ADJ Stage Setter 8 Users Manual

STAGE SETTER-8

User Instructions

Stage Setter 8™ Introduction

Introduction:

Thank you for purchasing the Elation Professional® Stage Setter 8.™
To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operat­ing instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic opera­tions of this unit. The Elation® Stage Setter 8
DMX controller. This unit has been tested at the factory before being
shipped to you, there is no assembly required.

™

is a unique 16 channel

Customer Support:

Elation® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set
up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems
during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web
at www.elationlighting.com for any comments or suggestions.

Service Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Rev. 2/05

Elation Professional

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.elationlighting.com

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or

fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit.

Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your man­ufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require
service please contact your nearest Elation® dealer.

Do not discard this cartoon in the trash. Please recycle when
ever possible.

Upon unpacking, carefully inspect your unit for any damage
that may have occurred during shipping. If damage may have
occurred, do not plug the unit in, please contact your dealer as
soon as possible.

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Stage Setter 8™ Contents

Introduction..........................................................................2

Features..............................................................................4

Overview.............................................................................5

Set-Up...............................................................................6

Frt Panel Controls and Functions.................................................8

Rear Panel Controls and Functions............................................13

General Operation:

Operating Modes.................................................. ....................15

Master Scenes...........................................................................15

Flash Scenes.............................................................................16

Programming Chase Patterns:

2x8 and 8x8 Modes....................................................................17

1x16 Mode.................................................................................18

MIDI Operation..........................................................................19

LCD Value Change....................................................................20

Memory Dump...........................................................................21

Technical Specifications............................................................22

Warranty......................................................................23

Stage Setter 8™ Introduction

FEATURES:

Stage Setter 8™ features include:

• 2 x 3-pin XLR OUT

• Three different operating modes: 2 x 8, 8 x 8, and 1 x 16

• 12 pattern option: 4 built in and 8 user programmable

• 32 steps (scenes) per a program

• MIDI compatible

• Fog machine output button

• Scene crossfader

• Tap SYNC button

• 8 Bump Buttons

• Back up memory protection

• Full functional, 4 digit LCD display

Improvements and changes in specifications and design to this
manual and unit may be made at any time without prior notice.

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Stage Setter 8™ Introduction

1

2

3

1

2

3

DMX +

DMX

-

COMMON

DMX512 IN

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

DMX512 OUT

CONTROLLER

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

Stage Setter 8™ Set Up

WARNINGS:

• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your unit.

• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the
required voltage for your unit.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has
been frayed or broken. Please route your power cord out of
the way of foot traffic.

• Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong
from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk
of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short.

• Disconnect from main power before making any type of con­ nection.

• Do not remove the top cover under any conditions. There
are no user serviceable parts inside.

• Disconnect the unit’s main power when left unused for long
periods of time.

• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack

• Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow
proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this
device and a wall.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged
in any way.

• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose
this unit rain or moisture

• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product
outdoors voids all warranties.

• During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main
power.

• Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.

Unpacking:

Every Stage Setter 8™ has been thoroughly tested and has been
shipped in perfect operating order. Carefully check the shipping carton
for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton
appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fixture for any damage.
In the case damage has been found please contact our toll free cus­tomer support number for further instructions.

Power Supply:

Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area
matches the required voltage for your Elation® Stage Setter 8.™ The
Elation® Stage Setter 8™ is available in a 115v and 230v version.
Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be
sure to plug your unit into a matching wall outlet before attempting to
operate you controller.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:

Your controller and packs require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for
DMX data input and DMX data output (Figure 1). If you are making your
own cables be sure to use standard two conductor shielded cable (This
cable may be purchased at almost all pro sound and lighting stores).
Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on
either end of the cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy
chained and can not be “Y”ed or split.

Notice: Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-

nect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

Notice: Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own

cables.

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Figure 2

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POWER

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTRO

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POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

1

2

3

Terminatio n reduces signal errors and
avo ids signa l tran smi ssion probl ems
and interference. It is always advi sable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 ( DMX +) of the last f ixtur e.

XLR Male Socket

1 Ground

2 Cold

3 Hot

XLR Female Socket

2 Cold

1 Ground

3 Hot

XLR Pin Configuration

Pin 1 = Shield

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

Stage Setter 8™ Controls and Functions Stage Setter 8™ Set Up

Front Panel

1 2 876543

Figure 3

Special Note: Line Termination.

When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator
on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm
1/4 watt resistor which is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male
XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female
XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the
line. Using a cable terminator will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.

Figure 4

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Front Panel - Controls and Functions

1. Channel LEDs (1-8):
These 8 LEDs detail the current intensity for channel sliders 1-8. The
more you raise the channel slider the higher the output. The LED indi­cators will directly reflect the changes in slider level.

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2. Scene X - Channel Faders 1-8:
These 8 sliders are used to control the intensities of channel 1-8. The
overall intensity of channel faders 1-8 is controlled by the X Crossfader
(5).

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