Foot-C User Manual Rev. 1
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1. Button that moves down through banks of scenes or down through the steps in a chase Button used while programming to switch between the Speed and Fade functions or to confirm a selection Button used in playback to quickly switch between Music mode Auto mode or to blackout all fixtures To turn the blackout off you must press and hold the lt MUSIC AUTO BLACKOUT gt pedal button again While in Tap Sync mode press the lt MUSIC AUTO BLACKOUT gt pedal button to the beat to set your chase timing Also used for toggling program modes With program activated press to switch between Add and EdIT Foot C M User Manual Rev 1 Back Panel View sewer Onion MIDI In DMX Out DC Power In Switch Audio Line DM X Polarity Input Switch Back Panel Port Function Ports MIDI In 5 pin MIDI port for connecting a MIDI signal DMX Out 3 pin DMX port for connecting to other products DC Power In Connects to the external power supply Power On Off Switch Toggle switch that turns the Foot C on and off Audio Line Input RCA Input for external audio triggering DMX Polarity Switch Toggle switch for changing DMX polarity DMX Polarity DMX Polarity Switch DMX ani Switch 1 ground y 1 ground Diagram gt data 2 data 3 data 3 data 3 All Chauvet lights use a negative pin 2 and positive pin 3 so the polarity switch should be set as shown above towards the DMX Control Out port Other manufacture s lights might be different2. TABLE OF CONTENTS TL Betore YOU BEI al 4 Whats INClUdEd ista da 4 Unpacking TVS TU GON S si ESA E Aa 4 SMN A A id 4 TEX CONVENIOS AN E 4 OV MOOI Ss ataseten ecu sight Se ae ate een eed ets yen Pk Gain ut tne Sed ana ae See ance E cat tings 4 DISCAIME eine era seem ent Pn Rn On AT Cn ae 4 Productata alan Cen a 5 Dalely NS a 5 2 INTFOdU CIO Ni 6 LEALES A os 6 PPOGUCE DOSCMO NOM taa oitos 6 MOURIR ao 6 Progtalmimine GONCCOIS essinaiisacia italianas 6 Front Panel OVE MEW do 7 o A 7 Front Panel Contool Sacsa aa ias 7 Control Descrip a a a o ell e ao 8 o a ces scebaceduce cate Molar ucen dt eaudenimedetea tee Moan Secon dleeutesscedscecatecateharaies 9 Baek Fanell OMS ouian ld nse serge hha a aaa ahd un sie ade aaa osehdaes aman ene a 9 DMX Polarity SWIECA DIQQFANN assests c do ace distal 9 Produc MIME SIONS sisson aa a a tesa ec eae 10 A A e 11 A A espa hepa lat cients uit tanec eee 11 MOUNINO A o er eter E Reet tr oat here 11 Selling Up Ihe BO di ds 11 DMX Sad ais Dana 11 DMX Cabling Diada do 11 FIS AGO Misuri a 11 A Programming cia 12 PhO Kami MOS A A E A ko 12 Eniering Programm Mode o tac a tai reo labo en lead OA O 12 Exiting Program Mode Sl ta 12 Programming a Scene OF SCONES cccccseeccceccceseeceeseceseeeeesccsseeeeesccsaseceseceseeeeeseceseeeeeseceseeeseses 13 Editinga SCENE OF SCENES ad 13 Deleting a Scene Or SCONES sms isa 13 Programming a AAA ee e lt duvaaasaacteasbatanoiesedatencze
3. The display will have returned to normal The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the selected MIDI channel when SPEEd is set to 0 Perform all MIDI control using NOTE_ON or PROGRAM CHANGE commands All other MIDI instructions are ignored To stop a chase send the BLACKOUT ON note NOTE_ON MIDI Map MIDI Note 00 23 24 35 36 127 PROGRAM CHANGE MIDI Note 10 21 30 53 60 76 80 95 100 101 Function Turns On Off SCENE 1 24 ON CHASE 1 12 ON TAPSYNC Blackout Function Turns On Off CHASE 1 12 ON SCENE 1 24 ON Set Speed 1 16 Set Fade 1 16 Blackout On Blackout Off 4 MIDI operation always runs in the background during use Foot C User Manual Rev 1 6 MAINTENANCE Product Maintenance Dust build up reduces performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduction of the product s life and or mechanical wear To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear clean your lighting products at least twice a month However be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency To clean the product follow the instructions below 1 Unplug the product from power 2 Wait until the product is at room temperature 3 Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface 4 Clean all transparent surfaces display lenses with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleane
4. 1 Product at a Glance Safety Notes A O E Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Active DMX Master Slave Auto Programs X Auto ranging Power Supply p Replaceable Fuse X X User Serviceable Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product The Notes include important safety information about installation usage and maintenance Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating Do not touch the products housing when operating because it may be very hot The product is not intended for permanent installation Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Never connect the product to a dimmer Never carry the product from the power cord The maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do
5. 3 step 5 of 5 Repeat steps 5 8 for up to 24 steps 10 Exit program mode To add a step in the middle of a chase O ae O xo Y Enter program mode Press lt MODE gt until the left display reads CHASE Press lt MUSIC AUTO BLACKOUT gt until the display on the right reads Add Use lt FUNCTION ENTER gt to scroll through the chase bank until the desired chase is selected Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select the step before the step to be inserted Use buttons lt 1 gt lt 6 gt to select the fixture s to be programmed Use the Color Number knobs to set the desired output Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all fixtures output as desired Press lt PROGRAMS The displays will flash showing the inserted step was saved The middle display will indicate the inserted step For example if the display read 01 07 13 before pressing lt PROGRAM gt it will read 01 08 14 after saving the new step Chases are intended to be used for changing looks as opposed to scenes which are intended for static looks Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Deleting a Step 0 delete a step or steps in a chase do the following or Steps ina Enter program mode Chase Press lt MODE gt until the left display reads CHASE 3 Use lt FUNCTION ENTER gt to select the chase to be shortened Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select the step to be deleted Press and hold lt DELETE gt for three seconds The displays will flash indicating the
6. L For more information about DMX download the DMX Primer from Le www chauvetlighting com Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Page 9 of 21 Product Dimensions 14 2 in 360 mm Page 10 of 21 Foot C User Manual Rev 1 3 SETUP AC Power The Foot C has an external auto ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz To determine the product s power requirements circuit breaker power outlet and wiring use the current value listed on the label affixed to the power supply s back panel or refer to the product s specifications chart The listed current rating indicates the product s average current draw under normal conditions Always connect the product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan during periods of non use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it Never connect the product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Mou nting The Foot C is designed only for floor or table mounting Make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product Setting Up the In order to use the controller it must be connected to the products with DMX cables and the products must be addressed co
7. not operate the product at higher temperatures In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the product immediately Never try to repair the product Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan during periods of non use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it Keep this User Manual for future use If you sell the product to someone else be sure that they also receive this document Page 5 of 21 2 INTRODUCTION Features Product Description Mounting Programming Concepts Page 6 of 21 Controls up to 6 fixtures up to 36 channels total Designed to work with fixtures that have up to 6 channels Guitar pedal style buttons Create and control a full light show of chases scenes fades and more Built in Tap Sync Auto and Sound modes MIDI input Direct audio line input for triggering scenes Fits in the CHS 25 VIP Gear Bag Foot C is a compact 36 channel DMX foot controller that can control up to 6 six channel fixtures and store 12 sets of chases with up to 24 steps each Ideal for 6 channel fixtures it has rugged guitar pedal style buttons that can trigger Automated and Sound Active modes as well as control chases and scenes LED displays make it easy to navigate the controller in any environment The Foot C is designed wit
8. pedal button in the Fade menu Manual During playback the Color knobs can take priority over the scene or chase playing back To manually override a recorded program do the following Override 1 Play back a scene or chase in any mode 2 Use buttons lt 1 gt lt 6 gt to select the fixture s to be overridden 3 Use the Color Number knobs to alter the output of the selected fixture s Once a Color knob has been moved the knob will completely supersede the program for the selected fixture s For example If all fixtures are set to output blue for a scene fixture 1 is selected and the BLUE knob is turned all the way down then fixture 1 will not output blue To turn off Manual Override use buttons lt 1 gt lt 6 gt to deselect any selected fixtures Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Page 17 of 21 Operation Page 18 of 21 MIDI The Foot C can be externally controlled by a MIDI signal through the MIDI in port on the rear panel This will work at any time as long as there is a MIDI input To select the MIDI receiving channel 1 Press and hold lt DELETE gt for three seconds The indicator next to lt DELETE gt will light up Release lt DELETE gt The display will have changed to show the MIDI receiving channel Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select a MIDI receiving channel 1 16 Press and hold lt DELETE gt for three seconds The indicator next to lt DELETE gt will turn off Release lt DELETE gt
9. step was deleted All steps after the deleted step will move down the queue to replace it For example If step 3 is deleted step 4 will become step 3 step 5 will become step 4 etc 6 Release lt DELETE gt 7 Repeat steps 4 6 until all desired steps have been deleted 8 Exit program mode or continue programming chases scenes aa i Deleted steps can not be restored without redesigning the look Edit Mode T edit a step or steps in a chase follow the instructions below Enter program mode Press lt MODE gt until the left display reads CHASE Press lt MUSIC AUTO BLACKOUTS until the display on the right reads Ed IT Use lt FUNCTION ENTER gt to select the chase to be edited Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select the step to be edited Use buttons lt 1 gt lt 6 gt to select the fixture s to be programmed Use the Color Number knobs to set the desired output Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all fixtures output as desired Press lt PROGRAM gt to record the changes The displays will flash indicating the changes were saved 10 Repeat steps 5 9 until all desired changes to this chase are completed 11 Edit another chase or exit program mode A US Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Page 15 of 21 5 PLAYBACK Playback Playback is used to play back saved scenes and chases It is the mode to use when the Mode O Scene Playback E Chase Playback Page 16 of 21 E Speed Fade show is hap
10. 14 A 14 Del etmg Step OF Steps Ia Chasis 15 Er MOIO nacida 15 Page 2 of 21 Foot C User Manual Rev 1 A A cesiontedeatwaaeyeanneacs 16 Playback Mods nn os 16 Scene Pla Y 6 a a Al AN A as 16 Ghase PlayD Ci ai 16 Je e lel tes data ee els A e me 16 ACC ENE sc thes ashore dan ed Peace E OT I La ate cae Mth ine E E eli ea I 16 Ato Mode o es 2 17 AU TA NA ed 17 A 17 e leis 17 Manta OVemde slds 17 WED ISO STAC A PPPPRCOAO A ON7U 0 QXEIEP9EenR PI O A datace tamale aeaat 18 MIONA 2 neta eee ne eerie te o ne ee eee eee ee cee eee eee es 18 6 Mamtenance iria dd 19 Product MAaiNtenanCe ccccccoccnncccnnnncoconcnnnnoncnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnannnnnnnnns 19 T Technical SPecitcalON Sirio 19 REUS oa 20 CONTACTUS iia 21 Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Page 3 of 21 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Foot C Warranty Card Included External Power Supply Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition Instructions Claims f the box or the contents the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling notify the carrier immediately not Chauvet Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim In addition keep the box and contents for inspection For other issues such as missing componen
11. BLACKOUT gt until the display on the right shows AUTO Audio Audio mode sets the scenes or steps in chases to respond to audio triggers from either the internal microphone or an external audio source through the Audio Line Input jack on the Triggering rear panel To enable Audio Triggering follow the instructions below 1 Play back a scene or chase 2 Press lt MUSIC AUTO BLACKOUTS until the display on the right shows MUSIC 3 Turn the AUDIO SENS knob up until the scenes or steps are triggered by sound as desired Blackout Blackout mode sets all DMX outputs to zero while active There are two ways to activate or deactivate Blackout mode Press lt BLACKOUT gt or Press and hold lt MUSIC AUTO BLACKOUTS for three seconds Either method can deactivate Blackout regardless of how it was activated While Blackout mode is active the indicator LED next to lt BLACKOUT gt will light up Tap Sync The Tap Sync feature allows the user to set the auto speed with their foot To activate Tap Sync 1 Play back a scene or chase in Auto mode 2 Press and hold lt MODE gt for three seconds The display on the right will show TAPSY 3 Release lt MODEs gt 4 Press lt MUSIC AUTO BLACKOUTS at the desired tempo Do this several times to ensure the tempo is set To deactivate Tap Sync press lt MODE gt When Tap Sync is activated the fixture automatically adds a fade time of 1 This can be removed by pressing the lt DOWN gt
12. S The displays will flash showing the scene was saved Repeat steps 3 7 for up to 24 scenes Exit program mode intended for changing looks E Scenes are intended to be used for static looks as opposed to chases which are Editing a Scene After being recorded any scene can be re programmed To edit a scene do the following or Scenes 4 2 3 4 O 6 7 8 9 Enter program mode Press lt MODE gt until the left display reads SCENE Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select the scene to be edited Use buttons lt 1 gt lt 6 gt to select the fixture s to be programmed Use the Color Number knobs to set the desired output Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all fixtures output as desired Press lt PROGRAMS The displays will flash showing the scene was saved Repeat steps 3 7 for all scenes that require editing Exit program mode until lt PROGRAM gt has been pressed i Looks created or edited in program mode will not be stored in the system memory Deleting a Scene To delete a scene do the following or Scenes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Enter program mode Press lt MODE gt until the left display reads SCENE Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select the scene to be deleted Press and hold lt DELETE gt for three seconds The displays will flash indicating the scene was deleted Release lt DELETE gt Repeat steps 3 5 until all desired scenes have been deleted Exit program mode i Deleted scen
13. To deselect a light press it again and make sure the LED indicator is off The lt BLACKOUT gt button will darken all fixtures To turn blackout off press the lt BLACKOUT gt button again The lt MUSIC AUTO BLACKOUT gt pedal will also activate and deactivate the blackout feature Button used to enter the programming mode Allows you to program a scene chase or sequence thereof Button used to delete scenes individually Delete a scene by pressing and holding the lt DELETE gt button until the LED display flashes lt DELETE gt button also controls the MIDI channel select Knobs to control the manual adjustment of red green blue amber white and UV 000 255 or the DMX channel of the Fixtures 1 6 Knob that adjusts the board s sensitivity to sound and music Display that shows various types of information about current selections and whether it is in Program or Playback mode Blackout indicates that blackout is active and the board is not sending DMX signals Program indicates that the board is in Program mode Music indicates that the board is in Music Trigger mode Auto indicates that the board is in Auto Trigger mode Chase shows the current chase in Playback or Program mode Scene shows the current scene in Playback or Program mode Button that switches between Chase mode and Scenes mode Hold to activate the Tap Sync feature Button that moves up through banks of scenes or up through the steps in a chase
14. es can not be restored without redesigning the look Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Page 13 of 21 Prog ramming Chase mode gives the user access to a bank of 12 chases each with up to 24 steps The distinction between chases and scenes allows the user to switch between moving chases and static scenes at will a Chase Add Mode Add mode allows the user to record new steps in a chase either to a previously unrecorded chase Or to an already established chase To program a chase Page 14 of 21 IN a OO A 9 an 9 Enter program mode Press lt MODE gt until the left display reads CHASE Press lt MUSIC AUTO BLACKOUT gt until the display on the right reads Add Use lt FUNCTION ENTER gt to scroll through the chase bank until the desired chase is selected A chase with no recorded steps will show xx 00 00 chase 1 12 step 0 out of 0 on the middle display Use buttons lt 1 gt lt 6 gt to select the fixture s to be programmed Use the Color Number knobs to set the desired output Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all fixtures output as desired Press lt PROGRAMS The displays will flash showing the step was saved The product will automatically move on to the next step The last step that was saved to memory will show on the middle display For example 03 03 03 chase 3 step 3 of 3 will change to 03 04 04 chase 3 step 4 of 4 after pressing lt PROGRAMsS indicating the next step to be programmed will be 03 05 05 chase
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16. h 4 rubber feet so it can be placed on a table top for programming and then floor mounted for playback The product is not rack mountable The Foot C uses DMX addressing and values to control products See Fixture Addressing for more information Looks are created by using the faders to send DMX values to the products The looks are saved into scenes or as steps in chases The scenes and chases are played back at different speeds and with different types of triggers Looks are created in Program mode The products are selected with the fixture buttons The knobs are moved to control the products and create looks Then the looks are saved to scenes or chases with the program button See Programming for more information Scenes and chases are played back in Playback mode Timing of playback is set with the speed and time functions audio triggers the Tap Sync function or MIDI input See Playback for more information Looks can be created in playback mode but they cannot be saved Foot C M User Manual Rev 1 Front Panel The Foot C is laid out with the Fixture buttons lt 1 gt lt 6 gt on the top left the color and sensitivity knobs on the top right the LED displays along the middle and the guitar Overview pedal style buttons along the bottom The rear panel of the product has the ports and power connection See Back Panel View for information about the back panel and its ports Front Panel View Front Panel Item Control
17. pening In playback mode the saved scenes and chases are triggered to play back There are four playback types Scene Playback Playing back saved scenes Chase Playback Playing back saved chases MIDI Playback Using a MIDI input signal to play back scenes and chases Live Playback Controlling the outputs without the use of scenes or chases Not recommended To operate any of the modes that offer amber white or UV color options the selected fixture must be capable of outputting that corresponding color light Scene playback triggers the looks saved into the scene bank in order from 1 up to 24 for playback with auto audio MIDI or Tap Sync triggering The middle display shows the current scene To enter Scene Playback mode from Chase Playback mode press lt MODE gt Scene 1 will automatically be selected If there is no look saved to Scene 1 it will skip to the first saved scene For manual triggering of scenes run the Foot C in Auto mode and set the speed to 0 Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select the desired scene Scenes with nothing programmed will be skipped in playback Chase playback triggers a specific chase 1 12 for playback with auto audio MIDI or Tap Sync triggering The middle display shows the selected chase the current step and the total number of steps in that chase To enter Chase Playback mode from Scene Playback mode press lt MODE gt Chase 1 will automatically be selected Use lt UP g
18. r or isopropyl alcohol 5 Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface 7 Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint o Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Power Thermal DMX Ordering Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Width 14 2 in 360 mm Length 7 2 in 183 mm Height 2 6 in 66 mm Weight 4 Ib 1 9 kg Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Value Foot C External Power Supply Input Voltage Fixed Switching Range 12 VDC 1A 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Voltage Selection Fixed Auto ranging Maximum External Temp 104 F 40 C Cooling System Convection Output Connector Channel Range 3 pin XLR 36 Product Name Item Code UPC Number Foot C 09081024 781462213725 ROHS Page 19 of 21 RETURNS Page 20 of 21 E E 4 In case you need to get support or return a product If you are located in the U S contact Chauvet World Headquarters If you are located in the UK or Ireland contact Chauvet Europe Ltd If you are located in Mexico contact Chauvet Mexico If you are located in Benelux contact Chauvet Europe BVBA If you are located in any other country DO NOT contact Chauvet Instead contact your local distributor See www chau
19. rrectly The sections below described DMX cabling and Board DMX addressing DMX Cablin DMX cabling is required to get DMX values from the board to the products Connect the DMX cable g from the DMX Out of the board to the DMX In of the first product in the rig Then connect another DMX cable from the DMX Out of the first product in the rig to the DMX In of the next product Continue connecting until all the products are connected DMX Cabling Diagram A D eS DMX DMX DAX DM DMX DMX Additional In Out In Out In Out Products 1 Product 2d Product 3 Product Fixture The Foot C uses DMX addressing The Foot C controls lights with specific DMX j addresses and the lights must be addressed correctly for the Foot C to control them Addressing More than one light can have the same DMX address but lights with the same DMX address should be the same type of light Below is a chart showing the Foot C DMX addresses and the corresponding fixture buttons FIXTURE Button Starting Address Range lt 6 gt 31 31 36 This product has program memory All looks exist not only during the current session but can also be saved or recalled after switching the power OFF Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Page 11 of 21 4 PROGRAMMING Program Program mode is used to program for playback In Program mode lighting looks are Mode created and saved for playback There are three parts to programming for playback Programming lights
20. s 1 A O N CO N j 11 12 Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Button or Knob Fixture selection buttons 1 6 with indicator LEDs Program button Blackout button Delete button MIDI channel select LED indicator will light orange when in MIDI selection mode Color control knobs red green blue amber white and UV Sound sensitivity knob Displays Mode pedal style button switches between chases and scenes Up pedal style button navigates upward through a list or increases numerical value when in a function Down pedal style button navigates downward through a list or decreases numerical value when in a function Function Enter pedal style button enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value Music Auto Blackout pedal style button Also toggles program modes Page 7 of 21 Control Button or Fader Descriptions FIXTURE lt 1 gt lt 6 gt BLACKOUT PROGRAM DELETE Color Control Knobs Audio Sensitivity Knob LED Displays lt MODE gt Pedal Button lt UP gt Pedal Button lt DOWN gt Pedal Button lt FUNCTION ENTER gt Pedal Button lt MUSIC AUTO BLACKOUT gt Pedal Button Page 8 of 21 Description Buttons that select lights to control and set the default DMX addresses of the channel faders The corresponding LEDs indicate when a light is selected Note These buttons are inclusive Pressing one then another selects both lights
21. selecting and controlling them to create looks Programming scenes saving the looks into scenes or Programming chases saving the looks into steps in a chase The next section describes how to program lights scenes and chases and how to modify and delete scenes and chases Output can be adjusted in Playback mode but the looks created in Playback mode cannot be saved to memory Entering To enter program mode do the following Program Mode 1 Turn the board on 2 Press and hold lt PROGRAMS for three seconds 3 The program indicator light next to the lt PROGRAM gt button will light up 4 Release lt PROGRAMS Exiting Program To exit program mode do the following Mode 1 Press and hold lt PROGRAM gt for three seconds 2 The program indicator light next to the lt PROGRAM gt button will turn off 3 Release lt PROGRAMS Page 12 of 21 Foot C User Manual Rev 1 Programming The Foot C has one bank of scenes separate from the chase banks for saving and a Scene or Scenes 2 E E ie playing back recorded scenes To record a scene follow the instructions below Enter program mode Press lt MODE gt until the left display reads SCENE Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select the desired scene Use buttons lt 1 gt lt 6 gt to select the fixture s to be programmed Use the Color Number knobs to set the desired output Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all fixtures output as desired Press lt PROGRAM
22. t and lt DOWN gt to select a chase There is no way to manually trigger the steps in a chase in playback mode The speed setting determines how long each scene or step will be active in Auto mode before the next scene or step is triggered To set speed do the following 1 Play back a scene or chase 2 Press lt FUNCTION ENTER gt until SPEEd 0 16 shows on the middle display 3 Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select the desired speed 0 will halt auto triggering 1 16 is in order from slowest to fastest speeds 4 Press lt FUNCTION ENTER gt until the display shows the current scene or chase to exit speed setting The fade setting determines how long it takes one scene or step to change or fade to the next scene or step To set fade follow the instructions below 1 Play back a scene or chase 2 Press lt FUNCTION ENTER gt until FAdE 0 16 shows on the middle display 3 Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select the desired fade 0 will set the scenes or steps to snap immediately to the next when triggered 1 16 is in order from fastest to slowest fade curves 4 Press lt FUNCTION ENTER gt until the display shows the current scene or chase to exit fade setting Foot C M User Manual Rev 1 Auto Mode Auto mode sets the scenes or the steps in chases to trigger automatically based on the set speed and fade times To enable Auto mode do the following 1 Play back a scene or chase 2 Press lt MUSIC AUTO
23. ts or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery Text Convention Meaning Conventions 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified Menu gt Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed lt ENTER gt A key to be pressed on the product s control panel ON A value to be entered or selected Sym bols Symbol Meaning Critical installation configuration or operation information Not following these instructions may make the product not work cause damage to the product or cause harm to the operator Important installation or configuration information The product may not function correctly if this information is not used Useful information PAE gt Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice Chauvet assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual Chauvet reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions You can download the latest version of this document from www chauvetlighting com Copyright 2015 Chauvet All rights reserved Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America Author Date Editor Date R Isenstadt 04 28 15 A Leon 05 01 15 Page 4 of 21 Foot C User Manual Rev
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