Blizzard lighting Stiletto Z19 User Manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

Copyright (c) 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom Moving Head 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 Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom Moving Head 5

Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Stiletto™ Z19 Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Stiletto’s 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
Mounting Points 10
Clamp Mounting 11
Securing the fi xture 11

4. Operating Adjustments 12

The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
Advanced Settings 13
View Fixture Info (Hours, Version#) 13
Display On/Off 13
Manual Adjustments 13
DMX, Auto & Sound Active Modes 13
Invert the Pan and Tilt 13
Manual Settings 14
System Reset 14
Luminous Intensity Ratings 15
Photometric Chart 16
Troubleshooting 17

5. Appendix 18

A Quick DMX Lesson 18
Keeping Your Stiletto™ Z19 As Good As New 19
Returns (Gasp!) 19
Shipping Issues 19
Tech Specs 20

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom Moving Head

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• A Sweet Safety Cable & set of Mounting Brackets

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on your purchase of the amazing Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom LED moving head.
With a name like Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom, its gotta razor cool! Now that you’ve got your
Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom (or hopefully, Stiletto’s!)

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 power 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.

, you should carefully unpack the box and

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, please just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting.
com and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

Blizzard Lighting
N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365

Disclaimer: The information and specifi cations 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. Henry 9/29/2014 J. Henry 11/05/2014

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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 open a support ticket at www.
blizzardlighting.com/tickets.

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2. MEET THE STILETTO™ Z19 ZOOM MOVING HEAD

MAIN FEATURES

• 19 x 12.8w RGBW LED Zoom Moving Head

• Motorized linear zoom system, ratio 7:1 Beam aperture 7°-50°

• Pan: 540° / Tilt: 270°

• Extreme accurate motors with 16-bit resolution

• User selectable 12/21/23-channel DMX modes

• Pixel controllable sections with 4-in-1 LED coloring via 27ch DMX

• Flicker-free, source management, suitable for TV applications & video recording

• High-effi ciency optical system

• Virtual color wheel

• White color tempurature presets

• 3-pin / 5-pin male/female input and outputs

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

DMX Quick Reference (12/21/27-Channel Modes)

Channel Short Mode Standard Extended Mode

1 Pan Pan Pan
2 Tilt Tilt Fine Pan
3 Zoom Pan/Tilt Speed Tilt
4 Dimmer Zoom Fine Tilt
5 Strobe Dimmer Pan/Tilt Speed
6 Red Strobe Zoom
7 Green Pixel Section 1 Red Dimmer
8 Blue Pixel Section 1 Green Strobe
9 White Pixel Section 1 Blue Pixel Section 1 Red
10 Macros Pixel Section 1 White Pixel Section 1 Green
11 Macro Speed Pixel Section 2 Red Pixel Section 1 Blue
12 Reset Pixel Section 2 Green Pixel Section 1 White
13 -- Pixel Section 2 Blue Pixel Section 2 Red
14 -- Pixel Section 2 White Pixel Section 2 Green
15 -- Pixel Section 3 Red Pixel Section 2 Blue
16 -- Pixel Section 3 Green Pixel Section 2 White
17 -- Pixel Section 3 Blue Pixel Section 3 Red
18 -- Pixel Section 3 White Pixel Section 3 Green
19 -- Macros Pixel Section 3 Blue
20 -- Macro Speed Pixel Section 3 White
21 -- Reset Macros
22 -- -- Macro Speed
23 -- -- Reset

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Figure 1: The Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom Pin-Up Picture

4-in-1 RGBW LEDs

Head/Arm

LCD Readout

Menu

Buttons

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

DMX 3-pin In

DMX 5-pin In

Carry Handle

Power InPower Switch

DMX 5-pin Out

Fuse Cover

Power Out

DMX 3-pin Out

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

With a fl at head screwdriver, wedge the
fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the
damaged fuse from its holder and replace
with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse
holder back in its place and reconnect
power.

Connecting A Bunch of Stiletto Z19 Fixtures™

You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512
controller or to run shows on two or more fi xtures set to sync in mas-
ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required
by all the fi xtures on a serial data link determines the number of fi x-
tures the data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Also, connecting more than 32 fi xtures on one serial data link without
the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration
of the digital DMX signal.
The maximum recommended cable-run distance is 500 meters (1640
ft). The maximum recommended number of fi xtures on a serial data
link is 32 fi xtures.

Data/DMX Cabling

To link fi xtures together you’ll need data cables. You should use data-
grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specifi cations for EIA RS-485
applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but
note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distanc­es. In any event, the cable should have the following characteristics:

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield

Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

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Cable Connectors

Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR
connector on the other end. (Duh!)

CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the fi x-
ture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground
loop, and your fi xture may perform erratically. Test cables with an
ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not
grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.

3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?

If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.
They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers If you’d like to build your own, the
chart below details a proper cable conversion:

Conductor 3-Pin Female

(Output)

5-Pin Male
(Input)

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2
DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.

Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control

Step 1: Connect the male connector of the

DMX cable to the female connector (output)
on the controller.

Step 2: Connect the female connector of the
DMX cable to the fi rst fi xture’s male connec-
tor (input). Note: It doesn’t matter which
fi xture address is the fi rst one connected.
We recommend connecting the fi xtures in
terms of their proximity to the controller,
rather than connecting the lowest fi xture
number fi rst, and so on.

Step 3: Connect other fi xtures in the chain
from output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminator on the output of the fi nal fi xture
to ensure best communication.

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