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.