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- Page 1 User Instruction Web site: www.highlite.nl E-mail: info@highlite.nl...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..........1 Safety Rules ..............1 Notice Information ............2 Specifications ..........3 Getting Acquainted ........4 Principle Features ............4 Basic Control Parts ............5 Home Page Navigation ....... 8 Recall Shows .............. 10 Recall a Sequencer ............. 11 Recall a Scene ............ - Page 4 Contents Name Fixture Channel ..........18 Fixture Configuration ..........19 Default ............... 20 Copy From Fixture ............. 21 Tabset ................ 22 Save ................22 Fixture Patch ..............23 Download Menu ............... 24 Memory Card Menu............ 25 Memory Load From Card Menu......26 Memory Save to Card Menu ........
- Page 5 Contents Music Gain Adjustment..........42 Change Password ............43 Reset ................44 Edit Shows Menu ........45 Insert/ Delete/ Update Steps ........46 Show Edit Utility ............47 Add a Show After ............. 48 Show Copy Menu ............ 49 Erase one or more Steps.......... 50 Steps Multi Copy ............
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Welcome! You made the right decision by choosing this sophisticated and intelligent product. Every unit has been thoroughly tested and carefully packed before shipment. Unpack the shipping carton carefully, saving the carton and all packing materials for possible later use. Check carefully for sure your product is not damaged and all accessories not missing. -
Page 8: Notice Information
Introduction Notice Information Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Do not drop This product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or place this device in vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. -
Page 9: Specifications
Specification Model: Stage Master Pro Power Requirement: AC 230V/ AC 120V Housing: ABS plastic case with black matte painting LCD: 240x128 -dot, TFT LCD with contrast adjustment DMX Channels 512 max., Configurable for fixtures Inputs/Outputs DMX OUT: 3-pin & 5-pin Neutrik chassis connector... -
Page 10: Getting Acquainted
Getting acquainted Principle Features Professional 512-channel DMX controller, ideal for fixtures 64 fixtures, each with a maximum of 20 channels 16-bit/ 8-bit resolution of Pan/Tilt movement Free access of 36 shows, 128 scenes, 9 groups and a sequencer Each show is allocated with 32KB memory, cross-fade time and stand time are programmable Internal library is editable, up to 255 fixtures types can be created Free access of CF card(32MB) for the exchange of data file... -
Page 11: Basic Control Parts
Getting acquainted Basic Control Parts Fixture Buttons(1-16) These 16 buttons play multi-purpose functions depending on the operating mode. Only one function is selected at a time and the LED will be lit accordingly. There are four statuses: The LED lights up, indicating the fixture can not be switched off unless it is activated. The LED blinks steadily, indicating the fixture can be enabled by channel faders. - Page 12 Getting acquainted Basic Control Parts Master Fader This fader is used to control overall dimmer output level of 16 channel faders when master dimmer function is enabled. Black Out Button This button is used to shut off all fixtures being controlled. Select Button Press to shift between Pan and Tilt as well between Pan fine and Tilt fine.
- Page 13 Getting acquainted Basic Control Parts Show Buttons(1-18/ 19-36) These buttons are used to enable or disable the shows. In addition, they can also be used as keypad for entry of password and numerical value. Group Buttons(1-9) These buttons are used to turn on/off the groups.
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Page 14: Home Page Navigation
Home Page Navigation Homepage Window XF 000 9-12 13-16 YF 000 Setup Freeze F u n c t i o n L o c k SeqSetup Lock ShowEdit Group MIDI: Enable CH-Key Scene MultiShow Fix: 1 G-Crs G-Std DMX s/l Ypoc 250 1/ 14 Clr Fix. - Page 15 Home Page Navigation Enables to freeze all the selected fixtures so that you can keep the Freeze: fixtures from being attached to the faders, scenes and shows. Enables to prevent all settings to the console from unauthorized Lock: changes. You can only be granted when you enter correct password. Gives access to Group of fixtures which help reduce repeated manual Group: procedure of several equal fixtures.
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Page 16: Recall Shows
Home Page Navigation Recall Shows XF 000 9-12 13-16 YF 000 Freeze S-Crs S-Std Fade Ena ChManual Back Step : 2 Show: 1 CH-Key Repeat Fix: 1 G-Crs G-Std DMX s/l Ypoc 250 1/ 14 Clr Fix. Manual P1-18 ShowAll Allows to change between Fade Enable and Fade Disable, of which Fade Ena/ Dis: Fade enable refer to Cross time enable, the latter Cross time disable. -
Page 17: Recall A Sequencer
Home Page Navigation Use the F10 button to scroll to the desired running mode for the selected show(s). In Auto mode, the shows will be executed at the set stand and cross time. The Stand and Cross time buttons can be used to change the stand and cross time for the show. In Manual mode, pressing Go or Back (F6 or F7 ) allows to raise or lower the step of the show. -
Page 18: Group Of Fixtures
Home Page Navigation Group of Fixtures This console allows you to create up to 9 groups by combining several fixtures. Group of fixtures helps reduce the procedure when you work on several equal fixtures. Press the relevant button in the Group section to call the group, the group LED will blink constantly and the fixtures will be enabled. -
Page 19: Sequencer Setup
Home Page Navigation Sequencer Setup P1-18 Delete In Homepage phase, pressing the F2 button(SeqSetup) allows to enter Sequencer Setup. This menu allows you to pick up to 100 shows to make up a sequencer, the selected shows will appear in the display. You can choose the desired shows by means of Show buttons, d elete unused shows by pressing the F12(Delete) button. -
Page 20: Group Setup Menu
Home Page Navigation Group Setup Menu Group Setup Menu Group: 1 In Homepage phase, pressing the F7 button(Group) allows to enter Group Setup Menu. This menu allows you to select several fixtures to make a group. First select the group number by pressing the Group button, the LCD will show the Group number. -
Page 21: Setup Menu
Setup Menu Setup Menu Display Setup Menu Download FixSetup More FixPatch Pasword Music Gain Reset In Homepage phase, press the F1 button(Setup) to access Setup menu. You will be required to insert the Password if Function Lock is enabled. In Setup menu, the indications in the LCD will be detailed as follows: Goes back to the previous menu. -
Page 22: Fixture Setup
Setup Menu Fixture Setup Fixture: 98 Ch: 1 XXXXXX PanCoars Ch Up Ch. Assign: X Save Ch Dw Fade Type: Yes Next FixName MasterDim: No Shutter: Prev Ch Name Bo Level: Copy From Fix Tabset Default In Setup menu, press the F3(FixSetup) button to access Fixture setup menu, a new window will appear. -
Page 23: Name Fixture
Setup Menu Name Fixture Fixture Name Input Fixture Name: In Fixture Setup menu, press the F7(FixName) button, a new window will appear reminding you to name this fixture. The fixture name consists of a maximum of 8 letters. Use fader 1 to scroll to the character for the first letter of the fixture name, fader 2 for the second letter, and so on, until fader 8 for the last letter. -
Page 24: Name Fixture Channel
Setup Menu Name Fixture Channel Fixture Channel Name Input Channel Name: Channel Name Table Down In Fixture Setup menu, press the F8(ChName) button, a new window will appear reminding you to name this fixture channel. The channel name consists of a maximum of 8 letters. -
Page 25: Fixture Configuration
Setup Menu Fixture Configuration Fixture: 98 Ch: 1 XXXXXX PanCoars Ch Up Ch. Assign: Off Save Ch Dw Fade Type: Yes Next FixName MasterDim: No Prev Shutter: Ch Name Bo Level: Copy From Fix Tabset Default In Fixture Setup menu, please carry out the following procedures for channel assignment. -
Page 26: Default
Setup Menu Fixture Configuration Step 2 - Fade Enable/ Disable Using the fader 2 results in two options: Yes and No. "Yes" indicates fade time is enabled, and "No" indicates fade time is disabled. Step 3 - Master Dimmer Enable/ Disable Use the fader 3 to enable or disable the connection to the master dimmer fader. -
Page 27: Copy From Fixture
Setup Menu Copy From Fixture Fixture Copy Menu Copy Fixture: 1 Down Name: Fixture: 1 Copy Keypad In Fixture Setup menu, press the F10 or F11(Copy From Fix) button to access the Fixture Copy Menu, a new window will appear reminding you how to copy a fixture to replace the existed fixture. -
Page 28: Tabset
Setup Menu Tabset XXXXXX Ch: 5 Channel :1 Table Total Item: 42 1 - 6 7 - 12 13 - 18 19 - 24 24 - 30 31 - 36 37 - 42 43 - 48 Next Prev In Fixture Setup menu, press the F9(Tabset) button to access Tabset menu. This menu allows you to preprogram up to 48 tabulating value(0-255), so that you can direct access this values for desired channel effects by pressing the button corresponding to the assignment channel. -
Page 29: Fixture Patch
Setup Menu Fixture Patch Next Prev DMX s/ l Tot ch Fix: XXXXXX 1/ 14 Fix. Up Fix. Dw In Setup menu, press the F4(FixPatch) button to access Fixture Patch menu, a new window will appear indicating all the 64 fixtures subjected to this console. In this menu, you will have to assign one of the fixture type previously configured to patch each of 64 fixtures. -
Page 30: Download Menu
Setup Menu Download Menu Download Menu Card In Setup menu, press the F2(Download) button to access Download menu. In this menu, pressing the F4(Card) button allows to access Memory Card Menu, and pressing the F8(PC) button results in Download With PC Menu. To leave this menu, you simply have to press the F1(Esc) button. -
Page 31: Memory Card Menu
Setup Menu Memory Card Menu Memory Card Menu Zone: 1 Zone Name: XXXXXXXXXXXXX Save Load Card Zone NameSave Next Prev In Download menu, press the F4 button(Card) to access Memory Card menu. A new window will appear with indications as follows: Goes back to the previous menu. -
Page 32: Memory Load From Card Menu
Setup Menu Memory Load From Card Menu Memory Load From Card Menu Show Scene FixSetup Setup Load All In Memory Card Menu, press the F4 button(Load), a new window will appear reminding you which you want to load from this card. In this menu, when you press either of the F4(FixSetuP), F8(Setup), F7(Scene) or F10/ F11(Load All) buttons, you will be required to confirm by "Ok"(F10) or to exit by F1. -
Page 33: Memory Save To Card Menu
Setup Menu Memory Save to Card Menu Memory Save to Card Menu Show Scene FixSetup Setup Save All In Memory Card Menu, press the F8 button(Save), a new window will appear reminding you which you want to save to this card. In this menu, when you press either of the F4(FixSetuP), F8(Setup), F7(Scene) or F10/ F11(Load All) buttons, you will be required to confirm by "Ok"(F10) or to exit by F1. -
Page 34: Download With Pc Menu
Setup Menu Download With PC Menu Download With PC Menu Restore Backup Software In Download menu, press the F8 button(PC) to access Download With PC menu. A new window will appear with indications as follows: Goes back to the previous menu. Esc : Restore: This function allows to download the data files from a PC. -
Page 35: Backup To Pc Menu
Master Pro to one of the Serial " com" ports on your PC. You will need a PC running Windows 95/ 98 or higher to connect to Stage Master Pro. Windows comes with an accessory called Hyper Terminal that can communicate with Stage Master Pro via one of the "COM"... - Page 36 Once the Hyper Terminal Program is getting started, you will be asked to choose a name and an icon. Name it Stage Master Pro then pick any icon then click OK. Go to the next dialog box "Connect to" and choose "Direct to COM 2" . Ignore the telephone number and other settings in this box then click OK.
- Page 37 Setup Menu Now go to the Backup to PC Menu on Stage Master Pro, press either of the F4 (FixSetup), F7(Scene) or F8(Setup) buttons to start making backup copies to your PC. Pressing F5(Show) enables to access to next menu named Show Backup to PC.
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Page 38: Restore From Pc Menu
Setup Menu Restore From PC Menu Restore From PC Menu Show Scene FixSetup Setup In Download With PC Menu, press the F4 button(Restore), a new window appears. This menu allows you to download the Fixture Setup, Setup, Scenes and Shows from your PC via RS-232 port. -
Page 39: Update Software
"Open". Hyper Terminal will begin to transmit the file. It will take about two minutes to transfer the file. After the file has been sent, Stage Master Pro will reboot its system and get started with its procedures. If any errors have been detected, Stage... -
Page 40: Miscellaneous Options
Setup Menu Miscellaneous Menu Setup Miscellaneous Menu MIDI Joystick Beeper Auto Run Dimmer ShowMode Display Software In Setup menu, press the F8 button(More) to access Setup Miscellaneous Menu. A new window will appear with indications as follows: Goes back to the previous menu. Esc : Joystick: Gives access to Joystick Configuration. -
Page 41: Joystick Configuration
Setup Menu Joystick Configuration Joystick Configuration Mode: VFixMed Mode In Miscellaneous Menu, press F2(Joystick), a new window appears indicating the current Joystick Mode. This menu offers you 5 options to choose the Joystick mode using the F4(Mode) button, they are: To a short move we have a slow increase of DMX values, to a Dynamic : larger move we have a speed increase. -
Page 42: Auto Run Mode
Setup Menu Auto Run Mode Auto Run Mode Selection Mode: Disable Show: SEQ. Mode In Miscellaneous Menu, press F3(Auto Run), a new window will appear. This menu allows to run automatically the show or sequencer as soon as this console is switched on. -
Page 43: Single/Multi Show Mode
Setup Menu Single/ Multi Show Mode Show Selection Mode Mode: Single Mode In Miscellaneous Menu, press F4(ShowMode), a new window will appear. Pressing the F4(Mode) button allows you to choose whether the show in execution will be Single or Multi. Press the F1(Esc) button to go back to the previous menu. -
Page 44: Midi Configuration
Setup Menu MIDI Configuration MIDI Configuration Mode...: Dis MIDI CH: 1 Mode In Miscellaneous Menu, press F5(MIDI), a new window will appear. Pressing the F4 (Mode) allows to enable or disable MIDI mode, and using fader 1 enables you to scroll to the MIDI channel number matching that of MIDI Keyboard or sequencer. -
Page 45: Beeper Configuration
Setup Menu Beeper Configuration Beeper Configuration Mode: Enable Mode In Miscellaneous Menu, press F6(Beeper), a new window will appear. Pressing the F4(Mode) button allows you to enable or disable the buzzer which sends out an acoustics signal. Press the F1(Esc) button to go back to the previous menu. The storage is automatic. -
Page 46: Gooseneck Dimmer Adjustment
Setup Menu Gooseneck Dimmer Adjustment Gooseneck Dimmer Adjustment Dimmer: 50 In Miscellaneous Menu, press F7(Dimmer), a new window will appear. In this menu, using the fader 1 allows you to adjust the dimming level of the gooseneck light from zero to full intensity. Out of the adjustment, "Off" indicates the gooseneck light gives zero output, "100"... -
Page 47: Display Adjustment
Setup Menu Display Adjustment Display Adjustment Contrast: 100 In Miscellaneous Menu, press F8(Display), a new window will appear. You can adjust the display contrast by means of fader 1(from 1 to 100). Press the F1(Esc) button to go back to the previous menu. The storage is automatic. -
Page 48: Music Gain Adjustment
Setup Menu Music Gain Adjustment Music Gain Adjustment Gain: 1 Test: [ In Setup Menu, press F10 or F11(Music Gain) to access Music Gain Adjustment. In this menu, using the fader 1 allows to adjust music gain from 1 to 100. The line Test and the brackets will be used to test whether the audio sensitivity is suitable or not. -
Page 49: Change Password
Setup Menu Change Password Insert your Password In Setup Menu, press F9(Password) , you will be required to insert your current password. When you have entered the password correctly, you will be required to give a new password. Use the Show buttons to enter your new password, next repeat the same password. -
Page 50: Reset
Setup Menu Reset !! All data will be deleted !! In Setup Menu, press F12(Reset), you will be required to insert your password. After entry of password, you will access the Reset menu immediately. This menu gives a warning message, which reminds that all data files, including the shows, scenes and the library will be deleted if you confirm this reset. -
Page 51: Edit Shows Menu
Edit Show Menu XF 000 9-12 13-16 YF 000 S-Crs S-Std Step Up Utility Step Dw Step : 2 Show: 1 Ch-Key Step-Key Fix: - - DMX s/l G-Crs G-Std multi multi Update Clr Fix. Delete Insert In Homepage phase, press the F3 button(ShowEdit), you will be required to select a show you want to work on. -
Page 52: Insert/ Delete/ Update Steps
Edit Show Menu Insert/ Delete/ Update Steps XF 000 9-12 13-16 YF 000 S-Crs S-Std Step Up Utility Step Dw Step : 2 Show: 1 Ch-Key Step-Key Fix: - - DMX s/l G-Crs G-Std multi multi Clr Fix. Delete Insert Update In Edit Show Menu, you can use the Fixture buttons in combination with Bank buttons to create a new step, or call and employ the scene as a step. -
Page 53: Show Edit Utility
Edit Show Menu Show Edit Utility Show Edit Utility Show: 2 Memory Used InsShow Clr Show CpyShow [ ----------- ] Clone Erase Copy ShowAll In Edit Show Menu, press F6(Utility) to access Show Edit Utility. The options available are as follows: Goes back to the previous menu. -
Page 54: Add A Show After
Edit Show Menu Add a Show After Show Insert Show >> Down In To Insert Keypad In Show Edit Utility Menu, press F7(InsShow) to access Show Insert menu. This menu allows you to add a show in to another show. First press F3(Show) to position the cursor ">>"... -
Page 55: Show Copy Menu
Edit Show Menu Show Copy Menu Show Copy Menu Copy Show 1 Show: 6 Down Copy Keypad In Show Edit Utility Menu, press F8(CpyShow) to access Show Copy menu. This menu allows you to updated a show with the current show. First use F6(Up), F7(Down) or F12(Keypad) to select the show required to be replaced. -
Page 56: Erase One Or More Steps
Edit Show Menu Erase one or more Steps Step Multi Erase Start >> Down Erase Keypad In Show Edit Utility Menu, press F10(Erase) to access Step Multi Erase menu. This menu allows you to erase one or more steps from the show. First press F3(Start) to move the forward cursor ">>"... -
Page 57: Steps Multi Copy
Edit Show Menu Step Multi Copy Step Multi Copy Start >> Down In To Copy Keypad In Show Edit Utility Menu, press F11(Copy) to access Step Multi Copy menu. This menu allows you to copy multi steps and add them after a step. First press F2(Start) to move the forward cursor ">>"... -
Page 58: Clear A Show
Edit Show Menu Clear a Show Show Edit Utility Show: 2 Memory Used InsShow Clr Show CpyShow [ ----------- ] Clone Erase Copy ShowAll In Show Edit Utility Menu, press F4(Clr Show) to clear the current show. You will be required to confirm by "Ok"... -
Page 59: Scene Menu
Scene Menu Scene Menu Window Scene Menu Copy Edit Used Save In Homepage phase, press the F8 button(Scene) to access Scene Menu. A window appears with some indications. The options available are detailed as follows: Goes back to the previous menu. Esc : Allows you to get acquainted with out of 128 scenes which is not Used:... -
Page 60: Edit Scenes
Scene Menu Edit Scenes XF 000 9-12 13-16 YF 000 Scene: 1 Fix: - - DMX s/l multi multi Update In Scene Menu, press the F6(Edit) button, you will be required to select the target scene you intend to edit. Use the Scene buttons in combination with Bank buttons 1-8 to select the scene, a new window will appear immediately reminding you to start editing. -
Page 61: Copy Scenes
Scene Menu Copy Scenes Scene Menu Copy Edit Used Save In Scene Menu, press the F5(Copy) button, you will be required to select the source scene you intend to copy. Use the Scene buttons in combination with Bank buttons 1-8 to select the scene, then "Ok" continues this procedure. Next you will be required to select the target scene. -
Page 62: Save As
Scene Menu Save As Scene Menu Copy Edit Used Save In Scene Menu, press the F8(Save) button, you will be required to select the target scene you intend to save as. Use the Scene buttons in combination with Bank buttons 1-8 to select the scene, then press "Ok" to confirm this selection and F1 (Esc) to exit. - Page 64 Rev 1.2 July 2003 24-004-0968 Stage Master Pro User Instruction...