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Solution & Solution XL
Operating Manual
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Contents
Solution & Solution XL Operating Manual –Issue 1.0 Page 3
Introduction..............................................................5
This Manual.........................................................5
Conventions.........................................................5
The Solution & Solution XL Lighting Desk ..........5
Front Panel Controls ...........................................8
Solution & Solution XL Quick Start Guide ............ 19
Getting Started ................................................. 19
Selecting Operating Mode................................ 19
Controlling Dimmers......................................... 20
Programming.................................................... 20
Memories.......................................................... 20
Submasters ...................................................... 23
Program Window.............................................. 25
Setting Up the Desk ......................................... 25
Controlling Fixtures .......................................... 31
Palettes............................................................. 32
Setup..................................................................... 34
Patch ................................................................ 35
Editing Fixtures................................................. 38
Auto Menus ...................................................... 44
Patch Views...................................................... 45
Desk Setup....................................................... 48
Files.................................................................. 58
Clear Options ................................................... 64
Network ............................................................ 65
Preset Operation................................................... 75
Two Preset Operation ...................................... 75
Wide Operation .................................................77
Programming.........................................................78
Operating Modes...............................................78
The Program Window .......................................80
Selecting Fixtures..............................................82
Controlling Fixture Parameters .........................82
Tagging Parameters..........................................83
Smart Tagging...................................................83
Cue Only Option................................................84
Home Function..................................................84
Highlight Function .............................................84
Wheel Editing Modes ........................................85
Blind Mode ........................................................88
Clearing the Program Window..........................88
Memories...............................................................89
Introduction........................................................89
The Memories Window .....................................91
The Memory Setup Window..............................92
Programming Memories....................................96
Setting Fade and Delay Times..........................97
Editing Memories ..............................................99
Inserting Memories..........................................101
Transferring Memories....................................101
Copying Memories ..........................................102
Naming Memories...........................................103
Deleting Memories ..........................................103
Playing Back Memories...................................104
Submasters .........................................................107
Introduction .....................................................107
Submasters Window.......................................107
Submaster Setup Window ..............................108
Submaster Setup Window ..............................108
Programming Submasters..............................111
Editing Submasters.........................................112
Copying a Submaster .....................................115
Naming a Submaster......................................115
Deleting a Submaster .....................................116
Playing Back Submasters...............................116
Submaster Flash Functions ............................118
Groups.................................................................120
Introduction .....................................................120
Group Window ................................................120
Recording a Group..........................................121
Naming a Group..............................................121
Copying a Group.............................................121
Deleting a Group.............................................122
Palettes................................................................123
Introduction .....................................................123
Palette Windows .............................................123
Recording a Palette ........................................123
Editing a Palette..............................................124
Naming a Palette.............................................124
Copying a Palette............................................125
Outputting a Palette ........................................125

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Deleting a Palette........................................... 126
Effects................................................................. 127
Introduction..................................................... 127
Effects Palette Window .................................. 127
Effect Window ................................................ 128
Automatic Effects ........................................... 128
Effect Parameters........................................... 129
Effect Parameters on the Wheels .................. 129
Recording an Effect........................................ 129
Editing an Effect ............................................. 130
Naming an Effect............................................ 130
Copying an Effect........................................... 131
Outputting an Effect........................................ 131
Deleting an Effect........................................... 132
Macros................................................................ 133
Introduction..................................................... 133
The Macro Window ........................................ 133
Recording a Macro......................................... 134
Setting Up a Macro......................................... 134
Naming a Macro............................................. 135
Copying a Macro ............................................ 135
Running a Macro............................................ 136
Deleting a Macro ............................................ 136
Other Features.................................................... 137
Monitor Windows............................................ 137
Screen Navigation Keys................................. 138
Desktop .......................................................... 139
Output Window................................................139
DMX Output Window.......................................140
External Keyboard Mapping............................140
Software Updates............................................141
Remote................................................................143
Glossary...............................................................149
Technical Specification........................................152
Power Supply..................................................152
Audio...............................................................152
SMPTE (Optional Upgrade)............................152
Video Output ...................................................152
CAN Port (Optional Upgrade) .........................152
External Storage Devices................................153
MIDI (Optional Upgrade).................................153
Ethernet...........................................................153
USB Ports........................................................153
Mouse..............................................................153
External Keyboard...........................................153
External Floppy Drive......................................153
Touchscreen....................................................153
Desk Light (Optional Upgrade)........................153
DMX Input .......................................................154
DMX Output.....................................................154
Remote Switches (Optional Upgrade) ............154
Supported Touchscreens ....................................155
Index....................................................................156

Introduction
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Introduction
This Manual
This manual describes the operation of the Solution and Solution XL lighting
desks.
This chapter contains an overview of the capabilities and controls of the
Solution & Solution XL.
The Quick Start Guide chapter is designed to get you up and running with the
desk, but is not a substitute for the whole manual. For more detail on each
function, this manual is divided into chapters, one for each major area of
control.
Conventions
Throughout this manual the following conventions are used:
References to front panel controls, buttons and lights appear in capital letters,
for example:
GRAND MASTER, COLOUR, FIXTURES.
Multi Function Keys (MFKs) and soft buttons which appear on the monitor
screens are displayed as follows:
[Patch], [Desk Setup], [Files], [Clear Options].
The Solution & Solution XL Lighting Desk
A summary of the main functions of the Solution & Solution XL lighting desk is
as follows:
Control Channels
The Solution & Solution XL desks have 248 or 296 channels of control as
standard. These can be assigned and patched to dimmers and fixtures. The
actual configuration is dependent on the desk type.
Dimmers
The Solution desk has 48 faders which control 24 dimmers (two preset mode)
or 48 dimmers (wide mode).
The Solution XL desk has 96 faders which control 48 dimmers (two preset
mode) or 96 dimmers (wide mode).

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Fixtures
The Solution & Solution XL desks can control up to 200 fixtures. Fixtures can
be a simple generic lamp or colour scroller, a moving mirror or moving head
(eg Goldenscan, MAC 250), or any other item controllable via a standard DMX
signal.
Moving heads, moving mirrors, LED and video systems controlled by DMX are
fixtures with multiple parameters. Within the Fixture Library, the Solution &
Solution XL is told which channels control which parameters of the fixture.
These are then grouped into Position, Colour and Beamshape.
Fixtures can be given a user defined name and number, for ease of reference
and may be patched to any of the DMX output channels (1 –512) on any of
the DMX universes (1 –4).
Fixture parameters can be manipulated from within the Program Window,
from where they can be added to memories, submasters, palettes or macros.
Dimmers are essentially a one channel fixture and as such further dimmers
can be patched as fixtures if required.
Memories
The desk allows you to record memories, for use in the Memory Stack
(Playback X). Each memory has a number, name (optional), trigger, a wait
time (auto cues) and a set of delay & fade times. Memories may be a Scene
or a Chase.
Scene –A single set of dimmer and fixture parameter data.
Chase –A number of steps, each containing a set of dimmer and fixture
parameter data, plus modifiers which determine how the chase runs when
played back.
Submasters
Submasters may be programmed directly with a scene or a chase or they may
contain a transferred memory.
The Solution desk has 20 pages of 10 submasters.
The Solution XL desk has 20 pages of 30 submasters.
Groups
The desk provides 400 user definable groups. Automatic groups for each
fixture type can be generated from the Setup area, if required.
Palettes
The desk provides 400 user programmable palettes for each of the attributes
(Colour, Beamshape and Position). The desk can also generate auto palettes
which provide basic colours, gobos and positions based on the fixture types
used in the desk.
Effects
The desk provides 400 user programmable effects. The desk can also
generate a number of standard effects which include intensity, colour,
beamshape and movement effects.
Macros
The desk provides 400 user programmable macros.
Operating Mode
The desk has a three seperate operating modes which can be selected for
various operators of different skill levels.
Lock Functions
The desk has a lock function which will prevent misuse of the desk. When the
desk is locked with Lock All, it is not possible to perform any operations on the
desk.
Audio Input
The desk has an audio input, which may be used to trigger chases with bass
drives.

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SMPTE/MIDI/CAN
The desk provides SMPTE, MIDI and CAN connections as an optional
upgrade card, which can be used to trigger memories with SMPTE or MIDI
timecode triggers, or via ChilliNet.
Remote
The desk provides an optional remote control interface via six (6) contact
closure inputs. These can be added via the optional SMPTE/MIDI/CAN
upgrade card.
Ethernet
The desk has an Ethernet port capable of supporting Art-Net. In addition to
Art-Net outputs, this allows smart phones and tablet PCs to be used as
remotes.
USB Ports
The desk has four USB ports, which may be used for saving and loading show
files, loading user fixture types and performing software upgrades. The USB
ports on the desk support keyboard, mouse, external touch screens, memory
sticks, USB CDRW drives, USB floppy disk drives and desk lights.
Mouse and External Keyboard
The desk provides a USB mouse interface to allow you to move quickly
around the monitor screen, select fields, choose options etc.
The desk provides a USB interface to a standard PC keyboard, to allow text
and numeric data to be entered.
Video Output
The desk provides the interface for one external monitor display (XGA). It is
highly recommended that the desk is operated with a monitor display
connected, as important information is displayed here.
DMX Output
Data is output on DMX channels 1 –512 on four DMX universes as standard.
The DMX output sockets on the rear panel of the desk default to outputting
universes 1 to 4. Universes 1 to 4 can also be output via Ethernet using either
Art-Net or sACN, see the chapter on Ethernet Options later for further details.

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Front Panel Controls
Figure 1 - Solution desk layout
This section of the manual describes the various controls and displays on the front panel of the Solution & Solution XL desk. The front panel controls have been
divided into the following sections:
Preset Controls
Page Controls, Mode Keys and Multi Function Keys (MFKs)
Submaster Controls
Playback X Controls
Other Keys and Controls
Main LCD
Wheel LCD and Control Wheels
Preset
Controls
Submaster
Controls
Multi Function
Keys (MFKs)
Playback X
Controls
Wheel LCD &
Control Wheels
Page Control &
Display
Master Faders
Main LCD

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Preset Controls
Preset Faders
The Solution desk has 48 preset faders arranged as two rows of 24 faders
and buttons. These control 24 dimmer channels in two preset mode or 48
dimmer channels in Wide mode.
The Solution XL desk has 96 preset faders arranged as two rows of 48 faders
and buttons. These control 48 dimmer channels in two preset mode or 96
dimmer channels in Wide mode.
Channel Flash Buttons
Each desk has a flash button located below each PRESET fader.
The CHANNEL FLASH buttons are used to flash, solo or latch the dimmer
channels or to select the channels or fixtures assigned to the corresponding
faders; their action being determined by the setting of the FLASH MODE
button in Special Page 1 of the MFKs.
A and B Master Faders
Two Preset Operation –The A MASTER fader controls the maximum output
levels from the PRESET A FADERS. The B MASTER fader controls the
maximum output levels from the PRESET B FADERS.
Wide Operation –The A MASTER and B MASTER faders control the
maximum output levels from all the PRESET faders or the stored scene
according to the setting on the PRESET CONTROL button.
Preset Control Button
The PRESET CONTROL button is only applicable in Wide Mode and is used
to control which of the A or B MASTER faders has control of the preset faders
and which has control over the stored scene. The red LEDs in the button
indicate the current state. Pressing the button swaps the function of the two
faders.

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Page Controls, Mode Keys and Multi Function Keys (MFKs)
This section of the front panel contains page controls and a seven segment display, a set of Mode keys (FIXTURE, GROUP, COLOUR, BEAMSHAPE, POSITION,
EFFECTS, MACRO, SPECIAL) and a block of 20 Multi Function Keys (MFKs).
Page Controls and Display
The current Page (1-10) is indicated on the dual seven segment display.
The PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys are used to select the required page.
Pressing the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys together selects Page 1.
Each mode (Fixture, Group, Colour etc.) has its own current page.
Mode Keys
The mode keys (FIXTURE, GROUP, COLOUR, BEAMSHAPE, POSITION,
EFFECTS, MACRO, SPECIAL) determine the function of the block of 20 Multi
Function Keys (MFKs).
Each of the mode keys contains a red LED, which is lit when selected. If the
mode key is flashing, this indicates that the wheels are in control of this
attribute but the MFKs are showing another function. This allows
simultaneous selection of fixtures whilst still manipulating attributes, for
example.

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The function of the Mode keys is summarised below:
FIXTURE
–turns the block of 20 MFK‟s into Fixture selection buttons.
GROUP
–turns the block of 20 MFK‟s into Group selection buttons.
COLOUR
–turns the block of 20 MFK‟s into Colour Palette selection
buttons.
BEAMSHAPE
–turns the block of 20 MFK‟s into Beamshape Palette
selection buttons.
POSITION
–turns the block of 20 MFK‟s into Position Palette selection
buttons.
EFFECTS
–turns the block of 20 MFK‟s into Effect Palette selection
buttons.
MACRO
–turns the block of 20 MFK‟s into Macro selection buttons.
SPECIAL
–turns the block of 20 MFK‟s into Special function keys.
Multi Function Keys (MFKs)
The Multi Function Keys are arranged in 4 rows of 5 keys with a graphical
LCD above each row of keys. The brightness and contrast of the LCDs can be
adjusted as required.
Each Multi Function Key contains a red LED. These LEDs are used to
indicate which fixtures, groups etc. are selected depending on their current
function.
Pressing and releasing one of the Mode Keys changes the MFK‟s to that page
and the control wheels follow (when appropriate). The MFKs remain in that
mode until a different Mode key is pressed.
Pressing and holding down a Mode key temporarily changes all the MFKs to
that function. Selecting an MFK will apply that MFK but the MFKs will return to
the previous MFK mode, when the Mode key is released.
For example –Press and release the FIXTURES key. The MFKs change to
fixture selection keys. Select a number of fixtures. Press and hold down the
COLOUR key. The MFKs change to colour palette selection keys (while the
COLOUR key is being held down). Press one of the colour palette MFKs to
apply the colour palette to the selected fixtures. Release the COLOUR key
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Multi Function Key LCDs
The LCDs above the MFKs typically display three lines of data.
Example 1 - When the MFKs are assigned to colour palettes - The first line
shows the number of the palette and the data stored. The second (and third if
required) lines show the palette name.
Example 2 - When the MFKs are assigned to fixtures –The top line shows the
fixture number. The second and third lines show the fixture name, eg Mac
300 : Mode 4.

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Submaster Controls
Submaster Faders
The Submaster faders are used to output channel data (scenes) or chases.
The fader controls the output level of the intensity channels and triggers the
LTP channels in the programmed data.
Submaster Flash Buttons
The Submaster flash buttons, located below each of the submaster faders are
used to flash, solo or latch the data programmed on the submaster. The
action of these buttons is user definable via the Submaster Setup Window
(accessible by holding SETUP and pressing SUBMASTERS). These buttons
are also used to select submasters when in the Submaster Window.
Submaster Page Controls and Display
The current Submaster Page (1-20) is indicated on the dual seven segment
display.
The PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys are used to select the required
submaster page.
Pressing the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys together selects submaster
Page 1.
Submaster Step Button
The Submaster STEP button is used to manually step through any chases
with manual drive being output on the submasters, or to initiate Beat tempo
matching.

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Playback X Controls
Playback X (Memory) Master Fader
The MASTER fader controls the maximum output level of the memory being
output on the Playback X. This fader only affects the dimmer and brightness
fixture channels (if applicable). The Colour, Beamshape and Position fixture
channels are not affected by the master fader.
Go Button
The GO button is used to initiate a crossfade between the memory currently
being output and the Next memory in the memory stack as indicated on the
Memories screen.
Pause Button
The PAUSE button is used to pause a crossfade between the current and
next memories. When a crossfade has been paused, the red light in the
button flashes. Pressing the GO button releases the pause. Pressing Pause
again will step backwards in the cue stack.
Override Control
The OVERRIDE control is used to slow down or speed up the crossfade
between the current and next memory. When the control is moved away from
the central neutral position, this is indicated on the monitor screen.
Step Button
The STEP button is used to manually step through any chase memory with
manual drive currently being output on the Playback X.

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Main LCD
The Main LCD provides part of the user interface on the front panel of the desk. The content, layout, operation and other information displayed on this screen is
dependent on the current operation being carried out on the desk.
In Setup, the Main LCD acts as a guide showing where you are in the Setup menu structure and gives instructions on what to do.
When the Memories or Submasters screen are selected, the Main LCD acts as a small viewing portal on the Memories or Submasters window.
When any of the other main windows (Program Window, Outputs, Groups etc.) are selected, the Main LCD displays a simple text message directing you to refer to
the monitor, plus the desk software version and other helpful information, for example:
Output Window
See Monitor for details
For help press
SHIFT & LEFT & RIGHT
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Other Keys and Controls
SETUP - used to enter Setup mode and display the Setup screen on the Main
LCD and monitor. Also used for exiting Setup mode.
MEMORIES - used to display the Memories screen on the Main LCD and
monitor.
SUBMASTERS - used to display the Submasters screen on the Main LCD
and monitor.
OUTPUTS - used to display the Outputs screen on the monitor.
PGM WIN - used to display the Program Window (programmer) on the
monitor.
Cursor Keys (UP, DOWN LEFT, RIGHT) - used to move around the fields on
the main LCD (where appropriate) and/or the monitor screen. These buttons
are equivalent to the four cursor keys on an external keyboard (if fitted).
Plus (+) and Minus (-) - used to increment or decrement the value of the
current selection.
NAME - used for naming memories, submasters, palettes etc.
TIME - used as a shortcut for moving the cursor to the various fade fields on
the Memories and Submasters screens. It is also used in combination with
other keys to perform various functions over the internal fade time (eg
outputting palettes over a time).
LOAD - used for loading items such as memories, submasters or palettes into
the Program Window for editing.
CLEAR - used for clearing the Program Window. As soon as any changes
are made to the look in the Program Window, the LED in the CLEAR key is lit,
to indicate that dimmer or fixture parameter values have changed. Pressing
the CLEAR key once will clear (undo) all the operations made in the Program
Window since the LED was first lit, except for the fixture selection. The LED in
the key goes out. Pressing the CLEAR key a second time clears the fixture
selection in the Program Window.
UPDATE - used to update loaded items or items modified in the Program
Window.
Main LCD

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RECORD - used for programming memories and submasters.
COPY - used to copy items from one location to another (eg memories,
submasters, groups, palettes etc.) Holding down SHIFT and pressing COPY
is used to transfer a memory onto a submaster.
INSERT - used to insert point memories, add or insert chase steps or add or
insert duplicates when patching dimmers and fixtures.
DELETE - used when deleting items (memories, submasters, groups, palettes
etc.)
ENTER - used for completing commands and selecting „soft‟ buttons on the
Main LCD, monitor screens and popup windows.
HOME - used as a quick method for setting all the parameters, or all the
parameters for a particular attribute to their home values. The Home values
are found in the Edit Fixtures table in Setup and can be adjusted as required.
GRAND MASTER - controls the final output values of all dimmer and fixture
intensity channels, resulting from the Program Window, Playback X and
submasters. The Grand Master level is displayed on the monitor screen.
BLACKOUT - reduces the outputs of all dimmer and fixture intensity channels
to zero. Pressing the BLACKOUT key toggles between active and not active.
The red LED in the BLACKOUT key flashes when blackout is active.
SHIFT - used in conjunction with various front panel controls to provide
additional functions, eg holding SHIFT and pressing the COLOUR key
displays the Colour Palette Window on the monitor.

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Wheel LD and Control Wheels
Wheel LCD
The Wheel LCD is used to indicate which fixture parameters or other data are
being controlled by each of the three control wheels.
Example - When showing fixture parameter values - The Wheel LCD displays
the parameter name (eg Colour1) and the value in %, DMX or the parameter
detail name.
Tag status is shown by inverse graphics –a white background shows a
tagged parameter, and a blue background display shows an untagged
parameter.
Control Wheels
The three control wheels are used for setting fixture parameter levels and
other data. The names of the fixture parameters or other data currently
assigned to each of the wheels and their values is shown on the Wheel LCD.
Wheel Editing Modes
There are a number of wheel editing modes which apply when editing several
fixtures at the same time (Absolute, Relative, Fan First, Fan Middle, Fan Last,
Fan V).
For each attribute there is a normal wheel mode which applies when the
control wheel is moved and a shifted wheel mode which applies when the
SHIFT key is held down and the control wheel is moved.
For further details on each of the wheel editing modes, and how to adjust the
normal and shifted mode for each attribute –see page 85 of the manual for
full details.

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Solution & Solution XL Quick Start Guide
Welcome to the Solution & Solution XL Quick Start Guide. This chapter is intended to get you started using your new desk –for full information, please see the
relevant chapters of this User Manual.
Getting Started
Before you power up the desk, it is essential to attach all the peripherals you
will be using. The desk has support for USB peripherals such as a Keyboard
and Mouse and a VGA monitor (or touch screen). In addition, you should
connect the DMX or Ethernet cables for controlling your lighting rig.
These must be connected before powering up, as subsequent connection
could result in software or hardware malfunctions.
Once you have connected all the peripherals you require, turn on the desk
using the switch on the rear panel. If you see no immediate response, check
that the power switch is set to ON, and that the IEC lead is firmly attached to
the external power supply. The desk will boot up and you will be presented
with the desk software.
Selecting Operating Mode
There are three operating modes for the Solution & Solution XL desks. These
operating modes are designed for operators with different skill levels to ensure
they get the maximum out of the console. The first time you power on the
desk, it will prompt you to select an operating mode. For the purposes of this
Quick Start Guide, we will select Non Tracking Mode. In this mode,
everything that is output from the desk is recorded into each cue, and
changes made in one cue will not affect other cues. As you progress your
knowledge of the Solution & Solution XL you may want to experiment with the
other modes. Details of these modes can be found in the user manual, page
78 for full details.
Figure 2 - Select Operating Mode

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Controlling Dimmers
The default setup for the desk gives you control of dimmers 1 to 48 (DMX
addresses 1 to 48 on Universe 1) on the generic preset faders 1 to 48 (1 to 96
on the Solution XL).
This can be defined differently, but for now we will assume you‟re working with
the default settings. Check that the GRAND MASTER fader is at the top
(100%) and that the A and B MASTER faders are also at the top. The LED in
the PRESET CONTROL button should be lit in “A Faders B Stored”, indicating
that the A MASTER is controlling the level of the Preset Faders. Moving the
Preset Faders will bring their channels on, and you will see the result on
stage.
You will also see the results in the Program Window (see later in this guide).
You can bring the A MASTER fader down at any time to inhibit the level of the
Preset faders.
Programming
Once you have set up a scene that you like you can then record that state into
a memory, or a submaster. Memories are played back sequentially in a
theatre style (Cue 1 GO, Cue 2 GO, etc). Submasters are mixed together by
raising the faders, useful for live events or unpredictable shows.
Memories
Recording a Memory
If you aren‟t already in the Memories Window, press the MEMORIES key.
This will bring the Memories Window up onto the monitor, and Memory 1* will
be highlighted as the “Next” memory. As a rule any changes you are making
on the monitor or LCD will happen to the highlighted “Next” memory, so follow
the yellow bar on the monitor –the green bar simply shows the current
memory.
Now select the memory number to be programmed, if different to the one
already selected. This can be done using the + and –keys, or by pressing
ENTER then using the MFKs to enter a numeric value.
To store the memory, simply press the RECORD key. The 1* will change to a
1 (the * indicates that the memory is unprogrammed) and fade times will
appear for the parameters you have recorded.
The Next memory automatically increases to select another memory.
Subsequent memories can then be set up and recorded using the same
method.
Adjusting Fade and Delay Times
By default, a memory will receive a 3 second fade time on the intensity
parameters (dimmers) and a 0 second fade time on all moving light attributes
(colour wheels, gobo wheels, etc). These are displayed in the Memories
Window in the relevant columns. Note that only one of Colour, Beamshape
and Position times are shown at any one time –press the relevant key to
switch the monitor to displaying these times.
The fade and delay times can be adjusted by moving the cursor to the
required field in the Memories Window and using the control wheels, or by
moving to the field on the Memories Window, pressing the ENTER key, typing
in the time using the MFKs and pressing ENTER to confirm. See the
Memories chapter in the User Manual for full details of adjusting times.
Editing Memories
You can make changes to a memory by loading it back into the Program
Window. To do this, press the MEMORIES key to display the Memories
Window. Select the memory to be edited, then press the LOAD key. The
Load Options Window is displayed on the monitor: