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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Fade .............................. 14 Single Chase Mode ........................14 Mix Chase Mode ........................... 14 7. Other Functions......................15 Black Out ............................15 Dark ............................... 15 Hold ............................... 15 Blind and Home ..........................15 Page 2 of 21 Stage Designer 50 User Manual Rev. 10... - Page 3 Auxiliary Controls .......................... 17 MIDI Operation ..........................18 Setting MIDI In/Out ..........................18 MIDI Control Chart ..........................18 MIDI File Dump ............................. 18 8. Technical Specifications ....................19 Returns ..........................20 Contact Us .........................21 Stage Designer 50 User Manual Rev. 10 Page 3 of 21...
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Page 4: Before You Begin
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used. Useful information. Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. Disclaimer However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability... -
Page 5: Safety Notes
2. I NTRODUCTION The Stage Designer 50 is a universal intelligent lighting controller. It allows the control of 48 channels with 24 faders. Each scene/chase can contain up to 1000 individual steps, or looks. On the surface, when in playback mode, there are 12 physical faders for the playback of the saved programs. -
Page 6: Product Overview
Product Overview Front Panel View Page 6 of 21 Stage Designer 50 User Manual Rev. 10... -
Page 7: Product Overview (Cont.)
Toggles Single and Mix chase modes No Function Reserved for future use Back Panel View 5-pin DMX Remote MIDI In MIDI Thru Input 3-pin DMX Polarity Audio In MIDI Out Power In Switch Stage Designer 50 User Manual Rev. 10 Page 7 of 21... -
Page 8: Common Terms
· Page: Refers to either Page A_B for channel selection, or Page 1–4 for scene selection. Product Dimensions 19 in 483 mm 10.5 in 267 mm Page 8 of 21 Stage Designer 50 User Manual Rev. 10... -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
NSTRUCTIONS DC Power The Stage Designer 50 has an external, auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the power supply’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart. -
Page 10: Master Faders
To operate the Stage Designer 50 in Crossfade mode: Start with both MASTER faders all the way down. -
Page 11: Record Mode
4. R ECORD For all programming functions in the Stage Designer 50 system, Record mode must be Enable Record enabled. To enable Record: Press and hold the <RECORD / SHIFT> button. While holding <RECORD / SHIFT>, tap the flash buttons in the following sequence: <1 / 25>, <5 / 29>, <6 / 30>, <8 / 32>. -
Page 12: Edit Mode
Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 until all desired modifications have been made. Continue editing, or exit Edit. Moving the channel faders in Edit mode has no effect on the recorded scene. The changes will not be saved. Page 12 of 21 Stage Designer 50 User Manual Rev. 10... -
Page 13: Playback Options
6. P LAYBACK PTIONS Audio The Stage Designer 50 is capable of responding to sound. It can use either its own built-in microphone or an alternative audio source, through the audio line in jack on the back Triggering panel. To enable audio triggering: Play back a scene. -
Page 14: Speed Modes
The Stage Designer 50 will cycle through them in order. Recorded beats/speeds will not work in this mode. Mix Chase One of the features of the Stage Designer 50 is the ability to layer scenes. This allows two or more scenes to output simultaneously. Mode To layer scenes together, do the following: Press the <PARK>... -
Page 15: Other Functions
NOTE: Reverse functions remain the same with Audio Triggering activated. % or 255 The Stage Designer 50 can display fader and auxiliary states as DMX values or as a percentage out of 100. To toggle the number system: Press and hold the <RECORD / SHIFT> button. -
Page 16: Physical Fader Assignment
If desired, up to all 48 channels of DMX output can be assigned to a single fader. Page 16 of 21 Stage Designer 50 User Manual Rev. 10... -
Page 17: Auxiliary Controls
(Example: If the fader is set to 200, and the Aux knob is set to 255, the <Aux> flash button will override the fader. If the Aux knob is set lower than the fader, the <Aux> flash button will have no effect. Stage Designer 50 User Manual Rev. 10 Page 17 of 21... -
Page 18: Midi Operation
The Stage Designer 50 can also respond to an external MIDI controller, using “note-on” MIDI Operation commands. All other MIDI commands are ignored. To assign the controller a MIDI channel to receive and send MIDI commands, do the Setting MIDI... -
Page 19: Technical Specifications
Maximum External Temp. Cooling System 104 °F (40 °C) Convection Output Connectors Channels 3 and 5-pin XLR Ordering Product Name Item Code UPC Number Stage Designer 50 09080283 781462202637 Stage Designer 50 User Manual Rev. 10 Page 19 of 21... -
Page 20: Returns
3) If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico. 4) If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA. 5) If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com... -
Page 21: Contact Us
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux contact the dealer of record. Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details. Stage Designer 50 User Manual Rev. 10 Page 21 of 21...