Blizzard Lighting COLORStorm PAR LED Wash User Manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Brookfi eld, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COLORStorm™ PAR LED Wash 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 COLORStorm™ PAR 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The COLORStorm PAR Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of COLORStorm™ PAR Lights 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
Additional User Adjustments 12
Setting 7 or 4-channel DMX operation 12
Turning the LED display on or off 12
Setting the LED display to inverted or normal 12
Adjusting the fi xture’s white balance 12
Service Functions 12
Viewing fi xture running hours 12
Running the internal test program 12
Stand-Alone Mode (“Auto” & “Sound Active” Modes) 13
Master/Slave Mode (“Auto” & “Sound Active” Modes) 13
DMX Mode 13
DMX Channel Values (7-Channel Mode) 14
DMX Channel Values (4-Channel Mode) 15
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your COLORStorm PAR As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Tech Specs 19
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x COLORStorm™ PAR LED Wash
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing a fantastic, versitle LED wash light!
Now that you’ve got your COLORStorm (or hopefully, COLORStorms),
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 fac-
tory, 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.
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 pow-
er 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
2705 Brookview Ct., Brookfi eld, WI 53005 USA
support@blizzardlighting.com -- 414.979.5781
www.blizzardlighting.com
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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
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 contact Blizzard Lighting at support@blizzardlighting.com.
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2. MEET THE COLORSTORM™ PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
• 4 or 7-channel DMX-512 LED wash light
• RGB color mixing via 18x 1-Watt Edison® Edixeon™ LED’s
• Variable electronic strobe
• Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%)
• Built-in color macros in DMX mode
• Built in sound-active & auto modes in DMX & standalone
Figure 1: The COLORStorm™ PAR Pin-Up Picture
Detatchable
Barn Doors
High-Power
LEDS
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Rugged and well-built (it hits the gym!)
• LED display menu with 4-button controls
• Detatchable barn doors for spill control
• IEC Power In/Out connections
• Color balance controls
• Auto DMX sensing
• Smart design with connections & controls angled for easy access
• Integral M8 mounting point and dual yokes for mounting fl exibility
• Fan cooled
DMX Quick Reference
Channel What It Does
1 Red Intensity
2 Green Intensity
3 Blue Intensity
4 Dimmer
5 Strobe
6 Color Macros
7 Sound Active/Mode
M8 Mounting Point
Control
Panel/
Power/DMX
Connectors
Dual Mounting Yokes
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
LED Readout
IEC Power In
DMX In
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Control Buttons
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IEC Power Out
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DMX Out
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