Express LPC Quick Guide v3.1
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1. 3 Securely attach the two L brackets to the side panels of the LPC as shown using two 6 32 x 1 4 flathead screws each Choose the bracket holes closest to its bend 4 Place the LPC on the surface where you want it Mark the surface through the mounting holes in each bracket Remove the LPC 5 Drill holes at the marks You will be providing the mounting screws and anchors If necessary so choose a drill bit accordingly 6 Securely attach the LPC to the mounting surface Mounting beneath a horizontal surface To mount the LPC to the bottom of a horizontal surface follow the procedure below with general reference to the illustration for top and vertical mounting above 1 Remove all mounting hardware from the plastic bag 2 Fasten the four rubber bumpers to the top surface of the LPC with double sided tape not included with LPC 3 Securely attach the two L brackets to the side panels of the LPC The brackets should be flipped 180 from the bracket position shown in the illustration above with the mounting flange facing the top Choose the bracket holes farthest from its bend 4 Place the LPC on the surface where you want it Mark the surface through the mounting holes in each bracket Remove the LPC 5 Drill holes at the marks You will be providing the mounting screws and anchors if necessary so choose a drill bit accordingly 6 Securely attach the LPC to the mounting surface Mounting the LPC Cabling2. All connections to the LPC except for the optional RFU are made to the LPC s rear panel The numbers in the figure refer to items under Power Supply below REMOTE MACRO Lo MIDI N ETCNET THRU TWISTED PAIR 5V 2 5A 112V 1A CLASS 2 OUTPUTS IN Power supply 1 Push the LPC s power switch to the off position O symbol Remove the thumb screw to free the cable clamp from the rear panel The power supply has a cable attached to it Clip the cable clamp over the cable near the 8 pin male connector Plug the connector into the LPC rear panel receptacle 5 Adjust the cable clamp so that you can re attach it to the LPC 6 Plug one end of the furnished power cord into the power supply and the other end into a grounded power outlet Dimmers Connect the dimmers as explained in the installation sections of your Express User Manual Appendix A Accessories If you are using a monitor a Remote Focus Unit a printer ETCNet MIDI or remote macros with your LPC or if your show performs remote triggering connect and install as explained in the installation sections of your Express User Manual Appendix A The chassis may also be grounded if needed by placing a ground wire under this Phillips head screw Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 5 Front panel The LPC s front panel is shown in the illustration below The numbers are keyed to the explanations of features below L
3. M4 Setup display M7 M1 and M5 Reboot M7 M5 and M6 Nothing M7 M1 and M6 Softkey S1 P M7 M2 and M6 Softkey S2 M7 M3 and M6 Softkey S3 Softkey S4 M7 M1 and M5 and M6 Softkey S5 M7 M2 and M5 and M6 Softkey S6 M7 M3 and M5 and M6 Softkey S7 M7 M4 and M6 M7 M4 and M5 and M6 Softkey S8 M7 M1 and M2 and M3 and M4 and M5 and M6 Record M7 Read From Disk Read system configuration a Use this autocontrol to back out of an autocontrol operation without changing anything b Thesoftkeys apply to the existing display as viewed on your video monitor LPC operation Interfacing with external devices You can do more with your LPC if you use it to control or be controlled by external devices Following are the ways you can operate the LPC with external devices and how you would go about implementing them ETCNet The Express LPC supports ETCNet a proprietary ETC network operating with Ethernet protocols that allows you to operate a wide variety of ETC devices together These devices can include ETC s Remote Interface Units RIU or Remote Video Interface RVI devices You can also use ETC s newer interface devices such as the ETCNet2 DMX Node or the ETCNet2 Video Node Network interface devices can provide DMX512 outputs that mirror those of the LPC The
4. Powerup macro see the Macros chapter of your Express User Manual Learn about programming remote macros in the Remote Interfaces chapter of your Express User Manual For information about wiring the rear panel Remote Macro connector see the nstallation appendix of your Express User Manual 3 See Setting the clock page 11 for information about preparing the LPC for real time programs by setting the real time clock See your user manual for information about programming and setup operations Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 Autocontrols The front panel buttons M1 M7 have programmable as well as fixed functions Each can operate a macro in your show as explained under Macro control page 7 They may also be used in combinations to give you access to software displays and to make settings When panel buttons including the Read From Disk button are used in non programmable combinations they are called autocontrols Execute an autocontrol using the following 4 step procedure Press M7 and hold Release M7 wpa Press the additional button or buttons and hold Release the additional button or buttons An Express LPC with version 3 1 system software contains the following autocontrols Autocontrol buttons Function M7 M1 Stage display M7 M1 and M2 Plus M7 M3 Patch display M7 M1 and M3 Enter M7 M2 and M3 Minus M7 M1 and M2 and M3 Clear M7
5. channels Proportional patching of up to 1 024 DMX512 dimmers Eight part multipart cues Thirty three dimmer profiles all but one of which are editable 500 groups 99 focus points 2 000 macros 24 overlapping submasters Ten pages of submaster memory Playback controls Seven front panel push buttons Timed control Internal or external clock 12 hour or 24 hour timing References sunrise and sunset with astronomical clock Up to 500 user created Real Time Programs Display functions Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 VGA video output Stage Blind Fader Effects Spreadsheets Cues Submasters Groups and Focus Points Patch Park Setup Flexichannel displays only recorded channels Channel attributes Submaster functions Ten pages of 24 recorded submasters each Fully overlapping channel assignments Proportional channel levels Programmable fade and wait times Live and programmed rate control Submasters either overlapping pile on or inhibitive All submasters programmable with effects Update function Control keypad features Spreadsheet editing Submaster list Channel functions 8 bit and 16 bit data types Both highest level Highest Takes Precedence and last action Latest Takes Precedence channel types Group function to allow channels to be manipulated as proportionally balanced groups And Except Only and Thru functions to select Full function Level sets a channel to a user selectable default
6. mode Macro editing Macros programmable for Macro wait Can include in real time programs Can include in time code events Four macros operated by remote switches Powerup macro Remote Trigger function Effects functions Effects may be recorded as cues or submasters Up to 100 steps each Live effects recording Spreadsheet editing 8 bit and 16 bit data types Variability of rate during playback Step times In Dwell Out Step fade times High Low Levels In Dwell Out Effect fade times Range editing of effect attributes and step values Profile functions Profiles may be assigned to dimmers Ten preset profiles nine of which are editable Twenty three additional profiles that may be programmed Options Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 Parallel printer Remote Focus Unit Remote Macro controls Remote interface devices Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Limited Warranty Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ETC warrants to the original owner or retail customer Customer that during the warranty period ETC will repair or replace its products that are defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service subject to the terms of this limited warranty The warranty period shall begin on the date of delivery of a portable system or on the date of energization of a permanently installed system and shall continue for the following periods a one year for all Irideon products and b two years for all
7. need to set the LPC astronomic clock you can perform those settings in either an Express console or in Expression Off Line They become part of the system configuration components which can then be read into the LPC from a showfile See Reading a showfile page 7 for information about reading a showfile s system configuration components NOTE Clock settings are retained in LPC memory even if the power is temporarily removed Once set you should not need to reset the clock but you may need to revise the setup later if for example power is removed for a long time or you need to set the astronomic clock Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 Using an RFU If attaching an RFU to your LPC to set the real time clock follow the procedure below 1 Connect the RFU and a video monitor to the respective ports on the LPC Use the M7 M4 autocontrol to go to the Setup display Follow the procedure called Setting the Clockin the System settings chapter of your console user manual Using autocontrols The LPC s autocontrols allow you to perform all the configuration settings for the real time clock except provide data for the astronomical clock In general follow the procedures given under Setting the Clock in the System settings chapter of your console user manual except where required to choose from the Clock Functions menu To make that choice in the Express LPC use the Plus or Minus autocontrols to move through menu selections Use the Ent
8. so popular but in a simplified package In fact a show created for any console in the Expression line of consoles will run on the Express LPC What you surrender in show creation editing and control capabilities you gain in ease of operation and simplicity Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 Getting started To use your Express LPC successfully please follow the installation and operation instructions contained in this QuickGuide In many places these instructions rely upon additional information in the Express User Manual which is supplied with the LPC Shows to run in the Express LPC may be created in the console or in Expression Off Line a software program that emulates the programming capabilities of Expression family consoles Following are the items contained in an LPC shipping package The items marked with an asterisk are not needed for all mounting positions If anything is missing or if you have questions about the installation or operation of the Express LPC please call your dealer or ETC Technical Services at one of the offices listed on the back page of this document e The LPC unit e LPC power supply and separate power cord e Two convertible front mounting brackets e Two sliders and rear mounting brackets for a 19 rack e Four rubber feet e Mounting fasteners e This Express LPC QuickGuide version 3 1 e Express User Manual version 3 1 Mounting the LPC The LPC may be used without brackets securing it if
9. the surface is sufficiently level and steady All you need to do is attach the four rubber feet with the 4 40 x 3 8 screws all provided with the LPC Do not locate the LPC closer than six feet to dimmers or high current AC lines to avoid electromagnetic interference If you need to mount the LPC for stability or for operating convenience hardware is supplied for each of the four mounting orientations listed below The procedure to use for each mounting orientation is given next e na 19 rack e Secured below a horizontal surface such as a desk or shelf e Secured to the top of a horizontal surface e Secured to a vertical surface Getting started Rack mounting To mount the LPC in a 19 rack follow the illustrated procedure below 4 10 32 x 1 2 Phillips with washers 4 10 32 x 3 8 Phillips bow Ziv 5 6 32 x 1 4 flathead 4 10 32 x 1 2 Phillips with washers i i Xe PER 5 6 32 x 1 4 flathead D w 1 Remove all mounting hardware from the plastic bag 2 Place one black washer on each of the eight 10 32 x 1 2 screws Attach the two L brackets to the side panels of the LPC using three 6 32 x 1 4 flathead screws each Choose the bracket holes that position the bracket flush with the front panel 4 Secure the two rear brackets to the side panels of the LPC using two 6 32 x 1 4 flathead screws each orienting the brackets as shown 5 Fit the LPC through the front of the rack and
10. 5b bn be ded a bye dg pe ade 13 Upgrading remote interface devices 21k liie 14 Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Limited Warranty Appendix C Declaration of Conformity Introduction The ETC Express Lighting Playback Controller LPC is a playback system that provides complete hands off control of area lighting It is ideal for environments where simplified control of lighting sequences and effects is needed If more control capability is needed the power of the Express LPC can be expanded by using it in a network or connecting it to external devices For example e MIDI Show Control MSC Send and receive show control information using the MIDI Show Control protocol e ETC MIDI Control shows using this subset of MIDI e MIDI Time Code MTC Synchronize your show with external devices using the MIDI time code protocol e ETCNet Connect the LPC to an ETC network so that you can control or view remotely using remote interface devices e Remote Macros Start stop and control shows with up to four external switches for example on a door frame or operated by hand e Remote Trigger Provide switched control to an external device during LPC show operation The LPC uses the proven design of the Express lighting console a full featured lighting controller used in thousands of educational and live performance centers Working for you is the same complex show technology that made Express
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12. IGHTING Pune canus Class 2 Oureurs sees Features The features of the LPC front panel are from left to right 1 The power on indicator glows when the LPC is powered on 2 Seven macro control buttons Use these to control the LPC and the show 3 Read From Disk button Use this to read the show into the LPC Disk drive 5 The fuse holder protects the LPC from an excessive power drain by the RFU if attached 6 RFU connector Producing shows for the Express LPC Shows that run in the Express LPC may be produced in a couple of ways One way is to develop the show in an ETC console that runs the same version of software as the LPC such as an Express Expression or Insight console If the show is created in a console that has features not available in the LPC such as a higher channel or dimmer count the LPC responds only within the limits of its capabilities and ignores everything else Another way to create a show for an Express LPC with ETC s console emulator Expression Off Line which runs on a pc type computer With Expression Off Line you can produce a complete show that is tailored exactly for your particular LPC model 2 See Expression Off Line page 13 for information about using Off Line to create or edit LPC showfiles 6 Front panel LPC operation You need two things to run a show in an Express LPC a diskette containing the show in console ready form and instructions about which macros avai
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14. OPE Lighting Playback Controller OuickGuide Version 3 1 ii Lighting Playback Controller QuickGuide Version 3 1 Contents opos s Mm 1 i011 3 5 11 MN 2 Mounting the LPC 2 HACK MOUTO 2 Leine er acts dors t rer arg PoE oe 3 Mount on a horizontal or along a vertical surface 2 2 2222 222 4 Mounting beneath a horizontal surface 0 sens 4 DEDE liliis 2 Riese be Pd beet id ba de de hd POS adda Gras od ds 5 Power SUDOV ic do pk ee tak Ha ne a PR Eee De RR Rede wae do 5 DNS a an qase xe Rud Ras BYR as a ww Pewee Kw x e ed e at 5 AcCessOlleS esses aaa aa hh hs 5 Front panel eese sss eee 6 3 7 a a ae ah ale Bh Seon whe agin A AWE a aA 6 Producing shows for the Express LPC 6 LPC operation 0000 00 7 Reading a showfile ccce 7 WA COT een Redd WBS wb e Pe ea PERS ERG r BS Red 7 Doris nn an a ale le ee na 8 Interfacing with external devices 2 2 2 9 us Do PM COTES 9 Hemos TONO zu Maree fevers areas AY niv d pes 9 MIDI Show Contr ETG MIN once oe sese mec keen pk eS eee 9 MIDI time code programs nern ores Rr ER Rr him E 10 210 MEE LIP 10 Seral IBHSOH 2c 5 cue ew ee Sew eee ed be eee eee hd dev SLUPess 10 Setting the clock sss sess 11 USNO ORTF oou ead arena eh S ELS ara 12 Using SuoDonmel colo aeaa are RAI Adee up es Ravages 12 Expression Off Lin 00 0000 13 Upgrading software 0 0 aaaea 13 Upgrading the LPC 345 0
15. e If MIDI information will be generated within the LPC such as to control the external MIDI device run a cable from the LPC s Out port to the In port of the external MIDI device Older Express LPC models also supported thinnet wiring which is compatible only with RIU and RVI interface devices If using an older Express LPC and thinnet see the Installation Appendix of your Express User Manual for special information and information Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 MIDI time code programs The LPC can run programs that are timed according to the Musical Instrument Digital Interface protocol MIDI MIDI shows consist of a series of events containing cues submasters or macros that play back at times determined by an external or an internal clock To run a time code program in the LPC load it in connect a time code source and start the time code running Refer to the Control interfaces chapter of your console user manual for detailed instructions about how to create and edit time code programs The chapter also includes information about changing program loop time frame rate and playing back a program by various means To connect an external MIDI source see Appendix A of your console user manual Printer See Appendix A of your console user manual for information about attaching a printer to your LPC Connect the printer to the LPC port labeled Parallel Printer Information about printouts available from the Express LPC can be f
16. er autocontrol to confirm your selection For example set the time and date in your LPC as follows 1 Connecta video monitor to the LPC 2 Use the M7 MA autocontrol to go to the Setup display 3 Press M7 M1 and M2 to step to selection 2 on the Clock Functions menu You will see the following Time Date display Enter current standard time 12 hour clock To start clock press RECORD To cancel press Time PM Date 25 June 38 Dau Thursday NOTE For any operations requiring the Plus or Minus autocontrol you can repeat the function after first activating it by tapping the M7 key as many times as needed 4 The time will be highlighted when you enter the display To change it press the Plus or Minus autocontrols to increment or decrement the time When the minutes move past 60 or before 0 the hours increment or decrement respectively 5 Press the Enter autocontrol to move to the AM PM field Change by using the Plus or Minus autocontrols 6 Continue with the rest of the settings in the Time Date display using the Enter Plus and Minus autocontrols as above 7 When you are satisfied with the settings press the Record autocontrol to start the clock 6 For a list of autocontrols see Autocontrols page 8 Setting the clock Expression Off Line Shows for the Express LPC are often created in the same type of console for which the LPC is designed as a playback device But you can also use ETC s console emu
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20. l under Devices missing from the Remote Units list To set the network configuration in all ETCNet2 remote interface devices to ETCNet execute the autocontrol for softkey S5 M7 M1 and M5 and M6 Upgrade all units To upgrade all remote interface devices at once execute the autocontrol for softkey S1 M7 M1 and M6 Upgrade some units To upgrade some units follow the procedure below 1 Usethe Plus or Minus autocontrols to move forward or backward through the Remote Units list 2 While highlighting a unit you wish to upgrade execute the autocontrol for softkey S8 M7 M1 and M6 to mark the unit 3 Repeat step 2 to mark as many units as you wish 4 After marking execute the autocontrol for softkey S2 M7 M2 and M6 to upgrade the marked units Upgrade only one unit Follow the procedure below 1 Usethe Plus or Minus autocontrols to move forward or backward through the Remote Units list 2 While highlighting the unit you wish to upgrade execute the autocontrol for softkey S3 M7 M3 and M6 to upgrade the unit Upgrading software Appendix A Specifications Electrical Voltage input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Maximum current 0 8 amps Built in interfaces Syste 1 024 DMX512 outputs Parallel printer RS 232C serial port Remote Focus Unit Supports CE dimming systems Remote Macro control Remote Trigger option MIDI time code control ETCLink m capacity 600 cues per show 96 192 or 250 control
21. lable to the LPC were programmed into the show The LPC clock may also be used in addition to macros to control the show but clock control is not required Reading a showfile Read showfiles by inserting a diskette in the LPC disk drive and pressing the Read From Disk button on the LPC s front panel If the showfile was prepared using system software older than version 3 03 everything in the showfile will be transferred at once to the LPC memory If however the showfile was prepared with version 3 03 or later software only the show components of the showfile will be transferred into memory For those later showfiles if you want to transfer the system configuration components into the LPC memory press M7 on the LPC s front panel while pressing the Read From Disk button See the Showfile appendix in your Express User Manual for a breakdown of showfiles into show and system configuration components Macro control Macros can control the LPC in three ways Push button switches M1 through M7 on the LPC s front panel can be used to activate macros 1 7 Up to four switches can be wired to a rear panel connector and used to activate macros 1901 1904 Used that way those macros are known as Remote Macros Finally the LPC may be set to respond automatically to what is known as a Powerup Macro when the LPC is turned on Any of the 2 000 macros possible can function as the Powerup Macro For information about programming macros including the
22. lator Expression Off Line which runs on an IBM equivalent personal computer Expression Off Line reproduces virtually all of the functions of the LPC software using simulations of the same keys controls and displays that you find on the console itself When you create shows in Expression Off Line you are not constrained by the lack of a label key and alphanumeric keyboard as is true for an Express console Not only can you create shows in Off Line but you can also use Off Line to label things such as real time programs cues groups and channels Labels attached in Off Line stay with the show when transferred to the Express LPC where you can view them with an attached video monitor Instructions for labeling in Expression Off Line are given in the Expression Off Line QuickGuide Off Line and its QuickGuide may be obtained without charge from your dealer from the ETC website at www etcconnect com or from ETC Technical Services Information about reaching ETC Technical Services at several sites around the world is given on the back page of this document Upgrading software Upgrading software in your Express LPC is analogous to upgrading software in an Express console You can also use the LPC to upgrade the software of any remote interface devices connected to the LPC and set its network configuration The procedure for upgrading software in your LPC is the same procedure given under Upgrading software in Appendix A of your console user
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24. manual with a few exceptions These are noted below Upgrading the LPC Setup display Step 5 of the procedure recommends that you verify the upgrade in the Setup display In the LPC execute the autocontrol for the Setup display M7 M4 e Reset System Step 6 requires you to reset the system after the upgrade To reset the system in the LPC follow the procedure below 1 Goto the LPC Setup display if you re not already there see above 2 Activate the Plus autocontrol M7 M1 and M2 Tap M7 three more times to get to the Clear Functions choice on the Setup menu 3 Inthe Clear Functions display execute the autocontrol for softkey 1 M7 M1 and M6 4 Confirm the reset by executing the autocontrol for Enter M7 M1 and M3 Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 Upgrading remote interface devices Crossed wiring Sometimes when you re using twisted pair wiring a remote interface device does not appear on the Remote Units list The cause could be crossed wiring This problem is covered in the Upgrade software section of the console user manual under Devices missing from the list To swap the wiring in the LPC execute the autocontrol for softkey S6 M7 M2 and M5 and M6 Setting the configuration You may be unable to communicate with one or more ETCNet 2 remote interface devices because they are configured for an ETCNet2 network This problem is covered in the Upgrade software section of the console user manua
25. of ETC to customer This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed its essential purpose so long as ETC is willing and able to repair or replace defective parts in the prescribed manner 21 22 Appendix B Limited Warranty DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Electronic Theatre Controls Europe Limited Unit 5 Victoria Industrial Estate London W3 6UU United Kingdom declare under sole responsibility that the product Product name Express Lighting Control system Product type model Express Lighting Playback Controller Lot n a Batch Serialnumber n a Item numbers One to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards EN55103 1 part 1 Emissions Environment E2 Using EN55022 1994 Amendments A1 and A2 Class B EN55103 2 Part 2 Immunity Environment E2 Using EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 11 following the provisions of EU LV Directive s 73 23 EEC EN60950 Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment Third Edition following the provisions of EU EMC Directive s 89 336 BEC and 92 31 EEC London United Kingdom Mr Adam Bennette Place of issue Name of authorised person 4 QL 19 9 Date of Issue signaturc of authorised person Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 23 5 Americas Middleton Wisconsin e USA e Tel 1 608 831 4116 e Fax 41 608 836 1736 1
26. other ETC products Warranty is limited to 60 days from shipment for purchase of demo or loaner products Warranty does not cover any product or part of a product subject to accident negligence alteration abuse or misuse or any accessories or parts not supplied by ETC Warranty does not cover consumable parts such as fuses lamps color media or components warranted directly to the owner by the original manufacturer ETC s warranty does not extend to items not manufactured by us Freight terms on warranty repairs are FOB ETC factory or designated repair facility Collect shipments or freight allowances will not be accepted ETC s sole responsibility under this warranty shall be to repair or replace at ETC s option such parts as shall be determined to be defective on ETC s inspection ETC will not assume any responsibility for any labor expended or materials used to repair any equipment without ETC s prior written authorization ETC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL GENERAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DAMAGES TO PROPERTY DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE TIME PROFITS OR INCOME OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES The customer s obligations during the warranty period under this warranty are to notify ETC at ETC s address within one week of any suspected defect and to return the goods prepaid to ETC at their factory or authorized service center Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 THIS WARRANTY IS CONTINGENT ON THE CUSTOMER S FULL AND TIME
27. ound in the Printing chapter of the Express User Manual Serial interface On the rear panel of your LPC is a RS232 connector This is reserved for a serial interface function that may be implemented later It is not operational at this time Please disregard option 13 Serial Protocol Baud Rate on the Options Settings menu as well as the associated softkey S2 ESP Baud Rate in that menu The Options Settings menu is a choice on the Setup menu which you may reach with autocontrol M7 M4 Interfacing with external devices Setting the clock If you plan to run real time programs from your LPC you must first set the time and date configuration of its real time clock If your real time program references sunrise or sunset you must also set the astronomic functions of your real time clock the astronomic clock Latitude longitude and time zone values for cities located around the globe are given in the Time and location appendix of the Express User Manual You can set the time and date configuration of the LPC s real time clock in either of two ways both of which require you to attach a video monitor to the LPC One way is to attach a Remote Focus Unit to the LPC The second way is to take advantage of the LPC autocontrols You can also set the astronomic clock when using an RFU but not when using the LPC autocontrols Astronomic clock settings however are needed only if your real time programs reference sunrise or sunset If you
28. position over the mounting holes The L brackets should be on the outside of the rack 6 Secure the LPC to the front of the rack using four 10 32 x 1 2 screws and washers as shown If the rack holes are not threaded small black clips are provided for that purpose Slide the black clips over the rack mounting holes and thread the screws into them Caution Keep the rear of the LPC supported to avoid bending the front brackets 7 Using four 10 32 x 1 2 bolts and threaded clips if necessary attach the two slider brackets to rear holes in the rack that are opposite those holes used to mount the front of the LPC Do not secure yet 8 Line up the slider brackets with the rear brackets on each side of the LPC The threaded studs on the rear bracket should fit into slider bracket slots Attach each rear bracket to a slider using two 10 32 x 3 8 screws each The screws go through slots in the brackets and into threaded slider bracket holes 9 Secure all bolts so that the assembly is level and tight Express LPC QuickGuide v 3 1 3 Mount on a horizontal or along a vertical surface To mount the LPC either to the top of a horizontal surface or along a vertical surface follow the illustrated procedure below 2 6 32 x 1 4 flathead 2 6 32 x 1 4 flathead 1 Remove all mounting hardware from the plastic bag 2 Securely attach the four rubber bumpers to threaded holes in the bottom of the LPC using 4 40 x 3 8 screws
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30. value Independent channels Flip channel OVI light functions Fixture personalities load from diskette Patch fixtures by assigning personalities starting channels starting DMX512 address remote dimmer swap focus pan or tilt flip Five attribute categories Fixture box level adjustment Fixture focus with Solo Cue functions Up to 600 cues in the range 0 1 to 999 9 Discrete upfade and downfade times 00 00 99 59 for each cue Linked cue sequences Effect cues Split wait times Follow time Link to cue or macro Eight part multipart cues Selective cue recording Update cue command Attribute range editing Subroutines with cue or style steps Spreadsheet editing Cue list Group functions Up to 500 groups Any cue or submaster may be accessed as a group Spreadsheet editing Group list Appendix A Specifications Focus point functions e up to 99 preset focus points e Update cues and submasters when focus point changes e Record level of focus point without link e Available in effects e Printout available e Spreadsheet editing e Focus point list Diskette functions e 3 5 inch high density diskette drive for show storage e One show per disk e Software updates installed through diskette drive Retrieve show and configuration contents separately or together Macro functions Seven front panel push button macro controls Up to 2 000 macro selections for programming Macros may activate any control sequence Live Learn
31. y can also support remote monitors and alphanumeric keyboards that mimic those at the console and Remote Focus Units RFUs for remote control Information about installing an RIU or RVI is available in the Reference appendix of your Express User Manual Information about installing the newer ETCNet2 devices is given in their respective QuickGuides To use ETCNet2 interface devices with an Express LPC you must set the device to operate on ETCNet See the Upgrade Software section in the Appendix of your Express User Manual for that procedure Use unshielded twisted pair wiring UTP when making network connections between any interface device or network hub and the Express LPC Remote Trigger If you are operating an external device that may be controlled by a switch closure you can control that device with the LPC Remote Trigger feature See the nstallation appendix of your Express User Manual for an explanation about how to wire the LPC s Remote Macro port for this purpose Information about programming the Remote Trigger is found in the Control Interfaces chapter of your Express User Manual MIDI Show Control ETC MIDI See Chapter 24 Interfaces of your Express User Manual for information about using MSC and ETC MIDI Connect the external MIDI device such as a MIDI Sequencer to the LPC s MIDI In port If any other device should receive the MIDI signal connect the LPC s MIDI Thru port to the In port of the second receiving devic
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