Blizzard Lighting LED HotBox User Manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HotBox™ 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™ LED 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The HotBox™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of HotBox™ 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
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your HotBox™ 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 HotBox™ Professional LED PAR Fixture
• A totally rockin’ DMX Cable
• 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™ (or hopefully, HotBoxes!), 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
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: 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. Thomas 2/26/2013 J. Keeley 3/25/2013
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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 HOTBOX™ LED PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
• RGBW color mixing via 7x 10W Red/Green/Blue/White 4-in-1 LEDs
• Variable electronic dimming & strobe
• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound active programs
• RGBW color mixing ability in standalone mode
• HSV (3-Ch), RGBW (4-Ch), RGBW + Dimmer (5-Ch) & Extended (8-
Ch) DMX Proles
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 - 8 / 9 Channel Mode
Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel
1 Dimmer Dimmer
2 Red Intensity Red Intensity
3 Green Intensity Green Intensity
4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
5 White Intensity White Intensity
6 Strobe Strobe
7 Built-in Programs Built-in Programs
8 Program Speed Program Speed
9 --- 32-Bit Dimmer
DMX Quick Reference - 3 (HSV) / 4 / 5 Channel Mode
Channel HSV 4 Channel 5 Channel
1 Hue Red Intensity Dimmer
2 Saturation Green Intensity Red Intensity
3 Value Blue Intensity Green Intensity
4 --- White Intensity Blue Intensity
5 --- --- White Intensity
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Figure 1: The HotBox™ Pin-Up Picture
Heavy-Duty Cast
Aluminum Enclosure
High Power 4-in-1
Quad 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
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