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- Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH Razor Blaze 12 Product code: 44550 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
- Page 2 Razor Blaze 12 Preface Thank you for purchasing this Showtec product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Razor Blaze 12 Table of contents Introduction ................................4 Before Using the Product ..........................4 Intended Use ............................... 4 Product Lifespan ..............................4 LEDs Lifespan ............................... 4 Text Conventions ..............................4 Symbols and Signal Words ..........................5 Symbols on the Information Label ........................5 Safety .................................. - Page 4 Razor Blaze 12 DMX ...............................26 Art-Net ..............................27 Kling-Net ...............................27 Slave ..............................28 Auto ..............................28 Manual ..............................29 Advanced Settings .............................29 Signal Hold ............................30 Smooth Fade ............................30 Screen Timeout ...........................30 Screen Brightness..........................30 Software Version ..........................30 Invert Display ............................30 Factory Reset ............................31 DMX Channels ..............................31 4 Channels ..............................31 9 Channels ..............................32 48 Channels ..............................33...
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Page 5: Introduction
After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Your shipment includes: ● Showtec Razor Blaze 12 ● Schuko to Powercon power cable (1,5 m) ● Network cable (1,45 m) ●... -
Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words
Razor Blaze 12 Symbols and Signal Words Safety notes and warnings are indicated throughout the user manual by safety signs. Always follow the instructions provided in this user manual. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in DANGER death or serious injury. -
Page 7: Safety
Razor Blaze 12 Safety Important Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual. Warnings and Safety Instructions DANGER Danger for children For adult use only. - Page 8 Razor Blaze 12 WARNING Risk of burns due to hot surface The surface and the inner parts of the device can become very hot during operation. ● Do not touch the device during operation. ● Allow the device to cool down for at least 15 minutes before handling. WARNING Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy.
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Page 9: Requirements For The User
Razor Blaze 12 ● If the device is exposed to extreme temperature variations (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. Let the device reach room temperature before switching it on, otherwise it may be damaged by the formed condensation. ●... -
Page 10: Description Of The Device
Description of the Device The Showtec Razor Blaze 12, is a 2in1 LED matrix bar equipped with 12x 5W Warm White High Power LEDs(4° beam angle) and 96pcs RGB LEDs. Razor Blaze 12 has a 4, 9, 48, 300 channel personality to serve the basic users as well as the advanced users. -
Page 11: Product Specifications
Razor Blaze 12 Product Specifications Model: Razor Blaze 12 Electrical: Input voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 64 W Physical: Dimensions: 1000 x 74 x 185 mm (L x W x H) (including bracket) Weight: 3,06 kg Fuse: F3,15 AL/250 V Optics: Light source:... -
Page 12: Dimensions
Razor Blaze 12 Dimensions Fig. 04 Product code: 44550... -
Page 13: Installation
Razor Blaze 12 Installation Safety Instructions for Installation WARNING Incorrect installation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. If trussing systems are used, installation must be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons. Follow all applicable European, national and local safety regulations concerning rigging and trussing. Personal Protective Equipment During installation and rigging wear personal protective equipment in compliance with the national and site-specific regulations. -
Page 14: Angle Adjustment
Razor Blaze 12 Fig. 05 Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the device with the 2 adjustment screws (08). 01) Turn the adjustment screws (08) counterclockwise to release them. 02) Tilt the device at the desired angle (see Fig. 07). 03) Turn the adjustment screws (08) clockwise to tighten them. -
Page 15: Connecting To Power Supply
Razor Blaze 12 Connecting to Power Supply DANGER Electric shock caused by short-circuit The device accepts AC mains power at 100–240 V and 50/60 Hz. Do not supply power at any other voltage or frequency to the device. This device falls under IEC protection class I. Make sure that the device is always electrically connected to the ground (earth). -
Page 16: Setup
Razor Blaze 12 Setup Warnings and Precautions Attention Connect all data cables before supplying power. Disconnect power supply before connecting or disconnecting data cables. Stand-alone Setup When the Razor Blaze 12 is not connected to a controller or to other devices, it functions as a stand-alone device. -
Page 17: Dmx Cables
Razor Blaze 12 DMX Cables Shielded twisted-pair cables with 5-pin XLR connectors must be used for reliable DMX connection. You can purchase DMX cables directly from your Highlite International dealer or make your own cables. If you use XLR audio cables for DMX data transmission, this may lead to signal degradation and unreliable operation of the DMX network. -
Page 18: Dmx Linking
Razor Blaze 12 DMX Linking To connect multiple devices on one DMX data link, follow the steps below: Use a 3-pin/5-pin DMX cable to connect the DMX OUT connector of the lighting controller to the DMX IN connector of the first device. Connect the first device’s DMX OUT connector to the second device’s DMX IN connector with a 3-pin/5-pin DMX cable. -
Page 19: Ethernet Connection
Razor Blaze 12 Ethernet Connection Attention Connect all data cables before supplying power. Disconnect power supply before connecting or disconnecting data cables. Art-Net and Kling-Net Protocols Art-Net is a protocol that uses TCP/IP to transfer large amount of DMX-512 data over an Ethernet network. Art-Net 4 can support up to 32768 universes. -
Page 20: Art-Net/ Kling-Net Setup
Razor Blaze 12 Art-Net/ Kling-Net Setup The Razor Blaze 12 has 2 RJ45 connectors. Either connector can be used as an input and as throughput. To connect multiple devices in an Art-Net/Kling-Net setup, follow the steps below: Use a CAT-5/CAT-5E/CAT-6 cable to connect the RJ45 connector of the computer/lighting controller to one of the RJ45 connectors of the first device. -
Page 21: Universe Numbering
Razor Blaze 12 Universe Numbering If you want to connect more than 5 devices on one data link and use them in 101-channel mode, you will need to address them on different universes. Set the DMX starting address of the first 5 devices. Follow the instructions in 5.3.5. DMX Addressing on page 17. -
Page 22: Operation
Razor Blaze 12 Operation Safety Instructions for Operation Attention This device must be used only for the purposes it is designed for. This device is intended for professional use as a light effect. It is suitable only for indoor installation. This device is not suitable for households and for general lighting. -
Page 23: Control Panel
Razor Blaze 12 Control Panel A) OLED display UP button C) DOWN button D) ENTER button MENU button Fig. 12 ● Use the MENU button to exit the current submenu, to return to the main menu and to return to the start screen. -
Page 24: Menu Overview
Razor Blaze 12 Menu Overview Product code: 44550... -
Page 25: Main Menu Options
Razor Blaze 12 Main Menu Options The main menu has the following options: DMX address Network Settings DMX / Art-Net / Kling-Net / Slave / Auto / Manual Signal Hold / Smooth Fade / Screen Timeout / Screen Brightness / Software Version / Invert Display / Factory Reset Press the UP/DOWN buttons to navigate through the main menu. -
Page 26: Network Settings
Razor Blaze 12 Network Settings With this menu you can set the network settings. 01) While in main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to select 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm. The display will show: Set Manual/DHCP 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select MANUAL/DHCP. 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. -
Page 27: Control Modes
Razor Blaze 12 Control Modes 01) While in main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to select 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 6 modes: ●... -
Page 28: Art-Net
Razor Blaze 12 Art-Net In this menu you can set the Art-Net settings. 01) When the display shows ARTNET, press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select UNIVERSE and press the ENTER button to confirm. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set the universe. -
Page 29: Slave
Razor Blaze 12 Slave In this menu you can set the device as a slave. 01) When the display shows SLAVE, press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select YES or NO. If you choose YES, the device will react the same as the master device. -
Page 30: Manual
Razor Blaze 12 Manual In this menu you can run the Manual mode. 01) When the display shows MANUAL, press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 6 options: ●... -
Page 31: Signal Hold
Razor Blaze 12 04) Press the ENTER button to open the desired option. 05) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to change settings. 06) Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. Signal Hold In this menu you can determine the behaviour of the Razor Blaze in case of a DMX failure. 01) Press the ENTER button to open menu Fan Mode. -
Page 32: Factory Reset
Razor Blaze 12 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. Factory Reset In this menu you can restore the default factory settings. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 2 options: ● YES: Restore the default factory settings. ●... -
Page 33: Channels
Razor Blaze 12 9 Channels 9 CH Function Value Setting Master Dimmer 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Strobe 000–255 From low to high frequency 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Green 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Blue 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) -
Page 34: Channels
Razor Blaze 12 48 Channels 48 CH Function Value Setting Red (Background Cluster A) 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Green (Background Cluster A) 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Blue (Background Cluster A) 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Warm White (Front LED 1) 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) -
Page 35: 300 Channels
Razor Blaze 12 300 Channels Color Color Color Color WW LED 1 RGB LED 23 Blue RGB LED 38 Green 133 RGB LED 53 Red WW LED 2 RGB LED 24 RGB LED 38 Blue RGB LED 53 Green WW LED 3 RGB LED 24 Green RGB LED 39... - Page 36 Razor Blaze 12 Color Color Color Color 177 RGB LED 67 Blue RGB LED 78 RGB LED 88 Green RGB LED 98 Blue 178 RGB LED 68 RGB LED 78 Green RGB LED 88 Blue RGB LED 99 179 RGB LED 68 Green 210 RGB LED 78 Blue...
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
Razor Blaze 12 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide contains solutions to problems which can be carried out by an ordinary person. The device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized modifications to the device will render the warranty void. Such modifications may result in injuries and material damage. -
Page 38: Maintenance
Razor Blaze 12 Maintenance Safety Instructions for Maintenance DANGER Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside Disconnect power supply before servicing or cleaning. WARNING Risk of burns due to hot surface Allow the device to cool down for at least 15 minutes before servicing or cleaning. Preventive Maintenance Attention Before each use, examine the device visually for any defects. -
Page 39: Basic Cleaning Instructions
Razor Blaze 12 Basic Cleaning Instructions The external lens of the device must be cleaned periodically in order to optimize the light output. The cleaning schedule depends on the conditions at the site where the device is installed. When smoke or fog machines are used at the site, the device will need more frequent cleaning. -
Page 40: Deinstallation, Transportation And Storage
Razor Blaze 12 Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage Instructions for Deinstallation WARNING Incorrect deinstallation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. ● Let the device cool down before dismounting. ● Disconnect power supply before deinstallation. ● Always observe the national and site-specific regulations during deinstallation and derigging of the device. - Page 41 Razor Blaze 12 Product code: 44550...
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