User manual
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Description of the device 
Features 
The SM-8/2 is a light controller from Showtec and features: 
• Universal DMX-512 controller 
• Controls up to 192 DMX channels; up to 12 intelligent lights with 16 channels each 
• 30 banks of 8 scenes, 240 scenes max 
• 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes 
• Fog & strobe control buttons 
• Patch mode: Each fixture free assignable channels 
• Programmable Speed and Fade time 
• Reversible sliders 
• Sequential linking of chases  
• Re-assignable channels 
• Music-controlled, tap-sync and auto run 
• Polarity selector 
• 3HE (3U) 19" rack mount 
• Output connector: 3 and 5 pole XLR female 
• MIDI compatible 
NOTE: Knowledge of DMX and Midi is required to fully utilize this unit. 
Overview 
Controller Front 
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