High End Systems High End LCD Controller for Studio Color User Manual

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Studio Color LCD ControllerTable Of ContentsixTable Of ContentsIntroductionFeatures...

4-16 Block Copy (and Reverse)Studio Color LCD Controller3. Press the <Erase> key. The LCD display appears as shown below:4. Press the <Eras

Studio Color LCD ControllerBlock Copy (and Reverse)4-1743. Press the <Auto> key, located to the right of the joystick. The LCD display then app

4-18 Setting Rate and Delay TimeStudio Color LCD ControllerSetting Rate and Delay TimeBefore continuing, make sure the controller is ready for progra

Studio Color LCD ControllerPreset Programming4-194Varying the Delay TimeThe Delay (time) construct sets the amount of time you want the controller to

4-20 Preset ProgrammingStudio Color LCD ControllerNotes (1) Audio advance is independent of the presets. For more information about audio triggering

Studio Color LCD ControllerPreset Programming4-214Recording a One-Page Preset 1. Use the Construct and Page <Up> and <Down> arrow keys to

4-22 Preset ProgrammingStudio Color LCD ControllerRecording a Loop as a PresetStart the loop running, then assign the entire loop to one of the Prese

Studio Color LCD ControllerPreset Playback4-234• Advance settings: • Random, Audio 1, Audio 2: see “Audio Input Playback” on page 6-27.• Auto: see

4-24 Preset PlaybackStudio Color LCD ControllerThings to Remember• To change to another preset at any time, switch to the bank containing the preset

Studio Color LCD ControllerViewing and Editing Programs4-254Viewing and Editing ProgramsOnce your pages are programmed, you can view or edit the pages

xTable Of ContentsStudio Color LCD ControllerChapter 4 Basic ProgrammingProgramming Overview... 4-2

4-26 Viewing FixturesStudio Color LCD Controller4. A summary of all constructs and parameters for that fixture number appears, similar to the one sho

Studio Color LCD ControllerErasing Pages4-274Erasing PagesYou may want to erase a page when there are undesirable or old pages in memory. It is often

4-28 Master DimStudio Color LCD ControllerMaster DimThe sample LCD display below shows a value of 88 for Intensity (also called master dim). The val

Studio Color LCD ControllerHoming Fixtures4-294Homing FixturesHoming a fixture causes its shutter to close, its lamp to strike (if off), and for all w

4-30 Homing FixturesStudio Color LCD Controller

Studio Color LCD Controller 5-15Chapter 5Using the MenusOverview... 5-2Naviga

5-2 OverviewStudio Color LCD ControllerOverviewFigure 5-1 shows an overall view of the menu system:Figure 5-1. The Studio Color LCD controller’s men

Studio Color LCD ControllerOverview5-35• Help: On-screen help for all Main menu options. • Backup: Options for transferring controller memory to a

5-4 Navigating the MenusStudio Color LCD ControllerNavigating the MenusThis section explains how to use the menu system. More information is contain

Studio Color LCD ControllerNavigating the Menus5-55the Main menu.You use the Construct, Cursor and Page arrow keys to navigate in the menu system. Th

Studio Color LCD ControllerTable Of Contentsxi Chapter 6 Advanced ProgrammingIntended Audience...

5-6 Navigating the MenusStudio Color LCD Controllerbelow:Pressing the Cursor <Down> arrow key again has no effect, since there are no menu item

Studio Color LCD ControllerNavigating the Menus5-75Multi-Page MenusSome of the Help menus are more than one page long. You use the Construct <Up&g

5-8 Selecting MSC or LSCStudio Color LCD ControllerSelecting MSC or LSCMIDI Show Control (MSC) and Lightwave Show Control (LSC) are two different pro

Studio Color LCD ControllerSelecting MSC or LSC5-953. Press the Cursor <Down> arrow key to display the menu options shown below: 4. Use the Curs

5-10 Selecting MSC or LSCStudio Color LCD ControllerIf you are continuing from the previous section, begin with Step 3.1. Enter the menu system by pr

Studio Color LCD ControllerAll-Memory Playback5-115All-Memory PlaybackThis section describes how to auto advance or random advance through all 99 page

5-12 Locking/Unlocking MemoryStudio Color LCD ControllerLocking/Unlocking MemoryUse the memory lock function to lock out all pages in a memory so the

Studio Color LCD ControllerLocking/Unlocking a Fixture5-135Locking/Unlocking a FixtureThis feature temporarily removes a fixture from all pages. This

5-14 Erasing All MemoryStudio Color LCD ControllerErasing All MemoryThe Erase All function provides a quick way to clear all programming (all unlocke

Studio Color LCD ControllerSetting the Backlight Intensity5-155Setting the Backlight IntensityYou can set the intensity (brightness) of the LCD displa

xiiTable Of FiguresStudio Color LCD ControllerTable Of FiguresFigure 1-1. Location of the controller’s voltage selectionswitch and fuse. ...

5-16 Setting the Backlight IntensityStudio Color LCD Controller

Studio Color LCD Controller 6-16Chapter 6 Advanced ProgrammingWho Should Use this Chapter... 6-2Using Positio

6-2 Who Should Use this ChapterStudio Color LCD ControllerWho Should Use this ChapterThis chapter is intended for users already familiar with control

Studio Color LCD ControllerUsing Position Presets6-36Using Position PresetsThe controller has a time-saving feature called position preset (also calle

6-4 Using Position PresetsStudio Color LCD ControllerThe full set of 99 position presets is available for all fixtures connected to the controller.

Studio Color LCD ControllerAddress Parameter Copy6-564. Press the <POS> (Position) construct key and use the Construct <Up> and <Down&g

6-6 Address Parameter CopyStudio Color LCD ControllerEdit/CopyThe Edit/Copy feature has two options:• “Share all Constructs until selected” (the defa

Studio Color LCD ControllerAddress Parameter Copy6-76Copy Parameters to Another Fixture, Same Page1. Select the memory and page containing the fixture

6-8 Address Parameter CopyStudio Color LCD ControllerCopy Parameters From One Page to Another Page1. Select the memory and page containing the fixtur

Studio Color LCD ControllerUser Key Macros6-96User Key MacrosThe controller has eight front panel User keys that can be used to store custom macros (a

Studio Color LCD ControllerTable Of FiguresxiiiFigure 2-17. Locations of the other connectors on the controller’s rear panel...

6-10 User Key MacrosStudio Color LCD Controller3. The selected User key’s LED flashes, indicating you are recording. Every keystroke you make from n

Studio Color LCD ControllerUser Key Macros6-1166. Select the memory and page (destination) you want to copy the contents of the current page to: • Pre

6-12 User Key MacrosStudio Color LCD ControllerErasing a Single User KeyTo erase one of the User keys, record a zero-keystroke macro over the old mac

Studio Color LCD ControllerUser Key Macros6-136Accessing Default DefinitionsThis section describes how to access the six default User key definitions

6-14 User Key MacrosStudio Color LCD ControllerErasing All User KeysErasing all User keys deletes any custom macros you have programmed and returns t

Studio Color LCD ControllerAnalog Inputs Ports6-156Analog Inputs PortsYou can attach an analog controller to the two Analog Inputs ports located on th

6-16 Remote Page AccessStudio Color LCD ControllerRemote Page AccessThe remote page access feature allows you to remotely play back pages from the me

Studio Color LCD ControllerRemote Page Access6-176c. Channels 10, 11, and 12 when used in combination with other channels become function keys as expl

6-18 Remote Preset AccessStudio Color LCD ControllerRemote Preset AccessTwelve-level preset access and binary preset access allow you to do one or bo

Studio Color LCD ControllerRemote Preset Access6-196Using Twelve-Level Preset AccessTwelve-level preset access allows you to record and play back up t

xivTable of TablesStudio Color LCD ControllerFigure 7-1. Slide the write-protect bar to the right to allow the RAM card to accept data, or move it to

6-20 Remote Preset AccessStudio Color LCD Controlleraudio 1 and 2 advance (page 6-27), color modulate (page 6-27) and dim modulate (page 6-27) as nee

Studio Color LCD ControllerRemote Preset Access6-216Using Binary Preset AccessBinary preset access allows you to record and play back up to 1023 prese

6-22 Remote Preset AccessStudio Color LCD Controllerauto advance (page 4-18), audio 1 and 2 advance (page 6-27), color modulate (page 6-27), and dim

Studio Color LCD ControllerSubmasters6-236Playing Back in Binary Preset AccessAppendix A lists all of the binary preset access combinations. The sele

6-24 SubmastersStudio Color LCD ControllerSelecting a Submaster ModeThere are two submaster modes: Proportional level or Remote level.• Proportional

Studio Color LCD ControllerSubmasters6-256Assigning a Channel for Master Dim This section explains how to use a submaster as the “master dim controlle

6-26 SubmastersStudio Color LCD ControllerYou can skip the first two steps below if you are continuing from the previous section.1. Select ;

Studio Color LCD ControllerAudio Input Playback6-276Audio Input PlaybackYou can use an external stereo source to control playback through any or all f

6-28 Audio Input PlaybackStudio Color LCD ControllerVarying the Audio SensitivityAdjust the sensitivity of the audio advance modes to the audio signa

Studio Color LCD ControllerRandom Advance6-296Random AdvanceRandom advance when used with auto advance, manual advance or audio advance (and optionall

xvTable of TablesStudio Color LCD Controller

6-30 Remote EnableStudio Color LCD Controller3. To return from “live” control press the <Select> key. The Select LED stops flashing and the se

Studio Color LCD ControllerLightwave Control Center6-316Lightwave Control CenterSelecting Lightwave Show Control (LSC) as described in the section tit

6-32 Lightwave Control CenterStudio Color LCD Controller

Studio Color LCD Controller 7-17Chapter 7External Memory Storage and TransferOverview...

7-2OverviewStudio Color LCD ControllerOverviewThis chapter describes options for backing up and restoring the controller’s internal memory and operati

Studio Color LCD ControllerOverview 7-37Personal Computer OptionsIn addition to backing up and restoring controller memory using a RAM card, you can a

7-4RAM Card: MemoryStudio Color LCD ControllerRAM Card: MemoryThis section explains how to:• Copy all of the controller’s internal memory to a RAM ca

Studio Color LCD ControllerRAM Card: Memory 7-572. Press the <Menu> key to enter the menu system.3. Use the Cursor <Right> and <Left>

7-6RAM Card: MemoryStudio Color LCD Controller6. If you want to cancel the backup operation at this time press the <Select> key or the Cursor &l

Studio Color LCD ControllerRAM Card: Memory 7-773. Use the Cursor <Right> and <Left> arrow keys to select ? from the Main menu, as sh

Studio Color LCD ControllerFeaturesIntro-1IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Lightwave Research® Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) control

7-8RAM Card: O/SStudio Color LCD ControllerRAM Card: O/SThis section explains how to back up, replace or update the controller’s operating system fro

Studio Color LCD ControllerRAM Card: O/S 7-974. Press the Cursor <Down> arrow key to view the menu options, then select/3;,, as shown belo

7-10RAM Card: O/SStudio Color LCD ControllerRestoring the Operating System from a RAM CardThis section describes how to install an operating system fr

Studio Color LCD ControllerRAM Card: O/S 7-1177. Press the <Erase> key again to continue, or press the <Select> key to cancel. If you pre

7-12RAM Card: Write-ProtectionStudio Color LCD ControllerRAM Card: Write-ProtectionAfter backing up either the operating system or memory to the RAM

Studio Color LCD ControllerIBM-Compatible 7-137IBM-CompatibleThis section describes how to back up and restore the controller’s pages, memories and pr

7-14IBM-CompatibleStudio Color LCD ControllerYou can use a DB9 to DB25 adapter if the female end of your serial cable does not match your computer’s s

Studio Color LCD ControllerIBM-Compatible 7-157Initial SetupYou must follow the procedure below backing up controller memory to a personal computer, o

7-16IBM-CompatibleStudio Color LCD Controller6. The menu shows the currently-selected option in reverse video; in Figure 7-3, the selected option is H

Studio Color LCD ControllerIBM-Compatible 7-17710. Now see one of the following sections:• “Backing Up (Downloading) Memory to the Computer” on page 7

Intro-2FeaturesStudio Color LCD Controller• 891 pages (scenes)•9 memories• Up to 1024 programmable presets from the front panel through the use of pre

7-18IBM-CompatibleStudio Color LCD Controller2. The next menu gives you the following options which are available throughout the rest of the procedure

Studio Color LCD ControllerIBM-Compatible 7-1976. Press and hold the <Record> key (about 10 seconds) on the controller’s front panel until the L

7-20IBM-CompatibleStudio Color LCD ControllerVerifying the TransferMake sure the memory was backed up properly using either Windows File Manager (or E

Studio Color LCD ControllerIBM-Compatible 7-2171. Use your computer’s <Up> and <Down> arrow keys to select Computer->Controller from th

7-22IBM-CompatibleStudio Color LCD Controller3. First, select the drive where the backup file is located. The current drive is displayed at the top o

Studio Color LCD ControllerIBM-Compatible 7-2379. A message is displayed on the Lightwave Backup software menu when the transfer is complete. Press

7-24MacintoshStudio Color LCD ControllerMacintoshThis section describes how to back up and restore the controller’s pages, memories and presets using

Studio Color LCD ControllerMacintosh 7-2573. Connect the Mac-to-modem cable to the DB25 end of the adapter. See Figure 7-7:Figure 7-7. Connecting a

7-26MacintoshStudio Color LCD Controllerdescribed in the section titled “Connecting the Computer and Controller” on page 7-24.1. Start White Knight.

Studio Color LCD ControllerMacintosh 7-2771. Toggle the <Standby> key on the controller’s front panel until the Standby LED turns ON.2. Press an

Studio Color LCD ControllerFeaturesIntro-3• Shutter strobing• Color mixing•Flip• Frost effect• Wide angle effectPlayback:• Supports the MIDI Show Cont

7-28MacintoshStudio Color LCD ControllerVerifying the TransferOpen the Get Info window on the file you just captured to make sure the file is about 25

Studio Color LCD ControllerMacintosh 7-2972. Your computer screen should display the following message:Restore to controller from PC.Send data to cont

7-30CrossloadingStudio Color LCD ControllerIf the pages are not programmed as you expected, first open the Get Info window on the backup file. If the

Studio Color LCD ControllerCrossloading 7-317If you do not have a null modem cable, you will need the following (see Figure 7-8 on page 7-31):• One st

7-32CrossloadingStudio Color LCD ControllerConsult Appendix C for a complete selection of cabling and connector wiring diagrams. Crossload ProcedureTh

Studio Color LCD ControllerCrossloading 7-337the amount of data you crossload.5. The LCD display of the destination controller shows the following whe

7-34CrossloadingStudio Color LCD Controller

Studio Color LCD ControllerGlossaryG-1GlossaryAccess ModesThe controller offers the following two remote access modes:• Page access: An attached anal

G-2 GlossaryStudio Color LCD ControllerAll-Memory PlaybackWhen used with auto advance, allows you to play back all 99 pages in all nine memories. (O

Studio Color LCD ControllerGlossaryG-3CrossloadingTransferring memories, pages and presets directly from one controller to another. Also refers to tr

Studio Color LCD Controller iLCD Controller for Studio ColorUser Manual© 1997 High End Systems, Inc., All Rights ReservedInformation and Specification

Intro-4About This ManualStudio Color LCD ControllerAbout This ManualThis manual provides easy-to-follow procedures for setting up and using your Studi

G-4 GlossaryStudio Color LCD Controllerresultant colors are more richly-saturated than is possible with a gel.Dichroics are currently used for all St

Studio Color LCD ControllerGlossaryG-5Fixture Number(Called address by some LCD controllers.) A unique number, 1 through 8, that you assign to each f

G-6 GlossaryStudio Color LCD ControllerEach DMX 512 link can have up to 32 devices or span 500 ft (153 m). A serial data distributor must be used to

Studio Color LCD ControllerGlossaryG-7Master DimA setting for fixture intensity (dim) that affects all connected fixtures. Master dim can be set in o

G-8 GlossaryStudio Color LCD ControllerNon-initialized PageSee “Un-initialized Page”.PageThe basic programming unit, consisting of addresses (fixture

Studio Color LCD ControllerGlossaryG-9Preset AccessSee “Access Modes”.Preset BankingAllows you to access up to 1024 presets from the controller’s fron

G-10 GlossaryStudio Color LCD ControllerRAM CardAnother name for a PC Card (nee PCMCIA, Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). Th

Studio Color LCD ControllerGlossaryG-11• The end-to-end cable span (the total length of all cables) on any link exceeds 500 ft. (153 m).See also “Link

G-12 GlossaryStudio Color LCD ControllerStandbyIn Standby, all fixtures’ shutters close and any in-progress wheel or effect changes stop immediately.

Studio Color LCD ControllerGlossaryG-13Twelve-Level Preset AccessSee “Presets”.Un-initialized PageAn un-initialized page acts as a “placeholder” to in

Studio Color LCD ControllerSymbolsIntro-5Appendix A: Binary Access Table — listing of preset numbers (1 through 1023), preset keys, preset levels and

G-14 GlossaryStudio Color LCD Controller

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-1AAppendix ABinary Access Table The binary values listed in Table A-1 equate to the first 10 channels

A-2 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD Controllerchannels corresponding to binary 1s and disable channels corresponding to binary 0s. For more deta

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-3ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalog

A-4 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-5ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalog

A-6 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-7ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalog

A-8 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-9ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalog

Intro-6Getting HelpStudio Color LCD ControllerGetting HelpU.S. and CanadaFrom 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (U.S. Central time) Monday through Friday: (800) 890-8

A-10 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-11ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-12 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-13ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-14 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-15ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-16 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-17ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-18 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-19ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

Studio Color LCD Controller 1-11Chapter 1Preparing to Use Your LCD ControllerUnpacking Your Controller...

A-20 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-21ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-22 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-23ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-24 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-25ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-26 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-27ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-28 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-29ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

1-2Unpacking Your ControllerStudio Color LCD ControllerUnpacking Your ControllerFirst, unpack your controller and verify that it arrived complete and

A-30 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-31ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-32 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-33ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-34 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerBinary Access TableA-35ATable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnalo

A-36 Binary Access TableStudio Color LCD ControllerTable A-1. Presets, Preset Levels, and Analog Input ChannelsPre-setNo.Pre-set keyPre-set levelAnal

Studio Color LCD ControllerConstruct ParametersB-1BAppendix BConstruct ParametersTable B-1 below lists the available constructs for the Studio Color L

B-2 Construct ParametersStudio Color LCD ControllerColor 1—6 (color wheel position)forward spin speed 1 (slowest) thru 16 (fastest)cycle speed 1 (slo

Studio Color LCD ControllerConstruct ParametersB-3BTable B-2 below lists the values for the Color construct and how those values are displayed when yo

Studio Color LCD ControllerSpecifications1-31SpecificationsThis section lists specifications for your Studio Color LCD controller.Model and Part Numbe

B-4 Construct ParametersStudio Color LCD ControllerNote Other values are possible for continuous color combinations “between” those listed above. Fo

Studio Color LCD ControllerPinouts and Wiring DiagramsC-1CAppendix CPinouts and Wiring DiagramsThis Appendix lists connector pinouts and shows how to

C-2 Pinouts and Wiring DiagramsStudio Color LCD ControllerConnector Pin NumberingFigure C-2 shows how pins are numbered on DTE connectors:Figure C-2.

Studio Color LCD ControllerPinouts and Wiring DiagramsC-3CIBM-Compatible Wiring DiagramsFigure C-3 shows wiring diagrams for IBM-compatible systems:Fi

C-4 Pinouts and Wiring DiagramsStudio Color LCD ControllerMacintosh Wiring DiagramsFigure C-4 shows wiring diagrams for Macintosh systems:Figure C-4.

Studio Color LCD ControllerImportant Safety InformationD-1DAppendix DImportant Safety InformationWARNING: For Continued Protection Against Fire1. This

D-2 Important Safety InformationStudio Color LCD ControllerAppendice DImportant: Informations De SécuritéMISE EN GARDE: Pour Une Protection Permanent

Studio Color LCD ControllerImportant Safety InformationD-3DAnhang DWichtige SicherheitshinweiseWARNUNG: Zum Schutz vor Brandgefahr1. Dieses Gerät ist

D-4 Important Safety InformationStudio Color LCD ControllerApéndice DInformación Importante De SeguridadADVERTENCIA: Para Protección Continua Contra

Studio Color LCD ControllerImportant Safety InformationD-5DAppendice DInformación Importante De SeguridadAVVERTENZA: Per Prevenire Incendi1. Questo ap

1-4SpecificationsStudio Color LCD ControllerClass 1 equipment-For continued protection against electric shock, connect this equipment to a grounded po

D-6 Important Safety InformationStudio Color LCD ControllerAppendiks DVigtig Sikkerhedsin-formation: DANMARK

INDEXStudio Color LCD ControllerIndex1AAccessories 1-6<Address>/<Preset> key 4-10Address (fixture) parameter copy 6-5 to 6-8Address mode 3

2IndexStudio Color LCD ControllerBuilding cablingbackup/restore C-3 to C-4XLR 2-14 to 2-16CCablingbackup/restorediagrams 7-14, 7-25, C-3 to C-4pinout

Studio Color LCD ControllerIndex3Red 3-9XFade 3-14Controller. See Studio Color LCD controllerCopyingblocks 4-16 to 4-17pages 4-13parameters 6-5 to 6-8

4IndexStudio Color LCD ControllerErasinga page 4-27all User keys 6-14memories 5-14presets 4-20single User key 6-12Examplesmaster/slave controllers 2-

Studio Color LCD ControllerIndex5KKeys<Address>/<Preset> 4-10<Audio> knob 6-27<Auto> 4-18<Blue> 3-9<Color> 3-15Con

6IndexStudio Color LCD ControllerMemories 4-2all-memory playback 5-11erasing 5-14locking or unlocking 5-12position presets (memory 9) 6-3 to 6-5Memor

Studio Color LCD ControllerIndex7PinoutsAnalog Inputs ports 6-15backup/restore cabling C-1 to C-4controller RS-232C port C-1XLR cabling 2-15Playback m

8IndexStudio Color LCD Controllerreverse block copy 4-16 to 4-17selecting fixtures 4-11steps 4-10 to 4-12un-initialized page 4-14viewing 4-25Proporti

Studio Color LCD ControllerIndex9;)))) 6-6Shipping materials 1-2Show control 5-8 to 5-10, 6-31Shutter strobing 3-9Slave

Studio Color LCD ControllerSpecifications1-51Cables and Connectors• DMX data cables: Belden® 9841 or equivalent (meets specifications for EIA RS-485

10IndexStudio Color LCD ControllerFlip construct 3-11frequency 2-6fuse holder 1-9fuse, replacing 1-9Gate construct 3-9Green construct 3-9help intro-6

Studio Color LCD ControllerIndex1112-level preset access 2-7, 6-19 to 6-20un-initialized page 4-14unlocking a fixture 5-13unlocking/locking memories 5

12IndexStudio Color LCD ControllerViewing fixtures 4-25Vigtig SikkerhedsinformationDANMARK D-6Voltage selection switch 1-9Voltage, setting 1-7 to 1-9

1-6Optional AccessoriesStudio Color LCD ControllerOptional AccessoriesTable 1-1 below shows the optional accessories for the Studio Color LCD controll

Studio Color LCD ControllerSetting the Controller Voltage1-71Setting the Controller VoltageAt the time of this writing, the Studio Color LCD controlle

iiInternational SalesStudio Color LCD ControllerInternational SalesTrademarksTrademarks used in this text: Intellabeam, Lightwave Research, the Light

1-8Setting the Controller VoltageStudio Color LCD ControllerSet or Verify Controller VoltageTo change or verify the controller’s input voltage setting

Studio Color LCD ControllerSetting the Controller Voltage1-91Figure 1-1. Location of the controller’s voltage selection switch and fuse.Replacing the

1-10Power Cord CapStudio Color LCD ControllerPower Cord CapIf you wish to attach the controller to a 230VAC outlet, you must replace the molded power

Studio Color LCD ControllerPower Cord Cap1-111• The core which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “L”

1-12Power Cord CapStudio Color LCD Controller

Studio Color LCD Controller 2-12Chapter 2Setting Up Your ControllerRear Panel Descriptions... 2-2Set

2-2Rear Panel DescriptionsStudio Color LCD ControllerRear Panel DescriptionsFigure 2-1 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear panel of the

Studio Color LCD ControllerRear Panel Descriptions2-32MIDI In/Out ports: Where MIDI signals enter and exit the controller using standard MIDI connect

2-4Setting the SwitchesStudio Color LCD ControllerSetting the Switches The two blocks of Personality DIP (dual in-line package) switches located on th

Studio Color LCD ControllerSetting the Switches2-52You can set the controller to operate as either a master or a slave (there can be only one master c

Studio Color LCD ControllerDeclaration of ConformityiiiDeclaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104Manufacturer’s name: Lightwav

2-6Setting the SwitchesStudio Color LCD ControllerSwitch B-2: Time BaseSwitch B-2 sets the controller’s input voltage frequency at either 50 Hz or 60

Studio Color LCD ControllerSetting the Switches2-72Switch B-5: Binary Preset AccessSwitch B-5 Off (default) – (Twelve-level preset access.) An analo

2-8Setting the SwitchesStudio Color LCD ControllerSwitch B-6 On – Independent Presets; the controller behaves as follows:• The master intensity record

Studio Color LCD ControllerConnecting Fixtures2-92Connecting FixturesThe Studio Color LCD controller uses its native DMX 512 protocol (language) to co

2-10Connecting FixturesStudio Color LCD Controller2. Use the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons located to the right of the display to select I

Studio Color LCD ControllerConnecting Fixtures2-112• If the firmware version is above 38, you have three options: crossloading firmware from another

2-12Connecting FixturesStudio Color LCD Controller1. Keep pressing the <Menu> button on the fixture until the menu appears as shown below:Figure

Studio Color LCD ControllerConnecting Fixtures2-132However, the Studio Color fixture has several built-in random (or unsynchronized) effects which wor

2-14Connecting FixturesStudio Color LCD Controller4. Press the <Enter> button, then use the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons to select

Studio Color LCD ControllerConnecting Fixtures2-152Constructing CablingYou should construct cables using shielded, two-conductor cable with a male 3-p

ivImportant Safety InformationStudio Color LCD ControllerImportant Safety InformationINSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, EL

2-16Connecting FixturesStudio Color LCD ControllerTerminatorsThe last device on each link must have a 120 ohm, 1/4 watt (minimum) terminator attached

Studio Color LCD ControllerConnecting Fixtures2-172• A serial data distributor must be used if either of the following is true:• You wish to connect m

2-18Connecting FixturesStudio Color LCD ControllerBecause each fixture has a unique fixture number, each one responds to commands from the controller

Studio Color LCD ControllerConnecting Fixtures2-192be linked to a lighting console via its MIDI, RS-232C or analog ports. Only the master controller

2-20Master and Slave ControllersStudio Color LCD Controller5. Connect other devices to the Studio Color fixtures as desired, using the instructions in

Studio Color LCD ControllerMaster and Slave Controllers2-2121. Set personality switch B-1 on the rear panel of each slaved controller to ON. Refer to

2-22MIDI In and Out PortsStudio Color LCD ControllerMIDI In and Out PortsThe controller supports the MIDI Show Control (MSC) “GO” command, a subset of

Studio Color LCD ControllerOther Connectors2-232Other ConnectorsThis section describes how to connect cabling to the other connectors on the controlle

2-24Other ConnectorsStudio Color LCD ControllerRemote Enable port: Use the Remote Enable signal to enable and disable the controller from a remote lo

Studio Color LCD ControllerRack Mounting the Controller2-252Rack Mounting the ControllerAfter configuring the controller and connecting cables as desc

Studio Color LCD ControllerWarranty and ConditionsvWarranty and ConditionsUnpacking and Saving the Shipping MaterialsDo not discard the shipping carto

2-26Powering On the ControllerStudio Color LCD ControllerPowering On the ControllerBefore continuing, make sure you have done all of the following:1.

Studio Color LCD ControllerPowering On the Controller2-2723. Insert the controller power key into the controller’s front panel power key switch and tu

2-28Powering On the ControllerStudio Color LCD Controller• If the contents of memory and the RAM card do not match, the message below is displayed. I

Studio Color LCD Controller 3-13Chapter 3Overview of Controller OperationProgramming Hints...

3-2Programming HintsStudio Color LCD ControllerProgramming HintsThis section gives you a brief overview of some of the effects you can program using t

Studio Color LCD ControllerProgramming Hints3-33Beam ShapingThe Lens 1 and Lens 2 constructs (corresponding to the two Studio Color effects wheels) co

3-4Front Panel DescriptionsStudio Color LCD ControllerFront Panel DescriptionsFigure 3-1 is the first of two drawings that show groups of keys on the

Studio Color LCD ControllerFront Panel Descriptions3-53Address LED is ON to indicate a fixture corresponding to that fixture number has been programme

3-6Front Panel DescriptionsStudio Color LCD ControllerRAM card slot: Insert a RAM card (Type 1, 256KB SRAM PC Card) into this slot to store a copy of

Studio Color LCD ControllerFront Panel Descriptions3-73Figure 3-2. Second of two drawings showing groups of keys on the Studio Color LCD controller’s

viWarranty and ConditionsStudio Color LCD ControllerLimited WarrantyUnless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a two year parts and labor li

3-8Using the Construct KeysStudio Color LCD ControllerConstruct keys: Allow you to program Studio Color fixtures. For more information, see the sect

Studio Color LCD ControllerUsing the Construct Keys3-93Gate KeyUse this key to open or close the gates (shutters) of selected fixtures, or to select f

3-10Using the Construct KeysStudio Color LCD ControllerSelecting a particular color construct shows you the complementary color for that construct. F

Studio Color LCD ControllerUsing the Construct Keys3-113Lens 1 KeySee also “Lens 2 Key” on page 3-16. The two Studio Color effects wheels are control

3-12Using the Construct KeysStudio Color LCD ControllerMSpeed Key(Can be referred to as “motor” or “movement” speed.) The MSpeed construct determine

Studio Color LCD ControllerUsing the Construct Keys3-13392 0.94 59 25.80 26 85.5991 1.18 58 27.10 25 87.9590 1.45 57 28.44 24 90.3389 1.76 56 29.80 23

3-14Using the Construct KeysStudio Color LCD ControllerXfade Key(Crossfade.) Crossfade affects only the following Studio Color fixture features: Dim

Studio Color LCD ControllerUsing the Construct Keys3-153Dim KeyUse this key to set the beam intensity level for all selected fixture numbers, from 0 (

3-16Using the Construct KeysStudio Color LCD ControllerThe display below selects a color between the half-color combination 2 and 3 (3/4 CTO and Pink)

Studio Color LCD ControllerUsing the Construct Keys3-173Lens 2 has the following effects:• Beam shaping: A long, narrow beam rotates into a short, fa

Studio Color LCD ControllerFreightviiFreight All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the m

3-18Using the Construct KeysStudio Color LCD Controller4. Press the <Gate> key and use the Construct <Up> and <Down> arrow keys to s

Studio Color LCD ControllerUsing the Construct Keys3-193Position Key (POS)Use this key to select one of 99 user-programmable position presets. (You d

3-20Using the Construct KeysStudio Color LCD Controllersuppose you have programmed all 99 pages of memory 9 as position presets. All 99 position pres

Studio Color LCD ControllerSetting CSpeed3-213CSpeedThis option is accessible only through the menus. For more information on accessing menus, see th

3-22Setting CSpeedStudio Color LCD Controller4. You have the options shown below:You can select either )* (default; change occurs as qu

Studio Color LCD Controller 4-14Chapter 4Basic ProgrammingProgramming Overview...

4-2 Programming OverviewStudio Color LCD ControllerProgramming OverviewThe Studio Color LCD controller has 9 separate memories, each containing 99 pa

Studio Color LCD ControllerPreparing to Program4-34Preparing to ProgramBefore beginning any programming, make sure the controller appears as shown bel

4-4 Programming Guided TourStudio Color LCD ControllerProgramming Guided TourThis section leads you step-by-step through creating a simple four-page

Studio Color LCD ControllerProgramming Guided Tour4-549. Press the <Record> key to save page 1. Notice that the Address LEDs of all fixture num

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4-6 Programming Guided TourStudio Color LCD Controller10. Use the joystick to position the beam in a different place of your choosing.11. Press the &

Studio Color LCD ControllerProgramming Guided Tour4-74Manually Playing Back Pages 1 Through 41. Use the Page <Up> and <Down> arrow keys to

4-8 Programming Guided TourStudio Color LCD Controller3. Press the <Erase> key. The LCD display appears as shown below:4. Press the <Erase&

Studio Color LCD ControllerProgramming Guided Tour4-943. Press the numbered Preset key where you want to record the preset. For example, to record pr

4-10 Creating a ProgramStudio Color LCD ControllerCreating a ProgramThis section gives you detailed step-by-step instructions for creating a program.

Studio Color LCD ControllerCreating a Program4-114Step 3: Press the Select KeyPress the <Select> key to begin programming. The Select LED flas

4-12 Creating a ProgramStudio Color LCD ControllerStep 6: Press the Record KeyWhen you are finished editing constructs, press the <Record> key

Studio Color LCD ControllerPage Copy4-134Page CopyUse page copy to copy the entire contents of a programmed page to any other page in any other memory

4-14 Creating a LoopStudio Color LCD ControllerCreating a LoopA loop is a sequence of pages that repeats continuously until you stop it. You can var

Studio Color LCD ControllerCreating a Loop4-154You can record over an un-initialized page with a programmed page at any time.Note The controller autom