SM-8/2 ORDERCODE 50700
Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec SM-8/2 brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely 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 you, our customer, satisfied.
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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.
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.
Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
Description of the device Features The SM-8/2 is a light controller from Showtec and features: • Universal DMX-512 controller • Controls up to 192 DMX channels; up to 12 intelligent lights with 16 channels each • 30 banks of 8 scenes, 240 scenes max • 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes • Fog & strobe control buttons • Patch mode: Each fixture free assignable channels • Programmable Speed and Fade time • Reversible sliders • Sequential linking of chases • Re-assignable channels • Music-controlled, tap-sy
1) Scanner select buttons To select scanners for setting, programming or recording. 2) Scanner indicator LED's Indicates the fixtures currently selected 3) Strobe button + LED Used for Showtec strobes.
Controller Backside Fig.
Common Terms The following are common terms used in intelligent light programming. Blackout is a state where all lighting fixtures’ light output are set to 0 or off, usually on a temporary basis. DMX-512 is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment. For more information read Sections “DMX Primer” and “DMX Control Mode” in the Appendix. Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dimmer which you can control.
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. RESETTING THE SYSTEM Warning: this will reset the controller to its factory defaults. This will erase all programs and settings. 1) Turn off the unit. 2) Press and hold BANK UP and AUTO/DEL. 3) Turn on power to the unit (while still holding BANK UP and AUTO/DEL).
REVERSE CHANNEL OUTPUT (OPTIONAL SETUP) 1) Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC buttons together (2) times to access the channel assignment mode then press the SCANNER button. 2) Move the SPEED fader until you arrive at the controller channel you wish to alter. 3) Move the FADE TIME fader all the way up until N changes to Y. If you wish to copy a scanner’s reverse channel assignments to another scanner, continue by following steps 4-10.
Programming A program (bank) is a sequence of different scenes (or steps) that will be called up one after another. In the SM-8/2 30 programs can be created of 8 scenes in each. ENTERING PROGRAM MODE Press the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds until an LED dot next to the label PROG blinks. This indicates that the user is in programming mode. CREATE A SCENE A scene is a static lighting state. Scenes are stored in banks. There are 30 bank memories on the controller and each bank can hold 8 scene memories.
Chase Programming A chase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in a chase and can be arranged in any order you choose. It is highly recommended that prior to programming chases for the first time; you delete all chases from memory. See “Delete All Chases” for instructions. CREATE A CHASE A Chase can contain 240 scenes as steps. The term steps and scenes are used interchangeably. 1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds.
Playback (Scenes) MANUAL RUN SCENE When power is first turned ON, the controller will be in manual scene mode. 1) Make sure neither MUSIC TRIGGER nor AUTO TRIGGER LED's on the LED display are on. 2) Select the program BANK that stores the scene you want to run manually by using the BANK UP/DOWN. 3) Press the SCENE button to run. RUNNING IN SOUND-MODE 1) Press the MUSIC/BANK-COPY button until the MUSIC TRIGGER LED turns on. 2) Change BANK programs by using BANK UP/DOWN buttons if necessary.
Midi Operation The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel when it is set to full stop. All MIDI control is performed using Note on commands. All other MIDI instructions are ignored. To stop a chase, send the blackout on note. 1) Press and hold the MIDI/ADD button until the third and fourth digits on the LED display blink. 2) Select the MIDI control channel (1~16) via the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to set. 3) Press and hold the MIDI/ADD button to store midi setup settings.
Maintenance The Showtec SM-8/2 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. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the DMX and audio connections with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power.
Product Specification Model: Showtec SM-8/2 Power Supply: DC 9Volt - 300mA Power connector: Adapter included Fixtures: 12 (each 16 channel) Scenes: 240 (30 banks) Chases: 6 Run mode: Auto, Music Patch mode: Each fixture free assignable channels Output: DMX-512 standard Output connector: 3 and 5 pole XLR female Dimensions: 535 x 195 x 100 mm Weight : 2,92 kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Website: www.Showtec.info Email: service@highlite.
