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 Motif Vignette™ Fixture 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Motif Vignette™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Motif Vignette™ 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
4. Operating Adjustments 10
Navigating The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 12
Set the Starting DMX Address 12
Setting the DMX Channel Mode 12
Slave Mode 12
Dimming Mode Settings 12
LED Display On/Off and Menu Lock 12
Custom Programs 13
Auto Mode and Speed Settings 13
Color Calibration Settings 14
Custom Static Colors & Preset Colors 14
Fixture Reset Functions 15
Data Sync Feature 15
Fixture Information 15
The Remote Control 16
DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide 17
DMX In-Depth Reference 18
5. Appendix 19
A Quick DMX Lesson 19
Troubleshooting 19
Keeping Your Motif Vignette™ As Good As New 20
Returns (Gasp!) 20
Shipping Issues 20
Tech Specs 21
Dimensional Drawings 22
The following accessories are available for this xture. But being the lone wolves that they are, they need
to be purchased separately! Contact your favorite Blizzard Lighting dealer for pricing.
• Motif Vignette™ Remote: IR Remote Control
• CABLE_MotifData3M: 3M IP-Rated DMX Extension
• CABLE_MotifDMXSET: 1M IP-Rated DMX IN/OUT Set
• CABLE_MotifPower3M: 3M IP-Rated Power Extension
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the brightest, coolest outdoor rated xtures anywhere! Now that
you’ve got your Motif Vignette™ (or hopefully, Vignette’s!), 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
specications 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, just give us a call or send an email. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Blizzard Lighting
N24 W23750 Watertown Rd. Suite B
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
Email: support@blizzardlighting.com
Disclaimer: The information and specications 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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
All the goodies and different modes possible with the Motif Vignette™ are ac-
cessed by using the control panel on the front of the xture. There are 4 control
buttons and an 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 conrm/store the current selection.
MENU
ENTER
The control panel LED display shows the menu items you select from the menu
map on page #11. 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.
No Function
Custom color 1 (CT01 in menu settings)
Custom color 2 (CT02 in menu settings)
Custom color 3 (CT03 in menu settings)
Custom color 4 (CT04 in menu settings)
Custom color 5 (CT05 in menu settings)
Custom color 6 (CT06 in menu settings)
Custom color 7 (CT07 in menu settings)
Custom color 8 (CT08 in menu settings)
Custom color 9 (CT09 in menu settings)
Custom color 10 (CT10 in menu settings)
Auto 1 - (R, G, B, W, RG, RB, GB, RGBW)
Auto 2 - R↑, R↓, G↑, G↓, B↑, B↓, W↑, W↓
Auto 3 - (R↑G↑, R↓G↓, R↑B↑, R↓B↓, B↓G↓, B↑G↑)
Auto 4 - RGBW↑, RGBW↓
Auto 5 - B, BG↑, BG, B↓G, G, GR↑, GR, G↓R, R, RB↑, RB, R↓B
Custom program 1 (CH01 in menu settings)
Custom program 2 (CH02 in menu settings)
Custom program 3 (CH03 in menu settings)
Sound active mode 1 (color change)
Sound active mode 2 (white strobe)
Red
Green
Blue
White
R+G+W
R+G+B
Yellow
Pink
Cyan
Orange
Violet
Golden
2700K White
3200K White
4000K White
5500K White
6500K White
Red+Green+Blue+White
No Function
No Function
Blue
Blue (+ green)
Teal
Teal (- blue)
Green
Green (+ red)
Yellow
Yellow (- green)
Red
Red (+ blue)
Magenta
Magenta (- red)
Blue
Default (as set in the LED menu)
Linear curve
Square law curve
Inverse square law curve
S-curve
Linear curve (smooth)
Square law curve (smooth)
Inverse square law curve (smooth)
S-curve (smooth)
Default (as set in the LED menu)
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-
sication.
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 dened standard.
DMX is connected using a daisy-chain conguration 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
SymptomSolution
No Light OutputCheck to ensure xture is operating under correct mode, IE auto/
Chase Speed Too
Fast/Slow
No PowerCheck AC cord and circuit for malfunction.
Blown FuseCheck AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that moving parts are
Output appears
dim / brightness
declines signigicantly
not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed
Check the color calibration settings in the menu, and if the set values are set too low.
Check whether it is in overheat protection mode, if yes, please take
measures for ventilation. In the menu, check INFO > SOFT > POW.
It will display the current output percentage: 100%/80%/50%.
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 Motif Vignette™ 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 send an email to support@blizzardlighting.com,
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.