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  • Page 1 SC MASTER 4M SC MASTER 2M AV Stumpfl...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Front and Rear Views Front view ................10 Rear View ................12 IR remote control unit ............14 Getting Started General .................16 Cable Connections and Power Supply ......16 Programming shows Overview................19 Programming with Wings Platinum........21 Preparatory steps............21 Creating a project............22 Contents • i SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 4 Special Features for Programming....... 23 Producing a Show Medium General ................25 Generating data for the SC MASTER ....... 27 The FlashCard Dialog in Wings Platinum..... 27 Creating the presentation data for the CF Card ... 30 Specifying show properties .......... 34 Editing Remote Properties of Shows ........
  • Page 5 Ensuring communication within the SC Net.......85 The Menu Layout of the Menu ............87 How to use the menu............89 Menu operation via IR remote control ......92 Menu Chart ................93 The Menu Items Setting ................95 Load ................95 Contents • iii SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 6 Save ................95 Factory ................. 95 Options................98 AuxAdrs (Auxiliary address) ......... 98 RSOAdrs (RS-Out address) ......... 98 SCNet (SCNet Communication)........98 ContShw (Continue Show) ........... 99 TrayStP (Tray Starting Position)........99 PDCMode..............100 Display................ 101 IRRecve (IR-Receive) ..........102 RMT-Out (Remote-Out)..........
  • Page 7 RS232-IN connector ...........138 RS232-OUT connector..........139 SC NET connector ............140 CUE-IN connector ............141 CUE-OUT connector ...........141 Audio connectors ............142 REMOTE connector ............143 AUX connector ............144 DATA IN / OUT connector...........145 POWER connector............146 Technical Data..............146 Glossary Index] Contents • v SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    This manual with its step-by-step instructions should help you to familiarize yourself with all the features and possibilities of this device. This manual is also available as PDF document. The latest version can be downloaded from our website. Introduction • 1 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 10: The Features

    The Features To provide a feeling for the extraordinary efficiency of the SC MASTER we have listed the most important features below. If some of the topics inspire your curiosity, just follow the cross references for further information. Audio • The integrated audio player offers up to four channels, works without any movable parts, i.e.
  • Page 11 Direct connection of a keypad matrix with up to 24 keys. • Connection of light barriers and motion detectors. • Interactive show design in response to a variety of input conditions, e.g. branching to other show sections by pressing a key. Introduction • 3 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 12: Versions And Scope Of Supply

    • In the case of a power failure while playing back a show from CF Card, SC MASTER automatically saves the posi- tion where the show was broken off. After starting up again, you can resume the show from the same position. •...

  • Page 13: Upgrade For 2M Version

    Motion detectors and light barriers • Radio clock module for time-controlled presentation to be connected to the REMOTE connector. • OC/Analog Module with 16 open-collector switch outputs and 8 analog outputs 0 – 10 V. Introduction • 5 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 14 • DMX Upgrade Module for direct control of up to 64 DMX channels. • DMX512 extension cable for connection to REMOTE con- nector, SCK-MDMXE • External IR receiver for connection to the REMOTE connec- Important note on the disposal of the equipment Please do not dispose your Stumpfl equipment in unsorted household waste.

  • Page 15: Address

    SC MASTER 4M firmware: 3.94 Wings Platinum Version: 2.40 This manual has been prepared with care and contains all information about the SC MASTER 4M available at the time of print. This documentation is also available as a PDF file, which, under certain circumstances, may be more up-to-date than the printed version.

  • Page 17: Front And Rear Views

    Front and Rear Views Front and Rear Views • 9 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 18: Front View

    Front view 1. Dot matrix display 2. Keys for menu and show selection as well as for volume control for the MASTER output. 3. ESC key for the menu and for aborting running shows (press for more than one second) 4.
  • Page 19 10. Eject button for the memory card 11. Compact Flash Card slot (CF card for short) 12. AUX LEDs light up when the corresponding relay is open or closed, respectively. 13. IR receiving diode behind the display Front and Rear Views • 11 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 20: Rear View

    Rear View 1. REMOTE connector for connection of cable-operated remote control unit, query switches, Radio Clock Module, cable for DMX or DALI, output of two OC switches (not all of them can be run at the same time!). 2. RS232-OUT connector, serial interface RS232 for control of external devices 3.
  • Page 21 13. SC NET connector for connection to the SC NET modules. 14. RS232 IN, serial port for computer connection or connec- tion to a serial LAN adapter, e.g. for remote control 15. Connector for power supply unit AC-3 Front and Rear Views • 13 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 22: Ir Remote Control Unit

    IR remote control unit 1. Cover of battery compartment, on the rear. Caution: Strictly observe the correct polarity indicated at the bottom of the battery compartment when inserting the batteries! 2. Bass and treble controls for the master level, i.e. they take effect on the mix of all audio sources 3.
  • Page 23 10. Keys for selecting or starting shows. See also Extended selection of shows on page 49. Number keys can also be used for starting from X-times. 11. Ducking Function; manual reduction of the music volume Front and Rear Views • 15 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    Getting Started General You may be burning to start testing your new SC MASTER. However, before you can start presenting your first show, you will have to take a few preparatory steps. Cable Connections and Power Supply Connecting the system cables Connect the cables as displayed below.
  • Page 25 SC Net port, the modules must be connected to this port and an additional CAT5 cable be used. In such a case, the SC Net outlet of cable SCK-A-SCM-SCN is non-functional. Getting Started • 17 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 26 Switching on Press the main switch (POWER ON) to switch on the SC MASTER. The red LED above it lights up and the display shows several messages one after the other. After about 3 seconds the display should be as follows, depending on whether the 4M or 2M version is used: Inserting the batteries into the IR remote control unit The battery compartment is located at the rear of the remote...

  • Page 27: Programming Shows

    RS232-IN connector of the SC MASTER with the serial in- terface (Com 1..4) of your computer. You should use the optional cable STK-C010 to avoid possible problems caused by ground loop and interfering voltage. Programming shows • 19 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 28 2. Now switch on the computer and the SC MASTER unit. 3. Start Wings Platinum, load a project or create one. A device port "Stumpfl DLC" or "Stumpfl SC Net" using the corresponding interface must be configured in the project. 4.

  • Page 29: Programming With Wings Platinum

    In principle, the set-up for programming and sound tracking is as follows: What and how many external devices are connected, depends entirely on your project. Link up control unit and computer as described on page 16 and activate the system. Programming shows • 21 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 30: Creating A Project

    Creating a project Before SC MASTER can play back sound, you need to create the corresponding project and copy it onto CF card. In addition to MP3 audio samples, it also requires a show file containing playback information for the samples and, most of the time, also information for the devices to be controlled.

  • Page 31: Special Features For Programming

    PLAY key • You should also pay special attention to the comprehensive topic "Special functions for the SC Master" in the Wings Platinum Online Help. It deals with variables and jumping to other shows. Programming shows • 23 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 33: Producing A Show Medium

    The compression of solo instruments is more Producing a Show Medium • 25 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 34 critical than that of pop arrangements. Your can choose the extent of compression yourself, which means that you can influence the quality and choose the right compression suit- able for your music. Gaining first experience with MP3 is something to look forward In the list below you can find out about the dependencies between memory space requirements and extent of compres- sion.

  • Page 35: Generating Data For The Sc Master

    Platinum via the FlashCard dialog, which can be called up via the main menu "Output"/"FlashCard...". The FlashCard Dialog is the central tool for generating, trans- ferring and managing CF card presentation data. Producing a Show Medium • 27 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 36 The left field contains a list of card directories. One directory always stands for the contents of one CF card, i.e. it is the inverted image of a CF card on the hard disk. generates a new card directory. copies a card directory onto the CF card. deletes a card directory and its contents.
  • Page 37 "Create single show". Only use this option if you have not made any changes to the sound track! Otherwise show playback may no longer be in sync. Producing a Show Medium • 29 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 38: Creating The Presentation Data For The Cf Card

    Creating the presentation data for the CF Card During this process, the presentation data for a project are, first of all, created and then saved to the hard disk. Please note that an MP3 encoder must be available on the computer to be able to compress audio data in accordance with the MP3 compression format.
  • Page 39 (..recommended for CF cards) • "Only selected portion of timeline" ..only the se- lected portion of the timeline will be considered. If no portion is highlighted this option cannot be selected. Producing a Show Medium • 31 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 40 6. Select the device port the control data of which are to be used. Normally, you can leave the default setting. Altera- tions may only be necessary when there are several de- vice ports being used. Now click "Start". 7. Select an MP3 encoder. Encoders listed under "Encoder (direct)"...
  • Page 41 CF card data in both programs. In the FlashCard dialog of both programs, all presentation data of your shows will then be visible. Producing a Show Medium • 33 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 42: Specifying Show Properties

    Specifying show properties You can assign certain control properties or audio functions to shows, which are then evaluated by the SC MASTER during show presentation. Open the dialog box by double-clicking the show name. The name can be altered in field "Name". Field "Position"...
  • Page 43 "Stereo 2 2 / Mic + Ducking". If you choose "Keep current Routing", the routing set in SC MASTER remains enabled for the presentation. Further information on routings can be found in chapter Audio Routings on page 63. Producing a Show Medium • 35 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 44 In field "Additional control signal" you can specify whether an additional control signal is to be output at the CUE-IN connector in addition to the DLC signal. If you want to use older control units which can only read MateTrac, for example, select "MateTrac". If you want to synchronize multimedia components via timecode, select the timecode with the corresponding frame rate.

  • Page 45: Editing Remote Properties Of Shows

    Remote input you will find the 32 keys of an IR remote control unit, followed by an additional 120 remote inputs below. Each of these remote inputs can be linked to a show and a mode be determined for show start. Producing a Show Medium • 37 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 46 3. Highlight the corresponding remote input. 4. In column Show click on the entry field, enter the corre- sponding show number and press Enter. 5. In column Mode right-click the entry field and select the corresponding mode for the remote behaviour of the show. The various modes have the following effects: •...
  • Page 47 Close or Open. If Close/open is selected, a second show can be chosen for opening. In the example above show 1 is started when the contact closes, while show 7 starts when the contact is opened. Producing a Show Medium • 39 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 48: Special Settings

    Therefore, show 1 can be continued by holding down the key and terminated by releasing the key, which starts show 7. Finish by clicking on OK. Special settings Below you will find a few special settings: Activate transponder ...prepares a CF card for communica- tion with a transponder.
  • Page 49 Normal start, the running show is not interrupted Interrupt Start; every running show is interrupted a running show is started again from the beginning, other shows continue. Terminate Start; terminates only other shows but not itself Producing a Show Medium • 41 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 50 Memory Start, show is preselected and started auto- matically at the end of the running show. Added Start; show is run simultaneously in addition to the running show. A maximum number of 10 shows can be run simultaneously. End of show playback. Is used for terminating individ- ual shows;...

  • Page 51: Data Transfer To Cf Card

    3. Under Card directories highlight the card directory you want copied onto CF card and click 4. Select the letter for your CF card drive. If you don't re- member, look it up in the Windows Explorer. Producing a Show Medium • 43 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 52 5. Click "OK". The data are then transferred onto the CF card. Please note the following: • If you transfer a card directory onto the CF card, the existing files on this CF card will be erased! • The situation is different for updating a show or for a directory which is already located on the CF card: In this case, only the modified or new files are transferred.

  • Page 53: Playback Of Shows

    However, no PC is required but possibly an additional, external remote control unit. What and how many external devices are connected, depends on your project. This is how you start a show: Start up the system Playback of shows • 45 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 54 Insert the CF card into the SC MASTER slot, unless this has been done beforehand. As a consequence, a mes- sage will appear on the SC MASTER display that the card was detected. Select the audio routing (...dispensable when the routing has been saved along with the show.
  • Page 55 The display will briefly show "Record" (signal was activated) or "Play- back" (signal was deactivated). See also ContDLC (Con- tinual DLC) on page 121. Playback of shows • 47 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 56: Navigation Within A Show

    Navigation within a show The SC MASTER offers elegant ways of navigating within a show during the presentation. This can be done via the keys on the IR remote control unit. Scrolling within a show While playing back, press and hold a skip key for fast scrolling forward or backward within the show.

  • Page 57: Extended Selection Of Shows

    Interrupt the show selection by pressing "NO" once again. • By pressing button "YES" the selected show is started. Via the keys on the unit Press the ENTER key: The display will show: "Start Show?" Confirm with ENTER. Playback of shows • 49 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 58: Ir Remote Control Range

    Select the required show with keys . The display will give you show number and title. Hold keys make the display "run". This is a nice feature if you want to move to far-away positions very quickly. Press ENTER, if the name of the required show is dis- played, and the show will start immediately.

  • Page 59: Continuing A Show After Power Failure

    Please note the following: • If you answer the question "Continue Show?" by pressing the ESC key instead of the ENTER key, SC MASTER will start up as usual in normal operating mode. Playback of shows • 51 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 60: Show Start With Timer

    • Function "Continue Show" can be deactivated in menu "Options" / "CntShw" via CS=OFF. This may be useful for permanent installations. Show Start with Timer The SC MASTER is equipped with a timer for time-controlled show playback. Parameter settings can be made in menu "Timer". Further information can be found in chapter Timer from page 124 onwards.

  • Page 61: Mixer And Audio Routing

    To make you understand how SC MASTER works and how you can take full advantage of your system, we would like to give you an idea about the structure of the audio com- ponents. Mixer and Audio Routing • 53 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 62: The Card Player

    The card player The card player uses CompactFlash Cards as storage medium which are the size of postage stamps, just like those used in digital cameras. As they are fixed memories, no moving sam- pling mechanism is required and the card player is virtually wear free.
  • Page 63 Special characteristics of playback of multi-channel sound Playback of multi-channel sound is only possible with the 4M version. MP3 only supports stereo files, therefore multi- channel sound requires a show project that starts two stereo Mixer and Audio Routing • 55 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 64 samples simultaneously. For technical reasons, SC MASTER does so with a tolerance of plus/minus two sample values, which is about the same as displacing one loudspeaker for- ward or backward by 8 mm with reference to the other. In practice this is negligible, however, sound channels with a critical phase relationship should possibly be saved in one stereo sample.

  • Page 65: Schematic Mixer Diagram

    On the left side of the diagram you can see the inputs for the audio sources and the integrated card player. On the right side the sum of mixed audio signals is applied to the outputs. This section is also called "Master". Mixer and Audio Routing • 57 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 66: Mixer Operation

    Now follow the path of a microphone signal, for example. Via MIC-IN it is supplied to the mixer and from there via the equal- izer to the channel volume control. Via the summing bus for channel 1 and 2 it is then applied to the Master section and led to the master volume control.
  • Page 67 The factory setting of the SC MASTER allows you to start testing the mixer immediately. For this purpose copy one show onto the CF card. See Producing a Show Medium from page 25 onwards. Mixer and Audio Routing • 59 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 68 Connect an audio source (e.g. CD player) to LINE-IN1. If you have a microphone you can connect it to the SC MASTER via MIC-IN. After completing these preparations, switch on all units in- volved. Use the Skip keys on the IR remote control unit to select a piece of music from the CF card.
  • Page 69 Line1, Line2 or card player. If you want to test the microphone, choose the corresponding routing, e.g. "2=2MDuk". Please note that the factory-setting Mixer and Audio Routing • 61 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 70 for the microphone volume is zero. Therefore you should start out by slowly increasing the volume to the required level to avoid undesired feedback distortions which can be heard as unpleasant squeaking in the loudspeakers. Further information can be found in the next chapter Audio Routings and in section Microphone operation on page 76.

  • Page 71: Audio Routings

    The 2M version also allows all func- tions and menus to be selected. However, this does not extend to channels 3 and 4 because they are not avail- able. Mixer and Audio Routing • 63 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 72: Stereo Sound Without Live Comments

    Stereo sound without live comments For standard shows with stereo soundtracking without live comments, you should use routing "4=2" in menu Audio Rout- ing. The same can be achieved by selecting "Multi-channel 4 2 / no Mic" in Wings and saving the show. Routing "4=2"...

  • Page 73: Multi-Channel Sound Without Live Comments

    1 and 2 into a stereo sum to be output at LINE-OUT1. Card player channels 3 and 4 are output to LINE-OUT2. The microphone input is inactive. The MASTER VOLUME control affects all master channels likewise. Mixer and Audio Routing • 65 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 74: Stereo Sound With Live Comments And Ducking Function66

    Note: Selecting routing "4=4" only makes sense for the Pro 4M version. Stereo sound with live comments and Ducking Function For Speaker Support Shows with live comments you should use routing "2=2MDuk" in menu Audio Routing. The same can be achieved by selecting "Stereo 2 2 / Mic + Ducking" in Wings and saving the show.
  • Page 75 NO key on the IR remote control unit. MASTER VOLUME control and equalizer affect all audio sources likewise. Information about the Ducking Function and its adjustment can be found in chapter Microphone operation from page 76 on- wards. Mixer and Audio Routing • 67 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 76: Stereo Sound With Multi-Channel Player And Live Comments68

    Stereo sound with multi-channel player and live comments For shows with multi-channel sound track to be mixed to a stereo sum you should use routing "4=2Mic" in menu Audio Routing. The same can be achieved by selecting "Multi- channel 4 2 / micro" in Wings and saving the show. Micro- phone operation is without Ducking Function.

  • Page 77: Stereo Sound With Equalizer At Line-In 1

    The mixer mixes all sources into a stereo sum to be output at LINE-OUT1. The signals from LINE-IN1 are fed via the equalizer and the MIC channel volume control. The set- tings are made via menus "BassMic" and "TrebleMic" or via Mixer and Audio Routing • 69 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 78 the MIC keys on the remote control unit, respectively. Ducking can only be performed manually by pressing the NO key. With this routing, the microphone input is inactive. MASTER VOLUME control and equalizer affect all audio sources likewise. 70 • Mixer and Audio Routing...

  • Page 79: Multi-Channel Sound With Separate Volume Controls

    LINE-OUT1. Card player channels 3 and 4 are led via the microphone input volume control and supplied to LINE-OUT2. This way card player channels 1/2 and 3/4 can be adjusted separately in their volume. Mixer and Audio Routing • 71 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 80 There are separate equalizers for LINE-OUT1 and LINE- OUT2. They are set via the menus "Master" (for LINE-OUT1) and "LinOut2" (for LINE-OUT2). The MASTER VOLUME control on the IR remote control unit takes effect on LINE-OUT1 and LINE-OUT2. A level difference of the card player channels set via CARD and MIC controls remains effective.

  • Page 81: Parallel Stereo Sound At Line-Out1 And Line-Out2

    LINE-IN2 as well as from card player 1+2 are additionally applied to output channels 3 and 4, which means that the same signals are available both at LINE-OUT2 and LINE- OUT1. The microphone input is not inactive. Mixer and Audio Routing • 73 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 82 Multi-channel card player with separate volume controls For in-situ optimization of voice playback to be carried out independently of music, choose routing "4=2sMix". The same can be achieved by selecting "Multi-channel 4 2 / Split Mixer" in Wings and saving the show. Routing "4=2sMix"...

  • Page 83: Zero Db Settings

    31. For the microphone input channel, which has a very high amplification, this setting is not possible. Note: Zero dB values are only applicable if the equalizer values are zero. Mixer and Audio Routing • 75 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 84: Microphone Operation

    Microphone operation The SC MASTER mixer has a microphone input which can conveniently be used for live comments and moderation. A special feature in this context is the speech-controlled Ducking Function which automatically reduces the volume of music during moderation. Microphone connection The unbalanced microphone input MIC-IN is wired for a 6.3 mono jack connector and is suitable for dynamic and low-level...

  • Page 85: Operation Of Radio Microphones

    Menu "BassMic" allows you to reduce the bass level. With certain microphones, a slight treble emphasis causes male voices to sound more transparent and to be better comprehensible. This extended dynamic response can be adjusted via menu "TrebMic". Mixer and Audio Routing • 77 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 86: Settings For The Ducking Function

    Settings for the Ducking Function The factory-set values for the Ducking Function are average values which are a good basis for starting you off. However, some fine-tuning is worth taking. After all, finding the optimum setting depends on a number of very individual aspects. Es- sentially, the following items play an important role: •...
  • Page 87 For a realistic evaluation you should consult a second person: it is very difficult for a speaker to assess his/her own voice. Mixer and Audio Routing • 79 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 88 DA (Ducking Attack) should be short enough to avoid the first syllables of a sentence from being covered up by music. DD (Ducking Delay) should be long enough to keep the music volume reduced in speech pauses. Otherwise, the music signal will start "pumping"...

  • Page 89: Sc Net System

    The SC Net modules are supplied via additional power supply units. The power supplied additionally is not only available for the module connected to the power supply unit, but for all SC SC NET System • 81 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 90: Address Configuration

    Net modules within the network. Usually, the power supply unit AC-3 can supply up to five SC Net modules. However, there are also some modules which require a separate power supply unit. Address configuration Device address 1 is always allocated to the master unit. De- vice addresses 2 to 125 are used for the modules (slaves) within the network.

  • Page 91: Setting The Addresses At The Hardware

    85 for further information. 4. Return to the menu and select the address you want to allocate to an SC Net Module, e.g. EA=2 under "Options – SC-Net – ExtAdrs". SC NET System • 83 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 92: Subadresses Of The Sc Master

    5. By pressing Enter at the SC Master, all connected SD Net modules are set to configuration mode. This is indicated by the DATA LEDs blinking while the SC Master is send- ing the address into the network. Both remain active for 20 seconds.

  • Page 93: Ensuring Communication Within The Sc Net

    Net modules must light and blink every second, while the SC NET LEDs must briefly blink every three seconds. If there is no communication with one module – something that may happen SC NET System • 85 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 94 in widely branched networks – you need to reduce the SD Net baud rate manually until even the last module starts communi- cating within the network. This can be done in menu "Options – SC Net – SCN Baud". Further information is available from page 98 onwards.

  • Page 95: The Menu

    Via this menu, SC MASTER is told what to do. In combination with the display and the keys , ESC and ENTER, the menu is the central input instrument. The menu layout is as follows: The Menu • 87 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 96 The vertical structure is divided into menu trees while the horizontal structure is divided into menu branches. Every menu branch starts with the main menu and ends with the entry menus. Now what can be seen on the display? Just imagine covering this structure with a sheet of paper with a rectangular window just as large as the menu name.

  • Page 97: How To Use The Menu

    The direction of the arrows signalizes whether any further menu items can be found above or below. The double ar- rows visible in the picture indicate that further menus can be found above and below. The Menu • 89 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 98 Main menu, submenu, and entry menu arrows Let's briefly remember our sheet of paper and the window. Use keys to move the window up and down, i.e. in verti- cal direction along a menu tree. The ENTER key moves the window to the right, the ESC key to the left, i.e.
  • Page 99 By pressing the ENTER key you can exit the menu. Good. Now you know how to enter a menu, how to navigate through it and how to make settings. So nothing can keep you The Menu • 91 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 100: Menu Operation Via Ir Remote Control

    from exploring and finding out about all the other menus. On the next page you will find a menu chart and, in the following chapters, information about any possible settings, organized according to main menu items. Menu operation via IR remote control Once you have entered the menu, the menu functions can also be controlled via IR remote control: IR remote control unit...

  • Page 101: Menu Chart

    Menu Chart The Menu • 93 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 102 94 • The Menu...

  • Page 103: The Menu Items

    In case of operating errors or if you happen to have muddled up things, just use "LdFact?" to restore the factory-set default settings for all parameters. It is defined as follows: AuxAdrs AA=1 RSOAdrs RA=1 NetAdrs NA=0 ExtAdrs EA=2 The Menu Items • 95 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 104 SCNBaud AutoBd ContShw CS=ON TrayStP TS=1 PDC Mode PDC=OFF Display/Brightness Br=12 Display/Message-Delay MD=80 Display/TimeDsp TD=OFF Display/ProjDsp PD=OFF IRRecve IR=ON RMT-Out AUX-Out HighLgt Program DataIO AutoSel 232InBd AutoBd Master/Volume MV=31 Master/Bass MB=0 Master/Treble MT=0 DuckVal DV=10 DuckFad DF=100 AutoDuk/DuckAtk DA=5 AutoDuk/DuckDly DD=5 AutoDuk/DuckSen DS=25...
  • Page 105 T2=0 Routing/Priorty Card AudioRt 2=2MDuk Slider1 LINE1 Sider2 LINE2 Signal/Priorty Card DigiCod Auto Cue-In MTDLCIn Cue-Out ContDLC CD=OFF Stop0TC ST=OFF DropOut DO=100 Driver RS232 NumOfPr NP=4 AutoTim AT=OFF Command TC=1 TTime TTime=0000:05 The Menu Items • 97 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 106: Options

    Options AuxAdrs (Auxiliary address) In this menu you can specify which of the 16 addresses in the DLC signal are to be evaluated for the AUX relay (AA=1...16). This menu specifies the address position of a connected Open Collector Module (AA= 1...16). The Open Collector Module does not use the set address group, but the one following after.

  • Page 107: Contshw (Continue Show)

    Continuing a show after power failure on page 51. TrayStP (Tray Starting Position) This menu item is only relevant when a Projector Module is connected. You can specify whether, after a reset or after The Menu Items • 99 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 108: Pdcmode

    activating the control unit, the trays are to be moved to position "1" or "0". "SP=1" means starting position 1 and "SP=0" start- ing position 0. For circular trays a setting of "SP=0" is usually better than the default setting "SP=1". PDCMode This menu item is only relevant when a Projector Module is connected.

  • Page 109: Display

    This means that the pre- senter of a Speaker Support show knows exactly when to start after the countdown. TD=OFF, on the other hand, means that The Menu Items • 101 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 110: Irrecve (Ir-Receive)

    during the whole show the time counts in accordance with the timeline in Wings Platinum. ProjDsp (Projector Display) This menu item is only relevant when slide projectors are connected. It allows you to activate the projector status display (PD=ON). Temporary messages for volume changes or show selection will be displayed all the same.

  • Page 111: Highlgt (High Light Function)

    Simda projectors featuring the corresponding lamp failure function. HighLgt (High Light Function) Here you specify whether and how the HighLight Function of Ektapro and Leica RT projectors it to take effect. With a setting The Menu Items • 103 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 112: Dataio (Data In/Out)

    of HL=OFF the HighLight function is permanently deactivated, with HL=ON permanently activated. After selecting "Program", the HighLight commands contained in the control program are evaluated for activation of the HighLight Function. This is the default setting. DataIO (Data In/Out) This menu allows you to select the devices to be operated at socket DATA IN/OUT.

  • Page 113: 232Inbd (Baud Rate For Rs232-In)

    This works in combination with all Stumpfl software, e.g. Wings 4.x, Wings Platinum and SDUpdate. For any other software and devices the required baud rate needs to be set manually. The Menu Items • 105 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 114: Sound

    Sound This menu allows you to carry out settings for the SC MASTER audio section. Please note that all explanations refer to the 4M version using a four-channel card player. The 2M version also allows all functions and menus to be selected. However, this does not extend to channels 3 and 4 because they are not available.
  • Page 115 Note: When the ducking function is activated automatically the music needs to be faded out more quickly then with a manual activation via the NO key. The applicable value is the one specified for Ducking Attack. The Menu Items • 107 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 116 AutoDuck (Auto Ducking) The following menus allow you to make settings for voice- controlled, automatic ducking. DuckAtk (Ducking Attack): For setting the speed of music volume reduction caused by a voice signal. You should choo- se a shorter period of time to avoid the first syllables from being covered up by music.

  • Page 117: Input

    Values between -7 and +7 can be set. In this context, MB=0 means that there is no change as compared to the original, -7 = -14 dB (100 Hz) and 7 = +14 dB (100 Hz). The Menu Items • 109 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 118: Linout2 (Line Out 2)

    TrebMic (Treble Microphone) This menu can be used for treble settings for the microphone. Values between -7 and +7 can be set. In this context, MB=0 means that there is no change as compared to the original, -7 = -14 dB (100 Hz) and 7 = +14 dB (100 Hz). VolLin1 (Volume Line1) Here you define the volume the LINE-IN1 input control is to take after switching on (VC=0...31).
  • Page 119 For treble settings. Values between -7 and +7 can be set. In this context, MT=0 means that there is no change as com- pared to the original, -7 = -14 dB (100 Hz) and 7 = +14dB (100 Hz). The Menu Items • 111 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 120: Routing

    Routing The settings in this menu greatly affect the mixer functions. Select a suitable routing according to the your individual set- up. Please refer also to the extensive explanations in chapter Mixer and Audio Routing from page 53 onwards. Priorty (Priority) This menu is used for defining the routing to be valid for play- ing back the show.
  • Page 121 In this case, the following components are active: • LINE-IN1 • LINE-IN2 • MIC-IN with Ducking Function • Card player in stereo (channels 1 + 2) • Output of mix to LINE OUT1 The Menu Items • 113 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 122 4=2Mic (Multi-channel 4 2 / Mic) This routing mixes the four card player channels into a stereo sum, the microphone input is without Ducking Function. In this case, the following components are active: • LINE-IN1 • LINE-IN2 • MIC-IN without Ducking Function •...
  • Page 123 In this case, the following components are active: • LINE-IN1 • LINE-IN2 • Card player in stereo (channels 1 + 2) • Output of mix to LINE OUT1 and additionally to LINE- OUT2 The Menu Items • 115 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 124: Savevol (Save Volume)

    4=2sMix (Multi-channel 4 2 / Split mixer) Just like "4=2", this routing allows 4-channel card player play- back. The only difference is that the volume for card player channels 1 + 2 and 3 + 4 can be set separately. Channels 3 + 4 can be adjusted via the MIC keys.
  • Page 125 4-projector panorama show. Note: • Every projector must only be allocated once to one of the two sliders. • Project control is only effective in combination with a projec- tor module. The Menu Items • 117 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 126: Signal

    Signal In combination with other AV components, the SC MASTER is a most versatile unit. A necessary precondition is flexibility in managing the control signals, which can be adjusted in the menus listed below. Priorty (Priority) This menu is used for defining whether the control signal entered in Wings Platinum and saved with the show or that specified in the SC MASTER menu is to take effect.

  • Page 127: Cue-In

    The individual time positions within a show are output at the CUE-IN connector as SMPTE timecode at 25 f/s. TC-30F The individual time positions within a show are output at the CUE-IN connector as SMPTE timecode at 30 f/s. The Menu Items • 119 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 128: Cue Out

    TC-In SMPTE timecode at 25 or 30 f/s is read (automatic detection). Timecode can be applied in analog form from tape (via the CUE-IN connector) or as digital audio signal (via CUE-IN or OPTICAL-IN). With a digital audio signal timecode is read from the right channel.

  • Page 129: Contdlc (Continual Dlc)

    ContDLC (Continual DLC) This menu item allows you to specify whether output of a DLC control signal is to be continued at the end of a show (CD=ON) or not (CD=OFF; default setting). The Menu Items • 121 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 130: Exttc (External Timecode)

    With CD=ON, the DLC control signal is applied to the CUE OUT connector even after the show has finished and contin- ues to transfer the current status to the connected devices. If, on the other hand, you require manual control of the devices, e.g.

  • Page 131: Rsout

    Braun Multimag SC 669 KindMPC for Kindermann Silent 2500 MPC RollTwn for Rollei Twin MSC 3xxP RollTw2 for Rollei Twin MSC 3xxP in Simple Mode * Roll66 for Rollei Vision MSC 66 Dual The Menu Items • 123 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 132: Numofpr (Number Of Projectors)

    Simda S for Simda 3245/3445 and 3262/3462 Transpd when transponders are to be used ChipCrd for reading chip cards (e.g. show start) *) In Simple Mode for Rollei Twin there is no automatic alloca- tion of odd tray numbers to A and even tray numbers to B. This mode must not be used in combination with Wings Plati- num.

  • Page 133: Command

    Use the YES key to activate numerical entry and to change over between minutes and seconds. Numbers are entered via the numerical keypad. By pressing the NO key the numbers of the active field can be deleted. The Menu Items • 125 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 134: Info

    Info This menu contains information about the SC MASTER. SerNr stands for the serial number of the device. Upgrade provides information about the current status of your unit concerning card player (Audio = 2 or 4 channels) and Mixer (Mixer = No Mixer or Mixer OK) and the directly avail- able DMX channels.

  • Page 135: Trouble Shooting

    • Look up your problem in the list of problems on the next pages to find out whether there is a solution to your prob- lem. Trouble shooting • 127 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 136: List Of Problems

    List of problems In the following list of problems you can find some solutions to problems, sorted according to topics: After inserting the CF Card the display shows "Reinsert Card". The CF card has not been detected after insertion. You can repeat this process or switch the SC MASTER off and on again with the CF card remaining in the slot.
  • Page 137 "Menu" to prevent the routing saved with the show from being evaluated. Or, as an alternative, change the routing in the Wings Platinum Show Properties and transfer the show onto the CF card. Trouble shooting • 129 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 138 Voice sounds strange via the microphone, breathing and handling noises can be heard. The level applied to MIC-IN is too high. Please refer also to the remarks in chapter Microphone connection on page 76. If all your attempts are in vain, contact your specialist dealer for individual and optimum adjustment of your microphone to the SC MASTER.
  • Page 139 For the ad- dress refer to page 7. Trouble shooting • 131 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 140: Update Of Operating Software

    Update of operating soft- ware Updating Your SC MASTER control unit, which includes a processor with operating software, can very simply be kept up-to-date by loading new software. Download an Update File from the Internet. It is available at www.stumpfl.com under "Download" / "Firmware Updates". If you do not have access to the Internet, turn to our Support for help.
  • Page 141 If a screen saver is activated during the update, the up- date dialog may appear in white. In this case you should wait for updating to be completed. This can be recognized by the information on the SC MASTER display. Update of operating software • 133 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 142: Technical Appendix

    Technical Appendix ASCII protocol The ASCII protocol allows SC MASTER to be conveniently integrated into comprehensive multimedia installations con- trolled by media control systems. Via the serial port (RS232-IN) and ASCII commands the IR remote control unit can be simulated. Moreover, this feature also allows selective control of shows played back from CF card.
  • Page 143 = 0 to 31. Commands including values >31 are ignored. aL2+# Line2 Volume up aL2-# Line2 Volume down aL2:xx# Adjusts the Line2 volume to the value specified by xx. xx = 0 to 31. Commands including values >31 Technical Appendix • 135 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 144 are ignored. aC+# Card Volume up aC-# Card Volume down aC:xx# Adjusts the card volume to the value specified by xx. xx = 0 to 31. Commands including values >31 are ignored. aM+# Micro Volume up aM-# Micro Volume down aM:xx# Adjusts the microphone volume to the value specified by xx.
  • Page 145 4 = Multi-channel 4 -> 2 / Mic 5 = Multi-channel 4 ->2 / Equalizer Line1 6 = Multi-channel 4 -> 4 / Split Mode 7 = Stereo 2 -> 4 / no Mic with 4-channel card player only Technical Appendix • 137 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 146: Connector Configuration

    Connector configuration RS232-IN connector 1. N.C. N.C. = not connected 2. TxD 3. RxD 4. N.C. 5. GND internal 6. N.C. 7. N.C. 8. N.C. 9. N.C. Shield = GND internal SC Net subaddress: /91 138 • Technical Appendix...

  • Page 147: Rs232-Out Connector

    RS232-OUT connector 1. N.C. N.C. = not connected 2. TxD 3. RxD 4. N.C. 5. GND internal 6. N.C. 7. CTS 8. RTS 9. N.C. Shield = internal GND SC Net subaddress: /90 Technical Appendix • 139 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 148: Sc Net Connector

    SC NET connector 1. CAN - GND 2. CAN - VDD (+5V, max 50mA) 3. TxD 4. CAN-H 5. CAN-L 6. RxD 7. N.C. 8. N.C. 140 • Technical Appendix...

  • Page 149: Cue-In Connector

    CUE-IN connector GND internal CUE-IN sensitivity: 0.3mV (-10dBV, -7.8dBu) CUE-OUT connector GND internal CUE OUT output level: 5V (14dBV, 16.2dBu) (0dBV is referenced to 1Veff, 0dBu is referenced to 775mVeff) Technical Appendix • 141 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 150: Audio Connectors

    Audio connectors LINE-OUT1 and LINE-OUT2 With a 0dB dB signal (sine wave) generated by Wings Plati- num and converted into an MP3 file, SC MASTER generates a 4.1V peak-peak output level (equal to 2.9V RMS). All internal settings of the SC MASTER are adjusted to 0dB (= card volume 29 and Master Volume 31).

  • Page 151: Remote Connector

    10. + 12 VDC up to + 40 VDC (unstable) Output (con- nected to Pin3) 11. External IR Input 12. Open Collector Output (IR-Out 1, DMX-Out) 13. GND internal 14. Analog Input2 (max. 0-5VDC) Technical Appendix • 143 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 152: Aux Connector

    AUX connector 1. Aux 1 – a 2. Aux 1 – b, SC Net subaddress /70 3. Aux 2 – a 4. Aux 2 – b, SC Net subaddress /71 5. Aux 3 – a 6. Aux 3 – b, SC Net Sub-subaddress /72 7.

  • Page 153: Data In / Out Connector

    2. Data In 2 3. Data In 3 4. Data In 4 5. Data In/Out 1 6. Data In/Out 2 7. Data In/Out 3 8. Data In/Out 4 9. +5VDC (max 20mA) Shield = internal GND Technical Appendix • 145 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 154: Power Connector

    POWER connector 1. + 2. 15VAC (Winding 1 of Power Supply Unit AC-3) 3. + 4. 15VAC (Winding 2 of Power Supply Unit AC-3) Power Supply Unit AC-3 (2x15V/500mA) must be used! Other Stumpfl power supplies do not have enough power handling capacity! Technical Data SC MASTER...

  • Page 155: Glossary

    Control commands of a slide show which can be recorded as control signal on a sound carrier. DAT Recorder Digital Audio Tape - cassette recorder for digital storage of audio signals in CD quality. Glossary • 147 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 156 This encoding system features particularly high fidelity. MateTrac Widely used control signal standard of Arion, USA. AV Stumpfl has been using this control signal since 1983. Mixdown ..Mix of various sound channels or parallel samples into a stereo sum or stereo sample.
  • Page 157 Wings Platinum. Control commands provided with an X time can be started manually at any time. They are used for impulsive synchronization with music as well as for controlling speaker support sequences. Glossary • 149 SC MASTER 4M...

  • Page 158: Index]

    Index Accessories 5 Address 7 Address configuration 82 Addresses – SC Net subaddresses 84 ASCII protocol 134 Audio connectors 142 Audio data compression 25 Audio Routings 63 Audio settings 106 AudioRt (Audio Routing) 112 AutoTim (Auto Timer) 124 AUX connector 144 AuxAdrs (Auxiliary address) 98 Battery compartment 14 baud rate settings RS 232 IN 105...
  • Page 159 Disabling IR reception 102 Disabling reception of IR remote control signals 102 display brightness 101 Disposal of device 6 DLC control signal 121 DLC signal 119 DMX Upgrade Module 103 DMX-Out 103 Documentation Status 7 Index] • 151 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 160 Ducking 107 Ducking Function 78 EC Mixer 116 Ensuring communication within the SC Net system 85 Equalizer 77 Exchanging the batteries 18 ExtAdrs (External SCNet Addresses) 99 ExtTC (External Timecode) 122 Factory 95 Features 2 Firmware 7 Firmware Update 132 FlashCard Dialog 27 Front and Rear Views 9 Generating data for the SC MASTER 27...
  • Page 161 Mixer operation 58 MP3 audio data compression 25 MsgDely (Message Delay) 101 Music reduction 107 Mute Function 62 NetAdrs (SCNet address) 98 OC 16 out Module 105 OC Analog Module 104 Open-Collector Module 98 Index] • 153 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 162 Open-collector switch outputs 102 Operating software update 132 Operation of the menu 89 Pause marker 23 PDC Mode 100 Playback after power failure 51 Playback of shows 45 Position markers 23 Positions markers 48 POWER connector 146 Power failure 51 Power Supply 16 Power supply unit 17, 146 Presentation data 27...
  • Page 163 Sound controls 14 Sound settings 106 Specifying show properties 34 Switching contacts 144 Timecode 36, 119 Timecode – Options for evaluation 122 TimeDsp (Time Display) 101 TrayStP (Tray Starting Position) 99 Trouble shooting 127 Index] • 155 SC MASTER 4M...
  • Page 164 Update of firmware 132 Upgrade 5, 126 Using spontaneous markers 49 Versions 4 Volume 106 Volume control 15 Wings Platinum - Programming 21 Zero dB settings 75 156 • Index]...

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