Blizzard Lighting COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix User Manual
Bright White 5X5 Matrix
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Wisconsin, USA
Copyright (c) 2010-14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix 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 COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix Pin-up Picture
6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix 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
Master/Slave Mode 12
Sound Active Mode 12
Standalone (Program) Mode 12
Character Mode 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
Troubleshooting 15
5. Appendix 16
A Quick DMX Lesson 16
Keeping Your COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix New
17
Returns (Gasp!) 17
Shipping Issues 17
Tech Specs 18
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix
• This Lovely User Manual
• An Ever So Needed IEC Power Cord
• 4 Pcs Mounting Hardware
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the newest, brightest, most impressive bright white
LED Panels on the market! Now that you’ve got your COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix
(or hopefully, COBZilla’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 volt-
age 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
N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Suite E
Waukesha, WI 53188
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.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Henry 01/02/2014 J. Henry 01/03/2014
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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 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
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 COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix
CONTROL FEATURES
• 25 individually controllable Cool White (Chip-On Board) LED’s
• Variable electronic strobe
• Variable electronic dimmer
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave including letters
and numbers
• Sound Active via DMX
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Rugged and well-built (yet, super thin! It works out regularly!)
• Lux: 5,600 @ 1m, 2,000 @ 2m
• Light source: 25 x 3 watt 700ma COB LED’s
DMX Quick Reference (1-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1 Dimmer 0%-100%
DMX Quick Reference (4-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1 Dimmer 0%-100%
2 Built-In Programs
3 Program Speed
4 Strobe
DMX Quick Reference (25-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1-25 Individual Pixel Control Dimmer
0%-100%
DMX Quick Reference (28-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1 Dimmer 0%-100%
2-26 Pixel Control 1-25
27 Built-In Programs
Character / Number Mode
28 Program Speed
Character / Number Choice
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Figure 1: The COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix Pin-Up Picture
25 High Power
Cool White COB
LED’s
Tough Steel
Enclosure
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Fixture Link Bracket Mount
Safety Cable
Attachment
Point
DMX In
DMX Out
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LED Control Panel
Adjustment
Knobs
AC Power IN/
Power Out
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