Blizzard Lighting ToughPar V12 User manual

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Puck™ V12 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 Puck™ V12 5
Main Features 5
Optical Specs 5
Luminous Intensity Chart 5
The Puck™ V12 Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of The Puck™ V12 PAR Cans 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
Navigating The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 12
DMX Personalities 12
ID Address Selection 14
Temperature Control Functions 14
Edit Programs & Scenes 15
Advanced Setup Functions 15
Color Temperature-Based White Balance 16
Static Color Display 17
Automatic Programs 17
Run Mode 17
Troubleshooting 18
5. Appendix 19
A Quick DMX Lesson 19
Keeping Your The Puck™ V12 As Good As New 20
Returns (Gasp!) 20
Shipping Issues 20
Tech Specs 21

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
 •1xPuck™V12ProfessionalLEDPARFixture
 •ThisLovelyUserManual
Getting It Out Of The Box
CongratulationsonpurchasingoneofthecoolestprofessionalLEDParxtures
anywhere! Now that you’re the proud owner of a Puck™ V12 (or hopefully, V12’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 53118 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 6/14/2013 J. Thomas 6/14/2013

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•PleasekeepthisUserGuideforfutureuse.Ifyouselltheunittosomeone
else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.
•ALWAYSmakesurethatyouareconnectingtothepropervoltage,andthat
the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the
decalorrearpanelofthexture.
•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
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2. MEET THE PUCK™ V12 FLAT LED PAR
MAIN FEATURES:
•UserselectableDMXpersonalitymodes
•FixtureIDaddressassignmentandoperation
•Built-inautomatedprogramsviamaster/slave
•Userdenedprograms/scenesanduploadfeature
•Fixturetemperaturedisplayandprotectionsettings
•Presetoruseradjustablewhitebalancesettings
•EasytouseLEDdigitalcontrolpanel
•3-pinmaleinputand3-pinfemaleoutput
•Dualmountingyokeallowsexibilityinpositioning
OPTICAL:
•BeamAngle:25°,FieldAngle:29°
•LightSource:12*15-watt,5-in-1RGBWALEDs
•Flicker-freeconstant-currentLEDdriver
CONTROL:
•USITTDMX-512(3/4/5/6/7/12-Channels)
•3-pinInput/Output
•LED4-buttoncontrolpanel

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Figure 1: THE PUCK™ V12 Pin-Up Picture
Ridiculously thin!
5-in-1 RGBWA-
Color LED’s
Dual
Mounting Yokes
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
AC Power In/Out
DMX In DMX Out
LED Control Panel Microphone

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The Puck™ V12 utilizes a high-output switch-mode power
supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the
fuseshouldnotrequirereplacement.Thefuseiseldreplaceable,
howeveritisanadvancedproceduresuitedtoqualiedindividuals.
ShouldyourThePuck™V12fuserequirereplacement,pleasecontact
Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of The Puck™ V12 Fixtures
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512
controllerortorunshowsontwoormorexturessettosyncin
master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels
requiredbyallthexturesonaserialdatalinkdeterminesthenumber
ofxturesthedatalinkcansupport.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Also,connectingmorethan32xturesononeserialdatalinkwithout
the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration
of the digital DMX signal.
The maximum recommended cable-run distance is 500 meters (1640
ft).Themaximumrecommendednumberofxturesonaserialdata
linkis32xtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
Tolinkxturestogetheryou’llneeddatacables.Youshouldusedata-
gradecablesthatcancarryahighqualitysignalandarelessproneto
electromagnetic interference.
Forinstance,Belden©9841meetsthespecicationsforEIARS-
485 applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be
OK, but note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over
long distances. In any event, the cable should have the following
characteristics:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

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Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR
connector on the other end. (Duh!)
CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the
xture’schassisground.Groundingthecommoncancauseaground
loop,andyourxturemayperformerratically.Testcableswithan
ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not
grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.
They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers. If you’d like to build your own,
the chart below details a proper cable conversion:
Conductor 3-Pin Female
(Output)
5-Pin Male
(Input)
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2
DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.
Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control
Step 1: Connect the male connector of the
DMX cable to the female connector (output)
on the controller.
Step 2: Connect the female connector of
theDMXcabletotherstxture’smale
connector (input). Note: It doesn’t matter
whichxtureaddressistherstone
connected. We recommend connecting the
xturesintermsoftheirproximitytothe
controller, rather than connecting the lowest
xturenumberrst,andsoon.
Step 3:Connectotherxturesinthechain
from output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminatorontheoutputofthenalxture
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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the
DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of
therstxture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
therstxturewhichwillhavea(female)3pin
connectortotheinputconnectorofthenextxture
consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above
totheinputofthefollowingxtureandsoon.
A quick note: Often,
the setup for Master-
Slave and Standalone
operationrequiresthat
therstxtureinthe
chain be initialized for
this purpose via either
settings in the control
panel or DIP-switches.
Secondarily,thextures
that follow may also
requireaslavesetting.
Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for
completeinstructionsforthistypeofsetupandconguration.
Mounting & Rigging
ThisxturemaybemountedinanySAFEpositionprovidedthereis
enough room for ventilation.
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the
xtureusingasuitable“C”or“O”typeclamp.Theclampshouldbe
ratedtoholdatleast10xthexture’sweighttoensurestructural
stability. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure
properly“rated”riggingisusedwhenmounting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 Puck™ V12
areaccessedbyusingthecontrolpanelontherearofthexture.
There are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to
navigate through the various control panel menus.
<MENU>
Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.
<ENTER>
Isusedtoselectandconrm/storethecurrentselection.
<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.
The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from
the menu map on page #11. 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
previous option or menu without changing the value, press the
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Control Panel Menu Structure
DNH 1 - 512 To choose the DMX address
PERS STAG Stage Mode (Gives full control over all functions)
ARC.1 Architectural 1 (RGB)
AR1.d Architectural 1 w/Dimming (RGB)
ARC.2 Architectural 2 (RGBAW)
AR2.d Architectural 2 w/Dimming (RGBAW)
AR2.S Architectural 2 w/Strobe (RGBAW)
HSV Hue, Saturation, Value Control
Id Id.01 - Id.66 Fixture ID (Stage mode)
TEMP CURR Displaycurrentxturetemperature
TOP Sets max temperature before cutoff
EDIT PR01 - PR10 Edit a program (Each program holds up to 30 scenes)
SC01 - SC30 Edit a scene
SET UPLd Upload/transfer program function
REST Factory reset
ID Enable/disable ID address operation
RGBU Enable/disable RGBW color correction
POU Power level settings, normal or high
dIN 8-bit dimming, 1 thru 4 = 16-bit dimming
CAL1 WT01 - WT11 Color temperature presets
000 - 255 Individual RGBAW settings
CAL2 000 - 255 RGBW-based white balance
STAT 000 - 255 RGBAW static color settings + strobe
AUTO AT.01-AT.10 Factory program playback
PR.01-PR.10 User program playback
SOUd NOd1 Sound Active Mode 1 (Color Jump)
NOd2 Sound Active Mode 2 (Color Flash)
RUN DNH Setsthexturetomaster/DMXmode
SLAV Setsthextureasslave

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DMX
Allows the unit to be controlled by a universal DMX controller. To select a different DMX address,
hit the
<ENTER> button and use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select the correct address. Hit
<MENU> to return to the previous menu option.
PERS
Thissectionallowsyoutoselectfromthexture’s7DMXpersonalitieswhichgovernoperation&
channel structure in DMX mode.
1.) STAG - Stage Mode (12-Ch.)
Channel Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Master 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 <--> 005 No Function
006 <--> 020 High power (when in normal mode)
021 <--> 030 No Function
031 <--> 255 Color change (See Color Selection Table Below)
8000 <--> 010 No Function
011 <--> 255 Strobe speed (fastest 255)
9
000 <--> 020 No Function
021 <--> 120 Built-in programs (1 per each 10 increments)
121 <--> 220 User programs (1 per each 10 increments)
221 <--> 255 No Function
10 000 <--> 255 Master speed control
11
000 <--> 009 Dimming speed
010 <--> 049 No Function
050 <--> 099 Speed 1 (fastest)
100 <--> 149 Speed 2
150 <--> 199 Speed 3
200 <--> 255 Speed 4 (slowest)
12
000 <--> 009 No Function
010 <--> 209 1 ID per each 10, ex. 010 <--> 019 = ID1
210 <--> 255 1 ID per each 1, ex. 210 = ID21, 211=ID22
Color Selection Table (Stage Mode, Channel 7)
CH Value Function
031<-->050 R 100% / G Increment / B 0% / W 0%
051<-->070 R decreasing / G 100% / B 0% / W 0%
071<-->090 R 0% / G 100% / B increment/ W 0%
091<-->110 R 0% / G decreasing / B 100% / W 0%
111<-->130 R increment / G 0% / B 100% / W 0%
131<-->150 R 100% / G 0% / B decreasing / W 0%
151<-->170 R 100% / G increment / B increment / W 0%
171<-->190 R decreasing / G decreasing / B 100% / W 0%
191<-->200 R 100% / G 100% / B 100% / W 100%
201<-->255
Colortemperature(alsoadjustablethroughthe[CAL1]menu):
201~205: 3200K
206~210: 3400K
211~215: 4200K
216~220: 4900K
221~225: 5600K
226~230: 5900K
231~235: 6500K
236~240: 7200K
241~245: 8000K
246~250: 8500K
251~255: 10000K

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2.) ARC.1 - Architectural Mode 1 (RGB, 3-Ch.)
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%)
3.) AR1.d - Architectural Mode #1 w/dimming (RGB, 4-Ch.)
Channel Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Master Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4.) ARC.2 - Architectural Mode 2 (RGBAW 5-Ch.)
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%)
4 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5.) AR2.d - Architectural Mode #2 w/dimming (RGBAW, 6-Ch.)
Channel Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Master 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%)

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6.) AR2.S - Architectural Mode #2 w/strobe (RGBAW, 7-Ch.)
Channel Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Master 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 Strobe
7.) HSV - Hue, Saturation, Value (3-Ch.)
Channel Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Hue (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 Saturation (0% <--> 100%)
3 000 <--> 255 Brightness (0% <--> 100%)
ID
ID Address Selection
IDAddressmodeallowsyoutoutilizemultiplexturesononly1DMXuniverse
whilemaintainingfullindividualcontrolovereachxture.Youcanenableor
disable ID address operation within the SET menu. Control settings are found in
STAG mode, channel 11. (see stage mode table on page 12) .
•Id.01 - Id.66 -SetstheID#forthexture.
TEMP
Temperature Functions
Allows the user to set a temperature protection cutoff (default is 85 degrees
Celsius),anddisplaysthecurrentxturetemperature.
•CURR - Displays current temperature.
•TOP - Sets the max temperature before shutoff (0-150, 85=default).

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EdIT
Edit Scenes & Programs
Create/edit up to 10 programs of up to 30 scenes for playback in standalone
mode, (from the “Auto” menu).
•PR01-PR10 - Program numbers 1-10
•SC01-SC30 - Scene numbers 1-30
To edit these programs and scenes:
 R000-R255 - Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
 G000-G255 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
 B000-B255 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
 Y000-Y255 - Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
 W000-W255 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
 ST00-ST20 - Strobe Speed (Slow <--> Fast)
 T000-T255 - Scene Time (0% <--> 100%)
 F000-F255 - Fade Time (0% <--> 100%)
SET
Advanced Setup Functions
Thefollowingoptionssetsthexture’sadvancedfunctions:
•UPLd
This allows you to upload you own user-created custom programs to other
ThePuck™V12xtures.Youmustsetanyxtureswhichwillreceivethe
new programming to SLAVE mode, then on the master unit, enter the lock
password (UP/DOWN/UP/DOWN/ENTER),thenpressentertoconrm.
Thextureswilldisplayyellowwhileuploadingisinprogress,andwillturn
green once uploading is complete.
•REST
Factoryreset.UsethistoresetthePuckProZoomxturebacktoits
original factory installed settings.
•Id
Enables/disables ID address operation.

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•RGBU
Enables/disables RGBW color correction.
•POU
Setsthexturein“Normal”(LowPower,33%output)or“High”power
mode.
•DIN
Sets the 16-bit dimming curve (OFF=8-bit (standard) dimming, 1-4 are 16-
bitdimmingproles,fastesttoslowest).
CAL1
Color Temperature-Based White Values
Thismenuoptionallowstheusertosetthexture’swhiteoutputtooneof11
presetoruseradjustablecolortemperatures.
Setting Color Temp Setting Color Temp Setting Color Temp
WT01 3200K WT05 5600K WT09 8000K
WT02 3400K WT06 5900K WT10 8500K
WT03 4200K WT07 6500K WT11 10000K
WT04 4900K WT08 7200K
ToadjusttheRGBWsettingsofanyofthesepresetcolortemperatures,hit
<ENTER> and then use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to select the
desired R/G/B/W value you want to edit. Hit <ENTER>. Use the <UP> and
<DOWN> buttons to change the desired value. Then push the <MENU>
buttontoconrmyourchoiceandreturntothepreviousmenuoption.Each
colorhastheadjustablevaluesof000 <--> 255 (0% <--> 100%).
CAL2
RGBW Based Values
This is used to setup a custom white balance using R/G/B/W values. Hit
<ENTER> and then use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to select the
desired R/G/B/W value you want to edit. Hit <ENTER>. Use the <UP> and
<DOWN> buttons to change the desired value. Then push the <MENU>
buttontoconrmyourchoiceandreturntothepreviousmenuoption.Each
colorhastheadjustablevaluesof000 <--> 255 (0% <--> 100%).

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STAT
Static Color Display + Strobe
Allows you to display a static custom color using RGBAW color values.
Hit <ENTER> and then use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to select the
desired R/G/B/A/W value you want to edit. Hit <ENTER>. Use the <UP>
and <DOWN> buttons to change the desired value. Then push the <MENU>
buttontoconrmyourchoiceandreturntothepreviousmenuoption.Each
colorhastheadjustablevaluesof000 <--> 255 (0% <--> 100%). Strobe can
also be applied, ST.00 <--> ST.20 (slow <--> fast).
AUTO
Automatic Programs (Built-In and Custom)
This feature allows you to select from one of 10 built-in programs, or to select
oneof10user-denedprogramsofupto30steps.
•AT.01-AT.10 - Built-In Programs
•PR.01-PR.10 - User-Dened Programs
RUN
Run Mode
ThisiswhereyousetthexturetoeitherDMX/MasterorSlaveMode
•DMX - Set the xture as the master
•SLAV - Set the xture as a slave

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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 information.
Chase Speed
Too Fast/Slow
Checktoensurepropersetupofspeedadjustment.
No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.
Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that moving
parts are not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not
obstructed
Slow Movement Verify that 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if
applicable. Also check that speed channels are set appro-
priately.
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).
Fixture Moving
On Its Own
Verifypropermodeofoperation.Isthexturein“Auto”
mode?
If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist,
please contact support: [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
classication.
DMX covers (and is an abbreviation for) Digital MultipleXed signals. It is the most common
communicationsstandardusedbylightingandrelatedstageequipment.
DMX provides up to 512 control “channels” per data link. Each of these channels was
originally intended to control lamp dimmer levels. You can think of it as 512 faders on a
lighting console, connected to 512 light bulbs. Each slider’s position is sent over the data
link as an 8-bit number having a value between 0 and 255. The value 0 corresponds to the
light bulb being completely off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on.
DMX data is transmitted at 250,000 bits per second using the RS-485 transmission
standard over two wires. As with microphone cables, a grounded cable shield is used to
prevent interference with other 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.
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
transmitted. 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.

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Keeping Your The Puck™ V12 As Good As New
Thextureyou’vereceivedisarugged,toughpieceofprolightingequipment,
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
client’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
Authorization (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
responsibility, 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.