Blizzard Lighting, LLC www.blizzardlighting.com Waukesha, WI USA
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1. LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS PinUp 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 PinUp LED 5 Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The PinUp Pin Up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of PinUp 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 4 Operating Adjustments 10 Navigating The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Setting Up as Master Slave 12 Auto Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 LED Display On Off 12 DMX Values In Depth 13 Troubleshooting 13 5 Appendix 14 Keeping Your PinUp As Good As New 14 Returns Gasp 14 Shipping Issues 14 Tech Specs 15 Page 2 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x PinUp LED Pinspot e A totally rockin AC Power Cord e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one of the coolest professional LED Pinspot fixtures anywhere Now that you re the proud owner of a PinUp or hopefully MORE you should carefully unpack the box and check2. In transit keep the fixtures 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 fixtures Common sense and taking care of your fixtures 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 find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a good little fixture should you ll need to obtain a Return Authorization RA Don t worry this is easy Just send an email to support blizzardlighting com 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 fixture for transit and whenever possible use the original box amp packing for shipping When returning your fixture for service be sure to include the following 1 Your contact information N
3. 40 C e 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 e NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack e Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged e Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord e 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 support blizzardlighting com Page 4 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE PINUP LED PINSPOT MAIN FEATURES e Razor Sharp 6 degree beam angle e Bright and even output from a 10 watt RGBW LED e Full RGBW color mixing in DMX amp Standalone Modes e Multiple Auto Run amp Sound Active Programs e Auto Programs via DMX e 4 button LED control panel e Durable metal amp plastic housing w real glass optics e Metal mounting bracket w adjustment screws DMX Quick Reference 6 Channel Mode i Dimmer Strobe i feto Page 5 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 PinUp Pin Up Pictu
4. ENTER gt button on the control panel menu to confirm your choice see page 11 for descriptions LED Display On Off 1 Use the Up Down buttons to navigate to the starting main menu setting Leon default 2 Then use the Up Down buttons to navigate to settings LEon ON or LoFF OFF and press the lt ENTER gt button on the control panel menu to confirm your choice Page 12 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 6 Channel Mode channe Value whet Tt Does 000 lt gt 131 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 032 lt gt 239 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast 240 lt gt 255 No Function 12s 00 lt gt 255 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 002 No Function 003 lt gt 031 Run 1 Program 032 lt gt 063 Run 2 Program 064 lt gt 079 Run 3 Program 080 lt gt 095 Run 4 Program 096 lt gt 111 Run 5 Program 112 lt gt 128 Run 6 Program 129 lt gt 143 Run 7 Program 144 lt gt 159 Run 8 Program 160 lt gt 175 Run 9 Program 176 lt gt 191 Run A Program 192 lt gt 207 Run B Program 208 lt gt 223 Run C Program 224 lt gt 255 Blackout Troubleshooting Symptom solution ______ 5 Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean exc
5. least 10x the fixture s weight to ensure structural stability Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength and ensure properly rated rigging is used when mounting fixtures overhead Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs e When selecting installation location take into consideration lamp replacement access if applicable and routine maintenance e Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used e Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Page 9 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the PinUp are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the fixture There are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus lt MENU gt Is used to navigate to the previous higher level menu item lt UP gt Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order lt DOWN gt Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order lt ENTER gt Is used to select and confirm store the current selection MENU DOWN ENTER The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 11 When a m
6. 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the e last fixture They are also readily O available from specialty retailers j E120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture 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 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield DMX Data 3 Tano 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 first fixture s male connector input Note It doesn t matter which fixture address is the first one connected We recommend connecting the fixtures in terms of their proximity to the controller rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first and so on Next Fixture in Chain Step 3 Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input as above Plac
7. ame 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 fixture 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 Page 14 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Operating Voltage 90 230VAC 12VDC 2 0A Light Source LED 1 10 watt RGBW LED 100 000 hours Luminous Intensity 1200 Lux im Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 6 Channels Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Color Preset Coolness Factor Leventy Billion Percent 2 year limited warranty does not cover mal Warranty function caused by damage to LED s Page 15 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
8. e a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication DMX IN DMX OUT To Next Fixture Page 8 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 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 the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on A quick note Often the setup for Master Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also require a slave setting First Fixture in Chain DMX IN Next Fixture in Chain To Next Fixture DMX IN DMX OUT Check the Operating Adjustments section in this manual for complete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Mounting amp 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
9. ecommended cable run distance 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 quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference For instance Belden 9841 meets the specifications 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 amp shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Page 7 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 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 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 fixture behavior especially over long signal cable runs a terminator may help improve performance To build your own DMX Terminator Obtain a
10. enu function is selected the display will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu function To select a menu item press lt ENTER gt Press the lt MENU gt button repeatedly until you reach the desired menu function Use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to navigate the menu options Press the lt ENTER gt 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 lt MENU gt button Page 10 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure AGO i gt AGG p 5 i Sets the fixture DMX start address Funi Funi Sets the fixture to slave mode Fun Auto Mode 1 4 Color Chase Fund Auto Mode 2 Red G B W Chase Fund Auto Mode 3 Green R B W Chase Pun Auto Mode 4 Blue R G W Chase Fund Auto Mode 5 White R G B Chase Funb Auto Mode 6 Full Fade Slow Punt Auto Mode 7 Full Fade Fast Pung Auto Mode 8 Red Green Fade Pung Auto Mode 9 Red Blue Fade Pun Auto Mode A Green Blue Fade Pund Auto Mode B Red Green Blue Fade Punt Auto Mode C 7 Color Chase Sou i Sound Active Mode 1 Chase Strobing Soul Sound Active Mode 2 Chase No Strobing Soud Sound Active Mode 3 Flash Mode Cole rg55 Red Custom Color Adjustment r000 255 6255 Green Custom Color Adjustment r000 255 be55 Blue Custom Color Adjustment r000 255 4255 White Cus
11. ess dust grime Also ensure that the 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable Contact service for more information Chase Speed Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Too Fast Slow Check AC cord and circuit for malfunction Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use Only DMX Cables Responding Er Install a Terminator raticly Check all cables for defects Reset fixture s If your problem isn t listed or if problems persist please contact support support blizzardlighting com Page 13 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIX Keeping Your PinUp As Good As New The fixture 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 fixture 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 fixture running cool and prevent damage from overheating
12. ive us a call or send an email We ll be happy to help honest Blizzard Lighting W220 N1531 Jericho Ct Ste E Waukesha WI 53186 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Email support blizzardlighting com Page 3 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully They include important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product e 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 e 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 fixture e This product is intended for indoor use only e To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e 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 e ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type e ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture by its cord Use its carrying handles e DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104 F
13. re Mounting Bracket Manual Focus Lens Locking Knobs Groovy Air Ventilation Openings Figure 2 The Rear Connections Unique Heatsink Design DMX Out DMX In Microphone LED Control Panel Display Buttons The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse Fuse Replacement CAUTION The PinUp 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 field replaceable however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualified individuals Should your PinUp fuse require replacement please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of PinUp 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 fixtures set to sync in master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line Also connecting more than 32 fixtures 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 r
14. 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 fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Powering Up All fixtures 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 fixtures have a voltage select switch so please verify that the fixture you receive is suitable for your 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 on your unit matches the line voltage applied Damage to your fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground Earthing Getting A Hold Of Us If something is wrong just g
15. tom Color Adjustment r000 255 L on gt LoFF LED display On Off Page 11 The PinUp RGBW Pinspot Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller 1 The default mode for the fixture is DMX which appears as AG on the LED Readout Use the lt ENTER gt button then the Up Down buttons to choose a channel between DO and 5 id Press lt ENTER gt again to confirm Setting up for Master Slave 1 Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX connectors on the rear of the units The first fixture in line from the DMX controller will serve as the Master 2 Then to set your other fixtures to run in Slave Mode you will need use the Up Down buttons to select Funi and press the lt ENTER gt button on the control panel menu to confirm your choice These fixtures will now be set to slave mode and controlled by the master unit Auto Mode 1 Use the Up Down buttons to navigate to starting main menu setting Pund or last saved menu option 2 Then use the Up Down buttons to navigate to Pun i gt Punt press the lt ENTER gt button on the control panel menu to confirm your choice see page 11 for descriptions Sound Active Mode 1 Use the Up Down buttons to navigate to starting main menu setting Funi or last saved menu option 2 Then use the Up Down buttons to navigate to Sou Soul press the lt
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