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- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Creator 1024 PRO Ordercode: 50731 Firmware: 2.3.10 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7. Relative Shapes and Absolute Shapes ......................22 8. Playback Parameters ............................22 Scenes ...................................23 1. How the Creator 1024 PRO works when programming ................23 2. Creating a Scene ..............................23 3. Using Shapes in Scenes ............................24 4. Running Playbacks with a Scene (Autoload) ....................24 5. - Page 3 Creator 1024 PRO 10. The “Off” Button ..............................26 11. Copy a Scene ..............................26 12. Delete a Scene ..............................26 13. Time ..................................27 14. Overlap Function ...............................28 15. Priority ...................................28 Chase ....................................29 1. Programming a Chase ............................29 2. Running Playbacks with a Step (Autoload) ....................29 3.
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Page 4: Warning
Creator 1024 PRO Warning Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. - Page 5 Allow time to cool down, before replacing lamp. The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Creator 1024 PRO. The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device.
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Page 6: Operating Determinations
Creator 1024 PRO Operating Determinations This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. The maximum ambient temperature ta = 40°C must never be exceeded. -
Page 7: Return Procedure
Creator 1024 PRO 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. -
Page 8: Description Of The Device
Creator 1024 PRO Description of the device Features DMX channel 1024 Fixture Re-patched fixture address Swop Pan/Tilt Reversed channel output Channel slope modification Channels for each fixture 40 primary + 40 fine tune Library Avolite Pearl R20 library supported Scene... -
Page 9: Overview
Creator 1024 PRO Overview Fig. 01 Ordercode: 50731... - Page 10 Creator 1024 PRO Fig. 02 The Preset Sliders are used for controlling individual dimmer channels and fixture intensities or control fixture attributes. The Fixture buttons are used for patching and selecting fixtures. The Palette buttons allow you to quickly apply many effects (e.g. color, gobo, position) on you fixtures.
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Page 11: Glossary
Record by fixture: This is the normal mode of the Creator 1024 PRO. It means that, when you record a cue, all attributes of every fixture that you have changed are recorded in the cue. So if you change only the position of a fixture, the color, gobo, intensity and all other attributes of that fixture are recorded as well. -
Page 12: Set Up And Operation
Connect the device to the main power supply. This user manual is based on the software version 2.3.10. Patching Patching is the process during which you tell the Creator 1024 PRO: What type of lighting units you have connected to it ... -
Page 13: View The Patching
Creator 1024 PRO 3. View the Patching Follow the below steps to view the patching: 01) In the initial menu, press <Patch> to enter Patch menu. 02) Press <E> [Patch Information] to view the patching info. 03) The button number, fixture name and address code will be displayed in the menu. Press < Up> or <Down>... -
Page 14: Patch Utilities
Creator 1024 PRO 6. Patch Utilities The Creator 1024 PRO allows several options to be set for each fixture or dimmer when it is being patched. Patch options menu can be accessed by pressing <D> [Patch utilities] while you are in patch mode. -
Page 15: Controlling Dimmers And Fixtures
Creator 1024 PRO. The attributes available depend on the fixture type. Dimmer channels only have a dimmer attribute. The Creator 1024 PRO can control up to 40 attributes per fixture. Each attribute button controls two attributes, one on the left wheel and one on the right wheel. -
Page 16: Grouping
4. Stepping Through Selected Fixture (One at a Time) If you have selected a range of fixtures, or a group, the Creator 1024 PRO has functions to step through the selected fixtures, one at a time. This can make it easier to program a range of fixtures because you do not have to select each one manually. -
Page 17: The Align Function
Creator 1024 PRO 6. The Align Function The Align function allows you to copy an attribute from one fixture to others. This can be useful if you want to set a row of scans to have the same tilt position, or if you want to copy a color from one fixture onto other fixtures. -
Page 18: Advanced Options
Creator 1024 PRO It is fairly easy to accidentally leave Fan mode turned on and be very confused about why the wheels are not working properly, so turn it off as soon as you have completed the effect. 9. Advanced Options ... -
Page 19: Palette
A palette entry can store any or all attributes of a fixture, so you could store position, color and gobo in the same palette entry. However, it is easier to operate the Creator 1024 PRO if you have some palettes for position, some for color, some for gobo and so on. -
Page 20: Storing A Palette
Creator 1024 PRO 5. Storing a Palette This is how you save a palette value: 01) Press <Clear> to clear the programmer. 02) Select the fixtures for which you want to store palette values. Select one fixture only to record a shared palette entry. -
Page 21: Shapes
Creator 1024 PRO Shapes A shape is a sequence of values which can be applied to any attribute of a fixture. A “circle” shape, for example, applied to the pan and tilt attributes, would cause the fixture to move its beam around in a circular pattern. -
Page 22: Shape Parameters
Creator 1024 PRO 3. Shape Parameters It is quite easy to modify the range and the speed after a shape is selected. In the initial menu, press <E> [Shape Generator]. Press <C> [Shape Parameters]. Highlight the desired shape with a soft key. Then, adjust the value with by turning the Wheel V. -
Page 23: Edit A Shape
Creator 1024 PRO 4. Edit a Shape This option can be used for editing a running shape. Only the selected shape can be edited. The shapes in a scene cannot be edited here. 01) In the initial menu, Press <E>[Shape Generator]. -
Page 24: Scenes
In Running mode, the faders and the playback buttons are used for controlling playbacks; In Programming mode, the buttons in the Playback area are for editing 1. How the Creator 1024 PRO works when programming This console has a special internal scene called the “Programmer.” Whenever you change an attribute of a fixture, the changes are stored in the programmer. -
Page 25: Using Shapes In Scenes
The playback will run when the scene runs and will remain turned on until the closing of the scene. 5. HTP and LTP Channels The Creator 1024 PRO can treat control channels in two ways: Dimmer or intensity channels work on the principle of “highest takes precedence” (HTP). If an HTP channel is turned on at different levels in several scenes, the highest level will be output. -
Page 26: Playing Back A Scene
Creator 1024 PRO 6. Playing Back a Scene To playback a scene, just move up the playback fader or press the playback button. (Make sure that there are no values in the programmer by pressing the <Clear> button, because anything in the programmer will override the playback). -
Page 27: The Include Function
Creator 1024 PRO 9. The Include Function The Include function lets you load selected parts of a scene back into the programmer. (Normally, only manual changes to fixtures are put in the programmer). You can then use this to make a new scene. This is useful if you want to make a scene which is similar to one you already have. -
Page 28: Time
Creator 1024 PRO 13. Time You can set a fade in and fade out time independently for every scene. The fades only affect HTP (intensity) channels. There is a separate LTP timer which allows you to set movement times. LTP channels, which were set to “instant”... -
Page 29: Overlap Function
Creator 1024 PRO 14. Overlap Function Overlap is a powerful function which makes the fixtures run the same effect with delay. The Overlap must be switched on (see page 31, The Global Time of a Chase) and scene mode must be set to Mode 2, for this function to work. -
Page 30: Chase
Creator 1024 PRO Chase In the console, one chase can be edited with up to 600 steps. 1. Programming a Chase To program a chase, you have to set up the lighting for each step of the chase, then save it. The contents of the programmer are recorded as a step. -
Page 31: Running A Chase
Creator 1024 PRO 3. Running a Chase Move a playback slider up or press a playback button, it will run a chase. Two or more chases can be output simultaneously. All the HTP (brightness) of the chases saved on the playback buttons 1-10 are controlled by the faders. -
Page 32: Manually Controlling The Chase Step
Creator 1024 PRO 6. Manually Controlling the Chase Step Press <Stop> to control the chase manually. If the chase is set as “Link = Close”, it will automatically change to manual control. For more information about “Link,” see below. ... -
Page 33: Set Separate Time For A Step
Creator 1024 PRO LTP Wait: The wait time before an LTP channel fading LTP Fade: The fading time of an LTP channel Overlap (ON/OFF): If set to ON, then the overlap effect will be active as the fade time runs. -
Page 34: Overlap Function
Creator 1024 PRO 15. Overlap Function Overlap is a powerful function which makes the fixtures in playbacks run the same effect with delay. The Overlap must be switched on (see page 31, The Global Time of a Chase). The overlap effect will play as the fade time runs. -
Page 35: Show Recording
Creator 1024 PRO Show Recording You can record the order of the playbacks and the interval time between the playbacks. The shows can be played back after recording. 1. Record a Show 01) Press <Setup>. 02) Press <E> [Show Record]. -
Page 36: Save/Load A Show
Creator 1024 PRO 4. Save/Load a Show Save Show List 01) Press <Setup>. 02) Press <E> [Show Record] and insert a USB memory stick. 03) Press <C> [Save Show List]. 04) Turn the Wheel V to modify the characters. Press <Up> and <Down> to move the cursor. Press <Delete>... -
Page 37: Personality Management
Creator 1024 PRO 4. Personality Management Delete Personality A maximum of 50 personalities can be saved on the console. To add a new personality when there are already 50 personalities on it, delete one of the old personalities first. 01) Enter Delete Personality menu. -
Page 38: Console Lock
Creator 1024 PRO selected attributes will be saved. If you have chosen Not Link Attribute, all the data will be saved. Use Pal.: Choose between Not Link Attribute and Link Attribute. While loading a palette, you can select to link it to an attribute or not. If you have chosen Link Attribute, only the data in the selected attributes will be loaded. -
Page 39: Personality Builder
Creator 1024 PRO Personality Builder With the Personality Builder you can create and edit the fixture library (Personality). The library file must be placed in the root directory of a FAT32 USB memory stick. 1. Interface of the Personality Builder 2. -
Page 40: Creating Pallettes
Creator 1024 PRO 2. Creating Pallettes It is possible to save custom palettes, either with the Creator or using the software. 01) Click on “Palette.” 02) Click on “New Palette.” The following window will appear: 03) Go to Palette Table Name field and name your palette table. If you want to delete the palette, click on “Delete Palette.”... -
Page 41: Maintenance
05) If nothing happens after 30 seconds, unplug the device. 06) If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not open the Creator 1024 PRO, as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become void. -
Page 42: No Response To Dmx
Creator 1024 PRO No Response to DMX Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 01) Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct. 02) Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power. -
Page 43: Dimensions
Creator 1024 PRO Dimensions Ordercode: 50731... - Page 44 ©2016 Showtec...
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