Blizzard LightCaster AnyFi Users Manual
PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Blizzard Lighting, LLC hereby warrants that its products shall be free of manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase (see specic warranty
period below). This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of
America, including possessions and territories. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased from an authorized dealer appointed by Blizzard Lighting, LLC. It is the owner’s responsibility to
establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence.
For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before sending back the
product. Contact Blizzard Lighting, LLC’s Service Department online at www.blizzardlighting.com/support. Send the product only to the Blizzard Lighting, LLC factory. All shipping charges must be prepaid.
If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty,
Blizzard Lighting, LLC will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United
States. If the entire unit is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be
shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, Blizzard Lighting, LLC shall
have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return
thereof.
This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modied in
any manner which Blizzard Lighting, LLC concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Blizzard Lighting, LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Blizzard Lighting, LLC; if the product
is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.
This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic
check-up. During the period specied above, Blizzard Lighting, LLC will replace defective parts at its
expense with new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair
labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Blizzard Lighting,
LLC under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including
parts, at the sole discretion of Blizzard Lighting.
Blizzard Lighting, LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its
products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.
No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied
with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties
made by Blizzard Lighting, LLC in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability
or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether
expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or tness, shall apply to this product
after said period has expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or
replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Blizzard Lighting, LLC
be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use,
this product.
This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Blizzard Lighting Products and supersedes all
prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.
LIMITED WARRANTY:
All Controller Products: 2 years
All Fog/Atmospheric Products (Non-DMX): 90 days, (DMX): 2 years
Lasers: 2 years
Other Products not listed here: 90 days
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ing or attempt any repairs yourself.
CAUTION! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the hous-
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
lead to damage or malfunction.
• Never try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit.
temperatures.
• Maximum ambient temperature is 104°F (40°C). Do not operate xture at higher
• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only!
voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated in these instructions.
• Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line
user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
• Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Plug-and-play operation
• 4-button status menu and LED frequency/status indicator
• Standard 3-pin XLR In/Out connections
• 32-bit ARM Processor, DMA transfer without delay
• Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (AFHSS)
• LCD (TFT) display and friendly menu interface
• Built-in lithium battery
• Built-in Skywire™ 7CH transceiver + separate 6CH mode
• Wireless Solution® W-DMX™ compatible transceiver
FEATURES
to the transmitter with a DMX cable.
the signal to any receiver. The lighting controller will normally be plugged straight in
A wireless DMX system requires one transmitter per universe of DMX, to broadcast
Transmitting Signal
downstream xtures.
the DMX signal transmitted wirelessly by the transmitting unit and output it to any
maximum number of receivers per universe of DMX. A receiver is required to receive
A wireless DMX system can have at a minimum one receiver, and up to an unlimited
Receiving Signal
rate and with non-noticeable delay.
like a wire, allowing you to send a whole universe of DMX data wirelessly, at full data
The LightCaster AnyFi™ is simple to install and set up. Wireless DMX functions just
General Overview
returned in the original factory box and packing.
packing materials. If a unit must be returned to the factory, it is important that it be
and keep the packing material for inspection. Again, please save the carton and all
If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit, notify the shipper immediately
box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition.
Well, now that you’ve got your LightCaster AnyFi™, you should carefully unpack the
enabled AnyFi™ products.
compatible with Skywire™) is also installed that will sync up with other 6-channel
product. An additional 6-channel color coded 2.4GHz wireless GZ mode (not directly
will also match up perfectly to any Blizzard wiCICLE™ and/or Skywire™ enabled
band frequencies. With its color coded LED status indicator, the LightCaster AnyFi™
wireless DMX signals, or Blizzard Lighting’s own Skywire™ 7-channel wireless 2.4 GHz
AB™ W-DMX 2.4 GHz ISM; Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (AFHSS)
that is capable of transmitting or receiving either ultra-stable, Wireless Solutions
LightCaster AnyFi™ is a USB rechargeable, battery powered wireless DMX transceiver
Getting It Out Of The Box
• 1 x Antenna
• 1 x AC to USB Power Adapter
• 1 x USB to Micro-USB Cable
• 1 x LightCaster AnyFi™ Wireless DMX Transceiver
What’s In The Box?
GETTING STARTED
LightCaster AnyFi™ Pin-Up Picture:
Tx
Rx
Rx
Tx
Rx
Rx
Tx Rx
5V Power
4-Button
LCD Display
Menu
Input
Power
Switch
Mode/Channel
Button
DMX Out
Status LED
Indicator
DMX In
OPERATION, TIPS & TRICKS
If you are using the Skywire™ 7-channel protocol, the color coded frequencies found
in your LightCaster AnyFi™ will match up perfectly with any wiCICLE™ or wiCICLE
Skywire™ products. The Skywire™ 6-channel protocol will function and sync with
other AnyFi™ products using 6-channel mode, and if using W-DMX™, your devices
will sync up together awlessly as well.
BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE, YOU SHOULD DISABLE ANY BUILT-IN
PROGRAMS IN THE FIXTURES YOU WISH TO CONNECT AND/OR SET THEM AS
SLAVES PRIOR TO RETURNING THEM TO DMX MODE (IF APPLICABLE). Many
xtures contain a built-in automatic, sound active or custom programs which
are designed to operate with the xture NOT connected to a DMX chain.
Ready to move on? Well alrighty!
1. If you are using the LightCaster™ AnyFi as a transmitter, plug the unit into the
“DMX OUT” connector of the controller, and if using it as a receiver plug it into the
“DMX IN” connector of your xture and verify it is receiving power.
*Note: The following procedures to setup your chosen protocol and transmission
frequencies (where applicable) can also be accomplished by navigating LCD control
panel menu to Run Mode. See: Control Panel Menu Structure.
Setup Mode
1. Press and hold the Mode/Channel Button before, and during power up of your
LightCaster AnyFi™. When you see status LED turn into white light, release the
button to enter Setup Mode.
2. In Setup Mode, you can select 5 different transmission protocols. Each time you
press the button, you will see the status indicator change in the following order: RED,
GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, and VIOLET. When your choice of protocols is illuminated,
press and hold the button (> 1S). When you see the white light, release it to enter its
Use Mode of transmitting or receiving.
• 6CH Skywire™ Protocol: RED
• W-DMX Receive Protocol: GREEN
• W-DMX G3 Transmit Protocol: BLUE
• W-DMX G4 Transmit Protocol: YELLOW
• 7CH Skywire™ (wiCICLE™ compatible) Protocol: VIOLET
Use Mode
In 6CH Skywire™ protocol (WIDMX in menu) or 7CH Skywire™ protocol (GZ in
menu), you can make your selection of the different DMX group colors.
1. The rst time you press the button it will not change the group color, but show you
the group that you are currently in.
2. Press it again, and you will cycle through the available frequency color groups.
W-DMX G3 or G4 Transmit Protocol
1. By pressing the Mode/Channel Button, the transmitter can be connected to all
powered but not connected receivers within the coverage area.
2. Press and hold (> 3S) the Mode/Channel Button button until the indicator turns
white, and it will disconnect all currently connected receivers.
W-DMX Receive Protocol
1. If your W-DMX™ signal transmit unit is sending a signal, it should automatically
sync with the LightCaster AnyFi™. If you press and hold the Mode/Channel Button
(> 3S) the indicator will turn white, and disconnect from the transmitter.
*Note: A receiver can only be connected to a “new” transmitter after any existing
connection is disconnected.
CONNECTION TABLE
This table shows the status LED colors from the top menu to the channel selection.
Top Menu
LED
Color
W-DMX Receive (this works
*Note: During the setup of either 6 or 7-channel Skywire™ mode, if there is an
active incoming DMX signal to the unit it will act as a transmitter, if not it will receive.
Mode
Skywire™ 6CH
(AnyFi™ products only)
for both G3 and G4)
W-DMX Transmit G3
W-DMX Transmit G4
Skywire™ 7CH
(wiCICLE™ compatible)
To make this
transition from
the Top Menu to
Channel Menu,
press the Mode/
Channel Button.
Channel
LED Color
DESCRIPTIONS OF STATUS LED INDICATOR
Protocol Action Status Description
6/7 CH
Skywire
W-DMX
Receive
Protocol
W-DMX
Transmit
Protocol
Flashing Red Transmitting DMX Signal
Flashing Green Receiving DMX Signal
White Connection is not Established
Red Deleting Connection
Red (Fast Flash) Connection is Lost
Green (Fast Flash) Connecting to Transmitter
Green (Slow Flash) Connected, Without DMX Signal
Green Connected, Receiving DMX Signal
Red Deleting all Receiver Connections
Blue (Fast Flash) Connecting with the Receiver(s)
Blue (Slow Flash) No DMX Signal Input
Blue Transmitting DMX
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CONTROL PANEL MENU STRUCTURE
Language English English language
Screen Saver Off Continually on
Run Mode WIDMX Skywire™ 6CH Mode - Frequencies 1-6
Information Current Status Display various system information
Advanced Transmit Power 7DB (lowest), 18DB (low), 22DB (high), 23DB
Congurations:
This diagram shows two
possible congurations.
Multiple receivers may
be used in any possible
conguration.
Chinese Chinese language
Black Blackout
Logo Display logo
W-DMX Receiver W-DMX Receiver Mode
G3 Transmitter G3 Transmitter Mode
G4 Transmitter G4 Transmitter Mode
GZ Skywire™ 7CH Mode - Frequencies 1-7
Screen Time Screen saver timer (in seconds)
Reset System Reset
Possible
(highest)
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Input: DC 5V, ±5%
Power Consumption: 350 mA@5V DC max.
Operating Band: 2.402 - 2.480GHz, ISM
Spread Spectrum: FHSS, 1100 hops / sec
Modulation: GFSK
Max Operating Range: 1000 FT (Line of Sight)
Maximum Transmit Power: 23dBm
Receiver Sensitivity: -94dBm
CPU: 32-bit ARM Core
DMX Signal Interface: 3-Pin XLR Input/Output
Protocol: USITT DMX-512
Dimensions and Weight: 4” x 3.5” x 1.6” (103 x 88 x 40 mm), 8.8 oz (250 g)
Warranty: 2 Years
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