Show Tec Fademaster 16 User manual

Fademaster 16 V2
ORDERCODE 50406

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Showtec
Showtec Fademaster 16™Product Guide
Warning..…...................................................................................…………………………………………..................
Safety-instructions…………………………………………………………………………………….…......................
Operating Determinations…………………………………………………………………………….......................
Return Procedure……………………………………………………………………………......................................
Claims…………………………………………………………………………….........................................................
Description..…..............................................................................……….……………………………….…................
Features…….……………………………………………………………………………………….……....…................
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………………................
Controller front....................................................................................................................................................
Controller backside...........................................................................................................................................
Installation...............................................................................…...……………………………………..…..................
Installation....................................................………………………………………..………....................................
Common Terms...........................................………………………………………..………....................................
Set Up and Operation.....................................................................……..…………………………….…...................
- Programming……………………….................................……………………………..….............................
- Exit programming…………………….....................................................………........................................
- Chase / Manual....................................................……….........................................................................
- Chase Mode....................................................………..............................................................................
- Blackout....................................................………......................................................................................
Maintenance.................................................................................………..………….…….……………....................
Troubleshooting............................................................................………………….………………….…...................
Product Specifications.................................................................……………….…….…………………...................

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Unpacking Instructions
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. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be
returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Your shipment includes:
• Fademaster 16
• Incl. Power adapter 1,75m
• User manual
WARNING
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
Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should
there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.
To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to
follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to
warranty.
This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-
observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all
connections with the mains with particular caution!
Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
Do not open the device and do not modify the device.
CAUTION!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
With a dangerous voltage you can suffer
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!

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Do not insert objects into air vents.
Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack.
Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the device’s life.
Only use device indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.
Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases.
Always disconnect power from the mains, when device is not used or before cleaning! Only
handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.
Make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust.
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged. Check the device and the power-
cord from time to time.
If device is dropped or struck, disconnect mains power supply immediately. Have a qualified
engineer inspect for safety before operating.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do
not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave
the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
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.
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.
If this device is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the warranty becomes void.
Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash
etc.
You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !
Connection with the mains
Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug.
Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.
International
EU Cable
UK Cable
US Cable
Pin
L
BROWN
RED
YELLOW/COPPER
FASE
N
BLUE
BLACK
SILVER
NUL
YELLOW/GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
EARTH
Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth!

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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 [e-mail] and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the
return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the
customer’s responsibility. Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use.
Note: If you are given an RMA number, please include the following information on a piece of paper
inside the box:
1) Your name
2) Your address
3) Your phone number
4) A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short-
comings and/or visible defects, or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their
disposal. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise.
It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is
damaged due to shipping. Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt
of the delivery.
Any return shipment has to be made post-paid at all times. Return shipments must be accompanied with
a letter defining the reason for return shipment. Non-prepaid return shipments will be refused, unless
otherwise agreed in writing.
Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the
invoice. After this period complaints will not be handled anymore.
Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement,
regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting.

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Description of the device
Features
The Fademaster 16 is a DMX controller from Showtec and features:
• 32 channel programmable DMX controller
• Total output channels: 16 x 2 (pages)
• program 12 scenes
• Manual Mode
• Built-in chase
• Adjustable speed: 0,1 sec - 10 min.
• Adjustable fade time: 0-100 %
• Adjustable chase direction
• Universal DMX-512 controller
• Output connector: 3 pole Female XLR
• Power Input DC 9V-500 mA
• 3HE (3U) 19" rack mount
NOTE: Knowledge of DMX i is required to fully utilize this unit.
Overview
Controller Front
Fig. 1
1) Scene select buttons
Universal bump buttons representing scene location for storage and selection
2) Channel faders
For adjusting DMX values, Ch 1~16 can be adjusted immediately, Ch 17~32 after pressing the Page
select button.
3) Program / Rec button
Activates program mode.
4) Mode button
operating mode status, (Chase / Manual). The corresponding Mode LED (Chase / Manual) will
light up.
5) Page button
Used to select page between Page A (I-16) and Page B (17-32). The corresponding Page LED (A/B) will
light up.

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6) Blackout button
Press this button to enable or disable relevant DMX output. When its LED is lit, that means the relevant
DMX output is disabled. Press this button again the LED will be “off”, that means the DMX output is
reactivated.
7) Direction Fader
8) Output Fader
9) Speed Fader
This will adjust the hold time of a scene or a step within a chase (range of 0.1 second to 10 minutes).
10) Fade Fader
Used to adjust the fade time. Fade time is the amount of time it takes for a scanner (or scanners) to
Move from one position to another, for the dimmer to fade in or fade out.
Controller Backside
Fig. 2
11) 3-pin DMX input connector
12) 3-pin DMX output connector
13) DC Input DC 9V-500mA
14) ON/OFF power switch turns the controller on and off
Installation
Remove all packing materials from the Fademaster 16. Check that all foam and plastic padding is
removed. Screw the equipment into a 19" rack. Connect all cables.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.

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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.
Programs are a number of scenes arranged one after another. It can be programmed as either a single
scene or multiple scenes in sequence.
Scenes are static lighting states.
Sliders are also known as faders.
Chases can also be called programs. A chase consists of a number of scenes arranged one after
another.
Scanner refers to a lighting instrument with a pan and tilt mirror; however DMX controllers can use this
term to control any DMX-512 compatible device as a generic fixture.
Stand Alone refers to a fixture’s ability to function independently of an external controller and usually in
sync to music, due to a built in microphone.
Fade slider is used to adjust the fade time between scenes within a chase.
Speed slider affects the amount of time a scene will hold its state. It is also considered a wait time.

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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.
Programming
1) Press PROGRAM and then press SCENE 1、5、6、8.
2) Use the fader and PAGE button to set the DMX value，
3) Hold the PROGRAM button and choose the position for the SCENE to save
4) Save the current scene in the current SCENE.
Exit programming:
1) To exit Program mode, first press the PROGRAM button and then the BLACKOUT button.
Chase / Manual
1) Press MODE，you can select 2 different modes: AUTO and MANUAL.
2) You can control the controller manually or automatically.
Chase Mode
A chase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in a chase.
1) In Chase Mode the scenes will automatically be played one after the other.
2) In AUTO mode: fader 13 controls the running direction of the CHASE
fader 14 controls the dimmer of the chase（0-100%）
fader 15 control the run speed of the chase CHASE (0.1s-10m)
fader 16 control FADE of the chase（0-100%）
3) In MANUAL mode: fader 1-16 and the PAGE button control the output of each channel.
Blackout
1) Press the BLACKOUT button to enable or disable relevant DMX output. When its LED is lit, that means
the relevant DMX output is disabled. Press this button again the LED will be “off”, that means the DMX
output is reactivated.

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Maintenance
The Showtec Fademaster 16 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.
Troubleshooting
Showtec Fademaster 16
This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps
below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following
steps.
1. Fixture does not respond to controller: Check the DMX-address of the fixture and the controller.
Make sure they match. Make sure the connections are correct. Check if blackout is off.
2. Note: when in programming mode, as long as the LED indicator is lit, the value will be stored, even if
the value is zero.
3. If the device does not operate properly, unplug the device.
4. Check power from the wall, all cables, the fuse, the settings (return to default), etc.
5. If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again.
6. If nothing happens after 30 seconds, unplug the device.
7. Return the device to your Showtec dealer.

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Product Specification
Model: Showtec Fademaster 16
Power Supply: DC 9Volt - 500mA
Power connector: Adapter included
Mode: Chase / Manual
32 DMX Channels
Output: DMX-512 standard
Output connector: 3-pin XLR female
Input connector: 3-pin XLR male
Dimensions: 535 x 195 x 100 mm (LxWxH)
Weight : 2,8 kg
Spare Parts
Spare adapter: SPNE5011
Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Website: www.Showtec.info
Email: [e-mail]