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USER MANUAL VARNA HQ Power

Exterior view of a black laser projector with visible LED display and control panel (no text or symbols on the device itself)

USER MANUAL 3

GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 8

MODE D'EMPLOI 13

MANUAL DEL USUARIO 18

How to turn the controller line from 3-pins into 5-pins (plug and socket).

To all residents of the European Union

Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing HQPower™! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.

2. Safety Instructions

	Be very careful during the installation: touching live wires can cause life-threatening electroshocks.
	Always disconnect mains power when device not in use or when servicing or maintenance activities are performed. Handle the power cord by the plug only.
	Indoor use only. Keep this device away form rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids.
	Keep this device away from children and unauthorized users.
	Caution: device heats up during use.
	Use extreme caution when the laser beam is turned on.When device is in use, do NOT look directly or indirectly (reflection) into the laser beam. NEVER point the laser beam directly or via a reflecting surface towards other people's or animals' eyes or skin. Burns and permanent eye damage will result.Do not point the laser beam towards highly explosive gasses.
	There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.

• This device falls under protection class I. It is therefore essential that the device be earthed. Have a qualified person carry out the electric connection.
• Make sure that the available voltage does not exceed the voltage stated in the specifications of this manual.
• Do not crimp the power cord and protect it against damage. Have an authorised dealer replace it if necessary.
• Use an appropriate safety cable to fix the device (e.g. VDLSC7N or VDLSC8N).

VDP5001RGBLD5

• Install the VDP5001RGBLD5 at a minimal distance of 0.5 m from flammable and explosive objects or substances.
• Respect a minimum distance of 0.5m between the device's light output and any illuminated surface.
• Keep the air vents free at all times. Never cover the device, nor partially, nor completely.

3. General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures. Make sure the ventilation openings are clear at all times. For sufficient air circulation, leave at least 1" (±2.5 cm) in front of the openings.

Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.

• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it. Do not allow operation by unqualified people. Any damage that may occur will most probably be due to unprofessional use of the device.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
• Only use the device for its intended purpose. All other uses may lead to short circuits, burns, electroshocks, lamp explosion, crash, etc. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• Mechanical wear is not covered by warranty.
  • A qualified technician should install and service this device.
• Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature. Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.
• This device is designed for professional use on stage, in discos, theatres, etc. The VDP5001RGBLD5 should only be used indoors (<35°C, <75%RH) with an alternating current of 230 VAC/50 Hz.
• Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation: regular operation breaks will prolong their lives. It is recommended to let the device cool down for ± 15 minutes after every two hours of operation.
• Use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

4. Features

• red-green-blue laser
  • with circle, fan and line creating tunnel effects
  • DMX controlled via 5 channels
  • sound activation and auto control mode
  • high capacity and speed micro processor
• low noise movement.

5. Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

1 power LED 6 powe		r cord input/fuse
2 built-in microphone 7 DMX input
3 sensitivity knob	8	DMX output
4 on/off switch 9 DIP switches
5 safety key (depending on model)

6. Installation

Choose a suitable mounting spot. Mount the fixture in the desired angle using the included bracket. Connect the power cord to the mains. Disconnect after use.

Mounting the Device

• Have the device installed by a qualified person, respecting EN 60598-2-17 and all other applicable norms.
• The carrying construction must be able to support 10 times the weight of the device for 1 hour without deforming.
• The installation must always be secured with a secondary attachment e.g. a safety cable.
• Never stand directly below the device when it is being mounted, removed or serviced. Have a qualified technician check the device once a year and once before you bring it into service.
  • Install the device in a location with few passers-by that is inaccessible to unauthorised persons.
• Overhead mounting requires extensive experience: calculating workload limits, determining the installation material to be used... Have the material and the device itself checked regularly. Do not attempt to install the device yourself if you lack these qualifications as improper installation may result in injuries.
• For truss mounting, use an appropriate clamp (not incl.) and fit an M10 bolt through the centre of the (folded) bracket.
• Adjust the desired inclination angle via the mounting bracket and tighten the bracket screws.
  • Make sure there is no flammable material within a 0.5 m radius of the device.
• Have a qualified electrician carry out the electric connection.
• Connect the device to the mains with the power plug. Do not connect it to a dimming pack.
• The installation has to be approved by an expert before the device is taken into service.

DMX-512 Connection

• When applicable, connect an XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output of a controller (not incl.) and the other side to the male 3-pin XLR input [7] of the VDP5001RGBLD5. Multiple VDP5001RGBLD5s can be linked through serial linking. The linking cable should be a dual core, screened cable with XLR input and output connectors.
• Maximum recommended serial data link distance is 500 meters (1640 ft). Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures.
• A DMX terminator is recommended for installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an electrically noisy environment (e.g. discos). The terminator prevents corruption of the digital control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR plug with a 120Ω resistor between pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the XLR output socket [8] of the last device in the chain.

7. Operation

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

7.1 General

1. Make sure the laser projector is turned off. Insert the power plug into the power input [6] of the laser projector. Insert the other end of the power cable into the mains.
2. To turn on the laser projector, use the on/off switch [4] and turn the safety key [5]. The power LED [1] lights.

The VDP5001RGBLD5 can be used in the following modes:

• sound-controlled
  • with a DMX512 controller.

7.2 Sound-Controlled Mode

1. Set all DIP switches [9] to the OFF position to enable sound-controlled mode.
2. Set the microphone [2] sensitivity with the sensitivity knob [3].

7.3 DMX Mode

This mode allows you to control the fixture by any universal DMX controller.

• All DMX-controlled devices need a digital start address so that the correct device responds to the signals. This digital start address is the channel number from which the device starts to "listen" to the DMX controller. The same starting address can be used for a whole group of devices or an individual address can be set for every device.
• When all devices have the same address, all the units will "listen" to the control signal on one particular channel. In other words: changing the settings of one channel will affect all devices simultaneously. If you set individual addresses, each device will "listen" to a separate channel number. Changing the settings of one channel will only affect the device in question.
• In case of the 5-channel VDP5001RGBLD5, you will have to set the start address of the first unit to 1 (CH1\~5), the second to 6 (1 + 5) (CH6\~10), the third to 11 (6 + 5) (CH11\~15), and so on.
• Use DIP switches [9] 1 - 9 to specify the DMX address:

Address	DIP	switches
5
19
40

	Switch
1	1
2	2
3	4
4	8
5	16
6	32
7	64
8	128
9	256

Represents

To select a light pattern

1. Set channel 1 between 102\~152.
2. Select a pattern with channel 2. The device has 20 patterns. Some examples:

DMX value Laser pattern
0-11
12-23
24-35
Etc.

To select a program

1. Set channel 1 between 153\~203.
2. Select a program with the other channels. The options are:

Channel DMX value Control Programs
CH1	0-50	Sound control
	51-101	Auto
	102-152 Laser pattern mode (pattern can be selected with channel 2)
	153-203 Control mode (programs can be selected with channels 2, 3, 4 or 5).
	204-255	No output

The effects with channel 1 in control mode (153-203) are:

Channel DMX value Control Programs
CH2	0-255	X axis rotation from anticlockwise – stop (128) – clockwise
CH3	0-255	Y axis rotation from anticlockwise – stop (128) – clockwise
CH4	0-41	White
	42-83	Red
	84-125	Green

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VDP5001RGBLD5

Channel	DMX value	Control Programs
	126-167	Blue
	168-2 09	Yellow
	210-2 51	Pink
	252-2 55	Cyan
CH5	0-25 5	Section show (from short to long)

8. Cleaning and Maintenance

• All screws should be tightened and free of corrosi cn.
• The housing, the lenses, the mounting supports and the installation location (e.g. ceiling, suspension, trussing) should not be deformed, modified or tampered with; e.g. do not drill extra holes in mounting supports, do not change the location of the connections...
• Mechanically moving parts must not show any signs of wear and tear.
• The electric power supply cables must not show any damage. Have a qualified technician maintain the device.

Switch off the laser projector and disconnect from the mains before performing any maintenance or cleaning operation.

• Regular maintenance will prolong the lifetime of your laser projector. Clean the optical lens after every 20 running cycles using a cotton bud dipped into a little alcohol. Do not use wet rags or chemical solvents.
• Wipe the device regularly with a moist, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
  • There are no user-serviceable parts, apart from the fuse.
• Contact your dealer for spare parts if necessary.

Replacing the Fuse

Only replace the fuse by a fuse of the same type and rating.

1. Before replacing the fuse, unplug the mains lead.
2. We dge the fuse holder out of its housing with a flat-head screwdriver.
3. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with the exact same type of fuse.
4. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power.

9. Technical Specifications

laser type	DPSSL (Diode Pumped Solid State Laser)
laser class	3B
laser colour/power	red: 650 nm / 150 mW
	green: 532 nm / 50 mW
	blue: 455 nm / 300 mW
total output power	500 mW
power supply	230 VAC ~ 50 Hz
cooling system	air cooled
dimensions	195 x 190 x 110 mm (without bracket)
total weight	2.3 kg

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device.

For more info concerning this product and the latest version off this manual, please visit our website www.hqpowe.r.eu.

The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

© COPYRIGHT NOTICE

The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.

GEBRUI KERSHANDLEIDING

1. Inleiding

• met DMX512-sturing.

7.2 Muzieksturing

Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty

Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries.

All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

- All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.

- Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion.

You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

• Not covered by warranty:

- all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits;

- consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list);

- flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc....;

- flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer's instructions;

- damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally);

- damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;

- all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.

- Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.

- Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.

• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.

• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.

The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article's manual).

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