Blizzard Lighting Snowblind FX User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SnowBlind™ FX 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 SnowBlind™ FX 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The SnowBlind™ FX Pin-up Picture 6
Rear Connections 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of SnowBlind™ FX Fixtures 7
Data/DMX Cables 7
 UsingthisxturewiththewiCICLE®WirelessDMXSystem8
Cable Connectors 10
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 10
Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 10
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 11
Mounting/Rigging 11
4. Operating Adjustments 12
The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
Troubleshooting 13
5. Appendix 14
A Quick DMX Lesson 14
Keeping Your SnowBlind™ FX As Good As New 16
Returns (Gasp!) 16
Shipping Issues 16
Tech Specs 17

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
 •1xSnowBlind™FX
 •ThisLovelyUserManual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulationsonpurchasingonewaycool,wayexible,wayoriginalLEDstrobelight!
Now that you’ve got your SnowBlind™ FX (or hopefully, Snow Blind FX’s!), 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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xtureshaveavoltageselectswitch,sopleaseverifythat
thextureyoureceiveissuitableforyourlocalpowersupply.Seethelabelonthe
xtureorrefertothexture’sspecicationschartformoreinformation.Axture’s
listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the
xture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 xture may result if the line voltage applied
does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All
xtures 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53188USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
Email:[email protected]
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.blizzardlighting.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 1/21/2013 J. Thomas 2/25/2013

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•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.
•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xture.
•Makesuretherearenoammablematerialsclosetotheunitwhileoperating.
•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.
•ALWAYSdisconnectfromthepowersourcebeforeservicingorreplacingfuse
and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.
•ALWAYSsecurextureusingasafetychain.NEVERcarrythexturebyits
cord. Use its carrying handles.
•DONOToperateatambienttemperatureshigherthan104°F(40°C).
•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.
•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thecord.
•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
[email protected].

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2. MEET THE SNOWBLIND™ FX LED STROBE LIGHT
MAIN FEATURES
•Waybrightoutputfrom4x3.5-wattcoolwhiteLED’s
•4-segmentLEDpixelstrobeeffects
•EachLEDisindividuallycontrollableviaDMX
•Variableelectronicstrobe
•Variableelectronicdimmer
•Controlledvia6-channelDMXandmaster/slave
•TwosoundactivemodesinstandaloneandDMXmodes
•Fourintensebuilt-inprograms
•Autorunwithspeedcontrol
•Rearmicrophonesensitivityadjustmentknob
•4-buttoneasytouseLEDcontrolpanelmenu
•Aluminummountingbracketwithlockingknobs
•AbletodirectlypowerthewiCICLE®wirelesssystemviaDMX
•LightweightandCompact(ItkeptitsNewYears’resolution!)
DMX Quick Reference - 6 Channel Mode
Channel What It Does
1LED1Intensity(0%<-->100%)
2LED2Intensity(0%<-->100%)
3LED3Intensity(0%<-->100%)
4LED4Intensity(0%<-->100%)
5Flash(Slow<-->Fast)
6 Built-in Programs and Sound Active Modes

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Figure 1: The SnowBlind™ FX Pin-Up Picture
4x 3.5-Watt
CoolWhiteLED’s
Aluminum Housing
LEDControl
Panel
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
AC Power In
3-Pin
DMX512 In
3-Pin
DMX512 Out
Mounting Bracket
Locking Knobs
Mic
Mic Sensitivity
AdjustmentKnob

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The SnowBlind™ FX 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eldreplaceable,however
itisanadvancedproceduresuitedtoqualiedindividuals.Shouldyour
SnowBlind™FXfuserequirereplacement,pleasecontactBlizzardLighting
for instructions, or to return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of SnowBlind™ FX 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xturessettosyncinmaster/
slaveoperatingmode.Thecombinednumberofchannelsrequiredbyall
thexturesonaserialdatalinkdeterminesthenumberofxturesthe
data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Also,connectingmorethan32xtures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xturesona
serialdatalinkis32xtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
Tolinkxtures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specications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 & shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

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USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE® WIRELESS
DMX SYSTEM
In addition to the unbridled thrill you already
receivedthersttimeyoupluggedinyourx-
ture,you’llbedelightedtoknowthatThisx-
turealsoworksseamlesslywithourwiCICLE®
Wireless DMX system, without additional power.
•ONLYxturesbearingthislogoarecertiedforusewiththewiCICLE®
without external power.
• Unauthorized modication and/or using the wiCICLE®with un-
approved xtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE® or xture.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPON-
SIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION.
•FixturesbearingtheabovelogoMUST only use cable and connectors
which separate chassis/case ground from cable shielding. Cabling with
the shield connected to the connector’s case/chassis may cause malfunc-
tionanddamagetothewiCICLE®orxture.
•wiCICLE®transmittershaveadditionalpowerrequirementsand
thereforecannotbepowereddirectlyfromthexture.Youwill
needtoutilizethesuppliedAC/DCadaptortodrivewiCICLE®
transmitters in your system.
WE HAD THIS SPACE, SO WE FIGURED WE’D DRAW
YOU A PICTURE:
Antenna Housing & 1/2-wave
Antenna
Antenna ferrule & articulation
joint
Stainless Steel Housing
Recessed Selector Button
StatusLED
3-Pin XLR Connector
(Male on transmitter, Female
on receiver model)

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EachwiCICLE®acts as both a transmitter and a receiver, depending on whether a
DMX source is applied to the integral XLR connector. This is an extremely pow-
erfulfeatureofthesystem,however,italsorequires1pieceofduedilligence,
andthatistheremovalofextraneousDMXsignalsfromyourlightingrigBEFORE
proceeding.
SO: BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE, YOU SHOULD DISABLE ANY BUILT-
IN PROGRAMS IN THE FIXTURES YOU WISH TO CONNECT AND/OR SET
THEM AS SLAVES PRIOR TO RETURNING THEM TO DMX MODE (IF APPLI-
CABLE). Most xtures contain a built-in automatic, sound active or cus-
tom program which is designed to operate with the xture NOT connected
to a DMX chain.
Someoftheseprogramswillautomaticallyrununlessthextureissettoslave
mode.ThesexturestypicallysenseDMXautomaticallyandswitchtoDMXmode
upon receiving DMX signal (our Pucks do that!)
IfyouplugawiCICLE®“receiver”intoanautosensingxturesetasa“master,
“chancesaregoodthatthewiCICLE®“receiver” will begin transmitting the master
program. Most times, this is undesirable, and taking the two seconds to switch
these programs off will solve a lot of ails.
Got that done? Good! Then let’s proceed!
1.PlugthewiCICLE®Receiverintothe“DMXIN”connectorofthextureand
verify it is receiving power (the STATUS LED should illuminate.)
2.ConnecttheAC/DCadaptortothethewiCICLE®Transmitter and verify it is
receiving power (the STATUS LED should illuminate.)
3. Press the RECESSED SELECTOR BUTTON on the Transmitter to select the
operating channel group. (The system will store this setting for future use)
The7-ColorStatusLEDwillchangecolortoindicatethecurrentchannelgroup:
· GROUP 1: RED
· GROUP 2: GREEN
· GROUP 3: YELLOW
· GROUP 4: BLUE
· GROUP 5: VIOLET
· GROUP 6: CYAN
· GROUP 7: WHITE
4. Follow the same procedure on the Receiver to select the channel group.
5. Once both the transmitter and receiver(s) are both set to the same channel
group,connectthetransmittertotheDMXcontrollerortheDMXoutofaxture
on your DMX chain.
6.OnceaDMXsignalisprovidedtothetransmitter,thestatusLEDwillblinkRED
slowlyuntilcommunicationisestablishedwiththereceiver.ThestatusLEDon
thereceiver(s)willashGREEN slowly until communication is established.
7.Oncetheclearestchannelisauto-selected,thestatusLEDswillblinkquicklyon
boththetransmitterandreceiver.NOTE:ThecoloroftheLEDDURINGopera-
tion does not indicate channel group, instead it indicates whether the unit is
transmitting or receiving. That’s It!
NOTE: “GROUP” number also
corresponds to the “GROUP”
setting on our LightCaster™
wireless DMX Transceiver.

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Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR
connector on the other end. (Duh!)
CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the
xture’schassisground.Groundingthecommoncancauseaground
loop,andyourxture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
(Output)
5-Pin Male
(Input)
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2
DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.
Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control
Step 1: Connect the male connector of the
DMX cable to the female connector (output)
on the controller.
Step 2: Connect the female connector of
theDMXcabletotherstxture’smale
connector (input). Note: It doesn’t matter
whichxtureaddressistherstone
connected. We recommend connecting the
xturesintermsoftheirproximitytothe
controller, rather than connecting the lowest
xturenumberrst,andsoon.
Step 3:Connectotherxturesinthechain
from output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminatorontheoutputofthenalxture
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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rstxture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
therstxturewhichwillhavea(female)3pin
connectortotheinputconnectorofthenextxture
consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above
totheinputofthefollowingxtureandsoon.
A quick note: Often,
the setup for Master-
Slave and Standalone
operationrequiresthat
therstxtureinthe
chain be initialized for
this purpose via either
settings in the control
panel or DIP-switches.
Secondarily,thextures
that follow may also
requireaslavesetting.
Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for
completeinstructionsforthistypeofsetupandconguration.
Mounting & Rigging
Thisxture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
xtureusingasuitable“C”or“O”typeclamp.Theclampshouldbe
ratedtoholdatleast10xthexture’sweighttoensurestructural
stability. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure
properly“rated”riggingisusedwhenmountingxutresoverhead.
Adjusttheangleofthexturebylooseningbothknobsandtiltingthe
xture.Afterndingthedesiredposition,retightenbothknobs.
•Whenselectinginstallationlocation,takeintoconsiderationlamp
replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.
•SafetycablesMUSTALWAYSbeused.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and different modes possible with the SnowBlind™ FX are accessed by
usingthecontrolpanelonthesideofthexture.Thereare4controlbuttonsbelowthe
LEDdisplaywhichallowyoutonavigatethroughthevariouscontrolpanelmenus.
<MODE>
Is used to navigate the various modes.
<SETUP>
Is used to enter into the selected mode setup.
<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.
TheControlPanelLEDDisplayshowsthemenuitemslistedontheControl Panel Menu
Structure below. Pushing the <MODE> button repeatedly will scroll through the menu
settings. To edit one, push the <SETUP> button. Then use the <UP> and <DOWN>
buttonstoscrollthroughyourchoices(ifapplicable).Pushthemodebuttontoconrm.
Control Panel Menu Structure
d -- 001 - 255 DMX Starting Address
CON 000 - 255 BrightnessAdjustment(0%<-->100%)
Pro Pr.1 - Pr.4 Built-in programs 1-4 <SETUP>
SP.1 - SP.9 SpeedAdjustment(Slow<-->Fast)
AUT <SETUP> Sets the Fixture to Auto Mode
SP.1 - SP.9 SpeedAdjustment(Slow<-->Fast)
Sd1 <SETUP> Sound Active Mode 1
Sd 2 <SETUP> Sound Active Mode 2
SLA <SETUP> Sets the Fixture to Slave Mode
NOTE:Ifbuttonsarenotpressedwithin20seconds,theLEDdisplaywillshutoff.
Mode Setup doWNup

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DMX Values In-Depth (6-Channel Mode)
Ch. Value What It Does
1000<-->255 LED1Intensity(0%<-->100%)
2000<-->255 LED2Intensity(0%<-->100%)
3000<-->255 LED3Intensity(0%<-->100%)
4000<-->255 LED4Intensity(0%<-->100%)
5000<-->255 Flash(Slow<-->Fast)
6
000<-->069
070<-->104
105<-->139
140<-->174
175<-->209
210<-->244
245<-->255
Static Color & Strobe
Program 1 (Channel 1 Controls Speed)
Program 2 (Channel 1 Controls Speed)
Program 3 (Channel 1 Controls Speed)
Program 4 (Channel 1 Controls Speed)
Sound Active Mode 1
Sound Active Mode 2
Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
Fixture Auto-
Shut Off
Checkthefaninthexture.Ifitisstoppedormovingslower
than normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to high
heat.Thisistoprotectthexture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 Out-
put
Checktoensurextureisoperatingundercorrectmode,IE
soundactive/auto/DMX/Etc.,ifapplicable.
Chase Speed
Too Fast/Slow
Checktoensurepropersetupofspeedadjustment.
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
Slow Move-
ment
Verify that 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if ap-
plicable. Also check that speed channels are set appropriately.
No Response
to Audio
Verifythatthextureisin“SoundActive”mode.
AdjustAudioSensitivity,IfApplicable.
Fixture Not
Responding /
Responding
Erraticly
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely.
Use Only DMX Cables and/or check cables for defects
Install a Terminator.
Resetxture(s).
Intermittant
Lamp
Check lamp for properly installation.
Relamp, lamp may have reached end of life.

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5. APPENDIX
A Quick Lesson On DMX
DMX(akaDMX-512)wascreatedin1986bytheUnitedStatesInsti-
tute for Theatre Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for con-
necting lighting consoles to lighting dimmer modules. It was revised in
1990andagainin2000toallowmoreexibility.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classication.
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 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 sig-
nals.
Thereareve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” communica-
tion which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX source. Generally,
the“Secondary”channelisnotusedsodataows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
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DMXisconnectedusingadaisy-chaincongurationwherethesource
connectstotheinputoftherstdevice,theoutputoftherstdevice
connects to the input of the next device, and so on. The standard al-
lows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link.
Eachreceivingdevicetypicallyhasameansforsettingthe“starting
channel number” that it will respond to. For example, if two 6-channel
xturesareused,therstxturemightbesettostartatchannel1so
itwouldrespondtoDMXchannels1through6,andthenextxture
would be set to start at channel 7 so it would respond to channels 7
through 12.
The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is
very simple and robust. It involves transmitting a reset condition (in-
dicating the start of a new “packet”), a start code, and up to 512 bytes
of data. Data packets are transmitted continuously. As soon as one
packetisnished,anothercanbeginwithnodelayifdesired(usually
another follows within 1 ms). If nothing is changing (i.e. no lamp lev-
els change) the same data will be sent out over and over again. This is
a great feature of DMX -- if for some reason the data is not interpreted
thersttimearound,itwillbere-sentshortly.
Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet, and in fact, it is
veryuncommontondall512used.Thefewerchannelsareused,
the higher the “refresh” rate. It is possible to get DMX refreshes at
around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being trans-
mitted. If all 512 channels are being transmitted, the refresh rate is
around 44 times per second.
Insummary,sinceitsdesignandevolutioninthe1980’sDMXhas
becomethestandardforlightingcontrol.Itisexible,robust,and
scalable, and its ability to control everything from dimmer packs to
moving lights to foggers to lasers makes it an indispensable tool for
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Keeping Your SnowBlind™ FX As Good As New
Thexture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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 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ndyourselfwithaxturethatisn’t
behavinglikeagoodlittlextureshould,you’llneedtoobtainaReturnAuthori-
zation (RA).
Don’tworry,thisiseasy.Justsendanemailto[email protected],
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 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.

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Tech Specs!
Weight & Dimensions
Length 12.59 inches (32 cm)
Width 5.51 inches (14 cm)
Height 3.54 inches (9 cm)
Weight 3.52 lbs (1.6 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage 120VAC 60Hz
Power Consumption 16W Max, .21A, PF .65
Light Source
LED 4x3.5-WattLED’s(CoolWhite),100,000 hours.
Optical
Beam Angle 120 degrees
Luminous Intensity 590Lux@1m
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 6 Channel
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female
Operating Modes Sound Active, Master/Slave, DMX
Special Ability
Can make things appear to move in slooow motion.
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by
damagetoLED’s.

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