Blizzard Shoqwave X6 Users Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Shoqwave™ X6 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 Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4

2. Meet The Shoqwave™ X6 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Shoqwave™ X6 Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of Shoqwave™ X6 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

The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 11 Select The DMX Starting Address 11 Select The Channel Mode 11 Master/Slave Mode Settings 11 Auto Mode 11 Sound Active Mode 11 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 12 Troubleshooting 13

5. Appendix 14

Keeping Your Shoqwave™ X6 As Good As New 14 Returns (Gasp!) 14 Shipping Issues 14 Tech Specs 14

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Shoqwave™ X6 Fixture

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• A Sweet Mounting Bracket

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing the Shoqwave™ X6, the innitely rotating, innitely cool multi-beam xture! Now that you’ve got your Shoqwave™ X6, 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 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).

Getting A Hold Of Us

If something happens goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardpro.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. blizzardpro.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 8/26/2019 J. Thomas 8/26/2019

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully. They include

important information about the installation, usage and

• 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.

maintenance of this product.

• 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. blizzardpro.com/support.

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2. MEET THE SHOQWAVE™ X6

MAIN FEATURES

• 6* 10W RGBW 4-in-1 LED moving heads

• High output 5.7° beams (x6)

• Individual LED and tilt control for each moving head

• Innite pan rotation + 120° head tilt

• 1-25Hz strobe eects

• Flicker-free LEDs

• 3-pin DMX input/output

• IEC power cord

• Steel-bolted hanging bracket

CONTROL:

• Protocol: USITT DMX-512

• DMX channels: 17/38-channel modes

• Easy-to-use 4-button control panel with LED display

• Operating modes: DMX512, master/slave, auto, sound active

DMX Quick Reference (17/38-Channel Modes)

17CH 38CH What It Does

1 1 Spin Motor

-- 2 Continuous Spin Motor 2 3 Tilt Motor 1 3 4 Tilt Motor 2 4 5 Tilt Motor 3 5 6 Tilt Motor 4 6 7 Tilt Motor 5 7 8 Tilt Motor 6

-- 9 Tilt Motor Macros 8 10 Dimmer 9 11 Strobe 10 -- Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 11 -- Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 12 -- Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 13 -- White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 14 12 Color Eect Macros 15 13 Eect Macro Speed 16 -- Pan/Tilt Motor Macros

-- 14-17 R/G/B/W #1 Dimmer Channels

-- 18-21 R/G/B/W #2 Dimmer Channels

-- 22-25 R/G/B/W #3 Dimmer Channels

-- 26-29 R/G/B/W #4 Dimmer Channels

-- 30-33 R/G/B/W #5 Dimmer Channels

-- 34-37 R/G/B/W #6 Dimmer Channels 17 38 Reset

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Figure 1: The Shoqwave™ X6 Pin-Up Picture

Base with Innate

120° Tiltable

Heads

Pan Rotation

10W RGBW

4-in-1 LEDs (x6)

Cooling

Vents

4-Button Control Panel with

LED Menu Display

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

DMX

Input

Built-in

Microphone

Power

Input

DMX Output

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Fuse Holder

3. SETUP

Before replacing the fuse, disconnect the power cord.

ALWAYS replace it with the same type and rating.

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 Shoqwave™ X6 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.

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

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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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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector of

the rst xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the

rst xture which will have a (female) 3-pin connector to the input connector of the next xture con-

sisting of a (male) 3-pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the

input of the following xture and so on.

A quick note: Often, the setup for MasterSlave and Standalone operation requires that

the rst xture in the

chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches.

Secondarily, the xtures

that follow may also require a slave setting.

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-

plete instructions for this type of setup and conguration.

Mounting & Rigging

This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is

enough room for ventilation.

It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the

xture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural sta-

bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure

properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting xutres overhead.

Adjust the angle of the xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the xture. After nding the desired position, retighten both knobs.

• When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.

• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used.

• Never mount in places where the xture will be exposed to rain,

high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the features and dierent modes possible with the Shoqwave™ X6

are accessed by using the LED control panel. There are 4 control buttons below the 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 conrm/store the current selection.

MENU UP DOWN 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 immediately 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.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

Addr 001-512 Set the starting address from 001-512 Chnd 17Ch 17-channel DMX mode

38Ch 38-channel DMX mode

SLnd Mast Master mode

Slav Slave mode

Shnd Soun Sound active mode

Auto Auto mode

Sens 000-100 Mic sensitivity level Led On/O Turns display on/o when inactive Disp Yes/No Reverse display Pan Yes/No Pan reverse Tilt Yes/No Tilt reverse Test <ENTER> Auto test Ver <ENTER> Software version Reld <ENTER> Reset to factory default settings

DMX Mode

Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.

Select the Starting DMX Address

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Addr, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to choose a starting DMX address ranging from 001-512, press <ENTER> to conrm, or <MENU> to exit.

Select the Channel Mode

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Chnd, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight 17Ch or 38Ch, press <ENTER>.

Master/Slave Mode Settings

1.) Navigate to highlight SLnd, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to choose Mast (master) or Slau (slave), and press <ENTER>.

Auto and Sound Active Modes:

Allows a single or Master/Slaved units to run factory installed programs.

Auto Mode

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Shnd, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Auto, press <ENTER>.

Sound Active Mode

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Shnd, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Soun.

3.) Press the <ENTER> to conrm, or <MENU> to exit.

4.) For mic sensitivity, navigate the main menu to Sens, and press <ENTER>.

5.) Highlight a level ranging from 0% to 100%, and press <ENTER>.

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DMX Values In-Depth (17/38-Channel Modes)

17CH 38CH Value What It Does

1 --

000 <--> 127 128 <--> 191 192 <--> 255

-- 1 000 <--> 255

-- 2 000 <--> 009 010 <--> 127 128 <--> 255

2 3 000 <--> 255 Tilt Motor 1 3 4 000 <--> 255 Tilt Motor 2 4 5 000 <--> 255 Tilt Motor 3 5 6 000 <--> 255 Tilt Motor 4 6 7 000 <--> 255 Tilt Motor 5 7 8 000 <--> 255 Tilt Motor 6

-- 9 000 <-> 007

008 <-> 017 018 <-> 027 028 <-> 037 038 <-> 047 048 <-> 057 058 <-> 067 068 <-> 077 078 <-> 087 088 <-> 097 098 <-> 107 108 <-> 117 118 <-> 127

8 10 000 <--> 255 Dimmer 9 11

000 <-> 010 011 <-> 255

10 -- 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 11 -- 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 12 -- 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 13 -- 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 14 12

000 <-> 007 008 <-> 017 018 <-> 027 028 <-> 037 038 <-> 047 048 <-> 057 058 <-> 067 068 <-> 077 078 <-> 087 088 <-> 097 098 <-> 107 108 <-> 117 118 <-> 127

Spin Motor Index

0-360 Degrees Counter Clockwise (fast <-> slow) Clockwise (slow <-> fast)

Spin Motor Control

0-360 degrees

Continuous Spin

No Function Counter Clockwise (fast <-> slow) Clockwise (slow <-> fast)

Tilt Motor Macros

No Function

Eect 1 Eect 2 Eect 3 Eect 4 Eect 5 Eect 6 Eect 7 Eect 8 Eect 9 Eect 10 Eect 11 Eect 12

Strobe

Open Strobe (slow <-> fast)

Color Eect Macros

000 <-> 007 008 <-> 017 018 <-> 027 028 <-> 037 038 <-> 047 048 <-> 057 058 <-> 067 068 <-> 078 079 <-> 087 088 <-> 097 108 <-> 107 108 <-> 117 118 <-> 127

128 <-> 136 137 <-> 146 147 <-> 156 157 <-> 166 167 <-> 176 177 <-> 186 187 <-> 196 197 <-> 206 207 <-> 216 217 <-> 226 227 <-> 236 237 <-> 246 247 <-> 255

Eect 13 Eect 14 Eect 15 Eect 16 Eect 17 Eect 18 Eect 19 Eect 20 Eect 21 Eect 22 Eect 23 Eect 24 Eect 25

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DMX Values In-Depth (17/38-Channel Modes)

17CH 38CH Value What It Does

15 13 000 <--> 255 Eect Macro Speed (fast <-> slow) 16 --

000 <--> 015 016 <--> 127 128 <--> 255

-- 14 000 <--> 255 Red #1 Dimmer

-- 15 000 <--> 255 Green #1 Dimmer

-- 16 000 <--> 255 Blue #1 Dimmer

-- 17 000 <--> 255 White #1 Dimmer

-- 18 000 <--> 255 Red #2 Dimmer

-- 19 000 <--> 255 Green #2 Dimmer

-- 20 000 <--> 255 Blue #2 Dimmer

-- 21 000 <--> 255 White #2 Dimmer

-- 22 000 <--> 255 Red #3 Dimmer

-- 23 000 <--> 255 Green #3 Dimmer

-- 24 000 <--> 255 Blue #3 Dimmer

-- 25 000 <--> 255 White #3 Dimmer

-- 26 000 <--> 255 Red #4 Dimmer

-- 27 000 <--> 255 Green #4 Dimmer

-- 28 000 <--> 255 Blue #4 Dimmer

-- 29 000 <--> 255 White #4 Dimmer

-- 30 000 <--> 255 Red #5 Dimmer

-- 31 000 <--> 255 Green #5 Dimmer

-- 32 000 <--> 255 Blue #5 Dimmer

-- 33 000 <--> 255 White #5 Dimmer

-- 34 000 <--> 255 Red #6 Dimmer

-- 35 000 <--> 255 Green #6 Dimmer

-- 36 000 <--> 255 Blue #6 Dimmer

-- 37 000 <--> 255 White #6 Dimmer 17 38

000 <-> 249 250 <-> 255

Pan/Tilt Motor Macros

No Function Auto (fast <-> slow) Sound Active (fast <-> slow)

Reset

No Function Fixture reset after 5 seconds

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode. No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction. Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that moving parts

No Response Audio Verify that "Sound" mode is active, and adjust the mic level. Fixture Not

Responding / Responding Errati cally

If problems persists, visit www.blizzardpro.com/support.

are not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed

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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5. APPENDIX

Keeping Your Shoqwave™ X6 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, drum-

set, or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case, and simi-

larly, 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 Authoriza-

tion (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a support ticket, 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.

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Tech Specs!

Weight & Dimensions

Width 10.6 inches (270 mm)

Depth 10.6 inches (270 mm)

Height 7.1 inches (180 mm)

Weight 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz

Power Consumption 96W

Fuse 2A/250V

Light Source

LED 6* 10W RGBW 4-in-1 LED

Optical

Luminous Intensity Red: 2,044 Lux @ 2.5M, 574 Lux @ 5M

Beam Angle 5.7° beam angle

Thermal

Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient

Green: 2,470 Lux @ 2.5M, 602 Lux @ 5M Blue: 680 Lux @ 2.5M, 164 Lux @ 5M White: 4,972 Lux @ 2.5M, 1,099 Lux @ 5M

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 17/38-channel DMX

Input 3-pin XLR Male

Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes DMX-512, Master/Slave, Standalone, Sound Active

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction

Warranty

DISCLAIMER:

The power connector tted to the xture and xture cord are designed for compatibility

with products manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related entities, however

they are not manufactured by, aliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or

any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.

caused by damage to LEDs.

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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