Snowball Manual Rev A.indd
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1. LED 4x 3 watt Red Green Blue White LED 60 000 hours Beamz Gajillions Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Other Operating Modes Color Preset Standalone color mixing Yellow Snow 2 year limited warranty does not cover mal Warranty function caused by damage to LED s Page 11 Snowball Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest tha nks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting2. LIG IERI U Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Brookfield WI USA Copyright c 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Snowball DMX Effect Light eH 1 Getting Started w What s In The Box Getting It Out Of The Box Powering Up Getting A Hold Of Us Safety Instructions Don t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster 2 Meet Snowball DMX Effect Light Features DMX Quick Reference The Snowball Pinup Picture QUU YI SWWWW 3 Setup Fuse Replacement Connecting A Bunch Of Snowball DMX Effect Lights Data DMX Cables NNN N 4 Operating Adjustments Control Panel Menu Structure DMX Mode Master Slave Mode Sound Active Mode LED display options Troubleshooting 5 Appendix 10 00 00 00 00 0 Keeping Your Snowball DMX Effect Light As Good As New 10 Returns Gasp 10 Shipping Issues 10 Tech Specs 11 Page 2 Snowball Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x Snowball DMX Effect Light e Warranty Card e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Brrrrrrrrr Did it just get colder in here Now that you ve been Snow balled 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 immedi ately and keep the packing material for inspection Again please save the carton and all packing
3. A Copyright c 2011 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 de cal 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 tech nical
4. 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 unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact Blizzard Lighting at sup port blizzardlighting com Page 4 Snowball Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET The Snowball DMX Effect CONTROL FEATURES e Way bright output from 4x 3 watt R G B W LEDs e Variable electronic strobe e Variable electronic dimmer e Built in automated programs via DMX and master slave e Built in sound active programs in standalone and DMX modes ADDITIONAL FEATURES e Lightweight and Compact It kept its New Years resolution e LED control panel for easy programming e Easy mounting tabs e Cool white case evokes alpine memories and glows when in use DMX Quick Reference White Intensity 0 lt gt 016 Strobe Off 017 lt gt 255 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast 0 lt gt 127 Beam Rotation Fixed Position 128 lt gt 255 Beam Rotation Continuous Slow lt gt Fast 0 lt gt 127 Sound Active Off 128 lt gt 255 Sound Active On Page 5 Snowball Manual Rev A Copyr
5. 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 pow er supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifi cations 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 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 W220 N1531 Jericho Ct Suite E Waukesha WI 53186 USA support blizzardlighting com www blizzardlighting com 1 866 493 6025 Page 3 Snowball Manual Rev
6. er 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 distanc es 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 7 Snowball Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJ USIMENTS DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller tt 1 The default mode for the fixture is DMX which appears as rio on the LED Readout Use the lt ENTER gt button then the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to I cu f choose a channel between and I IL Press lt ENTER gt again to confirm Master Slave Mode Auto Sound Active Allows you to link up to 32 units together without a controller 1 Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX con nector on the rear of the units It may be necessary to use a terminator at the last fixture For more information about terminators see page 8 2 Choose a unit to function as
7. ight c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The Snowball Pin Up Picture Mindblowing Snow white case beamy lens Microphone LED control panel Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out AC Power In Fuse Page 6 Snowball Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 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 flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power Connecting A Bunch of Snowball DMX Effects 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 mas ter slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fix tures 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 togeth
8. it 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 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 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 10 Snowball Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Length Width Height Weight Operating Voltage 110 230VAC 50 60 Hertz Fuse 2A 250V Light Source
9. owball Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIX Keeping Your Snowball 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 maximizing your cli ent s satistfaction 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 un
10. the Master Select MAST The master unit must be the first unit Finally chain the units pr using DMX cable CI rig iI i Master ALI then iir IL to confirm 3 Select slave function by using the lt UP gt lt DOWN gt keys to reach SLAV in the Master Auto menu on the slave units and they will react in the same as the Master I C IMI T Slave SLI ic I then ILTILI to confirm 4 On the master fixture use the lt UP gt lt DOWN gt keys to reach AUTO which allows you to select the Master Slave mode II Sound active JOLIN then lt ENTER gt to confirm Auto mode Auto then Au i Hu 4 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 White 5 Red Green 6 Red Blue 7 Red White 8 Blue Green 9 Green White 10 Blue White 11 R G B 12 G B W 13 R B W 14 R G W 15 R G B W then lt ENTER gt to confirm Do E gt rit ILi Red Green Blue White Snap mot rit 1 1 15 Color Snap 7 m Hi io Strobe pa so Mitt 1 4 15 Color Fade DI op ILII Rotation Speed Slow lt gt Fast Page 8 Snowball Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC Troubleshooting Symptom soron Fixture Auto Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving Shut Off slower than 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 d
11. ust 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 information Chase Speed Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Too Fast Slow 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 Slow Movement Verify that 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable Also check that speed channels are set appropri ately 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 raticly Check all cables for defects Reset fixture s Intermittant Check lamp for properly installation Lamp Relamp lamp may have reached end of life Remote Doesn t Verify remote control cable is installed properly and securely Work Verify remote is correct type CA 9 or other as applicable Fixture Moving Verify proper mode of operation Is the fixture in Auto On Its Own mode If your problem isn t listed or if problems persist please contact support support blizzardlighting com Page 9 Sn
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