ETC microVision FX User Manual

microVision

Lighting control system

Version 1.33

User Manual

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table of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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Using this manual ............................................................................... 1 - 3

Text conventions ................................................................................ 1 - 4

Pile-on convention .............................................................................. 1 - 4

Getting help ........................................................................................ 1 - 5

Customer service ............................................................................... 1 - 6

Chapter 2 Installation

................................................................................................... 2 - 1

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Installing your console and monitor .................................................... 2 - 3

Installing two monitors ................................................................. 2 - 4

Monitor connectors and pinouts .................................................. 2 - 5

Connecting dimmers .......................................................................... 2 - 6

Digital outputs (DMX512 and D192)............................................. 2 - 7

AMX192, CD80 analog multiplex output (optional)....................... 2 - 7

Analog wire-per-dimmer output (optional) .................................... 2 - 7

Analog wire-per-dimmer input (optional) ...................................... 2 - 8

Installing printer .................................................................................. 2 - 9

Printer connectors and pinouts .................................................... 2 - 9

Parallel printer .............................................................................. 2 - 9

Installing Infrared Remote Focus Unit (IRFU) ................................... 2 - 10

IRFU receiver unit to console connector and pinout .................. 2 - 12

IRFU transmitter to console connector and pinout..................... 2 - 12

IRFU transmitter to receiver unit connector and pinout ............. 2 - 12

Installing Remote Go ........................................................................ 2 - 13

Remote Go connector and pinout .............................................. 2 - 13

Installing audio input ......................................................................... 2 - 14

Audio connector and pinout ....................................................... 2 - 14

............................................................................................... 1 - 1

features...................................................................... 1 - 2

back panel .................................................................. 2 - 2

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Chapter 3 Entering softpatch and system settings

Entering softpatch .............................................................................. 3 - 2

Entering numbers of channels and dimmers................................ 3 - 3

Entering one-to-one softpatch ...................................................... 3 - 4

Creating custom softpatch ........................................................... 3 - 5

Using channel zero ................................................................ 3 - 5

Patching dimmers to channels............................................... 3 - 6

Additional patching features ......................................................... 3 - 8

Proportional patching ............................................................. 3 - 8

Capturing channels in softpatch............................................. 3 - 9

Unpatching individual dimmers ............................................ 3 - 10

Softpatching to a Strand CD80 dimmer rack........................ 3 - 11

Entering system settings .................................................................. 3 - 12

Setting default full level .............................................................. 3 - 13

Setting default up and down fade times .................................... 3 - 14

Chapter 4 Tutorial

.............................................................................................................. 4 - 1

Lesson 1: Display, channel and operation modes............................... 4 - 2

Display modes.............................................................................. 4 - 2

Stage and Blind screens ............................................................... 4 - 3

Channel modes ............................................................................ 4 - 5

Record functions .......................................................................... 4 - 7

..................................................................................... 3 - 1

Lesson 2: Working with cues ............................................................. 4 - 8

Cue 1: Creating a cue in Stage .................................................. 4 - 10

Cue 2: Creating a cue in Blind ................................................... 4 - 12

Cue 3: Creating a cue with modified fade times ....................... 4 - 14

Cue 4: Creating linked cues....................................................... 4 - 16

Cue 5: Creating a cue using Rem Dim ...................................... 4 - 18

Inserting cues............................................................................. 4 - 20

Copying cues.............................................................................. 4 - 21

Deleting cues ............................................................................. 4 - 22

Viewing cues .............................................................................. 4 - 23

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Lesson 3: Playing back cues ............................................................. 4 - 24

Selecting cues ............................................................................ 4 - 25

Timed fader pairs ....................................................................... 4 - 26

Playing back cues ....................................................................... 4 - 26

Go to a different cue .................................................................. 4 - 27

Controlling fades manually ......................................................... 4 - 28

Modifying cues on stage ............................................................ 4 - 29

Back key ..................................................................................... 4 - 30

Clearing fader pairs .................................................................... 4 - 30

Lesson 4: Working with submasters ................................................ 4 - 31

Submaster pages ....................................................................... 4 - 32

Recording a submaster .............................................................. 4 - 33

Recording submaster on a different page .................................. 4 - 34

Modifying submasters ............................................................... 4 - 34

Copying submasters .................................................................. 4 - 35

Deleting submasters .................................................................. 4 - 36

Lesson 5: Creating and working with chases ................................... 4 - 37

Creating a chase......................................................................... 4 - 38

Setting chase output levels ........................................................ 4 - 40

Setting number of submasters in a chase .................................. 4 - 41

Controlling chases with audio input ........................................... 4 - 42

Lesson 6: Saving your show on disk ................................................ 4 - 43

Formatting disks......................................................................... 4 - 44

Recording a show on disk .......................................................... 4 - 45

Reading a show from disk .......................................................... 4 - 46

Lesson 7: Track record function ....................................................... 4 - 47

Using record to create tracks ..................................................... 4 - 48

Recording modified cues............................................................ 4 - 49

Inserting cues............................................................................. 4 - 51

Blackout cues and tracking......................................................... 4 - 53

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Chapter 5 Using print and disk options

Print functions .................................................................................... 5 - 2

Bold printing ................................................................................. 5 - 3

Cue sheet ..................................................................................... 5 - 4

Cues ............................................................................................. 5 - 5

Patch ............................................................................................ 5 - 6

Real time programs ...................................................................... 5 - 7

Stage display ................................................................................ 5 - 8

Submasters .................................................................................. 5 - 9

Disk management ............................................................................ 5 - 10

Storing disks............................................................................... 5 - 11

Formatting disks......................................................................... 5 - 12

Recording a show on disk .......................................................... 5 - 13

Reading a show from disk .......................................................... 5 - 14

Chapter 6 Accessories

Infrared Remote Focus Unit (IRFU) .................................................... 6 - 2

Real Time Clock .................................................................................. 6 - 4

................................................................................................. 6 - 1

Setting Real Time Clock ............................................................... 6 - 5

Creating or editing real time programs ......................................... 6 - 8

Enabling/disabling real time programs ........................................ 6 - 11

Deleting real time programs ....................................................... 6 - 13

............................................... 5 - 1

MIDI.................................................................................................. 6 - 15

Interfacing with MIDI ................................................................. 6 - 16

Message formats ....................................................................... 6 - 17

Message definitions ................................................................... 6 - 18

Remote Go ....................................................................................... 6 - 19

Analog inputs .................................................................................... 6 - 20

Analog outputs ................................................................................. 6 - 21

AMX192 outputs .............................................................................. 6 - 22

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Chapter 7 Reference

And ..................................................................................................... 7 - 2

At ........................................................................................................ 7 - 3

Back .................................................................................................... 7 - 4

Black out ............................................................................................. 7 - 5

Blind ................................................................................................... 7 - 6

Bump switches................................................................................... 7 - 7

Captured channels .............................................................................. 7 - 8

Chan ................................................................................................... 7 - 9

Chase controls .................................................................................. 7 - 10

Clear ................................................................................................. 7 - 12

Clear all cues .................................................................................... 7 - 14

Clear all submasters and submaster pages ...................................... 7 - 15

Clear fader pairs................................................................................ 7 - 16

Clear system..................................................................................... 7 - 17

Cue ................................................................................................... 7 - 18

Delay time ........................................................................................ 7 - 20

Diagnostic system clear.................................................................... 7 - 21

Enter ................................................................................................. 7 - 22

Fader wheel ...................................................................................... 7 - 23

Full .................................................................................................... 7 - 24

Go ..................................................................................................... 7 - 25

Grand Master.................................................................................... 7 - 26

Help .................................................................................................. 7 - 27

Hold .................................................................................................. 7 - 28

Link ................................................................................................... 7 - 29

Minus (-)............................................................................................ 7 - 31

Page ................................................................................................. 7 - 32

Patch................................................................................................. 7 - 33

Plus (+) ............................................................................................. 7 - 34

Potentiometers (Pots) ....................................................................... 7 - 35

Power ............................................................................................... 7 - 36

Rate potentiometer .......................................................................... 7 - 37

Record .............................................................................................. 7 - 38

Rel .................................................................................................... 7 - 39

Rem Dim .......................................................................................... 7 - 40

Setup ................................................................................................ 7 - 42

Stage ................................................................................................ 7 - 43

Step .................................................................................................. 7 - 44

Sub ................................................................................................... 7 - 45

System Settings Menu ..................................................................... 7 - 46

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Thru .................................................................................................. 7 - 48

Timed fader pairs .............................................................................. 7 - 49

Track ................................................................................................. 7 - 50

Appendix A Error messages

...................................................................................... A - 1

Appendix B Specifications

Index

.......................................................................................................................I - 1

.......................................................................................... B - 1

Interfaces ............................................................................... B - 1

Cue capacity .......................................................................... B - 2

Display functions ................................................................... B - 2

Playback controls ...................................................................B - 2

Keyboard functions ................................................................B - 3

Channel functions ..................................................................B - 3

Fader wheel ...........................................................................B - 3

Chase function ....................................................................... B - 3

Size and weight ..................................................................... B - 3

Keyboard illustration

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chapter1 introduction

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effects using up-to-the-minute theatrical lighting technology. This chapter includes information to orient you to the console and the manual. It includes the following sections:

•

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• Using this manual

• Text conventions

• Pile-on convention

• Getting help

• Customer support

allows you to create a wide range of dramatic, on-stage

features

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• Six manual faders that control programmed submasters

• Five pages of submasters memories

• 125 control channels

• Proportional softpatch that accommodates up to 512 dimmers

• 200 cue capacity per show

• Disk drive that can store up to five shows per 3.5-inch disk

• Two independent, timed, fader pairs used to playback recorded cues

• Chase function

• Support for the following optional accessories: Infrared Remote Focus Unit, Real Time Clock, parallel printer, and Remote Go

provides the following features:

Chapter 1 Introduction 1 - 3

Using this manual

This manual provides instructions for optional accessories. The following chapters are included:

Chapter 1 MicroVision FX Introduction

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 3 Entering softpatch MicroVision FX and system settings

Chapter 4 Tutorial

Chapter 5 Using print and disk options

Chapter 6 Accessories

conventions, getting help, and customer support.

Instructions for installing monitor and optional accessories.

Instructions for entering system settings that you are likely to change before using

beginning a new show.

Tutorial on working with cues and submasters, including an overview of display and channel modes.

Instructions on using printer and disk options.

Instructions on using accessories.

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capabilities, console and manual

for the first time or before

’s features and

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optional

Chapter 7 Reference

Appendix A Error messages

Appendix B Specifications

Appendix C Keyboard illustration

Description of console keys and menu options in alphabetical order.

List of explanation of each.

Technical specifications for console.

Pull-out illustration of

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error messages and an

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keyboard.

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Text conventions

In this manual, console keys are indicated by square brackets, such as, [Enter]. System messages are printed in boldface, such as, Select channel. References to other sections of the manual are printed in italics, such as,

Chapter 1, Introduction

Pile-on convention

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tion to determine levels for channels. Pile-on means that reads all output levels it receives for a specific channel and sets that channel to the highest of these levels. For example, a channel included in a submaster and a cue will output at the higher of the two levels.

The only exceptions to captured by the keyboard or fader wheel. Captured channel settings override submaster and fader pair outputs. When you release captured channels, they return to the level they were set at using pile-on convention.

uses a pile-on convention rather than last-action conven-

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’s pile-on convention are channels

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Getting help

Help screens are available for all screens:

1. Press [Help].

2. Press any key on the console. of the key you pressed. Help screens are not available for menu options.

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keys. To display help

displays a description

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Customer service

If you have problems with your console, please refer to the manual for instructions.

If you do not find the answer in the manual, call your local dealer or ETC Technical Services. Please have the following information available before you call:

• Console model and serial number

• Software version

• Dimmer installation type

• Dimmer manufacturer

To reach the ETC Techinical Services department, call 800/775-4382 Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Standard Time. After hours and weekend calls are answered electronically and forwarded to a service representative.

Address all correspondence about the

Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. Customer Service Department 3030 Laura Lane Middleton, WI 53562

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to:

chapter 2 installation

This chapter includes set up instructions that you need to perform when you install

Entering softpatch and system settings

the software settings that you will probably update before you begin a new show.

This chapter includes the following installation procedures:

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and any optional accessories.

includes instructions for entering

Chapter 3,

• Installing your

• Configuring your system

• Connecting dimmers

• Installing printer

• Installing Infrared Remote Focus Unit (IRFU)

• Installing Remote Go

• Connecting audio input

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console and monitor

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MIDI

out in

Analog Interface

DMX

Remote

Bus

PUSH

512

Printer

AMX

97-192

1-96

Audio

Serial Port

Remote go

CRT DISPLAY

RGB monochrome

Power in

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Installing your console and monitor

This section includes installation instructions for connector and pinout specifications for the monitor. Follow these steps to install your

1. Place console on a hard, stable, flat surface with at least six inches of space behind it for ventilation and cable clearance. Console should be at least six feet away from dimmers and high-current AC lines.

Caution: Do not leave the console in a road case tray or on a soft surface. This will inhibit proper ventilaion.

2. Verify that your dimmer connector pinout is correct for

. Pinouts for several dimmer types are listed on pages 2 - 6 and

2 - 7. If your dimmer type is not listed, contact your dealer or ETC.

Caution: Your dimmer control common must be compatible with console control common; they must either be the same level, or the dimmer control common must float. Verify compatibility with your dealer if you are not sure.

3. Locate the power switch at the back of the console, and turn it to the Off position.

4. Insert the female end of the console power cord in the connector labeled Power in on the back panel.

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, and

5. Insert the male end of the console power cord in a grounded 120V AC outlet. For 220V AC operation, consult ETC.

6. Insert the female end of the monitor power cord in the monitor connector, and the male end of the monitor power cord in a grounded 120V AC outlet.

7. Insert the video cable in the monitor. Connect the other end of cable in the appropriate console connector listed below.

Digital RGB color monitors DB-9 connector TTL monochrome monitors DB-9 connector Composite monochrome monitors BNC connector

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8. Turn console and monitor power switches to their On positions.

9. Press [Setup].

10. Select 7, System settings, press [Enter]. System Settings Menu.

11. Select 9, Color/monochrome monitor, press [Enter].

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12. Select the proper setting for your monitor, either 1 for color, or 2 for TTL or composite monochrome monitor.

displays Color/Monochrome Monitor selection menu.

Installing two monitors

You may want to install two monitors at the same time, one next to the console and one at a remote location. Install one monitor using the DB9 video connector, and the other using the BNC video connector.

The color monitor should be located next to the console because the length of the color cable is limited to about 10 feet. The monochrome cable (RG59U) can be as long as 150 feet. Therefore, use the monochrome monitor at the remote location.

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displays

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Monitor connectors and pinouts

RGB color or TTL monochrome

Console connector

DB-9 male

Pinout

1 Common (AC ground) 2 Common (AC ground) 3 Red 4 Green 5 Blue 6 Intensity (green) 7 Monochrome video 8 HSync 9 VSync(60Hz)

Composite monochrome (coaxial cable)

Console connector

BNC female

Pinout

Center Video (60Hz) Shield Common

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Connecting dimmers

To connect dimmers, first determine which of the following connectors are appropriate and insert dimmer cables in appropriate connectors. Then follow the instructions below to select the proper output protocol(s) from the System Settings Menu. If your console is appropriately configured, control signals simultaneously.

Caution: Your dimmer control common must be compatible with console control common; they must either be the same level, or the dimmer control common must float.

To select the proper output protocols from the System Settings Menu, follow these steps:

1. Press [Set Up].

2. Select 7, System settings, and press [Enter].

3. Verify that options 6, 7 and 8 indicate the proper dimmer settings for your system.

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can output digital, AMX192 and analog

Standard digital output protocols

DMX512 and D192 protocols are standard on the correct protocol, select 6, Digital protocol, and press [Enter]. Enter 1 to select DMX512, or 2 to select D192.

Optional output protocols

AMX192 and analog are optional output protocols that must be installed at the factory. For more information, contact ETC.

AMX192

AMX192 is either enabled or disabled at all times. To select the proper setting for your system, select 7, AMX192, and press [Enter]. Then select either 1 to enable, or 2 to disable AMX192 dimmers.

Analog outputs

Analog outputs are either enabled or disabled at all times. To select the proper setting for your system, select 8, Analog outputs, and press [Enter]. Then select either 1 to enable, or 2 to disable analog outputs.

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. To select

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Digital outputs (DMX512 and D192)

Connector

XLR 5-pin female 512 digital multiplex dimmers

Pinout

1 Common 2 Data (-) (DMX512 and D192) 3 Data (+) (DMX512 and D192) 4 Not used 5 Not used

AMX192, CD80 analog multiplex output (optional)

Connector

XLR 4-pin male (Either one connector for 192 outputs, or two connectors for 384 outputs; 192 outputs per connector)

Pinout

1 Common (Earth ground) 2 Clock (+) 3 Analog data 4 Clock (-)

Note: You can configure MicroVision FX for Strand CD80 Dimmer I and Dimmer II cabling convention (maximum 192 ouitputs). Contact an authorized dealer or ETC if you need more information on connecting to CD80 racks.

Analog wire-per-dimmer output (optional)

Connector

Centronics D-36 female

Pinout

Connector one Pins 1-32 = dimmers 1-32 Connector two Pins 1-32 = dimmers 33-64 Connector three Pins 1-32 = dimmers 65-96

All connectors Pins 33-36 = common (Earth ground)

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Analog wire-per-dimmer input (optional)*

Connector

Centronics D-36 male

Pinout

Connector one Pins 1-32 = dimmers 1-32 Connector two Pins 1-32 = dimmers 33-64 Connector three Pins 1-32 = dimmers 65-96

All connectors Pins 33-36 = common (Earth ground)

*See page 6 - 16 for more information on optional analog inputs.

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Installing printer

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ported. Printer functions are described in

options

Follow these steps to install your printer:

1. Insert parallel printer cable into connector labeled Printer on the

2. Insert opposite end of printer cable into printer.

3. Turn printer power switch on, and verify that printer is on line.

. Pinout and connector specifications are on the next page.

back of the console.

supports parallel printers. Serial printers are not sup-

Printer connectors and pinouts

Parallel printer and Centronics interface adaptor

Console connector Printer connector

DB-25 female Centronics D-36

Pinout Signal

1 _____________STRB 2 _____________D0 3 _____________D1 4 _____________D2 5 _____________D3 6 _____________D4 7 _____________D5 8 _____________D6 9 _____________D7 10 nc 11 ____________ Busy 12, 13 nc 14 ____________ +5 15 ____________ Error 16 nc 17 nc 18 to 25_______Ground

Chapter 5, Using print and disk

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Installing Infrared Remote Focus Unit (IRFU)

The Infrared Remote Focus Unit (IRFU) allows you to set channel levels and record or run cues from remote locations in your studio or theatre. The IRFU can be used as either a wireless or wired remote control unit.

Used as a wireless remote control, the IRFU consists of two components; a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is a hand-held, battery-powered unit that sends infrared control signals to the receiving unit. The receiving unit is connected to the console via the connector labeled IRFU on the back panel.

If you want to use the IRFU exclusively as a wired remote control, only the transmitter is necessary. In this situation, the transmitter unit is connected directly to the IRFU connector on the back panel. Power is supplied by the console.

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remote in some circumstances and a wired remote in others. To do this, connect the receiver to the IRFU connector on the console's back panel. When wireless, infrared control is appropriate, use the transmitter in its wireless configuration. If wireless infrared control is not convenient, connect the transmitter to the receiver unit by connecting it to the connector on the receiver unit labeled I.R. Connector.

See following page for pinout information for all IRFU connections.

Whether you intend to connect the IRFU directly to the console, or use it as a wireless unit, ETC must configure the IRFU interface at the factory.

also allows you to use the IRFU configured as a wireless

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To install the IRFU on a properly configured

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console,

follow these steps:

1. Verify that the receiver unit is properly connected to the console and that battery in transmitter is good.

2. Press [Set Up].

3. Select 9, Options, and press [Enter].

4. Select 1, Remote focus, and press [Enter].

5. Enter 1 to enable, or 2 to disable, and press [Enter].

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IRFU receiver unit to console connector and pinout

Receiver connector Console connector

DIN 3-pin female DIN 5-pin female

Pin Signal Pin

1 Ground 1 2 PPM data 2 3 +12V 3

Not used 4 Not used 5

IRFU transmitter to console connector and pinout

Transmitter connector Console connector

LEMO series DB 3-pin DIN 5-pin female FGG.1B.304.CNADxx

Pin Signal Pin

1 Ground 1 2 WSI data 4 3 Charge current 5

Not used 2 Not used 3

IRFU transmitter to receiver unit connector and pinout

Transmitter connector Receiver connector

LEMO series DB 3-pin DIN 5-pin female FGG.1B.304.CNADxx

Pin Signal Pin

1 Ground 1 2 WSI data 4 3 Charge current 5

Not used 2 Not used 3

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Installing Remote Go

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a 25-pin connector on the back panel. The remote unit connects to the

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tor cable with one twisted pair designated for each switch (Belden 9507 S-R PCV Insulated or Alpha 5477 80 Deg. C 300 V PVC). The cable connector at the remote unit will vary depending on the unit itself.

Remote Go connector and pinout

Console connector Remote connector

DB-25 female Connector type depends on

Pin Function

1 - AB Hold 2 - AB Go 3 - AB Back 4 - Cue 1 5 - CD Hold 6 - CD Go 7 - Plus 8 not connected 9 not connected 10 Common 11 + 12V DC 12 not connected 13 not connected 14 + AB Hold 15 + AB Go 16 + Back 17 + Cue 1 18 + CD Hold 19 + CD Go 20 + Plus 21 not connected 22 not connected 23 Common 24 + 12V DC 25 not connected

console configured for an optional Remote Go provides

console via a 24 AWG, aluminum-shielded, multi-conduc-

unit

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Installing audio input

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audio input. See page 4 - 42 for more information on using audio inputs. Follow the steps below to connect an audio input:

1. Insert the audio input cable into the connector labeled Audio on the back panel of the console.

2. Check to be sure that the opposite end is properly terminated to the audio source.

3. Verify that power is on for both the source.

4. Start the chase running.

5. Use the rate pot to select Audio.

allows you to create chases and control chase rate with

Audio connector and pinout

Console connector

XLR 3-pin female

Pinout

1 Common 2 Audio in 3nc

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and the audio

Chapter 3 Entering softpatch 3 - 1

chapter 3 entering softpatch and system settings

Before you begin creating cues for a show you should first create your softpatch. The softpatch assigns individual dimmers to control channel numbers. You can use a default one-to-one softpatch setup, or you can assign groups of dimmers to channels. The softpatch display lets you proportionally patch dimmers to channels.

System settings allow you to set default up and down fade times and the level that the [Full] key enters for selected channels.

This chapter includes the following system setting instructions:

• Entering softpatch

• Setting default full level

• Setting default up and down fade times

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Entering softpatch

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Softpatch gives you complete flexibility in assigning dimmers to control channels.

Softpatch also allows you to proportionally patch individual dimmers to channels to balance a wash or ensure that a specific lamp cannot be brought above a specific level. For instructions see page 3 - 8.

If you are patching dimmers in a Strand CD80 dimmer rack, see page 3 - 11 for special instructions.

accommodates up to 512 dimmers on 125 channels.

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