Blizzard Lighting Mezmerizor 4FX User manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2013
MEZMERIzoR4FX
TM
Page 2
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mezmerizor™ 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
Laser Safety Requirements 4
2. Meet The Mezmerizor™ 5
Main Features 5
LaserSpecications 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Mezmerizor Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Mezmerizors™ 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
DIP Switch Settings 10
Auto Mode 10
Sound Active Mode 10
Slave Mode 10
DMX Mode 10
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 11
Troubleshooting 12
5. Appendix 13
A Quick DMX Lesson 13
Keeping Your Mezmerizor™As Good As New 14
Returns (Gasp!) 14
Shipping Issues 14
Tech Specs 15
Page 3
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
•1xMezmerizor™
•1xMountingbracketw/bolts
•ThisLovelyUserManual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one way cool, way original RGB 3D Laser! Now that you’ve
got your Mezmerizor™ (or hopefully, Mezmerizors!), you should carefully unpack the box
and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition. If any-
thing 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 materi-
als.Ifaxturemustbereturnedtothefactory,itisimportantthatthexturebereturned
in the original factory box and packing.
Powering Up!
Allxturesmustbepowereddirectlyoffaswitchedcircuitandcannot 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 -Notallxtureshaveavoltageselectswitch,sopleaseverifythatthe
xtureyoureceiveissuitableforyourlocalpowersupply.Seethelabelonthextureor
refertothexture’sspecicationschartformoreinformation.Axture’slistedcurrent
ratingisitsaveragecurrentdrawundernormalconditions.Checkthextureordevice
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. Suite E
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer:Theinformationandspecicationscontainedinthisdocumentaresubject
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 8/29/2013 J. Keeley 9/12/2013
Page 4
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
LASER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Lasers are one of the coolest effects available, and when they are used appropri-
ately, they will be fun, legal and harmless. To make sure that is the case...
•Alwayssetupandinstallalllasereffectssothatalllaserlightisatleast3me-
ters(9.8feet)abovetheooronwhichpeoplecanstand.
•Aftersettingup,andbeforepublicuse,testlasertoensureproperfunction.Do
not use if any defect is detected. Do not use if laser emits only one or two laser
beams rather than dozens/hundreds, as this could indicate damage to the dif-
fraction grating optic, and could allow emission of higher laser levels above Class
3R.
•NEVER point lasers at people or animals. Never look into the laser aperture or
laser beams.
•NEVER point lasers in areas in which people can potentially get exposed, such
as uncontrolled balconies, etc.
•NEVER pointlasersathighlyreectivesurfaces,suchaswindows,mirrorsand
shinymetal.Evenlaserreectionscanbehazardous.
•NEVER point a laser at aircraft, this is a federal offense!
•NEVER point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
•NEVER expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
•NEVER use laser if the laser appears to emit only one or two beams.
•NEVER use the laser if the housing is damaged, the housing is open, or if the
optics appear damaged in any way.
•NEVER open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the pro-
tectivehousingcanstartres,burnskinandwillcauseinstanteyeinjury.
•NEVER leave this device running unattended.
The operation of a class 3R laser show is only allowed if the show is controlled
by a skilled and well-trained operator, familiar with the data from this manual.
The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country
to country. The user is responsible for the legal requirements at the location/
country of use.
Page 5
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
2. MEET THE MEZMERIZOR™
MAIN FEATURES
•Highpowerclass3RRGBlaser
•Soundactivemode,automode,DMX512(15ch)&master/slave
•120staticpatternsand20+animatedgraphicshowpatterns
•3-pinDMXIn/Out
•Microphonesensitivityadjustmentknob
•Dipswitchcontrolledfunctionsettings
•Polishedbluealuminumcasingw/hangingbracket
•Compactandlightweight(itkeptitsnewyear’sresolution!)
Laser Specications
Color Wavelength Power Output
Red 650nm 100mW
Green 532nm 50mW
Blue 470nm 100mW
White (all) 250mW
DMX Quick Reference - 15 Channel Mode
Channel What it does
1Mode
2Pattern Mode
3Pattern 1 Selection
4Pattern 1 Color
5Pattern 2 Selection
6Pattern 2 Color
7Dual Pattern Mode
8Moving-X
9Moving-Y
10 Dimmer-X
11 Dimmer-Y
12 Rotation
13 Pattern Zoom
14 Sine Wave Fluctuation
15 Drawing
Page 6
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
Figure 1: The Mezmerizor™ Pin-Up Picture
Attractive Blue
Colored Aluminum Casing
Secure Mounting Bracket
&AdjustmentScrews
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Laser Output (Aperture)
Power Indicator
Microphone
Mic Indicator
On/Off Switch
AC Power Input
Mic Sensitivity
Cooling Fan
DMX In DMX Out
Dipswitches
Page 7
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
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 Mezmerizor™ Fixtures
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512
controllerortorunshowsontwoormorexturessettosyncinmas-
ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required
byallthexturesonaserialdatalinkdeterminesthenumberofx-
tures the data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Also,connectingmorethan32xturesononeserialdatalinkwithout
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).Themaximumrecommendednumberofxturesonaserialdata
linkis32xtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
Tolinkxturestogetheryou’llneeddatacables.Youshouldusedata-
grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
Forinstance,Belden©9841meetsthespecicationsforEIARS-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
Page 8
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR
connector on the other end. (Duh!)
CAUTION:Donotallowcontactbetweenthecommonandthex-
ture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground
loop,andyourxturemayperformerratically.Testcableswithan
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
DMXData(+) 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
DMXcabletotherstxture’smaleconnec-
tor (input). Note: It doesn’t matter which
xtureaddressistherstoneconnected.
Werecommendconnectingthexturesin
terms of their proximity to the controller,
ratherthanconnectingthelowestxture
numberrst,andsoon.
Step 3:Connectotherxturesinthechain
from output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminatorontheoutputofthenalxture
to ensure best communication.
Page 9
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
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
therstxture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
rstxturewhichwillhavea(female)3pinconnec-
tortotheinputconnectorofthenextxturecon-
sisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed
to connect from the output as stated above to the
inputofthefollowingxtureandsoon.
A quick note: Often,
the setup for Master-
Slave and Standalone
operation requires that
therstxtureinthe
chain be initialized for
this purpose via either
settings in the control
panel or DIP-switches.
Secondarily,thextures
that follow may also re-
quire a slave setting.
Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-
pleteinstructionsforthistypeofsetupandconguration.
Mounting & Rigging
ThisxturemaybemountedinanySAFEpositionprovidedthereis
enough room for ventilation.
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the
xtureusingasuitable“C”or“O”typeclamp.Theclampshouldbe
ratedtoholdatleast10xthexture’sweighttoensurestructuralsta-
bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure
properly“rated”riggingisusedwhenmountingxturesoverhead.
Adjusttheangleofthexturebylooseningbothknobsandtiltingthe
xture.Afterndingthedesiredposition,retightenbothknobs.
•Whenselectinginstallationlocation,takeintoconsiderationlamp
replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.
•SafetycablesMUSTALWAYSbeused.
•Nevermountinplaceswherethexturewillbeexposedtorain,
high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.
Page 10
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
DIP Switch Settings
All of the various functions of the
Mezmerizor™ are set up using the
10-position DIP switch located on
the rear of the unit. Using this set
of switches, you can select the
different operating modes and also
set up the starting DMX channel
in DMX mode. The chart below
describes the various operating modes and their respective DIP switch settings:
Auto Mode
1.) Set the dipswitch numbers #9 and #10 to ON. Then switch ON either #1 (Auto Anima-
tion) , #2 (Auto 3D Shapes), #3 (Auto Galaxy 3D), #4 (Auto Star Field), or #1 thru #8
OFF (Auto 4-in-1 FX).
Sound Active Mode
1.)Adjustthesensitivityknobtothedesiredlevel.
2.) Set the dipswitch numbers #10 to ON. Then switch ON either #1 (Sound Active Anima-
tion) , #2 (Sound Active 3D Shapes), #3 (Sound Active Galaxy 3D), #4 (Sound Active Star
Field), or #1 thru #9 OFF (Sound Active 4-in-1 FX).
Slave Mode
1.) Set dipswitch #1 to ON and others to OFF.
DMX Mode
1.) Set dipswitch 10 to OFF.
2.)ConnectDMXOUTofcontrollertoDMXINof1stxture.DaisychainDMXOUTtoDMX
INforanyadditionalxtures.
3.)Usedipswitches1–9tosetthexturesStarting DMX Address. Each dipswitch repre-
sents a binary value in which the sum would equal the set address.
Example:TosetthexturesstartingDMXaddressto12,dipswitch#10wouldbeOFF
(DMXMode),plusdipswitch#3and#4wouldbeON.(4+8=12).
Dipswitch #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10
Value 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 ON
DIPSWITCH CHART
Function
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON Auto Blizzard Logo
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON Auto 3D Shapes
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON Auto Galaxy 3D
OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON Auto Star Field
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON Auto 4-in-1 FX
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON Sound Active Blizzard Logo
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON Sound Active Shapes
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON Sound Active Galaxy
OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON Sound Active Star Field
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON Sound Active 4-in-1 FX
SET DMX ADDRESS OFF DMX Mode
ON DIP
1 2345 678910
Page 11
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
DMX Values In-Depth (15-Channel Mode)
Channel Function Value Description
1Mode
000 <-> 063
064 <-> 074
075 <-> 096
097 <-> 107
108 <-> 118
119 <-> 127
128 <-> 138
139 <-> 160
161 <-> 171
172 <-> 182
183 <-> 191
192 <-> 255
Laser Off
Sound Active 3D Animations
Sound Active Single 3D Shapes
Sound Active Galaxy 3D Shape Effects
Sound Active Star Field Effects
Sound Active 4-in-1 Effects
Automated 3D Animations
Automated Single 3D Shapes
Automated Galaxy 3D Shape Effects
Automated Star Field Effects
Automated 4-in-1 Effects
DMX Manual Mode
2Pattern Mode
000 <-> 127
128 <-> 191
192 <-> 255
Single 3D Shapes
Galaxy 3D Shape Effects
Star Field Effects
3
Pattern 1 Selection
000 <-> 235
240 <-> 241
242 <-> 243
244 <-> 245
246 <-> 247
248 <-> 249
250 <-> 251
252 <-> 255
000 <-> 199
200 <-> 219
220 <-> 239
240 <-> 255
118 Static Patterns
Cityscape Animation Cycle
Halloween Theme Animation Cycle
Dancer Animation Cycle
Whale Jump Animation Cycle
Horse Running Animation Cycle
Bird Flying Animation Cycle
Dinosaur Walk Animation Cycle
50 Static Patterns
Running Animation Cycle
Feline Animation Cycle
Flying Bird Animation Cycle
4Pattern 1 Color
000 <-> 001
002 <-> 069
070 <-> 079
080 <-> 089
090 <-> 099
100 <-> 109
110 <-> 119
120 <-> 129
130 <-> 139
140 <-> 179
180 <-> 219
220 <-> 255
Laser Off
R--G--B--RG--RB--GB--RGB
R--G--B (8 Points)
RG--RB--GB--RGB (8 Points)
R--G--B--RG--RB--GB--RGB (8 Points)
R--G--B--RG--RB--GB--RGB (Flowing)
R--G--B(InectionPoint)
RG--RB--GB--RGB(InectionPoint)
R--G--B--RG--RB--GB--RGB(InectionPoint)
R--G--B (Auto)
RG--RB--GB--RGB (Auto)
R--G--B--RG--RB--GB--RGB (Auto)
5
Pattern 2
Selection
000 <-> 239
240 <-> 255
000 <-> 199
200 <-> 255
118 Static Patterns
No Function
50 Static Patterns
No Function
6Pattern 2 Color
000 <-> 001
002 <-> 069
070 <-> 079
080 <-> 089
090 <-> 099
100 <-> 109
110 <-> 119
120 <-> 129
130 <-> 139
140 <-> 179
180 <-> 219
220 <-> 255
Laser Off
R--G--B--RG--RB--GB--RGB
R--G--B (8 Points)
RG--RB--GB--RGB (8 Points)
R--G--B--RG--RB--GB--RGB (8 Points)
R--G--B--RG--RB--GB--RGB (Flowing)
R--G--B(InectionPoint)
RG--RB--GB--RGB(InectionPoint)
R--G--B--RG--RB--GB--RGB(InectionPoint)
R--G--B (Auto)
RG--RB--GB--RGB (Auto)
R--G--B--RG--RB--GB--RGB (Auto)
Ch. 2 Set
from
192-255
Ch. 2 Set
from
000-191
Ch. 2 Set
from
192-255
Ch. 2 Set
from
000-191
Page 12
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
Channel Function Value Description
7Dual
Pattern Mode
000 <-> 027
028 <-> 055
056 <-> 083
084 <-> 111
112 <-> 139
140 <-> 167
168 <-> 195
196 <-> 223
224 <-> 251
252 <-> 256
SinglePatternMode(Channels5&6noFunc)
X Phase
Y Phase
X/Y Phase Together
Zoom Phase
Pattern 1 (No Sine), Pattern 2 (Sine Wave)
Pattern 1 (No Zoom), Pattern 2 (Zoom)
Pattern 1 (No Rotation), Pattern 2 (Rotation)
Rotation Phase
Pattern1(AdjustableXPosition),Pattern2
(AdjustableYPosition)
8Moving-X
000 <-> 127
128 <-> 160
161 <-> 192
193 <-> 224
225 <-> 239
240 <-> 247
248 <-> 255
Manual Left/Right Movement
Auto Left Movement
Auto Right Movement
Auto Left/Right Movement
Jumping
Rhombus Movement
Upper Corner Movement
9Moving-Y
000 <-> 127
128 <-> 160
161 <-> 192
193 <-> 224
225 <-> 231
232 <-> 239
240 <-> 247
248 <-> 255
Manual Up/Down Movement
Auto Down Movement
Auto Up Movement
Auto Up/Down Movement
Circular Movement
Auto X Fluctuation
Auto Square Fluctuation
Lower Corner Movement
10 X-Axis Rotation 000 <-> 150
151 <-> 255
Manual Position
Auto Position Spin
11 Y-Axis Rotation 000 <-> 150
151 <-> 255
Manual Position
Auto Position Spin
12 Rotation
000 <-> 127
128 <-> 159
160 <-> 291
192 <-> 223
224 <-> 255
Manual Rotation
Auto Clockwise Rotation
Auto Counter Clockwise Rotation
Auto Clockwise/Counter Clockwise Rotation
Ellipse Tracking Rotation
13 Pattern Zoom
(+/-)
000
001 <-> 159
160 <-> 191
192 <-> 223
224 <-> 255
No Function
ManualZoom(-/+)
AutoZoom(+)
Auto Zoom (-)
AutoZoom(+/-)
14 Sine Wave
Fluctuation
000 <-> 128
129 <-> 255
X Fluctuation
Y Fluctuation
15 Drawing 000 <-> 064
065 <-> 255
Manual Draw
Auto Draw (Slow <--> Fast)
Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
Fixture Auto-Shut
Off
Checkthefaninthexture.Ifitisstoppedormovingslowerthannormal,
theunitmayhaveshutitselfoffduetohighheat.Thisistoprotectthexture
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.
Page 13
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
No Light Output Checktoensurextureisoperatingundercorrectmode,IEsoundactive/auto/
DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service for more information.
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 re-
stricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed
No Response to
Audio
Verifythatthextureisin“SoundActive”mode.
AdjustAudioSensitivity,IfApplicable.
Fixture Not Respond-
ing / Responding
Erratically
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely.
Use Only DMX Cables.
Install a Terminator.
Check all cables for defects.
Resetxture(s).
If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist,
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
1990andagainin2000toallowmoreexibility.TheEntertainmentServicesandTechnologyAssociation
(ESTA) has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized
forANSIstandardclassication.
DMX covers (and is an abbreviation for) Digital MultipleXed signals. It is the most common communica-
tions 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.
TherearevepinsonaDMXconnector:awireforground(cableshield),twowiresfor“Primary”commu-
nication 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
sodataowsonlyfromsourcestoreceivers.Hence,mostofusaremostfamiliarwithDMX-512asbeing
employerovertypical3-pin“miccables,”althoughthisdoesnotconformtothedenedstandard.
DMXisconnectedusingadaisy-chaincongurationwherethesourceconnectstotheinputoftherstde-
vice,theoutputoftherstdeviceconnectstotheinputofthenextdevice,andsoon.Thestandardallows
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.Forexample,iftwo6-channelxturesareused,therstxturemightbesettostartatchannel1soit
wouldrespondtoDMXchannels1through6,andthenextxturewouldbesettostartatchannel7soit
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
ofdata.Datapacketsaretransmittedcontinuously.Assoonasonepacketisnished,anothercanbegin
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
reasonthedataisnotinterpretedthersttimearound,itwillbere-sentshortly.
In summary, since its design and evolution in the 1980’s DMX has become the standard for lighting con-
trol.Itisexible,robust,andscalable,anditsabilitytocontroleverythingfromdimmerpackstomoving
lights to foggers to lasers makes it an indispensable tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer.
Page 14
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
Keeping Your Mezmerizor™As Good As New
Thextureyou’vereceivedisarugged,toughpieceofprolightingequip-
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.
Youshouldabsolutelykeepthextureclean,especiallyifyouareusingitinan
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
thexturerunningcoolandpreventdamagefromoverheating.
Intransit,keepthexturesincases.Youwouldn’tthrowaprizedguitar,
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.
Commonsenseandtakingcareofyourxtureswillbethesinglebiggestthing
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,
somethingdoesn’tgoasplanned.Ifyoundyourselfwithaxturethatisn’t
behavinglikeagoodlittlextureshould,you’llneedtoobtainaReturnAuthori-
zation (RA).
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.
Makesureyoucarefullypackthexturefortransit,andwheneverpossible,use
theoriginalbox&packingforshipping.
Whenreturningyourxtureforservice,besuretoincludethefollowing:
1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).
2.) The RA# issued to you
3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.
Wewill,atourdiscretion,repairorreplacethexture.Pleaserememberthat
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.
Page 15
Mezmerizor™ Manual - Rev. A (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
Tech Specs!
Weight & Dimensions
Length 14.6 inches (37 cm)
Width 12.6 inches (32 cm)
Height 5.2 inches (13 cm)
Weight 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage 110-250VAC, 50-60 Hertz
Fuse 2A 250V
Power Consumption 50W
Light Source
Laser Color Wavelength Power Output
Red 650nm 100mW
Green 532nm 50mW
Blue 470nm 100mW
White (all) 250mW
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 15 Channel
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female
Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active
Other Information
Ifyougoyingbackthroughtimeandyouseesomebodyelseying
forward into the future, it’s probably best to avoid eye contact.
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction
caused by damage to LED’s.
Enjoy your product!
Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!
--The team @ Blizzard Lighting
Table of contents
Other Blizzard Lighting Lighting Equipment manuals
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting The Puck RGB Unplugged User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting Torrent Streak User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting KAYO.MORPH User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting the puck User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting Flurry EXA User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting RokBox User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting SnowBlind User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting ToughPar V12 User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting Rocklite RGBAW User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting Kontrol 5 User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting snokontrol User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting SNAKE EYES User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting Motif Risplendi 150 User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting ROCKER PANEL RGBAW User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting Northstar Spec-Z User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting BladeRunner RGBW User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting HUSH PAR Theatrik User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting The Puck 3NX User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting Lo-Pro CSI User manual
Blizzard Lighting
Blizzard Lighting Tour QT Skywire User manual
Popular Lighting Equipment manuals by other brands
EuroLite
EuroLite LED BAR-126 UV user manual
STEINEL
STEINEL RS Pro 5100 manual
GAME OF BRICKS
GAME OF BRICKS Loop Coaster 10303 instruction manual
Portfolio
Portfolio 34623 manual
Nexxus Lighting
Nexxus Lighting Savi SAVI-PL-12-50 Installation instructions & owner's manual
RSA Lighting
RSA Lighting ACCURUS HOUSING ACT954RM Specification sheet
