Contest PILOT-192PRO User manual

USER GUIDE
9073 - July 2008 Version 2.0
PILOT - 192PRO
192-CHANNEL DMX CONTROLLER WITH JOYSTICK AND USB PORT

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1 - Safety information
This symbol signals an important safety precaution.
The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.
Important safety information
Symbols used
Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho-
roughly follow our safety instructions.
This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as it
may result in electric shock.
This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins-
tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.
WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open
the housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely
even your unit may require service, please contact your nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any
multi-socket, power cord extension or connecting system without
making sure they are perfectly isolated and present no defect.
Recycling your device
• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause,
we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.
• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a
collection point designated by local authorities. The separate
collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal
will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.
Instructions and recommendations 9 - Heat exposure :
Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause overheating and product
damages. Please keep this product away from any heat source such as a heaters,
amplifiers, hot plates, etc...
10 - Electric power supply :
This product can only be operated according to a very specific voltage. These
information are specified on the label located at the rear of the product.
11 - Power cords protection:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
lugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the fixture.
12 - Cleaning precautions :
Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning operation. This product should be
cleaned only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth
to clean the surface. Do not wash this product.
13 - Long periods of non use :
Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of non use.
14 - Liquids or objects penetration :
Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the electronic components
and result in electric shock or fire.
15 - This product should be serviced when :
Please contact the qualified service personnel if :
- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
- The product does not appear to operate normally.
- The product has been damaged.
16 - Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified personnel.
17 - Operating environment :
Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C, relative humidity must be less than
85% (when cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid or warm place.
1 - Please read carefully :
We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions before
attempting to operate this unit.
2 - Please keep this manual :
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference.
3 - Operate carefully this product :
We strongly recommend to take into consideration every safety instruction.
4 - Follow the instructions:
Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any physical harm or property
damage.
5 - Avoid water and wet locations :
Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations.
6 - Installation :
We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or support recommended
by the manufacturer or supplied with this product. Carefully follow the installation
instructions and use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating
as it may result in physical injury.
7 - Ceiling or wall installation :
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or wall installation.
8 - Ventilation :
The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in overheating and potential
physical injury or product damage. This product should never been operated in a
closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack, unless cooling vents are
provided for the purpose .

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2 - Front panel description
1 - Projectors (1 to 12)
Allow you to select which projectors will be affected by the DMX settings.
2 - Faders (1 to 8)
Allow you to adjust the DMX settings.
3 - Page Select
Allows you to switch from Page A to Page B and vice versa (and (from channels 1 to 8 to channels 9
to 16).
4 - Speed
Allows you to adjust the speed of a sequence. From 0.1 second to 10 minutes
5 - Fade Time
Allows you to configure the transitions duration. From 0 (instant) to 30 seconds.
6 - Fine
Used with the joystick. Use the Fine button to activate a very precise PAN and TILT movements
calibration with the joystick.
7 - Mode
Allows you to activate the joystick configuration, or activate the Reverse mode for PAN and TILT
movements.
8- Joystick
Allows you to control PAN and TILT movements. Please refer to the chapter "Configuring the
joystick" for more information.
9 - Scenes (1 to 8)
Allows you to launch or memorise scenes. This function can be used to save scenes with a USB key
or cable.
10 - LCD display
Displays information about the projector current status.
11 - BANK ( or )
Allows you to choose banks of scenes or sequences, and play file from a USB key.
12 - USB input
Allows you to save datas (sequences, banks) on a USB key, or via a USB cable connected to a
computer. Also allows you to connect a USB lamp.
13 - Fog Machine
Allows you to activate a fog machine.
14 - Chase ( 1 to 12 )
Allows you to choose sequences to be launched or configured.
1
2
9
34 85 67
10 11 13
14
15
12
16 17 18 19 20

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15 - Program
Press the Program button for 2 seconds to enter/leave this mode.
16 - Music / Bkc
a- Allows you to activate the music-sentive mode.
b- Allows you to copy banks of scenes when the Program mode is activated.
17 - Midi rec
a- Allows you to configure the MIDI channels
b- Allows you to record scenes or sequences when the Program mode is activated.
18 - Auto/Del
a- Allows you to activate the Auto mode to launch an automatic banks of scenes sequence.
b- Allows you to delete scenes and sequences when the Program mode is activated.
19 - TAP / Display
a- Allows you to set the duration between two scenes: the duration will be equal to the interval
between the two last pressure on the TAP / DISPLAY button.
b- Allows you to to display real DMX values or their percentages when the Program mode is
activated.
20 - BLACK-OUT
Allows you to deactivates all DMX outputs without altering the current state of the projector.
3 -Rear panel description
1 - LABEL
Name of the product, serial number and date of manufacture.
2 - AUDIO
RCA socket allowing you to receive a line-level sound signal for a music-sensitive sequencing.
3 - DB9
Allows you to connect an external controller (such as foot controllers).
4 - MIDI IN
5-pin DIN socket: allows you to receive MIDI information.
5 - FOG CONTROL OUT
Use this socket to remote control a smoke machine.
6 - DMX OUT
3-pin XLR socket: DMX signal output.
7 - DC INPUT
+ 9~15V DC, 500mA minimum. We strongly recommend to only use the power supply unit supplied
with the PILOT-192PRO.
8 - POWER
Power switch.
9 - MIDI interface
MIDI signal output via USB port when the controller is used as a MIDI interface.
10 - USB indicator light
Displays the current status of the USB port.
11 - MIDI or DMX mode selection
Allows you to choose an operating mode. The controller must be restarted.
12 - MIDI OUT
5-pin DIN socket: allows you to send MIDI information.
Made in PRC
DCinput:
9V-12VDC,500mAMin
1 = Ground
2 = Data -
3 = Data +
POWERDMXOUT DC IN
FOG MACHINE
DB-9
EXT STEP CONTROL
AUDIO
Line Input 0.1V-1Vp-p
MIDIIN
5
3
24
1
1=NC; 2=NC
3=NC; 4=V+
5=Signal
MIDIIN
SerialNumber:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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4 - Configuring the joystick
A - ASSIGNING THE JOYSTICK
1 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds until the prog indicator on the display flashes. The flashes indicate
the Program mode is activated and the button can be released.
2 - Press and hold the MODE button, the press the FINE button. The Assign and Pan LEDs will turn on.
3 - Press the PROJECTOR (1 to 12) button to choose a projector and its LED will turn on.
4 - Press the TAP/DISP button to select the PH o PL button displayed on the screen.
PH refers to the 8-bit PAN movement.
PL refers to the 16-bit PAN movement.
Select the "PH.XX", long press the MODE button and short press the scene button corresponding to the
number of the PAN channel of your projector.
For instance: if the PAN channel of your projector is channel 1, you will press the SCENE #1 button. Please refer to the list of DMX
values of your projector before using this function.
Press the TAP/DISP if your projector has a 16-bit PAN mode, and then display will indicate PL.XX. Long press
the MODE button and short press the button correspinding to the TILT channel of your projector.
5 - Press one of the BANK buttons to select the TH or TL displayed on the screen.
TH refers to the 8-bit PAN movement.
TL refers to the 16-bit PAN movement.
Select the "TH.XX", long press the MODE button and short press the scene button corresponding to the
number of the PAN channel of your projector.
Press the TAP/DISP if your projector has a 16-bit TILT mode, and then display will indicate TL.XX. Long press
the MODE button and short press the button corresponding to the TILT channel of your projector.
6 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for at least 2 seconds until the prog indicator stops flashing. The
Black-out screen indicator will start flashing to indicate you are no longer in Program mode.
B - ASSIGNING THE JOYSTICK BY REVERSING PAN AND TILT
1 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds until the prog indicator on the display flashes. The flashes indicate
the Program mode is activated and the button can be released.
2 - Long press the MODE button and short press the FINE button. The "Assign" and "PAN" LEDs will start
flashing.
3 - Repeat step 2. The "reverse" LED will turn on.
4 - Select the desired projector by pressing the corresponding PROJECTORS button. The LED of the projector
will turn on.

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5 - Press the TAP/DISP button to select the PH (8 bits) or PL (16 bits).
Select the "PH.XX", long press the MODE button and short press the scene button corresponding the PAN
channel of your projector.
Press the TAP/DISP if your projector has a 16-bit PAN mode, and then display will indicate PL.XX. Long press
the MODE button and short press the button corresponding to the PAN channel of your projector.
6 - Press one of the BANK buttons to choose the TH (8 bits) or TL (16 bits) displayed on the screen.
Select the "TH.XX", long press the MODE button and short press the scene button corresponding to the
number of the PAN channel of your projector.
Press the TAP/DISP if your projector has a 16-bit TILT mode, and then display will indicate PL.XX. Long press
the MODE button and short press the button corresponding to the TILT channel of your projector.
7 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds until the prog indicator on the display flashes. The flashes indicate
the Program mode is activated and the button can be released.
5 - Deleting the PAN and TILT assignation of the joystick
A - DELETING THE JOYSTICK ASSIGNATION FOR SOME OF YOUR PROJECTORS
1 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds until the prog indicator on the display flashes. The flashes indicate
the Program mode is activated and the button can be released.
2 - Long press the MODE button and short press the FINE button. The "Assign" and "PAN" LEDs will start
flashing.
3 - Select the desired projector by pressing the corresponding PROJECTORS button. The LED of the projector
will turn on.
4 - Long press the MODE button and short press the AUTO/DEL button to erase the parameters of the selected
projector. All the LEDs of the PILOT-192PRO will flash 3 times to confirm the suppression.
5 - Press the PROGRAM for two seconds until the Prog indicator stops flashing. The Black-out will then flash,
indicating the PAN and TILT parameters have been deleted.
B - DELETING THE PAN/TILT PARAMETERS OF THE JOYSTICK FOR ALL YOUR PROJECTORS
1 - Use the power switch of the rear panel to turn off the PILOT-192PRO.
2 - Simultaneously press the AUTO/DEL and MODE button, then turn on the PILOT-192PRO with the power
switch. All the LEDs will flash 3 times to confirm the suppression.

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6 - Manual control
The default program is the manual/black-out mode. All outputs are in black-out mode. The console is
in manual mode if the black-out light indicator of the display is not flashing. Press the BLACK-OUT button
to switch from black-out mode to manual mode, then select a projector by pressing the corresponding
PROJECTORS button and use the 8 faders, the joystick and the PAGE SELECT button to control your projectors.
NB : You will need, in most cases, to assign the joystick to be able to control your projectors (please refer to
page 5 for more information about this).
7 - Programming a scene
1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds, until the Prog indicator flashes to indicate the Prog
mode has been activated.
2 - Use the PROJECTORS buttons to indicate which projectors will be used for this scene. The LEDs of the
selected projectors will light on.
3 - Use the faders,joystick and PAGE SELECT button to create your scene. The PAGE SELECT button must be
used to navigate between channels 1 to 8 and 9 to 16.
4 - Use the BANK or buttons and select a bank of scenes. There are 30 banks available, each of them is
designated by two digits on the display (at the right).
6 -Press the MIDI/REC button and the scene button corresponding to the scene you want to save. All the LEDs
will flash 3 times to confirm your choice.
Each bank has 8 SCENES buttons, please make sure to save each scene via a different button in order not to
erase scenes you want to preserve.
7 - Repeat steps 1 to 6 to program more scenes.
8 - Once all your scenes have been programmed, press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to leave the
Program mode. The Black-out indicator will flash to confirm you have left the Program mode.

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8 - Modifying a scene
1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds, until the Prog indicator flashes to indicate the Prog
mode has been activated.
2 - Use the BANK or buttons and select a bank of scenes (designated by two digits on the display).
3 - Press the SCENES button corresponding to the scene you want to save.
4 - Select the projector for which the scene will be modified by pressing one of the PROJECTORS button. The
LED of the projector will light on.
5 - Make changes with the faders and the joystick.
6 - Press the MIDI/REC button and the scene button corresponding to the scene you want to save. All the
LEDs will flash 3 times to confirm your choice.
7 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to leave the Program mode. The Black-out indicator will flash to
confirm you have left the Program mode.
9 - Copying a scene
1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds, until the Prog indicator flashes to indicate the Prog
mode has been activated.
2 - Use the BANK or buttons to select the bank containing the scene to be copied.
3 - Press the SCENES button corresponding to the scene you want to copy.
4 - Use the BANK or buttons to change of bank if need be.
5 - Press the MIDI/REC button, then press the SCENES button corresponding to the scene you want to copy. All
the LEDs will flash 3 times to confirm your choice.
6 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to leave the Program mode. The Black-out indicator will flash to
confirm you have left the Program mode.
10 - Deleting a scene
1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds, until the Prog indicator flashes to indicate the Prog
mode has been activated.
2 - Use the BANK or buttons to select the bank containing the scene to be deleted.
3 - Simultaneously press the AUTO/DEL and SCENES buttons corresponding to this scene. All the LEDs will flash
3 times to confirm your choice.
4 - Repeat steps 1 to 3 to delete more scenes.
5 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to leave the Program mode. The Black-out indicator will flash to
confirm you have left the Program mode.

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11 - Delete all scenes
1 - Use the power switch of the rear panel to turn off the PILOT-192PRO.
2 - Simultaneously press the AUTO/DEL and BANK buttons, then turn on the PILOT-192PRO with the power
switch. All the LEDs will flash 3 times to confirm the suppression.
12 - Playing a scene
A - MANUAL TRIGGER
1 - The default program is the manual/black-out mode. All outputs are in black-out mode. The console is
in manual mode if the black-out light indicator of the display is not flashing. Press the BLACK-OUT button to
switch from black-out mode to manual mode.
2 - Use the BANK or buttons to select the bank containing the scene to be played.
3 - Use the SCENES button corresponding to the scene you want to play. The scene will start. Press the
SCENES button corresponding to the scene currently being played to put it on hold, or press the BLACK-OUT
button to put all outputs in black-out mode.
4 - Repeat steps 2 and 3 to play more scenes manually.
B - AUTO TRIGGER
1 - Press the AUTO/DEL button, the Auto Trigger light indicator will then light on to confirm you are in Auto
Trigger mode.
2 - Use the BANK or buttons to select a bank. The 8 scenes contained by this bank will be sequenced.
3 - You can adjust the speed and fade of the current scenes at any time (via the two SPEED and FADE TIME
faders). Press the TAP/DISP button several times to create your own tempo. Press the AUTO/DEL button to
leave the automatic mode.
C - AUDIO TRIGGER
1 - Press the MUSIC/REC button, the Audio Trigger indicator will light on to confirm the music-sensitive mode
has been activated.
2 - Use the BANK or buttons or one of the CHASE buttons to select the desired bank of scenes or
sequence. The sequence or bank of scene will switch to music-sensitive mode thanks to the built-in
microphone or the Audio Line input. Press the MUSIC/REC button again to leave the music-sensitive mode.

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13 - Programming a sequence
The PILOT-192PRO features 12 sequences (chases). Each one of them can contain up to 240 scenes.
Here are the steps to follow to program one of these sequences:
1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds, until the Prog indicator flashes to indicate the Prog
mode has been activated.
2 - Use the CHASE buttons to select the sequence (chase) to be modified. The LED of the CHASE button will
light on.
3 - Use the BANK ou buttons to select the bank containing the scene you want to add to your sequence.
The current bank of scene is indicated by two digits in the right corner of the display.
4 - Press the MIDI/REC button. All the LEDs will flash 3 times to confirm your choice.
5 - Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program more steps.
6 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to leave the Program mode once all your steps have been
programmed. The Black-out indicator will flash to confirm you have left the Program mode.
Integrating an entire bank of scenes into a sequence
1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds, until the Prog indicator flashes to indicate the Prog
mode has been activated.
2 - Use the CHASE buttons to select the sequence (chase) to be modified. The LED of the CHASE button will
light on.
3 - Use the BANK ou buttons to select the bank you want to add to your sequence. The current bank of
scene is indicated by two digits in the right corner of the display.
4 - Simultaneously press the MUSIC/BKC and the MIDI/REC buttons to incorporate the full bank. TAll the LEDs
will flash 3 times to confirm your choice. The scenes will be saved in the exact order of the bank.
5 - Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add more bank of scenes in your sequence.
6 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to leave the Program mode once all your steps have been
programmed. The Black-out indicator will flash to confirm you have left the Program mode.

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14 - Editing a sequence
A - ADDING A STEP TO A SEQUENCE
1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds, until the Prog indicator flashes to indicate the Prog
mode has been activated.
2 - Use the CHASE button (1 to 12) to select the sequence you want. The LED of this sequence will light on.
3 - Press TAP/DISP, the Step light indicator will light on.
4 - Use the BANK or buttons to browse through the steps included in your sequence in order to spot the
step before which you want to integrate another step.
5 - Press TAP/DISP to leave. The Step light indicator will no longer be lit on.
6 - Use the BANK or buttons to select the bank containing the scene you want to add to your sequence.
The current bank of scene is indicated by two digits in the right corner of the display.
7 - Press the MIDI/REC button to add the chosen step to your sequence.
All the LEDs will flash 3 times to confirm your choice.
8 - Repeat steps 3 to 7 to add more steps to your sequence.
9 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to leave the Program mode once all your steps have been
programmed. The Black-out indicator will flash to confirm you have left the Program mode.
B - DELETING A STEP FROM A SEQUENCE
1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds, until the Prog indicator flashes to indicate the Prog
mode has been activated.
2 - Use the CHASE button (1 to 12) to select the sequence you want. The LED of this sequence will light on.
3 - Press TAP/DISP, the Step light indicator will light on.
4 - Use the BANK or buttons to browse through the steps included in your sequence in order to spot the
step you want to delete.
5 - Press the AUTO/DEL button to delete the step from your sequence. All the LEDs will flash 3 times to confirm
your choice.
6 - Repeat steps 4 and 5 to delete more steps.
7 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to leave the Program mode once all your steps have been
programmed. The Black-out indicator will flash to confirm you have left the Program mode.

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C - DELETING A SEQUENCE
1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds, until the Prog indicator flashes to indicate the Prog
mode has been activated.
2 - Use the CHASE button (1 to 12) to select the sequence you want to erase.
3 - Simultaneously press the AUTO/DEL button and the CHASE button corresponding to the sequenced selected
during step 2. All the LEDs will flash 3 times to confirm your choice.
4 - Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete more sequences.
5 - Press the PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to leave the Program mode once all your steps have been
programmed. The Black-out indicator will flash to confirm you have left the Program mode.
D - DELETE ALL SEQUENCES
1 - Use the power switch of the rear panel to turn off the PILOT-192PRO.
2 - Simultaneously press the AUTO/DEL and BANK buttons, then turn on the PILOT-192PRO with the power
switch. All the LEDs will flash 3 times to confirm the suppression.
15 - Playing a sequence
A - MANUAL TRIGGER
1 - The default program is the manual/black-out mode. All outputs are in black-out mode. The console is
in manual mode if the black-out light indicator of the display is not flashing. Press the BLACK-OUT button to
switch from black-out mode to manual mode.
2 - Use the CHASE button (1 to 12) to select the sequence you want. The LED of this sequence will light on.
3 - Use the BANK or buttons to browse through the steps included in your sequence.
You can also use the fade time to integrate crossfade transitions between your steps.
4 - Repeat steps 2 and 3 to play more sequences manually.
B - AUTO TRIGGER
1 - Press the AUTO/DEL button, the Auto Trigger light indicator will then light on to confirm you are in Auto
Trigger mode.
2 - Use the CHASE button (1 to 12) to select the sequence you want. The LED of this sequence will light on.
You can select several sequences.
3 - You can adjust the speed and fade of the current scenes at any time (via the two SPEED and FADE TIME
faders). Press the TAP/DISP button several times to create your own tempo. Press the AUTO/DEL button to
leave the automatic mode.

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C - AUDIO TRIGGER
1 - Press the MUSIC/REC button, the Audio Trigger indicator will light on to confirm the music-sensitive mode
has been activated.
2 - Use the CHASE button to select the sequence you want. The sequence will switch to music-sensitive mode
thanks to the built-in microphone or the Audio Line input. Press the MUSIC/REC button again to leave the
music-sensitive mode.
16 - Copying banks or a projector
A - COPYING A BANK
1 - Activate the programmation mode.
2 - Use the BANK or buttons to select the bank you want to copy.
3 - Short press MIDI/REC and use the BANK or buttons to select which bank will receive the copy.
4 - Short press the MUSIC/BKC button. All LEDs will flash 3 times to confirm your choice.
B - COPYING
1 - Activate the programmation mode.
2 - Press the PROJECTORS button corresponding to the projector you want to copy.
3 - Use the faders and joystick to program your projector.
4 - Long press the same PROJECTORS button, then short press the PROJECTORS corresponding to the projector
which will receive the copy.
17 - Fade time
1 - Press the MODE button, and simultaneously short press the TAP/DISP button. The display will indicate Only
or All. Only means that only the PAN and TILT channels will be affected by the FADE TIME fader. All means
every channel will be affected by the FADE TIME fader.
2 - Press several time the TAP/DISP button while pressing MODE to switch from Only to All at any time.

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18 - MIDI
A - PROGRAMMING A MIDI CHANNEL
1 - Press the MIDI button for 2 seconds until the display indicates "In : xx", refering to the channel being
programmed.
2 - Use the BANK or buttons to select the desired MIDI channel (from 01 to 16).
3 - Press the MIDI button for 2 seconds, until all LEDs flash 3 times to confirm your choice.
B- MIDI INTERFACE :
Enter MIDI OUT MODE via the switch at the rear of the console.
Use the Projector 1 to 12, Scene 1 to 12, Chase 1 to 12 ans Joystick to use the PILOT-192PRO as MIDI
controller.
The functions are available via 10 pages as follows:
NoteMIDI
0-11
12-19
50
51
52
Fonction
Chaser 1-12 on/off
Scene1-8 on/off
Mode Audio on/off
Mode Auto on/off
Blackout on/off
Banque 1-30
20-49
Page Chase 1-12 Scene 1-12 Fixture 1-12 Slider 1-8 Slider 9-16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Note 0-11
Note 0-11
Note 0-11
Note 56-67
Note 88-99
Note 88-99
Note 08-19
Note 40-51
Note 64-75
Note 96-107
Note 12-19
Note 12-19
Note 12-19
Note 68-75
Note 100-107
Note 120-127
Note 0-7
Note 32-39
Note 76-83
Note 108-115
Note 20-31
Note 32-43
Note 44-55
Note 76-87
Note 108-119
Note 108-119
Note 20-31
Note 52-63
Note 84-95
Note 116-127
Cc 0-7
Cc16-23
Cc 32-39
Cc48-55
Cc 64-71
Cc 96-103
Cc 112-119
Cc 80-87
Cc 0-7
Cc 0-7
Cc 8-15
Cc 24-31
Cc 40-47
Cc 56-63
Cc72-79
Cc 88-95
Cc 104-111
Cc 120-127
Cc 8-15
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19 - Data backup options: PILOT-STICK or PILOT-LINK
Usave software:
The USAVE software allows you to use the optional USB key or cable.
Go on www.contest-lighting.com/en, and look for the PILOT-192PRO to download the Usave software.
Follow the instructions to install the software.
Once your computer has restarted, open Usave by clicking on the Start menu, then All programs, and Usave.
Once the software has launched, you simply need to:
Select USTICK in the upper left corner (if you are using the USB key) or ULINK in the upper right corner (if
you are using the USB cable). You can also select one of them by clicking on Option in the upper left corner.
PILOT-STICK :
The USB key options will be displayed on the left side of the screen:
Click on "Directory" to display the contents of your USB key.
Click on "Read" to copy the contents of your USB key to your computer. A "Send file" dialogue box will
appear to select the files you want to archive.
Clicking on "Write" allows you to load already archived datas from your computer to your USB key.
A "Send file" dialogue box will appear to select the files you want to load.
Clicking on "DEL" will erase a preselected file from your USB key.
Clicking on "Format" will erase all files from your USB key.
PILOT-LINK :
The USB cable options will be displayed on the right side of the screen:
Use the "Baud Rate" to select the data transmission speed. There are 8 speeds available.
Clicking on"Receive file" will allow you to copy data saved in your console to your computer.
Click on "Cancel Receive" to cancel the current transfer.
Click on "Send File" to transfer datas from your computer to your console. A "Send file" dialogue box will
appear to select the files you want to load.
Click on "Cancel Send" to cancel the current transfer.
20 - USB cable: Transferring data from your console to your computer
These instructions will allow you to transfer data from your PILOT-192PRO console to your computer vers un
PC.
You will be required to install the software and pilots supplied with your USB cable.
1 - Connect the USB plug (beside the green LED) to the USB socket of your computer, and the other end to
your PILOT-192PRO.
2 - Turn your console off via the power switch at the rear.
3 - Simultaneously press the PROJECTORS 2, PROJECTORS 3, and SCENES 1 buttons and turn your console ON.
"Read" (ready) will flash on the console display to indicate the device is ready to send data.
4 - Open Usave by clicking on the Start menu of your computer, then All programs, and Usave.

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5 - Click on Select Ulink in the upper right corner of the Usave software interface.
6 - Click on "receive file". A dialogue window will open, allowing you to indicate the destination folder. Enter
the name of the folder you want to create (A message will then appear on your computuer, indicating "waiting
receive data").
7 - Simultaneously press the SCENES 7 and SCENES 8 buttons of your PILOT-192PRO. The data transfer will
start immediately. The display will indicate "Out" during the data transfer. "101" will be displayed at the end
of the transfer to indicate it was successful. (Press SCENES 1 during the transfer to restart the transfer.)
21 - USB cable: Transferring data from your computer to your console
These instructions will allow you to transfer data from your computer console to your PILOT-192PRO.
You will be required to install the software and pilots supplied with your USB cable.
1 - Connect the USB plug (beside the green LED) to the USB socket of your computer, and the other end to
your PILOT-192PRO.
2 - Turn your console off via the power switch at the rear.
3 - Simultaneously press the PROJECTORS 2, PROJECTORS 3, and SCENES 2 buttons and turn your console ON.
4 - Open Usave by clicking on the Start menu of your computer, then All programs, and Usave.
5 - Click on Select Ulink in the upper right corner of the Usave software interface.
6 - Click on "Send File". A dialogue window will open, allowing you to indicate the file you want to transfer to
your console. The transfer will start immediately after you have selected a file. During the transfer, the display
will indicate "reCe" (receiving). "101" will be displayed at the end of the transfer to indicate it was successful.
22 - USB key : Transferring data from your console to your USB key
These instructions will allow you to transfer data from your PILOT-192PRO to your USB key.
There are 8 folders available, for a maximum of 128 mb. You will be required to install the software and pilots
supplied with your USB cable.
1 - Connect the USB key to the USB socket of your console.
2 - Turn your console off via the power switch at the rear.
3 - Simultaneously press the PROJECTORS 8, PROJECTORS 9, SCENES 1 and turn your console ON.
Your USB key has not been installed properly if "Fail" appears on your console screen.
NB : The "noP" message indicates the USB key does not contain any file, the 8 folders are thus available to
store data.
The "fl0x" message indicates the folders containing datas, x being the 1 - 8 folders. You can use the BANK
or buttons to access more folders on the USB key.
If the folder number (x) is below 8 and you cannot create more folders, it means the USB key is full and
cannot receive any extra files.
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your computer of the folder you want to erase.
4 - Simultaneously press the PROGRAM button and the SCENES button corresponding to the folder number you
want to store in your USB key.
For instance, if you want to store folder #4, you will press PROGRAM and SCENES #4 simultaneously.
(The SCENES 1 to 8 buttons represent the 1 - 8 folders).
The console display will indicate "dAtA" (flashing) during the transfer. 101" will be displayed at the end of the
transfer to indicate it was successful.
23 - USB key : Transferring datas from your USB key to your console
These instructions will allow you to transfer data from your USB key to your PILOT-192PRO.
You will be required to install the software and pilots supplied with your USB cable.
1 - Connect the USB key to the USB socket of your console.
2 - Turn your console off via the power switch at the rear.
3 - Simultaneously press the PROJECTORS 8, PROJECTORS 9, SCENES 2 and turn your console ON.
Your USB key has not been installed properly if "Fail" appears on your console screen.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to try again.
NB : The "noP" message indicates the USB key does not contain any file, the 8 folders are thus available to
store data. You can create files on your USB key by using the Usave software.
The "fl0x" message indicates the folders containing datas, x being the 1 - 8 folders. You can use the
BANK or buttons to access more folders on the USB key.
Select the file you want to add to the console.
4 - Simultaneously press the PROGRAM button and the SCENES button representing the folder number you want
to store in your console. The console display will indicate "dAtA" (flashing) during the transfer. 101" will be
displayed at the end of the transfer to indicate it was successful.
24 - USB key: Storing data from your USB key in your computer
These instructions will allow you to transfer data from your USB key to your PILOT-192PRO.
You will be required to install the software and pilots supplied with your USB cable.
1 - Connect the USB key to one of the USB sockets of your computer.
2 - Open Usave by clicking on the Start menu, then All programs, and Usave.
3 - Click on Select Ustick in the upper left corner.

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4 - Click on "Directory". The folder tree of your USB key will appear in the options of the Ustick.
5 - Click on the folder you want to store on your computer.
6 - Click on "Read". A "send file" dialogue window will appear and will name automatically the folder.
Do NOT rename this folder as it will result in critical problems to transfer it to your console.
7 - Choose your folder destination (e.g. "Desktop") and click on "Open" . The transfer will start immediately.
You will be brought back to the Usave main menu once the transfer has been completed.
Repeat steps 5 to 7 to store more folders on your computer.
25 - USB key:Deleting files and formatting your USB key
These instructions will allow you to delete files from your USB key and to format it (meaning erasing all its
files at once). You will be required to install the software and pilots supplied with your USB cable.
1 - Connect the USB key to one of the USB sockets of your computer.
2 - Open Usave by clicking on the Start menu, then All programs, and Usave.
3 - Click on Select Ustick in the upper left corner.
4 - Click on "Directory". The folder tree of your USB key will appear in the options of the Ustick.
Caution: clicking on "Format" will erase all files immediately.
If you want to delete files one by one, please proceed as follows:
5 - Select the file you want to erase by clicking on it once.
6 - Click on "DEL". The file will be deleted immediately. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete more files.
26 - USB key: Uploading archives from your computer on your USB key
These instructions will allow you to upload archives from your computer on your USB key.
You will be required to install the software and pilots supplied with your USB cable.
1 - Connect the USB key to one of the USB sockets of your computer.
2 - Open Usave by clicking on the Start menu, then All programs, and Usave.
3 - Click on Select Ustick in the upper left corner.
4 - Click on "Writ". A "send file" dialogue window will appear.
5 - Choose the destination folder and click on the archive you want to upload on your USB key.
The file will be named "FL01" (up to"FL08").
6 - Repeat steps 4 and 5 to upload more archives.

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27 - Technical specifications
- 8 faders for an optimal manual control
- 192 DMX channels
- 1 speed-dedicated fader, and 1 for the fade time
- 30 banks of scenes, and 8 customisable scenes per bank
- 12 customisable sequences, 240 scenes per sequence
- Audio line input and integrated microphone for the music-sensitive functions
- MIDI Compatible
- 16-channel MIDI interface
- USB socket to connect a lamp or transfer data
- 8 or 16-bit assignable joystick
- Power supply: 9 -15 V, DC 500mA
- Fuse: 500mA 250V
- MIDI in: 5-pin DIN socket
- DMX out: 3-pin XLR plug
- Audio: RCA
- Dimension: 483 x 135 x 82 mm
- Weight: 2.2 kg

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