Overview - Elation SHOW DESIGNER 2CF User Manual

O V E R V I E W
The Show Designer 2CF is a lighting controller based on the successful and simple to use Show
Designer 1. The Show Designer 2CF offers all of the same features and much more. It is designed
to simplify the programming process as much as possible while still offering lots of power at a
low cost.
You can control 48 DMX 512 lighting fixtures of up to 32 channels each from two DMX 512
universes. If you are controlling smaller lighting fixtures that use fewer than 32 channels each,
you will be able to control more than just 48 fixtures. You can control as many fixtures as will
fit within the two DMX 512 universes. The Show Designer 2CF supports all popular brands of DMX
512 lighting fixtures. Libraries of fixtures are available for download at elationlighting.com.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Power Input - uses 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.
Two DMX 512 Outputs - each with a 3 pin and a 5 pin XLR connector. There is a polarity
switch for the 3 pin XLR which 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/Out - used for calling scenes in an automated installation.
9pin RS-232 Connector - used for connection to a PC.
PS/2 Keyboard Connector - used to attach a PC keyboard for data entry.
RCA Audio Input - used for syncing chases to an external audio source. This is a line level input
for connection to the output of a mixing console. Do NOT connect speaker level signals to this.
Compact Flash Slot - This allows you to back up the memory, load lighting fixture
profiles or update the software using compact flash memory cards.
FRONT PANEL
Front panel features include assorted switches for programming, eight 60mm faders for direct
control of lighting fixture channels as well as for scene masters, four rotary wheels for channel
control and data entry, a joystick for pan and tilt control, an 80-character backlit LCD display for
programming, and a USB work light port. (light not included)
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