Altman GENESIS User manual

Lighting Control Console
Operator Manual
VERSION 1.0

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PREFACE
ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The document provides basic information on installation and operational instructions
for a qualified, trained installer. These instructions provide information for the
following product:
•Genesis Lighting Control Console
•Genesis Lighting Control Wing
•Genesis Dust Cover
Note: Additional product information can be found on our web site at
www.altmanlighting.com or by scanning the QR code to the right.
Please read all instructions before installing or using this product. Retain
these instructions for future reference.
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Lighting assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this manual.
Should you find an error, have a suggestion or question regarding your Altman Lighting product, we would love to
hear from you.
You can reach us at:
Altman Lighting
57 Alexander Street
Yonkers, New York 10701
1.914.476.7987 (Main)
1.914.963.7304 (Fax)
www.altmanlighting.com
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go to the Genesis
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Note: Information contained in this document may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without prior
written approval of Altman Lighting. Its sole purpose is to provide the user with conceptual information on the
equipment mentioned. The use of this document for all other purposes is specifically prohibited.
The material in this manual is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Altman
Lighting assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this manual. For
comments and suggestions regarding corrections and/or updates to this manual, please visit the Altman
Lighting web site at www.altmanlighting.com or contact your nearest Altman Lighting Regional Manager.
El contenido de este manual es solamente para información y está sujeto a cambios sin previo aviso.
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OUR COMMITMENT
Altman Lighting continually engages in research related to product improvement. New materials, production
methods and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of
the philosophy. For this reason any current Altman Lighting product may differ in some respect from its published
description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise noted.
Version as of: 1 February 2020
Genesis Lighting Controller INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION
©2020 Altman Lighting. All rights reserved.
CLEANING AND CARE
WARNING! All cleaning should be performed with power completely removed from the Console.
Never remove protective covers when the Console is powered. Wear appropriate protective eye
wear and gloves when cleaning the unit. All service and maintenance, other than described herein,
should be performed by a qualified technician or Authorized Service Center.
Do not allow any liquids or foreign objects to enter the console. If any liquids are spilt on the
console, the inside should be cleaned and dried as soon as possible. Only suitably qualified
personnel should remove the covers and perform any such maintenance.

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WARNING! Under no circumstances should ammonia-based cleaners, acetone, or other harsh
solvents be used on or near the Genesis Control Console. Cleaning should be with a damp cloth. Do
not use any powerful solvents.
For all other service and maintenance issues, please contact your local Altman Lighting office or an
Authorized Service Center.
WARNING! Disassembly (other than as described herein), alterations, unauthorized service, etc.
will void the product warranty. Contact your local Altman Lighting office or an Authorized Service
Center for technical support and service.
When connecting any devices to the console, make sure that all connections are correct before
switching on the power. If any doubt exists, obtain the assistance of qualified personnel.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICES
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
a. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
b. Do not use outdoors unless the product is specified to operate in outdoor environments.
c. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
d. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected
to tampering by unauthorized personnel.
e. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe
condition.
f. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
g. Refer service to qualified personnel.
WARNINGS
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! You must have access to a main circuit breaker or other
power disconnect device before installing any wiring. Be sure that power is disconnected by turning
the main circuit breaker off before installation. Installing the device with power on may expose you
to dangerous voltages and damage the device. It is always recommended that a “lock out tag”
device is installed on the appropriate circuit disconnect prior to beginning electrical work of any
kind. A qualified electrician must perform this installation.
WARNING: Insulation between low-voltage supply and control conductors is provided by basic
insulation.
WARNING: Refer to National Electrical Code® and local codes for cable specifications. Failure to
use proper cable can result in damage to equipment or danger to personnel.

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WARNING: This equipment is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric
Code® and local regulations. It is also intended for installation in indoor applications only. Before
any electrical work is performed, disconnect power at the circuit breaker or remove the fuse to
avoid shock or damage to the control. It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform this
installation.
WARNING: This Control Console is NOT for residential installation or use.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION
CODE BY:
A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT
AND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED.
CE PRODUIT DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ SELON LE CODE D'INSTALLATION PERTINENT, PAR
UNE PERSONNE.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO ENSURE CORRECT BRANCH CIRCUIT
CONDUCTOR.
CONSULTER UN ÉLECTRICIEN QUALIFIÉ POUR VOUS ASSURER QUE LES
CONDUCTEURS DE LA DÉRIVATION SONT ADÉQUATS.
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the 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 the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
ALTMAN LIGHTING PRODUCT WARRANTY
WARRANTY TERM
Altman Lighting, Inc., a subsidiary of Altman Stage Lighting Company, Inc., herein referred to as Altman, warrants
each new product (except for spare parts or products Altman does not manufacture) for a period of TWO (2) years
from date of shipment to correct by repair or replacement any part defect due to faulty material or workmanship.
Under these same terms products with an LED light source shall be warranted for a period of THREE (3) years.
Altman warrants for NINETY (90) days any spare part it manufactures. On spare parts or products Altman does not
manufacture, including, but not limited to, lamps, sockets, lenses, roundels, electronics, ignitors, ballasts, etc.;
Altman will grant the same warranty given Altman by its vendors.

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Altman assumes no responsibility for damage or faulty performance caused by misuse, improper installation,
careless handling or where repairs have been attempted by others.
This warranty is in lieu of all warranties or guarantees expressed or implied and no representative or person is
authorized to assume Altman any other liability with the sale of Altman’s products.
For complete warranty terms and conditions, please refer to our web site at www.altmanlighting.com.
WARRANTY SERVICE
In order to request warranty service, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be issued prior to return.
Return shipments must be visibly marked with the RMA number; the product must be returned (shipping prepaid)
to the factory at:
Altman Lighting Inc.
Attention: RMA #
57 Alexander Street
Yonkers, NY 10701
Returns must be within THIRTY (30) days of receipt of RMA

1INTRODUCTION 9
1.1 Overview ___________________________________9
1.2 Quick Start Guide ____________________________10
1.3 Latest Features / Fixtures ______________________10
1.4 Expansion Wings ____________________________10
1.5 Sample Show_______________________________11
1.6 Visualizer __________________________________11
1.7 Models and Accessories with Part Numbers _______11
2GETTING CONNECTED 12
2.1 Rear Panel Layout ___________________________12
2.2 Power Input ________________________________12
2.3 Powering Off _______________________________12
2.4 DMX 512 Output Connector____________________12
2.5 USB Connectors_____________________________13
2.6 Ethernet Network Connector ___________________13
2.7 Kensington Lock Slot _________________________13
3HELP AND UNDO 14
3.1 Help ______________________________________14
3.1.1 Languages _________________________________ 14
3.2 Undo _____________________________________14
4PATCHING FIXTURES 15
4.1 Overview __________________________________15
4.2 Patching a fixture ____________________________16
4.3 Patching Multiple Fixtures in one operation ________17
4.4 Patching Multiple Fixtures to the same fader _______17
4.5 Patching Compound Fixtures ___________________18
4.6 Un-Patching a fixture _________________________18
4.7 Save Patch _________________________________18
4.8 Home Values _______________________________18
4.9 Fixture Editor _______________________________19
5FRONT PANEL 20
5.1 Overview __________________________________20
5.2 Basic Operation _____________________________20
6TOUCH SCREEN 21
6.1 Overview __________________________________21
6.2 Fixture Icons _______________________________22
6.3 Playback Icons______________________________22
7RIG VIEW 24
7.1 Overview __________________________________24
7.2 Arranging Icons _____________________________24
8CONTROLLING FIXTURES 25
8.1 Intensity ___________________________________25
8.2 Fixture Attributes ____________________________25
8.2.1 Intensity Column ____________________________ 26
8.2.2 Color Column _______________________________ 26
8.2.3 Position Column_____________________________ 26
8.2.4 Beam / Other Column _________________________ 26
8.3 Selecting Fixtures____________________________26
8.4 Automatic Fixture De-select ___________________ 28
8.5 Controlling Color____________________________ 28
8.5.1 Picker App __________________________________28
8.5.2 Fine _______________________________________28
8.5.3 Fan _______________________________________29
8.5.4 Sliders_____________________________________29
8.5.5 Gels App ___________________________________30
8.6 Controlling Position _________________________ 31
8.6.1 Flip Pan/Flip Tilt______________________________31
8.6.2 Center _____________________________________31
8.6.3 Fine Control_________________________________31
8.6.4 Ortho Control________________________________31
8.6.5 Fan _______________________________________31
8.7 Controlling Beam and Other Attributes ___________ 32
8.8 Clearing Fixtures ____________________________ 33
8.8.1 Selected Fixtures _____________________________34
8.8.2 Animations _________________________________34
8.8.3 All ________________________________________34
9ANIMATE APPS 35
9.1 Overview __________________________________ 35
9.2 Creating An Animation _______________________ 35
9.3 Animation Controls __________________________ 36
9.4 Animation Examples _________________________ 37
9.4.1 Intensity Animation ___________________________37
9.4.2 Color Animations_____________________________38
9.4.3 Pan/Tilt Animations ___________________________39
9.5 Multiple Animations _________________________ 40
9.6 Recording Animations________________________ 40
9.7 Deleting Animations _________________________ 40
9.8 Animations in Chases ________________________ 40
9.9 Animate Speed _____________________________ 40
10 SHAPES APP 41
10.1 Overview __________________________________ 41
10.2 Creating a Shape____________________________ 41
10.3 Recording Shapes___________________________ 42
10.4 Shape Speed_______________________________ 42
11 RECORDING CUES 43
11.1 Overview __________________________________ 43
11.2 Memories / Pages ___________________________ 43
11.3 Record a Cue_______________________________ 43
11.4 Record a Cue-list (or Chase)___________________ 44
11.5 Record Fixtures With No Intensity_______________ 44
11.5.1 Move In Black _______________________________44
11.5.2 Solo Cue ___________________________________44
12 PLAYBACK 46
12.1 Overview __________________________________ 46
12.2 Playback a Cue _____________________________ 46
12.2.1 Cue Fade Times ______________________________46
12.3 Playback a Cue-List__________________________ 47
12.3.1 Cue-List Fade Times __________________________47
12.4 Page Freeze________________________________ 47
12.5 Latest Takes Precidence ______________________ 47
12.6 ICPB Attributes (Filters) ______________________ 48
13 LIVE SPEED 49

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13.1 Select _____________________________________50
13.2 Tap To Beat ________________________________50
13.3 Pause/Play _________________________________50
13.4 Override Indicators___________________________51
13.5 Reset Live Speed ____________________________51
14 FLASH 52
14.1 Flash Level _________________________________52
15 EDIT 53
15.1 Edit Memory________________________________53
15.1.1 Change Fade Times___________________________ 53
15.1.2 Change Cue Name ___________________________ 54
15.1.3 Jump To Cue _______________________________ 54
15.1.4 Change Cue Order____________________________ 54
15.1.5 Include ICPB Attributes (Filters) _________________ 54
15.1.6 Duplicate Cue _______________________________ 55
15.1.7 Delete Cue _________________________________ 55
15.1.8 Delete Memory ______________________________ 55
15.1.9 Chase _____________________________________ 55
15.2 Edit Cues __________________________________56
15.3 Edit Animations and Shapes____________________56
16 SHOW FILES 57
16.1 New ______________________________________57
16.2 Save ______________________________________57
16.3 Save As ___________________________________57
16.4 Load______________________________________57
16.5 Export to USB ______________________________57
16.6 Import From USB____________________________57
17 SETUP 58
17.1 Overview __________________________________58
17.1.1 Flash Level _________________________________ 58
17.1.2 Touch Screen Backlight _______________________ 58
17.1.3 Default Fade Time____________________________ 58
17.2 Delete Show________________________________58
17.3 Network ___________________________________58
17.3.1 Network Setup ______________________________ 58
17.3.2 ArtNet _____________________________________ 59
17.3.3 sACN ______________________________________59
17.4 Service ___________________________________ 59
17.5 Import Fixture Library ________________________ 59
17.6 Save Default Show __________________________ 60
17.7 Default Show Emergency PIN __________________ 60
17.8 Delete Default Show _________________________ 60
17.9 About ____________________________________ 60
17.10 Update Firmware (Software) ___________________ 60
18 FIXTURE EDITOR 61
18.1 Overview __________________________________ 61
18.2 Creating a Fixture Template____________________ 61
18.2.1 Home Positions______________________________62
18.3 Edit a Fixture Template _______________________ 63
19 VISUALIZER 64
20 TROUBLESHOOTING 65
20.1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ______________ 65
20.2 Rescue File ________________________________ 66
21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 67
22 TERMINOLOGY 68
22.1 Overview __________________________________ 68
22.2 Fixture____________________________________ 68
22.3 DMX Address ______________________________ 68
22.4 Template __________________________________ 68
22.5 Fixture Library______________________________ 68
22.6 Attribute __________________________________ 68
22.7 LTP. (LATEST TAKES PRECEDENCE) ____________ 68
22.8 Look _____________________________________ 68
22.9 Cue ______________________________________ 68
22.10 DMX512A _________________________________ 68
22.11 DMX Cables _______________________________ 69
22.12 DMX Universes _____________________________ 69
22.13 ArtNet ____________________________________ 69
22.14 sACN_____________________________________ 69

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Conventions Used in this Manual
Throughout this manual, certain conventions have been used to make the meaning clearer.
•A word in Bold text represents a virtual button on the touch screen.
•A word in [Bold] text with square brackets represents a physical button.
•Emphasis is indicated by underlining.
All Trademarks referred to in this manual are the registered names of their respective owners.
Every care is taken in the preparation of this manual, ALTMAN takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
The Genesis operating software and the contents of this manual are copyrighted.
1INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
Genesis combines the ease of use of a fader-based console, with the power of a touch screen graphical user
interface to make control of LED fixtures easy and intuitive while still allowing control of moving lights and
conventional dimmers. The software shows what to do next, ensuring a very easy learning curve for even the
novice user.
Genesis Wing #GEN-WG-12 Genesis Console #GEN-24
Genesis can control 24 lighting fixtures of any type, dimmer, LED, moving LED and moving lights. Expansion
Wings allow 12 additional fixtures to be controlled per wing. Faders are used to control intensity and the large
touch screen has “Apps” that allow you to easily program color, position or other attributes. The “Home” screen
“rig view” has fixture icons showing intensity, color and position of each fixture. The fixture icons can be
positioned on the screen to emulate their actual position in a rig.
Genesis makes controlling multi-color LED fixtures easy. The different types of attributes (RGB, RGBA, RGBAW or
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touchscreen and other attributes by virtual faders. This allows Genesis to control not just color, but all the
attributes of modern moving lights.
Where Genesis really shines is in its effects. The unique Animate Apps provides a simple and intuitive way to
quickly create chases and patterns in a single cue, usually within just a few seconds. This feature alone makes the
Genesis the most powerful in its class. The Shapes App provides a quick and simple way of creating continuously
moving positions on fixtures that have Pan and Tilt attributes by constantly varying those attributes.
An Undo command system and context sensitive Help ensures that Genesis is easy to use.
By adjusting the intensity and color of fixtures and creating animations or shapes, the current output can then be
recorded onto any Red Playback fader. Genesis has the capacity to record up to 1,000 cues, across 100 cue-lists
or chases.
Fixture library updates and new software features are easily installed via a USB drive. Show files (that are stored in
the console) can be backed up to a USB drive for off-site storage.
1.2 QUICK START GUIDE
A summary of the information in this “User Manual” can be found in the Genesis “Quick Start Guide” supplied with
your Genesis for download at www.altmanlighting.com
1.3 LATEST FEATURES / FIXTURES
ALTMAN has a corporate policy of continuous improvement covering areas such as product design and
documentation. To achieve this goal, we undertake to release software updates for all products on a regular basis.
Every software release includes the latest version of the Fixture Library.
1.4 EXPANSION WINGS
The Genesis Wing is an accessory for the Genesis lighting console.
Up to 2 wings can be connected to a Genesis console.
Connecting a Genesis Wing provides control of an additional 12 lighting fixtures (25-36) and an extra 10 playbacks
(11-20) (with 10 pages of memory) as well as a second DMX512 universe (U2) output.