Show-Q User Manual
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1. on Transfer on the top menu bar and select Send Text File A dialog box will appears allowing you to select the text file that you made when making backup copies Find the drive and folder where you created the file if it is not in the current window select the file and click on Open Hyper Terminal will begin to transmit the file After the file has been sent the prompt information will appear in the LCD Update Software In Download With PC Menu press F10 or F11 Software a dialog box will appear indicating this console is ready to update higher version software Software Restore Wait 0 Press F1 Key to Exit Call the version of Hyper Terminal that you created for Show Q Click on Transfer on the top menu bar and select Send Text File A dialog box will appear allowing you to select the text file we provided We will provide you the higher version software in Text type file Find the drive and folder where the file is located select the file and click on Open Hyper Terminal will begin to transmit the file It will take about two minutes to transfer the file After the file has been sent Show Q will reboot its system and get started with its procedures If any errors have been detected Show Qo will give error information Check your connections and retry 33 Miscellaneous Menu In Setup menu press the F8 button More to access Setup Miscellaneous Menu A new window will appear with indicat2. a dialog box will appear reminding you whether you are sure or not Press Ok to confirm this setting or the F1 button to exit Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu 21 Tabset In Fixture Setup menu press the F9 Tabset button to access Tabset menu This menu allows you to preprogram up to 48 tabulating value 0 255 so that you can direct access this values for desired channel effects by pressing the button corresponding to the assignment channel First use the fader 1 to select the table total item between 1 and 48 Off indicates this function is disabled Next use the fader 2 to scroll to the value you want to assign to the flashing frame of the table Press the F10 Next or F11 Prev button to move from frame to frame Be careful that the next value in the frame should be bigger than its previous value Press the F9 Esc button to go back to the previous menu Save In Fixture setup menu when you have completed the fixture configuration be sure to press the F2 Save button to confirm all the settings before you leaves this menu It is very important If you fail to do so all the settings you have made will lose 22 Fixture Patch a a mol pg ei rg In Setup menu press the F4 FixPatch button to access Fixture Patch menu a new window will appear indicating all the 64 fixtures subjected to this console In this menu
3. Utility Menu press F10 Erase to access Step Multi Erase menu This menu allows you to erase one or more steps from the show First press F3 Start to move the forward cursor gt gt in line with Start then you can select starting step using F6 Up F7 Down or F12 Keypad Next press F4 End to move the forward cursor gt gt in line with End select the end step by means of F6 Up F7 Down or F12 Keypad Press F10 Erase you will be required to confirm by Ok or to exit by the F1 button Ok confirms this operation as a result these steps from the starting to end step will be erased In this case the steps from 1 to 9 will be deleted from this show Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu Edit Show Menu Step Multi Copy In Show Edit Utility Menu press F11 Copy to access Step Multi Copy menu This menu allows you to copy multi steps and add them after a step First press F2 Start to move the forward cursor gt gt in line with Start use F6 Up F7 Down or F12 Keypad to select the starting step Next select the end step Then select the step after which you intend add these steps Press F10 Copy you will be required to confirm by Ok or to exit by the F1 button Ok confirms this operation In this case these 5 steps from step 1 to step 5 will be added after the step 9 of this show Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu 51 Edit Show Menu 52 Clear a
4. a serial lap link cable available at any computer store A standard RS 232 cable will not work Connect the RS 232 port on Show Q to one of the Serial com ports on your PC You will need a PC running Windows 95 98 or higher to connect to Show Q Windows comes with an accessory called Hyper Terminal that can communicate with Show Q via one of the COM ports on your PC Determine which of your COM ports is available COM 1 is generally used for the mouse so it is always advisable to connect your Show Q to COM 2 on your PC 29 You must first configure Hyper Terminal to work with Show Q Start the Hyper Terminal program by clicking on Start in Windows then Programs then Accessories then Hyper Terminal then Hypertrm If for some reasons Hyper Terminal is not installed on your version of Windows install it from your Windows CD Go to the control panel select Add Remove Programs select Windows Setup and then select Communication Follow the instructions to complete the installation Once the Hyper Terminal Program is getting started you will be asked to choose a name and an icon Name it Show Q then pick any icon then click OK Go to the next dialog box Connect to and choose Direct to COM 2 Ignore the telephone number and other settings in this box then click OK In the next dialog box set bits per second to 38400 data bits to 8 parity to none stop bits to 1 flow control to none then click OK You will access Hyper Ter
5. sesse SEGE ID es Ee ke ek Pe 43 RO Ot EE EE Ee 44 Edit SHOWS MENU esse ee Re RR ee Ke 45 Insert Delete Update Steps eee 46 Show Edi HUID T 47 Add a Show After 48 Show Copy Menu sese eee RE eee eee 49 Erase one ar more Steps 50 Steps Multi COPY serieren aena stidss 51 Clear e E 52 GIONE E 52 le VIE 52 Scene Menu KKK eee enen 53 Seen EE 54 COPY NS ses 55 Introduction Welcome You made the right decision by choosing this sophisticated and intelligent product Every unit has been thoroughly tested and carefully packed before shipment Unpack the shipping carton carefully saving the carton and all packing materials for possible later use Check carefully for sure your product is not damaged and all accessories not missing If your product appears to be damaged or missing please do not use it and contact your local distributor immediately Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly as it gives important information regarding safety use and maintenance Keep this manual with the unit for possible future reference Safety Rules O To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit Be sure that the local power outlet matches that of the required voltage for your unit Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been damaged O Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you no
6. the selected fixtures from being subjected to the faders scenes or shows Make sure the fixtures are subjected to faders manual control before you can freeze the fixtures To freeze a fixture first select a fixture under fader control its LED blinks constantly then you can freeze this fixture by pressing the F5 Freeze button The fixture LED blinks unstably indicating it is frozen To unfreeze this fixture you simply have to press the fixture button Password amp Function Lock The first time that you enter any setup menu after switching the console on you will be required to insert a Password composed of 6 figures which can be inserted by means of Show buttons numeric buttons 1 10 The default Password is 1 6 8 1 6 8 The Password guarantees all data files of the console from any unauthorized changes that will enhance greatly the data security The LCD shows Function Lock before you enter correct Password After you have inserted the Password you will be enabled to access any setup menu which can be prompted by Function Free in the display Every time you switch the console on you will be required to insert the Password before you can make any parameter settings Carefully protect your Password and always keep it in mind You can change the Password as necessary see Setup menu Home Page Navigation Sequencer Setup In Homepage phase pressing the F2 button SeqSetup allows to enter Sequencer Setup This menu allows
7. you to pick up to 100 shows to make up a sequencer the selected shows will appear in the display You can choose the desired shows by means of Show buttons delete unused shows by pressing the F12 Delete button Press the F11 P1 18 button to change between 1 18 and 19 36 shows the F9 Esc button to go back to the previous menu the storage is automatic Home Page Navigation Group Setup Menu In Homepage phase pressing the F7 button Group allows to enter Group Setup Menu This menu allows you to select several fixtures to make a group First select the group number by pressing the Group button the LCD will show the Group number Next press the Fixture buttons in combination with the Bank buttons to select the fixtures We suggest selecting the same kind of fixtures Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu the storage is automatic Setup Menu Display 1 R In Homepage phase press the F1 button Setup to access Setup menu You will be required to insert the Password if Function Lock is enabled In Setup menu the indications in the LCD will be detailed as follows Esc Goes back to the previous menu Download Enables to swap data files with the CF card and a PC FixSetup Gives access to Fixture Setup menu FixPatch Allows to carry out patching procedure of up to 64 fixtures Password Enables to change password More Gives access to Miscellaneous Options menu for extended settings of th
8. 2 04 User Instruction eElation Professionale 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www elationlighting com Jude TH aie 1 Safety RUE EE EE ne 1 Notice Informatio sica cc 2 Specifications REEKSE GES ER EES 3 Getting Acquainted ees ER RR RE 4 Principle Features siria 4 Basie Control Paris pases iii id 5 Home Page Navigation ccccccccccccccncccnnos 8 Recall ShOWS eee eee 10 e ME WEE 11 Recall a Scene RR Re RR Ee ed ee 11 Choose Fixtures ai 11 Group OF era 1 diarios KS ERG SE ee ek 12 Freeze PAU iia DE N 12 Password Ss FUNGHOM LOCK escitas 12 Segqu encer G E 13 Group Setup Menu indica 14 Setup Men sis kes RE AAR ANGER EERS 15 Fixture SETUP E 16 Name Fixture 17 Name Fixture Channel sesse ee RA AA ee 18 Fixture Configuration EEN 19 Bo EE 20 Copy From Fixture sussies gese ene ee EE EE ek EE Se 21 A EE AE OE N 22 or EE OE DE 22 Fixture PSICO ninia a E EER 23 Download Menu sos REKE AS eee 24 Memory Card Te 25 Memory Load From Card Men 26 Memory Save to Card Men 27 Download With PC Menu AEN 28 Backup to PO TEE 29 Restore From PC Menu EE 32 Update Software iese ee 33 Miscellaneous Options inicias 34 Joystick ConiiguratioN sss exe 35 Auto Run TEE 36 Single Multi Show Mode sss sse eee 37 MIDI Configuration si RE EDE EG EE 38 Beeper Configuration EEN 39 Gooseneck Dimmer Adjustment AAA 40 Display Adjustment AEN 41 MUSIC Gain DEIER sss sese Re es NE RR 42 Change Password
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10. Ds blink Channel Buttons 1 16 These buttons are used to select channel between 1 and 16 Furthermore they can be used to direct access the tabset values at each pressing Faders 1 16 These 16 faders can be used to control the 16 individual DMX channels of the fixtures Joystick This joystick is used to control the Pan or Tilt movement of the fixtures Getting acquainted Basic Control Parts Master Fader This fader is used to control overall dimmer output level of 16 channel faders when master dimmer function is enabled Black Out Button This button is used to shut off all fixtures being controlled Select Button Press to shift between Pan and Tilt as well between Pan fine and Tilt fine Fine Button Press to shift between 8 bit and 16 bit movement of joystick Up Down Buttons These two buttons are used to adjust the dimmer digital value one by one Sequencer Buiton This button is used to turn on off the sequencer Pause Button This button is used to suspend the sequencer or shows Stand Up Down Buitons These two buttons are used to adjust the proportional factor of stand time when execution of shows or sequencer They can also be used to adjust step time in Show Edit menu Cross Up Down Buttons These two buttons are used to adjust the proportional factor of cross time when execution of shows or sequencer They can also be used to adjust fade time of step in Show Edit menu Getting acduainted Basic C
11. Fade Enable Disable Using the fader 2 results in two options Yes and No Yes indicates fade time is enabled and No indicates fade time is disabled Step 3 Master Dimmer Enable Disable Use the fader 3 to enable or disable the connection to the master dimmer fader Step 4 Shutter Yes No Using the fader 4 results in two options Yes and No Yes indicates Bo level is available for this channel shutter when the fixture shuts off and No indicates the channel not shutter will not get involved when the fixture shuts off Step 5 Bo Level Adjustment Use the fader 5 to set a value between 0 and 255 for this shutter channel Default In Fixture Setup menu pressing the F12 Default button allows to make default settings for the fixture that is erase this fixture from the library A dialog box will appear reminding whether you are sure or not Press the F10 Ok button to confirm or the F1 button to exit Set Default Fixture Press F1 to Exit Copy From Fixture In Fixture Setup menu press the F10 or F11 Copy From Fix button to access the Fixture Copy Menu a new window will appear reminding you how to copy a fixture to replace the existed fixture First use the F6 Up or F7 Down button to select the desired fixture pressing the F12 Keypad button also allows you to enter a fixture No by means of Show buttons The selected fixture number and name will appear in the window Next press the F9 Copy button
12. Show In Show Edit Utility Menu press F4 Clr Show to clear the current show You will be required to confirm by Ok or to exit by the F1 button Ok confirms this operation as a result this show will be cleared and no step will be available in this show Clone In Show Edit Utility Menu press F5 Clone to clone the current step scene the step will not any longer subject to the scene If there is not enough memory space for the clone you will be reminded with prompt Out of Memory ShowAll In Show Edit Utility Menu press F12 ShowAll to get acquainted with the Fixture Patch and the fixtures available in the show Scene Menu Window In Homepage phase press the F8 button Scene to access Scene Menu A window appears with some indications The options available are detailed as follows Esc Goes back to the previous menu Used Allows you to get acquainted with out of 128 scenes which is not used in the shows Copy Enables to copy any desired scenes to any position Edit Enables to create a new scene by means of the Fixture buttons Save Allows to capture the manual fixtures and to save as a scene 53 Edit Scenes 54 In Scene Menu press the F6 Edit button you will be required to select the target scene you intend to edit Use the Scene buttons in combination with Bank buttons 1 8 to select the scene a new window will appear immediately reminding you to start editing Use the Fixture
13. all a scene you will simply press any of 16 Scene buttons its LED will light up indicating the scene is enabled You can only select one scene at a time Pressing this button again allows to exit its LED goes out Choose Fixtures This console can control up to 64 fixtures you have assigned in Fixture Patch The fixtures enable to have access to fader control as well to be subjected to the shows or scenes which brings you great flexibility The Fixture buttons 1 16 can be used in combination with Bank buttons to select desired fixtures The LED blinks constantly indicating the fixture is selected and that faders are enabled You can now use the faders to control the DMX channels of the fixture Take notice to observe the status of the LED so that you can be aware of the conditions of the fixture The fixture will be defined as the proceeding one subjected to the faders when its LED blinks constantly Those with LEDs being lit up will be regarded as the preceding fixtures 11 Home Page Navigation 12 Group of Fixtures This console allows you to create up to 9 groups by combining several fixtures Group of fixtures helps reduce the procedure when you work on several equal fixtures Press the relevant button in the Group section to call the group the group LED will blink constantly and the fixtures will be enabled Pressing this Group button a second time will leave this group Freeze Fixtures This function allows you to keep all
14. an be downloaded or uploaded to a PC RS 232 port The software can be updated with new versions Music sync functions with audio gain adjustment USB socket for DJ lamp 5V 1W lighting adjustable Joystick for Pan Tilt adjustment of projector Blackout enables to shut all fixtures off 240x128 dots LCD display with contrast adjustment Neutrik XLR sockets for 512 DMX channels output MIDI In Thru Out connectors Auto Music Manual chase Jack socket for cable control for stepping AC 120V AC 230V selectable Getting acduainted Basic Control Parts Fixture Buttons 1 16 These 16 buttons play multi purpose functions depending on the operating mode Only one function is selected at a time and the LED will be lit accordingly There are four statuses The LED lights up indicating the fixture can not be switched off unless it is activated The LED blinks steadily indicating the fixture can be enabled by channel faders The LED blinks briefly indicating the fixture is a part of the scenes or shows The LED blinks from time to time indicating the fixture is frozen Fixture Bank Buttons 1 4 These four buttons are used in combination with the fixture buttons to choose the fixture between 1 and 64 Scene Buttons 1 16 These 16 buttons can be used for Scene Menu and Show Edit menu Scene Bank buttons 1 4 5 8 These four buttons control two settings they refer to bank 1 4 when the LEDs light up they refer to bank 5 8 when the LE
15. buttons in combination with Bank buttons 1 4 to create a new scene Once completion press the F12 Update button You will be required to confirm by Ok or to exit by the F1 button Ok confirms this operation as a result this show will be saved In this case if there is a old scene 1 the new scene 1 will replace the old one Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu Copy Scenes Bb A A A In Scene Menu press the F5 Copy button you will be required to select the source scene you intend to copy Use the Scene buttons in combination with Bank buttons 1 8 to select the scene then Ok continues this procedure Next you will be required to select the target scene Once the target scene is selected you will be required to confirm by Ok or to exit by F1 Esc Ok confirms this copy procedure For instance if you choose source scene 1 and target scene 2 as a result the scene 2 will be replaced by scene 1 Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu 55 Save As In Scene Menu press the F8 Save button you will be required to select the target scene you intend to save as Use the Scene buttons in combination with Bank buttons 1 8 to select the scene then press Ok to confirm this selection and F1 Esc to exit This function allows to capture the scenes made by manual fixtures and save as a permanent scene Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu
16. dit Show Menu you can use the Fixture buttons in combination with Bank buttons to create a new step or call and employ the scene as a step Press F11 Insert to add a step after the current step If you intend to delete a step from this show first use F2 Step Up F3 Step Dw or F4 Step Key to select the step number next press F10 Delete You will be required to confirm by Ok or to exit by the F1 button Ok confirms this deletion as a result this step will be deleted When the step consists of fixtures you can use the Fixture buttons to modify the step as you desire When you are sure your modification simply press the F12 Update button You will be required to confirm by Ok or to exit by the F1 button Ok confirms this modification as a result the old will be replaced by this new one When the step originates from a scene you can call another scene to replace the old one so that you can update the step 46 Edit Show Menu Show Edit Utility In Edit Show Menu press F6 Utility to access Show Edit Utility The options available are as follows Esc Goes back to the previous menu Clr Show Allows to clear a show InsShow Enables to add a show after a step CpyShow Enables to copy a show to replace another one Clone Allows to clone the step scene so that you can modify the step Erase Enables to erase one or more steps from this show Copy Enables to copy one or more steps and add them after a step S
17. e console Music Gain Enables to adjust the gain factor of musical signal Reset Allows to delete all the shows scenes and the library and set all parameters of setup to default Fixture Setup In Setup menu press the F3 FixSetup button to access Fixture setup menu a new window will appear The indications are detailed as follows Fixture 98 XXXXXX at the upper left corner indicates the type of the selected fixture and Ch 1 PanCoars at the upper right corner indicates the channel number and name of the fixture The central box shows the fixture configuration including the DMX channel assignment fade enable disable master dimmer enable disable shutter enable disable and Bo level adjustment Esc Save Next Prev Ch Up Dw FixName ChName Tabset Copy From Fix Default 16 Goes back to the previous menu Allows to save the fixture settings Scroll through the 255 fixtures in the library to find the fixture required Scroll through the channels for DMX channel assignment Enables to name the fixture Enables to name the channels of the fixture Enables to give up to 48 preset DMX values 0 255 for the channel Replace the current fixture with a new one Enables to set default fixture Name Fixture In Fixture Setup menu press the F7 FixName button a new window will appear reminding you to name this fixture The fixture name consists of a maximum of 8 letters Use fader 1 t
18. e phase you simply have to press the relevant button in the Show section to recall and play the show available in the library When the button is pressed the LED will light up indicating the show is enabled the LCD will display the running state of the show such as the step the stand and cross time the running mode and etc Pressing the relevant Show button a second time will exit from the show so will Esc If MultiShow has been chosen you can select more than one shows at one time 10 Home Page Navigation Use the F10 button to scroll to the desired running mode for the selected show s In Auto mode the shows will be executed at the set stand and cross time The Stand and Cross time buttons can be used to change the stand and cross time for the show In Manual mode pressing Go or Back F6 or F7 allows to raise or lower the step of the show Asa result the shows will be executed step by step In Music mode the show will be executed depending on the music beat Recall a Sequencer This console allows you to produce a sequencer by linking the shows To recall the sequencer simply press the Sequencer button its LED lights up indicating it is enabled The LCD shows the current show and its step All the shows contained in the sequencer will proceed one by one Pressing the Sequencer button a second time will exit from the sequencer so will Esc Recall a Scene This console allows you to record up to 128 scenes To rec
19. h you want to save to this card In this menu when you press either of the F4 FixSetuP F8 Setup F7 Scene or F10 F11 Load All buttons you will be required to confirm by Ok F10 or to exit by F1 Pressing F10 Ok will start this saving process The time it takes depends on the volume of data file Pressing F5 Show enables to access to next menu named Show Save to Card Menu In this menu press F6 Up or F7 Down to choose the show from1 to 36 you can also use F12 Keypad to enter the show number Once the show is selected press F9 Save then Ok F10 to save this show If you want to save all shows in the library Pressing F10 or F11 Save All Show will make it Pressing F1 Esc to go back to the previous menu 27 Download With PC Menu In Download menu press the F8 button PC to access Download With PC menu A new window will appear with indications as follows Esc Goes back to the previous menu Restore This function allows to download the data files from a PC Backup This function allows to make backup copies of the data files to a PC Software Enables to update the software from a PC 28 Backup to PC Menu A A A A In Download With PC Menu press the F8 button Backup a new window appears This menu allows you to make backup copies of the Fixture Setup Setup Scenes and Shows to your PC via RS 232 port Help RS 232 connection and Windows Configuration To connect to a PC you will need
20. howAll Shows the fixture patch and the fixtures used for this show In this menu the central box of the window displays the current show and memory used 47 Edit Show Menu Add a Show After 48 In Show Edit Utility Menu press F7 InsShow to access Show Insert menu This menu allows you to add a show in to another show First press F3 Show to position the cursor gt gt in Show line use F6 Up F7 Down or F12 Keypad to select the show from 1 to 36 Next press F4 In To to position the cursor gt gt in In To line use F6 Up F7 Down or F12 Keypad to select the step after which you intend to add a show Press F10 Insert you will be required to confirm by Ok or to exit by the F1 button Ok confirms this operation as a result this show will be added after the step Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu Edit Show Menu Show Copy Menu Bb A A A In Show Edit Utility Menu press F8 CpyShow to access Show Copy menu This menu allows you to updated a show with the current show First use F6 Up F7 Down or F12 Keypad to select the show required to be replaced Next press F9 Copy you will be required to confirm by Ok or to exit by the F1 button Ok confirms this operation In this case show 6 will be replaced by show 1 Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu 49 Edit Show Menu Erase one or more Steps 50 Bb A A A In Show Edit
21. ions as follows Esc Goes back to the previous menu Joystick Gives access to Joystick Configuration Auto Run Allows to enable or disable the selected show or sequencer to run automatically as soon as this console is switched on ShowMode Allows to select between Multi Show and Single Show Beeper Beeper Enable Disable MIDI Gives access to MIDI configuration Dimmer Enables to adjust gooseneck dimmer Display Enables to adjust dispaly contrast 34 Joystick Configuration In Miscellaneous Menu press F2 Joystick a new window appears indicating the current Joystick Mode This menu offers you 5 options to choose the Joystick mode using the F4 Mode button they are Dynamic To a short move we have a slow increase of DMX values to a larger move we have a speed increase VFixLow Continuous increase of DMX value at low speed VFixMed Continuous increase of DMX value at medium speed VFixHigh Continuous increase of DMX value at high speed Propors The value is absolute and given by the joystick central position 128 Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu The storage is automatic 35 Auto Run Mode 36 Bb A A A In Miscellaneous Menu press F3 Auto Run a new window will appear This menu allows to run automatically the show or sequencer as soon as this console is switched on You can enable or disable this function by pressing F4 Mode and by means of fader 1 y
22. llows Esc Goes back to the previous menu Load Gives access to Memory Load From Card Menu Save Gives access to Memory Save to Card menu NameSave Enables to save the zone name into the CF card Next Prev Allow to select the zone number between 1 and 15 The central box in the window shows the zone number and name Using the faders 1 13 allows to give a zone name composed of a maximum of 13 characters 25 Memory Load From Card Menu 26 In Memory Card Menu press the F4 button Load a new window will appear reminding you which you want to load from this card In this menu when you press either of the F4 FixSetuP F8 Setup F7 Scene or F10 F11 Load All buttons you will be required to confirm by Ok F10 or to exit by F1 Pressing F10 Ok will start this loading process The time it takes depends on the volume of data file Pressing F5 Show enables to access to next menu named Show Load From Card Menu In this menu press F6 Up or F7 Down to choose the show from1 to 36 you can also press F12 Keypad allowing to enter the show number by means of the Show buttons Once the show is selected press F9 Load then Ok to load this show If you want to load all shows available in the card Pressing F10 or F11 Load All Show will make it Pressing F1 Esc to go back to the previous menu Memory Save to Card Menu In Memory Card Menu press the F8 button Save a new window will appear reminding you whic
23. minal desktop Click File menu in the upper left corner of the desktop then Properties then select the settings tab From the settings tab click ASCII Setup In the next dialog box leave all settings deselect then OK Close Hyper Terminal and you will be prompted to save this Hyper Terminal setup Click YES to save it then you will have a program labeled Show Q ht You may want to make a shortcut on your desktop if you plan to use your PC with Show Q often From this point on whenever necessary you can just click Show Q ht icon to invoke the Show Q Hyper Terminal configuration quickly Once configured you can use Hyper Terminal to send the Show Q data file and save it on your hard disk Connect to your PC as described hereinbefore Next call the version of Hyper Terminal that you created for Show Q Click on Transfer on the top menu bar and select Capture Text A dialog box will appear allowing you to select a folder and name for the data file you send Use a name like Show Qlib txt Be sure to give a new file name that is not available in this folder because the data sent from Show Q will not be overwritten the old and instead be added to the existed file Click Start and Hyper Terminal is now ready to receive the files from Show Q 30 Now go to the Backup to PC Menu on Show Q press either of the F4 FixSetup F7 Scene or F8 Setup buttons to start making backup copies to your PC Pressing F5 Show enables to access t
24. o next menu named Show Backup to PC Bb A A A In this menu press F6 Up or F7 Down to choose the show from1 to 36 or you can press F12 Keypad for the entry of the show number Once the show is selected press F9 Backup to make backup copy of this show If you want to make backup copies of all shows in the library Pressing F10 or F11 Backup All will make it Pressing F1 Esc to go back to the previous menu Once the backup has been completed you can either close Hyper Terminal or return to the Capture Text pull down menu and select Stop the backup file will automatically be saved your PC 31 Restore From PC Menu In Download With PC Menu press the F4 button Restore a new window appears This menu allows you to download the Fixture Setup Setup Scenes and Shows from your PC via RS 232 port Press either of the F4 FixSetuP F7 Scene or F8 Setup buttons this console is now ready to download the file from your PC Pressing F5 Show enables to access to next menu named Show Restore From PC In this menu press F6 Up or F7 Down to choose the show from1 to 36 or you can press F12 Keypad for the entry of the show number Once the show is selected press F9 Restore to get download ready If you want to download all shows Pressing F10 or F11 Restore All will make it Pressing F1 Esc to go back to the previous menu 32 Next call the version of Hyper Terminal that you created for Show Q Click
25. o scroll to the character for the first letter of the fixture name fader 2 for the second letter and so on until fader 8 for the last letter Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu Name Fixture Channel In Fixture Setup menu press the F8 ChName button a new window will appear reminding you to name this fixture channel The channel name consists of a maximum of 8 letters Use fader 1 to scroll to the character for the first letter of the channel name fader 2 for the second letter and so on until fader 8 for the last letter You can also use the F10 Up and F11 Down buttons to scroll to the channel name available in the library Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu Fixture Configuration In Fixture Setup menu please carry out the following procedures for channel assignment Step 1 Assign DMX channel Use the fader 1 to assign the channel or joystick number on the console to each channel of the fixture The indications 1 16 refer to channel 1 16 on the console X XF Y and YF respectively denotes Pan Pan fine Tilt and Tilt fine movement of the joystick If the indication is Off the channel of the fixture will be shut off and you will not able to assign the rest channels of the fixture will leave the channel indeterminate For example XXXXXX Pan Coarse Pan Fine Tilt Coarse Tilt Fine Color Gobo Gobo Rot 20 Fixture Configuration Step 2
26. ontrol Parts Show Buttons 1 18 19 36 These buttons are used to enable or disable the shows In addition they can also be used as keypad for entry of password and numerical value Group Buttons 1 9 These buttons are used to turn on off the groups Home Page Navigation Homepage Window This console has been loaded with fixture library before shipment Switch the power on this console will have access to the homepage window after initialization test In homepage phase this console will resume the playback of last time and the information indication will be detailed as follows M CH Setup SegSetup ShowEdit CH Key Located at the upper left corner refers to the master level of the entire attached channels ranges between 0 and 255 20 numerical plot data indicating the digital value set with the faders 1 16 and joystick X XF Y and YF Gives access to Setup menu which includes fixture configuration and the settings of function parameters Allows to make up a sequencer by linking shows Enables to edit a show Enables to direct enter the digital value for a selected channel using the numeric buttons Show buttons 1 10 Home Page Navigation Freeze Enables to freeze all the selected fixtures so that you can keep the fixtures from being attached to the faders scenes and shows Lock Enables to prevent all settings to the console from unauthorized changes You can only be granted when you en
27. ou can select the show number or the sequencer required to be executed Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu The storage is automatic Single Multi Show Mode In Miscellaneous Menu press F4 ShowMode a new window will appear Pressing the F4 Mode button allows you to choose whether the show in execution will be Single or Multi Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu The storage is automatic 37 MIDI Configuration In Miscellaneous Menu press F5 MIDI a new window will appear Pressing the F4 Mode allows to enable or disable MIDI mode and using fader 1 enables you to scroll to the MIDI channel number matching that of MIDI Keyboard or sequencer Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu The storage is automatic 38 Beeper Configuration In Miscellaneous Menu press F6 Beeper a new window will appear Pressing the F4 Mode button allows you to enable or disable the buzzer which sends out an acoustics signal Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu The storage is automatic 39 Gooseneck Dimmer Adjustment In Miscellaneous Menu press F7 Dimmer a new window will appear In this menu using the fader 1 allows you to adjust the dimming level of the gooseneck light from zero to full intensity Out of the adjustment Off indicates the gooseneck light gives zero output 100 indicates it is fully on Press the F1 E
28. produced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without authorized written permission Specification Model Power Requirement Housing LCD DMX Channels Inputs Outputs Audio trigger Overall Dimensions Weight Optional Accessory Show Q AC 230V AC 120V ABS plastic case with black matte painting 240x128 dot TFT LCD with contrast adjustment 512 max Configurable for fixtures DMX OUT 3 pin amp 5 pin Neutrik chassis connector MIDI IN THRU OUT Standard 5 pin DIN connector RS 232 Port DB9 connector Audio IN 1 4 unbalanced stereo jack Built in microphone or line in 688x550x165mm Approx 11 8 Kg Memory Card ScanDisk 32 MB Compact Flash Card DJ Lamp USB connector 5V 1W gooseneck light All rights reserved Improvement and changes to specifications design and this manual may be made at any time without prior notice Getting acquainted Principle Features Professional 512 channel DMX controller ideal for fixtures 64 fixtures each with a maximum of 20 channels 16 bit 8 bit resolution of Pan Tilt movement Free access of 36 shows 128 scenes 9 groups and a sequencer Each show is allocated with 32KB memory cross fade time and stand time are programmable Internal library is editable up to 255 fixtures types can be created Free access of CF card 32MB for the exchange of data file Data file c
29. sc button to go back to the previous menu The storage is automatic 40 Display Adjustment In Miscellaneous Menu press F8 Display a new window will appear You can adjust the display contrast by means of fader 1 from 1 to 100 Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu The storage is automatic 41 Music Gain Adjustment In Setup Menu press F10 or F11 Music Gain to access Music Gain Adjustment In this menu using the fader 1 allows to adjust music gain from 1 to 100 The line Test and the brackets will be used to test whether the audio sensitivity is suitable or not The cursor within the brackets will flash once when it detects the music beat As a result you can adjust the optimum music gain Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu The storage is automatic 42 Change Password In Setup Menu press F9 Password you will be required to insert your current password When you have entered the password correctly you will be required to give a new password Use the Show buttons to enter your new password next repeat the same password As a result the new password replaces the old one successfully If you fail to change the password it will return to Setup menu automatically Press the F1 Esc button to go back to the previous menu if you intend to abort this procedure 43 44 Reset a a a a In Setup Menu press F12 Reset you will be required to inser
30. t your password After entry of password you will access the Reset menu immediately This menu gives a warning message which reminds that all data files including the shows scenes and the library will be deleted if you confirm this reset Press the F5 Ok button to delete all the data files and restore settings to default value Press the F1 Esc button to abort this reset and to go back to the previous menu Edit Show Menu GH E E Bb A In Homepage phase press the F3 button ShowEdit you will be required to select a show you want to work on After entry of a show number by means of the Show buttons you will access Edit Show menu immediately The console allows you to record up to 36 shows through this menu In this menu the information indications are detailed as follows Esc Step Up Step Dw Step Key Utility Run Ch Key Cir Fix Delete Insert Update S Crs S Std Goes back to the previous menu Goes to the step by raising the step Goes to the step by lowering the step Goes to the step by entry of step number max or min Step Gives access to Show Edit Utility Step demo to test the running effect Numerical entry of the selected channel Release all manual fixtures Delete the current step Insert a new step Modify the current step Fade time of the current step Standing time of the current step 45 Edit Show Menu Insert Delete Update Steps In E
31. ter correct password Group Gives access to Group of fixtures which help reduce repeated manual procedure of several equal fixtures Scene Gives access to Scene menu which allows to create copy capture and detect the scenes Clr Fix Clears all manual fixtures unless they are frozen Auto Manual Music Enables to choose the running mode for the show s P1 18 P19 36 Shift between P1 18 and P19 36 shows ShowAll Allows to view the table of fixtures patch Function Free Lock Indicates the state of function lock free MIDI Enable Indicates MIDI enabled or disabled state MultiShow SingleShow Indicates enabled SingleShow or MultiShow mode DMX ail Indicates the starting DMX channel of the selected fixture and how many channel are occupied G Crs Indicates the multiplying factor of the fade in and fade out of the whole show G Std Indicates the multiplying factor of the step stand time of the whole show Home Page Navigation Recall Shows Fade Ena Dis Allows to change between Fade Enable and Fade Disable of which Fade enable refer to Cross time enable the latter Cross time disable ChManual Cut the channel of a fixture out of the show so that you can direct control the channel by means of the fader Go Raise the step by one Back Lower the step by one Repeat Play the current step a second time S Crs Indicates the step s fade time S Std Indicates the step s running time In the homepag
32. tice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment please discontinue using it and disconnect from the power immediately O Do not open the unit there are no user serviceable parts inside Do not dismantle or modify the unit as this voids all warranties Do not attempt repairs Repairs by unqualified people could cause damage or faulty operation Contact your local authorized service center Introduction Notice Information Keep dry This product is not waterproof and may malfunction if exposed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Do not drop This product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or place this device in vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produces by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the display or affect the product s internal circuitry Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the exterior of the case may become necessary Use normal glass cleaner and soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing CF cards Memory card may become hot during use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from this device Attention Use recommended 32 M Compact Flash Card only Copyright Notice No part of the manual included with this product may be re
33. you will have to assign one of the fixture type previously configured to patch each of 64 fixtures Press the F3 Next or F4 Prev button to scroll to the fixture number from 01 64 then press the F11 Fix Up or F12 Fix Dw button to select the type of fixture available in the library The type will be shown in the display It will be also indicated the starting channel DMX s of the fixture the number of channels DMX 1 used by the fixture and the sum channels Tot ch occupied by all available fixtures For example Use F3 or F4 to scroll to number 01 next press F11 or F12 to select XXXXXX As a result XXXXXX will be assigned to the first fixture on the console Proceed in this way to assign all 64 fixtures Press the F1 Esc button to leave this menu The storage is automatic Be careful that the sum of channel must not exceed 512 or an error message will appear and require you to re enter this menu or carry out fixture configuration procedures when you leaves this menu 23 Download Menu In Setup menu press the F2 Download button to access Download menu In this menu pressing the F4 Card button allows to access Memory Card Menu and pressing the F8 PC button results in Download With PC Menu To leave this menu you simply have to press the F1 Esc button 24 Memory Card Menu Bb A A E In Download menu press the F4 button Card to access Memory Card menu A new window will appear with indications as fo
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