Showtec SC-2412 User manual

SC-2412 v2

ORDERCODE 50710

Highlite International B.V.

Vestastraat 2

6468 EX Kerkrade

The Netherlands

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Showtec SC2412™ Product Guide

Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Operating Determinations ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Return Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Claims ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Description of the device ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Controller Front .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Controller Backside ................................................................................................................................................. 11

Installation .................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Set Up and Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 12

Common Terms ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

General Operations ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Physical fader assignment ................................................................................................................................ 13

Switching between page A and page B (channels 1-24 and 25-48) ........................................................ 14

Recording ................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Create a scene/chase ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Edit a scene/chase ............................................................................................................................................ 17

Delete a scene/chase ....................................................................................................................................... 18

Delete all scenes/chases .................................................................................................................................. 19

Delete a scene/chase in temporary memory ............................................................................................... 19

Delete a single scene in a chase ..................................................................................................................... 20

Insert a scene in a chase .................................................................................................................................. 21

Playback ................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Playing a scene/chase ...................................................................................................................................... 22

Playing a scene/chase with audio triggering ................................................................................................ 23

Playing a scene/chase while adjusting speed with the speed fader. ...................................................... 23

Playing a scene/chase with the stored beat................................................................................................. 24

Change the speed mode between 5 and 10 minutes. ............................................................................... 24

Auxiliary controls ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

Midi operation ......................................................................................................................................................... 26

Setting up MIDI in ................................................................................................................................................ 26

Setting up MIDI out ............................................................................................................................................. 27

Receiving MIDI File Dump.................................................................................................................................. 27

Receiving MIDI File Dump.................................................................................................................................. 28

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................ 29

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................... 29

Product Specification .................................................................................................................................................. 30

Appendix 1: MIDI implementation ............................................................................................................................ 31

Warning

CAUTION!

Keep this device away from rain and moisture!

CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.

With a dangerous voltage you can suffer

a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!

Unpacking Instructions

Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Your shipment includes:

• Showtec SC2412

• AC power adapter 12Vdc 500mA

• User manual

WARNING

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

Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.

To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.

Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.

This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.

IMPORTANT:

The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the nonobservance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.

 Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all

connections with the mains with particular caution!

 Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.

 Do not open the device and do not modify the device.

International

EU Cable

UK Cable

US Cable

BROWN

RED

YELLOW/COPPER

FASE

BLUE

BLACK

SILVER

NUL

YELLOW/GREEN

GREEN

EARTH

 Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack.  Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the device‟s life.  Only use device indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.  Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases.  Always disconnect power from the mains, when device is not used or before cleaning! Only

handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.

 Make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust.  Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.  Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged. Check the device and the power-

cord from time to time.

 If device is dropped or struck, disconnect mains power supply immediately. Have a qualified

engineer inspect for safety before operating.

 If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do

not switch it on immediately. 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.

 Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out only by Showtec.  WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase.

Operating Determinations

• This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the

device will serve you for a long time without defects.

• The maximum ambient temperature t

• The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 45° C.

• If this device is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may

suffer damages and the warranty becomes void.

• Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash

etc.

You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!

Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !

Connection with the mains

Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.

= 45°C must never be exceeded.

Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth!

Return Procedure

Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer‟s responsibility. Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use.

Note: If you are given an RMA number, please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box:

1) Your name

2) Your address

3) Your phone number

4) A brief description of the symptoms

Claims

The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any shortcomings and/or visible defects, or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their disposal. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt of the delivery. Any return shipment has to be made post-paid at all times. Return shipments must be accompanied with a letter defining the reason for return shipment. Non-prepaid return shipments will be refused, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the invoice. After this period complaints will not be handled anymore. Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement, regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting.

Description of the device

The SC-2412 is a 48 Channel Lighting Desk

Features

• 48 patchable channels & 2 Aux channels

• Easy to use Midi functionality

• 24 channel faders

• Clear LCD display

• Programmable Speed and Fade time

• 3 and 5 pole XLR output

• Patchable channels

• Desktop and 19 inch model

• User record code

Note: Knowledge of DMX and Midi is required to fully utilize this unit.

Overview

Fig. 1

Controller Front

1. DMX-channel LEDs

Indicate the status of the DMX channel 1-24 when page A is selected, 25-48 when page B is selected.

2. Channel faders

Allow you to control DMX channel 1-24 when in Page A and DMX channel 25-48 when in page B in directly or use them for programming scenes/chases when in record mode. Fader 13-24 can also be used to start/ stop scenes for playback.

3. Flash buttons

Pushing a flash button will send value of 100% to the according DMX channel. The flash button control DMX channel 1-24 when Page A is selected and DMX channel 25-48 when Page B is selected. Flash button 13 -24 can also be used to store scenes, speed settings for a particular scene and deleting scenes in programming mode or edit mode. While pushing and holding the Record/shift (15) button, the Flash buttons 1-12 can be used to enter different programming modes. #6 three times: Patch mode. #1-#5-#6-#8: Program mode.

4. Chase LEDs

Indicate the status of Chase 1-12.

5. Park button

Allows you to select either single chase mode or mix chase mode. In single chase mode you are only able to playback a single scene. In mix mode you are able to playback several scenes simultaneous. Fader 13-25 can be used to set the master intensity for the according scene (fader 13: scene 1, fader 14: scene 2 etc.) The chase mode is indicated by the Chase

mode Indicator(16).

6. Up/chase rev

This button allows you to modify a scene while in edit mode. In combination with the record/shift (15) button, this button allows you to reverse the direction of a chase while in the chase is in playback mode.

7. Delete/rev one This button allows you to delete a step or chase while in edit mode. In combination with the record/shift (15) button, this button allows you to reverse the direction of a single chase while in playback mode.

8. Page/record clr button + page LEDs

Each page can contain 12 scene/chases. So you can store up to 48 scenes/chases.

9. Aux 1 control + button

The aux control and button can be assigned to any DMX channel. Each aux control can be set up in three modes: Mode 1: The control is not assigned to a DMX channel. Mode 2: The control and control button work as a normal channel fader and flash button (max. brightness). Mode 3: The control is used to adjust the brightness of the flash button.

10. Insert/% or 0-255

This button allows you to insert one or more steps (scenes) into a chase. While pushing and holding the rec/shift (15) button, this button allows you to switch the DMX output value in the display as either 0-100% or 0-255.

11. Aux 2 control + button

12. Add kill/rec exit

This button allows you to enter Add mode, kill mode or exit the record mode. Add mode, this button allows you to activate multiple scenes or flash buttons. Kill mode, selecting a scene or flashbutton will kill any other active scene program. Record mode, in combination with the record/shift (15) button, this button allows you to exit the record mode.

13. Edit/all rev

Use this button to activate the edit mode. Pushing this button while holding the record/shift (15) button will reverse the direction of all chases.

14. Record/shift

This button can be used to enter record mode or give you acces to the secondary (shift) functions of a button.

15. Chase mode indicator

Indicates if the SC-2412 is in mix chase mode (orange LED) or single chase mode (red LED).

16. Audio/page A-B button

Allows you to enter audio mode or switch between page A or page B (in combination with the

record/shift (15) button).

17. Step button + LED

Allows you to step through a chase when the speed fader is set in max position(completely down).

18. 5-10 min LED’s

Indicates if the SC-2412 is in mix or single mode.

19. Audio level fader

Allows you adjust the sensitivity for the built in microphone or the audio input jack at the rear while playing with audio triggering.

20. Speed fader

Allows you to adjust the speed for the scenes in program mode or in playback mode.

21. Fade fader

Allows you to adjust the fade time in playback mode.

22. Home button

Allows you to release a DMX channel which is in blind mode and return to normal chase playback. See page 9: Blind (35) button.

23. Hold button

Allows you to toggle the hold mode on or off. The status of the hold mode is indicated by the green LED above the button. Activating the hold mode during Chase playback, will hold a scene until you deactivate the hold mode.

24. Tap sync button

Tapping this button allows you to sync the speed during chase playback.

25. Full on button

This button allows you to activate all 48 DMX channels at 100%.

26. Black out button

Push this button to kill all output.

27. LCD display

Shows the current activity or the programming state.

28. Down/beat rev button

This button allows you to modify a scene while in edit mode. In combination with the record/shift (15) button, this button allows you to reverse the direction of a chase while the chase is in audio control mode.

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