CS-3000RGB - Laser projector Laserworld - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CS-3000RGB Laserworld

CS-3000RGB | CS-6000RGB

Please spend a few minutes to read this manual fully before operating this laser!

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11/2024

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Thank you for purchasing this Laserworld product. Due to continual product developments and technical improvements, Laserworld AG reserves the right to make modifications to its products. This manual and its content have been made with due care but Laserworld AG cannot however, take any responsibility for any errors, omissions or any resulting damages forthwith. The brands and product names mentioned in this manual are trade marks or registered trade marks of their respective owners. Attention: This device is a show laser device for commercial use. This device is not a laser pointer, not suitable for pointing purposes and must not be used as a laser pointer.

Please read manual before operation

Use in enclosed spaces only!

Front Panel | Frontplatte | Panneau frontal

A. Emission led | LED: Laseremission | LED témoin - émission laser
B. Laser aperture | Laseraustritts-fenster | Ouverture laser
C. Beam block | Einstellbarer Strahlfang | Plaque ajustable de protection

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Labeled diagram of a device control panel with numbered ports and buttons

1. Product and package contents 6
2. Preliminary warning notices 6
3. Initial operations, safety instructions 6
4. Working on the device 7
5. Service notes 7
6. General Operation 8

Final statement 13

Technical data

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Pattern Overview

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1. Product and package contents

Please check if all listed parts are included and undamaged. Included in delivery: Laser system, power cable, key, interlock bridge plug, manual

2. Preliminary warning notices

1. Please use this device only according to these operating instructions.
2. Do not use the device if there are any visible damages on housing, connector panels, power supplies or power cords.
3. Never look directly into the light source of a laser projector. Danger of damage to the eyes or even blindness in extreme circumstances!

4. This device must not be permanently connected to mains. Disconnect it from mains or use the power button to switch it off if not in use.

5. Do not operate the device at high humidity, in the rain or in dusty environments.

6. Protect device against dripping or splashing water. Do not place any liquid filled containers near to this device.

Any warranty claims are void if the warranty label is removed or tampered with in any way.

3. Initial operations, safety instructions

1. Make sure to use correct voltage; see information on device & in this manual.
2. Make sure that the device is not connected to mains during installation.
3. Installation has to be done by technical experienced and qualified persons according to safety regulations of the respective country.
4. Always ensure that maximum permissible exposure (MPE) is not exceeded in areas accessible to the public or members of staff.
5. In some countries an additional inspection by technical control institutes could be necessary.
6. Connect an easily accessible inter-lock connector or circuit breaker to the projector.
7. The power supply should be easily accessible.

8. When installing the laser mount it with a minimum distance of 15 cm from walls and objects.

9. For safe setup e.g. on walls or ceilings please use a safety cord. The safety cord should be able to withstand tenfold the weight of the device. Please follow the accident prevention regulations of professional associations and/or comparable regulations for accident prevention.

10. If the device has been exposed to great temperature changes, do not switch it on immediately. Condensation (or any moisture/water formed) may damage this device.
11. Never use dimmer, RC or other electronically switched sockets. Whenever possible, do not use the laser projector together with large appliances (especially fog machines) on the same mains!
12. Ensure sufficient ventilation and do not place the device on any warm or heat radiating surface. Especially the ventilation openings must not be covered!
13. Ensure that device does not get overheated. Make sure that the device is not exposed to spotlights (especially moving

heads). Heat of spotlights could overheat laser in a little while and leads to a degra-

dation of performance.

1. This unit is intended for indoor use only.

4. Working on the device

1. This product has no user serviceable parts inside and should only be maintained and serviced by a qualified engineer.
2. Be sure that the mains plug is not connected to the power supply while installing the device.
3. Take off all reflecting things like rings, watches, etc. before starting to work with or at the projector.
4. Only use non-reflecting tools to work on device.
5. Warning concerning back reflection:

- Semiconductor laser sources (diodes) are by their nature particularly sensitive to back reflections. Direct or diffused laser radiation from external laser sources can lead to the irreversible extinction / damage of individual or all laser diodes in a projector.

- Under no circumstances should a laser projector project a laser beam directly into an opposing projector at the same time. It is up to the user to determine either the orientation / position of the devices or to adapt the programming in such a way that two opposite projectors do not shoot into each other.

1. Wear protective clothing (like goggles, gloves etc.) according to laser power and wavelength of the laser.

5. Service notes

• Moisture and heat can reduce lifetime of the laser system dramatically and expires any warranty claim.
• Quick on/off switching of this device will reduce durability of the laser diode dramatically.
• Avoid sharp knocks and shocks to this device an endure sufficient protection during transportation. Look after your Laserworld product.
  • To increase durability of your laser, protect device against overheating:

-Always ensure sufficient ventilation.
- Do not face spotlights (especially moving heads) to the device.
- Check temperature after approx. 30 minutes with each new installation. If necessary install the projector at a place with different temperatures.

- Keep the device dry. Protect it from moisture, rain and damp.

-The devices of the Ecoline Series are not meant for professional applications. They should cool down for about 15 minutes after about an hour of operation.
Switch off device when it is not needed. Diodes are switched on and can wear out even if there is no visible laser output.

• Please ensure the fans and heatsinks are clear from dust and debris otherwise the risk of overheating may occur. If the unit or air inlets appear to be blocked, please contact a qualified service engineer to maintain and service the product.
  • Always place the laser behind fog machines and hazers

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- Avoid direct exposure of the laser to moisture

- Clean the exit window with glass cleaner from time to time

- Removal of the warranty label as well as damages to the device caused by improper handling, neglect of the safety instructions and service notes will void the warranty.

6. General Operation

1. Power

Connect the power cord to the device and to the mains. Make sure that your device is provided with the correct voltage. Wrong voltage could lead to irreparable damages. Please find the correct voltage data in the synoptical table at the end of this manual. Make sure that the device is not directed to people or inflammable objects during installation. To start the device, connect the interlock bridge, insert the key and switch it on, and switch the device on. The "Emission - Laser on" LED at the front side of the device begins to light up when the device is ready for use.

2. Key Switch

There is a key switch at the back of the laser system. Please plug the key to the switch and turn it on. The laser device only runs when the key is inserted and switched on. Prevent misuse! Unplug the key when the laser is unattended to prevent misuse of the system.

3. Fuse

There is a fuse at the back side of the device. If the fuse should blow, please exchange it with a new one. If the problems recurs, please contact your dealer or the Laserworld service department.

4. Modes / Functions

The different operation modes can be selected via the four buttons next to the „Settings" display.

„Enter“ confirms a selection or navigates to the selected menu item. „Up“ / „Down“ allows for stepping through the current menu or to make a selection. „Exit“ exits the current menu item and moves one level higher.

4.1. SOUND-TO-LIGHT

Sound-to-light operation allows to playback the integrated patterns to the beat of music or any noises.

Select „SoUd“ by navigating with the „Up“ / „Down“ buttons and confirm with „Enter“:

Standard selection is "ALL", which means that all patterns saved on the main board are played back:

To set the sensitivity of the internal microphone, refer to chapter „4.5. Settings“

4.1. STAND-ALONE / AUTO

Stand-alone or Auto operation allows to random playback the internal patterns. They are played back according to the internal system settings.

Select "AUto" by navigating with the "Up" / "Down" buttons and confirm with "Enter":

Standard selection is „All“, which means that all patterns saved on the main board are played back:

4.1. MASTER-SLAVE

This laser is Master-Slave capable. This means that the Master laser system can hand on a control signal to one or more Slave lasers, so all do the same. Master-Slave only works with lasers of the same product series of the same product generation.

A: Link lasers with DMX cable

To use Master-Slave operation, link the Master with the Slave lasers with DMX cables. Make sure to use the "DMX out" port on the Master and the "DMX in" on the Slave lasers. If several Slave lasers are used, link the first one to the Master laser and daisy-chain the control signal from the first Slave laser to the second etc..

B: Activate Master Laser

The Master laser needs to be set as control source.

Select „SEt“ by navigating with the „Up“ / „Down“ buttons and confirm with „Enter“:

Use the "Up" / "Down" buttons to navigate to "uASt"

Press „Enter“, use the „Up“ / „Down“ buttons to switch the option to „on“ and confirm with „Enter“

C: Deactivate Master setting on Slave lasers

As soon as the Master option is set to „on“, the laser sends out the control signal for the Slave units. Make sure that all Slave units have the Master setting set to „OFF“:

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D: Set Sound-to-Light or Auto mode on Master laser

To use the Master-Slave operation: set the Master to either Sound-to-Light mode (4.1) or Auto mode (4.2).

E: Establish link to Slave lasers

The Slave units must be set to DMX („d512“) mode and must be assigned address 001 (see 4.4. DMX 512)

4.1. DMX 512

The DMX mode requires a DMX controller or a Master laser (see 4.3. Master-Slave operation) to be connected to the laser.

To switch to DMX mode, select „d512“ by navigating with the „Up“ / „Down“ buttons and confirm with „Enter“;

The submenu for setting the DMX address loads:

Press „Enter“ and the „Up“ / „Down“ buttons to set the desired DMX address.

Confirm with „Enter“ and press „Exit“ to return to the main menu.

DMX Chart

The laser uses 18 DMX channels, so make sure that the next device uses an address that doesn't overlap with this range.

Channel Value Function
1Intensity 0Laser off, CH 2 -		8 not available	e
		1 - 255 RGB	intensity 0~100% (also affects sound and auto mode)
2 Pattern select 0 - 255 Pattern selection
3Rotation (Z-axis) 0 - 127 Rotation angle selection
				128 - 191 Rotation counter-clockwise speed
				192 - 255 Rotation clockwise speed
4	X-axis Rotation	0 - 127	Rotation X position steps
		128 - 255 Rotation X speed
5	Y-axis Rotation	0 - 127	Rotation Y position steps
		128 - 255 Rotation Y speed
6	X-axis Movement	0 - 127	X-axis movement position
		128 - 255 X-axis movement speed
7	Y-axis Movement	0 - 127	Y-axis movement position
		128 - 255 Y-axis movement speed
8 Size X	0	255 Size X from big to small
9 Size Y	0	255 Size Y from big to small
10	Pattern gradient	0 - 255	Gradient speed

Channel Value Function
11	Scan speed / Points	0 - 127	Scan speed
		128 - 255	Point speed
12	Color change	0 - 24	Original color
		25 - 199	Color selection
		200 - 224	Automatic color change effect
		225 - 255	Rainbow color change effect
13	Color speed	0 - 255	Speed adjustment for automatic color change effect and multi color step through
14	no use	-	-
15	Operation mode	0 - 199	DMX mode, CH 1 - 18 available
		200 - 224	Sound mode, CH 1 & CH 16 - 18 available
		225 - 255	Auto mode, CH 1 & CH 16 - 18 available
16	Red adjust	0 - 255	Red brightness adjust 100~0% (also affects sound and auto mode)
17	Green adjust	0 - 255	Green brightness adjust 100~0% (also affects sound and auto mode)
18	Blue adjust	0 - 255	Blue brightness adjust 100~0% (also affects sound and auto mode)

4.1. SETTINGS

To access the settings, select „SEt“ by navigating with the „Up“ / „Down“ buttons and confirm with „Enter“:

The settings menu holds several configuration options for the laser system.

Master Setting

The „uAST“ menu allows for the activation and deactivation of the Master mode for the laser. If the laser is set to Master > On, then it can be used as Master device in a Master-Slave setup. See more in „4.3. Master-Slave“.

Press „Enter“ to change the settings. Use the „Up“ / „Down“ button to change the selection.

The "bEAu" menu can switch the beam block safety on and off. The beam block safety prevents that very intense, single beams can be displayed. It is highly recommended to not switch this feature off. Switching off the beam block safety is at your own risk! Lasers with

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switched off beam block safety may only be used in safe areas.

Always respect the local laws!

Press „Enter“ to change the settings. Use the „Up“ / „Down“ button to change the selection.

The „InuE“ menu controls the orientation of the projection. You can invert the projection and flip it to match the orientation of the laser with the content.

Press „Enter“ to change the settings. A test picture is shown to represent the currently set orientation. Use the „Up“ / „Down“ button to change the selection, and confirm the selection with „Enter“ to change the test picture projection

Press „Exit“ to return to the settings menu.

Microphone Sensitivity Settings

The sensitivity of the built-in microphone for the control of the sound-to-light operation can be adjusted in the „SEnS“ menu. Press „Enter“ to change the settings. Use the „Up“ / „Down“ button to change the selection.

adjusted between 1 and 100. Standard value is 50.

4.1. ILDA / COMPUTER CONTROL

The laser can be used with any laser control software that supports the ILDA control signal via sub-d connector. Use an ILDA cable to connect the Digital Analog Converter (DAC / ILDA Interface) of the laser software to the ILDA in port at the laser.

To operate the laser in ILDA mode the "ILdA" menu must be selected. Press "Enter" to change the settings.

Final statement

Laserworld products are tested and product packaging is inspected before leaving our warehouse.

Users must to follow the local safety regulations and warnings within this manual and adhere to any regulations within its place of use. Damages through inappropriate use will void any liability or warranty of our products.

Due to continual product developments, please check for the latest update of this product manual at www.laserworld.com. If you do have any further questions, then please contact your dealer/place of purchase or use our contact section on our website.A

For service issues, please contact your dealer/place of purchase and ensure only genuine Laserworld spare parts are used in any service repairs.

Errors and Omissions excepted and products are subject to change.

Laserworld AG

Kreuzlingerstrasse 5

8574 Lengwil

Switzerland

Registered office:

8574 Lengwil / Switzerland

Company number: CH-440.3.020.548-6

Commercial Registry Kanton Thurgau

CEO: Martin Werner

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UID (Switzerland): CHE-113.954.889

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83626 Valley, Germany

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The following patterns are pre-set in the laser. Some may be pre-animated, others are static and can be custom animated. Colors may vary.

Grid of 36 numbered abstract line drawings with various shapes and colors, likely from a technical drawing or design software.