PRG V276 User Manual

SOFTWARE VERSION 3.6

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V276 ON MAC

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

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V276 On Mac Installation & Operation Manual

Version as of: July 9, 2013

PRG part number: 02.9818.0002 B

Production Resource Group, LLC

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Dallas, Texas 75247

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V276 On Mac Installation & Operation Manual

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FOREWORD

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defect and to return the goods prepaid to PRG at PRG’s depot in Dallas, Texas or authorized service center. In the
event the defect is not covered under the warranty, as determined by PRG at its reasonable discretion, PRG will
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Important Safety Instructions

+ Read these instructions.

+ Keep these instructions.

+ Heed all warnings.

+ Follow all instructions.

+ Do not use this apparatus near water.

+ Clean only with dry cloth.

+ Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

+ Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

+ Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

+ Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

+ Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in

any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

+ In Europe: The building installation shall be regarded as providing protection in accordance with the rating of the

wall socket outlet.

+ In Finland: Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

+ In Norway: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.

+ In Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

+ No naked flame sources should be placed on the apparatus.

+ Apparatus for use in tropical climates.

+ The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

placed on the apparatus.

Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows:

CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.

WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

ATTENTION! Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou un choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie

ou à l'humidité.

WARNING! Power supply plug and/or power switch/circuit breaker shall remain readily operable.

ATTENTION! Prise d'alimentation et / ou l'interrupteur d'alimentation / disjoncteur doit rester facilement

accessible.

3077774

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WARNING! This CLASS I apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.

ATTENTION! Ce appareils de CLASSE I doit être raccordé à une prise secteur dotée d'une connexion à la
terre.

WARNING! Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.

ATTENTION! Si la fiche d'alimentation ou un coupleur d'appareil est utilisé comme dispositif de
déconnexion, le dispositif de déconnexion doit rester facilement accessible.

WARNING! For personal safety, this equipment must be properly grounded.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord.

The power cord of this equipment is provided with a 3-prong grounding plug which mates with a standard 3­prong grounded wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this equipment.

Have the wall outlet and electrical circuit checked by a qualified electrician to ensure the outlet is properly
grounded. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong outlet.

Never unplug the equipment by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out
from the outlet. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or damage along its length or at either end.
Replacement cords may be ordered from PRG.

ATTENTION! Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre.

Il ne faut en aucun cas couper ou enlever la broche de terre du cordon d'alimentation.

Le cordon d'alimentation de cet appareil est fourni avec une fiche à 3 broches qui s'accouple avec un
standard à 3 broches mise à la terre prise murale afin de minimiser le risque de choc électrique de cet
équipement.

Faites vérifier la prise murale et le circuit électrique par un électricien qualifié pour assurer la prise est
correctement mise à la terre. Si la prise est un standard 2 broches prise, il est de votre responsabilité et
l'obligation de la faire remplacer par une prise à 3 broches prise.

Ne jamais débrancher l'appareil en tirant sur le cordon d'alimentation. Toujours saisir fermement la fiche et
tirez-le tout droit hors de la prise. Ne pas utiliser un cordon qui présente des fissures ou des dommages sur
toute sa longueur ou aux extrémités. Cordons de rechange peuvent être commandées auprès PRG.

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Revision History

This manual has been revised as follows:

Version Release Date Notes

BASIC March 22, 2013 Initial release.

A May 20, 2013 Various updates.

B July 9, 2013 Added Brightness Level instructions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................................... 1

Additional Documentation ........................................................................................................................................ 1

Training Videos ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Customer Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

Text Conventions and Icons ..................................................................................................................................... 2

Product Overview

Features.................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Vx76 Software .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Included Items .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Front Panel Layout ................................................................................................................................................... 5

Rear Panel Layout .................................................................................................................................................... 6

Installation

Unpack and Setup Procedure .................................................................................................................................. 7

Software Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 10

Basic Operation

Power Up Console and Launch Vx76 Application ................................................................................................. 11

Quit/Restart Vx76 Application ................................................................................................................................ 11

Power Down Console............................................................................................................................................. 11

LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

Setting Preferences

Brightness Level ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

Technical Specifications

V276 On Mac.......................................................................................................................................................... 14

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Notes

VIII V276 ON MAC INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

About This Manual

This manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation for the following
equipment:

+ V276 On Mac (20.9818.0001)

This manual applies to the hardware (console) only. For complete software operating instructions, refer to the
following manual:

+ Vx76 Software User Manual (02.9814.0001.xx)

Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you get the most out of your lighting system.

Additional Documentation

For more information, refer to the following PRG manuals:

+ Vx76 Software User Manual (02.9814.0001.xx)

+ PRG Lighting Systems Networking Guide (02.3004.1000.0)

+ PRG Node Plus User Manual (02.9801.0301)

+ PRG Super Node™ User Manual (02.9821.0001)

Training Videos

Console Training Videos are available on the PRG website. For a list of videos, refer to the following webpage:

+ http://www.prg.com/console-training-videos/

Customer Service

For technical assistance, contact the PRG International Service Center or contact your nearest PRG office. Contact
information for all PRG office locations can be found on our website at: www.prg.com

PRG Dallas (International Service)

8617 Ambassador Row, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75247 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]

For Vx76 support, please contact: [email protected]

For additional resources and documentation, please visit our website at: www.prg.com

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Text Conventions and Icons

WIN =

ALT =

SHIFT =

Mac
Keys

The following button styles are used throughout this manual:

[Button]

<Button>

[Button 1 ] / [Button 2]

Front panel "hard" button.

Example

: Press [Cue] [1] [Enter] to recall Cue 1.

Optional desk button press.

Example

: Press [Store] <Cue> [n] [Enter].

Front Panel button combination sequence.
Press and hold Button 1 while pressing Button 2.

[Button/Button] Front Panel button double-click.

Software menu or window dialog button.

Button

ENTER

Example
Example

Mac keyboard key.

Example

: Click OK.
: At Operation menu, select Luminaire Status.

: Hold down ALT on the Mac keyboard.

Note these equivalent buttons on the Mac keyboard and console keypad:

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Figure 1: V276 Console Front Panel

Features

The V276 On Mac is a compact lighting control console. When combined with a user-supplied Mac® computer, the
console is capable of controlling automated luminaires, conventional fixtures and media servers. The hardware
interface of the V276 includes six encoders and ten submasters. Additional faders can be added with the addition of
any third-party console or submaster wing. The V276 generates four universes of DMX-512 and eight universes of Art­Net/sACN direct from the console. It also works with SMPTE timecode, MIDI, and remote triggers.

Console Function Capabilities:

+ Channels: 4,000 multiple parameter luminaires
+ Color Palettes: 1,000
+ Beam Palettes: 1,000
+ Presets: 1,000
+ Macros: 2,000
+ Effects: 1,000
+ Sets: 1,000
+ Sequences: 1,000
+ Dynamics: 500
+ System Snapshots: 1,000
+ Cue Snapshots: 10,000
+ Cues: 10,000
+ Stacks: 1,000
+ Encoders: 6
+ Faders: 11
+ Submasters: 10 (+1

Grandmaster)

External Equipment:

+ Apple® Macbook Pro, iMac,

Macbook Air, Mac Mini, Mac Pro

+ PRG Node Plus - provides up to 6 additional universes
+ PRG Super Node™ - provides up to 16 additional universes
+ The console will support up to 99 PRG Nodes, which can be located remotely on the Ethernet network
+ PRG Ethernet Switch - allows two or more V476®, V676®, or V276 consoles to be networked together
+ Hand-held remote

Outputs:

+ (4) 5-Pin XLR Connectors for DMX (4 universes of DMX)
+ (1) Ethernet DMX (8 Universes of Art-Net/sACN)
+ (2) DIN Connectors for MIDI Out/Thru

Inputs:

+ (1) 5-Pin XLR for DMX Input (for third-party consoles, fader wings, & DMX merging)
+ (1) 3-Pin XLR for SMPTE Timecode Input
+ (1) DIN Connector for MIDI In
+ (1) Remote Trigger for Switch Closures

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Vx76 Software

NEMA 5-15P

BS 1363

JIS 8303

AS 3112

CEE 7/7

GB 2099

LN

N

L

LN

N

L

L

N

N

L

IEC320

IEC320

IEC320

IEC320

IEC320

IEC320

USA CABLE

UK CABLE

JAP CABLE

AUS CABLE

EUR CABLE

CHN CABLE

OR

OR

OR

OR

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6

2

1

AVAILABLE COUNTRY-SPECIFIC AC LINE POWER CORDS *

1 Dust Cover
2 V276 On Mac Console
3 USB Cable
4 USB Thumb Drive (contains Vx76 software)
5 Desk Lamp (x2)
6 Installation/Operation Manual
7 AC Line Power Cord *

* The configuration of the AC Line Power Cord supplied

will be specific to your order based on your local power.
(There are six types available.)

3

7

4

5

The V276 On Mac works in combination with PRG Vx76 software. The Vx76 software application provides the
graphical user interface (GUI) for console operation.

The Vx76 application is installed on the host computer and may be upgraded as new features become available.

Included Items

The V276 On Mac includes the following components:

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Figure 2: V276 Components

Front Panel Layout

Intensity

Encoders

TiltPan

Palette

Action Submasters

Control

Board

Master

Grand

12345678910

0.

Clear

123

4756

89

At Full

Time

Mark

+

Thru

-

Link Loop

Enter

Sub

Rate

Cue/

Move

Update

Sneak

Undo

Copy/

Delete

Label

Recall

Store

Sel

Effect

Preset

Group

Park/

Unpark

Dynam

Set

Step

Seq

Color

Macro

Beam

Snap
Shot

Chan

Dimmer

Grab

Out

Full

Zero

Mark NextLast

High
Light

Fan Color Beam Image Frame

Slow

Dynam

Effect 3D

Cmd

Option

Shift Invert Clear

AllActive

Arm Home

Live/

Preview

Manual

Time

Auto

Display

Snap

Shot

Chan

Select

Plan

View

Cue

Sheet

Filter Time Patch Palette Status Subs

Query/

Help

Cue/

Stack

Force

Delay/
Speed

11 151312 14 16 1817

Go

2019

12345678910

Back

Back

Go

BackGoBackGoBackGoBackGoBackGoBackGoBackGoBackGoBack

Go

Rate Clear Load Select 1-10 11-20 21-30

Store

Block/

UnBlk

Manual/

Revert

Patch

Track

Back

Track/

Wait/
Trail

Cue

Board

Board

Command Keypad ­Used to input command-line actions.

Grandmaster Fader ­Masters overall intensity output.

Function Encoders (4) ­Four knobs which control luminaire parameters
as selected by the Encoder Buttons.

Intensity Buttons ­Applies an intensity
state to selected
luminaire(s).

Board Control Buttons ­Used to record events on
the console and play
them back on command.

Pan/Tilt Encoders ­Manually controls pan and tilt functions
of selected luminaire(s).

Palette Buttons ­Selects a palette (color,
beam, image, etc.

Submaster Faders ­Used for playback control.

Submaster Buttons ­Controls submaster playback.

Control Buttons ­Initiates various control actions.

Encoders Buttons ­Selects a luminaire
parameter for control
by Encoder Knobs.

Window Buttons ­Opens the associated
desktop window.

The following illustration shows the major control areas of the V276 console:

Figure 3: V276 Front Panel Layout

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Rear Panel Layout

OutThruIn

In

Out

In In

In

USB

DMX

RDM

Link

Act

1 2 3 4

Out

Link

Panel

Status

Model 20-9818-0001

Act

100-240 VAC

50/60 Hz

o

_

Desk lamp

Trigger

MIDI

SMPTE In

DMX AC In

Desk lamp

1A MAX

12 VDC12 VDC

Act

Desk Lamp

Connector

AC Power

Desk Lamp

Connector

Input

Ethernet Output

DMX512 Output

MIDI Input / Output

USB

SMPTE

(Art-Net/sACN)

(to computer)

(4 Universes)

Input

Switch Closure

Trigger Input

Power Switch

DMX512

Input

The following illustration shows the rear panel layout of the V276 console:

Figure 4: V276 Rear Panel Layout

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INSTALLATION

Shipping Box

USB Cable

AC Line Power Cord

Dust Cover

V276 On Mac Console

Foam Insert

Desk Lamp (x2)

USB Thumb Drive

Installation/
Operation Manual

Unpack and Setup Procedure

Step 1. Remove all components from shipping box (Figure 5).

Step 2. Remove dust cover from console.

Step 3. Place console on a sturdy table or other flat surface (Figure 6).

Figure 5: Unpacking the V276 On Mac Contents

CAUTION: Power supply plug and/or power switch/circuit breaker shall remain readily operable.

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ATTENTION: Prise d'alimentation et / ou l'interrupteur d'alimentation / disjoncteur doit rester facilement

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In

Out

In In

In

USB

DMX

RDM

Link

Act

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Mac Computer

AC Power Cable

USB Cable

Note: A Macbook Pro
computer is shown in this
example. The host computer
used in your specific system
may be different. (Table not
included.)

Mac Side Panel

V276 Rear Panel

DETAIL

accessible.

Step 4. Connect USB Cable (supplied) from USB connector at back of console to an available USB connector on

host Mac computer.

Step 5. Connect AC Line Power Cord (supplied) from AC In connector at back of console to AC power source.

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Figure 6: Connecting Components to V276 Console

Step 6. At rear of console, install desk lamps as required (Figure 7).

Desk Lamp

Desk Lamp

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In

Out

In In

In

USB

DMX

RDM

Link

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1 2 3 4

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Panel

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100-240 VAC

50/60 Hz

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Trigger

MIDI

SMPTE In

DMX AC In

Desk lamp

1A MAX

12 VDC12 VDC

Act

Ethernet DMX Output

DMX512 Output (4 Universes of DMX512)

(8 Universes of Art-Net/sACN)

Figure 7: Installing Desk Lamps

Step 7. Connect console to system using Ethernet and DMX ports (Figure 8).

Figure 8: Connecting V276 to System

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Step 8. Connect optional external devices as required (Figure 9).

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In

Out

In In

In

USB

DMX

RDM

Link

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Panel

Status

Model 20-9818-0001

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50/60 Hz

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Desk lamp

Trigger

MIDI

SMPTE In

DMX AC In Desk lamp

1A MAX

12 VDC12 VDC

Act

• MIDI Timecode Input

• MIDI Show Control Input & Output

• MIDI Notes Input

Trigger

SMPTE

• Third-Party Console

• Fader Wing

• DMX Merging

Timecode Input

Figure 9: Connecting External Devices (Optional)

Software Installation

The following Apple® Mac computers will support the software:

+ Macbook Pro

+ iMac

+ Macbook Air

+ Mac Mini

+ Mac Pro

The Mac computer should meet the following minimum requirements:

+ Mac OS X 10.7 or higher

+ At least one (1) USB port

+ At least 4GB RAM

Using the supplied USB Thumb Drive, install the Vx76 software on the host computer.

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BASIC OPERATION

4Out

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Panel

Status

Model 20-9818-0001

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50/60 Hz

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1A MAX

12 VDC

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Power Switch

Figure 10: Power Switch

The following sections provide basic procedures for powering up the hardware and starting the software application.
For complete instructions on controlling a lighting system, refer to the Vx76 Software User Manual.

Power Up Console and Launch Vx76 Application

Use the following procedure to power up the console and to launch the software application.

To power up and launch:

Step 1. At rear of console, set power switch to ON position (Figure

10).

Step 2. At Mac desktop, double-click Vx76 icon to launch

application. A new show file (or last open show file) will
automatically load and Task Progress window will show
progress of data downloads.

Quit/Restart Vx76 Application

The Vx76 software application can be independently closed and restarted.
This is useful for upgrading the software or for restarting the application
itself.

To close and restart Vx76 application:

Step 1. At Vx76 menu, select Quit Vx76. Allow application to completely

shut down.

Step 2. At Mac desktop, double-click Vx76 icon to relaunch application.

A new show file (or last open show file) will automatically load and
Task Progress window will show progress of data downloads.

Power Down Console

Use the following procedure to power down the console and close the software application.

To power down console and Vx76 application:

Step 1. Save show file as required.

Step 2. At Vx76 menu, select Quit Vx76.

Step 3. At rear of console, set power switch to OFF position (Figure 10).

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LED Indicators

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MIDI

SMPTE In

DMX AC In Desk lamp

Trigger In

MIDI In & Out

SMPTE In

USB Link & Activity

Ethernet Link & Activity

DMX Out & RDM (4)

DMX In & RDM

Panel Status & Activity

LED indicators located on the rear panel provide feedback for device and system connections.

Figure 11: V276 Rear Panel Indicators

Indications are as follows:

Trigger:

+ Trigger In - Flashes green when a switch closure is detected on the trigger input.

MIDI:

+ In - Flashes green when when a MIDI message is received.

+ Out - Flashes green when a MIDI message is transmitted.

SMPTE:

+ SMPTE In - Lights green when a valid SMPTE input signal is present.

USB:

+ Link - Lights green when there is an active USB connection to the host computer.

+ Activity - Flashes green when a USB message is transmitted or received.

DMX In:

+ DMX - Lights green when DMX512 is being received.

+ RDM - Lights green when an RDM message is transmitted.

DMX Out (1-4):

+ DMX - Lights green when DMX512 is being transmitted.

+ RDM - Lights green when an RDM message is received.

Ethernet (Art-Net/sACN):

+ Link - Lights green when there is an active link to another Ethernet device.

+ Activity - Flashes green when an Ethernet message is received or transmitted.

Panel:

+ Status - Blinks green to indicate that the panel CPU is running.

+ Activity - Flashes green to indicate activity internal to the console (scanning switches, etc.).

In addition, all LEDs are bi-color and will light up or flash red to indicate that an error has been detected.

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SETTING PREFERENCES

Intensity

Encoders

TiltPan

Action

Master

Grand

Out

Full

Zero

Mark NextLast

High
Light

Fan Color Beam Image Frame

Slow

Dynam

Effect 3D

Cmd

Option

Shift Invert Clear

AllActive

Arm Home

Live/

Preview

Manual

Time

Auto

Display

Snap

Shot

Chan

Select

Plan

View

Cue

Sheet

Filter Time Patch Palette Status Subs

11 1312

123

Back

Go

BackGoBack

Go

Rate Clear Load

Blank Button

Brightness Level

The brightness level can be set for the console backlight and desk lamps. This is done by pressing the blank button
(i.e., the button with no label) at the Encoder area and turning the Pan or Tilt encoders.

To set a new brightness level:

Step 1. At Encoder area, press and hold blank button to activate dimming (Figure 12). Options are:

a. Pan encoder controls backlight of entire console.

b. Tilt encoder controls desk lamps.

Step 2. While holding down button, turn appropriate encoder until desired brightness level is reached.

Step 3. Release button. New brightness level will be set.

Figure 12: Front Panel Brightness Control

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

V276 On Mac

Console Function Capacities:

+ Channels: 4,000 multiple parameter luminaires
+ Color Palettes: 1,000
+ Beam Palettes: 1,000
+ Presets: 1,000
+ Macros: 2,000
+ Effects: 1,000
+ Sets: 1,000
+ Sequences: 1,000
+ Dynamics: 500
+ System Snapshots: 1,000
+ Cue Snapshots: 10,000
+ Cues: 10,000
+ Stacks: 1,000
+ Encoders: 6
+ Faders: 11
+ Submasters: 10 (+1 Grandmaster)

External Equipment:

+ Apple® Macbook Pro, iMac, Macbook Air, Mac Mini,

Mac Pro

+ PRG Node Plus - provides up to 6 additional universes
+ PRG Super Node™ - provides up to 16 additional

universes

+ The console will support up to 99 PRG Nodes, which

can be located remotely on the Ethernet network

+ PRG Ethernet Switch - allows two or more V476®,

V676®, or V276 consoles to be networked together

+ Hand-held remote

Outputs:

+ (4) 5-Pin XLR Connectors for DMX (4 universes of DMX)
+ (1) Ethernet DMX (8 Universes of Art-Net/sACN)
+ (2) DIN Connectors for MIDI Out/Thru

Inputs:

+ (1) 5-Pin XLR for DMX Input (for third-party consoles, fader

wings, & DMX merging)

+ (1) 3-Pin XLR for SMPTE Timecode Input
+ (1) DIN Connector for MIDI In
+ (1) Remote Trigger for Switch Closures

Other Connections:

+ (1) IEC Input for Power
+ (1) USB/B to Connect to Mac Computer
+ (2) 3-Pin XLR Connectors for Console Lights

External Monitors:

+ External displays are supplied by the user and capacity is

based upon the user’s Mac model

Electrical Specifications:

+ AC Power Input via Latching IEC-320 Inlet
+ Line Cord provided with country-specific plug
+ Universal Voltage Range: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1A Max
+ Maximum Ambient Temperature: TA = 50° C

Physical Specifications:

+ Weight and Dimensions:

- 13 lbs (5.90 kg)

- 21.50" (546 mm) wide

- 3.25" (83 mm) high

- 13.5" (343 mm) deep

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Figure 13: V276 On Mac Dimensions

(546 mm)

21.5"

(343 mm)

13.5"

(83 mm)

3.25"

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Notes

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V276 On Mac Installation & Operation Manual

Version as of: July 9, 2013

PRG part number: 02.9818.0002 B

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