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1. gt 255 CH10 CH10 CH10 000 lt gt 004 005 lt gt 019 020 lt gt 026 027 lt gt 030 031 lt gt 052 053 lt gt 056 057 lt gt 078 079 lt gt 082 083 lt gt 103 104 lt gt 107 108 lt gt 128 129 lt gt 133 134 lt gt 152 153 lt gt 157 158 lt gt 177 178 lt gt 182 183 lt gt 203 204 lt gt 255 Built in Programs numbers amp symbols Must have Dimmer and RGBW color chosen No function PFOONOUAWNHO tt Ox VV AS EX A All Symbols ch 9 controls speed Built in Programs letters No Function A B C D E F G H l J K L M N o P Q R S T U Vv W X X Z All Letters ch 9 controls speed Built in Program Speed Track Fast lt gt Slow Strobe Open Fast lt gt Slow Fast lt gt Slow Open Pulse Fast lt gt Slow Open Ramp Snap Fast lt gt Slow Open Ramp Ramp Fast lt gt Slow Open Burst Fast lt gt Slow Open Glow Burst Fast lt gt Slow Open Snap Fast lt gt Slow Open Random Pattern Fast lt gt Slow Open Page 14 BlockHead User Manual Rev B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 16 20 116 Channel Mode continued 16CH 20CH 116CH Channel Value What it does 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 CH13 CH13 CH13 000 lt g2. llockheni LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS BlockHead Moving Head Fixture 1 1 Getting Started 3 What s In The Box 3 Getting It Out Of The Box 3 Powering Up 3 Getting A Hold Of Us 3 Safety Instructions Don t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster 4 2 Meet The BlockHead 5 Main Features 5 Control 5 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 B 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 Mounting Brac
3. gt 100 LED 2 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 LED 3 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N ul N LED 3 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N oO m LED 24 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N foe LED 25 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 e NIN INIEIN i Di UIs WwW oO a H N e m m 3 LED 25 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 w 114 LED 25 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 w Hi 115 LED 25 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 116 Motor Reset 253 255 w N N Page 6 BlockHead User Manual Rev B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The BlockHead Pin Up Picture Head Arms 25x CREE 12w RGBW LEDs greri g ky 09077 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 B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAYS replace with the same type 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 type 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 51
4. 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 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 1 BlockHead User Manual Rev B 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. receiving device typically has a means for setting 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 B c 2014 Bliz
6. 116CH Channel Value What it does 000 lt gt 020 021 lt gt 127 128 lt gt 191 192 lt gt 255 043 000 lt gt 127 128 lt gt 191 192 lt gt 255 053 Pan No function Pan Position Pan Rotate CW Slow lt gt Fast Pan Rotate CCW Slow lt gt Fast Center Default Tilt Tilt Position Tilt Rotate CW Slow lt gt Fast Tilt Rotate CCW Slow lt gt Fast Center Default 000 lt gt 255 Tilt Fine low ow Sef 000 lt gt 047 048 lt gt 063 064 lt gt 079 080 lt gt 095 096 lt gt 111 112 lt gt 127 128 lt gt 143 144 lt gt 159 160 lt gt 175 176 lt gt 191 192 lt gt 207 208 lt gt 223 224 lt gt 239 240 lt gt 245 246 lt gt 255 Page 13 BlockHead User Manual Rev B Pan Tilt Speed Adjustment Track Fast lt gt Slow Built in Programs images No function 1 LED Chase Pattern 1 1 LED Chase Pattern 2 1 LED Chase Pattern 3 2 LED Chase Pattern 3 LED Chase Pattern 4 LED Chase Pattern Image 1 Group Pattern Bars Image 2 Group Pattern Snake Image 3 Group Pattern Square Image 4 Group Pattern Diagonal Image 5 Group Pattern Random Dots Sound Mode Sound Mode with Movement AII Programs ch9 controls speed c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 16 20 116 Channel Modes continued 16CH 20CH 116CH Channel Value What it does CH9 CH9 CH9 000 lt
7. 2 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 daisy 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 B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR con
8. 5 field angle Max Operating 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Temp DMX Channel 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 B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Luminous Intensity turi Meter ameter ameter 41 700 Lux 15 500 Lux Dimensional Drawing 19 in 48 26 cm lt __ 15 25 in 38 74 cm Page 19 BlockHead User Manual Rev B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
9. 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 order 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 B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any 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 butt
10. ble 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 First Fixture in Chain 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 B 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 DI P switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also re quire a slave sett
11. d related stage equipment DMX provides up to 512 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
12. 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 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 inside the un
13. ead User Manual Rev B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Quick Reference 20 116 Channel Modes 2 Tilt Built in Program Speed slow lt gt fast 20 CH What is does Pan 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 m o m o Strobe slow lt gt fast Strobe slow lt gt fast m fai Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 m Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 m N m Global Red Intensty 0 lt gt 100 Global Red Intensty 0 lt gt 100 m w Global Green Intensty 0 lt gt 100 1 w Global Green Intensty 0 lt gt 100 m gt Global Blue Intensty 0 lt gt 100 1 Global Blue Intensty 0 lt gt 100 m ul Global White Intensty 0 lt gt 100 1 Global White Intensty 0 lt gt 100 16 LED 1 Red Intensity LED 1 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 ul LED Row 1 Pixel Control m N LED Row 2 Pixel Control m N m foe LED Row 3 Pixel Control m LED 1 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 m Cel LED Row 4 Pixel Control m LED 1 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N o LED Row 5 Pixel Control o LED 2 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N j Hi LED 2 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N LED 2 Blue Intensity 0 lt
14. ht within the range of P 01 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 button 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 B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 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
15. ing First Fixture in Chain DMX IN Next Fixture in Chain To Next Fixture gt 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 10 BlockHead User Manual Rev B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJ USIMENTS 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
16. it 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 B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE BLOC KHEAD 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 ao quem O e Built in Programs image 8 Buitrin Programs etter _____________ iQ Built in Program Speed slow lt gt fast Strobe slow lt gt fast Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Global Red Intensty 0 lt gt 100 Global Green Intensty 0 lt gt 100 Global Blue Intensty 0 lt gt 100 Global White Intensty 0 lt gt 100 Motor Reset 253 255 Page 5 BlockH
17. ividual LED Pan and tilt motor reset is activated on channel 116 between values 253 255 cH reo cH ev cH en cH peo ar peo for eo cH peo Ta e cH J ce rac in 28 a 40 m 52 ior 64 isr 76 168 88 19R 100 22R 212 25 ar ic 29 46 41 76 53 106 65 136 77 166 89 196 101 206 113 256 Tis 30 46 42 78 54 108 66 138 78 168 90 198 102 228 114 258 iw 31 aw 43 ow 55 iow 67 1w 79 16w 91 19w 103 22w 115 25w 28 32 SR 44 or 56 1 68 1a s0 ime 92 20R 104 23 26 33 sc 45 86 57 nme 69 146 81 176 93 206 105 236 Paw ss sw 47 ew so uw 71 ia 83 iw 05 20w 107 230 reset Tse 36 on ae on so 12r 72 158 84 ier 96 218 108 248 Motor Pac 37 6c 49 9c 61 126 73 156 85 186 97 216 109 246 353 255 18 19 20 par Ch 116 22 26 34 56 46 s 58 118 70 148 82 17 94 208 106 233 23 24 25 26 38 38 6B 50 62 128 74 158 86 188 98 218 110 248 39 ow 51 ow 63 12w 75 15w 87 isw 99 21w 111 24w Page 15 BlockHead User Manual Rev B 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 an
18. kets 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 it is set t
19. nector 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 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 last fixture They are also readily O available from specialty retailers j _ 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor CAUTI ON 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 Conductor 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield ne DMX Data Take It To The Next Level Setting Up DMX Control Step 1 Connect the male connector of the DMX ca
20. o 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 B c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS 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
21. ons 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 mode 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 P 01 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 Highlig
22. t 255 Global Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 CH14 CH14 CH14 000 lt gt 255 Global Blue I ntensity 0 lt gt 100 CH15 CH15 CH15 000 lt gt 255 Global White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 CH16 LED Row Pixel Control 000 lt gt 007 LED1 2 3 4 50N LED 008 lt gt 015 LED 1 ON Row 1 016 lt gt 023 LED 2 ON 024 lt gt 031 LED1 20N 032 lt gt 039 LED 3 ON 040 lt gt 047 LED 1 3 ON 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 LED3 40N 104 lt gt 111 LED1 3 40N 112 lt gt 119 LED2 3 40N 120 lt gt 127 LED1 2 3 40N 128 lt gt 135 LED 5 ON 136 lt gt 143 LED 1 5 ON 144 lt gt 151 LED 2 5 ON 152 lt gt 159 LED1 2 5 ON 160 lt gt 167 LED3 5 ON 168 lt gt 175 LED1 3 5 ON 176 lt gt 183 LED2 3 5 ON 184 lt gt 191 LED1 2 3 50ON 192 lt gt 199 LED4 50N 200 lt gt 207 LED1 4 5 ON 208 lt gt 215 LED2 4 5 ON 216 lt gt 223 LED1 2 4 50ON 224 lt gt 231 LED3 4 5 ON 232 lt gt 239 LED1 3 4 50N 240 lt gt 247 LED2 3 4 50ON 248 lt gt 255 ROW ALL OFF 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 each ind
23. zard Lighting LLC Keeping Your BlockHead As Good As New The fixture you ve received is a rugged tough piece of pro lighting equipment 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 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
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