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Chaser Operation

Chaser Programming

Chaser Playback

Modify Chaser

(Edit and insert steps)

Blind Programming

Chase to Memory

(Transferring a Chase to a Manual Master)

Preview Chase to Memory (Modify)

Programming Chaser Steps

Preset as Step (Level Chaser)

Press 

Chase

 Programming and select a 

Chaser program

number

 with the 

Encoder wheel

, e.g. 

No. 10.

Press 

„

LEVEL

„

 to proceed with Level Chase Programming.

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Channel levels appear on the LED´s (master independent).

Adjust channels to prepare for a step and save with 

ENTER.

(In Blind mode only Preset levels are stored).
In the following menu the desired FADE time is set. This time is
only relevant while the THEATRE MODE is active (see p. 21).
The value for new steps is 0.00 seconds. Confirming this value
by CONT.

DELETE

 removes one Chase Step.

Turn the Encoder wheel and see the steps appearing on the
LED´s.

Use 

Shift+Live

 buttons. The steps appears at the output.

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Programming in 

Live Mode

 enables the entire output to be

recorded as a step (Preset and Memories etc.).

With 

Quit

 the desk returns to 

Top-Menu

.

Memories as Step (Memory Chaser)

Press 

Chase

 Programming and turn the Encoder wheel to select

a

 

Chaser Program Number e.g. 

No. O5.

Press 

MEMORY

 and select a memory with 

Memory Flash 

but

tons.

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Press 

ENTER

 to record this Memory as a step;

In the following menu the desired FADE time is set. This time is
only relevant while the THEATRE MODE is active (see p. 21).
The value for new steps is 0.00 seconds. Confirming this value
by CONT.

Î

Turn the Encoder wheel to view the steps appearing on the
LED´s.

DELETE 

removes one Memory step.

While 

Shift+Live 

is selected, you can view steps on 

Stage

.

CHASE NO.  1O  (OO)

LEVEL

 MEMORY

STEP: O1
ENTER

DELETE

FADETIME:  0.00S
CONT

STEP: O1

MEM: 11/5

ENTER

DELETE

FADETIME:  0.00S
CONT

Chaser Type

Π„

LEVEL

„

 or 

„

MEMORY

„

 show which Chaser type

has been programmed within the selected number.

Press the unmarked Soft Key:
A menu asks: 

NEW CHASER?

Î

If

 YES

 is selected, the entire Chaser will be deleted!

Dipless Crossfade

p. 11

Theatre Mode

p. 21

Summary of Contents for Lightcommander 12/2

Page 1: ...Lightcommander 12 2 User s Manual Version 1 32 June 15 1995...

Page 2: ...Selecting another Page discreetly 10 Dipless Crossfade Insert Mode 11 Previewing and Editing a Memory 11 Previewing a Memory store before setting up the cue 11 Editing a Memory store 11 Programming Me...

Page 3: ...Live Blind Operation 20 Theatre Mode 21 Operating 24 Channels Wide Mode 22 Using Upper Channels additionally 22 Setting up the 24 Channel Preset 22 Cancelling the setting Grab Release 22 Setting up th...

Page 4: ...chnical Specification 29 Inputs and Outputs Pinlayout 29 Safety Instructions 30 Declaration of Conformity 31 INDEX 32 The following symbols are used in this manual Important Information Read carefully...

Page 5: ...ommander Lightcommander Lightcommander Lightcommander Lightcommander 1 1 1 1 12 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 5 5 5 5 5 Overview of Fun...

Page 6: ...programmed by using Preset A 6 Memory Controls B MEMORY Master B sets maximum output level of all Memory masters All B Memory masters are allowed to be switched to Preset B Controls See page 9 Preset...

Page 7: ...eset A Channels Preset B Memory B Master sets max output level for Memory masters MAIN Master sets maximum output level for the entire desk Chaser Master sets maximum output level for Chase steps 14 P...

Page 8: ...ade in Now test the Channel Flash and Solo Flash functions Using Flash Buttons Memory Flash and Solo While pressed individual Memories are added to the current output When SOLO is selected Memory flas...

Page 9: ...tton and select P using the Encoder wheel the display flashes Preset mode will be auto selected after 3 seconds Programming memory is disabled The Chaser section remains fully functional Fading betwee...

Page 10: ...n to select a Memory if required you may select another Page Adjust a scene on Preset A Press the Soft key SAVE PRESET to store the preset levels into the Memory SAVE All stores the actual output Ever...

Page 11: ...u don t select a Memory the previous one is faded in and you can change between both The Chaser Master controls brightness Fading out Memories Turn Insert off and press the Step button or use the X Fa...

Page 12: ...n the LED s Use Shift Live buttons The steps appears at the output Programming in Live Mode enables the entire output to be recorded as a step Preset and Memories etc With Quit the desk returns to Top...

Page 13: ...tton To Restart the Chaser briefly hit the Number button Stopping a Chase 1 Set Chaser Master to zero Chaser continues or 2 Start a Chase without programmed Steps idling Chaser Chaser stops Number LED...

Page 14: ...s appear in the preprogrammed order STOPPING a manual Chase 1 Set Chaser Master to zero Fade remains active or 2 Use Number to start a Chaser without preprogrammed Steps Being in manual Playback you h...

Page 15: ...ime is only relevant while the THEATRE MODE is active see p 21 The value for new steps is 0 00 seconds Confirming this value by CONT DELETE ALL removes all steps Take care with this function The entir...

Page 16: ...l not affect the output Set Speed using LEARN to step ahead at the required rate or hold down LEARN and adjust speed via Encoder wheel Press Quit to store setup The yellow LED flashes according to the...

Page 17: ...me P Pause this Memory is inverse proportional to input volume I e audio off causes the memory to be on The Memory Masters set maximum output of audio triggered Cues 100 when set to mid position Remot...

Page 18: ...ontrol equipment that has no voltage at it s input in no case 230 V Data Storage on Memory Card Backup Using a Memory Card enables you to create a personal library of lighting plots Different programs...

Page 19: ...nels by toggling between Upper and standard Modifying channels by grabbing the actual level Cancelling a setting Using Shift Preset Flash sets all levels to zero Quit sets levels to the actual fader s...

Page 20: ...affect on the outputs LIVE Previewed Memories auto previewed Chases and Chases being selected while programming will appear ON STAGE Note Only the selected program remains visible if the Main Master...

Page 21: ...the next step can be programmed or edited The fadetimes are part of the chaser and will be saved also to the memory card Activating the THEATRE MODE SHIFT UTILITY and within the next menu MORE leds yo...

Page 22: ...4 channels permanent Using Shift Upper buttons activates channels 13 24 Each Setting Programming or Selecting function now relates to channels 13 24 including Flash functions You may program or modify...

Page 23: ...ent the Desk Channels 1 26 are connected to the DMX Channels 1 26 other channels are open Connecting Desk Channels with DMX Channels Press Utility 1 and select DMX PATCH Use Flash button to select a D...

Page 24: ...of all channels simultaneously Note This function has no influence on brightness of LED s Select Curve While using projectors with different lamp bulbs it may occur that brightness differs although f...

Page 25: ...ST HENCE turn MIDI OUT on at the main desk The sign MIDI appears in the Top Menu to indicate mode of operation Push up the Main Master at the receiver desk and set Masters of main desk as required The...

Page 26: ...Fader level Main Master Fader 17 119 00 127 Fader level Preset A Master 18 120 00 127 Fader level Preset B Master 19 52 00 127 Fader level Chaser Master 20 53 00 127 Fader level Memory button 5 8 23...

Page 27: ...n the desk again Observe the display and hold the buttons until the menu is displayed Delete All Press and hold Soft A Soft B Quit YES deletes all Memories and Chasers Presettings will be set to Stand...

Page 28: ...MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de 28 28 28 28 28...

Page 29: ...meets USITT DMX 512 1990 Standard The Lightcommander can control each equipment meeting this standard Pinlayout Pin 1 Ground Pin 4 not connected Pin 2 Data Pin 5 not connected Pin 3 Data 4 Sound inpu...

Page 30: ...eplaced by an electrician 9 Don t put any objects on the wire and make sure nobody steps on it 10 In case you use an extension wire make sure the sum of the power consumption of the connected units do...

Page 31: ...hnology GmbH Address of producer Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn declares that the product Name of product MA Lightcommander 12 2 Type LC 12 2 answers the following product specifications Saf...

Page 32: ...tion 13 CONNECT 23 Connecting Desk Channels to DMX Channels 23 D Data Storage on Memory Card 18 Dipless Crossfade 11 Disable Solo 24 DMX Patch 23 Connecting Desk Channels with DMX Channels 23 DMX Assi...

Page 33: ...g Memory 10 Save All 10 Save PRESET 10 select a Page 10 R Remote Step GO 17 S Save and Load 18 Scene Playback 14 Select Curve 24 Setting up the Output 23 Settings for Analog and DMX Output 24 Disable...

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Page 35: ...Lightcommander Lightcommander Lightcommander Lightcommander Lightcommander 1 1 1 1 12 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 35 35 35 35 35...

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