Vari Lite Virtuoso, Virtuoso DX User Manual

VARI❋LITE® Control Systems

Virtuoso™ / Virtuoso™ DX

Console User’s Manual

SV 4.2

Express yourself.

VARI❋LITE® - VIRTUOSO™ / VIRTUOSO™ DX CONSOLE USER’S MANUAL

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™

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™

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Virtuoso™ / V irtuoso™ DX Console User’s Manual
The informa tion furnis h ed in this man ual is for info r mational use only and is subject to change without notice. Vari-Lite, Inc.

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Version as of: 23-Sep-02
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Part number: 02.9651.000 1 C

Virtuoso™ / Virtuoso™ DX Console User ’s Manual

© 2001-2002 Vari-Lite, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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VARI❋LITE® - VIRTUOSO™ / VIRTUOSO™ DX CONSOLE USER’S MANUAL

End User Software License

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACTIVATING, COPYING, INSTALLING,
OR USING THIS SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY VARI-LITE, INC. BY ACTIVATING, COPYING,
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Virtuoso™ DX software and related documentation (collectively, the “Software”) solely with the Virtuoso DX

1. License

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defects in materials and workmanship unde r normal use for a period of ninety (90) days fr om the date of purchase
as evidenced by a copy of your receipt. Vari-Lite’s entire liabili ty an d yo ur exc lusiv e remed y will be replace m ent
of a media that does not meet Vari-Lite’s limited warranty and is returned at your expense, along with a copy of
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6. Limited Warranty. Vari-Lite warrants the media on which the Software is recorded to be free from

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ADVICE GIVEN BY VARI-LITE OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE ANY
WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. SHOULD THE
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indemnification, which will not excuse your indemnity obligations.

to the use of the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or
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the terms and conditions of this License and you notify Vari-Lite of the transfer in writing.

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How To Obtain Warranty Service

A copy of the Vari-Lite, Inc. Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this
VARI ❋LITE® product.

To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-877-VARI-LITE
(1-877-827-4548) or cus tomerserv ice@vlint .com and request a Ret urn Material Authorizat ion
(RMA) for warranty service. You need to provide the model and serial number of the item
being returned, a description of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or
organization. If available, you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as
the beginning of the warranty period.

Once you obtain the RMA, pack the product in its origina l packi ng material al ong with a copy
of your invoice (if available) and write the RMA number legibly on or near the shipping
address label. Return the unit, freight prepaid to:

Vari-Lite, Inc.
201 Regal Row
Dallas, TX 75247
Attention: Warranty Service

As stated in the warranty, it is require d that the shipment be insured and FOB our service
center.

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Compliance Notice

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Vari-Lite system,
service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case th e user will be required to correct the interference
at his/her own expense.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare, under our sole responsibility, that this product complies with the relevant
clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents:

Safety

EN 60950: 1999 Safety Standard for Information Technology Equipment

EMC

EN55022A: 1998 Radiated and Conducted Emissions
EN50082-1: 1997 Generic Immunity Standard

We certify that VARI❋LITE products conform to the protection requirements of
European council directives: 73/23/EEC (LVD) and 89/336/EEC (EMC)

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Safety Notice

It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in
this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the
products described herein. Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use
of this product.

Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows:

VARI❋LITE® - VIRTUOSO™ / VIRTUOSO™ DX CONSOLE USER’S MANUAL

CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.

WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.

GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE
AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

WARNING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE

1. Replace fuses with same type and rating only.

WARNING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL
SHOCK

1. VARI❋LITE® control consoles are designed for dry locations only. Exposure to

rain or moisture may damage the console.

2. Disconnect power before servicing any VARI❋LITE® equipment.

3. Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only.

WARNING:
RF INTERFERENCE

1. This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Sicherheitshinweise

Es ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem
Handbuch und dem beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen, bevor Sie die hierin
beschriebenen Produkte installieren bzw. bedienen. Halten Sie bei der Installation und
dem Einsatz dieses Produkts alle Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen ein.

Folgende Sicherheitssymbole werden in diesem Handbuch verwendet:

VORSICHT - weist auf möglichen Produktschaden hin.

WARNUNG - weist auf mögliche Körperverletzung und Lebens-

bedrohung hin.

NACHSTEHEND FINDEN SIE ALLGEMEINE HINWEISE ÜBER
SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN GEGEN FEUER UND ELEKTROSCHOCK.

WARNUNG:
HINWEISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ

1. Ersetzen Sie Sicherungen nur mit Sicherungen vom gleichen Typ und gleicher
Stärke.

WARNUNG:
HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK

1. VARI❋LITE®-Konsole eignen sich ausschließlich für trockene Standorte. Regen
oder Feuchtigkeit können die Konsole beschädigen.

2. Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an VARI❋LITE®-
Geräten beginnen.

3. Die Geräte sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden.

WARNUNG:
HF-INTERFERENZ

1. Es handelt sich um ein Produkt der Klasse A. In einer Wohnumgebung kann das
Produkt Hochfrequenzstörungen verursachen. In diesem Fall müssen eventuell
geeignete Maßnahmen getroffen werden.

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Notes de sécurité

A vant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en
marche, il est extrêmement important de lire TOUS les renseignements et TOUTES
les directives de sécurité contenues dans ce guide ainsi que toute documentation jointe.
Tenir compte de tous les avertissements et suivre toutes les précautions pendant
l’installation et l’utilisation de cet appareil.

Les symboles de sécurité utilisés dans ce guide sont les suivants :

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ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l’appareil risque d’être
endommagé.

AVERTISSEMENT Ce symbole annonce qu’il y a risque d’acci­dent grave ou même fatal.

CETTE SECTION CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS GÉNÉRALES POUR SE
PROTÉGER CONTRE LES INCENDIES ET LES DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES :

AVERTISSEMENT:
DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES INCENDIES

1. Ne remplacer les fusibles qu’avec ceux du même type, ayant les mêmes

caractéristiques.

AVERTISSEMENT:
DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES

1. Les consoles de commande VARI❋LITE® sont conçues pour une utilisation au

sec uniquement. Une exposition à la pluie et à l’humidité risque d’endommager la
console.

2. Débrancher l’appareil avant de procéder à la révision de tout matériel

VARI❋LITE®.

3. Les révisions doivent être effectuées uniquement par des personnes qualifiées.

AVERTISSEMENT:
INTERFÉRENCE RF

1. Cet appareil est de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil

peut causer des interférences radio, et si c’est le cas, l’utilisateur peut avoir à
prendre des mesures adéquates.

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Aviso sobre Seguridad

Es muy importante leer TODA la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se
indica en este manual así como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar
los productos descritos. Se debe prestar atención a todos los avisos y advertencias
durante la instalación y uso de este producto.

Los símbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes:

CUIDADO, indica posibles daños al producto.

ADVERTENCIA, indica posibles lesiones o muerte a las perso-

nas.

LA INFORMACIÓN GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCIÓN CONTRA
INCENDIO Y GOLPES DE CORRIENTE ELÉCTRICA:

ADVERTENCIA:
INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO

1. Reemplaze los fusibles solamente con los del mismo tipo y especificación.

ADVERTENCIA:
INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE
ELÉCTRICO

1. Los controles de la consola de VARI❋LITE® están diseñados solamente para
lugares secos. La exposición a la lluvia o humedad pueden dañar la consola.

2. Desconecte la energía antes de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARI❋LITE®.

3. El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado.

ADVERTENCIA:
INTERFERENCIA RF

1. Este es un producto de Clase A. En el ambiente de la casa este producto puede
ocasionar radiointerferencia, en cuyo caso, el usuario debe tomar las medidas
adecuadas.

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安全性に関する注意事項

安全性に関する注意事項

安全性に関する注意事項安全性に関する注意事項

ここに記載されている製品を取り扱う場合は、まず本マニュアルおよび付属
のマニュアルの安全性に関する情報と説明をすべてお読みください。また、
実際に本製品を取り付けたり使用する際には、すべての注意事項および警告
に留意して作業してください。

本マニュアルでは、以下の安全マークを使用しています。

注意

注意 : 製品に損傷を与える危険性があります。

注意注意

警告

警告 : 人身事故につながる危険性があります。

警告警告

火災防止および感電防止についての一般的な注意事項

警告

警告 :

警告警告
火災の発生を防ぐためのヒント

火災の発生を防ぐためのヒント

火災の発生を防ぐためのヒント火災の発生を防ぐためのヒント

1. ヒューズを交換する場合は、同じヒューズ（同じ種類、同じクラス）を使用して
ください。

警告

警告 :

警告警告
感電を防ぐためのヒント

感電を防ぐためのヒント

感電を防ぐためのヒント感電を防ぐためのヒント

1. VARI❋LITE® 制御装置は、乾燥した環境で使用するように設計されています。
雨で濡れる場所や湿気の多い場所に取り付けると、制御装置が傷むことがありま

す。

2. VARI❋LITE® 照明器具を修理点検する場合は、必ず先に電源を切ってください。

3. 照明器具の修理点検は、資格を持つ技師のみが行うようにしてください。

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す可能性があります。その場合、使用者は適切な処置を取らなければならないこ

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Table of Contents

Introduction

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

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

Customer Service................................................................................................................ 2

Obtaining Additional DMX Profiles................................................................................... 2

Text Conventions ................................................................................................................ 3

Chapter 1. Descriptions and Overview

Virtuoso Console

Features............................................................................................................................... 6

Components ........................................................................................................................ 7

Console......................................................................................................................... 7

Network Interface (NIF) Unit....................................................................................... 7

Virtuoso DX Console

Features............................................................................................................................... 8

Components ........................................................................................................................ 9

Console......................................................................................................................... 9

Macintosh Computer.................................................................................................... 9

Virtuoso DX Console Accessories List............................................................................. 10

Operation Overview

Virtuoso Application......................................................................................................... 11

Window Interaction........................................................................................................... 11

Menus and Button Bar................................................................................................ 11

Entering/Editing Window Data.................................................................................. 12

Closing Windows....................................................................................................... 12

Locating Hidden Windows......................................................................................... 12

Status Indicator Bar........................................................................................................... 13

Arrange Monitors.............................................................................................................. 14

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 2. Installation

Virtuoso Console

Overview........................................................................................................................... 16

Unpacking Console Road Case......................................................................................... 16

Installing Desk Lamps...................................................................................................... 18

Pull-Out Keyboard Backlighting Adjustment................................................................... 18

Connecting Optional Components.................................................................................... 19

Connecting To System ...................................................................................................... 20

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Virtuoso DX Console

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 21

Connecting Console & Computer Components ............................................................... 21

Keyboard Lock/Unlock.................................................................................................... 22

Installing Desk Lamps...................................................................................................... 23

Connecting Additional Components................................................................................ 24

Chapter 3. Power-Up and Patch

Power Up - DMX Systems (Virtuoso DX Only)

Powering Up Console....................................................................................................... 26

Powering Down Console.................................................................................................. 26

System Configuration Window........................................................................................ 27

❋

Power Up - VARI

Powering Up Console and NIF Units............................................................................... 28

Powering Down Console.................................................................................................. 28

System Configuration Window........................................................................................ 29

Console Naming......................................................................................................... 30

Store Configuration.................................................................................................... 31

Update Configuration................................................................................................. 31

Patch

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 32

Setting Up Plan View Window......................................................................................... 33

Plan View Background Picture.................................................................................. 34

Patching DMX/Conventional Fixtures............................................................................. 35

Patching VARI❋LITE Series 300 Luminaires................................................................. 40

Dimmer Curves ................................................................................................................ 42

Overview.................................................................................................................... 42

Dimmer Curves Window........................................................................................... 42

Patch Editing

Editing Windows.............................................................................................................. 45

Plan View.................................................................................................. ................. 45

Patch........................................................................................................................... 46

2D/3D Mode Guidelines................................................................................................... 47

LITE Systems Using NIF Units

Chapter 4. Manual Control

Channel Select

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 50

Selecting Channels ........................................................................................................... 50

From Channel Select Window................................................................................... 51

From Keypad ............................................................................................................. 53

From Channel Select Panel........................................................................................ 54

Channel Select Quick Buttons................................................................................... 56

[Next] and [Last]........................................................................................................ 56

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Lamp Control

Start................................................................................................................................... 57

Douse ................................................................................................................................ 57

Reset/Recalibration/Erase Luminaire Data....................................................................... 58

Encoder Co ntrol

Overview........................................................................................................................... 59

Console Encoders.............................................................................................................. 60

Pan and Tilt ................................................................................................................ 60

Intensity...................................................................................................................... 61

Color........................................................................................................................... 61

Beam........................................................................................................................... 61

Image (Gobo) ............................................................................................................. 62

3D............................................................................................................................... 62

Dynamic States........................................................................................................... 62

Frame (VL7B™ Luminaire Only) ............................................................................. 63

Storing New Default Min/Max Settings..................................................................... 64

Encoders Window............................................................................................................. 65

Encoder Fan...................................................................................................................... 66

Encoder Fan Examples............................................................................................... 67

Keypad Control

Overview........................................................................................................................... 68

Setting Parameters From Keypad..................................................................................... 69

Intensity...................................................................................................................... 69

Presets......................................................................................................................... 69

Colors ......................................................................................................................... 69

Beams......................................................................................................................... 70

Luminaire Status

Luminaire Status Window ................................................................................................ 71

Parameter Columns Window...................................................................................... 72

Intensity Window.............................................................................................................. 73

Chapter 5. Select Displays

General Operation

Overview........................................................................................................................... 76

What are Selects?....................................................................................................... 76

Accessing Selects From Keypad................................................................................ 76

Standard Beams and Colors ....................................................................................... 76

Panel Select Displays ....................................................................................................... 77

Mapping Selects to Different Displays ...................................................................... 78

[Palette Shift] Button

(Virtuoso DX)............................................................................................................. 78

Applying Selects......................................................................................................... 79

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Select Displays Window................................................................................................... 80

Store........................................................................................................................... 81

Label .......................................................................................................................... 81

Update........................................................................................................................ 81

Delete......................................................................................................................... 82

Select.......................................................................................................................... 82

Beams

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 83

Beam Palette Data Window.............................................................................................. 84

Storing, Modifying, and Recalling Beams....................................................................... 85

From Panel Select Displays....................................................................................... 85

From Select Displays Window ................................................................................. 87

From Keypad ............................................................................................................. 87

Colors

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 89

Color Palette Data Window.............................................................................................. 90

Storing and Recalling Colors............................................................................................ 91

From Panel Select Displays....................................................................................... 91

From Select Displays Window ................................................................................. 92

From Keypad ............................................................................................................. 92

Presets

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 93

Preset Data Window......................................................................................................... 94

Storing, Modifying, and Recalling Presets....................................................................... 95

From Panel Select Displays....................................................................................... 95

From Select Displays Window ................................................................................. 97

From Keypad ............................................................................................................. 97

Groups

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 99

Storing, Modifying, and Recalling Groups...................................................................... 99

From Panel Select Displays....................................................................................... 99

From Select Displays Window ............................................................................... 100

From Keypad ........................................................................................................... 100

From Group Select Panel (Virtuoso Console)......................................................... 101

Macros, Snapshots, and Effects

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 102

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Chapter 6. VARI❋LITE Color System

Color Control

Overview......................................................................................................................... 104

VARI ❋LITE Colors........................................................................................................ 104

❋

Applying VARI

From VL Color System Window.................................................................................... 105

From Keypad .................................................................................................................. 106

❋

VARI

LITE Color System Charts

VL Color System for VAR I❋LITE Luminaires ............................................................. 107

VL Color System for DMX-Controllable Fixtures......................................................... 111

LITE Colors

Chapter 7. Basic Cues

Cue Concepts

What Is a Cue?................................................................................................................ 116

Creating Cues

Intensity States................................................................................................................ 117

The Four Intensity States.......................................................................................... 117

Setting Intensity States............................................................................................. 118

Fader Levels............................................................................................................. 118

Storing ............................................................................................................................ 119

Modifying ....................................................................................................................... 119

Deleting........................................................................................................................... 120

Undo................................................................................................................................ 120

Playback

Basic Playback................................................................................................................ 121

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Chapter 8. Basic Effects

Effects Concepts

What is an Effect?........................................................................................................... 124

Effects Control Panel and Windows............................................................................... 125

Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso Console)................................................................ 125

Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso DX Console)......................................................... 126

Effects Windows...................................................................................................... 126

Direction, Mode, and Start.............................................................................................. 127

Direction................................................................................................................... 127

Mode......................................................................................................................... 128

Start .......................................................................................................................... 129

Default Settings........................................................................................................ 129

Creating Effects

Creating Sets................................................................................................................... 130

Set 0.......................................................................................................................... 130

Interlace, Sequential, and Random........................................................................... 130

From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso DX Console) ............................................... 133

From Sets Window................................................................................................... 134

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Creating Sequences ........................................................................................................ 136

From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso Console)...................................................... 137

From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso DX Console)............................................... 138

From Sequences Window........................................................................................ 140

Background State............................................................................................................ 141

From Effects Select Displays (Virtuoso DX Console)............................................ 142

From Sequences Window........................................................................................ 143

Creating Effects.............................................................................................................. 144

From Keypad ........................................................................................................... 144

From Effects Select Display (Virtuoso Console)..................................................... 145

From Effects Select Displays (Virtuoso DX Console)............................................ 146

From Effects Window.............................................................................................. 147

Storing Effects as Cues................................................................................................... 148

Playback

Basic Playback................................................................................................................ 149

Submaster Display................................................................................................... 150

Chapter 9. Timing/Filter Displays

Overview

Timing/Filter Features.................................................................................................... 152

General Touch Screen/Window Operations................................................................... 152

Timing Mode

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 154

Time/Speed Formats....................................................................................................... 155

Time......................................................................................................................... 155

Delay........................................................................................................................ 155

Speed........................................................................................................................ 156

Timing Mode Operation................................................................................................. 156

Filter Mode

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 159

Filter Mode Operation.................................................................................................... 161

Dynamic State Mode

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 163

Dynamic State Attributes ............................................................................................... 164

Storing Dynamic States as Cues/Presets ........................................................................ 165

Palette: Store Dynamic Only.......................................................................................... 166

How To Store Dynamic Only Values...................................................................... 167

Sneak Mode

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 168

Sneak Mode Values ........................................................................................................ 169

Sneak Mode Operation............................................................................................. ...... 170

Templates

Creating Templates......................................................................................................... 172

From Timing Window ............................................................................................. 172

From Template Select Display (Virtuoso Console)................................................. 172

From Touch Screen (Virtuoso DX Console)........................................................... 173

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Chapter 10. Special Features

Ad Hoc Groups

Overview......................................................................................................................... 176

Creating Ad Hoc Groups ................................................................................................ 176

From Keypad............................................................................................................ 176

From Select Displays................................................................................................ 176

From Submasters...................................................................................................... 176

Advanced Control

Manual Timing............................................................... ................................................. 177

QuickFocus..................................................................................................................... 177

Park................................................................................................................................. 178

Data Copy and Move

Copy Channel.................................................................................................................. 179

Copy/Move ..................................................................................................................... 180

Copy Data ....................................................................................................................... 181

Function Keys

Setting Function Key Option.......................................................................................... 182

Using Function Keys....................................................................................................... 182

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Chapter 11 . Snapshots, Macros, and
Board Cues

Snapshots

Overview......................................................................................................................... 188

Storing Snapshots............................................................................................................ 189

Deleting Snapshots.......................................................................................................... 191

Recalling Snapshots........................................................................................................ 191

Snapshot Data .................................................................................. ......... ......... ............. 192

Macros

Overview......................................................................................................................... 193

Recording Macros........................................................................................................... 194

Using Record Button................................................................................................ 194

From Keypad............................................................................................................ 195

From Encoders Window........................................................................................... 195

Macros Data Window..................................................................................................... 196

Recalling Macros............................................................................................................ 198

Board Cues

Overview......................................................................................................................... 199

Recording Board Cues.................................................................................................... 200

Using Record Button................................................................................................ 200

From Keypad............................................................................................................ 200

From Encoders Window........................................................................................... 201

Deleting Board Cues....................................................................................................... 201

Recalling Board Cues ..................................................................................................... 202

Board Cues Window.................................... ................................................................... 203

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Chapter 12. Advanced Cue Features

Special Cue Attributes

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 206

Link................................................................................................................................. 207

Loop................................................................................................................................ 208

Wait/Trail Time............................................................................................................... 209

Out Time......................................................................................................................... 210

Advanced Cue Storing and Modifying

How Faders Affect Intensity .......................................................................................... 211

Grand Master/Black Out.......................................................................................... 211

Submaster Faders..................................................................................................... 212

Command-Line Shortcuts............................................................................................... 213

Using [+] with [Store].............................................................................................. 213

[Store] [Store] .......................................................................................................... 213

Submaster Load ....................................................................................................... 213

Cue Store Target...................................................................................................... 214

Cue Attribute Target................................................................................................ 214

Miscellaneous Shortcuts.......................................................................................... 214

Creating Cue Numbers without Storing Data.......................................................... 214

Locating Stored Cues ............................................................................................... 215

Update............................................................................................................................. 216

Selective Store................................................................................................................ 217

Selective Recall.............................................................................................................. 218

Undo a Delete Command ............................................................................................... 219

Modifying Cues in a Submaster..................................................................................... 219

Store, Update, and Selective Store with Submasters............................................... 220

Unexpected Behavior............................................................................................... 220

Submaster Direct Mode.................................................................................................. 221

Cue Windows

Cue Sheet........................................................................................................................ 222

Forward/Backward Buttons..................................................................................... 222

Separators................................................................................................................. 223

Renumbering Cues................................................................................................... 224

Submasters Track Mode .......................................................................................... 224

Submasters Autoload............................................................................................... 224

Submaster Stop/Step................................................................................................ 224

Snap Shot Indicator.................................................................................................. 224

Cue Data......................................................................................................................... 225

Cue Editing .............................................................................................................. 226

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Chapter 13. Advanced Effects Fe atures

Advanced Attributes

Changing Direction, Mode, or Start Settings.................................................................. 230

Effect Timing

Overview......................................................................................................................... 231

Effect Level Timing........................................................................................................ 232

Assigning Effects Level Timing ..................................................................................... 233

From Select Displays................................................................................................ 233

From Effects Window.............................................................................................. 234

Sequence Level Timing .................................................................................................. 235

Assigning Sequence Level Timing................................................................................. 236

From the Effects Panel (Virtuoso Console) ............................................................. 236

From Select Displays (Virtuoso DX Console)......................................................... 236

From Sequences Window......................................................................................... 236

Advanced Playback

Stop Flags........................................................................................................................ 237

Auto Load ....................................................................................................................... 238

Run/Stop Control............................................................................................................ 239

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Chapter 14. Submasters

Submaster Overview

Panel Submasters............................................................................................................ 242

Submasters Window ....................................................................................................... 243

Submaster Modes

Using [Choose] and [Clear]............................................................................................ 244

Choose...................................................................................................................... 244

Clear ......................................................................................................................... 245

Rate................................................................................................................................. 245

Freeze.............................................................................................................................. 246

Function Filter................................................................................................................. 246

Channel Filter.................................................................................................................. 247

Dynamic Disable............................................................................................................. 247

Timing Disable................................................................................................................ 248

Independent..................................................................................................................... 248

Manual Assign........................................................................ ........................................ 249

Intensity Level with Manual Assign ........................................................................ 250

Bump............................................................................................................................... 250

Board Command Disable................................................................................................ 251

Playback Intensity Level

How Playback Intensity is Determined........................................................................... 252

Example Scenarios.......................................................................................................... 253

Intensity Transitions........................................................................................................ 254

HTP (Highest Takes Precedence) ................................................................................... 254

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Playback

Advanced Playback of Cues........................................................................................... 255

Controlling Linked Playback.......................................................................................... 256

Fade Times for Marked/Zero/Out Cues.......................................................................... 256

Chapter 15. System Setups

Default Op tions

Settings Window............................................................................................................. 258

Default Explanations...................................................................................................... 259

Emergency Action ................................................................................................... 259

Startup Action.......................................................................................................... 259

Date/Time Stamp..................................................................................................... 259

Units......................................................................................................................... 259

Palette Store Options................................................................................................ 259

Use of Filters with Color Store................................................................................ 260

Buttons/Keys............................................................................................................ 260

Timecode Autoswitch.............................................................................................. 260

Display Filters

Loading Filters................................................................................................................ 261

Multi-Console Features

Setting Up a Backup Console......................................................................................... 262

Primary and Secondary Setups................................................................................ 262

Online Backup ......................................................................................................... 262

Power Up ................................................................................................................. 263

Configuring Multiple Consoles................................................................................ 263

Connecting Virtuoso DX Backup in Standard Ethernet Systems................................... 264

Disable Console...................................................................................... ........................ 265

Off-Line Programming

Performing Off-Line Programming................................................................................ 266

VARI

❋

LITE Software Downloads

VL2000 Luminaires........................................................................................................ 267

Chapter 16. 3D Graphic Display

3D Features

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 270

Defining a New Venue.................................................................................................... 270

Importing a Venue .......................................................................................................... 271

3D Layer Control..................................................................................................... 272

Exporting a Scene........................................................................................................... 272

Match 3D........................................................................................................................ 273

3D Display Window

Defining X, Y, Z Locations ............................................................................................ 274

Changing 3D Height Location................................................................................. 275

Using 3D Graphic Window............................................................................................ 276

3D Graphic Settings ....................................................................................................... 278

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Live/Preview Mode

Overview......................................................................................................................... 279

Using Preview Mode....................................................................................................... 280

Chapter 17. Show Maintenance

Data Management

Show File Manager......................................................................................................... 282

Open New Show File ............................................................................................... 282

Open Existing Show File.......................................................................................... 283

Rename, Duplicate, or Delete Show File................................................................. 283

Backup Show File to Disk........................................................................................ 283

Import Show Data .................................................................................................... 284

Importing Palette Data.............................................................................................. 286

Save A Copy................................................................................................................... 289

Export Patch.................................................................................................................... 289

Import Patch.................................................................................................................... 290

Console Log.................................................................................................................... 290

Printing............................................................................................................................ 292

Updating Profiles

Overview......................................................................................................................... 294

Importing Profiles........................................................................................................... 295

Import Profiles From Show ............................................................................................ 295

Updating Show File Profiles........................................................................................... 296

On-Line Diagnostics

DMX Channel Tests........................................................................................................ 297

Error Log......................................................................................................................... 298

Off-Line Diagnostics

Overview......................................................................................................................... 299

Diagnostic Mode Operation (Virtuoso Console) ............................................................ 299

Switch Diagnostics................................................................................................... 299

Display Diagnostics.................................................................................................. 299

Fader and Encoder Diagnostics................................................................................ 299

Diagnostic Mode Operation (Virtuoso DX Console)...................................................... 302

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Chapter 18. Show Control by External Devices

Concepts

About MIDI/SMPTE....................................................................................................... 304

Input Options .................................................................................................................. 305

MIDI In/Thru/Out..................................................................................................... 305

SMPTE Input............................................................................................................ 305

Switch Closure Trigger Input (Virtuoso Console)................................................... 305

Switch Closure Trigger Input (Virtuoso DX Console) ............................................ 306

MIDI Notes

Note Mapping ................................................................................................................. 307

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MIDI/SMPTE Timecode

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 309

Synchronizing Protocol............................................................................................ 309

Recording ....................................................................................................................... 310

Timecode Scripts Window....................................................................................... 311

MIDI Show Control

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 314

Variables.................................................................................................................. 315

Commands ............................................................................................................... 316

Defined [Go] Actions............................................................................................... 317

Appendix A. Tutorial

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 319

Basic Tutorial ................................................................................................................. 320

Appendix B. Glossary

.........................................................................................................................................337

Appendix C. Technical Specifications

Virtuoso Console............................................................................................................ 347

Weight...................................................................................................................... 347

Power Requirements................................................................................................ 347

System Capacity....................................................................................................... 348

Interface Support...................................................................................................... 348

Optional Equipment Support................................................................................... 348

Virtuoso DX Console ..................................................................................................... 349

Weight...................................................................................................................... 349

Power Requirements................................................................................................ 349

System Capacity....................................................................................................... 350

Interface Support...................................................................................................... 350

Optional Equipment Support................................................................................... 350

Appendix D. Index

.........................................................................................................................................351

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Appendix E. Reference Fold-Outs

Virtuoso Console Overview.................................................................................................. 359

Virtuoso Channel Select........................................................................................................ 360

Virtuoso Group Select........................................................................................................... 361

Virtuoso Manual Control....................................................................................................... 362

Virtuoso Soft Select Displays................................................................................................ 363

Virtuoso Command-Line Keypad......................................................................................... 364

Virtuoso Submasters.............................................................................................................. 365

Virtuoso Effects..................................................................................................................... 366

Virtuoso Touch Screen & Macro/Snapshot/Template Display............................................. 367

Virtuoso DX Console Overview ........................................................................................... 368

Virtuoso DX Console Connections....................................................................................... 369

Virtuoso DX Channel Select/Lamp Status............................................................................ 370

Virtuoso DX Manual Control ................................................................................................ 371

Virtuoso DX Select Displays................................................................................................. 372

Virtuoso DX Command-Line Keypad................................................................................... 373

Virtuoso DX Submasters ....................................................................................................... 374

Virtuoso DX Timing/Filter Display...................................................................................... 375

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Introduction

About This Manual

This manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and
operation for VARI❋LITE® Virtuoso™ and Virtuoso™ DX consoles. It contains
instructions for operating Virtuoso console software version 4.2.

WARNING: It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation
instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others.

Additional Documentation

Service and System Installation

INTRODUCTION : ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Service manuals for extended maintenance of the consoles and a system installation
manual for Virtuoso systems are available in both printed and electronic (PDF)
formats.

• Virtuoso™ Console Service Manual (02.9651.0010)

• Virtuoso™ DX Console Service Manual (02.9668.0010)

• Virtuoso™ System Installation and Checkout Manual (02.3004.0400)

• Virtuoso™ Node User’s Guide (02.9669.0001)

Reference

The following VARI❋LITE reference guide is available in electronic (PDF) format
from the Support pages at www.vari-lite.com:

• Series 200™ DMX Control Reference Guide (02.3004.0202)
For more information on DMX512 systems, refer to the following document available

from United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT).

• Digital Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers & Controllers plus AMX 192
Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers & Controllers. (A
copy of Recommended Practice for DMX512 is included.)
USITT Inc.
Suite 5A, 10 West 19th St.
New York, NY 10011-4206 USA
Tel : (212) 924 - 9088 Fax : (212) 924 - 9343
www.usitt.org

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Customer Service

Our Goal

At Vari-Lite, we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer
service. Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and
ensure you get the full benefit of being a Vari-Lite customer. Whether your needs are
telephone/troubleshooting assistance, product training or technical service, our full­time staff of experienced professionals are on-hand to provide support.

How to Reach Us

For assistance in your area, call the dealer from which your product(s) were
purchased.

or

Contact an Authorized Service Center.

or

Contact the Vari-Lite Customer Service Department, 9am - 6pm CST Monday through
Friday, at the following:

phone: 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548)

fax: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

Additional Resources

For additional resources and documentation, please visit our website at:
www.vari-lite.com and follow the Support link.

Obtaining Additional DMX Profiles

DMX fixtures are controlled by the console using a profile. The profile includes the
number of DMX channels required to operate the fixture and parameter mapping for
console control. A wide range of profiles are included with the console software,
however, in the event you require additional profiles these can be found on the Vari­Lite website at: www.vari-lite.com/VIPA/. Follow the instructions at this site for
downloading. To request a profile not provided on the website, please call 1-877­VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548) or email [e-mail]. Please be prepared
to provide the necessary information to generate the profile as required. (Profiles are
covered in “Updating Profiles” on page 294.)

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INTRODUCTION : TEXT CONVENTIONS

Text Conventions

The following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual:

Arial Font Software display buttons and menu selec-

tions. Example: Click on SAVE.

[Button] Panel hard button. Example: Press [Cue].
[Button 1 ] / [Button 2] Button combination sequence. Press and

hold button 1while pressing button 2.

<Button> Optional button press. Example: Press

<Cue>

Soft

return

Touch screen soft button.

Macintosh® keyboard key.

The following icons are used to distinguish instructions which apply to the specific
console versions:

Virtuoso Console

Virtuoso DX Console

DX

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