AVstumpfl SC MASTER LITE User manual

SC MASTER LITE
AV Stumpfl

SC MASTER LITE Contents •i
Contents
Introduction 1
Control centre and MP3 player ............................................1
The Features .......................................................................2
Versions and Scope of Supply.............................................5
Accessories.....................................................................5
Address ...............................................................................7
Documentation Status.....................................................7
Front and Rear Views 9
Front View............................................................................9
Rear View ..........................................................................10
IR remote control unit ........................................................11
Getting Started 13
General .........................................................................13
Cable Connections and Power Supply ..............................13
Programming shows 16
Overview............................................................................16
Programming with Wings Platinum....................................17
Preparatory steps..........................................................17
Creating a project..........................................................18

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Creating a Show Medium 21
General ............................................................................. 21
Generating data for the SC MASTER ............................... 23
The FlashCard Dialog in Wings Platinum..................... 23
Generating presentation data for the CF Card ............. 25
Specifying show properties .......................................... 29
Editing Remote Properties of Shows ................................ 31
Special settings ............................................................ 33
Editing Remote Properties in SHOW.INI...................... 34
Data Transfer to CF Card ................................................. 37
Copying the show data onto a CF Card ....................... 37
Playing back shows 39
Presentations - compact layout and comfortable handling 39
Navigation within a show.............................................. 41
Extended selection of shows........................................ 42
IR remote control range................................................ 43
Continuing a show after power failure............................... 44
Show Start with Timer....................................................... 45
SC Net System 46
General......................................................................... 46
Cable Connections and Power Supply ............................. 46
Address configuration ....................................................... 47
Setting addresses in the Media Pool............................ 47
Setting the addresses at the hardware......................... 48
Ensuring communication within the SC Net...................... 49
The Menu 51
Layout of the Menu ........................................................... 51
How to use the menu ........................................................ 53

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Menu operation via IR remote control ...........................56
Menu Chart........................................................................57
The Menu Items 58
Setting ...............................................................................58
Load ..............................................................................58
Save..............................................................................58
Factory ..........................................................................58
Options ..............................................................................61
AuxAdrs (Auxiliary Address) .........................................61
RSOAdrs (RS-Out Address) .........................................61
SCNet (SCNet Communication)....................................61
ContShw (Continue Show)............................................62
TrayStP (Tray Starting Position) ...................................62
PDCMode......................................................................63
Display ..........................................................................63
FastDsp (Fast Display) .................................................65
IRRecve (IR-Receive) ...................................................65
DMX (DMX 512)............................................................65
HighLgt (High Light Function) .......................................66
DataIO (Data In/Out).....................................................66
Sound ................................................................................67
Master ...........................................................................67
SaveVol (Save Volume) ................................................68
Signal.................................................................................69
Priorty (Priority) .............................................................69
Cue-In ...........................................................................69
ContDLC (Continual DLC).............................................70
RSOut................................................................................71
Driver ............................................................................71
NumOfPr (Number of Projectors)..................................72
Timer..................................................................................73

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AutoTim (Auto Timer) ................................................... 73
Command..................................................................... 73
TTime (Timer Time)...................................................... 73
Info .................................................................................... 75
Trouble shooting 76
Finding faults..................................................................... 76
List of problems................................................................. 77
Updating the operating software 80
Updating............................................................................ 80
Technical Appendix 82
ASCII protocol................................................................... 82
Connector configuration.................................................... 85
RS232-IN / CAN connector .......................................... 85
RS232-OUT connector................................................. 86
CUE IN connector ........................................................ 87
CUE-OUT connector .................................................... 87
Audio connectors.......................................................... 88
REMOTE connector ..................................................... 89
DATA IN / OUT connector............................................ 90
POWER connector ....................................................... 91
Technische Daten ............................................................. 91
Glossary 92
Index 95

SC MASTER LITE Introduction •1
Introduction
Control centre and MP3 player
SC MASTER series units are MP3 players with a higher Show
Control management system for controlling multi-media
events. Within the SC Net network, they form the central
control system with a variety of input and output options.
Sound and control information is stored on a memory card the
size of a postage stamp. Direct and undelayed access ensures
both synchronization and interaction. The SC MASTER gives
you "complete control"! Congratulations and welcome to the
Stumpfl system!
The core of the device is a microprocessor with programmable
operating software which allows the many features and func-
tions of this new generation of control units to be implemented.
The required configuration settings can be made, saved and
called up in the entry menu. Any future developments can
easily be incorporated via software updates, which will keep
your unit always up-to-date.
This manual with its step-by-step instructions should help you
to familiarize yourself with all the features and possibilities of
this device. This manual is also available as PDF document.
The latest version can be downloaded from our website.

2 •Introduction
The Features
In order to get a feeling for the extraordinary efficiency of the
SC MASTER LITE you will find an overview over the most
important features below. If some of the topics inspire your
curiosity, just follow the cross references for further informa-
tion.
Audio
• The integrated audio player offers stereo sound and does
not use any movable parts. It is therefore virtually wearfree
and uses a Compact Flash Card (called CF Card for short)
as data carrier. The audio data are compressed in accor-
dance with the Fraunhofer MPEG1 Layer3 audio com-
pression format (called MP3 for short).
• On a CF card the size of a postage stamp with a storage
capacity of 512 MB more than eight hours of stereo sound
can be stored at a quality which is similar to that of a CD.
• IR remote control for volume and sound (bass and treble
control), as well as Start, Stop, Skip, etc.
• Integrated 2 x 10 W audio amplifier for the LS variant of
the SC MASTER LITE.
Control
• Control of external components via SC NET, DLC data
signal or the integrated RS232 interface.
• Control of lighting and other devices via DMX512 signals.
The first six channels are available via a special optional

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cable, control of up to 64 channels via the optional DMX
Upgrade Module. Transmitting IR commands is not possi-
ble with the DMX output in use.
• Multi-functional DATA I/O port for linking up with peripheral
devices, e.g. transponder reader for identification of indi-
vidual visitors.
• Comprehensive timer function and synchronization with
DCF77 signal with the optional radio clock module.
• Freely definable show configurations via Scheduler file.
Even highly complex conditions can be specified.
• Remote control via the RS 232 input for integration with
higher media control systems.
• Remote input for direct starting of shows via simple key-
pads.
• Direct connection of keyboard matrix with up to 24 keys.
• Connection of light barriers and motion detectors.
• Interactive show design in response to a variety of input
conditions, e.g. branching to other show sections by
pressing a key.
• In the case of a power failure while playing back a show
from CF Card, SC MASTER automatically saves the posi-
tion where the show was broken off. After starting up
again, you can resume the show from the same position.
• Simple, intuitive programming of all sequences via Wings
Platinum software. Subprograms can be called up via the
Call Function; sequences that remain the same needn't be
programmed more than once.

4 •Introduction
• All settings are menu driven via a display which is well
readable from all angles, with the brightness being adjust-
able. Up to six set-up configurations can be saved and re-
trieved at any time.
• The SC MASTER operating software can be updated via a
file and a Windows PC at any time.

SC MASTER LITE Introduction •5
Versions and Scope of Supply
SC MASTER LITE is also available as LS variant with an
integrated 2 x 10 W audio amplifier, which allows direct con-
nection of passive loudspeakers. All the other functions, how-
ever, are absolutely identical:
Included in the delivery are the following:
• IR remote control unit
• 2 cinch cables
• RS 232 cable STK-C010
• Power supply unit AC-3 or STZ-NG3-Switch
• User manual
• Wings Platinum CD ROM
Accessories
• Compact Flash Cards (CF-Card) with different memory
capacities of up to 512 MB.
• Special cable SCK-A-SCM-SCN for simultaneous connec-
tion of computer and SC Net modules.
• Start keypad with up to 3 keys for connection to the
REMOTE connector
• Keyboard with 16 keys for direct connection to the RS 232-
IN port

6 •Introduction
• Transponder for object oriented event triggering
• Motion detectors and light barriers
• Radio clock module for time-controlled presentation, to be
connected to the REMOTE connector.
• OC/analog module with 16 open collector switch outputs
and 8 analog outputs 0 – 10 V.
• DMX upgrade module for direct control of up to 64 DMX
channels.
• DMX512 extension cable for connection to REMOTE con-
nector, SCK-MDMXE
• External IR receiver for connection to the REMOTE connec-
tor

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Address
If you would like to contact us, just write a letter, send us a fax
or an e-mail. We'll be pleased to hear from you!
Visit our website on the Internet. We'll always have the latest
information and software ready for you!
AV Stumpfl GmbH
Mitterweg 46
A-4702 Wallern
Tel.: [phone]
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e-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.AVstumpfl.com
Documentation Status
Last reviewed: 29.04.2004
SC Master LITE operating software: 3.63
Wings Platinum Version: 1.33
This manual has been prepared with care and contains all
information about the SC MASTER LITE available at the time
of print.
This documentation is also available as a PDF file, which,
under certain circumstances, may be more up-to-date than the
printed version. If necessary, contact us for the latest Help
versions.

SC MASTER LITE Front and Rear Views •9
Front and Rear Views
Front View
1. IR receiving diode behind the display
2. Dot matrix display
3. Keys for menu and show selection as well as for volume
control
4. ESC key for the menu and for aborting running shows
(press for more than one second)
5. ENTER key for the menu, for show start and restart from
X-times or pause markers.
6. PC LED lights up, when the PC is connected
7. SHOW LED is on while a show is running; it starts blinking
when an X-time has been encountered.
8. Compact Flash Card slot (CF Card for short)
9. Eject button for the memory card
10. ON/OFF switch with control LED, lights up when ON

10 •Front and Rear Views
Rear View
1. Connector for cable remote control units, double slider
controls, DMX extension cable
2. RS232-OUT connector, serial interface RS232 for control
of external devices
3. Data jack incl. 8 IN/OUT channels for controlling special
interfaces. See page 66.
4. CUE-IN connector, configurable interface for time code,
control signals and digital audio signals with control infor-
mation. See page 69.
5. LINE-OUT connector, stereo output for the MP3 player
6. 2 x 10 W loudspeaker outputs, LS variant only
7. CUE OUT connector, control signal output
8. RS232 IN/CAN, serial port for computer connection and
connection to the SC NET modules (requires special SC
Net cable).
9. Connector for power supply unit AC-3

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IR remote control unit
1. Cover of battery compartment, on the rear. Warning:
Strictly observe the correct polarity indicated at the bottom
of the battery compartment when inserting the batteries!
2. Bass and treble control
3. IR transmitting diodes (range between 10 to 20m)
4. Ducking keys are without function

12 •Front and Rear Views
5. Volume control
6. Volume control (and Mute keys) for the card player; keys
LINE Line1, Line2 and Mic are without function.
7. Skip/Skip: For selecting a piece of music when no
show is running; selection of jump markers within a par-
ticular show in mode "Show Pause"; key functions and
for menu operation
8. Stop: Terminates a piece of music when the SC
MASTER is used as card player. When a show is running
...pressed briefly: "Show Pause" on/off, .... pressed for
more than 2.5 seconds: Show is aborted; during menu op-
eration: ESC key
9. Play: Starts a piece of music when the SC MASTER is
used as card player; restarts the show from X-times or
pause markers within a show; ENTER key for menu op-
eration
10. Keys for selecting or starting shows. See also Extended
selection of shows on page 42. Number keys can also be
used for starting from X-times.
11. NO key for special functions when selecting shows.

SC MASTER LITE Getting Started •13
Getting Started
General
You may be burning to start testing your new SC MASTER.
However, before you can start presenting your first show, you
will have to take a few preparatory steps.
Cable Connections and Power Supply
Connecting the system cables
Connect the cables as displayed below.
Once you have set up the connections between the system
components, you can start programming with Wings Platinum.

14 •Getting Started
In order to find out how this is done, refer to the corresponding
chapters.
Please note the following:
• Simultaneous connection of computer and SC Net Mod-
ules requires the special cable SCK-A-SCM-SCN, which is
available as an accessory. The SC Net modules are sup-
plied via additional power supply units. Apart from a few
exceptions, the power supply unit AC-3 can supply up to
five SC Net modules.
• Other connection diagrams in this manual do not include
the power supply unit and take its existence for granted.
• The LS variant required the power supply unit STZ-NG3-
Switch.
Switching on
Press the main switch (POWER ON) to switch on the
SC MASTER. The red LED above it lights up and the display
shows several messages one after the other. After about 3
seconds the following display should appear: