Blizzard LOOK Users Manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOOK™ Dual Beam + Aura Eect 1

1. Getting Started

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 LOOK™ 5

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

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of LOOK™ Fixtures 7 Data/DMX Cables 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 Installation 10

4. Operating Adjustments 10

The Control Panel 11 Control Panel Menu Structure 12 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 14 Troubleshooting 19

5. Appendix 20

A Quick DMX Lesson 20 Keeping Your LOOK™ 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 LOOK™ Professional LED Fixture

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Optional Accessories (sold separately)

The following accessory is currently available for this xture. But the lone wolves that they

are, they must be purchased separately. Contact your authorized Blizzard Lighting dealer for best pricing!

•

LOOK Klamp: Modular dual Omega bracket mounting plate that ts perfectly into the top 4-peg locking mechanism of LOOK™ xtures. Comes with plate attachment and (2) 1/4 turn Omega brackets.

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on your purchase of LOOK™, the ultra-sharp dual beam xture with mesmerizing LED aura eects! Now that you’ve got your LOOK™ (or hopefully, LOOKS)

should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are pres ent 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 impor tant that the xture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Powering Up!

All xtures must be powered directly o a switched circuit and cannot be run o 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).

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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 9/9/2016 J. Thomas 9/13/2016

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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 de-

cal 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

head. 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 open a support ticket at www. blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE LOOK™

MAIN FEATURES

• 2* high output 60W RGBW 4-in-1 LEDs

• 2* 4-segment ring aura eects (16 x 0.5W RGB LEDs)

• Individually controllable beams and aura eects

• Ultra-sharp 4.5° beam angle (x2)

• 2700-10000K CTC (color temperature control)

• User adjustable white balance settings

• Stackable and side-by-side locking linear array

• LED drive current: beam=4500mA, aura=30mA

• User selectable 32-bit dimming modes, 0-20Hz strobe eects

• 3-pin and 5-pin male/female input and outputs

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

CONTROL:

• Protocol: USITT DMX-512

• DMX Channels: 13/24/45-channel

• 2.4 inch TFT color LCD display panel with 4x touch sensitive buttons

• Operating Modes: Standalone, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound Active

DMX Quick Reference (13/24/45-Channel Modes)

CH. Basic Mode (13ch) CH. Standard Mode (24ch) CH. Extended Mode (45ch)

1 Beam Red (0-100%) 1 Beam 1 Red (0-100%) 1 Beam 1 Red (0-100%) 2 Beam Green (0-100%) 2 Beam 1 Green (0-100%) 2 Beam 1 Green (0-100%) 3 Beam Blue (0-100%) 3 Beam 1 Blue (0-100%) 3 Beam 1 Blue (0-100%) 4 Beam White (0-100%) 4 Beam 1 White (0-100%) 4 Beam 1 White (0-100%) 5 Aura Red (0-100%) 5 Beam 2 Red (0-100%) 5 Beam 2 Red (0-100%) 6 Aura Green (0-100%) 6 Beam 2 Green (0-100%) 6 Beam 2 Green (0-100%) 7 Aura Blue (0-100%) 7 Beam 2 Blue (0-100%) 7 Beam 2 Blue (0-100%) 8 Beam Macro Color 8 Beam 2 White (0-100%) 8 Beam 2 White (0-100%) 9 Aura LED Eect 9 Beam Linear CTO 9 Beam 1 Linear CTO 10 Aura LED Speed 10 Beam Macro Color 10 Beam 2 Linear CTO 11 Strobe 11 Strobe 11 Beam 1 Macro Color 12 Dimmer 12 Beam LED Dimmer 12 Beam 2 Macro Color 13 32-Bit Dimming Modes 13 32-Bit Dimming Modes 13 Strobe

-- -- 14 Aura 1 Red (0-100%) 14 Beam LED Dimmer

-- -- 15 Aura 1 Green (0-100%) 15 32-Bit Dimming Modes

-- -- 16 Aura 1 Blue (0-100%) 16 Beam LED Auto Select

-- -- 17 Aura 2 Red (0-100%) 17 Beam LED Auto Speed

-- -- 18 Aura 2 Green (0-100%) 18 Aura LED Dimmer

-- -- 19 Aura 2 Blue (0-100%) 19 Aura LED Strobe

-- -- 20 Aura LED Dimmer 20 Aura LED Eect

-- -- 21 Aura LED Strobe 21 Aura LED Speed

-- -- 22 Aura LED Eect 22 Aura 1 - Red 1

-- -- 23 Beam LED Auto Select 23 Aura 1 - Green 1

-- -- 24 Aura LED Eect & Beam 24 Aura 1 - Blue 1

-- -- -- -- 25 Aura 1 - Red 2

-- -- -- -- 26 Aura 1 - Green 2

-- -- -- -- 27 Aura 1 - Blue 2

-- -- -- -- 28 Aura 1 - Red 3

-- -- -- -- 29 Aura 1 - Green 3

-- -- -- -- 30 Aura 1 - Blue 3

-- -- -- -- 31 Aura 1 - Red 4

-- -- -- -- 32 Aura 1 - Green 4

-- -- -- -- 33 Aura 1 - Blue 4

-- -- -- -- 34 Aura 2 - Red 1

-- -- -- -- 35 Aura 2 - Green 1

-- -- -- -- 36 Aura 2 - Blue 1

-- -- -- -- 37 Aura 2 - Red 2

-- -- -- -- 38 Aura 2 - Green 2

-- -- -- -- 39 Aura 2 - Blue 2

-- -- -- -- 40 Aura 2 - Red 3

-- -- -- -- 41 Aura 2 - Green 3

-- -- -- -- 42 Aura 2 - Blue 3

-- -- -- -- 43 Aura 2 - Red 4

-- -- -- -- 44 Aura 2 - Green 4

-- -- -- -- 45 Aura 2 - Blue 4

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Figure 1: The LOOK™ Pin-Up Picture

Mounting

Bracket

w/Locking

Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

2* RGB 3-in-1,

4-Segment Ring

Aura Eects

2* 60W RGBW

4-in-1 LEDs w/4.5°

Beam Eects

Power

Out

Fuse

Cover

LCD

Display

4-Button

5-Pin

DMX In

5-Pin

DMX Out

3-Pin

DMX Out

3-Pin

DMX In

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

Remove the fuse holder from of its housing. Then take out the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type of fuse. Reattach the fuse holder, and then reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of LOOK™ 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.

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 x- ture’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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