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Clearing scenes, chases or group pages 

Clearing a entire group, scene or chase page is usefull to get a clean output when programming the 
console. 

1.

 Select the scene, chase or group page you want to clear. 

    

Note:

 All three pages from the chase or scene are released with this action so you don’t have to clear  

    each chase or scene page separately. 

2.

 Press and hold the 

Clear (3.2)

 button for 3 seconds. 

3.

 The LCD will show: 

Release all chases

 

 

Create a scene 

Scenes are simple saved positions, colors etc. which can be recalled by simply pressing a button.  

1.

 Always release all running functions in order to obtain a clean output. 

See chapter 2.2 clearing scenes,  

    chases or group pages. 
2. 

Select the fixture(s) you want to use in your scene. (The LED of the selected fixture is lit) by pressing the  

    desired 

fixture buttons (1)

3. 

Adjust the faders to your liking. (If the fader does not respond, move the fader to zero and try again). 

4. 

Press the Program button to enter program mode. The LCD will show: 

Program mode

5.

 Select the scene page you wish to store your sene in by pressing the 

Scene page 1 (4.2)

Scene page 2  

    (4.2)

 or 

Scene page 3 (4.2) 

button.  

    The display will show: 

Program mode 

                                         Scene Page x  
    

(Where x stands for the Scene Page number). 

6.

 Select a scene you wish to store your settings in by pressing button 

1 – 16 (4.4).

 The scene will  

    automatically be stored under the number pressed before. 
    

Note:

 A flashing LED in a scene number button indicates it already contains a scene. You can’t    

    overwrite a scene number which is written. You need to use a scene number which is empty. If you  
    want to overwrite an excisting page, you have to delete the current scene first (see page 14: 

Delete

). 

 

Playing a scene 

Before playing a scene, make sure to release manual override by pressing the 

Clear (3.2)

 button. 

1.

 Select the scene page you want to use by pressing the 

Scene page 1 (4.2)

Scene page 2 (4.2)

 or  

    

Scene page 3 (4.2) 

button.  

    The display will show: 

Play Scene 

                                        Scene Page x 

(Where x stands for the Scene Page number). 

2.

 Select a scene you wish to play by pressing button 

1 – 16 (4.4).

   

    

Note:

 Only scenes  indicated by a flashing LED contain data ou can’t select an empty scene. The LED  

    of the selected scene will light up continuously. You can run multiple scenes at the same time by  
    repeating the instructions above. 

 

Create a chase 

There are three ways to create a chase:  
A. Create a chase by adjusting the faders. 
B. Create scenes first and then select the scenes into the chase. 
C. Use a mix of the two ways described above. 

 
Create a chase by adjusting the faders. 
1.

 Always release all running functions in order to obtain a clean output. See page :

 clearing scenes,  

    chases or group pages. 
2. 

Press the 

Program (3.5) 

button to enter programming mode. The LCD will show: 

Program mode

3.

 Select the chase page you want to use by pressing the 

Chase page 1 (4.1)

Chase page 2 (4.1)

 or  

    

Chase page 3 (4.1) 

button.  

    The display will show: 

Program mode 

 

   Chase Page x 

(Where x stands for the Chase Page number.) 

4.

 Select a chase number you wish to store your settings in by pressing button 

1 – 16 (4.4).

 

    

Note:

 A flashing LED in a chase number button indicates it already contains a chase. You can not  

    overwrite a chase number which is written. You need to use a scene number which is empty. If you 
    want to overwrite an excisting chase, you have to delete this chase first (see page 14: 

Delete

5. 

Select the fixture(s) you want to use by pressing the  

    corresponding 

Fixture buttons (1)

Summary of Contents for showdesigner 512

Page 1: ...Showdesigner 512 ORDERCODE 50721...

Page 2: ...on Showtec for more excellent lighting products We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep yo...

Page 3: ...hase group 8 Jog wheels 8 Master control 9 Controller backside 9 Installation 10 Set Up and Operation Operation 10 Power on 10 Fixture selection 10 Manual control 10 Clear 11 Clearing scenes chases or...

Page 4: ...e 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 cons...

Page 5: ...return it to your Showtec dealer for service 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 und...

Page 6: ...description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings and or visible defects or perform this check after our ann...

Page 7: ...700 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 Photoelectric isolated data output safe for up...

Page 8: ...re 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 10 are all selected 2 Faders and LED indicators The unit has 16 faders each with a LED indicator By using the Fixture buttons and the faders you can control all 512 channels in real...

Page 9: ...a scene chase chase group step while programming 3 9 Latch Press this button to latch two or more scenes chases chase groups to run simultaneously 3 10 Swap Press this button to swap the running of a...

Page 10: ...se Page 3 3 chase groups each with 16 chases total of 48 chases 4 2 Scene Page 1 Scene Page 2 Scene Page 3 3 scene pages each with 16 scenes total of 48 scenes 4 3 Group 1 Group 2 2 groups each with 1...

Page 11: ...re used to control the maximum output value of the assigned channels They only work when Dimmer 1 Dimmer 2 Dimmer 3 are enabled LED indicator on Controller Backside Fig 2 7 DMX Out 1 This connector se...

Page 12: ...cators of the faders indicate that the fader value is 0 Two or more fixtures can be activated or deactivated simultaneously E g If you want to activate or deactivate 10 fixtures press and hold the fir...

Page 13: ...ge you have to delete the current scene first see page 14 Delete Playing a scene Before playing a scene make sure to release manual override by pressing the Clear 3 2 button 1 Select the scene page yo...

Page 14: ...can t select an empty scene The LED of the selected scene will light up continuously You can run multiple scenes at the same time by repeating step 5 and 6 7 Adjust the Speed and Slope using the X Spe...

Page 15: ...will automatically select chase page 1 4 1 If desired choose another chase page by pressing the one of the Chase page buttons 4 1 A flashing LED indicates that a chase is stored under the correspondi...

Page 16: ...f CH5 CH6 until the LED indicators are lit SlopeSet Ok Delete 1 Press the Del 3 8 button 2 Select Scene Page 1 4 2 Scene Page 2 4 2 Scene Page 3 4 2 Chase Page 1 4 1 Chase Page 2 4 1 Chase Page 3 4 1...

Page 17: ...he controller Make sure they match Make sure the connections are correct 2 Interference between chases If the same channel is assigned to different running chases the one with the highest channel valu...

Page 18: ...W DMX Output 3 pin female XLR MIDI Signal 5 pin standard interface Audio Input 100 mV 1Vpp Fuse F1 5A 250V 5x20 mm Dimensions 480 x 290 x 95 mm LxWxH Weight 5 1 kg Design and product specifications ar...

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