JB-Lighting Licon FX User Manual

User manual

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Foreword

Congratulations on your purchase of the Licon FX lighting console. The
company JB-Lighting would like to thank you for your confidence in our
products.
We came up with this lighting control console thanks to increased
inquiries of our Licon 1/1X users for a fader extension to the Licon 1/1X
designed for the use with conventional light.
In the planning phase we soon decided to further extend the hardware of
the fader extension, so that you may also use it as stand-alone PAR
console.
We integrated several additional functions, which we have particularly
programmed to facilitate the control of conventional light during live
performances.

Now enjoy working with your Licon FX console. If you have any
suggestions or criticism with regard to the lighting control console and
the user’s manual, please do not hesitate to contact us under the e-mail
address [e-mail]

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Table of contents

1 First steps ................................................................................................................ 7

1.1 The user’s manual ............................................................................................. 7

1.2 Overview of the console .................................................................................... 7

1.2.1 Scope of delivery ........................................................................................ 7

1.2.2 Control elements on the front panel ............................................................ 8

1.2.3 Control elements on the rear panel ............................................................ 9

1.2.4 Technical specification ............................................................................. 10

1.3 LCD display and menu navigation .................................................................. 10

1.3.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 10

1.3.2 Screen display in the main menu .............................................................. 11

1.4 Power supply voltage and frequency .............................................................. 11

1.5 Turning the console on .................................................................................... 11

1.6 Turning the console off .................................................................................... 11

2 Resetting the console ............................................................................................ 11

3 Configuring the lighting control console ................................................................. 12

3.1 Remote control ................................................................................................ 12

3.1.1 Switching from stand-alone to extension mode ........................................ 13

3.1.1.1 Stand-alone mode of the Licon FX ..................................................... 13

3.1.1.2 Fader extension mode to Licon 1 ....................................................... 13

3.1.1.3 Fader extension mode to Licon 1X .................................................... 14

3.1.2 Remote control via DMX In ....................................................................... 15

3.1.3 Remote control via external trigger input .................................................. 16

3.1.4 Remote control via MIDI ........................................................................... 16

3.2 DMX patch for stand-alone mode of the console ............................................ 17

3.3 Option ............................................................................................................. 18

3.3.1 Manual fade .............................................................................................. 19

3.3.2 Flash ......................................................................................................... 20

3.4 Access ............................................................................................................ 20

4 Basic control elements........................................................................................... 22

4.1 Storage elements ............................................................................................ 22

4.2 A/B fader sections ........................................................................................... 22

4.3 Swap function ................................................................................................. 23

4.4 Cues and chases ............................................................................................ 23

4.5 Control section ................................................................................................ 24

4.5.1 Assigning the control section to a cue or chase fader .............................. 24

4.5.2 Changing links between faders and internal storage ................................ 24

4.5.3 Changing chase parameters with elements of the control section ............ 25

5 Cues ...................................................................................................................... 25

5.1 Screen display in the STORE and EDIT mode ............................................... 25

5.2 Storing cues .................................................................................................... 25

5.3 Changing cue parameters ............................................................................... 26

5.3.1 Changing the name .................................................................................. 26

6 Chases .................................................................................................................. 26

6.1 Screen display in the STORE and EDIT mode ............................................... 26

6.2 Storing chases ................................................................................................ 27

6.3 Editing chases ................................................................................................. 27

6.3.1 Deleting the entire chase .......................................................................... 27

6.3.2 Modifying steps ......................................................................................... 28

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6.3.2.1 Deleting steps .................................................................................... 28

6.3.2.2 Duplicating steps ................................................................................ 28

6.3.2.3 Block operations ................................................................................ 28

6.3.2.3.1 Deleting a block ........................................................................... 28

6.3.2.3.2 Copying a block ........................................................................... 28

6.3.2.3.3 Moving a block ............................................................................ 28

6.4 Modifying chase parameters ........................................................................... 28

6.4.1 Using speed groups .................................................................................. 29

6.4.2 Changing the name .................................................................................. 29

6.4.3 Changing flow control ............................................................................... 30

6.4.3.1 Automatic sequencing with adjustable speed .................................... 30

6.4.3.2 Manual sequencing via Go keys ........................................................ 31

6.4.3.3 Manual sequencing by sound trigger ................................................. 31

6.4.3.4 Manual sequencing by fader of the control section ............................ 32

6.4.3.5 Manual sequencing by chase faders .................................................. 32

6.4.3.5.1 Combined fader for brightness and fading ................................... 33

6.4.3.5.2 Separate faders for brightness and fading, automatic fade ......... 33

6.4.3.5.3 Separate faders for brightness and fading, manual change with

key .............................................................................................................. 34

6.4.4 Changing the fade time ............................................................................ 34

6.4.5 Changing direction .................................................................................... 35

7 Tools ...................................................................................................................... 35

7.1 Locking the console ........................................................................................ 35

7.2 Setting a gate time for the sound input ............................................................ 35

7.3 Performing a backup in the stand-alone mode ................................................ 35

7.3.1 File formats and file name extensions ...................................................... 36

7.3.2 Storing console data ................................................................................. 37

7.3.3 Loading console data ............................................................................... 37

7.4 Adjusting the brightness of the desk lamps ..................................................... 38

7.5 Adjusting the display brightness ...................................................................... 38

7.6 Adjusting the display contrast ......................................................................... 38

7.7 Setting the real-time clock ............................................................................... 38

7.7.1 Setting the date ........................................................................................ 38

7.7.2 Setting the time ......................................................................................... 38

7.8 Displaying serial number and software version ............................................... 39

7.9 Testing keys, LEDs, faders as well as DMX inputs and outputs ..................... 39

7.9.1 Testing keys and LEDs ............................................................................. 39

7.9.2 Testing faders ........................................................................................... 39

7.9.3 Testing DMX In and DMX Out .................................................................. 40

8 Performing a software update ................................................................................ 40

9 Index of keys and softkeys .................................................................................... 43

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1 First steps

1.1 The user’s manual

The user’s manual comes with an integrated quick start guide that will allow you fast
access to the mode of operation of this console.

The user’s manual will explain the basic functions of the lighting control console
(quick start guide) at the beginning of each chapter (menu item). Then it will specify
where to continue with the quick start guide and will finally give you detailed
information on the extended use of the console.

We have highlighted the Licon FX console buttons and menu elements / softkeys so

that you can quickly identify them within the text. They are also listed under chapter 9
Index of keys and softkeys for selective and quick location in the user’s manual

during your work with the console.

1.2 Overview of the console

1.2.1 Scope of delivery

Included in the delivery of the Licon FX console are:

 Licon FX
 Power cord
 USB connecting cable (length 2m)
 2 MIDI connecting cables (length 3m)
 User’s manual

Included in the delivery of the Licon FX tour pack are:

 Licon FX
 Power cord
 USB connecting cable (length 2m)
 2 MIDI connecting cables (length 3m)
 User’s manual
 Flight case (professional design)
 2 desk lamps
 USB memory stick
 Dustcover

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1.2.2 Control elements on the front panel

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1.2.3 Control elements on the rear panel

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1.2.4 Technical specification

Design:

 512 DMX channels in total
 96 dimmers
 16 chases may be active simultaneously

Control elements:

 Graphic LCD-display with softkeys and encoder
 3 AUX controllers
 2 sections with 24 faders each: all faders can be used as single-channel or preset

faders. 16 of the 48 faders can be used as chase faders. All chase faders
allow configuration both as trigger function via the chase flash button or as
faders for manual fades.

 1 main master fader
 2 subgroup master faders
 96 chases for internal storage
 200 cues for internal storage
 Control section for fast access to chase parameters

Signal connections:

 DMX - Out: 5-pin, 2 connectors
 DMX - In: 5-pin, 1 connector
 MIDI In/Out/Thru + Link Licon 1
 USB - In/USB - Out for software update and data backup + Link Licon 1X
 6.3 mm / ¼″ stereo jack connector for Sound In
 6.3 mm / ¼″ stereo jack connector for External Trigger In

Mains connection:

 115V or 230V 50Hz / 60Hz factory default setting

Models available for delivery:

Licon FX:
 Dimensions: 706 mm W x 120.6 mm H x 456 mm D
(27.8″ W x 4.75″ H x 17.6″ D)
 Weight: 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs.)
Licon FX tour pack:

 Consists of: Licon FX, flight case, USB memory stick, 2 desk lamps, dustcover
 Dimensions: 775 mm W x 220 mm H x 610 mm D

(30.5″ W x 8.66″ H x 24.0″ D)
 Weight: 24 kg (52.8 lbs.)

1.3 LCD display and menu navigation

1.3.1 Overview

On the upper right side of the console you will find a graphic LCD display with
softkeys for the selection of submenus and console functions.

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Press the ESC key to select submenus further down in the menu structure.
Softkeys in the menu bar of the display, which are marked >>> or <<<, are used to

toggle between menu pages in multi-page menus.
With the encoder of the control section you can change or modify chase parameters
as well as select and change data on the LCD display.
Rough adjustment of a value is carried out with the shuttle section (outer ring) of the
encoder and fine adjustment with the jog section (inner ring) of the encoder.

1.3.2 Screen display in the main menu

The following elements are shown in the main menu:

The left side of the display shows the current values of the AUX controllers. In the
middle you will find remote control information and the right side of the display shows
the currently selected elements of the control section as well as the system clock.
These elements will be explained in more detail elsewhere in the user’s manual,
where appropriate.

1.4 Power supply voltage and frequency

The Licon FX comes with a factory default setting of 230V or 115V and can be
operated at 50 Hz and 60 Hz. For voltage settings of your lighting control console see
type plate on the rear panel of the console. If the voltage of your power supply
system does not comply with the preset voltage of the console, please contact our
technical support under the e-mail address [e-mail].

1.5 Turning the console on

Switch the MAIN POWER SWITCH located on the rear panel of your console to the
on-position. The console is now in the standby mode. Press the ON/OFF key on the

upper right of the front panel to activate the lighting control console.

1.6 Turning the console off

If you wish to turn the console off, press and hold the ON/OFF key and confirm with
the softkey YES. This confirmation helps to avoid unintentional turning off of the
console. Switch the MAIN POWER SWITCH on the rear panel of the console to the

off-position.

2 Resetting the console

Press the ON/OFF key to turn the console off.

Press and hold the softkeys F1 to F4 simultaneously while the console is in the off

state and then turn the console on with the ON/OFF key.

Press and hold the softkeys F1 to F4 until the following clear menu is shown on the
display:

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A reset of the user profiles must be carried out separately by pressing the softkey

ACCES. This process will also reset a password protection, where present.

You will be prompted to acknowledge the reset of elements by pressing the softkey

YES.
Press the softkey MORE and the following submenu is shown:

We have designed the clear submenus in such a way that the softkey ALL will reset

all elements displayed on the particular menu page.
This means that all console data of the current submenu, except the user profiles, will
be reset to factory default settings.

-> For quick start guide continue with 3 Configuring the lighting control console

CONF is used for resetting the configuration data (details after MEMO submenu).
MEMO is used for resetting memories (cue and chase data).
Press the softkey MEMO and the following submenu is shown:

CUES is used for resetting the cue memory.
CHASE is used for resetting the chase memory.
FADER is used for resetting fader assignments.

Press the softkey CONF in the previous menu and the following submenu is

displayed:

PATCH is used for resetting the DMX patch.
OPTIO is used for resetting the parameters of the CONFIG Option menu.
REMOT is used for resetting the remote configuration.
Press the softkey REMOT and the following submenu is shown:

MIDI is used for resetting the MIDI remote settings.
EXTTR is used for resetting the external trigger remote mode settings.
DMX is used for resetting the DMX remote settings.

3 Configuring the lighting control console

For basic configuration of the console enter the main menu and press CONF. The

following menu bar is shown:

3.1 Remote control

In the REMOT menu, the basic configuration for remote-controlled working with the

console is carried out. Activate this menu by pressing the softkey REMOT. The

following submenu is displayed:

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In this submenu you can toggle between the stand-alone mode of the Licon FX as
fader console and the extension mode to the Licon 1/1X. Here, you can also
configure the remote control via DMX In, External Trigger and MIDI In.

3.1.1 Switching from stand-alone to extension mode

Press the softkey LICON and the following submenu is displayed:

The following three different modes of operation are available:

3.1.1.1 Stand-alone mode of the Licon FX

Activate this mode paying attention as to how the menu items are displayed in the
menu bar below:

The illustration shows that the menu items are not displayed inverted. If a menu item
is displayed inverted, deactivate the inversion by pressing the corresponding softkey.
In the stand-alone mode of the lighting control console for conventional light, the
DMX signal output takes place through the DMX connectors on the rear panel of the
console. All data necessary for the operation of the console are exclusively
processed by the processor card of the Licon FX.

3.1.1.2 Fader extension mode to Licon 1

Note: Ensure that you have the correct version of the Licon 1 operational
software. Take the software version of your Licon 1 from the TOOLS INFO
menu of the Licon 1 console. For the use of the Licon 1 with the Licon FX as
fader extension, this version number must be equal to or higher than that
displayed during the welcome routine.

If required, load down the necessary software for your Licon 1 from the service
section of our website www.jb-lighting.de
contain update instructions.
If you wish to use the Licon FX as fader extension to Licon 1, connect the consoles
with the two MIDI connecting cables supplied (max. length: 3m) according to the
illustration below.

Activate this mode paying attention as to how the menu items are displayed in the
menu bar below:

. The ZIP file made available to you will also

The illustration shows that for this mode the menu item LIC 1 is displayed inverted. If
this is not the case, press the softkey LIC 1 to activate the inversion.

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Enter the TOOLS-REMOT menu of the Licon 1 and press the softkey L-FX to activate

the remote mode of the Licon FX (menu item L-FX must be displayed inverted).
The message “SYNCHRONIZING... PLEASE WAIT“ will appear on the LCD display
of the Licon FX and will disappear again after a few seconds. The two consoles are
now synchronised. If the above message does not disappear, please check the
wiring on the basis of the above wiring plan.
In the fader extension mode, almost all data are processed in the Licon 1. So all
Licon FX console data and the Licon FX configuration are saved by the Licon 1
backup.
After loading of backup data, the consoles are automatically resynchronised, if
necessary.
The Licon FX will automatically carry out a reset of the connecting parameters when
it is separated from the Licon 1.

3.1.1.3 Fader extension mode to Licon 1X

Note: Ensure that you have the correct version of the Licon 1X operational
software. Take the software version of your Licon 1X from the TOOLS INFO
menu of the Licon 1X console. For the use of the Licon 1X with the Licon FX as
fader extension, the version number must be equal to or higher than that
displayed during the welcome routine.

If required, load down the necessary software for your Licon 1X from the service
section of our website www.jb-lighting.de . The ZIP file made available to you will also
contain update instructions.
If you wish to use the Licon FX as fader extension to the Licon 1X, connect the

consoles with the USB connecting cable supplied (max. length: 3m) according to the

illustration below. It is very important that you observe the correct connection
direction as is illustrated below.

Activate this mode paying attention as to how the menu items are displayed in the
menu bar below:

The illustration shows that for this mode the menu item LIC 1X is displayed inverted.
If not, press the softkey LIC 1X to activate the inversion.
Enter the TOOLS-REMOT menu of the Licon 1X and press the softkey L-FX to

activate the remote mode of the Licon FX (menu item L-FX must be displayed
inverted).
The message “SYNCHRONIZING... PLEASE WAIT“ will appear on the LCD display
of the Licon FX and will disappear again after a few seconds The two consoles are
now synchronised. If the above message does not disappear, please check the
wiring on the basis of the above wiring plan.
In the fader extension mode, almost all data are processed in the Licon 1X. So all
Licon FX console data and the Licon FX configuration are saved by the Licon 1X
backup.

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