Mezmerizor Manual - Sound Productions
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1. CMEZMERIZORMFX 3D RGB LASER LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2013 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 Laser Specifications 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 2 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x Mezmerizor e 1 x Mounting bracket w bolts e This Lovely User Manual 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 condition2. 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 Connect DMX OUT of controller to DMX IN of 1st fixture Daisy chain DMX OUT to DMX IN for any additional fixtures 3 Use dipswitches 1 9 to set the fixtures Starting DMX Address Each dipswitch repre sents a binary value in which the sum would equal the set address Example To set the fixtures starting DMX address to 12 dipswitch 10 would be OFF DMX Mode plus dipswitch 3 and 4 would be ON 4 8 12 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 15 Channel Mode ehannei Function value Description 000 lt gt 063 Laser Off 064 lt gt 074 Sound Active 3D Animations 075 lt gt 096 Sound Active Single 3D Shapes 097 lt gt 107 Sound Active Galaxy 3D Shape Effects 108 lt gt 118 Sound Active Star Field Effects 119 lt gt 127 Sound Active 4 in 1 Effects 128 lt gt 138 Automated 3D Animations 139 lt gt 160 Automated Single 3D Shapes 161 lt gt Automated Galaxy 3D Shape Effects 172 lt gt 182 Automated Star Field Effects 183 lt gt Automated 4 in 1 Effects 192 lt gt 255 DMX Manual Mode 127 Single 3D Shapes Pattern Mode Galaxy 3D Shape Effects 192 lt gt 255 Star Field Effects 00
3. 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 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 give us a call or send an email We ll be happy to help honest Bliz
4. RGB laser Sound active mode auto mode DMX512 15ch amp master slave 120 static patterns and 20 animated graphic show patterns 3 pin DMX In Out Microphone sensitivity adjustment knob Dipswitch controlled function settings Polished blue aluminum casing w hanging bracket Compact and lightweight it kept its new year s resolution Laser Specifications Color Wavelength Power Output Red 650mm 10m 100mW White all i 250m DMX Quick Reference 15 Channel Mode Channel Whatitdoes o 2 Pattern Mode o Pattern 1 Color o 5 Pattern 2 Selection S 6 Pattern 2 Color 71 8 Moving x S 9 moving S Page 5 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The Mezmerizor Pin Up Picture Secure Mounting Bracket Attractive Blue amp Adjustment Screws Colored Aluminum Casing Laser Output Aperture Figure 2 The Rear Connections Mic Sensitivity On Off Switch Cooling Fan Microphone Dipswitches Mic Indicator FUNCTION SETTInO TENTEA MIC MIC LED POWER LED AC100 240V 2A DMX In DMX Out AC Power Input Power Indicator Page 6 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse 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 e
5. lt gt 079 R G B 8 Points 080 lt gt 089 RG RB GB RGB 8 Points 090 lt gt 099 R G B RG RB GB RGB 8 Points 100 lt gt 109 R G B RG RB GB RGB Flowing 110 lt gt 119 R G B Inflection Point 120 lt gt 129 RG RB GB RGB Inflection Point 130 lt gt 139 R G B RG RB GB RGB Inflection Point 140 lt gt 179 R G B Auto 180 lt gt 219 RG RB GB RGB Auto 220 lt gt 255 R G B RG RB GB RGB Auto Pattern 1 Color Pattern 2 Selection Pattern 2 Color Page 11 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC channel Function value pesto 000 lt gt 027 Single Pattern Mode Channels 5 amp 6 no Func 028 lt gt 055 X Phase 056 lt gt 083 Y Phase eis Ae Pattern 1 No Sine Pattern 2 Sine Wave Pattern 1 No Zoom Pattern 2 Zoom Pattern 1 No Rotation Pattern 2 Rotation Rotation Phase 127 Manual Up Down Movement 160 Auto Down Movement 192 Auto Up Movement Moving Y 193 lt gt 224 Auto Up Down Movement 225 lt gt 231 Circular Movement 232 lt gt 239 Auto X Fluctuation 240 lt gt 247 Auto Square Fluctuation 248 lt gt 255 Lower Corner Movement X Axis Rotation 000 lt gt 150 Manual Position 151 lt gt 255 Auto Position Spin V Axis Rotation 000 lt gt 150 Manual Position 151 lt gt 255 Auto Position Spin 000 lt gt 127 Manual Rotation
6. the quality of light output Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep the fixture running cool and prevent damage from overheating 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 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 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 Authori zation 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 p
7. 0 lt gt 235 118 Static Patterns 240 lt gt 241 Cityscape Animation Cycle 242 lt gt 243 Halloween Theme Animation Cycle Ch 2 Set 244 lt gt 245 Dancer Animation Cycle RIA 246 lt gt 247 Whale Jump Animation Cycle 248 lt gt 249 Horse Running Animation Cycle 250 lt gt 251 Bird Flying Animation Cycle 252 lt gt 255 Dinosaur Walk Animation Cycle Pattern 1 Selection 000 lt gt 199 50 Static Patterns ch 2 Set 200 lt gt 219 Running Animation Cycle 192 255 220 lt gt 239 Feline Animation Cycle 240 lt gt 255 Flying Bird Animation Cycle 000 lt gt 001 Laser Off 002 lt gt 069 R G B RG RB GB RGB 070 lt gt 079 R G B 8 Points 080 lt gt 089 RG RB GB RGB 8 Points 090 lt gt 099 R G B RG RB GB RGB 8 Points 100 lt gt 109 R G B RG RB GB RGB Flowing 110 lt gt 119 R G B Inflection Point 120 lt gt 129 RG RB GB RGB Inflection Point 130 lt gt 139 R G B RG RB GB RGB Inflection Point 140 lt gt 179 R G B Auto 180 lt gt 219 RG RB GB RGB Auto 220 lt gt 255 R G B RG RB GB RGB Auto ch 2 Set 000 lt gt 239 118 Static Patterns 000 191 240 lt gt 255 No Function ch 2 Set 000 lt gt 199 50 Static Patterns 192 255 200 lt gt 255 No Function 000 lt gt 001 Laser Off 002 lt gt 069 R G B RG RB GB RGB 070
8. 128 lt gt 159 Auto Clockwise Rotation Rotation 160 lt gt 291 Auto Counter Clockwise Rotation 192 lt gt 223 Auto Clockwise Counter Clockwise Rotation 224 lt gt 255 Ellipse Tracking Rotation 000 No Function 001 lt gt 159 Manual Zoom Pattern com 160 lt gt 191 Auto Zoom 192 lt gt 223 Auto Zoom 224 lt gt 255 Auto Zoom Sine Wave 000 lt gt 128 X Fluctuation Fluctuation 129 lt gt 255 Y Fluctuation 000 lt gt 064 Manual Draw 065 lt gt 255 Auto Draw Slow lt gt Fast Troubleshooting Fixture Auto Shut Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving slower than normal Off the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat This is to protect the fixture 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 12 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 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 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 Verify that the
9. 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 ON DIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S9 ale o Ton or orr orr om of ore ore on on au Giara tooo __ Tor on or orr om ore ore ore on on au 30 Snapes Tor or on om om or ore ore on on mocan om om or on orr om om om on on anoserrea Tom or or orr om om om om on on mosmi Ton orr orr por om ore om ore or on souna active a tage Tor on or or or ore om ore or on souna active snapes _ OFF or on or om of or or or on souna acie caem Tor or or ow om or or or or on souna active sa rea _ Por ore rt ore or or om or or on sauna active cima re SET DMX ADDRESS 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 Adjust the sensitivity knob to the desired level 2 Set the dipswitch numbers 10 to ON Then switch ON either 1 Sound Active Anima tion
10. able conversion 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield BMX Data 2 ra 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 pi on the controller 32 KA AAA imm fil Step 2 Connect the female connector of the DMX cable to the first fixture s male connec tor 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 Step 3 Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input as above Place a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication DMX IN DMX OUT To Next Fixture gt Page 8 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 the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connec tor to the input connector of the next fixture con sisting 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 f
11. acking for shipping When returning your fixture 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 fixture Please remember that 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 14 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Weight amp Dimensions with Weight Operating Voltage 110 250VAC 50 60 Hertz Fuse 2A 250V Light Source Laser Power Output 100m Green 50mW Blue 100MW White all 250mw Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Protocol USITT DMX 512 Other Information If you go flying back through time and you see somebody else flying forward into the future it s probably best to avoid eye contact 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunction Warranty caused by damage to LED s Page 15 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
12. fixture is in Sound Active mode Audio Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Respond Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely ing Responding Use Only DMX Cables Erratically Install a Terminator Check all cables for defects Reset fixture s If your problem isn t listed or if problems persist please contact support support blizzardlighting com 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 flexibility 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 classification 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 li
13. ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Page 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 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 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the C Il E120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily E i available from specialty retailers CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fix ture 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 c
14. ght 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 five pins on a DMX connector a wire for ground cable shield two wires for 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 so data flows 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 defined standard DMX is connected using a daisy chain configuration where the source connects to the input of the first de vice 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 number that it will respond to For example if two 6 channel fixtures are used the first fixture might be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6 and the next fixture 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 a
15. ixture 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 re quire 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 com plete 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 least 10x the fixture s weight to ensure structural sta bility 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 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS DIP Switch Settings
16. nd 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 finished 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 first time around it will be re sent shortly In summary since its design and evolution in the 1980 s DMX has become the standard for lighting con trol It is flexible 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 Page 13 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your Mezmerizor As Good As New The fixture you ve received is a rugged tough piece of pro lighting equip 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 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
17. ure or laser beams e NEVER point lasers in areas in which people can potentially get exposed such as uncontrolled balconies etc e NEVER point lasers at highly reflective surfaces such as windows mirrors and shiny metal Even laser reflections can be hazardous e NEVER point a laser at aircraft this is a federal offense e NEVER point un terminated laser beams into the sky e NEVER expose the output optic aperture to cleaning chemicals e NEVER use laser if the laser appears to emit only one or two beams e NEVER use the laser if the housing is damaged the housing is open or if the optics appear damaged in any way e NEVER open the laser housing The high laser power levels inside of the pro tective housing can start fires burn skin and will cause instant eye injury e 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 Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 Page 4 Mezmerizor Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE MEZMERIZORTM MAIN FEATURES High power class 3R
18. xact 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 controller or to run shows on two or more fixtures set to sync in mas ter slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fix tures 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 recommended 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 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 amp shield 55 pF
19. zard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr Suite E Waukesha WI 53188 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Email support blizzardlighting com Disclaimer The information and specifications 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 8 29 2013 J Keeley 9 12 2013 Page 3 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 e Always set up and install all laser effects so that all laser light is at least 3 me ters 9 8 feet above the floor on which people can stand e After setting up and before public use test laser to ensure proper function 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 e NEVER point lasers at people or animals Never look into the laser apert
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