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I Welcome ............................................................................................................................................ 4
II Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 5
III Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1. Programming the Controller ....................................................................................................... 6
3.2. Connections .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.3. BLACKOUT Relay (energy saving) .............................................................................................. 8
3.4. RS232 Triggering ................................................................................................................... 8
3.5. Dry Contact Port Triggering ....................................................................................................... 8
3.6. Network Control ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.7. TCP Triggering ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.8. Remote Apps and Software Control - iPhone/iPad/Android ............................................................ 9

IV Creating A New Show ...................................................................................................................... 10

4.1. Adding Your DMX Devices ...................................................................................................... 10

4.1.1. The fixtures patch ........................................................................................................ 10
4.1.2. The areas patch .......................................................................................................... 11

4.2. Creating your scenes ............................................................................................................. 13

4.2.1. Fixtures selection ......................................................................................................... 13

4.2.1.1. The fixtures mode ............................................................................................... 14

4.2.1.1.1. Setting up the positions .............................................................................. 14
4.2.1.1.2. Selecting the fixtures .................................................................................. 15

4.2.1.2. The Rects mode ................................................................................................. 16

4.2.2. Scenes construction ...................................................................................................... 16

4.2.2.1. Adding an effect to the timelines ........................................................................... 17
4.2.2.2. The effects ........................................................................................................ 18

4.2.2.2.1. Static level .............................................................................................. 19
4.2.2.2.2. Gradient ................................................................................................. 20
4.2.2.2.3. Curve ..................................................................................................... 21
4.2.2.2.4. Color mixing ........................................................................................... 22
4.2.2.2.5. Matrix .................................................................................................... 23
4.2.2.2.6. Picture .................................................................................................... 24
4.2.2.2.7. Gif ........................................................................................................ 25
4.2.2.2.8. Video ..................................................................................................... 26
4.2.2.2.9. Text ........................................................................................................ 27
4.2.2.2.10. Color Manager ...................................................................................... 28

4.2.2.3. Rect Layers........................................................................................................ 29
4.2.2.4. RGBW Options ................................................................................................. 30

V Playing Your Scenes In Live Mode ......................................................................................................... 31
VI Calendar Mode ............................................................................................................................... 32
VII Uploading a Show - Direct to Device ................................................................................................... 33
VIII Uploading a Show - Direct to SD Card ................................................................................................ 39
IX Hardware Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 45
X Set The Date-Time-Location Settings Via The Menu .................................................................................... 48
XI Service............................................................................................................................................ 49

Summary of Contents for Lumenstudio

Page 1: ...use with lumentouch TM 2 0 and lumencue TM controllers Please remove protective film before use to ensure proper operation of the lumentouch controller software user manual lumenstudio TM...

Page 2: ...eserved I Welcome 4 II Contents 5 III Installation 6 3 1 Programming the Controller 6 3 2 Connections 7 3 3 BLACKOUT Relay energy saving 8 3 4 RS232 Triggering 8 3 5 Dry Contact Port Triggering 8 3 6...

Page 3: ...r 6V DC power supply 100 240V AC input voltage with connector block for DMX connection EXT Port connector A PDF User manual available for download on the Lumenpulse website Troubleshooting Tips docume...

Page 4: ...DC power supply must be con nected to the 2 Power pins and the 1st DMX universe to the 3 DMX pins of the main 5pin connector block Power can also be provided by POE Power over Ethernet via the Power...

Page 5: ...X and G GND Set the RS232 parameters to 9600bds 8 bits no Parity 2 Stop bits Messages should be hexadecimal not ASCII To play a scene send 4 bytes 1 x y 255 To stop a scene send 4 bytes 2 x y 255 To p...

Page 6: ...is the procedure to add new fixtures select the profile from the left side manufacturer list select the DMX universe enter the first DMX channel address of the 1st fixture enter the number of devices...

Page 7: ...2 Creating your scenes 4 2 1 Fixtures selection It is important to select a zone before to create a new scene There is a list of scenes for every zone areas Select a zone from the Areas window to dis...

Page 8: ...ix button from the toolbar Enter 10 x 10 in the Matrix window Validate by clicking on OK Every fixture is represented by a little square The selection is made with the mouse You can use the Ctrl key f...

Page 9: ...tton is released the software will open the effect options window 4 2 2 Scenes construction 4 2 2 1 Adding an effect to the timelines A rect is a virtual zone where a sequence can be played You can fo...

Page 10: ...selected Here is a brief description of available effects Constant level enables to assign a constant DMX level to the selected fixtures a static color for example Gradient enables to create a fade be...

Page 11: ...order button 3rd button from the left in the toolbar to setup a direction for your phasing The following window is opened and you can use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the order or record a compl...

Page 12: ...s order button from the toolbar see the Curve chapter for more information It is important to know that matrix effects can only be used with Rects It is not possible to drag this kind of effect onto a...

Page 13: ...t is not possible to display a 100x100 picture on a 5x5 matrix for example An animated GIF file can be displayed on the matrix It is important to know that matrix effects can only be used with Rects I...

Page 14: ...ton to visualize it It is important to select a video with good dimensions It is not possible to display a 100x100 picture on a 5x5 matrix for example It is important to know that matrix effects can o...

Page 15: ...p When you create a new step the previous step is copied Other steps can be copied and pasted here 3 The fade and wait time between each step can be changed by double clicking here 4 If you are not fa...

Page 16: ...nnel SEMI LINEAR The white channel will stay at 0 unless there is at least 50 of each color EXPONENTIAL The white channel will accelerate as the RGB values are raised e g If the RGB values are at 50 t...

Page 17: ...Calendar Mode To begin before plugging your Lumentouch into your computer be sure that the switch on the bottom marked USB EXT is switched to USB Next plug the USB cable from your laptop computer to...

Page 18: ...ne tab at the top You will want to be sure you are connected to the correct device If using a Lumencue you want to see SIUDI above the Interface type Now you are ready to assign scenes Lumentouch show...

Page 19: ...for assigning removing scenes including assign al or remove all Deleting or removing a scene here will not delete it from the program just remove it from the device until it has been as signed again A...

Page 20: ...memory has been used on your SD card You have now successfully loaded a show to your Lumentouch Now you can close the program and remove the Lu mentouch from your computer Be sure to return the USB E...

Page 21: ...of the device As soon as you have assigned one scene the image will now show the scene name and the area assigned Use the buttons below the display to toggle through the zones if applicable Use the l...

Page 22: ...rd in case you do not have access to it on your computer if you ever want to edit it Once you have assigned all the scenes to the buttons you will want to write the show to your Lumentouch Select Writ...

Page 23: ...00 without saturating to white between 100 and 200 M Lock Control Once this is enabled you can hold the dimmer button for 5 seconds to enable disable lock mode It s automatically activated after 120 s...

Page 24: ...e controller will synchronise the clock with the internet if a connection is available NTP Server the IP address of the server to synchronize the clock The default is 005 135 141 108 Device s IP Add t...

Page 25: ...inter Press next scene to scroll down to the month winter setting Press next area and use the scene buttons to set the correct month Press next area to exit the month winter setting Week Number Winter...

Page 26: ...LED 4th Avenue The Village Trafford Park Manchester UK M17 1DB T 44 0 161 872 6868 F 44 0 161 872 6869 info lumenpulse com www lumenpulse com US Headquarters 268 Summer Street 2nd Floor Boston MA USA...

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