Blizzard Lighting V12 The Puck User Manual Rev A
SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ToughPar™ V12 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 ToughPar™ V12 LED 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The ToughPar™ V12 Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of ToughPar™ V12 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
Standalone (Program) Mode 12
Manual Color Adjustment 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
Troubleshooting 14
5. Appendix 15
A Quick DMX Lesson 15
Keeping Your ToughPar™ V12 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 ToughPar™ V12 Professional LED PAR Fixture
• 1 x IP Rated AC power cord with cable cap
• 1 x Set of IP Rated DMX in/out cables
• This Lovely User Manual
Optional Accessories (sold separately)
The following accessories are available for this xture. But the lone wolves that they are, they must
be purchased separately. Contact your authorized Blizzard Lighting dealer for pricing!
• DMX-EXT: 3-Meter IP-Rated DMX Extension Cable
• PWR-EXT: 3-Meter IP-Rated Power Extension Cable
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the toughest PAR xtures anywhere! Now that you’ve got your
ToughPar™ V12 (or hopefully, V12’s!), 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 xture must be returned to the factory, it is
important that the xture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Powering Up!
All 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 xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the xture
you receive is suitable for your local power supply. See the label on the xture or refer to the
xture’s specications chart for more information. A xture’s listed current rating is its average
current draw under normal conditions. Check the 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 xture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the
voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All 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
N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
Email: support@blizzardlighting.com
Disclaimer: The information and specications 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. Thomas 4/11/2013 J. Thomas 8/7/2013
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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 de-
cal or rear panel of the xture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no 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 xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the 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 support@blizzardlighting.com.
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2. MEET THE TOUGHPAR™ V12 LED PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
• RGBAW color mixing via 12x 15W R/G/B/A/W 5-in-1 LEDs
• Variable electronic dimming & strobe
• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound active programs
• RGBAW color mixing ability in standalone mode
• HSV+ A/W & Dimmer (4-Ch), RGBAW (5-Ch), RGBAW + Extended
(9-Ch), & RGBAW + Extended w/32-bit dimming (10-Ch) DMX Proles
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)
• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility
• Flicker-free constant-current 400hz LED driver
• Totally silent convection cooling
• IP Rated AC power cord with cable cap
• IP Rated DMX in/out cables
DMX Quick Reference - 9 (a/b) / 10 (a/b) Channel Modes
Channel 9-Channel 10-Channel
1 Dimmer Dimmer
2 Red Intensity Red Intensity
3 Green Intensity Green Intensity
4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
5 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity
6 White Intensity White Intensity
7 Strobe 9a: 0-12 fps Strobe 10a: 0-12 fps
9b: 0-20 fps 10b: 0-20 fps
8 Built-in Programs Built-in Programs
9 Program Speed Program Speed
10 --- 32-Bit Dimmer
DMX Quick Reference - 4 / 5 Channel Modes
Channel 4-Channel 5-Channel
1 RGB Color Mixing Red Intensity
2 Amber Intensity Green Intensity
3 White Intensity Blue Intensity
4 Dimmer Amber Intensity
5 --- White Intensity
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Figure 1: The ToughPar™ V12 Pin-Up Picture
15-watt RGBAW
5-in-1 LEDs
Tempered
Glass Lens
Cover
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Mounting Yoke
and Adjustment/
Locking Knobs
IP65-Rated
Cast Aluminum
Enclosure
AC Power
In
DMX In
AC Power
Out
DMX Out
Menu ButtonsLED Display
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