Blizzard Colorise Zoom RGBAW Users Manual

Universal Wireless DMX

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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

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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