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1. LIGHT OPERATOR COLOUR PRESETS CHASES al Auto Semi Auto rd Mode Manu 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ai ei w e E iS W m 0 w 54 E x mi 1 GB Record TAP Step oe Ad Strobe Delete Black Out a lt SHOW 1 8 Reco Botex LED Commander USER MANUAL 24 004 2723 00 Rev1 0 Technical Specifications Adapter Included ccce eee eeeeeeeeeeeees AC230V 50Hz for power input DC9V 500mA for power output Power NDUT ENEKE ADE A AT a DC9 12V 300mA min MA IN ass EE sl me le ta t cena 3PIN male XLR connector OMA OLT ss t ka n aan se 3PIN female XLR connector 2pcs Audio MPUTA era Line input 0 1V 1Vpp DIMENSIONS vectaiwcnescronstadaudicietupaaneds 310mm L x 147mm W x 62 4mm H W SODI a eer re en i eee nee ere ee eee ee ee 1600g Operation Guide 5 3 Configuring a SHOW 6 Click EditShow icon to edit and configure each of the 8 shows ART 16 Scenes File List Show Read Current ART 16 Scenes Me T F rainbow scn DMX Address km Fade Time 0 Seconds Save Scene To PC show0100 scn show0100 scn rainbow scn Load Scene To ART 16 Save All Scenes To PC Load All Scenes To ART 16 Delete Scene File Format Device Download to Keypad 6 1 Selectthe Show to configure by using the drop down menuinthe top right corner ofthe screen Setthe base address of Light Operator in the DMX address field Set fade time in2. To add aLED fixture this unit must be in the Programmable state Fix Lib 1 Press UP amp DOWN buttons to scroll to the 5 Initia menu 5 Initia GD Record 2 Then press Fn Record button initialize the A A LED fixture library and all the LED indicators KA flash repeatedly 3 times to confirm the setting There are two ways available for users to exit LED fixture Lib Mode Lib A Press Mode Lib button to exit LED fixture library AA Alternatively press UP 8 DOWN buttons to scroll EI lb to the menu 6 Exit Press Fn Record button to 6 Exit exit LED fixture library
3. Press Strobe Delete button if you want to edit strobe effect and the LED indicator beside the button will flash repeatedly 4 Press Fn Record button and the LED indicator beside the button is lit 5 Move Strobe Speed fader button to change strobe frequency between 0 1Hz and 20Hz Operation Guide Basic Control Parts 3 3 Running a Chase Front Panel To run a Chase this unit must not be in the Programmable state If this unit is in Programmable state hold on pressing Fn Record button for about 5 seconds until the LED indicator beside the button blacks out to exit Programmable state CHASE E 1 Press the Chase button to choose a chase O K The unit can choose 8 Chases simultaneously AN gt oleate E e gt 7 108 Cotte 2 Press UP amp DOWN button to change loop wi g number for the chase O A eo a 6 mv N T o MM n Moge kib 3 Press Mode Lib button to choose running mode a AL anual a amp w 21 kat There are 3 modes for user selection available in lo E will az MT MITME Saale Manual mode Music mode and Auto mode S a g 2 lt O 4 e In Manual mode press UP amp DOWN buttons to play the next or previous step Press Fn Record button then move fader6 button to change the fade time between Osecond and 10minutes re FT means fadetime CPxx CSx FT xXXXX N o O 2 0 O O 1 7 He m a a ed gt e l o a O 0 au e In Music
4. Fn Record button for about 5 seconds until the LED indicator next to a Fn Record button blinks 2 1 Creating a Color Preset Fixt pate 1 Choose the Fixture that you wish to edit and An the LED indicator next to the fixture button is lit 2 Move the fader or import DMX signal to edit a scene Then press Fn Record button to record the current value 3 Press UP amp DOWN buttons to choose banks Poses en 4 Press a Color Preset button to which you wish amp to store the scene and all the LED indicators V flash repeatedly 3 times to confirm your setting 5 Repeat step1 4 to record more scenes to preset Operation Guide 1 2 Adding a LED Fixture To add a LED fixture this unit must be in the Programmable state Fix Lib 1 Press UP amp DOWN buttons to scroll to the menu 2 Add 2 Add Then press Fn Record button to add a fixture In 2 Add menu user can press Up amp Down buttons to navigate to different submenus 2 Press Fn Record button firstly Secondly move fader button 1 6 to change the fixture name Then press Fn Record button to confirm the setting Fix Name Modify Userfix Userfx 3 Press Fn Record button firstly Secondly move fader1 button to ae ee gt n choose the channel number Then press Fn Record button to confirm the setting 4 Press Fn Record button firstly Secondly move one of fader1 6 Chan1 as Modify buttons to change the color Then Red R
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6. ater Check carefully and make sure your product is not damaged and that no included accessory is missing If your product appears to be damaged or missing something please do not use it and contact your local distributor immediately About the manual Read the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly as they give important information regarding safety during use and maintenance Keep this manual with the unit for consulting it in the future If the unit is sold or given to another operator make sure that it always has its manual to enable the new owner to read about its operation and relative instruction Update amp Changes Improvements and specifications in the design of the unit and manual are subject to change without any prior written notice Copyright All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without authorized written permission Operation Guide 5 2 Running a SHOW 1 To exit Programmable state press and hold GI Record down the Fn Record button for about 5 seconds c iA until the LED indicator next to Fn Record button NI blacks out 2 Press the SHOW button to choose a show SHOW which you want to display The unit can display A multiple shows in cycle 5 3 Configuring a SHOW 1 Connect Light Operator to your computer with USB cable If you first use ART 16 exe you needtoinstall a USB drive program 2 Launch ART 16 exe The main scree
7. ed press Fn Record button to confirm the setting 5 Repeat step4 to configure the color of other channels Save amp 6 Press the Fn Record button to save and exit the Exit configurations Alternatively user can press Mode Lib button Then press Fn Record button to save the configurations or press Mode Lib button to give up the configurations Save Rec Quit Lib Operation Guide 1 3 Editing a LED Fixture To edit a LED fixture this unit must be in the Programmable state 1 Press UP amp DOWN buttons to scroll to the menu 3 Edit Then press Fn Record button to enter edit menu 2 Press Up amp Down buttons to choose the LED fixture which you want to edit Then press the Fn Record button to start to edit the LED fixture 3 Repeat step 2 6 of 1 2 Adding a LED Fixture to complete the edit 1 4 Deleting a LED Fixture To delete a LED fixture this unit must be in the Programmable state Bae ib 1 Press UP amp DOWN buttons to scroll to the volli menu 4 Delete Then press Fn Record button 4 Delete to enable the delete function 2 Press UP amp DOWN buttons to select the LED fixture which you want to delete A v NE 3 Press Strobe Delete button to delete the Strobe Delete undesired LED fixture and all the LED indicators An flash repeatedly to confirm the setting e 4 Press Fn Record button to exit current menu Operation Guide 1 5 Initializing LED Fixture Lib
8. es Principal Features Professional LED controller as well as DMX console Internal editable LED fixture library each LED fixture having maximal 8 programmable channels 8 quick access Fixture buttons for controlling 8 different LED fixtures 64 channels in total 64 Color Presets divided into 8 Banks 8 programmable Chases each can record up to 99 scenes 3 operation mode available in Auto mode Music mode and Manual mode Blackout master for shutting off all lighting fixtures Strobe function and Strobe frequency adjustable Built in 1G memory being able to record up to 255 files Additional 8 Shows each can record 16 flash files which are downloaded by record or from PC via USB port DMX 512 and DMX 1000K Output available LCD display for easy operation LED indicators Audio input and built in microphone for music synchronization USB port for connecting PC Power requirement of DC 9 12V 300mA min Operation Guide 4 Editing a Scene To create a scene this unit must not be in the Programmable state If this unit is in Programmable state hold on pressing Fn Record button for about 5 seconds until the LED indicator beside the button blacks out to exit Programmable state Fixture a Strobe Delete A Gi Record BR STROBE Speed 1 Press any of Fixture1 8 buttons to choose a fixture which you want to edit 2 Move the fader button or select a color preset to edit a scene 3
9. grammable state you simply take the following steps 1 Press and hold down the Fn Record button for GID Record about 5 seconds until the LED indicator next to the Fn Record button blinks The device is engaged in a WV programmable state 2 Press the Mode Lib button to enter LED fixture Library 1 1 Patching a LED Fixture Fix Lib 1 Press UP amp DOWN buttons to scroll the menu on 1 Patch LCD display and select the submenu 1 Patch G Record 2 Press the Fn Record button to start to patch DS 3 Press UP amp DOWN buttons to select the desired LED fixture Then press the fixture button to which you want to patch the LED 4 If you want to choose other LEDs repeat step3 Mode Lib 5 When you are satisfied with the patch press the An Mode Lib button to exit Operation Guide 2 2 Deleting a Color Preset To delete a color preset this unit must be in the Programmable state To delete an undesired color preset hold on pressing Strobe Delete button simultaneously press the Color Preset button Then all the LED indicators flash repeatedly 3 times to confirm the setting Color Preset Strobe Delete Light Operator has 64 built in Color Presets divided into 8 banks Operation Guide 2 Color Preset All the modification to Color Preset can be done only in Programmable state To enable Programmable state you simply follow the step listed below EJ Record Press and hold down the
10. mode the rhythm triggers each step O 0 O O eO O O AA cea es Users can press UP amp DOWN buttons to increase N SENS xxx or decrease the sensitivity number a a B a a B B 8 YOL9J13S JYNLXIA SENS means sensitive e InAuto mode the chase is played automatically CPxx CSx Users can set speed by quickly pressing the SP xxxx Tap Step button twice Alternatively users can press Fn Record button then move fader5 button to change the speed SP means speed Basic Control Parts Front Panel 1 SHOW buttons 1 8 Show buttons are used to play recorded flash files 2 FIXTURE selectors 1 8 The Fixture selectors are used to select LED lighting fixtures for manual control Hold on pressing this button for 2s to see the patched LED fixture 3 Colour Preset buttons 1 8 The Colour Preset buttons are used to select 64 color preset Hold on pressing this button for 2s to see and edit bank when playing a Chase 4 UP DOWN buttons The UP DOWN buttons are used to choose bank scroll and adjust desired levels during operation 5 LCD screen The LCD screen displays current information about the console state 6 Chase buttons 1 8 Chase buttons are used to playback or store Chase 7 Mode Lib button This button is used to choose operating mode in normal state and to launch LED fixture library in edit state In Manual mode hold on pressing this button for 2s to see Fade time In Music mode hold on pressing this b
11. n displays as the following 3 Click Open Flash icon to select and display a flash file 4 Click Preview icon to preview the flash file 5 Click FileConvert icon to convert flash file with extension swf into the file with extension scn which Light Operator can play directly Operation Guide Safety Information amp Maintenance 5 1 Recording DMX Signal Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture and follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual 1 To enable Programmable state press and hold muu Gi Record down the Fn Record button for about 5 seconds i A t SAA GIES eee ATO Ne coors e Be sure thatthe local power outlet matches that of the reguired voltage for your unit e Toreducetherisk offire or electrical shock do not expose this unit to rain or high levels of moisture T O OMEGA e Do not spill water or other liquids into or on your unit SHOW want to record DMX signal lt e Donotopentheunitasthere are no user serviceable NN parts inside 3 Press the same Show button to choose record mode Then press Fn Record button to enable e Donot dismantle or modify the unit as this voids all the record mode In the process of recording you warranties can press Fn Record button to stop recording o l l l e Turn off the unit immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment please discon
12. te a Chase this unit must be in the Programmable state aide 1 Press Chase button to select the Chase which N you wantto configure 2 Press Fixture button to choose a fixture which Fixture you want to edit x 3 To edit a scene you can move the fader buttons or choose a Color Preset or input DMX signal Gi Record 4 Press the Fn Record button to record the current step and all the LED indicators flash t A repeatedly 3 times 5 Repeat step3 4 to record more steps 6 If you want to insert a step press Tap Step CPxx CSxx button and the LCD displays as the left figure Mxx Sxx CPxx means Color Preset CSxx menas Chase xx Mxx means total steps of the Chase Sxx menas Current step Press UP amp DOWN buttons to choose the location to which you want to insert the step Then repeat step3 4 a step is insert into current step OO Basic Control Parts Rear Panel 1 DMX OUTA Spin XLR female connector to send DMX data to fixtures 2 DMX OUTB Spin XLR female connector to send SHOW data or output Preview function of PC software 3 DMX IN Spin XLR male connector to receive DMX data 4 USB port Used to connect PC to edit SHOW 5 Audio in Lineinput 0 1V 1Vp p 6 Power switch Used to power on off the unit 7 DC IN DC 9 12V 300mA min Operation Guide 1 LED Fixture Library All the modification to LED fixture library can be done only in Programmable state To enable Pro
13. the Fade Time field 6 2 Assign scenes to the selected show using the gt Insert and lt icons 6 3 Click Download to keypad icon to save a configured show to the Light Operator 6 About Updating 1 Obtain a file named LightOpPro scn from BOTEX 2 Power off Light Operator Then hold on pressing Fn Record button and Mode Lib button and power on the unit 3 Connect Light Operator to your computer with USB cable via USB port 4 Run the program ART 16 exe Then use EditShow function to download the file LightOpPro scn 5 Unplug the USB cable after completing download Then power off the unit 6 Power on the unit The unit completes updating now Table of Contents Introduction ine ee ee eee ee ee eee 1 Safety Information 8 Maintenance cccccec eee cence eens 2 FGAMITGS esise naa EEA E ons EDERA 3 Basic Control Parts 2 e ea aulas t esem i i 4 6 OIG AINE cise et saksamaal al oe ee es 4 5 Kea Panel ets male il ala aaa i 6 Operation Guide l a ase ee atea dene cae ore reedeasecenacder 19 1 LED Fixture Library ica cani ctv eriaveesdiuisersctoducdsanoateossautedasauieapes 7 10 Nc E a TG A re CCIE Gc siia gaasi aiamaa ma T 1 2 Adding a LED Ie I 5 gt AMPS 8 1 3 Editing a LED Fixture orkaani aata in catia nak kaa ai a 9 1 4 Deleting a LED Fixture oo eana sma t vusv anda Khama vas k nnak KaMS EKE SA E 9 1 5 Initializing LED Fixture Library wincsatocs dade memia k li md
14. tinue using it and disconnect it from power immediately There are 3 record modes for user selection available in Manual mode Auto mode and Semi Auto mode In Auto mode while detected an initializing signal of all zero the rest signal of non zero will be recorded to the device automatically While e Donotattempt repairs Repairs by unqualified people detected the next signal of all zero all the indicators flash once the could cause damage or faulty operation Contact your recording is complete local authorized service center e Unplug this unit when not used for long periods of time In SEMI AUTO mode while detected an initializing signal of all zero the rest signal of non zero will be recorded to the device automatically If you e Clean only with dry cloth want to stop recording press SHOW button While detected the next signal l l of all zero all the indicators flash once the recording is complete e Handle this unit carefully Any strong shock or vibration may result in malfunction In MANUAL mode while the device goes into the state of ready to record manually press the SHOW button and the device is processing record Then press the same SHOW button again to finish recording all the indicators flash once the recording is complete and the device record all the DMX signal it receives Every SHOW is allowed to record up to 16 DMX segments The total time of record can exceed 1000 minutes Featur
15. utton for 2s to see sensitive In Auto mode hold on pressing this button for 2s to see step speed 8 TAP Step button This button is used to select step when editing a chase and set triggering time in playing a chase 9 Fn Record button Hold on pressing Fn Record button for 5s to enter exit programmable state Tapping this button to switch between the two functions of Faders5 8 10 Blackout button Blackout button is used to take all DMX value to 0 11 Strobe Delete button This button is used to choose Strobe function and to delete undesired items in programmable state In the state of Strobe hold on pressing this button for 2s to see frequency 12 LED indicators These indicators show the current operation 13 Faders 1 8 Faders 1 8 are used to adjust desired value Operation Guide 3 1 Editing a Chase Strobe Delete 7 If you want to delete a step press UP amp DOWN s AN buttons to choose the undesired step Then press Strobe Delete button to delete current step Users can store up to 99 steps per Chase Every Chase has 8 built in steps as factory setting 3 2 Deleting a Chase To delete a Chase this unit must be in the Programmable state Hold on pressing the Strobe Delete button simultaneously press the Chase button to choose the chase which you wan to delete until all the LED indicators flash repeatedly 3 times Strobe Delete 4 A Operation Guide 3 1 Editing a Chase To crea
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