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Summary of Contents for SHOWTEC Showmaster 48 V6
- Page 1 Showmaster 48 ORDERCODE 50356 Highlite International B.V. Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands Phone: +31 45-5667700...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Showtec Showtec Showmaster 48 Product Guide ™ Warning ....................................2 Safety Instructions ................................. 2 Operating Determinations ............................3 Return Procedure ................................4 Claims ....................................4 Description of the device ..............................5 Overview ..................................5 Controller Front ................................6 Controller Backside ..............................7 Installation ................................... -
Page 4: Warning
Warning FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions 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: Operating Determinations
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. -
Page 6: Return Procedure
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. -
Page 7: Description Of The Device
Description of the device Features Showmaster 48 is a lightcontroller from Showtec. • 48 channels • 96 scenes or 96 chaser programs with 999 steps • program a loop with a total of 23976 steps • 2 independent dipless crossfaders •... -
Page 8: Controller Front
Controller Front 1) Preset A LEDs: Show the current intensity of the relevant channel numbered from 1-12. 2) Channel sliders 1-24: These 24 sliders are used to control and /or program the intensities of channels 1- 3) Flash-buttons 1-24: These 24 buttons are used to bring an individual channel, to full intensity. 4) Preset B LEDs: Show the current intensity of the relevant channel numbered from 13-24. -
Page 9: Controller Backside
Controller Backside Fig. 2 ON/OFF DC Input: DC 12-20V, 500 mAMin. MIDI Thru: MIDI port for connection to a sequencer or MIDI device. MIDI Out: MIDI port for connection to a sequencer or MIDI device. MIDI In: MIDI port for connection to a sequencer or MIDI device. DMX OUT: This connector sends your DMX value to the DMX fixture or DMX pack. -
Page 10: Set Up And Operation
Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. 1. Begin Programming 1.1 Record Enable 1) Press and hold down the Record button. -
Page 11: Return To Default Settings (Factory Settings)
Select a chase bank or scene master to store your program. Tap the Page button to select a page (Page 1-4) to store your scenes. Press a Flash button between 13-24 while holding down the Record button. All LED will flash indicating the scenes have been programmed into memory. You can continue programming or exit. -
Page 12: Editing
2. Editing 2.1 Edit Enable 1) Record Enable. 2) Use the Page button to select the page the program you wish to edit is on. 3) Tap the Mode Select button to select CHASE SCENES. 4) Press and hold down the Edit button. 5) While holding down the Edit button, tap the Flash button that corresponds to the program you wish to edit. -
Page 13: Erase All Programs
2.3 Erase All Programs Tap 2X 1) Record enable. 2) Press and hold the Record button. 3) Tap the Flash buttons 1, 3, 2 and 3 in sequence while holding the Record button. All LEDs will flash, indicating all programs stored in memory have been erased. 2.4 Clear a Scene or Scenes 1) Record enable. -
Page 14: Insert A Step Or Steps
Example: Delete the third step of the program on Flash button 15 on Page 2. 1) Record enable 2) Tap the Mode Select button to select CHASE SCENE-Mode. 3) Tap the Page button until Page 2 LED lights. 4) Tap the Flash button 15 while pressing and holding down the Edit button, the Scene LED lights. 5) Tap the Step button to scroll to the third step. -
Page 15: Modify A Step Or Steps
2.7 Modify a Step or Steps 1) Enter EDIT-mode. 2) Tap the Step button to scroll to the step you wish to modify. 3) Press and hold the Up button if you want to raise the intensity. If you want to lower the intensity, press and hold down the Down button. 4) While holding down the Up or Down button, tap the Flash button corresponding to the DMX channel of the scene you wish to modify until you reach the desired intensity value read from the Segment Display. -
Page 16: Running
3. Running 3.1 Running Chase Programs 1) Tap the Mode Select button to select CHASE SCENE-Mode indicated by the red LED. 2) Tap the Page button to select the correct page the program you wish to run is located. 3) Push Master Slider B to its maximum position(fully down). 4) Move the desired Channel slider (25-48) to its maximum position to trigger the program, and the program will fade in depending upon current fade time. -
Page 17: Running A Program With The Speed Slider
5) To return to normal mode, tap the Audio button a second time causing its LED goes out, the Audio mode is disengaged. 3.3 Running a Program With the Speed Slider 1) Be sure the Audio mode is disengaged, that is, the Audio LED goes out. 2) Select your program as described above. -
Page 18: Change The Speed Mode Between 5 Minutes And 10 Minutes
3.5 Change the Speed Mode between 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes 1) Press and hold the Record button. 2) Tap the Flash button 5 or 10 three times while holding down the Record button. 3) The 5MIN or 10MIN should light up indicating the Speed slider is set to run in the 5 or 10-minute mode. -
Page 19: Exit Midi Setting
4.3 Exit MIDI Setting 1) Press and hold down the Record button. While holding down the Record button tap the Rec Exit button to exit MIDI setting. 4.4 Receiving MIDI File Dump 1) Tap the Flash button #3 three times while holding down the Record button, the Segment Display reads "IN"... -
Page 20: Implementation
4.6 Implementation 1) During receiving and sending MIDI data, all MIDI scenes and channels being run will automatically paused if there is no response within 10 minutes. 2) During receiving and sending file dump, the controller will automatically search for or send Device ID of 55H (85), a file named DC2448 with an extension of "BIN (SPACE)". -
Page 21: Brief Of Main Functions
5. Brief of Main Functions Reverse the direction of the scene 1) Reverse the direction of all the scenes: Press the ALL REV Button, all the scenes should change their directions. 2) Reverse the chasing direction of all the programs with speed control. Press the Chase Rev Button. - Page 22 Blind and Home 1) Blind function takes channels temporally out from a chase, when the chase is running, and gives you manual control over the channel. 2) Press and hold the Blind Button and tap the relative Flash Button you want to temporarily take out of the chase.
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Page 23: Maintenance
3. If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again. 4. If nothing happens after 30 seconds, unplug the device. 5. Return the device to your Showtec dealer. No Response to DMX Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. -
Page 24: Product Specification
Product Specification Modell: Showtec Showmaster 48 Power input : DC 12V-20V 500 mA Min. DMX-Output: 3-pin female XLR MIDI-Signal: 5-pin standard interface Audio Input: 100 mV~1 Vpp Fuse: F0.5A 250V 5x20 mm Dimensions : 19” / 6 HE ; 482 x 264 x 85 mm (LxWxH) Weight : 4,8 kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.