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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 FD A performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice N o . 50, d ated June 24, 2007. [...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 2 August 2011 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ........................................................................................................... .......................................... 3 What Is Included ................................................................................................[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 3 August 2011 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What Is Included 1 x MiN™ Laser FX 2.0/RGX 2.0 1 x Flex ible tripod 1 x Adjustable stand 1 x Wireless remote 1 x Power supply 1 x Clamp adaptor 1 x Warranty c ard 1 x User manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receipt, carefully unp ack this pr[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 4 August 2011 Safety Instructions Please read the following notes ca refu lly because they include important safet y information about the installa tion, usage, and ma intenance of this product. Keep this User Manual for future cons ultat i on. If you sell this product to another user, be sure that they also receive th[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 5 August 2011 Non Interlocked Housing Warning This unit contains high po wer laser devices in ternally. Do not open the laser housing, due to potenti al exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation. The laser power levels, accessible if the uni t is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin burns, and fires. La[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 6 August 2011 Laser Safety Label Reproduction Front Rear Top Bottom[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 7 August 2011 Laser light - Avoid direct e ye contact! Further guidelines and s afety programs for sa fe use of lasers can be found i n the ANSI Z136.1 Standard “For S afe Use of Lasers”, avai lable from the Laser Institute of America: www.laserinstitute.org. Many local governm ents, corporations, agencies, military an[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 8 August 2011 2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview Laser Output Mode Button Microphone LED Indicator Wireless Remote Receiver Cooling Fan Green Laser Dimmer 12 V Power In[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 9 August 2011 3. S ETUP AC Power This product includes an exter nal p ower supply which is auto-ranging and runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz po wer. Only use the included power supply! To obt ain a replacement power supply, contact Cha uvet ®. To determine the power requirements for a part icul ar product, see the label affi[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 10 August 2011 Floor Stand, Flexible Feet (3) Clamp Coupler[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 11 August 2011 Proper Usage This product is for ov erhead mounting onl y. For safety purposes, CHAUVET® recommends mounting yo ur lighting effect prod ucts on steady elevated platforms o r sturdy overhead supports us ing suitable ha nging clamps. In all cases, you must us e safety cables. You can obtain appropr iate mount[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 12 August 2011 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Manual Mode Access the four different operating modes availa bl e 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. Pleas[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 13 August 2011 5. A PPENDIX General Troubleshooting S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUS E ( S )P OSSIBLE A CTION ( S ) Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Excessive circuit load Check total load placed on the electrical circuit. Short circuit along the power wires Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal and/or ext[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 14 August 2011 Product Maintenance Dust build up reduc es light output perfor ma nce and can cause over heating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s li fe a nd mechanical wear. To maintain optimu m performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lighting prod ucts at least twice a month. However, be awa[...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 15 August 2011 Returns Procedure The user must send the merchandise pr epaid, in the original box, and with its origina l packing and accessories. CHAUVET ® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return M erchandise Authorization ( RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to pr ovide the model [...]
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MinLasers 2.0 User Manual 16 August 2011 6. T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 4.3 in (111 mm) 3.3 in (85 mm) 1.8 in (45 mm) 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches roun ded to the nearest decimal digit Power Input Voltage Range V oltage Selection 12 VDC 600 ma 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ran ging Paramete [...]