Jands Event 4 User manual

EVENT 4
User Manual Version 5

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Compliance
This product is approved for use in Europe and Australia/New Zealand and conforms to the following
standards:
European Norms Australian / New Zealand Standards
EN 55103-1 AS/NZS 4251.1
EN 55103-2 AS/NZS 4252.1
EN 60335-1 AS/NZS 3350.1
Conformance has been achieved for intended usage in environment E1: Residential.
To ensure continued compliance with EMC Directive 89/336 and the Australian Radio communications Act
1992, use only high quality data cables with continuous shield, and connectors with conductive back shells.
Examples of such cables are:
DMX: Belden 8102 (100% Aluminium foil screen, 65% Copper braid)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not properly installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected;
consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of the vendor. Jands Pty Limited shall not be liable for any loss or damage
whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
It is recommended that all service and repairs on this product be carried out by Jands Pty Limited or its
authorised service agents.
Jands Pty Limited cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service,
maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel, or by use other than that intended by the manufacturer.
Jands lighting products must only be used for the purpose they were intended by the manufacturer and in
conjunction with the user manual.
Disconnect mains power when not in use.
JANDS PTY LIMITED 2002
All rights reserved
Manufactured in Australia by:
JANDS Pty Limited ACN 001 187 837
Locked Bag 15 (40 Kent Rd) Phone: [phone]
MASCOT NSW 1460 Fax: [phone]
Sydney Australia Internet: www.jands.com.au

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Table of Contents
1 Hardware Setup.........................................................................10
1.1 Connecting Power ......................................................................................................................10
1.2 Connecting the Output to DMX Devices ..................................................................................10
1.3 Connecting Desklights...............................................................................................................10
1.4 Connecting a Monitor ................................................................................................................10
1.5 Connecting a Keyboard..............................................................................................................10
1.6 Connecting a MIDI Device........................................................................................................10
1.7 Connecting a Slave Console ......................................................................................................10
1.8 Turning the Power On................................................................................................................10
2 Resetting the Console..............................................................11
2.1 To Reset the Console .................................................................................................................11
2.2 To Load a New Software Version .............................................................................................11
3 Operation Overview..................................................................12
3.1 Event Menus...............................................................................................................................12
3.2 Entering / Editing menu data .....................................................................................................12
3.3 Entering Labels ..........................................................................................................................13
3.4 Exit & Record Buttons...............................................................................................................13
4 Software Setup..........................................................................14
4.1 Setting the Number of Fader Channels .....................................................................................14
4.1.1 Setting the Physical Faders............................................................................................14
4.1.2 Setting Additional Virtual Faders..................................................................................14
5Patching.....................................................................................15
5.1.1 Patching Faders ..............................................................................................................15
5.1.2 Storing Changes Made in Patch.....................................................................................15
5.1.3 Patching Fixtures............................................................................................................16
5.1.4 Patching Scrollers ..........................................................................................................18
5.2 Clearing the Patch ......................................................................................................................18
6Backup .......................................................................................19

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6.1 Operation – Saving and Restoring a Show File ........................................................................19
7 Master Controls.........................................................................20
7.1 Pr1 and Pr2 Faders .....................................................................................................................20
7.2 Add / Solo Master Switch..........................................................................................................20
7.3 Preset1 / Preset2 Master Switch ................................................................................................20
7.4 DBO Switch ...............................................................................................................................20
7.5 Add / Solo Fader ........................................................................................................................21
7.6 Grand Master (GM) Fader .........................................................................................................21
7.7 Rate Control ...............................................................................................................................21
7.8 Fixture Fader ..............................................................................................................................21
8 Manual Controls........................................................................22
8.1 Preset Faders ..............................................................................................................................22
8.1.1 Flash Buttons..................................................................................................................22
8.2 Setting Fader Levels with the Keypad ......................................................................................22
8.2.1 Preset Faders ..................................................................................................................22
8.3 The Programmer.........................................................................................................................24
8.3.1 The Programmer LCD ...................................................................................................24
8.3.2 Position, Colour and Beam ............................................................................................24
8.4 Programmer Buttons ..................................................................................................................26
8.5 Palette Buttons ...........................................................................................................................26
8.5.1 Programmer LCD Soft Buttons .....................................................................................27
8.5.2 The Effects Palette .........................................................................................................29
8.5.3 Fan ..................................................................................................................................30
9 Recording to Palette Buttons ..................................................31
9.1 Recording Position Palettes .......................................................................................................31
9.2 Recording Colour Palettes .........................................................................................................31
9.3 Recording Scroller Colour Palettes ...........................................................................................32
9.4 Recording Beam Palettes ...........................................................................................................32
9.5 Recording Group Palettes ..........................................................................................................33
10 Working with Memories............................................................34
10.1 Recording a Memory .................................................................................................................34
10.1.1 Method 1: Record and Point ......................................................................................34

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10.1.2 Advanced option – Recording CueList Stacks on the fly.........................................34
10.1.3 Method 2: Using the Menu ........................................................................................35
10.2 Record Button ............................................................................................................................35
10.2.1 The Memory menu.....................................................................................................36
10.2.2 Labelling a Memory...................................................................................................38
10.3 Masking ......................................................................................................................................38
10.4 Crossfade Time ..........................................................................................................................38
10.5 Editing a Memory ......................................................................................................................40
10.5.1 Selecting the Memory to Edit ....................................................................................40
10.5.2 The Edit Memory Confirm Menu..............................................................................40
10.5.3 The Edit Memory Menu.............................................................................................40
10.5.4 The Edit Memory Controls ........................................................................................41
10.5.4.1 Editing with the Programmer Controls 41
10.5.4.2 Editing with the Preset Faders 41
10.5.4.3 Editing Fader channels with the Keypad 41
10.6 Clearing Memories.....................................................................................................................41
10.6.1 The Clear Memory Menu...........................................................................................42
10.7 Copying a Memory ....................................................................................................................42
11 Working with Chases................................................................43
11.1 Recording a Chase - Using the Menu........................................................................................43
11.2 The Chase menu.........................................................................................................................43
11.3 Editing a Chase ..........................................................................................................................44
11.3.1 Selecting the Chase to Edit ........................................................................................44
11.3.2 The Edit Chase Confirm Menu..................................................................................44
11.3.3 The Edit Chase Menu.................................................................................................44
11.3.4 Adding or Deleting a Chase Step...............................................................................45
11.3.5 The Edit Chase Controls ............................................................................................45
11.3.5.1 Editing with the Programmer Controls 45
11.3.5.2 Editing with the Preset Faders 46
11.3.5.3 Editing Fader Channels with the Keypad 46
11.4 1 Clearing Chases.......................................................................................................................46
11.4.1 The Clear Chase Menu...............................................................................................46
12 Pages..........................................................................................48
12.1 Page Make-Up............................................................................................................................48
12.2 Loading a New Page ..................................................................................................................48
12.2.1 Page Freeze.................................................................................................................49
12.2.2 Labelling a Page .........................................................................................................49
12.3 Edit Page.....................................................................................................................................49

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12.3.1 Changing the Make-up of a Page: .............................................................................49
12.3.2 Restoring the Factory Settings for Page ....................................................................50
13 Assign ........................................................................................51
13.1 Assigning a Memory or Chase ..................................................................................................51
13.2 Assign a Stack ............................................................................................................................51
13.3 Special Feature - Assign Edit ....................................................................................................52
14 Files............................................................................................53
14.1 Saving a File...............................................................................................................................53
14.2 Loading a File.............................................................................................................................53
14.3 Edit File ......................................................................................................................................54
14.3.1 Changing the Default File Settings............................................................................54
14.3.2 Restoring the Factory Settings for File......................................................................54
14.3.3 Labelling a File...........................................................................................................54
15 Stacks.........................................................................................55
15.1 Control Fields.............................................................................................................................55
15.1.1 Next Field ...................................................................................................................55
15.1.2 Infade / Outfade Fields...............................................................................................55
15.1.3 Delay Field .................................................................................................................55
15.2 Setting a Stack to 2-fader Operation .........................................................................................55
16 Playback.....................................................................................57
16.1 Controlling Memories and Chases ............................................................................................57
16.1.1 Assign Master Faders and Display ............................................................................57
16.1.2 Assign Master Flash Buttons .....................................................................................57
16.1.3 To Change the Operation of the Chase Flash Button................................................58
16.2 Controlling Stacks......................................................................................................................58
16.2.1 Method 1: Using the Assign Stack Menu..................................................................58
16.2.2 Method 2: Using the Stack Menu ..............................................................................58
16.3 Playback of a Stack....................................................................................................................59
16.3.1 Stack Controls ............................................................................................................59
16.3.2 Assign Master Faders.................................................................................................59
16.3.3 Go / Back....................................................................................................................59
16.3.4 LCD Window .............................................................................................................59
16.3.5 Taking Manual Control of a Fade..............................................................................60
16.3.6 Taking Manual Control when a Fade has completed................................................60
16.4 Clear Output from a Stack .........................................................................................................60
16.5 Altering the Playback Order ......................................................................................................60

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17 The Setup menus......................................................................61
17.1 Setup Desk Submenu .................................................................................................................61
17.1.1 Setup Desk Mode - Restricting Access .....................................................................61
17.1.2 Setup Desk Wide – Setting Fader (Desk) Channels .................................................61
17.1.3 The Setup Desk Link Submenu - Connecting a Slave Console................................62
17.1.4 Setup Desk Link Master - Turning Master Mode On ...............................................62
17.1.5 Setup Desk Link Master - Turning Slave mode on...................................................62
17.1.6 The Setup Desk Display Submenu ............................................................................63
17.1.7 The Setup Desk Display LCDs Submenu – Adjusting the LCDs ............................63
17.1.8 The Setup Desk Lamp Submenu – Adjusting the Desklight level ...........................63
17.1.9 The Setup Desk Video Submenu – Turning the VDU On or Off.............................63
17.1.10 Using MIDI or TimeCode to Control the Event....................................................64
17.1.11 The Setup Midi Submenu - Turning Midi on and Off ..........................................64
17.1.12 The Setup Midi Prog / Note Submenu...................................................................64
17.1.12.1 Reference - MIDI Note Messages 65
17.1.13 Using Midi Programme messages .........................................................................65
17.1.14 Using Midi TimeCode............................................................................................65
17.1.15 Using SMPTE TimeCode.......................................................................................66
17.2 The Setup Patch Submenu .........................................................................................................66
17.3 The Setup Ctrl Submenu............................................................................................................66
17.3.1 Setup Ctrl P1/2 - Reversing the P2 Master Fader .....................................................67
17.3.2 Setup Ctrl DBO – Changing DBO operation ............................................................67
17.3.3 Setup Ctrl Smast – Using the Hold Master ...............................................................67
17.3.4 Setup Ctrl Chs – Changing Chase Flash button operation........................................68
17.3.5 Setup Ctrl Stack – Using 1 or 2 Faders to control a Stack........................................68
17.4 The Setup Heat Submenu ..........................................................................................................68
17.4.1 Setting Channels to Have a Background Intensity - Preheat....................................68
17.5 The Setup Rec Submenu – Record Options..............................................................................70
17.5.1 Setting the default Record options.............................................................................70
17.6 The Setup Prefs Submenu..........................................................................................................71
17.6.1 Setup Prefs Help - Turning the Help Screen On and Off .........................................71
17.6.2 Setup Prefs Freeze – Holding Active Outputs During Page Changes......................71
17.6.3 Setup Prefs Times - Setting Default In and Outfade Times .....................................71
17.6.4 Setup Prefs Increment - Changing the Increment between Memories.....................71
17.6.5 Setup Prefs PrevInt – Customising the Next function ..............................................71
17.6.6 Setup Prefs PTimes – Setting Live Palette Fade Time .............................................72
17.7 The Setup Backup Submenu......................................................................................................72
18 Connecting an External Monitor..............................................73
18.1 Operation....................................................................................................................................73
19 Service & Maintenance.............................................................75

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20 Battery Replacement ................................................................75
21 Appendix A - Pin Assignments................................................76
21.1.1 DMX Digital Output Sockets ....................................................................................76
21.1.2 MIDI In, Thru, Out Sockets.......................................................................................76
21.1.3 Desklight Socket ........................................................................................................76
21.1.4 Desk Link Cable.........................................................................................................76
21.1.5 Power ..........................................................................................................................76
22 Appendix B – Glossary of Terms ............................................77
23 Index...........................................................................................78

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Fixture Library Additions
To control a fixture the Event 4 needs a fixture library entry for that fixture . The
fixture library includes the number of DMX channels required to operate the fixture
and parameter mapping for the console. The Event 4 ships with a library disk that
contains entries for most well known fixtures and this file is also available for
download from the Jands website www.jands.com.au If you want to use a fixture that
is not included in the library file it is possible to create an entry using the Event Event
4 Library Editor, a PC application, available from the Jands website If you require
support or need a fixture library entry created contact Jands by email -
[email protected]
Text Conventions
Information that appears on the LCDs is shown in a box like this:
Mem M—10 Infade Outfade Next
M 10.00 ---- 0:02.0 0:02.0 M 11 more
Setup Text like this indicates a button on the console
Patch Text like this indicates a field in a menu
Note Text in a grey box indicates supplementary information
Bugs and Suggestions
To report a bug or make a suggestion for a new feature please email
[email protected]

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1 Hardware Setup
1.1 Connecting Power
Plug the socket end of the power cord into the IEC power receptacle located on the
rear face of the Event. The other end of the power cord should be plugged into a 3-pin
earthed outlet. It is important that the Event 4 is electrically grounded; if in doubt,
contact a licensed electrician.
1.2 Connecting the Output to DMX Devices
Event 4 provides two DMX outputs for connection to fixtures and dimmer systems.
The DMX output is standard on all consoles.
Connect from the console's DMX output to the DMX input on the fixtures and dimmer
racks. Check the device’s instruction manual for details on selecting DMX channels
and looping the DMX line to other devices.
1.3 Connecting Desklights
Desklights are available as an optional accessory. Only 12V Littlite or compatible
desklights with 3-pin XLR type connectors should be used (for wiring see Appendix
A).
1.4 Connecting a Monitor
Connect any VGA monitor to the 15 pin D-connector on the back panel.
1.5 Connecting a Keyboard
Connect any keyboard, with a 5 pin Din connector, to the connector on the back panel.
1.6 Connecting a MIDI Device
The Event 4 console is equipped with a MIDI input. Use a standard MIDI cable to
connect from the MIDI device to the MIDI In connector on the backpanel (for wiring
see Appendix A). The THRU connector can be used to transmit the MIDI signal to
other MIDI equipment.
1.7 Connecting a Slave Console
Any Jands Stage 12, ESP II, EVENT or Event 4 console can be slaved to the Event 4.
Connect from the MIDI output of the slave console to the MIDI input of the main
console. This cable should be wired as detailed (for wiring see Appendix A).
1.8 Turning the Power On
Once all connections have been made the console can be turned on using the mains
power switch located on the back panel next to the power lead input.

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2 Resetting the Console
Reset is used to perform a clean start, revert all settings to the factory defaults and
clear all data including Memories, Chases, and Patches. Reset can be used to quickly
erase all data that has been recorded in an Event.
NOTE:It is recommended that a Reset be performed each time a new show is to
be recorded.
2.1 To Reset the Console
First turn urn the power switch off and then follow the steps below to reset the
console:
Hold the DBO, ADD/SOLO, P1/2 and Sample buttons (the 4 buttons located above
the Master faders) down while turning power on to the console.
Press the Record button to confirm the console Reset.
2.2 To Load a New Software Version
Software updates are released from time to time and are available from Jands dealers
or by download from the Jands website – www.jands.com.au. If the software is
downloaded it must be unzipped onto a floppy diskette in the directory a:\bootrom
To load new software, insert the software update disk into the disk drive. Then:
Hold the Record button down while turning power on to the console.
In the Programmer press the button labelled Load Flash.
When the confirm screen appears. Press the button marked Yes to confirm the update.
The console will restart automatically when the update is complete.
Note: All show data will be erased from the console during this procedure

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3 Operation Overview
3.1 Event Menus
Whenever one of the ten function buttons: Setup, Copy, Clear, Stack, Page,
Assign, File, Memory, Edit or Chase is pressed, a menu is displayed in the LCD
above the Assign master faders and a help message is displayed in the adjacent LCD
(Event 416 only).
Some functions like Edit and Assign, which are used in conjunction with others,
require a second button press to select the appropriate menu (i.e. Edit Memory or
Edit Chase). Others such as Setup provide a number of sub-menus to choose from.
Each menu consists of a number of fields. The name of the field appears on the top
line of the display and the setting or value for that field appears underneath it.
Sometimes a field is used to lead to another menu; in this case, the bottom line shows
+to↕which means “Press the + (On) button to open a submenu”.
Note As the cursor moves, the selected field changes to UPPERCASE.
3.2 Entering / Editing menu data
The left and right arrow buttons are used
to move the cursor between the various
fields in each menu.
The + (On) and - (Off) buttons are used
to change values. The + (On) button will
either increase a value or change a setting
from Off to On. Likewise, the - (Off)
button will decrease values or change a
setting from On to Off.
These buttons are also used in a few
menus to toggle between several choices,
eg. Setting a Chase to forward or reverse.
Once a menu has been opened the
function buttons change to a numeric
keypad. Values can be entered directly
into menu fields with these keys
Press and Hold: The + (On) button or - (Off) button to scroll the value.
Double Press: The + (On) button or - (Off) button to snap a value to maximum or
minimum value.

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3.3 Entering Labels
The Memory, Chase, Page, File and Patch menus all have a Label field. The drawing
below shows the Memory menu with the Label field circled (the other menus all have
the Label field in the same position). The Event 4 supplies a default label for each
field. A more meaningful label can be entered using an optional keyboard or the flash
button keys.
The Preset/Assign Flash buttons can
be used to type a label of your choice.
Below each Flash button there is a
character marking.
<SPace> is the 3rd Assign master flash
button.
Example
Open the Memory menu and use the right arrow button to move the cursor to the
first character position of the label field.
Type BLUE WASH or something similar. Use the cursor buttons to move back and
type over any incorrect character. The numeric keypad enters numbers.
3.4 Exit & Record Buttons
The Exit button is used to close any main menu. If a submenu is
open pressing Exit makes the display return to the previous
menu.
Pressing and holding the Exit button when no menu is open
shows the Event 4 software version number.
If an external monitor is connected to the Event 4, pressing Exit
will open the screen selection window.
The Record button is used to store information. Generally the
quickest way to record is to hold the Record button down and
press a button corresponding to the item to be recorded. E.g.
Record + Palette (1-20) button to store a palette
Record + Assign flash button to store a memory or chase
Pressing and holding the Record button opens the Record
Options menu in the Programmer LCD. Refer to section 10.2 for
further information on recording options.

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4 Software Setup
4.1 Setting the Number of Fader Channels
The console defaults to 2 Preset mode with Fader 1 patched to DMX channel 1, Fader
2 patched to DMX channel 2 and so on.
The Setup Desk Wide submenu is used to double the number of Fader channels
available on the console by combining all faders into a single preset. This menu is also
used to create additional (virtual) Faders that can be controlled using the numeric
keypad.
Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu.
Set Desk Ptch Ctrl Heat Rec Pref Bkup
Up +to| +to| +to| +to| +to| +to| +to|
Move the cursor to the Desk field and press the + (On) button to open the Set Desk
menu.
Set Mode Wide Link Display Midi
Desk Rec +to| +to| +to| +to|
Move the cursor to the Wide field and press the + (On) button to open the Set Desk
Wide menu.
4.1.1 Setting the Physical Faders
Set Presets Faders Confirm
Wide Dual 24 Off
To use all the Faders as a single preset move the cursor to the Presets field and
change this field to Single to allow all the Preset faders to be used as a single preset.
Move the Cursor to the Confirm field and Press the + (On) button to confirm the
changes.
When the console is in Single Preset Mode the Preset switch (located above the
Fixture fader in the master section) is used to swap the flash buttons between the
upper and lower sets of faders.
Once a console has been set to Single Preset Mode the Preset 2 faders are used to
control the higher numbered channels. For example, on an EVENT 408 the Preset 2
faders would control channels 25 to 48. The Preset 2 Master fader is disabled.
4.1.2 Setting Additional Virtual Faders
Move the Cursor to the Faders field and enter the total number of Fader channels
required (1 – 240).
Move the Cursor to the Confirm field and Press the + (On) button to confirm the
changes.
Fader channels numbered higher than the number of physical faders must be
controlled using the Fader (Next), And, At and Thru buttons combined with the
numeric keypad. Refer to section 8.2 for details.
Virtual Faders default to being scaled by the P1 master. However they can be set to
being scaled by the P2, P1 and P2, or Hold master. Refer to section 8.2 for details.

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5 Patching
The Event 4 provides 2 DMX universes (labelled 1 & 2). The 416 provides a
maximum of 1024 DMX channels while the Event 408 provides a maximum of 512
DMX channels.
Faders (aka Desk Channels), Scrollers and Fixtures are patched using three similar
menus as described below. To open the Patch menu press Setup, open the Patch
submenu and then open one of the Faders, Fixtures or Scroller submenus
5.1.1 Patching Faders
Press Setup, open the Patch submenu and open the Faders submenu. The menu
contains 4 fields:
Fadr Dx-DMX:At Dx-DMX:At Dx-DMX:At
1 1-001:FF 1- NC:FF 1- NC:FF
FADR Sets the Preset Fader number (1-240)
Dx Sets the DMX output connector number
DMX Sets the DMX channel number
At Scales the intensity of the output (normally left at FF or 100%)
The Dx:DMX: and At fields are repeating fields, so it is possible to patch several
DMX channels to the one desk fader. However a DMX channel can only be patched to
one fader or fixture or scroller at a time.
Patching can be simplified by using the Next, And, Thru and @(At) buttons:
Next changes the patch menu to display the next desk Fader for patching and places
the cursor on the first DMX field.
And is used to add a DMX channel to a desk fader. The cursor is placed on the first
‘not connected’ DMX field (NC) for this fader.
Thru is used to add a range of DMX channels to a desk fader. The cursor is placed on
the first ‘not connected’ DMX field (NC) of this channel.
@(At) will place the cursor on the At field for the DMX channel.
Example:
To patch DMX channels 1, 5, 7, 9-12 to desk fader 1 and DMX channels 2, 3, 4 and 6
to desk fader 2:
Open the Patch Faders menu and select Fader 1.
Press [AND] [5] [AND] [7] [AND] [9] [THRU] [12] [NEXT] [THRU] [4] [AND] [6]
5.1.2 Storing Changes Made in Patch
When all changes to a patch have been made, press the Record button to save these
changes and leave the Patch menu. If you press the Exit key you are prompted to

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either save the changes by pressing the + (On) button or to abandon them by pressing
the - (Off) button.
Press Exit to close Patch menu.
Press Exit again to close Setup menu.
5.1.3 Patching Fixtures
Press Setup, open the Patch submenu and open the Fixtures submenu. NB To
Patch Fixtures you must have a valid floppy diskette with a fixture library in the disk
drive. Up to 60 fixtures can be patched to the Event 4.
The menu contains a number of fields as follows:
Fixt Sets the first fixture number for the fixture type to be patched. Fixture
numbers correspond to the Fixture palette selector buttons on the front
panel.
Thru Sets the last fixture of a group of the same fixture type.
Type This field sets the type of fixtures to be patched. An error message will
show if you try to change the fixture type without having a Library disk
in the floppy drive.
To Unpatch a Fixture set the type field to Blank (i.e. clear the field).
Part The field will be set to ALL unless the fixture type (eg Vari-liteTM VL5)
needs to have the Intensity channel patched separately to the other
channels. In this case the field can be set as follows:
HTP To patch the intensity channel.
LTP To patch the other channels.
For these fixture types the user has to set the start channel for LTP and HTP channels
separately.
Example Patch Screens
FIXT Thru Type Part Dx-DMX Thru
1 1 Vl5 LTP 1-201 208 more
FIXT Thru Type Part Dx-DMX Thru
1 1 Vl5 HTP 1-100 100 More
FIXT Thru Type Part Dx-DMX Thru
2 2 Ibeam All 1-161 171 More
Dx Select which DMX output (1 or 2) to patch the fixture.
DMX Sets the start DMX address of this Fixture (or group of Fixtures). If the
Fixture is of the type that has the Intensity separate from the other
channels (eg. Vl5) the user has to set the start channel for LTP and HTP
channels separately.
Thru Displays the end DMX address (generated by the console based on the
fixture library data and cannot be edited).

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More
Fixture pan invert, tilt invert, and swap axes are used to enable consistent
operation of the console control wheels regardless of the hanging
orientation of a particular fixture. These options are available in the
Fixture patch menu on a per fixture basis.
PAN When set to Invert (INVT), rotating the Pan control will move the fixture
in the opposite direction to an equivalent fixture set to Normal. Useful
when Fixtures are hung Front to Back.
TILT When set to Invert (INVT), rotating the Tilt control will move the fixture
in the opposite direction to an equivalent fixture set to Normal. Useful
when some Fixtures are hung facing down and others are facing up (i.e.
sitting on the stage).
AXIS When set to Swap the Pan control wheel will act on the fixture Tilt
parameter and the Tilt Control will act on the fixture Pan parameter.
Useful when a fixture is hung on its side.
The Invert options are processed first, then the swap axes.
OPTS This submenu is for reference only - it is not editable
The menu shows the channel allocation for a fixture type. For each
fixture channel number a parameter type is shown as follows:
I – Intensity, F – Position, C – Colour, B – Beam, X - when the channel is
reserved but not used
FIXT 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
1 F F I C C C B B X B More

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5.1.4 Patching Scrollers
Press Setup, open the Patch submenu and open the Scrollers, submenu. Up to
80 Scrollers can be patched to the Event 4.
Scroller Sets the first Scroller number for the fixture type to be patched. Scroller
numbers correspond to the Scroller palette selector buttons on the front
panel.
Thru Sets the last Scroller of the group being patched.
Type Normally set to Scroller. The field can be left blank to unpatch scrollers.
Part The HTP (Intensity) and LTP (colour) channels must be patched
separately. Set the HTP channel for each scroller to the dimmer channel
that controls the lamp behind the scroller.
SCRL Thru Type Part Dx-DMX Thru Opts
1 1 Scroller LTP 1- 61 61 +to|
SCRL Thru Type Part Dx-DMX Thru Opts
1 1 Scroller HTP 1- 1 1 +to|
Dx Select which DMX output (1 or 2) to patch the scroller(s). The HTP and
LTP channels do not have to be on the same DMX output.
DMX Sets the start DMX address of this Scroller or group of Scrollers. The
start channel for LTP and HTP channels must be set separately.
Thru Displays the end DMX address (generated by the console, this field
cannot be edited).
Press Record to save Patch changes. To discard changes press Exit.
5.2 Clearing the Patch
Press the Clear button to open the Clear menu. 1
Move the cursor to the PTCH (Patch) field.
Press the + (On) button to open the Clear Patch menu.
Move the cursor to the Type field and set the type of Patch which will be formed after
the old one is cleared. The two options are:
1 to 1 - Patches Fader 1 to DMX Output 1 Channel 1, Fader 2 to DMX Output 1
Channel 2 and so on to the maximum number of desk channels.
Null – Doesn’t patch any Fader to any DMX channel.
Move the cursor to the LVLS (Levels) field.
Set the default level for each DMX channel in the Patch.

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6 Backup
The Floppy Disk Drive is used to save and restore data on a pre-formatted IBM PC
format 3.5 inch diskette.
6.1 Operation – Saving and Restoring a Show File
The Disk drive functions are accessed through the Setup Bkup (backup) menu. In this
menu there are three options:
Press Setup then open the Bkup submenu to display this menu:
Set Disk Time Date
Bup +to| +to| +to|
This menu contains 3 submenus as follows. Move the cursor to the Disk field and
press the + (On) button to open the submenu:
Set Dir File Name To From
Disk | Event Off Off
Dir The default show file name is Event. If another name has been used the
Dir field can be used to search the disk for show files. Move the cursor to
this field and press the + (On) button.
File The default show name is Event. An alternate name of up to 8 characters
can be entered when saving.
To Move the cursor to this field and press + (On) to Save a file to disk.
From Move the cursor to this field and press + (On) to Restore a show file.
from the disk.
NOTE:Do not remove the diskette while the drive light is on.
If no diskette is present in the disk drive when the DISK option is selected,
an error message will be displayed and the DISK transfer will be cancelled.
Time Date The TIME and DATE submenus are used to set the the internal clock.
The time and date are added to the disk file attributes when a show is
saved.
NOTE:Time is displayed in 24 hour mode, eg. 13:00 = 1:00pm. Use the numeric
keypad or + (On) / - (Off) button to set the correct time.

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7 Master Controls
7.1 Pr1 and Pr2 Faders
The Pr1 Master fader scales the overall level of the top row of Preset faders, likewise
the Pr2 Master fader scales the overall level of the bottom row of Preset faders. By
moving the Pr1 fader up while moving the Pr2 fader down it is possible to crossfade
between the settings on the two rows of channel Preset faders.
7.2 Add / Solo Master Switch
The Flash buttons can be set to operate in three different ways or turned off
completely. To change the operation of the Flash buttons press the Add / Solo switch.
With each press of the button, the LED within the switch changes to indicate which
mode has been selected.
Add: Indicated by the green LED. Pressing a Flash button causes that output to flash
instantly to the level set by the Add/Solo Master fader.
Add Latch:Indicated by the Green LED Flashing. The Flash buttons push-on and
push-off instead of flashing. When a Flash button is latched on, the channel LED will
flash synchronously with the Add/Solo switch LED. If Add Latch is disabled while
some channels are latched, the channels will unlatch but will not become latched again
if Add Latch is subsequently enabled.
Solo: Indicated by the Red LED. Pressing a Flash button causes that output to flash
instantly to the level set by the Add/Solo Master fader, while at the same time turning
off all other desk intensity.
Disabled: Indicated by neither LED being on. Pressing a channel Flash button has NO
effect.
7.3 Preset1 / Preset2 Master Switch
When in single preset mode the flash buttons can be used to control the lower or upper
channels. Pressing the P1/P2 button toggles the function.
Lower: indicated by the green LED.
Upper: Indicated by the red LED.
7.4 DBO Switch
This button performs two functions:
Blackout: When the button is pressed the intensity output of the console is blacked
out. The button can be set to:
Momentary - the console is Blacked Out only while the DBO button is held down.
Latching - the console is Blacked Out by pressing the DBO button. Output is restored
when the DBO button is pressed again.
Inhibit: To prevent a channel from appearing in any output, hold a channel Flash
button down and press the DBO button.