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3. There are no times associated with the FLASH function All actions are instantaneous 8 2 ADD SOLO MODE You may select what effect the FLASH ASSIGN buttons have on the output of the MIKADO by selecting either ADD mode or SOLO mode Pressing the add solo button will toggle from one mode to the other SOLO mode is indicated when the LED indicator in the ADD SOLO button flashes e In ADD mode pressing any FLASH ASSIGN button will add the flashed channels to the output at the FLASH control level without having any effect on the current output of the MIKADO e n SOLO mode pressing any FLASH ASSIGN button will add the flashed channels to the output at the FLASH control level and at the same time it will KILL black out all other output of the MIKADO The flashed object is now the solo output from the MIKADO 8 3 FLASH LEVEL The FLASH LEVEL Master sets the percentage level at the output of the FLASH section for all channels when they are flashed For individual channels the FLASH LEVEL sets the level of any flashed channels For the contents of any Submaster it will be the percentage of the channels recorded level For example if the FLASH LEVEL is set to its mid 5096 position e Flashed channels will come on at a level of 50 e f a Memory is flashed and it contains a channel at a level of 80 then that channel will come on at 40 50 of 80 If the FLASH LEVEL Master is set to minimum then no channels will come on when a
4. F A Name Some F A buttons have secondary functions that are activated by holding down the function button and tapping the F A button These secondary functions are printed on the front panel below their F A buttons ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 5 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL 1 9 1 CHANNEL A Channel Fader is the basic element of a Lighting Control System The number of dimmers lights connected to this channel is variable depending on your installation and or application The most basic application will have just one dimmer amp one light connected to each channel so that as you vary the level of that channel you vary the level of that dimmer amp light 1 9 2 LOOK A lighting LOOK is the collection of channels at their various levels intensities that are contributing to the output of the MIKADO at anyone time A look may be made up of a collection of channels or a single memory see below or a combination of several memories It may even be a single channel 1 9 3 PRESET When many channels are assembled in a group of adjacent faders they form a Preset and each channel in the preset has an individual fader to control its level It is common to have two presets available to the operator The first lighting look is created on one preset by fading up the required channels The next lighting look is prepared or preset on the other preset without appearing on stage as its Pres
5. Master is selected as the Chaser number The Chaser in the Grab Master may be controlled and edited in exactly the same manner as a Chaser in a submaster To record a Chaser in the Grab Master press record chaser F A GRAB Each step of a Chaser can consist of a previously recorded Memory or a snapshot of the current output Up to 24 steps can be recorded in the Chaser To record a Memory as a step make sure that the MODE button is set to Memory press PAGE optional then tap F A Memory number You cannot record a Chaser as a step in a Chaser To record a snapshot of the output as a step create the desired look on the output then press record memory Continue to record steps as above When all steps have been recorded press record chaser to end 7 4 GRAB MASTER AS A PRESET MASTER When you perform a Grab and then fade up the Grab Master it allows the Preset Masters and hence the channel faders and or submasters currently producing the output to be faded down whilst the Grab Master maintains the output This allows the next look to be preset blind on either of the preset banks This is most useful in WIDE and MEMORY modes as the Grab Master effectively provides a Phantom submaster page User Manual page 24 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL In a typical operation the current look is created on any of the channel faders or submasters To enable
6. mono jack for connecting footswitches to remotely advance Chaser sequences DMX512 A output on 5 pin XLR connector Integral fused power supply input range of 190 260V AC 47 65Hz 110VAC models available e Compact 440 mm w x 352 mm d x 90 mm h User Manual page 4 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL e Lightweight 5kgs unpacked 7kgs packed e Rugged two part corrosion protected metal chassis with rear screened polycarbonate front and rear panels with EVA rubber side profiles 1 7 OPTIONS A number of useful options are available from ADB to compliment the MIKADO lighting desk 19 rack mount brackets A pair of metal side brackets that easily attach to the MIKADO chassis and allow you to install the desk into horizontal or vertical 19 rack equipment or flight cases Memory Module An external module that plugs into the COMMS PORT of the MIKADO Allows recorded memories to be stored externally from the desk 1 8 CARING FOR YOUR MIKADO The MIKADO is manufactured from quality components and will give many years of service if you take some basic precautions e Do not allow any liquids or foreign objects to enter the MIKADO If any liquids are spilt on the MIKADO the inside should be cleaned and dried as soon as possible Only suitably qualified personnel should remove the covers and perform any such maintenance e Do not apply excessive force to any of the controls S
7. trigger a Chaser set to single shot effect press and hold start stop step tap F A Chaser number 11 5 EDIT A MEMORY OR CHASER Press and hold MEMORY until the edit LED lights Press PAGE optional F A memory to edit MEMORIES edit a channel level press and hold F A channel number then use the FLASH LEVEL fader to set the level To edit fade times rotate the crossfade rotary fader until the LED illuminates this indicates that you have matched the recorded crossfade level then adjust using the time scale printed around the rotary fader To exit press and hold MEMORY until the run LED lights Changes are automatically saved CHASERS To control the SPEED rotate the speed rotary fader until the LED starts flashing This indicates that you have matched the recorded speed which then can be adjusted using the flashing LED to gauge the speed To change the FADE between steps rotate the crossfade rotary fader until the LED illuminates this indicates that you have matched the recorded crossfade level then adjust using the time scale printed around the rotary fader To change the EFFECTS direction pattern or trigger press and hold function then tap F A required effect To edit the levels in a step press and hold start stop step all steps light and current step flashes tap F A step to edit Press and hold F A channel number then use the FLASH LEVEL fader to set the level Set othe
8. A MEMORY Memories are normally played back in MEMORY RUN mode Press and hold MEMORY until RUN LED is lit Memories may be replayed on the submasters in Memory mode or on the Grab Master if previously recorded in the Grab Master To submaster a Memory recorded on the Grab Master simply fade it up To submaster a Memory on a submaster press MODE until the Memory LED is lit Press PAGE until required page number is lit Fade up Preset B master and then fade up submaster to reveal the Memory If the Memory to be replayed has no stored fade times then fade times can be controlled live using the CROSSFADE rotary fader The fader is only active when the LED is lit To make it active rotate it clockwise counter clockwise until the LED lights This now indicates that you have now matched the position of the fader to the last active setting in submaster mode Note CROSSFADE is global adjusting it will change ALL active Memories If the Memory to be replayed has a stored fade time the CROSSFADE rotary fader has no effect Memories stored on the Grab Master are played back exactly as detailed above except the PAGE button has no influence Times are controlled exactly the same way 5 4 PREVIEW A MEMORY This function allows you to view the contents of a submaster or the Grab Master without revealing the Memory on stage The Preview function will work irrespective of which mode A B wide or memory the MIKADO is in To preview a Memo
9. FLASH ASSIGN button is pressed Warning Setting the FLASH LEVEL Master to minimum and the ADD SOLO mode to SOLO will cause all of the FLASH buttons to act as DBO Dead Black Out buttons because pressing a FLASH button will cause its channel s to come on at 0 and all normal output to be killed The FLASH LEVEL Master is also used in EDIT mode for adjusting channel levels in Memories and Chasers Refer to Section 5 5 Edit a Memory and Section 6 5 Edit a Chaser for more details User Manual page 26 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL 9 UTILITIES 9 1 RESET 9 1 1 SOFT RESET Performing a reset will ERASE all the recorded memory from the MIKADO All Memories Chases are erased If your memories are required save them to the optional External Memory Module see below This is known as a SOFT RESET To perform a SOFT RESET Ensure the MIKADO is in MEMORY RUN mode Press and hold function and F A reset for 5 seconds At the completion of the reset the F A button stops flashing ADB also suggests that a SOFT RESET is performed each time you start a new show as it is a quick way to ensure that ALL memories are deleted and ensures that the console is set to the default operating state 9 1 2 HARD RESET In the unlikely event that the MIKADO fails to respond to your button strokes or fader movements the operating system may be reset so that the software may initialise
10. allows you to adjust channel levels and fade times in Memories see Section 5 5 and to adjust all Chaser parameters including the adding or deleting of steps see section 6 5 4 9 MODE PAGE FREEZE A MODE PAGE FREEZE feature prevents the contents of a live fader from being changed if its level is above 596 when a MODE A B wide memory or PAGE one two three is changed The current contents of any live fader is held until such time as that fader is faded down below 5 when it will be automatically updated with its pending assignment for the new mode or page This prevents Memories Chasers or channels crashing in on stage if their fader is contributing to the output when a different mode or page is selected Whenever there is a pending Memory Chaser or channel change due to a MODE change or PAGE change the relevant MODE LED indicator A B wide or memory or the relevant PAGE LED indicator one two three will flash This acts as a warning to you that the flashing mode and or page is not currently selected but it is contributing to the current output Therefore the contents of a submaster may change to the current mode or page after it is faded down 4 10 FADER MATCHING CAPTURE As you change Memory Modes on the MIKADO run preview edit the CROSSFADE and SPEED rotary faders can be changed without affecting other modes For example if you are in Run Mode and the speed is set to 999 then you edit another Chaser and rotate the
11. and Chasers will be as they were Hint if you are starting a new lighting session ADB recommends that you perform a RESET of the MIKADO This will ERASE all previously recorded memories and will prevent you being confused by previous recordings and settings If you need to keep your memories save them to the optional plug in memory module You are now ready to start controlling your lights For details on the COMMS PORT AUDIO INPUT and EXT TRIG Input refer Section 9 of this manual Utilities User Manual page 8 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL 3 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT The front panel of the MIKADO can de divided up into two areas Preset Faders e Master section programming editing and replaying Many of the buttons associated with each fader can have multiple functions These functions are described in more detail under the relevant chapters within this manual All functions for the MIKADO are laid out in front of the operator in a clear and concise arrangement The following chapters will now deal with each function Preset A Preset A Effect Record Audio Speed Mode Page and F A buttons Faders Menu Buttons And Crossfade Memory Buttons Rotary Faders SUBMASTERS Preset B Preset B Preset Grab Flash Level and Submasters F A buttons Masters Master Add Solo button ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 9 Lighting Technologies Iss ue 1 0 MIKADO USER MAN
12. and recommence normal operation This is known as a HARD RESET To perform a HARD RESET Turn the Power Switch off Press and hold function and F A reset whilst turning on the console This operation will require two hands to prevent any accidental activation 9 2 EXTERNAL MEMORY MODULE Memories created and stored in the MIKADO can be externally saved and then reloaded from an external Memory Module Each Memory Module can hold up to a maximum of four complete shows This module is optional and is available for purchase from ADB When you save or load a show from the Memory Module you copy the entire contents of the MIKADO s memory including all Memories and Chases 9 2 1 SAVE SHOW TO MEMORY MODULE To save a show plug in the Memory Module to the MIKADO s COMMS PORT If a Memory Module is not plugged in then the MIKADO will detect this and not flash the F A save LED Ensure the MIKADO is in MEMORY RUN mode Press and hold function then press and hold F A save at the same time for a period of 5 seconds then release both The first four LEDs on the Preset B will flash twice to indicate possible show number choices If previous shows have already been loaded into the Memory Module the Preset B LEDs will be lit to indicate show numbers already allocated ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 27 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL It is possible to write over an existing show at this
13. external source such as the Audio Input or the External Trigger Input will automatically advance when a trigger signal is received and the Red Submaster Master has been faded up See Section 12 0 Utilities for further information Hint When using an external trigger the speed is automatically set to zero to prevent the Chaser stepping by itself When using an audio signal as a trigger bass step try setting the Chaser speed to be slower than the average beat of the music When the music stops the Chaser will continue to step Chasers stored on the Grab Master are played back exactly as detailed above except the PAGE button has no influence Times are controlled in exactly the same way See also Section 9 5 Editing a Chaser for control options 6 4 PREVIEW A CHASER This function allows you to view the contents of a submaster or the Grab Master without revealing the Chaser on stage The Preview function will work irrespective of which mode A B wide or memory the MIKADO is in To preview a Chaser press the MEMORY button until PREVIEW LED is lit All submasters will flash twice to indicate possible memory location choices then submasters already containing Chasers in that page will flash quickly Submasters containing Memories will light and empty submasters are not lit Press and hold F A Chaser number to preview and the Chaser as it was programmed will replay on the F A LEDs The Chaser pattern single shot bounce r
14. full satisfaction Permissible storage conditions Temperature 10 to 50 C variation rate 20 hour Relative humidity 20 to 80 without condensation 1 2 Preparing the Desk Location The surface of your work area should be smooth level and sturdy Make sure that there is enough clearance around the desk to open the desk e access the rear connections e allow air circulation around vents to prevent the desk from over heating 1 3 MIKADO The MIKADO desk is a professional lighting console it is Class equipment designed and manufactured to the EN60950 standard THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED No special undertaking need to be made for the installation of the equipment The room in which the equipment is to be installed must be clean dust free and have a temperature between 5 and 35 C and a relative humidity from 20 to 80 without condensation Consumption of food and drink over the desk is inadvisable to avoid it being accidentally dropped into the equipment and impairing certain functions The desk and the monitor should be installed on a table or a console Like all equipment that includes microprocessors and uses similar technology the desk is sensitive to the influences of static electricity and it is possible that these influences will affect functioning in certain circumstances If this is the case it will be necessary to place anti static carpets on the floor and perhaps to make the atmosphere more humid Whenev
15. servicing by unauthorised personnel may void your warranty User Manual page 30 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL 11 MIKADO QUICK REFERENCE To see the type of object recorded in each memory tap PAGE to select the required page then press and hold page The submaster flash assign buttons containing Memories will light Submasters containing Chasers flash quickly and empty Submasters are not lit When you press any record button or change MEMORY to preview or edit modes all Submaster flash assign buttons flash twice then show their contents as above If you change pages whilst in edit preview or record modes the contents of each page is shown 11 1 RECORD A MEMORY To record the current output as a Memory in the current page press rec memory F A Memory number If the CROSSFADE rotary fader is set to a time other than zero that time is recorded in the Memory and will be used when the Memory is played back If the CROSSFADE is set to zero no fade time is recorded and the CROSSFADE rotary fader can be used live when the Memory is played back 11 2 GRAB THE OUTPUT IN GRAB MASTER To record grab the current output into the Grab Master press record Memory F A Grab Master 11 3 RECORD A CHASER To record a Chaser in the current page press record Chaser F A Chaser number Each step of a Chaser consists of either a previously recorded Memory or a snap
16. stage so it is recommended to use a free location if you are unsure what is presently loaded Press F A show number to save the show Saving a show takes a few moments A progress meter is displayed on the Edit Value Scale LEDs During this time normal operation of the MIKADO is not possible 9 2 2 LOAD SHOW FROM MEMORY MODULE When you load a show from the Memory Module you replace the entire contents of the MIKADO s memory with the show data on the Memory Module This includes all Memories and Chases To load a show plug in the Memory Module to the COMMS PORT If a Memory Module is not plugged in or if the Memory Module is empty then the MIKADO will detect this and not flash the F A load LED Ensure the MIKADO is in MEMORY RUN mode Press and hold function then press and hold F A load at the same time for a period of 5 seconds then release both The MIKADO will interrogate the Memory Module to see what shows exist The show numbers saved will be flashed on the corresponding Preset B LEDs Press F A show number to load the selected show Loading a show takes a few moments A progress meter is displayed on the Edit Value Scale LEDs During this time normal operation of the MIKADO is not possible WARNING Once a load from the Memory Module is initiated the current contents of the MIKADO s memory will be erased and cannot be recovered Note If a save or load error occurs the MIKADO will stop all data t
17. step will snap instantly switch from step to step If you require a smoother fade from step to step then adjust the crossfade rate by rotating the crossfade rotary fader To adjust the audio level turn the Audio Level control until the LED is flashing in sync with the music source If the LED is continuously lit then the audio level is too loud turn down the rotary fader until the LED flashes regularly 9 4 EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT The rear panel has a mono jack EXT TRIG for connecting contact closure type devices such as a footswitch to remotely advance the steps of a Chaser Note The switching device must NOT output any voltage otherwise the MIKADO console will be damaged To activate the External Trigger Input to a Chaser Press and hold MEMORY button until EDIT LED is lit Select the Chaser to edit press F A Chaser number Hold function tap F A extern Tapping F A extern will toggle the external on or off Exit EDIT by pressing and hold MEMORY button until RUN LED is lit The Chaser is now controlled by the External Trigger Input Fade up the submaster containing the Chaser and also the submaster Master If the CROSSFADE rotary fader is set at O zero each Chaser step will snap instantly switch from step to step If you require a smoother fade from step to step then adjust the crossfade rate by rotating the crossfade rotary fader Note While a Chaser with an Audio Input or External Trigger
18. the memory 13 simultaneous Chasers can be run at any one time Chasers are recorded by page and Chaser number Page numbers are selected with the PAGE button and Chaser numbers are selected with the red F A buttons Chasers may be randomly recorded into any page and Chaser number however Memories and Chasers share the same memory locations within each page so recording a Chaser into the F A of an existing Memory will REPLACE the Memory with the Chaser and visa versa Chasers may also be recorded directly into the Grab Master Chaser rate and crossfade times can be recorded in memory as part of each Chaser Chasers may be run in any of the following modes e FORWARD REVERSE BOUNCE Auto reverse at each end SINGLE SHOT Run once and stop in either direction RANDOM computer generated random sequence MANUALLY STEPPED FORWARD Ideal for running sequences with an external GO button e MANUALLY STEPPED REVERSE The Chaser SPEED rate can be manually controlled or recorded into memory in BPM Beats per Minute Chaser stepping may be synchronised to the beat of an Audio Input signal Chaser stepping may be under the control of an external switch Traditionally Chasers will snap instantly switch from step to step but you may also elect to crossfade from step to step The crossfade time can be manually controlled or recorded into memory A Chaser may be edited The contents of any step may be changed the speed varied and steps m
19. the new step will be inserted onto the end of the chaser Whilst holding down the function button press add then release function The RECORD SCENE LED will flash to indicate that you can record a snapshot of the output To add a previously recorded Scene as a step press PAGE optional to select the page containing the Scene then press F A Scene number To add a snapshot as a step create the look on the output and then press record scene HINT when recording a snapshot of the output as a step remember to keep the Chase faded down so that it is not included in the new step The new step has now been added 6 5 8 TO DELETE A STEP IN A CHASER Edit the Chaser above then press and hold the start stop step button and tap the F A button step number to advance the Chaser to the step that is to be deleted Whilst holding down the function button press delete then release function The step number selected above will now be deleted If you delete all the steps of a chaser then the MIKADO keeps a blank blackout step as the first step to enable the editing and inserting of new steps 6 5 9 TO CHANGE THE SPEED OF A CHASER The recorded speed will be displayed by the flash rate of the SPEED LED indicator If the speed has been recorded at zero level then the LED will be permanently lit To adjust the recorded speed rotate the speed rotary fader clockwise counter clockwise until the LED illuminates This indic
20. Input is running it is still possible to concurrently run other stored memories and Chasers on the submasters and Grab Master ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 29 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL 10 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 10 1 CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The MIKADO range lighting control desk from ADB Lighting Technologies have been designed and tested to the European Committee for Electro technical Standardization CENELEC standard EN55022 Information Technology Equipment 10 2 DISCLAIMER ADB Lighting Technologies has a corporate policy of continuous improvement covering areas such as product design and documentation In light of this policy some detail contained in this manual may not match the exact operation of your product In any event ADB Lighting Technologies cannot be held liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages or loss whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of profits business interruption or other pecuniary loss arising out the use or the inability to use this product for its intended purpose as expressed by the manufacturer and in conjunction with this operating manual Servicing of this product is recommended to be carried out by ADB Lighting Technologies or its authorised service agents No liability will be accepted whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel In addition
21. Memory When the Memory is played back the CROSSFADE rotary fader can be used live to vary its fade time If the crossfade time is set above zero the crossfade setting will be stored with the Memory When the Memory is played back it will fade in and out at the recorded time The CROSSFADE rotary fader cannot be used to vary its fade time during submaster To exit the EDIT mode press and hold the MEMORY button until the RUN LED is lit User Manual page 16 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL 5 6 DELETE A MEMORY To delete a Memory record a blackout no output Memory over the existing memory This will empty the submaster memory location To create a blackout fade all three Masters to the fully down position and ensure that they have completed their fade by observing that their F A LEDs are not flashing Press record memory F A memory number to be deleted ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 17 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL 6 CHASERS 6 1 OVERVIEW A Chaser is a recorded list of steps that are to be replayed in order stepping continuously from one step to the next and automatically repeating the list when it has reached the end Each step in a Chaser consists of a Memory or a snapshot of the output which is taken when that step is added to the Chaser Up to 24 steps may be recorded for each Chaser and up to 37 separate Chasers may be recorded into
22. N and START STOP STEP buttons LED will flash To view the number of steps in the Chaser press and hold the start stop step button The fader F A LEDs will light to indicate the number of steps up to 24 and the current step will flash quickly To change the current step to another press and hold start stop step then tap the required F A button step number The Chaser will now advance to the selected step and the channel levels of that step will be displayed on the F A LEDs You can also step through the chaser in programmed order by repeatedly pressing the start stop step button 6 5 1 TO EDIT THE CHANNEL LEVELS OF A STEP IN A CHASER Select the step to be edited above The channel levels in the step will be displayed on the F A LEDs To adjust a channel level press and hold the F A channel number The level of that channel will be displayed on the Edit Value Scale on the Submasters F A LEDs The display shows the level of channel output in 5 increments using the 10 LEDs A LED at full intensity indicates 1096 and a LED at 112 intensity indicates 596 Whilst holding the F A channel number you can adjust the level by fading the FLASH LEVEL fader The fader does not become active until the level of the fader matches the recorded level thus preventing a sudden jump in level The Edit Value Scale will follow the level set by this fader To remove a channel set its level to zero Release the F A channel number The new leve
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24. R MANUAL 2 GETTING CONNECTED Main input Power Audio COMMS DMX 512 External Fuse Holder Switch Input PORT Output Trigger input 2 1 MAINS INPUT An IEC Mains Input socket is located on the rear panel and a mains power lead is provided The MIKADO has an internal power supply that will operate on voltages between 190 volts and 260 volts AC with a frequency range from 47 to 63 HZ 110 volt models are available direct from the factory Plug the mains lead into the MAINS INPUT socket and connect it to a source of mains power A Power Switch located next to the Mains Input connector allows you to switch the MIKADO off and on without removing the mains lead The Mains Input socket is fused with a M205 sized 500mA fuse 2 2 DMX512 OUTPUT The MIKADO transmits a digital signal based on the DMX512 1990 standard The output of the MIKADO is DMX512 A ready DMX 512A is an upgrade of the standard that is still under development Connect a DMX512 data cable from the 5 pin XLR style connector on the rear panel to the DMX512 input of your equipment Set the required DMX512 start address on your equipment At this point with the mains power and DMX512 connected the MIKADO is ready to be operated Simply switch on the POWER switch located near the Mains Input connector The MIKADO will commence its start up procedure and will then commence operating in exactly the same state that it was in when it was last switched off All the Memories
25. SERS When a Chaser is recorded it looks at the current setting of the CROSSFADE rotary fader and the SPEED rotary fader e If the CROSSFADE rotary fader is set to zero no crossfade times are recorded in the Chaser When the Chaser is played back the crossfade between steps is under the live control of the CROSSFADE rotary fader e f the CROSSFADE rotary fader is set to any value above zero that exact time is recorded in the Chaser When the Chaser is played back the recorded time is used to crossfade between steps The CROSSFADE rotary fader will have no control during the submaster of the Chaser f the SPEED rotary fader is set to zero no SPEED is recorded the Chaser When the Chaser is played back the SPEED is under the live control of the SPEED rotary fader e fthe SPEED rotary fader is set to any value above zero that exact speed is recorded in the Chaser When the Chaser is played back the recorded SPEED is used The SPEED rotary fader will have no control during the submaster of the Chaser If a submaster contains a Chaser then the submaster fader always performs manual fades of the overall Chaser intensity level The position of the fader instantaneously sets this level 4 5 5 CHANNELS All individual channel faders perform manual fades The position of the fader instantaneously sets its level 4 6 MEMORY RUN The MEMORY RUN mode is used to submaster the previously recorded Memories and Chasers The MIKADO must a
26. UAL 4 MODES OF OPERATION 4 1 OVERVIEW The MIKADO has 2 presets e The Preset A controls the levels of channels 1 to 12 e The Preset B has different functions depending upon the current mode of the MIKADO as selected by the MODE button These modes are o A B mode Preset A controls the levels of channels 1 to 12 o WIDE mode The Preset B controls the levels of channels 13 to 24 o MEMORY mode The Preset A faders become SUBMASTERS and control the levels of recorded Memories or Chasers You may freely change modes at any time during your operation of the MIKADO and the current mode is always shown by the LED mode indicators beside the MODE button Once memories have been recorded the MEMORY button is used to select how the stored memories are to be replayed previewed or edited The current mode is always shown by the LED indicators beside the MEMORY button 4 2 A B MODE Selecting A B mode only changes the operation of the preset B The preset B becomes a duplicate of the preset A These two identical banks A and B provide duplicate faders for the 12 channels The output of each preset is controlled by its own master You create a lighting look by fading up your required channels on one of the presets and fading up the same preset master By keeping the other master faded down another look can be preset on the duplicate set of channel faders without the channels being revealed on stage At the appropriate time the new look
27. andom direction channel output per step will be displayed on the F A LEDs progressing at the recorded speed Release F A and then the submasters will flash twice again and reveal the stored memories At this point you can choose another memory to preview or if finished previewing press memory to return to run mode Note Preview is always blind the current stage output is not affected ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 21 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL 6 5 EDIT A CHASE To enter the MEMORY EDIT mode press and hold MEMORY until the EDIT LED is lit Similarly to exit the MEMORY EDIT mode press and hold MEMORY until the RUN LED is lit You may edit a Chaser live or blind faded down If the Chaser is faded up on stage you will see the changes When you edit the Chaser its channel levels for each step are shown on the F A LED indicators The LEDs will fade in the crossfade time if any Their final intensity reflects the levels of those channels in each step of the Chaser To edit a Chaser press and hold MEMORY button until EDIT LED is lit All submasters will flash twice to indicate possible memory location choices then submasters already containing Chasers in that page will flash quickly Submasters containing Memories will light and empty submasters are not lit Press F A Chaser number to edit The channel levels of the first step will be displayed on the F A LEDs and the FUNCTIO
28. at master will always progress towards the current physical position of that master at a rate set by the CROSSFADE rotary fader For example if a crossfade time of 3 seconds has been set then to execute a fade in exactly 3 seconds the master must be moved from bottom to top in less than 3 seconds If you take longer than 3 seconds to move the master then the fade will keep pace with the fader movement A fully manual fade is achieved by setting the crossfade times to O seconds The fade will then instantly follow the position of the master fader as you move it 4 5 2 SUBMASTERS When the MIKADO is in MEMORY mode the submaster faders are used to submaster Memories or Chasers that you have recorded in them ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 11 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL 4 5 3 MEMORIES When a Memory is recorded it looks at the current setting of the CROSSFADE rotary fader e If the CROSSFADE rotary fader is set to zero no times are recorded in the Memory When the Memory is played back the submaster fader is under the live control of the CROSSFADE rotary fader It operates in the same manner as the masters described above e f the CROSSFADE rotary fader is set to any value above zero that exact time is recorded in the Memory When the Memory is played back the recorded time is used by the submaster fader The CROSSFADE rotary fader will have no control during submaster of the Memory 4 5 4 CHA
29. ates that you have matched the recorded value and the rotary fader is now controlling the speed 6 5 10 TO CHANGE THE CROSSFADE TIME OF A CHASER To view the recorded crossfade level of a Chaser rotate the crossfade rotary fader clockwise counter clockwise until the LED is lit This will indicate the recorded level The level is now under the control of the rotary fader and any adjustments will now be saved in the Chaser memory 6 6 DELETE A CHASER To delete a Chaser press record chaser F A Chaser number to be deleted record chaser ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 23 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL 7T GRAB MASTER 7 1 Overview The Grab Master is a multi function master It can be used as either Memory master Chaser master A phantom Preset master You change its function by what you record in it 7 2 GRAB MASTER AS A MEMORY MASTER The Grab Master can be used as a memory location for a Memory In effect it is creating another Memory that can be concurrently replayed along with the other 12 submasters To record the output of the MIKADO in the Grab Master press record memory F A GRAB The contents of the Grab Master including its fade time may be edited in exactly the same manner as a Memory See Section 8 5 Editing a Memory 7 3 GRAB MASTER AS A CHASER MASTER This is the same procedure as recording a Chaser on a submaster except that the Grab
30. ay be added or deleted 6 2 RECORDING A CHASER To record a chaser press record chaser PAGE optional select page one two or three F A chaser number any of the Red Bank Flash Assign buttons Or to record a Chaser in the Grab Master press record chaser F A GRAB Each step of a Chaser can consist of a previously recorded Memory or a snapshot of the current output Up to 24 steps can be recorded in each Chaser User Manual page 18 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL To record a Memory as a step select the required page by tapping PAGE optional then tap F A Memory number You cannot record a Chaser as a step in a Chaser To record a snapshot of the output as a step create the desired look on the output then press record memory Continue to record steps as above When all steps have been recorded press record chaser to end 6 2 1 RECORDING THE SPEED RATE If a Chaser is recorded with the SPEED rotary fader set to zero no speed will be stored with the Chaser When the Chaser is played back the SPEED rotary fader can be used to vary the speed manually If a Chaser is recorded with the SPEED rotary fader set above zero the speed setting will be stored with the Chaser To add a speed to the recorded Chaser adjust the speed rotary fader clockwise counter clockwise until the LED lights or starts flashing this indicates the previous submaster speed th
31. en set the rate using the flashing LED to gauge the speed The speed can be varied after recording by editing the Chaser see below 6 2 2 RECORDING THE CROSSFADE TIME If a Chaser is recorded with the CROSSFADE rotary fader set to zero no crossfade setting will be stored with the Chaser When the Chaser is played back the CROSSFADE rotary fader can be used to vary the crossfade between steps manually If a Chaser is recorded with the CROSSFADE rotary fader set above zero the crossfade setting will be stored with the Chaser To add a crossfade to the recorded Chaser adjust the crossfade rotary fader clockwise counter clockwise until the LED lights this indicates the previous submaster crossfade setting then adjust the rate using scale printed around the rotary fader The crossfade can be varied after recording by editing the Chaser ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 19 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL 6 2 3 RECORDING DIRECTION MODE AND TRIGGER EFFECTS When a Chaser is recorded it will be by default a forward running continuous Chaser You can set the direction forward or reverse or the pattern continuous single shot bounce random or the triggering speed bass or external and save these settings as part of the Chaser At any time after selecting the Chaser number and prior to ending the recording of a Chaser press and hold function The F A buttons of the Yellow Bank flash twice to show yo
32. er a carpet is to be used it must be an antistatic carpet In order to avoid wasting time and possibly damaging the equipment the installer is invited to scrupulously follow the instructions in the diagrams shown and on the rear panel of the ISIS based desk Before powering up the desk or any of its peripherals check that the existing voltages are within the limits defined in the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS paragraph ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 3 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL Note all connections should be made with the power turned off otherwise functioning may be affected and can even damage the equipment under certain conditions 1 4 Power Supply As all equipment used in computer systems your system is sensitive to the characteristics of the network and in particular to variations and voltage peaks Consequently we advise you to use an appropriate line conditioner on this equipment Please consult us if you are in any doubt about this The line is to be protected by fuse or by circuit breakers and is to be provided with an earth connection for personal safety Important Notice for Power Cables Power cables and connectors are an important part of your equipment and contribute to its safety Always use the connector to make or interrupt the link never pull on the cable Do not damage the cable or the connectors in any way do not pinch or tie together power supply and signal cables chec
33. er clockwise until the LED lights or flashes This now indicates that you have now matched the position of the fader to the last active setting in submaster mode Note SPEED is global adjusting it will change ALL active Chasers If the Chaser to be replayed has no stored crossfade then fade rate can be controlled live using the CROSSFADE rotary fader User Manual page 20 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL The fader is only active when the LED is lit To make it active rotate it clockwise counter clockwise until the LED lights This now indicates that you have now matched the position of the fader to the last active setting in submaster mode Note CROSSFADE is global adjusting it will change ALL active Chasers To stop or start a Chaser press and hold start stop step then tap F A Chaser number Each tap will start a stopped Chaser or stop a running Chaser If the Chaser is set to single shot mode each tap will run a single shot of the Chaser in the current direction If the Chaser speed is zero then each tap of the start stop step button will advance the Chaser sequence by one step This is particularly useful if you are playing a Chaser sequence like a Theatrical crossfade With the use of the crossfade rotary fader you can fade in a new Memory recorded as a step in the Chaser whilst fading out the Memory previous step presently on stage Chasers which are controlled from an
34. et Master is kept faded down At the appropriate time the first preset is faded down whilst the second preset is faded up The next lighting look is now prepared on the first preset These alternate crossfades from preset to preset form the standard operation of a manual preset lighting board 1 9 4 PRESET MASTER A Preset Master controls the overall level of all the channels in a preset above The MIKADO provides an A and a B Preset Master to control the overall level of the A channels and the B channels submasters 1 9 5 GRAB MASTER A Grab Master is similar to a Preset Master in that it can control the level of a number of channels It differs from a Preset Master in that it does not have dedicated channel faders under its control It grabs or stores the channels that it controls from other areas of the MIKADO Typically it would be used to grab the current output of the MIKADO When a grab is performed an exact copy of the channels that are on including their levels is loaded onto the Grab Master This is often referred to as taking a snapshot 1 9 6 MEMORY A Memory is a recorded group of channels at their respective levels plus fade times Once you have recorded some Memories you may of course fade up several Memories at once and record the combination as a new Memory 1 9 7 CHASER A Chaser is a list of steps that are replayed in order stepping continuously from one step to the next and automatically repeating the list
35. fade time ADVANTAGE You have access to all of the channels that are available on the MIKADO This is most useful when you are recording Memories as you can utilise all channels to create your Memories See Memory Mode below DISADVANTAGE You do not have a second Preset on which to create the next look You can perform crossfades to another look by utilising the Grab Master as a phantom bank see Section 10 4 4 4 Memory MODE Selecting Memory mode only changes the operation of the Preset B In Memory mode the faders of the Preset B become Submasters containing Memories or Chasers Memories and Chasers can be recorded or edited whilst operating in any of the three modes but the Preset A may only be used to replay Memories and Chasers in Memory mode ADVANTAGE During rehearsal in any mode each lighting look can be created and recorded into a Memory with its own fade time if required During the performance in Memory mode the submaster containing each Memory is simply faded up when required The MIKADO remembers in non volatile memory all the channels and their levels together with the fade times for all of the Memories You may also use the Submasters Preset B to play Chasers that you have recorded 4 5 FADE TIMES When a timed fade is in progress either from the CROSSFADE rotary fader or from memory the F A LED of the fader will flash 4 5 1 MASTERS When a A B or Grab Master is moved the output level of th
36. is revealed by fading up its master whilst the first look is faded down with its master The next look may now be prepared on the preset that has just been faded down The fade times of the masters are set by the crossfade rotary fader ADVANTAGE This mode of operating is most useful in unrehearsed situations where the next look needs to be created on the fly The channel faders provide instant hands on control of any channel level DISADVANTAGE Only half of the possible channels can be controlled and any look that needs to be used at a later time must be manually reproduced with the channel faders 4 3 WIDE MODE Selecting WIDE mode only changes the operation of the Preset B The Preset B becomes a set of channel faders for the higher numbered channels Wide mode utilises both the A and B Preset as a singlewide bank of 24 channels The Preset A control channels 1 to 12 and the Preset B faders control channels 13 to 24 There is an individual fader for every channel The A Master controls the total output of this single wide bank The B Master is not used in this mode User Manual page 10 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL As in Preset mode you can balance the look that you are creating by adjusting the intensities of the individual channels with their channel faders You may fade this look up and down with the A Master and of course you may use the CROSSFADE rotary fader to set the
37. k them at each installation and at regular intervals on a permanent installation 1 5 Electrical Connection TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE DESK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ENGINEERS ONLY LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE OPENING FOR INSPECTION MIKADO is a professional lighting control systems developed with simplicity of use in mind In order to maintain the proficiency of the built in safety features this equipment shall be installed and maintained by qualified service personnel only 1 6 FEATURES e 12 faders 2 preset operation 24 faders in wide preset operation each with own flash button and indicator LED 3 pages of memory with 12 submaster faders on each page 36 total memories Each Submaster can be either a Memory or Chaser and up to 13 memories Chasers can run concurrently Three Preset Masters A preset master preset master and Grab master Add Solo button with flash level Master Edit and Preview of stored memories with channel level indicators Memory fade times from 0 30 secs Chaser dipless crossfade rate from 0 100 Speed adjustment of Chaser steps 0 999BPM Chaser effects including Start Stop Step random bounce single shot forward direction reverse direction delete step and add step Audio Input with Bass step effect for Chasers with audio level adjustment 74
38. l will be recorded If desired select a new channel to adjust including channels not previously recorded in the step 6 5 2 TO EDIT THE EFFECTS IN A CHASER To change the recorded effect on a Chaser edit the Chaser above then press and hold function All EFFECTS LEDs will flash twice to indicate possible choices and then the current programmed effects will flash quickly 6 5 3 TO CHANGE DIRECTION OF A CHASER To change the direction hold down the function button then press reverse or gt forward then release function 6 5 4 TO CHANGE PATTERN OF A CHASE To change the Chaser pattern hold down function tap random bounce or single then release function User Manual page 22 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL 6 5 5 TO ACTIVATE EXTERNAL TRIGGER TO RUN A CHASE To link the External Trigger Input to activate the Chase hold down function tap extern then release function 6 5 6 TO ACTIVATE AUDIO INPUT TO RUN A CHASE To link the Audio Input to activate the Chase hold down function tap bass then release function 6 5 7 TO ADD A STEP IN A CHASE Edit the Chase above then press and hold the start stop step button and tap the F A button step number to advance the Chase to the step where the new step is to be added The new step will be inserted prior to the selected step In order to add a step onto the end of a chaser select the 181 step and
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40. lso be in MEMORY mode so the Submaster faders Preset A are acting as Submasters for the stored memories For memory based shows this configuration memory and run is the common submaster mode 4 7 MEMORY PREVIEW MEMORY PREVIEW mode is used to preview previously stored memories without revealing them on the output The content of a previewed Memory or Chaser is shown on the F A channel buttons including any associated times and speeds Normal submaster of Memories or Chasers is still maintained whilst in PREVIEW mode To preview a memory press MEMORY until the preview LED lights then press F A memory to preview To see which memory locations have been used tap PAGE to select the required page then press and hold PAGE User Manual page 12 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL The submaster flash assign buttons containing Memories will light submasters containing Chasers flash quickly and empty submasters are not lit When you press any RECORD button or change MEMORY to preview or edit mode all submaster flash assign buttons flash twice to show that they are possible memory locations then they show their contents as above If you change pages whilst in record preview or edit modes the contents of each page is shown 4 8 MEMORY EDIT The MEMORY EDIT mode is very similar to the MEMORY PREVIEW mode except that the contents of the memory can now be altered EDIT mode
41. of the Memory Individual fade time may be recorded for every Memory 5 2 RECORDING A MEMORY To record a Memory create the look on the faders with the Preset Master up then press record memory PAGE optional select page 1 2 or 3 F A Memory number Or to record a Memory in the Grab Master press record memory F A GRAB When the record memory button is pressed its LED will flash to show that it is active All submasters will flash twice to indicate possible memory location choices then submasters already containing Memories in that page will light submasters containing Chasers flash quickly and empty submasters are not lit This acts as a warning to you of existing Memory and Chaser numbers and unused numbers in each page Note Recording over an existing Memory or Chaser number will erase the previous contents A Memory with NO channel levels on the output will not be recorded See BLIND RECORDING below 5 2 1 RECORDING FADE TIMES If a Memory is recorded with the CROSSFADE rotary fader set to zero no crossfade setting will be stored with the Memory When the Memory is played back the CROSSFADE rotary fader can be used to vary the fade time of the submaster fader containing the Memory If a Memory is recorded with the CROSSFADE rotary fader set above zero the crossfade setting will be stored with the Memory To add a crossfade to the recorded Memory adjust the crossfade rotary fader to set the required se
42. pare parts and service available from your ADB distributor but prevention is better than cure e When connecting any devices to the MIKADO make sure that all connections are correct before switching on the power If any doubt exists obtain the assistance of qualified personnel e f your MIKADO is to be used on the road you should use the optional flight case to protect the desk Transport the MIKADO with all faders in the fully down position This gives the faders maximum protection from probable damage When your MIKADO is not in use cover the upper surface with the optional dust cover If the surface of your MIKADO becomes soiled clean it with a damp cloth Do not use any powerful solvents An alcohol swab may be used to remove any gum from labelling tape Areas are provided below the faders for you to write identifying labels To prevent permanent marking of your MIKADO ADB recommends that you place strips of write on tape in these areas 1 9 TERMINOLOGY Certain button stroke terminology is used throughout this manual to describe the particular operations being undertaken Any text enclosed in these symbols refers to when that particular button needs to be pressed For example Press record memory means to press the record memory button Flash assign buttons are often abbreviated to F A If the button to be pressed is a Flash Assign button of which there are many then it will be identified by naming it as follows
43. r deste 10 4 3 j ie f 10 4 4 E 11 4 5 FADE TIMES intet et dicere a a 11 4 54 MASTERS at 22a 11 4 5 2 SUBMASTERS nannte ees uM ees dct 11 4 5 3 MEMORIES i oni eri ae elle 12 LA Meam cc EE 12 4 5 5 CHANNELS 22 en kreisen 12 4 6 MEMORY RUN nee eet dote ede dede 12 4 7 MEMORY PREVIEW nenne een ees Ead deed A 12 4 8 MEMORY EDIT ae rH er ee 13 4 9 MODE PAGE FREEZE una neret e e ridere e ri aed Gu e eee e ee en aad 13 4 10 FADER MATCHING CAPTURE 0 022 000 2 00 111 00000 00000000000 eere rnnt nnne nnns 13 ME d ejli e 14 5 1 OVERVIEW ELEM 14 5 2 RECORDING A MEMORY terrere ande La 14 5 21 RECORDING FADE TIMES nl ae e arret end Lo see rende 14 5 2 2 ABANDONING A 121 17 4 0000 0001 nnne nenne nennen nnne nene 15 5 2 3 BLIND REGORDINQ nerit rrr ne ee aa anna Bi 15 5 3 SUBMASTER A MEMORY need ee ea en 15 5 4 PREVIEW A MEMORY 2 422 verre ioca idet tenue tea Lone ro ene e e uet e re rea 15 5 5 EDITA MEMORY ectetuer pede ret nalen 16 5 5 1 ADJUSTING CHANNEL
44. r channel levels as desired To delete a step press and hold start stop step all steps light and current step flashes tap F A step to delete Press and hold function tap F A delete To add a step press and hold start stop step all steps light and current step flashes tap F A the new step is inserted prior to the selected step Press and hold function tap F A add Then either create the look on the output then press record memory or to add an existing Memory press F A Memory number To exit press and hold MEMORY until the run LED lights Changes are automatically saved User Manual page 32 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies ADB Your Partner for Light Belgium N V ADB TTV Technologies S A Group Headquarters Leuvensesteenweg 585 B 1930 Zaventem Tel 32 2 709 32 11 Fax 32 2 709 32 80 E Mail adb adblighting com France ADB S A S Sales Office 92 Avenue Jean Jaur s F 92120 Montrouge Tel 433 1 41 17 48 50 Fax 33 1 42 53 54 76 E Mail adb fr adblighting com Factory amp Group Logistics Centre Zone industrielle Rouvroy F 02100 Saint Quentin Tel 33 3 23 06 35 70 Fax 33 3 23 67 66 56 E Mail adb fr adblighting com Hong Kong ADB Lighting Asia Ltd Suite 2414 Level 24 Two Pacific Place 88 Queensway Tel 852 903 232 27 E mail adb adblighting com www adblighting com 1 1 0 6 0 1 1 13 Lighting Techno
45. ransfer flash all LED s on the front panel for 5 seconds and then resume to its state prior to the save or load function Try the save or load again and if the same problem persists then ADB recommends changing the Memory Module with another If data errors still occur then contact ADB 9 3 AUDIO INPUT The MIKADO is fitted with a RCA phono type socket to accept an audio signal The audio signal should have a nominal level of 1 volt RMS line level The audio signal can be used to trigger the stepping of a Chaser or chasers by selecting the BASS STEP function An AUDIO LEVEL rotary fader is used to adjust the sensitivity of the audio signal input If the bass signal from the music is weak then the AUDIO LEVEL will need to be increased to activate the Chaser stepping To activate the Audio Input to a Chaser Press and hold MEMORY until the EDIT LED is lit Select the Chaser to edit press F A Chaser number hold function tap F A bass Tapping F A bass will toggle the bass on or off Exit EDIT by pressing and holding MEMORY button until RUN LED is lit User Manual page 28 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL The Chaser is now controlled by the Audio Input Fade up the submasters containing the Chaser and also the submaster Master preset B Adjust the audio level rotary fader until the Chaser begins to step If the CROSSFADE rotary fader is set at 0 zero each Chaser
46. rn trn tria EKo AEE 30 10 1 COMPLIANCE 5 30 10 2 DISCLAIMER tte e ee b eR xh enean ease menant ek can 30 11 MIKADO QUICK REFERENCE eese nennen nnne nnne nnne nnne natnra inna inna anna annt anna nnn 31 111 RECORD A MEMORY rnit anna ea eva 31 11 2 GRAB THE OUTPUT IN GRAB MASTER eee ei eee re eee en emen enne 31 11 3 RECORD A CHASER iei ei cete dee nh re DS 31 11 4 SUBMASTER A MEMORY OR 31 11 5 EDIT A MEMORY OR nee en nennen nen enn enn enne 32 User Manual page 2 www adblighting com ADB ssue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Delivery and Unpacking As soon as you receive your equipment open the boxes and inspect the items received If you discover any damage contact the carrier immediately and make any necessary claim for the problems discovered The equipment was checked before being packed and left our factory in perfect condition Check that the equipment supplied to you corresponds to the consignment note and that this corresponds to your order You will find the references of your desk on an identification label affixed to the rear panel If there is any discrepancy in the order and delivery contact your supplier immediately who will clarify the situation to your
47. ry press MEMORY button until PREVIEW LED is lit All submasters will flash twice to indicate possible memory location choices then submasters already containing Memories in that page will light submasters containing Chasers flash quickly and empty submasters are not lit Press and hold F A Memory number to preview and the channel levels of the Memory will then be displayed on the F A LEDs ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 15 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL Release F A and then the submasters will flash twice again and reveal the stored memories At this point you can choose another memory to preview If Memory has a stored fade time by holding the F A button you will see the channel levels fade in on the LEDs Releasing the F A button will instantly snap the Memory off Note Preview is always blind the current stage output is not affected 5 5 EDIT A MEMORY To enter the MEMORY EDIT mode press and hold MEMORY until the EDIT LED is lit Similarly to exit the MEMORY EDIT mode press and hold MEMORY until the RUN LED is lit You may edit a Memory live or blind faded down If the Memory is faded up on stage you will see the changes When you edit the Memory its channel levels are shown on F A LED indicators To edit a Memory press and hold MEMORY button until EDIT LED is lit All submasters will flash twice to indicate possible memory location choices then submasters already con
48. shot of the MIKADO output To add a Memory as step press PAGE optional F A Memory number To record a snapshot of the current output as a step press record memory e Continue to add steps as above If a SPEED or CROSSFADE rotary fader is active and set to a value other than zero that value is recorded in the Chaser and will be used when the Chaser is played back If a rotary fader is active and set to zero no value is recorded for that rotary fader and it can be used live when the Chaser is played back When all steps have been recorded complete the Chaser by pressing record Chaser 11 4 SUBMASTER A MEMORY OR CHASER To replay a recorded Memory or Chaser press MODE until the memory LED lights and press MEMORY until the run LED lights If necessary select the page containing the Memory or Chaser using PAGE Fade up the Submaster containing the Memory or Chaser and also fade up the B Preset Master MEMORIES If no times are recorded in memory rotate the crossfade fader until active to adjust fade times live ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 31 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL CHASERS f no crossfade or speed rate has been recorded in memory rotate the crossfade fader to adjust fade percentage between steps and or the speed fader to adjust the rate of speed in BPM live To stop a running Chaser start a stopped Chaser manually step a Zero speed Chaser or re
49. speed to zero without changing the speed of the running Chaser Therefore when you return to Run Mode the fader is no longer active as it is not set to the original 999 level Matching is used to get control back without any sudden jump in level If a rotary fader is not active E g Requires level matching to activate then the LED indicator will not be lit Rotate the fader clockwise counter clockwise until you match the level the LED will light or start flashing to indicate that the fader has captured the level and is now in control ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 13 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL 5 MEMORIES 5 1 OVERVIEW A MEMORY is a recorded snapshot of the Mikado s output together with fade time settings that is stored in non volatile memory Memories are recorded by Page and Memory number Memories may be randomly recorded into any Page and Memory number at any time irrespective of the current MODE Preset Wide or Memory of submasters Memories may be created blind not appearing on the output using the EDIT function Memories can be replayed on the submasters in Memory mode or as steps in Chasers When a page is changed or when the preset B is selected to MEMORY mode the contents of the indicated page Memories and Chasers are loaded into the submasters Memory submaster fade times may be controlled live from the CROSSFADE rotary fader or may be recorded in memory as part
50. taining Memories in that page will light Submasters containing Chasers flash quickly and empty submasters are not lit Press F A Memory number The channel levels of the Memory will be displayed on the F A LEDs and the FUNCTION button LED will flash 5 5 1 ADJUSTING CHANNEL LEVELS Press and hold F A channel number and the percentage level of that channel in the Memory will be displayed on the Edit Value Scale on the submasters F A buttons LEDs The display shows the level of channel output in 5 increments using the 10 LEDs A LED at full intensity indicates 10 and a LED at 50 intensity indicates 5 Whilst holding the F A channel number you can adjust the level by fading the FLASH LEVEL fader The Edit Value Scale will follow the level set by this fader The fader does not become active until the level of the fader matches the recorded level thus preventing a sudden jump in level To remove a channel set its level to zero Release the F A channel number The new level will be recorded If desired select a new channel to adjust including channels not previously recorded in the step 5 5 2 ADJUSTING FADE TIMES To adjust a stored time rotate the crossfade rotary fader clockwise counter clockwise until the LED lights this indicates the previously recorded level then set the time using the scale printed around the rotary fader If the crossfade time is set to zero no crossfade setting will be stored with the
51. the next look to be created take a Grab of the output record memory F A GRAB fade up the Grab Master to full and then fade down the Preset Masters The look on stage is maintained by the Grab Master Preset the next look using any of the channel faders or submasters To crossfade to the next look simply fade up the Preset Masters and fade down the Grab Master In order to create the next look Grab the current look in the Grab Master fade it up to full and then fade down the Preset Masters As before create the next look blind on the channel faders or submasters You may continue to Preset and Grab for every new look that you require ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 25 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USER MANUAL 8 FLASH 8 1 OVERVIEW The FLASH section of the MIKADO utilises the FLASH ASSIGN buttons in the fader sections and the FLASH buttons of the Master s to provide extensive flashing control When a channel is lashed also known as bumping it can be either added to the current output of the desk or it can be soloed also known as swap or kill where it replaces the current output of the desk You may Flash any channel or multiple channels any submasters any master or any multiple combination of the above at the one time The only limit is your ability to hold down multiple buttons The FLASH function is a momentary action As soon as all Flash buttons are released normal output is restored
52. tting prior to ending the recording of the Memory When the Memory is played back the submaster fader containing the Memory will use the setting when the Memory was recorded The CROSSFADE rotary fader cannot be used to vary the fade time The crossfade can be varied after recording by editing the Memory User Manual page 14 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL 5 2 2 ABANDONING A RECORDING When you have created your look pressed REC MEMORY set the fade time and or selected a page you still have one last chance to abandon the Memory you are recording without destroying any previously stored memories To abandon the RECORD MEMORY function press rec memory a second time prior to pressing a F A memory number button 5 2 3 BLIND RECORDING Memories may be created blind not appearing on the output by editing an existing Memory that is no longer required See Section 8 5 Edit a Memory below for details Hint If you are required to record several blind Memories during a performance make some preparations by recording the required Memory numbers prior to the show The MIKADO will not record a Memory if there are no channels on the output so set only 1 channel ON at a low level and record it in the memory numbers When you know the channel numbers that you will need in the blind memory edit that Memory and set the single channel to 0 and turn on the required channels 5 3 SUBMASTER
53. u the available options and then the current selections continue to flash Direction Button Flashing Effect gt Forward direction lt Reverse direction Pattern Button Flashing Effect None Continuous Single Single shot in selected direction Bounce Bounce end to end Random Random Patterns Trigger Button Flashing Effect None Stepping under speed setting Single Bass Audio stepping Bounce External switch stepping Whilst holding function tap F A the required effect The Pattern and Trigger buttons are a toggle function where only one or no button can be selected at a time The Effects can be varied after recording by editing the Chaser 6 3 SUBMASTER A CHASER Chasers are normally played back in MEMORY RUN mode Press MEMORY until RUN LED is lit Chasers may be replayed on the submasters in Memory mode or on the Grab Master if previously recorded in the Grab Master To submaster a Chaser recorded on the Grab Master simply fade it up To submaster a Chaser on a submaster press MODE until the MEMORY LED is lit Press PAGE until required page number is lit Fade up Red Master and then fade up submaster to reveal the Chaser 6 3 1 CONTROLLING A CHASER If the Chaser to be replayed has no stored speed rate then the speed can be controlled live using the SPEED rotary fader The fader is only active when the LED is lit or flashing To make it active rotate it clockwise count
54. when it has reached the end 1 9 8 PLAY BACK A submaster provides a means of playing back and controlling the overall level of a Memory or a Chaser User Manual page 6 www adblighting com ADB Issue 1 0 Lighting Technologies MIKADO USER MANUAL 1 10 SOFTWARE The software version of your MIKADO can be momentarily displayed on the F A LED s To display the software version switch off the power to MIKADO then press and hold the MODE and MEMORY buttons simultaneously whilst the power is switched on The version number of the software will be displayed on the LED s of the preset A F A buttons version number and the preset B F A buttons revision number Example Software version V1 2 will be displayed as follows F A preset A 1 LED will light to indicate Version 1 and the F A preset B 1 and 2 LEDs will light to indicate Revision 2 ADB has a policy of continuous improvement of its products As the MIKADO is a computerised lighting desk its software is subject to this policy as new features are added and existing features improved All Trademarks referred to in this manual are the registered names of their respective owners Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this manual ADB takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions The operating software of the MIKADO and the contents of this manual are copyright of ADB ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 7 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 0 MIKADO USE
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