Prg Vx76 User Manual 3.6 Bedienungsanleitung

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VIII VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSubmaster Palette Area...

84 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALConfiguring How Information is DisplayedIn the window’s default state, all patched channels are listed horizontally with a

4.TIMING, FILTERS AND SNEAKThis chapter provides instructions for using the timing filter, function filter and sneak features.+OVERVIEW+ TIMING FILTER

86 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALOVERVIEWTiming Filter, Function Filter and SneakThe Timing Filter, Function Filter and Sneak features can be used alone or

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 87General OperationsOperation of the Timing Filter and Function Filter can be done from the central touchscreen available on

88 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALTIMING FILTEROverviewThe Timing Filter is used to control the duration, delay, and speed of parameter transitions. For exa

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 89Time/Speed FormatsTimeTime controls the duration of change for any parameter.Guidelines: + Each parameter can have an ind

90 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALTiming Filter OperationThe Timing Filter is used to define an entire timing scheme, which can then be sent to selected lum

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 91Set intensity delay time:Intensity timing can have two values: one which controls the intensity transition if the intensit

92 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFanned Timing and DelaysTiming and delay attributes can be "fanned" into channel selections using the soft encod

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 93FUNCTION FILTEROverviewThe Function Filter is used to withhold (or mask) certain parameters or parameter attributes from a

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL IXChapter 7. DynamicsDynamics OverviewWhat is a Dynamic?...

94 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFilter Guidelines: + The timing filter is globally applied, not individually for each parameter. When a parameter is filt

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 95Function Filter OperationWhen the Function Filter is accessed, by default, all parameters are selected (not filtered). Cha

96 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSNEAKOverviewThe Sneak feature works in conjunction with the command-line keypad to provide manual control of luminaires.

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 97Sneak ValuesSneak values are entered numerically at the keypad using the [Sneak] button. Use discrete numbers from the fol

98 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSneak OperationSneak values are entered using the [Sneak] button and either the Timing Filter or Function Filter screen. A

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 99Examples: + Pan [Sneak] [Time] [2] [Enter] will input a time of 2.00 seconds. + Pan [Sneak] [512] [Time] [2] [Enter] wil

100 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSneak Value or PercentSneaks can be done by value or by percentage using either the command-line or direct-entry methods.

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 101TEMPLATESTiming/Filter TemplatesThe template section, found at the bottom of both the Timing Filter and Function Filter,

102 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALNotes

5.PALETTESThis chapter provides instructions for using the Palettes feature.+GENERAL PALETTE OPERATION+ PRESETS+ COLORS+ BEAMS+ GROUPS+ OTHER PALETTE

X VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALChapter 9. Special FeaturesAdvanced ControlManual Timing ...

104 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALGENERAL PALETTE OPERATIONOverviewWhat are Palettes?A palette is a pre-stored or user-defined set of parameters (presets,

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 105System-Wide Palette Store OptionsThe System Settings window provides options for system-wide palette store operations. Th

106 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFront Panel Palette Displays (V476/V676 Only)The V676 front panel contains three (3) full palette displays and one (1) si

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 10720 physical buttons (labeled 1 through 20) are provided below each palette display. These work in combination with the pa

108 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALDesktop Palettes WindowPalettes can also be viewed in the desktop windows by selecting Palettes from the Operation menu.

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 109General OperationNo matter whether you are using the front panel displays or software window, the palette operation is th

110 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALTo access a different palette:Step 1. Press and hold the currently selected function to display all options. Step 2. Sele

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 111To store a setting:Step 1. Select required channels.Step 2. Ensure the target function is selected on at least one palett

112 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPalette LabelsApplying Labels to PalettesEach palette may be given a custom label. When labeling, the name can be entered

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 113Label ShortcutsLabel Shortcuts allow a user to create a selection of commonly used words that can be used to quickly crea

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL XILoop ...

114 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCentury Palette WindowThe Century palette is a resizable window which displays a full bank of palettes.To open Century pa

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 115Submaster Palette AreaA single palette viewing area is also available above the submaster display. + The Palettes and

116 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPRESETSOverviewThe Preset palette is used to store specific luminaire parameters for the purpose of building cues. Typica

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 117Storing, Modifying, and Recalling PresetsFrom PalettesStore a new preset using Presets palette:Step 1. Select required ch

118 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALDelete an entire Preset:Note: If cues are referenced in a Preset, the Preset cannot be deleted, but it can be moved or c

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 119From KeypadNote: All Presets have a discrete number which is used when accessing Presets from the keypad. Presets mainta

120 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPreset Data WindowPreset data can be viewed in the Preset Data window. The top portion of the window shows the current Pr

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 121COLORSOverviewThe Color palette provides a means for storing and recalling up to 300 colors. These can be used for buildi

122 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStoring and Recalling ColorsNote: Beams and Colors are global settings by luminaire type. During a store operation, the

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 123Note: This action will delete color information for all types stored.Recall a Color:Step 1. Select required channels (on

XII VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALIntensity Mode...

124 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALTo perform a Paste Merge or Paste All action:Step 1. At top of column, select name box of source luminaire (for example,

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 125BEAMSOverviewThe Beam palette provides a means for storing and recalling up to 200 beam states. These can be used for bui

126 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStoring, Modifying, and Recalling BeamsNote: Beams and Colors are global settings by luminaire type. During a store oper

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 127Modify Beam data for an existing luminaire type:If you are modifying a Beam with data from the same type of luminaire, th

128 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALRecall a Beam:Step 1. Select required channels (only selected channels that have data stored in that Beam will be affecte

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 129It is possible to copy data from luminaire type to luminaire type using the Beam Palette Data window. During the copy pro

130 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALGROUPSOverviewTo automate channel selection, groups of channels may be stored into the Group palette. Groups can also be

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 131Recall two or more groups:Step 1. Access required Bank and Page of first group.Step 2. Press required Group Palette Butt

132 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALGroup Super Palette (Advanced Operation)OverviewThe Group super palette offers advanced options for the arrangement and c

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 133A Group is made up of two components: Channels and Arrangement. For each of these components, several options are availab

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL XIIIOff-Line ProgrammingPerforming Off-Line Programming ...

134 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALChannels TabThe Channels tab shows the current channels contained in the selected group. A "channel selector" a

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 135Arrangement TabThe Arrangement tab defines the components of a group. These are arranged as an ordered parts list, broken

136 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL + Layout - The Layout button will only be available if the Order has a value that requires a layout be specified (i.e.

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 137From Group Super PaletteThe Ad-Hoc tab provides a method for making "live" selections based on current status.

138 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALOTHER PALETTE TYPESDynamics, Effects, Snapshots, Macros, and StacksDynamics, Effects, Snapshots, Macros, and Cue Stacks c

6.BASIC CUESThis chapter provides an overview of cue concepts and instructions for storing a basic cue and playing it back. Once you are familiar with

140 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCREATING CUESWhat Is a Cue?A cue stores a predefined combination of luminaire parameters such as focus, color, beam, timi

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 141Setting Intensity StatesNote: Some devices (such as moving mirrors, smoke machines, etc.) may not have lamps, however, t

142 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALLabeling CuesEach cue may be given a custom label. When labeling, the name can be entered on the console touchscreen keyb

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 143Label ShortcutsLabel Shortcuts allow a user to create a selection of commonly used words that can be used to quickly crea

XIV VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALMIDI NotesNote Mapping ...

144 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALModifying CuesUnlike storing Presets, Beams, and Colors, storing cue data into a cue number that already exists is a repl

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 145Selected Cue Info DisplayThe cue data area of the central touchscreen displays information for the selected cue attribute

146 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPLAYING BACK CUESBasic PlaybackAfter storing a cue, it can be played back using a submaster.Play a cue:Step 1. At keypad,

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 147Playback Using the Grab FeatureNote: The Grab feature was added with Vx76 software version 2.0. The previously unused [F

148 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALOther guidelines: + When a channel is grabbed, the current function filter will be applied. In order to change the funct

7.DYNAMICSThis chapter provides instructions for using the dynamics feature.+DYNAMICS OVERVIEW+ DYNAMICS OPERATION

150 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALDYNAMICS OVERVIEWWhat is a Dynamic?The Dynamics feature provides a powerful and quick method for creating waveform-based

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 151Dynamics Super PaletteDynamics can be created and customized using the Dynamics super palette. The Dynamics super palette

152 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALBasic GuidelinesWhile working with dynamics, it is important to understand the following concepts: + Dynamics are not ch

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 153DYNAMICS OPERATIONCanned Dynamics20 pre-programmed dynamics (referred to as canned dynamics) are provided to aid programm

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 1INTRODUCTIONAbout This ManualThis manual provides operating instructions for the Vx76 software application. These instructi

154 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFour additional canned dynamics are available in the Dynamics super palette. These can be used when building custom dynam

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 155Playing Back a Canned DynamicThis section provides instructions for applying dynamics to channels for immediate playback.

156 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStep 6. Randomize the dynamic by applying a fan:a. Open Function Filter by pressing "filter" in central touchsc

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 157Using the Encoders with DynamicsWhen [Dynam] is selected at the soft encoders, the encoders will be mapped so they can be

158 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALWhen [Dynam] is selected... + Turning the RATE encoder will display the rate (such as 5.00). + Turning the SIZE encoder

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 159This rule only applies to the Intensity parameter. For example, if intensity is at 50%, intensity will rock between 50% a

160 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStoring Dynamics in Cues/PresetsCanned or custom dynamics can be added to the parameters stored in cues or presets. To st

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 161Palette Store Dynamic OnlyThe Store Dynamic Only feature enables the creation of Color or Beam palette entries that conta

162 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStep 4. Store palette entry as normal. (Refer to "Front Panel Palette Displays (V476/V676 Only)" on page 106 fo

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 163 + Bias > Above or Below - When using gravity, you will likely need to select a bias of either above or below to achi

2 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFor more information regarding Art-Net protocol, refer to the specification for Art-Net II Ethernet Communication Standard

164 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStep 6. Press [Set Point 1] button.Step 7. Using palettes, choose second point.Step 8. Press either of the [Set Point 2]

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 165Storing Dynamics in the Dynamics PaletteDynamics can also be created and stored in the Dynamics palette. (Just keep in mi

166 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStep 6. Press Start with Defaults button. The dynamic will be applied to selected channels.Step 7. Customize actions by

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 167Dynamics with KeypadOnce stored, dynamics can also be recalled in the command line using the [Dynam] button.Example:[Grou

168 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALNotes

8.EFFECTSThis chapter provides instructions for using the effects feature.+EFFECTS OVERVIEW+ CREATING EFFECTS+ EFFECT ATTRIBUTES+ EFFECT TIMING+ PLAYI

170 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALEFFECTS OVERVIEWWhat is an Effect?An effect is a looping, wave, or ripple type operation which can be applied to multiple

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 171Effects Super PaletteEffects and effect components (including sets, sequences, parts, and steps) can be created using the

172 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALA complete effect could be created using only the main Effect Edit screen, providing that it does not have more than seve

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 173What is a Sequence?A sequence consists of one or more steps.The following diagram shows an example sequence consisting of

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 3Obtaining Additional DMX ProfilesDMX fixtures are controlled by the console using a profile. The profile includes the numbe

174 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCREATING EFFECTSCreating a Basic EffectThis section provides instructions for creating a basic effect using the Effects E

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 175Set 0 (all patched channels) will be loaded into part 1 of the Set.All attributes and timing will be in the default setti

176 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSet: Interlaced vs. SequentialWhen loading channels across two or more parts, the channels may be loaded "interlaced

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 177Sequence: Background StateEach sequence can contain one optional Background State. The Background State tells the luminai

178 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALEditing EffectsA store action will be required when making modifications to an existing effect. When changes are made, *M

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 179EFFECT ATTRIBUTESOverviewThe Direction, Mode, Start, Action and Duration attributes provide overall control of an effect’

180 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALModeMode determines how the sequence steps will run in relationship to each other. +Break - Each part makes one pass thr

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 181StartStart determines how the sequence steps will enter the effect. + Simultaneous (Simult) - All set parts assume some

182 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALDurationDuration determines how long an effect will run. + None - The effect will run infinitely until manually stopped.

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 183EFFECT TIMINGOverviewTiming values can be applied to the overall effect and/or to a single sequence step in order to spec

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184 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALWhen Time is selected, this number will be the length of time, in seconds, that the effect will run before initiating its

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 185Step-Level TimingTiming can be programmed on a sequence step-level to control the step, attack, sustain, and decay for ea

186 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALAssigning Timing ValuesTiming values are specified at the main Effect Edit screen:When [Effect] is selected at the soft e

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 187Assign effect timing using encoders:Step 1. At Effects palette, select an effect to be edited. (A white box will appear a

188 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALAssign effect or step timing using numeric entry:Step 1. At Effects palette, select an effect to be edited. (A white box

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 189PLAYING BACK EFFECTSBasic PlaybackAfter creating an effect, it can be played back using a submaster. (If a duration or cy

190 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALAutoload SubmasterThe Effects super palette can be placed in Autoload mode for automatic submaster loading. Once in Autol

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 191Stop FlagsSteps can contain "stop flags" which will cause the effect to pause when that step is reached during

192 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALADVANCED OPERATIONSUsing the Set Edit ScreenThe Set Edit screen can also be used to create and edit set parts. This scree

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 193Using the Sequence Edit ScreenThe Sequence Edit screen can also be used to create and edit sequence steps. This screen di

1.GENERAL OPERATIONThis chapter provides guidelines for general operation, setting console preferences, and opening a show file.+GENERAL OPERATION+ SE

194 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCreating Effects Using Set/Sequence Edit ScreensIf sets and sequences are pre-stored, an effect can be created at a later

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 195To edit a group set:Groups can be edited while associated to an effect. Once a group is selected in the super palette, th

196 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStoring Effects as CuesAn effect can also be attached to a cue using the Link feature. When linked, the effect will appea

9.SPECIAL FEATURESThis chapter contains instructions for controlling luminaires and media servers with the console’s advanced features, and for copyin

198 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALADVANCED CONTROLManual TimingThe Manual Timing feature is used to apply parameter times manually. While Manual Timing is

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 199QuickFocusThe QuickFocus feature allows you to step sequentially through each stored channel in a selected preset to adju

200 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALUpdate a preset with QuickFocus:Step 1. At front panel, press [QuickFocus] toggle button (button will flash) or at Specia

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 201ParkThe Park feature allows you to place a luminaire into a state in which it will not respond to any manual or playback

202 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALHighlightHighlight provides a method for identifying a particular fixture or set of fixtures by putting them into a prede

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 203DATA COPY AND MOVECopy ChannelThe Copy Channel feature is used to copy current parameter settings from one luminaire to a

6 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALGENERAL OPERATIONAbout Vx76 SoftwareThe Vx76 software application provides the graphical user interface (GUI) for console o

204 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALMove a cue to a new number: + At keypad, press [Copy/Move] [Copy/Move] [Cue] [1] [At] [201] [Enter] - moves Cue 1 data t

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 205Step 4. A warning dialog window will open, warning that previous existing data (if any) in the destination channels will

206 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFUNCTION KEYSSetting Function Key OptionSelected keys from the command-line keypad are mapped to the computer keyboard’s

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 207Track/Fill- F4Step 1. Press F4. (Track/Fill window will open.)Step 2. Enter a starting cue.Step 3. Click "Ok" -

208 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCopy/Move - F8Step 1. Press F8.Step 2. Press F8 again to toggle between Copy and Move windows.Step 3. At desired window,

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 209Quick KeysThe following computer keyboard "quick keys" can be used as shortcuts to select options in the functi

210 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCONTROLLING MEDIA SERVERSOverviewDigital lighting media servers can be operated from the console using DMX512 protocol. W

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 211Editing Media Server SettingsTo edit the settings for a media server, first select the server in the left column and then

212 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL + IP Address - displays the current IP address which corresponds to the CITP connection. To enter an IP address, touch

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 213Local Media Folder and File NumberingWhen creating a media library on the console, certain guidelines for naming the fold

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 7Restart Vx76 ApplicationThe Vx76 software application can be independently closed and restarted. This is useful for upgradi

214 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALThe Media palette retrieves data from the connected server(s) via CITP and displays a small content thumbnail (if availab

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 215Media Super PaletteA Media super palette can be accessed by pressing the super palette icon at the right of any visible M

216 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALThe Media super palette will also display media clip options when a layer parameter is touched. The library can be naviga

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 217Media Library / File SneakBoth the Library and File values can be "sneaked" at the same time by entering one va

218 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALServer ControlThe Media palette provides control options as applicable to the particular type of media server that is sel

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 219Legacy Media Setup WindowsA new Media Setup window was introduced with Vx76 software version 3.0 (refer to "Media Se

220 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCITP: Controller, Interface, Transport, ProtocolUse the following procedure to connect a Vx76 console to an Mbox Extreme

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 221Step 5. At Network section, select Ethernet 2 from CITP pull-down bar.Step 6. At Mbox Extreme desktop, select System Pref

222 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStep 8. At Network window, be sure Ethernet 2 is green and IP Address and Subnet Mask match the numbers shown below:

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 223Step 9. At Vx76 console desktop, select System Preferences from Apple menu.Step 10. At System Preferences window, click o

8 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALWindow OperationThe Vx76 application functions like any standard windows-based computer software. A menu bar provides acces

224 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStep 12. Be sure Vx76 console profiles are up to date. (Refer to "Updating Profiles" on page 346 for more infor

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 225Step 14. At Setup menu, select Media Server Setup.Step 15. At Media Server Setup window, be sure Show Server Previews is

226 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStep 18. Open Media palette, choose a server and verify that CITP is sending frames back to the console.

10.SNAPSHOTS, MACROS, & BOARD CUESThis chapter provides instructions for storing custom console setups and frequently used programming actions, an

228 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSNAPSHOTSOverviewA snapshot is a captured state on the console which can be recalled at any time in the future. States su

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 229Storing SnapshotsSnapshots are stored in the Snapshots palette banks and can be accessed on any of the palettes just as P

230 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStore a snapshot using keypad:Step 1. Configure console as required.Step 2. At central touchscreen, press Snapshotbutt

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 231Create a snapshot and associate it with a cue using shortcut method:In this case, the current front panel settings are st

232 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALRecall snapshot via link: + <Cue> [n] [Link] [Snap Shot] [x] [Enter] - links Snapshot x to Cue n. + [Board Cue] [

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 233MACROSOverviewA macro is a series of console events (e.g. button presses, display selections, windows opening) that have

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 9Restoring Vx76 Application:The Mac desktop dock will contain an icon for the Vx76 application once the software is running.

234 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStep 2. Press [Macro Record] toggle button. Button will flash.Step 3. Enter sequence of button presses, display selection

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 235Record a macro for timed playback:Step 1. Press [Store] [Macro] [Enter].Step 2. Enter sequence of button presses, display

236 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALMacros Data WindowThe Macros window can be used to view macro information and to edit macro timing.The macro Delete, Repl

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 237Step 4. To store back into original number:Press [Update] [Macro] [Enter].To store into new number:Press [Store] [Macro]

238 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALRecalling MacrosMacros can be recalled using the palettes, Macro window, or by playing back the linked cue.Recall macro u

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 239The following is a list of all included Canned Macros by number:Table 10-1: Canned Macros No. Name Macro Description Bank

240 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL1932 Down Time 1 Sec Sets Down Time for current selection to 1 Seconds 20 21933 Down Time 2 Sec Sets Down Time for curren

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 2411963 Pan Only Filter Selects Pan Filter 20 51964 Tilt Only Filter Selects Tilt Filter 20 51965 Color Mix Filter Selects M

242 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL1997 Intensity Dynamic Creates fanned Intensity wave for the current selection. 20 51998 Multi M-A-B DynamicCreates a fan

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 243BOARD CUESOverviewThe board cue feature provides a method to record events on the console and play them back on command.

10 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALLive/Preview/Off-Line ModeIndicates whether the console is in the Live, Preview or Off-Line mode. + Live Mode - used for

244 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALBoard Cue Data DisplayBoard cue data can be displayed on the central touchscreen.Options: + To view board cue informatio

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 245Recording Board CuesUsing Record ButtonThe quickest method for recording board cues, utilizes the [Board Cue Record] togg

246 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALRecord a board cue using the keypad:When labeling, the name can be entered on the console touchscreen keyboard or compute

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 247Board Cue Go/Back as Submaster 1 Go/BackIf no board cue is pending (by selecting a board cue via the command line or the

248 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALDelete a step:Step 1. Using trackpad, select step(s) to be deleted.Step 2. Click on "trash can" icon. Step(s)

11.ADVANCED CUE FEATURESThis chapter contains instructions for storing and modifying cues utilizing advanced console features. These instructions buil

250 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSPECIAL CUE ATTRIBUTESCue Attributes OverviewIn addition to parameter data, cues can contain the following special attrib

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 251To link a snapshot, macro, or effect to the currently selected cue, press [Link] [Macro*] [n] [Enter] - where n is the nu

252 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStore a cue with a wait/trail time: + [Store] <Cue> [n] [Wait/Trail] [m] [Enter] - stores Cue n with a wait time o

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 253Out TimeOut Time instructions may be stored into a cue. An Out Time will provide a "fade to no intensity level"

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 11SETTING PREFERENCESBrightness Level (V476/V676 Only)For Front Panel and MonitorsThe brightness level can be set for all mo

254 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALADVANCED CUE STORING AND MODIFYINGHow Faders Affect IntensityPreviously, intensity states were discussed in relation to c

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 255Command-Line ShortcutsThe command-line feature has several built-in shortcut and convenience capabilities which can be us

256 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCue Store TargetPressing [Store] [Enter] always defaults the store command to the last selected cue. (This cue is display

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 257Locating Stored CuesIn order to verify if a certain cue number exists or to locate nearest stored cue numbers, a shortcut

258 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALUpdateThe Update feature is used to store modified channels back into their source cues. Any channels that have been modi

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 259Track and FillTrack/Fill can be used to update multiple cues. A Track edit will update all current parameter values into

260 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSelective StoreThe Selective Store feature is used to modify or add parameter data to a cue, preset, or beam state for sp

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 261Selective RecallThe Selective Recall feature is used to recall specific parameter data from specified channels (active or

262 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALManual Undo To Recorded StateWhen in a cue, with selected fixtures that have manual changes, press [Undo] [Channel] [Ente

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 263Submaster Direct ModeTo assist in updating or re-storing cues, it is possible to have the command-line track the sequence

12 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALIMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING DIFFERENT TYPES OF VX76 CONSOLESSpecial Features to Accommodate the V476 Front PanelThe V476 con

264 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALResync:When in Direct mode, it is sometimes useful to bring the submaster cue back as the current cue after other cues ha

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 265CUE WINDOWSCue SheetCue sheet data can be viewed and edited in the Cue Sheet window. The cue sheet displays all recorded

266 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSeparatorsSeparators can be inserted into the Cue Sheet list in order to organize certain groups of cues as necessary. Th

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 267Submasters AutoloadWhen the Autoload box is checked in the Cue Sheet window, any selected cue will automatically load and

268 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCue DataCue parameter data can be viewed and edited in the Cue Data window. This window displays each stored cue, channel

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 269Display SettingsUse the following buttons to display different types of data: + Value (V) - displays the numeric value c

270 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCustomizing Cue Data ToolbarThe Cue Data window toolbar can be customized using the Customize Toolbar window.To customize

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 271Editing specific lines: + When editing a specific line of a cell, standard Mac computer text copy and paste rules will a

272 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALTo use Find/Replace function:Step 1. At Cue Data window, click Enable Editing button while in Cue view. (Spreadsheet fiel

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 273CUE STACKSOverviewCue Stacks (also known as "multiple cue lists") allow for additional cue lists separate from

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 13Workspace SwappingThe V476 palette display space can display one of three different palettes (corresponding to the three p

274 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStacks PaletteStacks are stored in the Stack palette banks and can be accessed on any of the palettes just as Presets, Co

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 275Stacks in the Cue Sheet WindowThe Cue Sheet window displays the current Cue Stack, along with new Cue Stack toolbar funct

276 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALUsing Stacks with SubmastersCue Stacks can be used with the submasters just as standard cues. These are a few examples of

12.SUBMASTERSThis chapter contains instructions for operating the playback masters.+SUBMASTER OVERVIEW+ SUBMASTER MODES+ PLAYBACK INTENSITY LEVEL+ PLA

278 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSUBMASTER OVERVIEWSubmaster ControlsThe console contains 30 submasters for use in playing back events. These are used for

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 279Submaster controls can also be accessed in the Submaster HUD window (available from the Operation menu). Figure 12-2: Su

280 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSUBMASTER MODESOverviewSubmaster ModesA selection of modes may be applied to each submaster using the Setup and Control s

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 281Control and Setup ScreensPressing Control will display a summary of submaster mode settings for each bank of 10 submast

282 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALClearThe Submaster Setup screen provides options for clearing all modes and for returning to default settings. (Refer to

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 283PriorityThe Priority feature sets a Priority Level from 0-10.Pile-On / Pile-Off Behavior: + Higher priority state overri

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL IFOREWORDEnd User Software LicensePLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACTIVATING, COPYING, INSTALLING, OR USING THIS

14 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSpecial Considerations for the V276 On MacThe V276 On Mac console is considerably different from V476 and V676 consoles in

284 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALBump ModesThere are three types of Submaster Bump modes: + Add/Solo - provides two types of bump actions. The Add funct

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 285Add/Solo ModeThe Add/Solo mode provides two types of bump action, depending on what button is pressed: + Add - [Go] butt

286 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALIFCB FadersThe IFCB faders use existing submaster priority concepts to allow manual crossfading between an IFCB fader cue

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 287RateThe Rate feature speeds up or slows down the playback of events (cues or effects).The Rate encoder allows a percentag

288 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALTo clear rate mode using submaster touchscreen:Step 1. Choose a submaster to bring up its Setup options. ("Choose&qu

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 289Timing DisableThe Timing Disable feature causes timing data to be ignored for any cues that are activated on that submast

290 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALBoard Control DisableThe Board Control Disable feature causes any linked snapshots, macros or autofollows to be ignored d

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 291Dynamic DisableThe Dynamic Disable feature disables the playback of any macros and/or snapshots linked to a cue. For exam

292 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFreezeThe Freeze feature halts an event in mid-transition.Note: If a cue is stored while a submaster is frozen, the end

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 293Store a Freeze state as cue: + Press and hold Freeze while choosing a submaster. ("Choose" is activated by t

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 15 + The next set of exclusive buttons are used in conjunction with the V276 HUD palette. For example, when the V276 HUD wi

294 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALIndependentThe Independent feature prohibits a specific submaster from having its content modified by any other submaster

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 295Manual AssignThe Manual Assign feature loads any selected channels and their current parameter settings into the submaste

296 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALRelease a submaster from Manual Assign mode using submaster touchscreen:When releasing a submaster from a manual assignme

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 297Channel FilterThe Channel Filter feature is used to specify certain channels for playback on a submaster. Those "fil

298 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFunction Filter (Submaster) The Function Filter applies filters to a submaster for modification of a cue or effect during

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 299PLAYBACK INTENSITY LEVELHow Playback Intensity is DeterminedEarlier in this manual, intensity was discussed in relation t

300 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALExample Intensity ScenariosThe following examples will give you an idea how stored intensity values and fader settings wo

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 301Intensity TransitionsWhen playing back cues with intensity transitions (timed fades), the submaster fader can be used to

302 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPLAYBACKAdvanced Playback of CuesA cue loaded into a submaster becomes the pending cue. When [Go] is pressed, the pending

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 303Controlling Linked PlaybackThe submaster always sequences, placing the linked cue in that submaster’s pending file or the

16 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSHOW FILESAbout Show FilesAll programming information for a production (i.e., a show) is stored in a show file. Show files

304 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALExternal Fader Control via Art-Net InputAn external DMX console can be used for controlling submaster faders via Art-Net

13.SYSTEM SETUPSThis chapter provides instructions for setting console preferences, network and control settings, display settings, and multi-console

306 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSETTINGSSettings WindowThe options available in the Settings window are advanced setups that are not required when first

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 307Storing TabStore settings can be set at the Storing tab.DMX In TabWhen using an external DMX console to control submaster

308 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALMIDI TabMIDI options can be set at the MIDI tab.MIDI Show Control Message FormatWhen a Cue Number is sent as data, additi

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 309Highlight TabThe Highlight feature provides a method for identifying a particular fixture or set of fixtures by putting t

310 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALDefault ExplanationsEmergency ActionDefault: Do nothing (remain in current state)This setting determines what event is to

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 311DISPLAY FILTERSLoading FiltersConsole status windows can be configured to include data from specified channels only. Onc

312 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALAutomatic Display FilteringWhen active, the automatic display filtering feature will display data for only the selected c

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 313MULTI-CONSOLE FEATURESSetting Up Backup (Secondary) ConsolesThe Vx76 software allows multiple consoles to be connected to

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 17To open a new show file:A new show file can be opened at any time. + At Utilities screen, press New Show button.To rena

314 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALConfiguring Multiple ConsolesBy default, in a single console setup, the console will automatically be configured as the p

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 315Channel PartitionChannel partitioning allows an operator to define a specific collection of channels to work with exclusi

316 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALOFF-LINE PROGRAMMINGPerforming Off-Line ProgrammingThe Off-Line feature allows preprogramming without having to connect t

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 317SOFTWARE UPDATESUpdating System DevicesSystem devices can receive software updates from the console. During this procedur

318 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALNotes

14.3D GRAPHIC DISPLAYThis chapter provides instructions for using the 3D Display features.+3D FEATURES+ 3D DISPLAY WINDOW+ LIVE/PREVIEW MODE

320 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL3D FEATURESOverviewThe three-dimensional features provide graphic feedback for live, preview, and off-line editing purpos

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 321Importing a VenueA graphic representation of your venue or stage production can be imported for use in the 3D Graphic win

322 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL3D Layer ControlThe clipping process used by the Vx76 software to manage beam intersections when they meet objects in the

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 3233D DISPLAY WINDOWX, Y, Z LocationsAn X, Y, and Z location for each luminaire is defined in its patch information. These c

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324 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALThe coordinates are based on a point of origin (X=0, Y=0, Z=0) from which every object in your 3D graphic has been locate

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 325Using 3D Graphic WindowOverviewThe 3D Graphic window displays the current luminaire configuration as a rendered, color gr

326 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALToolsControls are available in the tool bar at the top of the window:ModesWhile in Channel Select Mode, the following opt

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 3273D Graphic SettingsAppearance aspects of the 3D graphic can be adjusted using the Settings window.Using 3D Settings windo

328 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALX/Y ControlX/Y control can be enabled for an attached track ball or other mouse device. When enabled, this will be indica

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 329LIVE/PREVIEW MODEOverviewThe 3D Graphic display, when used in combination with the console’s Preview mode, is a powerful

330 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStep 6. Press [Live/Preview] toggle button again to return to Live mode. (When "Live" is highlighted, the Live

15.SHOW MAINTENANCEThis chapter provides instructions for managing show files, importing/exporting patch data, updating the operating system, and usin

332 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSHOW FILE AND DATA MANAGEMENTAbout Show FilesAll programming information for a production (i.e., a show) is stored in a s

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 333To open an existing show file stored on the console:Show files stored on the console’s hard drive can be selected from th

2.CONFIGURATION AND PATCHThis chapter provides instructions for configuring the system and patching fixtures.+SYSTEM CONFIGURATION+ PATCH+ PLAN VIEW

334 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALTo archive a show file:Show files can be backed up (archived) to an external storage device.Step 1. At left "Console

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 335Import AllThis option imports entire sections from another show based on the selections. Step 1. Press the all button,

336 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALAfter Cue ImportIf cues have been built using Presets, the Cue Data and Status windows will show the source Preset ID. If

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 337Cleanup PaletteThis command can be used to remove any occurrences of "Unk" fixture types in the palette window

338 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSave a Copy"Save a Copy" creates a backup of the active show file. This can be done via the Utilities screen or

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 339USITT ASCII Show File ImportThe stand-alone ASCII Import application provides a method for importing conventional patch,

340 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALExporting PatchPatch data can be exported as text information from a show file for import into other show files or progra

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 341Console LogThe Console Log contains information such as calibration failures, programming data, cue repair summaries, and

342 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPrintingAny Apple®-compatible printer can be connected and used to print data from the following windows:* Allows extra

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 343To print:Step 1. Ensure that window you wish to print data from is open and currently active.Step 2. At File menu, select

20 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem Configuration OverviewThe system configuration tools provide details and configuration options

344 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALUPDATING PROFILESOverviewAs mentioned in the patch instructions covered in Chapter 3, the console utilizes a resource cal

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 345Importing ProfilesBefore Profiles will be available to your show files, they must be loaded into the console’s Profile fo

346 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALUpdating ProfilesIn order to protect existing show files, the console does not automatically update them with any newly i

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 347Deleting ProfilesThe Profile Delete action can be applied to any profiles that are not currently being used in the patch.

348 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALON-LINE DIAGNOSTICSDMX512 Channel TestsThe DMX Diagnostics available in the DMX Setup window can be used to troubleshoot

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 349Dimmer Check CommandsDimmer Check commands are available on the command-line.The command syntax is: + [Dimmer] universe/

350 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALNotes

16.CONTROL BY EXTERNAL DEVICESThis chapter provides instructions for controlling shows by use of an external MIDI/SMPTE or switch closure trigger devi

352 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCONCEPTSAbout MIDI/SMPTEThe console is able to accept two forms of external control: + MIDI Notes + Timecode (includes

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 353Switch Closure Trigger InputThe switch closure trigger port is wired to the Board Control [Go] button. Closing the switch

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 21Using System ConfigurationNaming a ConsoleThe console naming feature is useful to identify each console when two or more c

354 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALMIDI NOTESNote MappingThe console accepts MIDI note messages. Each MIDI note is mapped to a single macro for the first 12

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 355MIDI/SMPTE TIMECODEOverviewThe console will also accept MIDI/SMPTE timecode messages, which can be generated internally o

356 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALRecordingTimecode is recorded using the Timecode window. The timecode and corresponding event steps are stored in a Time

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 357 + The Timecode Scripts window calculates timecode displayed for steps based on frame rate selected in the Timecode wind

358 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALInsert new step(s):Step 1. Using trackpad, select step prior to where you wish to insert new step.Step 2. Click "ins

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 359MIDI SHOW CONTROLOverviewThe console can utilize MIDI Show Control (MSC) commands for more advanced external MIDI control

360 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALVariablesThe cue number, Q_Number, typically represents actual Vx76 cue number, board cue number or other items that can

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 361Defined [Go] ActionsThe following are actions available with the [Go] command: + Q_Number = N, Q_List = 1-30, and Q_Path

362 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALMIDI Show Control OutputMIDI show control output can be useful to sync two consoles using MIDI. When enabled, if a cue is

17.OFF-LINE MODE (VISIONARY)This chapter provides instructions for operating the Vx76 software off-line without a console.+VISIONARY OPERATION

22 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStore/Clear ConfigurationYour system setup can be stored for future reference. After the configuration is stored, if a dev

364 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALVISIONARY OPERATIONOverviewThe Vx76 software can be run off-line without the need for a console front panel. This mode, r

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 365Heads Up Display (HUD)To interact with Visionary, four Heads Up Display windows (HUDs) are available: + Command - provid

366 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCommand HUD OperationThe Command HUD provides a command-line keypad, command-line feedback, and control buttons. + Comma

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 367Encoders HUD OperationThe Encoders HUD provides encoder control and feedback. + Use the cursor to turn the virtual enco

368 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSubmasters HUD OperationThe Submasters HUD provides submaster buttons and faders. + Click the buttons to select and ope

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 369V276 DisplayThe V276 HUD, also available from the Operation menu, provides convenient access to the command-line and one

370 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL + When turning the encoder knobs on the V276 console front panel, the adjusted values will be displayed in the V276 HUD

A.REFERENCE+ FRONT PANEL AND KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS+ PRE-PROGRAMMED "CANNED" FEATURES+ GLOSSARY

372 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFRONT PANEL AND KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSFront Panel: Submaster Keypad Combinations* Refer to "Submaster Choose" on pa

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 373Front Panel: Palette Keypad Combinations* P = Preset, C = Color, B = Beam, G = Group, M = Macro, S = Snapshot, E = Effect

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 23Clear Errors / Reset NodeNodes can be reset from the System Configuration screen.To clear or reset node:Step 1. Press nod

374 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALMac Keyboard ShortcutsKey FunctionFunction KeysF1 StoreF2 Selective StoreF3 UpdateF4 Track / FillF5 Selective RecallF6 De

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 375PRE-PROGRAMMED "CANNED" FEATURESCanned DynamicsCanned Dynamics are provided to aid programmers in developing sh

376 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCanned MacrosCanned Macros are provided to aid programmers in developing shows more rapidly. The Canned Macros, which can

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 3771919 Palette Hi Lite ForwardSteps through channel selection in ascending order, bumping the current channel to the Hi lit

378 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL1943 Fanned Time 4 SecSends Fanned time of 0 to 4 seconds to the current selection using the current fan.20 31944 Fanned

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 3791969 Gobo Filter Selects Fixed Gobo Filter 20 51970 Rotate Gobo Filter Selects Rotating Gobo Wheel Filter 20 51971 Dynami

380 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL1993 Figure 8 Wave Dynamic Creates fanned figure 8 for the current selection. 20 51994 Roller Wave DynamicCreates fanned

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 381GLOSSARYGlossary of TermsActive An intensity value greater than zero (1-100%). When a luminaire is active, it will store

382 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALColorThe subjective interpretation by the human eye and nervous system of electro-magnetic radiation in the 380 to 760 nm

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 383DouseTo de-energize a luminaire lamp. (Douse is unrelated to intensity states.)Down Fade TimeTiming value associated wit

II VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALWARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE, OR ANY WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD

24 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALEthernet ConfigurationThe Ethernet settings for properly prepped consoles should be suitable for operation and will not re

384 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFlipA function which moves pan 180 degrees about the zero axis and "reflects" tilt about the zero axis.Focus Th

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 385InactiveA luminaire state (programmed via the [Out] button) in which no recorded data is provided for that luminaire in a

386 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALcontrol override may be placed on a submaster for intensity control. It will remain under the control of that submaster

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 387PageA number of selects available in each bank of group, beam, color, preset, macro, dynamic, stack, template, and effect

388 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALRecallAllows specified parameter data for selected channels to be recalled live from stored preset or cue, as modified by

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 389SneakA dual-purpose function which allows manual control values to be staged and then recalled in a specified time. Sneak

390 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL3D LocationA device’s X, Y, and Z coordinates. These three coordinates are based on a point of origin (X=0, Y=0, Z=0) fr

B.INDEX

392 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALIndexNumerics276 Display 14, 369, 3702D Displayunit of measure 3103D encoder 663D graphiccamera angle 209display filter 3

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 393power down 7power up 6restart front panel 6shut down all 7shut down front panel 7software 6system configuration 20Console

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 25Device PairingFor proper operation, the software must pair with different pieces of hardware within the console. This proc

394 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALfan offset 159guidelines 152offset 67, 157overview 150, 152playback 155, 166point-to-point 163randomize 156rate 67, 157,

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 395with dynamics 156Flippan/tilt 64Focuspan/tilt 30reverse 30swap 30Frameencoder 67Freezesubmaster 292Function filterapplyin

396 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALLLabelcopy/paste 112, 142cue 142palette 112shortcut 113, 143Lampdouse 51, 54, 58start 51, 54, 58Lastwith channel selectio

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 397with ordered groups 57Nodeconfiguration 20, 22Null state 177OOff-Line programming 316Ordered groupoverview 131Orientation

398 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALProgrammingoff-line 316QQuickFocus 199, 200, 306Quit Vx76 7RRateencoder 287submaster 287, 288Recalibrate 51, 54, 59Reset

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 399Vx76 application 6, 7, 9window interaction 8Speedformat 89timing 89Stackcopy/move 203cue sheet 265in command line 273in C

400 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALUUndocommand 144, 261manual changes to cue 262Units of measure 306, 310UniverseBus 27defining 30Unpark 201Updatefunction

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26 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPATCHPatch OverviewPatching is the simplest way to manage the fixtures connected to the console. Patch associates a single

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 27DMX UniversesThe console provides for a maximum of 702 universes (labeled A thru ZZ), which are assigned to DMX buses or &

28 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPatch ProceduresLuminaire patching can be done using the command-line keypad and central touchscreen. (It can also be done

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 29Patching DMX FixturesThe patch setup screens will be slightly different depending on whether a DMX fixture or conventional

30 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL + Channel - fixture’s channel number. + Address - fixture’s DMX universe/address. The DMX universe and address is expre

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 31For example, to patch a conventional at channel 20, mapped to DMX universe 4, addresses 1-10, 12, and 15: + [Patch] [Chan

32 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPatch EditingPatch editing can be done using the command line or the Patch spreadsheet window.Important! When entering th

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 33Patch SpreadsheetThe Patch window displays patch information in a spreadsheet format. Data can be viewed in different cate

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL IIIRevision HistoryThis manual has been revised as follows:Version Release Date NotesBASIC.1 April 23, 2010 Software version

34 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALView FilteringTwo filtering options are available using the "Follow Auto" and "Set Local" filter butto

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 35Dimmer CurvesOverviewDimmer curves provide better control of luminaire lamps. There are seven pre-programmed dimmer curves

36 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALStep 3. To move file in the direction selected, click Update at bottom of window. This will copy the file in the direction

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 37PLAN VIEWGeneral Plan View OperationAll patched luminaires are displayed in the Plan View. Operation of the Plan View can

38 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALTo select/deselect multiple icons at once: + Using finger, drag box around icons you wish to select. Selected icons will

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 39To recenter selection box: + While in Zoom mode, tap in Plan View to recenter the selection box at any time.To zoom to se

40 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPlan View SettingsVarious Plan View options can be set using the Layout Settings screen. + Canvas - sets options for the

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 41Plan View LayoutsThe Plan View can be displayed in either a 2D or 3D layout, or custom layouts may be created.2D/3D Layout

42 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALTo create a custom layout:Step 1. At console’s central touchscreen, press Plan View.Step 2. Press gear icon to open Layo

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 43Step 4. Press Done to save configuration and close window.To switch between layouts:Step 1. Press Layout to open layou

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44 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPlan View Actions (Show/Hide)Various Plan View options are available from the Actions menu. These options can be used to a

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 45Plan View RegionsThe Regions feature allows rectangular areas to be drawn on the Plan View for use as organizational tools

46 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALTo edit a region:Step 1. Touch region name. (Name will be highlighted in a box and the region outline will change to a das

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 47Patch Fixtures in Plan ViewAn Add Fixture icon is available in the Plan View while patch is enabled. This feature provides

48 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALNotes

3.MANUAL CONTROLThis chapter provides instructions for controlling luminaires in order to build cues.+CHANNEL SELECT+ LAMP CONTROL+ ENCODER CONTROL+ K

50 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALCHANNEL SELECTOverviewWhen the patch was defined in the previous chapter, each luminaire was assigned to a control channel

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 51Eight select buttons are available for simplifying channel selection: + [Slice] - for future use. + [Zero] - selects all

52 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSelect a single channel (or multiple single channels):Step 1. At Century Buttons, press [0] through [1900] as required. Bu

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 53From Channel Select WindowSelecting channels from the Channel Select window is similar to selecting channels in the Channe

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionAbout This Manual...

54 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSix buttons are available for simplifying channel selection: + [Clr] - clears all channel selections. + [All] - selects

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 55Select a single channel (or multiple single channels):Step 1. Select [1000] as required.Step 2. Select [0] through [900] a

56 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALFrom KeypadChannels may also be selected using the command-line keypad, available on the front panel.Guidelines: + Any co

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 57[Next] and [Last]The [Next] and [Last] buttons will step through all channels.Figure 3-2: Next and Last Buttons + [Next]

58 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALLAMP CONTROLStartStart will function for all arc luminaires with remote start capability.Start lamps using menu bar:Step 1

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 59Home / Reset (Recalibration)The [Home/Reset] button and corresponding menu items provide the following options: + Home -

60 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALENCODER CONTROLOverviewThe manual control encoders provide control of luminaire parameters. The encoders may be controlled

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 61Front Panel EncodersWhen a luminaire is selected for manual control, the encoders and buttons available on the front panel

62 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALWhen turning the encoder knobs on the V276 console front panel, the adjusted values will be displayed in the V276 HUD. (Fo

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 63Value/Range DisplayWhen an encoder function is selected (i.e., Color, Beam, Image, 3D, Dynamics, or Frame), the current va

VI VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPatching Ranges ...

64 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALPan and TiltPan and tilt are controlled by the two encoders marked Pan and Tilt respectively. These knobs can be used to c

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 65ColorWhen [Color] is selected, the soft encoder mapping is as follows:Page 1Z Pos (open/other)Wheel 2 (open/close)Wheel (o

66 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALImage (Gobo)When [Image] is selected, the soft encoder mapping is as follows:Page 1Edge (hard/soft)w/ [Shift] button press

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 67DynamicsWhen [Dynam] is selected, the soft encoder mapping is as follows:RATE (5 sec / +1 sec)w/ [Shift] button pressed -

68 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALEffectWhen [Effect] is selected, the soft encoder mapping is as follows:Fade Out (0.0)Fade In (0.0)Decay (0.0)Sustain (0.0

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 69Sliding Encoder Sidebar (V476 Only)The sliding Encoder Sidebar is used with the six "soft" encoders available on

70 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALEncoders HUD WindowThe Encoders software window functions just as the front panel encoders to provide incremental control

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 71FanThe Fan function allows "fanning" of any encoder-controlled parameter across multiple channels. For example,

72 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALEncoder Fan ExamplesThe following are a few examples of fanning as shown in the 3D Graphic window:Tilt Center Fan Tilt End

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 73High Resolution ModeThe encoder high resolution mode can be used for fine tuning luminaire parameters.To turn on high reso

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VIIColors ...

74 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALKEYPAD CONTROLOverviewThe control (or command-line) keypad also provides manual control of luminaires. Luminaire parameter

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 75Command-line entry guidelines: + When entering command lines, it is not necessary to specify channel information if the r

76 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALSetting Parameters From KeypadPresetsThe keypad can be used to assign presets to selected luminaires. The preset entered o

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 77IntensityThe keypad can be used to adjust the brightness of the luminaire’s beam. Intensity responds to a percentage value

78 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALLUMINAIRE STATUSLuminaire Status WindowOverviewThe Luminaire Status window can be used to view current luminaire data as a

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 79Display SettingsUse the following buttons to display different types of data: + Value (V) - displays the numeric value cu

80 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALManual Change FilterThe Luminaire Status window provides a method for displaying only channels and parameters that have be

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 81Customizing Luminaire Status ToolbarThe Luminaire Status Window toolbar can be customized using the Customize Toolbar wind

82 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUALParameter Columns Window The Parameter Columns window is used to define which types of information will be displayed in th

VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 83Intensity WindowThe Intensity window can be used to view intensity values for all patched channels. Selections made at th