Varytec Laser Moonstar MK II User manual

User manual
Laser Moonstar MK II

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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions............................................................................................................................ 3
1.1. FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION............................................................................ 3
2. Warning!........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Laser Safety Warnings............................................................................................................ 4
2.2. NON-INTERLOCKED HOUSING WARNING ......................................................................... 5
2.3. LASER SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................... 5
STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA.....................................................................................5
2.4. LASER EXPOSURE WARNING ............................................................................................. 6
3. LASER SAFETY LABEL REPRODUCTIONS ................................................................................. 7
3.1. LASER EMISSION DATA........................................................................................................ 7
3.2. LASER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT..................................................................................... 7
4. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................. 8
5. BEFORE OPERATION .................................................................................................................... 9
5.1. Unpacking Instructions ............................................................................................................ 9
5.2. What is included ...................................................................................................................... 9
5.3. Power Supply........................................................................................................................... 9
5.4. DMX-512 connection between fixtures..................................................................................10
5.4.1. Occupation of the XLR-connection................................................................................ 10
5.4.2. Building a serial DMX-chain .......................................................................................... 10
6. Proper Laser Set Up & Usage........................................................................................................ 11
6.1. Rigging the Fixture ................................................................................................................12
7. PRODUCT OVERVIEW................................................................................................................. 13
7.1. Front Panel ............................................................................................................................ 13
7.2. Rear Panel............................................................................................................................. 14
8. CONTROL & FUNCTION............................................................................................................... 14
8.1. Operating Mode..................................................................................................................... 15
8.2. OPERATION.......................................................................................................................... 15
8.3. Stand Alone Preprogram Laser Show...................................................................................16
8.4. Sound Activated Sensitivity Setting.......................................................................................16
8.5. Manual Running Mode (MAN)............................................................................................... 17
8.6. DMX MODE........................................................................................................................... 17
8.7. MASTER/SLAVE MODE ....................................................................................................... 17
9. DMX Chart...................................................................................................................................... 18
10. Specifications............................................................................................................................. 21

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1. Safety instructions
•This device is suitable for indoor use only.
•All modifications to the device will void the warranty.
•Repairs are to carry out by skilled personnel only.
•Use only fuses of the same type and original parts as spare parts.
•Protect the unit from rain and humidity to avoid fire and electric shocks.
•Make sure to unplug the power supply before opening the housing.
1.1.FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION
Be careful with heat and extreme temperature
Avoid exposing it to direct rays of the sun or near a heating appliance.
Not put it in a temperature bellow 32°F /0°C, or ex ceeding 104°F /40°C.
Keep away from humidity, water and dust
Do not place the set in a location with high humidity or lots of dust.
Containers with water should not be placed on the set.
Keep away from sources of hum and noise
Such as transformer motor, tuner, TV set and amplifier.
To avoid placing on un-stable location
Select a level and stable location to avoid vibration.
Do not use chemicals or volatile liquids for cleaning
Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off the dust, or a wet soft cloth for stubborn dirt.
If out of work, contact sales agency immediately
Any troubles arose, remove the power plug soon, and contact with an engineer for repairing,
do not open the cabinet by yourself, it might result a danger of electric shock.
Take care with the power cable
Never pull the power cable to remove the plug from the receptacle, be sure
to hold the plug. When not using the device for an extended period of time, be sure to
disconnect the plug from the receptacle
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Important: Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to
warranty. The dealer will not accept liability for any resulting defects or
problems. Make sure the electrical connection is carried out by qualified
personnel. All electrical and mechanical connections have to be carried out
according to the European safety standards.
WARNING DATA
2. Warning!
Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent eye injury and blindness
is possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close attention to each safety REMARK and WARNING
statement in the user manual. Read all instructions carefully BEFORE operating this device.
Attention! Indicates a skill or other useful information for special situation
Important! Indicates important information, to protect people from laser incident or damage
Caution! Prevent damage or injury from incorrect operation.
Laser! Laser safety warming labels.
Recycle To protect the environment, recycle packing material wherever possible.
Indoor
The projector is for indoor use only, IP20. Use only in dry locations. Keep this
device away from rain and moisture, excessive heat, humidity and dust. Do not
allow contact with water or any other fluids, or metallic objects.
Wastebin Don’t throw this product away just as general trash, please dispose of this
product following the abandon electronic product regulation in your country.
Location
The projector must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least
50cm (20inches) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are
blocked.
2.1.Laser Safety Warnings
Potential laser injury hazard exists with this product! Read these Instructions carefully, which include
important information about installation, safe use and service!

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Caution Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes
or others to direct laser radiation.
Caution This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser
light directly strikes the eyes.
Caution!
It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas, where the
audience or other personnel could get direct laser beams or bright reflections
into their eyes.
Caution! It is a US Federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft
Caution
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact the dealer nearest to you.
Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
2.2.NON-INTERLOCKED HOUSING WARNING
This unit contains high power laser devices internally. Do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to
unsafe levels of laser radiation. The laser power levels accessible if the unit is opened can cause instant
blindness, skin burns and fires.
2.3.LASER SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA
Laser light is different from any other light source witch you may be familiar. The light from this product
can potentially cause eyes injury if not set up and used properly.
Laser light is thousands of times more concentrated than light from any other kind of light source. This
concentration of light power can cause instant eye injuries, primarily by burning the retina (the light
sensitive portion at the back of the eye). Even if you can not feel “heat” from a laser beam, it can still
potentially injure or blind you or your audience. Even very small amounts of laser light are potentially
hazardous even at long distances. Laser eye injuries can happen quicker than you can blink.
It is incorrect to think that because these laser entertainment products split the laser into hundreds of
beams or laser beam is scanned out in high speed, that an individual laser beam is safe for eye
exposure. This laser product uses dozens of milliwatts of laser power (Class 3B levels internally).
Many of the individual beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes.
It is also incorrect to assume that because the laser light is moving, it is safe. This is not true. Nor, do the laser
beams always move. Since eye injuries can occur instantly, it is critical to prevent the possibility of any direct eye

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exposure. In the laser safety regulation, it is not legal to aim Class 3B lasers in areas which people can get
exposed. This is true even if it is aimed below people’s faces, such as on a dance floor.
- Do not operate laser without first reading and understanding all safety and technical data in this manual.
- Always set up and install all laser effects so that all lasers light is at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) above the
floor on which people can stand. See “Proper Laser Set-up & Usage” section later in this manual.
- After set up, and prior to public use test laser to ensure proper function. Do not use if any defect is
detected.
- Do not use if laser emits only one or two laser beams rather than dozens/hundreds, as this could
indicate damage to the diffraction grating optic, and could allow emission of higher laser levels.
- Do not point lasers at people or animals.
- Never look into the laser aperture or laser beams.
- Do not point lasers in areas in which people can potentially get exposed. such as uncontrolled balconies,
etc.
- Do not point lasers at highly reflective surfaces such as windows, mirrors and shiny metal. Even laser
reflections can be hazardous
- Never point a laser at aircraft, this is a federal offense.
- Never point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
- Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
- Do not use laser if the laser appears to be emitting only one or two beams.
- Do not use laser if housing is damaged or open, or if optics appear damaged in any way.
- Never open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the protective housing can start
fires, burn skin and will cause instant eye injury.
- Never leave this device running unattended.
- The operation of a Class 3B laser show laser is only allowed if the show is controlled by a skilled and
well-trained operator familiar with the data included in this manual.
- The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country to country.The user is
responsible for the legal requirements at the location/country of use.
- Always use appropriate lighting safety cables when hanging lights and effects overhead.
2.4.LASER EXPOSURE WARNING
LASER LIGHT AROVID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI Z136.1 Standard “For
Safe Use of Lasers”, available from “www.laserinstitute.org”. Many local governments, corporations, agencies,
military and others, require all lasers to be used under the guidelines of ANSI Z136.1. Laser Display guidance can
be obtained via the International Laser Display Association, www.laserist.org.

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3. LASER SAFETY LABEL REPRODUCTIONS
3.1.LASER EMISSION DATA
Laser Classification Class 3B
Red Laser Medium LD GaAlAs 650nm, typical
Green Laser Medium DPSS Nd:YVO4, 532nm
Beam Diameter <5mm at aperture
Pulse Data All pulses < 4Hz (>0.25sec)
Divergence (each beam) <2 mrad
Divergence (total light) <160 degrees
Cooling Fan Cooling
Laser Power Red>100mW, Green >40mW
3.2.LASER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This laser product complies with EN 60825-1：1994 + A1：2002+A2:2001 + COTT

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4. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device has to
 Be qualified.
 Follow the instructions of this manual.
CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. With a high voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock
when touching the wires!
This device has left out premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure
a safe operation, it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this
manual.
Important! The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damage caused by the non-
observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.
- Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the devise are not subject
to warranty.
- Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all
connections with the mains with particular caution!
- Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
- Always plug in the power plug least. Make sure that the power-switch is set to off-position
before you connect the device to the mains. The power-plug has to be accessed after
installing the device.
- Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the
device and the power-cord from time to time.
- Always disconnect from the mains, when the devise is not in use or before cleaning it. Only
handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.
- It is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth.
- The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualified employee.
- Do not switch the fixture on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the laser diode life.
- For replacement, please use fuses of same type and rating only.
- If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation, do not switch it on
immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device
switched off until it has reached room temperature.
- Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
- When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to
extreme heat, moisture or dust. There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger
your own and the safety of others!
- The minimum distance between the fixture and surrounding walls must be more than 50cm.
- Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety-rope. Fix the safety-rope at the safety-rope
only.
- The ambient temperature must be between 10℃ to 40℃.

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- Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
- Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety
reasons!
CAUTION! Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by
persons not qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation
CAUTION! If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the
product may suffer damages and the warranty word.
5. BEFORE OPERATION
5.1.Unpacking Instructions
CAUTION!
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents
to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. Notify
the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear
damage from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the
package and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the
factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and
packing.
5.2.What is included
The carton or flight case contain following items
NAME
QTY
Laser Light 1 PCS
KEYs (for key switch) 2 PCS
Power Cord 1 PCS
USER MANUAL 1 PCS
5.3.Power Supply
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture of
refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal
conditions. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable
resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before
applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement.
The unit is supplied with a power plug appropriate to its voltage and destination. Should any other connections be
required they must be carried out with the following configuration.

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Cable EU
Cable US
Pin
International
Brown Black Live L
Light Blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth
5.4.DMX-512 connection between fixtures
The fixture is equipped with 2-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. The sockets are wired in parallel. Only
use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for 3-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller
with the fixture or one fixture with another
5.4.1. Occupation of the XLR-connection
CAUTION! At the laser fixture, the DMX-cable has to terminate with a terminator. Solder a 120
Ohm resistor between Signal (-) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug and
plug it in the DMX-output of the last fixture.
5.4.2. Building a serial DMX-chain

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- If you are using the standard DMX-controllers, you can connect the DMX-output of the controller directly
with the DMX-input of the first fixture in the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-controllers with other
XLR-outputs, you need to use adapter cables.
- Connect the DMX-output of the first fixture in the DMX-chain with the DMX-input of the next fixture.
Always connect output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
- If you use a controller with 5 pins DMX connector, you need to use a 5 to 3 pins adopter
- At last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ohm 1/4W resistor
between pin 2(DMX-) and pin 3(DMX+) into a 3 pins XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last
fixture.
- Connect the fixture together in a daisy chain by XLR plug cable from the output of the fixture to the input
of the next fixture. The cable cannot be branched or split to a Y cable. DMX 512 is a very high speed
signal. Inadequate or damaged cables, soldered joints or corroded connectors can easily distort the
signal and shut down the system.
- The DXM output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit, when power is
disconnected to the unit.
- Each fixture needs to have a DMX address to receive the data from the controller. The DMX address
number which could be read from rear panel of each fixture is between 000~511.
- The end of the DMX 512 chain should be terminated to reduce signal errors.
6. Proper Laser Set Up & Usage
This fixture has been designed to be hung. It is recommended for safety purposes, your lighting effect are
properly mounted using a suitable hanging clamp and safety cable. Items appropriate for safe and effective
mounting are easily sourced from your lighting vendor. International laser safety regulations require that lasers
must be operated in the fashion illustrated below, with a minimum of 3 meters (9.8 ft) of vertical separation
between the floor and the lowest laser light vertically. Additionally, 2.5 meters of horizontal separation is required
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6.1. Rigging the Fixture
CAUTION! Please consider the respective national norms during the installation! The installation must
only be carried out by an authorized employee or dealers!
- The installation of the fixture has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times
the weight for 1 hour without any harming deformation.
- The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an
appropriate catch net. This secondary safety attachment must be constructed in a way that no
part of the installation can fall down if the main attachment fails.
- Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging,
de-rigging and servicing.
- The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are
approved by an expert before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before
taking into operation another time.
- The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are
approved by a skilled person once a year.
- The fixture should be installed in the position where persons cannot reach and where persons
may walk by or be seated.
CAUTION! When installing the device, make sure there is no highly in inflammable material (decoration
articles, etc.) in between a distance of min 0.5 meter.

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7. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- This device has left out premise in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this
condition and to ensure safe operation, it is necessary for the user to follow the safety
instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
- The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-
observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.
7.1. Front Panel
NO
NAME
FUNCTION
1 LED Output Effekt Output LED
2 Laser output Laser output Lense
3 Bracket To mount the item

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7.2. Rear Panel
NO
NAME
FUNCTION
4 Power switch Switch on and off the power
5 GND Fixture power ground point
6 Control panel To control the fixture with digital LED display, check more
information on CONTROL & FUNCTION
7 DMX Input 3 pins male XLR connector
8 DMX Output 3 pins female XLR connector
9 MIC To detect the music/sound signal
10 Key Switch To turn on and off the laser
11 Safety Eye Used to attach a safety cable when the fixture is rigged. Check
more details in RIGGING
12 Power Plug AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz
8. CONTROL & FUNCTION
- Regular breaks during operation are essential to maximize the life of this device as it is not
designed for continual use.
- Do not switch the unit on and off in short time intervals
- Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time. Or before replacing the bulb or
start servicing.
- In the event of serious operation problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer
immediately.

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8.1.Operating Mode
Attention!
Once after every power on laser, the VERSION and MANUFACTURE
INFORMATION will be shown in LCD monitor of rear panel.
When laser is powered on, LCD monitor on rear panel shows the current operating standalone mode or DMX
address of DMX mode. With help of LCD control panel, is very easy to set and change the operating mode of
laser. After every resetting and saved, the new mode information will be shown on LCD monitor at next power on.
Mode Option, to choose the operating mode of laser.
Confirmation, to confirm the laser to show the present mode at the next operation.
UP/DOWN, to change operating mode, parameter or DMX address.
8.2. OPERATION
Attention!
In preprogrammed standalone MUSIC SHOW mode, the laser beam will be
blank-out in 3 seconds without AUDIO/MIC activated signal.

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8.3.Stand Alone Preprogram Laser Show
 Press FUNC to enter MODE OPTION.
 Till to LED panel shows either one of AUF, AUS, SOU,RDN
 Press FUNC to select your favorite Stand Alone mode as
above.
 Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
The laser is working in stand alone. Each time when you turn on
your laser, you will have this confirmed laser show.
In the MODE OPTION setting, the stand alone laser show that you are going to choose is flashing. Press FUNC
to change stand alone laser show, you will have 3 different stand alone preprogrammed laser show. Their
DISPLAY and EFFECT are listed below:
8.4.Sound Activated Sensitivity Setting
In the MODE setting, press ENTER to confirm Sou (Sound Activated Mode), the setting manual goes
into Sound Activated Sensitivity Setting. LED display S 0 ~ S 9. Press UP / DOWN to take your
favorite Sensitivity Level. S 0 is no sound activated, from S 1 to S 9, the sensitivity level is going more
sensitive. Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

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8.5.Manual Running Mode (MAN)
Press FUNC, until LED or RGB or RDE is shown in LED display panel. LED mode is preprogramed
effect of LED. RGB mode is manual setting of LED effect. Once RGB mode is confirmed by press
ENTER, the setting goes into 4 specification setting. Every pressing ENTER, it goes into next
specification setting, until RGB is shown again. There 4 specification setting are listed below:
NO. DISPALY DESCRIPTION
1
R 0~R 9
Red laser strobe frequency, fast -> slow.
2
G 0~G 9
Green laser strobe frequency, fast -> slow.
3
SR0~SR9
LED Strobe frequency fast slow
RDE mode is LED RAINBOW FADE FROM COLOR TO COLOR
NO.
DISPA
LY
DESCRIPTION
1
SP 0~SP 9
LED RAINBOW FADE SPEED (0-100%)
8.6.DMX MODE
 Press FUNC to enter MODE OPTION
 Till to LED panel shows 001.
 Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
The laser is working in “DMX MODE”. With help of UP/DOWN button,
it could be easily change the DMX address of the laser.
8.7.MASTER/SLAVE MODE
 Press FUNC to enter MODE OPTION
 Till to LED panel shows SLA
 Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
The laser is working in “SLAVE MODE”. Connect MASTER laser
and SLAVE lasers with DMX cable, the SLAVE lasers do what
exactly MASTER laser does. Check “5.2 DMX connection” to have
more details about laser connection.

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9. DMX Chart

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