17Be sure the laser projector is safely and securely rigged.Be sure you have at least one, but preferably two, reliable means ofattenuating the laser beam such as an emergency stop, functioningDMX control, or the ability to quickly cut power to the projector.Warm Up and Duty CycleFrom a "cold" start, it may take your X-Laser system as long as 15minutes to reach full power. More commonly, warm-up time is less than10 minutes. However, this time will be greatly increased if the unit is toohot or too cold. Excessive temperatures, especially cold, will reduce thelaser power output by as much as 90% and may damage the laser. DONOT LEAVE THIS FIXTURE IN A VEHICLE FOR LONG PERIODS OR INDIRECT SUNLIGHT.Once the laser reaches full power, the diodes may be turned off viaDMX and then back on at a later time. If this is done withinapproximately thirty minutes, the laser will still project at full power.Avoid turning the projector on and off repeatedly in short intervals orleaving it on for more than three to four hours continuously. This fixturedoes not have a duty cycle and unlike most intelligent lighting systemswith discharge lamps, the laser will perform a "hot re-strike," but it isnot recommended as this may shorten the life of the laser.Sound Active ModeThe unit responds to low frequency notes in music and runs throughavailable laser patterns. Sensitivity to sound may be adjusted using theknob on the rear of the unit.Access Sound Active Mode by setting all DIP switches to the DOWN/OFFposition. Sound Active Mode is provided as a convenience for testingbut is not recommended to be used during shows due to a loss ofattenuation and X axis aiming control.