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Re: Scene Setter 24 Password Issue
Dude download the manual on page 3 it says While holding down the record button press bumpers 1,6,6,8 in sequence.
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Re: Compulive works, but no output from Dongle, Please help!
You know, I looked all over the place in the new user manual and could not find a disclosure. Past user manuals had this, and It should be in the current user manual. Please read carefully the following preventive measures carefully: 1. Place a DMX insulator between interface and DMX fixtures (e.g. DMX branch 4, Opto Branch 4) in order to protect them both from any interference and from overvoltage. 2. We advise you to have an available spare RS485 driver IC. This is an 8 pin electronic IC...
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Re: DMX Operator Pro and MIDI
Thanks John. I wish I could step up to the showdesigner, but at that point, I would just get the 1024FC and have the timeline ability. Basically, I am only running 8 channels of pars, 4 scanners, and 4-6 LED PARS's so both the software and the showdesigner 1 are way overkill for as little as I have. Plus, fundage is pretty low. So I guess we are back to the 3 questions: Can you select par scenes/chases independent to moving light scene/chases? Can they be selected this way with MIDI as well?
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Re: DMX Operator Pro and MIDI
I have read that it the Mydmx software doesn't like to run in the background (let me know if that isn't true). We are triggering from Ableton Live and we have a live operator who is running that (contains harmonies, background guitar parts, etc). That brings up another point, can you trigger from a software program to the MyDMX on the SAME computer? I would hate to have to get another laptop just to run the lighting rig when we already have a Magic 260 or if the DMX Op Pro would fit out...
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Re: DMX Operator Pro and MIDI
thanks everyone. I am going to really dig deep into the mydmx software tonight. I am fairly familiar with the compuware software so I hope it isn't to different. I would still like to have a couple questions answered about the operator pro though: Can you independently choose par scenes/chases from moving light scenes/chases? Is this the case with MIDI as well? If so, doesn't that give you thousands of combinations to choose from via simple midi notes? i.e. this par scene with this moving...
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Re: Haze question.
You don't need Antari brand fluid. All fog/haze machines will tell you to use their brand of fluid. The truth is if you buy a good quality fluid thats been filtered, it will work just fine. In the case of your machine you want water based fluid. I get my fluid from http://www.froggysfog.com . They make very good fluid and have both fast dissipating and a "haze" fluid that will stay in the air a little longer. You will notice that the manual for the X-310 says to use Antari FLG fluid, DO NOT...
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Re: Colors locked out (solved)
oh yeah.. and you need to read pages 41 - 46 in the user manual for a fun more extensive explanation of what's happening here.
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Re: SD1 drunken mishap
Yes, I read about that in the manual, and that's not what was happening. Basically it was as if the chase was running through 4 steps: Left Right Up Down (for ex.) if I didn't touch the joystick it would cycle through these steps. The effect I'm talking about happened when I accidentally bumped the joystick and instead of stopping the movement, it continued running the same chase in terms of speed but was now moving in the direction I pointed it in. And no matter whether I changed I changed...
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Re: Design Spot 250 rotating prism noise
Gines, Is it possible that a new unit right out of the box would need oiled? I am one of those who reads the manual from cover to cover. The cleaning and maintenance section of the manual makes no mention of anything other than frequent cleaning. It also states that there are no serviceable parts inside the fixture with the exception of the lamp. It is a good thing you brought this to my attention. Is there any documentation on opening the unit and oil points?
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Re: Opto Branch
I realize this is an old thread, but in talking with a pro lighting guy from Nashville last night, I've come to believe that both "tap" and "Elation_Pro" are incorrect about the Opto-Branch 4. 1. You CAN use the DMX Thru port to continue on to other DMX receivers, but standard DMX rules apply (no more than 32 devices on the line, terminate the last fixture on the link, etc). The splitter is just seen as a receiver on the line; nothing more or less. However, if something takes this line down,...
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Re: dmx operator pro CF
I will let the Elation sales guy for SoundHouse talk to them about it. Regarding oiling.... not in any manual. send an e-mail to service@elationlighting.com Best regards,
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Re: Opto Branch
2. The manual gives every indication that there are only 4 isolators in the unit, not 8. Therefore, using both the 3-pin and 5-pin connectors from a single output actually amounts to using a DMX Y, which is not allowed by DMX standard. This *might* work but could potentially introduce issues. This is a good observation.. I am running this up the flag pole with our engineers. Best regards,
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Re: New to lighting with DMX (STAGE SETTER 8)
Not many people know what DMX stands for, so don't feel bad about that. DMX is short for Digital Multiplexing (Yes, DMX cable is technically digital cable, compared to XLR which is analog). As for your programming issue, maybe walk us through step by step how you program a chase so we can see where the error is. If you are following the instructions in the manual, then maybe there is a typo/missing step/wrong step in the manual that could be corrected.
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Re: New to lighting with DMX (STAGE SETTER 8)
All i can say SerraAva is it is what they said in the manual - i wont be sitting down with the unit until late afternoon tomorrow (its at the guitarists house) i will try again then and write it down as i go - will get back to you the next day thanks for your speedy reply and help i do appreciate knowing what DMX stands for now!!
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Re: New to lighting with DMX (STAGE SETTER 8)
Sergio, I am new to this lighting thing as well and also find the manual for the Stage Setter 8 a little too high level for us beginners. Where did you get the promo dvd you sent to wolfknight. I have been "elected" the band member to run this sytem and do not know where to start. Thanks-
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Re: Radiance hazer profile
Yes, I need a CompuLive profile. It uses two channels, according to the manual, one is for hazer rate, the other one for fan speed. The ma nual does not specifies the DMX value for both channels. And the main thing is it is works everytime as I hook it up to the Operator 192
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Re: Newbie w/ Scene Setter 24
Hi Mattrix, welcome to the forums. Don't feel bad about being new, everyone has to start somewhere, somehow, and at sometime. We will be more then willing to help in anyway we can. Yes, you most certainly can. Unfortunately, I don't know how lol. John or Jingles would most likely be able to help. If I get time tomorrow in the office, I will check out the manual real quick. You should too, bunch of helpful info in there.
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Re: Understanding the DMX Operator
Thanks James, I think I get it. I'm not sure where I got the 32 from ... looking at the online manual for that I can clearly see it's 16 ... which is plenty. So to build on your explanation, if I turn on fixture button 1 and 2, then fader 1 is acting as a fader for channel 1 and 17 at the same time, correct? Is it safe to assume that fader one is actually designed to continually send out data on channels 1, 17, 33, 49, 65, 81, 97, 113, 129, 145, 161 and 177 and then the scanner buttons just...
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Re: Understanding the DMX Operator
I'm jumping into this a bit later than I normally would, but I don't normally read this forum, despite the fact that I should. I have the DMX Operator. So, I know how it work quite well. I can't say I know it 100% inside and out, but I can get around it quite easily. I need to refer to the manual for programming it because I can't recall those steps. Other than that, the DMX Operator is my buddy. It is my reliable fall back for MyDMX. Issue 1: The scanner buttons. Each scanner buttonis...
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Re: Scene Setter 48
Thanks, Can you tell me one more thing, where can I get the User Manual (PDF) for my Elation Scene Setter 48 It was before ADJ took over that part (I think 2005 version) I want a manual to keep consistent with the stuff on my board even though there pretty much the same thing expect for new slider style and button style LCD vs LED, Elation vs ADJ logo, and DMX polarity switch. I am just going to print it and put it in a binder with page protectors.
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Re: Audio Analysis
Please, write an entire chapter on the audio analysis and anything to do with sound to lights. It's not adequately covered in the manual. One thing that would be nice is for the audio analysis to not reset every time you open it. If I change the sensitivity from automatic to manual and adjust the level on it, it would be nice if the settings would save and be there when I open the audio analysis the next time. I think Elation underestimates how important sound to light is on the software...
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Re: Using Cycles for Song Cues
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Elation_Pro: OK.. So you have 1 cycle. This cycle seems to have all of your scenes for all of your songs in the order you want them to play. (For the sake of understanding.. lets not use the word "chase".) Smiler This means that you have all 10 of your songs in one cycle? (No) What i'm figuring your trying to do is have 1 cycle per song, where you can activate that cycle for that song (Yes) , but you want them all to be in 1 big cycle? (No) Am I on the right...
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Re: Using Cycles for Song Cues
Let me try a different approach: Song 1 = Cycle 1 Song 2 = Cycle 2 Song 3 = Cycle 3 etc.. This makes more sense. This is how it should be. Let's call these Cycles listed above "Song Cycles". My "Song Cycles" will contain Scenes, Switches, and Cycles. When I start to hear Song 1 being played by the band, I want to simply click the button, "Song 1" with my mouse. This should initiate the first step of the "Song 1" Cycle. Then, I want to be able to manually control the steps through the "Song...
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Re: Resetting a Scene Setter 24CH Dimmer Console
Sergio, Thank you very much! It seems our record button is a little unstable, so codes sometimes work and sometimes don't. I'm having a little trouble setting a new passcode on it, but I'm sure it's just the record button being finicky; I'm following the instruction manual to the letter, haha. Thanks again for your kind help! It's greatly appreciated here. All best, Chortle
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Re: Generic profile for a 5 chnl LED PAR can (MBT)
James, Thank you for the help. The manual has no description of the DMX traits. If I could have an OM button with sliders 0%-100% for each of the 5 channels that would be quite helpful. I am still only on page 39 of the manual, so I don't yet know if this is possible, but a few specific color buttons (like that on the X-Scan page I added) would be over and above. I would understand if this not possible, because I suppose I would RGB the colors myself with the sliders and save the scene "as I...
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Re: Generic profile for a 5 chnl LED PAR can (MBT)
James, Thank you so much for the profile. Works Great!. I especially appreciate the chaser function you added. I have been exploring with different strobe rates - nice effect. I need to get the DMX traits to fine tune it - especially the dimmer function - exactly as you suggested. This program is quite complex and complicated, but maybe it just seems that way because I am still learning. I am determined to remain patient becuase I think CompuLive is an incredible tool for me take my live...
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Re: Create new cycle does not bring up scene and switches
Correction - Window is on page 33 of the manual, page 36 of the pdf file.
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Re: Create new cycle does not bring up scene and switches
James, Your instruction was very helpful. Followed your post and the cycle built perfectly. I'd insert your post as a comment in the pdf manual file! The cycle advances based on the times I selected the buttons. I was about to write... "Any way for the advancement to occur based on hitting the page down key?", but figured I better recheck the manual to be sure I had done my homework first. Rereading the manual section on building cycles pretty much says exactly what you described in the...
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Re: Using a Midi controller to activate buttons
John, You're right - I probably was not clear. I have a midi controller, actually an M-Audio Radium 61 keyboard. It has keys (obviously) and buttoins and sliders and knobs. I want to input import a picture of this and then overlay midi control buttons and then link Compu Live events to the midi data. See page 71 of the manual for I am trying to do. My issue is where do I put the .bmp picture of keyboard to begin attaching buttons and linking them to triggering events within the settings of...
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Re: Audio Analysis
Dunn, I spent a ton of time figuring out how to do lights triggered by sound. You can do it (although you'd never know it if all you did was read the manual) Check out this thread: http://forums.elationlighting....842/m/6861011826/p/1 Read Elation Pro's post about how to do it in Easy Step. That's the best and only way there is. Once you get used to it, programming that way goes pretty quick!
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Re: Color Macro Listing for OptiTriPar
The new manual should have this info. I just downloaded it and found its not on there. I will have it posted this week. Give it a try this wedenday. Best regards,
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Re: Chauvet COLORbank 4
This is the fixture. http://www.chauvetlighting.com/colorbank-led.html The manual is under the resources page. Hope this helps. Jon
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Re: Microh led panel profile
ok i looked at the dmx chart. But i cant write a profile with sub values like it states in the manual. so i will send a RGB+dimmer Profile to you. ok? Sincerely,
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Re: pan tilt speed & amplitude during playback
No delay on SD2 only on SD3. Not really adjustable duringlive playback. It can be, but you have to know how to use the console. Go through the user manual and look for factory chases. Best regards,
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Re: adj mega pixel help
Read your manual on how to change this. Always read the user manual when you get a new fixture. Sincerely,
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Re: profile creator
Sure no problem. i assume i will be sending you the traits for the mega pixel? you can also download the traits and manual here: http://www.americandj.com/pdffiles/mega_pixel_led.pdf but let me ask you whats wrong with the profiles you have? if you want you can call me again and we can discuss. Sincerely,
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Re: DS 250 Internal Programming
Never mind,I played around with the fixtures. You can record 48 scenes (no steps). I did not see a way to set a fade time. The scenes can taken from any controller, one at a time, you have to sit next to the fixture and record the scenes by setting the scene with the controller and then getting into the edit menu of the DS250 to record it. You can only adjust the hold time of each scene. The manual shows exactly how to record the scenes to internal memory.
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Re: Tri-Op Colors
what's a Tri-Op? Opti Tri Par? check out pages 10-13 of the user manual. I think you will see it has all you are asking about. http://www.elationlighting.com...les/opti_tri_par.pdf
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Re: Hazer/Fazer....confusion :confused:
OK. I get what you're saying. Oil produces better results but leaves residue. For me, that's bad. Not acceptable, due to the residue. water-based doesn't work as well but you don't have the residue. I can handle that. It sounds like the Fazer X-310II might be what I'm looking for. Use an Antari water-based fog fluid. OK, again, I'm good. Now, I do have questions still. I want DMX control, so it sounds like I need to buy the X-20II DMX module, which is definately acceptable. Just to be clear,...
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Re: Hazer/Fazer....confusion :confused:
I'm not opposed to having 2 machines in the long run. Short term, an all-in-one or just the hazer is fine. As I've mentioned, the producer hsa a decent pro fog machine that I'll be adding into my MyDMX universe closer to show time. It sounds like the X-310's would more than do the job. You bring up a good point though about the stage appearance. The "actors" or "cast", or rather, specifically "shadowcast" are not my main concern. The main concern is that I'm going to be shooting a BluRay on...
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Re: Newbie Help... please!
Just a few thoughts. I have 2 of these spots and they don't give me any problems, and I use them with the ADJ Software: MyDMX. First, this light has two operational modes: MANUAL(where you run it yourself) and DMX. Ensure you're in the right mode. That's your first step. MANUAL operation means that besides moving it on your own MANUALLY, you are also operating the dimming and colors on your own. That is manual operation. I think you're referring to "DMX Operation", but you want to bring up...
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Re: Trackball use with DMX Programmer?
Chances are, it's just a serial port that has a generic mouse driver associated with it. I would say that if you're using a basic trackball, mouse, touch pad or any other controller that uses a typical 2-button mouse driver, you should be fine. Not a fan of trackballs myself, but I certainly see the advantage of a compact space. The rest of what you should need to know should be in the manual.
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Re: SceneSetter 24 DMX assign mode not working
Benben... I also have been dealing with DMX addressing. My board is new. I did find i the manual (3.7)while in the record mode to hold record and then hit the #6 flash button 3 times which does not work. I did see, however, on the bottom of my controller that to enter the DMX addressing you have to hit Flash 8 (not 6) three times ..... The does allow me to enter the DMX channel addressing but I find nowhere how to program it in... I believe my unit is defective and I am in the process of...
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Re: Scene Setter 24 Moron
the manual is wrong... I have a new SS24. same issue. However, on the bottom of my controller are short cuts/instructions. For DMX channel programming, its states while in program mode, to hit the Flash 8 (not 6) button three times while holding down the record button. This does give me access to the DMX channels but I still can't get them into memory/proammed.
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Re: Pixel Driver 4000
On the user manual it shows if you were to go to the Menu. Select ARTNET-IP ADDRESS SETUP- Select the output and you should be able to change the IP address using Directional Buttons. It's at the bottom of page 15.
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Re: ELED
Excuse me for getting low tech and wanting to help you get the job done: 2 suggestions: Power strips/bars and extension cords. If the fuse won't handle the load, it depends where the fuse is inline, and clearly it's in the inbound portion. I thought it would be elsewhere. Use 4 per "daisy chain" and burn 10 or 11 outlets via power strips and extension cords. I mean, if I was under the gun like you are, and I did the math like you did, I'd have come to the same conclusion after about an hour,...
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Re: shinp laser
Do you have a link to the PDF manual? I would need the DMX traits in order to make a profile. Sincerely,