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- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Creator 1024 Ordercode: 50730 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Creator 1024 Table of contents 1. Overview ..................................3 1.1 Specifications ................................3 2. Installation ..................................4 2.1 Unpack ..................................4 2.2 Safety instructions ..............................4 3 Operation ..................................8 3.1 Front Panel ................................8 3.2 Fixture area ................................9 3.3 Playback area ................................. - Page 3 Creator 1024 9.6 Delete a scene ..............................20 9.7 Copy a scene................................21 9.8 Run chase ................................21 9.9 Connect .................................21 10 Setup .....................................21 10.1 Manage USB memory ............................21 10.2 Wipe data ................................21 10.3 Select Language ..............................21 10.4 Manager library ..............................21 11 Personality Builder ..............................22 11.1 Interface of Personality Builder ........................22...
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Page 4: Overview
Creator 1024 1. Overview Showtec Creator 1024 DMX controller can control up to 96 fixtures. It is compatible with the library in Avolite Pearl R20 format and featured with built-in shape effects of pan/tilt circle, RGB rainbow, beam dimming wave, etc. 10 scenes and 5 built-in shapes can be output simultaneously. Sliders can be used to output scenes and adjust the intensity of the dimmer channels in the scenes. -
Page 5: Installation
Creator 1024 2. Installation FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! 2.1 Unpack Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. - Page 6 Allow time to cool down, before replacing lamp. The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Creator 1024. The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device.
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Page 7: Operating Determinations
Creator 1024 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. The maximum ambient temperature ta = 45°C must never be exceeded. -
Page 8: Return Procedure
Creator 1024 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. -
Page 9: Operation
Creator 1024 3 Operation 3.1 Front Panel Ordercode: 50730... -
Page 10: Fixture Area
Creator 1024 The front panel consists of several areas: 3.2 Fixture area including 16 <Fixture> buttons, 16 sliders and 6 <Page> buttons. There are 6 pages of fixtures supporting up to 96 fixtures. The <Attribute/Dimmer> button with 2 LED indicators can be used to switch the functions of the 16 sliders. When <Attribute> is activated, the sliders are used to adjust the value of attribute which above the sliders;... -
Page 11: Attribute Area
Creator 1024 3.4 Attribute area Including 8 <Attributes> buttons and 3 <Attribute Banks> buttons. Each < Attributes> button carries two attributes, respectively controlled by <Wheel A> and <Wheel B>. When <Attribute/Dimmer> button is switched at <Attribute> side, the sliders in the fixture area can be used to control the corresponding attributes. -
Page 12: Lcd Area
Record by fixture: This is the normal mode of the Creator 1024. It means that when you record a cue, all attributes of every fixture that you have changed are recorded in the cue. So if you change only the position of a fixture, the color, gobo, intensity and all other attributes of that fixture are recorded as wall. -
Page 13: Patch
Creator 1024 4 Patch 4.1 Create 4.1.1 Patch dimmer Press and hold <Patch>, then, press <A>[Patch Dimmer]. An address will be displayed at Line 2 on the screen for patching. Roll <Wheel Value> to change the address; Press <D>[Auto calculate Addr.] to automatically achieve a suitable address. -
Page 14: Patch Utilities
Creator 1024 4.2.3 Patch Utilities Invert Allows you to invert an attribute of a fixture, so when you set zero the output will be full. You cannot invert some attributes. If not in the Patch menu, press <Patch> to enter. -
Page 15: Controlling Fixtures
Creator 1024 5 Controlling fixtures 5.1 Select fixtures Select a single fixture: Press the handle Fixture buttons for the fixtures you want. The LED in the Fixture button comes on for selected fixtures Select a range of fixtures: To select a range of fixtures, hold down the Fixture button for the first fixture then press the Swop button for the last fixture. -
Page 16: Fan Mode
Creator 1024 5.4 Fan mode Fan mode automatically spreads out the values on a selected range of fixtures. If used on pan and tilt, the result is spreading out “rays” of light beams. The first and last fixtures of the range are affected most, and the central fixtures are affected least. -
Page 17: Palette
A palette entry can store any or all attributes of a fixture, so you could store position, color and gobo in the same palette entry. However, it’s easier to operate the Creator 1024 PRO if you have some palettes for position, some for color, some for gobo and so on. There are 80 palettes available so you don’t need to mix them up. -
Page 18: Delete A Palette
“wave” or “ballyhoo” type effects. This is called the spread of the shape. In the Creator 1024, 5 shapes can be run simultaneously, but, only 1 shape is editable. 7.1 Select a shape Select fixtures;... -
Page 19: Scene
Creator 1024 8 Scene There are many functions in the controller to create a complicated lighting effect; and, the most fundamental part is a scene, in which you can store a “look” you have created using your light. There are 60 playbacks on 5 pages, each page with 12, which can be used to store scenes and chases. -
Page 20: Time
Creator 1024 8.5 Time Press <Time>, then, press a desired <Playback> button for editing. You can set a fade in and fade out time independently for every memory. The playback fades only affect HTP (intensity) channels. There is a separate LTP timer which allows you to set movement times. LTP channels which were set to “I” during Patching ignore LTP fade times. -
Page 21: Chase
Creator 1024 9 Chase A sequence of one or more pre recorded steps programmed using the CHASE button. It can be replayed automatically if desired. Sometimes known as SEQUENCE, STACK or Linked Cues. The chase can include 600 steps in this console. -
Page 22: Copy A Scene
Creator 1024 9.7 Copy a scene Under the first level menu, press a desired <Swop> button; Press another <Swop> button. Then, the scene in the first button is copied into the second one. 9.8 Run chase Raise a fader, the corresponding scene on the current page will be output. In the starting menu, press a <Swop>... -
Page 23: Personality Builder
Creator 1024 11 Personality Builder Personality Builder is to create and edit fixture library (Personality). The library file must be placed in the root directory of a USB Memory stick in FAT32 format. 11.1 Interface of Personality Builder 11.2 How to create a new Personality (Library) Select your language. -
Page 24: Maintenance
If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again. If nothing happens after 30 seconds, unplug the device. If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not open the Creator 1024, as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become void. - Page 25 Ordercode: 50731...
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