Lanta Quasar Micro Buster 2 User guide

Owner Handbook
Quasar Micro Buster 2™
Red/Green Ultra Compact Step Laser

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For your Safety
• Follow all instructions to maintain Manufacturer Warranty and for your own safety.
• Do not look directly into the laser unit when in operation.
• There are no user replacement parts inside the product. Do not open the product for
any reason. This will invalidate your Manufacturer Warranty and may impair the safety
features of the product.
• Do not expose this product to moisture, rain or other fluids.
• Do not use this product near water or other fluids.
• Do not use if the product if you suspect it has been damaged in any way, including
being dropped, is malfunctioning, or has been exposed to liquids or moisture. The unit
must be repaired by an authorised service centre only. Manufacturer Warranty is void
if unit is opened or adapted in any way. Operator safety may be compromised if this
product is not operated and maintained in accordance with the details contained in
this Owner Handbook.
• This appliance must be earthed. Do not remove the earth connection in the plug or
any other location- it is essential for user safety.
• Be aware that products are mains powered and may be capable of producing high
voltages from its outputs and has mains voltages inside the cabinet.
Product Installation, Use & Maintenance
• Keep this Owner Handbook safe for future reference.
• Clean the product housing with a clean and dry, non-abrasive cloth. Do not use solvents
or liquids to clean the product. Pay particular attention to the lens since this will require
cleaning on a weekly basis to remove any oil residue that may have built up.
• To prevent overheating, do not obstruct any ventilation opening, fan cover or vent. Do
not install near any sources of heat such as radiators, heaters, other heat producing
items such as amplifiers, power units etc. Provide at least 1.5m of clear space around
the unit and ensure no flammable items are nearby.
• Power connection to the product is via a UK 240 Volt AC three-pin mains plug. Do not
remove or adapt this plug. If necessary, only replace the plug top fuse with one of the
same type, size and value.
• The mains lead must not be crushed or damaged. If any damage occurs, disconnect
from the mains immediately. Replace the damaged cable, or if the mains lead is
captive, return the product to an authorised repair centre for cable replacement. Do
not attempt to repair the cable - it must be discarded and destroyed.
• To maintain the Manufacturer Warranty, only attach authorised accessories and external
devices. This includes cables, connectors and other electrical and/or mechanical
devices.
• Unplug the product from the mains during lightning storms or periods of mains
fluctuations. If the product is going to be unused for long periods, unplug from the
mains.
• To prevent damage, allow the unit to cool for around 30 minutes after use.

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Product Quality & Compliance
Products from Lanta Lighting meet all required safety standards in force at the time of
manufacture and are fully compliant with them.
Unpacking & Inspection
• Inspect the packaging before opening. If the packaging appears to have sustained
significant damage, please take extra care before using the product. If you are in any
doubt, consult a suitably qualified professional.
• If you suspect the product has been damaged, do not use it. Return it to your original
supplier without delay.
• Keep all packaging in a safe place for storage or transport in future.
Manufacturer Warranty
• This Manufacturer Warranty is valid in the UK only.
• Lanta Lighting warrants that this product is free from workmanship defects and material
failure during normal use and operation for a period of 12 months from first use or from
original date of sale (whichever is the earliest) providing all of the terms indicated in the
warranty section have been fully complied with.
• Expressly excluded is our liability for any directly connected or indirectly connected item
or items or any consequential loss associated with the failure of the product howsoever
caused.
• If the product has been opened, modified, tampered with, incorrectly connected,
used inappropriately or in conflict with the instructions herein, or the product model
or serial number has been damaged, removed, tampered with, obliterated or made
partly unreadable by any person or persons, the Manufacturer Warranty is irrevocably
null and void.
• No extension, adaption, alteration or modification to the terms of this Manufacturer
Warranty will be permitted, unless expressly authorised in writing (excluding email and
fax) by a Director of Lanta Lighting. Warranty is transferrable during the Warranty period.
For Further Information about Lanta Lighting
Our website can be found at www.lantalighting.com and is available for the benefit
of customers worldwide. Please consult for information, advice and support on this and
other high quality products from Lanta.

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About Lanta Lighting™
Based in the UK, Lanta are committed to providing high quality products at cost-effective
prices to the professional lighting market. Since the first product was launched in 2006,
Lanta has established a reputation for reliability, common sense design and customer
support that has become the envy of others.
The Lanta Lighting range includes:-
Professional Lighting
Focussing on the use of LED technology, Lanta offer distinctive lighting effects for install
and mobile applications. From washes to floods, spots to projectors, LED technology now
outperforms traditional lights while at the same time requiring significantly lower power
and generating far less unwanted heat.
Performance Lasers
Recent advances have reduced the costs of Lasers, made them more portable and
brought improved performance and reliability. With step and animation lasers in multi
and single colour formats for mobile DJs and static installs, Lanta promise Lasers that
won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
Atmospheric Effects
When you need special atmospherics effects, Lanta have everything from bubble
machines to snow machines, hazers and foggers. There’s also a range of fluids and
consumables specially designed to get the best from the range.
Control Gear
Lightweight and portable, Lanta Control Gear is robust enough to survive life on the road
and smart enough to control DMX kit whatever the venue.
Visit us at www.lantalighting.com for more details.

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Getting to know your Lanta Product
The Lanta Quasar Micro Buster 2™ is a an ultra compact step laser with a two emiitters -
one Red, one Green. The palm-sized unit produces a wide-angle sequence of static or
dynamic starfield patterns that can be auto run or sound activated from the in-built mic.
A mounting tripod and plug top transformer are supplied with the unit.
Laser Diode Red Class 3b, Green Class 3b
Scanner Angle ±45°
Control Modes Auto Run, Flash, Sound Activated
Control Connections None Required
Power Requirement Main Unit 5v 3A DC stepped down from 110-240 Volt AC 50/60Hz
Dimensions W x D x H 117mm x 92mm x 52mm
Weight 0.4Kg
Rear Panel
1
2
3
4
DC 5V

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Operating Modes
Three distinct operating modes are supported by the unit. These allow the user to vary
the speed, flash frequency and control inputs of the Laser Effect generated. The pattern
displayed is a very wide angle of ±45° to either side of the front of the unit. Controls are
located on the rear of the unit.
1- Auto Run Mode
A permanently-on Red & Green starfield Laser Effect is generated by the unit. Sound
inputs are ignored by Auto Run mode.
Setting Run Speed
Use the “Master Speed” dial to vary the run speed of the Laser Effect. Rotate the dial fully
anti-clockwise for a static display.
2- Flash Mode
A Red & Green starfield Laser Effect is generated by the unit. This cuts into blackout and
back again based on control settings. Sound inputs are ignored by Flash Run mode.
Setting Run Speed
Use the “Master Speed” dial to vary the run speed of the Laser Effect. Rotate the dial fully
anti-clockwise for a static display.
Setting Flash Frequency
Use the “Auto Stroboflash” dial to vary the flash frequency of the Laser Effect.
3- Sound Activated Mode
A Red & Green starfield Laser Effect is generated by the unit. The unit responds to sounds
picked up by the in-built mic activating the Laser Effect based on control settings
Setting Run Speed
Use the “Master Speed” dial to vary the run speed of the Laser Effect. Rotate the dial fully
anti-clockwise for a static display.
Setting Sound Sensitivity
Use the “Voice Controller” dial to vary the sound sensitivity of the Laser Effect. Rotate the
dial anti-clockwise to reduce and clockwise to increase sensitivity.

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Operating the Unit
Using the Rear Panel
Three dials and a single selector switch change settings on the unit. In certain modes
some controls are not used.
Control Type Function
Voice
Controller
Dial In-built mic sensitivity.
Increases with clockwise turn.
Auto
Stroboflash
Dial Flash frequency.
Increases with clockwise turn.
Master
Speed
Dial Speed of starfield motion.
Increases with clockwise turn.
1- On Selector
Switch
Enters Auto Run mode.
2- Stroboflash Selector
Switch
Enters Flash mode.
3 - Voice
Controller
Selector
Switch
Enters Sound Activated mode.
4- Off Selector
Switch
Turns unit off

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