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- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Creator 2048 Ordercode: 50732 Firmware: 1.1.17. Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6. Delete a Shape ..............................22 7. Relative Shapes and Absolute Shapes ......................22 8. Playback Parameters ............................23 Scenes ...................................24 1. How the Creator 2048 Works When Programming ..................24 2. Creating a Scene ..............................24 3. Using Shapes in Scenes ............................24 4. HTP and LTP channels ............................25 5. - Page 3 Creator 2048 8. The “Off” Button ..............................26 9. Copy a Scene ..............................26 10. Delete a Scene ..............................26 11. Time ..................................27 12. Overlap Function ...............................28 13. Priority ...................................28 Chase ....................................29 1. Programming a Chase ............................29 2. Running a Chase ..............................29 3. Connecting a Chase to the Wheels A/B ......................29 4.
- Page 4 Creator 2048 Maintenance ..................................41 Troubleshooting ................................41 No Light ..................................41 Incorrect Language ..............................41 No Response to DMX..............................42 Playback Buttons Do Not Respond to Commands ....................42 Product Specifications ..............................42 Dimensions ..................................43 Notes ....................................44 Ordercode: 50732...
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Page 5: Warning
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 6 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 7: Operating Determinations
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 8 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 9: 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 10: Frontside
Creator 2048 Frontside Fig. 01 Ordercode: 50732... - Page 11 Creator 2048 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.
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Page 12: 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 13: Set Up And Operation
This user manual is based on the software version 1.1.17. Patching Patching is the process during which you tell the Creator 2048: 01) What type of lighting units you have connected to it 02) What DMX addresses they are operating at... -
Page 14: View The Patching
Creator 2048 3. View the Patching Follow the below steps to view the patching: 01) 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 15: Patch Utilities
6. Patch Utilities The Creator 2048 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. Set the options before you start programming, because scenes will play back differently when the options are on. -
Page 16: 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 17: Grouping
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 18: Flip Function
Creator 2048 7. Flip Function The flip function is mainly used for moving heads. This type of fixture has two possible pan and tilt positions for each point on stage, and this function alternates between them. This gives you more freedom to make movement without hitting the pan stop. -
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 Showtec Creator 2048 if you have some palettes for position, some for color, some for gobo and so on. There are 100 palettes available so you do not need to mix them up. -
Page 20: Storing A Palette
Creator 2048 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: Palettes In Playback
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 22: Blocking A Shape
Creator 2048 2. Blocking a Shape 01) Select your fixtures (or a range of fixtures) by pressing the fixture/group buttons. 02) Press <Shape>, press <A> [Playback a Shape], press <Down> and finally press <E> [Block Shape]. 03) Choose the kind of shape which you would like to block (All, Pan/Tilt, Dimmer, RGB or CMY). -
Page 23: Edit A Running Shape
Creator 2048 you create a static effect with shapes and want to save it as a scene, use this option to record the offset on the programmer and remove the shape. Then, save it as a scene or a chase. -
Page 24: Playback Parameters
Creator 2048 8. 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 25: Scenes
There are 15 scene buttons on 10 pages. A maximum of 150 scenes and chases can be stored. 1. How the Creator 2048 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 26: Htp And Ltp Channels
Creator 2048 4. HTP and LTP channels The Showtec Creator 2048 can treat control channels in two ways: 01) 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 27: Include Function
Creator 2048 7. Include Function 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 the one you already have. -
Page 28: Time
Creator 2048 11. 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 2048 12. Overlap Function 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 30: Chase
Creator 2048 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 content of the programmer is recorded as a step. -
Page 31: Setting Speed, Crossfade And Direction
Creator 2048 4. Setting Speed, Crossfade and Direction Run a chase, then you can turn the wheels to adjust speed and fade time. Once the chase speed is saved, the playback will run at this speed. Speed: The interval (global) time between two steps. If some steps are set to special time, then i twill run according to their own time. -
Page 32: Unfold A Chase For Editing
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 33: The Global Time Of A Chase
Creator 2048 12. The Global Time of a Chase 01) Press <Time Mode> and choose the desired chase by pressing a playback button. 02) Press <Up> or <Down> to turn the pages. Press <A>-<E> to select an option. Turn the Wheel V to adjust the value. -
Page 34: Overlap Function
Creator 2048 14. Overlap Function This function allows fixtures in playbacks to run the same effect with delay. The Overlap must be switched on (see page 32, The Global Time of a Chase). 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 35: Cuelist
Creator 2048 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. 1. Save a CueList 01) Press <CueList>. -
Page 36: Set Special Time For A Step
Creator 2048 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 37: Save/Load A Show
Creator 2048 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 38: 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. 1. Save & Load To save data to and load data from a USB memory stick. -
Page 39: Show Record
Creator 2048 09) In Macro menu, select the macro which should be edited. 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 40: Personality Builder
Creator 2048 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. How to create a new Personality (Library) Select your language. -
Page 41: Creating Pallettes
Creator 2048 3. 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. -
Page 42: 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 2048, as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become void. -
Page 43: No Response To Dmx
Creator 2048 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 44: Dimensions
Creator 2048 Dimensions Ordercode: 50732... -
Page 45: Notes
Creator 2048 Notes Ordercode: 50732... - Page 46 Creator 2048 Ordercode: 50732...
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