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- Page 1 Scanmaster 2 MKII ORDERCODE 50333...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Showtec Showtec Scanmaster 2 MKII Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................…………………………………………. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features…….……………………………………………………………………………………….……...…. Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Back side..………………………………………………………………………………………..……….…… Installation................…...…………………………………….…... Set Up and Operation..............……..…………………………….…… SCENES………………………………………….……...………………………………….……...………….. - Recording a Scene........………….…......……………………..……. - Example Scene Program..........…..…………..…………………. - Editing a Scene.………………….....…………......……………………...…. - Copy Scanner Settings................…..………………..- Copy a Scene..........…………......……………………..……... -
Page 4: Warning
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. -
Page 5: Operating Determinations
The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. 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: Description
Description of the device Features Scanmaster 2 MKII is a lightcontroller from Showtec. • 192 DMX channels • 8 dimming faders & total • Speed fader & Fade Time fader • 30 banks of 8 programmable scenes • 12 programmable chases, each chase can record up to 99 steps •... - Page 7 1) FIXTURE buttons (1-12) To select fixtures for setting, programming or recording. 2) SCENE buttons (1-8) Press the scene buttons to load or store relevant Scenes. There is a maximum of 240 programmable scenes. 3) Channel faders (1-8) These faders control the dimming output of each corresponding channel. 4) Channel Bank button To switch between Ch 1-8 and Ch9~16.
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Page 8: Backside
Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. The Scanmaster 2 MKII allows you to program 12 fixtures with 16 DMX channels each; 30 banks of 8 programmable scenes, 12 chases of 99 steps using 8 channel sliders, a joystick and other buttons. With the ease of the joystick, you can easily and more accurately control the movement of a fixture. -
Page 9: Scenes
SCENES When powered on, this unit will first be in Manual control mode, and all channel outputs are in black-out state (the Blackout LED flashes in the display window). You can also press the Blackout button to enable the channel output. Press and hold down the PROGRAM button (15) for 3 seconds till the PROG LED flashes, this means you have entered the programming mode. -
Page 10: Editing A Scene
Editing a scene 1) Enter program mode. 2) Press the BANK Up/Down button (11) to select the bank containing the scene you wish to edit. 3) Select the scene you wish to edit by tapping its SCENE button (2). 4) Use the faders and/or joystick to make the desired adjustments to the scene. 5) Once you have completed the changes, tap the MIDI/Rec button (17). -
Page 11: Scene Playback
Scene Playback There are 3 ways to start scene playback: manual trigger, auto trigger or audio trigger. 1. Manual trigger When the power is turned on, the unit automatically enters Manual mode, and all channel outputs are in black-out state (the Blackout LED flashes in the display window). 2) Tap the BLACKOUT button (20) to enable the channel output. -
Page 12: Chases
CHASES Programming a Chase Note: You must have already programmed scenes in order to program a chase. This function allows you to cycle through 12 programmable chases, with up to 240 scenes each, in a preselected order. It is recommended to delete all chases in the controller, before programming chases for the first time. Also see Delete All Chases for instructions. -
Page 13: Chase Playback
Chase Playback There are 3 ways to start chase playback: manual trigger, auto trigger or audio trigger. 1. Manual trigger When the power is turned on, the unit automatically enters Manual mode, and all channel outputs are in black-out state (the Blackout LED flashes in the display window). 2) Tap the BLACKOUT button (20) to enable the channel output. -
Page 14: Delete A Scanner Of Dmx Channels
4) Press the TAP/Display button (19) to change between the 8 Channel or 16 Channel mode. 5) Press the FIXTURE button to select the scanner. 6) While holding the MODE button (8), press the corresponding SCENE button (2) for the channel you wish to reverse. -
Page 15: Midi Control
MIDI Control MIDI Channel Setting 1) Press and hold down the MIDI button (17) for 3 seconds. The display may show you: "ln:01". This means the current Midi channel is "01". 2) Use the BANK Up/Down button (11), to select the DMX channel 01 -16 you wish to assign to the MIDI channel. -
Page 16: File Transfer
FILE TRANSFER File Transfer allows the user to transfer all information stored in one Scanmaster 2 MKII to a second Scanmaster unit. You must connect the units using 3-pin XLR cables. The unit sending the information will have the cable plugged into the DMX Out plug, and the receiving the information will have the cable running into the DMX In location. -
Page 17: Maintenance
2. Check power from the wall, all cables, the fuse, etc. 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. -
Page 18: Product Specifications
Product Specification Model: Showtec Scanmaster 2 MKII Voltage: AC 230V-50Hz (CE) Power input: DC9 ~ 12V, 500 mA min. Internal Fuse: 500mA250V, 5x20mm Audio trigger: Built-in Mic DMX Output: 3-pin XLR Female connector Midi Input: 5-pin connector Sound Input: RCA connector... - Page 19 2005 Showtec.
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