Sound Active Mode Manual Color Adjustment System Reset DMX Channel Values In-Depth 5. Appendix A Quick DMX Lesson Troubleshooting Keeping Your BlockHead™ As Good As New Returns (Gasp!) Shipping Issues Tech Specs Dimensional Drawings Page 2 BlockHead™ User Manual Rev. B...
fi xture on the market with infi nite pan, infi nite tilt, and infi nite awesomeness! So now that you’re the proud owner of a BlockHead™ (or hopefully, BlockHeads!), 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 support@blizzardlighting.com. Page 4 BlockHead™...
2. MEET THE BLOCKHEAD MOVING HEAD™ MAIN FEATURES: • 5x5 pixel matrix moving head w/25x CREE® 12w RGBW LEDs • Infi nite pan and tilt • 3-phase pan/tilt motors with 16-bit resolution • User selectable 16/20/116-channel DMX modes • Individually controllable 4-in-1 LED pixels via 116ch DMX •...
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LED 25 - Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) LED 25 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) LED 25 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) LED 25 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Motor Reset (253-255) Page 6 BlockHead™ User Manual Rev. B (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Figure 1: The BlockHead™ Pin-Up Picture Head/Arms 25x CREE® 12w RGBW LEDs Carry Handle 4-Button Control Panel Menu with LCD Display Figure 2: The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out Power In Power Switch Fuse Cover Power Out Page 7 BlockHead™...
Connecting A Bunch of BlockHead™ 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 fi xtures set to sync in master/ slave operating mode.
Step 3: Connect other fi xtures in the chain from output to input as above. Place a DMX terminator on the output of the fi nal fi xture to ensure best communication. Page 9 BlockHead™ User Manual Rev. B (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
• 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. Page 10 BlockHead™ User Manual Rev. B (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the BlockHead™ are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fi xture. There are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.
You can now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select one of its 10 built-in sound active programs. Highlight within the range of P[01] to P[10] and then press the <ENTER> button to confi rm your choice. Page 12 BlockHead™ User Manual Rev. B (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Image 5 - Group Pattern - Random Dots 224 <--> 239 Sound Mode 240 <--> 245 Sound Mode with Movement 246 <--> 255 All Programs (ch9 controls speed) Page 13 BlockHead™ User Manual Rev. B (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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Glow Burst Fast <--> Slow 153 <--> 157 Open 158 <--> 177 Snap Fast <--> Slow Open 178 <--> 182 183 <--> 203 Random Pattern Fast <--> Slow 204 <--> 255 Open Page 14 BlockHead™ User Manual Rev. B (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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Channels 16-115 in 116 channel mode allows you to adjust the R/G/B/W intensity level from 0-100% for each individual LED. Pan and tilt motor reset is activated on channel 116, between values 253-255. Ch. 116 Reset Motor (253-255) Page 15 BlockHead™ User Manual Rev. B (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Responding / Use Only DMX Cables. Responding Er- Install a Terminator. ratically Check all cables for defects. Reset fi xture(s). Page 16 BlockHead™ User Manual Rev. B (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Keeping Your BlockHead™ As Good As New The fi xture 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.
Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG. Page 18 BlockHead™ User Manual Rev. B (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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