Blizzard Lighting Infiniwhite LED HotBox User Manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

Copyright (c) 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

HotBox™ Inniwhite LED 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 HotBox™ Inniwhite LED 5

Features 5

DMX Quick Reference 5
The HotBox™ Inniwhite Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of HotBox™ Inniwhite PAR Cans 7
Data/DMX Cables 7
Wicicle Wirelss DMX System 8-9

Cable Connectors 10

3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 10
Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 10
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 11
Mounting/Rigging 11

4. Operating Adjustments 12

Navigating The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Mode 14
Master/Slave Mode 14
Sound Active Mode 14
Standalone (Program) Mode 14
Manual Color Adjustment 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 15-16
Troubleshooting 17

5. Appendix 18

A Quick DMX Lesson 18
Keeping Your HotBox™ Inniwhite As Good As New 19
Returns (Gasp!) 19
Shipping Issues 19

Tech Specs 20

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x HotBox™ Inniwhite Professional LED PAR Fixture

• A totally rockin’ DMX Cable

• An awesome PowerCon™ Compatible Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing one of the most rocking box-shaped PAR xtures any­where! Now that you’ve got your HotBox™ Inniwhite (or hopefully, HotBox Inni-

white’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 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 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 USA

www.blizzardlighting.com

414-395-8365
Email: [e-mail]

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.blizzardlighting.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Henry 01/06/2014 J. Henry 01/08/2014

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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 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 sup­[e-mail].

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2. MEET THE HOTBOX™ INFINIWHITE LED PAR

CONTROL FEATURES

• 7x 5W Amber/Warm White/Cool White 3-in-1 LEDs

• Variable electronic dimming & strobe

• Built-in chase macros via DMX

• Built-in automated programs via master/slave

• Built-in sound active programs

• ACW color mixing ability in standalone mode

• 3-Ch, 6-Ch, 7-Ch & 8-Ch DMX Proles

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)

• Super-quiet variable-speed internal Fan Cooling

• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility

• Flicker-free constant-current 400hz LED driver

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

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

DMX Quick Reference - 7 / 8 Channel Mode

Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel

1 Dimmer Dimmer

2 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity

3 Warm White Intensity Warm White Intensity

4 Cool White Intensity Cool White Intensity

5 Strobe Strobe

6 Built-In Programs Built-In Programs

7 ACW Static Mode ACW Static Mode

8 --- 32-Bit Dimmer

(Set by Display on xture) 0-4

DMX Quick Reference - 3 / 6 Channel Mode

Channel 3 Channel - ACW 6 Channel

1 Amber Dimmer 0%-100%

2 Warm White Amber Intensity

3 Cool White Warm White Intensity

4 --- Cool White Intensity

5 --- Strobe

6 --- Built-In Programs

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Figure 1: The HotBox™ Inniwhite Pin-Up Picture

Heavy-Duty Cast
Aluminum Enclosure

High Power 3-in-1

ACW Color LEDs

Dual Mounting Yokes &

Adjustment/Locking Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

LED Display

AC Power Out

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Menu Buttons AC Power In

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DMX InDMX Out

3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The HotBox™ Inniwhite utilizes a high-output switch-

mode power supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating

conditions, the fuse should not require replacement. The fuse is eld
replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualied
individuals. Should your HotBox™ Inniwhite fuse require replace-

ment, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return

your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of HotBox™ Inniwhite 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 x-

tures 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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USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE® WIRELESS
DMX SYSTEM

In addition to the unbridled thrill you al­ready received the rst time you plugged
in your xture, you’ll be delighted to know
that This xture also works seamlessly with
our wiCICLE® Wireless DMX system, without additional power.

• ONLY xtures bearing this logo are certied for use with the wiCI­CLE® without external power.

• Unauthorized modication and/or using the wiCICLE® with
unapproved xtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE® or
xture. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION.

• Fixtures bearing the above logo MUST only use cable and connec­tors which separate chassis/case ground from cable shielding. Cabling
with the shield connected to the connector’s case/chassis may cause
malfunction and damage to the wiCICLE® or xture.

• wiCICLE® transmitters have additional power requirements
and therefore cannot be powered directly from the xture. You
will need to utilize the supplied AC/DC adaptor to drive wiCI­CLE® transmitters in your system.

WE HAD THIS SPACE, SO WE FIGURED WE’D DRAW
YOU A PICTURE:

Antenna Housing & 1/2-wave

Antenna

Antenna ferrule & articulation
joint

Stainless Steel Housing

Recessed Selector Button

Status LED

3-Pin XLR Connector
(Male on transmitter, Female
on receiver model)

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