Electronics diversified Lite User manual

Lite

070-0630

Revision 7, December, 2000

Lite

Control Console

with Soft-Patch

User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

We have all heard the phrase and we can recognize the value of the

idea, "Keep it simple.....".

Frankly, there is nothing wrong with the idea of good, simple,

economicperformancecontrolsforthelightingmarket.Theproblem

has been that no one has focused on something that is high quality

and easy to operate.

That was yesterday. This is today. The Lite Console is designed

specifically as a "basis preset" control console.

The concept of two-scene preset operation has been a tradition in

the entertainment industry for over thirty years. This method of

control provides a foundation for training new board operators as

well as an easily recognized format for operation by people who

have more responsibilities than time.

The Lite Console is simple to operate. With direct control of the

channels through manual sliders, bump buttons as well as

crossfaders, and six independent submasters operating on three

pages of memory, the Lite Console offers features which exceed

the normal "simple control" operation.

In addition to standard controls, the Lite Console offers illuminated

bargraph displays of fader positions with crossfader timers for

delayed or timed manual crossfades. The channels LED's located

abovethe bump buttons,mimic proportional channelslevels which

areactivethroughthecrossfadersor illuminated by the submasters.

Tricolored LEDs under the submasters indicate which page is

active as well as which memory is blank.

TheLiteConsolealsooffersanEffectspackage specificallydesigned

to repeat patterns of light for special dramatic effects. The Effects

package is straight forward and user-friendly for simple or complex

application.

Finally, the Lite Console is fast. This means that when you touch the

bump button, you get an immediate response.

Meeting expectations is what makes the Lite Console simple. We

think that's the way it should be.

ABOUT THE LITE CONSOLE

This User Manual is supplied with your system. Copies of this

manual may be obtained from Electronics Diversified, Inc. for a

nominal charge. It is recommended that you copy those portions

of this manual applicable to your present use in the installation,

maintenance or repair and preserve the original in a safe place.

No part of this manual may be reproduced by any means, graphic,

electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording,

taping, or information storage and retrieval systems, without the

express written permission of Electronics Diversified, Inc., except

in connection with installation, repair and maintenance of

Electronics Diversified, Inc. systems.

OVERVIEW

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CONTROLS

Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Submaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Bump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

PRESET 2-SCENE OPERATION

Setting Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

BUMP OPERATION

Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SUBMASTER OPERATION

Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

EFFECTS OPERATION

Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SOFT-PATCH OPERATION

Soft-Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Programming the Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CLEAR OPERATION

Clear Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ACCESSORIES

Console Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

ADDENDUM

Lite Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lite Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SERVICE

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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OVERVIEW

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FRONT PANEL

1. POWER SWITCH:

Located in rear.

2. POWER INDICATOR:

Illuminated when console is On.

3. CHANNEL CONTROLS:

Two-scene channel controllers for individual level setting.

4. BUMP BUTTONS:

Channel bump buttons with mimic level indicators.

5. PLAYBACK CONTROLS:

Split dipless crossfaders with timer controls.

Bump mode Switches: On, Off, and Solo.

Effects Master and Rate Controls.

Grand Master and Blackout switch.

6. SUBMASTERS:

Three pages of overlapping submaster memories with bump

buttons and tricolored LEDs.

7. EFFECTS CONTROLS:

Program controls for Chase effects to include Mode direction

and Page selections.

8. PROGRAM KEY:

For recording Submaster memories.

For recording Effects memories.

For recording Soft-Patch.

REAR PANEL

1. CONSOLE POWER MODULE:

On/Off Switch.

Fuse Carrier (.5 Amp).

Grounded recessed IEC connector for console power.

2. DMX512 OUT:

Console output locking 5-pin XLR connector.

3. ANALOG OUTPUT PORTS:

25D connectors for 0- +10 VDC output.

(12- 24- 36- 48- 0r 60-channel capacity).

STEP/HOLD

GM EM

213

POWER

PAGE

RUN

OFF

STOP

MASTER

BUMP RATE

DIRMODE

B 2

PROGRAM

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EFFECTS

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5769810 131211 14 1615 1817 19 2120 22 23 24

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CONTROLS

CHANNEL

Control channels represent a single or group of dimmers

assigned to a linear slider for output.

1. CHANNEL SLIDERS:

Twenty-four (24) channel sliders arranged in a 2-Scene preset

configuration. Twelve channels are represented by fader 1,

and 12 channels are represented by fader 2.

2. CHANNEL BUMP BUTTONS:

Twelve (12) individual bump buttons for direct output control

of channels.

3. ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LEDs:

Twelve (12) individual channel LEDs mimic the level output of

the channel directed through the crossfader.

FADER

Control console channels output through a split dipless

crossfader between scenes.

1. CROSS FADE TIMERS:

Sets fade time for associated faders.

2. FADER 1:

Controls levels set on channels in Scene 1.

3. FADER 2:

Controls levels set on channels in Scene 2.

4. LED DISPLAYS:

Bargraph displays active position of fader during crossfade.

Displays progress of time fades.

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FADER

5. BLACKOUT SWITCH:

In the BLACK position, all levels are forced to Off immediately.

6. GRAND MASTER:

Controls overall console output level.

SUBMASTER

Control submasters represent a channel or group of channels

with individual levels controlled as a group.

1. SUBMASTER PAGE SWITCH:

The 3-position switch selects active memory page.

2. SUBMASTER SLIDERS:

Six individual Pile-on memory faders.

3. SUBMASTER LED's:

Tri-colored LED announces which memory page is active on

the sider.

NOTE: If the Submaster is empty, LED will not light.

4. SUBMASTER BUMP BUTTONS:

Six individual bump buttons for direct output control.

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CONTROLS

BUMP

Bumps allow direct output outside the fader position.

1. MODE SWITCH:

Selects Solo, On, Off bump functions.

2. BUMP MASTER:

Controls output level for bump functions.

EFFECTS

Controls are used to program an Effect, Rate, and EM control

playback of effect.

1. MODE:

Activates Effect playback.

2. DIRECTION:

Selects effect direction.

3. PAGE :

Selects effect to be played.

4. EFFECT RATE:

Selects the effect rate.

5. STEP:

Displays the current step of the effect.

6. EFFECT MASTER:

Controls effect output level.

7. STEP/HOLD:

Stops a running effect.

Steps a stopped effect.

Used when programming an effect.

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OPERATION

2-SCENE PRESET

SETTING LEVELS

SET SCENE 1 LEVELS:

Selects Solo, On, Off bump functions.

SET SCENE 2 LEVELS:

Controls output level for bump functions.

PLAYBACK

Playback each scene through the crossfaders.

SET FADE TIME:

Set Fader Time sliders to desired fader playback time

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OPERATION

2-SCENE PRESET

PLAYBACK

00 SET GRAND MASTER:

Set Grand Master at Full. The Grand Master will control the

overall output of the console (Channels, Submasters, Effects).

The Blackout Switch, when activated (set to BLACK), will

instantly force all levels to '0' output.

PLAY SCENE:

Move Crossfader 1 to position 10. Bargraph will follow based on

set Fader Time.

LED mimic lights will show levels set when a scene is active with

Crossfader UP.

CROSSFADE:

Move both Faders together in the same direction. One moves to

'0', the other moves to '10'. Bargraphs follow according to set

fade time. When the crossfade from Scene 1 to Scene 2 is

complete, the fader LED display in Scene 2 will be fully

illuminated.

LED mimic lights will show channel levels set when a scene is

active.

Scene 1 is ready to be configured for the output levels required

for the next scene.

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OPERATION

BUMP

CONFIGURE

Pressing a Bump Button adds an individual Channel or a

Submaster Channel into the console output, based on the

level of the Bump Master.

BUMP SOLO:

Bump Solo mode outputs levels as in normal bump mode,

except all channels not involved with the bump are held at zero

for the duration of the bump.

BUMP ON:

Normal bumps are enabled. Playback level is controlled by the

Bump Master.

BUMP OFF:

Bump buttons are deactivated on the console.

BUMP MASTER:

The Bump Master sets the output level for the channels bumped.

BUMP BUTTONS:

The buttons under the channel sliders allow the operator to force

the channel output to the level selected on the Bump Master.

PLAYBACK

HOLD THE BUMP:

The output level stays constant as long as you hold the button.

HINT: If the channel level is at 25% and the Bump Master is at

FULL, the bumped level is at 100%

CHANNEL BUMPS:

Press the Channel Bumps to set the output level of an individual

Channel into the console output.

Output is based on the level of the Bump Master.

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PLAYBACK

HOLD THE BUMP:

The output level stays constant as long as you hold the button.

HINT: If the channel level is at 25% and the Bump Master is at

FULL, the bumped level is at 100%

PRESS THE SUBMASTER BUMPS:

Submaster Bumps set the output level of all the channels stored

in the Submaster to the level of the Bump Master.

OPERATION

BUMP

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OPERATION

SUBMASTER

CONFIGURE

Submasters operate outside the control of the cross faders.

The Submaster Page Switch controls the position of the active

submaster memories.

Each page allows an individual memory to be stored on each

individual submaster. The result is 6 memories for each page.

The LED located under the Submaster slider coordinates with

the color labeled on the Submaster page switch. Submasters

without an active LED color under the handle have no memory

recorded to the Page position.

TO RECORD A SUBMASTER:

Set output levels on channel or submaster sliders in either Scene

1 or Scene 2 mode.

Select Submaster page number (Red; Yellow; Green).

Press Bump button under Submaster to be stored, then press

PROGRAM button while holding Submaster bump.

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SUBMASTER OPERATION:

Select active Submaster page.

Move Submaster Slider to desired level.

Submaster outputs are controlled by the Grand Master.

Submasters operate on a 'highest takes precedence' basis with

the Crossfaders. If the channel level is set higher on the manual

output, the Submaster output will not appear.

PRESS THE BUMP BUTTON:

Submaster output level will be controlled by the Bump Master.

SELECT A NEW PAGE:

The Submaster page can be changed even when sliders are

active or inactive. This allows active Submasters from different

pages to be played at the same time. When a Submaster from

a previous page is returned to a '0' position, the current page

is automatically loaded to the Submaster.

The LED under the Submaster is coordinated with the color label

next to the page switch. An active Submaster LED indicates the

page source of the memeory.

If active LED is not illuminated, no record is established in the

Submaster.

Yellow

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CONFIGURE

OPERATION

EFFECTS

Effects programs consist of a series of steps which sequence

or repeat the same pattern. For the best visual recognition,

Chase Effect steps should be divisible by the number 3.

PROGRAMMING AN EFFECT:

Select the Effect Page for record using the PAGE switch.

Press PROGRAM until the light blinks.

The step display will now show P2 which reflects the selected

page.

Press the PROGRAM button again to cancel Effects

programming.

Select the "look" for the first step of the effect. The look may be

any combination of console outputs to include channels,

submasters, or combination outputs from the Crossfader.

(99 steps per Effect, maximum).

RECORDING AN EFFECT:

With the "look" output active, press the STEP/HOLD button to

record the step.

The STEP display will indicate the step number recorded.

Select the next "look" for the 2nd step of the effect. The look may

be any combination of console outputs.

A step can be a single channel or a combination of active level

outputs.

Repeat the process for each step.

COMPLETE THE EFFECT:

Press the PROGRAM button to end the program function. The

program LED will go out.

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RUNNING AN EFFECT:

Select the desired effect with the PAGE switch.

Set the MODE switch to RUN.

Select the DIRECTION switch to set pattern:

Forward -- 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3

Bounce -- 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1

Reverse -- 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1

Adjust the effect rate with the Rate slider.

Adjust effect output level with the Effect Master slider. The effect

can be faded UP or DOWN.

Use the STEP/HOLD button to temporarily stop a running effect.

OPERATION

EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

Like Submasters, Effects operate outside the Crossfaders.

Effects outputs are controlled by the Grand Master and the

Blackout Switch

USING THE EFFECT AS A SUBMASTER:

The effect package may be used as an additional timed

submaster. To use this function, you must record an effect that

is only one step long.

When the mode is set to RUN or STOP, the effect may be

controlled by the Effect master, and the rate slider will allow for

a fade time. The fade times are the same as for a normal

crossfader.

NOTE: This function will only work if the effect is 1 step long.

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OPERATION

SOFT-PATCH

PROGRAMMING THE PATCH:

Press and hold both the PROGRAM and STEP buttons until the

program light blinks rapidly.

Use the Step button and direction switch to select the desired

number.

The STEP display will show the dimmer, and the LED above the

channel bunp buttons will display the current channel

assignment.

Press a different channel bump button to change the patch

assignment, or any Submaster bump to assign the dimmer to

no channel.

Repeat for all desired dimmers

Press the Program button when finished.

When in Patch Mode, the analog outputs will mimic the channel

bump LED's.

NOTE: You cannot Patch Analog outputs!

TheSoft-Patch allowsyouto assignindividual DMX512dimmers

toa control channel. You maypatch DMX512dimmers between

1 and 96.

1 2

SOFT-PATCH

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OPERATION

CLEAR MEMORY

TO CLEAR MEMORY:

Press and hold the PROGRAM button.

TURN THE CONSOLE ON.

The ON switch is located in the rear of the console.

ON Switch

STEP DISPLAY SHOWS 'CL':

The 7-segment step display window shows "CL" to alert operator

that the console is in the erase memory mode.

PRESS THE STEP/HOLD BUTTON:

This will erase all Submaster/Effects memory.

RELEASE BOTH BUTTONS:

This will restore normal operation.

(Step display window shows "- -".)

SOFTWARE VERSION:

On Power Up, the Step display will show the version Number 3.0.

3.0

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ACCESSORIES

12-Channel 24-Channel

EDI Part Number: 202-0064 202-0065

36-Channel 48-Channel

EDI Part Number: 202-0066 202-0067

60-Channel

EDI Part Number: 202-0068

EDI Part Number: HARDCASEXX

EDI Part Number: 25CC 5XLR

EDI Part Number: 25CC 25D

EDI Part Number: DMXRCU

EDI Part Number: 020-0969

SOFT CONSOLE COVER:

Designed to keep your Lite clean, dust free, and protect the

control surface.

HARD CONSOLE CASE:

Tough, durable locking travel case for transport, or storage of

your Lite.

DMX CONTROL CABLE:

The standard DMX-512 Data Cable is furnished with a 5-pin XLR

style locking connector, 25' in length. Custom lengths are

available on request.

ANALOG CONTROL CABLE:

The standard Analog Control Cable is furnished with a 25- pin

D style connector with locking tabs, 25' in length. Custom

lengths are available.

DMX REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:

Allows direct dimmer access for focus or dimmer checks without

the control console on line. This small, hand-held, battery

powered unit simply plugs into the existing DMX-512 data line for

operation.

DMX WINDOWS KIT:

DMX Windows Kit converts the USITT standard DMX-512 signal

into a Super VGA monitor signal directly compatable with any

VGA Color Monitor.

(Monitor sold separately)

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PROTOCOL

ANALOG CONTROL PROTOCOL:

Analog Output: 0-10 Volts DC, 5 mA.

Connector: 25D chassis mount connector

Up to 24 channels of address are available in a 25D

connector.

(See 25D pin detail illustration)

Analog control requires a wire in the D25 connector and cable for

each dimmer addressed.

TO INSURE PROPER CONNECTION:

Physically inspect connectors prior to mating.

Connectors should mate easily. Do not force.

Always tighten locking screws on connector.

5XLR Output Pin Configuration

Lite consoles are available with two distinct types of dimmer

address protocols identified as:

DMX-512 PROTOCOL:

DMX-512 is based on USITT standards.

Connector: 5-pin XLR locking type

Keyed connector style

Upto512dimmer addressed on asingle connection

All control pins are numbered. (See 5XLR pin detail illustration).

DMX-512 control is a digital signal transmitted over the control

cable.

TO INSURE PROPER CONNECTION:

Physically inspect connectors prior to mating.

Rotate connector to insure key alignment.

Connectors should mate easily. Do not force.

24-Channel Output Pin Configuration

SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL

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ADDENDUM

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DESCRIPTION EDI PART NUMBER

1 Power Connector on CPU card. --

2 DMX Output on CPU Card. --

3 Battery RAY-O-VAC BR2032

A CPU Board 670-8899

B-F Channel Modules 670-8891

#1-#5 Address settings per circuit board

Legend:

6-position Dip Switch: (Setting per Circuit Board shown)

Connector

Battery

Socketed IC with Direction Indicated

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ADDENDUM

LITE CHASSIS

HOUSELIGHTS

(Optional)

DMX OUTPOWER

ANALOG OUT

(Optional)

ANALOG OUT

(Optional)

DESCRIPTION EDI PART NUMBER

A Power Switch 020-4001

B DMX Output 179-0501

C Houselights (Optional) --

D Analog Output (Optional) 020-4004

E Power Transformer 120-0070

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SERVICE

EDI offers a 24 hour Service / Support Network.

For technical questions about this product or operational assistance, ask for Customer Service at: . . . . . . . . . 1-800-547-2690

You may communicate by FAX: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-503-629-9877

After Hours Emergency contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-503-645-5533

Ask for Emergency Assistance.

Internet: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.edionline.com

Internet E-Mail: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

This console is a product of:

1675 N.W. Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 USA