Leviton 8700 Series User manual

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Quick Start Guide
8700 Series
Document Release March. 2007
Revision A

Warranty
Leviton Manufacturing Co Inc. warrants this control console to be free of material and workmanship
defects for a period of two years after system acceptance or 26 months after shipment, whichever
comes first. This Warranty is limited to repair of replacement of defective equipment returned Freight
Pre-Paid to Leviton Lighting Management Systems Division at PO Box 2210, Tualatin, Oregon 97062,
USA. User shall call 1-800-959-6004 and request a return authorization number to mark on the outside
of the returning carton, to assure that the returned material will be properly received at Leviton. All
equipment shipped back to Leviton must be carefully and properly packed to avoid shipping damage.
Replacements or repaired equipment will be returned to sender freight prepaid, F.O.B. factory. Leviton
is not responsible for removing or replacing equipment on the job site, and will not honor charges for
such work. Leviton will not be responsible for any loss of use time or subsequent damages should any
of the equipment fail during the warranty period, but agrees only to repair or replace defective
equipment returned to its plant in Tualatin, Oregon. This Warranty is void on any product that has
been improperly installed, overloaded, short circuited, abused, or altered in any manner. Neither the
seller nor Leviton shall be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential arising out of
the use of or inability to use the equipment. This Warranty does not cover lamps, ballasts, and other
equipment which is supplied or warranted directly to the user by their manufacturer. Leviton makes no
warranty as to the Fitness for Purpose or other implied Warranties.
Notice
Although the information contained within this user guide is believed to be accurate at the time of
printing, it is not guaranteed to be without fault and is subject to change without notice. Future
software releases may change the features or operation of this product. For current information
contact:
Leviton Lighting Management Systems Division
20497 SW Teton, Tualatin, OR 97062
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2210
Tualatin, OR 97062
Customer Service: [phone]
Technical Support: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.lms.leviton.com
Copyright © 2007
Leviton Manufacturing Company Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.

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Table of Contents
Warranty ......................................................... Inside Front Cover
Notice.............................................................. Inside Front Cover
Chapter 1 Introduction & Setup ...........................................1
Introduction.............................................................................. 2
8700 Series Models .......................................................... 2
Using this Guide ........................................................................ 2
Text Conventions............................................................. 2
Installation and Start Up ............................................................ 3
Warnings ! ...................................................................... 3
Power On ........................................................................ 3
Getting Help ............................................................................. 4
On-Board Help................................................................. 4
Help by Chapters.................................................... 4
Help by Functions.................................................. 4
Contacting Technical Support............................................ 4
Console Configuration................................................................ 5
Monitor Screens ........................................................................ 6
Base Screen .................................................................... 6
Auxiliary Screen ............................................................... 6
Status Line ...................................................................... 7
Command Line ................................................................ 7
Information Line .............................................................. 7
Screen Paging ................................................................. 7
Screen Background Color.................................................. 7
Changing Monitor Output ................................................. 7
Monitors Configuration............................................................... 8
Navigation ................................................................................ 9
Mouse............................................................................. 9
Edit Tables ...................................................................... 9
Options Windows............................................................. 9
Chapter 2 Patching .............................................................11
Patching Fixtures..................................................................... 12
Adding Fixtures to the Patch ........................................... 13
Loading a new Fixture to the Cache ................................ 13
Deleting Fixtures from the Fixtures Patch......................... 14
Patching Channels ................................................................... 14
One to One Patching...................................................... 15
Custom Patching a Single Dimmer to a Channel ............... 15
Custom Patching Multiple Dimmers to a Channel .............. 15
Deleting Channels from the Channels Patch ..................... 16
Chapter 3 Programming .....................................................17
The Editor............................................................................... 18
Selecting and Editing Channels................................................ 19
Basic Channel Selections ................................................ 19
Pre-Selecting Channels ......................................... 19
Clearing Channels from the Editor ................................... 19
Editing Channel Intensity Levels...................................... 19

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Selecting and Editing Fixtures................................................... 20
Basic Fixture Selections .................................................. 20
Pre-Selecting Fixtures / Parameters ....................... 20
Clearing Fixtures / Parameters from the Editor ................. 20
Fixture Control Parameters (Lamp On, Lamp Off, Reset)... 21
Editing Fixture Intensity Levels ....................................... 21
Editing Pan and Tilt Parameters with the Trackball ........... 21
Editing Parameters with the Encoder Wheels ................... 21
Using Groups for Fixture Selection................................... 22
Recording Cues ....................................................................... 23
Recording a Cue with Channels....................................... 23
Recording a Cue with Fixtures......................................... 23
Cue Times..................................................................... 23
Default Cue Time ................................................. 24
Assigning Cue Fade and Auto Times ...................... 24
Timing Modes................................................................ 24
Naming a Cue................................................................ 24
Modifying a Cue............................................................. 25
Examining a Cue............................................................ 25
Copying a Cue ............................................................... 25
Exchanging Cues ........................................................... 25
Deleting a Cue............................................................... 25
Using Call ............................................................................... 26
Using Call with Console Output ....................................... 26
Using Call with Console Memory Items ............................ 26
Libraries and Palettes .............................................................. 27
Recording a Position Library ........................................... 27
Modifying a Position Library ............................................ 27
Recording Dimmer, Color, Gobo, Beam, & Xtra Libraries ... 27
Modifying Dimmer, Color, Gobo, Beam, & Xtra Libraries.... 28
Applying a Library.......................................................... 28
Numeric Selection ............................................... 28
Encoder Wheel Selection using [EDIT+]................ 28
Banks Key Selection............................................. 29
Applying a Palette.......................................................... 29
Numeric Selection ................................................ 29
Encoder Wheel Selection using [EDIT+]................. 29
Banks Key Selection.............................................. 30
Using Banks Keys .................................................................... 30
Chapter 4 Playback.............................................................31
Grand Master and Blackout Key ................................................ 32
X1/X2 Crossfader .................................................................... 32
Crossfader Playback Display Area.................................... 33
Assigning Cues to the Crossfader .................................... 33
Deleting Cues from the Crossfader .................................. 33
Manual Crossfader Playback ........................................... 33
Automatic Crossfader Playback ....................................... 34
Modifying the Fade Rate ....................................... 34
Playback Masters..................................................................... 35
Masters Playback Display Area ........................................ 35
Loading a single Cue to a Master .................................... 35
Loading a Cue List to a Master........................................ 35
Deleting Masters............................................................ 36
Manual Master Playback ................................................. 36

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Automatic Master Playback ............................................. 36
Modifying the Fade Rate ....................................... 37
Loading Channels to Masters .......................................... 37
Loading Editor Content direct to Masters ......................... 37
Jump and Loop (Lp) Functions ................................................. 38
End Jump ............................................................ 38
Chapter 5 Memory Functions..............................................39
Saving and Loading Shows....................................................... 40
Selecting Disk Storage type ............................................ 40
Saving a Show............................................................... 40
Overwriting a Show........................................................ 41
Loading a Show ................................................... 41
Console Reset ......................................................................... 41
Software Updates.................................................................... 42
Software Updater Program.................................... 42
Floppy Disk Update .............................................. 42
Ethernet Update................................................... 42
USB Update ......................................................... 43

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Chapter 1 Introduction & Setup
This chapter is intended to orient you to the console and Quick Start Guide.
The following sections are covered:
•Introduction
•8700 Series Models
•Using this Guide
•Text C onven ti ons
•Installation and Start Up
•Warnings
•Power On
•Getting Help
•On-Board Help
•Contacting Technical Support
•Console Configuration
•Monitor Screens
•Base Screen
•Auxiliary Screen
•Status Line
•Command Line
•Information Line
•Screen Paging
•Screen Background Color
•Changing Monitor Output
•Navigation
•Mouse
•Edit Tables
•Options Windows

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Introduction
Thank You for purchasing the Leviton 8700 Series lighting control console! The purpose of this Quick
Start Guide is to help you get "up and running" as soon as possible. Only basic operations are covered
here, please see the User Guide located on the CD for further information.
8700 Series Models
Using this Guide
Text Conventions
Key, Wheel and Fader names are shown in Bolded Letters.
Key names also appear inside brackets [ ].
#is used to represent a generic number.
Bank Key numbers are shown as [#B].
For example:
The Enter key appears as: [ENTER]
The Master 1 key appears as: [M1]
Encoder Wheel 1 appears as: Encoder Wheel 1
Fixture # thru # appears as: [FIXTURE] [#] [THRU] [#]
Color 1 Bank Key appears as: [1B].
Model Channels Masters DMX
Outputs
VGA
Outputs
8748 GX 2048 48 4 4
8724 GX 2048 24 4 4
8724 GXT 2048 24 4 4
8748 GS 1024 48 2 2
8724 GS 1024 24 2 2
8724 GST 1024 24 2 2
8724 GL 512 24 1 1
8724 GLT 512 24 1 1

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Installation and Start Up
The following items are included with your 8700 Series console: Quick Start Guide, User Guide CD,
110V Mains AC Cable, Warranty card.
Warnings !
!Do not expose unit to rain or moisture, or damage may occur.
!There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, as doing so will void
the warranty. Please contact Leviton Technical Support if the unit is not functioning properly.
!If the unit has been stored in a cold environment (below 40ºF), do not turn the power on until it
warms up or else damage may occur. Avoid situations that could cause condensation to occur inside
the unit.
!Make sure that the mains power outlet matches the required voltage for your unit.
!Do not operate this unit if the power cord is frayed or broken.
!Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord. The ground prong is used to reduce the risk
of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short.
!Do not operate this unit if it becomes damaged in any way.
!Never operate this unit with its cover removed.
Power On
WARNING! If there is any visible damage to the packaging or console, do not attempt to switch on
the console. Please contact your Leviton Dealer immediately.
1. Plug Mains cable into a 110V AC outlet.
2. Connect monitors to the VGA connectors on rear panel. Touring models include a monitor already
connected to VGA-1.
3. Plug DMX control cables into the DMX OUT connectors on rear panel.
4. Turn Power Switch (located on rear panel) On.
5. After a short boot-up process, the console is ready to operate.
6. Make sure the Grand Master (GM) is at full and the [BLKOUT] key LED is off.

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Getting Help
On-Board Help
Help by Chapters
Press [HELP] or [MENU] [69] then select the chapter you would like help on.
For example, for information on patching, press [HELP] [09]. You can also scroll through the Help
chapters by using the [] [] keys. Press [EXIT] to close.
Help by Functions
Press [HELP] then press a console key you would like help on.
For example, for information on Effects, press [HELP] [EFFECTS]. Press [EXIT] to close.
Contacting Technical Support
If you cannot find answers in the Quick Start Guide or User Guide, please contact Technical Support at
www.lms.leviton.com and we will be glad to answer your questions. You may also call us during
regular business hours at 1-800-959-6004. Please have the console model number and serial number
available when you call.
Contact Information
Leviton Lighting Management Systems Division
20497 SW Teton, Tualatin, OR 97062
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2210
Tualatin, OR 97062
Customer Service: [phone]
Technical Support: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.lms.leviton.com

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Console Configuration
Press [MENU] [50] to open the Console Configuration page.
Masters Number: The number of Masters equals the number of physical faders on the console
except in Master/Slave connections.
Channels Number: Depending on the model, up to 2000 channels may be entered.
Attributes Number: This is the amount of fixture parameters available. The amount is determined
by the available DMX outputs minus the Channels number entered. For example, the 8724GX has 2048
DMX outputs. If the Channels number entered is 100, there will be 1948 fixture parameters available.
(2048 - 100 = 1948).
The total number of Channels and Parameters cannot exceed the amount of DMX outputs.
Follow the procedure below to configure the number of Masters, Channels and Fixture parameters.
WARNING! The console will be reset after the Console Configuration has changed. All stored shows
will be erased. See
Saving and Loading Shows , page 40 for more information.
Procedure: Notes:
1. Press [MENU] [50].
2. Use [] []keys or mouse to select option.
3. Enter data.
4. Press [ENTER] [ENTER] to accept. Warning appears.
5. Press [EXIT] to close page.
8700 Model: GL GS GX
DMX Outputs: 512 1024 2048
Max. Parameters: 512 1024 2048

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Monitor Screens
Two types of screens are displayed in the monitors; the Base Screen, which contains Playback
information, and the Auxiliary Screen, which contains Editor / Scene information about channels
and fixture parameters. Both screens contain a Status Line, Command Line, and Information Line (see
next page).
Base Screen
Auxiliary Screen
Status Line
Command Line
Information Line
Command Line
Information Line
Status Line

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Status Line
Displays current Banks keys configuration (Macro, Group, etc.), Grand Master (GM) level and Blackout
status (BO), current Editor (Stage or Blind), next Cue number (Q1), Timing Mode (T1, T2, etc.), items
active in the Editor (c=Channels, f=Fixtures, WX=Shapes), System Memory available (99%), and
current time.
Command Line
Displays sequences of executed keystrokes. The beginning of the Command Line shows the last item
used (Channel, Fixture, Cue, or Group). The last item used becomes the Command Line default. Press
[C] to clear the Command Line.
Information Line
Displays general information, warnings and prompts.
Screen Paging
Use the [] []keys to page Auxiliary Screens.
Use the [] [] keys to view additional Fixture Parameters in the Auxiliary Screen. Parameters can
also be viewed by pressing [DIM] [POS] [COL] [GOB] [BEAM] or [XTRA].
When only one monitor is used, the Base and Auxiliary screens are paged using the [] [] keys.
Screen Background Color
The screen background can be displayed in white or dark gray.
To configure the color, press [MENU] [32] then select Monitor.
Changing Monitor Output
To swap the output of the Base and Auxiliary Screen monitors, press the Monitor Wheel.

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Monitors Configuration
Press [MENU] [60] to open the Monitors Configuration page.
Monitors: Depending on the model and VGA hardware options, up to four monitors may be
connected.
Base Screens: The console must be configured with a minimum of one Base Screen. Depending on
the number of monitors connected, up to three Base screens may be configured.
Base Config: The Base Screen can be configured to display two formats:
Masters + Crossfader Playback information or Cue Parts + TimeCode + Crossfader information.
Aux Config: The number of Auxiliary Screens available is determined by the amount of Monitors
minus the amount of Base Screens (Monitor - Base Screens = Auxiliary Screens).
Aux Config options:
ORDER: Selects channels and fixtures visualization order in the Auxiliary Screen.
NEW PAGE: Selecting Yes forces the channels or fixtures information to be displayed separately on
different pages.
Aux Fix: Permits an Auxiliary Screen to remain fixed without pagination (requires that more than one
monitor be dedicated as an Auxiliary Screen).
Auto Scroll: If Enabled, the Auxiliary Screen will automatically page to the selected channel or
fixture. If Disabled, the Auxiliary Screen must be paged manually using the [] [] keys.
Follow below to configure the Base and Auxiliary Screens.
Procedure: Notes:
1. Press [MENU] [60]
2. Use Arrow Keys or Mouse to select option.
3. Enter or select data.
4. Press [ENTER]
5. Press [EXIT] to close page.

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Navigation
Mouse
In addition to connecting an external mouse, the Trackball can be configured for use as a mouse by
pressing the [MOUSE] key. Pressing the [TB] key returns to Trackball mode. The mouse can be used
to select data in Edit Tables and Options Windows (see below).
Edit Tables
Some screens contain Edit Tables which allow you to edit relevant data. An example of this would be
the following Cue List where data such as fade times and cue names are modified.
Use the [] [] [] [] keys or mouse for navigation and selection. To move the cursor to the
Setup Line at the top of the screen, press [MENU] or use the mouse.
Most of the Edit Tables have a numbered gray column on the left which allows for quick numerical
selection of a data line. For example, to move from Cue 1 to Cue 100 in the Cue List, place the cursor
over Cue 1 then press [100] [ENTER].
A data line that has an active data cell is highlighted in yellow with the selected data cell highlighted in
brown. When the data is being edited, the data cell turns red. To accept the data, press [ENTER] or
move the cursor to another cell. Press [C] to cancel.
Options Windows
To select items in Options Windows: Enter the option number, then press [ENTER] or select with the
mouse. Examples of Options Windows:
Setup Line
Data Cell

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Chapter 2 Patching
This chapter covers the following subjects:
•Patching Fixtures
•Adding Fixtures to the Patch
•Loading a new Fixture to the Cache
•Deleting Fixtures from the Fixtures Patch
•Patching Channels
•One to One Patching
•Custom Patching a Single Dimmer to a Channel
•Custom Patching Multiple Dimmers to a Channel
•Deleting Channels from the Channels Patch

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Patching Fixtures
Before you start programming Fixtures, you need to select and add Fixtures to the Fixtures Patch.
The Fixtures Patch is opened by pressing [MENU] [04] or [FIXTURE] [FIXTURE] and is divided
into 3 areas: Cache, Fixture Definition, and Patch.
The Cache area shows a list of Fixtures that you can use in the Patch. The Cache holds 24 types of
Fixtures. If the type of Fixture you need is not in the Cache, you can load a new Fixture into the Cache
from the Fixture Library located on the Hard Disk, or via a Floppy / USB disk (see
Loading a new
Fixture to the Cache
further below).
The Fixture Definition area shows detailed information about the Fixture that is currently selected in
the Cache or Patch.
The Patch area shows the patched Fixtures and their DMX addresses, Fixture Trackball Pan and Tilt
Direction, and if the Fixture’s intensity is controlled from an external dimmer.
Universe 2 is the console default when patching Fixtures while Universe 1 is the default for Channels.
To start patching Fixtures in another Universe, for example, Address 1 in Universe 3, enter 1.3 in the
DMX address cell (the first digit represents the address, the second digit represents the universe).
An Overwrite Patch warning will appear in cases where the Fixture or Channel being patched will
overwrite another Fixture or Channel that is already patched. Press [ENTER] to continue or [C]
to cancel.

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Adding Fixtures to the Patch
The following Procedures show navigation using the Arrow Keys, however, the mouse may be used
where applicable. When a Fixture is selected, it is highlighted in a yellow field with the current
data cell highlighted in brown. When the data is being edited, the data cell turns red. Press
[ENTER] or move the cursor to another cell to accept the data. Press [C] to cancel.
Follow below to add four Mac 500’s and four Mac 600’s from the Cache to the Patch.
Procedure: Notes:
1. Press [MENU] [04].Or Press [FIXTURE] [FIXTURE]
2. Press []. Cursor moves to Fixture 1 Type cell in Patch
area.
3. Press [1]. Selects Type 1 (Mac 500) from Cache.
4. Press [].Cursor moves to DMX address cell.
5. Press [1]. Sets DMX start address at DMX 1,
Universe 2 (1,2).
6. Press [].Cursor moves to Fixture 2 Type cell.
7. Press [INSERT] three times. Adds and addresses 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mac 500.
8. Press [2]. Selects Type 2 (Mac 600) from Cache.
9. Press [].Cursor moves to DMX address cell.
10. Press [INSERT] four times. Adds and addresses four Mac 600’s.
11. Press [EXIT] to close Fixtures Patch page.
Loading a new Fixture to the Cache
Follow below to load a new Fixture to the Cache. In this example, we will load from the Fixture Library
located on the Hard Disk. The new Fixture type will replace an unused Fixture type in the Cache.
Procedure: Notes:
1. Press [MENU] [04]. Or Press [FIXTURE] [FIXTURE]
2. Press [MENU] [] [0] [ENTER]. Selects Hard Drive to load new Fixture from.
3. Press [] [1]. Selects Edit Cache.
4. Press [].Cursor moves to Cache area.
5. Press [] to select an unused Fixture type.
6. Press [2] [ENTER]. Opens Fixture Library.
7. Press []to access TId.
8. Select 0: Load. Use the [] []keys to scroll through
the fixture types.
9. Press [0] [ENTER] to load selected fixture.

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Deleting Fixtures from the Fixtures Patch
To delete a Fixture from the Patch, select the Fixture with the arrow keys or mouse,
then press [DELETE].
Patching Channels
Before you begin patching, you should set the of number of channels that you will be using. Please see
Console Configuration, page 5 for more information.
The Channels and Dimmers Patch is opened by pressing [MENU] [01] or [CHANNEL] [CHANNEL]
and is divided into 3 areas: Channels, +Edit, and Dimmers.
The Channels area is where
single Dimmers are patched to Channels. If multiple Dimmers are patched
to a Channel, a +symbol appears in the Channel’s + cell (see following).
The +Edit area is where multiple Dimmers are patched to a Channel. The Dimmer’s limit and response
curve can be set here also.
The Dimmers area, like the Channels area, allows for individual Dimmer to Channel patching. The
Dimmer’s limit and response curve can be set here also. The Fxt column indicates a Fixture that is
using an external Dimmer.
A Dimmer’s DMX Address and Universe are represented as #.#. The first digit represents the
address, the 2nd digit represents the universe. For example, 1.1 = Dmx 1 of Universe 1.
DMX Addresses can be viewed by total Console output (e.g. 1 - 2048) or by
individual Universe output (e.g. 1.1 - 512.4). To make your selection, press
[MENU] or use the mouse to access the Options Window.