Lightpalette
™
Operating software for
GeniusPro consoles
Operating Software:
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GeniusPro™
Alternative operating software providing ‘Preset’ style cue recording can be used in place of
Lightpalette which is optimised for command line/tracking style operation..
Application Software:
Application software is available to add optional functionality to GeniusPro or Lightpalette operating
software at any time. All software packages are described in separate data sheets.Current application software includes:
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CommuniquéPro™
An application to GeniusPro adding communications protocols that operate with other DMX consoles,remote controls,and central ‘event’ controllers. Includes MIDI and MIDI Show Control facilities.
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Networker™
Application software for remote colour monitors,remote control and DMX distribution.Includes
an Ethernet card for the console,and requires Strand SN100 nodes.
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Tracker™
Multi-attribute control of any DMX automated lights,scanners and scrollers using the additional
wheels and tracker ball controls on the console.
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Off-line Editor™
A program to prepare memories and system configurations on a remote PC.
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Reporter™
Provides dimmer configuration and status feedback remotely at a GeniusPro console.
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Server™
Central storage of show files on one console in a networked system of consoles.
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ShowPort™
Converts Strand show files to and from ASCII or Comma Delimited format. (ShowPort is included
with Off-line Editor software)
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PC™
Allows DOS PCs to operate GeniusPro or Lightpalette with built in Networker for tracking backup, designer’s remote, multi-user,multi console,playback control,etc.
All Strand Software is secured by factory issued passwords
l New Lightpalette™ 32 bit true pre-emptive multi-tasking
software for GeniusPro consoles
l Operating software includes 100 channels and 100
attributes
l Channel upgrades available in 50 or 200 channel increments
up to:
520,530, 550 consoles 1500 intensity channels
500 moving light attributes
520i,530i, 550i consoles 2000 intensity channels
2000 moving light attributes
l True tracking cues with up to 12 part fades
l Advanced effects with midi and audio support.
Effects may be played from cues or submasters
l Full integration with Tracker application software for
intuitive control of scrollers and moving lights
l Supports up to 4 VGA colour monitors formatted for
traditional Lightpalette cue sheet and channel displays plusa
wide range of new features
l Six pages of submasters with separate up/down and
attribute fade times
l Supports a wide range of back-up options
l Lightpalette supports English, French,German, Italian,
Spanish,Swedish or Dutch language display
l Wide range of Networking options
Lightpalette™ Operating Software
Lightpalette operating software provides the primary functionality for the GeniusPro console platforms. The software comes with 100 intensity channels and 100 moving light attribute channels and
can be expanded by means of 50 or 200 channel incremental upgrade packs.Lightpalette provides a
maximum of 1500 intensity channels (plus 500 attributes) for the standard 530 consoles and 2000
intensity channels (plus 2000 attributes) for the higher specification 530i and 550i consoles.
Operations manual and software is supplied with a choice of languages.
Cat. No. Description
67331 Lightpalette operating software (100 + 100 channels)
67511 50 channel expansion software
67513 200 channel expansion software
85131 Lightpalette manual set
Associated Software
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PRODUCT DATA
Tracking cue operation
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"Block" and "This cue only" softkeys when tracking ✔
Fade modes recorded with cue Automatic, Manual time, Manual level
UP / DOWN fade times (cues and submasters) ✔
UP / DOWN delay times ✔
WAIT time ✔
LINK / LOOP / Subroutines ✔
Cross / Move and All fades ✔
CALL macros,start or stop effects ✔
Record output ✔
Record time only ✔
Record minus submasters ✔
Record NEXT Cue ✔
Cue numbers 1.0 to 999.9 (max.2000 cue parts) ✔
Cue RENUMBER function ✔
Cue 0 is a blackout intensity cue ✔
UPDATE Cue ✔
UPDATE Submaster ✔
Submaster quickload function ✔
Over-record warning ✔
UNDO record ✔
Memory Lock function ✔
Text labelling available on all cues and parts ✔
Update changed,listed or all channels ✔
Record manual cues ✔
Lists using: +, -,THRU ✔
Levels using @,FULL and wheel ✔
Selected dimmer level shown on monitor wheel bar ✔
Dimmer levels shown in patch screen ✔
Simultaneous fades 128
Fade rate override with wheel ✔
Rate override of upfades,downfades or both ✔
Fade time override with faders ✔
Fade level override with faders ✔
Programmable CUT time ✔
Programmable BACK time ✔
Fade progress display on LCD display ✔
Rate individual parts or cues ✔
General
Lightpalette Features
Recording Cues / Submasters
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Automatic Playback
VGA colour monitor outputs 1 or 2,user selectable expandable to 4 with
optional VGA card
User definable channel numbering 1 - 9999
On line prompts and help screen ✔
Real Time Clock and Date on screen ✔
44444
Current status information Channel, cue, submaster,effect, groups,
profiles
Macro labels Macro number
Supermaster labels Function description
Playback status Cue and fade progress
Active channel display formatting ✔
Maximum Channels/Attributes
520/530/550 consoles Max 1500 dimming / 500 attributes
520i/530i/550i consoles Max 2000 dimming / 2000 attributes
(dimming channels can be converted to
more attribute channels)
Channel/Attribute ratios Intensity channels can be increased in 50 or
200 channel increments. Moving light
channels will increase according to the ratios
indicated in the table below:
100/100 650/400
150/150 700/400
200/200 750/400
250/250 800/500
300/250 up to...
350/250 1500/500
400/400 1600/600
450/400 1700/700
500/400 1800/800
550/400 1900/900
600/400 2000/2000
Mux outputs max.2048 (console) or max. 4096
(with optional Networker software
and Shownetnodes on 530i / 550i consoles)
Cue memories 2000
Part per cue* 12
Submaster memories and pages 520/520i: 24 x 6
530/530i:30 x 6
550/550i:54 x 6
Macros,user programmable 999
Effects memories 99
Effects playbacks 10
*Each part counts as one cue memory
Lists using: +, -,THRU ✔
Lists using mixed Channels,Cues and Submasters ✔
Levels using @,ON,FULL, +10%, -10% and wheel ✔
Level setting by two digits (per-cent) or one digit (decimal) ✔
Command line or direct entry action (user selectable) ✔
Proportional or Shaft wheel control ✔
UNDO @ ✔
REM-DIM, SOLO ✔
BUMP UP/DOWN ✔
Select intensity channels for direct colour control ✔
Frame selection by +FRAME/ -FRAME keys ✔
Direct entry by @ATT, keypad and wheel ✔
User programmable max.frame numbers 2 - 255
Frame number showing on "+" screens ✔
Last Action control across playbacks and submasters ✔
Unaffected by Grand Masters or Blackout ✔
Console Displays and Softkeys
Capacity
Intensity Channel Control
Colour Attribute Control
Direct Dimmer control
Submasters
Submasters with bump key 24 (520/520i)
30 (530/530i)
54 (550/550i)
Submaster memories x pages 24 x 6 (520/520i)
30 x 6 (530/530i)
54 x 6 (550/550i)
Inhibitive submaster memories 24 x 6 (520/520i)
30 x 6 (530/530i)
54 x 6 (550/550i)
Independent submaster memories 24 x 6 (520/520i)
30 x 6 (530/530i)
54 x 6 (550/550i)
Supermaster functions Submasters,Submaster flash keys,
Effects,DMX Input, Audio, MIDI
(functions are user-selectable
on all submasters)
LCD labels for each Supermaster 6
Programmable or manual fade time per submaster and page ✔
Flash pile-on / SOLO modes ✔
Flash momentary / latch mode ✔
Macro triggered by submaster 12
Sound-to-light control of submaster 1
External submasters 12
Flash, Solo and Latch bump modes per submaster ✔
Upgrade changed,listed or all channels ✔
Group independent submasters ✔
Profiles 64
Graphical Display ✔
Assignable to cues or dimmers ✔
Text labels ✔
Tabular profile display for all off grid co-ordinates ✔
Profile points entered as decimal or DMX ✔
Dimmer data Mux output - DMX512, AMX192, D54 ✔
Simultaneous digital and analogue Mux outputs ✔
RS-232 for handheld remote ✔
Parallel port for printer ✔
MIDI time clock for effects step control ✔
Audio for effects step control & submaster sound to light ✔
Dimmer over temperature ✔
Effects memories 600
Steps per effect 99
Quick record of next step Output and Preview screens
Forward,reverse,bounce ✔
Chase, Build, Cycle, Flicker,Random, Audio, MIDI ✔
Effects start/stop in cue sheet ✔
Direct action effect Direction and Type override ✔
Direct action step time override with wheel ✔
Effect fade in/out time override with wheel ✔
Update live effect ✔
Audio / MIDI sensitivity control with wheel ✔
Effects loaded on submasters ✔
Effects played from cues ✔
Effects steps include cues,groups or channels lists ✔
Individual steps have In/dwell/out times ✔
User definable channel numbering 1 - 9999
Patches in active memory 2
Mux outputs Console:2048 (1536 when DMX input used)
(intensity and attributes) Network:4096 (with Networker software
and ShowNet network nodes)
Proportional scaling per dimmer 0 - 200%
User default scale factor In setup
Non-dim trigger level 1 - 99%
User default non-dim trigger level In setup
Default patch function All or partial
Scroller setup in PATCH ✔
User max. scroller frame number 2 - 255
Profiles assignable to each dimmer mux number ✔
Dimmer preheat function ✔
Patch display by Dimmer or Channel number ✔
Copy between patches ✔
Effects
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Input / Output Control
Languages displayed English,German, French, Spanish,
Italian,Swedish, Russian and Dutch
Displays Up to 4 with optional second dual VGA card
Channel display formats Lightpalette 100 or 200 display format
Channel control modes Command line data entry operation
User ON level 0 - 100%
Playback fade up/down times Default to 0.0 to 59:59
X playback delay up/down times Default to 0.0 to 59:59
X playback wait time Default to Off,0.0 to 59:59
X playback back fade time Default to 0.0 to 59:59
X playback cut fade time Default to 0.0 to 59:59
Submaster recorded Default to 0.0 to 59:59
up/down fade times
Effects step time Default to 0.0 to 59:59
Buzzer volume Off,low,medium,high
LCD contrast 0 to 100%
LCD backlight 0 to 100%
Wheel mastering Proportional or Shaft
Wheel sensitivity slow, medium, fast
Set time and date ✔
Time format 24 hour or am/pm
Date format DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY
Patch default scale factor 0 to 200%
Patch default non-dim trigger level 0 to 100%
Patch default colour frame number 2 to 255
RS-232 Baud rate,data bits, stop bits, parity
MIDI channel number (Communiqué only) Off,1 to 16
External submaster voltage scaling 80 to 120%
AMX/D54 scaling 80 to 120%
Power up macro 1
At Time Macros 4
Activation of At Time macros Day(s) of week, Star t time/date ,
repeat activation interval, stop
time/date for repeat activation
Restore output level on loss of power on/off
Setup Functions
Macros
Show Storage & Retrieval
Grand Masters and Stop (Blackout)
Groups 1000
Text labels on all groups ✔
Grand master groups 2
Stop/Blackout group 2
Display Groups ✔
On/Home Group ✔
User programmable macros 999
Key presses per macro 32
Start-up macro 1
Macros triggered by keypad selection all
Macros triggered by hand held designer's remote all
Macros triggered by cues in cue sheet all
Macros triggered by submasters 12
Macros triggered by external +10V signal 12
Macros triggered by date and time ✔
Macros triggered by audio input 1
Macros triggered by configurable MIDI input 1
Macros triggered by configurable serial ASCII input 1
P1...P7 direct action macro keys Macro Triggered by user key
Key presses per macro 120
User Assignable 2
User Stop (Blackout) group ✔
User Stop (Blackout) functions Stop/Blackout/disabled
Patches
Formats new HD floppy disks ✔
Fast-save key on console surface Softkey
Can read cues,subs and effects individually or in blocks ✔
Can read patches,set-up & macros ✔
Automatic backup copies of show on 3.5" disk ✔
Storage of shows on Hard drive 10
Groups
Printouts
Profiles
Printer type Epson FX, IBM Proprinter,
HP Laserjet,HP Colour Deskjet, HP Deskjet,
ASCII
Printer paper size 8½" x 11",8½" x 14", 11" x 17"
DIN A4 or A3
Print orientation Landscape or Portrait
Print Options Cues,Groups,Patch,Effects, Submasters,
Profiles,Macros,Fixtures,Setup,Notes.
Channels in use/Channels not in use
Screens
Notes pages
The Company reserves the right to make any variation in design or construction to the equipment
described. Strand™ and Strand Lighting™ are trade marks of the Strand Lighting Limited and Strand
Lighting Inc Group of Companies.
© Copyright Strand Lighting Limited January 1997
For more information on Strand pr oducts and World Wide facilities see our Web page
http://www.strandlight.com
Strand Lighting
London: Strand Lighting Ltd, Grant Way, Isleworth,Middlesex,
TW7 5QD,United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0)181 560 3171 Fax: +44 (0)181 568 2103
Wolfenbüttel: Strand Lighting GmbH,Salzbergerstrasse 2,
38302 Wolfenbüttel-Salzdahlum,Germany
Tel: +49 5331 30080 Fax: +49 5331 78883
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Tel: +32 (0)2 245 8686 Fax: +32 (0)2 245 2235
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161 02 Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden
Tel: +46 (0)8 799 6950 Fax: +46 (0)8 799 6954
Hong Kong: Strand Lighting Asia Limited,7/F Corporation Square,
8 Lam Lok Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2757 3033 Fax: +852 2757 1767
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