Elation  Stage Setter 8 User Instructions
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STAGE SETTER-8
User Instructions
Rev. 2/05
Elation Professional
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.elationlighting.com
Stage Setter 8™
Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing the Elation Professional® Stage Setter 8. ™
To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operat-
ing instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic opera-
tions of this unit. The Elation® Stage Setter 8 ™ is a unique 16 channel
DMX controller. This unit has been tested at the factory before being
shipped to you, there is no assembly required.

Customer Support:

Elation® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set
up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems
during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web
at www.elationlighting.com for any comments or suggestions.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Standard Time.
Voice:
(323) 582-3322
Fax:
(323) 582-2610
E-mail:
support@elationlighting.com
Warning!
To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or
fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Caution!
There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit.
Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your man-
ufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require
service please contact your nearest Elation
Do not discard this cartoon in the trash. Please recycle when
ever possible.
Upon unpacking, carefully inspect your unit for any damage
that may have occurred during shipping. If damage may have
occurred, do not plug the unit in, please contact your dealer as
soon as possible.
Elation Professional
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  • Page 1: Customer Support

    Stage Setter 8™ Introduction Introduction: Thank you for purchasing the Elation Professional® Stage Setter 8. ™ To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operat- ing instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic opera- tions of this unit. The Elation® Stage Setter 8 ™ is a unique 16 channel DMX controller.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Stage Setter 8™ Contents Stage Setter 8™ Introduction FEATURES: Introduction................2 Stage Setter 8™ features include: Features................4 • 2 x 3-pin XLR OUT Overview................5 • Three different operating modes: 2 x 8, 8 x 8, and 1 x 16 Set-Up................6 • 12 pattern option: 4 built in and 8 user programmable Frt Panel Controls and Functions..........8 •...
  • Page 3: Stage Setter 8

    Stage Setter 8™ Introduction Stage Setter 8™ Set Up WARNINGS: Unpacking: • Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your unit. Every Stage Setter 8™ has been thoroughly tested and has been • Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the shipped in perfect operating order.
  • Page 4: Frt Panel Controls And Functions

    Stage Setter 8™ Set Up Stage Setter 8™ Controls and Functions Front Panel XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket XLR Pin Configuration 1 Ground 2 Cold 2 Cold 1 Ground Pin 1 = Shield Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative) 3 Hot 3 Hot Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
  • Page 5 Stage Setter 8™ Controls and Functions Stage Setter 8™ Controls and Functions Front Panel - Controls and Functions (Cont.) Front Panel - Controls and Functions (Cont.) 3. Mode Button: dipless crossfading between scenes, providing both crossfaders are This button is used to change the unit’s operating mode. There are moved together.
  • Page 6 Stage Setter 8™ Controls and Functions Stage Setter 8™ Controls and Functions Front Panel - Controls and Functions (Cont.) Front Panel - Controls and Functions (Cont.) In 1x16 mode, each button can be programmed to control a group of 16. Fog Machine Button: channels, this makes each button a Flash Scene.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Controls And Functions

    Stage Setter 8™ Controls and Functions Stage Setter 8™ Controls and Functions Rear Panel - Controls and Functions (Cont.) 21. MIDI Thru: This jack is used to parallel an incoming MIDI signal through to another Rear Panel MIDI device. 22. MIDI In: This jack receives an incoming MIDI signal from external MIDI control- ler or keyboard.
  • Page 8: General Operation

    Stage Setter 8™ General Operation Stage Setter 8™ General Operation Operating Modes: Masters Scenes (Cont.): The Stage Setter 8™ has three different operating modes: 2x8, 8x8, 2. Lower all Scene X sliders to minimum. and 1x16. These modes are selected with the Mode Button (3). The 3.
  • Page 9: Programming Chase Patterns: 2X8 And 8X8 Modes

    Stage Setter 8™ Basic Programming Stage Setter 8™ Basic Programming Programming Chase Patterns (1x16 mode): Programming Chase Patterns: When in the 1x16 mode, both the Scene X (1-9) and the Scene Y Chan- You may create up to 8 Chase Patterns consisting of up to 32 steps nels (9-16) can be used.
  • Page 10: Midi Operation

    Stage Setter 8™ MIDI Operation Stage Setter 8™ LCD Value MIDI Settings: LCD Display Value: To change adjust the MIDI settings: The LCD display can be changed to read in DMX channel values (1-255) or to read in dimmer percentage value (1-100). To change the 1.
  • Page 11: Memory Dump

    Stage Setter 8™ Memory Dump Stage Setter 8™ Technical Specifications Memory Dump: Technical Specifications: This functions allows you to reset the unit’s default settings. Caution: This will erase all user programs. To reset the unit: DC Input..........DC 12~20V, 500 m A min. 1.
  • Page 12: Warranty

    ® Elation Professional® consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Products and super- ®...

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