LX900
Clarity
Operator Manual
Page 40
7.2.1
Power Input and Mains Switch
A Power Con mains input socket and mains switch connects to the LX300 universal power
supply that operates on input voltages between 100 volts and 240 volts, 50-60 Hertz AC. The
maximum power consumption is 450 watts.
7.2.2
Mains Outputs
Two IEC mains outputs are provided for external monitors.
7.2.3
DMX Outputs
Six DMX universes (A, B, C and D) are available. To use these outputs they must be connected
in the Patch window to the internal universes within Clarity. The LED below each DMX
connector lights when it is connected. See section 11.12 for details.
7.2.4
DMX Input
Two DMX512/A
input
connectors. Not currently active.
7.2.5
Ethernet
Two identical Ethernet connectors provide DMX output via ArtNet. ArtNet is a protocol that is
transmitted over Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) or WAN (Wide Area Network) and supports
up to 255 DMX Universes on a single cable. If a DMX output is connected to ARTNet, then it
appears on both Ethernet connectors. To use these outputs they must be connected in the
Patch window to the internal universes within Clarity. See section 11.13 for details.
Hint: When using ArtNet, you can connect both Ethernets and use them as main and back up
into two independent (dual redundant) networks. The two networks can be connected into an
LSC Nexus (ArtNet to DMX converter) which can accept both networks and will automatically
change over in the event of a loss of a network.
The Ethernet connectors can also be used to connect the LX900 to a network or wireless access
point for remote control. See section 31 for details.
7.2.6
DVI Video Out
Two external monitors can be connected to the DVI connectors. A HDMI monitor can be connected
via a
DVI to HDMI converter plug. (Not supplied).
(Touch screens are not currently supported).
Displays on the inbuilt touch screens can be undocked and dragged onto the external monitors.
If you are only using one external monitor it MUST be connected to “Video Out 1”.
If you are using two external monitors it is recommended that both monitors have
identical resolutions and preferably the same make and model. If different resolution
monitors are used then the higher resolution monitor should be connected to the “Video
Out 1” connector. If these recommendations are not observed, then it is possible that
some of an external monitors display will spill over onto the encoder wheel touch screen
display.
See section 35 (LX Tools) for details on how to setup the external monitors.
7.2.7
USB
Four USB connectors are provided for connecting a keyboard, mouse or memory device (or
charging your phone). Single USB connectors are also provided on the front panel below the
power switch and inside the keyboard drawer.
7.2.8
MIDI
MIDI In, MIDI Thru and MIDI Out connectors are provided.
See section 30 for details on the LX300’s MIDI functions.
7.2.9
SPMTE Timecode
A female 3 pin XLR socket is provided for SMPTE Timecode input.
7.2.10
Audio In/Out
Two XLR connectors are provided for audio input and two for audio output.
An “Audio Out” 3.5mm headphone socket is located inside the keyboard drawer.
See section 24.7 for details on Audio playback.
