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Showdesigner 512
ORDERCODE 50721

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  • Page 1 Showdesigner 512 ORDERCODE 50721...
  • 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 512 Product Guide ™ Warning ..................................2 Safety-instructions ..............................2 Operating Determinations ............................3 Return Procedure ..............................4 Claims ..................................4 Description ..................................5 Features ..................................5 Overview ...................................5 Controller front .................................6 - Fixture selection buttons ..........................6 - Sliders and LED indicators ...........................6 - Function buttons ............................6 - Storage Area of Scene, Chase and Chase group ................8...

  • 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 Showdesigner 512 • IEC powercable • User manual...

  • Page 5: Operating Determinations

     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 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

    Description of the device Features Showdesigner is a light controller from Showtec and features: • 512 DMX control channels, compatible with DMX512/ 1990 standard. • Control up to 32 fixtures, each with up to 16 channels. • 16 Sliders on the frontpanel for easy and fast control of all the channels in the fixture.

  • Page 8: Controller Front

    Controller Front 1. Fixture selection buttons Page 1 and Page 2 each contain 16 fixtures which can be selected by the 16 buttons for fixture selection in combination with the Page 1 (4.6) and Page 2 (4.6) buttons. 16 DMX channels can be assigned to each fixture.
  • Page 9 3.2 Clear/Exit Clear: The function of this button varies with the state of the device. ● Pressing the button clears the manual entry for the corresponding fader ● Pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds clears all manual entries for chases, faders, scenes and groups.

  • Page 10: Storage Area Of Scene, Chase And Chase Group

    3.15 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. The speed/ slope for a chase group can only be adjusted by X/speed (5). Pan/ tilt mode: LED is on. 3.16 </SETX, >/SETY: Use this buttons to change the direction of a running chase.

  • Page 11: Master Control

    5. Jog Wheels 5.1 X/Speed, Y/Slope: Use to control the pan/ tilt of the fixtures (the pan/ tilt channels should be assigned to the jog wheels) and speed/ slope adjustment of chase and chase group. 6. Master control 6.1 Master control buttons The master control buttons Dimmer 1, Dimmer 2, Dimmer 3 are respectively used to enable/disable and setup the three master controls.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Remove all packing materials from the Showdesigner 512. 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 13: Clear

    Clearing scenes, chases or group pages Clearing a entire group, scene or chase page is usefull to get a clean output when programming the console. 1. Select the scene, chase or group page you want to clear. Note: All three pages from the chase or scene are released with this action so you don’t have to clear each chase or scene page separately.

  • Page 14: Run A Chase

    6. Adjust your settings by moving the faders. Note: If a fader does not respond, move the fader to the zero position and try again. 7.Adjust the Speed and Slope using the X/Speed (5.1) and Y/Slope (5.1) jog wheels. 8. Press the Add (3.6) button to save the step. The console will repeat the step number with 1. Repeat 5 to 8 as many times you like up to a maximum of 200 steps.

  • Page 15: Create A Chase Group

    Tempo of the chase: You can run the Showdesigner in either Auto mode or in music mode by respectively pressing the Auto (3.13) button or the Music (3.12) button. Auto mode In automode you can adjust the speed by tapping the Tap (3.17) button. In auto mode you can adjust the speed and slope of each chase separately while turning the X/Speed (5) and Y/Slope jog wheels (5).

  • Page 16: Setup Of Slope Channels

    Tilt (Y) movement 1. Press the Program (3.5) button to enter program mode. The display will show: Program mode. 2. Press the /set Y (3.15) button the LED will blink. 3. Select the fixture(s) you want to control by pressing the Fixture selection buttons (1). The display will show: Program Mode Y Channel 4.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Product Specifications

    Product Specification Model: Showtec Showdesigner 512 Power input : AC 100V-240V, 50/60Hz, 30W. DMX-Output: 3-pin female XLR MIDI-Signal: 5-pin standard interface Audio Input: 100 mV~1Vpp. Fuse: F1.5A 250V 5x20 mm Dimensions : 480 x 290 x 95 mm (LxWxH) Weight : 5,1 kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 19 2011 Dap Audio.

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