Jands ESP II (1992) ESP II Operating Manual v1.1

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LIGHTING CONTROL CONSOLE

15 March 1993.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 4

Description of Major Parts ....................................................................................... 6

Using Presets .................................... ............... ..................................................... 10

Using Flash Buttons ................................................. ...................... ................. ...... 11

Using the Master Controls .................................................... ....................... .........

Using the Function Buttons .............................. .................................. .................. 14

The LCD Display Window ...................................................................................

Setup ......................................................................................................................... 16

Patch ..................................................................... .............................................. .. 17

Desk ...................................................................................................................... 19

Linking Desks ....................................................................................................... 19

LCDs ................................................... ..................... ................................. ............

Utility .................................................................................................... ................ 23

Midi ........................................................................................................ ............... 25

MCard ................................................................................................................... . 27

Working with Scenes ............................................................................................... 28

Editing Scenes ................................................................ .................... .................. 30

Working with Chases .............................................................................................. 32

Editing Chases ...................................................................................................... 35

Working with FX ..................................................................................................... 38

Editing FX ............................................................................................................ 40

Working with XF Cues ........................................................................................... 42

I Editing Xf Cues ......................................................................................... ........... 44

Reset .......................................................................................................................... 47

Appendix .................................................................................................................. 48

Index ......................................................................................................................... 52

Getting Started

Connecting Power

Plug the socket end of the power cord into the IEC power receptacle located on the rear face of the ESP II. The other end of the power cord should be plugged into a 3 pin grounded outlet. ESP II is electrically grounded, if in doubt about whether or not an outlet is grounded contact a licensed electrician.

Connecting the Output to a dimmer

ESP II provides two methods of connection to dimmer systems . The DMX output is standard on all consoles. Optional Socapex output panels can be fitted to the console to provide

DMX-512 Output (Standard)

.Connect from the consoles DMX output to the OMX input on the

dimmer rack, check the dimmer instruction manual for details on selecting OMX Channels and looping the DMX line to other dimmer racks. Up to 512 dimmer channels can be controlled in this way.

O - 10v wire-per-channel outputs.

It is important that the

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• Analogue Outputs (Optional) Connect from the consoles Socapex outputs to the dimmer rack input. A maximum of 8 Socapex connectors can be fitted to a 48 or 60 channel console to provide up to 240 dimmer channels, or 4 Socapex connectors in a 24 channel console to provide 120 dimmer channels.

Connecting Desklights

Desklights are available as an optional accessory. Only Littlelite or compatible desklights with 3 pin Cannon type connectors should be used.

Description of Major Parts

General Description of Major Parts

The front panel of the ESP II lighting control console is divided into 4 main areas. The top section consists of the Preset faders (A) and flash buttons lower left section consists of the Scene Master faders (C) and Scene Flash buttons (D).The lower mid section consists of the LCD (E), the Function buttons (F), the Chase controls (H), and the XF (crossfade) controls (I). The lower right section consists of the Master controls for Preset 1, Preset 2, the Grand Master (L).

The rear panel of the ESP II houses all the input and output connections for power, control signals, and desklights.

A The Preset Faders

(B) which can be used both for direct control and recording. The

(G), the FX (effects) controls

(J), Flash Buttons (K), and

Are used to set up channel levels both in operation and while recording. It's possible to run a show entirely on the Presets but generally these controls are used for programming or to make impromptu changes to the stage lighting.

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ESP II is available with 24,

48 and 60 Channels. The

console can be set to wide

mode which doubles the number of channels.

D. Flash Buttons

B The Flash Buttons (Channel)

Are used to momentarily flash on a channel. There is a flash button for each channel when the desk is operating in the n01mal 2 preset mode. has flash buttons.

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Description of Major Parts

C Scene Master Faders

D The Scene Flash Buttons

E The LCD Display

F The Function Buttons

Exit - Press to close a menu. Record - Press and hold Record then press a Scene flash, Chaser/PX/

XF go Button, to Record a Scene, Chase step, FX or XF.

The Scene Masters are used to fade Scenes up and down. They also control Chases that have been Assigned to a Scene Master.

These buttons are used to momentarily flash on a Scene (or Chase).

The backlit LCD screens display the current Page , Chase, FX and XF settings. It is also used to display various menus during editing and

console setup.

There are 8 buttons: Left and Right Arrow - move the cursor in the LCD. Plus (

+) and Minus(-) - change values for Page, Chase, etc.

Edit - Press and hold Edit then press a Flash button to open the Edit menu Setup - Press to open the Setup menus.

G The Chase Conu·ols.

There are five conu·ols in the Chase section: A level fader. A Flash button which is used

to run one cycle of the chase pattern

and to single step a stopped chase. A rotary rate control. A direction button. An Assign button - Press the Assign switch then any Scene Flash button to assign a Chase to the control of a Scene Master.

H The FX conu·ols (Effects)

Intended for use in controlling color scrollers. The fader controls the FX level while the Flash button is used to step through the FX. Up to

100 FX can be recorded.

I The Xfade controls (Crossfades)

These controls are used to run timed crossfades. The fader controls the fade rate while the Flash button is used as the cue GO button. A cue consists of an Xfade number (0-9) and a

Q number (0-99).

Description of Major Parts

J P 1 and P2 Masters

K Flash Master Controls

These 2 faders scale the level of the top (Pl) and bottom (P2) presets .

The Flash Master fader scales the level of the flash buttons. The Add/ Solo switch above this fader sets the mode of operation for the flash buttons.

L Grand Master

Scales the level of all outputs (except the flash buttons).

Rear Panel (not illustrated) M Power Input

Consists of an IEC power input complete with fuse and on/off switch.

N Desklight Outlets

Designed for use with Littlelite or compatible desklamps

0 DMX Output

Control output for connection to dimmer systems or inte1f aces using DMX-512 protocol

P Midi

Control input allowing Midi signals to control various functions of the console.

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Using Presets

Preset Controls

The preset controls can be used to set up desired lighting levels both in operation and while recording. It is possible to run a show entirely on the Presets but generally these controls are used for recording or to make impromptu changes to the stage lighting.

Channel Preset Faders

There are 2 rows of presets faders on the ESP II, the top row of faders are Preset 1 and the bottom row are Preset 2. These faders can be used to

smoothly fade a light to the desired level. The output level produced by the preset faders is dependent on the level of the Grand Master and the Pl (or P2) fader.

Example

Bring the Grand Master and Pl Master faders to 10 (100%). Move the Channel 1 Preset fader to 100% and you should see the lights connected to that channel fade up to full level.

Now fade up Channel 2 to 5 (50%), check that the lights connected to channel 2 are at about 1/2 level. Finally fade the Pl Master down and Up to see how it scales the Channel Preset faders.

More Information.

Pg 20 Using all Preset faders as a single preset to obtain double the

number of channels

Pg 23 Reversing the P2 fader to provide 100% output when positioned

at 0

Using Channel Flash Buttons

Channel Flash Buttons

These buttons con-espond to the Channel faders and perform two func-

tions:

1 Flash. The buttons are used to

type of operation (add, solo, latch) of the flash button depends on the setting of the Add/ Solo master switch

2 Inhibit. To prevent a channel from

Flash button down and press the DBO button. Repeat this procedure to cancel inhibit.

momenta.iily flash on a channel. The

appea.iing in any output, hold the

Using Masters Controls

Pl and P2 Faders

The Pl Master Fader scales the top row of preset faders, likewise the P2 Master Fader scales the overall level of the bottom row of preset faders. By moving the Pl fader up while moving the P2 fader down it is possible to crossfade between the settings on the 2 rows of channel preset faders.

Add I Solo Master Switch

The Flash buttons can be set to operate in 3 different ways or turned off completely. To change the operation of the flash buttons press the Add/ Solo switch. With each press of the button the 2 leds within the switch change to indicate which mode has been selected.

• Add - Indicated by the Green Led being on. Pressing a FLASH button causes that output to flash instantly to the level set by the Flash Master fader.

Add Latch - Indicated by the Green Led Flashing. The Flash buttons

push-on and push-off instead of flashing. When a Flash button is

latched on, the Channel LED will flash synchronously with the Add/ Solo switch LED.

If Add Latch is disabled while some channels are

Latched, the channels will unlatch but will not become latched again if Add Latch is subsequently enabled.

• Solo - Indicated by the Red Led being on. Pressing a Flash button causes that output to flash instantly to the level set by the Flash Master fader, while at the same turning off all other desk output.

Disabled - Indicated by neither Led being on. Pressing a channel

Flash button has NO effect.

Add I Solo Fader

This fader scales the intensity of the flash buttons.

Grand Maste: Fader

Scales the intensity of all console outputs except the flash buttons.

D.B.O. Switch

This button pe1forms two functions:

1 Blackout. Press to black out the output of the console. The button can

be set to momentary or latching operation.

2 Inhibit. To prevent a channel from appearing in any output, hold a

channel Flash button down and press the DBO button.

Masters Controls

The Function Buttons

The Cursor Buttons

The left arrow and 1ight arrow buttons are used to move the cursor to the various fields in the LCD display window.

The +(ON) and -(OFF) Buttons

These buttons are used to change values. The +(ON) button will either increase a value or change a setting from off to on. Likewise the -(OFF)

button will decrease values or change a setting from on to off. These buttons are also used in menus to toggle between several choices . These buttons operate in three ways.

1 Press. The value increases by 1 with the +(ON) button or decreases

1 with the -(OFF) button

2 Press and Hold. The value scrolls up with the +(ON) button or down

with the -(OFF) button

3 Double Press. The value snap to the maximum for that field with the

+(ON) button or to

number of attempts to double press at a fast enough speed to see this

work.

The Edit Button

The EDIT button is used in conjuction with the Scene, Chase, FX and XF flash buttons to open the Edit menu. Hold the button down for approximately 2 seconds to show a help message.

The Setup Button

The SETUP button is used to open the Setup Menus.

The Exit Button

The EXIT button is used to close the menu. Hold the button down for approximately 4 seconds to show the software version number.

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The Record Button

The RECORD button is in conjunction with the Scene, Chase, FX and XF flash buttons to store levels .. Hold the button down for approximately 2 seconds to show a help message.

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LCO Window

The LCD is used to perform two functions.

1 Normal Display.

In operation the LCD shows:

The

cunent Page number. The current Chase number and Step number. The current FX number and the Next FX. The current XF Q number and the Next XF Q.

• Changing a Setting Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the required field. Use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to set the field.

• Freeze Indication

When the Page or Chase field is flashing it indicates that the Page or Chase number has been changed while the old Chase or a Scene was set above zero. That fader will not change to the new Chase or Page until it is faded to zero.

2 Menu Display .

A number of menus can be accessed to Setup the console and Edit Scenes, Chases, FX and XF Q.

Menu Fields

Current Page

Chase

Number Step

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Page Chs:Step Next:FX Next X Q#

1 1 1 2 1 1: 2 1: 1

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NextFX

CurrentFX

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Current XF:Q

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Setup

Setup is used to pe1form various procedures which control the way the console operates. The setup menu consists of 6 top level menus, some of which have sub-menus. Some of the menus, such as PATCH and LCDs are used to customise the desk while others such as MIDI are used to extend the control capabilities of the ESP II.

When the SETUP button is pressed the Setup menu appears in the LCD window. The Setup menu is illustrated below. To open one of the Setup menus use the arrow buttons to select a menu and then press the +(ON) buttons.

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The Setup Menu

Menu Fields

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Setup Patch

Note: The Patch can only be modified when the desk is

set to RECORD mode.

The ESP II will control up to 512 dimmer channels . The Setup Patch menu allows these dimmer channels to be patched in any combination and at any level to the console channels.

Example: A Patch is setup by fust setting a console Channel number then setting the Dimmer numbers to be connected to that channel. In the illustration below Console Channel 1 is set to control Dimmer 1 at 100% (FF) and

Dimmer 10 at 100%. This means that when Channel 1 on the console is faded up to 100% the lights connected to dimmers 1 and 10 will fade up. The complete Patch consists of each Channel that is being used being set to control one or more dimmer numbers. Since there are 3 different Patchs available (1,2 & 3) its possible to set one Patch, which includes all dimmers, for the main act and a different Patch which might not include all dimmers for the support act. Sirniliarly if a light was knocked out of focus during the show the Patch could be used to dimmer to 0 so that the light would not come on at any time.

The Patch menu Figure 13 illustrates the Patch menu. There are 4 fields:

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Patch Number

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Channel

1 1 FF

Settings

Dimmer

Level

Dim:At

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Setup Patch

Pch (Patch Number)

Patch numbers range from

active so care should be taken in changing the Patch number while

the console is in use.

Ch (Channel)

Sets the console Channel number to be patched. Only one channel

can be displayed at a time.

Dim (Dimmer)

Sets a dimmer number to patch to the Channel shown in CH.

At (At Level)

Sets the level of the dimmer set in the DIM field. At can be set

O to FF (full).

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1 to 3. The Patch number shown is

Entering Numbers

When in the patch menu, the first 10 scene flash buttons can be used as a keypad to enter

The Default Patch

The default patch on the ESP II is Patch 1, and is a one-to-one patch. That is Channel 2, and so on. Dimmer numbers above the number of console channels are not connected.

Patching Dimmers to Channels

A dimmer can only be patched to one channel at a time.

Storing Changes made in Patch

When all changes to a patch have been made, press the Record button to save these changes and leave the Patch menu. you are prompted to either save the changes by pressing the +(ON) button or to abandon them by pressing the -(OFF) key.

1 connects to Dimmer 1, Channel 2 connects to Dimmer

numeiic info1mation.

If you press the Exit key

Setup Desk

The SETUP DESK menu is used to configure the ESP II to suit your particular requirements and favored operating method. To open the Desk menu, press the SETUP button, move the cursor to the DESK field and press the +(ON) key.

Setup Desk

The menu consists of 5 fields (one being a submenu) .

Mode

This feature is useful in protecting the ESP II against unauthorised use or in resui.cting an inexpe1i.enced between PLAY and REC (Record). In the PLAY mode it is not possible to Record, Edit or change Patch information.

op~rator. The Mode field can be toggled

Link

It is possible to connect two ESP II consoles together by connecting a special cable from the DMX output of the Slave console to the MIDI input of the Master console. For details on the wiring of this cable see the appendix.

The Setup Desk Menu

Once the two consoles are connected, the LINK menu is used

consoles To open the LINK menu, press the SETUP button, move the cursor to the LINK field, and press the +(ON) key. The Link menu consists of two

- to set one to Master operation and the other to Slave operation.

Menu Fields

Link Submenu

Desk Mode Desklight level

No of Presets

I I Wtde

Setup Mode Link Lamp Wide Psets

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I Desk Ree +t& FF Off Dual 7

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Setup Desk

fields as follows:

Master

When the MASTER field is set ON the MIDI input socket can be used to receive channel level information from the DMX output of a second ESP II console. To use an ESP II as a Master console it must be set to WIDE mode. be displayed offering the option of reseting the desk to WIDE but this will clear the data already recorded . When MASTER is turned ON the ESP II checks to see what extra channels are available (from the Slave console) and displays a message confinning the number of extra channels.

Slave

When the SLAVE field is set ON the OMX socket is used to send channel level inf01mation to the MIDI input of a second ESP II console.

When a console is in Slave mode only the Preset faders and Flash buttons

are active, but note that the channel mimic LEDs are not active.

If MASTER is turned on without WIDE being on a message will

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Should wide mode be turned on after a show

has been recorded all

data will be Jost.

Lamp (DeskLight)

The intensity of the Desklight(s) can be adjusted by setting the LAMP

field from To set the Desklight level press SETUP move the cursor field; press the +(ON) button move the cursor to the LAMP field and enter a value between tons.

Wide

One of the most powerful features of the ESP II is its ability to work as a single preset board outputing double the number of channels normally available. being controlled this feature greatly extends the sole. An ESP II 24, for instance could control 48 colour scrollers.

WIDE should be turntd on before recording. Once a console has been set

to WIDE the Preset 2 faders are used to control the higher numbered channels. For example on an ESP II 48 the Preset 2 faders would control

channels 49 to 96. The Preset 2 Master Fader is disabled.

Psets

The PSETS field is used to alter the operation of the bottom Preset faders in wide mode so that they can either be used as extra Preset 1 faders to control Wide mode channels or as a regular second preset.

O (0%) to FF (100%)

to the DESK

O and FF (Full) using the +(ON) and -(OFF) but-

In applications where Colour Scrollers or Moving Lights are

usefullness of the con-

Setup Desk

Setting the console to WIDE automatically switches the Preset 2 faders to

SINGLE preset usage (i.e. the P2 faders control the extra channels. However it is possible to switch the P2 faders to operate as a normal second preset by changing the PSETS field to DUAL. In this way it's possible to Record Scenes, FX Cues and Chases using all the faders as a single preset but having done so to switch back to having two manual presets for the first half of the channels . This method is

particularly useful for controlling Colour changers and other moving lights which once recorded do not need direct control.

To change the PSETS field to SINGLE (or back to DUAL) move the cursor to the PSETS field and press the +(ON) button .

Figure? The Setup Desk Link Menu

Menu Fields

Master Field

I rave Field

Setup LCDs

The LCD located on the front panel of the ESP II can be configured to

suit different lighting conditions and viewing angles.

The LCD Menu

To open the LCD menu move the cursor to the LCD field and press the +(ON) key. The menu contains 3 fields.

Cursor

This field can be toggled between Block and Line by pressing the +(ON) or -(OFF) button. Generally a block cursor is easier to locate in a menu.

Contrast

This field can be set to any value between the numeric keypad or the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons. Higher contrast settings tend to make the LCDs more legible from lower viewing angles.

O and 15 using either

The Setup LCDs Menu

Bright

This field can be set to any value between

the numeric keypad or the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons. At is little backlighting of the LCDs, at 15 maximum backlighting is

provided. Backlighting should always be used in low ambient

light conditions but can be turned off if the console is in direct sunlight.

Note: After 30 minutes of no use, the console will automatically turn down the backlights to maximise their life. When this happens, press any button to restore them to their original intensity.

Menu Fields

Cursor type

SETUP Cursor Contrast Bright

LCDs Block 8 8 7

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LCD Contrast

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LCD Brightness

Setup Util

The SETUP UTIL (Utility) menu is used to configure various ESP II controls to suit your preffered operating method . To open the Util menu, press the SETUP button, move the cursor to the UTIL field and press the +(ON) key, the menu consists of four fields as follows:

Pl/2 Many operators who use the Preset faders while running a show prefer to move the 2 Preset Master faders together, with one hand, to crossfade

between Presets. To allow this on an ESP II the Preset 2 Master fader can be reversed such that at the top of its travel output from Preset 2 is zero (0) and at the bottom of its travel the output is 100%. To change the Pl/2 field to REV (Reverse) move the cursor to the Pl/2 field and press the +(ON) button. Pressing the +(ON) button again will toggle between NORM (N01mal) and REV (Reverse)

D.B.O. (Dead Black Out)

The DBO button can be set to either momentary or latching operation. To

alter

DBO operation move the cursor over the DBO field and press either the +(ON) or -(OFF) Momt Momentary operation, the console is Blacked Out only while the DBO button is held depressed. Ltch Latching, the console is Blacked Out by pressing the DBO button. Output is restored when the DBO button is pressed again.

key. The possible settings are:

The Setup Utilities Menu

Menu Fields

Preset 2 Master Fader Operation

DBO Type

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Setup Pl/2 dbo Video GMast

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Setup Util

Video An option panel is available which allows a Video monitor to be connected to the console. The Video field is used to configure the ESP II output to suit a variety of different monitor types. To change the Video field move the cursor over the VIDEO field and press either the +(ON) or

-(OFF) key. The possible settings are: Mono To suit monochrome monitors

CGA To suit monitors designed for a Color Graphic Adaptor

EGA To suit monitors designed for a Enhanced Graphic Adaptor

GMaster This field is used to set the operation of the Grand Master fader. To change setting move the cursor over the GMAST field and press either the +(ON) or -(OFF) key. The possible settings are:

Sen

- The fader scales the level of the Scene Masters

All - The fader scales all console outputs except the Flash buttons.

The Setup Utilities Menu

lnfade (move the cursor to the More field to open this field)

Sets the default lnfade time. This time will be automatically applied to all cues (XF:Q) as they are recorded. Infade time can be set anwhere in the range

seconds. The infade time determines how long it will take for the fade from zero to 100%.

Outfde (move the cursor to the More field to open this field)

Sets the default Outfade time. This time will be automatically applied to

all cues (XF:Q) as they are recorded.

Outfade time can be set anwhere in the range

59 seconds. The outfade time determines how long it will take for the

to fade from 100% to zero.

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Default Infade Time

Default Outfade Time

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Q to

O seconds up to 99 minutes

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Setup Midi

The Musical Insn-ument Digital Inte1face (MIDI) is a well established

standard which allows communication between suitably equipped devices. The ESP II is equipped with a MIDI input socket which is used to allow MIDI control of

various console functions. To select the MIDI

menu move the cursor to the MIDI field and press the +(ON) key.

Midi The Midi field must be turned ON for MIDI to be used. The MIDI interface can be configured (using the other menu fields) to suit your requirements and then turned on or off as required.

Midi-Ch (Channel)

MIDI information can be broadcast on any of 16 channels, channel the ESP II will listen

to enter a value between 1 and 16.

to set which

Prog (Midi Program Change Messages) The ESP II responds to MIDI Program change messages can be used

to activate the XF section .

For example if Midi Program Change message 25 is received, XF

Change information, Program

1 Q 25

will play on the XF master.

The Midi Menu

Scene (Scene Fader Number)

Sets the Scene flash button to be

triggered by the Note set in the Note field. Each Scene Master can be set to respond to a different note, to do this step through the Scene field setting each fader to the desired note. The Scene/ Note fields update immediately and there is no need to press Record to save changes.

Menu Fields

Midi

On/Off

Midi Channel

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Midi Midi-eh Program Scene Note

Midi Program Messages

Midi Note

Assign/ Fader /

Off 1 Off 1 48 7

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Settings

Setup Midi

Note: (Midi Note Message) Midi allows for 128 Note messages to be broadcast. The NOTE field is used to set which of the 128 Notes will be associated with each of the 12 Scene Masters. Whenever a note that has been specified in this menu is received it will be equivalent to pressing the SCENE Flash button. First set the Scene field from 1 to 12 and then set the NOTE field from 1 through 128 - corresponding to the 128 Midi Notes.

If you don't want to use Midi NOTE messages on a particular Scene

master set the NOTE field to zero (displayed as OFF) . To set the field to off, double click on the -(OFF) key.

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Setup MCard

Note:

The MCard can only be accessed when the desk is set to RECORD mode.

The ESP II MCard is an optional accessory which allows all the information recorded in the console to be saved to a compact ramdisk. Anyone who regularly

i~ not possible to access the MCard menu unless the console is fitted with

the MCard panel.

The MCard Menu

To open the MCard menu move the cursor the +(ON) key. The menu contains 2 fields :

To MCard To select this option and save the desk data To the Mcard move the cursor to the TO MCARD field and press the +(ON) key.

From MCard

To select this option and load data into the desk move the cursor to the

FROM MCARD field and press the +(ON) key .

Saving To save the information recorded in the ESP II follow these steps.

1. Insert a MCard in the rear panel slot, ensure that the MCard battery is

fitted and the write enable switch is on.

2. Open the MCARD menu as detailed above.

3. Move the cursor to the TO MCARD field and press +(ON).

4. A record

to the MCard.

rnns the same show is strongly advised to fit an MCard . It

to the MCard field and press

confilmation screen shows.

Loading from the MCard. When information is loaded from a MCard all Scenes, Chases and Patches are overwritten . To retrieve inf01mation recorded on a MCard to the ESP II, follow these steps.

1. Insert the recorded MCard in the rear panel slot, ensure that the MCard

battery is fitted and the write enable switch is on.

2. Open the MCARD menu as detailed above.

3. Move the cursor to the FROM MCARD field and press +(ON).

4. A loaded confirmation screen shows.

IMPORTANT

Insert the MCard only when transferring data. The MCard may be corrupted if the desk is turned on or off with the MCard in the console.

Working with Scenes

The ESP II can record 10 Pages of 12 Scenes each for a total of 120 Scenes. The 60 channel ESP Ils have the the capability to include an 8 character label with each scene.

Note:

Scenes can only be recorded when the desk is set to RECORD mode.

Setting the Page Number

e Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the Page field.

• Use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to set the required Page number.

Freeze

When the Page field is flashing it indicates that the Page number has been changed while a Scene Master was set above zero. That fader will not change to the new Page until it is faded to zero.

The Scene Controls

There are 12 Scene Master faders and 12 Flash buttons.

Fader

The fader controls the level of the level of a Scene ranging from O to

100%.

Flash Buttons

These buttons correspond to the Scene faders and perform two functions:

1 Flash. The buttons are used to momentarily flash on a Scene.

2 Record. To Record a Scene, set up the desired output, hold the

Record button down and press the flash button under the desied Scene fader ..

LCD

The display shows the current Page number.

Recording a Scene - Record and Point

Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the Page field .

•

Use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to set the required Page number.

Use the Preset faders (and any other console controls) to set up the lighting output required. Hold the Record button down and press the Flash button (beneath the

•

Scene fader)*. A message displays on the LCD enabling the label to be typed in

•

using the Preset flash buttons, if desired. This label will be displayed over the scene when the page containing that scene is loaded.**

Working with Scenes

• A message displays on the LCD showing the number of items re-

corded and how many are still available.

Release both buttons.

* If the LED in the Flash button comes on when the Record button is

pressed that scene has already been recorded. Proceeding will record

over the old scene.

** 60 channel versions only.

More Information

Pg 30 Editing an Scene Pg 30 Blind Recording using the EDIT SCENE menu.

The Main Menu

[

Menu Fields -- -------- ~

Page Number

Page Chs:Step

1 1 1

Settings

Next:FX

2 1 1: 2 1: 1

Editing a Scene

Note:

The Edit Scene menu is only available when the desk is set to RECORD mode.

Editing a Scene

A Scene can be edited to change the levels of chanels or groups of channels. Editing can be carried out 'blind', that is, without the changes being seen on stage, or 'live'.

• Hold the EDIT button. down and press the Scene Flash button.

• Either use the Preset 1 (top preset) faders to set new levels or enter Channel numbers and levels directly into the cursor using the first 10 scene flash buttons as a numeric keypad. For detailed explanations of this step refer to the Edit Scene Menu section below.

• When all changes have been made press the RECORD button.

• A message displays on the LCD showing the number of items recorded and how many are still available for future recording.

N.B. Whenever the EDIT SCENE menu is opened the Preset faders are disabled from outputing to the stage. However they can be used to set levels for the item being edited.

Recording Changes made in Edit

To save the changes made using EDIT press the RECORD button. It is

not necessary to press record after each channel ( or group of channels) is

set to a new level.

Live and Blind Editing

The ESP II allows edits to be carried out Live or Blind. An edit will be

Live if that Scene is currently being outputed to the Stage (by one of the Scene Masters), otherwise it will be blind.

Editing a Scene not on the current Page

It's possible to blind Edit a Scene which is not cmTently on the Scene Masters.

• Hold the EDIT button down and press ANY Scene Flash button.

• Move the cursor to the PG field

• Move the cursor to the SC field and set the required Scene number.

• Use the procedure described above to perform a blind edit.

and set the required Page number.

The Edit Scene Menu

The illustration below shows the EDIT SCENE menu. There are 5 fields in the Scene menu:

PG: (Page Number)

Page number sets the Page of the Scene to be edited. To change

Editing a Scene

this number move the cursor to the PG: field and use the +(ON)

and -(OFF) buttons to change the number.

SC: (Scene Number)

Sets the Scene to be edited. To change this number move the cursor to The SC: field and use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to change the number.

CH (Channel)

Can be set using the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons or by moving any of the TOP preset faders. Moving a top preset (Pl) fader sets the channel (CH) field to that number.

THR Can only be changed by using the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons (the

slider method is not available). Changes to level will effect all channels from the CH number to the THR number, inclusive.

The Edit Scene Menu

AT Used to set a new level for the Channel or channels set

and THR fields. AT can be changed by using the +(ON) and

(OFF) buttons or by moving the TOP preset fader until its level matches the previously recorded level. Once a match has been achieved the slider takes control of the level and can be used to set the AT field. For the slider to 'take control' of a channel recorded at Zero level (AT=0) it is necessary to move the slider above zero, to select the channel, then back to zero to match the level, then to the new level setting.

The 60 channel ESP II contains an additional label field between the SC and CH fields. Changes to the label can be made by typing a new label over the existing one with the preset flash buttons.

~----- Menu Fields

Page Number Channel to Edit

Scene Nuiber I End of Channel Range

by the CH

I r ~vel

[

IEdit

:scene

Pg:Sc

1 12

Settings

Ch Thr At

1 12

Working with Chases

The ESP II can record 10 Chases numbered O - 9.

Setting the Chase Number

Use the an-ow buttons to move the cursor to the Chase field.

., Use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to set the required Chase number.

Freeze

When the Chase field is flashing it indicates that the Chase number

has been changed while the old Chase was set above zero. That fader will not change to the new Chase until it is faded to zero .

The Chase Controls

Are used to set the speed, direction and level of the Chase number displayed in the LCD window. Once a Chase is set it can be Assigned to a Scene Master.

Fader

The fader controls the level of the chase ranging from O to 100%.

Flash Button

The Flash button, when pressed, resets the Chase to step 1 and runs the Chase from the first to the last step. The Flash Master switch must be in the ADD, ADD LATCH, or SOLO position and the Chase level will be dependent on the setting of the Flash master fader. It is also used for

single stepping the chase. See following page.

Rate

The Rate pot can be used to speed up or slow down a Chase. Turning it fully counter clockwise will slow the chase to a STOP, turning it fully clockwise will increase the speed to the maximum speed.

Chase Direction

The Direction button is used set the direction of the Chase. Push the button to change the setting. With each press of the button the direction changes to one of the following:

>> -Forward Green Led On <> -Bounce Both Leds On << -Reverse Red Led On

- Random Neither Led On

•

Working with Chases

Single Stepping a Chase To single step a Chase, first reduce the chase speed to zero (0) by turning the rate ovenide pot fully counter clockwise . Then use the Flash button to step the Chase.

Assign

The Assign button is used to Assign (or transfer) a Chase to the control of a Scene Master. Press the Assign button then press a Scene Master

Flash button, the Chase is assigned to that fader. The Chase speed and direction should be set before assigning as the Scene controls only provide control of level. To un-assign a Chase from a Scene master press and hold the Exit button while pressing that Scene master flash button.

Making a Chase part of a Page

When a Chase is Assigned to a Scene Master that has not been recorded it will become part of that page. Any time that Page is loaded the Assigned Chase will also load.

If a Scene is subsequently recorded on the Scene master being used to

control the Assigned Chase the Chase will no longer form part of that Page.

Recording a Chase ., Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the Chase field.

Use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to set the required Chase number .

Use the Preset faders (and any other console controls) to set up the lighting output required for the first step of the Chase.

• Hold the Record button down and press the Flash button (below the Chase fader).

,------ Menu Fields

- Record and Point

Chase Number

Step Number

Page Chs:Step Next:FX Next X Q#

1 1 1 2 1 1: 2 1: 1

,~~~~

- Settings -

• A message displays on the LCD showing the number of items recorded and how many are still available.

• Release both buttons.

• Set up the output required for the second step of the Chase.

• Hold the Record button down and press the Flash button (beneath the Chase fader).

• A message displays on the LCD showing the number of items recorded and how many are still available.

" Release both buttons .

• Repeat the last three steps for each subsequent step of the Chase.

* When the Record button is pressed, the Chase STEP field stops count-

ing and automatically changes to allow a new step to be added to the end of the chase sequence.

Setting the Chase Step to Record

~t is possible to record over an existing Chase step by stopping the Chase.

• Use the Rate control to stop the Chase. (Turn fully counter clockwise),

• Use the Chase flash button to Step the Chase to the required step,

• Use the Preset faders (and any other console controls) to set up the lighting output required for the first step of the Chase

• Use the Preset faders (and any other console controls) to set up the lighting output required

• Hold the Record button down and press the Flash button (beneath the Chase fader).

A message displays on the LCD showing the number of items recorded and how many are still available .

" Release both buttons. ""

* If the Chase fader is up any changes will be added to the old step. To

completely replace the step ensure the Chase fader is at zero when

recording.

More Information

Pg 36Editing a Chase Pg 35Blind Recording using the EDIT CHASE menu.

Editing a Chase

A Chase can be edited to change the levels of channels or groups of

channels. Editing can be carried out 'blind', that is, without the changes

being seen on stage, or 'live'.

• Stop the Chase on the Step to be edited.

• Hold the EDIT button down and press the Chase Flash button.

Whenever the EDIT CHASE menu is opened the Preset faders are disabled from outputing to the stage. However they can be used to set levels for the item being edited.

Either use the Preset 1 (top preset) faders to set new levels or enter Channel numbers and levels directly into the Edit Chase menu. For detailed explanations of this step refer to the Edit Chase Menu section

on page 36. When all changes have been made press the RECORD button. A message displays on the LCD showing the number of items recorded and how many are still available for future recording.

Recording Changes made in Edit To save the changes made using EDIT press the RECORD button. It is not necessary to press record after each channel (or group of channels) is set to a new level.

Live and Blind Editing

The ESP II allows edits to be carried out Live or Blind. An edit will be Live if that Chase is currently being outputed to the Stage, otherwise it will be blind.

Editing a Chase not on the Chase Master

It's possible to blind Edit a Chase which is not currently on the Chase

Master.

• Hold the EDIT button down and press the Chase Flash button.

• Move the cursor to the NO field and set the required Chase number.

• Move the cursor to the ST field and set the required Chase Step number.

• Use the procedure described above to perform a blind edit.

Adding a Step

• Set the ST (step) field to the step number that you wish to add.

Editing a Chase

Note:

The Edit Chase menu is

only available when the

desk is set to RECORD

mode.

• Move the cursor to the ADD field and press the +(ON) button.

• After adding the step either use the faders or the CH and AT fields to

Deleting a Step

• Set the ST (step) field to the step number that you wish to remove.

• Move the cursor to the DEL field and press the +(ON) button.

• Press the +(ON) button again to confirm the Delete. " Press Exit to close the menu.

When a step is added it pushes all the old steps which had an equal or higher number one number higher. For example when adding a new first step set ST to 1. The old step 1 will become step 2, the old step 2

will become 3 and so on.

Press the +(ON) button again to confirm the Add.

Note - Adding the step does NOT record any levels.

set the required Channel levels.

Press RECORD.

Deleting a Chase

To delete all steps of a Chase continually delete step 1 of that chase as

above until there are no steps left.

The Edit Chase Menu

The illustration on page 37 shows the EDIT CHASE menu. There are 5

fields in the Chase menu:

CHS: (Chase Number)

Sets the Chase to be edited. To change this number move the cursor to The CHS: field and use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to change the number.

OF (Number of Steps)

CH (Channel)

(Step) Sets the Step to be edited.

Indicates how many steps recorded in this Chase

Can be set using the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons or by moving any of the TOP preset faders. Moving a fader sets the channel (CH) field to that number.

. '

THR Can only be changed by using the +(ON) and-(OFF) buttons (the

...

Editing a Chase

slider method is not available). Changes to level will effect all channels from the CH number to the THR number, inclusive.

AT Used to set a new level for the Channel or channels set by the CH

and THR fields. AT can be changed by using the +(ON) and

channel, then back to zero to match the level, then to the new level

setting.

ADD (Add)

The ADD field is used to Add a step to a chase. Move the cursor to the ADD field and press +(ON).

The Edit Chase Menu

DEL (Delete)

The DEL field is used to delete a step to a chase. Move the cursor to the DEL field and press +(ON).

The 60 channel ESP II contains an additional label field to the right of

the DEL field. Changes to the label can be made by moving to the label field and typing a new label over the existing one with the preset flash buttons.

Menu Fields

Chase Number Number of Steps Recorded

Channel Range

Stjp I I Aid Del,te

Edit No St Of Ch Thr At Add Del

I Chse 6 1 6 12 12 50 Off Off 7

~~~~

- Settings -

Working with FX

Console output can be recorded to the FX section in the same way as Scenes are recorded. Up to 99 FX, which are intended for controlling

colour scrollers or other effects, can be recorded and then played back in

any order.

The FX Controls

Fader

The fader controls the level of the FX output ranging from

O to 100%.

Flash Button

This button corresponds to the FX fader and performs two functions:

1 GO. The button is used to step through the recorded FX numbers.

2 Record. To Record an FX, set up the desired output, hold the Record

button down and press the FX Flash button.

LCD Display

The display above the

FX fader shows the current FX output number and

the Next FX Press the flash button to activate the Next FX.

Recording a FX - Record and Point

• Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the FX field.

• Use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to set the

FX number.

• Use the Preset faders (and any other console controls) to set up the lighting output required.

• Hold the Record button down and press the

FX fader).

the

A message displays on the LCD showing the number of items re-

FX Flash button (beneath

corded and how many are still available.

.. Release both buttons.

(

Changing the Playback Order

FX play back in numerical sequence, FX 2 follows FX 1 and so on. Any unrecorded number is ignored, so if only presssing the flash button will step through 10, 20, 30, 40 and then loop back to 10. To change the order:

• Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the NEXT

• Use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to set the required FX number.

• Press the

FX Flash button.

FX 10, 20, 30, 40 are recorded,

FX field.

Working with FX

More Information

Pg 40 Blind Recording using the EDIT FX menu.

,------ Menu Fields

NextFX

CurrentFX

Page Chs:Step Next:FX Next X Q#

I~~~~

- Settings -

1 1 1 2 1 1: 2 1: 1

Editing FX

Editing a FX A FX can be edited to change the levels of channels or groups of channels. Editing can be carried out 'blind', that is, without the changes being

seen on stage or 'live'.

• Hold the EDIT button down and press the FX Flash button.

• Either use the Preset 1 (top preset) faders to set new levels or enter Channel numbers and levels directly into the Edit FX menu. For detailed explanations of this step refer to the Edit FX Menu section below.

When all changes have been made press the RECORD button.

• A message displays on the LCD showing the number of items recorded and how many are still available for future recording.

N.B.

Whenever the EDIT FX menu is opened the Preset

~aders are disabled from outputing to the stage. However they can be used to set levels for the item being edited.

Recording Changes made in Edit

To save the changes made using EDIT press the RECORD button. It is

not necessary to press record after each channel (or group of channels) is set to a new level.

Live and Blind Editing

The ESP II allows edits to be carried out Live or Blind. An edit will be Live if that FX is currently being outputed to the Stage (by the FX Master) otherwise it will be blind.

Changing the FX number to Edit

It's possible to blind Edit a FX which is not currently on the FX Masters.

• Hold the EDIT button down and press the FX Flash button.

• Move the cursor to the FX field

ar:j set the required FX number.

• Use the procedure described above to perform a blind edit

The Edit FX Menu

The illustration below shows the EDIT FX menu, press the EDIT button followed by the FX button to see this menu. There are 6 fields

in the FX

menu:

FX: (FX Number)

Sets the FX to be edited. To change this number move the cursor

to The FX: field and use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to change the number.

CH (Channel)

Can be set using the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons or by moving any of the TOP preset faders. Moving a fader sets the channel (CH) field to that number.

THR Can only be changed by using the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons (the

slider method is not available). Changes to level will effect all

channels from the CH number to the THR number, inclusive.

AT Used to set a new level for the Channel or channels set by the CH

and THR fields. AT can be changed by using the +(ON) and-

(OFF) buttons or by moving the TOP preset fader until its level matches the previously recorded level. Once a match has been acheived the slider takes control of the level and can be used to set the AT field. For the slider to 'take control' of a channel recorded at Zero level (AT=0) it is necessary to move the slider above zero, to select the

channel, then back to zero to match the level, then to the new level

setting.

The Edit FX Menu

Add (Add)

Used to insert a new FX into a previously recorded sequence. Once an FX has been added, the levels for that FX must be recorded or edited in.

Del (Delete)

Used to delete an FX from a previously recorded sequence.

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- Settings -

Menu Fields

FX Number Channel range

to Edit

Level

Edit FX Chn Thr At Add Del

Working with XF Cues

Console output can be recorded to the crossfade (XF) section in the same

way as Scenes are recorded. There are 10 XF stacks each comprising 100

(Q) numbers.

cue

The XF Controls

Fader The fader is used to take manual control of a crossfade. The fader should be fully up (at the 10 position) for the crossfade to run normally.

Flash Button This button corresponds to the XF fader and pe1f01ms two functions:

1 GO. The button is used to begin a crossfade .

2 Record. To Record a Q, set up the desired output, hold the Record

button down and press the XF Flash button.

LCD

The display above the XF fader shows the current XF stack/ Q number

and the Next XF / Q number Press the flash button to begin a timed dipless crossfade from one to the display shows the time to run in seconds and the elapsed fade percentage . If the display shows 5 / 50% it indicates that there is 5 seconds to run and

the fade is 50% complete.

other. When a crossfade is running the

Recording a Q - Record and Point

Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the XF field .

•

Use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to set the XF number . Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the Q field .

•

Use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to set the Q number .

•

Use the Preset faders (and any other console controls) to set up the

•

lighting output required. Hold the Record button down and press the XF Flash button (beneath

•

the XF fader). A message

•

corded and how many are still available. Release both buttons .

•

disP.lays on the LCD showing the number of items re-

(

,•

Changing the Playback Order

Qs play back in numerical sequence, XF/Q 1:2 follows XF/Q 1:1 and so

on. Any unrecorded number is ignored, so

1 :40 are recorded, each press of the flash button will fade from 1: 10 to 1:20 to 1:30 to 1:40 and then loop back to 1:10. To change the order:

if only XF/Q 1:10, 1:20, 1:30,

Working with XF Cues

• Use the a.tTow buttons to move the cursor to the NEXT XF/Q field.

Use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to set the required XF/Q number.

• Press the FX Flash button.

Taking Manual Control of a Fade

To take manual control of a crossfade move the fader to match the elapsed fade percentage. The display changes to show whatever fade percentage has elapsed) The fader can now be moved up or down to control the progress of the fade.

If the level is taken to 100% the fade is completed and the fader

reverts to level control. To take manual control from the beginning of the cue pull the fader down to zero (0) before pressing the flash button

Leaving the fade under manual control means that all subsequent cues will come under manual control when the fade percentage reaches the fader setting. Thus if XF/Q 1: 10 was taken under control after 50% of the

fade time had elapsed it would stay on at 50%. level the next press of GO would cause the next Q to fade to 50% and XF/Q 1:10 to fade from 50% to 25% (i.e. 50% of 50%).

If the fader was left at this

MAN: / 20% (or

}

Fade Times

The default fade time, normally 10 seconds, is set in the SETUP UTIL menu, all Qs

fade times can be changed for each Q by using the EDIT XF menu.

More Information

Pg 44 Blind Recording using the EDIT XF menu. Pg 44 Setting fade times using the EDIT XF menu. Pg 24 Setting the default fade times.

a.i·e recorded with this lnfade and Outfade time. However

Fie~ds

IPage Number

Chase

Number Step

NextFX

Current PX

I NerXF:Q

Current XF:Q

I I

Page Chs:Step Next:FX Next X Q#

1 1 1 2 1 1: 2 1: 1

I~~~~

- Settings -

Editing a XF Cue

Editing a Crossfade Cue

A Crossfade (XF) Cue or groups of channels . Editing can be the changes being seen on stage or 'live '.

• Either use the Preset 1 (top preset) faders to set new levels or enter

• When all changes have been made press the RECORD button.

• A message displays on the LCD showing the number of items re-

N.B. Whenever the EDIT XF from outputing to the stage. However they can be used to set levels for the item being edited.

(Q) can be edited to change the levels of channels

caiTied out 'blind', that is, without

Hold the EDIT button down and press the XF Flash button.

Channel numbers and levels directly into the Edit XF detailed explanations of this step refer to the Edit XF

Q menu. For

Q Menu section

below.

corded and how many are still available for future recording.

Q menu is opened the Preset faders are disabled

Recording Changes made in Edit

To save the changes made using EDIT press the RECORD button. It is

not necessary to press record after each channel (or group of channels) is

set to a new level.

Live and Blind Editing

The ESP II allows edits to be carried out Live or Blind. An edit will be )

Live if that XF Q is ctmently being outputed to the Stage (by one of the

Q Masters), otherwise it will be blind.

Editing a XF Q not on the current Page

It is possible to blind Edit a XF Q which is not currently on the XF Q Masters.

• Hold the EDIT button down and press the XF

Move the cursor to the XF field and set the required XF number.

• Move the cursor to theQ# field and set the required XF

Q Flash button.

Q number.

• Use the procedure described above to perform a blind edit.

Changing Fade Times

Fade times can be changed at any time without re-recording the Scene.

• Open the Edit XF Q menu

• Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the Infade field.

Editing a XF Cue

Enter an Infade time of up to 99 minutes 59 seconds using the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to change the existing value.

" Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the Outfade field.

Enter an Outfade time of up to 99 minutes 59 seconds using +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to change the existing value.

Press the EXIT button.

Do NOT press the Record button, if only entering or changing the fade times.

The Edit XF Q Menu

The illustration below shows the EDIT XF Q menu. There are 7 fields in the XF

Q menu:

XF: (Crossfade Stack Number)

Sets the Stack number of the

Q to be edited. To change this

number move the cursor to The XF: field and use the +(ON) and (OFF) buttons to change the number.

The Edit Xf Cue

Q# (XF Q Number)

Sets the Q to be edited. To change this number move the cursor to The Q#: field and use the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons to change the number.

CHN (Channel)

Can be set using the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons or by moving any of the TOP preset faders. Moving a fader sets the channel (CH) field to that number.

THR Can only be changed by using the +(ON) and -(OFF) buttons (the

slider method is not available). Changes to level will effect all

channels from the CH number to the THR number, inclusive.

~----- Menu Fields -----------.

Edt XF:Q# Chn Thr At Add Del

1~C~u~e~~l~:~l~~l~~l~F~F~O~f~f~O~f~f~~>~J

- Settings

Editing an Xf Cue

AT Used to set a new level for the Channel or channels set by the CH

and THR fields. AT can be changed by using the +(ON) and

(A T=0) it is necessary to move the slider above zero, to select the channel, then back to zero to match the level, then to the new level

setting.

Add Used to insert a new XF into a previously recorded sequence .

Once an XF has been added, the levels for that XF must be recorded or edited in.

(

Del Used to delete an XF from a previously recorded sequence.

Infade (lnfade Time)

Infade time can be set anwhere in the range 0 seconds to 99

minutes 59 seconds. The infade time determines how long it will

take for the Q to fade from zero to 100%

Outfde (Outfade Time)

Outfade time can be set anwhere in the range 0 seconds up to 99

minutes 59 seconds. The outfade time determines how long it will

take for the Q to fade from 100% to zero.

Reset

Reset is used to reset the console and optionally clear all data including Scenes, Chases, FX, XF, and Patches. Reset can be used to quickly erase

all data that has been recorded in an ESP II.

To Reset the console

e Hold the DBO and FLASH Master buttons down while turning power

on to the console.

• Press the RECORD button to confirm the console Reset.

All data is cleared from the console and all settings revert to the factory set defaults.

The Reset Desk Menu

Reset ALL Data will be lost!

Console RECORD to confirm

Appendix 1 - Pin Assignments

DMX Digital Output Socket

Midi

In Socket

PIN No Signal

1 SHIELD

2 SIGNAL-

4 NOT USED

Connector type: Cannon

USITT DMX512-1990 Protocol

PIN No Signal

2 NOT USED

4 MIDI+

SIGNAL+

NOT USED

5 pin AXR

NOT USED

MIDI SIGNAL

(

Desklight Socket

Connector type: Din 5 pin

PIN No Signal

1 No Connection

2 Ground

3 0 - 12 volts +

Connector type: Cannon 3 pin AXR

Desk Link Cable

To link two ESP II consoles together connect a cable, wired as detailed below, between the DMX output of the desk to be the slave to the :MIDI input on the desk to be used as Master.

Cannon 5 Pin

PIN No

2~4

3 -------5

Power

Requirements Consumption Connector Fuse

Midi Note Messages

Midi Note messages run from Oto 127.

Din 5 Pin PIN No

90 volts to 265 volts AC, 50-60 Hz

40 watts (85 watts with analog outputs) IEC 3-pin inc. fuse, switch and mains filter 2 amp M205 -24/48 channel 4 amp M205 -60 channel

Note Midi

Midi

Cl 49

C#l 50

:Cl 51

D#1 52

41 42 Fl 43 F#l 55 44 Gl 56 45 G#l 57 46 Al 58 47 A#l 59 48 Bl 60

Note

C2 C#2 D2 63 D#2 64

E2 65

53 54 F2

F#2 67

G2 68 G#?. 69

A#2 B2 72

Midi Note

C3 C#3

D3 75 D#3 76

66 F3

F#3 79

G3 80 G#3 A3

A#3 83

Midi Note

C4 85 CS

73 74 C#4

D4 D#4

F4 90

F#4 G4

81 G#4 93

A4 94

A#4

84 B4 96

Midi Note

C#5

D5 99

D#5 100

F5 91 F#5 103 92 GS

G#5 105

A#S 107

BS 108

Midi Note

C#6

D#6 E6

101 102 F6

F#6

104 G6

G#6

106 A6

A#6 B6

Index

Add 12 Add I Solo Master Switch 12 Add Latch 12 Adding a Step 35 Analogue Outputs 4 Assign 33

Black Out) 23 Blind 35, 40 Blind Editing 30, 35, 40 Bright 22

Chase 32 Chase Controls 7, 32 Connecting Desklights 4 Connecting Power 4 Connecting the Output to a

dimmer 4 Contrast 22 Crossfade 42 Cues 42 Cursor 22

D.B.O. 12, 23 Deleting a Step 36 Desk Link Cable 49 Desklight 8, 20 Display 15

OMX 48 OMX Output 8 DMX-512 4

Edit Button 14 Edit File 40 Edit FX· 40 Editing a Chase 35, 36 Editing a Cue Editing a FX 40 Editing a Scene 30

Fade Times 43, 44 Fader 42 Hash Buttons 6, 11 Flash Master Controls 8 Flashing LCD 15 Freeze 15, 28 FX 38 FX controls 7 FX Playback Order 38

Grand Master 8, 12

Inhibit 11

Latching 23 LCD Display 7 LCD Window 15 Left 7 Left arrow 14 Link 19 Ltch 23

Manual Control of a Fade 43 Master 20 MCard 27 Midi 8, 25 Mode 19 Momentary 23 Momt 23

Note 26

Off 14

On 14

P1 and P2 Faders 12 P1 and P2 Masters 8

P1/2 23

Page 28 Pin Assignments 48 Playback Order 38 Power Input 8 Preset Faders 6, 10 Prog 25 Psets 20

Q number 42

Rate 32 Recording a Scene 28 Reset 47 Reverse 23

Right 7

Right arrow 14

Scene Flash Buttons 7 Scene Master Faders 7 Scenes 28 Setup 16

. Setup Button 14

Setup Desk 19 Setup LCDs 22 Setup MCard 27

Setup Midi 25

Setup Patch 17 Setup

Util 23

Single Stepping 33 Slave 20 Solo 12

Wide 20

XF Cues 42 Xfade controls 7

Jands ESP II (1992) ESP II Operating Manual v1.1

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