Blizzard Lighting blockhead User Manual

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Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BlockHead™ Moving Head Fixture 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 BlockHead™ 5

Main Features 5 Control 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The BlockHead™ Pin-up Picture 7

3. Setup 8

Fuse Replacement 8 Connecting A Bunch Of BlockHead™ Fixtures 8 Data/DMX Cables 8 Cable Connectors 9 3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 9 Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 9 Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 10 Mounting/Rigging 10

4. Operating Adjustments 11

The Control Panel 11 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Set The DMX Starting Address 12 DMX Mode Selection 12 Slave Mode 12 Auto, Stand-Alone, Sound Active Modes 12 Built-in Programs 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Manual Color Adjustment 13 System Reset 13 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13

5. Appendix 16

A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Troubleshooting 16 Keeping Your BlockHead™ As Good As New 17 Returns (Gasp!) 17 Shipping Issues 17 Tech Specs 18 Dimensional Drawings 19

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x BlockHead™ Moving Head Fixture

• 2 x Omega 1/4 Turn Mounting Brackets

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• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations! You have just purchased a the coolest quad-color RGBW 5x5 pixel matrix moving head ﬁ xture on the market with inﬁ nite pan, inﬁ nite tilt, and inﬁ nite awesomeness! So now that you’re the proud owner of a BlockHead™ (or hopefully, BlockHeads!), 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 ﬁ xture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the ﬁ xture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Powering Up!

All ﬁ 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.

A Sweet Safety Cable & Set of Mounting Brackets

AC Voltage Switch - Not all ﬁ xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the ﬁ xture you receive is suitable for your local power supply. See the label on the ﬁ xture or

refer to the ﬁ xture’s speciﬁ cations chart for more information. A ﬁ xture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the ﬁ 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 ﬁ xture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All ﬁ 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 N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E Waukesha, WI 53118 USA www.blizzardlighting.com 414-395-8365 Email: support@blizzardlighting.com

Disclaimer: The information and speciﬁ 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 6/26/2014 J. Henry 11/5/2014

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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 decal or rear panel of the ﬁ xture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

• To prevent risk of ﬁ re or shock, do not expose ﬁ xture to rain or moisture.

• Make sure there are no ﬂ 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 ﬁ xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the ﬁ 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 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.

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2. MEET THE BLOCKHEAD MOVING HEAD™

MAIN FEATURES:

• 5x5 pixel matrix moving head w/25x CREE® 12w RGBW LEDs

• Inﬁ nite pan and tilt

• 3-phase pan/tilt motors with 16-bit resolution

• User selectable 16/20/116-channel DMX modes

• Individually controllable 4-in-1 LED pixels via 116ch DMX

• Full RGBW color in standalone & DMX mode

• Display built-in numbers, letters, and graphic effects

• 3 degree beam, 5 degree ﬁ eld angle

• Built-in sound active programs

• Built-in automated programs via master/slave

• Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave

• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

CONTROL:

• USITT DMX-512 (16/20/116 channels)

• 3-pin Input/Output

• 4-button menu with LCD display

DMX Quick Reference (16-Channel Mode)

Channel What is does

1Pan 2 Tilt 3 Pan Fine 4 Tilt Fine 5 Pan/Tilt Speed (slow <--> fast) 6 Built-in Programs (images) 7 Built-in Programs (numbers & symbols) 8 Built-in Programs (letters) 9 Built-in Program Speed (slow <--> fast) 10 Strobe (slow <--> fast) 11 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%) 12 Global Red Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 13 Global Green Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 14 Global Blue Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 15 Global White Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 16 Motor Reset (253-255)

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DMX Quick Reference (20/116-Channel Modes)

20-CH What is does 116-CH What is does

1 Pan 1 Pan 2 Tilt 2 Tilt 3 Pan Fine 3 Pan Fine 4 Tilt Fine 4 Tilt Fine 5 Pan/Tilt Speed (slow <--> fast) 5 Pan/Tilt Speed (slow <--> fast) 6 Built-in Programs (images) 6 Built-in Programs (images) 7 Built-in Programs (numbers & symbols) 7 Built-in Programs (numbers & symbols) 8 Built-in Programs (letters) 8 Built-in Programs (letters) 9 Built-in Program Speed (slow <--> fast) 9 Built-in Program Speed (slow <--> fast) 10 Strobe (slow <--> fast) 10 Strobe (slow <--> fast) 11 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%) 11 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%) 12 Global Red Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 12 Global Red Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 13 Global Green Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 13 Global Green Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 14 Global Blue Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 14 Global Blue Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 15 Global White Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 15 Global White Intensty (0% <--> 100%) 16 LED Row 1 Pixel Control 16 LED 1 - Red Intensity 17 LED Row 2 Pixel Control 17 LED 1 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 18 LED Row 3 Pixel Control 18 LED 1 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 19 LED Row 4 Pixel Control 19 LED 1 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 20 LED Row 5 Pixel Control 20 LED 2 - Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 21 --- 21 LED 2 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 22 --- 22 LED 2 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 23 --- 23 LED 2 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 24 --- 24 LED 3 - Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 25 --- 25 LED 3 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 26 --- --- --27 --- 111 LED 24 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 28 --- 112 LED 25 - Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 29 --- 113 LED 25 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 30 --- 114 LED 25 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 31 --- 115 LED 25 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 32 --- 116 Motor Reset (253-255)

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