Lightcommander 12 / 2 User´s Manual
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1. SHIFT UPPER cy gt Swaps Channels 1 12 with Channels 13 24 C C e Setting up scenes with 24 channels by toggling between Upper and standard Modifying channels by grabbing the SHIFT PRESETFLASH actual level e Cancelling a setting Using Shift Preset Flash CI mm sets all levels to zero Quit sets levels to the actual fader setting A detailed description follows later in this chapter Programming Functions SHIFT CTM gt Menu Programming Chase to Memory A detailed description will be found on page 16 Chase to Memory Master transfer I T SHIFT gt Menus Programming Chaser Steps PROGRAMMING _ e A further menu appears Steps may be inserted CHASER STEP Li or the entire Chaser may be deleted see page 15 gt Activating the THEATRE MODE see page 21 pIE MUS gt Special Menus to adjust output channels 2 For a detailed description see page 22 Setting up Output Channels SHIFT SOUND RUN gt Switching the desk from SOUND to MANUAL Function analogue to SOUND RUN but the other way round eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 19 MIA LIGHTING Shift Operation while Playback Output Freeze Function Hold Live Blind Operation the difference Live Blind Operation Wide Mode 24 Channel Operation Upper Channels Freezing the Output Hold2. Backup 18 Blind 20 C Channel Presettings 23 Channel Flash 8 9 Chase 15 Chase Program 12 NEW CHASE 12 Number 12 Chase Steps 15 Editing Level Se 15 Editing Memory Steps 15 Inserting Level Steps 15 Inserting Memory eps 15 Programming steps blind 15 Chase to Memory 16 Chase to Memory Playback 16 Preview Chase to Memory 16 Programming Chase to Memory Chaser Operation 12 Mode 13 Chaser Playback 13 Auto Speed 1 Run Mode 13 Sound Mode 13 X Fade Time 13 Chaser Section 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 DMX Assignment 23 Introduction 23 E Editing a Memory 11 Editing Steps 15 F Flash Buttons 8 Freezing the Output Hold 20 G General Functions 17 Grab Release 22 H Hold 20 Important Button Keys 27 Insert Mode 11 14 Inserting Memories 14 Inserting Steps 15 L Level Chase 12 Linking 25 Live 20 Live Blind Operation 20 Master Section 7 Memory Operation 10 he Crossfade 11 Editing a Memor 11 Insert Mode 1 Memory X Fade 11 Previewing a Memory 11 Memory Playback 10 Memory Card 18 Backup 18 Exchanging the Battery 18 Save and Load 18 Memory Chase 12 Memory Flash 10 MIDI Operation 25 Introduction 25 Linking two Lightcommander 25 MIDI Format and MIDI Commands 26 MIDI Show with Sequencer 25 Recording to a Sequencer 25
3. Preview Chase to Memory 10 2 NO O2 0 25S LEARN BASS Turn Preview on and press Memory Flash Button The Chaser appears on the LED s Speed may now be set directly via the Encoder wheel Single handed operation Note If Shift Live buttons are used the chaser appears at the output LIGHTCOMMANDER 12 2 Pl NEEN De 16 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 General Functions Sound to Light Remote Step Switch Channels Store Programs to Card Overview of Shift Operation Freeze Output Live Blind Operation 24 Channel Operation Theatre Mode Sound to Light M Manual Sound Step Pes ee Mode Specials Backup Hold Upper Channels Sound to Light Introduction Within the Sound to Light mode the levels of Memories 9 12 are controlled by the audio input Sound In Signal input will be split into three frequency ranges B M T Bass Mid and Treble are controlling the associated Memories depending on input volume P Pause this Memory is inverse proportional to input volume l e audio off causes the memory to be on The Memory Masters set maximum output of audio triggered Cues 100 when set to mid posi
4. LIGHTING Lightcommander 12 2 User s Manual Version 1 32 June 15 1995 MJA LIGHTING CONTENTS Overview of Functions 5 Lightcommander 12 2 Functions and Controls Preset Operation Using Flash Buttons uuesrneessnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nennen 8 Operating Preset A uuessnnsnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 8 ketel lo B il EEEN 9 Operating two Presets Presets only nnnnn noen ee eenen 9 Selecting Preset Mode nonnen vennnennen eenen 9 Fading between Scenes ueenssnnnennneennnnnnnennenennnnnnennn nn 9 Channel Flasheo 2 22 Mes ieee ie 9 Memory Operation Preprogrammable Scenes 10 Programming the Memory zuunnsssnnrennsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnen 10 Toggling from Preset Mode to Memory Mode 10 Programming Memory ueesesnssnnnnennnnennnnnnnnnnnennnn nennen 10 Using Manual Masters uuusnnrensnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 10 Memorl S mmister meenen ade arie cae 10 Selecting another Page discreetly nnen 10 Dipless Crossfade Insert Mode re nennen 11 Previewing and Editing a Memory unnsssnnrensnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 11 Previewing a Memory store before setting up the cue 11 Editing a Memory store ussenssnnnensenennnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnn nenn 11 Programming Memories blind eesnns
5. gt Modifying a channel later is performed in the same manner Set the Channel Fader to the indicated output level to grab the level to be modified and readjust brightness as required lS Vv Cancelling the setting Grab Release SHIFT PRESETFLASH gt Using Shift Preset Flash sets every level of all preset Chan nels to zero T mm e You may grab channels at zero individually to adjust a new setting Another way is to cancel all auto functions while pressing Quit The levels skip back to the actual Fader Position UPPER CHANNELS LIGHTCOMMANDER 12 2 The desk simulates 12 further Channel faders and Flash buttons to select channels Flash buttons are toggled else eee eN LLLI Core it tr MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 Setting up the Output Channel Presetting How to connect desk channels with DMX channels DMX Patch How to prevent channels to be dimmed by Solo Disable Solo How to match dimming levels of different lamps Select Curve Connecting Desk Channels to DMX Channels Introduction DMX Patch gt DMX Patch will not affect the analog output The DMX output controls the
6. SHIFT HOLD You want to set up an entirely different setting on desk discretely Foe e Press Shift Hold buttons m t C gt The desk s output is frozen now Any action will not affect outputs You may prepare each new setting discretely e Sudden Release Press CANCEL to skip to the new setting e Crossfading to a new setting Set Main Master to Zero and SET MAIN TO ZERO push it back to Full again CANCEL gt Hold is auto released when Main is set to full Live Blind Operation BLIND e NOTE Blind is the Standard setting gt Previewed Memories auto previewed Chases and Chases being selected while programming will be indicated ON LED s exclusively e This enables discrete Editing and Modifying even during the show takes place without any affect on the outputs LIVE gt Previewed Memories auto previewed Chases and Chases SEIEN EVE being selected while programming will appear m ON STAGE L Note Only the selected program remains visible if the Main Master is set to zero gt Note Preview auto selects Blind Operation Turn on Live afterward selecting preview to see the memory store live on stage Sound to Channel Programming Light Flash Solo Memory Chase Utility 1 x Hla mie Uppe cm mn 2 Overview II OTE U Shift Functions while Playback Preview MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931
7. e Turn Insert off and press the Step button or use the X Fader to fade down This depends on the kind of Insert mode you have selected e Note If a Chaser was preselected a Step will be faded in Inserting Preset A gt Use the Master A Flash button to insert the actual scene from Preset A Previewing and Editing a Memory Previewing a Memory store before setting up the cue e Turn Preview on and select a Memory with the Flash buttons gt The Memory store is indicated on the LED s Preview automatically turns Live mode off if selected The consoles output will not be affected lS Editing a Memory store gt While previewing select Modify out of the displayed menu e Use the Channel fader to grab the preprogrammed level gt Modify as required and save using Quit Ready The output will not be affected by this Programming Memories blind e Turn Live off if it is selected using the Shift Live buttons e Set Master A to zero and program as usual gt The setting on Preset A will not affect the output NOTE When the desk is switched to LIVE while editing a Memory this Memory appears at the output eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 11 12 gt LIGHTING Chaser Operation Chaser Programming Modify Chaser Edit and insert steps Blind Programming Chase to Memory Transferring a Chase to
8. 100 The chaser master is set to 0 gt Commands The Status Byte to be transferred is always the Control Change Command 1011nnnn Bn hex nnnn MIDI Channel Hence two Data bytes are following Name 1 2 Data byte Memory Fader 1 00 102 00 127 Fader level Memory Fader 2 01 103 00 127 Fader level Memory Fader X XX XX Franed Memory Fader 12 11 113 00 127 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 54 08 Mem5 04 Mem6 02 Mem7 01 Mem s Memory button 1 4 24 55 08 Mem1 04 Mem2 02 Mem3 01 Mem4 Memory button 9 12 26 57 08 Mem9 04 Mem10 02 Mem11 01 Mem12 Page 0 9 27 58 00 09 Page 0 9 Solo Function 28 59 16 Channel Flash 08 Zero 04 Memory Flash 02 Preset B Flash 01 Preset A Flash Chaser Start No 32 63 00 98 Chaser number Chaser Step button 33 20 00 XX value doesn t matter Preset Mode ON 48 29 00 XX value doesn t matter X Fader 49 30 00 127 Fader level X Fade Insert 50 31 00 ON 9 OFF unequal zero X Fade Manual 51 84 00 ON OFF unequal zero Preset Flash buttons 52 85 04 Preset A 02 Preset B 01 Zero Sound to Light Mode 53 86 00 ON OFF unequal zero Sound to Light Pause 54 87 00 127 Fader level Sound to Light Bass 55 88 00 127 Fader level Sou
9. DMX channels 1 99 DMX Patch enables the connection of each desk channel with up to four DMX channels This function may be especially interesting when dealing with different stages when using motorized equipment and colour changers and also in case of Dimmer failure Within Standard Assignment the Desk Channels 1 26 are connected to the DMX Channels 1 26 other channels are open Connecting Desk Channels with DMX Channels e Press Utility 1 and select DMX PATCH DMX SELECT e Use Flash button to select a Desk Channel and turn Encoder PATCH MIDI wheel to select a DMX Channel gt You can view the selected DMX Channel appearing at the output by switching the desk to Live Operation Shift Live e To assign channels press CONNECT gt ECONNECTE shows the channels which are connected You may verify this by pushing up the associated channel fader Indication of DMX Assignment e MCONNECTE Actual display this DMX channel is 8 CH 03 gt 03 17 connected to the indicated Desk channel ECONNECTE OPEN e CONNECT This DMX channel is connected to another Desk channel HOPENE This DMX channel is NOT connected Standard Assignment SHIFT DMX e Shift proceeds to another menu PATCH ALL 1 1 Desk channels 1 26 control DMX channels 1 26 gt ALL CLEAR opens each connection gt m Use this function only if a new patch setting is required or save the actual setting to card before c
10. Recording to a Sequencer Connect MIDI OUT to the MIDI input of the sequencer Press Utility 1 and SELECT MIDI Set same MIDI Channel for both Lightcommander and sequencer First start the Sequencer Record Turn MIDI OUT on at the Lightcommander The Sequencer is recording Memory and Chaser playbacks Individual channels will not be recorded Playing back a MIDI Show with Sequencer Connect MIDI IN of the Lightcommander to the Sequencer output Select MIDI Channel and turn MIDI IN on Start the Sequencer The earlier recorded Show will be played back automatically The show can be synchronized with other MIDI Equipment On the following page you will find detailed informations about the MIDI Format and the transferred commands eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 25 MJA LIGHTING MIDI Format and MIDI Commands gt MIDI exclusively deals with Controller Commands In the MIDI menu two differ ent sets of controller commands can be activated Press Shift button within the MIDI menu e While MIDI OUT is turned on all fader settings Masters memory buttons the page and Chaser Program Numbers will be transferred to initiate MIDI e While MIDI IN is turned on or off each internally activated Memory the Chaser and Insert Fades will be removed e When MIDI IN is turned on the Main Master the Preset A and B master will be turned to
11. Step NOTE While programming memory steps there is no need to set Master A to zero The desk s output will not be affected eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 15 gt LIGHTING Advanced Chaser Operation Transferring a Chase to a Memory Master CTM Programming Chase to Memory CHASE TO MEMORY gt SELECT MEMORY lt Use Shift CTM buttons and select a Memory Flash button with red and yellow LED s Use Encoder wheel to select a Chaser program gt The Chaser appears to be indicated on LED s Watch this Auto Preview to ensure the right Chase selection gt Auto Preview will not affect the output ij e Set Speed using LEARN to step ahead at the required rate 10 6 CHASE 10 LEARN 1 008 BASS or hold down LEARN and adjust speed via Encoder wheel gt Press Quit to store setup The yellow LED flashes according to the preset rate If Sound is selected according to Bass Rhythm er Chase to Memory Playback Z e Push up the assigned Memory Master to fade in the Chaser You may use the Flash button if Channel Flash and Insert Mode are selected to be OFF T gt Pushing Flash or setting up the fader from zero will cause a Restart of the Chaser in the Memory gt gt On each page 4 Chases with different speeds may be programmed Including a Chase in the Chaser section altogether five Chasers are allowed to be run simultaneously
12. Undo Repeat proceeding hence press NO Blank Chaser Storage indication gt Press and hold Preview Soft A Soft B On display are the remaining steps to be programmed Upon release of the buttons the desk returns to Top Menu Software Version gt Hold both Soft Buttons while turning on the desk eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 27 MJA LIGHTING Equipment with DMX 512 Input Analog Equipment with 0 10 Volt input Dimmer Dimmer Color changer Fog machines Motorized Effects etc Projectors 4 Audio Input Midi Receiver Lightcommander 12 2 Midi Sender Lightcommander Lightcommander Sequencer Sequencer 28 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 Technical Specification Inputs and Outputs Pinlayout N 1 Power Input The rated voltage is 230 V Alternating Current 50 Hz gt The mains supply compensates voltage fluctuations between 180 and 240 VAC gt Attention To meet the security standards the desk must be operated with grounded Power outlets 2 Analog Output 0 10 V positive direct current The control signal is output at a 15 PIN SUB D Socket Pinlayout Pin 1 12 Channel 1 12 Pin 13 14 Channel S1 S2 Pin 15 Ground Earth 3 DMX Output The DMX Output meets USITT DMX 512 1990 St
13. a Manual Master Preview Chase to Memory Modify Programming Chaser Steps Preset as Step Level Chaser CHASE NO 10 00 e Press Chase Programming and select a Chaser program ELEVELE MEMORY number with the Encoder wheel e g No 10 e Press MLEVELE to proceed with Level Chase Programming gt Channel levels appear on the LED s master independent STEP O1 e Adjust channels to prepare for a step and save with ENTER ENTER DELETE 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 e Turn the Encoder wheel and see the steps appearing on the LED s e Use Shift Live buttons The steps appears at the output gt Programming in Live Mode enables the entire output to be recorded as a step Preset and Memories etc e With Quit the desk returns to Top Menu FADETIME 0 00S CONT Memories as Step Memory Chaser e Press Chase Programming and turn the Encoder wheel to select a Chaser Program Number e g No O5 STEP O1 MEM 11 5 e Press MEMORY and select a memory with Memory Flash but ENTER DELETE tons gt Press ENTER to record this Memory as a step In the following menu the desired FADE time is set This time is FADETIME 0 00S only relevant while the THEATRE MODE is active see p 21 CONT
14. channels Memories and Chase steps are programmed by using Preset A 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 Presets only operation Flash Buttons Channel Flash Memory Flash Solo While pressed the buttons create different flash effects Flash Light The flash function toggles between Channel flash and Memory flash Within both modes a Solo flash may be performed sudden change Programming Buttons Memories Chasers and Utilities You may program 120 Real Level Memories and up to 9000 Chase steps The Utility menus guide you through the output setups Presettings such as DMX Patch Chast hase to Memory 9 10 12 Loo oo Joo oo MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 The Encoder wheel Selections e g Chaser programs or settings of menu modifiers are performed via the big wheel above the Quit button Soft Buttons and Quit Both soft buttons are selecting displayed functions Quit cancels each function and switches back to Top Menu The Chaser Section Chase steps may run as Auto Steps Speed Sound Steps Sound In or Manual Steps Ste
15. spray cleaner Clean with a damp cloth Don t use the unit near water Don t put the unit on unstable tables etc It might fall down and get damaged There are slots in the case for aeration don t cover these slots up because they guarantee the reliable use of the unit and protect it against overheating Don t install the unit into a frame unless sufficient aeration is guaranteed 8 The unit is provided with a safety plug This plug can only be used with safety sockets These safety measures should by all means be followed In case the plug doesn t fit into the socket e g with old sockets the socket should be replaced 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 does not exceed the maximum power of the wire The sum of the units plugged in the socket should not exceed 10 Ampere 11 Don t spill any liquid over the unit Don t put any objects through the slots of the unit as these might get in contact with parts that are live or might cause short circuits This may cause fires and shocks 12 Don t service the unit yourself as parts that are live might be exposed when you open the case you run the risk of getting shocked All services should only be carried out by a spe cialist 13 If one of the following conditions occurs please pull the plug out and call the service A
16. 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 THEATRE MODE From version 1 26 there is one new mode in the Lightcommander 12 2 for programming a chaser It is now possible to assign a special fadetime to every single chaser step This mode is called THEATRE MODE Conditions for the THEATRE MODE The chaser may not run by sound or automatically Manual fading must be off The INSERT mode must be inactive The THEATRE mode must be activated see below Programming the fadetimes After saving one step by ENTER see user s manual p 12 and 14 FADETIME 0 00S appears this menu CONT While editing of programmed steps the corresponding time will be shown instead of 0 00 By turning the encoder the value can be changed between 0 00 and 10 0 seconds Storing the value by the CONT button Then 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 2 SHIFT UTILITY and within the next menu MORE leds you to the a THEATRE MODE m i E By pressing the button THEATRE MODE this mode will be activated stripebefore the word MODE indicates mode ON While the THEATRE mode is active there is a vertical line within the squares of the lower row in the main menu Even if the THEATRE MODE is activated as described above any changes made ar will not take effect until all conditions described in sectio
17. IGHTING Memory Operation Preprogrammable Scenes Programming Memories Memory Playback and Insert Crossfade Preview Memory Modify Memory Blind Programming Programming the Memory Toggling from Preset Mode to Memory Mode e Hold Page and select a new Page using the Encoder wheel Note You may use the page e g Page 1 button to skip from page to a g page Page leh pee e Wait 3 seconds Hence Memory mode is selected Use Shift Page to select gt The Page button LED flashes until all Memory faders are set to page down zero gt Flash buttons and Solo flash function now as Memory flash Programming Memory Programming e Select Programming Memory Memory Memory The Preset scene is indicated by the LED s in spite of all 4 TA Masters being set to zero e Use a Flash button to select a Memory if required you may select Flash 2 another Page e Adjust a scene on Preset A gt Press the Soft key SAVE PRESET to store the preset levels into SEL MEMORY 08 5 the Memory PRESET lt SAVE gt ALL e SAVE All stores the actual output Everything visible on stage including Chaser steps e Press Quit to return to the Top Menu Ready Using Manual Masters Memories e Set Main master and Master B to full Preset set to zero e Push up a manual Memory master gt The Memory appears to be on stage Selecting another Page discreetly e Push up some manual masters and select a new
18. Modify Chase 15 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 O OPEN 23 Operating 24 Channels 22 Operating Preset A 8 Operating two Presets 9 Channel Flash 9 Fading between Scenes 9 Preset Mode select P 9 Solo Flash 9 P Page 10 Preset Operation 8 Presets only 9 Preview 11 Preview Chase to Memory 16 Previewing a Memory 11 Programming Chase Steps 12 Level Chase 12 Memories as Step 12 Memory Chase 12 Preset as Step 12 Programming Memories blind 11 Programming steps blind 15 Programming the Memory 10 Memory Mode 10 Programming Memory 10 Save All 10 Save PRESET 10 select aPage 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 Disable Solo 24 Select Curve 24 Shift Functions 19 Solo 8 9 10 Sound to Light 17 Introduction 17 Operating Sound to Light Prompt Program Change Specials 1 2 18 Stopping a Chase 13 Survey of Shift Functions 19 Switch Channels 18 Introduction 18 Switch Position 18 T Technical Specification 29 Inputs and Outputs Pinlayout 29 XLR Socket for a desk lamp Theatre Mode 21 U Upper Channels 22 Using Flash Buttons 8 Channel Flash 8 Master A Flash 8 Master B Flash 8 Memory Flash 8 Solo Using Manual Masters 10 Utility 1 23 Utility 2 24 WwW
19. Page Page gt The Memory remains on that page it has been set up from until the fader is set to zero e Note Meanwhile other Memories may be set up from the new Page Practice using the above functions before going on to the next section 10 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 Dipless Crossfade Insert Mode Memory X Fade by using Flash buttons e Switch off Channel Flash to release the flash buttons e Set up Chaser Master and select Insert within the Chaser section If a Chaser is running it stops at the actual step e Use the X Fader to set the required Fade time Press a Memory flash button gt The memory fades in at the set time Each other selected Memory will initiate a Crossfade from one into the next Memory in order of selection gt Use the Step button to achieve a fade between the actual and the previous Memory gt Switching Insert OFF causes the Chaser to continue Note Chaser Master sets maximum output level of Insert Steps Manual Memory Crossfade e Turn on Insert and Manual e Move the X Fader from end to end After fading in a memory i e fader full up or full down select the next to be faded e f you 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
20. Press Shift to proceed to a further menu Adjust the step to be inserted on Preset A INSERT adds the step to the existing Chaser The step is inserted in front of the actual selected one 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 ALL removes all steps Take care with this function The entire Chaser with all step will be deleted Editing Memory Steps Menu Memory Step Programming A memory has to be modified using Preview Memory See page 11 Editing a Memory store Inserting Memory Steps Menu Memory Step Programming STEP 12 MEM 02 1 INSERT DELETE ALL gt FADETIME 0 005 CONT Press Shift to proceed to another menu hence select the memory to be inserted using the Flash buttons INSERT adds this memory to the existing Chaser The step is inserted in front of the actual selected one 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 ALL removes all steps Take care with this function The entire Chaser with all steps will be deleted Programming steps blind al Turn Live OFF if it is selected using the Shift Live buttons Set Master A to zero and program as usual Level
21. Prompt Program Change nnn ennen vennen 17 Remote Step GO un 17 Switch Channels Specials 1 2 unnsunssennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnenn 18 Introduction u ne a ee enden 18 SWITCH Posio enrole ann etait run ER 18 Data Storage on Memory Card uessnunsssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 18 Back p cn ana fee earth N EEES 18 Save and Load nn akt 18 Exchanging the Battery nnen nennen eenen eenen 18 Overview of Shift Functions uueensrensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 19 Programming Functions eesseeseeensnnnnennnnennnnnnennn nn 19 Playback Functions cecon a a A nenn 19 Freezing the Output Hold nnn nen onnenee eeen ennneenee eer ennnneneen 20 Live Blind Operation 20 Theatre Mode soan saassenneeerevnnennnnernenennnntnenn atanannnenrraveneansdersenn 21 Operating 24 Channels Wide Mode nae annnnee neee enenneeen 22 Using Upper Channels additionally nn 22 Setting up the 24 Channel Preset nnee 22 Cancelling the setting Grab Release nnen 22 Setting up the Output Channel Presetting 23 Connecting Desk Channels to DMX Channels annen 23 Introduction DMX Patch anne vennen reren 23 Connecting Desk Channels with DMX Channels 23 Indication of DMX Assignment nnen ennen eenn 23 Standard Assignment nnen ennneene eee vennnennen eenen 23 Settings for Analog and DMX Output ann n
22. STEPS Insert LEVEL STEPS Insert Delete All UTILITY 1 DMX PATCH MIDI Channel MIDI IN DMX PATCH CONNECT Page 23 All Channels 1 1 PATCH CLEAR PATCH DISABLE SOLO Page 24 Channel Selection DISABLE ENABLE Page 24 All Channels sumultaneous DISABLED ENABLED Programming II Memory Select and Store NEW CHASE Old Chase Type Page 12 Delete Steps Page 15 Delete All Page 25 MIDI OUT Page 13 Select Chase Preview and start Chaser Shift Programming _ Chase to Memory Page 16 CHASE TO MEMORY Select Memory Page 12 Memory Flash Page 16 CHASE NUMBER Learn Speed Sound Page 20 HOLD Freezing the Output Menu selection SELECT MEMORY Page 11 PREVIEW MEMORY MODIFY Page 16 PREVIEW C T M Learn Speed Sound Page 24 SELECT CURVE Page 21 THEATRE MODE Page 24 Channel Selection CURVE LINEAR Page 24 All Channels simultaneous ALL CURVE ALL LINEAR eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 MJA LIGHTING Lightcommander 12 2 Functions and Controls _ Power Switch XLR Socket Connector for a gooseneck lamp Pinlayout see technical specification Sound control and Switched Channels The Display Section General playback and programming functions are located there Channel Faders on PRESET A A Preset Master A sets maximum output level for all preset
23. The value for new steps is 0 00 seconds Confirming this value by CONT gt Turn the Encoder wheel to view the steps appearing on the LED s DELETE removes one Memory step e While Shift Live is selected you can view steps on Stage Chaser Type gt ELEVELE or BMEMORYE show which Chaser type has been programmed within the selected number e Press the unmarked Soft Key a A menu asks NEW CHASER gt f YES is selected the entire Chaser will be deleted Dipless Crossfade p 11 Theatre Mode p 21 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 X FADE SPEED The Chaser Section Sec Manual Sound Run mjn Mode Chaser Playback CHASE NO 10 22 IIGRERZIEVEI Number Hold button Previews Chaser Release button Starts Chaser Shift Number starts previous Chaser program Number Selection and Preview Chaser hold button Note A Chaser with at least one step will cause the LED to light if the Chaser Master is set above 5 level Step LED flashes according to the trigger Step Speed Sound Run Mode The drawing shows Standard Settings Brightness Fade and Speed are set individually Sound Mode Bass Step Chase Manual Mode Manual Fade between Steps Insert Crossfade between Steps and Insert Memories achievable Auto Speed Chase Run Mode Turn Insert and Manual OFF S
24. Wide Mode 22 Cancelling the setting Grab Release 22 Setting up the 24 Channel Prese Using Upper Channels x X Fade 13 24 eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 33 MEN LIGHTING 34 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 35 LIGHTING Lightcommander 12 2 User s Manual
25. Wire or plug is damaged or worn B Liquid got into the unit C The unit was exposed to rain or got damp D The unit doesn t work properly even if you follow the instructions of the user s manual E The unit fell down and the case was damaged 14 Only use wires which are marked safety proof 15 Don t use any high power walkie talkies near the unit AUN NO 30 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name of producer Address of producer declares that the product Name of product Type according to guide lines 89 336 EWG and 92 31 EWG MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn MA Lightcommander 12 2 LC 12 2 answers the following product specifications Safety EMV EMC Additional information Waldb ttelbrunn 17 01 1995 EN60065 VDE0860 IEC65 EN55103 1 E1 EN50081 1 EN55103 2 E2 EN50082 1 All DMX512 and analogue inputs and outputs must be shielded and the shielding must be connected to the ground and the case of the corresponding plug Dipl Ing Michael Adenau eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 31 MJA LIGHTING INDEX A Advanced Chase Operation 16 Advanced Chase Playback 14 Insert Mode 14 Inserting Memories 14 Manual Crossfade 14 Manual Step GO 14 B
26. an eo oenenrennn 24 Disable Soldier 24 Select OTT LEE 24 MIDI Operation 24 aid ete Ulo o1 PET 24 Linking two Lightcommanders nnen 24 Recording to a Sequencer nnen enen nenee rene 25 Playing back a MIDI Show with Sequencer eee 25 MIDI Format and MIDI Commands een 26 Important Button Keys 27 Delete Alt 2 rennen 27 Lock Preset Moge iin 27 LOCK Programming sen ee url 27 Blank Chaser Storage indication nnen ennen 27 software Version umer denten O delden eden 27 eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 MJA LIGHTING Technical Specification 29 Inputs and Outputs Pinlayout nsnnsssnnnrennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 29 Safety Instructions 30 Declaration of Conformity 31 INDEX 32 The following symbols are used in this manual Important Information Read carefully Here a function will be explained more detailed Hints give a suggestion how to proceed This asks you to push a button Melel MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 Overview of Functions Page 8 TOP MENU MEMORY indicates active Chase O Programming 1 Chase Page 12 CHASE No and Type LEVEL MEMORY Page 12 MEMORY STEPS Enter Steps LEVEL STEPS Enter Steps Delete Steps Page 15 MEMORY
27. andard 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 input Sound In A RCA socket is used to feed an audio signal An input transformer is used to isolate the input Impedance approx 1 kOhm gt The input needs a minimum voltage feed of approx 100 mV to be operative Setting Turn Sound input control until the LED flashes with Bass Rhythm 5 Remote Step Remote GO Use a 1 4 inch Jack to connect a foot switch to the desk Having contact the Chaser proceeds one Step ahead 6 MIDI IN MIDI OUT The MIDI Interface meets M D Standard O X aco curr SERIAL NUMBER annel 1 12 Pin 1 AC VOLTAGE Channel Pin Factory Setting Contact 115V MADE IN GERMANY min oo ei Internal Fuse 0 5 A 50 60 Hz Recycling Information Rechargeable battery inside Separat dispose of battery needed LIGHTING 7 3 Pin XLR Socket for a desk lamp Pinlayout Pin 1 not connected Pin2 Ground Pin 3 12 VDC gt Note Subject to change without notice eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 29 MJA LIGHTING Safety Instructions Read all the instructions in the user s manual Keep the user s manual for later use Follow all the instructions on the unit Pull the plug before cleaning the unit don t use any liquid or
28. bles you to create a personal library of lighting plots Different programs can be easily loaded into the desk e A backup is also a security copy of your work Vv Accidentally deleted programs can be retrieved easily by CARD FE loading the backup from card Save and Load OVERWRITE CARD e Put the Memory Card into the slot located above the YES NO Programming buttons Follow the instructions in the display Exchanging the Battery e Renew battery if the display shows a voltage below 2 3 V or after approx 2 years at the latest gt Load the program from card into the desk exchange battery and save to card again MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 Overview of Shift Functions Playback Functions Note As long as Shift is held each Shift Function may be selected one after another SHIFT PAGE gt Counts one page backwards Page down Ll z 1 m D SHIFT o gt Starts the previous run Chaser SHIFT HOLD Freezing the desk s output New settings do not affect the output A detailed description follows later in this chapter Ll mg n 7 4 c Activates Live Operation Programmed storage is output onto stage A detailed description follows later in this chapter Lel a
29. elect Run briefly press Sound Run button two times The Step button LED flashes with preset Speed Set up Chaser Master and set Speed with Speed fader If required set X Fade time with the Crossfader Press and hold Number and select a Chaser program e g Chaser No 10 Auto Preview The Chaser is indicated on the LED s The output will not be affected To START and output the Chaser release button To Restart the Chaser briefly hit the Number button Stopping a Chase Set Chaser Master to zero Chaser continues or Start a Chase without programmed Steps idling Chaser Chaser stops Number LED remain off Select Sound Mode to achieve a Bass Step Chase Sound In eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 13 14 MJA LIGHTING Step X FADE SPEED Sec Hz Manual Sound Run Mode Advanced Chaser Playback Scene Playback Manual Step GO Turn RUN OFF and press Step GO to recall steps Steps are fading in with preselected X Fade time or using Theatre Mode with the stored time for this step Turn RUN ON again Chase is continued automatically Manual Crossfade N Zu Zu Vv Turn Manual on and see the Chaser to be stopped Push X Fader from end to end Steps appear in the preprogrammed order STOPPING a manual Chase Set Chaser Master to zero Fade remains active or Use Number to start a Chaser withou
30. his function has no influence on brightness of LED s 24 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 MIDI Operation Introduction MIDI enables you to link several Lightcommanders by connecting the MIDI OUT Socket of a desk to the MIDI IN socket of another desk By means of this Memories with Page and Chaser Programs with mode Manual Step Sound Step or Speed are transferred While programming linked desks you have to prepare settings on each desk simultaneously Other Operations An entire show can be recorded to a sequencer using MIDI OUT Later this show can be played back from sequencer using MIDI IN Linking two Lightcommanders Set all Masters to zero Connect MIDI OUT of the main desk with MIDI IN of another desk Press Utility 1 buttons and SELECT MIDI function in the display Select same MIDI Channel on both desks and select MIDI IN on the receiver desk FIRST 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 maximum output level of the receiver desk is set by its own Main Master other masters are controlled by the main desk After the desks have been programmed simultaneously Memories and Chasers can be played back by the main desk controls
31. n 1 are met Working in the THEATRE MODE As soon as all mentioned conditions are fulfilled for the NEXT step the times saved according to 2 are relevant the times adjusted by the XFADE fader are invalid By moving the XFADE fader changing of the actual fade time is possible The fader will be fixed at the given value grab analogue to editing of memories After inactivating the THEATRE mode by the criterion mentioned above the actual fade will be finished using the value set by the XFADE fader eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 21 22 MIA LIGHTING Operating 24 Channels Wide Mode Using Upper Channels additionally SHIFT UPPER The Lightcommander deals with 24 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 e You may program or modify memories or Level chase steps containing a selection out of 24 channels gt Flash buttons function the same in standard mode as in upper mode e g selecting channels while using DMX Patch See facing page Eg 1 vv Setting up the 24 Channel Preset e Adjust a selection out of channels 1 12 as required Use Shift Upper to access the channels 13 24 e Grab the actual indicated level If zero just push up the fader and set channel levels as required
32. nd to Light Mid 56 89 00 127 Fader level Sound to Light Treble 57 90 00 127 Fader level Chaser Speed Fader 58 70 00 127 Fader level Chaser Mode 59 71 00 Sound 01 Run 02 Manual Numbers in brackets are the values for the second controller set 26 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 Important Button Keys Deleting the entire stored programs Delete All Freezing the Two Presets Mode Lock Preset Mode Programming disabled Lock Programming Indicating the Chase storage Blank Chase Storage indication Indicating the Software Version Software Version e These following five functions are available if the desk is turned off and the respective buttons are pressed and held down while turning on the desk again gt Observe the display and hold the buttons until the menu is displayed Delete All gt Press and hold Soft A SoftB Quit gt YES deletes all Memories and Chasers Presettings will be set to Standard Patch 1 1 Solo All Enabled Curve All Linear Lock Preset Mode gt Press and hold Hold Live Upper gt YES activates the Preset Mode and locks Page Undo Repeat proceeding hence press NO Lock Programming gt Press and hold Memory Chase Utility 1 gt YES locks Programming Backup and the function MODIFY available within Preview Menu
33. ontinuing eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 23 MIA LIGHTING Settings for Analog and DMX Output Disable Solo You want appointed channels to remain on while using Solo Flash SMEL en e Press Shift Utility 2 and select DISABLE SOLO from the menu m Select Channels with Flash Buttons or with Encoder wheel and set as required Standard All Enabled gt A channel indicated as DISABLED remains on while using Solo Flash There is no difference between Memory Solo or Channel Solo gt Shift proceeds to a further Menu ALL DISABLED or ALL ENABLED swaps function of all channels simultaneously CH 12 gt DISABLED DISABLE ENABLE Select Curve While using projectors with different lamp bulbs it may occur that brightness differs although faders are set to the same level You may get a similar effect if you operate dimmers from different manufacturers or with differing technology SHIFT UTILITY 2 gt Match this by setting the darker channels to Curve i Increases the lower setting range e Press Shift Utility 2 and press SELECT CURVE as indicated on display e Select channels by flash buttons or Encoder wheel and toggle them to CURVE if required Standard All Linear gt Shift proceeds to a further Menu ALL CURVE or ALL LINEAR swaps function of all channels simultaneous CH 12 gt LINEAR CURVE LINEAR Note T
34. p Button Manual X Fade Chaser Mode Buttons You may preselect how a Chase step will be performed The Master Section Preset A Master sets maximum output level for all Preset 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 Page Button 12 Memory cues are available within each of 10 pages Page 0 9 Sound to Light Chase to Memory Sound and Chaser effects are controlled in this section A detailed description follows later in this manual About this manual TOP MENU gt TOP MENU Appears after switching on the desk e The preselected Chaser program in on display CHASE 01 STEP 10 In the lower line HOLD LIVE and UPPER are gt HOLD lt indicated to be active if selected Notes We reserve the right to alter functions without prior notice The Lightcommander is designed for use as a lighting control desk only All described playback functions can be used together and offer high demanding possibilities in lighting design First familiarize yourself with a function than go on eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 MJA LIGHTING Preset Operation Flash button operation Preset operation Using Presets only Fading between Scenes Channel Flash Solo Flash Main Master sets maximum level of Flash b
35. ssnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 11 Chaser Operation 12 Programming Chaser Steps unsennrensnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 12 Preset as Step Level Chaser nnn ennen 12 Memories as Step Memory Chaser anne 12 Chaser Type na ide ei ad tated iin iniieen 12 The Chaser Section nnn eene nennnnneerenennsnnseenenensnnnnennenennn 12 Chaser Playback nnn noen onnenennenverennennnervenennnnnennerennnnnneenne nennen 13 Auto Speed Chase Run Mode nnen neee 13 Advanced Chaser Playback Scene Playback eee 14 Manual Step GO nnnnnnnnnnnnenennnennennenen eeen vee nennen eeen eenn 14 Manual Crossfade siroz anena meer 14 Insert Mode 20 2 Rn diend i ee ea 14 Modify Chase Modify Chase Steps unnnrensnnnsennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 15 Editing Steps and Inserting Steps nnn ennen 15 Programming steps blind casierie a 15 Transferring a Chase to a Memory Master CTM nneeen 16 Programming Chase to Memory nnee 16 Chase to Memory Playback nnee nerven 16 Preview Chase to Memory nanne neren ennnennenenn 16 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 General Functions 17 sound to LI GM SPPERPATHEBEPRFREFAERTEERFFPEFHEFEFERFFELERTEEEEEFFEECHFTFEFEFFEEFRGLETERTFELFERLPR 17 Introduction u en deb en an 17 Operating Sound to Light nnn iian 17
36. t preprogrammed Steps Being in manual Playback you have to fade out Steps manually also Use Step button or manual X Fader Insert Mode Changing Steps Memories and Preset A Turn Insert on and press Step or use the X Fader if Manual is selected The previous Step is fading in Insert Step If a Memory is selected the Fade toggles between fading in the memory and than the step again Note Master A Flash enables the entire Preset to be inserted Inserting Memories Repeat steps as described in chapter Dipless Crossfade See Page 11 MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 Modify Chase Modify Chase Steps Editing Steps and Inserting Steps Editing Level Steps Menu Level Step Programming Use the Encoder wheel to Choose a Step to be modified The stored levels are indicated on the LED s Modifying a Channel Use Channel Fader to grab the actual level and alter as required You may add channels also ENTER stores every alteration 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 Inserting Level Steps Menu Level Step Programming STEP 12 gt INSERT DELETE ALL FADETIME 0 005 CONT gt alt
37. tion Operating Sound to Light Feed Sound IN socket with an audio input Turn Sound control up until the LED flashes with Bass Rhythm Turn Sound to Light on and set the four Sound to Light Memories to neutral position Observe playback and readjust brightness if required Prompt Program Change Press Page briefly gt This four Memories achieve a sudden change of page There is no need to set Faders to zero beforehand Remote Step GO Use Number to load a Chase into the Chaser RUN OFF Insert a Foot switch into the Remote Step input gt The Chaser jumps one step ahead each time the contact is closed Simultaneous Sound Steps possible Compare with page 13 Chaser Playback eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 17 18 MJA LIGHTING Switch Channels Specials 1 2 Introduction e Specials 1 and 2 are two additional channels They are operated independently of the desk and wired directly to the analog output Can be patched using DMX See page 23 DMX Patch Switch Position OFF or full ON Analog output 0 10 VDC gt With both Analog Outputs Fog Machines or other effects with 0 10 Volts Operation may be controlled directly gt Attention You can only control equipment that has no voltage at it s input in no case 230 V Data Storage on Memory Card MEMORY Backu e Using a Memory Card ena
38. ts Presets only Selecting Preset Mode e Hold the Page button 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 gt gt Fading between Scenes e Set Main master and Master A to full set Master B to zero e Adjust a scene on Preset A and on Preset B gt Fade between Master A and Master B manual Fade gt Note With Preset mode selected the B Memory faders are named as Preset B Channel Flash Channel l Flash gt In Preset mode the Channel flash function is auto selected 00 e Use the Flash buttons II The Channel or the entire Preset appears at the output even if Master A and B are set to zero Solo Flash Solo eo e Select Solo and bump Flash buttons II gt Only the selected Channel appears at the output As long as the button is held down other channels go off gt You may also use the Autofade Function with Presets Further details see page 11 Dipless Crossfade and page 13 The Insert Mode Channel Flash Solo LISHTCOMMANDER 12 2 Preset A Eh dder wheel Preset B Flash buttons Page button eMail info malighting de Tel 49 931 497940 User s Manual Lightcommander 12 2 MJA L
39. uttons While programming the Flash buttons select a channel or a Memory number Preset A Flash buttons Using Flash Buttons Memory Flash and Solo While pressed individual Memories are added to the current output When SOLO is selected Memory flash swaps the output to the selected Memory Channel Flash and Solo If Channel flash is preselected flash adds individual channels to the output When SOLO is selected Channel flash swaps the output to the actual flashed channel only Master A Flash sets Preset A to the level of the Main master Master B Flash sets all Memory masters to the level of the Main master Operating Preset A e Set Main Master and Preset A Master to full e Adjust individual channels on the preset gt You can see the output level on stage The LED s indicate the brightness of the channels e You may fade in and fade out a scene using the Preset A Master or just prepare a new scene and than fade in Now test the Channel Flash and Solo Flash functions Channel Flash Solo Masters MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Fax 49 931 4979429 www malighting de Lightcommander 12 2 P Page number Page Page button Operating two Prese
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