Laserworld Cs-500rgb Keytex Rgb Text Laser Light User Manual

LASERWORLD CS-500RGB KeyTEX RGB Text Laser Light

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Thank you for purchasing this Laserworld product. Due to continual product developments and technical improvements, Laserworld (Switzerland) AG reserves the right to make modifications to its products. This manual and its content have been made with due care but Laserworld (Switzerland) 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.

Security Label

Please read manual before operation

Use in enclosed spaces only!

1. Laser radiation! Avoid exposure to beam
2. Laser class 3B
3. Caution of radiation if cover is removed |
4. Model type
5. Output power
6. Production year
7. Wavelength
8. Power supply & consumption

Front Panel

A Mode button
B Microphone
C IR receiver
D Emission led
E Grating option
F Laser aperture

Back Pane

1. Keyboard interface
2. Adjust pattern size
3. Interlock
4. ILDA In
5. Fan
6. DMX In
7. DMX Out
8. Key switch
9. Power In

IR Remote

	On/Off button
	Auto mode
	Sound mode
	Pause
	Pattern selection
	Text mode
	Clock mode
	Numbers
	Prev/Next
	Mirror Effect

Product and package contents

Please check if all listed parts are included and undamaged. Included in delivery:
Laser system, USB keyboard, USB extension cable, IR remote, key, interlock bridge plug, external PSU, manual

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 if 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

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 interlock 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 ra diating 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 degradation of performance.
14. This unit is intended for indoor use only.

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

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 endsure 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.
  – 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.
• 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

General Operation

1. Power
   Connect your CS-500RGB KeyTEX with the external PSU and connect it to the mains. Please make sure that you are using the correct voltage. False voltages could destroy the device. Please use the voltage specified at the end of this manual. Don‘t aim the front of the laser on people while installation.
2. Key Switch
   Insert the key into the key switch on the back side of the laser and switch to “On“ to switch the device on or to “Off“ to switch the device off. Please disconnect the device from the power supply if you don‘t need it for a longer period.
3. Modes
   Access the six different operating modes available in this product by using the MODE button on the front panel. Pressing and holding the MODE button for 2.5 seconds will turn the product on or off. Press MODE to cycle through the modes. Please see a description of each mode below.

   Mode	Description
   Auto	Built-in auto programs
   Scene	Pattern selection
   Music	Music mode
   Clock	Clock mode
   Text	Text mode
   DMX	DMX mode

   This laser has also an ILDA IN port, which force-takes over control as soon as an ILDA interface is connected to the laser.

4. IR remote controller
   

   Button	Function / Button	Description
   	On/Off button	Turns laser on/off
   	Auto mode	Laser runs in auto mode. Red LED indicator lights. Press the number buttons to get different design patterns
   	Sound mode	Sound-active mode. Blue LED indicator flashes when sound is de- tected. Sound-active mode displays the same design packs as auto mode, but responds to sounds. Press and hold to enable sound sensitivity adjustment. Use 1 (least sensitive) to 9 (most sensitive)
   	Pause	Pauses the program. Press again to continue the program
   	Pattern selection	Press button to enter the pattern selection and select one of the available patterns by pressing the number buttons.
   	Text mode	Press to enter the text mode, then press any numbered button. Enter text using the keyboard. Red and blue LED indicator lights.
   	Clock mode	Press numbers on the number pad to set the time and press ‚SPACE‘ to start the clock function
   	Numbers	Press to select a number
   	Prev/Next	Press to go to a previous / next step
   	Mirror Effect	Press and hold to mirror the laser projection. Press repeatedly for up to 4 mirrored options

5. Using the keyboard
   Use the keyboard to access menu options, select laser patterns, and enter different modes. To use the keyboad with the laser, do the following:
   1. Connect the USB cable of the keyboard to the USB interface on the back of the laser projector.
   2. Connect the laser to the mains.

Menu Options

To select the menu options using the keyboard, do the following:

1. Press to access the menu options. The laser output displays the current menu option.
2. Use to scroll through the menu options: 1. AUTO, 2. SCENE, 3. MUSIC,
3. CLOCK, 5.
   TEXT and 6. DMX.
4. Press to confirm the selection.

Text Mode

Function	Key	Description
Flow		Sets the text flow. Press again to restart.
RGB Color	RGB	Press the key to make all letters / patterns white. Then use the „Arrow up“ / „Arrow down“ keys to switch between the 7 different colours. By pressing the RGB button again, the color of the letters changes automatically one after the other. Pressing the button again creates colorful letters. Pressing the button again creates multi-coloured letter lines.
Draw		Selects the drawing functionality. Use up and down arrows to set the speed.
Zoom		Selects the zoom in, zoom out, and zoom in/out functionality. Use the up and down arrows to set the speed.
X Move		Text moves to the right or to the left. Use the up and down arrows to set the speed.
Y Move		Text moves up or down. Use the up and down arrows to set the speed.
Y Roll		Text curves around the y-axis. Use the up and down arrows to set the speed.
X Roll		Text curves around the x-axis. Use the up and down arrows to set the speed.
Z Roll		Text spins around the z-axis. Use the up and down arrows to set the speed.
Wave		Text is projected with a wave effect. Use the up and down arrows to set the speed.
Text Qty		Displays characters in quantities of 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 (incl. free space)
Play Time		Sets the display time.
Mirror		Mirrors the display in 4 directions
Delete		Clears the cache.
Backspace		Deletes a character to the left
Home		Moves the cursor to the beginning of the text.
End		Moves the cursor to the end of the text.
Arrow Keys		Moves the cursor up, down, to the left or to the right.
Function	Key	Description
Ctrl + Alt + Del		Deletes the entire text.
Save + No.		Saves the text and pattern.
Play + No.		Plays back the saved text and pattern.
Loop Playback		Repeats the saved text and pattern.
Page up		Chooses the last edited text.
Page down		Chooses the next edited text.
Pause		Pauses the program

Auto Mode

Press to select the mode and press ‚ENTER‘ to activate the mode. When auto mode is active, use the following keys on the keyboard:

Function	Key	Description
Numbers		Press 1 – 9 to select one of the auto programs. Press 0 to select all auto programs in a loop.
Mirror		Mirrors the display in 4 directions.

Music Mode 

Press to select the mode and press ‚ENTER‘ to activate the mode. When music mode is active, use the following keys on the keyboard:

Function	Key	Description
Numbers		Press ‚ENTER‘ and choose on of the numbers 1 – 9 to select the sensitivity of the microphone. Press ‚ENTER‘ to confirm.
Mirror		Mirrors the display in 4 directions.

Pattern Selection (Scene)

Press to select the mode and press ‚ENTER‘ to activate the mode. When pattern mode is active, use the following keys on the keyboard:

Function	Key	Description
Numbers		Press the number buttons to select one of the available patterns.

Mode DMX

Press to select the mode and press ‚ENTER‘ to activate the mode.
Enter the DMX address with the digit keys (e.g. press ‚0‘ ‚0‘ ‚3‘ and ‚Enter‘ for setting 003). Use the Windows key to choose DMX mode again. You now can see your DMX address. If it‘s the wrong address, just press any digit button (e.g. ‚4‘ 4‘) and you can set the right address.
When DMX mode is active, use following DMX chart for controlling via external DMX signa

Please note that not each pattern can be combined with each effect!

ILDA Mode

Connect the external ILDA interface (DAC) to the laser system using an ILDA cable. Plug the cable into the „ILDA IN“ port at the back side of the laser system.

The laser automatically recognizes attached ILDA device and prioritizes its signal over the internal control modes.

Remember: As long as an external ILDA interface is connected to the laser, the internal operation modes of the device are disabled.

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.

Technical data

Laserworld (Switzerland) 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
VAT no. (Switzerland): 683 180
UID (Switzerland): CHE-113.954.889
VAT no. (Germany): DE 258030001
WEEE-Reg.-No. (Germany): DE 90759352

www.laserworld.com
[email protected]

representative according to EMVG:
Ray Technologies GmbH
Managing Director: Martin Werner
Mühlbachweg 2
83626 Valley / Germany

References

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