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ORDERCODE 50720

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  • Page 1 Showdesigner 1024 ORDERCODE 50720...
  • Page 2 For more information: iwant@showtec.info You can get some of the best quality, best priced products on the market from Showtec. So next time, turn to Showtec for more great lighting equipment. Always get the best -- with Showtec ! Thank you!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Showtec Showtec Showdesigner 1024 Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................…………………………………………....Safety-instructions…………………………………………………………………………………….…..... Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………....... Description..…................……….……………………………….…....Features…….……………………………………………………………………………………….……..…....Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………………....Controller front..............................- Fixture selection buttons................……………………....- Sliders and LED indicators.................…....…...…....- Function buttons....................………......- Storage Area of Scene, Chase and Chase group................- Jog wheels..................…....……......

  • Page 4: Warning

    If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.

  • Page 5: Operating Determinations

    Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out only by Showtec. For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only. This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth.

  • Page 6: Description

    Description of the device Features Showdesigner is a light controller from Showtec and features: • 1024 DMX control channels, compatible with DMX512/ 1990 standard. • Control up to 32 fixtures, each with up to 32 channels. • 32 Sliders on the frontpanel for easy and fast control of all the channels in the fixture.

  • Page 7: Controller Front

    Controller Front 1) Fixture selection buttons There are 32 buttons with 32 fixed DMX channels, all for direct fixture selection. If a fixture is selected, the LED indicator in the button will light. If the LED indicator of the fixture selection button blinks, the LED indicator of the according fader will show the status of the fixture.
  • Page 8 Exit: Use this button to exit the program or delete mode. Blackout: Use this button to kill all output. Pause: Press this button to pause all running chases. Program: Press this button to enter Program-mode. ADD: Press this button to add a step while programming a chase or chase group. ALL: When a chase is running, press this button to adjust the speed and slope of all the steps in the chase.

  • Page 9: Storage Area Of Scene, Chase And Chase Group

    E/XY: Use this button to switch between either speed/slope or pan/tilt function for the jog wheels: Speed/slope mode: LED is off. Pan/ tilt mode LED is on. The speed/ slope for a chase group can only be adjusted by X/speed. <=/SETX, =>/SETY: Use this button to change the direction of a running chase.

  • Page 10: Controller Backside

    These DMX-outputs can control the first 512 DMX channels. 2) DMX OUT 3+4: These DMX-outputs can control the second 512 DMX channels (513-1024). 3) UPDATA: Data port (only used by Showtec to read out an error logfile). 4) Microphone. 5) Audio Input: This jack accepts a line level audio input signal ranged from 100 mV to 1Vpp.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Remove all packing materials from the Showdesigner 1024. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Screw the equipment into a 19" rack. Connect all cables. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty. Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage.

  • Page 12: Create A Scene

    2.2 Create a scene Step Description Select the desired fixtures. Move the faders to adjust the lighting effects. Press Program to enter programming mode. Select sc1, sc2 or sc3 to store the scene. Select a number from 1--16 to store the scene. After saving the scene into the number button, it will automatically exit the programming mode.

  • Page 13: Create A Chase

    2.4 Create a chase There are three ways to create a chase: A. Create the chase by adjusting the faders. B. Create scenes first and then select the scenes into the chase. C. Use a mix of the two ways described above. A: Create a chase by adjusting the faders.

  • Page 14: Run A Chase

    C: Create the scenes first and then add the scenes into a chase. Step Description Create scenes (see "Create a scene"). Press program to enter programming mode. Select Chase1, Chase2 or Chase3 to store the chase. Select a number from 1--16 as the number of the chase, If the LED indicator of the number button is lit, there is already a chase stored in that number.

  • Page 15: Create A Chase Group

    Following parameters can be edited while a chase is running: Press =>/SETY Chase runs forward Press <=/SETX Chase runs backward Press Auto Chase runs under auto mode Press Music Chase runs under sound activation mode Press ALL Then adjust X/Speed (jog wheel) to adjust the running speed. Y/Slope is for slope adjustment.

  • Page 16: Master Control Assignment

    2.8 Master control assignment There are up to 16 master controls available in the Showdesigner 1024. Each of them can be assigned to any channel. Step Description Press Program to enter the programming mode. Press Group 2 to select a master control.

  • Page 17: Setup Of Slope Channels

    2.12 Setup of slope channels The channels that have been assigned to the jog wheels will automatically have a slope assigned when the chase is running. Other channels can be set up with a slope also. Step Description Press program to enter programming mode. Press SlopeSet Select the desired fixture.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Product Specifications

    Product Specification Model: Showtec Showdesigner 1024 Power input : AC 100V-240V, 50/60Hz, 40W DMX-Output: 3-pin female XLR Audio Input: 100 mV~1 Vpp Fuse: F1.5A 250V 5x20 mm Dimensions : 480 x 380 x 95 mm (LxWxH) Weight : 6,9 kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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