EVENT LIGHTING DARKSTAR 2 3-in-1 Effect Light with Laser User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- EVENT LIGHTING
Table of Contents
DARKSTAR2
3-in-1 Effect Light with Beam (RGBWA), Strobe, Laser, and IR Remote
USER MANUAL
For safety, please read this user manual carefully before initial use.
Event Lighting reserves the right to revise the manual at any time.
Information and specifications within this manual are subject to change
without notice. Event Lighting assumes no liability or responsibility for any
errors or omissions. Please consult Event Lighting for any clarification or
information regarding this item.
Safety Instructions
Warning
- Do not open this device, there are no user-serviceable parts inside. The laser power inside the housing can start fires or burn skin and will cause eye injury.
- Do not look at the light source when the device is on.
- This unit’s housing may be hot during and after the operation.
- Install this device in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 inches (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
- Do not leave any flammable material within 50 cm of this unit while operating or connected to power.
- Do not operate this device outdoors or in any location where dust, excessive heat, water humidity may affect it.
- Do not operate this device if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.
- Do not connect this device to a dimmer or rheostat.
- ONLY connect this device to a grounded and protected circuit.
- ONLY use the hanging bracket to carry this device.
- In case of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
- The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this device at higher temperatures.
- Do not leave the product running unattended. Use the key to lock the laser to avoid unauthorized use.
- Use aperture cover when the laser is not in use.
Laser Warning
Laser light can cause instant eye injury if the product is not set up and
used correctly.
Avoid direct eye contact with the laser light. Never intentionally expose your
eyes or others to direct laser light. This laser product can potentially cause
instant eye damage or blindness if laser light directly strikes the eyes. The
heat from a laser cannot be felt, but it can still injure or cause blindness.
This can occur even with very small amounts of exposure at a long distance.
This product contains a Class 3B Laser. It is critical to prevent the
possibility of ANY direct eye
exposure.
- Do not operate the laser without reading and understanding the safety information contained in this manual.
- Test the product before public use to ensure the lasers are functioning correctly, and that eye exposure is impossible.
- Do not assume exposure to an individual laser beam is safe.
- Do not assume a moving laser light is safe. Eye injury can occur instantly.
- DARKSTAR2 must be installed at least 3 meters above ground level and 3 meters from any person. See the Product Installation section for details.
- Do not point the laser at any person or animal.
- Do not point the laser towards any area where people could be exposed to them.
- Do not point the laser towards any reflective surfaces, such as windows, mirrors, and shiny metals. Laser reflections can also cause injury.
- Do not point the laser towards any area where you or the operator do not know where the beams are being directed.
- Do not point the laser into the sky or towards any aircraft.
- The legal requirements for operating laser products vary between jurisdictions. It is the user’s responsibility to meet the legal requirements in the location/country of use.
Additional laser warning stickers (pictured above) are included with this user
manual. Please attach these to the power supply.
Power Input
This device has an auto-switching power supply work with an input voltage
range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Product Installation
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This device can be mounted in many orientations provided each individual device is secured by the use of the correct mounting bracket.
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This device should be directed above the heads of people. Do not direct this device towards the line of sight of anyone.
o, Refer to the diagram below. -
A minimum of 3 meters vertical separation is required between the floor and the laser device.
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A minimum of 3 meters horizontal separation is required between the laser light and any person or public space.
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Use a safety chain when mounting this device overhead.
**Laser Interlock
**
The use of the laser is controlled by an interlock and key located on the back of the unit. In order for the laser to operate, the interlock must be inserted, and the key switched to the unlocked position.
- If these conditions are not met, only the LEDs will be operational.
Overview
Dimensions
Menu Operation
1. Menu – Move up a level.
2. Up – Move selection up one item.
3. Down – Move selection down one item.| 4. Enter – Select / Move down a
level.
5. DMX Signal LED indicator. LED will flash when DMX is connected.
6. Master/Slave mode indicator. LED will flash when Slave mode.
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Menu
| Display | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Addr | DMX Address | Change DMX Address (A001-A512). |
| ChNd | DMX Channels | Change DMX Channel Mode (2Ch / 14Ch). |
| send | Master/Slave Mode | Change between Master (NASA) and Slave (SL1/SL2) |
mode.
In Slave Mode 1 (SL1), slave fixtures will follow the Master fixture when in
Sound Active Mode.
In Slave Mode 2 (SL2), each slave fixture will use its own microphone and
behave independently when in Sound Active Mode.
When not in Sound Active Mode, SL1 and SL2 function identically.
Soun| Sound Active Mode and Sound Sensitivity| Change between Sound Active
Modes (SoO-So8) and Sound Sensitivity (Se00- Se99)
Auto| Auto-run Mode| Change between Auto-run Modes (AutO-Aut8) and Auto-run
Speed (SP1-SP9)
Led| Display backlight| Turn the display backlight on or off.
Disp| Display normal/inverted| Switch between normal or inverted display mode.
Ver| Software Version| Display the current software version.
IR Remote
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Black Out | Turn on/off |
| Auto | Auto Play |
| Sound | Sound Active mode |
| Strobe | Strobe mode |
| Fade/ Jump | No Function |
| Sensitivity | Adjust sound sensitivity |
| R/G/B/W/A /UV/VV | No Function |
| + | Increase parameter (strobe speed, sound sensitivity, auto speed) |
| – | Decrease parameter (strobe speed, sound sensitivity, auto speed) |
| 0-8 | Switch between functions in Auto Mode and Sound Active Mode |
| 9 | No Function |
DMX Chart
The device is controlled by universal DMX 512 protocol, DMX address is the start channel used to receive instructions from the external controller. For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its unique address control channels. For example, this device has three channel modes: 2/11, if we set the mode to standard 2 channels mode, and there are several models that need to be independently controlled, we just simply address first fixture at 1, and the second fixture at 3, the third one at 5, etc.
- If the devices have the same address, they will behave synchronically.
- Display is flashing when no DMX signal is received.
2 Channel Mode
| Channel | Value | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5-20 | Auto 0 (Combined effect) |
| 21-35 | Auto 1 (Beam effect — single color) | |
| 36-50 | Auto 2 (Beam effect — mixed color) | |
| 51-65 | Auto 3 (Laser + strobe) | |
| 66-80 | Auto 4 (Beam + strobe) | |
| 81-95 | Auto 5 (Beam (single colour) + laser) | |
| 96-110 | Auto 6 (Beam (mixed colour) + laser) | |
| 111-125 | Auto 7 (Laser effect) | |
| 126-130 | Auto 8 (Strobe effect) | |
| 131-144 | Sound 0 (Combined effect) | |
| 145-159 | Sound 1 (Beam effect 1) | |
| 160-174 | Sound 2 (Beam effect 2) | |
| 175-189 | Sound 3 (Laser + strobe) | |
| 190-204 | Sound 4 (Beam + strobe) | |
| 205-219 | Sound 5 (Laser + Beam 1) | |
| 220-234 | Sound 6 (Laser + Beam 2) | |
| 235-249 | Sound 7 (Laser effect) | |
| 250-255 | Sound 8 (Strobe effect) | |
| 2 | 0-255 | Run speed and sound sensitivity adjust |
14 Channel Mode
| Channel | Value | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-7 | Beam 1 | None |
| 8-15 | Red | ||
| 16-23 | Green | ||
| 24-31 | Blue | ||
| 32-39 | White | ||
| 40-47 | Amber | ||
| 48-55 | Red + Green | ||
| 56-63 | Red + Blue | ||
| 64-71 | Red + White | ||
| 72-79 | Red + Amber | ||
| 80-87 | Green + Blue | ||
| 88-95 | Green + White | ||
| 96-103 | Green + Amber | ||
| 104-111 | Blue + White | ||
| 112-119 | Blue + Amber | ||
| 120-127 | White + Amber | ||
| 128-135 | Red + Green + Blue | ||
| 136-143 | Red + Green + White | ||
| 144-151 | Red + Green + Amber | ||
| 152-159 | Red + Blue + White | ||
| 160-167 | Red + Blue + Amber | ||
| 168-175 | Green + Blue + White | ||
| 176-183 | Green + Blue + Amber | ||
| 184-191 | Blue + White + Amber | ||
| 192-199 | Red + Green + Blue + White | ||
| 200-207 | Red + Green + White + Amber | ||
| 208-215 | Red + Green + Blue + Amber | ||
| 216-223 | Green + Blue + White + Amber | ||
| 224-231 | Red + Green + Blue + White + Amber | ||
| 232-239 | Jump change with a single color | ||
| 240-255 | Jump change with mixed color | ||
| 2 | 0-250 | Beam 1 | |
| Strobe effect | Speed, slow to fast (when jump change) | ||
| 251-255 | Sound strobe | ||
| 3 | 0-250 | Beam 2 | (same values as Channel 1/2) |
| 4 | 251-255 | Beam 2 |
strobe effect
5| 0-250| Beam 3| (same values as Channel 1/2)
6| 251-255| Beam 3
strobe effect
7| 0-250| Beam 4| (same values as Channel 1/2)
8| 251-255| Beam 4
strobe effect
9| 0-7| Laser effect| None
8-47| Red
48-87| Green
88-127| Red + Green
128-167| Red + Green Strobe
| 168-207| | Green + Red strobe
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208-255| Alternate strobe
10| 0-250| Laser Strobe effect| Speed from slow to fast
251-255| Sound activated
11| 0-7| Laser rotation| No rotation
8-87| Backward rotation, slow to fast
88-167| Forwards rotation, fast to slow
168-255| Random rotation
12| 0-7| Strobe mode| No function
8-36| No Strobe
37-66| Strobe effect 1
67-96| Strobe effect 2
97-126| Strobe effect 3
127-156| Strobe effect 4
157-186| Strobe effect 5
187-216| Strobe effect 6
217-246| Strobe effect 7
246-255| Strobe effect 8
13| 0-255| Strobe effect speed| Ch. 12 effect speed, slow to fast
14| 0-7| Strobe effect| No Strobe
8-240| Strobe speed, slow to fast
241-255| Sound activated
Technical Specifications
Photometric
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Light Source:
o Beam: 20pcs 3W LEDs (4pcs Red, 4pcs Green, 4pcs Blue, 4pcsWhite, and 4pcs
Amber)
o Strobe: 24pcs 0.2w SMD White LEDs
o Laser: 532nm/30mW (Green) laser diode, 650nm/100mW (red) laser diode -
LED Lifetime: 50,000 hours
Power
- Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Power consumption: 80W
- Connection: IEC in/out
Control
- Protocol: DMX512
- Operation Modes: DMX, auto, manual, sound active, IR remote, master/slave
- DMX Channels: 2 / 14
- Interface: 3-pin XLR in/out
- Display: 4-button 4-digit LED display control panel
Housing
- Materials: Metal
- Finishing: Matte black
- IP Rating: IP20
- Cooling: fan
- Weight: 4.3kg
- Dimensions: 365x365x370 (package)
Warranty
Version: 10 (6 May 2020, revised 5 November 2020)
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Please refer to your local dealer or contact Event Lighting Pty Ltd.