DMX Quick Reference The COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix Pin-up Picture 3. Setup Fuse Replacement Connecting A Bunch Of COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix Data/DMX Cables Cable Connectors 3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control...
Congratulations on purchasing one of the newest, brightest, most impressive bright white LED Panels on the market! Now that you’ve got your COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix (or hopefully, COBZilla’s™!), you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition.
• 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 sup- port@blizzardlighting.com. Page 4 CobZilla™...
2. MEET THE COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix CONTROL FEATURES • 25 individually controllable Cool White (Chip-On Board) LED’s • Variable electronic strobe • Variable electronic dimmer • Built-in automated programs via master/slave including letters and numbers • Sound Active via DMX ADDITIONAL FEATURES •...
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Figure 1: The COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix Pin-Up Pic- ture 25 High Power Cool White COB LED’s Tough Steel Enclosure Figure 2: The Rear Connections LED Control Panel Fixture Link Bracket Mount Adjustment Knobs Safety Cable Attachment Point DMX In...
3. SETUP Fuse Replacement CAUTION! The COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix 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.
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. Page 8 CobZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2010-14 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used. • Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation. Page 9 CobZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2010-14 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix 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.
Individual Number Mode PA 0-9 <SETUP> TEST <MODE> Test Mode AUTO <MODE> Auto Play Pr01-27 <MODE> Built In Programs SLAv <MODE> Slave Mode Page 11 CobZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2010-14 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with DMX, please read the DMX Primer on page #16. 1.) The COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix is capable of operating with 1, 4, 25, or 28 DMX channels. To select the channel mode that you desire, d001 First press the <MODE>...
Verify proper mode of operation. Is the fixture in “Auto” On Its Own mode? If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist, please contact support: support@blizzardlighting.com. Page 15 CobZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2010-14 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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 indispensible tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer. Page 16 CobZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2010-14 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Keeping Your COBZilla™ Bright White 5X5 Matrix 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.
WATCH OUT! It’s Godzilla!!! WAIT~ No, IT’S..COBZilla™ Even though Godzilla was only a mystical Japanese creature that destroyed villages and anything in it’s path, The COBZilla™ will brighten anything in it’s path and will make people stand in a wonder of awe, much like Godzilla!
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