CLUB LASER 7 - Stage and lighting equipment JBSYSTEMS LIGHT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CLUB LASER 7 JBSYSTEMS LIGHT

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Dispose of the unit and used batteries in an environment friendly manner according to your country regulations.

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Thank you for buying this Briteq® product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own safety, please read these operating instructions very carefully before you start using this unit.

FEATURES

This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements of the current European and national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been deposited by the manufacturer.

• This device was designed to produce decorative effect lighting and is used in light show systems.
• A superb seven color club laser equipped with 3 powerful, temperature controlled lasers:

O350mW Red laser (650nm)
60mW Green laser (532nm)
050mW Blue laser (473nm)

• Thanks to 20kHz scanners the "Club laser7 Mk2" projects rock steady sharp images containing up to 7colors!
• 100% ILDA compatible for full flexibility!
• Comes with adapted flight case included!
• The 5 user modes make this laser very easy to use:

○ MUSIC CONTROL: 100% plug & play → just connect the laser to the mains to start an incredible, music controlled, laser show based on the 128 internal patterns! Perfect for hiring companies!!!
o MASTER/SLAVE mode: Several units can be used in completely synchronized music mode: amazing and very simple to use!
O AUTOMATIC mode: all internal programs will be shown automatically, no music needed
DMX mode: just set a DMX address and take full control of all internal programs!
ILDA mode: connect the laser to any PC with ILDA-compatible interface and use any professional laser software to create stunning laser shows, create logos, etc.

• Laser projections can be adapted to the size of the venue with X/Y image zoom controls
• Graphics can be mirrored for projections behind a transparent screen
• Blanking technology for nice separate beams
• Perfect for use in clubs, discotheques, publicity, exhibitions, and many more ...
• Complies to EN/IEC 60825-1 ED2, 2007-03 for Laser Safety

BEFORE USE

• Before you start using this unit, please check if there's no transportation damage. Should there be any, do not use the device and consult your dealer first.
• Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
• Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user manual.

Check the contents:

Check that the carton contains the following items:

• CLUB LASER7 Mk2
• dB25/dB25 ILDA cable
  Flight case
• 2 keys (for key switch)
• Mains cable
• Operating instructions
• Cable connector for remote interlock

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use or the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance.

This symbol means: indoor use only.

This symbol means: Read instructions.

This symbol determines: the minimum distance from lighted objects. The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 meter.

• To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.

• A new light effect sometimes causes some unwanted smoke and/or smell. This is normal and disappears after some minutes.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

• To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full performance or may even cause damages.

• This unit is for indoor use only.

• Don't place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.

• Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.

• Don't cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.

• Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.

• Keep the unit away from children.

• Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.

Maximum save ambient temperature is 40^ . Don't use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.

• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.

• Allow the device about 10 minutes to cool down before servicing.

• Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before replacing the bulb or start servicing.

• The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for electrical and mechanical safety in your country.

• Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit.

• The power cord should always be in perfect condition. Switch the unit immediately off when the power cord is squashed or damaged. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!

• This fixture must be earthed to in order comply with safety regulations.

• Don't connect the unit to any dimmer pack.

• Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit.

• In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. Apart from the lamp and mains fuse there are no user serviceable parts inside.

• Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder. Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same type and electrical specifications!

• In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.

• The housing and the lenses must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
• Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
• Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.

Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don't use the effect in the presence of persons suffering from epilepsy.

LASER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

• According to the EN/IEC 60825-1 ED2, 2007-03 regulations, this laser falls under the classification 3B. Direct eye exposure can be dangerous.

DANGER: LASER RADIATION!

Avoid direct eye exposure! Laser radiation can cause eye damage and/or skin damage. All protective measures for a safe operation of this laser must be applied.

• This product is a so-called show laser, emitting radiation with a wavelength spectrum between 400 and 700 nm and producing lighting effects for shows.
• Due to the construction of this laser, the beam is moved so fast, that it can only hit the eye very short. This is why the use of this laser for a Laser-Light-Show can be regarded as save.
• Never direct the laser beam to people or animals and never leave this device running unattended.
• This laser may only be used for shows. The operation of a class 3B show laser is only allowed if the operation is controlled by a skilled and well-trained operator.
• Depending on the classification, operating a laser product can produce laser radiation that may cause

permanent eye damage and/or skin damage. The legal instructions for using a laser product vary from country to country. The user must always inform himself on the legal instructions valid in his country and apply them to his situation.

Please note that BRITEQ cannot be made liable for damages caused by incorrect installations and unskilled operation!

DESCRIPTION:

1. MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH: used to switch the unit on/off.
2. MAINS INPUT: with IEC socket and integrated fuse holder, connect the supplied mains cable here.
3. COOLING FAN (input): used to cool the components inside the enclosure. Make sure that the filter inside the fan is always in place before you turn the laser on! The filter should be cleaned on a regular base! Just tear off the plastic cover and clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner.
4. COOLING FAN (output): used to cool the components inside the enclosure. Make sure to never cover this fan outlet!

ENGLISH

1. HANGING BRACKET: with 2 knobs on both sides to fasten the unit and a mounting hole to fix a mounting hook.
2. SAFETY EYE: used to attach a safety cable when the unit is rigged (see paragraph "overhead rigging")
3. ON/OFF KEY ACTIVATED SWITCH: used to switch the laser beam on/off. Use the keys to make sure only a skilled operator is able to switch the laser on.
4. INTERLOCK input: used to connect the optional emergency stop switch (see picture). When you push this switch the laser beam will disappear immediately.

IMPORTANT! For your own safety we strongly recommend to connect this optional switch!

1. DISPLAY: shows the selected DMX address when the unit is in DMX-mode. Apart from DMX-mode you can also select 4 other working modes, see further to learn more about these modes.
2. CONTROL PANEL: Used to control the different functions of the laser, see further to learn how to operate the unit.
3. DMX OUTPUT: 3pin female XLR-connector used to connect the laser with the next unit in the DMX chain.
4. DMX INPUT: 3pin male XLR-connector used to connect universal DMX-cables. This input receives instructions from a DMX-controller.
5. INTERNAL MICROPHONE: The built-in microphone is used to synchronize the laser show to the beat of the music.
6. MUSIC INPUT SENSITIVITY: This potentiometer is used to adjust the music input sensitivity. Turn the potentiometer until the laser works in sync with the music.
7. X/Y SIZE CONTROL: use these controls to adapt the size of the projected graphics to the dimensions of the venue. You can change the vertical and horizontal size independently.
8. X/Y MIRROR CONTROL: use these controls to mirror (reverse) the projections. This is for example useful when you project graphics from behind a transparent screen. X/Y mirror can also be set with the control panel and LED display, see chapter "HOW TO SET UP" to learn how this works.
9. ILDA INPUT: used to connect the laser to an ILDA certified interface of a computer, see further for more information.
10. ILDA THROUGH: to link the ILDA signal to the next "Club laser7 Mk2" unit.

1. LASER OUTPUT: Here the laser beam leaves the enclosure, make sure to NEVER look inside the unit through this opening while the laser effect is switched on!
2. POWER LED: indicates that the unit is switched on.
3. DMX LED: indicator is lit when the laser detects a DMX-signal.
4. SOUND LED: in music mode this LED blinks to the rhythm of the music.
5. WARNING LABEL: "Caution - Class 3B laser. Laser Radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam."

6. WARNING LABEL: "Laser Radiation. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 3B laser product"

7. LASER WARNING SIGN: warns against a potentially dangerous laser when not used by skilled operators.

8. WARNING LABEL: "Laser Aperture"

OVERHEAD RIGGING

• Important: The installation must be carried out by qualified service personal only. Improper installation can result in serious injuries and/or damage to property. Overhead rigging requires extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, certified installation materials should be used, the installed device should be inspected regularly for safety.
• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.
• Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, far away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.
• The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
• Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device's weight.
• Always use a certified safety cable that can hold 12times the weight of the device when installing the unit. This secondary safety attachment should be installed in a way that no part of the installation can drop more than 20cm if the main attachment fails.
• The device should be well fixed; a free-swinging mounting is dangerous and may not be considered!
• Don't cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
• The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert before using them for the first time. The installations should be inspected every year by a skilled person to be sure that safety is still optimal.

CAUTION EYEDAMAGE: Always position the laser in a way that prevents the audience from looking directly into the laser beams. The installation should assure that the beam will not strike the audience.

HOW TO SET UP AND CONTROL THE UNIT

• 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 as this reduces the lifetime of the lasers.
• Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time.
• In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
• Important: Never look directly into the laser beam! Don't use the effect in the presence of persons suffering from epilepsy.

Pattern X/Y mirror control setup:

See also point n^16 in the description.

• Press the FUNC-button until the display shows one of the 4 displays on the right.

• Press the UP / DOWN buttons to choose one of the four mirror options:

• UP-button: mirror projection along X-axis

• DOWN-button: mirror projection along Y-axis

• Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice. (display blinks "3times")

You can operate the unit in 5 ways:

The laser runs a preprogrammed sequence to the rhythm of the music. Select this mode when only 1 laser is used (standalone) or when the laser is placed as the first (master) unit in a chain with several Club laser7 Mk2 lasers.
- Press the FUNC-button until the display shows A1, A2, S1 or S2

• Press the UP / DOWN buttons to choose one of the two music controlled shows: S1 or S2

• S1: Ever-changing, music controlled RANDOM show
  S2: PREPROGRAMMED, music controlled show

• Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice. (display blinks "888" 3times)

• Put on some music and adjust the MUSIC SENSITIVITY-knob (9) until the laser works nicely to the rhythm of the music.

You can connect several CLUB LASER7 MK2 lasers together: just put the first unit of the chain in "Music mode" and all other units in "Slave mode" to make them all work in perfect sync!

Note: When no music is detected, the laser output will be shut off (blackout).

2) FULL AUTOMATIC MODE (MASTER):

The laser automatically runs a preprogrammed sequence. Select this mode when only 1 laser is used (standalone) or when the laser is placed as the first (master) unit in a chain with several Club laser7 Mk2 lasers.

• Press the FUNC-button until the display shows A1, A2, S1 or S2

• Press the UP / DOWN buttons to choose one of the two automatic shows: A1 or A2

• S1: Ever-changing, automatic RANDOM show
  S2: PREPROGRAMMED, automatic show

• Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice. (display blinks "888" 3times)

The laser automatically runs a preprogrammed sequence.

You can connect several CLUB LASER7 MK2 lasers together. Please put the first unit of the chain in "Automatic mode" and all other units in "Slave mode" to make them all work in perfect sync!

3) SLAVE MODE:

The laser follows the instructions given by the first Club laser7 Mk2 laser (master) in the chain.

• Connect the DMX input of the laser to the DMX output of the previous laser in the chain.
• Press the FUNC-button until the display shows "SLA"
• Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice. (display blinks "888" 3times)

SLAVE 3

SLAVE 2

SLAVE 1

MASTER

You can connect several CLUB LASER7 MK2 lasers together. Please put the first unit of the chain in "Music or automatic mode" and all other units in "Slave mode" to make them all work in perfect sync!

4)DMX512 MODE:

The laser can be controlled by any standard DMX-controller.

• Connect the DMX input of the laser to the DMX output of the previous unit in the chain or directly to the DMX-output of your controller.
• Press the FUNC-button until the display shows a 3 digit number
• Press the UP / DOWN buttons to choose the desired DMX-address (from 001 to 511)
• Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice. (display blinks "888" 3times)

The Club laser7 Mk2 laser uses 17 channels, please refer to the DMX-chart below for the functions of the different channels.

Some more information on DMX512:

The DMX-protocol is a widely used high speed signal to control intelligent light equipment. You need to "daisy chain" your DMX controller and all the connected light effects with a good quality

XLR M/F balanced cable. To prevent strange behavior of the light effects, due to interferences, you must use a 90 to 120 terminator at the end of the chain. Never use Y-splitter cables, this simply won't work!

90~120 ohm resistor

Each effect in the chain needs to have its proper starting address so it knows which commands from the controller it has to decode.

DMX-CONFIGURATION:

IMPORTANT REMARK: DMX Channel1 is used to set the different working modes of the laser.

• To use the laser in full 17 channel mode, channel 1 must be set to value 217 or higher.
• With channel1 set to a value between 177 and 216, you can use channel 2 to select 46 different mini laser shows!

CHANNEL	VALUE	DESCRIPTION
CH 1 MODES	000-016	Laser OFF ①
	017-056	AUTO SHOW 1
	057-096	AUTO SHOW 2
	097-136	MUSIC SHOW 1
	137-176	MUSIC SHOW 2
	177-216	Use CH2 to select one of the 46 pre-programmed mini laser shows!
	217-255	Full DMX MODE
CH 2 GROUP	000-255	8 Group (see separate pattern chart below)
CH 3 PATTERN	000-255	16 Patterns in each group (see separate pattern chart below)
CH 4 COLOR	000-007	Original
	008-015	Red
	016-023	Green
	024-031	Yellow
	032-039	Blue
	040-047	Purple
	048-055	Light Blue
	056-063	White
	064-111	Color Rolling
	112-159	Color Jumping
	160-127	Color Moving

	208-255	Strobing
CH 5 CLIPPING	000	Full pattern without clipping
	001-127	0%~99% fixed pattern clipped
	128-255	Clipping Speed
CH 6 ZOOMING	000-127	100%-5% fixed pattern zoomed
	128-169	Zooming IN
	170-209	Zooming OUT
	210-255	Alternately Zooming
CH 7 ZOOM SPEED	000-255	Fast to Slow
CH 8 Y AXIS ROLLING	000-127	0 -359 degree fixed Y axis rolled
	128-191	Clockwise rolling
	192-255	Anticlockwise rolling
CH 9 Y ROLL SPEED	0-255	Fast to Slow
CH 10 X AXIS ROLLING	000-127	0 -359 degree fixed X axis rolled
	128-191	Clockwise rolling
	192-255	Anticlockwise rolling
CH 11 X ROLL SPEED	0-255	Fast to Slow
CH 12 Z AXIS ROLLING	000-127	0 -359 degree fixed Z axis rolled
	128-191	Clockwise rolling
	192-255	Anticlockwise rolling
CH 13 Z ROLL SPEED	0-255	Fast to Slow
CH 14 X AXIS MOVING	000-127	128 different fixed position on X axis
	128-191	Clockwise moving
	192-255	Anticlockwise moving
CH 15 X MOVE SPEED	0-255	Fast to Slow
CH 16 Y AXIS MOVING	000-127	128 different fixed position on Y axis
	128-191	Clockwise moving
	192-255	Anticlockwise moving
CH 17 MOVE SPEED	0-255	Fast to Slow

PATTERN CHART

With DMX-channels 2 and 3 you can select one of the 128 pre-programmed patterns:

• CH2 (horizontal): select one of the 8 groups
• CH3 (vertical): select one of the 16 patterns in each of the 8 groups

This laser can be controlled by any PC equipped with ILDA compatible software + hardware. As soon as the ILDA-input (17) of the laser is connected with an ILDA compatible controller, it will automatically switch to ILDA control mode. From this moment on the laser will be completely controlled by the ILDA software: the possibilities of the ILDA software will determine what you can do or not...

ILDA soft- and hardware are available from several independent suppliers. Some possible choices are:

PHOENIX software (www.bocatec.de)
- PANGOLIN software (www.pangolin.com)
And many other, up to you and your finances to see what is best for your needs ...

MAINTENANCE

• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during servicing.
• Switch off the unit, unplug the mains cable and wait until the unit has been cooled down.

During inspection the following points should be checked:

• All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and may not be corroded.
• Housings, fixations and installations spots (ceiling, truss, suspensions) should be totally free from any deformation.
• When an optical lens is visibly damaged due to cracks or deep scratches, it must be replaced.
• The mains cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately when even a small problem is detected.
• In order to protect the device from overheat the cooling fans and ventilation openings should be cleaned monthly.
• The interior of the device should be cleaned annually by experienced service people.

Attention: We strongly recommend internal cleaning to be carried out by qualified personnel only!

SPECIFICATIONS

Mains Input:

Fuse:

Total Power consumption:

X/Y Beam angle:

Sound Control:

DMX connections:

DMX channels:

DMX starting address:

Laser Power:

Laser scanners:

Laser radiation class:

Laser Safety Standard:

Size (WxHxD):

Weight:

AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz

250V 2A slow blow (20mm glass)

50W

+/-25°

Internal microphone

3pin XLR male / female

17 channels

001 511

60mW Green CW laser ( = 532nm)

350mW Red CW laser ( = 650nm)

50mW Blue CW laser ( = 473nm)

high speed 20kHz type

3E

EN/IEC 60825-1 ED2, 2007-03 for Laser Safety

54,6cm x 16cm (28cm with bracket) x 35cm

12kg

Every information is subject to change without prior notice.

You can download the latest version of this user manual on our website: www.briteq-lighting.com

MODE D'EMPLOI

Pattern X/Y mirror control setup:

10 120 ohms resistor