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V676® / V476® Control Console User Manual
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Revision History
This manual has been revised as follows:
Version Release Date Notes
BASIC.1 April 23, 2010 Software version 1.0. Initial release.
BASIC.2 October 14, 2010 Updated book format. (No changes to technical information.)
.11 November 5, 2010 Updated to software version 1.1.
.20 April 4, 2011 Updated to software version 2.0.
.25 September 14, 2011 Updated to software version 2.5. Added V476 console. Added "Palette
Store Dynamic Only" instructions to Dynamics chapter.
.30 March 28, 2012 Updated to software version 3.0. Added new information and instruc-
tions to Dynamics chapter.
.35 November 30, 2012 Updated to software version 3.5. Added new CITP information to
Media Server section.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
About This Manual........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Products Covered......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Additional Documentation ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Customer Service ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Obtaining Additional DMX Profiles ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Text Conventions and Icons ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1. Overview and Installation
Overview - V676 Console
Features........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Components................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Desk Layout.................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Console Front and Rear Panels.................................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation - V676 Console
Unpack and Setup Procedure .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Display Setup for the V676 Console........................................................................................................................................... 16
Using Standard DVI Monitors with the V676 Console................................................................................................................ 16
Overview - V476 Console
V476 Features............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
V476 Components...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
V476 Desk Layout ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
V476 Console Front and Rear Panels ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Installation - V476 Console
V476 Unpack and Setup Procedure........................................................................................................................................... 21
Display Setup for the V476 Console........................................................................................................................................... 24
Using a Standard DVI Monitor with the V476 Console............................................................................................................... 24
System and Device Connections
Connecting To System ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
Connecting Additional Devices .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 2. General Operation
General Operation
About Vx76 Software.................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Power Up Console and Launch Vx76 Application ..................................................................................................................... 30
Restart Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Restart Vx76 Application ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Power Down Console................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Touchscreen Operation .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Window Operation...................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Status Indicator Bar.................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Setting Preferences
Brightness Level ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
For Front Panel and Monitors ............................................................................................................................................. 36
For Keyboard....................................................................................................................................................................... 36
V676 Console vs. V476 Console
Special Features to Accommodate the V476 Front Panel ......................................................................................................... 37
Workspace Swapping ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
Show Files
About Show Files........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Utilities Screen............................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Show File Manager Window....................................................................................................................................................... 40

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Chapter 3. Configuration and Patch
System Configuration
System Configuration Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Using System Configuration....................................................................................................................................................... 43
Naming a Console ............................................................................................................................................................... 43
Store/Clear Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 44
Error Messages ................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Clear Errors / Reset Node ................................................................................................................................................... 45
Update Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Ethernet Configuration................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Patch
Patch Overview........................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Profiles ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
DMX Universes ........................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Streaming ACN.................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Patch Procedures ....................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Enabling/Disabling Patch Editing ........................................................................................................................................ 50
Patching DMX Fixtures........................................................................................................................................................ 51
Entering Patch Commands ................................................................................................................................................. 52
Patching Multi-Channels - Conventionals and Scrollers..................................................................................................... 52
LED Fixture Control ............................................................................................................................................................. 53
Patching Ranges ................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Patch Editing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Using Command Line.......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Using Patch Spreadsheet.................................................................................................................................................... 54
Using Plan View................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Patch Spreadsheet ..................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Dimmer Curves ........................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Overview.............................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Dimmer Curves Window...................................................................................................................................................... 57
Plan View
General Plan View Operation...................................................................................................................................................... 59
Selecting Channels.............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Zoom ................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Pan ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Nudge and Align.................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Plan View Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Plan View Layouts....................................................................................................................................................................... 63
2D/3D Layouts..................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Custom Layouts .................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Plan View Actions (Show/Hide) ........................................................................................................................................... 66
Plan View Regions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Patch Fixtures in Plan View ........................................................................................................................................................ 69
Edit Fixture From Plan View........................................................................................................................................................ 69
Chapter 4. Manual Control
Channel Select
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Selecting Channels..................................................................................................................................................................... 72
From Channel Select Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 72
From Channel Select Window............................................................................................................................................. 75
From Keypad ....................................................................................................................................................................... 78
[Next] and [Last]................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Lamp Control
Start ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 80
Douse.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Home / Reset (Recalibration)...................................................................................................................................................... 81
Erase Luminaire Data.................................................................................................................................................................. 81

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Encoder Control
Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Front Panel Encoders ................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Value/Range Display ........................................................................................................................................................... 84
Pan and Tilt ......................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Intensity ............................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Color.................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Beam ................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Image (Gobo)....................................................................................................................................................................... 87
3D ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 87
Dynamics............................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Frame .................................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Effect ................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Storing New Default Minimum/Maximum Settings ............................................................................................................. 89
Sliding Encoder Sidebar............................................................................................................................................................. 90
Encoders HUD Window.............................................................................................................................................................. 91
Fan.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
High Resolution Mode................................................................................................................................................................ 94
Keypad Control
Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
Setting Parameters From Keypad .............................................................................................................................................. 97
Presets ................................................................................................................................................................................ 97
Colors .................................................................................................................................................................................. 97
Beams ................................................................................................................................................................................. 97
Intensity ............................................................................................................................................................................... 98
Luminaire Status
Luminaire Status Window........................................................................................................................................................... 99
Overview.............................................................................................................................................................................. 99
Manual Change Filter ........................................................................................................................................................ 101
Customizing Luminaire Status Window ............................................................................................................................ 101
Customizing Luminaire Status Toolbar ............................................................................................................................. 102
Selecting Channels from Luminaire Status Window ......................................................................................................... 102
Parameter Columns Window ........................................................................................................................................... 103
Intensity Window ...................................................................................................................................................................... 104
Configuring How Information is Displayed........................................................................................................................ 105
Displaying an Additional Parameter .................................................................................................................................. 105
Configuring Other Window Options .................................................................................................................................. 105
Chapter 5. Timing, Filters and Sneak
Overview
Timing Filter, Function Filter and Sneak ................................................................................................................................... 108
General Operations .................................................................................................................................................................. 109
Timing Filter
Overview................................................................................................................................................................................... 110
Time/Speed Formats................................................................................................................................................................ 111
Time................................................................................................................................................................................... 111
Delay ................................................................................................................................................................................. 111
Speed ................................................................................................................................................................................ 111
Timing Filter Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 112
Fanned Timing and Delays ....................................................................................................................................................... 114
From Encoder.................................................................................................................................................................... 114
From Keypad..................................................................................................................................................................... 114
Function Filter
Overview................................................................................................................................................................................... 115
Masking............................................................................................................................................................................. 116
Function Filter Operation.......................................................................................................................................................... 117

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Sneak
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 118
Sneak Values ............................................................................................................................................................................ 119
Sneak Operation....................................................................................................................................................................... 120
Sneak 3D .................................................................................................................................................................................. 121
Sneak Value or Percent............................................................................................................................................................. 122
Direct Sneak To Parameters ..................................................................................................................................................... 122
Te m p l a te s
Timing/Filter Templates............................................................................................................................................................. 123
Storing and Recalling Templates .............................................................................................................................................. 123
Chapter 6. Palettes
General Palette Operation
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 126
What are Palettes? ............................................................................................................................................................ 126
System-Wide Palette Store Options.................................................................................................................................. 127
Working with Palettes .............................................................................................................................................................. 128
Palette Labels ........................................................................................................................................................................... 132
Applying Labels to Palettes............................................................................................................................................... 132
Soft Keyboard Copy/Paste................................................................................................................................................ 132
Label Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................................. 133
Century Palette Window ........................................................................................................................................................... 134
Submaster Palette Area............................................................................................................................................................ 135
Presets
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 136
Storing, Modifying, and Recalling Presets................................................................................................................................ 137
From Palettes .................................................................................................................................................................... 137
From Keypad ..................................................................................................................................................................... 139
Preset Global Delete................................................................................................................................................................. 139
Preset Data Window ................................................................................................................................................................. 140
Colors
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 141
Storing and Recalling Colors .................................................................................................................................................... 142
From Palettes .................................................................................................................................................................... 142
From Keypad ..................................................................................................................................................................... 142
Color Palette Data Window ...................................................................................................................................................... 143
Beams
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 145
Storing, Modifying, and Recalling Beams ................................................................................................................................ 146
From Palettes .................................................................................................................................................................... 146
From Keypad ..................................................................................................................................................................... 147
Beam Palette Data Window...................................................................................................................................................... 148
Groups
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 150
Storing, Modifying, and Recalling Groups (Basic Operation) ................................................................................................... 150
From Palettes .................................................................................................................................................................... 150
From Keypad ..................................................................................................................................................................... 151
Ordered Groups........................................................................................................................................................................ 151
Group Super Palette (Advanced Operation) ............................................................................................................................. 152
Overview............................................................................................................................................................................ 152
Channels Tab .................................................................................................................................................................... 154
Arrangement Tab............................................................................................................................................................... 155
Ad-Hoc Tab ....................................................................................................................................................................... 156
Ad-Hoc Groups......................................................................................................................................................................... 156
Other Palette Types
Dynamics, Effects, Snapshots, Macros, and Stacks................................................................................................................ 158
Media ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 158

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Desktop Palettes
Desktop Palettes Window ........................................................................................................................................................ 159
Chapter 7. Basic Cues
Creating Cues
What Is a Cue? ......................................................................................................................................................................... 162
Intensity States ........................................................................................................................................................................ 162
The Four Intensity States .................................................................................................................................................. 162
Setting Intensity States ..................................................................................................................................................... 163
Fader Levels ...................................................................................................................................................................... 163
Storing Cues............................................................................................................................................................................. 163
Labeling Cues........................................................................................................................................................................... 164
Soft Keyboard Copy/Paste ............................................................................................................................................... 164
Label Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................................. 165
Modifying Cues ........................................................................................................................................................................ 166
Deleting Cues ........................................................................................................................................................................... 166
Undo......................................................................................................................................................................................... 166
Selected Cue Info Display ........................................................................................................................................................ 167
Playing Back Cues
Basic Playback ......................................................................................................................................................................... 168
Playback Using the Grab Feature............................................................................................................................................. 169
Chapter 8. Dynamics
Dynamics Overview
What is a Dynamic?.................................................................................................................................................................. 172
Dynamics Super Palette ........................................................................................................................................................... 173
Basic Guidelines....................................................................................................................................................................... 174
Methods For Storing Dynamics................................................................................................................................................ 174
Dynamics Operation
Canned Dynamics .................................................................................................................................................................... 175
Playing Back a Canned Dynamic ............................................................................................................................................. 177
Using the Encoders with Dynamics.......................................................................................................................................... 179
Warning Messages ................................................................................................................................................................... 180
Fanning Dynamic Offset ........................................................................................................................................................... 181
Storing Dynamics in Cues/Presets ........................................................................................................................................... 182
Storing Dynamics in Macros .................................................................................................................................................... 182
Palette Store Dynamic Only...................................................................................................................................................... 183
Gravity (Roller Coaster Effect) .................................................................................................................................................. 184
Point-To-Point Dynamics.......................................................................................................................................................... 185
Storing Dynamics in the Dynamics Palette .............................................................................................................................. 187
Playing Back a Custom Dynamic ............................................................................................................................................. 188
Dynamics with Keypad............................................................................................................................................................. 189
Dynamics Palette Data Window ............................................................................................................................................... 189
Chapter 9. Effects
Effects Overview
What is an Effect? .................................................................................................................................................................... 192
Effects Super Palette................................................................................................................................................................ 193
What is a Set? .......................................................................................................................................................................... 194
What is a Sequence?................................................................................................................................................................ 195
Creating Effects
Creating a Basic Effect ............................................................................................................................................................. 196
Set: Interlaced vs. Sequential............................................................................................................................................ 198
Sequence: Background State ........................................................................................................................................... 199
Editing Effects .......................................................................................................................................................................... 200

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Effect Attributes
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 201
Direction.................................................................................................................................................................................... 201
Mode......................................................................................................................................................................................... 202
Start .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 203
Action........................................................................................................................................................................................ 203
Duration .................................................................................................................................................................................... 204
Changing Effect Attributes........................................................................................................................................................ 204
Effect Timing
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 205
Effect-Level Timing ................................................................................................................................................................... 205
Step-Level Timing..................................................................................................................................................................... 207
Assigning Timing Values ........................................................................................................................................................... 208
Playing Back Effects
Basic Playback ......................................................................................................................................................................... 211
Autoload Submaster................................................................................................................................................................. 212
Stop Flags................................................................................................................................................................................. 213
Advanced Operations
Using the Set Edit Screen......................................................................................................................................................... 214
Using the Sequence Edit Screen.............................................................................................................................................. 215
Creating Effects Using Set/Sequence Edit Screens................................................................................................................. 216
Groups as Effect Sets............................................................................................................................................................... 216
Creating Effects From the Command-Line............................................................................................................................... 217
Storing Effects as Cues ............................................................................................................................................................ 218
Utility Menu............................................................................................................................................................................... 218
Chapter 10. Special Features
Advanced Control
Manual Timing .......................................................................................................................................................................... 220
QuickFocus............................................................................................................................................................................... 221
Park........................................................................................................................................................................................... 223
Highlight.................................................................................................................................................................................... 224
Data Copy and Move
Copy Channel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 225
Multi-Channel Copy Channel ............................................................................................................................................ 225
Copy/Move ............................................................................................................................................................................... 225
Copy Data................................................................................................................................................................................. 226
Color/Beam Palette Copy......................................................................................................................................................... 227
Function Keys
Setting Function Key Option..................................................................................................................................................... 228
Using Function Keys................................................................................................................................................................. 228
Controlling Media Servers
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 232
Media Server Setup .................................................................................................................................................................. 232
Local Media Folder and File Numbering................................................................................................................................... 235
Media Palette............................................................................................................................................................................ 235
Server View Lock............................................................................................................................................................... 239
Server Control ................................................................................................................................................................... 240
Legacy Media Windows ........................................................................................................................................................... 241
CITP: Controller, Interface, Transport, Protocol........................................................................................................................ 242
Chapter 11. Snapshots, Macros, & Board Cues
Snapshots
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 250
Storing Snapshots .................................................................................................................................................................... 251
Deleting Snapshots................................................................................................................................................................... 253
Recalling Snapshots ................................................................................................................................................................. 253

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Cue Snapshot Effect Loading................................................................................................................................................... 254
Snapshot Data Window / Cue Snapshots List ......................................................................................................................... 254
Macros
Overview................................................................................................................................................................................... 255
Recording Macros .................................................................................................................................................................... 255
Using Record Button......................................................................................................................................................... 255
From Keypad..................................................................................................................................................................... 256
Macro Recording Prompt.................................................................................................................................................. 257
Macros Data Window ............................................................................................................................................................... 258
Recalling Macros ...................................................................................................................................................................... 260
Canned Macros ........................................................................................................................................................................ 260
Board Cues
Overview................................................................................................................................................................................... 265
Board Cue Data Display ........................................................................................................................................................... 266
Recording Board Cues ............................................................................................................................................................. 267
Using Record Button......................................................................................................................................................... 267
From Keypad..................................................................................................................................................................... 267
Deleting Board Cues ................................................................................................................................................................ 268
Recalling Board Cues ............................................................................................................................................................... 268
Board Cue Go/Back as Submaster 1 Go/Back........................................................................................................................ 269
Board Cues Window................................................................................................................................................................. 269
Chapter 12. Advanced Cue Features
Special Cue Attributes
Cue Attributes Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 272
Link ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 272
Loop ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 273
Wait/Trail Time .......................................................................................................................................................................... 273
Global Cue Time....................................................................................................................................................................... 274
Out Time ................................................................................................................................................................................... 275
Advanced Cue Storing and Modifying
How Faders Affect Intensity ..................................................................................................................................................... 276
Grand Master/Black Out ................................................................................................................................................... 276
Submaster Faders............................................................................................................................................................. 276
Command-Line Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................ 277
Using [+] with [Store] ......................................................................................................................................................... 277
[Store] [Store] .................................................................................................................................................................... 277
Submaster Load................................................................................................................................................................ 277
Cue Store Target ............................................................................................................................................................... 278
Cue Attribute Target.......................................................................................................................................................... 278
Miscellaneous Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................... 278
Creating Cue Numbers without Storing Data.................................................................................................................... 278
Locating Stored Cues ....................................................................................................................................................... 279
Freeze State Cues............................................................................................................................................................. 279
Update...................................................................................................................................................................................... 280
Track and Fill ............................................................................................................................................................................ 281
Selective Store.......................................................................................................................................................................... 282
Selective Recall ........................................................................................................................................................................ 283
Undo a Delete Command......................................................................................................................................................... 283
Manual Undo To Recorded State ............................................................................................................................................. 284
Modifying Cues in a Submaster ............................................................................................................................................... 284
Store, Update, and Selective Store with Submasters....................................................................................................... 284
Submaster Direct Mode ........................................................................................................................................................... 285
Cue Windows
Cue Sheet................................................................................................................................................................................. 287
Forward/Backward Buttons .............................................................................................................................................. 287
Separators......................................................................................................................................................................... 288
Renumbering Cues............................................................................................................................................................ 288
Submasters Track Mode................................................................................................................................................... 288

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Submasters Autoload........................................................................................................................................................ 289
Submaster Stop/Step........................................................................................................................................................ 289
Snapshot Indicator ............................................................................................................................................................ 289
Cue Data................................................................................................................................................................................... 290
Customizing Cue Data Window......................................................................................................................................... 291
Customizing Cue Data Toolbar ......................................................................................................................................... 292
Cue Editing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 292
Cue Data Find/Replace ..................................................................................................................................................... 293
Cue Stacks
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 295
Stacks in the Command Line ................................................................................................................................................... 295
Stacks Palette........................................................................................................................................................................... 296
Stacks in the Cue Sheet Window ............................................................................................................................................. 297
Using Stacks with Submasters................................................................................................................................................. 298
Chapter 13. Submasters
Submaster Overview
Submaster Controls.................................................................................................................................................................. 300
Submaster Modes
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 301
Submaster Modes ............................................................................................................................................................. 301
Submaster Choose............................................................................................................................................................ 301
Control and Setup Screens ............................................................................................................................................... 302
Clear .................................................................................................................................................................................. 303
Priority....................................................................................................................................................................................... 304
Bump Modes ............................................................................................................................................................................ 305
Intensity Mode................................................................................................................................................................... 305
Add/Solo Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 306
Go Fader Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 306
IFCB Faders.............................................................................................................................................................................. 307
Rate .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 308
Timing Disable .......................................................................................................................................................................... 310
Board Control Disable .............................................................................................................................................................. 311
Dynamic Disable....................................................................................................................................................................... 312
Freeze ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 313
Inhibitive.................................................................................................................................................................................... 314
Independent.............................................................................................................................................................................. 315
Manual Assign .......................................................................................................................................................................... 316
Intensity Level with Manual Assign ................................................................................................................................... 317
Channel Filter............................................................................................................................................................................ 318
Function Filter (Submaster)....................................................................................................................................................... 319
Playback Intensity Level
How Playback Intensity is Determined ..................................................................................................................................... 320
Example Intensity Scenarios .................................................................................................................................................... 321
Intensity Transitions .................................................................................................................................................................. 322
HTP (Highest Takes Precedence) ............................................................................................................................................. 322
Playback
Advanced Playback of Cues..................................................................................................................................................... 323
Controlling Linked Playback ..................................................................................................................................................... 324
Fade Times for Marked/Zero/Out Cues.................................................................................................................................... 324
Direct Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................. 324
Copy/Move Submaster............................................................................................................................................................. 324
Mapping Board Cue Go/Back To Submaster 1 ........................................................................................................................ 324
External Fader Control via Art-Net Input .................................................................................................................................. 325

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Chapter 14. System Setups
Settings
Settings Window ...................................................................................................................................................................... 328
General Tab....................................................................................................................................................................... 328
Actions Tab ....................................................................................................................................................................... 328
Storing Tab........................................................................................................................................................................ 329
DMX In Tab........................................................................................................................................................................ 329
MIDI Tab............................................................................................................................................................................ 330
Highlight Tab ..................................................................................................................................................................... 331
Default Explanations................................................................................................................................................................. 332
Emergency Action ............................................................................................................................................................. 332
Startup Action ................................................................................................................................................................... 332
Date/Time Stamp .............................................................................................................................................................. 332
Units .................................................................................................................................................................................. 332
Palette Store Options ........................................................................................................................................................ 332
Use of Filters with Color Store .......................................................................................................................................... 332
Buttons/Keys..................................................................................................................................................................... 332
Timecode Autoswitch........................................................................................................................................................ 332
Display Filters
Loading Filters .......................................................................................................................................................................... 333
Automatic Display Filtering....................................................................................................................................................... 334
Multi-Console Features
Setting Up Backup (Secondary) Consoles ............................................................................................................................... 335
Primary and Secondary Setups ........................................................................................................................................ 335
Online Backup................................................................................................................................................................... 335
Power Up .......................................................................................................................................................................... 335
Configuring Multiple Consoles .......................................................................................................................................... 336
Channel Partition ...................................................................................................................................................................... 337
Off-Line Programming
Performing Off-Line Programming ........................................................................................................................................... 338
Software Updates
Updating System Devices ........................................................................................................................................................ 339
Chapter 15. 3D Graphic Display
3D Features
Overview................................................................................................................................................................................... 342
Defining a New Venue .............................................................................................................................................................. 342
Importing a Venue .................................................................................................................................................................... 343
3D Layer Control ............................................................................................................................................................... 344
Match 3D .................................................................................................................................................................................. 344
3D Display Window
X, Y, Z Locations....................................................................................................................................................................... 345
3D Orientation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 346
Using 3D Graphic Window ....................................................................................................................................................... 347
Overview............................................................................................................................................................................ 347
Tools.................................................................................................................................................................................. 348
Modes ............................................................................................................................................................................... 348
Quick Keys ........................................................................................................................................................................ 348
3D Graphic Settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 349
X/Y Control ............................................................................................................................................................................... 350
Live/Preview Mode
Overview................................................................................................................................................................................... 351
Using Preview Mode................................................................................................................................................................. 351

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Chapter 16. Show Maintenance
Show File and Data Management
About Show Files...................................................................................................................................................................... 354
Working with Show Files........................................................................................................................................................... 354
Utilities Screen................................................................................................................................................................... 354
Import Show Data..................................................................................................................................................................... 356
Save a Copy ...................................................................................................................................................................... 360
Show File Manager Window.............................................................................................................................................. 360
USITT ASCII Show File Import.................................................................................................................................................. 361
Exporting Patch ........................................................................................................................................................................ 362
Importing Patch ........................................................................................................................................................................ 362
Console Log.............................................................................................................................................................................. 363
Printing...................................................................................................................................................................................... 364
Updating Profiles
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 366
Importing Profiles...................................................................................................................................................................... 367
Updating Profiles ...................................................................................................................................................................... 368
Deleting Profiles........................................................................................................................................................................ 369
On-Line Diagnostics
DMX512 Channel Tests ............................................................................................................................................................ 370
Dimmer Check Commands ...................................................................................................................................................... 371
Clear Status Errors.................................................................................................................................................................... 371
Chapter 17. Control by External Devices
Concepts
About MIDI/SMPTE................................................................................................................................................................... 374
Input Options ............................................................................................................................................................................ 374
MIDI In/Thru/Out................................................................................................................................................................ 374
SMPTE Input ..................................................................................................................................................................... 374
Switch Closure Trigger Input............................................................................................................................................. 375
MIDI Notes
Note Mapping ........................................................................................................................................................................... 376
MIDI/SMPTE Timecode
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 377
Synchronizing Protocol ..................................................................................................................................................... 377
Recording ................................................................................................................................................................................. 378
Timecode Scripts Window ................................................................................................................................................ 378
MIDI Show Control
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 381
Variables ............................................................................................................................................................................ 382
Commands ........................................................................................................................................................................ 382
Defined [Go] Actions.......................................................................................................................................................... 383
MIDI Show Control Output ....................................................................................................................................................... 384
Chapter 18. Off-Line Mode (Visionary)
Visionary Operation
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 386
Main Window ............................................................................................................................................................................ 386
Heads Up Display (HUD) .......................................................................................................................................................... 387
Command HUD Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 388
Encoders HUD Operation.................................................................................................................................................. 389
Submasters HUD Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 390

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Appendix A. Technical Specifications
Specifications
V676 Control Console .............................................................................................................................................................. 392
V476 Control Console .............................................................................................................................................................. 393
Appendix B. Reference
Front Panel and Keyboard Shortcuts
Front Panel: Submaster Keypad Combinations ....................................................................................................................... 396
Front Panel: Palette Keypad Combinations ............................................................................................................................. 397
Mac Keyboard Shortcuts.......................................................................................................................................................... 398
Pre-Programmed "Canned" Features
Canned Dynamics .................................................................................................................................................................... 399
Canned Macros ........................................................................................................................................................................ 400
Glossary
Glossary of Terms..................................................................................................................................................................... 405
Appendix C. Index
Index......................................................................................................................................................................................... 416

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Notes

V676®/ V476®CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 1
INTRODUCTION
About This Manual
This manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation for the following
equipment:
+ V676® Control Console
+ V476® Control Console
It contains instructions for operating Vx76 software version 3.5.
Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you get the most out of your lighting system.
WARNING: It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to
the product and potential injury to yourself or others.
Products Covered
This manual applies to both the V676 and V476 control consoles. The V476 console provides all the same
programming capacities and capabilities as the V676 console, except in a smaller size hardware package. Both
consoles utilize the same operating software, so functionality will be the same except in a few cases where hardware
buttons and/or knobs may be involved. It is assumed that instructions in this manual apply to both versions of the
console except where otherwise noted.
Additional Documentation
For more information, refer to the following PRG manuals:
+ V676® Control Console Service Manual (02.9814.0010)
+ V476® Control Console Service Manual (02.9813.0010)
+ PRG Lighting Systems Networking Guide (02.3004.1000.0)
+ Virtuoso® Node Plus User Guide (02.9801.0301)
For more information regarding DMX512 systems, refer to the DMX512/1990 & AMX 192 Standards publication
available from United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT).
USITT
6443 Ridings Road
Syracuse, NY 13206-1111 USA
1-800-93USITT
www.usitt.org
For more information regarding Art-Net protocol, refer to the specification for Art-Net II Ethernet Communication
Standard available from Artistic Licence Ltd.
Artistic Licence (UK) Ltd (Registered Office)
24 Forward Drive, Christchurch Avenue,
Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT, United Kingdom
[phone] (phone)
[phone] (fax)
www.artisticlicence.com

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Customer Service
For technical assistance, contact the PRG International Service Center or contact your nearest PRG office. Contact
information for all PRG office locations can be found on our website at: www.prg.com/about-us/locations/
PRG Dallas (International Service)
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