Chauvet Laser Level User Manual
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User Manual
LASER LIGHT
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
CLASSIFIED PER EN/IEC 60825-1:2007
Complies with FDA performance standards
for laser products except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated
June 24, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
CLAIMS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
MANUAL CONVENTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ICONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
NON INTERLOCKED HOUSING WARNING .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
LASER SAFETY NOTES ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
LASER SAFETY LABEL REPRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
LASER EMISSION DATA ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
LASER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
PRODUCT OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3. SETUP ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
AC POWER ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Orientation .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Rigging ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
MANUAL MODE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
WIRELESS REMOTE (IR) ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Auto Programs ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
5. APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
RETURNS PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
CONTACT US ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
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Contact Information
WorldHeadquarters UnitedKingdom&Ireland
CHAUVET® CHAUVET®EuropeLtd.
GeneralInformation
Address: 5200NW108thAvenue
Sunrise,FL33351
Voice: (954)929‐1115
Fax: (954)929‐5560
Tollfree: (800)762‐1084
TechnicalSupport
Voice: (954)929‐1115(Press4)
Fax: (954)756‐8015
GeneralInformation
Address: Unit1C
BrookhillRoad
Pinxton,Nottingham,UK
NG166NT
Voice: +44(0
)1773511115
Fax: +44(0)1773511110
Email:uktech@chauvetlighting.com
WorldWideWeb:www.chauvetlighting.com WorldWideWeb:www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
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EFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is Included
1 x MiN™ Laser FX/RGX/Star
1 x Flexible Tripod
1 x Adjustable Stand
1 x Wireless Remote
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack this product and check the container to make
sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good conditi on.
Claims
If the container or the material inside the container (this product and any other accessory
included) appears damaged from shipping, or shows signs of mishandling, notify the carrier
immediately, not CHAUVET®, upon receipt of the damaged merchandise. Failure to do so in
a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, retain the container
and all the packing material for inspection.
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within seven (7) days of receiving the
merchandise.
Manual Conventions
CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of
information from the regular text.
Convention
<Menu>
1~512
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
MENU >
Settings
ON
A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the
operating mode/current status)
A sequence of menu options to be followed
A value to be entered or selected
1 x Power Supply
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User Manual
Meaning
Icons
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This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special
attention on the part of the user.
EANING
Icons
M
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or
operation information. Failure to comply with this information
may render the product partially or completely inoperative,
cause damage to the product or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may
prevent the product from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical,
information.
Safety Instructions
Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,
be sure that they also receive this document.
Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing
fuse.
Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
If mounting it overhead, always secure this product to a fastening device using a
safety chain.
The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this
product at higher temperatures.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never
try to repair the unit. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or
malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
Never connect this product to a dimmer pack.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Never carry a product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
Always avoid direct eye exposure to the light source when this product is on.
Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permane nt e ye
injury and blindness is possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close attention to
each safety REMARK and WARNING statement in this user manual. Read all
instructions carefully BEFORE operating this device.
Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or
others to direct laser light.
This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser
light directly strikes the eyes.
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.
It is a US Federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures o t h er than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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.
Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or
others to direct laser light.
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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.
Laser Safety Notes
STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW
Laser Light is different from any other light sources with which you may be familiar. T he light from
this product can potentially cause eye 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 can cause instant eye injuries, primarily by burning the retina (the light
sensitive portion at the back of the eye). Even if yo u cannot feel “heat” from a laser beam, it ca n
still potentially injure or blind you or your audie nce. Even very small amounts of laser light are
potentially hazardous even at long distances. Laser eye injuries can h appen quicker than you can
blink.
It is incorrect to think that because these laser entertainment products split the laser into hundr eds
of beams that the laser beam is scanned out in high speed, that an individual laser beam is safe
for eye exposure. This laser product uses dozens of mil liwatts of laser power (Class 3B levels
internally) before it splits into multiple beams (Class 3R lev els). Many of the individual beams ar e
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 oc cur instantly, it is critical to prevent the
possibility of any direct eye exposure. In the laser safety r egulation, it is n ot legal to aim Class 3R
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 the 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 laser light is at least 3 meters (9.8 feet)
above the floor on which people can stand. See “Proper 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 above Class 3R.
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 the laser if the housing is damaged, open, or if the optics appear damaged in any
way.
Never open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the protective housin g
can start fires, burn skin and will cause instant eye injury.
Never leave this device running unattended.
The operation of a class 3R laser show 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.
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