Blizzard Lighting RGBW Q-Stick User Manual Rev A

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Brookfi eld, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Q-Stick™ RGBW 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 Q-Stick™ RGBW LED 5

Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Q-Stick™ Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Q-Stick™ RGBW PAR Cans 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

Navigating The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 12
Master/Slave Mode 12
Auto Mode 12
Sound Active Mode 12
Manual Color Adjustment 13
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
Troubleshooting 14

5. Appendix 15

A Quick DMX Lesson 15
Keeping Your Q-Stick™ As Good As New 16
Returns (Gasp!) 16
Shipping Issues 16
Tech Specs 17

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Q-Stick™ RGBW Professional LED PAR Fixture

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on quite a fi ne purchase! You’re the quintessential
quick-witted lighting guy/gal which everyone always re-Quests! (“Q”
words, get it?) Now that you’ve got your Q-Stick™ (or hopefully, Q-
Sticks), 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
[e-mail] | Phone: [phone]
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
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 Q-Stick™ RGBW LED PAR

CONTROL FEATURES

• RGBW color mixing via 9x 10W RGBW 4-in-1 “Quad-Color” LEDs

• Variable electronic strobe

• Variable electronic dimmer

• 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

• Exceptionally smooth 16-bit dimming

• Multi-mode strobe

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Compact all-metal case is functional and stylish, ladies!

• End-mounted 3-pin & 5-pin DMX connectors and POWERCON in/out
for tons of cabling fl exibility

• Internal Fan Cooling

• Sturdy mounting bracket for positioning fl exibility

DMX Quick Reference - 4 “A” /5 “P” Channel Mode

Channel What It Does (4 Ch.) What It Does (5 Ch.)

1 Red Intensity Dimmer/Strobe
2 Green Intensity Red Intensity
3 Blue Intensity Green Intensity
4 White Intensity Blue Intensity
5 N/A White Intensity

DMX Quick Reference - 7 “F” Channel Mode

Channel What It Does (7 Ch.)

1 Red Intensity
2 Green Intensity
3 Blue Intensity
4 White Intensity
5 Strobe
6 Color/Chase Macros
7 Dimmer

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Figure 1: The Q-Stick™ Pin-Up Picture

High Power
4-in-1 LEDs

Mounting Yoke & Adjustment/
Locking Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

Fan Guard

POWERCON In

Sturdy metal enclosure

POWERCON Out

LED Control

Panel

3-Pin & 5-Pin DMX In

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3-Pin & 5-Pin DMX Out