Light Desk Pro 136 ORDERCODE 50433
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Showtec Showtec Light Desk Pro 136™ Product Guide Warning..…...................................................................................…………………………………………. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. 3 3 4 Description..…..............................................................................……….………………………………… Features…….……………………………………………………………………………………….……...…. Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Front side..
Settings.......................................................................................………......................................….....…. - Enter the setting mode.....................................………….........................……………………....... - Save data to the CF card.......................................................................….....…………............... - Read from the CF card.......................….........................................................……………….......
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! 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 has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
• • • • 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. For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only. Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician. WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase.
Description of the device Features The Light Desk Pro 136 is a lightcontroller from Showtec.
Frontside Fig. 2 1) SCENE buttons Press the scene buttons to load or store relevant Scenes. 2) CHASE buttons These buttons are used to load or store relevant Chases. 3) FIXTURE buttons To select fixtures for setting, programming or recording. 4) Dimmer faders To control and adjust relevant dimming level for each channel. 5) PAGE button To select relevant Scene-page or Chase-page. 6) STEP / MIX / SEQ button To activate the “STEP” function or switch between the Mix mode and the Sequence mode.
this button to record Scenes or Chases. 16) ESC button To cancel relevant operation or to exit. 17+18) UP/DOWN buttons To select or adjust desired item or level during operation. 19) CH.PAGE button Press this button to switch between CH 1-8 and CH 9-16. LED “off ” means 1-8 channels available, while LED “on “ means 9-16 channels available. 20) Up button Used to adjust PAN / TILT movement. 21) FINE button Use this button can adjust relevant level finely by a small margin .
Backside Fig. 3 43) CF CARD socket It is for CF CARD operation. 44) FOG MACHINE INPUT To connect with the fog machine. 45) MIDI IN Used to receive MIDI data. 46) DMX OUT To send DMX data. 47) DMX polarity select Used to select DMX polarity (2-,3+ / 2+,3-). 48) AUDIO LINE INPUT 0.1V~1Vp-p 49) EXT STEP CONTROL INPUT To input the external Step Control signals. 50) POWER ON / OFF Used to switch on / off the power. 51) DC INPUT DC 9 ~15V , 500mA min.
Before you start programming, the console first has to be patched. Hold down the SETUP button (11) for 5 seconds, the green LED will illuminate. With the UP/DOWN buttons (17 & 18) you have to choose “2. ASSIGN CH” and then press the RECORD button (15). The LCD now shows: CHANNEL01>OUT01 OK ESC SEL ADJ This means Controller Channel 1 now sends a signal to DMX address 1. You can change the DMX address by pressing the DOWN button (18), until you see the address you want.
Chase Select the CHASE (2) you want to program. Make sure that the “chase” you want to program, is actually selected. By using the faders (4) you can set the preferred set up. When everything has been set to your need, press the RECORD button (15) to confirm and all LEDs will flash for a moment. Repeat these steps, until all steps are in the chase. Press the DEL button (13) to delete the current step, all LEDs will flash once.
Step Mix/sequence The MIX/SEQUENCE button (6) has the following options: 1) MIX MODE In “mix”-mode the LED of the active “chase” blinks and the LED above the MIX/SEQUENCE button (6) is flashing RED. When CHASE 1 and CHASE 2 are selected, CHASE 1 will run first and then CHASE 2. 2) SEQUENCE MODE In “sequence”-mode the LEDs of the selected “chases” blink synchronously and the LED above the MIX/SEQUENCE button (6) is RED. In “sequence”-mode only the program, which has been selected last, runs.
Press the SCENE (28) or CHASE (30) button, which has to be programmed. Set the faders (38) to the desired position. The faders (41) have address 129 – 136. These addresses can’t be patched. When this has been done, you can store the step(s) by pressing the RECORD button (15) (a SCENE has one step, a CHASE has multiple steps). Exit Record Press the ESC button (16) when all steps have been entered, then press the button again to exit the menu.
One/mix/seq (31) 1) ONE MODE When the “one” function has been selected, the last selected chase will run. The LED will be off. 2) MIX MODE When the “mix” function has been selected (LED is on), multiple “chases” will run at the same time. All selected chases will run. 3) SEQUENCE MODE When the “seq” function has been selected (LED is flashing), all “chases” will run after each other. The active “chase” at that time is shown by a flashing LED above that particular “chase”.
Settings Enter the setting mode Press the SETUP button (11) for 5 seconds while no program running, relevant LED will light up. LCD will show you: 1. CF-CARD 2. ASSIGN CH. (3.P/T FADE ONLY 4.DISPLAY MODE 5.MIDI CH. ) Use the UP/DOWN buttons (17 & 18) to scroll, RECORD (15) to enter, and ESC (16) to exit. Save data to the CF card Enter the setting mode, then choose “1. CF-CARD” and press RECORD button (15), the LCD will show: 1. READ FROM CF 2. STORE TO CF Then please press UP/DOWN (17 & 18) to choose “2.
PAN / TILT FADE ONLY Enter the setting mode to choose item “3. P/T FADE ONLY”, and press the RECORD button (15) to enter “PAN/TILT FADE ONLY” mode. Further information will be shown on the LCD: FIXTURE1: ONLY OK ESC SEL ADJ Select fixtures by the UP button, and press the DOWN button to select “FADE ONLY” or ”FADE ALL”. Press RECORD (15) to confirm your operation, and ESC (16) to cancel or exit. Display mode (100/255) Enter the setting mode and choose item “4.
To clear the memory Turn off the power, simultaneously holding down the Chase buttons 3, 6 and the Fixture buttons 2, 7, and at the same time, turn on the power. LCD will show you : CLEAR MEMORY NOW PLEASE WAIT. Memory will be cleared within 5 seconds. MIDI Implementation This unit can receive and transmit MIDI NOTE information according to the relevant channels. Please keep the following list for reference.
Removing the rubber housing for 19” rack fitting Remove the 4 screws (A, B, C, D) on the side and the 4 screws (E, F, G, H) on the top and bottom. Now you can mount your Light Desk Pro 136 in a 19” rack. Maintenance The Showtec Light Desk Pro 136 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents. Keep connections clean.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Light Desk Pro 136 Voltage : AC 230V-50Hz (CE) Power input: DC9 ~ 15V, 600 mA min. Audio trigger: Built-in Mic or Line-in DMX Output : 3-pin XLR Female connector LCD: 2 x 16 character Dimensions : 482 x 178 x 80 mm (LxWxH) Weight : 3,6 kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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