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Chauvet DJ FOOT-C User manual

User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin .......................................................................................................... 8
What Is Included ............................................................................................................................. 8
Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................... 8
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................................ 8
Symbols .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Product at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 9
Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Introduction ..................................................................................................................10
Features ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Product Description ....................................................................................................................... 10
Mounting ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Programming Concepts ................................................................................................................ 10
Front Panel Overview .................................................................................................................... 11
DMX Polarity Switch Diagram ....................................................................................................... 13
Product Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 13
3. Setup .............................................................................................................................14
AC Power ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Mounting ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Setting Up the Board ..................................................................................................................... 14
DMX Cabling ................................................................................................................................. 14
Fixture Addressing ........................................................................................................................ 14
4. Programming ................................................................................................................15
Program Mode .............................................................................................................................. 15
Programming a Scene or Scenes ................................................................................................. 16
Programming a Chase .................................................................................................................. 17
5. Playback .......................................................................................................................19
Playback Mode .............................................................................................................................. 19
Scene Playback ............................................................................................................................ 19
Chase Playback ............................................................................................................................ 19
Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Fade .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Auto Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Audio Triggering ............................................................................................................................ 20
Blackout ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Tap Sync ....................................................................................................................................... 20
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Manual Override ............................................................................................................................ 20
MIDI Operation .............................................................................................................................. 21
6. Maintenance .................................................................................................................22
Product Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 22
7. Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................22
Returns .............................................................................................................................23
1. Antes de empezar .........................................................................................................24
Qué va incluido ............................................................................................................................. 24
Instrucciones de desembalaje ...................................................................................................... 24
Convenciones de texto.................................................................................................................. 24
Símbolos ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Exención de responsabilidad ............................................................................................................. 24
El producto de un vistazo .............................................................................................................. 25
Notas de seguridad ....................................................................................................................... 25
2. Introduction ..................................................................................................................26
Características .............................................................................................................................. 26
Descripción del producto............................................................................................................... 26
Montaje.......................................................................................................................................... 26
Conceptos de programación ......................................................................................................... 26
Vista general del panel frontal ...................................................................................................... 27
Diagrama de conmutador de polaridad DMX ............................................................................... 29
Dimensiones del producto ............................................................................................................ 29
3. Instalación ....................................................................................................................30
Corriente alterna ........................................................................................................................... 30
Montaje.......................................................................................................................................... 30
Instalación de la mesa .................................................................................................................. 30
Cableado DMX .............................................................................................................................. 30
Asignación de dirección al aparato ............................................................................................... 30
4. Programación ...............................................................................................................31
Modo Programa ............................................................................................................................ 31
Programar una escena o escenas ................................................................................................ 31
Programar una secuencia ............................................................................................................. 33
5. Reproducción ...............................................................................................................35
Modo Reproducción ...................................................................................................................... 35
Reproducción de escena .............................................................................................................. 35
Reproducción de secuencia .......................................................................................................... 35
Velocidad ...................................................................................................................................... 35
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Fade .............................................................................................................................................. 35
Modo Automático .......................................................................................................................... 36
Activación por audio ...................................................................................................................... 36
Blackout ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Sincronización al toque ................................................................................................................... 36
Control manual .............................................................................................................................. 36
Funcionamiento MIDI ..................................................................................................................... 37
6. Mantenimiento ..............................................................................................................38
Mantenimiento del producto .......................................................................................................... 38
7. Especificaciones técnicas ...........................................................................................38
Devoluciones ....................................................................................................................39
1. Avant de commencer ...................................................................................................40
Contenu ......................................................................................................................................... 40
Instructions de déballage .............................................................................................................. 40
Conventions de Texte ................................................................................................................... 40
Symboles ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Clause de non Responsabilité ...................................................................................................... 40
Bref descriptif de l'unité ................................................................................................................. 41
Consignes de Sécurité .................................................................................................................. 41
2. Introduction ..................................................................................................................42
Caractéristiques ............................................................................................................................ 42
Description de l'appareil ................................................................................................................ 42
Montage ........................................................................................................................................ 42
Concept de Programmation .......................................................................................................... 42
Vue d'ensemble du panneau frontal ............................................................................................. 43
DMX Polarity Switch Diagram ....................................................................................................... 45
Dimensions de l'appareil ............................................................................................................... 45
3. Installation ....................................................................................................................46
Alimentation CA ............................................................................................................................ 46
Montage ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Configuration de la console .......................................................................................................... 46
Câblage DMX ................................................................................................................................ 46
Adressage des projecteurs ........................................................................................................... 46
4. Programmation .............................................................................................................47
Mode programmation ....................................................................................................................... 47
Programmation d'une ou plusieurs scènes .......................................................................................... 48
Programmation d'un chenillard ........................................................................................................... 49
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5. Lecture ..........................................................................................................................51
Mode lecture ................................................................................................................................. 51
Lecture de scène ........................................................................................................................... 51
Lecture de chenillards ................................................................................................................... 51
Vitesse........................................................................................................................................... 51
Fondu ............................................................................................................................................ 51
Mode automatique ........................................................................................................................ 52
Déclenchement audio ....................................................................................................................... 52
Noir général ................................................................................................................................... 52
Synchro par pression .................................................................................................................... 52
Forçage manuel ............................................................................................................................ 52
Fonctionnement MIDI ....................................................................................................................... 53
6. Entretien .......................................................................................................................54
Entretien de l'appareil ................................................................................................................... 54
7. Spécifications techniques ...........................................................................................54
Renvois .............................................................................................................................55
1. Erste Schritte ................................................................................................................56
Packungs-inhalt ............................................................................................................................. 56
Anweisungen für das Auspacken .................................................................................................. 56
Text-konventionen ......................................................................................................................... 56
Symbole ........................................................................................................................................ 56
Haftungs-ausschluss ..................................................................................................................... 56
Produkt-überblick .......................................................................................................................... 57
Sicherheits-hinweise ..................................................................................................................... 57
2. Einleitung ......................................................................................................................58
Eigenschaften ............................................................................................................................... 58
Produkt-beschreibung ................................................................................................................... 58
Montage ........................................................................................................................................ 58
Programmierungs-konzepte .............................................................................................................. 58
Übersicht Bedienfeld Vord e rs eite ................................................................................................. 59
DMX-Polaritäts-schalter – Diagramm ........................................................................................... 61
Abmessungen des Produkts ......................................................................................................... 61
3. Einrichten des Geräts ..................................................................................................62
Wechselstrom ............................................................................................................................... 62
Montage ........................................................................................................................................ 62
Einrichten des Geräts .................................................................................................................... 62
DMX-Verkabelung ......................................................................................................................... 62
Adressierung des Geräts .............................................................................................................. 62
4. Programmierung ..........................................................................................................63
Programm-Modus ......................................................................................................................... 63
Programmieren einer Szene oder mehrerer Szenen ............................................................................ 64
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Program-mieren eines Chase ....................................................................................................... 65
5.Wiedergabe ...................................................................................................................67
Wiedergabe-Modus ....................................................................................................................... 67
Szenen-Wiedergabe ..................................................................................................................... 67
Wiedergabe von Chases ............................................................................................................... 67
Geschwindig-keit ........................................................................................................................... 67
Fade .............................................................................................................................................. 67
Auto-Modus ................................................................................................................................... 68
Audio-Auslösung ........................................................................................................................... 68
Verdunkelung ................................................................................................................................ 68
Tap Sync ....................................................................................................................................... 68
Manueller Vorrang ......................................................................................................................... 68
MIDI-Betrieb .................................................................................................................................. 69
6. Wartung ........................................................................................................................70
Wartung des Geräts ...................................................................................................................... 70
7. Technische Daten .........................................................................................................70
Reklamationen ....................................................................................................................71
1. Voordat u begint ...........................................................................................................72
Wat is er inbegrepen ..................................................................................................................... 72
Uitpak-instructies ........................................................................................................................... 72
Tekst-conventies ........................................................................................................................... 72
Symbolen ...................................................................................................................................... 72
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................... 72
Product in het kort ......................................................................................................................... 73
Veiligheids-instructies ................................................................................................................... 73
2. Inleiding ........................................................................................................................74
Eigen-schappen ............................................................................................................................ 74
Product-beschrijving ...................................................................................................................... 74
Montage ........................................................................................................................................ 74
Programmerings-concepten .............................................................................................................. 74
Overzicht van het voorpaneel ....................................................................................................... 75
Diagram van de DMX-polariteits-schakelaar ................................................................................ 77
Afmetingen van het product .......................................................................................................... 77
3. Instelling .......................................................................................................................78
AC-stroom ..................................................................................................................................... 78
Montage ........................................................................................................................................ 78
Instellen van het bord .................................................................................................................... 78
DMX-kabels ................................................................................................................................... 78
Adressering van de armatuur ........................................................................................................ 78
4.Programmeren ..............................................................................................................79
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Programmerings-modus ................................................................................................................... 79
Programmeren van een scène of scènes ........................................................................................ 80
Programmeren van een achtervolging ............................................................................................ 81
5. Afspelen ........................................................................................................................83
Afspeelmodus ............................................................................................................................... 83
Scène afspelen ............................................................................................................................. 83
Afspelen van een achtervolging .................................................................................................... 83
Snelheid ........................................................................................................................................ 83
Fade .............................................................................................................................................. 83
Automodus .................................................................................................................................... 84
Audio-triggering ............................................................................................................................. 84
Blackout ........................................................................................................................................ 84
Tap Sync ....................................................................................................................................... 84
Handbediening ............................................................................................................................... 84
MIDI-bediening .............................................................................................................................. 85
6. Onderhoud ....................................................................................................................86
Product-onderhoud ....................................................................................................................... 86
7. Technische Specificaties .............................................................................................86
Retouren ...........................................................................................................................87
Contact Us .........................................................................................................................88
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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is
Included

Unpacking
Instructions

the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
Text
1—512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected

Symbols

Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.

Disclaimer

Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any

Claims

Conventions
• Foot-C
• External Power Supply
Carefully unpack parts are in the package and are in good condition.
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Convention Meaning
Symbol Meaning
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetlighting.com.
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2016 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America. CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and Foot-C are registered trademarks or trademarks
of Chauvet & Sons LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Product at a
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x
x
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x
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Safety Notes

completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Glance
Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound-Active DMX Master/Slave
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The Notes include important safe ty infor mat ion abou t installation, usage, and maintenance.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
• The product is not intended for permanent installation.
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
• Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer.
• Never carry the product from the power cord.
• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
Auto Programs Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable
Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document.
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2. INTRODUCTION

Features

• Controls up to 6 fixtures, up to 36 channels total
• Fits in the CHS-25 VIP Gear Bag
Product
Foot-C is a compact 36-channel DMX foot controller that can control up to 6
easy to navigate the controller in any environment.

Mounting

The Foot-C is designed with 4 rubber feet so it can be placed on a table top for programming, and then floor-mounted for playback. The product is not rack-mountable.
Programming
The Foot-C uses DMX addressing and values to control products. See Fixture
Description
Concepts
• Designed to work with fixtures that have up to 6 channels
• Guitar pedal-style buttons
• Create and control a full light show of chases, scenes, fades, and more
• Built-in Tap Sync, Auto, and Sound modes
• MIDI input
• Direct audio line input for triggering scene s
six-channel fixtures and store 12 sets of chases with up to 24 steps each. Ideal for 6-channel fixtures, it has rugged guitar pedal-style buttons that can trigger Automated and Sound-Active modes, as well as control chases and scenes. LED displays make it
Addressing for more information.
Looks are created by using the faders to send DMX values to the products. The looks are saved into scenes or as steps in chases. The scenes and chases are played back at different speeds and with different types of triggers.
• Looks are created in Program mode. The products are selected with the fixture buttons. The knobs are moved to control the products and create looks. Then the looks are saved to scenes or chases with the program button. See Programming
• Scenes and chases are played back in Playback mode. Timing of playback is set with the speed and time functions, audio triggers, the Tap Sync function, or MIDI input. See Playback for more information.
for more information.
Looks can be created in playback mode, but they cannot be saved.
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Front Panel
Overview
The Foot-C is laid out wi th th e Fixture bu tton s (<1>–<6>) on the top left, the color and
ports.
1
Fixture selection buttons 1–6 with indicator LEDs
2
Program button
3
Blackout button
Delete button/MIDI channel select. LED indicator will light orange when in MIDI selection mode.
5
Color/control knobs: red, green, blue, amber, white, and UV
6
Audio sensitivity knob
7
Displays
8
Mode pedal-style button - switches between chases and scenes
Up pedal-style button - navigates upward through a list or increases numerical value when in a function
numerical value when in a function
Function (Enter) pedal-style button - enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value
12
Music / Auto / Blackout pedal-style button. Also toggles program modes.
12
7
11
10
8
9
1 2 3 4 5
6
Front Panel
View
sensitivity knobs on the top right, the LED displays along the middle, and the guitar pedal-style buttons along the bottom. The rear panel of the product has the ports and power connection. See Back Panel View for information about the back panel and its
Front Panel
Controls
Item Button or Knob
4
9
10
11
Down pedal-style button - navigates downward through a list or decreases
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Control
Descriptions
Buttons that select lights to control and set the default DMX
The <BLACKOUT> button will darken all fixtures. To turn blackout Button used to enter the programming mode. Allows you to
Button used to delete scenes individually. Delete a scene by
Color/Control
Knobs
Knobs to control the manual adjustment of red, green, blue, amber,
Audio
Knob
Display that shows various types of information about current
<MODE>
Button that switches between Chase mode and Scenes mode.
<UP>
Pedal Button
Button that moves up through banks of scenes, or up through the
<DOWN>
Button that moves down through banks of scenes, or down through
<FUNCTION
Button used in playback to quickly switch between Music mode,
Button or Fader Description
addresses of the channel faders. The corresponding LEDs indicate
FIXTURE
<1>–<6>
when a light is selected.
Note: These buttons are inclusive. Pressing one, then another, selects both lights. To deselect a light, press it again and make sure the LED indicator is off.
BLACKOUT
PROGRAM
DELETE
Sensitivity
LED Displays
Pedal Button
off, press the <BLACKOUT> button again. The <MUSIC / AUTO / BLACKOUT> pedal will also activate and deactivate the blackout
feature.
program a scene, chase, or sequence thereof.
pressing and holding the <DELETE> button until the LED display flashes. <DELETE> button also controls the MIDI channel select.
white and UV (000–255); or the DMX channel of the Fixtures 1–6.
Knob that adjusts the board’s sensitivity to sound and music.
selections and whether it is in Program or Playback mode:
• Blackout - indicates that blackout is active and the board is not sending DMX signals.
• Program - indicates that the board is in Program mode.
• Music - indicates that the board is in Music Trigger mode.
• Auto - indicates that the board is in Auto Trigger mode.
• Chase - shows the current chase in Playback or Program
mode.
• Scene - shows the current scene in Playback or Program mode.
Hold to activate the Tap Sync feature.
steps in a chase.
Pedal Button
(ENTER)>
Pedal Button
the steps in a chase. Button used while programming to switch between the Speed and
Fade functions, or to confirm a selection.
Auto mode, or to blackout all fixtures.
<MUSIC /
AUTO / BLACKOUT> Pedal Button
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• To turn the blackout off, you must press and hold the <MUSIC / AUTO / BLACKOUT> pedal button again.
• While in Tap Sync mode, press the <MUSIC / AUTO / BLACKOUT> pedal button to the beat to set your chase
timing.
Also used for toggling program modes. With program activated, press to switch between Add and EdIT.

Back Panel View

MIDI In
5-pin MIDI port for connecting a MIDI signal.
DMX Out
3-pin DMX port for connecting to other products.
DC Power In
Connects to the external power supply.
Power On/Off Switch
Toggle switch that turns the Foot-C on and off.
Audio Line Input
RCA Input for external audio triggering.
DMX Polarity Switch
Toggle switch for changing DMX polarity.
DMX Polarity
All Chauvet lights use a negative pin 2 and positive pin 3, so the polarity switch should might be different.
For more information about DMX, download the DMX Primer from

Product Dimensions

14.2 in
360 mm
7.2 in
183 mm
2.6 in
66 mm
MIDI In
DMX Out
DC Power In
Power On/Off
Audio Line
DMX Polarity
Input
Switch
Switch
Back Panel
Ports
Switch
Diagram
Port Function
be set as shown above—towards the DMX Control Out port. Other manufacture’s lights
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3.SETUP

AC Power

The Foot-C has an external auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input
circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on
’s average current draw under
normal conditions.
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse).
has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk
unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of
use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by
unplugging it.
to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit,

Mounting

The Foot-C is designed only for floor or table mounting. Make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.

Setting Up the
Board

In order to use the controller it must be connected to the products with DMX cables and the products must be addressed correctly. The sections below described DMX cabling

DMX Cabling

DMX cabling is required to get DMX values from the board to the products. Connect the
DMX In of the next product. Continue connecting until all the products are connected.
DMX Cabling
Fixture
C controls lights with specific DMX
with the same DMX
C DMX addresses and the corresponding fixture
buttons:
FIXTURE Button
<1>
<2>
<4>
<5>
<6>
This product has program memory. All looks exist not only during the current
DMX
In
DMX
Out
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Additional
Products
DMX
In
DMX
Out
DMX
In
DMX
Out
voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements ( the label affixed to the power supply’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product
Make sure the product of electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate
non-
• Never connect the product
even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
and DMX addressing.
DMX cable from the DMX Out of the board to the DMX In of the first product in the rig. Then connect another DMX c able from the DMX Out of the first product in the rig to the
Addressing
Diagram
The Foot-C uses DMX addressing. The Foot­addresses and the lights must be addressed correctly for the Foot-C to control them. More than one light can have the same DMX address, but lights address should be the same type of light. Below is a chart showing the Foot-
Starting Address Range
1 1–6 7 7–12
<3>
session, but can also be saved or recalled after switching the power OFF.
13 13–18 19 19–24 25 25–30 31 31–36
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Program
playback. In Program mode, lighting looks are
The next section describes how to program lights, scenes, and chases, and how to
Entering
Exiting Program

4. PROGRAMMING

Program mode is used to program for
Mode

Program Mode

created and saved for playback. There are three parts to programming for playback.
• Programming lights: selecting and contr oll ing t he m to create look s.
• Programming scenes: saving the looks into scenes.
or
• Programming chases: saving the looks into steps in a chase.
modify and delete scenes and chases.
Output can be adjusted in Playback mode, but the looks created in Playback mode cannot be saved to memory.
To enter program mode, do the following:
1. Turn the board on.
2. Press and hold <PROGRAM> for three seconds.
3. The program indicator light, next to the <PROGRAM> button, will light up.
4. Release <PROGRAM>.
To exit program mode, follow the instructions below:
Mode
1. Press and hold <PROGRAM> for three seconds.
2. The program indicator light, next to the <PROGRAM> button, will turn off.
3. Release <PROGRAM>.
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Programming
a Scene or
Scenes
, for saving and
Scenes are intended to be used for static looks, as opposed to chases which are
a Scene
Deleting a Scene
The Foot-C has one bank of scenes, separate from the chase banks playing back recorded scenes. To record a scene, follow the instructions below:
1. Enter program mode.
2. Press <MODE> until the left display reads SCENE.
3. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select the desired scene.
4. Use buttons <1>–<6> to select the fixture(s) to be programmed.
5. Use the Color/Number knobs to set the desired output.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all fixtures output as desired.
7. Press <PROGRAM>. The displays will flash, showing the scene was saved.
8. Repeat steps 3–7 for up to 24 scenes.
9. Exit program mode.
intended for changing looks.
Editing
or Scenes
or Scenes
After being recorded, any scene can be re-programmed. To edit a scene, do the following:
1. Enter program mode.
2. Press <MODE> until the left display reads SCENE.
3. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select the scene to be edited.
4. Use buttons <1>–<6> to select the fixture(s) to be programmed.
5. Use the Color/Number knobs to set the desired output.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all fixtures output as desired.
7. Press <PROGRAM>. The displays will flash, showing the scene was saved.
8. Repeat steps 3–7 for all scenes that require editing.
9. Exit program mode.
Looks created or edited in program mode will not be stored in the system memory until <PROGRAM> has been pressed.
To delete a scene, do the following:
1. Enter program mode.
2. Press <MODE> until the left display reads SCENE.
3. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select the scene to be deleted.
4. Press and hold <DELETE> for three seconds. The displays will flash, indicating the scene was deleted.
5. Release <DELETE>.
6. Repeat steps 3–5 until all desired scenes have been deleted.
7. Exit program mode.
Deleted scenes cann
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ot be restored without redesigning the look.
Programming
Chase mode gives the user access to a bank of 12 chases, each with up to 24 steps. The

Add Mode

Add mode allows the user to record new steps in a chase, either to a previously
for changing looks, as opposed to scenes which
a Chase
distinction between chases and scenes allows the user to switch between moving chases and static scenes at will.
unrecorded chase, or to an already established chase. To program a chase:
1. Enter program mode.
2. Press <MODE> until the left display reads CHASE.
3. Press <MUSIC / AUTO / BLACKOUT> until the display on the right reads Add.
4. Use <FUNCTION (ENTER)> to scroll through the chase bank until the desir ed cha se is selected. A chase with no recorded steps will show _ _ 00/00 (chase 1–12 step 0 out of 0) on the middle display.
5. Use buttons <1>–<6> to select the fixture(s) to be programmed.
6. Use the Color/Number knobs to set the desired output.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all fixtures output as desired.
8. Press <PROGRAM>. The displays will flash, showing the step was saved. The product will automatically move on to the next step. The last step that was saved to memory will show on the middle display. For example: 03 03/03 (chase 3, step 3 of 3) will change to 03 04/04 (chase 3, step 4 of 4) after pressing <PROGRAM>, indicating the next step to be programmed will be 03 05/05 (chase 3, step 5 of 5).
9. Repeat steps 5–8 for up to 24 steps.
10. Exit program mode.
To add a step in the middle of a chase:
1. Enter program mode.
2. Press <MODE> until the left display reads CHASE.
3. Press <MUSIC / AUTO / BLACKOUT> until the display on the right reads Add.
4. Use <FUNCTION (ENTER)> to scroll through the chase bank until the desired chase is selected.
5. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select the step before the step to be inserted.
6. Use buttons <1>–<6> to select the fixture(s) to be programmed.
7. Use the Color/Number knobs to set the desired output.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all fixtures output as desired.
9. Press <PROGRAM>. The displays will flash, showing the inserted step was saved. The middle display will indicate the inserted step. For example, if the display read 01 07/13 before pressing <PROGRAM>, it will read 01 08/14 after saving the new step.
Chases are intended t are intended for static looks
o be used
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Deleting a Step
or Steps in a

Edit Mode

To delete a step or steps in a chase, do the following:
1. Enter program mode.
Chase
2. Press <MODE> until the left display reads CHASE.
3. Use <FUNCTION (ENTER)> to select the chase to be shortened.
4. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select the step to be deleted.
5. Press and hold <DELETE> for three seconds. The displays will flash, indicating the step was deleted. All steps after the deleted step will move down the queue t o replace it. For example: If step 3 is deleted, step 4 will become step 3, step 5 will become step 4, etc.
6. Release <DELETE>.
7. Repeat steps 4–6 until all desired steps have been deleted.
8. Exit program mode or continue programming chases/scenes.
Deleted steps can not be restored without redesigning the look.
To edit a step or steps in a chase, follow the instructions below:
1. Enter program mode.
2. Press <MODE> until the left display reads CHASE.
3. Press <MUSIC / AUTO / BLACKOUT> until the display on the right reads EdIT.
4. Use <FUNCTION (ENTER)> to select the chase to be edited.
5. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select the step to be edited.
6. Use buttons <1>–<6> to select the fixture(s) to be programmed.
7. Use the Color/Number knobs to set the desired output.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all fixtures output as desired.
9. Press <PROGRAM> to record the changes. The displays will flash, indicating the changes were saved.
10. Repeat steps 5–9 until all desired changes to this chase are completed.
11. Edit another chase or exit program mode.
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Playback
Controlling the outputs without the use of scenes or chases.
Not recommended.
To operate any of the modes that offer amber, white, or UV color options, the
Scene
triggering. The middle display shows the
. Scene 1
• For manual triggering of scenes, run the Foot-C in Auto mode and set the speed Scenes with nothing programmed will be skipped in playback.
Chase
. Chase 1

Speed

etermines how long each scene or step will be active in Auto mode,

Fade

5. PLAYBACK

Mode
Playback
Playback is used to play back saved scenes and chases. It is the mode to use when the show is happening. In playback mode, the saved scenes and chases are triggered to play back. There are four playback types:

• Scene Playback - Playing back saved scenes.

• Chase Playback - Playing back saved chases.

• MIDI Playback - Using a MIDI input signal to play back scenes and chases.
• Live Playback -
selected fixture must be capable of outputting that corresponding color light.
Scene playback triggers the looks saved into the scene bank in order from 1 up to 24 for playback with auto, audio, MIDI, or Tap Sync current scene.
To enter Scene Playback mode from Chase Playback mode, press <MODE> will automatically be selected. If there is no look saved to Scene 1, it will skip to the first saved scene.
to 0. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select the desired scene.
•
Chase playback triggers a specific chase (1–12) for playback with auto, audio, MIDI, or
Playback
Tap Sync triggering. The middle display shows the selected chase, the current step, and the total number of steps in that chase.
To enter Chase Playback mode from Scene Playback mode, press <MODE> will automatically be selected. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select a chase.
There is no way to manually trigger the steps in a chase in playback mode.
The speed setting d before the next scene or step is triggered.
To set speed, do the following:
1. Play back a scene or chase.
2. Press <FUNCTION (ENTER)> until SPEEd 0–16 shows on the middle display.
3. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select the desired speed. 0 will halt auto triggering. 1–16 is in order from slowest to fastest speeds.
4. Press <FUNCTION (ENTER)> until the display shows the current scene or chase to exit speed setting.
The fade setting determines how long it takes one scene or step to change, or fade, to the next scene or step.
To set fade, follow the instructions below:
1. Play back a scene or chase.
2. Press <FUNCTION (ENTER)> until FAdE 0–16 shows on the middle display.
3. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select the desired fade. 0 will set the scenes or steps to snap immediately to the next when triggered. 1–16 is in order from fastest to slowest fade curves.
4. Press <FUNCTION (ENTER)> until the display shows the current scene or chase to exit fade setting.
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Auto Mode

Audio
Triggering

Blackout

> will light
up.

Tap Sync

. To activa te
Manual
Auto mode sets the scenes or the steps in chases to trigger automatically, based on the set speed and fade times.
To enable Auto mode, do the following:
1. Play back a scene or chase.
2. Press <MUSIC / AUTO / BLACKOUT> until the display on the right shows AUTO.
Audio mode sets the scenes or steps in chases to respond to audio triggers, from either the internal microphone, or an external audio source through the Audio Line Input jack on the rear panel.
To enable Audio Triggering, follow the instructions below:
1. Play back a scene or chase.
2. Press <MUSIC / AUTO / BLACKOUT> until the display on the right shows MUSIC.
3. Turn the AUDIO SENS knob up until the scenes or steps are triggered by sound as desired.
Blackout mode sets all DMX outputs to zero while active. There are two ways to activate or deactivate Blackout mode:
• Press <BLACKOUT>
or
• Press and hold <MUSIC / AUTO / BLACKOUT> for three seconds.
Either method can deactivate Blackout, regardless of how it was activated. While Blackout mode is active, the indicator LED next to <BLACKOUT
The Tap Sync feature allows the user to set the auto speed with their foot Tap Sync:
1. Play back a scene or chase in Auto mode.
2. Press and hold <MODE> for three seconds. The display on the right will show TAPSY.
3. Release <MODE>.
4. Press <MUSIC / AUTO / BLACKOUT> at the desired tempo. Do this several times to ensure the tempo is set.
To deactivate Tap Sync, press <MODE>.
Override
When Tap Sync is activated, the fixture automatically adds a fade time of ‘1’. This c
an be removed by pressing the <DOWN> pedal button in the Fade menu.
During playback, the Color knobs can take priority over the scene or chase playing back. To manually override a recorded program, do the following:
1. Play back a scene or chase in any mode.
2. Use buttons <1>–<6> to select the fixture(s) to be overridden.
3. Use the Color/Number knobs to alter the output of the selected fixture(s).
Once a Color knob has been moved, the knob will completely supersede the program for the selected fixture(s). For example: If all fixtures are set to output blue for a scene, fixture 1 is selected, and the BLUE knob is turned all the way down, then fixture 1 will not output blue.
To turn off Manual Override, use buttons <1>–<6> to deselect any selected fixtur es.
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MIDI
Operation
• The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the selected MIDI
NOTE_ON
MIDI Note
Function (Turns On/Off)
00–23
24–35
CHASE 1-12 ON
36
TAPSYNC
127
PROGRAM CHANGE
MIDI Note
Function (Turns On/Off)
10–21
CHASE 1-12 ON
30–53
SCENE 1-24 ON
60–76
80–95
Set Fade 1-16
100
Blackout On
101
Blackout Off

MIDI Map

The Foot-C can be externally controlled by a MIDI signal through the MIDI in port on the rear panel. This will work at any time, as long as there is a MIDI input.
To select the MIDI receiving channel:
1. Press and hold <DELETE> for three seconds. The indicator nex t to <DELETE> will light up.
2. Release <DELETE>. The display will have changed to show the MIDI receiving channel.
3. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select a MIDI receiving channel 1–16.
4. Press and hold <DELETE> for three seconds. The indi cat or next to <DELETE> will turn off.
5. Release <DELETE>. The display will have returned to normal.
channel when SPEEd is set to 0. Perform all MIDI control using NOTE_ON or PROGRAM CHANGE commands.
•
All other MIDI instructions are ignored. To stop a chase, send the BLACKOUT ON note.
•
SCENE 1-24 ON
Blackout
Set Speed 1-16
MIDI operation always runs in the background during use.
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6.MAINTENANCE

Product
up reduces performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to
mechanical wear. To maintain optimum
least twice a month.
However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing
Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
7.2 in (183 mm)
14.2 in (360 mm)
2.6 in (66 mm)
4 lb (1.9 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Value
Foot-C
External Power Supply
Input Voltage
Fixed
Switching
Range
12 VDC, 1 A
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Voltage Selection
Fixed
Auto-ranging
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Convection
DMX
Output Connector
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
36
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
Foot-C
09081024
781462213725
Dust build-
Maintenance
reduction of the product’s life and/or performance and minimize wear, clean your lighting products at
factors to increase the cleaning frequency. To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface.
4. Clean all transparent surfaces (displ ay lenses) with a mild soap solution, ammonia­free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the transpar ent s urfac es until they are free of haze and lint.
lways dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
• A

7.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight
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R
ETURNS
In case you need to get support or return a product:
If you are located outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your products to them. Visit our website www.chauvetlighting.com for contact details.
Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return
returned without an RMA number.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper
recommended.
• If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters.
• If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd.
• If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
• If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
• If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact
your local distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux.
distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return. Send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.
and place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are
Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s).
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1.ANTES DE EMPEZAR

Qué va
incluido

Instrucciones
de
desembalaje

Desembale el producto con cuidado inmediatamente y compruebe el embalaje para
dañados a causa del transporte o muestran signos de manipulación inadecuada, notifíqueselo inmediatamente al transportista, y no a Chauvet. No comunicar los daños inmediatamente
se con la
Para otras incidencias, como componentes o piezas que falten, daños no relacionados con el transporte o daños no evidentes, presente una reclamación a Chauvet en el plazo
Convenciones
Convención
Significado
1—512
Un rango de valores
50/60
Un conjunto de valores de los cuales solo se puede escoger uno
Configuración
Una opción de menú que no se puede modificar
Menú >
Configuración
<ENTER>
Una tecla que se tiene que pulsar en el panel de control del producto
ON
Un valor que se tiene que introducir o seleccionar

Símbolos

Instalación, configuración o información crítica sobre el
daños al operario.
Exención de

Reclamaciones

de texto
• Foot-C
• Fuente de alimentación externa
asegurarse de que todas las piezas están en el paquete y en buen estado.
Si la caja o el contenido (el producto y los accesorios incluidos) parecen
al transportista puede conllevar la anulación de la reclamación. Además, quéde caja y los contenidos para su inspección.
de 7 días desde la entrega.
Una secuencia de opciones de menú que ha de seguirse
• Tarjeta de garantía
• Guía de referencia rápida
Símbolo Significado
funcionamiento. No seguir estas instrucciones puede hacer que el producto no funcione, provocar averías en el producto o causar
Instalación o información de configuración importante. El producto puede no funcionar correctamente si esta información no se usa.
Información útil.
Chauvet cree que la información contenida en este manual es exacta en todos los aspectos.
responsabilidad
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Sin embargo, Chauvet no asume responsabilidad alguna, y queda exenta específicamente de todas y cada una de las responsabilidades y obligaciones, de la clase que sean y para con cualquier parte, por pérdida, perjuicio o trastorno causados por cualquier error u omisión en este documento, tanto si tales errores y omisiones se deb en a negligencia o accidente como a cualquier otra causa. Chauvet se reserva el derecho a revisar el contenido de este documento sin ninguna obligación de notificar dicha revisión a ninguna persona o emp resa; sin embargo, Chauvet no está en absoluto obligado a hacerlo así, ni se compromete a realizar revisión alguna. Descargue la última versión de www.chauvetlighting.com.
Las obras de autoría contenidas en este manual, incluyendo, pero sin limitarse a ellas, todos los dibujos, textos e imágenes, son propiedad de Chauvet.
© Copyright 2016, Chauvet & Sons, LLC. Todos los derechos reservados.
Publicado en formato electrónico por Chauvet en los Estados Unidos de América. CHAUVET, el logotipo de Chauvet y Foot-C son marcas comerciales o marcas registradas
de Chauvet & Sons LLC (con nombres comerciales Chauvet y Chauvet Lighting) en los Estados Unidos y otros países. Otras empresas, nombres de productos y logotipos a los que se haga referencia aquí pueden ser marcas comerciales de sus respectivas empresas.
El producto de
Uso en Atenuador
x
x
x
Fuente de alimentación con detección automática
P
P
x
P
x
x
Notas de
de seguridad con atención antes de poner en
funcionamiento el producto. Estas notas incluyen información de seguridad importante
estar muy caliente.
desenchufándolo durante periodos en que no se use.
Programas automáticos
un vistazo
seguridad
Uso en exteriores Activo por sonido
DMX Maestro/Esclavo
Por favor, lea las siguientes notas sobre la instalación, uso y mantenimiento.
• Conecte siempre el producto a un circuito con toma de tierra para evitar el riesgo de electrocución.
• Desconecte siempre el producto de la aliment aci ón ante s de limp iarl o.
• Asegúrese de que el cable de alimentación no está retorcido ni estropeado.
• Nunca desconecte este producto de la alimentación agarrando o tirando del cable.
• Asegúrese de que no hay materiales inflamables cerca del producto cuando esté
en funcionamiento.
• No toque la carcasa del producto cuando esté en funcionamiento, porque podría
• El producto no está concebido para una instalación permanente.
• Asegúrese siempre de que la tensión del enchufe al que conecte el producto está
en el rango establecido en el grabado o en el panel posterior del producto.
• ¡El producto es para uso en interiores solamente! (IP20) Para evitar riesgos de incendio o descarga, no exponga el producto a la lluvia o la humedad.
• Instale siempre el producto en una ubicación con ventilación adecuada, al menos a 20 in (50 cm) de superficies adyacentes.
• Nunca conecte el producto a un atenuador.
• No mueva nunca el producto tirando del cable de alimentación.
• La temperatura ambiente (Ta) máxima es de 40 °C (104 °F). No haga funcionar el
producto a temperaturas más altas.
• En caso de un problema grave de funcionamiento, deje de usar el producto inmediatamente.
• Nunca intente reparar el producto. Las reparaciones llevadas a cabo por personal no cualificado pueden provocar averías o funcionamiento defectuoso. Póngase en contacto con el centro de asistencia técnica autorizado más cercano.
• Para evitar un desgaste innecesario y alargar su vida útil, desconecte completamente el producto de la alimentación mediante el interruptor o
Fusible reemplazable Reparable por el usuario
Guarde este Manual de usuario para futuros usos. Si vende este producto a otra persona, asegúrese de que esta reciba también este documento.
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2.INTRODUCTION

Características

• Controla hasta 6 aparatos, con hasta 36 canales en total
• Cabe en la bolsa de material CHS-25 VIP
Descripción
del producto
El Foot-C es un controlador de pie compacto de 36 canales DMX capaz de controlar
navegación por el controlador en cualquier situa ción .

Montaje

El Foot-C está diseñado con 4 pies de goma para que lo pueda colocar encima de no se puede montar en rack.
Conceptos de
El Foot-C utiliza asignación de direcciones y valores DMX para controlar los
programación
• Diseñado para trabajar con dispositivos que teng an hasta 6 canales
• Botones estilo pedal de guitarra
• Cree y controle un espectáculo de luz completo con secuencias, escenas,
transiciones y demás
• Modos integrados: Sincronización al toque (Tap Sync), Automático y Sonido
• Entrada MIDI
• Entrada de línea de audio directa para lanzar escenas
hasta 6 dispositivos de seis canales y almacenar 12 conjuntos de secuencias con hasta 24 pasos cada una. Ideal para aparatos de 6 canales, dispone de resistentes botones estilo pedal de guitarra que pueden activar los modos Automático y Activo por sonido, así como controlar secuencias y escenas. Las pantallas LED facilitan la
una mesa para programar y luego montarlo en el suelo para reproducir. Este producto
productos. Vea Asignación de dirección al aparato para más información. Los distintos diseños se crean usando los deslizadores para enviar valores DMX a los productos. Los diseños se guardan en escenas o como pasos en secuencias. Las escenas y secuencias se reproducen a distintas velocidades y con distintos tipos de disparadores.
• Los diseños se crean en el modo Programa. Los productos se seleccionan con los botones de dispositivo. Los mandos se mueven para controlar los productos y crear diseños. Luego los diseños se guaran en escenas o secuencias con el botón de programa. Vea Programación
• Las escenas y secuencias se reproducen en modo Reproducción. El tempo de reproducción se configura con las funciones de velocidad y tiempo, los activadores de audio, la función de sincronización al toque o la entrada MIDI. Vea
Reproducción
para más información.
para más información.
Los diseños se pueden crear en modo reproducción, pero no se pueden guardar.
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Vista general
El Foot-C organizado con los botones de Fixture (<1>–<6>) en la parte superior izquierda, los mandos de color y sensibilidad en la parte superior derecha, las
conexión de
posterior y sus puertos.
Vista del panel
1
Botones de selección del dispositivo 1–6 con LED indicadores
2
Botón Programa
3
Botón Blackout
Botón Borrado/Selección de canal MIDI El indicador LED lucirá en naranja si está en modo de selección MIDI
5
Mandos de color/control: rojo, verde, azul, ámbar, blanco y UV
6
Mando de Audio Sensitivity (sensibilidad al sonido)
7
Pantallas
8
Botón estilo pedal Modo: conmuta entre secuencias y escenas
aumenta el valor numérico dentro de una función
Botón estilo pedal Abajo: se desplaza hacia abajo por una lista o disminuye el valor numérico dentro de una función
Botón estilo pedal Función: ha bilita el menú actualmente en pantalla o configura el valor seleccionado actualmente
Botón estilo pedal Música/Auto/Blackout. También cambia entre modos de programa
12
7
11
10
8 9 1 2 3 4 5
6
del panel
frontal
frontal
pantallas LED en el medio y los botones estilo pedal de guitarra en la parte inferior. En el panel posterior del producto se encuentran los puertos y la alimentación. Vea Vista del panel posterior para obtener información sobre el panel
Controles del
panel frontal
Elemento Botón o mando
4
9
Botón estilo pedal Arriba: se desplaza hacia arriba por una lista o
10
11
12
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