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SHOWTEC SC-2412 Manual

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SC-2412
v2
ORDERCODE 50710
Highlite International B.V.
Vestastraat 2
6468 EX Kerkrade
The Netherlands

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  • Page 1 SC-2412 ORDERCODE 50710 Highlite International B.V. Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands...
  • Page 2 Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec SC2412 brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on Showtec, for more excellent lighting products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Showtec Showtec SC2412 Product Guide ™ Warning ................................... 3 Safety Instructions ..............................3 Operating Determinations ............................4 Return Procedure ..............................5 Claims ..................................5 Description of the device ............................. 6 Features ..................................6 Overview ..................................6 Controller Front ................................7 Controller Backside ..............................

  • Page 4: Warning

    Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Your shipment includes: • Showtec SC2412 • AC power adapter 12Vdc 500mA • User manual...

  • Page 5: Operating Determinations

    The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely ...

  • Page 6: Return Procedure

    Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.

  • Page 7: Description Of The Device

    Description of the device The SC-2412 is a 48 Channel Lighting Desk Features • 48 patchable channels & 2 Aux channels • Easy to use Midi functionality • 24 channel faders • Clear LCD display • Programmable Speed and Fade time •...

  • Page 8: Controller Front

    Controller Front 1. DMX-channel LEDs Indicate the status of the DMX channel 1-24 when page A is selected, 25-48 when page B is selected. 2. Channel faders Allow you to control DMX channel 1-24 when in Page A and DMX channel 25-48 when in page B in directly or use them for programming scenes/chases when in record mode.
  • Page 9 5. Park button Allows you to select either single chase mode or mix chase mode. In single chase mode you are only able to playback a single scene. In mix mode you are able to playback several scenes simultaneous. Fader 13-25 can be used to set the master intensity for the according scene (fader 13: scene 1, fader 14: scene 2 etc.) The chase mode is indicated by the Chase...
  • Page 10 This button can be used to enter record mode or give you acces to the secondary (shift) functions of a button. 15. Chase mode indicator Indicates if the SC-2412 is in mix chase mode (orange LED) or single chase mode (red LED). Audio/page A-B button...
  • Page 11 29. Dark button This button allows you mute all output as long as the button is pushed. 30. Mode indicator button The mode indicator indicates if you‟re in: Chase scene mode: Allows you to program/playback scenes/chases. A double preset B mode: In this mode you can use the channel faders to set up two presets for DMX channel 1-12.

  • Page 12: Controller Backside

    Controller Backside Fig. 2 36. 3-pin DMX OUT 37. 5-pin DMX OUT 38. Polarity switch 39. Midi thru 40. Midi out 41. Midi in 42. Audio Input This jack accepts a line level audio input signal ranged from 100 mV to 1Vpp. 43.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Remove all packing materials from the SC2412. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Screw the equipment into a 19" rack or install the optional frame (50791) to use it as a table top device. Connect all cables. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.

  • Page 14: General Operations

    General Operations Physical fader assignment Use this feature to combine or unify fixture control attributes for different fixtures. For example; if you were controlling 4 moving mirrors and 4 moving yokes, the color, gobo and dimmer channels may not line up ideally on the physical faders.

  • Page 15: Switching Between Page A And Page B (Channels 1-24 And 25-48)

    6. While holding the record/shift (14) button tap flash button #6 three times. 7. Push and hold the record/shift (14) while tapping the flash (3) button of the fader, you wish to assign the DMX channel to. Page A selected: Fader 1-24. Page B selected: Fader 25-48.

  • Page 16: Recording

    Recording Create a scene/chase 1. While holding the record/shift (14) button, tap the flash (3) buttons #1-5-6-8 in sequence. 2. Release the record/shift (14) button. The record LED will light. Now you are in Program mode (record enable). 3. Select the 1-24 Single mode by tapping the Mode Select/rec speed (5) button give you...
  • Page 17 9. You can continue programming or exit. To exit program mode, press and hold the record/shift (14) button and tap the Add kill/Rec Exit (12) button. Notes:  Leave the blackout mode if the blackout LED is lit by tapping the blackout (26) button. ...

  • Page 18: Edit A Scene/Chase

    Edit a scene/chase 1. While holding the record/shift (14) button, tap the flash (3) buttons #1-5-6-8 in sequence. 2. Release the record/shift (14) button. The record LED will light. Now you are in Program mode (record enable). 3. Use the page (8) button to select the page where the scene/chase you want to edit is in.

  • Page 19: Delete A Scene/Chase

    10. While holding either the up/chase rev (6) button or the down/ beat rev (28) button, tap the corresponding flash button to respectively increase or decrease that channel‟s DMX output. 11. Repeat step 8 – 10 until all scenes have been edited. 12.

  • Page 20: Delete All Scenes/Chases

    Delete all scenes/chases 1. While holding the record/shift (14) button, tap the flash (3) buttons #1-3-2-3 in sequence. All LEDs will light indicating all scenes/chases are erased. 2. Push and hold the record/shift (14) button and tap the Add kill/Rec Exit (12) button.

  • Page 21: Delete A Single Scene In A Chase

    Delete a single scene in a chase 1. While holding the record/shift (14) button, tap the flash (3) buttons #1-5-6-8 in sequence. 2. Release the record/shift (14) button. The record LED will light. Now you are in Program mode (record enable). 3.

  • Page 22: Insert A Scene In A Chase

    Insert a scene in a chase 1. Record the scene or chase you wish to insert (now your scene is stored in the edit buffer). As described on page 15/16: Creating a scene/chase. 4. Select the chase < > scene mode by tapping the Mode Select/rec speed (5) button.

  • Page 23: Playback

    Playback Playing a scene/chase 1. Select the chase < > scene mode by tapping the mode select/rec speed (5) button give you control of all 24 channels of the selected page. 2. Tap the page (8) button to select the page, where the scene/chase, you want for playback is stored in.

  • Page 24: Playing A Scene/Chase With Audio Triggering

    Playing a scene/chase with audio triggering 1. Play a chase/scene as described in playing a chase/scene on page 22. 2. Activate audio mode by tapping the audio/page A-B (16) button. Audio mode is active as the LED is lit. 3. Adjust the sensitivity moving the audio level (19) fader. 4.

  • Page 25: Playing A Scene/Chase With The Stored Beat

    Playing a scene/chase with the stored beat. 1. Select the chase < > scene mode by tapping the mode select/rec speed (5) button. The chase < > scene mode gives you control of all 24 channels in the selected page. 2.

  • Page 26: Auxiliary Controls

    Auxiliary controls This is the process of assigning the aux controls. These will act as shortcuts and are most commonly used for DMX strobe light or DMX fog machines. However, they are not limited to these functions, such as pan/tilt control which is very useful for follow spots. Each aux control can be assigned in three ways: Function 1: The aux control is not assigned.

  • Page 27: 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. Also see appendix 1: MIDI Implementation. Setting up MIDI in 1.

  • Page 28: Setting Up Midi Out

    Setting up MIDI out 1. While holding down the record/shift (14) record button, simultaneously tap the flash button #2 three times. The display reads MIDI CHANNEL OUT to indicate channel setup is available. 2. Select the MIDI control channel (1-16) by tapping flash (3) buttons #1-16.

  • Page 29: Receiving Midi File Dump

    Receiving MIDI File Dump 1. While holding down the record/shift (14) button, simultaneously tap flash (3) button #4 three times. The display reads MIDI FILEDUMP SENDING 000% and the MIDI file dump will start. 2. When holding down the record/shift (14) button tap the kill/rec exit (12) button to exit the MIDI setting.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    7. Check power from the wall, all cables, the fuse, the settings (return to default), etc. 8. If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again. 9. If nothing happens after 30 seconds, unplug the device. 10. Return the device to your Showtec dealer.

  • Page 31: Product Specification

    Product Specification Model: Showtec SC2412 Power Adapter: DC 12-18V 800mA Min. DMX-Output: 3-pin female XLR MIDI-Signal: 5-pin standard interface Audio Input: 100 mV~1Vpp Internal Fuse: F0.5A 250V 5x20 Dimensions: 483 x 264 x 100 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 4,06 kg Detachable frame: 50791 (not included) Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 32: Appendix 1: Midi Implementation

    Midi Implementation function Transmitted Recognized Remarks basic channel Default Changed 1-16 1-16 Mode Default Messages Altered Note number 22-127 22-127 *1 *2 True voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After touch Key's Channel Pitch bend Control change Prog Change True# SysEx Universal Non-Real Time Common...

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