Theatrelight STARLET 6 User manual

Operators Manual
STARLET 6 & 12

Overview:
The Starlet 6 & 12 are simple lighting control consoles. They have 6 or 12 channel
faders each with a flash button. A Park facility allows two preset operation. Output
levels are sent by industry standard DMX512.
Package contents:
1Starlet 6 or 12 console, 1Mains power cable
DMX 512:
DMX512 is an international standard supported by most manufactures of lighting
equipment for the entertainment industry. It is used to connect lighting controllers such
as the Starlet to dimmers and other DMX512 controlled devices. It allows for up to 512
channels of control to be transmitted over a single twisted pair cable.
Ensure the voltage select switch is set to matche your mains power supply
Connect the power Cable tothe mains input socket on the rear of the Starlet .
Connect the DMX512 cable from the DMX output socket on the rear of the Starlet
to the dimmers DMX512 input.
The Starlet outputs DMX512 channels 1-6 or 1-12 depending on the model. Set the
dimmer to decode channels 1-6 or 1-12 (refer tothe dimmer instructions for this)
Connect to the mains power and turn on the power switch on the back of the Starlet.
The green power supply and amber DMX output LED's should light on the Starlet.
The dimmer pack connected to the Starlet should indicated that it is receiving
DMX512.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Basic rules in the use of DMX512:
1. Use correct cable (see specifications)
2. The cable must daisy chain from the first device tothe next, and on tothe next and
so on. Tee or spur connections are not permitted (use a DMX512 electronic splitter.)
3. The console such as the Starlet must be at one end of the daisy chain.
Connection:
1 2 3 4 5 6 A
POWER
DIMMERSTATUS
B C
MODEL TLSAT610
REMOTECONTROL MODE
DMX
-512
TESTMODE
DMXADDRESS
CHN1 CHN 2PHASE A
PHASEB
PHASE C
CHN 3 CHN4
CHN 5 CHN6
ON ON
10AMPS MAXIMUM
PERCHANNEL
000 = DMXOFF
0 0 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 A
POWER
DIMMERSTATUS
B C
MODEL TLSAT610
REMOTECONTROL MODE
DMX
-512
TESTMODE
DMXADDRESS
CHN1 CHN 2PHASE A
PHASEB
PHASE C
CHN 3 CHN4
CHN 5 CHN6
ON ON
10AMPS MAXIMUM
PERCHANNEL
000 = DMXOFF
0 0 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 A
POWER
DIMMERSTATUS
BC
MODEL TLSAT610
REMOTECONTROL MODE
DMX-512
TESTMODE
DMXADDRESS
CHN1 CHN 2
PHASE A
PHASEB
PHASE C
CHN 3 CHN4
CHN 5 CHN6
ON ON
10AMPS MAXIMUM
PERCHANNEL
000 =DMXOFF
0 0 1
101010101010
999999
777777
888888
666666
555555
444444
333333
222222
111111
000000
1 2 3 4 5 6
STARLET 6
DMXOUTPUTPOWERSUPPLY
CROSS
FADER
PARK
PRESET
PARK
1 2 3 4 5 6 A
POWER
DIMMERSTATUS
B C
MODEL TLSAT610
REMOTECONTROL MODE
DMX
-512
TESTMODE
DMXADDRESS
CHN 1 CHN 2PHASEA
PHASEB
PHASEC
CHN3 CHN 4
CHN5 CHN 6
ON ON
10AMPS MAXIMUM
PERCHANNEL
000 = DMXOFF
0 0 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 A
POWER
DIMMERSTATUS
B C
MODEL TLSAT610
REMOTECONTROL MODE
DMX
-512
TESTMODE
DMXADDRESS
CHN1 CHN 2PHASE A
PHASEB
PHASE C
CHN 3 CHN4
CHN 5 CHN6
ON ON
10AMPS MAXIMUM
PERCHANNEL
000 = DMXOFF
0 0 1
101010101010
999999
777777
888888
666666
555555
444444
333333
222222
111111
000000
1 2 3 4 5 6
STARLET 6
DMXOUTPUTPOWERSUPPLY
CROSS
FADER
PARK
PRESET
PARK
1 2 3 4 5 6 A
POWER
DIMMERSTATUS
B C
MODEL TLSAT610
REMOTECONTROL MODE
DMX
-512
TESTMODE
DMXADDRESS
CHN 1 CHN 2PHASEA
PHASEB
PHASEC
CHN3 CHN 4
CHN5 CHN 6
ON ON
10AMPS MAXIMUM
PERCHANNEL
000 = DMXOFF
0 0 1
DMX
OUTPUT
STARLET 6
MODELTLST 6
POWER
ON
Manufactured By
Auckland, New Zealand, www.theatrelight.co.nz
THEATRELIGHT LTD
OFF
MAINS FUSE
20mm, 250mA
STANDARD
MAINS INPUT
110/240 VAC
50/60 Hz, 10W
Z348

Operation:
EXAMPLE:
1) Connect the Starlet to dimmers as per previous page.
2) Set the Cross-fader to the preset position (up).
3) Set Preset faders at 0%. Push the flash buttons above preset faders. Channels
flash to 100%(full). Set Preset faders at 100%. Push the flash buttons. Channels flash
to 0%. Releasing flash button restores to previous state.
4) Adjust levels of channels with preset faders (set at various levels).
5) Push the PARK button briefly. The output is now stored in the PARK memory.
6) Move the Cross-fader to the PARK position. Output is now from the park memory.
7) New levels can now be set blind on the preset faders (The output will not be altered)
8) Move the cross-fader slowly up to the preset position. The lights cross-fade from the
settings in the PARK memory to the level settings on the Preset.
9) Repeating steps 5-8 allows you to set up levels, hold it in the park memory while you
set up another set of levels blind and then cross-fade to it. This can be repeated as
many times as needed. You are fading from one set of levels to another to another.
A
FE
D C
B
Power Supply: Power supply OK. DMX Output:DMX512 OK
Cross fader:
i) Inthe PRESET position (up) the preset faders 1-6 (or 1-12) are active and will
the output
ii) In the PARK position (down) the output is derived from the PARK memory.
Preset faders 1- 6 or 1-12: These faders control the output channels 1-6 or 1-12
The CROSSFADER must be in the preset position (up).
Flash buttons: These buttons will flash the output channels to 100% (full) if
the output level of the channel is at 0% - 95%. If the output level is at 95% -100% the
flash button will flash the channel to 0% (off). Note that this is based on output level,
which is affected by the CROSSFADER. The flash buttons flash channels to 100%
or 0%.The flash buttons are not mastered by the CROSSFADER.
Park: Stores the live output levels as set by the preset faders in an electronic
memory when pressed briefly. Output contributed from the flash buttons is NOT
stored. Moving the CROSSFADER to the PARK position holds the stored levels in
the electronic memory and disables the output from the preset faders.
AB
C
D
E
F

Specifications:
Channels: 6 or 12 depending on model
Output: DMX512 (1990)
Output Connector: 5 pin XLR socket
Power supply: 110- 230 VAC
Size: Starlet 6: 283mm x 217mm x 64mm
Starlet 12: 364mm x 217mm x 64mm
Weight: Starlet 6: 1.8Kg Starlet 12: 2.8Kg
Manufactured by
6 Rowe street, Onehunga
Auckland, New Zealand
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
WWW.theatrelight.co.nz
DMX 512
connector
Pin 1: Shield
Pin 2: Data -
Pin 3: Data +
The Starlet must only be used for its intended purpose.
Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Do not operate the Starlet in wet conditions.
Protect the Starlet from liquids.
Operate in a clean environment.
Cover the front panel when not in use.
DMX512 cable should be a shielded twisted pair, min 0.5mm conductors,Suitable for use
with RS485 data transmissions.