Magnum Lighting ML-1000 Guide
ML-1000
Laser Show System
Owner’s Manual and User Guide
Magnum Lighting strongly recommends keeping this manual with your new laser
projector at all times as a field reference.
WARNING!
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, READ AND FOLLOW ALL NOTICES AND
SAFETY INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THIS GUIDE.
AN FDA VARIANCE IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OPERATION
OF ANY CLASS 4 LASER PROJECTOR.
THIS LASER PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED OUTDOORS
Some US states require additional licensing and/or registration. Many
locations require operation only under the supervision of a trained Laser
Safety Officer (LSO).
Phone: +8613798969520
If you have any questions about any of the content of this manual
or the safe operation of your new laser projector, please do not hesitate
to contact Magnum Lighting directly.
Content
1. Introduction
2. ML-1000 Parts Diagram
3. Technical Specifications
4. Product Labeling and Placement
5. Safety Guidelines and Proper Usage
6. Setup Guide
7. Troubleshooting
8. Limitation of Liability
9. Manufacturer’s Warranty
Introduction
Visuals play a huge role in the sensory experience of music. The synergy of
lasers, lights, screens and strobes are why we go to clubs and festivals. The ML-
1000 features over 100 built-in visualizers and a library of music laser shows.
Bring the party home every night with ML-1000.
The ML-1000 combines a laser projector, music visualizer and laser show
software to produce amazing laser shows anywhere. Just connect a Mac, PC, or
Android device and that’s it. LaserOS is open source, giving everyone a chance
to create.
The ML-1000 is a 1W RGB laser projector with AT20 galvos. It’s pure-diode
lasers can create up to 16.8 million unique color combinations.
“Caution – use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”
2. ML-1000 Parts Diagram
1. Laser Aperture - Laser light is emitted from this opening.
2. Beam Block - Prevents laser emission and also restricts the laser scan
from going into an audience.
3. USB Port - Provides connection and control of the ML-1000 via a
PC/Mac/Android device. The laser will turn off if it is disconnected.
4. Key Control - Prevents accidental operation. Resetting of the key control
will be required if there is a power loss or remote interlock cycling.
5. Power Switch - Toggles the power ON or OFF.
6. Remote Interlock Connector- Provides a safety shut-off for terminating the
laser emission via a jumper connection. A jumper is included with the
product.
7. Fuse - Provides overcurrent protection.
8. Mains Input - Power connection for the laser via a wall outlet.
3. Technical Specifications:
LASER PRODUCT CLASS: Class 4 Laser
RED: 637nm 150mw
GREEN: 520nm 100mw
BLUE: 450nm <700mw
EMISSION TYPE: CW
BEAM DIAMETER: 4mm
BEAM DIVERGENCE: 1.0mRad
SCAN ANGLE (MECHANICAL): +/- 20 degrees
SCAN ANGLE (OPTICAL): 80 degrees
SCANNER TUNING: 20kpps (ILDA Test Pattern)
REQUIRED EYEWEAR O.D.: 3.0+ (450nm - 637nm)
NOHD: 447 meters
SIZE: 10(L) x 10(W) x 10.5(H) cm
NET WEIGHT: 2kg
VOLTAGE: 100-240V
DAC / Software:
MAC: OSX 10.6+
PC: Windows 7+, 1GHz, 2GB of RAM
ANDROID: Android 4.4+
INPUT MODES: Line-in (25ms latency) or Microphone (40ms latency)
LaserOS: Features an ILDA player with a selection of over 100 visualizers
and various apps included.
4. Product Labeling and Placement
1. Laser Aperture
2. Hazard Warning Symbol
3. Explanatory
4. Manufacturer’s Identification
5. Certification
5. Safety Guidelines and Proper Usage
1. No scheduled maintenance necessary to keep the product in compliance.
Simply keep the laser free from dust or other contaminates that could cloud or
dirty the laser aperture. Cleaning the aperture window is the ONLY maintenance
allowed and must be performed with the unit powered down and locked off.
Servicing by the user is not allowed. Any attempt to open or modify the unit
is prohibited. Instant permanent blindness may result in case of an
accidental eye exposure to the beam.
2. Do not expose the human eye directly or indirectly to focused or scattered
laser radiation as loss of vision, complete blindness, and/or other serious injuries
may result. Lasers are capable of starting fires at great distances. Do not use
around flammable materials.*
3. Do not take apart, modify or dismantle the laser or operate it under abnormal
current load (doing so will void the warranty). Strictly no service is allowed.
Servicing should only be handled by authorized factory trained technicians.
4. Always treat your laser with great care as some components are very fragile
and must not be subjected to shock.
5. Avoid turning the laser on and off frequently as it will reduce the diode life. This
device does not have a set duty cycle but we do not recommend using it for more
than four hours continuously.
6. From time to time, clean the laser aperture with a dry tissue that does not pill.
You may also use an alcohol prep wipe and compressed air to blow dust from
the vents. BE SURE the alcohol has dried fully before activating the laser. This
is the only user maintenance allowed and can ONLY be performed with the
unit powered down and locked off.
7. Always keep all factory supplied labels on the unit and visible. These are
required for legal compliance.
8. During use, be sure to leave an open space around all sides of the laser to
facilitate airflow through the heatsink beneath the device.
9. Operate your laser only within the specified temperature range of 10°C (50°F)
to 40°C (104°F). Failure to do so may result in weak output, overly strong output
which will diminish the life of the unit and/or large output power swings. The ML-
1000 is thermostatically monitored so we can determine if a failure was
temperature related. Such failures are NOT covered under our manufacturer’s
warranty. Extreme cold and hot temperatures WILL cause a diode failure. Keep
this unit climate controlled at ALL times.
10. Always ensure that the main power supply is properly grounded before use.
Do not use a 2 prong IEC cord with this projector. You should always hook up a
laser system in such a way that you have both a primary and backup means of
instantly terminating laser emissions.
11. DO NOT USE the laser device if you suspect that it contains a defect of any
kind either from manufacturing, damage, general wear or has a broken
manufacturer’s seal. Contact Magnum Lighting to return the unit to the factory for
service and/or maintenance immediately.
12. Should you have difficulty operating the laser properly and troubleshooting
does not work, go to http://www.magnumlighting.com for support and RMA
assistance if necessary. Do not attempt to service, modify or fix the laser yourself.
You will be provided with instructions on how to send the laser projector back for
repair.
13. Before using this product in any capacity, ensure that the unit is properly
secured to prevent accidental beam shifts and that a safety cable is used for any
aerial rigging.
14. This product is not a toy and should be kept inaccessible to unauthorized
persons before, during, and after use. Keep away from minors.
15. Authorized persons should only be employees of an FDA variance holder.
See the Magnum website: http://variance.magnumlighting.com/ for obtaining a
variance and to view online laser safety and operator training.
16. This product is not to be used outdoors. Do not allow laser light to escape
indoor settings as this level of laser light can interfere with Aircraft operation at
many miles. DO NOT allow lasers to hit aircraft or enter airspace. Shining a laser
at an aircraft in the US is considered a federal crime punishable by fines or jail
time.**
17. Before using this product, it is the responsibility of the user to be familiar with
all Federal and State reporting and usage requirements. Laws vary by state,
some US states require additional licensing and/or registration. Many locations
require operation only under the supervision of a trained Laser Safety Officer
(LSO). An FDA variance is required to operate this product in the United States.
18. For all venues you must designate safe and restricted areas of the venue
where persons are or are not allowed to be respectively. The “safe areas” should
not be subject to any laser radiation either directly or indirectly. By protocol, there
must be at least a 3 meter buffer between safe and restricted areas on all sides.
In other words, all laser beams must terminate (ie. not be reflected away) in the
restricted areas to avoid human contact. The laser must never be aimed at or
allowed to be directed or reflected toward other people or reflective objects.
19. Do not stand in front of the laser while active. All persons should wear
protective eyewear while rigging, maintaining, or otherwise working with the laser.
*Failure to follow the above precautions and other precautions contained in this
user manual, particularly with regard to human exposure to laser radiation and
electrical safety, may result in serious injury, loss of vision, electric shock or skin
damage. Class 4 lasers must be handled and operated with care and extreme
caution.
**This product shall NOT be operated by persons who are not trained in proper
laser safety procedures and/or do not know how to use all components of a laser
system properly. The safety procedures outlined in this manual must be
observed at all times to provide you with safe and fun laser displays. Please
contact us if you have any questions about how to safely and effectively use our
products!
For more safety information & guidance please refer to ANSI Z136.1 (2007)
Safe Use of Laser available at the Laser Institute of America website:
www.laserinstitute.org
6. Setup Guide
What you need:
- ML-1000 home laser system
- USB Micro cable
- An approved US FDA variance prior to use of the laser.
- View the online laser safety and operators training prior to powering on the
laser. See “General Safety and Maintenance Guidelines” #15 for details.
- Mac OS X 10.6, Windows PC or Android device and the LaserOS app.
You can download a copy of the app from “www.laseros.com”.
Installation and Operation:
1. Adjust the beam block with the unit powered off, make sure the key is not
connected, secure projector aiming, then make adjustments to the beam block.
Note: You may need to repeatedly power the laser back on to check for the
proper beam block setting until it prevents any scanning into audience areas. All
beams must be maintained at least 3 Meters (10 feet) above the floor level where
people may be present. Eye exposure to laser light can cause instant injury
and permanent blindness.
2. Place appropriate compliant ANSI area warning sign(s) in and around the
lasershow venue especially areas accessible to the audience.
3. Connect the USB cable, power cable, interlock, key. Use the on/off switch to
power the ML-1000 laser projector. Turn the Key Control to the run position to
enable laser operations.
4. Connect the ML-1000 to your Mac, PC or Android device via USB cable.
5. Download and install the app from “www.laseros.com”.
The app is available for Windows, MAC or Android.
If you get an error with OSX security preferences, locate the app in Finder, right-
click on the app file and choose “Open” to allow the app to run.
6. Run LaserOS installer
and follow instructions
carefully. You will need to
accept the License
Agreement to use the app.
After the installation is
complete, look for the
LaserOS icon and launch
the program.
7. The LaserOS app will detect if the ML-1000 is connected. It can then be turned
on or off from the power menu in the top left corner of the app. Pressing the ESC
key will also turn off the laser.
Note: While securing
projector aiming, turn off
the unit and remove the
key. Check for the
proper beam block
setting. Repeat until
beam block prevents any
scanning into audience
areas.
8. From the main menu, you can easily select from the different apps, modes and
laser show effects available. Audio, power level, color/hue and other settings can
also be adjusted from here.
7. Troubleshooting
Here are a few simple solutions to common difficulties to try out first to get you up
and running quickly. If you are having any difficulty with your laser projector,
PROBLEM
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
The product doesn’t switch on.
Power cable may not be properly
connected. Re-connect the power
cable.
Power supply is damaged or abnormal.
Call qualified personnel/technician for
repair.
If damage is suspected, call qualified
personnel/technician for repair. DO
NOT attempt to service it yourself.
The product can turn on but no light
coming out.
USB cable may not be connected
properly or the LaserOS APP is not
running. Check steps outlined in the
quick-start guide if anything was
missed.
If damage suspected, call qualified
personnel/technician for repair. DO
NOT attempt to service it yourself.
The beam appears dim.
The product is too hot. Take
appropriate ventilation measures to
keep it cool.
8. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Magnum Lighting or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates be liable
for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential injury to persons or damage
to property caused by the use of any of our products. By purchasing from
Magnum Lighting, you hereby indicate that it is your sole responsibility as the
buyer and not Magnum Lighting to determine and obey all applicable local, state
and federal laws governing the purchase, possession and/or use of the products
sold by Magnum Lighting.
Magnum Lighting will not be responsible to you or any third party for any direct,
indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, arising out of use, misuse
or inability to use any of our products. By purchasing the ML-1000 home laser
system, the buyer represents that the products purchased will be used only in a
lawful manner. Consult an attorney or law enforcement professional, regarding
local, state and federal laws before using the product in a public setting.
NOTICE: All products sold by Magnum Lighting may not be used to violate the
privacy rights of others. In no way shall Magnum Lighting or its or any of its
subsidiaries or affiliates be held responsible for inappropriate use of its products.
IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO CONSULT LEGAL
COUNSEL FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF ANY LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE
AREA OF INTENDED USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING: The ML-1000 should not be shone directly into anyone’s eyes. It
could cause eye damage or blindness.
9. Manufacturer’s Warranty
The ML-1000 comes with a standard 12 Month Manufacturer’s Warranty. Our
warranty guarantees your laser projector to be free from defects in manufacture
and workmanship.
All defective products will be replaced or repaired subject to the full
discretion of Magnum Lighting.
Ownership of the warranty is not transferable and will expire exactly 12 months
from the date of receiving the purchase.
This warranty does not include defects or damages attributable to misuse,
normal surface weathering, or damages caused by accidents or fire or other
casualty or force majeure or any other causes or occurrences beyond the
manufacturer’s control.
Questions? Feedback?
If you have any questions about any of the content of this manual or the safe
operation of your new laser projector or would like to give us some feedback on
our products or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact us at Magnum
Lighting.
Phone: +8613798969520
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