Infinity Chimp 100 User manual

Ordercode: 55000/01 /03 & 55010/13 /14
User Guide
ENGLISH
Chimp 100 / 300 v2.05
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

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1. Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................1
2. Introduction........................................................................................................................................................14
Before Using the Product ..........................................................................................................................14
Intended Use ..............................................................................................................................................14
Product Lifespan ........................................................................................................................................14
Text Conventions........................................................................................................................................14
Symbols and Signal Words ........................................................................................................................15
Symbols on the Information Label ...........................................................................................................15
3. Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................16
Warnings and Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................16
Requirements for the User .........................................................................................................................18
4. Description of the device .................................................................................................................................20
Features.......................................................................................................................................................20
Optional accessories .................................................................................................................................20
5. Console Backpanel ..........................................................................................................................................21
Chimp 100 Backpanel...............................................................................................................................21
Chimp 300 Backpanel...............................................................................................................................22
6. The Frontpanel ...................................................................................................................................................23
Frontpanel...................................................................................................................................................23
Playback Faders.........................................................................................................................................24
Programming Section................................................................................................................................25
Executor Buttons.........................................................................................................................................25
Special Faders ............................................................................................................................................26
Touchscreen (Applies to Chimp 300 Console, only)..............................................................................26
7. Basic Concepts .................................................................................................................................................27
Hybrid Console ...........................................................................................................................................27
Fixtures vs. Channels ..................................................................................................................................27
Priority Concept .........................................................................................................................................27
7.3.1. What is LTP and HTP? ..........................................................................................................................................27
HTP (Highest takes precedence).............................................................................................................27
LTP (latest takes precedence) .................................................................................................................27
7.3.2. Priority Stacks.......................................................................................................................................................28
7.3.3. Programmer Priority ............................................................................................................................................28
7.3.4. Priority Overview .................................................................................................................................................28
Multiple Playbacks ....................................................................................................................................28
7.3.5. Examples..............................................................................................................................................................28
Starting multiple Cuelists...........................................................................................................................28
Starting multiple Cuelists with different priorities ....................................................................................29
Stopping Cuelists with different priorities ................................................................................................29
Tracking.......................................................................................................................................................30
7.4.1. Basic Idea............................................................................................................................................................30
7.4.2. Tracking in a Nutshell..........................................................................................................................................30
7.4.3. Examples..............................................................................................................................................................30

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General Example ......................................................................................................................................30
Tracking through Changes.......................................................................................................................31
Maintaining Tracking ................................................................................................................................31
Track Thru End............................................................................................................................................32
8. The Graphical User Interface ...........................................................................................................................33
The “Top Toolbar” ......................................................................................................................................34
8.1.1. Main View Buttons ..............................................................................................................................................34
8.1.2. Status Buttons ......................................................................................................................................................34
8.1.3. Network / Setup / Backup / Lock Console and Quicksave Buttons..............................................................36
The “Content Area”...................................................................................................................................38
8.2.1. The different Split Widgets..................................................................................................................................39
8.2.2. Pool Split Widgets................................................................................................................................................41
8.2.3. Encoder Labels ...................................................................................................................................................44
8.2.4. Executor Labels...................................................................................................................................................45
“Selection” Toolbar ...................................................................................................................................45
“Fan Mode” Toolbar .................................................................................................................................46
“Record” Toolbar ......................................................................................................................................46
Delete” Toolbar .........................................................................................................................................47
“Off” Toolbar..............................................................................................................................................47
8.2.5. Commandline .....................................................................................................................................................48
8.2.6. Commandline Syntax.........................................................................................................................................48
8.2.7. Fan Options / Selection Buttons ........................................................................................................................49
8.2.8. Special Master Fader Labels .............................................................................................................................50
8.2.9. Keypad Dialogs ..................................................................................................................................................52
8.2.10. On-Screen Keyboard .........................................................................................................................................53
9. Operation ...........................................................................................................................................................54
To Begin Using the Console.......................................................................................................................54
9.1.1. Unpack Console and Accessories....................................................................................................................54
9.1.2. Connect Console to Any Accessories and Power..........................................................................................54
9.1.3. Boot up the Console ..........................................................................................................................................55
10. Working with Shows .......................................................................................................................................56
Create a new Show ...........................................................................................................................56
Loading a Show ..................................................................................................................................57
Saving the Showfile.............................................................................................................................58
Enable / Disable the “Autosave” -function .....................................................................................58
Saving as new Showfile......................................................................................................................59
Import Shows from USB .......................................................................................................................60
Export Shows to USB............................................................................................................................61
Deleting Shows from the Consoles built-in Memory .......................................................................62
11. Show related Settings ....................................................................................................................................63
Fader / Executor Page Change Settings .........................................................................................64
11.1.1. Leave Faders / Executors in Background.........................................................................................................64
11.1.2. Autofix Active Faders / Executors .....................................................................................................................64
11.1.3. Release Faders / Executors on Page Change.................................................................................................64
11.1.4. Link Fader and Executor Pages.........................................................................................................................64
11.1.5. Show Wing Faderlabels on external Screen ....................................................................................................64
Set Desklight Brightness ......................................................................................................................65

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Enable Button LED Backlight .............................................................................................................66
Change Desklock PIN.........................................................................................................................67
Locking the Console...........................................................................................................................67
12. Fixture Setup ...................................................................................................................................................68
Add Fixtures to the Show ...................................................................................................................69
Configuring existing Fixtures ..............................................................................................................72
12.2.1. Change User ID...................................................................................................................................................73
12.2.2. Change Fixture Name........................................................................................................................................75
12.2.3. Inverting Pan / Tilt and defining if a Fixture reacts to the Grandmaster Fader ............................................77
12.2.4. Change DMX-Patch...........................................................................................................................................78
Unpatch .....................................................................................................................................................78
Manual Patch............................................................................................................................................78
Auto Patch.................................................................................................................................................79
12.2.5. Change Fixture Type ..........................................................................................................................................80
12.2.6. Clone Fixtures ......................................................................................................................................................81
12.2.7. Delete Fixtures.....................................................................................................................................................82
13. Setting up Default Timings and Speed Master Options .............................................................................83
Cue Timing...........................................................................................................................................84
MiB (Move in Black) Default Timings.................................................................................................85
Speed Master Settings........................................................................................................................85
Fade Master Settings ..........................................................................................................................86
14. Setting up Inputs and Outputs......................................................................................................................87
14.1.1. Enable DMX Output over Ethernet ...................................................................................................................87
ArtNet Output......................................................................................................................................87
14.2.1. What is ArtNet .....................................................................................................................................................87
IP Addresses ...............................................................................................................................................87
Different ways of numbering universes ...................................................................................................87
14.2.2. Setup ArtNet........................................................................................................................................................89
sACN E1.31 (Streaming ACN) Output ..............................................................................................90
14.3.1. What is sACN .......................................................................................................................................................90
14.3.2. More on sACN Priority.........................................................................................................................................90
14.3.3. Setup sACN .........................................................................................................................................................90
DMX Input ............................................................................................................................................91
Midi Input .............................................................................................................................................92
14.5.1. Show Current Midi Input.....................................................................................................................................92
14.5.2. Midi Input Mapping ............................................................................................................................................92
Sound Input .........................................................................................................................................93
Timecode Input...................................................................................................................................95
14.7.1. Timecode Setup..................................................................................................................................................95
Internal Timecode .....................................................................................................................................95
External Timecode Source .......................................................................................................................95
14.7.2. Using Timecode ..................................................................................................................................................95
OSC (Open Sound Control)...............................................................................................................97
14.8.1. What is OSC.........................................................................................................................................................97
14.8.2. OSC via Wireless LAN..........................................................................................................................................97
14.8.3. How to Setup OSC..............................................................................................................................................97
14.8.4. Touch OSC Application .....................................................................................................................................97

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14.8.5. OSC Commands.................................................................................................................................................98
15. Working with Fixtures ...................................................................................................................................101
Selecting Fixtures...............................................................................................................................101
15.1.1. Fixture Numbers.................................................................................................................................................101
15.1.2. Selection Order.................................................................................................................................................101
15.1.3. Selecting (whole) Fixtures using the Numberblock .......................................................................................101
15.1.4. Selecting specific Instances of specific Fixtures using the Numberblock ...................................................101
15.1.5. Selecting specific Instances of the current selection using the Numberblock ..........................................102
15.1.6. Select and Deselect Fixtures using the “Fixture Pool” –window...................................................................103
15.1.7. Select Fixtures using a previously recorded Group .......................................................................................103
De-Selecting all Fixtures ...................................................................................................................105
Fixture Sub-Selection using the Selection Toolbar.........................................................................105
15.3.1. All Fixtures ..........................................................................................................................................................106
15.3.2. Even / Odd........................................................................................................................................................106
15.3.3. Half .....................................................................................................................................................................106
15.3.4. Random.............................................................................................................................................................106
15.3.5. Invert Selection .................................................................................................................................................106
15.3.6. Shuffle Selection................................................................................................................................................106
15.3.7. Clear Fixture Selection......................................................................................................................................106
Stepping through fixtures using Previous & Next Fixture...............................................................107
Selecting X out of Y. .........................................................................................................................107
Assigning Names to Fixtures.............................................................................................................108
15.6.1. Assign Name using the Fixture Pool ................................................................................................................108
15.6.2. Assign Name using the Command Line Interface ........................................................................................108
15.6.3. Using Fixture Groups .........................................................................................................................................108
15.6.4. Using the Edit Fixture Window..........................................................................................................................108
Edit Fixture Window...........................................................................................................................109
15.7.1. Set Instance Name...........................................................................................................................................109
15.7.2. Set All Instance Names ....................................................................................................................................109
Coloring Fixture Items .......................................................................................................................110
15.8.1. Applying a colored border to a Fixture Item .................................................................................................110
15.8.2. Resetting User Colors for a Fixture Item ..........................................................................................................110
16. Working with Groups ...................................................................................................................................111
Recording Fixture Groups ................................................................................................................112
16.1.1. Storing a Fixture Group Using Group Split Widget .........................................................................................112
16.1.2. Storing a Group Using Command Line Interface..........................................................................................112
Merge (Add) Fixtures into Groups...................................................................................................112
16.2.1. Merge Fixture(s) into Group using Group Split Widget..................................................................................112
16.2.2. Merge Fixture(s) into Group using the Commandline Interface..................................................................112
Remove Fixtures from Groups .........................................................................................................112
16.3.1. Remove Fixture(s) from a Group using Group Split Widget..........................................................................113
16.3.2. Remove Fixture(s) from a Group using the Commandline Interface..........................................................113
Replace (overwrite) a Group..........................................................................................................113
16.4.1. Replace Fixture(s) from a Group using Group Split Widget .........................................................................113
16.4.2. Replace Fixture(s) from Group using the Commandline Interface .............................................................113
Selecting and Deselecting Groups ................................................................................................114
16.5.1. Selecting Fixture Groups Using Group Split Widget .......................................................................................114
16.5.2. Selecting Fixture Groups Using Command Line Interface............................................................................114
Naming Groups.................................................................................................................................114

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16.6.1. Assign Name using the Group Split Widget ...................................................................................................114
16.6.2. Assign Name using the Command Line Interface ........................................................................................114
16.6.3. Assign Name using the Edit Group Window ..................................................................................................114
Copying Groups................................................................................................................................114
16.7.1. Copying Groups using the Group Split Widget .............................................................................................114
16.7.2. Copying Groups using the Command Line Interface ..................................................................................114
Moving Groups..................................................................................................................................115
16.8.1. Moving Groups using the Group Split Widget ...............................................................................................115
16.8.2. Moving Groups using the Command Line Interface ....................................................................................115
Deleting Groups................................................................................................................................115
16.9.1. Deleting Groups using the Group Split Widget..............................................................................................115
16.9.2. Deleting Groups using the Command Line Interface...................................................................................115
Coloring Group Items .......................................................................................................................116
16.10.1. Resetting User Colors for a Group Item......................................................................................................116
Create a Group Dimmer Master.....................................................................................................117
16.11.1. Using the Group Split Widget Window.......................................................................................................117
16.11.2. Using the Command Line Interface...........................................................................................................117
Edit Group Window ..........................................................................................................................118
16.12.1. Set Group Name..........................................................................................................................................118
16.12.2. Smart Name .................................................................................................................................................118
16.12.3. Display Usage ...............................................................................................................................................118
17. Working with Fixture Values........................................................................................................................119
17.1.1. Different states of fixture attribute values.......................................................................................................120
17.1.2. Emptying the Programmers „Content“ ..........................................................................................................121
17.1.3. Programmer Title Bar Buttons...........................................................................................................................122
Sort Function ............................................................................................................................................122
Highlight Function....................................................................................................................................122
Blind Function ..........................................................................................................................................123
Solo Function ...........................................................................................................................................123
Timing .......................................................................................................................................................123
Link Values ...............................................................................................................................................123
RAW Val. ..................................................................................................................................................123
Crossfading the programmer content on-stage ..........................................................................123
Alter Fixture Parameters ...................................................................................................................124
17.3.1. Altering Intensity (Dimmer Values) Using Keypad .........................................................................................124
17.3.2. Alter Parameters using the Encoders..............................................................................................................125
17.3.3. Alter Parameters using the ranges / slots defined in the Fixture Library......................................................126
17.3.4. Alter Parameters using the Keypad PopUp ...................................................................................................126
17.3.5. Alter Color-Values using the Color-Picker ......................................................................................................127
17.3.6. Alter Color-Values using Color Faders ............................................................................................................127
17.3.7. Alter Color-Values using Quick Colors ............................................................................................................128
17.3.8. Alter Color-Values using the built in Swatch Book.........................................................................................128
17.3.9. Setting All Fixture Attribute Values to the Fixtures default value..................................................................129
17.3.10. Using Presets (as a reference) ....................................................................................................................129
17.3.11. Using Values (instead of referencing) from a Preset ................................................................................129
Loading Values from other sources................................................................................................129
17.4.1. Loading all Values from Current Output ........................................................................................................129
17.4.2. Loading all Values for a specific Attribute Group from Current Output.....................................................129
17.4.3. Loading all Values without Effects from Current Output ..............................................................................129

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17.4.4. Loading all Effects without Base Values from Current Output.....................................................................130
17.4.5. Loading Values from a Cuelist ........................................................................................................................130
Working with individual Timings.......................................................................................................130
17.5.1. Individual Fade Times .......................................................................................................................................130
17.5.2. Individual Delay Times......................................................................................................................................131
17.5.3. Setting and removing Individual Timings........................................................................................................131
Fanning Values (spreading values across different fixtures) .......................................................132
17.6.1. Fan any value using the Encoders:.................................................................................................................132
17.6.2. Fan Intensity Values using the Keypad...........................................................................................................132
Adjusting how Fannings are applied using the Fan Mode Toolbar............................................134
17.7.1. Changing the Fan Direction............................................................................................................................135
Left: ...........................................................................................................................................................135
Center (default): .....................................................................................................................................135
Right..........................................................................................................................................................136
17.7.2. Fanning with Groupings ...................................................................................................................................136
17.7.3. Fanning with Buddying.....................................................................................................................................138
17.7.4. Randomizing a Fan...........................................................................................................................................139
17.7.5.Resetting Fan Mode Options...........................................................................................................................139
Removing Values from the Programmer .......................................................................................140
17.8.1. Remove all attributes for a specific fixture from the programmer ..............................................................140
17.8.2. Remove a complete attribute group for the selected fixtures from the programmer .............................140
17.8.3. Remove all attribute values for a fixture group from the programmer.......................................................140
17.8.4. Removing Individual attributes from the programmer .................................................................................141
18. Working with Effects.....................................................................................................................................143
Effect Basics.......................................................................................................................................143
18.1.1. Effect Synchronization......................................................................................................................................143
The Effects Programmer ...................................................................................................................145
18.2.1. Adding an Effect ..............................................................................................................................................146
Adding a Predefined Effect ...................................................................................................................146
Adding a Custom Effect.........................................................................................................................147
18.2.2. Deleting an Effect.............................................................................................................................................147
18.2.3. Modifying an Effect ..........................................................................................................................................148
18.2.4. Stopping an Effect............................................................................................................................................148
Stopping an Effect while it is being played back by a Cuelist...........................................................148
18.2.5. Loading an Effect from Output.......................................................................................................................149
The Effect Attributes .........................................................................................................................149
18.3.1. “Fixtures” Effect Attribute.................................................................................................................................149
18.3.2. “Parameter” Effect Attribute ...........................................................................................................................149
18.3.3. “Mode” Effect Attribute...................................................................................................................................149
Relative..........................................................................................................................................................................149
Absolute ........................................................................................................................................................................150
18.3.4. “Type” Effect Attribute .....................................................................................................................................150
18.3.5. “Size Min” Effect Attribute................................................................................................................................151
18.3.6. “Size Max” Effect Attribute...............................................................................................................................151
18.3.7. “Speed” Effect Attribute ..................................................................................................................................152
18.3.8. “Offset” Effect Attribute ...................................................................................................................................152
18.3.9. “Duty Cycle” Effect Attribute ..........................................................................................................................152
18.3.10. “Gouping” Effect Attribute .........................................................................................................................153
18.3.11. “Buddying” Effect Attribute ........................................................................................................................153

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18.3.12. “Wings” Effect Attribute ..............................................................................................................................154
18.3.13. “Invert” Effect Attribute...............................................................................................................................154
18.3.14. “Direction” Effect Attribute .........................................................................................................................154
18.3.15. “Shots” Effect Attribute................................................................................................................................155
18.3.16. “Attack” and “Decay” Effect Attribute.....................................................................................................155
18.3.17. “Infade” and “Indelay” Effect Attribute....................................................................................................155
19. Working with Presets....................................................................................................................................157
Using Presets using the Numberblock ............................................................................................157
19.1.1. Preset Pool Numbers.........................................................................................................................................157
The Preset Split Widget .....................................................................................................................158
Automatic Generation of Presets ...................................................................................................160
Editing a Presets Gobo and Color Icon .........................................................................................160
Recording Presets .............................................................................................................................161
19.5.1. Record a Preset using the Preset Split Widget...............................................................................................161
Selecting Presets ...............................................................................................................................162
19.6.1. Selecting Presets as a Reference....................................................................................................................162
19.6.2. Recalling a Preset as a ‘Hard Value’..............................................................................................................162
19.6.3. Selecting a Preset ‘Live’ without a fixture selection......................................................................................163
19.6.4. Deselecting (“Knocking Out”) a preset .........................................................................................................163
Naming a Preset ...............................................................................................................................163
Merging contents into a Preset (Or: Updating a Preset) .............................................................164
Removing Contents from a Preset..................................................................................................164
Replacing a Preset ...........................................................................................................................164
Copying Presets ................................................................................................................................165
Moving Presets ..................................................................................................................................165
Deleting Presets.................................................................................................................................165
Coloring Preset Items........................................................................................................................166
19.14.1. Applying a colored border to a Preset Item.............................................................................................166
19.14.2. Resetting User Colors for a Preset Item ......................................................................................................167
Edit Preset Window ...........................................................................................................................167
19.15.1. Set Preset Name...........................................................................................................................................167
19.15.2. Set Item Color...............................................................................................................................................168
19.15.3. Set Item Icon ................................................................................................................................................168
19.15.4. Display Usage ...............................................................................................................................................168
19.15.5. Merge to Programmer.................................................................................................................................169
19.15.6. Load to Programmer ...................................................................................................................................169
20. Working with Cuelists...................................................................................................................................170
The Cuelist Pool Split Widget ...........................................................................................................170
What is a Cuelist................................................................................................................................171
Storing Cues in a Cuelist...................................................................................................................171
20.3.1. Storing a Cuelist to a Master or Executor Button...........................................................................................171
20.3.2. Storing a Cuelists using Cuelist Split Widget ...................................................................................................171
20.3.3. Storing a Cue using Command Line Interface..............................................................................................171
20.3.4. Storing a second Cue to a Cuelist..................................................................................................................171
Additonal Options while recording a Cue ....................................................................................172
20.4.1. Store a Cue including timing...........................................................................................................................172
Recording a Cue (with Timings) to the currently selected Cuelist.....................................................172
Recording a Cue (with Timings) using the Master or an Executor Button .........................................172

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Directly recording to a specific Cuelist and Cue using the Numberblock .......................................172
Modifying the Cuelist itself ...............................................................................................................173
20.5.1. Naming a Cuelist ..............................................................................................................................................173
20.5.2. Copy a Cuelist ..................................................................................................................................................173
20.5.3. Move a Cuelist ..................................................................................................................................................173
20.5.4. Delete a Cuelist ................................................................................................................................................173
Coloring Cuelist Items.......................................................................................................................174
20.6.1. Applying a colored border to a Cuelist Item.................................................................................................174
20.6.2. Resetting User Colors for a Cuelist Item ..........................................................................................................174
Updating Cues in a Cuelist ..............................................................................................................175
20.7.1. Updating / Mergin data into a Cue ...............................................................................................................175
Merge / Add content to a Cue using the User Interface ...................................................................175
Merge data into a cue using the commandline .................................................................................175
20.7.2. Removing content from a Cue.......................................................................................................................176
Remove content from a Cue using the User Interface.......................................................................176
Remove content from a Cue using the Command Line ....................................................................176
20.7.3. Replacing a Cue ..............................................................................................................................................176
Replace content from a Cue using the User Interface.......................................................................176
Replace content from a Cue using the Command Line....................................................................176
20.7.4. Inserting a Cue..................................................................................................................................................177
Insert a Cue in between other cues using the User Interface ............................................................177
Insert a Cue in between other cues using the Command Line .........................................................177
20.7.5. Copying Cues ...................................................................................................................................................178
Using the Cuelist View.............................................................................................................................178
Using the Command Line approach: ...................................................................................................178
20.7.6. Moving Cues .....................................................................................................................................................178
Using the Cuelist View.............................................................................................................................178
Using the Command Line approach: ...................................................................................................178
20.7.7. Deleting Cues....................................................................................................................................................179
Delete a Cue using the User Interface..................................................................................................179
Delete a Cue in between other cues using the Command Line.......................................................179
Loading a Cue to the Programmer................................................................................................180
20.8.1. Load a Cue using the User Interface..............................................................................................................180
20.8.2. Load a Cue using the Command Line...........................................................................................................180
Assigning Cuelists to Masters ...........................................................................................................180
20.9.1. Assigning a Cuelist to a Master / Executor Using Cuelist Split Widget.........................................................180
20.9.2. Assigning a Cuelist to a Master / Executor Using Command Line Interface ..............................................180
The Cuelist View (Cue Sheet) Window...........................................................................................181
20.10.1. Opening the Cuelist View Window ............................................................................................................182
Open the Cuelist View Window Using Cuelist Pool.........................................................................182
Open Cuelist View Window Using Command Line Interface........................................................182
Open Cuelist View Window Using Masters or Executors.................................................................182
Open Cuelist View Window Using the fader label..........................................................................182
20.10.2. Cuelist View Window – Title Bar Buttons.....................................................................................................182
20.10.3. Cuelist View Window – Playback Bar Buttons ...........................................................................................183
20.10.4. Cue Crossfade Status Display.....................................................................................................................183
20.10.5. Background Colors and their meanings....................................................................................................184

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Changing Cue Names, Timings and other Settings......................................................................185
20.11.1. The different Trigger types that are available per Cue............................................................................186
Basic Triggers.......................................................................................................................................186
Speedmasters .....................................................................................................................................186
Sound Triggers.....................................................................................................................................187
20.11.2. Move in Black...............................................................................................................................................187
How to set a Cue to be moved in Black..........................................................................................188
20.11.3. Commands...................................................................................................................................................189
How setup and remove Cue Commands .......................................................................................189
Adding a Command .........................................................................................................................190
Editing an existing Command.....................................................................................................................................190
Deleting a Command..................................................................................................................................................190
Order in which Commands are executed ................................................................................................................190
List of possible actions........................................................................................................................191
Cuelists...........................................................................................................................................................................191
Master Dimmer (Grandmaster)...................................................................................................................................191
Master Speed................................................................................................................................................................191
Master Fade ..................................................................................................................................................................191
Timecode ......................................................................................................................................................................191
Edit Cuelist Window ..........................................................................................................................192
20.12.1. Saving Options as Default...........................................................................................................................192
20.12.2. Loading Options from Default ....................................................................................................................193
Altering Cuelist Options....................................................................................................................193
20.13.1. Renumbering all Cues in the Cuelist to whole numbers ..........................................................................193
20.13.2. Setting the Cuelist Playback Mode............................................................................................................193
20.13.3. Settings shared between Cuelists and Chases.........................................................................................193
Tracking ...............................................................................................................................................193
Priority ..................................................................................................................................................193
Run Mode............................................................................................................................................194
Release Time.......................................................................................................................................194
Mutual Release Group.......................................................................................................................194
Fade Master........................................................................................................................................194
Effect Speed Master...........................................................................................................................194
Effect Size Master ...............................................................................................................................195
Playback Options ...............................................................................................................................195
Off all FX at Start ...........................................................................................................................................................195
Add Zero Cue ...............................................................................................................................................................195
MiB: Always move when Dark .....................................................................................................................................195
Off Options..........................................................................................................................................195
Skip to first cue on Off ..................................................................................................................................................195
Ignore Off All Commands............................................................................................................................................195
Off if Overwritten ..........................................................................................................................................................195
Do not Release other Cuelists .....................................................................................................................................195
20.13.4. Settings for Cuelists only ..............................................................................................................................195
Learn Timing Button............................................................................................................................195

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Timecode Mode.................................................................................................................................196
Start Timecode ...................................................................................................................................196
20.13.5. Settings for Chasers only..............................................................................................................................196
Chase Go Trigger ...............................................................................................................................196
Playback Order ..................................................................................................................................196
Chase Snap Value .............................................................................................................................196
Playing back Cuelists........................................................................................................................196
Selecting Cuelists ..............................................................................................................................197
Switching Off Cuelists .......................................................................................................................197
20.16.1. The Off Key ...................................................................................................................................................197
20.16.2. The Off Toolbar.............................................................................................................................................197
20.16.3. The Off Window............................................................................................................................................198
21. Working with Masters and Executors.........................................................................................................199
Basics..................................................................................................................................................199
21.1.1. Difference between Masters and Master Faders..........................................................................................199
Linking Objects to a Master.............................................................................................................199
21.2.1. Linking a Global Master (Speed and Fade Time Masters) ...........................................................................199
21.2.2. Linking Groups (Creating a Group Dimmer Master) .....................................................................................200
21.2.3. Linking Cuelists ..................................................................................................................................................200
Moving a Master ...............................................................................................................................200
Deleting a Master .............................................................................................................................200
21.4.1. Deleting a Master only .....................................................................................................................................200
Configuring Fader and Button functions .......................................................................................201
21.5.1. Common Settings .............................................................................................................................................201
Autostart...................................................................................................................................................201
Autostop...................................................................................................................................................201
Fetch-Mode .............................................................................................................................................201
Example without Fetch Mode: ....................................................................................................................................201
Example With Fetch Mode: .........................................................................................................................................202
21.5.2. Button and Fader functions.............................................................................................................................202
Grandmaster ...........................................................................................................................................202
Groups......................................................................................................................................................202
Cuelists .....................................................................................................................................................202
Speed Masters.........................................................................................................................................204
Fade Masters ...........................................................................................................................................204
22. Working with Magic Sheets ........................................................................................................................205
About Magic Sheets.........................................................................................................................205
22.1.1. Opening a Magic Sheet View.........................................................................................................................205
Magic Sheet Split Widget Titlebar...................................................................................................206
22.2.1. Edit Magic Sheet Button ..................................................................................................................................206
22.2.2. Smart Selection .................................................................................................................................................206
No Smart Selection..................................................................................................................................206
Draw Selection ........................................................................................................................................206
Circle Detection ......................................................................................................................................207
22.2.3.Selecting a Magic Sheet .................................................................................................................................207
Navigating in a Magic Sheet ..........................................................................................................208

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Deselecting Items in a Magic Sheet...............................................................................................208
Creating / Modifying a Magic Sheet .............................................................................................209
Adding Items to the Magic Sheet ..................................................................................................210
Deleting Items from the Magic Sheet ............................................................................................210
Editing.................................................................................................................................................211
22.8.1. Edit Dialog for Cuelist Magic Sheet Items ......................................................................................................211
22.8.2. Edit Dialog for Label Magic Sheet Items ........................................................................................................211
Arranging / Moving Items in the Magic Sheet ..............................................................................211
22.9.1. Arrange Linear ..................................................................................................................................................213
22.9.2. Arrange Grid .....................................................................................................................................................213
22.9.3. Arrange Checkerboard ...................................................................................................................................214
22.9.4. Arrange Arc.......................................................................................................................................................214
22.9.5. Arrange Circle...................................................................................................................................................215
Aligning Items in the Magic Sheet ..................................................................................................215
Z-Order ...............................................................................................................................................215
Lock ....................................................................................................................................................215
23. Working with Fader and Executor Pages..................................................................................................217
About Pages......................................................................................................................................217
Changing Fader Pages....................................................................................................................217
Template Page .................................................................................................................................218
Editing Fader-Pages .........................................................................................................................218
23.4.1. Adding Pages ...................................................................................................................................................218
23.4.2. Moving Pages ...................................................................................................................................................218
23.4.3. Deleting Pages..................................................................................................................................................218
23.4.4. Naming one or more Pages ............................................................................................................................218
24. Using the Output Window ...........................................................................................................................219
Color Coding.....................................................................................................................................219
Title Bar Buttons .................................................................................................................................219
24.2.1. All Fixtures / Selected Only...............................................................................................................................219
All Fixtures.................................................................................................................................................219
Selected Only..........................................................................................................................................219
24.2.2. Value..................................................................................................................................................................219
24.2.3. Source................................................................................................................................................................220
24.2.4. Fx Source ...........................................................................................................................................................220
25. Using the DMX Output Window ..................................................................................................................221
26. Multi Console Networking...........................................................................................................................222
What is Multi Console Networking ..................................................................................................222
Known Limitations .............................................................................................................................223
Requirements for establishing a Tracking Backup Session...........................................................223
Creating a Tracking Backup Session ..............................................................................................224
27. Configure system-wide settings.................................................................................................................226
Change the USB-Keyboard Locale ................................................................................................227
Set Date and Time ............................................................................................................................228
Network Settings ...............................................................................................................................229
27.3.1. Changing the IP Address .................................................................................................................................229
DHCP or Manual......................................................................................................................................229

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IP Address.................................................................................................................................................229
Subnet Mask ............................................................................................................................................229
Gateway ..................................................................................................................................................229
DNS Server................................................................................................................................................229
27.3.2. The current Ethernet Status..............................................................................................................................230
Configure (optional) WDMX Transmitter ........................................................................................231
28. Edit the Fixture Library .................................................................................................................................232
The Fixture Library Concept.............................................................................................................232
28.1.1. System Library....................................................................................................................................................232
28.1.2. User Library ........................................................................................................................................................232
28.1.3. Show Library ......................................................................................................................................................232
The Library Editor...............................................................................................................................233
28.2.1. General Information about Fixture Libraries...................................................................................................233
28.2.2. Fixture Definition Tab ........................................................................................................................................234
28.2.3. Modules Tab......................................................................................................................................................235
Adding a new Module ...........................................................................................................................235
Deleting a Module ..................................................................................................................................236
Editing a Module .....................................................................................................................................236
28.2.4. Module Editor....................................................................................................................................................237
Module Editor Columns ..........................................................................................................................238
Vertical Header ............................................................................................................................................................238
Sort .................................................................................................................................................................................238
Parameter .....................................................................................................................................................................238
Dimmable......................................................................................................................................................................238
Type................................................................................................................................................................................238
Default ...........................................................................................................................................................................238
Blackout.........................................................................................................................................................................238
Highlight.........................................................................................................................................................................238
MiB Type ........................................................................................................................................................................238
Ranges...........................................................................................................................................................................238
Inverted .........................................................................................................................................................................239
DMX Min ........................................................................................................................................................................239
DMX Max .......................................................................................................................................................................239
Select Parameter Dialog ........................................................................................................................240
Edit Ranges Menu (Add icons / names)...............................................................................................241
Adding a ‘Range’ ........................................................................................................................................................241
Single Range .................................................................................................................................................................242
Proportional Range ......................................................................................................................................................242
Mixing Single and Proportional Ranges on one channel.........................................................................................242
Adding Multiple Ranges ..............................................................................................................................................243
Deleting a Range .........................................................................................................................................................243
28.2.5. Instances............................................................................................................................................................244
Adding Instances ....................................................................................................................................245
Deleting Instances...................................................................................................................................245
Edit existing Fixture Libraries .............................................................................................................246

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Add a new Fixture to the Library.....................................................................................................247
28.4.1. Start a Fixture from scratch..............................................................................................................................247
28.4.2. Start a Fixture using an existing Fixture Type as a template .........................................................................248
Transfer Fixtures between libraries ..................................................................................................249
Delete a Fixture Type........................................................................................................................249
29. Hotkeys .........................................................................................................................................................250
General Hotkeys ...............................................................................................................................250
Programmer ......................................................................................................................................250
Tables .................................................................................................................................................250
Toolbars ..............................................................................................................................................251
29.4.1. Selection Toolbar ..............................................................................................................................................251
29.4.2. Off Toolbar.........................................................................................................................................................251
Dialogs................................................................................................................................................251
29.5.1. Shutdown / Reboot Dialog..............................................................................................................................251
Fixture Library Editors.........................................................................................................................251
29.6.1. Add Multiple Ranges Dialog............................................................................................................................251
29.6.2. Add or Edit Ranges Dialog ..............................................................................................................................251
29.6.3. Module Channel Editor....................................................................................................................................251
Output View ......................................................................................................................................251
MagicSheets......................................................................................................................................251
30. Maintenance................................................................................................................................................252
USB folder structure...........................................................................................................................252
Update Software ..............................................................................................................................253
30.2.1. Update via USB .................................................................................................................................................253
30.2.2. Update Online ..................................................................................................................................................254
Update Fixture Libraries....................................................................................................................255
30.3.1. Update via USB .................................................................................................................................................255
30.3.2. Update Online ..................................................................................................................................................256
Calibrate Touchscreen(s) ................................................................................................................257
Safety Instructions for Maintenance...............................................................................................258
Preventive Maintenance.................................................................................................................258
Basic Cleaning Instructions ..............................................................................................................................259
Corrective Maintenance.................................................................................................................259
31. Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage ..............................................................................................260
Instructions for Deinstallation ...........................................................................................................260
Instructions for Transportation..........................................................................................................260
Storage...............................................................................................................................................260
32. Disposal.........................................................................................................................................................260
33. Approval .......................................................................................................................................................260

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2. Introduction
Before Using the Product
Important
Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or
servicing this product.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of
this manual.
After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your
Highlite International dealer.
Your shipment includes:
●Showtec Chimp 100 or Chimp 300
●
Schuko to Powercon power cable (1,4 m)
●User manual
Intended Use
This device is intended for professional use as a lighting controller. It is suitable only for indoor installation.
This device is not suitable for households and for general lighting.
Any other use, not mentioned under intended use, is regarded as non-intended and incorrect use.
Product Lifespan
This device is not designed for permanent operation. Disconnect the device from the electrical power
supply when the device is not in operation. This will reduce the wear and will improve the device’s
lifespan.
Text Conventions
Throughout the user manual the following text conventions are used:
●Hard Buttons: All buttons on the Frontpanel are in Typewriter style lettering contained in square
brackets, for example: “Press the [Record] button”
●Soft Buttons: All buttons in the touchscreen are in bold lettering, for example: “Press the
UP/DOWN buttons”
●References: References to chapters and parts of the device are in bold lettering, for example:
“Refer to 2. Safety”, “turn the adjustment screw (02)”
●0–255: Defines a range of values
●Notes: Note: (in bold lettering) is followed by useful information or tips

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Symbols and Signal Words
Safety notes and warnings are indicated throughout the user manual by safety signs.
Always follow the instructions provided in this user manual.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Attention Indicates important information for the correct operation and use of the
product.
Important Read and observe the instructions in this document.
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Eye damage hazard
Provides important information about the disposal of this product.
Symbols on the Information Label
This product is provided with an information label. The information label is located on the backside of the
device.
The information label contains the following symbols:
This device is designed for indoor use.
This device shall not be treated as household waste.
Replace any cracked protective shield.
Minimum distance from lighted objects.
Caution: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect input power before opening.
This appliance must be earthed.

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3. Safety
Important
Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or
servicing this product.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of
this manual.
Warnings and Safety Instructions
DANGER
Danger for children
For adult use only. The device must be installed beyond the reach of children.
●Do not leave various parts of the packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) within
children’s reach. Packaging material is a potential source of danger for children.
DANGER
Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside
There are areas within the device where dangerous touch voltage (> 120 V DC) may be present.
●Do not open the device or remove any covers.
●Do not operate the device if the covers or the housing are open. Before operation, check if the
housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
●Disconnect the device from electrical power supply before service and maintenance, and when the
device is not in use.
DANGER
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
This device falls under IEC protection class I.
●Make sure that the device is electrically connected to ground (earth). Connect the device only to a
socket-outlet with ground (earth) connection.
●Do not cover the ground (earth) connection.
●Do not bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses.
●For replacement use fuses of the same type and rating only.
●Do not let the power cable come into contact with other cables. Handle the power cable and all
connections with the mains with caution.
●Do not modify, bend, mechanically strain, put pressure on, pull or heat up the power cable.
●Make sure that the power cable is not crimped or damaged. Examine the power cable periodically
for any defects.
●Do not immerse the device in water or other liquids. Do not install the device in a location where
flooding may occur.
●Do not use the device during thunderstorms. Disconnect the device from the electrical power supply
immediately.

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WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot surface
The surface and the inner parts of the device can become very hot during operation.
●Do not touch the device during operation.
●Allow the device to cool down for at least 15 minutes before handling.
WARNING
Risk of epileptic shock
Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at
strobe lights.
WARNING
Possible eye damage caused by high light intensity
Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this device.
●Do not look at the operating light source. May be harmful to the eye.
●Do not look at the light source with optical instruments that may concentrate the light output.
●Make sure that persons are not looking directly into the light source when the device lights up
suddenly. This can happen when the device is powered or when it receives DMX signal, or when
certain menu items are selected.
●Disconnect power supply before servicing.
●Wear protective goggles if looking into light source during service or maintenance.
Attention
Power supply
●Before connecting the device to the power supply, make sure that the current, voltage and
frequency match the input voltage, current and frequency specified on the information label on the
device.
●Make sure that the cross-sectional area of the extension cords and power cables is sufficient for the
required power consumption of the device.
Attention
General safety
●Do not insert objects into the air vents.
●Do not connect the device to a dimmer pack.
●Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals. This decreases the device’s life.
●Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
●Change the lens or the LEDs if they are visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is
impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. Contact your Highlight International dealer for
more information, as servicing can be performed only by instructed or skilled persons.

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●If the device is dropped or struck, disconnect the device from the electrical power supply
immediately.
●If the device is exposed to extreme temperature variations (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it
on immediately. Let the device reach room temperature before switching it on, otherwise it may be
damaged by the formed condensation.
●If the device fails to work properly, discontinue the use immediately.
Attention
For professional use only
This device shall be used only for the purposes it is designed for.
This device is designed to be used as a professional stage light effect. Any incorrect use may lead to
hazardous situations and result in injuries and material damage.
●This device is not suitable for households and for general lighting.
●This device is not designed for permanent operation.
●This device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized modifications to the device will
render the warranty void. Such modifications may result in injuries and material damage.
Attention
Before each use, examine the device visually for any defects.
Make sure that:
●All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device are tightly fastened and are not
corroded.
●The safety devices are not damaged.
●There are no deformations on housings, fixations and installation points.
●The lens is not cracked or damaged.
●The power cables are not damaged and do not show any material fatigue.
Attention
Do not expose the device to conditions that exceed the rated IP class conditions.
This device is IP20 rated. IP (Ingress Protection) 20 class provides protection against solid objects greater
than 12 mm, such as fingers, and no protection against harmful ingress of water.
Requirements for the User
This product may be used by ordinary persons. Maintenance may be carried by ordinary persons.
Installation and service shall be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons. Contact your Highlite
dealer for more information.
Instructed persons have been instructed and trained by a skilled person, or are supervised by a skilled
person, for specific tasks and work activities associated with the installation, service and maintenance of
this product, so that they can identify risks and take precautions to avoid them.
Skilled persons have training or experience, which enables them to recognize risks and to avoid hazards
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Ordinary persons are all persons other than instructed persons and skilled persons. Ordinary persons
include not only users of the product but also any other persons that may have access to the device or
who may be in the vicinity of the device.