Blizzard ProKontrol MH Users Manual
TM
PROKONTROL
MH
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GETTING STARTED 3
1.1 What’s In The Box? 3
1.2 Getting It Out Of The Box 3
1.3 Powering Up! 3
1.4 Getting A Hold Of Us 3
1.5 Instructions on Our Instructions 4
2. INTRODUCTION 5
2.1 Features 5
2.2 General Overview 5
2.3 The ProKontol™ MX Pin-up Pictures 5
2.4 Button and Fader Functions 5
2.5 Common Terms 7
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
3.1 Setup 8
3.1.1 Setting Up The System 8
3.2 LCD Menu Navigation 8
3.4 Fixture Adressing / Patching Fixtures and Faders 9
3.4 Fixture Patching Instructions (Step by Step) 10
3.5 System Functions 11
3.5.1 Resetting the Systems 11
3.5.2 Delete All Fixture Patches 11
3.5.3 Data Back-Up 11
3.5.4 Load Data 11
3.5.5 Send Fixture Update File 11
3.5.6 RDM DMX Address Setup 12
3.6 Manual Fixture Control 12
3.7 Fade Mode 12
3.8 Built-In Movement and Color Effects 12
3.9 Scenes and Chases 13
3.9.1 Scene Editing 13
3.9.2 Chase Editing 13
3.9.3 Run Scenes 13
3.9.4 Run Chases 13
3.9.5 Fade In/Out Time of Color Channels 14
3.9.6 Firmware Updates 14
4. APPENDIX 15
4.1 A Quick Lesson On DMX 15
4.2 Keeping Your ProKontrol™ MH As Good As New 16
4.3 Returns (Gasp!) 16
4.4 Shipping Issues 16
4.5 Tech SPECS! 17
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1x PROKONTROL™ MH DMX Controller
• 1x 9 VDC, 800ma AC/DC Adaptor
• A Warranty Card & Warranty Info
• This Lovely User Manual
1.2 Getting It Out Of The Box
We could tell just by lookin’ atcha. You’re a bit of a control freak, aren’t ya? Just kidding!
CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve purchased a GREAT little DMX controller! Bravo! Now that
you’ve got your PROKONTROL™ MH, 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.
1.3 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).
1.4 Getting A Hold Of Us
If something is wrong, please just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting.com
and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Blizzard Lighting
N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Suite E
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
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.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 8/5/2013 J. Thomas 9/18/2015
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IMPORTANT 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 mois-
ture.
• Make sure there are no ammable materials close to the unit while
operating.
• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.
• 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.
• 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 contact Blizzard Lighting at support@blizzardlighting.com.
1.5 Instructions on Our Instructions
We try to make these manuals easy to read and as fun as reading an instruction manual can be. Because there are buttons, switches, sliders and knobs
galore on most of our products, it makes sense to refer to things in a consistent
fashion. So, when you see text formatted in certain ways, it should say to you
“Hey! Look at me! I MEAN something, dammit!”
Special Text What It Means
LCD
<MENU> Button <X> to be pressed
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Text displayed on the xture’s LCD control panel
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2. INTRODUCTION
proKO NTROL MH
™
2.1 Features
• DMX512 standard with RDM protocol compatibilty.
• 512 DMX channels
• Controls up to 32 xtures, each with up to of 18 DMX channels
• Fixture starting addresses and channels can be soft patched
• 32 chases, able to run 5 chases simultaneously
• 32 scenes, all scenes are able to be operated simultaneously
• 9 built-in effect buttons for moving head xtures, plus 7 built-in
color effect buttons
• USB port for rmware updates and data backup
• Sound control via built-in microphone
2.2 General Overview
The ProKontrol™ MH is a universal intelligent lighting controller with RDM
protocol compatibilty. Once properly patched it it’s the perfect controller for
any moving head xture, allowing ease of use with its dedicated PAN and TILT
wheels. It allows the control of 32 xtures composed of 18 channels each.
Programs can be triggered by music, automatically, or manually. You can run up
to 5 chases, and all scenes can be executed at the same time.
On the surface you will also nd a variety of programming tools such as 16
universal c-hannel sliders, quick access “Movement” and built-in “Color Effect”
buttons, plus an LCD display indicator for easy navigation of all controls and
menu functions.
2.3 The ProKontrol™ Pin-up Pictures
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2.4 Button and Fader Functions
Number Button/Fader/Connection Does...
1 NUMBER Buttons
2 FIXTURE Button
3 MOVEMENT Button
4 SCENE Button
5 CHASE Button
6 PAN/TILT Wheels
7 USB Port
8 REC/ENTER Button REC/ENTER
9 MENUS/ESC Button MENUS/ESC
10 BLACKOUT/DEL Button BLACKOUT/DELETE
11 RUN MODE/SWAP Button RUN MODE/SWAP
12 LCD Screen LCD Screen
13 Faders Adjusts the DMX output value
14 DMX Out DMX Out (3-pin)
15 DC Input DC Input
16 Power On/Off Power On/Off
Functions differently in different
modes.
When activated, the 16 number but-
tons xture selection.
When activated, the 16 number buttons built-in movements/macros.
When activated, the 16 number buttons scene playback
When activated, the 16 number buttons are for chase playback.
Functions differently in different
modes.
Used for rmware updates and data
backup. FAT32 and FAT16 supported.
Number Buttons
• In CHASE mode, press a number button, the chase will be activated or
deactivated.
• In SCENE mode, press a number button, the scene will be activated or
deactivated.
• In MOVEMENT mode, press a number button, the movement will be
activated or deactivated.
• In FIXTURE mode, press a number button, a xture will be selected or
deselected.
Faders
• In FIXTURE mode, move a fader to adjust the DMX output value.
Pan/Tilt Wheels
• In CHASE mode, PAN/TILT wheels are to adjust the chase speed and time
respectively.
• In SCENE mode, nothing dened in PAN/TILT wheels.
• In MOVEMENT mode, PAN/TILT wheels are to adjust the MOVEMENT
parameters.
• In FIXTURE mode, PAN/TILT wheels are to adjust the output values of PAN/
TILT.
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