Blizzard Colorise Zoom RGBAW Users Manual

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Universal Wireless DMX

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Colorise™ Zoom 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 run with scissors!) 4

2. Meet The Colorise™ Zoom LED Par 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Colorise™ Zoom Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Connecting A Bunch Of Colorise™ Zoom Fixtures 7 Data/DMX Cables 7 Setting the DMX Input Connector as the Active DMX Input 7 Cable Connectors 8 3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 8 Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 8 Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 9 Mounting/Rigging 9 Using the AnyFi™ Wireless DMX Receiver 10 Setting the Fixture to Receive Wireless Signal 10 Resetting The Wireless 10 Select W-DMX™ or Skywire 2.4GHz Receiver 10 Successful W-DMX™ Connections 11 Skywire™ 6/7-Channel Modes: Selecting the Channel Group 11

4. Operating Adjustments 12

Navigating The Control Panel 12 Control Panel Menu Structure 13 DMX Mode 14 Set the Starting DMX Address 14 Setting the DMX Channel Mode 14 Slave Mode 14 Dimming Mode Settings 14 LED Display On/Off and Menu Lock 14 Custom Programs 15 Auto, Speed, and Sound Active Modes 15 Color Calibration Settings 16 Custom Static Colors & Preset Colors 16 Fixture Reset Functions 17 Data Sync Feature 17 Fixture Information 17 DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide 18 DMX In-Depth Reference 19

5. Appendix 20

A Quick DMX Lesson 20 Troubleshooting 20 Keeping Your Colorise™ Zoom As Good As New 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 Colorise™ Zoom Professional LED PAR Fixture

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• One Really Classy DMX Cable

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on the purchase of your new totally sweet Colorise™ Zoom LED par

xture. She’s a real stunner alright, denitely the cat’s pajamas! Now that you’ve got

your Colorise™ Zoom (or hopefully, Colorises!), 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 just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting. com/support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

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 3/24/2016 J. Thomas 6/30/2016

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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 this unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please visit http://www.blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE COLORISE™ ZOOM LED PAR

MAIN FEATURES

• 36x 3W R/G/B/A/W LEDs, 100,000 hours

• Built-in AnyFi™ wireless DMX receiver (Skywire™ or W-DMX™)

• User selectable 32-bit dimming curves

• Variable electronic dimmer strobe

• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX

• Built-in auto programs in standalone and M/S

• Color mixing ability in standalone mode

• 10°-40° zoomable beam angle

• LED control panel with 4* touch sensitive buttons

• User selectable 5/7/9 or 11-channel DMX modes

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)

• Natural convection cooled, totally silent operation

• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility

• 3/5-pin XLR input and output connections

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

DMX Quick Reference - 11/9/7-Channel Modes

Channel 11-Channel 9-Channel 7-Channel

1 Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer

2 Red Intensity Red Intensity Red Intensity

3 Green Intensity Green Intensity Green Intensity

4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity Blue Intensity

5 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity Amber Intensity

6 White Intensity White Intensity White Intensity

7 Strobe Strobe Zoom

8 Zoom Zoom ---

9 Preset White Colors + Auto 32-bit Dimming + Reset ---

10 Auto Speed --- ---

11 32-bit Dimming + Reset --- ---

DMX Quick Reference - 5-Channel Mode

Channel 5-Channel

1 Red Intensity

2 Green Intensity

3 Blue Intensity

4 Amber Intensity

5 White Intensity

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Figure 1: The Colorise™ Zoom Pin-Up Picture

Heavy-Duty Cast

Aluminum Enclosure

Locking

Adjustment

Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

3-Pin DMX Out

36* 3-Watt

R/G/B/A/W LEDs

Dual

Mounting

Yokes

5-Pin DMX In

3-Pin DMX In

Antenna

AC Power In

Wireless LED

Indicator

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5-Pin DMX Out

AC Power Out

4-Character LED

Control Panel

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The Colorise™ Zoom utilizes a high-output switch-mode power

supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse

should not require replacement. The fuse is eld replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualied individuals. Should your xture require

replacement, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of Colorise™ Zoom 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, con-

necting 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

Setting the DMX Input Connector as the Active DMX Input

Navigate the main menu to reach SET, press <ENTER>, then use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons until SIGN is displayed, then press <ENTER> again. Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight CABL (cable mode), and press <ENTER> to conrm.

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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, it’s no problem! you can simply use the in-

stalled 5-pin DMX input and/or output connections found on the back of your xture(s).

Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1

Data 1- (Primary Data Link) Pin 2 Pin 2

Data 1+ (Primary Data Link) Pin 3 Pin 3

Data 2- (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 4 Pin 4

Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 5 Pin 5

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) 3/5-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3/5-pin connector

of the rst xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the

rst xture which will have a (female) 3/5-pin connector to the input connector of the next xture

consisting of a (male) 3/5-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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Using the AnyFi™ Wireless DMX Receiver

In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the rst time you turned on your xture, you’ll be delighted to know that your xture is equipped to work seamlessly with our

own Skywire™ 2.4GHz wireless DMX products, as well as W-DMX™ wireless products.

Skywire™ AnyFi™ wireless DMX products feature 512 autoassigning frequencies in either 6 or 7 groups allowing multiple systems to run simultaneously in the same space, completely free of interference, with reliable wireless communication for over 1000 feet line-of-sight! Using the W-DMX™ wireless protocol in AnyFi™, you can expect the same outstanding wireless range, very easy setup, and leave any worries behind concerning loss of signal due to its built-in FHSS technology (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).

So rst, if you would like to use Skywire™ wireless DMX protocol, you will need a wiCICLE®

transmitter, Lightcaster™ transceiver, or any Blizzard Lighting controller with this type of built-in wireless transmitter. And if you plan on using W-DMX™ 2.4GHz wireless protocol, you will need a W-DMX™ transceiver to broadcast the signal from your controller, such as our Lightcaster W-DMX™.

Universal Wireless DMX

Ready to move on? Well alrighty!

IMPORTANT - If you are using Blizzard’s Lightcaster Any-Fi wireless transmitter in

W-DMX compatibility mode along with DMX control software like our Eclipse DMX or Lucid products, you must set the MAB (Mark After Break) in the software to 30 microseconds (μS) to avoid potential signal timing issues.

1.) Set the Fixture to Receive Wireless Signal in the Control Panel

a.) Navigate the main menu to reach SET, press <ENTER>, then use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons until SIGN is displayed, then press <ENTER> again. Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight 2.4G (wireless mode), and press <ENTER>.

2.) Resetting The Wireless

a.) Navigate the main menu to reach SET, press <ENTER>, then use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons until WIRE is displayed, then press <ENTER> again. b.) From here, you can use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight REST and press <ENTER>, select YES, then <ENTER> to reset the wireless setup.

3.) Select W-DMX™ or Skywire™ Modes

a.) Make sure the device you are using to transmit signal with is powered on. b.) Navigate the main menu to reach SET, press <ENTER>, then use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons until WIRE is displayed, then press <ENTER> again. c.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight KEY, and press <ENTER>. d.) At this point, please note that every time you touch the <ENTER> button, the wireless LED status indicator changes between 4 colors (currently 3 are functional):

• GREEN: W-DMX™ 2.4 GHz Receiver Mode

• YELLOW: Skywire™ 7CH Receiver Mode (wiCICLE™ & LightCaster Compatible)

• RED: Skywire™ 6CH Receiver Mode (AnyFi™ Transmitter Compatible)

*Note: The top level BLUE channel mode currently has no function.

e.) While the LED indicator is illuminated in GREEN (for W-DMX), YELLOW (for Skywire 7CH), or RED (for Skywire 6CH) press and hold the <ENTER> button for 1 second to

conrm and save. Press and hold <ENTER> for 3 seconds to disconnect.

For W-DMX™ connections, you should be done. The xture will detect the signal!

*For Skywire™ wireless connections, continue to Step 5 on the next page.

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4.) Successful W-DMX™ Connections

The LED status indicator will blink, then turn white if searching for a signal. When a

signal connection is established, the LED on the xture will be solid GREEN, if signal is lost the LED will ash RED.

W-DMX™ Setup Examples:

1.) One transceiver with multiple receiver setups:

a.) Power on all units.

b.) On the receiving W-DMX xtures, follow the previous instructions to pair them

with the transmitting unit.

2.) Multiple transceiver setups, with multiple receivers; e.g. 3 groups consisting of a transceiver & receiver(s) named A, B, and C:

a.) Turn power off of all units. b.) Group “A” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above. c.) Group “B” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above. d.) Group “C” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.

5.) Skywire™ 6/7-Channel Modes: Selecting the Channel Group

1. After selecting either Skywire 2.4GHz Mode in Step 3 on the previous page, the xture is ready and waiting for your input to select the frequency group to match that of your transmitting source.

a.) Tap the <ENTER> button repeatedly to scroll through the channel groups:

Top Menu

LED

Color

Mode

Skywire™ 6CH

(AnyFi™ products only)

W-DMX Receive (G3 or G4)

Skywire™ 7CH

(wiCICLE™ compatible)

Channel

LED Color

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7

Information

These 6 color coded channels

match perfectly with other AnyFi™

wireless products while using

Skywire™ 6CH mode.

These channel numbers correspond

to the “GROUP” settings on

our LightCaster™ wireless DMX

transceiver, and the colored

channels match all wiCICLE™ and

Skywire™ wireless products.

b.) While your chosen group number/color is illuminated on the status LED, press and hold the <ENTER> button for 3 seconds.

2. The LED on the transmitter will blink RED slowly until communication is established with

the receiver. The status LED on the receiving xtures will be illuminated in the color of the

group that it is set on until communication is established.

3. Once the clearest channel is auto-selected, the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the transmitter and receiver. NOTE: The color of the status LED DURING operation does not indicate channel group, instead it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving.

That’s It!

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the Colorise™ Zoom are ac-

cessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There are 4 control

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

<MENU>

Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<ENTER>

Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.

The control panel LED display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #13. When a menu function is selected, the display will show im-

mediately the rst available option for the selected menu function. To select a

menu item, press <ENTER>.

Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu options. Press the <ENTER> button to select the menu function currently displayed, or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MENU> button.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

ADDR 001-512 To choose the DMX address

STAT RED Red intensity (0% <--> 100%)

GREN Green intensity (0% <--> 100%)

BLUE Blue intensity (0% <--> 100%)

AMB Amber intensity (0% <--> 100%)

WHIT White intensity (0% <--> 100%)

SHUT Flash / strobe speed (slow <--> fast)

FOCU Zoom (wide <--> narrow)

AUTO AT01 Auto program 1

AT02 Auto program 2

AT03 Auto program 3

AT04 Auto program 4

AT05 Auto program 5

AT06 Auto program 6

AT07 Auto program 7

AT08 Auto program 8

AT09 Auto program 9

AT10 Auto program 10

SP Auto speed (fast <--> slow)

WTST

<ENTER> R/G/B/A/W adjustments for custom colors 01-10

CAL

RED Red intensity (0% <--> 100%)

GREN Green intensity (0% <--> 100%)

BLUE Blue intensity (0% <--> 100%)

AMB Amber intensity (0% <--> 100%)

WHIT White intensity (0% <--> 100%)

USE

CHMD 11CH 11-channel DMX mode

9CH 9-channel DMX mode

7CH 7-channel DMX mode

5CH 5-channel DMX mode

OFF Dimming off (no deleay)

DIM DIM1 Dimming mode 1

DIM2 Dimming mode 2

DIM3 Dimming mode 3

DIM4 Dimming mode 4 (slowest delay)

DISY ON LED menu display is continually on

1M LED menu display off after 1 minute

LOAD

YES/NO Restore factory program settings

REST

YES/NO Reset xture

SEND

YES/NO Sync settings between xtures via DMX

LOCK

YES/NO Menu locks after 2min. Hold any key 10 seconds to unlock.

SIGN

2.4G Choose the incoming DMX signal type as wireless

CABL Choose the incoming DMX signal type as cable

WIRE

REST Reset wireless connection

KEY

Use custom global RGBAW caliberation (YES/NO)

Wireless mode selection (color coded status LED)

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DMX Mode

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

Setting the DMX Address:

1.) To select a starting DMX address for your xture, navigate the main menu to reach ADDR,

then hit <ENTER>. Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select any stating DMX address

value ranging between 001-512, then hit <ENTER> to conrm your choice.

Setting the DMX Channel Mode:

1.) To select a DMX channel mode, navigate the main menu to reach CHMD, then hit

<ENTER>. Now press the <UP/DOWN> buttons again to highlight your desired DMX channel

mode, and press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

Slave Mode:

1.) Daisy chain the xtures DMX in/out, having the controller at the beginning of the line.

2.) There is nothing else to it! The rst xture in the DMX chain is the master xture, and the

following xtures will follow the master.

Auto Mode and Auto Speed Settings:

Set single or Master/Slaved units to run in auto mode at user selectable speeds.

Auto Mode:

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to navigate to AUTO, and press

the <ENTER> button.

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight any program ranging from AT01-AT10,

and press <ENTER>.

Auto Speed:

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to AUTO and press <ENTER>,

then with the <UP/DOWN> buttons navigate to SP, and press the <ENTER> button.

2.) Make a selection from 0-255, and press <ENTER> to choose a speed (slow <--> fast).

LED Display On/Off and Menu Lock:

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET and press <ENTER>,

then navigate to DISY, and press the <ENTER> button.

2.) In DISY, you can set the LED menu display to be continually on by selecting ON, or shut

off after 1 minute of inactivity by selecting 1M. In LOCK which is in the main (top) menu, you

can select either YES or NO, and press <ENTER> to save. Enabling key lock will disable the

functionality of the buttons after 1 minute. To exit this locked setting, press and hold any button

for 10 seconds.

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Color Calibration Settings:

Allows the user to setup and save 1 customized R/G/B/A/W color balance setting and save it for future use.

This custom setting is global, and it will effect all modes.

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to CAL and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either RED (red), GREN (green), BLUE (blue),

AMB (amber), or WHIT (white), then press <ENTER>.

3.) Now using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for each color between

000-255 (000=off), and press <ENTER> to conrm your choice.

4.) You have now just setup and saved a custom global color calibration setting that you can use

at you convenience. To use your custom setting now (or later), press the <UP/DOWN> buttons

to reach USE, and press <ENTER>. Then choose either ON or OFF and press <ENTER>. When

you select ON, it enables this custom color calibration globally, and when choosing OFF the

xture will use the default settings. Your customized settings will be saved for later use even

after powering off the xture. It can be altered to your liking at any time. Just remember to

return to this setting to either enable or disable it when needed.

Custom Static Colors & Preset Colors:

Allows the user to create and save custom static colors for use in standalone or DMX mode.

Static Color + Effect Mixing

Important: When nished editing and saving a static color, you must return to (and stay

on) any one of the editing screens (0-255) to make the effect stay on continually. If you were

only to press <ENTER> to save your nal edit, you would again be on the static color/effect

selection menu, which from here will result in blackout mode after 1 minute.

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to STAT and press <ENTER>,

then <UP/DOWN> buttons to select any color and press <ENTER>. Adjust the intensity level

values from 0-255 to your liking and press <ENTER> to save.

2.) In the same manner, you can adjust FOCU (zoom level), or select SHUT to add strobe.

Mix and Save Custom Colors (1-10)

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to WTST and press <ENTER>,

then <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a color bank from WT01-WT10, and push <ENTER> to

conrm your selection.

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either RED (red), GREN (green), BLUE

(blue), AMB (amber), or WHIT (white), and then press <ENTER>.

3.) Finally, using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, you can adjust the intensity level range value for

each color between 000-255 (000=off), and hit <ENTER> to conrm your choice(s).

4.) These 10 custom colors can be accessed and edited to your liking at any time, and will be

saved even after powering off the xture.

5.) Your custom static colors are directly accessible from the Built-In Programs in DMX mode.

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Fixture Reset Functions:

Allows users to reset the xture to factory default settings, without loosing customized settings, or reset

the custom programs exclusively.

Fixture Reset

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to REST and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight YES or NO, and press <ENTER>..

Restore Factory Program Settings

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to LOAD and press <ENTER>,

then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight YES or NO, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either YES or NO, then press <ENTER>.

3.) The reset function will reset all of the factory default values with the exception of those in

ADDR (address).

Data Sync Feature:

Users can transfer their custom settings from one xture to another via DMX.

1.) Disconnect xtures from any DMX controllers, and link them together via DMX in/out.

2.) On the sending xture (DMX out), navigate the main menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons

to reach SEND, and press the <ENTER> button.

3.) Select YES, and press the <ENTER> button to begin the transfer.

4.) Information for ADDR (address), or CAL (calibrate) will not be sent.

5.) After the data has been transferred, the receiving xture will be automatically be reset.

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DMX Values In-Depth (5/7/9/11-Channel Modes)

5CH 7CH 9CH 11CH Value What It Does

-- 1 1 1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

1 2 2 2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

2 3 3 3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 4 4 4 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 5 5 5 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 6 6 6 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- 7 7 000 <--> 010 011 <--> 255

-- 7 8 8 000 <--> 255

-- -- -- 9 000 <--> 010 011 <--> 020 021 <--> 030 031 <--> 040 041 <--> 050 051 <--> 060 061 <--> 070 071 <--> 080 081 <--> 090 091 <--> 100 101 <--> 110 111 <--> 120 121 <--> 130 131 <--> 140 141 <--> 150 151 <--> 160 161 <--> 170 171 <--> 180 181 <--> 190 191 <--> 200 201 <--> 210 211 <--> 255

-- -- -- 10 0 <--> 255

-- -- 9 11 000 <--> 010 011 <--> 020 021 <--> 030 031 <--> 040 041 <--> 050 051 <--> 060 061 <--> 254 255

Strobe

No Function Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

Zoom

Focus/Zoom (Wide <--> Narrow)

Built-In Programs

No Function Custom Color 1 Custom Color 2 Custom Color 3 Custom Color 4 Custom Color 5 Custom Color 6 Custom Color 7 Custom Color 8 Custom Color 9 Custom Color 10 Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4 Auto 5 Auto 6 Auto 7 Auto 8 Auto 9 Auto 10 (Auto modes 1-9) No Function

Auto Speed

Auto 1-10 Speed (Slow <--> Fast)

32-Bit Dimmer

As set in the control menu display Dimmer off (no delay) Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 (slowest delay) As set in the control menu display Fixture reset after 5 seconds

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5. APPENDIX

A Quick Lesson On DMX

DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting

dimmer modules. It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more exibility. The

Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard clas-

sication.

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.

DMX is connected using a daisy-chain conguration where the source connects to the input of the rst device, the output of the rst device connects to the input of the next device,

and so on. The standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture Auto-Shut Off

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

Chase Speed Too Fast/Slow

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

Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that moving parts are

No Response to Audio

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

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.

active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable.

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed

Verify that the xture is in “Sound Active” mode. Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.

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

Reset xture(s).

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Keeping Your Colorise™ Zoom 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 Authori-

zation (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just go to our website and open a support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/support, 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.

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Tech Specs!

Weight & Dimensions

Width 10.7 inches (272.1 mm)

Depth 5.6 inches (141.4 mm)

Height 12.4 in (314.1 mm)

Weight 11.5 lbs. (5.2 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100-264VAC, 47-63 Hertz

Power Consumption 122W, 1.08A, PF: .63

Light Source

LED 36x 3W R/G/B/A/W LEDs, 100,000 hours

Optical

Beam Angle 10°-40° zoomable beam angle

Luminous Intensity Lux/m Red Green Blue Amber White All

Narrow 1M 4,740 8,190 8,510 2,804 9,800 34,200

2M 1,503 2,567 2,728 1,034 3,588 10,900

Wide 1M 1,377 2,316 2,385 1,203 2,728 8,430

2M 347 602 668 326 839 2,512

AnyFi™ Wireless Receiver

W-DMX™ Receiver Frequency Hopping W-DMX™ Protocol

Skywire™ Receiver 2.4GHz ISM (2.402-2.48Ghz), 512ch, 6/7 frequency groups

Latency Less Than 5ms

Receiver Sensitivity -94dBm

Thermal

Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 5/7/9 or 11-channel

Input 3/5-pin XLR Male

Output 3/5-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Color Preset

Other Information

I think I am, therefore, I am. I think.

Warranty

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by damage to LEDs.

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, however 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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Dimensional Drawings

12.4 in (314.1 mm)

8.6 in (218 mm)

10.7 in (272.1 mm)

6.5” (164.6 mm)

5.6” (141.4 mm)

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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