LSC CLARITY LX300 User manual

CLARITY
Lighting and Media Control
LX-Series & Desktop
OPERATOR MANUAL
Issue 5.3
Desktop (MAC/PC)
LX300
LX600
LX900
Covering software Version 2.4
June 2016
Document number: LX-T01U-A4
LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
ABN 21 090 801 675
65-67 Discovery Road
Dandenong South, Vic.
Australia
Tel: [phone] Fax:[phone]
email: [email protected]
web: www.lsclighting.com

DISCLAIMER
Both LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. and OpenClear Pty. Ltd. have a corporate policy of
continuous improvement, covering areas such as product design and documentation. To achieve
this goal, we undertake to release software updates for all products on a regular basis. In light
of this policy, some detail contained in this manual may not match the exact operation of your
product. Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
In any event, neither LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. nor OpenClear Pty. Ltd. can be held
liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages or loss whatsoever
(including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, or other
pecuniary loss) arising out the use or the inability to use this product for its intended purpose as
expressed by the manufacturer and in conjunction with this operating manual.
Servicing of this product is recommended to be carried out by LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty.
Ltd. or its authorized service agents. No liability will be accepted whatsoever for any loss or
damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorized personnel.
In addition servicing by unauthorized personnel may void your warranty.
LSC Lighting Systems’ products must only be used for the purpose for which they were
intended.
Clarity LX products are manufactured in Australia.

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Contents
1Latest Features 10
1.1 Overview ________________________ 10
1.2 Version 2.4_______________________ 10
1.2.1 New Fixture Library_________________ 10
1.2.1 Show Compatibility _________________ 10
1.2.2 Network Devices ___________________ 11
1.2.3 Bookmarks _______________________ 11
1.2.4 Freeset Load Option ________________ 11
1.2.5 Patch Highlight ____________________ 11
1.2.6 Mass Multi Patch ___________________ 11
1.2.7 Minor Changes ____________________ 11
2Introduction/Models 12
2.1 Overview ________________________ 12
2.2 Desktop Version___________________ 12
2.3 Console Models ___________________ 12
2.4 Common Features _________________ 12
2.5 Help ____________________________ 13
3Desktop (PC or MAC) Clarity 14
3.1 Overview ________________________ 14
3.1.1 Software _________________________ 14
3.2 Installing Clarity on a PC ____________ 14
3.3 Installing Clarity on a Mac ___________ 16
HASP Diagnostics_______________________ 16
3.4 VX/QX device driver (Windows & Mac) _ 17
3.4.1 Windows 64 bit Device Driver. ________ 17
3.5 Demo Mode ______________________ 18
3.6 Desktop DMX Output _______________ 18
3.7 Desktop ArtNet and sACN Output _____ 19
3.8 VX10 Playback Wing _______________ 19
3.9 VX20 Programming & Playback Wing __ 20
3.9.1 USB Indicator _____________________ 20
3.9.2 DMX Indicators ____________________ 20
3.9.3 Desklamp ________________________ 20
3.9.4 Kensington Lock Slot________________ 20
3.9.5 USB Slot _________________________ 20
3.10 Starting Clarity____________________ 21
3.11 Loading a Show ___________________ 21
3.11.1 Show Tab ________________________ 21
3.12 Modes Of Operation ________________ 22
3.12.1 Console Window ___________________ 24
3.13 Basic Desktop Operation ____________ 25
3.14 Patching _________________________ 26
3.15 Programming _____________________ 28
3.15.1 Attribute Controls __________________ 28
3.15.2 Attribute Quick Menus_______________ 29
3.15.3 Universal Controller_________________ 29
3.15.4 Creating a Lighting Look _____________ 29
3.16 Playback_________________________ 30
3.16.1 Control Booth _____________________ 30
3.16.2 Adding a Virtual VX Wing ____________ 30
3.16.3 Selecting a Virtual VX Wing __________ 30
3.17 Adding a Cue-list to a VX Wing _______ 31
3.18 Wing Playback Pages _______________ 31
3.18.1 Locking a Playback _________________ 32
3.18.2 Page Bookmarks ___________________ 32
3.18.3 Managing VX Pages_________________ 32
3.19 Wing Playbacks ___________________ 32
3.20 Wing Group Masters _______________ 33
3.21 Extended Wing Controls_____________ 34
3.22 Programming with the VX20 Wing_____ 36
3.22.1 Trackball _________________________ 36
3.22.2 Programmer Buttons ________________ 36
3.22.3 VX20 Soft Menus ___________________ 37
3.23 External Control Inputs______________ 38
3.24 VX20 MIDI _______________________ 38
3.25 Desklamp Intensity_________________ 39
3.26 Free Mode ________________________ 39
4LX Consoles 40
4.1 Overview_________________________ 40
4.2 VX wings _________________________ 40
5LX300 Console 41
5.1 Overview_________________________ 41
5.2 LX300 Rear Panel __________________ 41
5.2.1 Power Input and Mains Switch _________ 42
5.2.2 DMX Outputs ______________________ 42
5.2.3 Ethernet __________________________ 42
5.2.4 DVI Video Out _____________________ 42
5.2.5 USB _____________________________ 42
5.2.6 MIDI _____________________________ 42
5.2.7 Audio In/Out ______________________ 42
5.2.8 LED Desk Lamps ___________________ 42
5.2.9 External Inputs ____________________ 42
5.2.10 Reset ____________________________ 43
5.4 LX300 Front Panel__________________ 44
5.4.1 LX300 Playbacks ___________________ 44
6LX600 Console 46
6.1 Overview_________________________ 46
6.2 LX600 Rear Panel __________________ 47
6.2.1 Power Input and Mains Switch _________ 47
6.2.2 Mains Outputs _____________________ 47
6.2.3 DMX Outputs ______________________ 47
6.2.4 Ethernet __________________________ 47
6.2.5 DVI Video Out _____________________ 47
6.2.6 USB _____________________________ 48
6.2.7 MIDI _____________________________ 48
6.2.8 SPMTE Timecode ___________________ 48
6.2.9 Audio In/Out ______________________ 48
6.2.10 LED Desk Lamps ___________________ 48
6.2.11 External Inputs ____________________ 48
6.2.12 Reset ____________________________ 48
6.4 LX600 Front Panel__________________ 49
7LX900 Console 50
7.1 Overview_________________________ 50
7.2 LX900 Rear Panel __________________ 50
7.2.1 Power Input and Mains Switch _________ 51
7.2.2 Mains Outputs _____________________ 51
7.2.3 DMX Outputs ______________________ 51
7.2.4 DMX Input ________________________ 51
7.2.5 Ethernet __________________________ 51
7.2.6 DVI Video Out _____________________ 51
7.2.7 USB _____________________________ 51
7.2.8 MIDI _____________________________ 51
7.2.9 SPMTE Timecode ___________________ 51
7.2.10 Audio In/Out ______________________ 51
7.2.11 LED Desk Lamps ___________________ 52
7.2.12 External Inputs ____________________ 52
7.2.13 Reset ____________________________ 52
7.4 LX900 Front Panel__________________ 53
7.5 LX900 Split Cross Fade ______________ 54
7.6In and Out faders __________________ 55
8LX Console Controls 56

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8.1 Overview_________________________ 56
8.2 Power Switches ____________________ 56
8.3 Grand Master _____________________ 56
8.4 Encoder Wheel Touch Screen _________ 56
8.4.1 Trackpad Mode ____________________ 57
8.5 Encoder Wheels and Buttons _________ 58
8.5.1 Rig _____________________________ 59
8.5.2 Universal_________________________ 60
8.5.3 Direct ___________________________ 61
8.5.4 Expand __________________________ 61
8.5.5 Virtual Wheels_____________________ 62
8.5.6 Menu____________________________ 62
8.5.7 Graphical ________________________ 62
8.5.8 Timing___________________________ 63
8.5.9 Dynamics ________________________ 64
8.5.10 Matrix ___________________________ 64
8.5.11 Media ___________________________ 64
8.5.12 Palettes__________________________ 64
8.5.13 More… ___________________________ 64
8.5.1 Intensities________________________ 64
8.5.2 Timeline _________________________ 65
8.6 Keypad and Command Centre ________ 66
8.6.1 User Buttons ______________________ 66
8.6.2 Intensity Wheel ___________________ 66
8.6.3 Numeric Keypad ___________________ 66
8.6.4 Command Centre __________________ 66
8.6.5 Command Centre User Pages _________ 67
8.6.6 Command Buttons _________________ 68
8.7 Playbacks ________________________ 69
8.7.1 LX300 Button Playbacks _____________ 69
8.7.2 Fader Playbacks ___________________ 70
8.7.3 Assign a Cuelist to a Playback ________ 70
8.7.4 Edit Button _______________________ 70
8.7.5 Release Button ____________________ 71
8.7.6 Function Button. ___________________ 71
8.7.7 Playback Controls __________________ 72
8.7.8 Playback Touch Screens _____________ 72
8.7.9 Assign or Clear a Playback ___________ 72
8.7.10 Configuring a Playback ______________ 73
8.7.11 Playback Pages ____________________ 73
8.7.12 Locking a Playback _________________ 74
8.7.13 Managing Pages ___________________ 75
8.7.14 Page Bookmarks ___________________ 75
8.7.15 Page Groups ______________________ 76
8.7.16 Extended Playback Controls __________ 77
8.7.17 Clearing a Playback ________________ 78
8.7.18 Group Masters ____________________ 78
8.7.19 Fader Contents Indicator ____________ 79
8.8 Action Buttons ____________________ 80
8.8.1 Action Button Pages ________________ 81
8.8.2 Assigning an Action Button ___________ 81
8.8.3 Release a Cuelist on an Action Button __ 82
8.8.4 Release all Cuelists on a Page of Action Buttons
82
8.8.5 Clearing an Action Button ____________ 82
8.9 Touch Screen(s) ___________________ 82
9Basic Operation 84
9.1 Overview_________________________ 84
9.2 Patching _________________________ 84
9.3 Programming _____________________ 85
9.4 Playback _________________________ 85
9.4.1 Performance Window _______________ 85
9.5 Edit and Update ___________________ 85
10 Customizing Clarity 86
10.1 Overview_________________________ 86
10.2 LX Tools _________________________ 86
10.3 Touch Screen Operation _____________ 86
10.4 Dockable Windows _________________ 86
10.5 Resizing Panes ____________________ 86
10.6 Rig Mode Icons ___________________ 86
10.7 Universal and Direct _______________ 86
10.8 Attribute Control Size ______________ 86
10.9 Preferences ______________________ 88
10.10 Keyboard Shortcuts ________________ 88
11 Patching Fixtures 90
11.1 Overview ________________________ 90
11.2 Spreadsheet View _________________ 91
11.3 Patching Fixtures __________________ 91
11.3.1 Drag and Drop Patching _____________ 91
11.3.2 Patching Dimmers __________________ 91
11.3.3 Clarity Universes ___________________ 91
11.3.4 Highlight channel ___________________ 92
11.4 Clone from other fixture(s) __________ 93
11.4.1 Cloning Example ___________________ 93
11.5 Keypad Patching __________________ 93
11.5.1 Patching Commands:________________ 94
11.6 Multi-Patch_______________________ 94
11.6.1 Keypad Multi-Patch _________________ 94
11.6.2 Copy Multi-Patch ___________________ 94
11.6.3 Removing Multi-Patches _____________ 94
11.7 Selecting Fixtures _________________ 95
11.8 Inverting/Swapping Attributes________ 95
11.9 Intensity Fade Profiles ______________ 96
11.10 Minimum and Maximum Intensity _____ 96
11.11 Custom Fixtures___________________ 97
11.12 Connecting Output Devices __________ 97
11.13 ArtNet Outputs____________________ 98
11.13.1 ArtNet Unicast _____________________ 99
11.14 sACN Outputs____________________ 101
11.15 Disable Network DMX _____________ 102
11.16 Editing the Patch _________________ 102
11.16.1 Editing a Fixtures Address ___________ 102
11.16.2 Editing a Fixtures Name or Number ___ 102
11.16.3 Deleting Fixtures __________________ 102
11.16.4 Un-Patching Fixtures _______________ 103
11.16.5 Exporting the Patch ________________ 103
12 Rig 104
12.1 Overview _______________________ 104
12.2 Arranging Fixtures ________________ 104
12.3 Aligning Fixtures _________________ 105
12.4 Fixture Icons ____________________ 106
12.5 Multiple Views ___________________ 106
12.5.1 Creating a new View _______________ 106
12.6 Configuring a View________________ 106
12.6.1 Background Image ________________ 107
12.7 Selecting Fixtures In Rig View _______ 107
13 Universal 109
13.1 Overview _______________________ 109
13.2 Universal Mode Pages _____________ 109
14 Direct 112
14.1 Overview _______________________ 112
15 Timing 113
15.1 Overview _______________________ 113
15.2 Cuelist Times ____________________ 113
15.3 Cue Times ______________________ 113
15.3.1 Intensity Fade Out times. ___________ 113
15.4 Cue Attribute Times _______________ 114
15.4.1 Timing Mode _____________________ 114

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15.4.2 Timing Tab ______________________ 114
15.5 Setting Times____________________ 115
15.5.1 Setting Times by Direct Entry ________ 115
15.6 Fade Curves _____________________ 116
15.7 Filtering Times ___________________ 116
15.7.1 Combining Filters _________________ 117
15.7.2 Complex Timing __________________ 118
15.8 Previewing Times _________________ 118
15.9 Recording Times _________________ 118
15.10 Reset Timing ____________________ 118
15.11 Time Presets ____________________ 118
15.11.1 Recording Time Presets_____________ 118
15.11.2 Applying Time Presets______________ 119
16 Dynamics (real time effects) 120
16.1 Overview _______________________ 120
16.2 Applying Dynamics _______________ 120
16.3 Controlling Dynamics ______________ 121
16.3.1 Waveform Control _________________ 121
16.3.2 Dynamics Attribute Controls _________ 122
16.4 Multiple Attribute Dynamics_________ 123
16.4.1 Stopping Dynamics ________________ 123
16.4.2 Resync__________________________ 123
16.4.3 Attribute Control Dynamics Indicators _ 123
17 Matrix 124
17.1 Overview _______________________ 124
17.2 Terminology _____________________ 124
17.3 Patching a LED Matrix _____________ 124
17.4 Creating a Matrix _________________ 124
17.5 Editing a Matrix __________________ 126
17.5.1 Deleting a Matrix__________________ 126
17.6 Matrix Control ___________________ 126
17.7 Transforms______________________ 127
17.8 Adding Media to a Pixel Source ______ 127
17.9 Selecting Media in a Pixel Source ____ 128
17.10 Adding and Deleting Pixel Sources ___ 128
17.11 Viewer _________________________ 128
17.12 Activating a PixelSource ___________ 129
17.13 Activating Selected Cells ___________ 129
17.14 Pixel Source Layering and Transparency129
17.15 PixelSource Transitions ____________ 129
17.16 Dynamics _______________________ 130
17.17 Recording Matrix Settings __________ 130
18 Media 131
18.1 Overview _______________________ 131
18.2 Patching Media servers ____________ 131
18.3 Network Connection_______________ 131
18.4 Configuration ____________________ 131
18.4.1 Reload __________________________ 131
18.5 Media Server Operation ____________ 131
18.5.1 Browser _________________________ 132
18.5.2 Controls_________________________ 132
18.6 Recording Cues __________________ 132
18.7 Supported Media Servers___________ 133
19 Palettes 134
19.1 Overview _______________________ 134
19.2 Arranging Palettes and Groups ______ 135
19.3 Groups _________________________ 136
19.4 Colour Presets ___________________ 136
19.5 Beam Presets ____________________ 136
19.6 Favourites ______________________ 136
19.7 Presets _________________________ 137
19.7.1 Fixture Specific Presets _____________ 137
19.7.2 Fixture Type Presets _______________ 137
19.8 Freesets ________________________ 137
19.8.1 Permutating Freesets _______________ 138
19.8.2 Scaling Freesets ___________________ 138
19.9 Dynamic Presets __________________ 138
19.10 Recording a Preset or Freeset________ 138
19.11 Freeset Parameter Scripting _________ 139
19.11.1 Sample Scripts ____________________ 141
19.12 Palette Icons _____________________ 142
19.12.1 Group Icons ______________________ 142
19.12.2 Preset & Freeset Icons ______________ 142
19.12.3 Preset and Freeset Shortcuts _________ 143
19.13 Applying Presets and Freesets _______ 143
19.13.1 Keyboard Commands _______________ 143
19.13.2 Apply in Palettes Mode ______________ 143
19.14 Removing Presets or Freesets _______ 144
19.14.1 Apply in the Palettes window _________ 144
19.14.2 Build Mode _______________________ 145
19.14.3 Live Times _______________________ 145
19.14.4 Apply Palettes in the Programmer window146
19.14.5 Masking _________________________ 146
19.15 Applying Dynamic Presets __________ 146
19.15.1 Masking Dynamic Presets ___________ 147
19.15.2 Base ____________________________ 147
19.15.3 Preserve Dynamics_________________ 147
19.16 Controlling Dynamics ______________ 148
19.17 Deactivate a Preset or Freeset _______ 148
19.18 Recording Cues with Presets & Freesets.148
19.19 Updating a Preset During Programming 148
19.20 Updating a Preset During Playback____ 149
20 Intensities 150
20.1 Overview________________________ 150
20.2 Channel Controller Mode____________ 151
20.2.1 Settings for Channel Controller Mode __ 151
20.2.2 Operating in Channel Controller Mode __ 151
21 Programmer 153
21.1 Overview________________________ 153
21.2 Programmer Attributes Tab _________ 153
21.3 Selection Sidebar _________________ 154
21.4 Selecting Fixtures _________________ 154
21.4.1 Selection phase vs. Programming phase 154
21.4.2 Selecting Multiple Types of Fixtures____ 154
21.4.3 Deselecting Fixtures________________ 154
21.4.4 Selection Order ___________________ 155
21.4.5 Attribute Quick Menus ______________ 155
21.4.6 Programmer Toolbar Fixture Buttons ___ 155
21.5 Individual Fixture Control ___________ 155
21.6 Groups _________________________ 156
21.6.1 Editing Groups ____________________ 157
21.6.2 Sort Tab _________________________ 157
21.6.3 Sorting __________________________ 157
21.6.4 Grouping ________________________ 157
21.6.5 Groups of…_______________________ 157
21.6.6 Subgroups… ______________________ 158
21.6.7 Next and Prev ____________________ 158
21.6.8 Budding _________________________ 159
21.6.9 Programming Using Grouping ________ 159
21.6.10 Ctrl Tab _________________________ 160
21.6.11 Intensity and Colour Icons ___________ 160
21.6.12 Position Icons_____________________ 161
21.7 Session Control ___________________ 161
21.7.1 Altered Fixture Indication____________ 161
21.7.2 Blind Programming_________________ 162
21.7.3 Clearing a Programmer _____________ 162
21.7.4 Clearing a Fixture from a Programmer _ 162
21.7.5 Clearing an Attribute from a Programmer162

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21.8 Programmer Toolbar _______________ 162
21.8.1 Undo / Redo _____________________ 162
21.8.2 None, Prev, All, Next ______________ 163
21.8.3 Grab ___________________________ 163
21.8.4 Preview _________________________ 163
21.8.5 To Preset _______________________ 163
21.8.6 Record/Save _____________________ 163
21.8.7 Append last/Save As_______________ 163
21.8.8 Update _________________________ 164
21.8.9 Highlight ________________________ 164
21.8.10 Highlight and Lowlight settings_______ 165
21.8.11 Blind ___________________________ 165
21.8.12 Clear/Close ______________________ 165
21.9 Programmer Toolbox ______________ 165
21.9.1 Show Undo View __________________ 166
21.9.2 Trim (knock out remainder) _________ 166
21.9.3 Remainder Dim___________________ 166
21.9.4 Controls ________________________ 166
21.9.5 Renumber Fixtures ________________ 166
21.9.6 Rename Fixtures__________________ 166
21.9.7 Grab DMX _______________________ 166
21.9.8 Copy ___________________________ 166
21.9.9 Paste___________________________ 167
21.9.10 Clone __________________________ 167
21.9.11 Flip ____________________________ 167
21.9.12 Personalizing the Toolbar ___________ 167
21.10 DMX Input_______________________ 167
21.11 Parking Fixtures __________________ 168
21.12 Universal Control Panel_____________ 168
21.13 Attribute Controls _________________ 168
21.13.1 Attribute Quick Menus _____________ 169
21.13.2 Fixture Quick Menus _______________ 169
21.13.3 Attribute Control Size ______________ 170
21.13.4 Attribute Control Order_____________ 170
21.14 Fanning Attributes ________________ 170
21.14.1 Offset Fanning ___________________ 171
21.14.2 Fanning Selection Order ____________ 171
21.14.3 Fanning in the Universal Control Panel _ 171
22 Proglets 172
22.1 Overview________________________ 172
22.2 In Built Proglets __________________ 172
23 Command Line Programming174
23.1 Overview________________________ 174
23.2 Fixture Selection __________________ 174
23.3 Intensity Entry ___________________ 174
23.4 Intensity Wheel___________________ 175
23.5 Fade Time Entry __________________ 175
23.6 Fixture Numbering for Keypad Entry __ 175
23.6.1 Changing Fixture Unit Numbers ______ 175
23.7 Groups and Presets________________ 176
24 Record 177
24.1 Overview________________________ 177
24.2 Recording a Cue __________________ 177
24.2.1 New Cue-list _____________________ 177
24.2.2 Cue-list Playback Settings and Options 178
24.2.3 Cue Options _____________________ 178
24.2.4 Existing Cue-list __________________ 178
24.2.5 Record to Selected Cue-list _________ 179
24.2.6 Contents Options _________________ 179
24.2.7 Keep Settings ____________________ 180
24.2.8 Clear recorded values ______________ 180
24.3 Record Output____________________ 181
24.4 Editing Cues _____________________ 181
24.4.1 Undo Redo ______________________ 182
25 Control Booth 183
25.1 Overview _______________________ 183
25.2 Cue-list Playback Settings __________ 184
25.2.1 Cue-list Playback Options ___________ 184
25.2.2 Cue-list Chase Options _____________ 187
25.2.3 Cue-list Priority Settings ____________ 188
25.3 Playback Control Panel ____________ 188
25.4 Manipulating cues and cue-lists______ 189
25.4.1 Cue-list Folders ___________________ 190
25.4.2 Copying and Merging Cues __________ 190
25.4.3 Copy Full State ___________________ 191
25.4.4 Undo Redo _______________________ 191
25.4.5 Cue Notes _______________________ 191
25.5 Sync FX ________________________ 191
25.6 Mark Cues (Move in Black) _________ 192
25.7 Change Cue Only _________________ 193
25.8 Loop Cue _______________________ 193
25.9 Audio Playback___________________ 193
25.9.1 Audio Fixture _____________________ 194
25.10 Simple SCRIPT language (Macros) ___ 195
25.11 Learn Master cue-list ______________ 196
25.12 Bookmark_______________________ 197
26 Editing Cues and Cue-lists 198
26.1 Overview _______________________ 198
26.2 Update _________________________ 198
26.2.1 Update __________________________ 198
26.2.2 Auto Update______________________ 199
26.3 Editing a Cue ____________________ 200
26.4 Editing Follow or Wait Times ________ 201
26.4.1 Saving the Edit ___________________ 202
26.5 Editing Channels to be “Cue Only” ___ 202
26.5.1 “Cue Only” Indication ______________ 203
26.5.2 Live Edit Indication ________________ 203
26.6 Block Cue _______________________ 203
26.7 Undo Redo Edits _________________ 204
26.8 Exporting a Cue to the Programmer __ 204
27 Performance Window 205
27.1 Overview _______________________ 205
27.2 Previewing Cue-lists_______________ 206
27.3 The Grid ________________________ 206
27.4 Adapting Existing Programming _____ 206
27.4.1 Sync FX _________________________ 206
27.5 Managing the Grid ________________ 207
27.5.1 Copying Active Cells to a Common Row 207
27.5.2 Cell Properties ____________________ 207
27.6 The Metronome __________________ 209
27.6.1 Metronome Settings _______________ 210
27.7 Performance Freesets/Groups _______ 210
28 Levels Window 211
28.1 Overview _______________________ 211
28.2 DMX Values _____________________ 211
28.3 Output Values ___________________ 211
28.4 Programmer Values _______________ 212
28.5 Cue List Values __________________ 212
28.6 Customizing The Display ___________ 212
28.7 New Window ____________________ 212
29 Intensity Levels 213
29.1 Overview _______________________ 213
29.2 View Setings ____________________ 213
29.3 Console View ____________________ 214
29.4 Follow View _____________________ 214

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30 Show Files & Import/Export 215
30.1 Overview _______________________ 215
30.2 Saving and Changing Shows ________ 215
30.2.1 Default FreEsets __________________ 216
30.3 Importing and Exporting Shows _____ 216
30.4 Merging Shows___________________ 217
30.4.1 Merge Fixtures ___________________ 218
30.4.2 Merge Groups ____________________ 219
30.4.3 Merge Presets ____________________ 219
30.4.4 Merge Cuelists____________________ 219
30.4.5 Append Playbacks _________________ 219
30.4.6 Append Rig Schematic Views ________ 219
30.5 Examples of Merging ______________ 220
30.6 Desktop Clarity local Media libraries __ 220
31 MIDI 221
31.1 Overview _______________________ 221
31.2 MIDI Control of Selected Playback____ 221
31.2.1 MIDI Settings ____________________ 221
31.2.2 MIDI Channel ____________________ 221
31.2.3 MIDI Note On Messages ____________ 221
31.2.4 MIDI Control Function ______________ 222
31.2.5 Learn Midi _______________________ 222
31.3 MIDI Control of a Cuelist ___________ 222
31.4 MIDI Timecode___________________ 223
32 Timecode 225
32.1 Overview _______________________ 225
32.2 Timecode Configuration ____________ 225
32.3 Big Time________________________ 225
32.4 Simulator _______________________ 226
33 Timeline 227
33.1 Overview _______________________ 227
33.2 Timeline Window _________________ 227
33.3 LTC Timelines____________________ 229
33.4 Internal Timelines ________________ 229
33.5 Audio Timelines __________________ 230
33.6 Editing Timelines _________________ 231
33.7 Palettes ________________________ 232
33.8 Action Button Control______________ 232
33.9 Legacy LTC Feature _______________ 233
33.9.1 Automatic Entry of Events (Learn) ____ 234
33.9.2 Manual Entry of Events _____________ 234
33.9.3 Editing Events ____________________ 234
33.9.4 Managing Playlists_________________ 234
33.9.5 Timecode Playback ________________ 234
33.9.6 Recede _________________________ 234
33.9.7 Skip Intervening Events ____________ 235
34 Remote Control 236
34.1 Overview _______________________ 236
34.2 OSC Control via an IPhone/iPad/Android236
34.2.1 Setting up OSC on an iPhone, iPad or Android
236
34.2.2 Setting up OSC on Clarity ___________ 237
34.2.3 Controlling Clarity with Touch OSC ____ 238
34.2.4 Controlling Clarity From an OSC Client _ 238
34.2.5 Controlling Other Devices From Clarity_ 239
34.3 Network Devices _________________ 239
34.3.1 Internal Control Values and Value control
fixtures. 243
35 Scheduler 244
35.1 Overview _______________________ 244
35.2 Schedule an Event ________________ 244
36 Tracking Backup 245
36.1 Overview________________________ 245
36.2 Setting up Tracking Backup _________ 245
36.3 Operating From The Slave __________ 246
37 Preferences and About 247
37.1 User Preferences__________________ 247
37.1.1 New Show Preferences______________ 250
37.2 About Clarity _____________________ 251
38 LX Tools 252
38.1 Overview________________________ 252
38.2 Starting LX Tools _________________ 252
38.2.1 Brightness _______________________ 252
38.2.2 Software Management ______________ 253
38.2.3 Help ____________________________ 253
38.2.4 Configure Monitors _________________ 253
38.2.5 Networking_______________________ 254
38.2.6 Calibrate Touch Screens ____________ 255
38.2.7 Clock ___________________________ 255
38.2.8 Diagnostics_______________________ 255
38.2.9 System Information ________________ 255
38.2.10 Keyboard ________________________ 255
39 Software Upgrade 256
39.1 Overview________________________ 256
39.2 Desktop Upgrade _________________ 256
39.3 LX Console Upgrade _______________ 256
40 Technical Support 257
41 Fixture Editor 258
41.1 Overview________________________ 258
41.2 Fixture Request Service ____________ 258
41.3 Fixture Editor ____________________ 258
41.4 Quick Tour ______________________ 259
41.5 Writing a New Fixture Template ______ 263
41.5.1 Slots ____________________________ 266
41.5.2 Colour Mixing System ______________ 268
41.5.3 High Resolution ___________________ 268
41.5.4 Conditional Channel ________________ 269
41.5.5 Default Value _____________________ 269
41.5.6 Differentiator _____________________ 269
41.5.7 Virtual Intensity ___________________ 270
41.5.8 Compose Modular Fixtures ___________ 270
41.5.9 Short Name, Save and Export Fixture __ 272
42 Operating Concepts and
Terminology 273
42.1 Overview________________________ 273
42.2 Programmer / Playback ____________ 273
42.3 Priority Control ___________________ 273
42.4 Attribute Default Values ____________ 273
42.5 Programmer Control _______________ 273
42.6 Playback Control __________________ 274
42.7 Recording and Playback Concepts ____ 274
42.7.1 Tracking Playback _________________ 274
42.7.2 Typical Tracking Operations __________ 274
42.7.3 Advantages of Tracking _____________ 275
42.7.4 Disadvantages of Tracking ___________ 275
42.7.5 Cue Only Playback _________________ 276
42.8 Recording Cues ___________________ 276
42.8.1 Content Options ___________________ 277
42.8.2 Cue Only (recording) _______________ 278
42.8.3 Mark Cues (Move in Black) __________ 279
42.9 DMX 512 ________________________ 279

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42.10 DMX Universes ___________________ 279
42.10.1 DMX Slot________________________ 279
42.10.2 Attribute. _______________________ 279
42.11 HTP (HIGHEST TAKES PRECEDENCE)__ 279
42.12 LTP (LATEST TAKES PRECEDENCE) ___ 279
42.13 RDM ___________________________ 280
43 Hints and Tips 281
43.1 Simple Cue Playback_______________ 281
43.2 Parked channels __________________ 281
43.3 One Shot Chase __________________ 281
43.4 Performance Window Tips___________ 281
43.5 Flashing a cue ____________________ 282
43.6 Quick Record_____________________ 282
43.7 Snapping Forwards or Backwards_____ 282
43.8 Operate Clarity Like a Manual Desk ___ 282
43.9 Programmer Override ______________ 282
43.10 Media Server Thumbnails ___________ 282
43.11 Audio Playback ___________________ 283
43.12 Automated Follow Spot Audio Cues ___ 283
43.13 Simple RGB Mixing ________________ 283
43.14 Recording Only Pan (or Tilt) _________ 284
43.15 Time Presets _____________________ 284
43.16 Sorting, Buddying & SubGroups ______ 284
43.17 Universal Control. _________________ 284
43.18 Copy And Paste___________________ 284
43.19 Fans Buttons _____________________ 285
43.20 Multiple Programmers______________ 285
43.21 Cuelist Folder Order _______________ 285
44 Appendix. Proglet Scripting 286
44.1 Introduction _____________________ 286
44.2 API (Application Programming Interface)
Properties____________________________ 286
44.2.1 Buddying/Subgroup properties _______ 286
44.2.2 Other properties __________________ 286
44.2.3 Channel IDs ______________________ 286
44.2.4 Feature IDs ______________________ 287
44.2.5 Permutations _____________________ 287
44.3 Channel/Feature Values____________ 287
44.4 Programmer API functions__________ 287
44.4.1 The include() function ______________ 289
44.5 User Input functions ______________ 289
44.6 Modifying and creating new Proglets __ 290
44.7 ECMAScript features supported by Clarity (Qt
Script) ______________________________ 290
44.7.1 The Global Object _________________ 290
44.7.2 Object Objects ____________________ 291
44.7.3 Function Objects __________________ 292
44.7.4 Array Objects_____________________ 292
44.7.5 String Objects ____________________ 293
44.7.6 Boolean Objects___________________ 293
44.7.7 Number Objects___________________ 294
44.7.8 The Math Object __________________ 294
44.7.9 Date Objects _____________________ 295
44.7.10 RegExp Objects ___________________ 296
44.7.11 Error Objects _____________________ 296
44.7.12 The JSON Object __________________ 297
45 Index 298
46 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 302

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Conventions Used in this Manual
Throughout this manual, certain conventions have been used to make the meaning clearer.
1) A word in Bold test represents a button, a Tab, an area or label on the GUI (Graphical User
Interface).
2) The terms “Click” “Select” and “Touch” are interchangeable.
3) Emphasis is indicated by underlining.
4) Notes or Hints are displayed in italic font
Copyright Notices
Clarity application software is developed by OpenClear Pty. Ltd.
www.openclear.com.au
Copyright © 2009 OpenClear Pty. Ltd.
All rights reserved.
USB and RDM software modules and LX products are developed by LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
www.lsclighting.com
Copyright © 2009 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
All rights reserved.
Contents of this manual, Copyright © 2012
OpenClear Pty. Ltd. and LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
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1Latest Features
1.1 OVERVIEW
Both LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. and OpenClear Pty. Ltd. have a corporate policy of
continuous improvement covering areas such as product design and documentation. To achieve
this goal, we undertake to release software updates for all products on a regular basis. The latest
features to be added to this version of Clarity are listed below.
1.2 VERSION 2.4
1.2.1 New Fixture Library
Clarity always did a great job of working with compound fixtures (multiple fixtures within the one
fixture) but over the years the way that they have evolved means that we had to change some
things. The Carallon fixture library (used by Clarity) and the Clarity software did not allow for
non-rectangular compound fixtures (e.g. round) nor for some of the new features found in the
next generation of very complex compound fixtures such as the High End Shape Shifter.
Another issue with compound fixtures is that manufacturers usually assign all the channels that
are common to all of the sub fixtures (within a fixture) at either the start or end of their channel
list. However some manufacturers are now putting the common channels at both ends of the
channel list. This creates a very cumbersome operating interface for these fixtures. Yet another
issue was that some manufacturers did not specify the correct default values for the RGB
channels resulting in the need to manually set RGB to 100% before any intensity could be
obtained from the fixture.
This version of Clarity has a totally new fixture library that overcomes these problems. It allows
for the latest types of compound fixtures and more importantly it makes all compound fixtures
appear in a standardised format.
Common features of compound fixtures are now all grouped together at the start of the
fixture channels.
Individual cells always get a virtual dimmer if a real one does not exist.
The home values of sub cell RGB will now always be 100%.
Another major change is that Clarity 2.4 and up now saves the patched fixture types inside the
show file. This avoids errors when the fixture library is updated and fixtures change footprint
which can invalidate older shows.
The new library is a new foundation for the future of Clarity.
1.2.1 Show Compatibility
Shows created in earlier versions of Clarity can still be loaded in Clarity version 2.4. These shows
do not include their patched fixtures (as they do in version 2.4 and on) so Clarity looks to see if
there is a pre-2.4 fixture library available. This original library is now referred to as the “Legacy
Library”.
The location/name of the “Legacy Library” is: Clarity/library.
The location/name of the new (v2.4 and on) fixture library is: Clarity/fixlib.
Clarity checks that the legacy library is the latest version available. If it does not find the latest
legacy library you will be prompted to download and install the legacy library from the LSC
website.
When a pre-2.4 show is opened and then saved it will be automatically converted to version 2.4
format (with its fixtures embedded in the show file). In addition Clarity automatically creates a
“pre-upgrade” copy (without the embedded fixtures) that can be used in any older Clarity
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Shows created and exported using version 2.4 cannot be imported into earlier versions of Clarity.
1.2.2 Network Devices
The “Network Devices”feature allows Clarity to interface with UDP network devices such as
Network GPI (General Purpose Interface) units so that they can trigger playback actions in Clarity
and also be controlled by Clarity over a network connection. See section 34.3
1.2.3 Bookmarks
In previous versions, when a Page Bookmark was recalled, it released all other playbacks. Now
there are multiple options to choose the way that playbacks are released or not released. See
section 8.7.14
1.2.4 Freeset Load Option
When changing a show you can now choose an option to NOT load the default freesets. See
section 30.2.1
1.2.5 Patch Highlight
Patch highlight provides a quick method of identifying fixtures when patching by turning on their
intensity channel at 50%. See section 11.3.4
1.2.6 Mass Multi Patch
Mass multi-patch is a special feature that is only available to Clarity systems that have the
unlimited license (Clarity product code CT/U). It allows a very large quantity of one type of fixture
to be patched to a single unit number. It is most useful when Clarity is being used to control
extensive installations of LED strips. Contact LSC for more information.
1.2.7 Minor Changes
Version 2.4 includes the latest HASP Mac and windows runtime software.
In the Patch window’s “Library” tab, the built-in “Custom”manufacturer has been
renamed to “User Custom”to differentiate it from Carallon's “Custom” manufacturer.
In the Clone window, fixtures are sorted by patch order rather than numeric order.
The Circle Proglet now has a “NoBase”option.
MIDI port selection has been added in the “MIDI trigger”dialog as well as “Timecode
configuration”dialog.
The latest version of the user manual is included.
2.4 version
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2Introduction/Models
2.1 OVERVIEW
Clarity lighting and media control is available as a Desktop software package for PC or MAC
(with optional USB connected peripherals) or in three console models, LX300, LX600 and
LX900.
There are separate sections in this manual for the Desktop version (with its optional
peripherals) and for each of the Console models.
The software is common to all platforms, however there are small differences that are
particular to each platform due to the different hardware controls of each platform. The
common operating system is described in detail with separate sections for of the various
operations that can be performed. The screen shots used in these sections of the manual are all
from the LX600. There might be slight variations in the screen layout in other modes of
operation.
The Desktop version can be configured to run in desktop mode or to emulate any of the console
platforms. Emulating a console is most useful for pre-programming a show for a console when
the console is not available.
2.2 DESKTOP VERSION
Clarity Desktop
shown with optional VX20 wing and
external monitors.
The desktop version is described in its own section of this manual. A range of USB accessories
are available for desktop operation.
2.3 CONSOLE MODELS
There are three models in the LX range of consoles….
LX300
LX600
LX900
Each console is described in its own section of this manual.
2.4 COMMON FEATURES
The desktop and LX consoles all run the renowned Clarity software with many years of proven
reliability on thousands of shows. Some of the main features of Clarity are:
Full Drag and Drop Patching, with intelligent fixture Cloning.
Rig View with 2D simulation and easy fixture selection.

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Seamless fixture substitution, brand to brand, model to model, type to type, etc, from
the world's most comprehensive Fixture Library.
Multiple programmers, each with independent unlimited Undo/Redo.
Media Server Integration with clip thumbnails (supports Arkaos VJ DMX, ArKaos Media
Master, Catalyst, Green Hippo’s Hippotizer, Pandora’s Box, ROBE Digispots).
LED pixel mapping with picture and video playback –maximum size limited only by
available DMX slots.
Full Dynamics Editor and Effects Engine with smooth cross-fading of effects.
Freesets –just like Presets, but independent of fixture type and quantity.
Time Presets and Live Time Busking interface.
Unlimited Groups, Presets, Freesets, Cues and Chases.
Audio playback and time-code synchronization.
Full tracking cue-lists with Macro scripts and Undo/Redo of cue record/delete.
Unique Performance window live interface, a very powerful ad-lib playback matrix grid.
2.5 HELP
The desktop installation includes a copy of this manual that can be found in the LSC folder.
The LX consoles contain a copy of this manual that can be viewed on screen and on-board
video tutorials of common operations. They are contained in the LX Tools utility.
To start LX Tools from the console press Function+Fine+Fine at the same time.
To start LX Tools from the keyboard press Ctrl+Alt+L at the same time.
On LX consoles the manual can also be accessed from the menu via “Show/Help”.
If you are experiencing problems with Clarity either contact your local LSC agent or post a
message on the LSC forum at http://www.lsclighting.com/forums/

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3Desktop (PC or MAC) Clarity
3.1 OVERVIEW
Desktop
The desktop version of Clarity consists of a software application and optional control surfaces
and interfaces. In its simplest form, Clarity can be run with just a computer where control is via
a Graphical User Interface (GUI) or Command Line input and output is via ArtNet (DMX over
Ethernet). Hardware can be added in the form of USB to DMX adaptors and USB Playback and
Programming wings that also include DMX outputs.
The desktop version of Clarity is available for both PC and MAC operating systems. Purchased
versions of Clarity desktop include a USB dongle (HASP) that you plug into a USB port of the
same computer that is running Clarity or into the secure compartment in the rear of a VX10 or
VX20 wing. When you start Clarity, it reads the license from the dongle and automatically
enables the channel capability that you have purchased. Multiple dongles can be plugged in at
the same time to increase your available DMX channels.
Your Clarity USB Hasp Dongle is a valuable item. Without it, Clarity will operate in “Demo
Mode” as described below. Therefore you should care for it as you would any other valuable
piece of equipment. LSC recommends that you insure your USB Hasp Dongle against loss, theft
or damage as LSC cannot supply a replacement in these circumstances.
3.1.1 Software
The Clarity software contained on the Clarity CD is also available as a download from the LSC
website, www.lsclighting.com.
Both the CD and downloaded versions are identical although both LSC Lighting Systems (Aust)
Pty. Ltd. and OpenClear Pty. Ltd. have a corporate policy of continuous improvement. To
achieve this goal, we undertake to release software updates for all products on a regular basis.
In light of this policy, the website might contain a later version of Clarity than the version on
your CD or in your console. Please check the web site for the latest version of Clarity software.
3.2 INSTALLING CLARITY ON A PC
When using a PC type of computer, LSC recommends running Clarity on Windows 7 (32 or 64bit)
operating system. Clarity might not operate correctly with later versions of windows. We also
recommend using a computer with a minimum of an i5 processor.
Note: The Clarity software and device drivers must be installed before connecting any QX DMX
nodes or VX wings to your computer.
Install the software by double-clicking on the Clarity installation file supplied on the CD or
downloaded from the LSC website (www.lsclighting.com).
Note: The name of the Clarity installation file will be different depending on which version of
software you are loading but will be of the form Clarity-PC-x.y.z.exe where x.y.z is the version
number of the software.
Windows will ask you if you want to allow Clarity to make changes to your computer. Click Yes
and the “LSC Clarity Setup” dialog box appears.

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Components are selected for installation by checking there box. Position your mouse over a
component to see its description.
A new installation of Clarity requires all 3 components to be installed.
Clarity
LSC QX/VX USB Driver
Aladdin HASP SRM
The Aladdin HASP SRM software is for the USB Dongle that contains your Clarity license.
An upgrade to a new version of Clarity only requires 2 components to be installed.
Clarity
LSC QX/VX USB Driver
An upgrade of the operating system of your PC (for example Win 8 to Win 10) requires the
“Aladdin HASP SRM” to be re-installed.
Continue the installation by clicking Next, then follow the on screen instructions.
The QX/VX drivers are certified 64 bit drivers, however you may be asked to confirm their
installation. Installation of the “Aladdin HASP SRM” software can take several minutes. You can
check the operation as described in “HASP Diagnostics” below.
When the installation is complete, click Close.
If you accept the defaults, Clarity will be installed in C:\Program Files\LSC\Clarity.
You can now plug in a QX DMX node, VX wing or USB license dongle (Hasp). The first time that
you do this, windows automatically installs their device drivers. This takes a few moments and
windows will inform you that “Your device is ready to use”.
To run Clarity, click on Start\All Programs\LSC\Clarity where you will see all of the installed files.
Click on Clarity to run the program.
The above steps are for installation on Windows 7.

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3.3 INSTALLING CLARITY ON A MAC
When using a Mac type of computer, LSC recommends running Clarity on the OSX 10.10.4
Yosemite operating system. Clarity might not operate correctly with later versions of operating
system. We also recommend using a computer with a minimum of an i5 processor.
Open the DMG file by double clicking. This mounts a drive called “Clarity”onto the
desktop.
Open the drive and you will see the following:
Double click on “Sentinel Runtime.pkg”and follow the prompts to install the HASP driver
that is required for the software to run in licensed mode.
Once the Sentinel driver is installed you can install Clarity by dragging the “Clarity”icon
to the left and dropping it onto the Applications folder. Do NOT double click the Clarity
icon as this will run Clarity instead of installing it.
You may receive a warning that the file exists, if so select the “Overwrite” or “Replace”
option.
If you need to uninstall the HASP SRM Run-time environment you can do this by running
“Sentinel Runtime Uninstall”.
If you need to uninstall Clarity then all you need to do is delete (Move to Trash) the
“Clarity.app” from your Applications folder.
HASP DIAGNOSTICS
You can verify that the HASP SRM Runtime is correctly installed by navigating to
http://localhost:1947 to view the “HASP SRM Admin Control Centre”. Make sure you USB license
dongle is plugged into a USB port then click on HASP Keys to verify that your key is recognized.
You might have to refresh the page if you are too quick.

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3.4 VX/QX DEVICE DRIVER (WINDOWS & MAC)
On early versions of Clarity, some computers had intermittent USB connection problems with VX
wings and QX DMX nodes. These issues can cause rapid disconnect/reconnect of USB devices,
which can cause an overflow of the operating system’s USB stack. Version 2.2 of Clarity
introduced a new driver that provides a far more stable and recoverable method of connection
to VX wings and QX DMX nodes. The new driver has many changes to ensure that this is less
likely to occur and also includes a special application to reset the host operating system’s USB
stack in the event of it crashing.
The new driver requires VX wings to be updated to the latest Firmware (v1.15). This update can
be downloaded from www.lsclighting.com.au/vxupdate
3.4.1 Windows 64 bit Device Driver.
The application that ‘reboots’ the USB stack (described above) requires Administrator privileges
to run. On Windows 64 bit computers this will mean that the “UAC” (User Account Control)
warning is triggered, as shown below:
This is not desirable because it means that the USB stack will not automatically reset. You would
need to manually press [Yes]. Therefore we strongly recommend that you set the UAC to the
“Never Notify” level (as described below) to prevent this dialog from appearing and allow Clarity
to operate seamlessly on your computer.
Changing the UAC Setting –Option 1
Go to the Start Menu search box and type: User Accounts
A list of search results will appear:
Click on
On the “User Accounts”window, click on “Change User Account Control settings”:
On the User Access Control Settings window that appears, move the slider all the way to
the bottom then press OK.
Change User Account
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Changing the UAC Setting –Option 2
If you have not set the UAC as described in option 1 above and the pop-up dialog box
appears:
Click on “Change when these notifications appear.”
On the User Access Control Settings window that appears, move the slider all the way to
the bottom then press OK.
3.5 DEMO MODE
If Clarity is run without a USB dongle it will run in Demo mode. Demo mode has full functionality
but the intensity of all fixtures will black out and all non-fadable channels will freeze for a short
period on a regular basis. It is therefore not suitable for running a show, however it is ideal for
training and demonstrations or to create off line shows that can be run on a purchased version
of Clarity or on a LX console.
3.6 DESKTOP DMX OUTPUT
DMX512 output is obtained by connecting any of the following devices to the USB port of your
computer. Multiple devices can be connected.
LSC Clarity QX1 interface provides 1 universe of DMX output.
LSC Clarity QX2 interface provides up to 2 universes of DMX output.
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LSC Clarity VX10 wing provides up to 2 universes of DMX output.
LSC Clarity VX20 wing provides up to 4 universes of DMX output.
QX1
Provides 1 universe of DMX output
QX2
Provides 2 universes of DMX output
The QX1 and QX2 interfaces are powered directly from the computer’s USB connector. Connect
your DMX controlled equipment to the relevant DMX universe connectors. The DMX outputs are
fully isolated from the USB input.
Note that the DMX output has to be patched in Clarity before it will work. See section 11.12 for
details.
3.7 DESKTOP ARTNET AND SACN OUTPUT
ArtNet and sACN are protocols that transmit multiple DMX universes over Ethernet LAN (Local
Area Network) or WAN (Wide Area Network). Clarity transmits these protocols from the network
connector of your computer. No adaptor is necessary. To use ArtNet or sACN it must be connected
to the internal universes within Clarity in the Patch window. See sections 11.13 and 11.14 for
details.
3.8 VX10 PLAYBACK WING
Control of Playback on a computer can be augmented by adding an
LSC Clarity VX10 playback wing. This provides 10 fader Playbacks
with LCD displays and multiple page selection, a Grand Master and
DBO (Dead Black Out), two DMX512 universe outputs, remote
trigger inputs and a secure compartment for installing your license
dongle and a front panel USB port.
Connect the VX10 wing to a USB port of your computer using the
cable provided. The VX10 is powered directly from the computer’s USB connector. A separate
power supply is required when your computer’s USB connector cannot supply sufficient power
for the VX10.
VX10 Rear Panel
The rear panel is described in detail below.
Power Input
LED Desk
Lamp Socket
2 DMX Universe Outputs
USB dongle
compartment
Remote Trigger
Inputs
USB to
Computer
Kensington
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3.9 VX20 PROGRAMMING & PLAYBACK WING
Programming controls on a computer can be augmented by
adding an LSC Clarity VX20 wing. This has all of the features of
the VX10 (above) but adds 10 button Playbacks with LCD
displays and multiple page selection, Programmer controls
(including trackball), MIDI in and out and includes four DMX512
universe outputs.
Connect the VX20 wing to a USB port of your computer using
the cable provided. The VX20 is designed to operate off USB
power, however for some computers and when using a LED
gooseneck light, there may be insufficient USB power to operate the VX20. To cater for this, the
VX20 is fitted with an internal universal mains power supply. We recommend connecting the
VX20 using the supplied IEC cable to a source of 85 to 264 Volts AC mains power wherever
possible. The backlight for the LCD screen only works when external power is connected.
VX20 Rear Panel
3.9.1 USB Indicator
The LED beside the USB connector shows the status:
Flashing RED = No USB connected. (The DBO button also flashes)
Steady RED = USB connected but Clarity not running on computer.
Green = USB data is OK.
3.9.2 DMX Indicators
The LED beside each DMX connector shows the status:
Green = DMX data is OK.
3.9.3 Desklamp
The Desk lamp socket provides 12volts power for a LED. Pins 1 and 2 are ground and pin 3 is
+12 Volts. The brightness control is accessed by holding down Function and Select together.
3.9.4 Kensington Lock Slot
The Kensington Lock slot allows you to secure your VX10 or VX20 wing using a commercially
available tethering device.
3.9.5 USB Slot
The top panel of the VX10 and VX20 wings has a standard USB connector allowing you to connect
other USB devices such as memory devices to store your shows.
Multiple VX10 and VX20 wings can be connected to your computer.
4 DMX Universe Outputs
LED Desk
Lamp Socket
Mains Input
USB to
Computer
Remote Trigger
Inputs
MIDI In
MIDI Out
USB dongle
compartment
Kensington
Lock slot
USB Indicator
DMX Indicator
VX 20 Wing