Nicols STAR LASER User manual

STAR LASER
PROFESSIONAL LASER
SINGLE LASER
USER MANUAL
Thank you for using our products. For the sake of safety and better operation of this product, please read this manual carefully before
using and operating it.

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
a. UNPACKING
Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read the user guide for safety and operations information before using the
product. They contain important information about the security of the facility and on the use and maintenance of equipment.
Keep this manual for future reference. In case of sale of equipment to another user, it is important that this manual is attached to the
equipment to the new user has the necessary information to use and can read the warnings on safety.
This product is suitable for creating perfect laser programs and high-quality laser effects.
Before any first use, unpack the set and make sure there was no damage during transport. Check for missing any part supplied with the
laser:
- 1 x STAR LASER
- 1 x POWER CABLE
- 1 x USER MANUAL
NOTES :
Never look directly at the beam to avoid any visual problems.
Do not turn off and then turn on the unit back repeatedly so as not to reduce the lifetime of the device.
It is important to connect the laser to the ground to prevent electric shock.
Before any first use, make sure the power is compatible with the local voltage.
This device is designed for indoor use only. The working temperature is 18-30 ° C. Do not operate the device continuously for more than
4 hours to not reduce the lifetime of the device.
Use soft cloth to remove dust on the external lenses of the laser to optimize the light output.
Do not remove the labels on the device.
Always use parts of the same type.
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
CLASS I LASER PRODUCT
a. SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage : 230V/50Hz
Fuse : 2A/250V
Rated Power : 30W
Laser : Green 532 nm / 50 mW
DMX Control channels: 7 channels
Working modes : DMX, Sound activation, Auto, Master/Slave
Effects : more than 100 patterns, over 300 effects
Interface 3 pin XLR jack for DMX or Master/Slave linking
Dimensions : 240 x 220 x 140 mm
Weight : 3.5 kg
2. FEATURES
Various operating modes: 4 modes with DMX, Sound activation, Auto, Master/Slave
Different programs: more than 50 patterns, over 200 laser effects.
DMX Control: The unit has 7 DMX channels + BLACK OUT. The unit will shut off if no DMX 512 signal.
Master/Slave function: several units can be interconnected in sound activation and auto mode.
LED indicating: In sound active mode, the unit’s panel has LED indicating for sound activation. The unit will shut off after 8 seconds
when the music stops.
LASER : Green

FRONT PANEL
1. Laser aperture
2. Sound active microphone
3. Sound active Indicated : Blue LED
4. Power indicator : Red LED
REAR PANEL
1. Power Jack
2. Cooling Fan
3. Audio sensitivity knob
4. DMX signal indicator : Green
5. Dipswitch : Setting functions
6. DMX or linking jack
3. FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS
a. FUNCTIONS
i. MUSIC MODE
The change in the shape of the laser is controlled by the music. So, the rhythm of the music controls the effect of changing program of
the laser. By turning the sensitivity knob in the direction of clockwise, you increase the sensitivity of the device. Instead, turning the same
knob anticlockwise, you reduce the sensitivity. The laser turns off automatically after 8 seconds if the music fades.
ii. AUTO MODE
Auto cycles the built-in programs without being controlled by external sources. It has no laser OFF.
iii. DMX CONTROL
The system only accepts the DMX 512 signal to control the system mode: the laser pattern ON/OFF, the size, the position and the
speed.
DMX Control Parameters Chart
CHANNELS
FUNCTION
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
CHANNEL 1
MODE
0～49
Closed, beam OFF
50～99
DMX MODE: static patterns

100～149
DMX MODE: dynamic patterns
150～199
Sound active mode
200～255
AUTO MODE
CHANNEL 2
Pattern selection
0～255
52 static/dynamic mode
CHANNEL 3
Position-X
0～255
Adjust position -X
CHANNEL 4
Position-Y
0～255
Adjust position-Y
CHANNEL 5
Scanning speed
0～255
0 : quick, 255 :slow
CHANNEL 6
Speed patterns
0～255
0 : quick, 255 : slow, 10 levels
CHANNEL 7
Static pattern size
0～255
0 : small ; 255 : big
Parameter Chart for Patterns selection
There are 52 static patterns. The sizes of the pattern that DMX value is 140 previous are adjustable, the following irregular patterns are
not adjustable. There are 52 dynamic patterns programs whose size can not be changed.
DMX
VALUE
STATIC PATTERNS
DYNAMC
PATTERNS
DMX VALUE
STATIC
PATTERNS
DYNAMC
PATTERNS
0～4
circle
circle to big
130～134
christcross
dot diagonal move
5～9
dot circle 1
dot circle to big
135～139
chiasm line
horizontal line flex
10～14
dot circle 1
scan circle to big
140～144
hor-extend line
hori dot line flex
15～19
scan circle
circle flash
145～149
hori-shrink line
hori line move
20～24
horizontal line
dot circle flash
150～154
hori-flex line
hori dot line move
25～29
hori-dot line
circle roll
155～159
ho-flex dot line
vertical line move
30～34
vertical line
dot circle roll
160～164
ver-extend line
vert-dot line move
35～39
vert-dot line
circle turn
165～169
vert-shrink line
rectangle extend
40～44
45° diagonal
dot circle turn
170～174
vert-flex line
dot rectangle extend
45～49
dot diagonal
dot circe to add
175～179
ve-flex dot line
square extend
50～54
135° diagonal
scan circle extend
180～184
ladder line 1
dot square extend
55～59
dot diagonal
circle jump
185～189
ladder line 2
rectangle turn
60～64
V line 1
dot circle jump
190～194
ladder line 3
dot rectangle turn
DMX
VALUE
STATIC
PATTERNS
DYNAMC PATTERNS
DMX VALUE
STATIC
PATTERNS
DYNAMC PATTERNS
65～69
V dot line 1
horizontal line jump
195～199
ladder line 4
square turn
70～74
V line 2
hori-dot line jump
200～204
tetragon 1
dot square turn
75～79
V dot line 2
vertical line jump
205～209
tetragon 2
pentagon turn
80～84
triangle 1
ver-dot line jump
210～214
pentagon 1
dot pentagon turn
85～89
dot triangle 1
diagonal jump
215～219
pentagon 2
tetragon turn
90～94
triangle 2
dot diagonal jump
220～224
pentagon 3
pentagon star turn
95～99
dot triangle 2
short sector round 1
225～229
pentagon 4
bird fly
100～104
square
short sector round 2
230～234
wave line
dot bird fly
105～109
dot square
long sector round 1
235～239
wave dot line
wave flowing
110～114
rectangle 1
long sector round 2
240～244
spirality line
dot wave flowing
115～119
dot rectangle 1
line scan
245～249
many dot 1
many dot jump 1
120～124
rectangle 2
dot line scan
250～254
many dot 2
square dot jump
125～129
dot rectangle 2
45° diagonal move
255
square dot
many dot jump 2
FUNCTION SETTINGS
Use DIP switches to assign a unit’s function : DMX, Master / Slave, sound active or auto mode. For the unit is DMX mode, set the DMX
address using dipswitch. Each dipswitch represents a binary value. Please refer to the chart below.

Dipswitch #10 is used to set master or slave mode. Master modes have sound active and AUTO mode. Slave modes have DMX and
Slave mode. The units automatically identify DMX or SLAVE mode by data received. Dipswitch #9 is used to set sound active or AUTO
mode in master mode.
DMX ADDRESS CALCULATION
In DMX mode, the DIP switch from # 1 to # 9 should be set to record a DMX address. The address ranges from 1-511. Each dipswitch
represents a binary value. Please refer to table below.
Dipswitch
VALUE
Dipswitch
VALUE
＃1
1
＃6
32
＃2
2
＃7
64
＃3
4
＃8
128
＃4
8
＃9
256
＃5
16
＃10
DMX, on "0"
Each unit has 7 channels. So each product may be receiving a 7-channel DMX address at least. If you assign an address on 8 channels,
the DMX address is: 8*N +1, N=0, 1, 2, 3….
Example: Address 1 loop =1
Address 2 loop = 9
Address 3 loop = 17
Address 4 loop = 25
LOOP
ADDRESS
CODE
DIPSWITCH
1
1
100000000
#1
2
9
100100000
#1+#4
3
17
100010000
#1+#5
4
25
100110000
#1+#4+#5
Please refer to the chart on the last page to set the DIP switch according to the DMX address assignment.
4. OPERATION
a. STAND ALONE OPERATION : Sound activation and AUTO
This mode allows a single device to react to the sound of music.
1. Place the device in a suitable and stable position.
2. Set the dipswitch to select AUTO or Sound active mode.
3. Turn on the unit. The unit resets then it begins to work.
4. The unit will react to low frequencies through the internal microphone. Adjust the sound sensitivity with the appropriate knob
located at the rear of the unit. The LED indicates whether the music mode is activated.

b. MODE MASTER / SLAVE
This mode allows you to connect up to 32 units together without controller.
1. Install the unit in a suitable and stable position.
2. Choose a unit to function as master mode, set dipswitch to select AUTO or Sound active mode. The others must be set in slave
mode. Set the DIP switch to slave mode.
3. Use an XLR cable to connect devices together. Taken at the rear of the unit.
4. Turn on all units. The devices reset and then begin to work. The slave units will react the same as the master unit.
5. The units respond to low frequencies through the internal microphone. Adjust the sound sensitivity with the appropriate knob
located at the rear of the unit. The LED indicates whether the music mode is activated.
c. DMX MODE
This mode allows you to use the DMX 512 console to operate your devices.
1. Install the unit in a suitable and stable position.
2. Use an XLR cable to connect devices together. Taken at the rear of the unit
3. Assign a DMX address for each device using the DIP switch. Please refer to the chart on the last page.
4. Turn on all devices. The units reset, then begin to start working.
5. Use a DMX console to control your devices.
NOTE:
1. DMX console can not be operated in Master / Slave (AUTO / SOUND ACTIVE mode)
2. There must be only 1 single master unit in Master / Slave mode
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
1. If the power indicator does not lit up and the device does not work, please check the power cable is properly connected and if the
input voltage is compatible with that of the device.
2. In Stand alone operation, if the power indicator lights up and sound active indicator does not lit up and the light beam does not
work.
a. The sound is too low. Increase the volume of music or sound sensitivity.
b. Check if the device is in slave mode then set up in master mode.
3. In Master / Slave mode, the slave units does not work
a. Make sure there is only 1 single unit in the master channel and the other units are set as a slave.
b. Make sure you are not using a DMX console
c. Make sure the cables are of good quality and the connections are properly made.
4. In DMX mode, the beam does not work and the DMX signal is off.
a. Make sure the DMX mode is activated.
b. Make sure the cables are of good quality and the connections are properly made.

5. In DMX mode, the laser is not controlled by the DMX console, DMX signal indicator flashes. Make sure the console and the units
have the same channel.
6. If the direction of the beam is not correct, restart the machine.
7. If the unit does not work properly, turn the unit off then back on.
If the unit meets other operational problems, we recommend that you contact your dealer.
TABLE SET DMX ADDRESS