User Manual - Magic Gadgets
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1. LEVELS Use the Speed control to adjust how fast your Shadowmaker runs through its effects FOR AN EVEN MORE SUBTLE EFFECT Make sure High sets are at zero and the Low sets are somewhere between 0 amp 5 then turn the input trims down CCW until the light is barely visible This will adjust the overall scale of the effect input to each channel It allows you to have even more precise FX adjustment over each channel fig A 6 Page SHADOWMAKER Jan 2015 REV A TTA T3TYTTYF TIP Spreading the lamps further apart creates a wider more active shadow motion when the lamps are clustered together they will provide a more even effect that s less dramatic TIP Try setting up the lamps vertically instead of horizontally to create a totally different look TIP Use additional Shadowmakers or our other FX devices such as the Flicker 2Digital or Flicker Dimmer in combination This will not only increase the output power available but provide added realism when creating firelight effects TIP One of the three channels may be on and another off or changing state during the sequence of the selected program ADDITIONAL FEATURES Use the 3x 1 8 Interface outputs fig B to send each channel effect to our PRODimmers Connect a 1 8 2 conductor or audio cable amp plug the other end to the interface input of a PRODimmer Or you can make your own using 2 conductor lamp cord and 1 8 MONO phone plugs make sure to check polarit2. operating the unit without proper ventilation improper packaging for shipping damage incurred during shipping any improper or negligent use or any attempt to open amp repair or modify the unit or removal or obscuring of the serial number label will void the warranty Warranty may be limited to original purchaser as shown on original invoice PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND FILL THIS OUT YOU MAY NEED IT LATER OWNER SERIAL DATE 10 Page
3. E UNIT IS NOT ENERGIZED YOU COULD BE SERIOUSLY HARMED amp DAMAGE THE UNIT REMOVE SCREWS _ Locate the ON OFF switch it is attached directly to the fan pae leads 8 Page SHADOWMAKER Jan 2015 REV A TTA T3TYTTYF TROUBLESHOOTING Q Is there a minimum load A No minimum load is necessary for proper operation Q Will my dimmer work with other loads like LED Fluorescent ETC A Although the unit was not designed for use with these types of loads their use will not harm the dimmer and my work depending on the application Can 1 use one channel as a dimmer and keep the effect running on the others A No the Shadowmaker does not work that way each of the 3 channels work together to create a single effect Q keep blowing fuses What s wrong A This is happening because there is a short in the electrical connection either before or after the unit Check your cables lamps ETC You also may be drawing too much current by using inadequate cabling check the cord length amp capacity chart on pg 3 NOTE 25 30A FUSES MAY BE USED IF NECESSARY If you are still having trouble with your Shadowmaker please contact us via e mail or over the phone All contact info is at magicgadgets com 9 Page SHADOWMAKER Y Y TYTY YF THE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANY Our products will be warranted for the lifetime of the unit amp shall be free of any Manufacturer defects The Warranty card must be returned with
4. EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN DO NOT EXPOSE UNIT TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR EXTREME TEMPERATURES REMOVE FROM POWER BEFORE CLEANING amp ONLY WITH A DRY OR SLIGHTLY DAMP CLOTH A MILD SOLVENT SUCH AS ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL MAY BE USED TO REMOVE HEAVY DEPOSITS DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS MAITAIN A SIX INCH 152 4mm CLEARANCE FROM ANY ITEMS THAT COULD IMPEDE COOLING DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG OR SOCKET IN ANY WAY THE GROUND PINS ARE PRIVIDED FOR YOUR SAFETY CONSULT AN ELECTRITIAN TO REPLACE AN INADEQUATE WALL OUTLET OR WALL BOX CONNECT AC POWER ONLY TO A MAINS SOCKET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION amp SUPPLY CIRCUIT PROTECTION I E CIRCUIT BREAKER FUSE ETC UNPLUG DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN NOT BEING USED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME ONLY USE EXTENSION CABLES THAT ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLING CURRENT REQUIRED FOR YOUR PARTICULAR APPLICATION PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED AVOID THE USE OF UNGROUNDED POLARIZED PLUGS DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY RESULT CORD LENGTH AND CAPACITY CHART oun 25 50FT 100FT 150FT 200FT 250FT 1 6 GAU G E 13AMPS 10AMPS NA NA NA GAUGE wast udi ome o 1 2 GAU G E 20AMPS 15AMPS 10AMPS 8AMPS 1 0 GAUGE 20AMPS 20AMPS 15AMPS 10AMPS 10AMPS LONGER LENGTHS CONDUCT LESS AMPS DUE TO DROP IN VOLTAGE 3 Page SHADOWMAKER Y CONTROL LAYOUT A
5. ND FUNCTION 1 Low set channels control lowest light level 2 Input Preheat trimmer pre sets dimmer dial output 3 High set channels control highest light level 4 Green amp Red buttons turns unit ON amp OFF Standby respectively 5 Effect select switches use to set desired effect 6 Effect output LEDs shows effect running 7 Speed control sets the speed of the effect 8 Sync switch selects between unit speed or external trigger source 9VDC 9 BLF type fuse holder with 20A fast blow fuse installed 10 Ground fault indicator flashing green does not indicate a high current ground FIG A 2 000W x3 PEAK LOAD ZI E OUTPUTS CH 2 Magic Gadgets SHADOWMAKER 1 0 CHANNEL 1 REQUIRES POWER g HIGH SET GROUND 4 ir EO DO NOT BLOCK VENTS gt lt 2 4 LOW SET INPUT TRIM gt INPUT TRIM gt INTERFACE 1 CAUTION LOCATED ON SIDE gt gt gt ELECTRONIC SWITCHING MAX INPUT 150V AC ONLY INPUTS 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 1 CH2 CH 3 BLF 20 FAST BLOW FUSI gt gt MORE INFO AT WWW MAGICGADGETS COM lt lt 4 Page SHADOWMAKER EVA CONNECTIONS amp ENCLOSURE FEATURES 1 AC INPUT Edison type male plug for incoming AC power NOTE Channel 1 Requires Power for proper operation 2 OUTPUT Edison type female socket for lamp connection 3 Chassis loops for rigging with rope chain steel cable etc 4 Fan exhaust p
6. SHADOWMAKER 3 Channel 6kW Lighting FX Generator amp Dimmer INSTRUCTION MANUAL x 2 Oo Magic Gadgets McIntire Enterprises Inc 12986 Mapleleaf Ct NE Aurora OR 97002 8418 Phone 503 678 6236 www magicgadgets com benchtech magicgadgets com SHADOWMAKER Jan 2015 REV A kk Ti YYF YF TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Pg 2 Introduction Pg 3 Safety first Pg 4 Control layout amp function Pg 5 Connections amp enclosure features GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION Pg 6 7 Getting started Pg 7 8 Additional features TROUBLESHOOTING Pg 9 Troubleshooting Pg 10 Warranty 1 Page SHADOWMAKER Y Y FIFTA INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Magic Gadgets product Every unit is hand assembled to ensure a quality build that will last for years The use of high end components on the inside makes a big difference outlasting other products many times over Our company does not participate in mass marketed ad campaigns we instead rely on the customer that s you to let everyone know how cool this gadget really is All 3 Channels have the ability to set a LOWEST output light level amp a HIGHEST output light level We have also added a trimmer to each channel to adjust the subtleness based on load connected this is critical providing an effect window that is truly MAGIC You can even output this magic to our PRODimmer When the unit loses power breaker trip power failure ETC it stays OFF until
7. in 30 thirty days to participate in the program PLEASE KEEP THIS PAGE INTACT FOR YOUR RECORDS Our products are warranted for a period of one 1 year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser or lessee to be free from defects in materials or workmanship We will at our option extend this warranty beyond one year The warranty terms stated here MUST BE KEPT to validate this extension The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty concerning the products shall be repair or replacement of defective parts at no charge to the original purchaser or lessee at the discretion of McIntire Enterprises Inc These products are designed and intended for use by competent professionals only The individual user should determine before use whether these devices are suitable adequate or safe for the use intended Because individual applications are subject to great variation the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application Direct incidental special or consequential damages or losses resulting from the use or misuse of these devices shall be the sole responsibility or the purchaser or lessee Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Subjecting the units to excessively rough handling moisture high voltages overloading the output
8. ulls hot air out DO NOT BLOCK 5 Interface output Send each channel effects to PRODimmer 6 External sync input SHADOWMAKER GETTING STARTED Plug 3 loads up to 2 400 Watts EA Maximum into the outputs fig B Make sure Low sets High sets amp Speed controls are at ZERO fig A Set switches 1 4 in the up position amp Sync to INT Turn Input trims up CW Using the proper gauge extension cords apply power to the inputs fig B NOTE Channel 1 Requires Power for proper operation NOTE No single effect will work for everyone and each channel must be set based on personal preference We suggest you take some time BEFORE the day of the shoot to play with your new toy and get used to how it operates Press the ON button amp Use switches 1 4 to select desired effect fig A DIGITAL EFFECTS LIBRARY LOCK NO FLICKER ON ON ON ON LIGHTNING 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON CHASE R TOL OFF ON ON ON TWFILM LIGHT 1 ON OFF ON OFF ON CHASE L TOR ON OFF ON ON TV FILM LIGHT 2 ON ON OFF OFF OFF CHASE R TOL ON ON OFF ON TV FILM LIGHT3 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF CHASE LTOR ON ON ON OFF CANOLELIGHT1 OFF OFF ON OFF WOBBLE L RL R OFF OFF ON ON CANOLELIGHT2 OFF ON OFF OFF REGULAR BLINK ON OFF ON FIRELIGHT 1 ON OFF OFF OFF LIGHTNING 1 OFF ON ON OFF FIRELIGHT 2 OFF OFF OFF OFF Slowly adjust High sets for a more dramatic effect Slowly adjust Low sets for a more subtle effect Use Low set for Dimming THE EFFECT WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN THESE TWO
9. y reverse polarity could damage the unit INTERFACE OUTPUT amp SYNC INPUT TIPZPOSITIVE RING NEGATIVE NOTE SET THE SYNC SWITCH TO EXT for the following procedure The Sync input fig C disables the internal speed control for an external source This can be another Magic Gadgets product such as the Flicker 2Digital a nominal 12 VDC pulse source or a switching source such as animation or motion control equipment With each positive pulse edge the effect will step 1 position 256 pulses returns the memory to the beginning of the program Sync input is compatible with any 12 VDC Nominal noiseless signal source 7 Page SHADOWMAKER YYFY YF COOLING FAN This unit is equipped with a fan its use is not necessary however we do recommend using the it at all times especially when operating in HOT environments ambient air temps are above 80 Fahrenheit AND the rated output of 2 000 2 400 Watts MAX If you are consistently using smaller loads 1 5kW 1kW 5kW or if you require absolute silence please set fan mode switch to OFF The fan ON OFF switch is located inside the unit wait WHAT Why did you do that This is our way to stop users of rented gear from shutting the fan OFF and potentially damaging the unit from overheating We have seen it all from sound blankets to plastic bags remember these items will cause overheating and the fan is there to help prevent it THE FOLLOWING SHOULD ONLY BE DONE WHEN TH
10. you press the ON button again This feature limits the chances of cold starts that can damage equipment optional always on internal jumper feature available No programing skills required just plug and play Simply use 3 light sources and spread them apart about 3 10ft more distance gives a greater shadow effect Each channel works together to create a realistic lighting motion that you can t get from a single light source Effects Include Chase Firelight TV Lightning etc The unit will also function as a 3 channel dimmer each channel will dim anything that is dimmable and no minimum load is required for proper operation Cooling is passive but we include a fan for extreme conditions or if silence is not needed This unit is capable of 2 000 Watts nominal and 2 400 Watts Max power handling from a standard household outlet With proper wiring connectors amp fuses these units can easily go up to 3K Each channel has an industrial grade 5 15 input amp output connector along with an overrated 40A power device Protection is provided by a 20A fuse fuses are fast each time you replace them it s like installing a new breaker at a fraction of the cost We also use high temperature Teflon coated wire amp the best interconnects This means your investment will last through years of use or abuse 2 Page SHADOWMAKER Jan 2015 REV A tata mals SAFETY FIRST WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT
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