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1. Row 1 CH17 LED Row 2 CH18 LED Row 3 CH19 LED Row 4 H20 LED each individual LED Pan and tilt motor reset is activated on channel 116 between values 253 255 ie in 28 40 mm 52 ior 64 isn 76 ion 88 ior 100 20m 112 258 7 ie 29 46 1 76 53 106 65 ie 77 166 89 196 102 226 113 256 jis fus s0 42 78 54 108 66 138 78 168 90 198 102 228 114 258 Tas aw 31 aw as w 55 iow 67 usw 79 iow o1 jaw 103 22w 115 esw 20 pan 32 sk 44 fer 56 1 68 iar so 178 92 20r 104 228 21 26 33 sc as sc 57 sic 69 146 81 vc 93 206 105 236 22 34 se pas se 58 118 70 148 82 178 oa 208 106 238 GHS 23 aw 35 sw 47 ew 59 uw 71 w 83 iw 95 20w 107 23 reset 24 r 36 er as on co ior 72 158 84 ion 96 218 108 248 Motor 25 ac 37 oc Las 9c 61 126 73 156 85 186 97 216 109 246 253 255 26 se 66 so 95 62 128 74 150 86 pen 98 218 110 248 27 aw 39 ow si ow 63 raw 75 isw 87 iew 99 21w aa aw Page 15 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIX A Quick Lesson On DMX DMX covers and is an abbreviation for Digital MultipleXed signals It is the most common communications standard used by lighting and related stage equipment DMX provides up to 5122. gt 161 162 lt gt 170 171 lt gt 179 180 lt gt 188 189 lt gt 197 198 lt gt 206 H 207 lt gt 215 216 lt gt 224 225 lt gt 233 234 lt gt 242 243 lt gt 255 All Symbols ch 9 controls speed STO DH OX TMV ANA X II FOODNDURWNHRO AGCrraTmMIO N lt xS lt CHWAOVOZE CH8 CH8 CH8 Built in Programs letters 000 lt gt 008 No Function 009 lt gt 017 A 018 lt gt 026 B 027 lt gt 035 036 lt gt 044 045 lt gt 053 054 lt gt 062 063 lt gt 071 072 lt gt 080 081 lt gt 089 090 lt gt 098 099 lt gt 107 108 lt gt 116 117 lt gt 125 126 lt gt 134 135 lt gt 143 144 lt gt 152 153 lt gt 161 162 lt gt 170 171 lt gt 179 180 lt gt 188 189 lt gt 197 198 lt gt 206 207 lt gt 215 216 lt gt 224 225 lt gt 233 234 lt gt 242 243 lt gt 255 All Letters ch 9 controls speed CH9 CH9 CH9 Built in Program Speed 000 lt gt 255 Slow lt gt Fast CH10 CH10 CH10 Strobe 000 lt gt 255 Slow lt gt Fast Random CH11 CH11 CH11 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 CH12 CH12 CH12 000 lt gt 255 Global Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Page 14 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 16 20 116 Channel Mode continued 16CH 20CH 116CH Channel Value What it does CH13 CH13
3. 000 lt gt 255 Global Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 CH14 000 lt gt 255 Global Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 CH15 000 lt gt 255 Global White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 LED Row Pixel Control 000 lt gt 007 LED1 2 3 4 50N 008 lt gt 015 LED 1 ON 016 lt gt 023 LED 2 ON 024 lt gt 031 LED 1 20ON 032 lt gt 039 LED 3 ON 040 lt gt 047 LED 1 30N 048 lt gt 055 LED 2 3 ON 056 lt gt 063 LED1 2 30N 064 lt gt 071 LED 4 ON 072 lt gt 079 LED1 40N 080 lt gt 087 LED2 40N 088 lt gt 095 LED1 2 40N 096 lt gt 103 LED 3 4 ON 04 lt gt 111 LED1 3 40N 12 lt gt 119 LED2 3 40N 20 lt gt 127 LED1 2 3 40N 28 lt gt 135 LED 5 ON 36 lt gt 143 LED 1 50ON 44 lt gt 151 LED2 50N 52 lt gt 159 LED1 2 50N 60 lt gt 167 LED3 50N 68 lt gt 175 LED1 3 50N 76 lt gt 183 LED2 3 50N 84 lt gt 191 LED1 2 3 50N 92 lt gt 199 LED4 50N 200 lt gt 207 LED1 4 50N Cc 208 lt gt 215 LED2 4 50N 216 lt gt 223 LED1 2 4 50N 224 lt gt 231 LED3 4 50N Row 5 232 lt gt 239 LED1 3 4 50N 240 lt gt 247 LED2 3 4 50N 248 lt gt 255 No function CH16 See Table 000 lt gt 252 No Function Below 253 lt gt 255 Fixture Motor Reset 116 Channel Mode Channels 16 116 Channels 16 115 in 116 channel mode allows you to adjust the R G B W intensity level from 0 100 for CH14 CH15 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 LED
4. control channels per data link Each of these channels was originally intended to control lamp dimmer levels You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting console connected to 512 light bulbs Each slider s position is sent over the data link as an 8 bit number having a value between 0 and 255 The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb being completely off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on DMX data is transmitted at 250 000 bits per second using the RS 485 transmission standard over two wires As with microphone cables a grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other signals There are five pins on a DMX connector a wire for ground cable shield two wires for Primary communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver and two wires for a Secondary communication which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX source Generally the Secondary channel is not used so data flows only from sources to receivers Hence most of us are most familiar with DMX 512 as being employer over typical 3 pin mic cables although this does not conform to the defined standard DMX is connected using a daisy chain configuration where the source connects to the input of the first device the output of the first device connects to the input of the next device and so on The standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link Each receiving device typically has a means for setting
5. blackhend ECC SERRE LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS BlockHead Moving Head Fixture L 1 Getting Started 3 What s In The Box2 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 BlockHead 5 Main Features 5 Control J DMX Quick Reference 5 The BlockHead Pin up Picture 7 3 Setup 8 Fuse Replacement 8 Connecting A Bunch Of BlockHead Fixtures 8 Data DMX Cables 8 Cable Connectors 9 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh 9 Take It To The Next Level Setting up DMX Control 9 Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 10 Mounting Rigging 10 4 Operating Adjustments 11 The Control Panel 11 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Set The DMX Starting Address 12 DMX Mode Selection 12 Slave Mode 12 Auto Stand Alone Sound Active Modes 12 Built in Programs 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Manual Color Adjustment 13 System Reset 13 DMX Channel Values In Depth 13 5 Appendix 16 A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Troubleshooting 16 Keeping Your BlockHead As Good As New 17 Returns Gasp 17 Shipping Issues 17 Tech Specs 18 Dimensional Drawings 19 Page 2 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x BlockHead Moving Head Fixture e 2 x Omega 1 4 Turn Mounting Brackets e A Sweet Safety Cable amp Set of Moun
6. de Then push the lt ENTER gt button to confirm your choice and the lt MODE gt button to return to the main menu Slave Mode 1 Disconnect fixture s from any DMX signal source 2 Set each fixture to matching DMX modes 16 20 or 116 3 Connect all fixtures together via DMX The first fixture in the DMX chain will be the master fixture followed by the slave fixtures 4 Connect DMX controller to the master unit for DMX control Auto Stand Alone Sound Active Modes Allows a single or Master Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds Auto Movement 1 Use the lt MODE gt button to scroll to Set Run AUTO XY then press the lt ENTER gt button You can now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select one of its 10 built in movement programs Highlight within the range of PLO1 to P 10 and then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm your choice Built in Programs 1 Use the lt MODE gt button to scroll to Set Run AUTO LED then press the lt ENTER gt button You can now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select one of its 10 built in lighting programs Highlight within the range of PLO1 to P 12 and then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm your choice 2 You now are presented with the option to choose the speed program Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select one of its 10 speed settings Choose a value from P 01 fast to P 12 slow then press the lt ENTER gt butt
7. degrees C ambient Temp DMX Channels input Output Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Auto Sound Active Other Information If you have a lip ring try hanging some tiny keys from it This will make you look even more interesting 2 year limited warranty does not cover mal Warranty function caused by damage to LED s DISCLAIMER The power connector fitted to the fixture and fixture cord are designed for compatibility with products manufactured by Neutrik AG Neutrik USA and their related entities how ever they are not manufactured by affiliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG Neutrik USA or any related entity Neutrik and powerCON are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG Page 18 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Luminous Intensitv 30 100 Lux 13 100 Lux 41 700 Lux 15 500 Lux Dimensional Drawing 19 in 48 26 cm Page 19 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC RIXIV SIP Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
8. ed there is enough room for ventilation It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway Mount the fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the fixture s weight to ensure structural sta bility Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength and ensure properly rated rigging is used when mounting fixtures overhead Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs e When selecting installation location take into consideration lamp replacement access if applicable and routine maintenance e Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used e Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Page 10 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the BlockHead are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fixture There are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus 0000 MODE ENTER UP DOWN lt MODE gt Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option lt ENTER gt Used to select and store the current menu or option within a menu lt UP gt Scrolls through menu options in ascending o
9. ence 20 116 Channel Modes What is does Built in Program Speed slow lt gt fast 10 Strobe slow lt gt fast Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 20 CH What is does Tilt Pan Fine Tilt Fine Pan Tilt Speed slow lt gt fast Built in Programs images Built in Programs numbers amp symbols Built in Programs letters Built in Program Speed slow lt gt fast a Strobe slow lt gt fast IM a Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 a Global Red Intensty 0 lt gt 100 2 Global Red Intensty 0 lt gt 100 Global Green Intensty 0 lt gt 100 13 Global Green Intensty 0 lt gt 100 Global Blue Intensty 0 lt gt 100 Global Blue Intensty 0 lt gt 100 a a w Global White Intensty 0 lt gt 100 mi n Global White Intensty 0 lt gt 100 16 LED 1 Red Intensity LED 1 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 a LED Row 1 Pixel Control a LED Row 2 Pixel Control m LED Row 3 Pixel Control LED 1 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 ja LED Row 4 Pixel Control LED 1 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N LED Row 5 Pixel Control N LED 2 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N ae N LED 2 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 LED 2 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 23 LED 2 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 LED 3 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 NPN w N N un N LED 3 Green In
10. 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 fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch All fixtures 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 53118 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Email support blizzardlighting com Disclaimer The information and specifications 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 Page 3 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC SAFETV INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefuliv Thev include important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product e Please keep this User Guide for future use If vou sell the unit to someone else be sure that thev also receive this Use
11. nside 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 Page 4 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE BLOCKHEAD MOVING HEAD MAIN FEATURES 5x5 pixel matrix moving head w 25x CREE 12w RGBW LEDs Infinite pan and tilt 3 phase pan tilt motors with 16 bit resolution User selectable 16 20 116 channel DMX modes Individually controllable 4 in 1 LED pixels via 116ch DMX Full RGBW color in standalone amp DMX mode Display built in numbers letters and graphic effects 3 degree beam 5 degree field angle Built in sound active programs Built in automated programs via master slave Built in sound activated programs via master slave 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors CONTROL e USITT DMX 512 16 20 116 channels e 3 pin Input Output e 4 button menu with LCD display DMX Quick Reference 16 Channel Mode Channel what is does 0000000000 i Pa oS a rime SSCS 6 Built in Programs images 8 Butin Programs letters 9 Builtin Program Speed slow lt gt fast Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Global Green Intensty 0 lt gt 100 Global White Intensty 0 lt gt 100 Motor Reset 253 255 Page 5 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Quick Refer
12. omething doesn t go as planned If you find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a good little fixture should vou ll need to obtain a Return Authorization RA Don t worry this is easy Just send an email to support blizzardlighting com and we ll issue you an RA Then you ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable pre paid freight method We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS Make sure you carefully pack the fixture for transit and whenever possible use the original box amp packing for shipping When returning your fixture for service be sure to include the following 1 Your contact information Name Address Phone Number Email address 2 The RA issued to you 3 A brief description of the problem symptoms We will at our discretion repair or replace the fixture Please remember that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer s responsibility so pack it well Shipping Issues Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items Claims must be made within seven 7 days of receipt Page 17 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Length Height Depth Weight Operating Voltage AC 110 240VAC 50 60 Hertz Power Consumption 250w 2 1A LED 25x CREE 12w RGBW LEDs Beam Angle 3 beam 5 field angle Max Operating 104 degrees F 40
13. on to confirm your choice Sound Active Mode 1 Use the lt MODE gt button to scroll to Set Run SOUND then press the lt ENTER gt button You can now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select one of its 10 built in sound active programs Highlight within the range of P 01 to P 10 and then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm your choice Page 12 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC BlockHead User Manual Rev A Manual Color Adjustment Allows you to mix your own global custom color 1 Use the lt MODE gt button to scroll to Set Run MANUAL then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to display any of Red Green Blue or White settings Push the lt ENTER gt button while highlighting any to display the color intensity range settings from 000 off to 255 100 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to adjust the intensity then push lt ENTER gt to confirm your choice System Reset To automatically reset the X Y motors to automatically realign the moving head position use the lt MENU gt button to scroll to RESET then push lt ENTER gt DMX Values In Depth 16 20 116 Channel Mode 16CH 20CH Channel Value What it does CH1 CHi Pan 000 lt gt 020 No function 021 lt gt 050 CW Rotate 051 lt gt 100 CCW Rotate 101 lt gt 178 Continuous Rotating CW 179 lt gt 255 Continuous Rotating CCW Tilit 000 lt gt 020 No function 021 lt gt 050 CW Rotate 051 lt g
14. ood As New The fixture vou ve received is a rugged tough piece of pro lighting equipment and as long as vou take care of it it will take care of vou That said like anvthing vou ll need to take care of it if vou want it to operate as designed Vou should absolutelv keep the fixture clean especiallv if vou are using it in an environment with a lot of dust fog haze wild animals wild teenagers or spilled drinks Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve the quality of light output Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep the fixture running cool and prevent damage from overheating In transit keep the fixtures in cases You wouldn t throw a prized guitar drumset or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case and similarly you shouldn t even think about doing it with your shiny new light fixtures Common sense and taking care of your fixtures will be the single biggest thing you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show putting on a great concert or maximizing your client s satisfaction and wow factor That s what it s all about after all Returns Gasp We ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back or sending a unit in for service But like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans once in a while s
15. r Guide e ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage vou are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture e This product is intended for indoor use only e To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e 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 e ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type e ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture by its cord Use its carrying handles e DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104 F 40 C e 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 e NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack e Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged e Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord e Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on Caution There are no user serviceable parts i
16. r proximity to the controller rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first and so on Next Fixture in Chain Step 3 Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input as above Place a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication DMX IN DMX OUT To Next Fixture Page 9 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connec tor to the input connector of the next fixture con sisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on A quick note Often the setup for Master Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP switches Secondarilv the fixtures that follow mav also re quire a slave setting First Fixture in Chain DMX IN Next Fixture in Chain To Next Fixture DMX IN DMX OUT Check the Operating Adjustments section in this manual for com plete instructions for this tvpe of setup and configuration Mounting amp Rigging This fixture may be mounted in any SAFE position provid
17. rcumstances If you are experiencing problems with erratic fixture behavior especially over long signal cable runs a terminator may help improve performance To build your own DMX Terminator Obtain a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the O j 3 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily O available from specialty retailers CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and vour fixture mav perform erraticallv Test cables with an ohm meter to verifv correct polaritv and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other 3 Pin777 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 vou d like to build your own the chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield DMX Data 3 Tano 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 first fixture s male connector input Note It doesn t matter which fixture address is the first one connected We recommend connecting the fixtures in terms of thei
18. rder lt DOWN gt Scrolls through menu options in descending order To navigate through the LCD control panel main menu use the lt MODE gt button to scroll through the various top level menu options Then to scroll through sub menu options use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons Push the lt ENTER gt button to save any changes made Control Panel Menu Structure Sets the DMX address 001 512 lt MODE gt Sets DMX Channel Mode to 16 20 116 Auto X Y movement programs 1 10 Auto pixel program 1 12 lt ENTER gt Auto program speed 1 10 slow lt gt fast Sound active programs 1 10 Red Intensity Level 0 255 Green Intensity Level 0 255 Blue Intensity Level 0 255 White Intensity Level 0 255 _ gt lt ENTER gt To reset the fixture motors Page 11 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled bv anv universal DMX controller Set The DMX Starting Address To assign a DMX staring address to the fixture use the lt MODE gt button to scroll to Set DMX Address and press the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to display any value within the range of 001 512 then push the lt MODE gt button You will now be presented with the option to choose the DMX channel mode DMX Mode Selection After selecting the starting DMX address as described above now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to display either 16 20 or 116 channel mo
19. sy chained in one single line Also connecting more than 32 fixtures 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 fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures Data DMX Cabling To link fixtures 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 specifications 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 amp shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Page 8 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end Duh A Word on Termination DMX is a resilient communication protocol however errors still occasionally occur Termination reduces signal errors and therefore best practices include use of a terminator in all ci
20. t 100 CCW Rotate 101 lt gt 178 Continuous Rotating CW 179 lt gt 255 Continuous Rotating CCW 000 lt gt 255 Tilt Fine Pan Tilt Speed Adjustment 000 lt gt 255 Slow lt gt Fast jew jew fos ca fois fon CH6 CH6 CH6 Built in Programs images 000 lt gt 047 No function 048 lt gt 063 1 LED Chase Pattern 1 064 lt gt 079 1 LED Chase Pattern 2 080 lt gt 095 1 LED Chase Pattern 3 096 lt gt 111 2 LED Chase Pattern 112 lt gt 127 3 LED Chase Pattern 128 lt gt 143 4 LED Chase Pattern 144 lt gt 159 Image 1 Group Pattern 160 lt gt 175 Image 2 Group Pattern 176 lt gt 191 Image 3 Group Pattern 192 lt gt 207 Image 4 Group Pattern 208 lt gt 255 Image 5 Group Pattern 224 lt gt 239 Sound Mode 240 lt gt 245 Sound Mode with Movement 246 lt gt 255 All Programs ch9 controls speed Page 13 c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 16 20 116 Channel Modes continued ecn 20ch_ 1180H ranner varao Jwratirass 20200000 CH7 CH7 CH7 Built in Programs numbers amp symbols 000 lt gt 008 No function 009 lt gt 017 018 lt gt 026 027 lt gt 035 036 lt gt 044 045 lt gt 053 054 lt gt 062 063 lt gt 071 072 lt gt 080 081 lt gt 089 090 lt gt 098 099 lt gt 107 108 lt gt 116 117 lt gt 125 126 lt gt 134 d 135 lt gt 143 144 lt gt 152 153 lt
21. tensity 0 lt gt 100 N N N n a LED 24 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 H Hfelb SI H apts N e o o o y A n 112 LED 25 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 2 113 LED 25 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N N bl 0 Page 6 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The BlockHead Pin Up Picture Head Arms 25x CREE 12w RGBW LEDs pc Ny Syria Carry Handle 4 Button Control Panel Menu with LCD Display Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out Power In Power Switch Fuse Cover Power Out Page 7 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAVS replace with the same tvpe and rating of fuse Fuse Replacement With a Philips screwdriver unscrew the fuse holder out of its housing and remove the blown fuse from its holder Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the exact same tvpe and rating then screw the fuse holder back into place and reconnect power Connecting A Bunch of BlockHead 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 fixtures set to sync in master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support Fixtures on a serial data link must be dai
22. the starting channel number that it will respond to For example if two 6 channel fixtures are used the first fixture might be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6 and the next fixture would be set to start at channel 7 so it would respond to channels 7 through 12 Troubleshooting Fixture Auto Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving slower than Shut Off normal the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat This is to protect the fixture from overheating Clear the fan of obstructions or return the unit for service Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust grime Also ensure that the 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable Contact service for more infor mation Chase Speed Too Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Fast Slow No Power Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction No Response to Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Audio Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use Only DMX Cables Responding Er Install a Terminator ratically Check all cables for defects Reset fixture s Page 16 BlockHead User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Vour BlockHead As G
23. ting Brackets e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations You have just purchased a the coolest quad color RGBW 5x5 pixel matrix moving head fixture on the market with infinite pan infinite tilt and infinite awesomeness So now that you re the proud owner of a BlockHead or hopefully BlockHeads 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 fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Powering Up All fixtures 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 fixtures have a voltage select switch so please verify that the fixture you receive is suitable for your local power supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart for more information A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that
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