Showtec Scanmaster 2 Mkii V2 User Manual

MANUAL

ENGLISH

Scanmaster 2 MKII

V2

Ordercode: 50333

Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

Scanmaster 2 MKII

Table of contents

Warning ...........................................................................................................................................................................		3
Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................................................		3
Operating Determinations.......................................................................................................................................		4
Connection with the mains .....................................................................................................................................		4
Return Procedure......................................................................................................................................................		5
Claims .........................................................................................................................................................................		5
Description of the device.............................................................................................................................................		6
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................		6
Backside .....................................................................................................................................................................		8
Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................		8
Set Up and Operation ...................................................................................................................................................		8
Scenes.........................................................................................................................................................................		8
Record a Scene .....................................................................................................................................................		9
Example Scene Program ......................................................................................................................................		9
Edit a Scene............................................................................................................................................................		9
Copy Scanner Settings..........................................................................................................................................		9
Copy a Scene.......................................................................................................................................................		10
Delete a Scene ....................................................................................................................................................		10
Delete All Scenes .................................................................................................................................................		10
Copy a Bank of Scenes.......................................................................................................................................		10
Scene Playback ......................................................................................................................................................		10
Manual Trigger......................................................................................................................................................		10
Auto Trigger...........................................................................................................................................................		10
Audio Trigger.........................................................................................................................................................		10
Chases ......................................................................................................................................................................		11
Programming a Chase........................................................................................................................................		11
Insert a Bank of Scenes Into a Chase ...............................................................................................................		11
Add a Step............................................................................................................................................................		11
Delete a Step........................................................................................................................................................		11
Delete a Chase ....................................................................................................................................................		11
Delete All Chases .................................................................................................................................................		11
Chase Playback......................................................................................................................................................		12
Manual Trigger......................................................................................................................................................		12
Auto Trigger...........................................................................................................................................................		12
Audio Trigger.........................................................................................................................................................		12
Joystick / Channel Selection.................................................................................................................................		12
Joystick Setup .......................................................................................................................................................		12
Reverse Joystick Movement / DMX Channel ..................................................................................................		12
Delete a Scanner of DMX Channels .................................................................................................................		13
Clear All DMX Channels......................................................................................................................................		13
Display DMX Channel..........................................................................................................................................		13
Delete Pan/Tilt Channel......................................................................................................................................		13
Delete all Pan / Tilt Channels .............................................................................................................................		13
Fade Time.................................................................................................................................................................		13
Fade Time/Assign Fade Time..............................................................................................................................		13
MIDI/DMX Control ...................................................................................................................................................		14
MIDI Channel Settings .........................................................................................................................................		14
MIDI Implementation Chart................................................................................................................................		14
Chart 1 – MIDI Mode (Note On commands)...................................................................................................		15
Chart 2 – MIDI Mode (Control Change commands) .....................................................................................		16
Chart 3 – MIDI Mode (Program Change commands)...................................................................................		16
Chart 4 – DMX Mode (Note On commands) ..................................................................................................		17
File Transfer ...............................................................................................................................................................		18
Sending Dump Files..............................................................................................................................................		18
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Receiving Dump Files ..........................................................................................................................................	18
DMX Channels.........................................................................................................................................................	18
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................	18
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................	19
Product Specifications................................................................................................................................................	19
Notes..............................................................................................................................................................................	20

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Warning

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 Scanmaster 2 MKII

DC power adapter

User manual

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.

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IMPORTANT:

The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance 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.

Never leave any cables lying around.

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

Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack.

Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the system’s life.

Only use device indoors, 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.

Clearing the memory too often may cause damages to the memory chip. Be careful not to initialize your unit too often, in order to avoid this risk.

For adult use only. The device must be installed out of the reach of children. Never leave the unit running unattended.

For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.

Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician.

WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase.

Operating Determinations

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, crash etc.

You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!

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.

International	EU Cable	UK Cable	US Cable	Pin
L	BROWN	RED	YELLOW/COPPER	PHASE
N	BLUE	BLACK	SILVER	NEUTRAL
	YELLOW/GREEN	GREEN	GREEN	PROTECTIVE GROUND

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

Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property!

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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 [e-mail] 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:

01) Your name.

02) Your address.

03) Your phone number.

04) 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.

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Description of the device

Features

The Scanmaster 2 MKII is a light controller 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 consist of up to 99 steps

Fade Time setting & Pan/Tilt setting

Manual Override button allows you to grab any fixture on the fly

Built-in microphone or line input for audio triggering

MIDI control of banks, chases and blackout

External step control & Fog machine control

7-segment LED display

Joystick module

USB connector for a goose neck DJ work light and data backup

Power supply: DC 9-12V 500mA

Power connector: Power adapter (included)

Dimensions: 530 x 190 x 88 mm (LxWxH)

Weight: 2,7 kg

NOTE: Knowledge of MIDI and DMX is required to fully utilize this unit.

Optional accessories:

50303 – UK power adapter, 12V 500 mA

50353 – USB stick for Showtec controllers

D7403 – DAP Audio Case for Scanmaster series

Overview

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01)FIXTURE buttons (1-12)

To select fixtures for setting, programming or recording.

02)SCENE buttons (1-8)

Press the scene buttons to load or store relevant scenes. There is a maximum of 240 programmable

scenes.

03) Channel faders (1-8)

These faders control the dimming output of each corresponding channel.

04)Channel Bank button

Switch between Ch 1-8 and Ch 9-16.

05)Speed fader

Adjust the speed level (0.1 second -10 minutes).

06) FADE TIME fader

Adjust the fade time (0~30 seconds). Fade time is the amount of time it takes for a scanner (or scanners) to move from one position to another; for a dimmer, to fade in or fade out.

07) FINE button

When Fine is on, the Pan or Tilt joystick will control the scanner in the smallest increment.

08)MODE button

Press the Fine and Mode buttons to activate the Assign or Reverse mode.

09)PAN / TILT Joystick

Use the joystick to control the Pan / Tilt of the scanner or for programming.

10)LED display

Shows the current activity or programming status.

11)BANK UP / DOWN buttons

Press the Up/Down buttons to select one of the 30 banks.

12)USB socket

Data backup or USB light connection.

13)FOG MACHINE button

Press to control the fog machine. The relevant LED will show you the working state (READY).

14)CHASE buttons (1-12)

Press to activate the chase of programmed scenes.

15)PROGRAM button

Press to activate / deactivate the Programming mode.

16)MUSIC / BANK COPY button

Press to enter the Music model or to make a Bank copy.

17)MIDI / REC button

Press to control MIDI operation or to record scenes / chases.

18)AUTO / DEL button

Press to activate the Music mode or to delete scenes or chases.

19)TAP / DISPLAY button

Press to create a standard beat or to change the value mode between % and 0-255.

20)BLACKOUT button

Press to enable or disable relevant DMX outputs. When its LED is lit, the relevant DMX output is disabled. Press this button again to reactivate the DMX output.

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