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Stage Designer 50
Users Manual
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Chauvet DJ Stage Designer 50 Users Manual

User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What Is Included ........................................................................................................................ 4
Unpacking Instruc tions ............................................................................................................... 4
Claims .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Text Conventions ....................................................................................................................... 4
Symbols ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................. 4
Product at a Glance ................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Notes .............................................................................................................................. 5
2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................5
Features .................................................................................................................................... 5
Additional Features .................................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview ....................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview (cont.) ................................................................................................................... 7
Common Terms ......................................................................................................................... 8
Product Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 8
3. Operating Instructions ...................................................................................................9
DC Power .................................................................................................................................. 9
Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Page Selection ........................................................................................................................... 9
Master Faders .......................................................................................................................... 10
Crossfade Mode .............................................................................................................................. 10
Chase◄►Scene Mode ................................................................................................................... 10
Channel Mode ................................................................................................................................. 10
4. Record Mode ................................................................................................................11
Enable Record ......................................................................................................................... 11
Create a Scene ........................................................................................................................ 11
Playing a Scene ....................................................................................................................... 11
Record Clear ............................................................................................................................ 11
Enable Edit .............................................................................................................................. 12
Delete a Scene ........................................................................................................................ 12
Delete a Step or Steps ............................................................................................................. 12
Insert a Step or Steps .............................................................................................................. 12
Modify a Step or Steps ............................................................................................................. 12
6. Playback Options .........................................................................................................13
Audio Triggering....................................................................................................................... 13
Speed ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Show Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Beat Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Speed Modes .................................................................................................................................. 14
Fade ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Single Chase Mode .................................................................................................................. 14
Mix Chase Mode ...................................................................................................................... 14
7. Other Functions............................................................................................................15
Black Out ................................................................................................................................. 15
Dark ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Hold ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Blind and Home ....................................................................................................................... 15
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Reverse Functions ................................................................................................................... 15
% or 255 .................................................................................................................................. 15
Add Kill .................................................................................................................................... 15
Full On ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Master Reset ........................................................................................................................... 15
Auxiliary Cont r ols ..................................................................................................................... 16
MIDI Operation......................................................................................................................... 17
Settin g MIDI In/Out .......................................................................................................................... 17
MIDI Control Chart .......................................................................................................................... 17
MIDI File Dump ............................................................................................................................... 17
8. Techni cal Sp ecificatio ns ..............................................................................................18
Returns .............................................................................................................................19
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................20
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What Is
Included
Stage Designer 50
• User Manual
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts
If the b ox or the cont ents (the pr oduct and incl uded accesso ries) appear damaged from
For ot her i ssu es, suc h as m i ssing com pon ents or p ar ts, dam age n ot r el at ed to shipping, o r
Text
1—512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A seq uence of menu o ptions to be fol lowed
<ENTER>
A key t o be pres sed on t he product’s control panel
ON
A value to be enter ed or selected
Symbols
Critical installation, configuration, or operation informa tion. No t damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Disclaimer
Chauv et believ es that t he inform ation cont ained i n this m anual is ac curate i n all r espects. any party for any l oss, damage or di sruption caused by any error s or omissions i n this
t or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no
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The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design,
Stage Designer 50 are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective companies.
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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• External Power Supply
are in the package and are in good condition.
• Warranty Card
Claims
Conventions
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Convention Meaning
Symbol Meaning
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to docum ent, w hether s uch errors or om ission s r esult fr om neglig ence, accid en
oblig ati on t o m ak e, and do es not c ommi t to make, any s uch r ev isi ons. Do version from www.chauvetdj.com.
text and images are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2018 Chauvet & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Cha uvet in t he Unit ed States of Americ a. CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and
trademarks of Chauvet & Sons Inc. (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be
Glance
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Use on Dimmer Out door Use Sound-Active DMX Master/Slave
Auto Programs Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable
Safety Notes
Please read the following Saf et y Notes careful ly before working with the product. The Notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance.
Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Make sure t here ar e no flammable materi als close to the product when operating.
completely dis connect the product f rom pow er via breaker or by unplugging it.

2. INTRODUCTION

The Stage Designer 50 is a univ ersal intelligent li ghting controller. It allows the control of
It also has an LCD display for easy navigation of controls and menu functions.
Features
playback)
• 48,000 programmable steps
Additional
• 3-pin and 5-pi n DMX connections
playback of chases
• Override chases on the fly
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• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning.
• Make sure the power cord is not crim ped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• The product is not intended for permanent installation.
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• The product is for i ndoor use only ! ( IP20) To prevent ri sk of fire or sho ck, do n ot expose the product to rain or moisture.
• Always install the product in a location wit h adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Never connect the product to a di mmer or rheostat.
• Never carry the product from the power cord.
• The maximum ambient t emperature (Ta) is 104 °F ( 40 °C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating probl em, stop using the product immediately.
• Never try t o repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can l ead to
damage or malfuncti on. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someon e else, be sure that they also receive th i s document.
48 channels with 24 fader s . Eac h scen e/c has e ca n con tai n up t o 1,000 individual steps, or looks. When in playback mo de, th ere are 12 p hysic al fader s for t he play back of the saved pro grams. There are 4 pages of scenes to play back on Page A, and an additional 4 pages of scenes to play back on P age B. Progr ams can be tri gg ered b y musi c, mi di, automatically or manually. The product has various programming tools such as A/B maste r fa d ers for live control, an d Fade and Speed time faders for on the fly ad just men ts .
• 48-channel DMX-512 dimming console
• 2 programmable aux buttons
• Adjustable chase and fade times
• Beat-activation, tap sync, auto run,
midi in/out
• 6-space (6 U) rack mount
• Polarity selector
Features
• 4 pages with 12 scenes each yiel ds 48 total playback faders (simultaneous
• Built-in cros s-fading, dark and kill buttons
• MIDI in, out and thru (with file d ump)
• Direct audio input
• Sequential linking or simultaneous
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Product Overview

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