Blizzard Lighting Blockhead Z9, Manual

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Page 2: ... 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 10 4 Operating Adjustments 10 The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Select The Channel Mode 12 Select The DMX Starting Address 12 Master Slave Mode Settings 12 Auto Stand Alone Sound Active Modes 12 Auto Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Pan ...

Page 3: ...r local power supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart for more information A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions Check the fixture 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 o...

Page 4: ...vicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture 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 ...

Page 5: ...imum to the maximum 9 9 Dimmer 0 100 10 10 Strobe Effects 11 11 Red 1 Intensity 0 100 12 12 Green 1 Intensity 0 100 13 13 Blue 1 Intensity 0 100 14 14 White 1 Intensity 0 100 15 Red 2 9 Intensity 0 100 15 Red 2 Intensity 0 100 16 Green 2 9 Intensity 0 100 16 Green 2 Intensity 0 100 17 Blue 2 9 Intensity 0 100 17 Blue 2 Intensity 0 100 18 White 2 9 Intensity 0 100 18 White 2 Intensity 0 100 19 46 L...

Page 6: ...ad Z9 Manual Rev A 2016 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The Blockhead Z9 Pin Up Picture 4 Button LCD Control Panel Figure 2 The Rear Connections Head Arms DMX Input 9 15W RGBW 4 in 1 LEDs Power In DMX Output Power Out ...

Page 7: ...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 fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures Data DMX Cabling To link fixtures together you ll need data cables You should use data grade cables that can carry a high qual...

Page 8: ...ke 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 co...

Page 9: ... Operating Adjustments section in this manual for com plete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Mounting Rigging This fixture 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 fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the fixture s w...

Page 10: ...ers in ascending order DOWN Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order ENTER Is used to select and confirm store the current selection 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 first available option for the selected menu function Use the UP DOWN buttons to naviga...

Page 11: ...hannel DMX mode 22CH 22 channel DMX mode 50CH 50 channel DMX mode Tool Display Set display always ON or OFF after 60 seconds SundHig Microphone sensitivity level 0 16 PT Sett Xrevise Pan calibration adjustment 0 255 Yrevise Tilt calibration adjustment 0 255 Frevise Focus calibration adjustment 0 255 Xreverse Reverse pan Yes No Yreverse Reverse tilt Yes No Info Version Software version RunTime Oper...

Page 12: ...th the controller at the beginning 2 There is nothing else to it The first fixture in the DMX chain is the master fixture and the following fixtures will follow the master Auto and Sound Active Modes Set single or Master Slaved units to run in auto mode at user selectable speeds Auto Mode 1 Navigate the main menu to reach WorkMod and press ENTER 2 Use the UP DOWN buttons to choose Auto press ENTER...

Page 13: ...an Calibration 1 Navigate the main menu to reach PT Sett and press ENTER 2 Use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight Xrevise and press ENTER 3 Use the UP DOWN buttons to adjust the value from 0 255 4 Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice Tilt Calibration 1 Navigate the main menu to reach PT Sett and press ENTER 2 Use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight Yrevise and press ENTER 3 Use the UP DOWN but...

Page 14: ...obe on Random strobe fast slow Strobe on Random turn on pulse fast slow Strobe on Random turn off pulse fast slow Strobe on Lightning strobe fast slow Strobe on Random lightning strobe fast slow Strobe on Sine strobe fast slow Strobe on Lightning 2 strobe fast slow Strobe on 11 000 255 LED 1 Red Intensity 0 100 12 000 255 LED 1 Green Intensity 0 100 13 000 255 LED 1 Blue Intensity 0 100 14 000 255...

Page 15: ...ensity 0 100 47 000 004 005 024 025 049 050 074 075 099 100 124 125 149 150 174 175 199 200 224 225 255 Built In Programs No function Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8 Program 9 Program 10 48 000 255 Effect Speed slow fast 49 000 049 050 099 100 149 150 199 200 255 Auto Sound Active No Function Static Effects built in effect Dynamic Effect built in eff...

Page 16: ...strobe fast slow Strobe on 11 000 255 LED Group 1 LED 1 Red Intensity 0 100 12 000 255 LED Group 1 LED 1 Green Intensity 0 100 13 000 255 LED Group 1 LED 1 Blue Intensity 0 100 14 000 255 LED Group 1 LED 1 White Intensity 0 100 15 000 255 LED Group 2 LEDs 2 9 Red Intensity 0 100 16 000 255 LED Group 2 LEDs 2 9 Green Intensity 0 100 17 000 255 LED Group 2 LEDs 2 9 Blue Intensity 0 100 18 000 255 LE...

Page 17: ... fast slow Strobe on Strobe turn off pulse fast slow Strobe on Random strobe fast slow Strobe on Random turn on pulse fast slow Strobe on Random turn off pulse fast slow Strobe on Lightning strobe fast slow Strobe on Random lightning strobe fast slow Strobe on Sine strobe fast slow Strobe on Lightning 2 strobe fast slow Strobe on 9 000 255 Red Intensity 0 100 10 000 255 Green Intensity 0 100 11 00...

Page 18: ...er 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 Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage verify that moving parts are not restricted and that unit s ventilation is not obstructed No Response to Audio Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Fix...

Page 19: ...pin mic cables although this does not conform to the defined standard DMX is connected using a daisy chain configuration where the source connects to the input of the first device the output of the first 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...

Page 20: ...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 find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a good little...

Page 21: ...nt Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 16 22 50 channel DMX Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Color Preset Parenting Tip Kid won t eat his veggies Sneak em into his vape Warranty 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunction caused by damage to LEDs DISCLAIMER The power connector fitted to the fixture and fixture co...

Page 22: ...Page 22 Blockhead Z9 Manual Rev A 2016 Blizzard Lighting LLC Dimensional Drawings 10 9 276 mm 9 9 250 mm 14 355 mm 4 4 112 mm 14 355 mm 6 2 156 mm ...

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