FXLuminaire Luxor Operating instructions

LUXOR®
OWNER’S MANUAL
LED Landscape Lighting Controller
Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions
for Luxor Lighting Controller
LUXOR

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Table of Contents
3Luxor Overview
3Luxor Components
4Glossary of Terms
4Safety Information
5Installing the Luxor® Transformer
5Step 1: Locating the Transformer
5Step 2: Mounting Transformers
6Step 3: Running Cable to the
Fixtures
8Low-Voltage Cable
8Cabling Methods
8Connecting Cables at the Terminal
Block
9Operating the Luxor Controller
9Navigating the Luxor
9Home Screen
10 Activity Screen
10 Diagnostics Screen
11 Setup Screen
11 Time/Date
12 Language
12 Location
13 Assign
13 Network
13 Restrict
14 Backup
15 Assigning Light Fixtures into
Groups
16 Setting up Programs
17 Themes
18 Manual Mode
19 Color
19 Color Palette
20 Color Wheel
21 Mixing FX Luminaire LED, ZD,
and ZDC
22 Using Other Devices with the Luxor
23 Disable
24 Luxor Linking Setup
24 Updating to Luxor Linking
25 Connecting Satellite Controllers
26 Chassis Communication and
Assignment
27 Care and Maintenance
27 Regular Preventive Maintenance
28 Troubleshooting
29 Firmware Updates
31 Fuse Replacement
32 System Reset
32 Facepack Reset
33 Database Reset
33 Chassis Indicator Lights
34 Warranty

LUXOR
Core Cover
Chassis
Facepack Connection
Chassis LED
Terminal Blocks
Fuse Cover
Facepack
LCD Screen
Clickable Scroll Wheel
Home Button
Back Button
Fixture Assignment Ports
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Luxor Overview
Luxor is a lighting transformer and controller capable of
controlling groups of lights that are initiated by programmed
events. These events are adjustments of light intensity at set
times. All lights within a system are communicated with and
powered via two-wire connections. All lights within a system
communicate with the same two-wire connections that also
power the system.
Luxor Components
Note
Luxor is intended for use with FX Luminaire LED
xtures or devices containing FX Luminaire
ZD Technology or ZDC Technology. Use of other
xtures is not recommended due to the absence of
communication capabilities. Luxor is not for use with
incandescent xtures.
Figure 1: Luxor Controller Figure 2: Luxor Facepack

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Luxor Overview
Glossary of Terms
Group: An addressed set of lights that is designated numerically
and controlled as a set by the controller
Theme: A predetermined set of groups, intensities, and colors
called to action by the program or manual functions
Fixture/Luminaire: Light unit that contains an FX Luminaire
LED board or device with FX Luminaire zoning, dimming, or
color capabilities
Intensity: Value indicating the measurable amount of brightness,
from 1% to 100%
Event: The initiation, adjustment, or conclusion of a selected
theme or group with specic intensity and/or color settings
Duration: The length of time an event will run
Hue: The primary attribute of a color; it is represented by
numeric values between 0 and 359
Saturation: The richness of a color mixed with white light,
from 0% to 100%
Color: The visual combination of hue and saturation
Primary Controller: Luxor controller containing a facepack
Satellite Controller: Controller without a facepack
Safety Information
These cord-connected units consist of step-down, isolated,
two-winding-type transformers, circuit breakers, and associated
circuitry intended to supply power to low-voltage, submersible
lighting xtures.
WARNING — Risk of Electric Shock. Install power unit 5' (1.5 m)
or more from a pool or spa and 10' (3 m) or more from a fountain.
Where the power unit is installed within 10' (3 m) of a pool or spa,
connect power unit to a GFCI-protected branch circuit. Do not
use an extension cord when connecting the power unit to the
120-volt source. The grounding conductor shall be 12 AWG (2.05
mm) minimum. Outdoor power unit shall be connected to a GFCI-
protected, hooded, ush-type cover plate receptacle marked
“Wet Location” while in use.
Caution: The supply circuit for the landscape lighting system
shall be protected by a Class A–type ground fault circuit
interrupter, unless it is provided with the landscape lighting
system. This device is accepted as a component of a landscape
lighting system where the suitability of the combination shall be
determined by local inspection authorities having jurisdiction. Do
not connect two or more power supplies in parallel. Not for use in
dwelling units. This presents a risk of re. Do not place insulation
under terminal plate. Check connector aer installation.
Circuit Protection
• 11 amps for 150-watt power controller
• 22 amps for 300-watt power controller

Mounting
brackets
120 V
power
outlet
1½" (3.8 cm) conduit
Power cord
12" (30.5 cm)
minimum
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Installing the Luxor Transformer
Step 1: Locating the Transformer
1. Locate transformer(s) in a well-ventilated area away
from direct irrigation spray and central to the proposed
installation site of the majority of the lighting xtures. The
primary goal is to minimize the length of cable runs from
your transformer to the lighting xtures, which minimizes
voltage drop and cable size. A common mistake is to locate
the single transformer on the service side of the house or
in the garage, which might result in excessively long cable
runs to reach lighted areas. Transformer(s) with power cords
must be located adjacent to a 120-volt, GFCI-protected
exterior electrical receptacle. If a 120-volt power source is
not available at the desired transformer installation location,
it is advised that you hire a licensed electrician to run a
dedicated 120-volt, 15-amp circuit to the desired location.
For the international/export Luxor version, the previously
mentioned information applies for 230-volt, 10-amp circuits.
2. Test all existing receptacles with both a receptacle tester and
a digital voltmeter or amp clamp to verify proper wiring and
voltage at the receptacle.
Step 2: Mounting Transformers
Wall-Mount Installation
1. Install all transformers a minimum of 12" (30.5 cm) above the
nish grade, as measured from nish grade to the bottom of
the transformer and according to code.
2. Drill pilot holes into the mounting surface, insert anchors,
and install screws into the anchors, leaving approximately
⁄" (0.3 cm) of the thread exposed on the screw. Mount the
transformer on the screw.
3. Use a level and a pencil to determine and mark locations for
the bottom anchors. Remove transformer from wall. Drill
bottom anchor holes and install anchors.
4. Place transformer back on top of the uppermost mounting
screw and install screws into anchors at bottom of the
transformer to secure it to the wall.
Note
When installing the Luxor Wi-Fi module, consider
increasing the installation height to improve signal
strength and screen visibility.
Side View Front View
Figure 3: Luxor wall mounting

Mounting
brackets
1½" (3.8 cm) conduit
4" x 4" (10.2 cm
- 10.2 cm) post
Concrete footing
12" (30.5 cm)
minimum
Side View Front View
CIRCUITING GUIDELINES
Loads Per Cable
Close-Zone 0–40' (0 - 12.2 m)
12 AWG (2.05 mm): 160 watts max. 10 AWG (2.59 mm): 180 watts max.
8 AWG (3.26 mm): 220 watts max.
Mid-Zone 40–80' (12.2 m - 24.4 m)
12 AWG (2.05 mm): 120 watts max. 10 AWG (2.59 mm): 140 watts max.
8 AWG (3.26 mm): 200 watts max.
Far-Zone 80–120' (24.4 m - 36.6 m)
12 AWG (2.05 mm): 100 watts max. 10 AWG (2.59 mm): 120 watts max.
8 AWG (3.26 mm): 180 watts max.
Out There-Zone 120–160' (36.6 m - 54.9 m)
12 AWG (2.05 mm): 60 watts max. 10 AWG (2.59 mm): 100 watts max.
8 AWG (3.26 mm): 160 watts max.
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Step 2: Continued
Post-Mount Installation
1. Install pressure-treated 4" x 4" x 36" (10 cm x 10 cm x 92 cm)
minimum post in concrete footing.
2. Repeat wall-mount installation instructions (Figure 3
on page 5), without the use of wall anchors.
Step 3: Running Cable to the Fixtures
Once the transformer has been installed and determined all
xture locations, the next step is to run the correct size cable
from the transformer to the xtures. FX Luminaire LED xtures
require between 10 and 15 volts for optimal operation and
longevity. This is accomplished by the following:
1. Grouping xtures into distance zones as illustrated below. Do
not have a xture that is 10' (3 m) away from the transformer
on the same cable run as one that is 100' (30 m) away.
2. Use the proper cabling method for the application. Try to
center-load all cable runs when possible to minimize the
voltage dierential between xtures.
3. Use a correctly sized cable to accommodate voltage drop. As
a general rule of thumb, limit the wattage load per cable run
to no more than 160 watts.
For additional information regarding installation techniques, visit
fxl.com and click on the Professionals tab.
All Luxor controllers come equipped with a 5' (1.5 m), 12 AWG
(2.05 mm), 3-prong electrical power cord. Only use the Luxor
power cord in conjunction with a GFCI-protected, 120-volt
exterior receptacle (or 230-volt receptacle for international/
export version).
Figure 4: Luxor post mounting

LUXOR
14-volt tap
14-Volt
Common
Watts shown are per 12 AWG (2.05 mm), cable. Install
additional cable runs as needed to complete project. To
increase wattage maximum, run 8 AWG (3.26 mm) or
double 12 AWG (2.05 mm), to the rst xture in the zone.
Use a digital voltmeter to ne-tune circuits.
Out There-Zone
120–160'
(36.6 m - 54.9 m)
LED 110 watts max.
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Installing the Luxor Transformer
Summary
For maximum light output and LED life, each luminaire should be
provided with 10 to 15 volts.
Cable Stats
Low-voltage lighting systems are typically installed using
direct-burial-rated stranded cable. The most common cable used
is referred to as 12/2 AWG (2.05 mm) stranded cable. The size
of cable used in wiring the lighting system will be determined by
the wattage load and length of cable run from the transformer to
the lighting xtures.
It is very important to note that all low-voltage cable has a
maximum rating. Overloading cable can create a dangerous
safety hazard, so be sure to choose the proper cable size for
your lighting system.
Figure 5: Wiring example

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Installing the Luxor Transformer
Low-Voltage Cable
Each low-voltage lighting cable consists of two parts. One part of
the cable is designated to carry the voltage load and is referred
to as the Common lead. The Common lead is installed into one of
the two COM terminal blocks. The other wire lead is installed into
one of the two lugs labeled 15V. Voltage is carried out from the
transformer to the xtures via the Common side of the cable and
returns back to the transformer 15V tap via the other half of the
cable, thus completing the circuit.
Cabling Methods
Within each cabling zone, you may utilize any of a number of
cabling methods. The primary objective is to minimize voltage
drop by installing the proper size feeder cable (home run) to each
zone, and to make sure each xture on each cable run is receiving
10 to 15 volts. Center feeding the “home run” (the main cable run
from the transformer to the rst xture on the circuit) will help
minimize the voltage dierential between the rst xture and
the last xture on the cable run.
Connecting Cables at the Terminal Block
Transformer terminal block: The Luxor controller includes two
Common lugs, and two 15V lugs.
Common Lugs: One conductor from each cable run coming from
the lights to the transformer must be connected to one of the
common lugs. The other conductor will be installed into the 15V
hot lug.
Figure 7: Back of facepack showing SD card and reset button
Figure 6: Output terminal blocks

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Operating the Luxor Controller
Navigating the Luxor
The Luxor contains only three user interface elements:
• Home button: opens main screen while on any other function
• Help button: navigates to previous screen
• Clickable scroll wheel: primary interaction and selection tool
Home Screen
All functions on the Luxor are accessible through the Home
screen. The default display on the Home screen displays
the following:
• Current time
• Current date
• Sunrise/sunset for the current day (dependent on location,
see Set Location)
• All category options are listed
Figure 8: Home screenshot
All category options are located on the right side of the Home
screen and are selected using the main scroll wheel. Turn the
black scroll wheel clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired
category is highlighted in light blue. Press the scroll wheel inward
to select and enter the desired category.
• While in any screen, the Home button can be pressed to
return to the Home screen.
• While in any screen, the Back button can be pressed to return
to the previous screen.

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Activity Screen
Aer ve minutes of inactivity, an Activity screen will appear on
the LCD screen if the lights are running. The wait time is reduced
to only ve seconds when the current screen is the Home screen.
The Activity screen displays:
• Chassis load: Amp load of controller chassis. Chassis 1-10 are
displayed. Only chassis with an active load will display an
orange load bar.
• Current time
• Source of transformer load: Manual or Schedule
No selections can be made on this screen; it is simply an activity
display. Press the Home button to return to the Home screen.
Figure 9: Activity screenshot
Diagnostics Screen
Assigned
• Controller assigned
Communicating
• Controller communicating
Overload
• Controller overload indication
Load Status
• Controller load in percent
Figure 10: Diagnostics screenshot

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Setup Screen
All background tools and settings (except color) are accessible in
the Setup screen. Scroll through the various options to set up the
controller.
Time/Date
• Set the three time categories (Hr:Min:Sec) to the current
time settings by pushing the scroll wheel when the
appropriate eld is highlighted, scrolling through the numeric
options, and pressing the scroll wheel again to nalize the
selection.
• Turn past 12 on the hour (“Hr”) setting to adjust a.m. and
p.m., as displayed next to the seconds (“Sec”).
• To convert clock to 24-hour convention, select the “24hr”
selection box.
• Set the three date categories (Month, Day, Year) to
the current date by pushing the scroll wheel when the
appropriate eld is highlighted, scrolling through the options,
and pressing the scroll wheel again to nalize the selection.
• Setting the month, day and year automatically sets the day
of the week which appears to the right of the year.
• Daylight Saving Time (DST), when activated, will adjust time
forward or backward by one hour at the appropriate
dates each year. To initiate it, select On. To deactivate it,
select O.
• Select Auto to sync the Luxor time clock every 24 hours.
Figure 11: Setup screenshot

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Language
In the Setup screen, select the language eld by pressing the
scroll wheel and turning it to the desired language. Press the
scroll wheel again to nalize the selection.
• The language change will not take eect until either the Back
or the Home buttons are pressed.
Location
The Location menu is designed to graphically represent a Luxor’s
location on a map for accurate sunrise and sunset times based on
the current date, time zone, and longitude/latitude settings.
First, set the time zone in the Setup screen. While still in the
Setup screen, enter the Location screen to adjust longitude and
latitude coordinates.
• The full-screen crosshairs designate the user’s location
on the map.
• Latitude is rst adjusted by rotating the scroll wheel to move
the crosshairs up and down. Numeric indicators at
the top right display the actual coordinate. Press the
scroll wheel to select the latitude; it is set by pressing the
click-wheel.
• Longitude is next adjusted by rotating the scroll wheel to
move the crosshairs le and right.
• The coordinate settings are automatically saved aer each
press of the scroll wheel. Select the Home button to leave the
Location screen.
• Reset or adjustment is initiated by pressing the scroll wheel
and then repeating the above latitude and longitude steps.
Figure 12: Location map of the United States

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Additional Countries
The default map is set to the United States. To view additional
countries, do one of the following:
• In the picture below, the Canadian map appears when the
crosshairs reach the upward edge of the screen. To return
to the map of the United States, move the crosshairs to the
bottom of the screen. Only U.S. and Canadian maps are
available for transformers shipped for 110 volts.
• For international versions (230 volts), select the desired
region in the Setup menu to view the appropriate map.
Assign
When compatible xtures are plugged in to the xture
programming ports, the assign screen will automatically display.
The Assign screen is also accessible under the Setup menu.
Network
By default, the LAN tab will be displayed. The Wi-Fi or label will
be displayed when the FX Luminaire Wi-Fi module is inserted
into the accessory port in the back of the facepack. For more
information on using the Wi-Fi, refer to the separate owner’s
manual for Luxor Wi-Fi.
Restrict
The restrict function prevents changes to themes.
1. From the Home screen, navigate to the Setup and select
Restrict Themes screens using the scroll wheel.
2. To remove the restriction, deselect Restrict Themes.
Figure 13: Location map of Canada
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Backup
The backup function saves all user input information, including
programs, themes, colors, and setup data. To create a backup le
for your Luxor, follow the steps below.
1. Insert an SD card into the side of the facepack with the pins
facing toward the front of the facepack.
2. From the Home screen, navigate to the Setup and then
Backup screens using the scroll wheel.
3. Input a le name for the backup le. You do not need to use
all available spaces.
4. Press Backup.
5. Aer backup is successful, press the SD card inward and then
release to remove the card from the facepack.
Restore an existing le, follow steps below:
1. Insert an SD card (pins facing the front) with the pre-loaded
le into the side of the facepack. Press the card completely
inward and then release. The card will lock into place.
2. From the Home screen, navigate to the Setup and then
Backup screens using the scroll wheel.
3. Input the le name of the desired database to restore. The
lename must match exactly.
4. Press Restore.
5. Aer a successful restore, press the SD card inward and then
release to remove the card from the facepack.
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Note
Only one xture can be addressed at a time.
Attempting to address more than one xture
at a time can result in assignment failures.
Assigning Light Fixtures into Groups
Figure 14: Fixture assignment wire diagram
The lighting assignment screen is automatically displayed when
an FX Luminaire LED xture or device containing FX Luminaire
ZD Technology or ZDC Technology is connected into the
assignment ports of the facepack. This mode can also be forced
by navigating to Setup and selecting Assign.
• Enter this mode by placing two separate wires from a
single FX Luminaire LED xture or device containing FX
Luminaire ZD Technology or ZDC Technology into each of
the assignment ports on the front of the facepack. The wires
must maintain contact inside the assignment ports during
the entire process.
• Navigate to Program and press the scroll wheel to
initiate assignment. When complete, the screen will
show “Assignment Successful” or “Assignment Failed.”
If failed, reposition wires and try again. If the problem
persists, the board or device may either be defective or not
programmable.
• The assigned group number is stored in the device and not
in the facepack. Thus, power loss or other errors within the
Luxor controller will not aect the xture assignment. If a
device (e.g., LED board, lamp, Cube) is replaced, the new
device must be programmed to the desired group number.

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Setting Up Programs
The Programs screen is where all daily running programs are
set up. Programs are set by calling up xtures that have been
assigned to groups or themes. For more about assigning xtures
to groups, see “Assigning Light Fixtures into Groups.”
• Each program is designated by a letter (“A” through “G”) at
the top right section of the screen. Select the desired letter
using the scroll wheel prior to selecting the days of the week.
• Selecting days of the week designates which days the
program will run based on the event settings. Select or
remove each day by highlighting the corresponding box over
each day with the scroll wheel and pushing to select
or deselect.
• The Event eld species what will initiate a timed event.
options include sunrise, sunset, or time.
• The Time eld species what time the programmed event
will occur. Sunrise/sunset times are based o of astronomical
timing set by the location (longitude and latitude) of the
unit. Optional timed osets (+/- 15-minute increments)
are available for sunrise/sunset events. Time events are
determined by time of day.
• The Group/Theme eld species which group or theme is
associated with each event. Scroll right to select groups.
Scroll le to select available themes.
• The Color eld species the desired color for group events.
Colors are not available for themes.
Figure 15: Programs screenshot
Note on Day Beginning and End
Days are designated to start and end at noon (12 p.m.).
This allows lights to continue running aer midnight
within a single day’s program setting.
• The %eld species the desired intensity for each event.
Values range from 0% (o) to 100%. Theme events are
limited to On or O.
• Multiple events can be created to initiate/change various
intensities, but must be designated to “o” using a separate
event in order for them to extinguish.

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Themes
A theme is a planned set of groups at stated colors and
intensities. A user can call up themes in the Program menu for
quick setting of a series of groups, or in the Manual menu for
on-demand control. Common uses for themes include location-
based (e.g., gazebo) and lifestyle-based (e.g., vacation or party).
• Themes are set initially by selecting the Theme function from
the Home screen.
• Each theme is designated by a letter (“A” through “Z”) at the
top right section of the screen. Select the desired letter using
the scroll wheel.
• Enter the various groups selected for the theme, with
corresponding colors and intensities.

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• Select the Test Theme checkbox to temporarily turn on all
groups that have been set in a theme. While this function is
active, a user can make adjustments to the theme and see
the changes in real time. Test theme function will end when
a key has not been pressed for ve minutes, the home key is
pressed, or another theme is selected.
• To completely clear the theme, select the Erase button. This
function not only clears all elds in the theme, but it also
removes the erased theme from any existing programs.
3. Set the duration, or the amount of time that the group
will run.
4. Navigate to and select the Start button with the
scroll-wheel.
5. To stop the countdown, the Stop button should be activated.
This will only pause to allow for adjustments and should not
delete any settings above.
If the group is currently running within a program, the manual
setting will take precedence.
When the manual settings are nished, the regularly scheduled
program will immediately continue its operation at the next
event time, even if it was interrupted.
Aer manual settings have been started, the intensity and time
can be adjusted while it is still running.
Figure 16: Themes screenshot
Manual Mode
The manual mode is used to turn on and adjust lights outside of
the set programs. Manual settings will always take precedence
over any currently running programs.
1. From the Home screen, navigate to the Manual screen using
the scroll wheel.
2. Designate a group number and then the intensity at which
the given group should be illuminated.
Figure 17: Manual screenshot

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Color
The ZDC adds color to existing zoning and dimming options.
A color system requires that a ZDC LED board is installed into
each desired FX Luminaire LED xture. Standard and ZD-
enabled FX Luminaire xtures will zone and zone/dim,
respectively, but color is achieved only through the use of
specic ZDC LED boards.
Figure 19: Color palette screenshot
• Access the color palette by selecting the Color function from
the Home screen.
• Only four colors are displayed at a time. Turn the scroll wheel
clockwise to access the remaining 246 color labels.
• Use the scroll wheel to highlight the desired color label
(e.g., C1). Adjust the hue/saturation settings using one of
two methods:
1. Color Swatch: Scroll one click to the right to highlight the
color swatch and press the scroll wheel to open the Color
Selection screen. Adjust the Hue (top) and/or Saturation
(bottom) by selecting the appropriate chart, scrolling le
or right until the desired setting is located, and pressing
the scroll wheel again to nalize the setting.
2. Hue/Sat Values: Scroll to highlight the hue or saturation
numeric values. Press the scroll wheel to select, then
scroll to select the desired values. Press scroll wheel
again to nalize the setting.
Figure 18: Home screen
Color Palette
Colors are selected on the Color Palette screen. The Luxor can
store up to 250 preset colors, labeled numerically as seen in
Figure 19. Each color requires hue and saturation values. Hue is
the primary attribute of a color. The selected value is found on
the standard color wheel and is represented by numeric values
between 0 and 359. Saturation is the percentage of hue seen
with white light lling in the remainder (e.g., 80% saturation is
80% of the selected hue and 20% of white light).

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Note
Color and non-color LED boards must be assigned to
dierent groups.
Color Wheel
The color wheel feature scans through all 300 hues constantly
at intervals determined by the user. The scan is applied at the
group level, allowing various groups to cycle at dierent colors
and rates.
1. Access the color wheel menu by selecting the Color Wheel
function from the Home screen.
2. Choose a label for your wheel (e.g., CW2).
3. Select a starting color. This is a user-dened color from the
Color Palette menu.
4. Select the number of seconds in which the Luxor will scan
through all 300 hues, beginning rst at the "Starting Color."
For rapid color changes, choose a lower number of seconds.
5. Apply the color wheel into programs, themes, and manual
modes using the same principles described in the "Color"
section (page 18). Rather than applying a single color to each
group (e.g., C1), scroll the reverse direction to apply a color
wheel (e.g., CW1).
• The test group column allows the user to view the created
color of a specic group. The color will remain active until the
color palette screen is exited or the test group is set to o.
Scroll to the test group box and select a group to activate a
color label onto that group.
• Changes to colors in real time are made when the color is
active through a test group, a theme, a program, or a manual
program.
Figure 20: Color selection screenshot