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- Page 1 Stage Designer™ 50 TFX-48B Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ..........................3 What is included ............................3 Unpacking Instructions ..........................3 Safety Instructions ............................ 3 2. Introduction ............................4 Features ..............................4 Product Overview (front)..........................5 Product Overview (rear panel) ........................6 Common Terms ............................8 3. -
Page 3: Before You Begin
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 CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115. TFX-48B User Manual Revised: 2008-08-25 16:16:53... -
Page 4: Introduction
2. I NTRODUCTION The Stage Designer 50™ is a universal intelligent lighting controller. It allows the control of 48 channels with 96 scene/chase playback faders. Each scene/chase can contain up to 1000 individual steps, or looks. On the surface, when in the CHASE◄►SCENE mode, there are 12 physical faders for the playback of the saved programs. -
Page 5: Product Overview (Front)
Product Overview (front) Stage Designer™ 50 User Manual Revised: 2008-08-25 16:16:53... - Page 6 Item Button or Fader Function Channel Faders Indicates channels 1-12(25-36) Channel Flash button Brings the relevant fader to 100% or DMX value of 255 Channel Faders Indicates channels 13-24(37-48) Scene Playback Indicates that the scene is playing back indicators Channel Flash button Brings the relevant fader to 100% or DMX value of 255 Down/Beat Rev Down functions to modify a scene in Edit mode, Beat Rev is used to reverse the...
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Page 7: Product Overview (Rear Panel)
Product Overview (rear panel) Item Button or Fader Function 3-pin DMX output connector DMX control signal 5-pin DMX output connector DMX control signal Polarity switch Used to select DMX polarity MIDI Thru MIDI port for connecting to a sequencer or MIDI device MIDI Out MIDI port for connecting to a sequencer or MIDI device MIDI In... -
Page 8: Common Terms
Common Terms The following are common terms used in intelligent light programming. Blackout is a state where all lighting fixtures’ light output are set to 0 or off, usually on a temporary basis. DMX-512 is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment. -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
3. O PERATING NSTRUCTIONS Setup SET T I NG UP T HE SYST E M Place the Stage Designer 50™ on a level surface. Note! The Stage Designer 50™can also be rack mounted, occupying six rack spaces (6U). Plug the AC to DC power supply into the system back panel and into the mains outlet. Plug in your DMX cable(s) to your intelligent lighting as described in the respective fixture’s manual. -
Page 10: 4. Pro G Rammi Ng
4. PRO G RAMMI NG ENT ERI NG PRO G RAM MO D E (RECO RD ENABL E) While holding the RECORD button, tap the Flash buttons 1-5-6-8 in sequence. Release the RECORD button. The Record LED lights up; CRE AT E A SCENE A scene is a static lighting state. -
Page 11: Erase A Program
ERASE A PRO G R AM Action Notes Record enable. Use the Page button to select the page the Scene you wish to erase is on. Press and hold the Edit button & tap the Flash button (13-24) twice of the Scene you wish to erase. -
Page 12: Delete A Step Or Steps
DEL ET E A ST EP O R ST E PS Action Notes Enter the EDIT mode. Tap the Step button to scroll to the step you wish to delete. Tap the Delete button when you reach the step you wish to delete. -
Page 13: Playback
5. Playback This controller uses the Channel Faders and Channel Flash buttons for multiple uses. In this occurrence, Channel Faders 13-24 (37-48) are used for the playing back of Scenes already recorded. This is only when the controller is in the Chase◄►Scene mode. In this instance, Master Fader A will control the manual fader controls, while Master Fader B will control the Scenes being played back. -
Page 14: Playing A Scene With The Speed Slider
PL AYI NG A SCENE WI T H T HE SPEED SL I DER Action Notes Be sure AUDIO mode is disengaged. Select your Scene as described in the above sections. Step #3 is not necessary if the selected Scene is not recorded with the Standard beat. -
Page 15: Auxiliary Controls
AUXI L I ARY CO NT RO L S This is the process of assigning the Auxiliary controls. These will act as shortcuts and are most commonly used for DMX strobe lights or DMX fog machines. However, they are not limited to these functions, such as Pan/tilt control-very useful for remote followspot controls. -
Page 16: Midi Operation
Midi Operation The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel that it is assigned to. All MIDI control is performed using Note on commands. All other MIDI instructions are ignored. To stop a chase, send the blackout on note. Setting MIDI IN ... -
Page 17: Setting Midi Out
Setting MIDI OUT Action Notes While holding down the RECORD button, simultaneously tap Flash button #2 three times. The display reads MIDI CHANNEL This is the Channel that the controller will transmit OUT to indicate channel setup is available. MIDI note commands. -
Page 18: Appendix
XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’) -
Page 19: Returns Procedure
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request an RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. -
Page 20: General Troubleshooting
Make sure connector is firmly connected to work device Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand- alone functions do not require additional settings, simply power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this mode Stage Designer™ 50 User Manual... -
Page 21: Dmx Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart
DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP SWITCH 0=OFF 1=ON X=OFF or ON #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 32 64 33 65 34 66 35 67 36 68 100 37 69 101 38 70 102 39 71 103 40 72 104... - Page 22 Input PCB Line drawing MIDI Blackout MIDI DC 12-18 THRU Input 500Ma MIN Polarity Audio MIDI Switch To Master PCB To DMX PCB TFX-48B User Manual Revised: 2008-08-25 16:16:53...
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Page 24: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ..........................19 in (483 mm) Width ..........................10.5 in (267 mm) Height ........................... 3.5 in (89 mm) Weight ..........................10.3 lbs (4.7 kg) POWER Operating Range ..............DC 12V-18V 500mA 100-240v autoswitching Adapter............................. 2-pin Edison Internal fuse ..........................