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- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Creator Compact Ordercode: 50729 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Creator Compact Table of contents 1. Overview ..................................2 1.1 Specifications ................................2 2. Installation ..................................3 2.1 Unpack ..................................3 2.2 Safety instructions ..............................3 3 Operation ..................................7 3.1 Front Panel ................................7 3.2 Fixture area ................................8 3.3 Playback area ................................. -
Page 3: Overview
Creator Compact 8.8 Run ...................................20 9. Setup ....................................21 9.1 Wipe Playback ..............................21 9.2 Wipe All ...................................21 9.3 Switch display language .............................21 9.4 Save & Load ................................21 10 Maintenance ................................22 11 Q/A ....................................22 1. Overview With preset shape effects of pan/tilt circle, RGB rainbow and dimming wave, Creator Compact DMX controller can control up to 32 units of 12-channel fixtures. -
Page 4: Installation
Creator Compact 2. Installation FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! 2.1 Unpack 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 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.
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Page 6: Operating Determinations
Creator Compact 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 minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.5 meter. - Page 7 Creator Compact 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.
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Page 8: Operation
Creator Compact 3 Operation 3.1 Front Panel Ordercode: 50729... -
Page 9: Fixture Area
Creator Compact The front panel consists of four areas: 3.2 Fixture area including 16 <Fixture> buttons, <A ○|● B> button and <13 - 24> button. This controller can control 32 fixtures. [DMX A ○|● DMX B] Output port selection button. There are two port within Creator Compact, DMX A and DMX B. Each port can output 384 channels, and operate 16 fixtures. -
Page 10: Playback Area
Creator Compact 3.3 Playback area including 12 playback buttons, 2 page buttons and a 2-bit LED screen. Playback In Programming Mode (<Run> button inactivated), the <Playback> buttons are to implement the functions of storing, deleting, editing, including and copying following the operations from the Control area. -
Page 11: Control Area
Creator Compact 3.5 Control area: including an LCD display, some functions buttons and two wheels. Blackout Black out, controller outputs 0 for each channel. While this function is enabling, the LED will flash. Shape Operate shapes. After patch the channel type, we can use the shape to do better work. ... -
Page 12: Glossaries
Creator Compact 3.6 Glossaries HTP: The type of the channels with the highest output (highest takes precedence), normally for dimmer channels. LTP: The type of the channels with the latest output (latest takes precedence), for non-dimmer channels. Fade in: The intensity of the light changes from dark to bright. -
Page 13: Channel Setup
Creator Compact 4 Channel Setup 4.1 Channel types Instant: An LTP channel without fade time. When running playbacks, data will keep unchanging during LTP fading and will be output after the LTP fade time. Dimmer: Dimmer channel (HTP channel). Preset shapes can be loaded after setup. ... -
Page 14: Setup
Creator Compact 4.2 Setup In Programming Mode (the <Run> button should be inactivated), open the main menu, then press <Patch > to enter the Patch Setup. Under Patching menu, select the desired fixtures. The channel types of the 1st selected fixture’s 12 channels will be shown in the LCD screen. -
Page 15: Fixture Control
Creator Compact 5 Fixture Control 5.1 Fixture control in Programming Mode Set the controller to Programming Mode (inactivate the <Run> button). Select/de-select a single fixture: Press a <Fixture> button, if the LED indicator is on, the fixture is selected. Otherwise, it is de-selected. ... -
Page 16: Shape Generator
Creator Compact 6 Shape Generator Shape generator is a powerful function which allows you to easily complete a complicated programming job. It can make the pan/tilt run in circle, square or spiral shapes, the intensity channel in wave-like dimming and RGB in rainbow effects, etc. In the Creator Compact, 5 shapes can be output simultaneously, but, only 1 can be edited. -
Page 17: Playback Parameters
Creator Compact 6.4 Playback Parameters This option lets you set parameters for a shape stored in a playback / scene. When a scene fades in, you can determine whether the shape should start at full size and speed instantly, (Static) or whether the shape speed and/or size should fade in as well (Timed). -
Page 18: Scene
Creator Compact 7 Scene There are many functions in the controller to create a complicated lighting effect; and, the most fundamental part is a scene, in which you can store a “look” you have created using your light. There are 60 playbacks on 5 pages, each page with 12, which can be used to store scenes and chases. In Running Mode, the sliders and the <Playback>... -
Page 19: Time
Creator Compact 7.5 Time Press <Time>, then, press a desired <Playback> button for editing. You can set a fade in and fade out time independently for every memory. The playback 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 “I” during Patching ignore LTP fade times. -
Page 20: Chase
Creator Compact 8. Chase A sequence of one or more pre recorded steps programmed using the CHASE button. It can be replayed automatically if desired. Sometimes known as SEQUENCE, STACK or Linked Cues. The chase can include 120 steps in this console. 8.1 Create In Level 1 of Programming Mode (inactivate the <Run>... -
Page 21: Include A Step
Creator Compact 8.4 Include a step In the menu of editing chase, press the <Playback> button of the desired step to include the step data. 8.5 Global time In Level 1 menu, press <Time>, then, press the desired chase for editing. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to select option and Wheel A/B to change value;... -
Page 22: Setup
Creator Compact 9. Setup In program mode, press <Setup> to enter the step menu. 9.1 Wipe Playback Wipe the playback data in the controller; but, the patching will remain. 9.2 Wipe All Wipe all the data in the controller. 9.3 Switch display language EN/DE/FR are available in the Creator Compact. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. Showtec Creator Compact requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. - Page 24 Ordercode: 50731...