Blizzard Lighting NorthStar Professional LED Wash User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NorthStar™ Professional 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 NorthStar™ Wash 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The NorthStar Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of NorthStar™ Wash 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 the pan/tilt/Menu to inverting or non-inverting 12
Service Functions 12
Resetting the fi xture 12
Stand-Alone (“Auto”) Mode 13
Master/Slave (“Sound Active”) 13
DMX Mode 13
DMX Channel Values 14
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your NorthStar As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Tech Specs 19
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Brookfi eld, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2010
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x NorthStar™ Professional Wash
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• A Groovy DMX Cable
• This Lovely User Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing a phenomenally bright, truly professional moving head wash light! Now that you’ve got your NorthStar (or
hopefully, NorthStars), 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.
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).
• 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.
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
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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 NORTHSTAR™ WASH
CONTROL FEATURES
• 12-channel DMX-512 LED moving head lumiere
• Pan: 540 degrees / Tilt: 280 degrees
• RGB color mixing via 36x 3-Watt Edison® Edixeon™ LED’s
• Variable, multimode electronic strobe
• Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%)
• Vector speed channel for pan/tilt, RGB color mixing and color macros
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Sound Active, Auto & Master/Slave Modes
• User-selectable pan/tilt ranges
Pan: 540°, 360°, 180°
Tilt: 270°, 180°, 90°
• Rugged and well-built (it hits the gym!)
• LED display menu with 4-button controls
• Fixture reset via DMX or control panel
• Auto DMX sensing
• Pan/tilt invert option
• Integral M10 mounting points and safety cable connection
• Fan cooled
DMX Quick Reference
Channel What It Does
1 Dimmer
2 Red Intensity
3 Green Intensity
4 Blue Intensity
5 Strobe / Reset
6 Color Macros
7Pan
8 Tilt
9 Color Fade / Color Snap
10 Pan Fine
11 Tilt Fine
12 Pan/Tilt Vector Speed
Figure 1: The NorthStar Pin-Up Picture
Head
LED
Readout
Control Panel
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Fuse Cover
Cooling Fan Access Panel
High-Power
LEDS
Access
Panel
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Carry Handle
DMX In DMX Out
AC Power
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