Jands Stage CL User manual

StageCL
MadeforLEDs
Version1.0

Copyright&disclaimer
This product is approved for use in Europe, Australia and New Zealand
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)
TIP: 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.
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Contents
Contents
1. WelcometotheStageCL ........................................................2‐1
AbouttheStageCL? ............................................................................................. 2‐1
Needmoreinformation? ..................................................................................... 2‐1
2. Gettingstarted........................................................................2‐1
Settinguptheconsole ......................................................................................... 2‐1
Switchingon ......................................................................................................... 2‐1
3. Quickstart ...............................................................................3‐1
4. Patchingyourlights.................................................................4‐1
UsingthePatchwizard......................................................................................... 4‐1
Addingfixturestothepatchmanually................................................................. 4‐3
5. Abouttheconsolecontrols .....................................................5‐1
Consolelayout...................................................................................................... 5‐1
HSIChannelstrip .................................................................................................. 5‐1
Usingthefixturecontrols..................................................................................... 5‐3
TheTouchscreen,DialandButtons ..................................................................... 5‐5
6. Colour .....................................................................................6‐1
Applyingcoloursfromthetouchscreen.............................................................. 6‐1
Editingthecolourswatches ................................................................................. 6‐2
Applyingcolourpatterns...................................................................................... 6‐4
Applyingcolourchases......................................................................................... 6‐6
7. Scenes.....................................................................................7‐1
RecordingaScene ................................................................................................ 7‐1
PlayingaScene..................................................................................................... 7‐1
EditingandMonitoringScenes ............................................................................ 7‐2
8. Cuelists ...................................................................................8‐1
Cuelistcontrols..................................................................................................... 8‐1
RecordingaCuelist............................................................................................... 8‐1
PlayingtheCuelist................................................................................................ 8‐1
EditingtheCuelist ................................................................................................ 8‐2
9. Chases.....................................................................................9‐1
Chasecontrols...................................................................................................... 9‐1
StageCLUserGuide,Version0.4i

Contents
RecordingaChase ................................................................................................9‐1
PlayingaChase .....................................................................................................9‐2
EditingaChase .....................................................................................................9‐4
CopyingaChasetoanotherplayback ..................................................................9‐6
10. Monitoringtheconsole ........................................................ 10‐1
Monitoringplayback........................................................................................... 10‐1
Monitoringthefixturecontrols..........................................................................10‐2
MonitoringtheDMXoutput...............................................................................10‐3
11. Setup&Preferences ............................................................. 11‐1
Setup...................................................................................................................11‐1
Preferences.........................................................................................................11‐3
Systeminformation ............................................................................................11‐4
UpdatingtheSoftware .......................................................................................11‐4
12. Saving&LoadingShowFiles ................................................. 12‐1
Savingashow .....................................................................................................12‐1
Loadingashow ...................................................................................................12‐1
13. Autopilot .............................................................................. 13‐1
UsingAutopilot ................................................................................................... 13‐1
14. Lockingtheconsole .............................................................. 14‐3
15. Appendix1GeneralSpecifications........................................ 15‐4
16. Index .................................................................................... 16‐1
iiStageCLUserGuide,Version0.4

WelcometotheStageCLAbouttheStageCL?
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1. WelcometotheStageCL
Welcome to the User Guide for the Jands Stage CL lighting console. This guide is
intended to give you the information you need to get your Stage CL up and
running as quickly as possible.
AbouttheStageCL?
If you’re running a small lighting rig in a venue, as a rental, or in a retail space,
you’ve probably upgraded to LED lights. Why? Because modern LEDs can
produce any colour without the need for filters, so you can produce fantastic
combinations of colours with just a few lights.
Sounds great, but you’ve probably noticed that when it comes to choosing a
control console most of the ones available either aren’t designed to control colour
and intensity or are way more complicated (and expensive) than required.
This is why Jands have created the Stage CL.
Designed specifically for LED fixtures but just as suitable for conventional lights
the Stage CL gives you full control of your LEDs and is incredibly easy to use.
Needmoreinformation?
If you have questions about the Stage CL or you’d like more information, go to
our website at www.jands.com/lighting, or call us on [phone]
StageCLUserGuide,Version0.42‐1

GettingstartedSettinguptheconsole
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2. Gettingstarted
Settinguptheconsole
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Power
Connect the Stage CL’s external power supply unit to any mains supply between
100 and 240vAC. Connect the power supply’s 12v DC connector to the Stage CL
and pass the cable through the strain relief moulding.
DMXOutput
The Stage CL can output one Universe (512 channels) from its DMX output. Use a
5 pin DMX cable to connect the console to your lights.
Ethernet
The Stage CL supports Art-net broadcasting via the Ethernet (RJ45) connector.
To turn Artnet On or Off see Setup on page 11-1
USB
You can connect a USB memory stick to the console to save copies of your show
files.
Switchingon
When you switch the console power on the Stage CL starts up and displays the
opening splash screen.
StageCLUserGuide,Version0.42‐1

SwitchingonGettingstarted
Once it finishes loading the program, Stage CL displays the Home screen. If this
is the first time you’ve opened Stage CL not all the buttons will be available. You
have to either load a show from the ‘Shows’ window or begin a new one by
patching your fixtures in the ‘Patch’ window
To see the other Stage CL windows you use the touch screen buttons on this
window:
This button… does this…
Colour displays the Colour window. This window is used to apply
colours, patterns and chases to your lights.
Scenes displays the Scenes window. This window is used to monitor
and edit the Scenes you record.
Chases displays the Chases window. This window is used to monitor
and edit the Chases you record.
Cuelist displays the Cuelist window. This window is used to monitor
and edit the Cuelist and Cues you record.
Monitor displays the Monitor window. This window is used to show
the Stage CL master control settings, what’s being played
back, the channel control settings and the DMX output.
Shows displays the Shows window where you can save or load a
show file.
Patch displays the Patch window where you can patch your fixtures
to the DMX (or Art-net) output.
Setup Displays the Stage CL setup windows where you can
configure network settings, audio triggering, date and time,
default fade settings and more.
2‐2StageCLUserGuide,Version0.4

GettingstartedSwitchingon
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Shutdown
The Shutdown button is located above the touchscreen. Press this button to
shutdown the console safely. When you do this Stage CL will display a message
when it is safe to turn the console power off.
Autopilot
The Autopilot button is located above the touchscreen. Press this button to switch
the stage CL to autopilot mode.
In Autopilot mode the Stage CL automatically plays all inbuilt chases, one after
another. You can set the time that each chase plays for, the chase speed and
whether or not to use audio triggering.
For more information, about this feature, see Autopilot on page 13-1
Help
The Help button is located above the touchscreen. Press this button to open the
‘Help’ window which includes a Quickstart guide, Shortcuts and a FAQ
Home
The Home button is located underneath the touchscreen. Press this button at any
time to return to the Home window.
You can also double tap the Home button to return to the previous screen you
viewed.
StageCLUserGuide,Version0.42‐3