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Re: scene setter 24 dmx channel addressing
Luis, I have tried that numerous times. Granted , it has been about 10 years since I have used DMX lighting. My last controller, An Election was a breeze to address. This is my second Scene Setter 24 in four weeks. The first one my salesperson and I assumed was defective. Now, for many years I have used XLR mic cables and I am learning that they may not work with todays new lighting components. I am assuming there is quit a difference between XLR and DMX cabling... So, I presently have...
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Re: scene setter 24 dmx channel addressing
Carl, If the steps provided did not work, I suggest reviewing the instructions found printed on the bottom plate of the controller to verify that the steps provided match the "DMX CH. Assignment" setup, which is what you are trying to configure. Also, although XLR cables are physically an exact replacement of DMX cables, we do highly recommend using DMX cables, strictly for lighting. As far as addressing these lights, considering that the Scene Setter 24 is only a 24-Channel controller, it...
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Re: scene setter 24 dmx channel addressing
Hey Carl, To assign the DMX Channels on "ADJ" branded version of the Scene Setter you will need to do the following: 1. Enter Program Mode by pressing and holding the Record button and entering 1, 6, 6, 8. 2. Enter Channel Assign Mode by pressing and holding the Record button and entering 8, 8, 8. 3. Once this has been done the display will read 001, you can now use the Up or Down button to select the channel (1-512) that you want assigned. 4. Once your desired channel is displayed, tap the...
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Re: Help w/ DMX addys
The first pack should have only the first dip switch up and the second should have only the first and third up. This will make the channel 1 for the first and 5 for the second, thus covering all 8 channels you want. No, you can't separate the two plugs so you get 8 channels out of each pack, its strictly 4 channels. However, yes you can add more packs and "piggy back" or "daisy chain" (which ever term you prefer) off of the DMX outs from the last dimmer pack. You should already be doing this...
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Re: Elateion Stage Setter 8 Problems
Try out with a "General Reset" of the Scene Stage Setter to see if it works. Then try again the chase pattern config. maybe will work.
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Re: Design Spot 250 Fade Issues
ok.. i have an the scene setter 2.. but its only for my house and incandescant lighting. it doesn't even have a grand master what is a good midi console? and how to you connect that your computer.. can they go usb as well? how would i learn more about setting up a midi to do sequencing with my lights with a click track also? (and do you know how to set up a fade for cycles) (and is there a hot key for GO during a cycle) sorry a lot of questions
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Re: Stage Pak 1 how to set up?
Good job jthtiger! But flipper what ever you do DO NOT plug your DMX lights in to the DP-415!! never plug your DMX lights into a dimmer pack as it will ruin the the DMX hardware and motors in your intelligent lights. also i believe your stage setter 8 that came with your pack should have enough channels for your lights. but can u tell me how many pars you have/plan to use? let me know and i can be of further help. sincerely,
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Re: Stage Pak 1 how to set up?
on a side note. your spot 250 uses 6 DMX channel and the vue 3 uses 9. 9+6=15 DMX channels total. so you only have room for maybe one or two pars on the stage setter 8. might want to look into a bigger controller. like jthtigers DMX operator 192.
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Re: SS8 Question
the stage setter 8 isnt really built for a DMX inteligent fixture. could you consider getting a new controller or swapping out the SS8 for something else?
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Re: Scene Setter 48 issues, less than 1 year
Regarding your edit: Over 2 years of constant use things can get that way. My church owns a stage setter-48 and the only problems we are having with it, is the faders are starting to not work properly. Who knows, maybe you did just get a "dud" but Elation has been the best company I have ever seen, as far as quality, for the price they have! jthtiger
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Re: Scene Setter 48 issues, less than 1 year
Well if you're starting to have fader issues just after 2 years then I'm thinking this might not be a dud. How many faders are you having a problem with? And what exactly is the problem?
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Re: Scene Setter 48 issues, less than 1 year
Hi World.. Elation guy jumping in here. in the world of consoles in general the faders and buttons you commonly use will need to be replaced sometime or another.. sometimes sooner than later. With the Elation consoles we strive to use the good components to do the Job and not the best component made.. That is why you will see some lighting consoles for alot more money than the Elation product, and some consoles for less money. We believe our consoles are a great value for the price. However...
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Re: Scene Setter 48 issues, less than 1 year
Oh No, We have had this controller for over 10 years (i think. . .at least 7). The problem is that when you push some of the faders up to 100% it skips down to 30% and flashes around. It is kinda hard to explain. You push it up and it hits 100 then jumps back and forth between 30 and 100. Does that make sense? We just need another one. About the 192 not being satisfactory, you would have fast control over lots of faders. All you would do is it one button, and then change the faders. There...
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Re: Newbie looking for help/advice
Depends on exactly what you are looking to do. If it is just conventional lighting, then a scene setter will do, even with some LEDs in the mix. For movers, you will need some sort of moving light console, be it a Magic 260 (wouldn't recommend), DMX Operator 192, Show Designer 1, the CompuLive computer program, etc etc. If you also want to add moving lights later, I would go for a moving light console so you are not kicking yourself later, or you can do what I often do and use one console...
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Re: scene setter 24 chases
I believe you must re-program. I don't think there is a way to save show files on a Scene Setter. If there was, just re-load the show. Hence the term, save, and save often.
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Re: Octopod 80 or 36?
There is a controller called an SD6C its about $80.00. I think it will be the simplest.. and if not that one a Stage Setter8. Stage setter 8 is about $280.00
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Re: Stage setter 8 & DMX LED panels
Hi Mike, The stage setter 8 is a straight forward controller channels 1-8 or channels 1-6 consecutivly. So the controller will always give you the same results. I think the best thing for you would be to contact Chauvet and see whats up with the Color Pallette.. It has some pretty complex channel assignments, and if you address them to 1 for simplicity sake they should do the same thing. For other channel or menu setting on the Color Palette you need to work with chauvet. Best regards,
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Re: How to run an SS8 with Behringer FCB1010?
Suspx, Make sure that both the Stage Setter 8 and the MIDI foot controller are on the same MIDI channel. Keep in mind that the MIDI indicator on the Stage Setter 8 will light up even though both devices are on different MIDI channels. Once the proper MIDI channels have been assigned, the Stage Setter 8 will respond to basic note on/note off commands. Here's how to assign the MIDI channel and the table used to send the proper notes. (This is posted on the manual). MIDI Settings: To change...
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Re: another noob question.....
Rick, What channel is the DP-415 address to? If using sliders 5-8 then it should be set to dip switch 1 and 3 on. Also on the Scene Setter 24 you can change the output channel for each slider. Have any of the sliders been changed to control different channels? If so, you can reset them by holding the record button and tapping flash button 7 three times, while in record mode.
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Re: Scene Setter and Optima OPDM-20
hi Shealy, No.. the scene setter doesn't allow you to patch faders to channels. Its a straight 24 controller. 1 = 1, 2 = 2
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Re: New to lighting with DMX (STAGE SETTER 8)
Sergio, I am new to this lighting thing as well and also find the manual for the Stage Setter 8 a little too high level for us beginners. Where did you get the promo dvd you sent to wolfknight. I have been "elected" the band member to run this sytem and do not know where to start. Thanks-
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Re: Understanding the DMX Operator
James and Chris, Thank you for your explanations. Being at entry level every bit of understanding helps alot. I can definitely tell now that any of the operator models will give me alot more control as compared to the stage setter 8, So I think a trade-in is on the near horizon. Chris I have a small set up right now just 8 par 36 LEDs I may add on a little later, but not much they are just for my band. With this small set up I can set the whole thing up in my basement and create the scenes,...
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Re: Scene Setter 48
Thanks, Can you tell me one more thing, where can I get the User Manual (PDF) for my Elation Scene Setter 48 It was before ADJ took over that part (I think 2005 version) I want a manual to keep consistent with the stuff on my board even though there pretty much the same thing expect for new slider style and button style LCD vs LED, Elation vs ADJ logo, and DMX polarity switch. I am just going to print it and put it in a binder with page protectors.
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Re: Programming PAR LEDS with stage setter 8
Hello Eric, A Stage Setter can control the color changing effect of a P64LED, but it is not recommended. The Stage Setter 8 is a DMX controller but is more directed towards non DMX fixtures such as stage lights. Since the P64Led is an intelligent fixture, you will need an intelligent controller to get the full capability and functionality of this light. What your son is doing is fine, you are going to be able to control the dimming effect and colors of the light that you have with the Stage...
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Re: DP-415?
I have read that the chanels are not nesseiarly direct on this board they can be remapped. so maybe you need to setter fader 1-4 as dmx ch 1-4 not sure
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Re: Resetting a Scene Setter 24CH Dimmer Console
Hello! How does one do a factory reset on the Scene Setter 48? I tried the solution recommended for the 24 and it didn't do anything. I'm in the exact same situation; our lighting guy moved away and I can't get hold of him to get the password from him, if he even remembers. All best, Chortle
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Re: Resetting a Scene Setter 24CH Dimmer Console
Chortle, Both the Scene Setter 24 and 48 have the same default password, but the password reset codes are different. Here's how to reset the Scene Setter 48 to the default password. Press and hold down “RECORD, EDIT & HOLD” buttons- then sequentially press FLASH keys 10,20,30,40 and release.
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Re: Stage Setter 8 HELP!
Hi DivAngie and welcome to the forums. I can answer your second question for you, but not the first unfortunately (don't know the Stage Setter line of consoles). Hopefully jingles will be along to answer that one soon. A terminator is a good idea for really long runs of DMX or when you have a lot of units on a single line of DMX. DMX can handle 32 units per line, be it LEDs, dimmer packs, dimmer racks, moving lights, foggers, scanners, or anything else DMX based. Unless that dimmer pack is...
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Re: Connecting External Faders to Compu Live?
you mean have the operator trigger scenes? no. just midi. However if you had a stage setter for example or a light desk you could use the DMX IN. Sincerely,
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Re: stage setter 8 problems
Cybrian, The Stage Setter 8 will automatically start up in blackout when powered up. So it's possible that it's losing power in the middle of your show. Did you have all your packs on separate circuits? Was there any known power issues in the building? Have you tried recreating the problem?
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Re: Clueless newbie w/ scene setter 24
A Scene Setter can program chases (it calls these scenes for some reason). The difference is a chase is a series of steps/looks in a row that loop over and over again. A scene is simply one look. So basically, you can call a chase a series of scenes. Now, the Scene Setter is mainly used for conventional lighting (lights that work off a dimmer pack like par cans) and can be used for LED lighting as well but isn't the best console in the world for it. Which fixtures are you using? Maybe you...
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Re: Clueless newbie w/ scene setter 24
Hmmm, and when the Scene Setter is plugged in, the Mega Flash says its getting DMX? Are you using DMX cable? How many fixtures are you using? About how long is your DMX run?
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Re: Clueless newbie w/ scene setter 24
The Mega Flashes weren't responding to the scene setter either. I have about 19 total fixtures including 4 mega flashes, 6 off-brand LED washes, 2 Chauvet Q-Spots, 2 Chauvet Intimidators, 2 American DJ Pocket Scans, 1 240 Mw Laser, 1 off-brand LED color splash jr. and a Chauvet Hurricane Fogger. Even when I just plug one light into the board and set the address to 1 then hit the Fixture 1 button none of the faders control the light, is there some obvious step or piece of hardware I'm missing...
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Re: Newbie Help... please!
Thank you SerraAva... Bear with me here... I don't know that I am sure what mode I am in. I power up the spot, power up the scene setter. Upon power up the 'Black Out' indicator is rapidly flashing. I have tried the sliders when this is flashing and after having pushed the Black Out key to clear the indicator. I have set the Mode to 1-24 single and am using channels 1 and 2 and the spot is set to channel 001. Thank you again for your assistance.
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Re: another noob question.....
Sergio, I have an Scene Setter 24 ch connected to two ETC Smartpack wall mounted dimmer panels. SS24 outputs 1-12 go to 1st panel with 12 dimmers and outputs 13-18 to second panel with 6 dimmers. The SS24 outputs are in sequence but actual light wiring to dimmers is mixed. How can I assign sliders to match the phisical light configuration (as suggested in your remarks)? Or do I need to rewire the dimmer panels to match SS24 sliders? Johnhrv The existing
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Re: another noob question.....
Sergio, Thanks for your reply. I am not at our church to check the DIPs but all 18 outputs are working now using DMX. No the slider channels have not been changed. BUT, that is what I want to try but cannot find instructions. Can you direct me to a source of instruction for changing slider output channels. My other option is to re-wire the ETC Smartpacks. My objective is to get the SS24 sliders in the same order as theater lighting fixtures (now mixed). johnhrv
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Re: Resetting a Scene Setter 24CH Dimmer Console
I have a scene setter 48 and i can't get this to work. I can't seem to get it into record mode so i think the pass code has been changed. and I would like to reset it back to factory but that isn't workin for me ether. please help
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Re: Resetting a Scene Setter 24CH Dimmer Console
Hi, I buy a scene setter 48 last week, but I'm not able to do preset... I unlocked the Record with 1,6,6,8 and I'm in 1-48 mode, I choice the intensity of my lighting, I press record, page 1, bump 25 and after Rec Exit, but qhen I try, it dosn't work... thank you !
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Re: DMX Settings for Stage Setter 8
Well the stage setter 8 isn't really ideal for that type of fixture. The stage setter 8 is most suited for par cans and dimmer packs. singles channel effects. The stage setter 8 only offers 16 dmx channels. And your lights may very ell use more than that. In fact I'm sort of familiar with your LED par cans. They use anywhere from 4 -6 channels. So I think you may need to get a different controller. Sincerely,
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Re: DMX Settings for Stage Setter 8
Thanks for the info. I was thinking that the Stage Setter could do some basic stuff if I set the LED channels on 1 - 6 and just have them work in pairs together. Might be easier just to let the settings on the lights themselves do the work. Any suggestions on a different controller?
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Re: Elation Stage Setter 8
We are still having the same problem. We only use the stage setter 8 with the PAR 56 can lights, nothing else is connected to them. They stared working again then halfway through the show they stopped. I'll have to see about getting the memory dumped...
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Re: Compulive with Scene Setter 24
Awesome thanks for checking. To be clear the ideal situation would have me using a grandMA or road hog. And essentially that is what I'm trying to do with the scene setter. Thanks.
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Re: Elation Stage Setter 8
Reuben, The Stage Setter 8 has a fade function that affects the response of the individual sliders as well as the chase programs. You can enable this fade by going into 1x16 mode and adjusting the Y cross fader. Try reseting the fade delay to instant by bringing the Y fader all the way up to value 0, while in 1x16 mode. Let me know if this works
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Re: Compulive with Scene Setter 24
Hey James, I was wondering if you had heard anything as to whether using that Scene Setter in the way I wanted would work. Let me know when you get a free moment. Thanks for everything! nich
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Re: House lighting
Hi Impedious, I hear and understand your situation. your still working on improvements in your facility. For your budget committee i would propose using the Moth theory. All churches want to get more people in the doors. Just as a light bulb attracts moths, so does a well lit church. the better lit up it is, the more people that will be attracted to it. If it is poorly lit then moths are not attracted to it. Given the fact you have in house electricians will save you guys tons of $$. that is...
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Re: Scene Setter-48
Thats where I am now, I setup and run live shows for high school to Club level bands in hall and clubs with up to 7 bands in one night. The big problem is about half of them I dont know the music to till I hear it, And thats fine but.... Can't have a show pre-programed. Thats why I like the Scene Setter-48's lots of short to long chases on tap. 30-10mm led par64 4-punsh pro's 4-mega flash 16 sound ative lights on switch packs 7-lasers 4-fog Plus fans to move it around Is there a way to use...
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Re: Stage Pak 1
Well, to start with, we have the Stage Setter 8 controller, which is nothing more than a 16 channel DMX controller. Then you have 2 DP415 dimmer packs, which are both 4 channel dimmer packs. Starting in with your Roller Trons, I'm assuming perhaps incorrectly that you have the Roller Tron 250's. But I could be wrong. These are 5-channel DMX fixtures. Channel 3 and Channel 4, value 255, is SOUND ACTIVE. So these support SOUND active, probably in a "per mode" bass. Channel 3 being sound active...
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Re: Stage Setter 8 fuse blown
Here is the link for the parts that are offered for the Stage Setter 8. This will also include the 1amp GMA Fuse. http://www.americandjparts.com...c=STAGE%20SETTER%208