Blizzard Lighting Skybox Chroma User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2014
chroma
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SkyBox™ Chroma 1
1. Getting Started 4
What’s In The Box? 4
Getting It Out Of The Box 4
Powering Up! 4
Getting A Hold Of Us 4
Safety Instructions (Don’t run with scissors!) 5
2. Meet The SkyBox™ Chroma 6
Features 6
DMX Quick Reference 6
The SkyBox™ Chroma Pin-up Picture 7
3. Setup 8
Connecting A Bunch Of SkyBox™ Chroma Fixtures 8
Data/DMX Cables 8
Using Skywire™ Wireless DMX 8
Using The Intelion™ Battery System 9
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
Navigating The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Mode 14
Set the Starting DMX Address 14
Select the DMX Channel Mode 14
Slave Mode 14
Auto Mode / Static Colors 14
Speed 14
Fade 14
Strobe 15
Manual Color Mixing 15
Sound Active Mode 15
Dimming Mode 15
Auto Mode / Static Colors 15
Set the Wireless Group ID 15
Auto Mode / Static Colors 15
IR Remote Control Mode 15
Power Output Mode 15
Using the IR Remote Control 16
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 17
Troubleshooting 19
5. Appendix 20
A Quick DMX Lesson 20
Keeping Your SkyBox™ Chroma As Good As New 21
Returns (Gasp!) 21
Shipping Issues 21
Tech Specs 22
Dimensional Drawings 23

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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY WARNINGS & INFO
1. CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY AND/OR
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE CHARGING CIR-
CUITRY IN THIS FIXTURE. The use of other types of chargers may result
in personal injury or equipment damage. Under no circumstances attempt to
connect the battery pack to any power supplies or other equipment that is not
specically and expressly designated for use with this model
battery pack.
2. USE THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK ONLY WITH EQUIPMENT SPE-
CIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH THIS MODEL
BATTERY PACK. Use with other equipment may result in re, electric shock,
personal injury, and/or damage to equipment.
3. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS. Do not
charge the battery pack in damp or wet conditions. Avoid using the pack in
direct exposure to rain or snow. Do not use the battery pack or charger in the
presence of explosive gases or ammable materials.
4. AVOID USING OR STORING THE BATTERY PACK IN EITHER
EXTREME COLD OR EXTREME HOT TEMPERATURES. The battery pack
will disable itself under conditions of extreme heat (above 60 °C) and may not
function to full performance under conditions of extreme cold (below –20 °C).
Storage at elevated temperatures (above 25 °C) will shorten the life of the bat-
tery pack.
5. DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERY PACKS. Battery packs
may explode causing personal injury, re, and/or damage. Fumes
resulting from burning of battery packs may be toxic.
6. DO NOT DROP, CRUSH, IMPACT, OR MECHANICALLY ABUSE
BATTERY PACKS. Cease use of xtures that have suffered a sharp
impact, been dropped, run over, or damaged in any other way. Such
impacts may cause internal damage that is not externally visible and
that, over time, may cause short circuits, battery cell leakage, or other
events that may lead to re, personal injury, and or equipment damage.
7. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE BATTERY PACK. There are no user
serviceable parts within battery packs. Disassembly may result in short
circuiting or other damage that may cause re, personal injury, and/or
other damage.
8. AVOID CONTACT WITH BATTERY CHEMICALS. If a battery pack
leaks battery chemicals, avoid any contact with skin, eyes, or mouth. In
the event of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water
and rinse with vinegar. For eye contact, begin ushing with clean water,
immediately call for medical help, and continue ushing for 20 minutes or
until medical help arrives.
exceptions.
11. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Avoid leaving the xture in direct sun-
light, vehicle cabs, compartments, or unventilated storage buildings during hot
summer conditions. Under extreme temperature conditions damage may occur.
Elevated temperatures in general shorten the life of your battery pack.

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x SkyBox™ Chroma Professional LED PAR Fixture
• 1 x Mounting Bracket
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the most unique box-shaped, dual layer LED x-
tures you will nd anywhere! Now that you’ve got your SkyBox™ Chroma (or hopefully,
CHROMA’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 6/6/2014 J. Thomas 6/6/2014

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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.
• 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
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 this unit. Do not open
the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit
may require service, please contact Blizzard Lighting via email at support@
blizzardlighting.com.

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2. MEET THE SKYBOX™ CHROMA LED PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
• RGBAW+UV dual layer color mixing via a total of 9* 15W 6-in-1 LEDs
• White outer casing illuminates via three internal, separately controllable LEDs
• 2.4Ghz built-in wireless DMX receiver
• 512 auto-assigning frequencies in 7 groups
• Ultra Long-life intelion™ lithium-ion battery system
• Variable electronic dimming & strobe
• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound active programs
• RGBAW+UV color mixing ability in standalone mode
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Power charging LED indicator
• Super-quiet variable-speed internal Fan Cooling
• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility
• Flicker-free constant-current 600hz LED driver
• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
DMX Quick Reference - 18/15/11/6 Channel Modes
Channel 18-Channel 15-Channel 11-Channel 6-Channel
1 Dimmer R1 Intensity Dimmer Full Red Intensity
2 R1 Intensity G1 Intensity Full Red Intensity Full Green Intensity
3 G1 Intensity B1 Intensity Full Green Intensity Full Blue Intensity
4 B1 Intensity A1 Intensity Full Blue Intensity Full Amber Intensity
5 A1 Intensity W1 Intensity Full Amber Intensity Full White Intensity
6 W1 Intensity UV1 Intensity Full White Intensity Full UV Intensity
7 UV1 Intensity R2 Intensity Full UV Intensity ---
8 R2 Intensity G2 Intensity Strobe ---
9 G2 Intensity B2 Intensity Colors + Auto ---
10 B2 Intensity A2 Intensity Auto Mode ---
11 A2 Intensity W2 Intensity 32-bit Dimming ---
12 W2 Intensity UV2 Intensity --- ---
13 UV2 Intensity Layer 1 Strobe --- ---
14 Layer 1 Strobe Layer 2 Strobe --- ---
15 Layer 2 Strobe 32-bit Dimming --- ---
16 Colors + Auto --- --- ---
17 Auto Mode --- --- ---
18 32-bit Dimming --- --- ---

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Figure 1: The SkyBox™ Chroma Pin-Up Picture
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
AC Power OutDMX In DMX Out
AC Power In
6x 15w 6-in-1
RGBAW+UV Top
Mounted LEDs
(Layer 1) Ultra Durable
Plastic and
Steel Housing
4-Button
LCD Control
Panel
Antenna
Power Switch RF-ID LED Charge Status
Translucent
White Casing
with 3x 15w
RGBAW+UV LEDs
Hidden Inside
(Layer 2)

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3. SETUP
Connecting A Bunch of SkyBox™ Chroma 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
Using Skywire™ Wireless DMX
In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the rst time you turned
on your xture, you’ll be delighted to know that the SkyBox Chroma’s wireless
Skywire™ DMX system is designed to work seamlessly with all Blizzard Lighting
wireless DMX products.
The SkyBox™ Chroma is equipped to release you from the crushing chains of cable-
fed DMX lighting! It features 512 auto-assigning frequencies in 7 groups allowing
up to 7 systems to run simultaneously in the same space, completely free of
interference! It’s capable of reliable wireless communication for over 1000 feet, line-
of-sight!
So rst, you’ll either need a Blizzard wiCICLE®
transmitter, Lightcaster™ wireless transceiver, or any
Blizzard Lighting controller that has a built-in wireless
transmitter (such as the Kontrol 5 Skywire™) to act
as a transmitter for your lights. The 7 DMX receiving
frequencies in the SkyBox™ Chroma are designed to match up perfectly with the 7
frequencies of all Blizzard wireless DMX products.
If you’re using a Blizzard Lighting controller with built-in wireless DMX transmission,
please refer to the instruction manual of that controller for specic information.
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Ready to move on? Well alrighty!
1. If you’re using an external wireless DMX transmitter like our wiCICLE® transmitter or
LightCaster® transceiver, plug it into the “DMX OUT” connector of the controller and verify it
is receiving power. If you are using a DMX controller with a built-in DMX transmitter like our
KONTROL 5 SKYWIRE™, enable the DMX transmitter on that unit. Please refer to your transmitters
user manual for specic instructions on enabling wireless DMX output and/or its changing its
channel group selection.
2. Set the wireless channel group to match the transmitter group ID number/color code.
a.) Press the <MENU> button until the display reads RF-ID. (See p. 12-13)
b.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select number 1-7.
c.) Press <ENTER> to conrm the setting.
Note: 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
3. The LED on the transmitter will blink RED slowly until communication is established with the
receiver. The status LED on the receiving xtures will ash GREEN slowly until communication
is established.
4. Once the clearest channel is auto-selected, the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the
transmitter and receiver. NOTE: The color of the SkyBox Chroma’s status LED DURING
operation does not indicate channel group, instead it indicates whether the unit is transmitting
or receiving. That’s It!
Using the Intelion™ Battery System
The SkyBox™ Chroma features our proprietary Intelion™ Lithium-Ion internal battery system
which allows you the exibility to operate your xture without AC power for up to 20 hours.
To charge the battery, simply plug the xture into a power source. The battery will charge weather
the xture is powered on or off. It will even charge while in use! The built-
in microprocessor of the battery system controls the charge and overall
battery health, so all you need to do is plug and play.
The top section on the LCD display menu shows the battery power level
indicator displays the approximate amount of power remaining in the
battery. Each power level bar equals 20%. When charging, The CHARGE
status LED above the LCD display will illuminate in RED, then turn GREEN
when the charge is complete.
A full charge is obtained after charging for at least 4 hours. The xture will automatically stop
charging when the battery is in optimal condition.
Power Output Mode:
Depending on the needs of any given application, you can select either High Power, Medium Power,
or Battery Saver Mode, which allows the xture to run for a longer time at lower output.
a.) Press the <MENU> button until the display reads OUT MOD.
b.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select H (100%), M (75%) or S (50%).
c.) Press <ENTER> to conrm the setting.
Note: With average usage of color fades in High Output Mode, you can expect the battery life to
last up to 10+ hours, color jumping 5+ hrs, or full on for 3+ hrs. Display color/fade/chase/strobe,
and environmental factors including ambient temperature will all impact battery life.
NOTE: “GROUP” number also
corresponds to the “GROUP” setting
on our LightCaster™ wireless DMX
transceiver, wiCICLE™ transmitter,
and all Blizzard Skywire™ wireless
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Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connec-
tor 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 to
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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 com-
plete 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 sta-
bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure
properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting xtures 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,
high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and different modes possible with the SkyBox™ Chro-
ma are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture.
There are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to
navigate through the various control panel menus.
<MENU>
Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.
<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.
<ENTER>
Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.
The Control Panel LCD Display shows the menu items you select from
the menu map on page #13. When a menu function is selected, the
display will show immediately the rst available option for the selected
menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.
Press the <MENU> button repeatedly until you reach the desired
menu function. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the
menu options. Press the <ENTER> button to select the menu function
currently displayed, or to enable a menu option. To return to the previ-
ous option or menu, press the <MENU> button.
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001Addr
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Control Panel Menu Structure
Addr 001 - 512 To choose the DMX address
CHnd 18CH 18 channel DMX mode
15CH 15 channel DMX mode
11CH 11 channel DMX mode
6CH 6 channel DMX mode
AUTO 00 - 64 Static Colors (0-62) & Auto Modes (63 & 64)
SPEED 00 - 15 Built-in Program Speed (fast <--> slow)
FADE 00 - 15 Fade Speed (fast <--> slow)
STROBE 00 - 15 Strobe speed (slow <--> fast)
MANUAL <ENTER> Custom Color Mixing
RED 000 - 512 Red dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
GREEN 000 - 255 Green dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
BLUE 000 - 255 Blue dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
AMBER 000 - 255 Amber dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
WHITE 000 - 255 White dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
UV 000 - 255 UV dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
SOUND <ENTER> Sound active mode
DIMMER 0 - 4 Dimming mode (0-4)
RF-ID 1 - 7 Selects wireless channel group (1-7)
IR MODE <ENTER> Set to use IR remote control (sold separately)
OUT MOD <ENTER> Power output mode: H=100%, M=75%, S=50%

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DMX Mode
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.
Tip: Push the <MENU> button repeatedly to scroll through all of the top tier menu items.
Set the Starting DMX Address:
The default mode for the xture is DMX, so the rst menu item that you can edit is the
starting DMX address.
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach Addr.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a DMX channel from 001-512.
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Select the DMX Channel Mode:
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach CHnd.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select either 6CH, 11CH, 15CH, or 18CH mode.
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Slave Mode: Set slave xtures to: Addr: 001, 15CH mode to ensure correct
reception of master signals. The master will be the 1st xture in the DMX chain.
Auto Mode / Static Colors
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach AUTO.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select any preset color from 00-62, or select 63
to automatically run through all of the colors (color snap), or 64 (color fade).
3.) If you choose auto run, you can then adjust the color change speed, or adjust the
color fade speed.
Speed:
a.) Press the <MENU> button until you reach the Speed menu item.
b.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a speed setting from 00-15
(fast <--> slow).
c.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Fade:
a.) Press the <MENU> button until you reach the Fade menu item.
b.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a speed setting from 00-15
(fast <--> slow).
c.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
63 Preset Colors:
00 Red 21 Red+Green+Blue 42 Red+Green+Blue+White
01 Green 22 Red+Green+Amber 43 Red+Green+Blue+UV
02 Blue 23 Red+Green+White 44 Red+Green+Amber+White
03 Amber 24 Red+Green+UV 45 Red+Green+Amber+UV
04 White 25 Red+Blue+Amber 46 Red+Green+White+UV
05 UV 26 Red+Blue+White 47 Red+Blue+Amber+White
06 Red+Green 27 Red+Blue+UV 48 Red+Blue+Amber+UV
07 Red+Blue 28 Red+Amber+White 49 Red+Blue+White+UV
08 Red+Amber 29 Red+Amber+UV 50 Red+Amber+White+UV
09 Red+White 30 Red+White+UV 51 Green+Blue+Amber+White
10 Red+UV 31 Green+Blue+Amber 52 Green+Blue+Amber+UV
11 Green+Blue 32 Green+Blue+White 53 Green+Blue+White+UV
12 Green+Amber 33 Green+Blue+UV 54 Green+Amber+White+UV
13 Green+White 34 Green+Amber+White 55 Blue+Amber+White+UV
14 Green+UV 35 Green+Amber+UV 56 Red+Green+Blue+Amber+White
15 Blue+Amber 36 Green+White+UV 57 Red+Green+Blue+Amber+UV
16 Blue+White 37 Blue+Amber+White 58 Red+Green+Blue+White+UV
17 Blue+UV 38 Blue+Amber+UV 59 Red+Green+Amber+White+UV
18 Amber+White 39 Blue+White+UV 60 Red+Blue+Amber+White+UV
19 Amber+UV 40 Amber+White+UV 61 Green+Blue+Amber+White+UV
20 White+UV 41 Red+Green+Blue+Amber 62 All Colors: R+G+B+A+W+UV

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Strobe (White)
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach Strobe.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select the strobe speed from 00-15.
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Manual Color Mixing:
Mix your own custom colors using the R/G/B/A/W/UV intensity level setting.
Red:
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach Red.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust red 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Green:
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach Green.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust green 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Blue:
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach Blue.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust blue 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Amber:
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach Amber.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust amber: 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
White:
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach White.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust white 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
UV:
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach UV.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust UV 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Sound Active Mode
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach Sound...
2.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Dimming Mode
Select from 5 different dimming curve choices. These each allow for different amounts of steps to achieve
smoother (and slower) dimming capabilities.
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach Dimmer.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select from 0-4.
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Mode 0 = 8-bit, 256 dimming steps
Mode 1 = 32-bit, 0-25% intensity range
Mode 2 = 32-bit, 0-50% intensity range
Mode 3 = 32-bit, 0-75% intensity range
Mode 4 = 32-bit, full intensity dimming
Set Wireless Group ID
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach RF-ID.
2.) Select the RF-ID 1-7. (See page 9)
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
IR Remote Control Mode (remote control sold separately)
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach IR MODE.
2.) You are now in IR mode. The xture will now respond to the IR remote control. (See page 16)
Power Output Mode
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach OUT MOD.
2.) Select 0(High: 100%), 1(Medium: 75%), or 2(Battery Saver: 50%) output mode.
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm. (See page 9)

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Using the IR Remote Control (sold separately)
You need to set the xture to “IR mode” via the LCD control panel
prior to using the IR remote control. To do this, just repeatedly
press the <MENU> button to navigate the LCD display menu until
it reads “IR MODE”, then push the <ENTER> button.
Then here’s what to do:
Blackout - The top left red colored button labeled <BLACKOUT>
on the remote control will turn off the LEDs, regardless of what
mode you are currently running. Push the blackout button again
to return to its previous mode.
Auto Run - The auto run button <A> sets the xture to run
in auto mode. You can adjust the speed by pressing the speed
button <SP>, then use the <+/-> buttons to adjust the speed
accordingly.
Sound Active Mode - Pressing the <SA> button will cause the
xture to self destruct. No, really it just sets the xture to run in
sound active mode.
Strobe Mode - The <F> button sets the xture to run in strobe
/ ash mode. You can adjust the strobe rate by pressing the
<SP> button, then use the <+/-> buttons to adjust the speed
accordingly.
Built-in Programs - Press the <PROG> button to run in built-in
program mode. You can cycle through different built-in programs
by using the <+/-> buttons. To adjust the speed of the built-in
program, press the speed button <SP>, then use the <+/->
buttons to adjust the speed accordingly.
Set Address - Press the <S> button to begin setting the starting
DMX address. Then use the <+/-> buttons to adjust the starting
DMX channel from 001-512. Press the <D> button to conrm
DMX mode.
DMX Mode - Pressing the <D> button sets the xture to run in DMX mode. The currently set address
will be used for the starting address. To change the starting DMX channel, see the above “Set Address”
instructions.
Slave Mode - Want to set this xture(s) as a slave unit(s) via remote? No problem, just push the <SL>
button. And note, the rst xture in the DMX chain will serve as the master xture.
LCD Backlight - Press the edit button <E> to turn on the LCD backlight. The LCD backlight illumination
off after 20 seconds.
Color Mixing:
Red Intensity - Press the <1> button, then press the <+/-> buttons to adjust intensity level.
Green Intensity - Press the <2> button, then press the <+/-> buttons to adjust intensity level.
Blue Intensity - Press the <3> button, then press the <+/-> buttons to adjust intensity level.
Amber Intensity - Press the <4> button, then press the <+/-> buttons to adjust intensity level.
White Intensity - Press the <5> button, then press the <+/-> buttons to adjust intensity level.
UV Intensity - Press the <6> button, then press the <+/-> buttons to adjust intensity level.
Static Colors:
Full On - Press the <7> button for full RGBAW+UV intensity.
Magenta - Press the <8> button for magenta color.
Aqua - Press the <9> button for aqua color.
UV - Press the <0> button for ultraviolet lighting.
Backspace Button - Press the < > in any mode to activate IR MODE.
Enter - The < > button is used to save a selected user setting.

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DMX Values In-Depth (6-Channel Mode)
Ch. 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%)
4 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
DMX Values In-Depth (11-Channel Mode)
Ch. Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
7 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
8 000 <--> 010
011 <--> 255
No Function
Strobe Speed (slow <--> fast)
9Value What It Does Value What It Does Value What It Does
001 <--> 015
016 <--> 018
019 <--> 021
022 <--> 024
025 <--> 027
028 <--> 030
031 <--> 033
034 <--> 036
037 <--> 039
040 <--> 042
043 <--> 045
046 <--> 048
049 <--> 051
052 <--> 054
055 <--> 057
058 <--> 060
061 <--> 063
064 <--> 066
067 <--> 069
070 <--> 072
073 <--> 075
076 <--> 078
Dimming
R
G
B
A
W
UV
R+G
R+B
R+A
R+W
R+UV
G+B
G+A
G+W
G+UV
B+A
B+W
B+UV
A+W
A+UV
W+UV
079 <--> 081
082 <--> 084
085 <--> 087
088 <--> 090
091 <--> 093
094 <--> 096
097 <--> 099
100 <--> 102
103 <--> 105
106 <--> 108
109 <--> 111
112 <--> 114
115 <--> 117
118 <--> 120
121 <--> 123
124 <--> 126
127 <--> 129
130 <--> 132
133 <--> 135
136 <--> 138
139 <--> 141
142 <--> 144
R+G+B
R+G+A
R+G+W
R+G+UV
R+B+A
R+B+W
R+B+UV
R+A+W
R+A+UV
R+W +UV
G+B+A
G+B+W
G+B+UV
G+A+W
G+A+UV
G+W+UV
B+A+W
B+A+UV
B+W+UV
A+W+UV
R+G+B+A
R+G+B+W
145 <--> 147
148 <--> 150
151 <--> 153
154 <--> 156
157 <--> 159
160 <--> 162
163 <--> 165
166 <--> 168
169 <--> 171
172 <--> 174
175 <--> 177
178 <--> 180
181 <--> 183
184 <--> 186
187 <--> 189
190 <--> 192
193 <--> 195
196 <--> 198
199 <--> 201
202 <--> 204
205 <--> 229
230 <--> 255
R+G+B+UV
R+G+A+W
R+G+A+UV
R+G+W+UV
R+B+A+W
R+B+A+UV
R+B+W+UV
R+A+W+UV
G+B+A+W
G+B+A+UV
G+B+W+UV
G+A+W+UV
B+A+W+UV
R+G+B+A+W
R+G+B+A+UV
R+G+B+W+UV
R+G+A+W+UV
R+B+A+W+UV
G+B+A+W+UV
Full ON
Auto Snap
Auto Fade
10 000 <--> 015
016 <--> 255
No Function
Color Fade (slow <--> fast)
11
000 <--> 005
006 <--> 055
056 <--> 105
106 <--> 155
156 <--> 205
206 <--> 255
32-Bit Dimmer
As set in the control menu display
Mode 0 = 8-bit, 256 dimming steps
Mode 1 = 32-bit, 0-25% intensity range
Mode 2 = 32-bit, 0-50% intensity range
Mode 3 = 32-bit, 0-75% intensity range
Mode 4 = 32-bit, full intensity dimming

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DMX Values In-Depth (15-Channel Mode)
Ch. Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
7 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
8 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
9 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
10 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
11 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
12 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
13 000 <--> 010
011 <--> 255
No Function
Layer 1 Strobe Speed (slow <--> fast)
14 000 <--> 010
011 <--> 255
No Function
Layer 2 Strobe Speed (slow <--> fast)
15
000 <--> 005
006 <--> 055
056 <--> 105
106 <--> 155
156 <--> 205
206 <--> 255
32-Bit Dimmer
As set in the control menu display
Mode 0 = 8-bit, 256 dimming steps
Mode 1 = 32-bit, 0-25% intensity range
Mode 2 = 32-bit, 0-50% intensity range
Mode 3 = 32-bit, 0-75% intensity range
Mode 4 = 32-bit, full intensity dimming
DMX Values In-Depth (18-Channel Mode)
Ch. Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
7 000 <--> 255 Layer 1 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
8 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
9 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
10 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
11 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
12 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
13 000 <--> 255 Layer 2 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

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(18-Channel Mode, Continued)
Ch. Value What It Does
14 000 <--> 010
011 <--> 255
No Function
Layer 1 Strobe Speed (slow <--> fast)
15 000 <--> 010
011 <--> 255
No Function
Layer 2 Strobe Speed (slow <--> fast)
16 Value What It Does Value What It Does Value What It Does
001 <--> 015
016 <--> 018
019 <--> 021
022 <--> 024
025 <--> 027
028 <--> 030
031 <--> 033
034 <--> 036
037 <--> 039
040 <--> 042
043 <--> 045
046 <--> 048
049 <--> 051
052 <--> 054
055 <--> 057
058 <--> 060
061 <--> 063
064 <--> 066
067 <--> 069
070 <--> 072
073 <--> 075
076 <--> 078
Dimming
R
G
B
A
W
UV
R+G
R+B
R+A
R+W
R+UV
G+B
G+A
G+W
G+UV
B+A
B+W
B+UV
A+W
A+UV
W+UV
079 <--> 081
082 <--> 084
085 <--> 087
088 <--> 090
091 <--> 093
094 <--> 096
097 <--> 099
100 <--> 102
103 <--> 105
106 <--> 108
109 <--> 111
112 <--> 114
115 <--> 117
118 <--> 120
121 <--> 123
124 <--> 126
127 <--> 129
130 <--> 132
133 <--> 135
136 <--> 138
139 <--> 141
142 <--> 144
R+G+B
R+G+A
R+G+W
R+G+UV
R+B+A
R+B+W
R+B+UV
R+A+W
R+A+UV
R+W +UV
G+B+A
G+B+W
G+B+UV
G+A+W
G+A+UV
G+W+UV
B+A+W
B+A+UV
B+W+UV
A+W+UV
R+G+B+A
R+G+B+W
145 <--> 147
148 <--> 150
151 <--> 153
154 <--> 156
157 <--> 159
160 <--> 162
163 <--> 165
166 <--> 168
169 <--> 171
172 <--> 174
175 <--> 177
178 <--> 180
181 <--> 183
184 <--> 186
187 <--> 189
190 <--> 192
193 <--> 195
196 <--> 198
199 <--> 201
202 <--> 204
205 <--> 229
230 <--> 255
R+G+B+UV
R+G+A+W
R+G+A+UV
R+G+W+UV
R+B+A+W
R+B+A+UV
R+B+W+UV
R+A+W+UV
G+B+A+W
G+B+A+UV
G+B+W+UV
G+A+W+UV
B+A+W+UV
R+G+B+A+W
R+G+B+A+UV
R+G+B+W+UV
R+G+A+W+UV
R+B+A+W+UV
G+B+A+W+UV
Full ON
Auto Snap
Auto Fade
17 000 <--> 015
016 <--> 255
No Function
Color Fade (slow <--> fast)
18
000 <--> 005
006 <--> 055
056 <--> 105
106 <--> 155
156 <--> 205
206 <--> 255
32-Bit Dimmer
As set in the control menu display
Mode 0 = 8-bit, 256 dimming steps
Mode 1 = 32-bit, 0-25% intensity range
Mode 2 = 32-bit, 0-50% intensity range
Mode 3 = 32-bit, 0-75% intensity range
Mode 4 = 32-bit, full intensity dimming
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.
No Light Output 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.
No Response to
Audio
Verify that the xture is in “Sound Active” mode.
Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.
Fixture Not Respond-
ing / Responding
Erratically
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).
If your problem persists or isn’t listed contact
[email protected].

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5. APPENDIX
A Quick Lesson On DMX
DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre
Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting 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 clas-
si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 origi-
nally 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 stan-
dard 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 receiv-
ers. 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.
The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and
robust. It involves transmitting a reset condition (indicating 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 levels 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
any lighting designer or lighting performer.