Blizzard Lighting snokontrol User Manual

Blizzard Lighting snokontrol User Manual

Dmx controller

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COPYRIGHT 2011-12
BLIZZARD LIGHTING, LLC
WISCONSIN, USA

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  • Page 1 COPYRIGHT 2011-12 BLIZZARD LIGHTING, LLC WISCONSIN, USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.4.9 Delete All Chase Programs 3.5 Scene Programming (Step Programming) 3.5.1 Insert A Scene 3.5.2 Copy A Scene 3.5.3 Delete A Scene 3.5.3 Delete All Scenes SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Copyright © 2010-2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC. Page 2 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 3 3.6.1 Sound Active Mode 3.6.2 Auto Mode 3.6.3 Blackout 3.7 MIDI Operation 4. APPENDIX 4.1 A Quick Lesson On DMX 4.2 Keeping Your SNOKONTROL As Good As New 4.3 Returns (Gasp!) 4.4 Shipping Issues 4.5 Tech SPECS! SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Page 3...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    GRATULATIONS! You’ve purchased a GREAT little DMX controller! Bravo! Now that you’ve got your SNOKONTROL™, you should carefully unpack the box and check 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.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    “Hey! Look at me! I MEAN something, dammit!” Special Text What It Means Text displayed on the fixture’s LED control panel <MENU> Button <X> to be pressed MENU --> SHMD A sequence to be followed 000 <-> 255 A range of values SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Page 5...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    LED display indicator for easier navigation of controls and menu functions. 2.3 Nifty, Spiffy Diagram (front) 18 7 16 17 5 13 14 15 6 11 12 SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Copyright © 2010-2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC. Page 6 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 7: Nifty, Spiffy Diagram (Back)

    DMX signal output DC Input Jack Power input, DC9V @2.0A USB Lamp Jack ONLY ONLY for use with the included USB LED lamp Power Switch Turns the unit On/Off 2.4 Nifty, Spiffy Diagram (back) SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Page 7...
  • Page 8: Common Terms

    • Scanner refers to a lighting instrument with a pan and tilt mirror; however, in the SNOKONTROL controller it can be used to control any DMX-512 compatible device as a generic fixture. • MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a standard for repre- senting musical information in a digital format.
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    Press and hold <PROGRAM> & <TAPSYNC DISPLAY> until the display flashes. Press then <SCANNER> or <PAGE SELECT> button that represents the fixture whose faders you would like to reassign. Move the fader corresponding with the pan channel for the selected fixture. Press the <TAPSYNC DISPLAY> button to confirm. Move the fader corresponding with the tilt channel for the selected fixture. Press and hold <PROGRAM> & <TAPSYNC DISPLAY> until the display flashes. SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Page 9...
  • Page 10: Resetting The System

    Press the <AUTO DEL> button until the Auto Trigger LED is unlit. Select a <SCANNER> button. Move the faders to change fixture attributes corresponding with each fader channel. Pressing the <TAPSYNC DISPLAY> button toggles between displaying the DMX 0-255 0-100 value ( ) and percentage ( SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Copyright © 2010-2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC. Page 10 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 11: Entering Program Mode

    3.3.2 Create A Scene A scene is a static lighting look. Scenes are stored in banks. SNOKONTROL features 30 bank memories, and each bank holds up to 8 scenes. In total, SNOKONTROL is capable of storing up to 240 scenes.
  • Page 12: Check Program

    Repeat steps 3-5 to add additional steps to the chase. Up to 240 steps may be pro- grammed. Press and hold the <PROGRAM> button to save the chase. SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Copyright © 2010-2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC. Page 12 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 13: Running A Chase

    Use the <BANK UP>/<BANK DOWN> buttons to navitage between steps and locate the scene to be deleted. The display will read the step number ( 0-240 Press the <AUTO/DEL> button to delete the scene/step. All LEDs will blink. SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Page 13...
  • Page 14: Delete A Scene In A Chase

    Press the <AUTO/DEL> button to delete the scene/step. Press the <SCENE> button that corresponds to the scene you want to delete. All LEDs will blink. SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Copyright © 2010-2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC. Page 14 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 15: Delete All Scenes

    In Sound Active mode, programs will be triggered by the built-in microphone. Press <AUTO/DEL> button until the AUTO LED is lit. If a <CHASE> button is not pressed, SNOKONTROL will automatically run a BANK program. Change BANK programs by using the <BANK UP>/<BANK DOWN> buttons.
  • Page 16 Chase 4 64-71 Scenes 1-8 in BANK 9 Chase 5 72-79 Scenes 1-8 in BANK 10 Chase 6 80-87 Scenes 1-8 in BANK 11 BLACKOUT SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Copyright © 2010-2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC. Page 16 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 17: Appendix

    44 times per second. DMX has become the standard for lighting control. 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. SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Page 17...
  • Page 18: Keeping Your Snokontrol As Good As New

    4.2 Keeping Your SNOKONTROL As Good As New The SNOKONTROL 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,...
  • Page 19: Tech Specs

    DC9V, 2A (From included power supply) Thermal Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient Control Protocol USITT DMX-512 DMX Channels Output 3-pin XLR Female Roy Lichtenstein Paintings Are very cool. Warranty 2-year limited warranty. SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B. Page 19...

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