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KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A.

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© 2012-13 Blizzard Lighting, LLC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Number

Button/Fader/Connection

Does...

1

Fixture Select Buttons

Fixture selection.

2

Fixture Indicator LEDs

Indicates the fixture(s) currently selected.

3

Scene Select Buttons / LEDs

Universal bump buttons representing scene location for 

storage and selection.

4

Chase Select Buttons / LEDs

Universal bump buttons representing chase location for 

storage and selection.

5

Channel Faders

Adjusts DMX values - Channel 1-5 may be adjusted after 

pressing the respective fixture select button.

6

Edit/REC Button

Enters programming mode, records a step in a chase.

7

Insert/Tap Button

Inserts a step in a chase while in programming mode, or 

allows tap control of chases in playback mode.

8

DEL/Clear Button

Deletes Scenes/Chases, clears current fader output.

9

Chase Time Fader

Sets the chase time in AUTO mode, 1=slowest, 10=fast-

est.

10

Fader Page Select Button

Toggles between control of the first or 2nd 5 DMX chan

-

nels per fixture

11

Fade Time Fader

Sets the fade time in AUTO mode, 1=fastest, 10=slow-

est.

12

Strobe Speed Fader

Sets the speed of the strobe effect, 1=slowest, 10=fast-

est.

13

Blackout Button & LED

Stops all output from the controller.

14

Strobe Button / LED

Triggers the strobe function (momentary button)

15

Scene/Chase Page Select Buttons

Toggles between control/playback of Scene/Chase Page 

A or B.

16

LED Display

Displays pertinent information about the current opera-

tion of the controller.  See page 9 for more details.

17

LEFT/RIGHT Buttons

Selects the current bank, steps through chases in MANU-

AL mode, adjusts the sound sensitivity and the length of 

time each chase runs when running multiple chases.

18

Run Mode Button & LEDs

Selects between AUTO/MUSIC/MANUAL modes and 

displays current operating mode.

19

USB Disk Interface

For attachment of an optional USB disk drive, for backup/

restore of scenes/chases.

20

Mounting Holes

Allows you to securely fasten the controller to the surface 

of your choice, also works nicely for holding pens, 

pencils, and other small round things you always have 

laying around.

21

Power Switch

Really?  C’mon!

22

DC Power Input Connector

Plug in ONLY the included AC/DC adaptor here.

23

DMX Output Connector

3-pin DMX output - this is where all the magic happens

2.4 Nifty, Spiffy Diagram (back)

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Содержание Kontrol 5

Страница 1: ...COPYRIGHT 2012 13 BLIZZARD LIGHTING LLC WISCONSIN USA ...

Страница 2: ...3 2 Programming 9 3 2 1 Entering Programming Mode 9 3 3 Color Scene Preset Programming Mode 9 3 3 1 Creating A New Color Scene Preset 9 3 3 2 Color Scene Preset Delete Mode 9 3 4 Chase Programming 10 3 4 1 Creating A New Chase 10 3 4 2 Inserting a Chase Step 10 3 4 3 Deleting a Chase Step 10 3 5 Playback 11 3 5 1 Manual Control Mode 11 3 5 2 Color Scene Preset Mode 11 3 5 3 Chase Playback Mode 11 ...

Страница 3: ... can not 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 fixtures have a voltage select switch so please verify that the fixture you receive is suitable for your local power supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart for more information A fixture ...

Страница 4: ...a serious operating problem stop using the unit imme diately NEVER 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 assistance 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...

Страница 5: ...SB Backup Restore of Data 2 2 General Overview The controller is a universal intelligent lighting controller It allows the con trol of 16 fixtures composed of 10 channels each and up to 16 program mable scenes Sixteen chase banks can contain up to 200 steps composed of saved scenes or manual inputs in any order Programs can be triggered by music automatically or manually All chases can be executed...

Страница 6: ...fastest 10 slow est 12 Strobe Speed Fader Sets the speed of the strobe effect 1 slowest 10 fast est 13 Blackout Button LED Stops all output from the controller 14 Strobe Button LED Triggers the strobe function momentary button 15 Scene Chase Page Select Buttons Toggles between control playback of Scene Chase Page A or B 16 LED Display Displays pertinent information about the current opera tion of ...

Страница 7: ... 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 num ber of scenes stacked one after another Stand Alone refers to a fixture s ability to function indepen dently of an external controller and usually in sync to music due to a built in micropho...

Страница 8: ...er to your individual fixture s manual for detailed DMX addressing instructions The table above refers to a standard 9 DIP Switch binary con figurable device 3 1 3 The LED Display Screen KONTROL 5 features a 4 position LED display which provides information about the current mode function and status of the controller The messages displayed on the screen are detailed here LED Display Means S000 S20...

Страница 9: ...ll blink 4 Programming mode is now active 3 3 Color Scene Preset Programming Mode This allows the user to create a preset color scene which can be used to override current fixture output and may also be used in chase programming 3 3 1 Creating A New Color Scene Preset 1 Enter programming mode as described in Section 3 2 1 2 Using the FIXTURE SELECTOR button s select the fixtures to include in the ...

Страница 10: ...tored in a chase and the user attempts to store an additional step the LED display will read FULL 9 Hold EDIT REC for 3 seconds to exit programming mode The LED indicator above the EDIT REC button will extinguish NOTE After scene programming press the del clear button to clear any output to avoid inadvertently overwriting a scene color preset 3 4 2 Inserting a Chase Step 1 Enter programming mode a...

Страница 11: ...mming mode The LED indicator above the EDIT REC button will extinguish 3 5 Playback The KONTROL 5 features three different playback modes Manual Control Mode Scene Color Scene Preset Mode and Chase Mode Additionally the user may trigger step changes in chase mode in one of three ways Auto matically Auto Chase Mode Via audio signal detection Music Chase Mode or Manually Manual Chase Mode We ll look...

Страница 12: ...cate the current time 4 Using the fade time fader adjust the time each step will be displayed between 0 1 and 30 seconds per step The LED display will indicate the current time 5 Using the LEFT RIGHT buttons adjust the number of times to loop each chase This function is only applicable when 2 or more chases are being run in sequence 6 Finally you may override the chase fade times set using the fad...

Страница 13: ...obe button 3 Using the FIXTURE SELECTOR button s select the fixtures to setup 4 Using the LEFT RIGHT buttons select the channel to adjust 5 To enable the strobe function on the channel selected press the EDIT REC button 6 To disable the strobe function on the channel selected press DEL CLEAR 7 Repeat steps 2 7 to adjust additional channels fixtures as desired 8 Hold EDIT REC for 3 seconds to exit ...

Страница 14: ...llows the user to save scene and chase data to a USB Flash Thumbdrive 1 Press and hold the run mode LEFT buttons to enter Data Backup Mode 2 Kontrol 5 s LED display will show SAvE 3 Use the FIXTURE SELECTOR 1 16 buttons to select the file name FILE1 FILE16 4 Once backup is complete KONTROL 5 will display the OK message ot as indicated above 3 6 2 Data Load Allows the user to load scene and chase d...

Страница 15: ...h the unit off press and hold the EDIT REC LEFT but tons 3 Continue to hold the button combination until Kontrol 5 s LED display shows UP 4 Release the button combination then press any button to proceed with the upgrade 5 Once upgrade is complete KONTROL 5 will display the OK message ot as indicated above ...

Страница 16: ...MX 512 as being employer over typical 3 pin mic cables although this does not conform to the defined standard DMX is connected using a daisy chain configuration where the source connects to the input of the first device the output of the first device connects to the input of the next device and so on The standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link Each receiving device typically has ...

Страница 17: ... all about after all 4 3 Returns Gasp We ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back or sending a unit in for service But like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans once in a while something doesn t go as planned If you find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a good little fixture should you ll need...

Страница 18: ...nches 69 5 mm Weight 3 25 lbs 1 5 kg Power Operating Voltage 9 12 VDC 3A From included power supply Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 160 Output 3 pin XLR Female USB Data Format USB Specification 1 0 Disk Format FAT16 FAT32 ONLY Maximum Disk Size 4GB Know What Chicken Butt Warranty 2 year limited warranty ...

Страница 19: ...KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A Page 19 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Your mom misses you Write her a quick note here And give this page a reason for living ...

Страница 20: ...KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A Page 20 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ...

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