SCM-ZC-KIT
OPERATION MANUAL
SHADOW-NET
®
DEVICES
Connect Shadow-NET
®
enabled devices to the orange
and yellow Shadow-NET
®
wires coming from the Multi-
Zone Lighting Controller.
As soon as the Multi-Zone Lighting Controller receives
power, multiple channels of digital messages start
broadcasting on these wires. These messages allow
Shadow-NET
®
enabled devices to be connected without
a switch. Initially these commands instruct attached
lights to turn off. As soon as a command is given to the
Multi-Zone Lighting Controller to go to a color, these
attached devices will receive a message to go to the
corresponding color and brightness.
Please note that different products are pre-programmed
to respond to a certain channel. For example,
Underwater Lights respond to Zone 1, Down Lights
respond to Zone 2 and Spreader Lights respond to Zone
3.
OPTIONAL PARTS
•
SCM-ZC-REMOTE
Additional Remote (SCM-ZC-REMOTE)
•
SCM-MFD-BRIDGE-STANDARD
MFD-Bridge for connection to Multi-Function Display
•
SCM-SCNET-01 1 meter Cable
•
SCM-SCNET-02 2 meter Cable
•
SCM-SCNET-04 4 meter Cable
•
SCM-SCNET-Y Y Cable
BEST PRACTICES FOR MITIGATING
NOISE ISSUES
Noise interface is common in systems with RGB
lighting controls and amplified stereo systems. The
advanced circuitry in the lighting controller does
everything possible to protect from this.
Utilizing installation best practices will further mitigate
these issues.
1.
Make sure to supply ample gauge power and
separate distribution for stereo power and RGB
power.
2.
Run RGB power wires seperately and as far as
possible from the speaker feeds for the stereo. Run
separate bundles where possible.
CONNECTING STEREO INPUT FOR
STEREO MUSIC SYNC INPUT
Stereo
Amp
To 3.5mm
Female Audio
Jack Input
RCA (Phono)
Cables & Splitters
TROUBLESHOOTING
MUSIC SYNC NOT WORKING
Verify that an appropriate 3.5mm stereo jack is being
used and that there is a usable signal.
If a separate output zone is used, verify that the output
is enabled and the output is set to a usable volume.
It is not recommended to use a subwoofer output, as
certain sync modes require the full audio range.
SCM-MZ-LC NOT LIGHTING UP
When power is first applied to the lighting controller, the
box will flash blue very briefly.
Once it receives a valid control input from a connected
controller it will stay blue continuously. If it is not
lighting up please double check for correct orientation
and reseat the SC-NET cable.
MY SHADOW-NET
®
LIGHTS STAY ON
If the connected Shadow-NET
®
lights are not turning
off at initial power up then there is a challenge with the
Shadow-NET
®
connection.
Reset the power to the entire controller and lighting
system. The Shadow-NET
®
bus connections will stop
broadcasting if issues are detected, such as making
connections when the power is on.
Check the orange and yellow wire connections are not
reversed and are fully connected.
Designed & Manufactured
in Clearwater, FL
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®
LED Lighting, All Rights Reserved
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