SHOWTEC showdesigner 512 User Manual Download Page 5

 

 

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. 

 

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 !

 

 

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 (including UK) 

From April 2004 

North America 

Pin 

Brown 

Black 

Phase  

Blue 

White 

Neutral 

 

Green/Yellow 

Green 

Protective Earth 

 

Make sure that the device is always connected 

properly

 to earth!

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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