Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Brookfi eld, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Polaris™ 30W LED Moving Head Spot 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 Polaris™ Spot 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference (12-Channel Mode) 5
DMX Quick Reference (9-Channel Mode) 6
The Polaris Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Polaris™eseses 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/Menu to inverting or non-inverting 11
Setting the DMX channel confi guration 11
Setting the maximum pan angle 11
Setting the maximum tilt angle 11
Additional User Adjustments 12
Service Functions 12
Resetting the fi xture 12
Restoring Factory Defaults 12
Stand-Alone (“Auto”) Mode 12
Master/Slave (“Auto” or “Sound Active”) 12
DMX Mode 12
Gobo Replacement 13
Color Wheel Reference 13
DMX Channel Values In-Depth (12-Channel Mode) 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth (9-Channel Mode) 15
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your Polaris Spot 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 Polaris™ Spot
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• A Sweet Safety Cable
• A Totally Useful Set of Mounting Brackets
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one waaay cool moving light! You are
offi cially ready to kick butt and take names! Now that you’ve got your
Polaris, 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
2705 Brookview Ct., Brookfi eld, WI 53005 USA
support@blizzardlighting.com | Phone: 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 POLARIS™ SPOT
CONTROL FEATURES
9 or 12-channel DMX LED moving yoke•
Pan: 530º / Tilt: 270º •
Color wheel: 9 colors + white•
Rainbow color spin at variable speeds•
Rotating gobo wheel with gobo shake•
7 interchangeable, slot-n-lock gobos + open•
Gobo wheel spin at variable speeds•
3-facet prism •
Variable electronic strobe•
Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%)•
Remote fi xture reset•
255 user-programmable steps without DMX controller•
Move-in-black for pan/tilt•
Built-in automated programs•
Built-in sound activated programs•
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
1 High-powered, 30 W (1500 mA) LED•
User-selectable pan/tilt ranges•
Automatic pan/tilt correction•
Reset to factory settings option•
User-selectable basic or advanced operating modes•
DMX Quick Reference (12-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1Pan
2 Pan Fine (16-Bit)
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine (16-Bit)
5 Pan/Tilt Speed
6 Color
7 Gobo
8 Gobo Rotate
9 Prism
10 Dimmer
11 Strobe
12 Control Features
DMX Quick Reference (9-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1Pan
2 Tilt
3 Color
4 Gobo
5 Gobo Rotate
6 Prism
7 Dimmer
8 Strobe
9 Control Features
Figure 1: The Polaris Pin-Up Picture
Head
Sound Sensitivity
Adjustment
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
DMX In DMX Out
Power Switch
Fuse Cover
Lens/Focus
LCD
Readout
Control Panel
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Fan Guard
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