Blizzard Lighting Blockhead II User Manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BlockHead™ II Moving Head Fixture 1

1. Getting Started 3

What’s In The Box? 3 Getting It Out Of The Box 3 Powering Up! 3 Getting A Hold Of Us 3 Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4

2. Meet The BlockHead™ II 5

Main Features 5 Control 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The BlockHead™ II Pin-up Picture 7

3. Setup 8

Fuse Replacement 8 Connecting A Bunch Of BlockHead™ II Fixtures 8 Data/DMX Cables 8 Cable Connectors 9 3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 9 Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 9 Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 10 Mounting/Rigging 10

4. Operating Adjustments 11

The Control Panel 11 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Set The DMX Starting Address 12 DMX Channel Mode 12 Working Selection Mode 12 Slave Mode 12 Auto, Stand-Alone, Sound Active Modes 12 Auto Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Invert Pan/Tilt 12 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13

5. Appendix 20

A Quick DMX Lesson 20 Keeping Your BlockHead™ II As Good As New 21 Troubleshooting 21 Returns (Gasp!) 21 Shipping Issues 21 Tech Specs 22 Dimensional Drawings 23

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x BlockHead™ II Moving Head Fixture

• 2 x Omega 1/4 Turn Mounting Brackets

•

A Sweet Safety Cable & Set of Mounting Brackets

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations! You have just purchased a the coolest quad-color RGBW 5x5 pixel matrix

moving head xture on the market with innite pan, innite tilt, and innite awesomeness!

So now that you’re the proud owner of a BlockHead™ II (or hopefully, BlockHeads!), you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition. If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit, notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material for inspection. Again, please save the

carton and all packing materials. If a xture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the xture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Powering Up!

All xtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.

AC Voltage Switch - Not all xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the xture you receive is suitable for your local power supply. See the label on the xture or refer to the xture’s specications chart for more information. A xture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the xture or device

carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.

Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line

voltage applied. Damage to your xture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All xtures must

be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).

Getting A Hold Of Us

If something is wrong, please contact us at www.blizzardlighting.com/tickets. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E Waukesha, WI 53188 USA www.blizzardlighting.com 414-395-8365

Disclaimer: The information and specications contained in this document are subject

to change without notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual. Blizzard Lighting™ reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time. You can download the latest version of this document from www. blizzardlighting.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 4/6/2015 J. Thomas 5/7/2015

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.

• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the

decal or rear panel of the xture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.

• Make sure there are no ammable materials close to the unit while operating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.

• ALWAYS secure xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the xture by its

cord. Use its carrying handles.

• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.

• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact Blizzard Lighting at www. blizzardlighting.com/tickets.

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2. MEET THE BLOCKHEAD II MOVING HEAD™

MAIN FEATURES:

• 5x5 pixel matrix moving head w/25x CREE® 12W RGBW LEDs

• Innite pan and tilt

• 3-phase pan/tilt motors with 16-bit resolution

• Full RGBW color in standalone & DMX mode

• Display built-in numbers, letters, and graphic effects

• 7 degree beam angle

• Built-in sound active programs

• Built-in automated programs via master/slave

• Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave

• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

CONTROL:

• USITT DMX-512 (19/29/117-channels)

• 3-pin Input/Output

• 4-button menu with LCD display

DMX Quick Reference (19-Channel Mode)

Channel What is does

1 Pan (0-540 degree)

2 Innite Pan

3 Tilt (0-270 degree)

4 Innite Tilt

5 Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <--> slow)

6 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

7 Strobe (slow <--> fast)

8 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

9 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

10 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

11 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

12 Numbers (0-9), Symbols, and Patterns

13 Letters (A-Z)

14 Static Pattern Effects

15 Number & Letter Colors

16 Dynamic Pattern Effects

17 Effect Speed

18 Built-in Programs / Auto Mode / Sound Active

19 Motor Reset (251-255)

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DMX Quick Reference (29/117-Channel Modes)

29-CH What is does 117-CH What is does

1 Pan (0-540 degree) 1 Pan (0-540 degree)

2 Innite Pan 2 Innite Pan

3 Pan Fine 3 Pan Fine

4 Tilt (0-270 degree) 4 Tilt (0-270 degree)

5 Innite Tilt 5 Innite Tilt

6 Tilt Fine 6 Tilt Fine

7 Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <--> slow) 7 Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <--> slow)

8 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%) 8 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

9 Strobe Effects 9 Strobe Effects

10 Section 1 Red Intensity (outer square) 10 LED 1 Red Intensity

11 Section 1 Green Intensity (outer square) 11 LED 1 Green Intensity

12 Section 1 Blue Intensity (outer square) 12 LED 1 Blue Intensity

13 Section 1 White Intensity (outer square) 13 LED 1 White Intensity

14 Section 2 Red Intensity (middle square) 14 Global Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

15 Section 2 Green Intensity (middle square) 15 Global White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

16 Section 2 Blue Intensity (middle square) 16 LED 1 - Red Intensity

17 Section 2 White Intensity (middle square) 17 LED 1 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

18 Section 3 Red Intensity (center LED) 18 LED 1 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

19 Section 3 Green Intensity (center LED) 19 LED 1 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

20 Section 3 Blue Intensity (center LED) --- ---

21 Section 3 White Intensity (center LED) --- ---

22 Numbers (0-9), Symbols, and Patterns 106 LED 25 - Red Intensity

23 Letters (A-Z) 107 LED 25 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

24 Static Pattern Effects 108 LED 25 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

25 Number & Letter Colors 109 LED 25 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

26 Dynamic Pattern Effects 110 Numbers (0-9), Symbols, and Patterns

27 Effect Speed 111 Letters (A-Z)

28 Built-in Programs / Auto Mode / Sound Active 112 Static Pattern Effects

29 Motor Reset (251-255) 113 Number & Letter Colors

--- --- 114 Dynamic Pattern Effects

--- --- 115 Effect Speed

--- --- 116 Built-in Programs / Auto Mode / Sound Active

--- --- 117 Motor Reset (251-255)

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Figure 1: The BlockHead™ II Pin-Up Picture

25x CREE® 12w

RGBW LEDs

4-Button Control

Panel Menu with

LCD Display

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

Artnet Output

Fuse

Artnet Input

DMX Output

Head/Arms

Carry Handle

Power Out

Power Switch

Power InputDMX Input

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

With a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder out of its housing and remove the blown fuse from its holder. Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the exact same type and rating, then screw the fuse holder back into place and reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of BlockHead™ II Fixtures

You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512

controller or to run shows on two or more xtures set to sync in master/

slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all

the xtures on a serial data link determines the number of xtures the

data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.

Also, connecting more than 32 xtures on one serial data link without the

use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal. The maximum recommended cable-run distance is 500 meters (1640 ft).

The maximum recommended number of xtures on a serial data link is 32 xtures.

Data/DMX Cabling

To link xtures together you’ll need data cables. You should use data-

grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specications for EIA RS-485

applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distances. In any event, the cable should have the following characteristics:

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield

Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft. Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft. Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft. Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

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Cable Connectors

Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. (Duh!)

CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the

xture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your xture may perform erratically. Test cables with an

ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.

3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?

If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers. If you’d like to build your own, the chart below details a proper cable conversion:

Conductor 3-Pin Female

(Output)

5-Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1

DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2

DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3

Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.

Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control

Step 1: Connect the male connector of the

DMX cable to the female connector (output) on the controller.

Step 2: Connect the female connector of

the DMX cable to the rst xture’s male

connector (input). Note: It doesn’t matter

which xture address is the rst one

connected. We recommend connecting the

xtures in terms of their proximity to the

controller, rather than connecting the lowest

xture number rst, and so on.

Step 3: Connect other xtures in the chain

from output to input as above. Place a DMX

terminator on the output of the nal xture

to ensure best communication.

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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of

the rst xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the

rst xture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next xture con-

sisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the

input of the following xture and so on.

A quick note: Often, the setup for MasterSlave and Standalone operation requires that

the rst xture in the

chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches.

Secondarily, the xtures

that follow may also require a slave setting.

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-

plete instructions for this type of setup and conguration.

Mounting & Rigging

This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is

enough room for ventilation.

It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the

xture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural sta-

bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure

properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting xtures overhead.

Adjust the angle of the xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the xture. After nding the desired position, retighten both knobs.

• When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.

• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used.

• Never mount in places where the xture will be exposed to rain,

high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the BlockHead™ II are accessed by using

the control panel on the front of the xture. There are 4 control buttons below the LCD

display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

Button Function

<MENU>

<UP>

<DOWN>

<ENTER>

Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option.

Used to select and store the current menu or option within a menu.

Scrolls through menu options in ascending order.

Scrolls through menu options in descending order.

To navigate the LCD control menu, use the <MENU> button to scroll through the various top level options, then and press <ENTER>. Then to scroll through sub-menu options, use the

<UP/DOWN> buttons. Push the <ENTER> button to save any changes made.

Control Panel Menu Structure

Function Value What it does

DMX Address Set 001-512 Sets the DMX starting address

Work Mode Set DMX512 Run the xture in DMX mode

Slave Run the xture as a slave

Sound Run in sound active mode

Fast Auto mode (fast)

Slow Auto mode (slow)

Artnet Artnet mode

Invert PAN <ENTER> Invert pan movement

Invert TILT <ENTER> Invert tilt movement

Display Set Yes/No Backlight continually on, or shuts off after 20s of inactivity

Channel Mode Set <ENTER> Choose to work in either 19/29 or 117-channel DMX mode

Restore Factory Settings <ENTER> Select YES to restore all default factory settings

Reset <ENTER> Select YES to reset the motors

DMX Address:

001

MENU UP DOWN ENTER

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DMX Mode

Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.

Set The DMX Starting Address

To assign a DMX staring address to the xture, use the <MENU> button to scroll to DMX

Address SET, and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to display

any value within the range of 001-512, then push the <ENTER> button.

DMX Channel Mode

To select a DMX channel mode that you wish to work in, use the <MENU> button to scroll to

Work Mode Set, and press <ENTER>. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to display either

19, 29, or 117 channel mode, and push the <ENTER> button to conrm your choice.

Working Mode Selection

The default working mode is DMX512. To select a different working mode, use the <MENU>

button to scroll to DMX Address SET, and press the <ENTER> button. From here you can use

the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either DMX512, Slave, Sound, Fast (fast auto), Slow

(slow auto), or Artnet, then push the <ENTER> button to conrm your choice.

Slave Mode

1.) Disconnect xture(s) from any DMX signal source.

2.) Set each xture to matching DMX modes (19, 29, or 117).

3.) For each xture you want to run in slave mode, use the menu button to navigate to Work

Mode Set, and press <ENTER>. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to Slave

Mode, and press <ENTER> to conrm.

4.) Connect all xtures together via DMX. The rst xture in the DMX chain will be the master

xture, followed by the slave xtures.

5.) Connect DMX controller to the master unit for DMX control.

Auto, Stand-Alone, Sound Active Modes:

Allows a single or Master/Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds.

Auto Mode

1.) Use the <MENU> button to scroll to Work Mode Set, and press <ENTER>. Now use the

<UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either Slow or Fast and press the <ENTER> button for

slow or fast paced auto mode.

Sound Active Mode

1.) Use the <MENU> button to scroll to Work Mode Set, and press <ENTER>. Now use the

<UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Sound and press the <ENTER> button.

Invert Pan/Tilt

1.) Use the <MENU> button to scroll to Invert PAN or Invert Tilt, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to display either Yes or No.

3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm your choice.

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DMX Values In-Depth (117-Channel Mode)

117CH Value What it does

1 000 <--> 255 Pan (0-540 degree)

2

000 <--> 055 056 <--> 155 156 <--> 255

Innite Pan

No function Continuous Rotating CW Continuous Rotating CCW

3 000 <--> 255 Fine Pan (16-bit)

4 000 <--> 255 Tilt (0-540 degree)

5

000 <--> 055 056 <--> 155 156 <--> 255

Innite Tilt

No function Continuous Rotating CW Continuous Rotating CCW

6 000 <--> 255 Fine Tilt (16-bit)

7 000 <--> 255 Pan, Tilt Speed (Slow <--> Fast)

8 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

9

000 <--> 003 004 <--> 095 096 <--> 176 177 <--> 255

Strobe (slow <--> fast) No Function Strobe Speed Random Strobe Thunder Strobe

CH10-CH109 - Individual LED R/G/B/W Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

10 R1 23 G4 36 B7 49 W10 62 R14 75 G17 88 B20 101 W23 11 G1 24 B4 37 W7 50 R11 63 G14 76 B17 89 W20 102 R24 12 B1 25 W4 38 R8 51 G11 64 B14 77 W17 90 R21 103 G24 13 W1 26 R5 39 G8 52 B11 65 W14 78 R18 91 G21 104 B24 14 R2 27 G5 40 B8 53 W11 66 R15 79 G18 92 B21 105 W24 15 G2 28 B5 41 W8 54 R12 67 G15 80 B18 93 W21 106 R25 16 B2 29 W5 42 R9 55 G12 68 B15 81 W8 94 R22 107 G25 17 W2 30 R6 43 G9 56 B12 69 W15 82 R19 95 G22 108 B25 18 R3 31 G6 44 B9 57 W12 70 R16 83 G19 96 B22 109 W25 19 G3 32 B6 45 W9 58 R13 71 G16 84 B19 97 W22

( ° ʖ °)

20 B3 33 W6 46 R10 59 G13 72 B16 85 W19 98 R23 21 W3 34 R7 47 G10 60 B13 73 W16 86 R20 99 G23 22 R4 35 G7 48 B10 61 W13 74 R17 87 G20 100 B23

110

000 <--> 007 008 <--> 015 016 <--> 023 024 <--> 031 032 <--> 039 040 <--> 047 048 <--> 055 056 <--> 063 064 <--> 071 072 <--> 079 080 <--> 087 088 <--> 095 096 <--> 103 104 <--> 111 112 <--> 119 120 <--> 127 128 <--> 135 136 <--> 143 144 <--> 151 152 <--> 159 160 <--> 167 168 <--> 175 176 <--> 183 184 <--> 191 192 <--> 199 200 <--> 207 208 <--> 215 216 <--> 223 224 <--> 231 232 <--> 239 240 <--> 255

Numbers, Symbols, and Punctuations

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + ~ × ÷ / < > Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6 Pattern 7 Pattern 8 Pattern 9 . = ! ? Cycle all (channel 115 controls speed)

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DMX Values In-Depth (117-Channel Mode, continued)

117CH Value What it does

111

000 <--> 008 009 <--> 017 018 <--> 026 027 <--> 035 036 <--> 044 045 <--> 053 054 <--> 062 063 <--> 071 072 <--> 080 081 <--> 089 090 <--> 098 099 <--> 107 108 <--> 116 117 <--> 125 126 <--> 134 135 <--> 143 144 <--> 153 154 <--> 161 162 <--> 170 171 <--> 179 180 <--> 188 189 <--> 197 198 <--> 206 207 <--> 215 216 <--> 224 225 <--> 233 234 <--> 255

Letters

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Cycle all (channel 115 controls speed)

112

000 <--> 008 009 <--> 017 018 <--> 026 027 <--> 035 036 <--> 044 045 <--> 053 054 <--> 062 063 <--> 071 072 <--> 080 081 <--> 089 090 <--> 098 099 <--> 107 108 <--> 116 117 <--> 125 126 <--> 134 135 <--> 143 144 <--> 153 154 <--> 161 162 <--> 170 171 <--> 179 180 <--> 188 189 <--> 197 198 <--> 206 207 <--> 215 216 <--> 224 225 <--> 233 234 <--> 255

Static Pattern Effects

Static Pattern 1 Static Pattern 2 Static Pattern 3 Static Pattern 4 Static Pattern 5 Static Pattern 6 Static Pattern 7 Static Pattern 8 Static Pattern 9 Static Pattern 10 Static Pattern 11 Static Pattern 12 Static Pattern 13 Static Pattern 14 Static Pattern 15 Static Pattern 16 Static Pattern 17 Static Pattern 18 Static Pattern 19 Static Pattern 20 Static Pattern 21 Static Pattern 22 Static Pattern 23 Static Pattern 24 Static Pattern 25 Static Pattern 26 Cycle all (channel 115 controls speed)

113

000 <--> 024 025 <--> 049 050 <--> 074 075 <--> 099 100 <--> 124 125 <--> 149 150 <--> 174 175 <--> 199 200 <--> 224 225 <--> 249 250 <--> 255

Color of Numbers, Symbols, and Letters

Red Green Blue White Red + Green Red + Blue Green + Blue + White Blue + White Red + Green + Blue Red + Green + White Red + Blue

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DMX Values In-Depth (117-Channel Mode, continued)

117CH Channel Value What it does

114

000 <--> 009 010 <--> 019 020 <--> 029 030 <--> 039 040 <--> 049 050 <--> 059 060 <--> 069 070 <--> 079 080 <--> 089 090 <--> 099 100 <--> 109 110 <--> 119 120 <--> 129 130 <--> 139 140 <--> 149 150 <--> 159 160 <--> 169 170 <--> 179 180 <--> 189 190 <--> 199 200 <--> 209 210 <--> 219 220 <--> 229 230 <--> 239 240 <--> 255

Dynamic Pattern Effects

Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 3 Effect 4 Effect 5 Effect 6 Effect 7 Effect 8 Effect 9 Effect 10 Effect 11 Effect 12 Effect 13 Effect 14 Effect 15 Effect 16 Effect 17 Effect 18 Effect 19 Effect 20 Effect 21 Effect 22 Effect 23 Effect 24 Cycle all (channel 115 controls speed)

115 000 <--> 255 Effect Speed (fast <--> slow)

116

000 <--> 049 050 <--> 074 075 <--> 099 100 <--> 124 125 <--> 149 150 <--> 199 200 <--> 255

Macro Function Control

No Function Numbers, Symbols, and Patterns (control with channel 110) Letters (control with channel 111) Static Pattern Effects (control with channel 112) Dynamic Pattern Effects (control with channel 114) Auto Mode Sound Active Mode

117

000 <--> 250 251 <--> 255

Reset

No Function

Resets xture motors after 3 seconds

DMX Values In-Depth (29-Channel Mode)

29CH Channel Value What it does

1 000 <--> 255 Pan (0-540 degree)

2

000 <--> 055 056 <--> 155 156 <--> 255

Innite Pan

No function Continuous Rotating CW Continuous Rotating CCW

3 000 <--> 255 Fine Pan (16-bit)

4 000 <--> 255 Tilt (0-540 degree)

5

000 <--> 055 056 <--> 155 156 <--> 255

Innite Tilt

No function Continuous Rotating CW Continuous Rotating CCW

6 000 <--> 255 Fine Tilt (16-bit)

7 000 <--> 255 Pan, Tilt Speed (Slow <--> Fast)

8 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

9

000 <--> 003 004 <--> 095 096 <--> 176 177 <--> 255

Strobe (slow <--> fast) No Function Strobe Speed Random Strobe Thunder Strobe

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DMX Values In-Depth (29-Channel Mode, continued)

29CH Channel Value What it does

10 000 <--> 255 Section 1 Red Intensity (outer square) 11 000 <--> 255 Section 1 Green Intensity (outer square) 12 000 <--> 255 Section 1 Blue Intensity (outer square) 13 000 <--> 255 Section 1 White Intensity (outer square) 14 000 <--> 255 Section 2 Red Intensity (middle square) 15 000 <--> 255 Section 2 Green Intensity (middle square) 16 000 <--> 255 Section 2 Blue Intensity (middle square) 17 000 <--> 255 Section 2 White Intensity (middle square) 18 000 <--> 255 Section 3 Red Intensity (center LED) 19 000 <--> 255 Section 3 Green Intensity (center LED) 20 000 <--> 255 Section 3 Blue Intensity (center LED) 21 000 <--> 255 Section 3 White Intensity (center LED) 22

000 <--> 007 008 <--> 015 016 <--> 023 024 <--> 031 032 <--> 039 040 <--> 047 048 <--> 055 056 <--> 063 064 <--> 071 072 <--> 079 080 <--> 087 088 <--> 095 096 <--> 103 104 <--> 111 112 <--> 119 120 <--> 127 128 <--> 135 136 <--> 143 144 <--> 151 152 <--> 159 160 <--> 167 168 <--> 175 176 <--> 183 184 <--> 191 192 <--> 199 200 <--> 207 208 <--> 215 216 <--> 223 224 <--> 231 232 <--> 239 240 <--> 255

Numbers, Symbols, and Punctuations

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + ~ × ÷ / < > Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6 Pattern 7 Pattern 8 Pattern 9 . = ! ? Cycle all (channel 27 controls speed)

23

000 <--> 008 009 <--> 017 018 <--> 026 027 <--> 035 036 <--> 044 045 <--> 053 054 <--> 062 063 <--> 071 072 <--> 080 081 <--> 089 090 <--> 098 099 <--> 107 108 <--> 116 117 <--> 125 126 <--> 134 135 <--> 143 144 <--> 153 154 <--> 161 162 <--> 170 171 <--> 179 180 <--> 188 189 <--> 197 198 <--> 206

Letters

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W

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DMX Values In-Depth (29-Channel Mode, continued)

23 207 <--> 215

216 <--> 224 225 <--> 233 234 <--> 255

X Y Z Cycle all (channel 27 controls speed)

24

000 <--> 008 009 <--> 017 018 <--> 026 027 <--> 035 036 <--> 044 045 <--> 053 054 <--> 062 063 <--> 071 072 <--> 080 081 <--> 089 090 <--> 098 099 <--> 107 108 <--> 116 117 <--> 125 126 <--> 134 135 <--> 143 144 <--> 153 154 <--> 161 162 <--> 170 171 <--> 179 180 <--> 188 189 <--> 197 198 <--> 206 207 <--> 215 216 <--> 224 225 <--> 233 234 <--> 255

Static Pattern Effects

Static Pattern 1 Static Pattern 2 Static Pattern 3 Static Pattern 4 Static Pattern 5 Static Pattern 6 Static Pattern 7 Static Pattern 8 Static Pattern 9 Static Pattern 10 Static Pattern 11 Static Pattern 12 Static Pattern 13 Static Pattern 14 Static Pattern 15 Static Pattern 16 Static Pattern 17 Static Pattern 18 Static Pattern 19 Static Pattern 20 Static Pattern 21 Static Pattern 22 Static Pattern 23 Static Pattern 24 Static Pattern 25 Static Pattern 26 Cycle all (channel 27 controls speed)

25

000 <--> 024 025 <--> 049 050 <--> 074 075 <--> 099 100 <--> 124 125 <--> 149 150 <--> 174 175 <--> 199 200 <--> 224 225 <--> 249 250 <--> 255

Color of Numbers, Symbols, and Letters

Red Green Blue White Red + Green Red + Blue Green + Blue + White Blue + White Red + Green + Blue Red + Green + White Red + Blue

26

000 <--> 009 010 <--> 019 020 <--> 029 030 <--> 039 040 <--> 049 050 <--> 059 060 <--> 069 070 <--> 079 080 <--> 089 090 <--> 099 100 <--> 109 110 <--> 119 120 <--> 129 130 <--> 139 140 <--> 149 150 <--> 159 160 <--> 169 170 <--> 179 180 <--> 189 190 <--> 199 200 <--> 209 210 <--> 219 220 <--> 229 230 <--> 239 240 <--> 255

Dynamic Pattern Effects

Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 3 Effect 4 Effect 5 Effect 6 Effect 7 Effect 8 Effect 9 Effect 10 Effect 11 Effect 12 Effect 13 Effect 14 Effect 15 Effect 16 Effect 17 Effect 18 Effect 19 Effect 20 Effect 21 Effect 22 Effect 23 Effect 24 Cycle all (channel 27 controls speed)

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DMX Values In-Depth (29-Channel Mode, continued)

27 000 <--> 255 Effect Speed (fast <--> slow)

28

000 <--> 049 050 <--> 074 075 <--> 099 100 <--> 124 125 <--> 149 150 <--> 199 200 <--> 255

Macro Function Control

No Function Numbers, Symbols, and Patterns (control with channel 22) Letters (control with channel 23) Static Pattern Effects (control with channel 24) Dynamic Pattern Effects (control with channel 26) Auto Mode Sound Active Mode

29

000 <--> 250 251 <--> 255

Reset

No Function

Resets xture motors after 3 seconds

DMX Values In-Depth (19-Channel Mode)

19CH Channel Value What it does

1 000 <--> 255 Pan (0-540 degree)

2

000 <--> 055 056 <--> 155 156 <--> 255

Innite Pan

No function Continuous Rotating CW Continuous Rotating CCW

3 000 <--> 255 Tilt (0-540 degree)

4

000 <--> 055 056 <--> 155 156 <--> 255

Innite Tilt

No function Continuous Rotating CW Continuous Rotating CCW

5 000 <--> 255 Pan, Tilt Speed (Slow <--> Fast)

6 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

7

000 <--> 003 004 <--> 095 096 <--> 176 177 <--> 255

Strobe (slow <--> fast) No Function Strobe Speed Random Strobe Thunder Strobe

8 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

9 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

10 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

11 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

12

000 <--> 007 008 <--> 015 016 <--> 023 024 <--> 031 032 <--> 039 040 <--> 047 048 <--> 055 056 <--> 063 064 <--> 071 072 <--> 079 080 <--> 087 088 <--> 095 096 <--> 103 104 <--> 111 112 <--> 119 120 <--> 127 128 <--> 135 136 <--> 143 144 <--> 151 152 <--> 159 160 <--> 167 168 <--> 175 176 <--> 183 184 <--> 191 192 <--> 199 200 <--> 207 208 <--> 215 216 <--> 223

Numbers, Symbols, and Punctuations

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + ~ × ÷ / < > Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6 Pattern 7 Pattern 8 Pattern 9 . =

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DMX Values In-Depth (19-Channel Mode, continued)

224 <--> 231 232 <--> 239 240 <--> 255

! ? Cycle all (channel 17 controls speed)

13

000 <--> 008 009 <--> 017 018 <--> 026 027 <--> 035 036 <--> 044 045 <--> 053 054 <--> 062 063 <--> 071 072 <--> 080 081 <--> 089 090 <--> 098 099 <--> 107 108 <--> 116 117 <--> 125 126 <--> 134 135 <--> 143 144 <--> 153 154 <--> 161 162 <--> 170 171 <--> 179 180 <--> 188 189 <--> 197 198 <--> 206 207 <--> 215 216 <--> 224 225 <--> 233 234 <--> 255

Letters

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Cycle all (channel 17 controls speed)

14

000 <--> 008 009 <--> 017 018 <--> 026 027 <--> 035 036 <--> 044 045 <--> 053 054 <--> 062 063 <--> 071 072 <--> 080 081 <--> 089 090 <--> 098 099 <--> 107 108 <--> 116 117 <--> 125 126 <--> 134 135 <--> 143 144 <--> 153 154 <--> 161 162 <--> 170 171 <--> 179 180 <--> 188 189 <--> 197 198 <--> 206 207 <--> 215 216 <--> 224 225 <--> 233 234 <--> 255

Static Pattern Effects

Static Pattern 1 Static Pattern 2 Static Pattern 3 Static Pattern 4 Static Pattern 5 Static Pattern 6 Static Pattern 7 Static Pattern 8 Static Pattern 9 Static Pattern 10 Static Pattern 11 Static Pattern 12 Static Pattern 13 Static Pattern 14 Static Pattern 15 Static Pattern 16 Static Pattern 17 Static Pattern 18 Static Pattern 19 Static Pattern 20 Static Pattern 21 Static Pattern 22 Static Pattern 23 Static Pattern 24 Static Pattern 25 Static Pattern 26 Cycle all (channel 17 controls speed)

15

000 <--> 024 025 <--> 049 050 <--> 074 075 <--> 099 100 <--> 124 125 <--> 149 150 <--> 174 175 <--> 199 200 <--> 224 225 <--> 249 250 <--> 255

Color of Numbers, Symbols, and Letters

Red Green Blue White Red + Green Red + Blue Green + Blue + White Blue + White Red + Green + Blue Red + Green + White Red + Blue

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DMX Values In-Depth (19-Channel Mode, continued)

19CH Channel Value What it does

16

000 <--> 009 010 <--> 019 020 <--> 029 030 <--> 039 040 <--> 049 050 <--> 059 060 <--> 069 070 <--> 079 080 <--> 089 090 <--> 099 100 <--> 109 110 <--> 119 120 <--> 129 130 <--> 139 140 <--> 149 150 <--> 159 160 <--> 169 170 <--> 179 180 <--> 189 190 <--> 199 200 <--> 209 210 <--> 219 220 <--> 229 230 <--> 239 240 <--> 255

Dynamic Pattern Effects

Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 3 Effect 4 Effect 5 Effect 6 Effect 7 Effect 8 Effect 9 Effect 10 Effect 11 Effect 12 Effect 13 Effect 14 Effect 15 Effect 16 Effect 17 Effect 18 Effect 19 Effect 20 Effect 21 Effect 22 Effect 23 Effect 24 Cycle all (channel 17 controls speed)

17 000 <--> 255 Effect Speed (fast <--> slow)

18

000 <--> 049 050 <--> 074 075 <--> 099 100 <--> 124 125 <--> 149 150 <--> 199 200 <--> 255

Macro Function Control

No Function Numbers, Symbols, and Patterns (control with channel 12) Letters (control with channel 13) Static Pattern Effects (control with channel 14) Dynamic Pattern Effects (control with channel 16) Auto Mode Sound Active Mode

19

000 <--> 250 251 <--> 255

Reset

No Function

Resets xture motors after 3 seconds

5. APPENDIX

A Quick Lesson On DMX

DMX covers (and is an abbreviation for) Digital MultipleXed signals. It is the most common communications standard used by lighting and related stage equipment.

DMX provides up to 512 control “channels” per data link. Each of these channels was originally intended to control lamp dimmer levels. You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting console, connected to 512 light bulbs. Each slider’s position is sent over the data link as an 8-bit number having a value between 0 and 255. The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb being completely off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on.

DMX data is transmitted at 250,000 bits per second using the RS-485 transmission standard over two wires. As with microphone cables, a grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other signals.

There are ve pins on a DMX connector: a wire for ground (cable shield), two wires for

“Primary” communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver, and two wires for a “Secondary” communication which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX

source. Generally, the “Secondary” channel is not used so data ows only from sources

to receivers. Hence, most of us are most familiar with DMX-512 as being employer over

typical 3-pin “mic cables,” although this does not conform to the dened standard.

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Keeping Your BlockHead™ II As Good As New

The xture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment, and as long as you take

care of it, it will take care of you. That said, like anything, you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to

operate as designed. You should absolutely keep the xture clean, especially if you are using it in an

environment with a lot of dust, fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers or spilled drinks.

Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve the quality of light output.

Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep the xture running cool and prevent damage from

overheating.

In transit, keep the xtures in cases. You wouldn’t throw a prized guitar, drumset, or other piece of

expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case, and similarly, you shouldn’t even think about doing it

with your shiny new light xtures.

Common sense and taking care of your xtures will be the single biggest thing you can do to keep them

running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show, putting on a great concert, or maximizing your client’s satisfaction and “wow factor.” That’s what it’s all about, after all!

Returns (Gasp!)

We’ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back, or sending a unit in for service. But, like any complex piece of equipment designed and built

by humans, once in a while, something doesn’t go as planned. If you nd yourself with a xture that isn’t behaving like a good little xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return Authorization (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just send an email to [email protected], and we’ll issue you an RA. Then, you’ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable, pre-paid freight method. We suggest using

USPS Priority or UPS. Make sure you carefully pack the xture for transit, and whenever possible, use the

original box & packing for shipping.

When returning your xture for service, be sure to include the following:

1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).

2.) The RA# issued to you

3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.

We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the xture. Please remember that any shipping damage which

occurs in transit to us is the customer’s responsibility, so pack it well!

Shipping Issues

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper, and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items. Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture Auto-Shut Off

Check the fan in the xture. If it is stopped or moving slower than normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat. This is to protect the xture from

overheating. Clear the fan of obstructions, or return the unit for service.

Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also ensure that the

220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable.

No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode, IE sound active/auto/

DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service for more information.

Chase Speed Too Fast/Slow

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

No Response to Audio

Verify that the xture is in “Sound Active” mode.

Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Use Only DMX Cables. Install a Terminator. Check all cables for defects.

Reset xture(s).

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Tech Specs!

Weight & Dimensions

Length 15.25 inches (38.74 cm)

Height 19 inches (48.26 cm)

Depth 15.25 inches (38.74 cm)

Weight 32.6 lbs (14.8 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage AC 90-260VAC, 50-60 Hertz

Power Consumption 284W, 2.58A

Power Factor .99

Light Source

LED 25x CREE® 12w RGBW LEDs

Optical

Beam Angle 7° beam angle

Thermal

Max. Operating Temp.

104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 19/29/117 Channels

Input 3-pin XLR Male

Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound Active

Other Information

Helen Hunt but only when Helen hungry.

Warranty

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by damage to LED’s.

DISCLAIMER:

The power connector tted to the xture and xture cord are designed for compatibility

with products manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related entities, how-

ever they are not manufactured by, afliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG, Neutrik

USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.

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Luminous Intensity

Lux/Meter 1 Meter 2 Meter

Red 22,100 Lux 8,900 Lux

Green 20,200 Lux 9,300 Lux

Blue 23,700 Lux 10,400 Lux

White 30,900 Lux 13,600 Lux

All 89,600 Lux 37,600 Lux

Dimensional Drawing

19 in (48.26 cm)

15.25 in (38.74 cm)

Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting