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- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Creator 2048 Ordercode: 50732 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Creator 2048 Table of contents Installation ................................... 3 Unpack.................................... 3 Safety instructions ................................. 3 Connection with the mains............................5 Description of the device ..............................7 Frontside..................................8 Layout ..................................... 9 Glossary ..................................10 Installation ..................................11 Set Up and Operation ..............................12 1 Patching ..................................12 1.1 Patch dimmer..............................12... - Page 3 Creator 2048 5.11 Overlap ................................26 5.12 Priority .................................26 6 Chase ..................................27 6.1 Programming a chase ............................27 6.2 Running a chase ..............................27 6.3 Connecting a chase to the controls ......................27 6.4 Setting speed, crossfade and direction ......................27 6.5 Manually controlling the chase step ......................28 6.6 Add a Step ................................28...
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Page 4: Installation
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 Creator 2048 Flight case ... - Page 5 For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only. The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Creator 2048. The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device.
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Page 6: Connection With The Mains
Creator 2048 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 Creator 2048 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.
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Page 8: Description Of The Device
Creator 2048 Description of the device Showtec Creator 2048 can support up to 200 fixtures. It is compatible with R20 format of Avolites Pearl and featured with built-in shape effects of pan/tilt circle, RGB rainbow and varieties of chases. 15 chases as well as 8 built-in shapes can be output simultaneously. -
Page 9: Frontside
Creator 2048 Frontside Fig. 01 Ordercode: 50732... -
Page 10: Layout
Creator 2048 Layout Fig. 02 ● The Attribute buttons are used for selecting which attributes of a fixture (e.g. color, gobo, pan, focus) are going to be controlled by means of the control wheels. The buttons will light up to show you which attributes are active. -
Page 11: Glossary
Playback: Area of the system that can replay recorded scenes or chases using playback faders. ● Record by fixture: This is the normal mode of the Showtec Creator 2048. When you record a cue, all attributes of every fixture that you have changed are recorded in the cue. If you change only the position of a fixture, the color, gobo, intensity and all the other attributes of that fixture are recorded as well. -
Page 12: Installation
11) MIDI Thru 12) MIDI Output Installation Remove all packing materials from the Creator 2048. Check if all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly. -
Page 13: Set Up And Operation
01) In the initial menu, press Patch, then <A> [Dimmer]. 02) On the second line of the display, the Showtec Creator 2048 shows the DMX address it is going to patch. The third line shows the current output connector A\B\C\D. Press <C> to toggle. You can change the DMX address by turning the Wheel V;... -
Page 14: View The Patching
02) Press <C> [Repatch Fixtures]. 03) On the second line of the display, the Showtec Creator 2048 shows the DMX address it is going to patch. You can change this by turning the Wheel V. The third line shows the output connector. -
Page 15: Controlling Dimmers And Fixtures
Showtec Creator 2048. The available attributes depend on the fixture type. Dimmer channels only have a dimmer attribute. Showtec Creator 2048 can control up to 40 attributes per fixture. -
Page 16: Grouping
2.4 Stepping through Selected Fixture one at a time If you have selected a range of fixtures, or a group, the Showtec Creator 2048 offers the function with which you can 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: Fan Mode
Creator 2048 2.7 Fan Mode Fan mode automatically spreads out the values on a selected range of fixtures. If used on pan and tilt, the result is spreading out “rays” of light beams. The first and last fixtures of the range are affected most, and the central fixtures are affected least. -
Page 18: Palette
If so, only the data of the selected attributes will be loaded; otherwise, all the data will be loaded. 3.2 Palette Page The Creator 2048 is equipped with the function which allows for the palettes to follow the fixture pages or to remain on page 1. 01) Press <Setup>, Page Down, select <A> (user settings). -
Page 19: Palette Modes
Creator 2048 modified, you can set the attribute button to the dimmer attribute or change to [Save Pal. not link A] in [User Settings]. ● When you select to Record by Fixture, all the data of the modified fixtures will be recorded. Then, it is nothing about the selected attributes. -
Page 20: Shapes
You can reduce the size to zero (see next section) to help you see what the base value actually is. ● You can run up to 5 shapes at a time by repeating the above procedure. Showtec Creator 2048 supports up to 8 shapes which can be run simultaneously. ●... -
Page 21: Edit A Running Shape
Creator 2048 ● Size: The channel data range. When at 0, the shape will be paused. ● Speed: The running speed of the shape. When at 0, the shape will be paused. ● Repeat (Drg.): The period of a shape is 360°. It is the interval angle between two nearby fixtures. -
Page 22: Remove A Shape From Fixtures
Creator 2048 4.4 Remove a Shape from Fixtures Shapes can be removed from fixtures. 01) In the initial menu, Press<Shape>. 02) Select the fixtures from which the shape will be removed; then, highlight (select) a shape in [Edit a Shape]. -
Page 23: Scenes
Creator 2048 5 Scenes There are many functions in the controller with which you can create a complicated light effect; and, the most fundamental part is a scene, in which you can store the “look” you have created using your light. -
Page 24: Htp And Ltp Channels
Creator 2048 5.3 HTP and LTP channels The Showtec Creator 2048 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. When you fade a scene, the HTP channels fade out with it. -
Page 25: The "Off" Button
Creator 2048 5.7 The “Off” button The Off button allows you to remove an attribute which has been stored in a scene, as if you never recorded it. For example, suppose that you recorded a scene which had scans at a certain position, with the color set to green. -
Page 26: Time
Creator 2048 5.10 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 27: Overlap
Creator 2048 5.11 Overlap This function allows fixtures in a scene to run one after another, instead of running at the same time. In Save a Scene menu or Time Editing menu, you can switch overlap on or off. Once a scene in Mode 2 is set to overlap on, then this scene will play the overlap effect as you move its fader up;... -
Page 28: Chase
Creator 2048 6 Chase In the console, one chase can be edited with up to 600 steps. 6.1 Programming a chase To program a chase, you have to set up the lighting for each step of the chase, then save it. The content of the programmer is recorded as a step. -
Page 29: Manually Controlling The Chase Step
6.7 Unfold a Chase for Editing Showtec Creator 2048 is equipped with a powerful chase editing system. Pressing <Unfold> will unfold the steps of a chase to playback buttons; each step functions like a scene for separate running and editing. -
Page 30: The Global Time Of A Chase
Creator 2048 6.9 The global time of a chase To set the global time for a chase: 01) Press <Time/Mode> and press a chase <Playback>. 02) Press <Up> or <Down> to turn the pages. Press <A>-<E> to select an option. Use <Wheel Value> to adjust the value. -
Page 31: Set Separate Time For A Step
Creator 2048 6.10 Set separate time for a step Fade in/out time can be set to each single step separately. A chase step with separate time is called a complex step; if it is using the global time, then, it is a simple step. To set separate time for each step, you can use <Unfold>... -
Page 32: Cuelist
Creator 2048 7 CueList CueList is a series of playbacks saved on a playback fader. When we move a CueList fader, then, all the playbacks in it will be activated. CueList provide conveniences for light shows. 7.1 Save a CueList 01) Press [CueList]. -
Page 33: Set Special Time For A Step
Creator 2048 7.7 Set Special Time for a Step Special fade in/out time can be allocated to each step. A chase step with special time is called a complicated step. If the step is using the global time, then it is a simple step. -
Page 34: Show Record
Creator 2048 8 Show Record By means of Show Record, you can record the order of the playbacks and the interval time between the playbacks. The show can be played back after recording. This function saves much time for lighting designers. -
Page 35: Save/Load A Show
Creator 2048 8.4 Save/Load a show You can save or load Show List. ● Save Show List 01) Press <Setup>. 02) Press <E> [Show Record], insert a U-Disk. 03) Press <C> [Save Show List]. 04) Turn the Wheel V to modify the characters. Press <Up>/<Down> to move the cursor, press [Delete] to delete a character. -
Page 36: Setup
Creator 2048 9 Setup Press <Setup> to enter Setup menu. In the menu, you can implement data back-up, loading, data erasing, language selection, library management, user settings and version information. 9.1 U-Disk Management In order to back up and read data. -
Page 37: Program Record
Creator 2048 09) Repeat step 7 until you finish editing all the channels, then press <Enter> to enter Macro Menu. 10) In Macro Menu, select the desired macro command to edit. Turn the Wheel B or press a fixture button to enter a channel number. Turn the Wheel V to enter a function value. After editing the macro command, press <Enter>... -
Page 38: Update
Creator 2048 10 Update 01) Power off the console. 02) Copy the updated file to a U-Disk and insert it into the USB port of the console. 03) Power on the console. It will now start searching for the firmware update. Once detected, the software will ask whether to update or not. -
Page 39: Maintenance
02) Return the Creator 2048 to your Showtec dealer. 03) An effect does not respond to the Creator 2048: Check the DMX-address of the fixture and the controller. Make sure that they match. Make sure the connections are correct. Check if blackout is off. -
Page 40: Product Specifications
Creator 2048 Product Specifications DMX512 channel number 2048 Fixture Channels for each fixture Chases Chase to run simultaneously Chase step Shapes for each scene Shapes to run simultaneously Re-patched Fixture address Swap Pan/Tilt Reversed channel output Channel slope modification Channels for each fixture... -
Page 41: Dimensions
Creator 2048 Dimensions Ordercode: 50732... - Page 42 Creator 2048 Ordercode: 50732...
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