Blizzard Verismo WW User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
http://www.blizzardpro.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 4
2. Meet the Verismo™ Prole WW 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
Verismo™ Prole WW Pin-Up Picture 6
The Rear Connections 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch of Verismo™ Prole Fixtures 7
Data/DMX Cabling 7
Cable Connectors 8
Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control 8
Lens Barrels & Focusing 8
Insert the Gobo Holder 9
Rotating the Shutter Barrel 9
Mounting & Rigging 9
4. Operating Adjustments 10
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
Static Mode 12
Dimming Curves 12
Dimming Speed 12
Dimming Frequency 13
DMX Fail 13
Fan Settings 13
System Reset 13
DMX Values In-Depth 13
5. Appendix 14
Keeping Your Verismo™ Prole As Good As New 14
Returns (Gasp!) 14
Shipping Issues 14
Tech Specs! 15

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• Verismo™ Prole WW Engine
• Power Cable
• Gobo Holder
• This Lovely User Manual
Optional Accessories (sold separately)
The following accessories are available for this xture. But the lone wolves that
they are, they must be purchased separately. Contact your authorized Blizzard
Lighting dealer for pricing.
• Verismo-LENS-19: Verismo Prole 19° Lens
• Verismo-LENS-26: Verismo Prole 26° Lens
• Verismo-LENS-36: Verismo Prole 36° Lens
• Verismo-LENS-50: Verismo Prole 50° Lens
Getting It Out Of the Box
Congratulations on purchasing the Verismo™ Prole WW. Now that you’ve got
your xture, 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 o a switched circuit and cannot be run
o a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat
or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.
Warning! All xtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable
Ground (Earthing).
Getting A Hold Of Us
If something happens to go wrong, visit blizzardpro.com/support and
open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Disclaimer: The information 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. We reserve the right to update the existing, or create
a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time. You can download the
latest version of this document from www.blizzardpro.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 1/24/2022 J. Thomas 7/13/2022

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Please read these instructions carefully. They include
important information about the installation, usage and
maintenance of this product.
Safety Instructions
• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone
else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.
• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that
the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the de-
cal or rear panel of the xture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no ammable materials close to the unit while operating.
• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least
20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are
blocked.
• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse
and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.
• ALWAYS secure xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the xture by its
head. Use its carrying handles.
• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people
can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized tech-
nical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may
require service, please open a support ticket at www.blizzardpro.com/support.

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2. MEET THE VERISMO™ PROFILE WW
Main Features
• Light source: 300W WW COB LED
• 19°, 26°, 36°, and 50° lens tubes are available
• Color temperature: 3200K, CRI: 98
• 16-bit dimming, with 4 user-selectable dimming curves
• User selectable dimming speeds (low/medium/high)
• 1-25Hz strobe eects
• Flicker-free resolution, perfect for video
• Adjustable LED refresh rates (1000-8000 Hz)
• Gobo/pattern holder (B sized gobos)
• Aluminum housing (black)
• PowerCON® TRUE1™ compatible in/out power connectors
• 3/5-pin male/female XLR input & output connections
Control
• Control system: STM32 control chip, DMX-512
• DMX channels: 1/2/3/4-channels
• Easy-to-use 4-button control panel with OLED display
• Operating modes: DMX-512, standalone
DMX Quick Reference (1/2/3/4-Channel Modes)
1-CH 2-CH 3-CH 4-CH What It Does
1111Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
-- 222Dimmer Fine (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- 33Strobe (slow <--> fast)
-- -- -- 4Dimming Curves

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The Rear Connections
Verismo™ Prole WW Pin-Up Picture
Fuse Holder
Safety Loop
Control Menu
Locking
Knob
Locking
Knob
Power In
3/5-pin DMX Out
Power Out
3/5-pin DMX In
Mounting
Bracket
*Lens barrels are sold separately with 19°,
26°, 36°, and 50° angles.
Gobo Holder Slot
Framing Shutters
Focus Knobs
Lens Barrel

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Fuse Replacement
Remove the fuse holder from of its housing. Then take out 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 Verismo™ Prole Fixtures
You can use a serial data link to run light shows when using a DMX-512
controller with two or more xtures. 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. 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
Before replacing the fuse, disconnect the power cord.
ALWAYS replace it with the same type and rating.
3. SETUP

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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. This xture oers both 3-pin and 5-pin connections.
12
33
INPUT OUTPUT
Common
DMX +
DMX -
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. You should place a DMX
terminator on the output of the nal xture to
ensure best communication.
DMX OUTDMX IN
First
Fixture
in Chain
Next
Fixture
in Chain
DMX OUTDMX IN
A Word on Termination:
DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however
errors still occasionally occur. Termination reduces signal
errors, and therefore best practices include use of a
terminator in all circumstances. If you are experiencing
problems with erratic xture behavior, especially over
long signal cable runs, a terminator may help improve
performance.
Lens Barrels & Focusing
1.) Align and insert a lens tube (sold separately) into the shutter barrel.
2.) Install the top focus knob.
3.) Install the top and bottom focus knobs.
4.) When in use, slide the lens barrel in/out to achieve proper focus, and
tighten the focus knobs to secure the lens.

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Rotating the Shutter Barrel
1.) Loosen the upper and lower barrel rotation knobs located directly behind the
shutters. Do not remove the barrel rotation knobs.
2.) Rotate the barrel to the desired position (it can rotate up to 34° in either
direction from the centered position).
3.) Once the barrel is positioned, tighten the
barrel's rotation knobs to lock it in place.
Insert the Gobo Holder
The gobo holder slot is on the top side of the shutter barrel and in front of the
shutters. It can accommodate standard B sized gobos.
68.5
155.6 mm
200 mm
Ø 70 mm
94.5 mm
34° 34°
Mounting & Rigging
This xture may be mounted in any SAFE
position provided there is enough room for
ventilation. The fan or vent pathway must
never be obstructed.
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
of unknown strength, and ensure properly rated rigging is used when mounting
xtures overhead.
IMPORTANT: Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your xtures,
always be sure to secure your xture with a safety cable.

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The control panel display shows the menu items you select from the menu map
on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the display will show immedi-
ately the rst available option for the selected menu function. To select a menu
item, press <ENTER>.
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 <MENU> button.
4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the features and dierent modes possible with the Verismo™ Prole are ac-
cessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There are 4 control
buttons under the menu display which allow you to navigate through the vari-
ous 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.