Blizzard Lighting NorthStar Quantum Pro User Manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Wisconsin, USA
Copyright (c) 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NorthStar Quantum™ Pro LED Moving Head 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 Quantum™ Pro 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The NorthStar Quantum Pro Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of NorthStar Quantum™ Pros 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 & Adjustments 11
Setting the pan/tilt to inverting or non-inverting 11
Setting the pan angle 11
Setting the DMX channel confi guration 11
Resetting the fi xture 11
Restoring Factory Defaults 11
Master/Slave (“Auto” or “Sound Active”) 11
DMX Mode 11
Custom Programming with Manual Mode 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 14
Troubleshooting 15
5. Appendix 16
A Quick DMX Lesson 16
Keeping Your NorthStar Quantum™ Pro As Good As New 17
Returns (Gasp!) 17
Shipping Issues 17
Tech Specs 18
Photometrics 19
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x NorthStar Quantum™ Pro • A groovy PowerCon Cord
• A Sweet Safety Cable & Mounting Bracket
• One really classy DMX cable
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing the NorthStar Quantum™ Pro, the
next generation of LED moving head washes! Now that you’ve got
your NorthStar™ 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).
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
W220 N1531 Jericho Ct. Suite E, Waukesha, WI 53186 USA
support@blizzardlighting.com | Phone: 866-493-6025
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 NORTHSTAR QUANTUM™ PRO
CONTROL FEATURES
15 or 39-channel DMX LED moving yoke•
Pan: 540º/630º Tilt: 270º•
Full RGBW Color Mixing or•
Stunning 6-segment RGBW color mixing with chase/graphics capabilities•
Pan/Tilt Invert•
Variable 0-18FPS electronic strobe•
Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%)•
Remote fi xture reset•
Multiple built-in color macros•
Multiple built-in automated programs•
User-programmable manual mode•
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Lux: 56,500 @ 1m, 10,000 @ 5m•
Beam Angle: 25º•
Light source: 36x 10-Watt (4*2.5w) CREE® RGBW “Quad-Color” LEDs, •
>50,000 hour life expectancy
Industry-Standard Neutrik® POWERCON® Power Connection•
Quarter-Turn “OMEGA” clamp bracket•
Compact and lightweight•
DMX Quick Reference
Channel What It Does
1Pan
2 Pan Fine (16-Bit)
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine (16-Bit)
5 Dimmer
6 Strobe
7 Red (Entire Fixture)
8 Green (Entire Fixture)
9 Blue (Entire Fixture)
10 White (Entire Fixture)
11 Pan/Tilt Speed
12 Color Macros
13 Segment Control Mode
14 Built-In Programs
15 Reset
16-39 Individual Segment Control
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Figure 1: The NorthStar Quantum Pro Pin-Up Picture
4-in-1 LEDs
Carry Handle
Control Panel
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
DMX InDMX Out
Head/Arms
LCD
Readout
Fuse Cover
Power Switch
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PowerCon In
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