Blizzard Lighting Colorise Infiniwhite User Manual
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1. Page 18 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIK A Quick Lesson On DMK DMX aka DMX 512 was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology USITT as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting dimmer modules It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more flexibility The Entertainment Services and Technology Association ESTA has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard clas sification 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 512 control channels per data link Each of these channels was origi nally 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 stan dard 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 wir2. Custom color 3 CT03 in menu settings Custom color 4 CT04 in menu settings Custom color 5 CT05 in menu settings Custom color 6 CT06 in menu settings Custom color 7 CT07 in menu settings Custom color 8 CT08 in menu settings Custom color 9 CT09 in menu settings Custom color 10 CT10 in menu settings Reserved Custom program 1 CH01 in menu settings Custom program 2 CH02 in menu settings Custom program 3 CH03 in menu settings Sound active mode 1 color change Sound active mode 2 white strobe Reserved Dimming Mode Default as set in the LED menu Linear curve Square law curve Inverse square law curve S curve Linear curve smooth Square law curve smooth Inverse square law curve smooth S curve smooth Default as set in the LED menu Page 17 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX In Depth Reference 7 Channel Modes Iess _ C lt Y a C O Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 2 famberintansiy 13 Warm white Intensity 0 lt gt 100 4 Cool White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 s sese y A In Depth Reference 4 Channel Modes Name aa zaCLW Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Amber Intansity 0 lt gt 100 Cool White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 DMX In Depth Reference 3 Channel Modes Amber Intansity 0 lt gt 100 Warm White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Cool White Intensity 0 lt gt 100
3. DMX Quick Reference 4 3 Channel Modes Amber Intensity Warm White Intensity Warm White Intensity Cool White Intensity Page 5 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The Colorise Infiniwhite Pin Up Picture Heavy Duty Cast High Power 5W 3 in 1 Aluminum Enclosure AWC LEDs Dual Mounting Yokes Locking Adjustment Knobs Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out AC Power In AC Power Out Antenna 4 Character LED Control Panel Wireless LED Indicator Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse Fuse Replacement CAUTION The Colorise Infiniwhite utilizes a high output switch mode power supply with an internal fuse Under normal operating conditions the fuse should not require replacement The fuse is field replaceable however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualified individuals Should your fixture require replacement please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of Colorise Infiniwhite 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 t
4. Information 17 DMX Value In Depth Reference Guide 18 DMX In Depth Reference 19 5 Appendix 20 A Quick DMX Lesson 20 Troubleshooting 20 Keeping Your Colorise Infiniwhite As Good As New 21 Returns Gasp 2l Shipping Issues 21 Tech Specs 22 Dimensional Drawings 23 Page 2 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x Colorise Infiniwhite Professional LED PAR Fixture e An Ever So Handy Power Cord This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on the purchase of your new totally sweet Colorise Infiniwhite LED par fixture She s a real stunner alright definitely the cat s pajamas Now that you ve got your Colorise Infiniwhite or hopefully Colorises you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condi tion If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit notify the shipper immedi ately 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 N
5. the fixtures that follow may also require a slave setting 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 type of setup and configuration Mounting amp Rigging This fixture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided 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 9 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Using the AnyFi Wireless DMX Receiver In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the first time you turned on your fixture you ll be delighted to know that your Colorise Infiniwhite is eq
6. C adjustments for custom color banks 01 10 Custom program 1 Custom program 2 Custom program 3 Sound Active Mode 1 color changing Sound Active Mode 2 white strobe CHS1 CHS3 SC01 SC20 A 0 255 SHUT strobe 0 255 Custom 20 scenes Ww 9 255 TIME duration 0 255 programs for each 1 3 custom C 0 255 WAIT before fade 0 255 program USE use scene YES NO SOFT Software version information i Current automated overheat protection level 100 80 50 LOAD Restore factory settings Restore factory program settings SEND YES INO_ 1 Sync settings between fixtures via DMX Page 13 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMK controller Setting the DMK Address 1 The default mode for the fixture is DMX which appears as 001 on the LED readout To select a different DMX address using the MENU button select ADDR then hit ENTER Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select the correct address then hit ENTER to confirm Setting the DMX Channel Mode 1 To select a DMX channel mode press the MENU button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until the display reads SET and press the ENTER button Then use the lt UP DOWN buttons until the display reaches CHMD and press ENTER Now press the lt UP DOWN buttons again to highlight your desired DMX channel mode and press the ENTER butt
7. COLORISE AnuFi Universal Wireless DMX LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Colorise Infiniwhite 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 run with scissors 4 2 Meet The Colorise Infiniwhite LED Par 5 Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Colorise Infiniwhite Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Connecting A Bunch Of Colorise Infiniwhite Fixtures 7 Data DMX Cables 7 Setting the DMX Input Connector as the Active DMX Input 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 Using the AnyFi Wireless DMX Receiver 10 Setting the Fixture to Receive Wireless Signal 10 Resetting The Wireless 10 Select W DMX or Standard 2 4GHz Receiver 10 Successful W DMX Connections 11 Standard 2 4GHz Mode Selecting the Channel Group 11 4 Operating Adjustments 12 Navigating The Control Panel 12 Control Panel Menu Structure 13 DMX Mode 14 Set the Starting DMX Address 14 Setting the DMX Channel Mode 14 Slave Mode 14 Dimming Mode Settings 14 LED Display On Off and Menu Lock 14 Custom Programs 15 Auto and Sound Active Modes 15 Color Calibration Settings 16 Custom Static Colors amp Preset Colors 16 Fixture Reset Functions 17 Data Sync Feature 17 Fixture
8. 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 their 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 8 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 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 connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting 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 First Fixture in Chain 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 Secondarily
9. N is displayed then press ENTER again Now use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight 2 46 wireless mode and press ENTER to confirm 2 Resetting The Wireless a Navigate the main menu to reach SET press ENTER then use the lt UP DOWN buttons until WIRE is displayed then press ENTER again b From here you can use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight REST and press lt ENTER gt select YES then ENTER to reset the wireless setup 3 Select W DMX or Standard 2 4GHz Receiver a Make sure the device you are using to transmit signal with is powered on b Navigate the main menu to reach SET press ENTER then use the lt UP DOWN buttons until WIRE is displayed then press ENTER again Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight KEY in the menu and press ENTER d At this point please note that every time you touch the ENTER button the wireless LED status indicator changes between 4 colors but only 2 are functional e GREEN W DMX 2 4 GHz Mode e YELLOW Standard 2 4 GHz Mode wiCICLE amp LightCaster Compatible Note RED and BLUE currently have no function during this selection process e While the LED indicator is illuminated in GREEN for W DMX or YELLOW for Standard 2 4GHz press and hold the ENTER button for seconds to make your chosen wireless type the active wireless DMX signal type For W DMX connections you should be done The fixture
10. NO or TIME is set C 0 255 Cool White Intensity WAIT 0 255 Fade In fast slow to 0 the scene will not run Running A Custom Program 1 To view your newly created lighting masterpiece use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to AUTO and press ENTER 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1 CHS2 or CHS3 and press ENTER These are also directly accessible from the Effect Channel in DMX mode Auto and Sound Active Modes Set single or Master Slaved units to run in sound active or auto mode at user selectable speeds Auto Mode 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to navigate to AUTO and press the ENTER button 2 Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight any program ranging from CHS1 CHS3 and press ENTER Sound Active Mode 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to AUTO and press ENTER then with the lt UP DOWN gt buttons navigate to SOU1 color change or SOU2 white strobe only and press the ENTER button Page 15 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Custom Static Colors amp Preset Colors Allows the user to create and save up to 10 custom static colors for use in standalone or DMX mode Custom Mixing and Preset Mixed Colors 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to STAT and press ENTER then lt UP DOWN gt buttons
11. Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use Only DMX Cables and or check cables for defects Responding Er Install a Terminator ratically Reset fixture s Page 19 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your Colorise Infiniwhite As Good As New The fixture you ve received is a rugged tough piece of pro lighting equip ment and as long as you take care of it it will take care of you That said like anything you ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed You should absolutely keep the fixture clean especially if you 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 ma
12. TER gt Is used to select and confirm store the current selection MENU DOWN ENTER The control panel LED display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 13 When a menu function is selected the display will show im mediately the first available option for the selected menu function To select a menu item press lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to navigate the menu options Press the lt ENTER gt button to select the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu option To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value press the lt MENU gt button Page 12 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure ADDR 001 512 To choose the DMK address STAT Amber intensity 0 lt gt 100 w SET Warm White intensity 0 lt gt 100 W Cool white intensity 0 lt gt 100 Flash strobe speed 0 255 CHMD 7CH To run in 7 channel mode 4CH To run in 4 channel mode To run in 3 channel mode 3CH DIM Linear dimming curve dimming Square law curve ISQR Inverse square law curve S curve DISY o LED menu display is on continually LED menu display shuts off after 2 minutes of inactivity Menu locks after 2min Hold any key 10 seconds to unlock Choose the signal type 2 4G wireless or CABL cable Wireless Reset REST or KEY desired wireless mode color coded LED CTST A W
13. custom scenes and programs 4 The PR L reset function will only reset all customized program settings found in the PROG settings custom scenes and programs Data Sync Feature Users can transfer their custom settings from one fixture to another via DMX 1 Disconnect fixtures from any DMX controllers and link them together via DMX in out 2 On the sending fixture DMX out navigate the main menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to reach SEND and press the ENTER button 3 Select YES and press the ENTER button to begin the transfer 4 Information for ADDR address will not be sent 5 After the data has been transferred the receiving fixture will be automatically be reset Page 16 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Value In Depth Reference Guide KEE 000 lt gt 255 0 lt gt 10096 000 lt gt 255 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 005 No strobe 006 lt gt 020 Non synchronous strobe slow lt gt fast lt gt 060 Synchronous strobe slow lt gt fast lt gt 100 Electronic sine wave slow lt gt fast lt gt 140 Random strobe slow lt gt fast lt gt 180 Opening pulse slow lt gt fast lt gt 220 Closing pulse slow lt gt fast lt gt 255 Electronic square wave slow lt gt fast No Function Custom color 1 CT01 in menu settings Custom color 2 CT02 in menu settings
14. de within seven 7 days of receipt Page 20 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Operating Voltage 100 264VAC 47 63 Hertz Light Source LED 18x 5W 3 in 1 ACW LEDs 100 000 hours Beam Angle 25 degree optics standard er AnyFi Wireless Receiv vo Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Other Information Another day another six pointless words 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunction Warranty caused by damage to LEDs 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 however they are not manufactured by affiliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG Neutrik USA or any related entity Neutrik and power CONQ are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG Page 21 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Dimensional Drawings 8 6 in 218 1 mm 12 1 in 307 9 mm 6 5 in 164 6 mm TS n il l d VI n d be mm i o e e 5 6 in 141 4 mm Page 22 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
15. es 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 receiv ers 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 Troubleshooting Fixture Auto Shut Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving slower than 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 No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable Chase Speed Too Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Fast Slow No Power Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage verify that moving parts are not restricted and that unit s ventilation is not obstructed No Response to Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Audio Adjust Audio
16. he number of fixtures the data link can support Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line Also con necting 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 applica tions 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 Setting the DMX Input Connector as the Active DMX Input Navigate the main menu to reach SET press ENTER then use the lt UP DOWN buttons until SIGN is displayed then press ENTER again Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight cable mode and press ENTER to confirm Page 7 Colori
17. htCaster wireless DMX transceiver wiCICLE transmitter GROUP 5 VIOLET i si d all Bli d Skywire wirel e GROUP 6 CYAN and ail ywire wireless GROUP 7 WHITE b While your chosen group number color is illuminated on the status LED press and hold the ENTER button for 3 seconds 2 The LED on the transmitter will blink RED slowly until communication is established with the receiver The status LED on the receiving fixtures will be illuminated in the color of the group that it is set on until communication is established 3 Once the clearest channel is auto selected the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the transmitter and receiver NOTE The color of the status LED DURING operation does not indicate channel group instead it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving That s It Page 11 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the Colorise Quadra are ac cessed by using the control panel on the rear of the fixture There are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus lt MENU gt Is used to navigate to the previous higher level menu item lt UP gt Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order lt DOWN gt Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order lt EN
18. ized 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 Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please visit http www blizzardlighting com support Page 4 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE COLORISETM INFINIWHITE LED PAR MAIN FEATURES DMX Quick Reference 7 Channel Mode 18x 5W 3 in 1 ACW LEDs 100 000 hours Built in AnyFi wireless DMX receiver 2 4GHz or W DMX Achieve white color temperatures from 2600k 7500k Natural convection cooled totally silent operation User selectable 32 bit dimming curves Variable electronic dimmer strobe Built in color amp chase macros via DMX Built in auto programs amp sound active in standalone and M S Color mixing ability in standalone mode 25 degree beam angle User selectable 3 4 or 7 channel DMX modes Flicker free constant current LED driver LED control panel with 4 touch sensitive buttons 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors DREES
19. on to confirm Slave Mode 1 Daisy chain the fixtures DMX in out having the controller at the beginning of the line 2 There is nothing else to it The first fixture in the DMX chain is the master fixture and the following fixtures will follow the master Dimming Mode Settings Allows users to set the fixture to use 1 of 4 x2 dimming curve settings for smoother and slower dimming capabilities In the control panel menu there are two settings for each curve that are distinguishable from one another by the trailing dot Linear Curve Square Law Inverse Square Law S Curve LIN LIN SQR SQR ISQR ISQR SCUR SCUR Output Output Output Output DMX DMX The curve settings with the trailing dot adds a bit more delay to the curve for a smoother effect 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to SET and press ENTER then UP DOWN buttons again to scroll to DIM and press the ENTER button 2 Now use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight either LIN Linear SQR Square ISOR Inverse Square SCUR S Curve LIN Smooth Linear SQR Smooth Square ISQR Smooth Inverse Square or SCUR Smooth S Curve then hit ENTER LED Display On Off and Menu Lock 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to SET and press ENTER then navigate to DISY and press the ENTER button 2 In DISY you can set the LED menu display to be continually on or shut off af
20. ot 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 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 AII 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 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 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 Colo
21. rise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully They include important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product e 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 e 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 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 author
22. se Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female KLR connec tor on the other end Duh INPUT OUTPUT 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 circumstances 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 2 JJ 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily 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 your fixture 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 Output Input Take It To The Next Level Setting Up DMX
23. ter 2 minutes of inactivity In LOCK which is in the main top menu you can select either YES or NO and press ENTER to save Enabling key lock will disable the functionality of the buttons after 2 minutes To exit this locked setting press and hold any button for 10 seconds Page 14 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Custom Programs Allows users to create up to 3 customizable 20 scene programs that are directly accessible via the control panel and also in DMX mode Creating A Custom Program 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to PROG and press ENTER 2 Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1 CHS2 or CHS3 and press ENTER 3 Start with editing scene 1 SCO1 customizing it to your liking by using the choices outlined in the table below You can mix any color and set the duration in seconds before moving on to the next scene TIME 0 255 You can also add a fade in effect to the start of this scene WAIT 0 255 and or strobe SHUT 0 255 Finally if you want to use this scene in your program be sure to enable it USE YES NO 4 Repeat the above process to create up to 20 scenes in each of the 3 customizable programs A 0 255 Amber Intensity SHUT 0 255 Strobe slow fast USE YES NO Use Scene in Program W 0 255 Warm White Intensity TIME 0 255 Scene Time seconds IMPORTANT If USE is set to
24. to select A W C and push ENTER to confirm your selection Then in the same manner you can select SHUT to add s strobe effect Mix and Save Custom Colors 1 10 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to CTST and press ENTER then lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select a color bank from CTO1 CT10 and push ENTER to confirm your selection 2 Now use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight either A Amber Level W Warm White Level or C Cool White Level then hit ENTER 3 Finally using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons select the maximum level for each color between 000 255 000 off and hit ENTER to confirm your choice s 4 These 10 custom colors can be accessed and edited to your liking at any time and will be saved even after powering off the fixture 5 Your custom static colors are directly accessible from the Effect Channel in DMX mode Fixture Reset Functions Allows users to reset the fixture to factory default settings without loosing customized settings or reset the custom programs exclusively 1 Use the MENU and UP DOWN buttons to navigate to LOAD and press ENTER then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight ST L or PR L and press ENTER 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight either YES or NO then press ENTER 3 The ST L reset function will reset all default values with the exception of those in ADDR address CTST 10 custom colors and PROG
25. uipped to work seamlessly with our own Skywire 2 4GHz wireless DMX products as well as W DMX wireless products W DMX is a two time award winning wireless DMX technology created and owned by Wireless Solution Sweden AB A F i I Skywire wireless DMX products feature 512 auto assigning frequencies in 7 groups allowing up to 7 systems to run Universal Wireless MY simultaneously in the same space completely free of interference with reliable wireless communication for over 1000 feet line of sight Using W DMX wireless you can expect an outstanding wireless range of up to 500 meters line of sight very easy setup and leave any worries behind concerning loss of signal due to its built in FHSS technology Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum So first if you would like to use Standard 2 4GHz wireless DMX you will need a Blizzard wiCICLE transmitter Lightcaster transceiver or any Blizzard Lighting controller that has this type of built in wireless transmitter like our Kontrol 6 Skywire to act as a transmitter And if you plan on using W DMX 2 4GHz wireless for your setup you will need a W DMX transceiver to broadcast the signal from your controller such as our Lightcaster W DMX Ready to move on Well alrighty 1 IMPORTANT Set the Fixture to Receive Wireless Signal in the Control Panel a Navigate the main menu to reach SET press ENTER then use the UP DOWN buttons until SIG
26. will detect the signal For Standard 2 4GHz connections please continue to Step 5 on the next page Page 10 Colorise Infiniwhite Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 Successful W DMX Connections The LED status indicator will blink then turn white if searching for a signal When a signal connection is established the LED on the fixture will be solid GREEN if signal is lost the LED will flash RED W DMX Setup Examples 1 One transceiver with multiple receiver setups a Power on all units b On the receiving W DMx fixtures follow the previous instructions to pair them with the transmitting unit 2 Multiple transceiver setups with multiple receivers e g 3 groups consisting of a transceiver amp receiver s named A B and C a Turn power off of all units b Group A gets powered on then follow step 1 above C Group B gets powered on then follow step 1 above d Group C gets powered on then follow step 1 above 5 Standard 2 4GHz Mode Selecting the Channel Group 1 After selecting Standard 2 4GHz Mode in Step 3 on the previous page the fixture is ready and waiting for your input to select the frequency group to match that of your transmitting source a Tap the ENTER button repeatedly to scroll through the 7 color group frequencies GROUP 1 RED e GROUP 2 GREEN NOTE GROUP number also e GROUP 3 YELLOW corresponds to the GROUP setting e GROUP 4 BLUE on our Lig
27. ximizing your cli ent 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 something doesn t go as planned If you find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a good little fixture should you ll need to obtain a Return Authori zation 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 Your contact information Name Address Phone Number Email address 1 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 responsibil ity 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 ma
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