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SHOWTEC Light Desk Pro 136 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Light Desk Pro 136 ORDERCODE 50433...
  • Page 2 For more information: iwant@showtec.info You can get some of the best quality, best priced products on the market from Showtec. So next time, turn to Showtec for more great lighting equipment. Always get the best -- with Showtec ! Thank you!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Showtec Showtec Light Desk Pro 136 Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................…………………………………………. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features…….……………………………………………………………………………………….……...…. Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Front side..…………………………………………………………………………………..……………….. Back side..………………………………………………………………………………………..……….…… Installation................…...…………………………………….…... Set Up and Operation..............……..…………………………….…… Set Up Moving light effects……..………………………………………………………………….……...…. Programming and Controlling a Moving Light Effect………………………………………….……...…… - Scene..........…………......……………………..………….. - Chase................…..…………..………………….
  • Page 4 Settings..................………........…..…. - Enter the setting mode........…………......……………………..- Save data to the CF card...............…..…………....- Read from the CF card.......…............………………..- Patch channel (assign)........………………………….......... - PAN / TILT FADE ONLY.......………………………………………………..……..…..- Display mode (100/255)........…………………………....………....- MIDI channel…........………………………………………………………..…..… - Notice for CF card......………………………………………………………..…..… - To clear memory………........…………......……………………..

  • Page 5: Warning

    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.

  • Page 6: Operating Determinations

    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.

  • Page 7: Description

    Description of the device Features Light Desk Pro 136 is a lightcontroller from Showtec. • Hybrid console for 16 DMX units (8 intelligent fixtures & 8 PARs) • 6 freely programmable PAR programs, ONE/MIX/SEQ available • 8 freely programmable fixture programs, MIX/SEQUENCE available •...

  • Page 8: Frontside

    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.
  • Page 9 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 “...

  • Page 10: Backside

    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-).

  • Page 11: Programming And Controlling A Moving Light Effect

    DOWN button (18), until you see the address you want. By pressing the UP button (17), you can change the Channel of your Light Desk Pro 136. To save a channel patch, you first have to select a fixture (3) and then press RECORD (15).

  • Page 12: Chase

    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.

  • Page 13: Step Mix/Sequence

    The DMX channels for conventinal light start at address 129, because all prior addresses are reserved for moving lighteffects. To keep programming and controlling simple, this Light Desk Pro 136 has been devided in 2 parts. The left side is for moving light effects and the right side is for conventional light.

  • Page 14: Exit Record

    Stand-by (35) With this function the Light Desk Pro 136 is set to a stand-by mode. The programs keep on running, but DMX output for conventional light is off. This function is almost the same as the “blackout” function for moving light effects.

  • Page 15: One/Mix/Seq

    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.

  • Page 16: Settings

    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.

  • Page 17: Pan / Tilt Fade Only

    Turn off the power when connect or disconnect CF card with the unit. CF card (32MB) can be used only for Light Desk Pro 136; otherwise the data would probably be missing. Outputting of DMX would be stopped during the reading or storing to CF card. And so does to “ASSIGN CH.”...

  • Page 18: To Clear Memory

    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.

  • Page 19: Removing The Rubber Housing For 19" Rack Fitting

    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 Showtec Light Desk Pro 136 requires almost no maintenance.

  • Page 20: Product Specifications

    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.
  • Page 21 2004 Showtec.

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