Show Tec Showdesk 16 User manual

Showdesk 16

ORDERCODE 50367

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Showtec Showdesk 16™Product Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Quick Programming...................................................................................................................

- Slider Programming...................................................................................................................

- Audio Effect Programming.........................................................................................................

- Run a Program...........................................................................................................................

- MIDI Operation...........................................................................................................................

Main Function Button...........................................................................................................................

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

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

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

WARNING

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 have 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 non-observance 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 insert objects into air vents.

•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 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.

CAUTION!

Keep this device away from rain and moisture!

CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.

With a dangerous voltage you can suffer

a dan

erous electric shock when touchin

the wires!

•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. Drain all fog liquid from

the tank, pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your

Showtec dealer for service.

•For replacement use lamps and 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.

•Allow time to cool down, before cleaning or servicing.

•Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician.

•WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase.

Operating instructions:

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, explosion, crash etc.

You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!

Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !

Description of the device

Features

The Showdesk 16 is a Digital Dimmerpack from Showtec.

• 16 DMX Channels

• 8 built-in program banks (patterns)

• 16 recordable program banks (110 steps per program)

• 16 Fader channels and 16 Flash buttons

• MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI Thru

• Easy operation with quick programming, slider programming and the combined.

• Sound activation via built-in Mic or Line-in

• Remote control in connection with foot switch.

• 5 pin socket connecting fog machine available

• Fog machine output-button

• Master fadercontrol

• LCD for readout

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

Overview

Fig. 1

Front Panel

1) Channel LED: These 16 LEDs show the current intensity of each of the console control channels.

2) Channel-Slider: These 16 sliders and/or program the intensities of channels 1-16.

3) Flash-Taste: These 16 buttons are used to give an individual channel a full intensity and also used for

quick pattern programming.

4) Pattern LED: These 16 LEDs indicate activities of 16 relative buttons.

5) Pattern-Button: These 16 Pattern buttons are used for activating any of 16 static scenes or chase stored

in the unit.

6) Built-in Pattern LED: The 8 LEDs show activities of 8 built-in patterns.

7) Built-in Pattern Button: press to activate 8 built-in programs stored in the unit.

8) Add- Button: The 3 Add Button are used to make pattern buttons in its row enter Add Mode consisting of

Single and Mix mode.

9) Display Segment: It shows current programming or function state including Program Lock State, Manual

Lock State, MIDI Receive State and Stand By State, and also reads some relative values like dimmer,

chase rate, steps of a programming chase etc.

10) Glide- Button: Causes chase activated to fade or glide between two steps.

11) Program- Button: Press to enter Program Mode.

12) Go- Button: Press this button to hold the set channel intensity.

13) Manual Button: When this button is pressed down, real time operation of the channel slider level will be

provided.

14) Audio- Button: Activate audio sync of chase rate or set a scene at audio effect.

15) Tap Sync- Button: Repeatedly tap the button establishes the chase rate.

16) Step- Button: Press this button to go a step of a chase. Set Lock Function when combined with Blackout

Button.

17) Dark- Button: Press to turn off all output.

18) Full On- Button: Press to output all at full intensity.

19) Blackout- Button: This button is used to clear Program, Go, Pattern and Manual Mode. When used with

the Step button, Lock function is enabled to be set.

20) Audio Level-Slider: This slider controls the sensitivity of the audio automatic gain control circuit. Adjust

for best effect with audio.

21) Speed-Slider: This slider controls the speed at which the chase sequence.

22) Fade-Time-Slider: This slider sets the initial fade in and out of a chase, Go Function, Manual State etc.

23) Master-Level-Slider: This slider sets the maximum level to the program.

33) Kill Button

Real Panel

Fig. 2

24) Power-Switch: It controls turning on or off of power input.

25) DC Power Input: DC 12V500 mA.

26) MIDI Thru: transmit MIDI data.

27) MIDI Out:

28) MIDI In: input MIDI data.

29) DMX Out: output standard DMX signal with 16 channels.

30) Music Input: input external music signal (CD-Player). Without external the unit automatically select

internal Microphone detected signal.

31) Remote-Control: insert a remote control, to control Stand By and Full On function.

32) Fog Machine: output MIDI data.

Installation

Installation Showdesk 16

Remove all packing materials from the Showdesk 16. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed.

Screw the equipment into a 19" rack. Connect all cables.

Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.

Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty

Set Up and Operation

Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification

voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa.

Quick-Programming

1) Press Program Button until its LED lights up.

Note: If the LED does not light Program Button is set in Lock State (see Lock Function

on page 13)

2) Select a Pattern Button you desire to program and tap it. Its LED will start to flash

indicating Program Mode Entered.

3) Press and hold the desired Flash Button(s) for this step of the chase.

4) Releasing all these Flash Button(s) will automatically record this step of the chase.

All LED will have a flash. Display Segment reads number of this step.

5) Repeat step 3 and 4 until all desired steps are include in the chase.

6) Tap the Blackout Button to exit Program Mode.

Note: Every Pattern Button records no more than 100 steps.

Slider-Programming

Static Scenes or Chase Sequences with varying levels may be programmed into any of Pattern Buttons

using.

1. Press Program Button until its LED lights up.

2. Select the pattern to program by tapping one of the 16 Pattern Buttons

and its LED will start to flash.

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