Summary of Contents for Blizzard Lighting Kontrol 6 skywire
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4. APPENDIX 4.1 A Quick Lesson On DMX 4.2 Keeping Your KONTROL 6 As Good As New 4.3 Returns (Gasp!) & Shipping Issues 4.5 TECH SPECS! Page 2 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 3: Getting Started
CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve purchased a GREAT little DMX controller! Bravo! Now that you’ve got your KONTROL 6 Skywire™, 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 4: Important Safety Instructions
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@blizzard- lighting.com. 1.5 Instructions on Our Instructions We try to make these manuals easy to read and as fun as reading an in- struction manual can be. -
Page 5: Introduction
RGBAW+UV universal channel sliders, quick access fixture and scene but- tons, and an LED display indicator for easier navigation of controls and menu functions. 2.3 Nifty, Spiffy Diagram (front) Page 5 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 6: Nifty, Spiffy Photo (Back)
Recessed Selector Button To select the operating wireless channel group. 7-Color Status LED Color coded status indicator LED light. Antenna 1/2-wave Antenna. 2.4 Nifty, Spiffy Photo (back) Page 6 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 7: Common Terms
Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by the user. A playback can also be consid- ered program memory that can be recalled during a show. Page 7 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
Loop Time. The time a chase will loop before moving to the next selected chase. L001-L200 Displayed when the user selects channels to be used by the strobe function Yc= 01Yc-10No Strobe Enabled (Yes), No=Strobe Disabled. Page 8 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 9: Resetting The System
Enter programming mode as described in Section 3.2.1. Select the desired scene bank using <LEFT/RIGHT>. Hold <DEL/CLEAR>, then press the <SCENE 1-9> button you wish to delete. Page 9 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 10: Chase Programming
If 32 steps have been stored in a chase and the user attempts to store an additional step, the LED display will Page 10 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 11: Playback
Select the desired scene/color preset using <SCENE 1-9>. 3.5.3 Chase Playback Mode Allows the user to display one or more of up to 18 previously programmed chases in sequence. Page 11 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 12: Auto Mode
3.5.3.2 Manual Mode In manual mode, the chases will move through their individually steps only when triggered manually by the user. Follow the steps indicated in Section 3.5.3. Page 12 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 13: Playback Override
Allows the user to stop all fixture output immediately (except while strobing is active). Press the <BLACKOUT> button. All output will cease. The LED indi- cator will illuminate. Press the <BLACKOUT> button again, and playback will resume. Page 13 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 14: Usb Functions
Once data load is complete, KONTROL 6 will display the “OK” mes- sage ( ) as indicated above 3.6.3 Firmware Update Allows the user to upgrade KONTROL 6’s internal firmware from a USB Flash “Thumbdrive.” Page 14 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 15: Skywire Wireless Dmx
Release the button combination, then press any button to proceed with the upgrade. Once upgrade is complete, KONTROL 6 will display the “OK” message ) as indicated above. Page 15 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 16: Setting Up Skywire Wireless Dmx
NOTE: The color of the LED DURING op- eration does not indicate channel group, instead it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving. That’s It! Page 16 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 17: Appendix
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Page 18: Keeping Your Kontrol 6 As Good As New
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper, and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items. Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt. Page 18 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... -
Page 19: Tech Specs
Max Transmission Power 20dBm Other Information 4 out of 5 dentists who chew gum also have a small ponytail and an earring. Warranty 2-year limited warranty. Page 19 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC... - Page 20 Page 20 KONTROL 6 Skywire Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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