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TABLE OF CONTENTS HotStik™ 1 1. Getting Started 3 What’s In The Box? Getting It Out Of The Box Powering Up! Getting A Hold Of Us Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 3 3 3 3 4 2. Meet The HotStik™ 5 Features DMX Quick Reference The HotStik™ Pin-up Picture Rear Connections 5 5 6 6 3.
1. GETTING STARTED What’s In The Box? • 1 x HotStik™ Linear Wash Fixture • This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one way cool, way flexible, way original LED strip light! Now that you’ve got your HotStik™ (or hopefully, HotSTIK’s!), you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition.
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 fixture. • Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
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Figure 1: The HotStik™ Pin-Up Picture Adjustment / Locking Knobs High Power LED’s LED Control Panel Figure 2: The Rear Connections Power In Power Out DMX In HotStik™ User Manual - Rev.
3. SETUP Fuse Replacement CAUTION! The HotStik™ utilizes a high-output switch-mode power supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse should not require replacement. The fuse is field replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualified individuals. Should your HotStik™ fuse require replacement, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.
Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. (Duh!) CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE® WIRELESS DMX SYSTEM In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the first time you plugged in your fixture, you’ll be delighted to know that This fixture also works seamlessly with our wiCICLE® Wireless DMX system, without additional power. • ONLY fixtures bearing this logo are certified for use with the wiCICLE® without external power. • Unauthorized modification and/or using the wiCICLE® with unapproved fixtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE® or fixture.
Each wiCICLE® acts as both a transmitter and a receiver, depending on whether a DMX source is applied to the integral XLR connector. This is an extremely powerful feature of the system, however, it also requires 1 piece of due diligence, and that is the removal of extraneous DMX signals from your lighting rig BEFORE proceeding.
4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the HotStik™ are accessed by using the control panel on the side of the fixture. There are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.
Control Panel Menu Structure d001 d001- d512 A.
DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. Setting the DMX Channel Mode: 1.) To select a DMX channel mode, press the
DMX Values In-Depth (5-Channel Mode) Ch. Value What It Does 1 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 2 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 3 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 4 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 5 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) DMX Values In-Depth (9-Channel Mode) Ch.
Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also ensure that the 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable. No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode, IE auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service for more information. Chase Speed Too Fast/Slow Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment. No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.
5. APPENDIX A Quick Lesson On DMX DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting dimmer modules. It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more flexibility. The Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard classification.
Keeping Your HotStik™ As Good As New The fixture 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, especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust, fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers or spilled drinks.
Tech Specs! Weight & Dimensions Length 26 inches (660.4 mm) Width 2.75 inches (69.85 mm) Height 5.125 inches (130.18 mm) Weight 10.55 lbs (4.79 kg) Power Operating Voltage 100V-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz Fuse 5A, 250V Power Consumption 108W, 1.54, pf:.59 Light Source LED 12x 15-watt 5-in-1 RGBAW LED’s 100,000 hours.
Enjoy your product! Our sincerest thanks for your purchase! --The team @ Blizzard Lighting
