Emerald Star

General Introduction
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Emerald Star by Ameri-
can DJ. Every Emerald Star has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the system has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not return the unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support.
Introduction: Thank you for purchasing the American DJ Emerald
Star. The Emerald Star is a unique green laser effect that creates several different patterns. The unit uses six mirror to bounce the laser reflection over a wide area. This unit has a sound-active mode that allows the unit to reflect on all six mirrors. The units sound sensitivity may be adjusted by a sensitivity adjustment on the rear of the unit. When the sensitivity is turned off the unit can be used to project the laser patterns to a single location.

DANGER

VISIBLE LASER RADIATION -AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE LASER DIODE WAVELENGTH : 532 nm Max Output : <4.9mW Class IIIa Laser Product
Model : Emerald Star Serial No : ____________ Power : ___________ Fuse : ___________ Bulb : ___________
Customer Support: American DJ provides a toll free customer sup-

AC 100-120V

AC 200-240V
port line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact American DJ. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: support@americandj.com
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

User Instructions

Rev. 10/09
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact your nearest American DJ dealer. Please recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

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General Instructions

Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference. CAUTION IMPORTANT! When installing this projector, make sure that it is mounted in a manner that prevents the audience from looking directly into the beam, and the beam from striking the audience. Emerald Star 4.9mW Green Laser Diode Built-In Hanging Yoke Sound Active with Internal Microphone Fan Cooled 16 Patterns Music Sensitivity Knob Features

Safety Precautions

Emerald Star Warranty Registration The Emerald Star carries a 1 year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American DJ customer support for a R.A. number.

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Safety Issues: This unit may pop the fuse if the maximum allotted load of 2 amps is reached. o reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit T ain or moisture. r o not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit. D o not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the D electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short. Do not attempt to oper this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken. ate isconnect from main power before making any type of connection. D o not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user D serviceable parts inside. lways be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper A ventilation. Allow about 6 (15cm) between this device and a wall. o not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged. D his unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outT doors voids all warranties. uring long periods of non-use, disconnect the units main power. D lways mount this unit in safe and stable matter. A ower cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked P pinched by items placed upon or against them. on, Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by manufacturer. See page 9 for cleaning details. the eat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources H such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. he fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: T A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit. B. C. The unit has been exposed to rain or water. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a D. marked change in performance.
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Emerald Star Laser Warnings and Safety NON-INTERLOCKED HOUSING WARNING The Emerald Star contains high power laser devices internally. Do not open the laser housing, due to the potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation. The laser power levels, if the unit is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin burns and fires.

Emerald Star

Laser Warnings and Safety
STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LASER SAFETY
The light source emitted from this product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used properly. The light source emitted from a laser is very different from any other light sources with which you may be aware of. Laser light is thousands of times more concentrated than any light from any other kind of light source. This concentration of light can cause instant eye injuries, primarily by burning the retina (the back of your eyeball contatining cells that are sensitive to light). Even if you cannot feel heat from a laser beam, it can still potentially injure or blind you or your audience. Even very small amounts of laser beam light are potentially hazardous even at long distances. Laser eye injuries can be sustained faster than you can blink. Do not think that because this laser splits the laser beam into hundreds of beams and that the laser beam is scanned out in high speed, that an individual laser beam is safe for eye exposure. This laser uses dozens of milliwatts of laser power (Class 3B levels internally) before it splits into multiple beams (Class 3R levels). Many of the individual beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes. Do not 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 occur instantly, it is critical to prevent even the smallest possibility of any direct eye exposure. In the laser safety regulation, it is not legal to aim Class 3R lasers in areas which people can get exposed. This is true even if it is aimed below peoples 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.

After setting up, and before 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, the housing is open, or if the optics appear damaged in any way. Never open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the protective housing 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 proper lighting safety cables when hanging lights and effects overhead.
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Control & Functions

Emerald Star Operation CAUTION IMPORTANT! When installing this projector, make sure that it is mounted in a manner that prevents the audience from looking directly into the beam, and the beam from striking the audience.
Power Supply: This unit is available in both 120v and 220v options,
before plugging your fixture in be sure the source voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ Emerald Star.
General Operation: Plug and Play operation. This fixture is designed to operate as a stand alone unit. It has been tested at the factory there is no assembly necessary. The Emerald Star is ready to be plugged in, out of the box. There is no power switch, after plugging the fixture in the laser will immediately begin to cycle through the many built in patterns. The unit comes with several built-in patterns that automatically cycle through when the unit is operating, the patterns may not be selected manually. If the unit does not turn on after the unit has been plugged in, be sure the fuse has not blown and the unit is properly plugged in to a matching wall outlet. If problem continue to persist, please contact customer support for further instructions. Sensitivity Knob: A sound sensitivity knob is located on the rear

of the unit. Use this knob to regulate the amount of sound it takes to trigger the unit. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the units sensitivity to sound, turning the knob in a counterclockwise direction will decrease the units sensitivity. Turning the knob completely to the counter-clockwise direction will turn off the soundactive mode.
1. Audio Sensitivity Knob - This adjust audio sensitivity of the internal microphone (2). Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity to sound. Turning the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixtures sensitivity to sound. 2. Microphone - This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in Sound-Active mode. This microphone is designed to receive low frequency sounds only, tapping on the microphone and high pitch sounds may not trigger the unit. 3. Power Cord Connection - This connection is used to supply main power to the fixture. Use only the supplied I.E.C. power cord. Be sure the main power matches the required power of your fixture. 4. Fuse Holder - This housing stores the 2 amp GMA protectiveuse. Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless other f wise instructed, by an authorized American DJ service technician.
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Emerald Star Fuse Replacement Caution: Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless otherwise specified by an authorized American DJ technician. Replace with anything other than the specified part can damage your unit and will void your manufactures warranty.

Warranty

Warning: If you continue to blow fuses, STOP using the unit. Contact
customer support for further instructions, you may have to return the unit for servicing. Continuing to use the unit may cause serious damage.
MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY A. American DJ, Inc. hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American DJ and American Audio products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase (see specific warranty period on reverse). This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owners responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought. B. For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before sending back the product. Contact American DJ, Inc. Service Department at 800-322-6337. Send the product only to the American DJ, Inc. factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, American DJ, Inc. will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American DJ, Inc. shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof. C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which American DJ, Inc. concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ, Inc. factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ, Inc.; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual. D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-up. During the period specified above, American DJ, Inc. will replace defective parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American DJ, Inc. under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect. E. American DJ, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by American DJ, Inc. in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumers and/or Dealers sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall American DJ, Inc. be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American DJ and American Audio Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published. MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS: All American Audio Products = 1-year (365 day) Limited Warranty (except V-Plus Series Amplifiers) All American Audio V-Plus Series Amplifiers = 3-year (1095 day) Limited Warranty American DJ Lighting and American DJ Branded Products = 1-year (365 day) Limited Warranty (Such as: Special Effect Lighting, Intelligent Lighting, UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands etc. excluding Laser Products, lamps, and Star Tec Series) American DJ Laser Products and Star Tec Products = 90-Day Limited Warranty American DJ L.E.D. Products = 3-year (1095 day) Limited Warranty (excluding motors which have a 1-year (365 day Limited Warranty) American DJ - www.americandj.com - Emerald Star Instruction Manual Page 10

Fuse Replacement: Disconnect the units main power supply.
Use a flat head screw drive to pry out the fuse holder. When the fuse holder is exposed remove the old fuse and replace it with a similar one. The fuse holder comes with a slot for a spare fuse. When replacing and checking the fuse, be sure to check the fuse that has the metal ends completely exposed. Emerald Star Cleaning Fixture Cleaning: Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external lenses should be carried out periodically to optimize light output. 1. 2. 4. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out- side casing. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates (I.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew). In heavy use we recommend cleaning on a monthly basis. Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity, and crisp beam output.
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Specifications

Model: Emerald Star
Voltage: Laser: Fuse: Dimensions: Weight: Duty Cycle: Ventilation: Warranty: 120v~60Hz or 220v~50Hz 4.9mW Green 2A GMA/120V or 1A GMA/220v 14.75 H x 5.5 W x 7.25 D 6 Lbs. None Fan Cooled 90 Days
Please Note: Specifications and improvements in the design
of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice.
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American DJ American DJ World Headquarters: 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA Tel: 323-582-2650 / Fax: 323-725-6100 Web: www.americandj.com / E-mail: info@americandj.com

4-h Emerald Star

Who May Be Nominated For Emerald Star? Any 4-H member who has achieved Gold Star Rank but has not previously held Emerald Star, All Star or Diamond Star Ranks. What Does An Emerald Star Do? An Emerald Star applicant must present a plan of proposed activity/ leadership to be completed during the 4-H year. Applicant must develop this plan, discuss it with, and have it approved by the Countywide Emerald Star Advisor, then conduct the project, and complete and submit a selfevaluation of their work. To achieve Emerald Star rank, the member must show good leadership qualities and overall 4-H work through the year. What Should the Plan Be? The member must develop and present a plan of proposed activity/leadership to be offered on a multi-club, county or area level or in the community during the 4-H year. Some ideas are: Be a Junior/Teen Leader for a project that involves several clubs, not just your own. Hold a needed project event or field day, judging contest, or coordinate a training meeting. Help the 4-H Office develop/manage/update a resource library for volunteer teens. Make a video or slide show or information pamphlet for County use. (Should be in an area where there is a need). Conduct some media effort to promote the 4-H program, Be a public speaking ambassador. Conduct a county-wide Community Service activity. Seek funds for purchase of new curriculum references for use county-wide. Initiate and coordinate a grant proposal for a special 4-H project. Please remember these are only ideas. Your plan can be something that has been done before and needs to be done again or it can be something that no one has ever done but which fills some kind of need in the 4-H program or community. The important factors to consider in deciding what to do for an Emerald Star Plan are these: 1. 2. 3. 4. Is it something useful, something that is needed? Does it provide a chance for you to demonstrate leadership beyond the project level in your own club? Is it a scope you can handle areas, cost numbers, time, skills you have or can acquire, people involved? Has a time schedule been prepared that is feasible?

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Emerald Star What is it?
Emerald Star Rank gives 4-H members the opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity beyond the local club level. Though this rank is not a pre-requisite to the All-Star Rank, applicants must have received the Gold Star Rank. This rank can provide 4-Hers the opportunity to enter a new phase of leadership to serve their club, county and community. An Emerald Star applicant must present a plan of proposed leadership to be completed during the 4-H year. They must complete this plan, submit a self-evaluation (after completion) and show good leadership qualities and overall 4-H work throughout the year. A plan of proposed leadership to be offered on a multi-club basis, county or area level or in the community during the time period stated. Some examples are: To hold a judging contest, make or improve a slide show/video or information pamphlet of County use (should be in an area where there is a need), or be a Junior/Teen leader for a project that involves several clubs, not just your own. The plan should be something useful or needed, should provide a chance to demonstrate leadership beyond the project level in your own club, be of a scope (time, cost, area, etc.) you can handle, and has a time schedule prepared that is feasible. Applications are available at the County 4-H Office or check the county website http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu click on 4-H link and then Forms. If you have questions, contact Valerie Pimentel at 726-5853.

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Revised 5/22/2000
How Are the Emerald Stars Chosen?
The Emerald Star applicant must get initial project approval and signature from the County-wide Emerald Star Advisor. Once the project is approved by the Advisor the candidate should conduct the project, checking in occasionally with the Advisor to share progress and request support as needed. When completed, the applicant should complete a self-evaluation and obtain final signoff from the Advisor.

Recognition

The Emerald Star Advisor will inform the 4-H Office when a project has been completed. Recognition and awarding of the Emerald Star Rank (star, hat patch) will be done at the Countywide Annual Awards Ceremony (usually in August or September).

Revised 3/13/2001

Emerald Star Nomination Form
Name Club 1. Address Phone Goals and Objectives What do I want to do and accomplish? (What will I learn and what will others do and learn?) Why do you want to work on this particular program?
What resources will I use?
What method will I use to complete my plan?

My time schedule:

How will I evaluate my plan?
Signed Emerald Star Applicant I understand and support my son/daughter in carrying out this program: Signed Signature of Parent or Guardian Plan Approved: Emerald Star Advisor Project Completed:
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Self Evaluation of 4-H Emerald Star Project
Name Address Age 1. What was the purpose of your project? Club Phone
What were your goals and objectives?
How was your project publicized?

4. 5. 6.

Where was it done? How many participated in your program? Give a description of your project from beginning to end. (Submit an attachment)
Did you achieve our goals and objectives? If you were to do it again how would you alter or change your project?

What did you learn?

How did your project impact the 4-H program/participants or community? (Submit an attachment)