Overview; Rear Panel Connections; Front Panel - Elation SHOW DESIGNER 1 User Manual

O V E R V I E W
The Show Designer 1 is a stage lighting controller for DMX 512 lighting fixtures. It's
designed to simplify the programming process as much as possible while still
offering lots of power at a low cost. You can control 16 lighting fixtures of up to 32
channels each from the single DMX 512 universe. If you are controlling smaller
lighting fixtures that use fewer than 32 channels each, you will be able to control
more than just 16 fixtures. You can control as many fixtures as will fit within a single
DMX 512 universe. Support for Elation and American DJ intelligent lighting fixtures as
well as other popular brands is included in the setup menu.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Power input - for an external 9V power supply. This requires a transformer with
a 9VDC output at 500ma. The plug polarity is + center with an inside diameter
of 2.1 mm.
DMX 512 output - uses a 3 pin XLR connector. There is also a polarity switch that
swaps pins 2 and 3. Some older lighting fixtures require this. The more commonly
used and correct DMX 512 polarity is data minus on pin 2 (switch is to the right as
you're looking at the back of the unit).
MIDI in and out - used for calling scenes in an automated installation.
9 pin RS-232 connector - used for connection to a PC to update the software or
backup the memory. It can also be used to connect to a mouse or trackball.
Audio input - used for syncing chases to an external audio source. This is a
line level input for connecting to the output of a mixing console. Do not
connect speaker level signals to this.

FRONT PANEL

The front panel includes assorted switches for programming, eight 60mm faders for
direct control of lighting fixture channels, a data entry wheel, a joystick for pan and
tilt control and a backlit display for programming.
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