Blizzard Lighting Stiletto Z3 User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2015
STILETTO
TM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Stiletto™ Z3 Moving Head 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 Stiletto™ Z3 Moving Head 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Stiletto™ Z3 Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Stiletto™ Z3 Fixtures 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
Mounting Points 10
Clamp Mounting 11
 Securingthexture     11
4. Operating Adjustments 12
The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Mode 14
Set The Starting DMX Address 14
Select the DMX Channel Mode 14
Select the Play Mode 14
Auto, Sound Active, & Manual Adjustments 14
Auto Mode 14
Sound Active Mode 14
Manual Adjustments 14
Reverse Pan/Tilt 14
Reset Functions 14
Reset Functions 14
DMX Values In-Depth 15
Troubleshooting 17
5. Appendix 18
A Quick Lesson On DMX 18
Keeping Your Stiletto™ Z3 As Good As New 19
Returns (Gasp!) 19
Shipping Issues 19
Tech Specs 20
Dimensional Drawings 21

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Stiletto™ Z3 Moving Head
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• A Totally Sweet Mounting Bracket
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on your purchase of the incredible Stiletto™ Z3, the fun sized zoomable
minimovingheadxturethat’skidtestedandmotherapproved!Nowthatyou’vegot
your Stiletto™ Z3 (or hopefully, Z3s!) , 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 ma-
terial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, please just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting.com/
support and open a support ticket. 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
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 toe 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 7/8/2014 J.Thomas 7/10/2014

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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 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 www.
blizzardlighting.com/tickets.

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2. MEET THE STILETTO™ Z3 MOVING HEAD
MAIN FEATURES
• 3* 15W ultra-bright 4-In-1 RGBW LEDs
• Pan: 540°/ Tilt: 270° (8-16 Bit Resolution)
• Motorized liner zoom
• 6.5°-60° beam angle
• Built-in auto and sound active programs
• Ultra-smooth 16-bit dimming system
• Internal fan cooling system
• Fastmotors,quietoperation,andickerfree
• PowerCON® compatible power input connector
• Compact, high quality housing
CONTROL:
• USITT DMX-512, 12/17-channel DMX modes
• Standalone, auto, master/slave, & sound active modes
• 3-pin DMX input and output
• Easy-to-use, 4-button LED control panel
DMX Quick Reference (12/17-Channel Modes)
Channel 12-Channel 17-Channel
1Pan Pan
2 Fine Pan Fine Pan
3 Tilt Tilt
4 Fine Tilt Fine Tilt
5 Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <--> slow) Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <--> slow)
6 Strobe (slow <--> fast) Strobe (slow <--> fast)
7 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%) Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
8 Zoom (wide <--> narrow) Zoom (wide <--> narrow)
9 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
10 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
11 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
12 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
13 -- Color Macros
14 -- Color Macro Speed (ch. 13)
15 -- Built-in Programs + Sound Active
16 -- Built-in Program Speed (ch. 15)
17 -- Reset (between ch. 150-200)

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Figure 1: The Stiletto™ Z3 Pin-Up Picture
Head/Arm
3* 15-watt 4-in-1
RGBW LEDs
4-button
LED Control
Panel
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Fuse Cover
3-Pin DMX Input
Power Input
3-Pin DMX Output

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
With a phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder out of its
housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with
exact same type of fuse. Reattach the fuse holder, and then reconnect
power.
Connecting A Bunch of Stiletto™ Z3 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 dis-
tance 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.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

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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
to ensure best communication.

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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 & 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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Mounting Points
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes
calculating working load limits, knowledge of the installation material
being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material
andthexture.Ifyoulackthesequalications,donotattemptthe
installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
Caution!
Pleasebeaware,youshouldhaveaqualiedelectricianperformingall
of your electrical connection needs. Better safe than sorry!
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before
connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.