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1. Edition Jan 20122. KOSMOS MALABARES KOSMOS MALABARES USER MANUAL JUGGUNG PRODUCTS WITH JSe J UGG LING SYNC HRONIZATION SYSTEM O Y agnetie Programming touchsensor www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing our product Please take some time to read this simple manual in order to get full benefit and care of the Kosmos Malabares illuminated and magnet programmable products This manual is valid for all juggling products by Kosmos Malabares with following features Magnetic programming Dual program Touch Sensor and Juggling synchronization system JS All Kosmos Malabares illuminated products are the result of many years of experience which have allowed us to standardize some use and quality features Still we expect to keep growing with you in order to be able to offer better products and performance so do not hesitate to contact us to share any concerns you may have at www kosmosmalabares com INDEX INTRODUCTION Magnetic programming Touch sensor Juggling Synchronization system JS O A A 0 Dual program GENERAL FEATURES New features Turning ON and OFF Changing program Choose a color Save desirate program Activate second program memory Programming chart Using JS Setting JS in modes OFF MASTER SLAVE Battery charging O wo 0 CO CO N Bw OS Ez HH E E N System reset amp Program table MORE Looking after your product 15 War
3. date to valid the warranty Corrosion on charging connector or problems due to use of any kind of solvent are not covered by this warranty www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 Frequently asked questions How many colors does a Kosmos illuminated product have would like to know more about the 42 colors Is my Kosmos illuminated product robust enough Do they have warranty Do they include any accessories What kind of batteries are used in Kosmos Malabares products How to charge them What can do if lose the supplied charger How long is the glowing time Why does my Kosmos Malabares illuminated product turn off when plugging the charger Why does the product turn on when unplugging the charger have lost the magnet What can do can not switch off my illuminated product The product behaviour is not right Why can not program my JS2 staff My JS products do not synchronize can not turn on the product It makes a red flash every time slide the magnet www kosmosmalabares com KOSMOS uses RGB color LED technology combined with 8 bit RISC microprocessor to get a full set of 42 colors Magnetic Programming technology allows to freely choose any of the 42 colors and combine it with another one This extends the possible play combinations to over 1500 Colors can be used in 3 different flashing speeds All of our models have been designed and tested for normal shocks during j
4. kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 Touch Sensor touchsensor The Touch Sensor technology available in all JS2 products use a new featured touch detector that activates on every single hand shock while juggling This way you can get lighting sequences synchronized with the juggling dynamics Depending on the selected program Touch Sensor will change the product color init a sequence or make a flash of selected color For more information see program Table Juggling Synchronization System This exclusive technology of Kosmos Malabares called JS moves the juggling into the new communication age Every product incorporates a innovative JS communication module This module transmits and receive information between neighbour devices making a complete synchronization The complete synchronization includes colour soeed sequence program Also the synchronized program is stored in the internal memory depending if memory 1 or 2 is selected see also Dual program The working range of J is combined The effective synchronization is executed when the distance is about 30cm or less However after a successfully synchronization the system keep working to very long distances to maintain the same parameters colour speed sequence This working mode allows good scene freedom The artist have the control when he wants to synchronize the products After do it they will keep synchronized no mater the distance The use
5. of JS between products from the same family is fully compatible So staff clubs swings stick or wherever will effectively synchronize There are no limitation in the amount of devices to synchronize Every product can be set as 3 different modes JS master JS slave J S off JS requires no additional accessories to work as remote controllers or other devices The product is only controlled and programmed by a ordinary magnet JS does not increase the power consumption significantly lt work with the new low power technology that will not reduce the battery operation time The principle of work is based on use the same led light modulated in frequency to transmit data This kind of transmission is ecologic and not harmful to any body nor cause other devices interference www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 JS on its 3 operation modes e OFF The product deactivates the JS communication module If does not transmit nor receive any signal The product will turns off when powering off by the magnet Use this mode if you are playing your products next to another person using the same products and you do not want to synchronize with him We strongly recommend this mode to transport your products safely e JS in MASTER mode Another products set in slave within range will copy Its properties program color sequence The slave products will store the copied program in their memory memory 1 or 2 see Dual Program When a JS product in
6. reset Every time the product is charged a restart occurs This reset does not clear the program memory If for any reason a reset is needed just plug the charger into the AC outlet supply www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 JS Program chart Release 2014 Program mode description Programs 1 amp 5 also allows to choose desired colours to be used on following programs TS selected program activates the Touch Sensor system MODE DESCRIPTION gt Rainbow effect slow Choose COLOR 1 Runs a 42 full colored step sequence Before to jump to next program current color is stored in memory as COLOR 1 2 Color stored in program 1 color 1 glows still Last color shown in program 1 was stored and glows still There are 42 colors Color 1 medium speed STROBE 3 Color selected in program 1 COLOR1 glows with STROBE FLASH at medium speed There are 42 color possibilities Color 1 fast speed STROBE 4 Color selected in program 1 COLOR1 glows with STROBE FLASH at fast soeed There are 42 color possibilities Rainbow effect slow Choose COLOR 2 Runs a 42 full colored step sequence Before to jump to next program current color is stored in memory as COLOR 2 Rainbow effect between COLOR 1 amp COLOR 2 at med speed 6 Colors between the selected in programs 1 COLOR1 amp 5 COLOR2 are sequenced at medium speed Sequence COLOR 1 amp COLOR 2 at medium speed Colors selected in programs 1 COLOR1 amp 5 COLOR2 a
7. E I Zona Central Iman ON MEMORY 1 SHORT TOUCH YA oO www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 Two active program operation 1 Switch on the illuminated product by sliding the magnet over the sensitive area see Magnetic Programming The product will always glow in the program stored in memory 1 2 Slide the magnet again to switch to the program stored in memory position 2 3 Switch it off by sliding the magnet again ON MEMORY 1 ON MEMORY 2 A In order to avoid unwanted operation never transport the magnet close to the illuminated products sensible zone Changing the program 1 Switch on the illuminated product Mantener 2 Enter the JS configuration menu by holding the magnet on the sensible im n cerca zone until the red goes off When is already off move the magnet away The J Sconfiguration menu is now active 3 If you are satisfied with the actual J settings and you do not want to change them repeat the procedure 2 holding the magnet until the red light goes off Move away the magnet e 4 A 5 seconds time bar will slide along the product Make a short touch with a the magnet before the time bar reaches its end to activate the program E menu I i l 5 Change the active program by short touches After every touch the next Zona Central Iman i 4 program in the list will be active see program table www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 Ch
8. LONG TOUCH di ERE MENU SELECT JS OFF CONFIGURATION a LONG TOUCH Sa WAIT TIME BAR WITHOUT TOUCH TIME BAR QUITAS JS2 CONFIG MENU 5 SEC SHORT TOUCH WENS PROGRAM MEMORY 1 PROGRAM SELECTION LONG TOUCH TE STORE MEMORY 1 LONG TOUCH E WAIT TIME BAR WITHOUT TOUCH TIME BAR STORE 1 PROGRAM ONLY 5 SEC SHORT TOUCH de MENU PROGRAM MEMORY 2 SELECTION PROGRAM LONG TOUCH Tu Note e Turn off is not possible when program mode is active e The program list is circular After the last one in the list comes the firs one www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 Using JS2 This technology allows product light synchronization They can turns on and off at same time and glow in the same colour and program all the time Basically all products set as SLAVE will follow the one set in MASTER when they are within the range see J uggling Synchronization System at the beginning of this manual to know more about this function Every JS product can be set in any of the different operation modes e JS OFF The communication module is disabled There is no data transmitted or received The product will turn off completely after powering off by the magnet Use this mode if you are using your product next to another person using the same products and you do not want to synchronize with him We also recommend this mode to transport the products safely e JS MASTER Another products in SLAVE mode will follow it When powering off by
9. MASTER mode is turned off by magnet pulse it will remain 30 minutes in stand by state If any another MASTER product is on and within the range during this time the product will turn on After the 30 minutes the product will turns off If another products are within a range when powering off by a magnet pulse they will also turns off e JSinSLAVE mode the product turns on in the memorized program When it get close to a master device about 30cm it will synchronize with it and save the same program in the same memory as the master device When a SLAVE product is turned off by magnet pulse if will remain in stand by for 30 minutes waiting for a master one If a master product reach its 30cm range the slave will turns on and synchronize NOTES In the programs that uses Touch Sensor with random colours on every touch the synchronization will store the same program but the random colour will be different in every product In products composed by 2 parts like the dismountable staff is better to use one half in MASTER mode and the second one in SLAVE to keep the device synchronized all time In case a second staff is used the second one can be all SLAVE Two products in MASTER mode will not synchronize Every product can be set as JS OFF MASTER SLAVE Dual program UZLL PROGRAM Every professional show needs more stages with different colours or scenarios Dual Program technology allows the products to store up to 2 custom progr
10. STER SLAVE To change the JS configuration or just check the actual setting without change it you must enter the JS configuration mode see change the program and Programming chart With the product ON make a long touch with the magnet until the red light goes off Release it and the JS configuration mode will be active The actual settings will be shown in red light in following way e SLAVE the light comes from E En O O B E ends to centre shows as reception SHORT TOUCH e MASTER the lights moves from O n Ss E O centre to the ends shows as transmission SHORT TOUCH e OFF light is still ct ihe cenire The JS configuration can be changed between modes by short touches in following sequence OFF SLAVE MASTER OFF Remember that is also possible to enter to this configuration mode to check the actual status and quit without change it To accept the desired JS mode make a long touch see also changing the program Battery charging The illuminated product will lose brightness when battery level is low If the battery reaches a critical low level the illuminated product will flash a red light and then it will be turned off by the battery protection circuitry and can not be turned on until is charged You can make a complete battery charge when the brightness is low The approximate battery life is soecified in the program table for each model The batteries can be charged by using any m
11. am This feature improves the product customisation by duplicating the programming choices It also enables to the user to use both programs or only one When using this feature during performances the any of the stored programs can be activated or switched from one to the other one with no necessity of entering program mode Every program stores its own colours and parameters www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 GENERAL FEATURES Innovation Following new features are present in all JS products Magnetic programming system Touch sensor technology NiMh batteries light and with minimum memory effect Battery life between 3 and 6 hours when fully charged Shockproof design RGB LED technology 42 colours that can be freely selected and mixed More than 1500 combinations DEMO mode displays all the modes automatically Memorization of 1 or 2 operating program JS communication module Turning ON and OFF The products with dual programming feature allows to activate 1 or 2 any program from the program list In case of 2 program are activated is possible to switch from firs one to second one without entering on program mode One active program operation 1 Switch on the illuminated product by sliding the magnet over the sensitive area The product will always glow in the previously saved program 2 Switch it off by sliding the magnet again The program stored in position 2 is not active e SHORT 7 TOUCH
12. fferent shape it will be divided in 2 zones of COLOURS 1 and 2 Select handle and body clours on clubs STROBE FAST Handle is COLOURS1 body is COLOUR2 Long In products with different shape it will be divided in 2 zones of COLOURS 1 and 2 A Programs added on firmware 13 LA touchsensor Magnetic Programming www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 Looking after your product The illuminated products have been designed for usual falls and kicks during juggling play The casing material allows impacts on its surface Use a soft cloth with water or non corrosive soap to clean it Medicinal alcohol is also allowed Avoid any liquid contact in the charging connector zone Make a full battery charge prior to store your illuminated product for long periods Make a full charge at least one every 4 month Avoid exposures to extreme cold or hot conditions Avoid shocks on the charging connector when the AC adaptor plug Is inserted Do not use under the rain be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable a This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment ae Twelve month warranty Every illuminated product and the AC adaptor is warranted for 12 months if no signs of abnormal use are present Keep the purchase receipt and the warranty card with the serial number and purchase
13. ional colors STROBE Runs a sequence of blue orange light blue emerald yellow violet and light green plus Long strobe flash Use this program for fast and dynamic juggling scenes Touch Sensor COLOR 1 COLOR 2 The product color toggles between COLOR 1 and COLOR2 every time it touches the Normal hand when playing Touch Sensor COLOR 1 Flash COLOR 2 The product powers up on COLORI It will make a COLOR2 flash when flying during Normal juggling If it is still the flash is shown every 3 seconds to identify the program Touch Sensor Random split color 42 colors Every time the device touches the juggler hand it will shows different color Some color Normal combinations are split Touch Sensor Random whole color 42 colors Every time the device touches the juggler hand it will shows different color The whole Normal product glows on the same color Touch sensor Red slide effect with a white flash on every touch Long DEMO Program Shows programs from 1 to 21 changing automatically every 15 seconds The previously selected COLOR 1 amp 2 will be displayed Note while in program mode this program is identified by blinking red Long Select handle and body clours on clubs Handle is COLOURS1 body is COLOUR2 Normal In products with different shape it will be divided in 2 zones of COLOURS 1 and 2 Select handle and body clours on clubs STROBE SLOW Handle is COLOURS1 body is COLOUR2 Long In products with di
14. magnet will stay 30 minutes in stand by mode In this time if another functioning MASTER device gets inside the operational range of 30cm the product will turns on After the 30 minutes period the product will turns off fully If another products are within the operational range when turning off by magnet all those products will also turns off e JS SLAVE The product turns on in the stored program When a MASTER device is within the operation range the SLAVE will follow it and store the active program in the same memory as the MASTER one When powering off it will remain 30 minutes in stand by mode If another MASTER device is within a operation range the SLAVE will turns on automatically NOTES In the programs using Touch Sensor in random colour on every touch the products will be synchronized when within a operation range Then every product will follow it own random colour In products composed by 2 parts as the long staff every halve can be set in different mode It is recommended to use one halve in MASTER and the another one in SLAVE to keep synchronization all time However you have the option to use both halves in SLAVE mode to synchronize the hole staff with another product If two MASTER devices are together will be no synchronization between them If you are using two MASTER devices in your juggling routine use one at time to synchronize the SLAVE ones www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 Setting JS in modes OFF MA
15. oose a colour Programs 1 and 5 see program tables allows to select the first and second colours That customized colours are used in following programs in the list see program table Those colours can be used still flashing at different speeds or combined between first and second one This feature increase the total colour combinations up to 1500 To choose a colour see the slow sequence of 42 colors Make a short touch just in time when the one you want to select is displaying Store the desired program When you have found the desired program you must store it in memory 1 see also Dual Program by holding the magnet on the sensitive zone until the red light goes off After move the magnet away the product will show a 5 seconds time bar again If you wait until the bar time reaches its end the option to activate a second program will be disabled and the product will function as 1 memory only Activating the second program memory After storing the program in memory 1 when the magnet is released the time bar is shown If you slide the magnet before the bar reaches its end you will activate the second memory and enter the program menu Select the desired program and colour 1 and 2 in same way as memory 1 and store it by holding the magnet until the red goes off The product operation will be as 2 active programs www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 Programming chart
16. ranty 15 FAQs Frequently asked questions 16 www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 INTRODUCTION Magnetic programming lel This technology have been developed by Kosmos Malabares in 2006 Since that time it has changed the standard in illuminated juggling products making easier to use and durable The main features are Shockproof design Not affected by intensive use or time Allows to choose 42 colors 1500 color combinations Easy to turn on off Program memory do not need to select the program on every use It works with every conventional mid power magnet The principle of use is easy When sliding a magnet close to the sensitive area the product will detect it and flash 1 second light in red This is called short pulse If the magnet is moved to the sensitive area and kept on it until the red flash is off this is called long pulse With a combination of short and long pulses is possible to set all features chose colors and more else See General features chapter for more information All Kosmos Malabares products includes a magnet in their supply This is a normal magnet In case it get lost every medium power magnet can be used Magnet sensitive area See the following diagram to find the sensitive area in every product Note In the ball the sensitive area Is opposite to the charging Connector 4 6 1 Golo 2 Swing a Pelota 4 Antorcha de Swing 5 Clava B Bastian www
17. re sequenced at medium speed There are mode than 1500 possibilities Sequence COLOR 1 amp COLOR 2 at high speed 8 Colors selected in programs 1 COLOR1 amp 5 COLOR2 are sequenced at high speed There are mode than 1500 possibilities Rainbow effect slow speed STROBE 9 Runs a 42 full colored step sequence plus fast strobe flash This program is specially designed for juggling and spinning practice 10 Multicolor swing sequence 1 1 Multicolor swing sequence 2 EXTENDED 12 JS product is divided in 6 different still color zones 13 Touch Sensor Fantastic multicolour sequence that changes on every TS touch Rainbow effect slow speed STROBE SLIDING 4 Runs a 42 full colored step sequence plus fast strobe flash The visual effect is mixed with a red sliding light from one end to the other one COLOR 1 SLIDING STROBE 5 Shows COLOR plus a strobe flash mixed with a red sliding light from one end to the other one 16 Slow rainbow effect Split Runs a 42 colors sequence The product is split in 3 parts with different color Jee next page www kosmosmalabares com A touchsensor BATTERY LIFE Normal Normal Long Long Normal Normal Long Long Long Long Long Normal Long Long Long Normal LA Magnetic Programming Edition Jan 2012 JS Program chart Release 2014 continued BATTERY DESCRIPTION LIFE Fast sequence of 8 non convent
18. uggling play Every Kosmos product has 12 month warranty from purchase date Every illuminated product set includes 1 carrying case magnet user manual and warranty card Kosmos uses NiMh memory effect free batteries This allows partial battery charging without compromising battery life Simply connect them to the charger A battery charge controller is included in every Kosmos product to take care of the internal battery The battery life is about 1000 charges A battery charge controller is included in every Kosmos product This allows to use any kind of AC adaptor that fulfils the specification See Charging chapter in user manual Between 3 and 6 hours depending on the lighting mode This feature allows to check the charging procedure is happening normally This behaviour is correct Slide the magnet to turn it off The products are designed to be used with any kind of strong magnet That may happen because the program mode is active Keep the magnet close to the sensitive area until the red goes off and try again Try charging it The system will restart every time the product receives charge Be sure to have one half in MASTER and the other half in SLAVE mode Program only the MASTER The SLAVE will follow the MASTER one 1 Check if one device is in MASTER mode and the other s in SLAVE 2 Be sure all products are JH 1 Try speeding up the sliding 2 The battery is flat Perform a complete charge
19. ulticharger available in Kosmos Malabares e AC adaptor 220V 12VDC 300MA e Travel AC auto voltage adaptor 110 240VCA 12V 500mMA e charge distributor to be used by any 12V source CAR adaptor www kosmosmalabares com Edition Jan 2012 You can also use another standard AC adaptor in case of missing or broken charger because the charging regulator has been included inside every illuminated product This way you just need to buy an AC adaptor with the following specification e Output 10 to 24VDC 12V recommended 300MA e Connector type female plug 2 1mm e Polarity o built in reverse polarity protection in every product How to charge the batteries To charge the battery you should plug any of the charger outputs to the product charging connector If the product is on it will turn off when receiving charge This way it is easy to check the charging procedure if the juggling product does not turn off it means there is some abnormal behaviour The charging time is 14 hours for full charge It is possible to make partial charges by charging 7 hours then using the product for a while and then charging again Note charging the product for more than 14 hours will not increase the glowing time In case you forget the charger connected to the product for longer time the protection circuitry will avoid any overload Simultaneous charging of different Kosmos Malabares products connected to the same charger is allowed System
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