Showtec Showdesigner 512 USER MANUAL

Showdesigner 512

ORDERCODE 50721

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Showtec

Showtec Showdesigner 512™ Product Guide

Warning..…...................................................................................………………………………………….................

Safety-instructions…………………………………………………………………………………….….....................

Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………......................

Description..…..............................................................................……….……………………………….…...............

Features…….……………………………………………………………………………………….……....…...............

Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............

Controller front...................................................................................................................................................

- Fixture selection buttons..........................................................................……………………..................

- Sliders and LED indicators.........................................................................…..................…...…..............

- Function buttons...................................................................................................………........................

- Storage Area of Scene, Chase and Chase group..............................................................................

- Jog wheels..........................................................................................…..................…….........................

- Master control.............................................................................................................………..................

Controller backside...........................................................................................................................................

Installation...............................................................................…...……………………………………..…..................

Installation....................................................………………………………………..………....................................

Set Up and Operation.....................................................................……..…………………………….…..................

Operation …………….......................................................................……….………………………….................

- Power on..........................................................................……………………............................................

- Fixture selection.........................................................................…..................………..............................

- Manual control...................................................................................................………...........................

- Clear..........................................................................................................................................................

- Create a scene.........................................................................................…..................………..............

- Run a scene.............................................................................................................................................

- Create a chase.......................................................................................................................................

- Run a chase.............................................................................................................................................

- Create a chase group................................................................................................……….................

- Run a chase group .................................................................................................................................

- Jog wheel assignment............................................................................................................................

- Using the jog wheels................................................................................................................................

- Setup of slope channels..........................................................................................................................

- Delete.........................................................................................…...........................................................

- Create a master control.........................................................................................................................

Maintenance.................................................................................………..………….…….……………....................

Troubleshooting............................................................................………………….………………….…...................

Product Specifications.................................................................……………….…….…………………...................

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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!

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.
Do not insert objects into air vents.
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.

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Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out only by Showtec.
For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.
This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green

conductor to earth.

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.

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 !

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Description of the device

Features

The Showdesigner is a light controller from Showtec and features:

• 512 DMX control channels, compatible with DMX512/ 1990 standard.

• Control up to 32 fixtures, each with up to 16 channels.

• 16 Sliders on the frontpanel for easy and fast control of all the channels in the fixture.

• Big size LCD display with language selection Chinese/ English.

• 48 scenes for direct output and simultaneous running.

• Speed and slope of each chase can be adjusted either separate or together.

• Up to 200 steps in each chase; a maximum of 1700 steps can be stored

• 32 groups of chases run simultaneously, each with up to 48 chases; fade time and speed of each step

are adjustable.

• 3-pin DMX in/ out x 4 in, 2-sets.

• Photoelectric isolated data output, safe for up to 3 kVdc, preventing the controller from damage

by eventual electric leakage from a defective fixture.

• All the pan/ tilt channels in different fixtures can be assigned to the jog wheels.

• When a chase is running, the slope channel can be configured as one with fixed pan/ tilt slope. The

gobo/ color channels can be set without slope to avoid unexpected effects.

• Built in microphone and audio input for sound activation.

• Built in switching power supply, suitable for all countries.

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

Overview

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