thomann Varytec Star Shot Laser FX User manual

Star Shot Laser FX
LED effect
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
25.07.2017, ID: 416122

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 6
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 10
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 13
6 Operating................................................................................................................................. 16
6.1 Switching the device on / off.................................................................................... 16
6.2 Main menu...................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Menu overview.............................................................................................................. 19
6.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode........................................................................ 20
6.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode........................................................................ 21
6.6 Functions in 11-channel DMX mode..................................................................... 23
6.7 Functions in 28-channel DMX mode..................................................................... 25
7 Technical specifications.................................................................................................... 31
8 Plug and connection assignments............................................................................... 32
9 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 33
10 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 34
11 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 35
Table of contents
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1 General notes
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read
and follow the safety instructions and 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.
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword 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.
1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The 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
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The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch off the device.
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.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
an immediate dangerous situation that will result in
death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible 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 possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – laser radiation.
Warning – suspended load.
Warning – danger zone.
Instructions
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED tech‐
nology and for the projection of laser light effects. The device is designed for profes‐
sional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described
in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐
ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No lia‐
bility will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual 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.
It is based on DIN EN 60825-1: 2015. The corresponding accident prevention regula‐
tion of the professional association in Germany is BGV-B2.
This device uses a class-3R laser. It is equipped with a safety key and a connection for
an external safety switch. Always remove the safety key when the device is not
attended by a trained operator.
As an operator you are responsible for the safety 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 protection officer in writing and notify the operation of the laser equipment to
the Accident Prevention and Insurance Association and to the authority responsible
for occupational safety. In the event of public use, the complete laser equipment
must be approved by an expert before use.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and
are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the
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.
Intended use
Laser safety basics
Safety
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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord)
with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the
plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in
doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
DANGER!
Laser radiation – avoid exposure to beam
The device uses a class-3R 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 to the laser beam. The
laser beam can cause skin burns.
In this context take extreme care when using converging optical instru‐
ments.
WARNING!
Eye damage caused by high light intensity
Never look directly into the light source.
WARNING!
Risk of epileptic shock
Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive
persons should avoid looking at strobe lights.
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.
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.
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NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet)
matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is pro‐
tected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused
for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
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3 Features
The device features a unique combination of laser and LED effects.
nLaser configuration:
– Red (650 nm), 100 mW
– Green (532 nm), 30 mW
nLED configuration:
– Wash effect: 4 LEDs (1 × red, 1 × green, 1 × blue, 1 × UV, each 1 W
– Flower effect: 84 LEDs (24 × red, 18 × green, 18 × blue, 24 × amber, each
0.75 W
– Strobe effect: 12 LEDs (12 × white, each 0.5 W
nControl via DMX (3, 5, 12, 19 or 32 channels, depending on operation mode), but‐
tons and display on the unit as well as the supplied remote control
nPreprogrammed automatic shows
nSound control
nStand-alone mode
nMaster / Slave mode
nStrobe effect
nBuilt-in fan
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4 Installation
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the
unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration,
dust and moisture during transportation or storage 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.
Connect the external safety switch (not supplied) to the provided connection 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.
In order to meet the limits for maximum irradiation (MZB limit value for the non-haz‐
ardous irradiation of the eye or the skin with a laser), the device must be installed 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 pro‐
tection representative on site, 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.
Safety switch (emergency stop)
Minimum height
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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.
WARNING!
Stray laser radiation
Inadequately secured additional components may cause stray laser radi‐
ation.
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).
Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the bat‐
tery holder like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive 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
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NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
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.
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5 Connections and controls
1 LEDs for the Flower effect.
2 LEDs for the strobe effect.
3 LEDs for the Wash effect.
4 Infra red sensor for the remote control.
5 Laser aperture.
6 Safety cable eyelet.
7 Display and control buttons:
[MENU]
Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu.
[ENTER]
Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value.
[UP]
Increases the displayed value by one.
[DOWN]
Decreases the displayed value by one.
[DMX]
The LED indicates that a signal is present at the DMX input.
[SOUND]
The LED lights up when the built-in microphone for the sound control detects a signal.
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[AUTO]
The LED lights up when an automatic show is running.
[SLAVE]
The LED indicates that the device is in ‘Slave’ mode.
[MIC]
Microphone for sound control.
[MIN/MAX]
Controller for the sensitivity of the built-in microphone.
8 Locking screws for the mounting bracket.
9[LOCK]
Safety key switch: switches the laser output on or off.
10 [REMOTE]
Connection for optional remote safety switch (emergency stop). An adapter for safety switches equipped with
phone jacks is included in the delivery.
11 [DMX INPUT]
DMX input.
[DMX OUTPUT]
DMX output.
12 [FUSE]
Fuse holder.
13 [POWER]
IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power supply. Should the fuse have blown, disconnect the unit from the
power supply and replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same type.
[POWER OUTPUT]
IEC chassis socket for the power supply of further devices.
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21 Main switch, turns the device on and off.
22 Colour change, forward or backward.
23 Pause
24 nA: Turns the wash effect of the four-colour LEDs on and off
nB: Laser programme selection
nC: Turns the stroboscope effect of the circularly arranged white LEDs on and off
25 Numeric buttons to set the progress speed (0: slow, 9: fast)
26 Activates the ‘Automatic’ mode (playback of preprogrammed automatic shows).
27 Activates the ‘Sound-control’ mode (playback of sound-controlled automatic shows).
Remote control
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6 Operating
6.1 Switching the device on / off
Perform the following steps to switch the device on:
1. Verify that all required laser safety precautions have been taken. Make sure
that there is no one in the reach of the laser beam.
2. Connect an external safety switch to the [REMOTE] connection (e.g. an emer‐
gency stop button) or another equivalent device with protection function.
3. Insert the safety key into the lock.
4. If not already done, connect the device to the mains. After a few seconds, the
fan and the motors start to work. The display shows the current operation
mode. The device is now operational.
5. Turn the safety key to the ‘ON’ position to turn the laser beam on.
Perform the following steps to switch the device off:
1. Turn the safety key to the ‘OFF’ position to turn the laser beam off and remove
the key. Keep the safety key under control.
2. Disconnect the device from the mains.
6.2 Main menu
Press [MENU] to open the main menu.
Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select one of the following menu
items: ‘Aut’, ‘Sou’, ‘CoL’, ‘dNH’, ‘SLA’ or ‘SYS’. Press [ENTER] to open the selected
menu.
Change the currently displayed value with [UP] and [DOWN] and confirm all new
values again with [ENTER]. To return to the main menu without making changes,
press [MENU].
All settings are saved, even if you disconnect the device from the power supply.
Switching on
Turning off
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In this menu, you can select an automatic show that optionally controls the laser, the
wash effect LEDs, the flower effect LEDs, the stroboscope LEDs, or a combination of
all.
Press [MENU] to open the main menu.
Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘Aut’ and con‐
firm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘Aut’; confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and
[DOWN] to select a show group and confirm with [ENTER]. Within this show group,
use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a show.
To adjust the progress speed, press [ENTER]. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can select a
value between ‘S.01’ (slow) and ‘S.99’ (fast).
Show group Elements used Value range
‘AutP’ Wash effect LEDs AP01 … AP08
‘Autb’ Flower effect LEDs Ab01 … Ab10
‘AutL’ Laser AL01 … AL06
‘AutF’ Circularly arranged stroboscope LEDs AF01 … AF10
‘AutN’ All AN01 … AN08
In this menu, you can select a sound-controlled automatic show that optionally con‐
trols the laser, the wash effect LEDs, the flower effect LEDs, the stroboscope LEDs, or
a combination of all.
Press [MENU] to open the main menu.
Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘Sou’ and con‐
firm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘Sou’ ; confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and
[DOWN] to select a show group and confirm with [ENTER]. Within this show group,
use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a show and confirm again with [ENTER].
Show group Elements used Value range
‘SouP’ Wash effect LEDs SP01 … SP08
‘Soub’ Flower effect LEDs Sb01 … Sb10
‘SouL’ Laser SL01 … SL06
‘SouF’ Circularly arranged stroboscope LEDs SF01 … SF10
‘SouN’ All SN01 … SN08
Menu Auto
Menu sound
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In this menu you can adjust the colour of the LEDs for the wash effect. In addition, a
stroboscope effect can be activated for these LEDs.
Press [MENU] to open the main menu.
Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘CoL’ and con‐
firm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘Colo’ ; confirm with [ENTER].
Change the currently displayed parameter with [UP] and [DOWN] and confirm with
[ENTER]. To return to the main menu without making changes, press [MENU].
Parameter Meaning
‘r.000’…‘r.255’ Intensity red
‘G.000’…‘G.255’ Intensity green
‘b.000’…‘b.255’ Intensity blue
‘u.000’…‘u.255’ Intensity UV
‘S.0’…‘S.100’ Stroboscope effect, increasing speed
In this mode the device is controlled via a DMX controller.
Press [MENU] to open the main menu.
Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘dNH’ and con‐
firm with [ENTER].
The display shows ‘d1’ ; confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a DMX
mode: 3-channel (‘3Ch’), 5-channel (‘5Ch’), 11-channel (‘11Ch’) or 28-channel
(‘28Ch’) and confirm with [ENTER]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX
channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a
value between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘d001’ …‘d512’ ). Confirm with [ENTER].
Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The
following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes.
Mode Highest possible DMX address
3-channel 510
5-channel 508
11-channel 502
28-channel 485
To return to the main menu without making changes, press [MENU].
Menu colour
Operating mode DMX
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In this mode, the device exactly follows the operation of the master that it is con‐
nected to.
Press [MENU] to open the main menu.
Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘SLA’ and con‐
firm with [ENTER].
The display shows ‘SLAV’ , the unit is now in Slave mode. When the display flashes, no
master is connected.
To return to the main menu without making changes, or to change back to an active
operating mode, press [MENU].
In this menu, you can adjust various device settings.
Press [MENU] to open the main menu.
Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘SYS’ menu and confirm
with [ENTER].
Change the currently displayed parameter with [UP] and [DOWN] and confirm with
[ENTER]. To return to the main menu without making changes, press [MENU].
Parameter Meaning Value range
‘LEdS’ Automatic display blackout ON, OFF
‘LEDr’ Display rotation for overhead mounting ON, OFF
‘tESt’ Starts a self-test. To stop it, press [MENU]
‘rESt’ Reset to factory defaults.
6.3 Menu overview
Operating mode SLAVE
Menu system
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6.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode
Channel Value Function
1 Element selection for preprogrammed automatic show
0…5 Blackout
6…55 Wash effect LEDs
56…105 Flower effect LEDs
106…155 Laser
156…205 Circularly arranged stroboscope LEDs
206…255 All
2 Selecting a preprogrammed automatic show
Show for the Wash effect LEDs, if channel 1 = 6…55
0…5 LEDs off (blackout)
6…32 Automatic show 1
33…64 Automatic show 2
65…96 Automatic show 3
97…128 Automatic show 4
129…160 Automatic show 5
161…192 Automatic show 6
193…224 Automatic show 7
225…255 Automatic show 8
Show for the Flower effect LEDs, if channel 1 = 56…105
0…5 LEDs off (blackout)
6…30 Automatic show 1
31…55 Automatic show 2
56…80 Automatic show 3
81…105 Automatic show 4
106…130 Automatic show 5
131…155 Automatic show 6
156…180 Automatic show 7
181…205 Automatic show 8
206…230 Automatic show 9
231…255 Automatic show 10
Show for the laser, if channel 1 = 106…155
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