maXim
S & M
Operator Manual V2
LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd
Page 37
18 UTILITIES
18.1 USB DISK OPERATIONS
The
maXim
has an
optional
USB connector that
accepts a USB “flash disk” allowing you to save or
load a “show”.
A “show” contains the entire contents of the
maXim's
memory. This includes all Scenes,
Chases, Stacks, SyncoBEATs and the Patch.
If you are using a computer to manage the files on
you USB flash disk, ensure that all files for the
maXim reside in the root directory of the disk.
HINT: LSC recommends that you use a
dedicated USB flash disk for the storage of
your maXim “show” files and that you do not
use the same device for general purpose use.
The status of the USB port is displayed on the
(optional) video output. The colour of “USB”
changes to show the current status.
•
GREY= No USB device
connected.
•
GREEN
=
Ready
•
RED = Busy
18.1.1 SAVE SHOW TO USB DISK
To save a show to USB disk place a flash disk in
the TOP USB connector then;
HOLD
[
function
], tap [
f/a
] (disk), [
yes
].
By default, the
maXim
offers a name of “
SHOW1
”.
To accept the show number, press [
ok
].
To change the show number, rotate the
EDIT
wheel
. Up to 99 show numbers may be used.
To save the show number, press [
ok
], [
yes
].
When the save operation is complete press [
ok
].
NOTE: You can change the word “SHOW” to a
name of your choice. See “Default File Name”
below.
NOTE: Saving a show takes a few moments.
During this time normal operation is not
possible.
18.1.2 LOAD SHOW FROM USB DISK
When you load a show from USB flash disk, you
replace the entire contents of the
maXim's
memory with the show data from the USB flash
disk.
WARNING: Once a load from USB flash disk is
initiated, the current contents of the maXim’s
memory will be erased and cannot be
recovered.
To load a show from USB flash disk;
HOLD
[
function
], tap [
f/a
] (disk), [
no
], [
yes
].
Rotate the
EDIT wheel
to select the show
number. To load the show, press [
ok
], [
yes
].
When the load is complete press [
ok
].
NOTE: Normal operation is not possible whilst
a show is loading.
18.2 RESET
The
maXim
provides two types of reset function.
SYSTEM reset and TOTAL reset.
18.2.1 SYSTEM
RESET
In the unlikely event that the
maXim
fails to
respond, the operating system may be reset so
that the software may recommence normal
operation. See also “POWER ON RESET” below.
Performing a system reset selects “preset” mode
but will
not
affect any of the recorded memory.
To perform a SYSTEM RESET;
HOLD
[
function
], tap [
f/a
] (reset), [
yes
], [
yes
].
18.2.2 TOTAL
RESET
Total Reset will
ERASE
all the recorded memory
from the
maXim
and
reset the operating system.
See also “POWER ON RESET” below.
To perform a TOTAL RESET
HOLD
[
function
], tap [
f/a
] (reset), [
no
], [
yes
],
[
yes
].
18.2.3 POWER
ON
RESETS
If the
maXim
is not responding you will not be
able to perform a reset as described above. In this
case, switch off the
maXim
and wait for
approximately 10 seconds then;
•
To perform a “system reset” at switch on;
HOLD
[
function
], switch on, release
[
function
].
•
To perform a “TOTAL reset” at switch on (also
known as a COLD START);
HOLD
[
no
] + [
yes
], switch on the power and
when the scrolling message finishes, release
[
no
] + [
yes
].
18.3 SETUP
MEMU
The “setup” menu allows you to set the following
functions……
•
Lock/Unlock
Console
•
MIDI on/off…….MIDI Transmit on/off
•
Preferences……
o
Set times and speeds
o
Set
language
o
Set File Name
o
Set Yellow master direction
To access the “setup” menu;
HOLD
[
function
], tap [
f/a
] (set-up).
18.4 LOCK
The
maXim
can be locked to prevent
unauthorised changes. Three levels of lock are
available.
