Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode); Mounting/Rigging; Operating Adjustments; The Control Panel - Blizzard Lighting COLORSTORM Quick Start Manual

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 fi rst fi xture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
fi rst fi xture which will have a (female) 3 pin connec-
tor to the input connector of the next fi xture con-
sisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed
to connect from the output as stated above to the
input of the following fi xture and so on.
Check the "Operating Adjustments" section in this manual for com-
plete instructions for this type of setup and confi guration.
Mounting & Rigging
This fi xture 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
fi xture using a suitable "C" or "O" type clamp. The clamp should be
rated to hold at least 10x the fi xture's weight to ensure structural sta-
bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure
properly "rated" rigging is used when mounting fi xutres overhead.
Adjust the angle of the fi xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the
fi xture. After fi nding the desired position, retighten both knobs.
• When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp
replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.
• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used.
• Never mount in places where the fi xture will be exposed to rain,
high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.
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A quick note: Often,
the setup for Master-
Slave and Standalone
operation requires that
the fi rst fi xture in the
chain be initialized for
this purpose via either
settings in the control
panel or DIP-switches.
Secondarily, the fi xtures
that follow may also re-
quire a slave setting.
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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the COLORStorm™
PAR are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fi xture.
There are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to
navigate through the various control panel menus.
<MENU>
Is used to initially access the control panel system, and also navigate
to the previous higher-level menu item. IMPORTANT: TO LOCK
ANY SELECTION INTO THE FIXTURE, HOLD DOWN THE <MENU>
KEY FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS AFTER PRESSING THE
<ENTER> KEY.
<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 confi rm/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 fi rst available option for the selected
menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.
Press the <MENU> to initially access the menu structure. 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.
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