Blizzard Lighting Motif Sketch User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Motif Sketch™ 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 Motif Sketch™ 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The
Motif Sketch™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Motif Sketch™’s 7
Data/DMX Cables 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
4.Operating Adjustments 10
The Remote Control 10
Setting the DMX Address 10
Static Colors 10
DMX Mode 10
Blackout 11
Built-in Programs 11
Auto Mode 11
Manual Color Adjustments 11
Restore Factory Settings 11
5. Appendix 12
A Quick DMX Lesson 12
Troubleshooting 12
Keeping Your Motif Sketch™ As Good As New 13
Returns (Gasp!) 13
Shipping Issues 13
Tech Specs 14

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1 . GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
 •1xMotifSketch™LEDFixture
 •1xMountingBracketw/Bolts&Washers
 •1xIPRatedACPowerCordwithCableCap
 •1xSetofIPRatedDMXIn/OutCables
 •ThisLovelyUserManual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the brightest, cutest little outdoor rated
xturesanywhere!Nowthatyou’vegotyourMotifSketch™(orhopefully,
Sketch’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 volt-
age applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selec-
tor 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
W220N1531JerichoCt.SuiteE,Waukesha,WI53186USA
[email protected]
www.blizzardlighting.com
866-493-6025

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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 de-
calorrearpanelofthexture.
•Thisproductisintendedforindooruseonly.
•Topreventriskofreorshock,donotexposexturetorainormoisture.
•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 tech-
nical 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sup-
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2. MEET THE MOTIF SkETCH™
MAIN FEATURES
•Exceptionalcolormixingfrom7x3-wattTRI-colorLEDs
•Advancedheatsinkdesignforzerofannoise
•Securemountingbracket
•Multiplebuilt-incolorpresetsandautoprograms
•Useradjustableprogramspeed&fadetimes
•0-100%variableelectronicdimmer
•Variableelectronicstrobe
•Durablecastaluminumhousing
•Temperedglasslensandwatertightinternalgaskets
•Builtlikearock(Ithitsthegymregularly)
CONTROL FEATURES
•USITTDMX-512(3-channels)
•3-pinInput/Output
•EasytouseIRremotecontrol(soldseparately)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
•Compactandlightweight(itkeptitsnewyear’sresolution!)
•Efcientconvectioncoolingforzerofannoise
DMX Quick Reference (3-Channel Mode)
Channel What is does...
1RedIntensity(0<-->100%)
2GreenIntensity(0<-->100%)
3BlueIntensity(0<-->100%)

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Figure 1: The Motif Sketch™ Pin-Up Picture
Figure 2: The Remote Control
AC Power In
DMX In
DMX Out
R/G/B Dimming Buttons
Blackout
Auto Run
Select Program Flash
Speed
DMX Mode
Sound Active Slave Mode
Set Address
Buttons (0-9)
+/- Buttons
TRI-ColorRGBLEDs
AC Power Out

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
With a philips head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder from its hous-
ing. 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 Motif Sketch™ 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mas-
ter/slaveoperatingmode.Thecombinednumberofchannelsrequired
byallthexturesonaserialdatalinkdeterminesthenumberofx-
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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 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 & shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
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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x-
ture’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connec-
tor (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connec-
tortotheinputconnectorofthenextxturecon-
sisting 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 re-
quireaslavesetting.
Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-
pleteinstructionsforthistypeofsetupandconguration.
Mounting and 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sta-
bility. 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.
•Nevermountinplaceswherethexturewillbeexposedtorain,
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Setting the DMX Address
1.) To set the starting DMX address, push the
<S>button.You’llseetheLEDsash3timesina
sequenceofcolorsthatindicatethecurrentlyset
DMX address. For example, if the DMX address is
currently001,theasheswouldbewhite(zero)/
white (zero)/ red(one). (See static color table)
2.)Entera3-digitDMXaddress:001-512.
3.)Nowyou’llseetheLEDsash3timesperdigit
youenter,andnotably,theywillashtheassigned
static color that corresponds to that digit. For
example,settingthexturetotheDMXaddressof
010,theasheswouldbewhite(zero)/red(one)/
white (zero). (See static color table)
Static Colors
Tousextureinstaticcolormode,presseitherthe
<R>, <G>, or <B> buttons, and then one of the numeric buttons (0-9). The color
table below shows the static color for each number.
Static color table
Button 0 Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4
White Red Orange Light Yellow Green
Button 5 Button 6 Button 7 Button 8 Button 9
Cyan Blue Purple Pink Yellow
DMX Mode
The Motif Sketch™ will automatically recognizes a DMX signal when connected to a
controller, and will function in 3-channel RGB color mixing mode. If the DMX signal is
lost,thexturewillreverttoitspreviouslysetmode.
You can use the remote control while in DMX mode to switch to any other mode.
Then to return to DMX mode, press the <D> button.
3-channel DMX mode
Channel Channel Value What it does...
1 000 <-> 255 RedIntensity(0<-->100%)
2 000 <-> 255 GreenIntensity(0<-->100%)
3 000 <-> 255 BlueIntensity(0<-->100%)
4. OPERATING ADjUSTMENTS
The Remote Control
All the goodies and different modes possible with the Motif Sketch™ are accessed by
using the IR remote control (sold separately).

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Blackout
The blackout button on the remote control <B>willturnofftheLEDs,regard-
less of what mode you are currently running. Push the blackout <B> button
again to return to its previous mode.
Built-in Programs
To run one of the six built-in programs, press the <SPR> button. You will see
theLEDsashyellow,promptingyoutothenselectaprogramnumberfrom
buttons <2-7> on the numeric keys. You can also access static color mode
from here by pressing button <1>. (see the static color table, page 10)
Built-in programs
Button 2 Button 3 Button 4
7-Color Fade 3-Color Fade Fantasy Color Fade
Button 5 Button 6 Button 7
7-Color Snap 3-Color Snap VariousColorSnap
Nowyoucanadjusttheprogramspeedandash(strobe)bypushingtheir
corresponding buttons: <SP> button for speed, and the <FL> button for
ash.Thenusethe<+/-> buttons to adjust the rate. The <+> button will
increase the speed, and <-> button will decrease the speed.
Auto Mode
Inautomode,thexturewillrunthebuilt-inprograms2-7insequence.Press
the <AR>buttontostartautomode.Speedandashsettingwillbeinherited
from your settings in program mode.
Manual Color Adjustment
Thisallowsyoutoadjustthecolorbalanceofthexture.Thesesettingsare
global, they will effect all modes.
Toadjustthe16intensitylevelsofred,green,orblue(0%-100%),press
either the <R>, <G>, or <B> buttons on the remote control. Then use the
<+/-> buttons to adjust the intensity. The <+> button will increase the
intensity, and <-> button will decrease the intensity.
Slave Mode
Tosetthexturetoruninslavemode,pushthe<SL>button.Thextureis
now in slave mode. Tip:IfyouwantthexturetobeblackwithoutDMX,set
thexturetoslavemode.
Restore Factory Settings
TorestoretheMotifSketch™backtoitsfactoryinstalledsettings,rstpress
the blackout button <BL>toturnofftheLEDs.Then,pressthenumerickeys
<9>, <8>, and <7> in that order.

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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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 signals.
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” communication 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conformtothedenedstandard.
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 allows 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.
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 Output Checktoensurextureisoperatingundercorrectmode,IEsound
active/auto/DMX/Etc.,ifapplicable.Contactserviceformoreinfor-
mation.
Chase Speed Too
Fast/Slow
Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.
No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.
No Response to
Audio
Verifythatthextureisin“SoundActive”mode.
Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.
Fixture Not
Responding /
RespondingEr-
ratically
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely.
Use Only DMX Cables.
Install a Terminator.
Check all cables for defects.
Resetxture(s).

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Keeping Your Motif Sketch™ 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 6.29 inches (16 cm)
Width 2.78 inches (7.5 cm)
Height 3.54 inches (9 cm)
Weight 2.87 lbs (1.3 kg)
Power
OperatingVoltage 100-260VAC,50-60Hertz
Fuse 2A250V
Power Consumption 23W
Light Source
LED 7x3-wattTRI-colorLEDs,100,000hours.
Optical
Beam Angle 25 degrees
Luminous Intensity TBA
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 3-channel
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female
Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave
Coolness Factor
Leventy Billion Percent
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover
malfunctioncausedbydamagetoLED’s.

6.29 in
160 mm
5.1 in
125.6 mm
2.78 in
70.5 mm