Leviton P87240GX User manual

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Quick Start Guide
8700 Series
Document Release July 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
Quick Key Reference ........................................................ 4
Contacting Technical Support............................................ 9
Console Configuration.............................................................. 10
Monitor Screens ...................................................................... 11
Base Screen .................................................................. 11
Auxiliary Screen ............................................................. 11
Status Line .................................................................... 12
Command Line .............................................................. 12
Information Line ............................................................ 12
Screen Paging ............................................................... 12
Screen Background Color................................................ 12
Changing Monitor Output ............................................... 12
Monitors Configuration............................................................. 13
Navigation .............................................................................. 14
Mouse........................................................................... 14
Edit Tables .................................................................... 14
Options Windows........................................................... 14
Chapter 2 Patching .............................................................15
Patching Fixtures..................................................................... 16
Adding Fixtures to the Patch ........................................... 17
Loading a new Fixture to the Cache ................................ 17
Deleting Fixtures from the Fixtures Patch......................... 18
Patching Channels ................................................................... 18
One to One Patching...................................................... 19
Custom Patching a Single Dimmer to a Channel ............... 19
Custom Patching Multiple Dimmers to a Channel.............. 19
Deleting Channels from the Channels Patch ..................... 20
Chapter 3 Programming .....................................................21
The Editor............................................................................... 22
Selecting and Editing Channels................................................ 23
Basic Channel Selections ................................................ 23
Pre-Selecting Channels ......................................... 23
Clearing Channels from the Editor ................................... 23
Editing Channel Intensity Levels...................................... 23

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Selecting and Editing Fixtures................................................... 24
Basic Fixture Selections .................................................. 24
Pre-Selecting Fixtures / Parameters ....................... 24
Clearing Fixtures / Parameters from the Editor ................. 24
Fixture Control Parameters (Lamp On, Lamp Off, Reset)... 25
Editing Fixture Intensity Levels ....................................... 25
Editing Pan and Tilt Parameters with the Trackball ........... 25
Editing Parameters with the Encoder Wheels ................... 25
Using Groups for Fixture Selection................................... 26
Recording Cues ....................................................................... 27
Recording a Cue with Channels....................................... 27
Recording a Cue with Fixtures......................................... 27
Cue Times..................................................................... 27
Default Cue Times................................................ 28
Assigning Cue Fade and Auto Times ...................... 28
Timing Modes................................................................ 28
Naming a Cue................................................................ 28
Modifying a Cue............................................................. 29
Examining a Cue............................................................ 29
Copying a Cue ............................................................... 29
Exchanging Cues ........................................................... 29
Deleting a Cue............................................................... 29
Using Call ............................................................................... 30
Using Call with Console Output ....................................... 30
Using Call with Console Memory Items ............................ 30
Libraries and Palettes .............................................................. 31
Recording a Position Library ........................................... 31
Modifying a Position Library ............................................ 31
Recording Dimmer, Color, Gobo, Beam, & X-tra Libraries .. 31
Modifying Dimmer, Color, Gobo, Beam, & X-tra Libraries .. 32
Applying a Library.......................................................... 32
Numeric Selection ............................................... 32
Encoder Wheel Selection using [EDIT+]................ 32
Banks Key Selection............................................. 33
Applying a Palette ......................................................... 33
Numeric Selection ............................................... 33
Encoder Wheel Selection using [EDIT+]................ 33
Banks Key Selection............................................. 34
Using Banks Keys .................................................................... 34
Chapter 4 Playback.............................................................35
Grand Master and Blackout Key ................................................ 36
X1/X2 Crossfader .................................................................... 36
Crossfader Playback Display Area.................................... 37
Assigning Cues to the Crossfader .................................... 37
Deleting Cues from the Crossfader .................................. 37
Manual Crossfader Playback ........................................... 37
Automatic Crossfader Playback ....................................... 38
Modifying the Fade Rate ....................................... 38
Playback Masters..................................................................... 39
Masters Playback Display Area ........................................ 39
Loading a single Cue to a Master .................................... 39
Loading a Cue List to a Master........................................ 39
Deleting Masters............................................................ 40
Manual Master Playback ................................................. 40
Automatic Master Playback ............................................. 40

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Modifying the Fade Rate ...................................... 41
Loading Channels to Masters .......................................... 41
Loading Editor Content direct to Masters ......................... 41
Jump and Loop (Lp) Functions ................................................. 42
End Jump ............................................................ 42
Chapter 5 Memory Functions..............................................43
Saving and Loading Shows....................................................... 44
Selecting Disk Storage type ............................................ 44
Saving a Show............................................................... 44
Overwriting a Show........................................................ 45
Loading a Show ............................................................. 45
Console Reset ......................................................................... 45
Software Updates.................................................................... 46
Software Updater Program.................................... 46
Floppy Disk Update .............................................. 46
Ethernet Update................................................... 46
USB Update ......................................................... 47

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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
•Quick Key Reference
•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 Manual 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 Dimmers 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: This Quick Start Guide, User Manual
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.
Quick Key Reference (Viewed from upper left to bottom right of console.)
[M#]: Used to activate the Master’s contents.
[SM]: Used to blackout intensity levels of the Masters.
[FLMT]: Toggles between the Masters’ Flash, Solo, and GO modes. Also used to open the
Masters’ Modify or Exam screens by pressing [FLMT][MDFY] or [FLMT][EXAM].
Additionally used to delete all Masters, for example, press [DELETE][FLMT].
[LOAD]: Used to load Channels, Fixture Dimmers, Cues, Cue Lists, Groups, and Effects to the
Masters, for example, press [CUE][#][LOAD][M#]. Also used to load pages, see [PAGE]
on
page 5 .
[STEP]: Used to step through Effect steps that are loaded in a Master. For example, to step
thru an Effect, press and hold [STEP] while pressing [M#]. Also used to "GoTo" a cue in a
Cue List loaded in a Master or re-start a Cue List beginning with a blackout. See
page 41 for
examples.
[PAUSE-B]: Used to Pause or Reverse a crossfade in progress in a Master. See
page 40 .
(See Below)
[HELP]: Used to access On-Board
Help by Chapters or Help by Function information. See above.
[@USER]: Used to enter text notes. For example, you can leave notes concerning your show for
another operator to reference. An "@" symbol will appear in the Status Line when text is entered.
[EDT+]: Used to display and edit Palettes and Libraries by parameter category (Dim, Col, Gobo, etc.).
See
Encoder Wheel Selection using [EDIT+] , pages 32 and 33 for more information.
[BLND]: Used to toggle between the Stage and Blind Editors. See
The Editor, page 22 for more
information.

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[MDFY]: Used to edit attributes of a selected item (Cues, Groups, Masters, Effects, Libraries, etc.).
For example, to modify the contents of a Master [M], press [RST][MDFY][M#], perform the
modifications, then press [REC]. See
pages 29 and 32 for examples on modifying Cues and Libraries.
[EXAM]: Used to only view (not edit) the attributes of a selected item (Cues, Groups, Masters,
Effects, Libraries, etc.). For example, to examine the contents of Cue 1, press [CUE][1][EXAM]. To
examine the contents of a Master, press [EXAM][M#]. Pressing [EXAM] twice will open up a screen
showing general show information.
(See Below)
MACRO: Used to record and execute Macros. Macros allow you to quickly execute a series of recorded
keystrokes. For example, to record Macro 1, press [MACRO][1][REC], enter required keystrokes
then press [MACRO] again. To execute this Macro, press [MACRO][1][ENTER]. A Macro can also
be executed from its Macro Banks key or via a Cue. See User Manual for more information.
EFFECT: Used to record and load Effects. Effects are a series of Channels, Cues, or Groups which are
played back via a Master. Effects are recorded in the Effects Edit Screen which is opened by pressing
[EFFECT][#][REC]. To load the recorded Effect to a Master for playback, press
[EFFECT][#][LOAD][M#]. See User Manual for more information.
[PAGE]:Recorded Pages contain the contents of the Masters and Crossfader. To record a Page, press
[PAGE][#][REC]. To change to another recorded page, press [PAGE][#][ENTER] (non-forced
mode) or [PAGE][#][ENTER][ENTER] (forced mode). To change pages of only Masters, press
[LOAD] instead of [ENTER]. To change pages of only the Crossfader, press [ASSIGN] instead of
[ENTER].
[LNTM]: Used to automatically set Crossfader cue times and Effect step times. For example, to have
the console learn Auto Times (T) of cues loaded in the Crossfader, press [LNTM] then press [GO]
as many times as required. Press [LNTM] again to complete the process. See User Manual for further
information.
[PART]: Used to program Cue Parts. A Cue may be divided into to nine separate Parts with each Part
having its own input times. To include Channels or Parameters in a Cue Part, select them, then press
[PART][#][CUE][#][REC].
[PARAM]: Used to select and edit individual Parameters of a Fixture. When [PARAM] is pressed, an
Options Window will open showing the Fixture’s Parameters.
(See Below)
[TEST]: Used to test Channels, Fixture Dimmers, Groups, and Cues. The levels will be brought up to
100% in the Editor default fade time ([MENU][30]). For example, to test Channels 1 thru 5, press,
[TEST][CHANNEL][1] then press [TEST] four more times for the remaining Channels.
[INVERT]: Used to toggle between the Selected (red) and Present Channels/Fixtures (brown) in the
Editor.
[CALL]: Used to call different parts of the console’s output (Playbacks, Crossfaders) and memory
items (Cues, Groups, Channels, Parameters) to the Editor. See
page 30 for more information.
[NEXT],[PREV]: Used to select the next or previous channel, fixture, cue or group. This function can
be applied in General mode or Selective mode ([NEXT] LED On). General mode will increment or
decrement the channel, fixtures, cue or group number. Selective mode will increment or decrement
channel or fixtures that are in the Editor.

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[RELEASE]: Clears selected (red) Channels, Fixtures, and Fixture Parameters from the Editor in the
Editor default fade time ([MENU][30]). Pressing [RELEASE] twice will cause an instant fade to 0%.
See
pages 23 and 24 for further information.
(See Below)
[FIXTURE]: Used to select Fixtures, see
page # for more information. Also used to open the Fixture
Patch, see
page 16.
[EXCEPT]: Used to exclude selected Channels or Fixtures from a range. See pages 23 and 24 for
more information.
[OPTIONS]: Used for in-line recording of memory attributes.
[CHANNEL]: Used to select Channels, see
page 23 for more information. Also used to open the
Channel Patch, see
page 18.
[THRU]: Used to select Channels or Fixtures in a range. See page 23 and 24 for more information.
[@]: Used to set levels of Channels and Fixture dimmers. For example, [CHANNEL][1][@][50].
Pressing [@][@] will bring the level to 100%. Pressing [@][.] will set the level to the previously set
level. Also can be used to select Parameters, for example, [FIXTURE][1][PARAM][#][@][##].
[0] - [9]: Used to enter numerical data.
[C]:Used to delete data entered in the Command Line and text cells. Also used to
cancel pop-up Options Windows, see
page 14 .
[REC]: Used to store Cues, Groups, Effects, Libraries, Macros, and Pages. For example,
[CUE][1][REC].
[RST]: Clears all selected (red) and present (brown) Channels, Fixtures, and Fixture
Parameters from the Editor in the Editor default fade time ([MENU][30]). Pressing [RST]
twice will cause an instant fade to 0%. See
pages 23 and 24 for further information.
[CUE]: Used to select Cues for recording, modification, calling to Editor, and loading/
assigning to Masters and the Crossfader. Also used to open the Cue List ([CUE][CUE]).
[HOME]: Used to set the home default value of all Parameters of selected Fixtures.
Also used for setting the home default value of individual Parameters. For example,
[FIXTURE][1][PARAM][#][HOME].Additionally used to set Parameter categories (Dim,
Col, Gobo, etc.) to a home value, for example, [FIXTURE][1][COL][#][HOME].
(See Below)
[MENU]: Used to access the items in the Menu list. For example, to open the Monitors Configuration
screen, press [MENU][60].
[COPY]: Used to copy ([COPY])or exchange ([COPY][COPY])items and ranges. Items include
Channels, Fixtures, Parameters, Cues, Groups, Pages, Effects, Macros, and Libraries. For example, to

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copy Cue 1 to Cue 10. press [CUE][1][COPY][10][ENTER]. To exchange Cue 1 and Cue 10, press
[CUE][1][COPY][COPY][10][ENTER].
[INSERT]: Used to insert Fixtures, Channels, and DMX addresses while patching. Also used to insert
steps while editing Effects. Additionally used to insert Cues and Times while editing Time Code events.
[EXIT]: Used to close various screens and pages.
[RESCUE]: Used to recover previous data. Items that may be recovered include the last five
selections made, the last five Editor contents, and the last five Cue modifications. See User Manual for
more information.
[DELETE]: Used to delete Cues, Groups, Pages, Effects, Macros, and Libraries. For example,
[CUE][1][DELETE]. Also used to delete contents of Masters ([DELETE][M#])and Crossfader
([DELETE][ASSIGN]). Additionally used to delete Fixtures, Channels, and Dimmers while patching.
(See Below)
[] [] [] []:Used for navigation and selection. See
page 14 for more information.
[ENTER]: Used for confirmation of various commands. Also used to select Channels, Fixtures, Cues
and Groups. For example, [CHANNEL][1][ENTER]. Additionally used to select playbacks output. For
example, [ENTER][ENTER] for all playbacks, [ENTER][M#] for Masters, or [ENTER][ASSIGN] for
the Crossfader.
(See Below)
[POS]: Used for accessing Position Palettes ([POS]) and Libraries ([POS][POS]). See
pages 31-34
for more information.
[COL]: Used for accessing Color Palettes ([COL]) and Libraries ([COL][COL]). See
pages 31-34 for
more information.
[GOB]: Used for accessing Gobo Palettes ([GOB]) and Libraries ([GOB][GOB]). See
pages 31-34 for
more information.
[DIM]: Used for accessing Dimmer Palettes ([DIM]) and Libraries ([DIM][DIM]).
pages 31-34 for
more information.
[X-TRA]: Used for accessing X-Ttra Palettes ([X-TRA]) and Libraries ([X-TRA][X-TRA]). X-Tra
parameters include parameters such as Prism, Speed, Macros, etc. See
pages 31-34 for more
information.
[BEAM]: Used for accessing Beam Palettes ([BEAM]) and Libraries ([BEAM][BEAM]). See
pages
31-34
for more information.
[SHAPE]: Used to access and apply Shapes. See User Manual for further information.
[] []: Used for stepping thru Fixture Parameters. Also used to step between Palettes and
Libraries while in [EDIT+] mode.

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(See Below)
[ENDJP]: Used to end a finite Jump in the Crossfader before the Lp(Loop) value decrements to 0. See
page 42 for more information.
[RATE]: Used to control the Crossfader fade rate via Encoder Wheel 1. See
page 38 for more
information.
[ASSIGN]: Used to load the Crossfader with the desired Cues. For example,
[CUE][1][THRU][5][ASSIGN]. Also used to delete the Crossfader contents: [DELETE][ASSIGN].
Additionally used to load pages containing Crossfader content. For example, [PAGE][#][ASSIGN].
(See Below)
[FINE]: Used for setting the Trackball and X/Y Encoder Wheels’ sensitivity. See
page 25 for more
information.
[WHEEL]: Used to perform a blind edit of a Parameter while editing the Parameter with an Encoder
Wheel (Press and Hold [WHEEL]). Also used to set the same selected Parameter value of several
Fixtures to the Parameter value of the first Fixture by pressing [WHEEL][WHEEL].
[FANOUT]: Used to set Pan and Tilt Parameters of several selected Fixtures in a non-linear mode via
the Trackball or X/Y Encoder Wheels. When the [FANOUT] LED is Off, the Parameter values of the
selected Fixtures will change in a normal linear mode. When the [FANOUT] LED is On, the Parameter
values will change from the first selected Fixture to the last. When the [FANOUT] LED is blinking, the
Parameter values will change symmetrically from the center selected Fixture to the first and last
Fixtures.
[MOUSE]: Used to operate the Trackball as a mouse. Press [TB] to return to Trackball mode.
[TB]: Used to select one of three Trackball modes. See
page 25 for more information.
[FLIP]: Changes Pan and Tilt values of selected fixtures to their opposite values. Can also be applied
to Pan and Tilt values separately, for example (Pan), [FIXTURE][1][PARAM][2][FLIP],or (Tilt),
[FIXTURE][1][PARAM][3][FLIP].
(See Below)
[SX]: Used to blackout intensity levels of the Crossfader.
[BLKOUT]: Used to blackout all intensity levels of the console.
(See Below)
[GO]: Starts a new fade in the Crossfader. See
page # for more information.
[PSBACK]: Used to Pause or Reverse a crossfade in progress in the Crossfader. See
page 38 .

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Contacting Technical Support
If you cannot find answers in the Quick Start Guide or User Manual, 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:
Drop-Down
Pop-Up
Setup Line
Data Cell