Blizzard Lighting Colorise Quadra User Manual
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1. 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 Quadra 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 Quadra is equipped to work seamlessly with our own Skywire2. 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 Quadra 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 the fixtures that follow may also require a slave setting
3. 1 color changing Sound Active Mode 2 white strobe CHS1 CHS3 sco1 sc20 R 0 255 SHUT strobe 0 255 custom 20 scenes G 9 255 AUTO None ATO1 ATOS programs for each 1 3 custom B 0 255 ATSP speed 0 255 Program w0 255 TIME duration 0 255 WAIT before fade 0 255 USE use scene YES NO SOFT Software version information Current automated overheat protection level 100 80 50 LOAD Restore factory settings Restore factory program settings YES NO Sync settings between fixtures via DMX Page 13 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller Setting the DMX 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 lt MENU gt button select ADDR then hit lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select the correct address then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm Setting the DMX Channel Mode 1 To select a DMX channel mode press the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until the display reads SET and press the lt ENTER gt 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 button to confirm Slave Mode 1 Daisy chain the fixtures DMX in
4. 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 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
5. Use Scene in Program B 0 255 Blue Intensity ATSP 0 255 Auto Speed fast slow IMPORTANT FE 0 25 Sene TmeGernds 00 the scene wi not runt W 0 255 White Intensity TIME 0 255 Scene Time seconds 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 Speed and Sound Active Modes Set single or Master Slaved units to run in sound active or auto mode at user selectable speeds 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 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 UP DOWN buttons to highlight any program ranging from ATO1 ATO5 and press ENTER Auto Speed 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 ATSP and press the ENTER button 2 Make a selection from 0 255 and press ENTER
6. 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 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 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 fi
7. 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 Quadra 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 insert any of its 5 built in auto programs ATO1 ATO5 and adjust its speed ATSP 0 255 and also 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 R 0 255 Red Intensity SHUT 0 255 Strobe slow fast WAIT 0 255 Fade In fast slow G 0 255 Green Intensity AUTO ATO1 ATO05 Auto Programs USE YES NO
8. 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 lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to SET and press lt ENTER gt then lt UP DOWN gt 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 ISQR 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 after 2 minutes of inactivity In LOCK which is in the
9. 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 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
10. vwmacwewwa f OSS ho seetommmeme Je SS DMX In Depth Reference 5 4 Channel Modes 1 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 DMX In Depth Reference 3 Channel Modes Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Virtual Color Wheel Page 19 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIX A Quick Lesson On DMX 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
11. 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 nyri 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 SIGN is displayed then press ENTER again Now us
12. 20 Closing pulse slow lt gt fast lt gt 255 Electronic square wave slow lt gt fast menu settings menu settings menu settings menu settings menu settings menu settings menu settings menu settings menu settings 056 lt gt 060 Custom color 10 CT10 in menu settings 061 lt gt 065 Auto 1 R G B W RG RB GB RGBW 066 lt gt 070 Auto 2 Rf R Gt G Bt BJ Wt W 071 lt gt 075 Auto 3 R1G1 RIG RTBt RIB BJG B1G1 076 lt gt 080 Auto 4 RGBW1 RGBW 081 lt gt 085 Auto 5 B BGf BG BJG G GRt GR GIR R RBt RB R B 086 lt gt 090 Custom program 1 CHO1 in menu settings 091 lt gt 095 Custom program 2 CHO2 in menu settings 096 lt gt 100 Custom program 3 CHO3 in menu settings 101 105 Sound active mode 1 color change 106 110 Sound active mode 2 white strobe 111 115 Red 116 120 Green 121 125 Blue 126 130 White 131 lt gt 135 R G W 136 lt gt 140 R G B 141 lt gt 145 Yellow 146 lt gt 150 Pink 151 lt gt 155 Cyan 156 lt gt 160 Orange 161 lt gt 165 Violet 166 lt gt 170 Golden 171 lt gt 175 2700K White 176 lt gt 180 3200K White 181 lt gt 185 4000K White 186 lt gt 190 5500K White 191 lt gt 195 6500K White 196 lt gt 200 Red Green Blue White 201 l
13. 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 Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE COLORISE QUADRA LED PAR MAIN FEATURES 12x 10W 4 in 1 RGBW LEDs 100 000 hours Built in AnyFi wireless DMX receiver 2 4GHz or W DMX 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 5 7 or 10 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 DMX Quick Reference 10 7 5 Channel Modes channei to channei_ 7 channei Schemi sete sete 7 tete Coors Ao sesto Se tosse ooo SSS e o fwo C Zo Bo C DMX Quick Re
14. COLORISE dada ARUFi Universal Wireless DMX LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Colorise Quadra 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 Quadra LED Par 5 Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Colorise Quadra Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Connecting A Bunch Of Colorise Quadra 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 Speed 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 Inf
15. 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 made within seven 7 days of receipt Page 21 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Operating Voltage 100 264VAC 47 63 Hertz Power Consumption 131W 1 65A PF 67 Light Source LED 12x 10w 4 in 1 RGBW LEDs 100 000 hours Beam Angle 25 degree optics standard Luminous Intensity 26 970 Lux 1m 7 920 Lux 2m AnyFi Wireless Receiver wow Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Other Information I m surprised there aren t more old people who opt for fangs in their dentures 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
16. Neutrik AG Page 22 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Dimensional Drawings 8 6 in 218 1 mm 12 1 in 307 9 mm amp 5 in 1646 mm 7 TTT 5 6 in 141 4 mm ATTE Td In Mh D i Li i i o e of Page 23 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
17. OFT or POW and press ENTER 2 The SOFT information simply displays the current software version installed on the fixture and POW displays the fixtures current power level setting Under normal conditions it will be at 100 but this fixture has built in overheat protection that may automatically reduce the output level to 80 or 50 in high temperature situations Page 17 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Value In Depth Reference Guide 000 lt gt 255 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 005 No strobe 006 lt gt 020 Non synchronous strobe slow lt gt fast 021 lt gt 060 Synchronous strobe slow lt gt fast 061 101 181 221 000 lt gt 010 No Function 011 lt gt 015 Custom color 1 CT 016 020 Custom color 2 CT 021 025 Custom color 3 CT 026 030 Custom color 4 CT 031 035 Custom color 5 CT 036 040 Custom color 6 CT 041 lt gt 045 Custom color 7 CT 046 050 Custom color 8 CT 051 lt gt 055 Custom color 9 CT 01 in T02 in T03 in 04 in 05 in r06 in 07 in r08 in r09 in 100 Electronic sine wave slow fast 140 Random strobe slow fast 141 lt gt 180 Opening pulse slow lt gt fast lt gt 2
18. ceiver wiCICLE transmitter GROUP 5 VIOLET i d all Bli d Skywire wirel e GROUP 6 CYAN and all rq ywire wireless e GROUP 7 WHITE b While your chosen group number color is illuminated on the status LED press and hold the lt ENTER gt 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 Quadra 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 ENTER gt Is used to select and confirm s
19. 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 to select R G B W and push ENTER to confirm your selection Then in the same manner you can select SHUT to add s strobe effect 2 You can also select lt PRSC gt and use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through and quickly use any of the fixtures built in preset colors 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 UP DOWN buttons to select a color bank from CTO1 CT10 and push ENTER to confirm your selection 2 Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight either R Red Level G Green Level B Blue Level or W 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 Page 16 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Fixture Reset Functions Allows users to reset the fixture to factory default settings witho
20. e the UP DOWN buttons to highlight 2 4G 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 C 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 3 seconds to make your chosen wireless type the active wireless DMX signal type For W DMX connections you should be done The fixture will detect the signal For Standard 2 4GHz conn
21. ections please continue to Step 5 on the next page Page 10 Colorise Quadra 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 lt ENTER gt 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 LightCaster wireless DMX I trans
22. ference 4 3 Channel Modes Green Intensity White Intensity Blue Intensity Virtual Color Wheel Page 5 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The Colorise Quadra Pin Up Picture Heavy Duty Cast High Power 10W 4 in 1 Aluminum Enclosure RGBW LEDs Dual Mounting Yokes Locking Adjustment Knobs Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out oe apt AC Power In G AC Power Out Antenna 4 Character LED Control Panel Wireless LED Indicator Colorise Quadra 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 Quadra 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 Quadra 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 suppo
23. ing LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR 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 O 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily e 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 Control Step 1 Connect the male connector of the
24. ormation 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 Quadra As Good As New 21 Returns Gasp 21 Shipping Issues 21 Tech Specs 22 Dimensional Drawings 23 Page 2 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box 1 x Colorise Quadra Professional LED PAR Fixture e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on the purchase of your new totally sweet Colorise Quadra LED par fixture She s a real stunner alright definitely the cat s pajamas Now that you ve got your Colorise Quadra or hopefully Colorises 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
25. rt 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 CABL cable mode and press ENTER to confirm Page 7 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Light
26. 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 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A
27. t gt 255 No Function Page 18 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A DMX Value In Depth Reference Guide continued Speed Auto 1 5 000 lt gt 255 fast lt gt slow Virtual Color Wheel 000 lt gt 010 No Function 011 Blue 012 lt gt 050 Blue green 051 Teal 052 090 Teal blue 091 Green 092 lt gt 130 Green red 131 Yellow 132 170 Yellow green 171 Red 172 lt gt 210 Red blue 211 Magenta 212 lt gt 250 Magenta red 251 lt gt 255 Blue Dimming Mode 000 lt gt 010 Default as set in the LED menu 011 lt gt 020 Linear curve 021 lt gt 030 Square law curve 031 lt gt 040 Inverse square law curve 041 lt gt 050 S curve 051 lt gt 060 Linear curve smooth 061 lt gt 070 Square law curve smooth 071 lt gt 080 Inverse square law curve smooth 081 lt gt 090 S curve smooth 091 lt gt 255 Default as set in the LED menu DMX In Depth Reference 10 7 Channel Modes soxchannei Name zcmme name Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 fa Bue intensity pue 100 4 Ge intensity oo 100 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 sme 6 sme e Auto speed fate so fe s
28. to choose a speed slow lt gt fast Page 15 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Color Calibration Settings Allows the user to setup and save 1 customized R G B W color balance setting and save it for future use This custom setting is global and it will effect all modes 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to SET and press ENTER then on while CAL push ENTER again 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight either R Red Level G Green Level B Blue Level or W White Level then hit ENTER 3 Now 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 4 You have now just setup and saved a custom global color calibration setting that you can use at you convenience To use your custom setting now or later press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to reach USE and press ENTER Then choose either YES or NO and press ENTER When you select YES it enables this custom color calibration globally and when choosing NO the fixture will continue to use the default color calibration settings Your customized settings will be saved for later use even after powering off the fixture It can be altered to your liking at any time Just remember to return to this setting to either enable or disable it when needed Custom Static Colors amp Preset Colors Allows the user to
29. tore the current selection o 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 ENTER Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate the menu options Press the ENTER 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 MENU button Page 12 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure staT R Ss Reed intensity 0 lt gt 100 Green intensity 0 lt gt 100 fs tue intensity 0 lt gt 100 SSCS White intensity 0 lt gt 100 NONE R G B W RGW RGB YELLOW PINK CYAN ORANGE VIOLET GOLDEN 2700K 3200K 4000K 5500K 6500K RGBW CHMD To run in 10 channel mode To run in 7 channel mode 5CH To run in 5 channel mode 4CH To run in 4 channel mode To run in 3 channel mode DIM Linear dimming curve dimming Square law curve ISQR Inverse square law curve S curve DISY on LED menu display is on continually LED menu display shuts off after 2 minutes of inactivity CTST R G B W adjustments for custom color banks 01 10 AUTO Auto programs 1 5 Custom program 1 Custom program 2 Custom program 3 Sound Active Mode
30. ut loosing customized settings or reset the custom programs exclusively 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt 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 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 or CAL global intensity will not be sent 5 After the data has been transferred the receiving fixture will be automatically be reset Fixture Information These are not editable features they are for informational purposes only 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to INFO and press ENTER then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight S
31. xture 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 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 20 Colorise Quadra Manual Rev A 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your Colorise Quadra 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
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