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  • Page 1 Medialon Showmaster Hardware Manual User Reference M569-3...
  • Page 2 Trademark Information Medialon is a trademark of 7thSense Design Ltd. Product or company names that mentioned in 7thSense Design Ltd publications are tradenames or trademarks of their respective owners, and such trademarks may also be registered in their respective countries. Copyright Information All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3 Contents 1 About this Manual ........................3 1.1 Prerequisites ............................3 1.2 Objective of this Manual ........................3 2 Showmaster Overview ......................4 2.1 Embedded Show Controllers ......................4 2.1.1 Showmaster Architecture ..................... 7 2.1.2 Medialon Showmaster Modes ..................... 8 2.2 Showmaster Mini Description ......................
  • Page 4 2.5.4 Rear Panel ..........................32 2.5.5 Mounting ..........................33 2.5.6 Technical Specifications ..................... 33 2.5.7 Environment........................... 34 2.5.8 Maintenance .......................... 35 2.6 Disposal Information: All Showmaster Devices ................35 3 Showmaster Maintenance ..................... 37 3.1 Showmaster Troubleshooting ......................37 Contact Us ..........................38 Medialon Showmaster User Manual p 2 of 42 M569-3 | June 2023...
  • Page 5 1 About this Manual This manual is written for professional users: show technicians, freelancers and end user technicians who are responsible for installing and running Medialon Showmaster show controllers in live events or permanent installations. This edition relates to Medialon Manager 7.1 running on Showmaster devices and no longer running Showmaster Editor.
  • Page 6 2 Showmaster Overview 2.1 Embedded Show Controllers Medialon Control System brings the power of Medialon Manager, award-winning Show Control software, in a rugged and compact hardware design. Showmaster Go Showmaster LE Showmaster Mini Showmaster Pro The Showmaster range includes products that are managed in different ways. All models run Medialon Manager on the Showmaster hardware.
  • Page 7 Showmaster Overview Medialon Showmaster benefits from the extensive Medialon device plug-in library for connectivity with a wide range of audio-visual equipment. Showmaster projects can be created directly on the Showmaster via a connection through either RDP or TeamViewer, as well as offline using Medialon Manager. In the latter case, the resulting project file must be deployed to the Showmaster’s hard drive either manually or through the Showmaster’s web interface (Pro or LE models only).
  • Page 8 Showmaster Overview The rear panel hosts two 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet interfaces, digital I/O connections, serial ports, a DMX port, and MIDI ports. Medialon Showmaster LE operates on an embedded operating system (OS) and is programmed with Medialon Manager 7.1 software. Showmaster Pro Showmaster Pro is an all-in-one embedded Show Controller fitted with all necessary show protocol interfaces.
  • Page 9 Showmaster Overview Medialon Showmaster Pro operates on an embedded operating system (OS) and is programmed with Medialon Manager 7.1 software. Showmaster Go Showmaster Go is the top of the line Medialon show control product, running Medialon Manager V6 and V7 software and MAS Pro Dante software on the same compact, ruggedized hardware. It is intended to be mounted on things that move: ride vehicles, parade floats, tour buses, trams, show barges, etc.
  • Page 10 Programming is done in Stop mode using either an offline version of Medialon Manager that is set to the appropriate Showmaster model’s mode, or directly on the device via a remote connection. 2.2 Showmaster Mini Description 2.2.1 Contents of the Package The Medialon Showmaster Mini Package includes: • Medialon Showmaster Mini Power adaptor •...
  • Page 11 2 × HDMI UHD • 2.2.4 Side Panel The image below shows the side panel of Medialon Showmaster Mini. This has the Phoenix DC power connector and 3.5 mm mini-jack sockets for line out and mic in. 2.2.5 Mounting The rear panel has 3 screw points for attaching a DIN-rail bracket for vertical mounting.
  • Page 12 Showmaster Overview Power connection 12-28 VDC 60 W (3 pin Phoenix connector) Power consumption 7.6 W typical, 19 W max. Mounting options DIN-rail/Wall Mount Dimensions (W × D × H) 158 mm × 114 mm × 53.5 mm (6-1/4” × 4-1/2” × 2-1/8”) Weight 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs) Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 13 Showmaster Overview radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, users are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...
  • Page 14 Showmaster Overview 2.3.3 Front Panel Controls Button Functions A button Not used. B button Not Used. Power button Press this button to power on Showmaster. Press this button to power off (soft power) Medialon Showmaster. LED Status Messages Four LEDs give a quick overview of the main status of Medialon Showmaster. PWR: Power LED This LED lights red when Showmaster is powered on.
  • Page 15 Showmaster Overview Status Default (Not Ready) State Showmaster Starting Up / Shutting Blink Down Showmaster Ready (OS) Showmaster Project Starting Blink Showmaster in Running Mode Showmaster in Programming Mode Blink Slow License Missing Alternate Blink IP Address Conflict Detected Pulse ×3 2.3.4 Rear Panel The image below shows the rear panel of Medialon Showmaster LE.
  • Page 16 Showmaster Overview Digital Input/Output Port Wiring Digital Input Connector Showmaster LE has four digital (contact closure) inputs. Digital Inputs are connected to Showmaster LE via terminal block connectors. Input X A SHOWMASTER Input X B Push Button Relay Output Connector Showmaster LE has four relays.
  • Page 17 Showmaster Overview DMX Connection Medialon Showmaster LE is provided with a DMX 512 output. Connection Ground Data – Data + Serial Connection Medialon Showmaster LE is provided with 2 serial ports. Showmaster LE is configured with DTE serial ports. Use a crossover (null modem) cable when you want to connect to a computer.
  • Page 18 Showmaster Overview 2.3.6 Technical Specifications Network Connection Number: 2 • Connector: RJ45 female • Interface: 10/100/1000 Mbps (1000 Base-T) • Protocol: TCP/IP • Addressing: Static IP or DHCP • USB Connections Number: 2 • Connector: USB slave socket • Interface: USB 2.0 •...
  • Page 19 Showmaster Overview DMX Interface Number: 1 DMX512 Output • Connector: XLR 5 pin – type Female • MIDI Interface 1 MIDI Output / 1 MIDI Input Connector: MIDI DIN 5 pin – type Male • Physical Size Rack Mount (W × D × H): 18.75 × 10.25 × 1.75” (476 × 260 × 44.5 mm) •...
  • Page 20 Showmaster Overview IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 • CSA C22.2#62368-1 • IEC 60950-1 • Federal Communications Commission (FCC Statement) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 21 Showmaster Overview 2.4 Showmaster Pro Description 2.4.1 Contents of the Package The Medialon Showmaster Pro Package includes: Medialon Showmaster Pro • Power Supply cord • 2.4.2 First Start Medialon Showmaster Pro is designed as a stand-alone Show Controller. Showmaster Pro does not need a keyboard, mouse or screen to work. Rear power switch must be set on all the time.
  • Page 22 Showmaster Overview Button Pad Functions OK button Hold this button for more than 1 second to power on Showmaster Pro. • Hold this button for more than 4 seconds while the Showmaster Pro is powered on to reset it. • Cancel button Hold this button for more than 4 seconds to power off (soft power) Showmaster Pro.
  • Page 23 Showmaster Overview LCD Display Messages Each time an arrow button is pressed, the next line of information is displayed. 1. [Name] Showmaster’s user-defined Name 2. [Mode] Showmaster’s current mode: o Starting Up: Showmaster Pro is starting up (from power-on until Showmaster Pro is ready) o Initializing: Key hardware features have been read, waiting for software to boot up o Starting Software: Manager software is not yet running o Running: Showmaster is running.
  • Page 24 Showmaster Overview OS: Showmaster Firmware LED This LED indicates the current status of Medialon Showmaster software. SHW: Project LED This LED indicates the current status of the Medialon Showmaster Project. Not used Status Default State Showmaster Starting Up / Shutting Down Showmaster Ready (OS) Showmaster Project Starting Showmaster in Running Mode...
  • Page 25 Showmaster Overview [DMX 2] DMX Port 2: Input / Output DMX512 • [MIDI In] MIDI Port: Input MIDI • [MIDI Out] MIDI Port: Output MIDI • [Timecode In] Timecode Port: Timecode Input • [Timecode Out] Timecode Port: Timecode Output • [Video Ref] BNC Port: Blackburst Video Reference Input •...
  • Page 26 Showmaster Overview Signal PIN # Signal PIN # Signal PIN # Isolated Input 1A Isolated Input 7A Isolated Input 13A Isolated Input 1B Isolated Input 7B Isolated Input 13B Isolated Input 2A Isolated Input 8A Isolated Input 14A Isolated Input 2B Isolated Input 8B Isolated Input 14B Isolated Input 3A...
  • Page 27 Showmaster Overview Signal PIN # Signal PIN # Signal PIN # Relay 1 (NO) Relay 7 (NO) Relay 13 (NO) Relay 1 (Common) Relay 7 (Common) Relay 13 (Common) Relay 2 (NO) Relay 8 (NO) Relay 14 (NO) Relay 2 (Common) Relay 8 (Common) Relay 14 (Common) Relay 3 (NO)
  • Page 28 Showmaster Overview DMX Connection Medialon Showmaster Pro is provided with 2 DMX 512 ports that can be used for input or output (software configurable in the Resource Setup). Connection Ground Data – Data + Timecode Connection Medialon Showmaster Pro is provided with 1 Timecode balanced input port and 1 Timecode balanced output port.
  • Page 29 Showmaster Overview Installation NOTE You need a #2 Phillips screwdriver for rack mount installation. Complete the following steps to mount devices in a rack: • Remove the rack mount kit from the shipping carton. The kit contains two L-shaped mounting brackets and four sink-head screws.
  • Page 30 Showmaster Overview Input Resistance: 1.8 kΩ in series with opto-coupler • Filter Response Times: Rise Time = 4.7 mS / Fall Time = 4.7 mS • Non-Filter Response Times: Rise Time = 10 µS / Fall Time = 30 µS •...
  • Page 31 Showmaster Overview Video Reference Interface Number: 1 Blackburst • Connector: Isolated BNC female, 75 Ω, Input level 0.65 Vpp to 2.0 Vpp (1.0 Vpp nominal, ntsc, pal. • MIDI Interface Number: 1 MIDI Output / 1 MIDI Input • Connector: MIDI DIN 5 pin – type Female •...
  • Page 32 Showmaster Overview IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 • CSA C22.2#62368-1 • IEC 60950-1 • Federal Communications Commission (FCC Statement) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 33 Showmaster Overview designed with both DB37 male and female connectors so it can be used with either the Digital Input or Relay port. The SWM_BO Breakout Kit ships with a RoHS compliant terminal block, a DB-37 Male-to-Female cable and two DIN-rail mounting clips. When using Breakout boxes (SWM_BO), the maximum electrical specifications are 150 ma / 12 V DC per relay with a maximum of 2 A for the whole 16 relays.
  • Page 34 Showmaster Overview Ports 1 × USB 2.0 (Type-A) and 1 × USB 3.1 (Type-C) Air Filter Remove the door and filter, clean or replace the foam tucking it under the left-side screw mount and noting the orientation of the filter. Re-engage the door on the right side, and secure with the screw.
  • Page 35 Showmaster Overview 2.5.5 Mounting The Showmaster Go can be mounted singly or in multiples up to three per rack unit. The available mounting options are VESA, an anti-shock mounting frame, and a rack mounting tray. All are available options from Medialon. When mounting the Showmaster Go, do not block any server air vents, and ensure the ambient temperature around the server is compatible with the environmental characteristics stated.
  • Page 36 Showmaster Overview installed and used in accordance with this user guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. European Union This is a Class A product.
  • Page 37 Showmaster Overview Electrical Before connecting mains power to the unit’s power supply unit (PSU), ensure the electricity supply is compatible with the electrical ratings shown here and on the power supply product label. The power supply unit is connected to, and disconnected from, the mains supply with an IEC 60320 power connector.
  • Page 38 Showmaster Overview waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. For more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office or your municipal waste disposal service.
  • Page 39 3 Showmaster Maintenance In this section, you will learn how to maintain your Medialon Showmaster. 3.1 Showmaster Troubleshooting This section helps resolve problems you may encounter while using Medialon Showmaster. Common Problems and Solutions: Problem Check These Items Does not turn on Check that the power cable is plugged in.
  • Page 40 Contact Us Find more on our website https://7thSense.one and on social media. For documentation, visit https://portal.7thSense.one or contact our support team at support@7thSense.one Medialon Showmaster User Manual p 38 of 42 M569-3 | June 2023...
  • Page 41 Medialon Showmaster User Manual p 39 of 42 M569-3 | June 2023...
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