Blizzard Lighting Snokontrol User manual

BLIZZARD LIGHTING, LLC

WISCONSIN, USA

SNOKONTROL Manual Rev B.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GETTING STARTED 3

1.1 What’s In The Box? 3

1.2 Getting It Out Of The Box 3

1.3 Powering Up! 3

1.4 Getting A Hold Of Us 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4

1.5 Instructions on Our Instructions 4

2. INTRODUCTION 5

2.1 Features 5

2.2 General Overview 5

2.3 Nifty, Spiffy Diagram (front) 5

2.4 Nifty, Spiffy Diagram (back) 6

2.5 Common Terms 7

3.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8

3.1 Setup 8

3.1.1 Setting Up The System 8

3.1.2 Fixture Addressing 8

3.1.3 Pan & Tilt Channels 8

3.1.4 Resetting The System 9

3.1.5 Fixture Copy 9

3.1.6 Fade Time Assign 9

3.2 Manual Mode 9

3.3 Programming Mode 10

3.3.1 Entering Program Mode 10

3.3.2 Create A Scene 10

3.3.2.1 Review A Scene Or Chase 10

3.3.3 Running A Program 10

3.3.4 Check Program 11

3.3.5 Editing A Program 11

3.3.6 Copy A Program 11

3.4 Chase Programming 11

3.4.1 Create A Chase 11

3.4.2 Running A Chase 12

3.4.3 Checking A Chase 12

3.4.4 Edit A Chase (Copy A Bank Into A Chase) 12

3.4.5 Edit A Chase (Copy A Scene Into A Chase) 12

3.4.6 Edit A Chase (Insert A Scene Into A Chase) 12

3.4.7 Delete A Scene In A Chase 12

3.4.8 Delete A Scene In A Chase 13

3.4.9 Delete All Chase Programs 13

3.5 Scene Programming (Step Programming) 13

3.5.1 Insert A Scene 13

3.5.2 Copy A Scene 13

3.5.3 Delete A Scene 13

3.5.3 Delete All Scenes 14

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3.6 Playback 14

3.6.1 Sound Active Mode 14

3.6.2 Auto Mode 14

3.6.3 Blackout 14

3.7 MIDI Operation 14

4. APPENDIX 16

4.1 A Quick Lesson On DMX 16

4.2 Keeping Your SNOKONTROL As Good As New 17

4.3 Returns (Gasp!) 17

4.4 Shipping Issues 17

4.5 Tech SPECS! 18

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1. GETTING STARTED

1.1 What’s In The Box?

• 1x SNOKONTROL™ DMX Controller

• 1x 12 VDC, 500ma AC/DC Adaptor

• A Warranty Card & Warranty Info

• This Lovely User Manual

1.2 Getting It Out Of The Box

We could tell just by lookin’ atcha. You’re a bit of a control freak, aren’t ya? Just kidding! CON-

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. Again, please save

thecartonandallpackingmaterials.Ifaxturemustbereturnedtothefactory,itisimportant

thatthexturebereturnedintheoriginalfactoryboxandpacking.

1.3 Powering Up!

All xtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a

rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel

is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.

ACVoltageSwitch-Notallxtureshaveavoltageselectswitch,sopleaseverifythatthexture

youreceiveissuitableforyourlocalpowersupply.Seethelabelonthextureorrefertothe

xture’sspecicationschartformoreinformation.Axture’slistedcurrentratingisitsaverage

currentdrawundernormalconditions.Checkthextureordevicecarefullytomakesurethatif

a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.

Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line voltage

applied. Damage to your xture may result if the line voltage applied does not match

the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All xtures must be connected to

circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).

1.4 Getting A Hold Of Us

If something is wrong, just give us a call or send an email. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

Blizzard Lighting

W220 N1531 Jericho Ct. Suite E, Waukesha, WI 53186 USA

[email protected] | Phone: 866-493-6025

www.blizzardlighting.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone else, be

sure that they also receive this User Guide.

• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line

voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear

panelofthexture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

• Topreventriskofreorshock,donotexposexturetorainormoisture.

• Makesuretherearenoammablematerialsclosetotheunitwhileoperating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in

(50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and

be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.

• ALWAYSsecurextureusingasafetychain.NEVERcarrythexturebyitshead.

Use its carrying handles.

• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. NEV-

ER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can

lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical as-

sistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.

• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• 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 at-

tempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact

Blizzard Lighting at [email protected].

1.5 Instructions on Our Instructions

We try to make these manuals easy to read and as fun as reading an instruction manual can be.

Because there are buttons, switches, sliders and knobs galore on most of our products, it makes

sense to refer to things in a consistent fashion. So, when you see text formatted in certain

ways, it should say to you “Hey! Look at me! I MEAN something, dammit!”

Special Text What It Means

LED Textdisplayedonthexture’sLEDcontrolpanel

<MENU> Button <X> to be pressed

MENU --> SHMD A sequence to be followed

000 <-> 255 A range of values

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2. INTRODUCTION

2.1 Features

• DMX512/1990 Standard

• Controls 24 intelligent lights of up to 16 channels, totally 384 channels

• 30 banks, each with 8 scenes; 6 chase, each with up to 240 scenes

• Record up to 6 chases with fade time and speeds

• 16 sliders for direct control of channels

• MIDI control over banks, chases and blackout

• Built-in microphone for music mode

• Auto mode program controlled by fade time sliders

• DMX in/out: 3 pin XLR

• LED gooseneck lamp

• Plastic end housing

2.2 General Overview

The Controller is a universal intelligent lighting controller. It allows the control of 24

xturescomposedof16channelseachandupto240programmablescenes.Sixchase

banks can contain up to 240 steps composed of the saved scenes and in any order.

Programs can be triggered by music, midi,automatically or manually. All chases can be

executed at the same time.

Onthesurfaceyouwillndvariousprogrammingtoolssuchas16universalchannel

sliders, quick access scanner and scene buttons, and an LED display indicator for easier

navigation of controls and menu functions.

2.3 Nifty, Spiffy Diagram (front)

4 18 7 8 16 17

3 2 1 10 9 5 13 14 15 6 11 12

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Number Button/Fader/Connection Does...

1Scanner Select Buttons Fixture selection

2Scanner Indicator LEDs Indicatesthexture(s)currentlyselected

3Scene Select Buttons Universal bump buttons representing scene location for storage and selec-

tion

4Channel Faders Adjusts DMX values - Channel 1-16 may be adjusted after pressing the

respective scanner select button

5Program Button Enters programming mode

6Music/Bank Copy Button Activates Music mode -or- functions as the command copy button during

programming

7LED Display Displays pertinent operating data

8Mode Indicator LEDs Provides operating mode status - (manual, music or auto)

9Bank Up Button Increments scene/step in bank/chase

10 Bank Down Button Decrements scene/step in bank/chase

11 Tap Display Button Sets the chase speed by tapping the button -or- toggles between DMX

value and percentage

12 Blackout Button Setstheshutter/dimmervalueofallxturestoZERO

13 Midi/ADD Button ActivatesMIDIexternalcontrol-or-conrmstherecord/saveprocess

14 Auto/Del Button Activates Auto mode -or- functions as the delete button during program-

ming

15 Chaser Buttons Activates/accesses chase 1-6

16 Speed Fader Adjusts scene hold time or step speed within a chase

17 Fade Time Fader Sets the fade time between two scenes in a chase (crossfade)

18 Page Select Button Toggles between fader page A and B while in manual mode

19 MIDI Input Jack For external triggering of banks & chases using a MIDI device

20 DMX Output Jack DMX signal output

21 DC Input Jack Power input, DC9V @2.0A

22 USB Lamp Jack ONLY ONLY for use with the included USB LED lamp

23 Power Switch Turns the unit On/Off

2.4 Nifty, Spiffy Diagram (back)

19 20 21 22 23

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2.5 Common Terms

The following are common terms used in intelligent light programming, so pay attention!

We’ll be using them throughout the manual.

• Blackoutisastatebywherealllightingxtureslightoutputaresetto0oroff,

usually on a temporary basis.

• DMX-512 stands for Digital MultipleXis an industry standard digital communica-

tion protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment. For more information read

the DMX Primer and DMX Control Mode Sections later in the manual.

• Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dim-

mer of which you can control.

• Programs are a bunch of scenes stacked one after another. It can be programmed

as either a single scene or multiple scenes in sequence.

• Scenes are static lighting states.

• Sliders are a delicious small burger or sandwich, but here they are used in the

same context as faders.

• Chases can also be called programs. A chase consists of a number of scenes

stacked one after another.

• 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xture.

• MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a standard for repre-

senting musical information in a digital format. A MIDI input would provide external

triggering of scenes using midi device such as a midi keyboard.

• Stand Alonereferstoaxture’sabilitytofunctionindependentlyofanexternal

controller and usually in sync to music, due to a built in microphone.

• Fade Slider is used to adjust the time between scenes within a chase.

• Speed Slider affects the amount of time a scene will hold its state. It is also con-

sidered a wait time.

• Shutterisamechanicaldeviceinthelightingxturethatallowsyoutoblockthe

lights path. It is often used to lessen the intensity of the light output and to strobe.

• PatchingreferstotheprocessofassigningxturesaDMXchannel.

• Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by

the user. A playback can also be considered program memory that can be recalled

during a show.

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3.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Setup

3.1.1 Setting Up The System

Plug the AC to DC power supply to the system back panel and to the mains outlet.

PluginyourDMXcable(s)toyourintelligentlightingasdescribedinthexturesrespective

manual. For a quick lesson on DMX see the DMX Primer section in the Appendix of this manual.

3.1.2 Fixture Addressing

Thecontrollerisprogrammedtocontrol32channelsofDMXperxture,thereforethextures

you wish to control with the corresponding SCANNER/PAGE buttons on the unit, must be

spaced 16 channels apart.

Fixture

Scanner

Number

(Page A/B)

DMX

Start

Address

Binary DIP Switch

Settings

(SET TO ON POSITION)

Fixture

Scanner

Number

(Page A/B)

DMX

Start

Address

Binary DIP Switch

Settings

(SET TO ON POSITION)

11A 1 1 13 7A 193 1, 7, 8

21B 17 1, 5 14 7B 209 1, 5, 7, 8

32A 33 1, 6 15 8A 225 1, 6, 7, 8

42B 49 1, 5, 6 16 8B 241 1, 5, 6, 7, 8

53A 65 1, 7 17 9A 257 1, 9

63B 81 1, 5, 7 18 9B 273 1, 5, 9

74A 97 1, 6, 7 19 10A 289 1, 6, 9

84B 113 1, 5, 6, 7 20 10B 305 1, 5, 6, 9

95A 129 1, 8 21 11A 321 1, 7, 9

10 5B 145 1, 5, 8 22 11B 337 1, 5, 7, 9

11 6A 161 1, 6, 8 23 12A 353 1, 6, 7, 9

12 6B 177 1, 5, 6, 8 24 12B 369 1, 5, 6, 7, 9

Pleaserefertoyourindividualxture’smanualfordetailedDMXaddressinginstructions.The

tableabovereferstoastandard9-DIPSwitchbinarycongurabledevice.

3.1.3 Pan & Tilt Channels

Becausenotallintelligentlightingxturesarealikeorsharethesamecontrolattributes,the

Controllerallowstheusertoassignthecorrectpanandtiltchannelforeveryindividualxture.

1. Press and hold <PROGRAM> & <TAPSYNC DISPLAY>untilthedisplayashes.

2. Press then <SCANNER> or <PAGE SELECT>buttonthatrepresentsthexture

whose faders you would like to reassign.

3. Movethefadercorrespondingwiththepanchannelfortheselectedxture.

4. Press the <TAPSYNC DISPLAY> buttontoconrm.

5. Movethefadercorrespondingwiththetiltchannelfortheselectedxture.

6. Press and hold <PROGRAM> & <TAPSYNC DISPLAY>untilthedisplayashes.

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3.1.4 Resetting The System

WARNING: This will reset the controller to its factory defaults. ALL PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS

WILL BE ERASED!

1. Turn the unit off.

2. Press and hold <BANK UP> & <AUTO/DEL>

3. Turn the unit on while you continue to hold <BANK UP> & <AUTO/DEL>

4. The settings will be reset to factory defaults.

3.1.5 Fixture Copy

This allows the user to copy the attributes of one xture to another (IE Scanner 1 to Scanner 2)

1. Press and hold the <SCANNER> button to be copied.

2. Whileholdingtherstbutton,pressandholdthe<SCANNER> button to receive

the copied data.

3. Releasetherst<SCANNER> button, then the second.

4. TheScannerLEDindicatorswillashtoconrmasuccessfulcopy.

3.1.6 Fade Time Assign

This allows the user to assign fade times either globally or to PAN/TILT channels only. This is

useful because typically the user will not want to fade gobos/colors/etc.

1. Turn the controller off.

2. Hold the <BLACKOUT> and <TAPSYNC DISPLAY> buttons simultaneously.

3. Turn the controller on.

4. Press the <TAPSYNC DISPLAY> button to toggle between the two modes. Either

all channels (A) or PAN/TILT channels only (P).

5. Press <BLACKOUT> and <TAPSYNC DISPLAY> to save the setting. All LEDs

willblinktoconrmtheselection.

3.2 Manual Mode

Manual mode allows direct control of all scanners. You are able to move them and change attri-

butes by using the channel faders.

Note: All changes made while in Manual Mode are temporary and will not be recorded.

1. Press the <AUTO DEL> button until the Auto Trigger LED is unlit.

2. Select a <SCANNER> button.

3. Movethefaderstochangextureattributescorrespondingwitheachfaderchannel.

4. Pressing the <TAPSYNC DISPLAY> button toggles between displaying the DMX

value (0-255) and percentage (0-100)

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