SHOWTEC Stage Master Pro User Instruction
User Instruction
Web site: www.highlite.nl
E-mail: info@highlite.nl
Contents
Introduction .................................................. 1
Safety Rules .................................................................. 1
Notice Information ......................................................... 2
Getting Acquainted ..................................... 4
Principle Features ......................................................... 4
Basic Control Parts ....................................................... 5
Home Page Navigation ............................... 8
Recall Shows .............................................................. 10
Recall a Sequencer ..................................................... 11
Recall a Scene ............................................................ 11
Freeze Fixtures ........................................................... 12
Sequencer Setup ........................................................ 13
Group Setup Menu ...................................................... 14
Password & Function Lock ......................................... 12
Specifications .............................................. 3
Group of Fixtures ........................................................ 12
Choose Fixtures .......................................................... 11
Setup Menu ................................................ 15
Fixture Setup ............................................................... 16
Name Fixture ............................................................17
Name Fixture Channel .............................................. 18
Fixture Configuration ................................................. 19
Default ....................................................................... 20
Copy From Fixture ..................................................... 21
Tabset ........................................................................ 22
Contents
Fixture Patch .................................................................... 23
Download Menu ............................................................... 24
Miscellaneous Options ..................................................... 34
Memory Card Menu.................................................... 25
Download With PC Menu .......................................... 28
Joystick Configuration................................................ 35
Auto Run Mode ......................................................... 36
Single/Multi Show Mode ............................................ 37
MIDI Configuration .................................................... 38
Beeper Configuration ................................................ 39
Gooseneck Dimmer Adjustment ................................ 40
Display Adjustment .................................................... 41
Backup to PC Menu................................................ 29
Restore From PC Menu ......................................... 32
Update Software .................................................... 33
Memory Load From Card Menu.............................. 26
Memory Save to Card Menu .................................. 27
Save .......................................................................... 22
Insert/ Delete/ Update Steps ....................................... 46
Show Edit Utility .......................................................... 47
Show Copy Menu .................................................... 49
Steps ...................................................... 51Multi Copy
Erase one or more Steps.......................................... 50
Clone ....................................................................... 52
ShowAll .................................................................... 52
Add a Show After ..................................................... 48
Edit Shows Menu ....................................... 45
Scene Menu ................................................ 53
Edit Scenes ................................................................. 54
Copy Scenes ............................................................... 55
Save As ....................................................................... 56
Contents
Clear a Show ........................................................... 52
Change Password ....................................................... 43
Music Gain Adjustment................................................. 42
Reset ........................................................................... 44
Introduction
Safety Rules
Welcome!
You made the right decision by choosing this sophisticated and intelligent
product. Every unit has been thoroughly tested and carefully packed before
shipment. Unpack the shipping carton carefully, saving the carton and all
packing materials for possible later use.
Check carefully for sure your product is not damaged and all accessories not
missing. If your product appears to be damaged or missing, please do not use
it and contact your local distributor immediately.
Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly, as it gives important
information regarding safety, use and maintenance. Keep this manual with the
unit for possible future reference.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to
rain or moisture.
Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
Be sure that the local power outlet matches that of the required voltage
for your unit.
Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been damaged.
Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction.
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment,
please discontinue using it and disconnect from the power immediately.
Do not open the unit - there are no user serviceable parts inside.
Do not dismantle or modify the unit, as this voids all warranties.
Do not attempt repairs. Repairs by unqualified people could cause
damage or faulty operation. Contact your local authorized service center.
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Introduction
Notice Information
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if exposed to high levels of
humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Do not drop
This product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or place this device in vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produces by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the
display or affect the product's internal circuitry.
Cleaning
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the exterior of the case may become
necessary. Use normal glass cleaner and soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing.
Copyright Notice
No part of the manual included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form,
by any means, without authorized written permission.
CF cards
Memory card may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing
memory cards from this device.
Attention! Use recommended 32 M Compact Flash Card only.
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Model:
LCD:
Inputs/Outputs
Power Requirement:
Housing:
DMX Channels
Specification
Stage Master Pro
240x128 -dot, TFT LCD with contrast adjustment
512 max., Configurable for fixtures
DMX OUT:
3-pin & 5-pin Neutrik chassis connector
MIDI IN/THRU/OUT:
Standard 5-pin DIN connector
RS-232 Port:
DB9 connector
Audio IN:
1/4" unbalanced stereo jack
AC 230V/ AC 120V
ABS plastic case with black matte painting
Audio trigger:
Overall Dimensions:
Weight:
Built-in microphone or line in
688x550x165mm
Approx. 11.8 Kg
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****** All rights reserved. Improvement and changes to specifications,
design and this manual may be made at any time without prior notice.
Memory Card:
USB connector, 5V/1W gooseneck light
ScanDisk 32 MB Compact Flash Card
DJ Lamp:
Optional Accessory:
Getting acquainted
Principle Features
Professional 512-channel DMX controller, ideal for fixtures
64 fixtures, each with a maximum of 20 channels
16-bit/ 8-bit resolution of Pan/Tilt movement
Free access of 36 shows, 128 scenes, 9 groups and a sequencer
Each show is allocated with 32KB memory, cross-fade time and
stand time are programmable
Internal library is editable, up to 255 fixtures types can be created
Free access of CF card(32MB) for the exchange of data file
Data file can be downloaded or uploaded to a PC (RS 232 port)
Music sync. functions with audio gain adjustment
USB socket for DJ lamp(5V, 1W), lighting adjustable
Joystick for Pan/ Tilt adjustment of projector
Blackout enables to shut all fixtures off
240x128 dots LCD display with contrast adjustment
Neutrik XLR sockets for 512 DMX channels output
MIDI In/ Thru/ Out connectors
AC 120V / AC 230V selectable
Auto/ Music/Manual chase
Jack socket for cable control for stepping
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The software can be updated with new versions
Getting acquainted
Basic Control Parts
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Fixture Buttons(1-16)
These 16 buttons play multi-purpose functions depending on the operating mode.
Only one function is selected at a time and the LED will be lit accordingly. There
are four statuses:
The LED lights up, indicating the fixture can not be switched off unless it is activated.
The LED blinks steadily, indicating the fixture can be enabled by channel faders.
The LED blinks briefly, indicating the fixture is a part of the scenes or shows.
The LED blinks from time to time, indicating the fixture is frozen.
Scene Buttons(1-16)
These 16 buttons can be used for Scene Menu and Show Edit menu.
Scene Bank buttons(1-4/ 5-8)
Faders (1-16)
These 16 faders can be used to control the 16 individual DMX channels of the fixtures.
Fixture Bank Buttons(1-4)
These four buttons are used in combination with the fixture buttons to choose the
fixture between 1 and 64.
Joystick
This joystick is used to control the Pan or Tilt movement of the fixtures.
Channel Buttons(1-16)
These buttons are used to select channel between 1 and 16. Furthermore, they can
be used to direct access the tabset values at each pressing.
These four buttons control two settings: they refer to bank 1-4 when the LEDs light
up; they refer to bank 5-8 when the LEDs blink.
Getting acquainted
Basic Control Parts
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Master Fader
This fader is used to control overall dimmer output level of 16 channel faders when
master dimmer function is enabled.
Select Button
Press to shift between Pan and Tilt as well between Pan fine and Tilt fine.
Black Out Button
This button is used to shut off all fixtures being controlled.
Fine Button
Press to shift between 8-bit and 16-bit movement of joystick.
Up/ Down Buttons
These two buttons are used to adjust the dimmer digital value one by one.
Sequencer Button
This button is used to turn on/off the sequencer.
Pause Button
This button is used to suspend the sequencer or shows.
Stand Up/ Down Buttons
These two buttons are used to adjust the proportional factor of stand time when
execution of shows or sequencer. They can also be used to adjust step time in
Edit menu. Show
Cross Up/ Down Buttons
These two buttons are used to adjust the proportional factor of cross time when
execution of shows or sequencer. They can also be used to adjust fade time of
step in Edit menu. Show
Getting acquainted
Basic Control Parts
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Show Buttons(1-18/ 19-36)
These buttons are used to enable or disable the shows. In addition, they can also
be used as keypad for entry of password and numerical value.
Group Buttons(1-9)
These buttons are used to turn on/off the groups.
M
255
CH
1-4
5-8
9-12
13-16
000
025
000
000
000
255
128
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
255
X 255
XF 000
Y 255
YF 000
Function
Lock
Setup
SeqSetup
ShowEdit
CH-Key
Freeze
Lock
Group
Scene
MIDI: Enable
MultiShow
Clr Fix. Manual P1-18
ShowAll
Fix: 1
DMX s/l
G-Crs
2.0
G-Std
5.0
Ypoc 250 1/ 14
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
M :
Located at the upper left corner, refers to the master level of the
entire attached channels, ranges between 0 and 255.
CH:
20 numerical plot data indicating the digital value set with the
faders 1-16 and joystick(X, XF, Y, and YF).
Setup:
Gives access to Setup menu which includes fixture configuration
and the settings of function parameters.
SeqSetup:
Allows to make up a sequencer by linking shows.
ShowEdit:
Enables to edit a show.
CH-Key:
Enables to direct enter the digital value for a selected channel
using the numeric buttons (Show buttons 1-10)
Home Page Navigation
Homepage Window
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This console has been loaded with fixture library before shipment. Switch the power
on, this console will have access to the homepage window after initialization test.
In homepage phase, this console will resume the playback of last time, and the
information indication will be detailed as follows:
Freeze:
Enables to freeze all the selected fixtures so that you can keep the
fixtures from being attached to the faders, scenes and shows.
Lock:
Enables to prevent all settings to the console from unauthorized
changes. You can only be granted when you enter correct password.
Group:
Gives access to Group of fixtures which help reduce repeated manual
procedure of several equal fixtures.
Scene :
Gives access to Scene menu, which allows to create, copy, capture
and detect the scenes.
Clr Fix.:
Clears all manual fixtures unless they are frozen.
Auto/ Manual/ Music:
Enables to choose the running mode for the show(s).
P1-18/ P19-36:
Shift between P1-18 and P19-36 shows.
ShowAll:
Allows to view the table of fixtures patch.
Function Free/ Lock:
Indicates the state of function lock/ free.
MIDI: Enable:
MultiShow/ SingleShow: Indicates enabled SingleShow or MultiShow mode.
DMX s/ l:
Indicates MIDI enabled or disabled state.
Indicates the starting DMX channel of the selected fixture and how
many channel are occupied.
G-Crs:
Indicates the multiplying factor of the fade-in and fade-out of the
whole show.
G-Std:
Indicates the multiplying factor of the step stand time of the
whole show.
Home Page Navigation
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M
255
CH
1-4
5-8
9-12
13-16
000
025
000
000
000
255
128
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
255
X 255
XF 000
Y 255
YF 000
Esc
Fade Ena
ChManual
CH-Key
Freeze
Go
Back
Repeat
Step : 2
Show: 1
Clr Fix. Manual P1-18
ShowAll
Fix: 1
DMX s/l
G-Crs
2.0
G-Std
5.0
Ypoc 250 1/ 14
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
Recall Shows
In the homepage phase, you simply have to press the relevant button in the Show
section to recall and play the show available in the library. W
he LED will light up indicating the show is enabled, the LCD will display the running
state of the show, such as the step, the stand and cross time, the running mode,
and etc. Pressing the relevant Show button a second time will exit from the show,
so will "Esc".
If MultiShow has been chosen, you can select more than one shows at one time.
hen the button is pressed,
t
S-Crs
2.0
S-Std
2.0
Fade Ena/ Dis:
Allows to change between Fade Enable and Fade Disable, of which
Fade enable refer to Cross time enable, the latter Cross time disable.
ChManual:
Cut the channel of a fixture out of the show so that you can direct
control the channel by means of the fader.
Go:
Back:
Repeat:
S-Crs:
S-Std:
Raise the step by one.
Lower the step by one.
Play the current step a second time.
Indicates the step's fade time
Indicates the step's running time
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Home Page Navigation
Use the F10 button to scroll to the desired running mode for the selected show(s). In
Auto mode, the shows will be executed at the set stand and cross time. The Stand and
Cross time buttons can be used to change the stand and cross time for the show. In
Manual mode, pressing Go or Back (F6 or F7 ) allows to raise or lower the step of the
show. As a result, the shows will be executed step by step. In Music mode, the show
will be executed depending on the music beat.
Recall a Sequencer
This console allows you to produce a sequencer by linking the shows. To recall the
sequencer, simply press the Sequencer button, its LED lights up indicating it is
enabled. The LCD shows the current show and its step. All the shows contained in
the sequencer will proceed one by one.
Pressing the Sequencer button a second time will exit from the sequencer, so will "Esc".
Recall a Scene
This console allows you to record up to 128 scenes. To recall a scene, you will simply
press any of 16 Scene buttons, its LED will light up indicating the scene is enabled.
You can only select one scene at a time. Pressing this button again allows to exit, its
LED goes out.
Choose Fixtures
This console can control up to 64 fixtures you have assigned in Fixture Patch. The
fixtures enable to have access to fader control, as well to be subjected to the shows
or scenes, which brings you great flexibility.
The Fixture buttons 1-16 can be used in combination with Bank buttons to select desired
fixtures. The LED blinks constantly indicating the fixture is selected and that faders are
enabled. Take
notice to observe the status of the LED so that you can be aware of the conditions of the
fixture. The fixture will be defined as the proceeding one subjected to the faders when its
LED blinks constantly. Those with LEDs being lit up will be regarded as the preceding
fixtures.
You can now use the faders to control the DMX channels of the fixture.
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Home Page Navigation
This console allows you to create up to 9 groups by combining several fixtures. Group
of fixtures helps reduce the procedure when you work on several equal fixtures.
Press the relevant button in the Group section to call the group, the group LED will blink
constantly and the fixtures will be enabled. Pressing this Group button a second time will
leave this group.
Group of Fixtures
This function allows you to keep all the selected fixtures from being subjected to the
faders, scenes or shows. M
efore you can freeze the fixtures. To freeze a fixture, first select a fixture under fader
control(its LED blinks constantly), then you can freeze this fixture by pressing the F5
(Freeze) button. The fixture LED blinks unstably indicating it is frozen. To unfreeze this
fixture, you simply have to press the fixture button.
ake sure the fixtures are subjected to faders manual control
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Freeze Fixtures
The first time that you enter any setup menu after switching the console on, you will be
required to insert a Password composed of 6 figures, which can be inserted by means
of Show buttons(numeric buttons 1-10). The default Password is 1-6-8-1-6-8.
The Password guarantees all data files of the console from any unauthorized changes,
that will enhance greatly the data security. The LCD shows Function Lock before you
enter correct Password. After you have inserted the Password, you will be enabled to
access any setup menu, which can be prompted by Function Free in the display.
Every time you switch the console on, you will be required to insert the Password before
you can make any parameter settings. Carefully protect your Password and always keep
it in mind. You can change the Password as necessary(see Setup menu).
Password & Function Lock
Home Page Navigation
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Sequencer Setup
In Homepage phase, pressing the F2 button(SeqSetup) allows to enter Sequencer Setup.
You can choose the desired shows by means of Show buttons, d
This menu allows you to pick up to 100 shows to make up a sequencer, the selected
shows will appear in the display.
elete unused shows
by pressing the F12(Delete) button. Press the F11(P1-18) button to change between
1-18 and 19-36 shows, the F9(Esc) button to go back to the previous menu, the storage
is automatic.
Esc P1-18
Delete
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
1
1
2
3
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
16
16
16
18
16
16
36
19
36
22
36
35
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
Group Setup Menu
Group Setup Menu
Group: 1
In Homepage phase, pressing the F7 button(Group) allows to enter Group Setup Menu.
This menu allows you to select several fixtures to make a group. First select the group
number by pressing the Group button, the LCD will show the Group number. Next,
press the Fixture buttons in combination with the Bank buttons to select the fixtures.
We suggest selecting the same kind of fixtures. Press the F1(Esc) button to go back to
the previous menu, the storage is automatic.
Home Page Navigation
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