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- Page 1 VERSION 1.0 User Manual JAN 2023...
- Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the SHOSTARTER Special Effects Controller. This manual will provide an overview of the SHOSTARTER functions, capabilities, and instructions for proper operation. If you have questions outside the scope of this manual, feel free to contact us directly.
- Page 3 INCLUDED ITEMS The following items are included with the purchase of each SHOSTARTER. If you need replacement items, contact Club Cannon, 888-804-8175 / info@clubcannon.com. SHOSTARTER TRUE1 CABLE SET OF KEYS 3 PIN ADAPTER Special effects controller Nema 5-15 to True1...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK START GUIDE ........................ 1 HARDWARE OVERVIEW ......................2 CONTROLLER FRONT ......................2 CONTROLLER REAR ........................ 3 HOME SCREEN .......................... 4 STATUS BAR ..........................5 BANK SECTION........................5 EXECUTOR SECTION ....................... 5 GLOBAL SETTINGS ........................6 BANK SETTINGS ........................7 QUICK TIPS .......................... -
Page 5: Quick Start Guide
EDITING BANK 1 START CHANNEL CURRENT PATCH The SHOSTARTER has a single starting DMX address. This can be assigned by tapping on the address displayed on the home CRYO page, or on tapping the address within the bank settings. CLEAR... -
Page 6: Hardware Overview
HARDWARE OVERVIEW CONTROLLER FRONT 5 INCH CAPACITIVE TOUCH SCREEN EMERGENCY SAFETY STOP SWITCH KEY LOCK 1x EXECUTOR BUTTON 4x CUE BUTTONS (RGB ASSIGNABLE) (RGB ASSIGNABLE) EMERGENCY STOP When pressed, all DMX values are set to 0. SAFETY KEY LOCK Key lock enables & disables timers and DMX Output (varies by mode). - Each button’s LED color can be customized to users preference. -
Page 7: Controller Rear
Controller supports voltage from 110v-240v via True1 PowerCON Input. One full universe of optically isolated DMX output and input. - External DMX controller/console can; • Trigger SHOSTARTER timers • Input starting channel can be offset • DMX Input only available on 3 pin DMX port •... -
Page 8: Home Screen
HOME SCREEN This page features quick access to settings, modes, address, timers, executor settings, system lockout & more. When safety key is in the armed position, the controller will be locked to this page, and the touch screen’s input will be disabled. “LOCK SYSTEM” button is used to disable the controller when user is not present. -
Page 9: Status Bar
HOME SCREEN STATUS SYSTEM SETTINGS KET TRIGGER DMX I/O STATUS STATUS SYSTEM DISARMED 5:12 1:15 LOCK LOCK SYSTEM SYSTEM SCREEN CONTROLS ENABLED DMX512 STREAMERS DS CRYO FOH_FX 4 ZONE 4 ZONE CRYO SYSTEM LOCKOUT USB STATUS 4ZONE SHOW NAME TIMERS INACTIVE KEY TRIGGER CRYO BANK... -
Page 10: Global Settings
This page will be referenced frequently throughout the manual. The Global Settings page is used to configure general settings of the SHOSTARTER. It also provides a path to access commonly used features like Custom Modes, RDM Settings, Executor Settings, and Save Files. -
Page 11: Bank Settings
BANK SETTINGS To access this page, tap the cog icon displayed on the home page. Tank timer values can be calculated and set from the “TANK CALCULATOR” section. The bank can be assigned a name by tapping the text (i.e. DS CRYO) on the top of this page. - Page 12 BANK SETTINGS DS CRYO BUTTON SETTINGS MODE ADDRESS TANK CALCULATOR FOR THIS BANK SET STARTING ADDRESS Each cue button can be customized to display a different color & name. Bump (momentary) is the 20LB 50LB 75LB CLEAR 4 ZONE default cue function, but if desired “HOLD MODE” can be utilized for a latching cue. SECONDS TANKS BUTTON...
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Page 13: Display Styles
TANKS BUTTON SETTINGS BANK SETTINGS TAP ICON TO CHANGE COLOR JETS CURRENT DISPLAY STYLES JET 1 JET 2 JET 3 JET 4 ADD TO TIME ADD TO TIME The display styles can be adjusted to the operators preference. The applicable display style will depend on which mode and effects are being used on the specific bank. -
Page 14: Tank Calculator
BANK SETTINGS TANK CALCULATOR Easily calculate the total amount of runtime of your CO2 tanks. The calculator factors in the number of jets and tanks, 1LB/Sec. Tapping on the “SECONDS” number will allow for custom time input if needed. Tank times are not available for fog modes, even though the calculator is still displayed. MULTI ZONE CALCULATOR TANK... -
Page 15: Key Triggers
Key Trigger can be assigned its own unique DMX value, allowing you to independently control the trigger value of multiple SFX devices. With the SHOSTARTER, you can set up to 8 Key Triggers for maximum control over your SFX. - Page 16 TRIGGERS To add a new Key Trigger, the user can open the bank settings and tap on the + icon to open the Key Trigger setup menu. When setting up Key Triggers, the user will be prompted to specify a DMX channel. As previously mentioned, this can be any address within the range of 1 - 512.
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Page 17: Status Icons
TRIGGERS STATUS ICONS When using Key Triggers to control SFX devices, there are several status icons that provide information about the current state of the triggers. These icons include: No Channels Assigned: If no DMX channels are assigned to the key trigger function, no icon will be displayed. -
Page 18: Mode Selection
MODE SELECTION The SHOSTARTER has several stock modes to choose from. These modes can be thought of as “fixtures” or “preset modes”. Currently there are a total of 8 “preset modes” and 4 custom modes. Custom modes are user configurable, with extensive options. -
Page 19: Custom Modes
TO ACTIVATE CHANNEL. By default, the SHOSTARTER will not actively send DMX output when configuring a custom mode. If desired, user can toggle to LIVE, which will prompt a starting address be entered. This will enable DMX output in real time, starting at the entered DMX address. This allows you to verify all channels and values are functioning as desired before completing setup. -
Page 20: Setting Values
CUSTOM MODES SETTING VALUES When creating a custom mode, we recommend setting a function name to each channel. For example, if you are configuring a custom mode to control a CO2 Jet & LED, the channels would look like the below image. -
Page 21: Live Output
CUSTOM MODES LIVE OUTPUT The LIVE OUTPUT feature is useful when user would like to preview or tweak the desired look before saving the cue. When the LIVE toggle is enabled, user will be prompted to enter a starting DMX address. This address should match the starting address of the product you are programming. -
Page 22: Executor Setup
BUILD A CHASE SEQUENCE CLEAR ACTIVE BUTTONS BACK TO HOME SCREEN INACTIVE INACTIVE To assign cues to a group or chase, press the INACTIVE INACTIVE physical button on the ShoStarter. DJ BOOTH OVERHEAD GROUP SETUP INACTIVE INACTIVE TRIGGER MULTIPLE CUES... -
Page 23: Group Page
EXECUTOR SETUP GROUP PAGE Groups are useful when a series GROUP EXECUTOR EXECUTOR SETTINGS of cues are to be triggered at the CONFIGURE GROUPS & CHASES PRESS THE GROUP BUTTON YOU WOULD LIKE TO MODIFY. GROUP EXECUTORS ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED WHITE. same time. -
Page 24: Group Setup
EXECUTOR SETUP GROUP SETUP GROUP EXECUTOR EXECUTOR SETTINGS CONFIGURE GROUPS & CHASES PRESS THE GROUP BUTTON YOU WOULD LIKE TO MODIFY. GROUP EXECUTORS ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED WHITE. PRESS ANY CUE BUTTONS TO INCLUDE IN THE GROUP. IF BUTTON LED IS OFF, IT IS NOT MAPPED TO THE CURRENT GROUP. IF BUTTON LED IS WHITE, IT IS MAPPED TO THE CURRENT GROUP. -
Page 25: Chase Settings
EXECUTOR SETUP CHASE SETTINGS TOTAL STEPS CHASES ARE CONFIGURED USING A SERIES OF STEPS. EACH CHASE HAS A MINIMUM OF 1 STEP, MAX 20 STEPS. EACH STEP HAS AN INDIVIDUAL DURATION SETTING ON THE BUILDER PAGE. NUMBER OF LOOPS WITH LOOPS, THE CHASE CAN BE LOOPED FOR REPEATED PLAYBACK. WHEN THE BUTTON IS HELD DOWN, THE CHASE WILL RUN THIS NUMBER OF TIMES BEFORE AUTOMATICALLY DEACTIVATING. - Page 26 SHOW BACKUP Backing up and loading show files has never been easier. The SHOSTARTER can save 10 shows internally, and 10 shows externally via USB. Shows can be loaded quickly from internal memory, or external USB drive. The extension for show files is .SHO To access saving, navigate to Global Settings >...
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Page 27: Show Backup
SYSTEM UPDATE USB options will not be selectable until a drive is connected to the USB port on the SHOSTARTER. The SYSTEM UPDATE option will only be available if a valid update file is present on the USB Drive. System updates will be available for download online. Customers will receive an email notification when... -
Page 28: Dmx Input
DMX input status, and also allow DMX input to be disabled. In order for the incoming DMX to control the SHOSTARTER, DMX input must be turned on, and the key must be in the armed position. When DMX input is triggering cues, the timers will run, and the cue buttons may illuminate to indicate which cues are being triggered. -
Page 29: System Lock
SYSTEM LOCK System Lock is a feature that allows the SHOSTARTER to be passcode protected, similar to a smartphone. Useful when the operator needs to step away from the controller, and doesn’t want to risk having any FX accidentally triggered. -
Page 30: Fixture Discovery
IDENTIFYING FIXTURES, CHANGING MODES, and CHANGING ADDRESSES. Press FIND DEVICES to begin a discovery. If there is only one or a few fixtures connected to the SHOSTARTER, discovery will be quick. The discovery method inherently becomes longer with each device that is within the RDM scope. -
Page 31: Rdm Settings
SETTINGS POST DISCOVERY TAP TO CHANGE START TAP TO IDENTIFY TAP TO CHANGE MODE ADDRESS OF FIXTURE FIXTURE OF FIXTURE DISCOVERY DEVICE NAME FIXTURE MODE START QUAD JET 1 CH CURRENT PATCH PRO JET 1 CH BANK NAME START PRO JET 1 CH CRYO FIND... -
Page 32: Link Mode
When link mode is activated, The Button can be used as an external trigger for cue buttons. Link mode also allows the operator to configure The Button’s functions directly from the SHOSTARTER. This includes changing what The Button’s display shows, what timer The Button is linked to, and setting The Button to be disabled when the timer expires (Cut mode). - Page 33 The setup screen allows the operator to select what is displayed on The Button’s segment display, what timer The Button syncs with, and if you want to enable “CUT MODE”. You then press the desired cue button on the SHOSTARTER to assign those cue(s) to be controlled by The Button. SETUP SELECT DISPLAY PREFERENCE FOR THE BUTTON’S DISPLAY.
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Page 34: Device Troubleshooting
Updating products is easy using a Club Cannon SHO controllers. The product firmware is contained in the SHO controller firmware update. When a product is plugged into a SHO controller, the product can be detected and updated if necessary. - Page 35 SYSTEM UPDATING The SHO controllers can easily have their own software and firmware updated, These updates usually contain new features or small bug fixes. When a new software version is available, users will be notified by email. To perform a system update, user will need to download the update package. A USB drive will be required, see details below: 1.
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Page 36: Safety Warning
SYSTEM UPDATING 1. If update is found on the drive, the “System Update” button in the bottom left on the screen will be selectable. Click on the button to enter the system update menu. SETTINGS FILE DIRECTORY | IMPORT | EXPORT IMPORT SAVE .SHO... - Page 37 Update Stuck at “PLEASE WAIT”. background. • Leave USB Pluged into controller, and power cycle. • If update doesn’t continue, contact Club Cannon directly. Screen showing “DATA ERROR”. • If update keeps failing try redownloading the file from the link provided by Club Cannon.
- Page 38 • Drive must not exceed 32GB in capacity. recognized • See instructions included with update files. Software update failed No user serviceable parts inside. If your issue is not listed or the suggested solution did not solve the issue, contact Club Cannon.
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- Page 40 Always fasten tanks to avoid tipping, rocking, or being tampered with. When feasible, keep tanks out of direct sunlight. ● ● In an emergency situation, utilize the SHOSTARTER’s integrated E-STOP. This will set all DMX channels to 0. ● ●...
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Page 41: Contact Us
CONTACT 856 Ricardo Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 888-804-8175 info@clubcannon.com ● www.clubcannon.com © CLUB CANNON 2023...
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