Connections and controls DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 29 ...

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

Page 31: ...used for the sound mode 7 Safety cable eyelet 8 SAFETY Safety key switch Turns the laser output on or off 9 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder 10 POWER Mains switch Turns the device on and off Connections and controls DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 31 ...

Page 32: ...afety switch e g E stop button 12 ENTER Selects an option of the respective operating mode 13 DOWN Decreases the displayed value by one 14 UP Increases the displayed value by one 15 FUNC Opens the main menu Connections and controls showlaser 32 ...

Page 33: ... the port e g emergency stop or any other installation using a protection function 3 Insert the safety key into the lock 8 4 If not already connected connect the device to the mains 9 5 Using the main switch 10 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 operational 6 Turn the safety key 8 to the ON posi...

Page 34: ...ect the device from the mains 9 7 2 Main menu Press FUNC to activate the main menu and select an operating mode When the display flashes 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 t...

Page 35: ...ng The device operates in stand alone mode and displays a sound controlled preprogrammed show In this menu you can adjust the sensitivity and thus the response characteristic of the microphone Press ENTER to store the setting The display shows Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the settings S 0 sensi tivity 0 sound controlled mode off or S 1 low sensitivity to S 9 high sensitivity Press ENTER t...

Page 36: ...ble settings Display Meaning R 0 R 9 Red laser flash frequency fast to slow G 0 G 9 Green laser flash frequency fast to slow M10 M19 Laser dot movement slow to fast M20 M29 Blue LED backlight illumination movement slow to fast Lb0 Lb9 Blue LED backlight illumination brightness LF0 LF9 Blue LED backlight illumination flash frequency fast to slow Operating mode Manual con trol Handling showlaser 36 ...

Page 37: ...s ENTER to store the value and to start the operation in DMX mode Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller 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 DMX mode Master slave mode Handling DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 37 ...

Page 38: ...7 3 Menu overview Handling showlaser 38 ...

Page 39: ...der fast 103 154 Automatic show in random order slow 155 206 Sound controlled automatic show in random order 207 255 DMX mode This setting enables the function of the other DMX channels 2 Red laser 0 4 Laser off 5 127 Laser is constantly on 128 254 Strobe effect flashing decreasing speed Handling DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 39 ...

Page 40: ...Sound controlled strobe effect flashing 4 Rotation of the red and green laser around the Z axis rolling 0 4 No rotation 5 127 Clockwise rotating effect speed increasing from slow to fast 128 133 No rotation 134 255 Anti clockwise rotating effect speed increasing from slow to fast 5 Rotation of the blue LED background illumination around the Z axis rolling Handling showlaser 40 ...

Page 41: ...fast 6 Intensity of the blue LED background illumination 0 4 Background illumination off 5 255 Increasing brightness 0 100 7 Strobe effect flashing of the blue LED background illumination 0 4 Background illumination off 5 127 Background illumination is constantly on 128 254 Strobe effect flashing decreasing speed 255 Sound controlled strobe effect flashing Handling DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 41 ...

Page 42: ...Red 100 mW Green 40 mW Laser classification acc To EN 60825 1 2015 3B Beam diameter at aperture 5 mm Pulse data All pulses 4 Hz 0 25 s Divergence each beam 2 mrad Divergence total light 160 LED background illumina tion Blue 5 W Input connections Power supply IEC chassis plug C14 Technical specifications showlaser 42 ...

Page 43: ...mption 15 W Supply voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 1 0 A 250 V slow blow Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Hanging standing Dimensions W H D 200 mm 92 mm 175 mm Weight 1 5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non condensing Technical specifications DJ Lase BlueStar MK II LED 43 ...

Page 44: ...Colour spectrum RG Animation laser No Gratin laser Yes ILDA No DMX Yes Power rating Up to 100 Analog modulation No Further information Technical specifications showlaser 44 ...

Page 45: ...cket 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 signal Intr...

Page 46: ...is manual 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 showlaser 46 ...

Page 47: ... 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 If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please cont...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...es and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of 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...

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