Blizzard Lighting MiniSystem User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
http://www.blizzardpro.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 4
General Requirements 4
Laser Safety Requirements 4
2. Meet the MiniSystem™ 5
Main Features 5
Dimensional Drawings 5
MiniSystem™ Pin-Up Picture 6
The Control Panel 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Mounting & Rigging 7
4. Operating Instructions 8
The Control Panel 8
Using the IR Remote Control 9
5. Appendix 10
Keeping Your MiniSystem™ As Good As New 10
Returns (Gasp!) 10
Shipping Issues 10
Tech Specs! 11

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x MiniSystem™ Fixture
• 1 x IR Remote Control
• 1 x IEC Power Cord
• 1 x Mounting Bracket & Locking Knobs
Getting It Out Of the Box
Congratulations on purchasing the 4-in-1 minisystem™ party light. Now that
you’ve got minisystem™, 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 xture must be returned to the factory, it is important
that the xture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Powering Up!
All xtures must be powered directly o a switched circuit and cannot be run
o a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat
or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.
Warning! All xtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable
Ground (Earthing).
Getting A Hold Of Us
If something goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardpro.com/support
and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Disclaimer: The information and specications 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.blizzardpro.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 9/24/2020 J. Thomas 12/28/2020

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Please read these instructions carefully. They include
important information about the installation, usage and
maintenance of this product.
Safety Instructions
General Requirements
• Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.
• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation.
• Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse.
• Never try to repair the unit by yourself.
• Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on it.
Laser Safety Requirements
Lasers are one of the coolest eects available, and when they are used appro-
priately, they will be fun, legal and harmless. To make sure that is the case:
• Always set up and install all laser eects so that all laser light is at least 3
meters (9.8 feet) above the oor on which people can stand.
• After setting up, and before public use, test laser to ensure proper function.
Do not use if any defect is detected. Do not use if laser emits only one or two
laser beams rather than dozens/hundreds, as this could indicate damage to the
diraction grating optic, and could allow emission of higher laser levels above
Class 3R.
• Never point lasers at people, or look into the laser aperture/beams.
• Never point a laser at aircraft, this is a federal oense!
• Never point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
• Never expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
• Never use laser if the laser appears to emit only one or two beams.
• Never use the laser if the housing is damaged, the housing is open, or if the
optics appear damaged in any way.
• Never open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the protec-
tive housing can start res, burn skin and will cause instant eye injury.
• Never leave this device running unattended.
The operation of a class 3R laser show is only allowed if the show is controlled
by a skilled and well-trained operator, familiar with the data from this manual.
The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country
to country. The user is responsible for the legal requirements at the location/
country of use.

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2. MEET THE MINISYSTEM™
Main Features
• Room lling R/G/B/W beams via rotating crystal half-sphere
• Wash, strobe, and chase RGB LED eye-candy eects
• Projects thousands of slow/fast moving red and green laser dots
• Laser safety key lock switch
• 2-button manual control (no DMX)
• Easy-to-use IR remote control
• Built-in microphone with sensitivity adjustments
• Multiple built-in auto and sound active show eects
• Energy ecient, low power consumption
• Lightweight and compact
• IEC power input
• Black metal housing with mounting bracket & locking knobs
• Operating modes: auto mode, sound active
Dimensional Drawings
9.8" (248 mm)
6.3" (160 mm)
9.8" (248 mm)
7.9" (200 mm)

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The Control Panel
MiniSystem™ Pin-Up Picture
Rotating Crystal Half-
Sphere with 4* 3W LEDs
Mounting
Bracket
Safety
Loop
100mW, 650nm Red + 30mW,
520nm Green Laser
32* 3-in-1 RGB SMD5050
Wash/Strobe/Chase
Locking
Knob
Locking
Knob
Power Switch
Internal Mic
Mic Sensitivity Sound Active
Mode
Selector
Laser Safety
Key Switch
LED
Indicator
Turn ON to
Operate Laser

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Fuse Replacement
1. With a at head screwdriver, remove the fuse holder from its housing.
2. Carefully remove the damaged fuse from the holder and replace with exact
same type of fuse (2A, 250V).
Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.
ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.
3. SETUP
Mounting & Rigging
This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough
room for ventilation. The fan or vent pathway must never be obstructed.
IMPORTANT: Regardless of the rigging option
you choose for your xtures, always be sure to
secure your xture with a safety cable.
Mount the xture using a suitable "C" or "O"
type clamp. The clamps should be rated to
hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure
structural stability.
Do not mount to surfaces of unknown
strength, and ensure properly rated rigging is
used when mounting xtures overhead.
Overhead mounting requires extensive
experience, which includes calculating working
load limits, knowledge of the installation
material being used, and periodic safety
inspections.
If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself.
Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

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1 ON/OFF Power switch
2 MIC Internal microphone
3 VOL Using a small phillips screwdriver, adjust clockwise for
high mic sensitivity, or adjust counter-clockwise for low
sensitivity.
4 MODE
(button)
Show 0: LED, Laser, and Strobe shows (random 1-3)
Show 1: LED show
Show 2: Strobe show
Show 3: Laser show
5 SOUND
ON/OFF
(button)
Switches between the following 3 options with each button
press: Fast, Slow, and Sound Active.
Fast: Cycles through show modes 0-3, fast. The LED
indicator ashes fast when active.
Slow: Cycles through show modes 0-3, slow. The LED
indicator ashes slowly when active.
Sound Active: Cycles through show modes 0-3, controlled
by sound. The LED indicator ashes with beat.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Control Panel
All the features and dierent modes possible with the minisystem™ can be
accessed by using the control panel buttons or IR remote control. The buttons
allow you to control the unit, as detailed below.
Note: You must turn the laser safety key switch to "ON" to use the lasers.

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<Standby>
Puts the xture in standby mode. Press again to
return to normal working mode.
<Show 0>
This button shows all 3 built-in show programs in
random order (Shows 1-3).
<Show 1>
Press the "Show 1" button for the LED show.
<Show 2>
Press the "Show 2" button for the Strobe show.
<Show 3>
Press the "Show 3" button for the Laser show.
Remember to make sure that the laser safety key
switch is turned "ON".
<Show Fast>
Cycles through all of the show modes 0-3, fast. While running, the LED
indicator will ash fast.
<Show Slow>
Cycles through all of the show modes 0-3, slow. While running, the LED
indicator will ash slow.
<Show Sound>
Cycles through all of the show modes 0-3, controlled by sound. The LED
indicator will ash with beat.
Using the IR Remote Control
All the goodies and dierent modes possible with the minisystem™ can be
accessed by using the IR remote control.
The IR remote control is simple to use. It oers the same functionality of the
LED control panel, with the addition of quick access shortcut buttons.

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Keeping Your MiniSystem™ As Good As New
The xture 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, you’ll need
to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should keep the
xture 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 xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.
In transit, keep the xtures 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
xtures.
Common sense and taking care of your xtures will be the single biggest thing
you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about
designing a great light show, putting on a great concert, or maximizing your
client’s satisfaction and “wow factor.” That’s what it’s all about, after all!
Returns (Gasp!)
We’ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry
about sending a defective unit back, or sending a unit in for service. But,
like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans, once in a
while, something doesn’t go as planned. If you nd yourself with a xture that
isn’t behaving like a good little xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return
Authorization (RA).
Don’t worry, this is easy. Just visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a
support ticket, 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 xture for transit, and whenever
possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.
When returning your xture 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 xture. 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.
5. APPENDIX

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Tech Specs!
Weight & Dimensions
Width 9.8 inches (248 mm)
Depth 6.3 inches (160 mm)
Height 7.9 inches (200 mm)
Weight 3.6 lbs. (1.6 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption 25W
Fuse 2A, 250V (5x20mm)
Light Source
LED 4* 3W LEDs (R1/G1/B1/W1)
32* 3-in-1 RGB SMD5050 LEDs
Lasers Red: 100mW, 650nm
Green: 30mW, 520nm
Thermal
Max. Operating
Temp.
104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Method Manual, IR Remote Control
Operating Modes Auto, Sound Active
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction
caused by damage to LEDs.

Enjoy your product!
Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!
--The team @ Blizzard Lighting