DMX Channel Values In-Depth 5. Appendix A Quick DMX Lesson Keeping Your BlockHead™ II As Good As New Troubleshooting Returns (Gasp!) Shipping Issues Tech Specs Dimensional Drawings Page 2 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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• 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 www. blizzardlighting.com/tickets. Page 4 BlockHead™...
2. MEET THE BLOCKHEAD II MOVING HEAD™ MAIN FEATURES: • 5x5 pixel matrix moving head w/25x CREE® 12W RGBW LEDs • Infinite pan and tilt • 3-phase pan/tilt motors with 16-bit resolution • Full RGBW color in standalone & DMX mode •...
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Built-in Programs / Auto Mode / Sound Active Static Pattern Effects Motor Reset (251-255) Number & Letter Colors Dynamic Pattern Effects Effect Speed Built-in Programs / Auto Mode / Sound Active Motor Reset (251-255) Page 6 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
4-Button Control Panel Menu with LCD Display Figure 2: The Rear Connections Artnet Input DMX Input Power Input Power Switch Artnet Output DMX Output Power Out Fuse Page 7 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft. Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft. Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft. Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms Page 8 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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 9 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 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 10 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Choose to work in either 19/29 or 117-channel DMX mode Restore Factory Settings <ENTER> Select YES to restore all default factory settings <ENTER> Reset Select YES to reset the motors Page 11 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
1.) Use the <MENU> button to scroll to Invert PAN or Invert Tilt, and press <ENTER>. 2.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to display either Yes or No. 3.) Press the <ENTER> button to confirm your choice. Page 12 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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175 <--> 199 Blue + White 200 <--> 224 Red + Green + Blue 225 <--> 249 Red + Green + White 250 <--> 255 Red + Blue Page 14 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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000 <--> 255 Strobe (slow <--> fast) 000 <--> 003 No Function 004 <--> 095 Strobe Speed 096 <--> 176 Random Strobe 177 <--> 255 Thunder Strobe Page 15 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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175 <--> 199 Blue + White 200 <--> 224 Red + Green + Blue 225 <--> 249 Red + Green + White 250 <--> 255 Red + Blue Page 19 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Hence, most of us are most familiar with DMX-512 as being employer over typical 3-pin “mic cables,” although this does not conform to the defined standard. Page 20 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Responding / Re- Use Only DMX Cables. sponding Erratically Install a Terminator. Check all cables for defects. Reset fixture(s). Page 21 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG. Page 22 BlockHead™ II User Manual Rev. A (c) 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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