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1. 32 GldSO sus grata qi eques RETI SALE 32 38 ETC locations 3 IND 1 andIND2 10 17 J jump to a STACK step 37 jump to STACK step 27 L language setting 11 32 38 LCD contrast 11 32 38 LCD menu 4 11 32 38 load b ckup eo als oe re Roh 38 load patch 32 load Show sulle A lames at 32 M MAGIGQ oil sew se 18 19 20 22 24 master fader 11 18 mermories x2 Lakes ves der eds data he 18 COPY c sem e Re 25 deletion of 21 editing mes metae M iD Sake Rees 20 MAGIG been Ze EDEN 19 20 page a E ere 19 playback ui lue peace vx Lens Sor ee 21 recording 19 36 MEMS oo ii ER 15 18 19 N NEXT tis iare e uon me eeh NA 16 playback of STACK 27 normal mode bump buttons 15 editing memories 20 faders secessu ete deas a od 14 jump to STACK step 27 memories 18 PAYO ENTREE e cuu Re aed 19 playback the STACK 27 random sequences 24 recording memories 19 recording sequences 22 0 operating modes menu 5 P pateh as etos ud goat hea eats 112. 36 Clear Memories 36 STACK aia ta da 37 Bumps Mode EEN ed 37 DMX Backup Mode LCD Menu 38 Chapter 4 MIDI Functions 39 Master Slave Function 39 MIDI Sequencing 41 Appendix Software Update 43 Prepare the Console 43 Update the Software 43 ii SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SmartFade lighting control console The SmartFade console offers a great feature range including hands on manual control memory driven operation and an impressive array of features for systems work SmartFade is perfect for any venue Usable for small touring shows auditorium productions or as a stage managers remote console The introduction contains the following sections e Using this Manual 2 es Help from ETC Technical Services 3 e Power up and Shutdown Procedures 4 Introduction gt Using this Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the SmartFade control console The following configurations of SmartFade are available SmartFade 1248 which provides 12 channel basic Two Scene operation 48 channel Normal mode for manual and memory playback and DMX Backup mod
3. Off Unavailable to record This will only appear on memory 01 01 if it has been set to master DMX Input e Blinkfullred Memory is empty and available e Blink dim red Memory is recorded Contents will be overwritten e Blink full yellow Sequence is empty and available Blink dim yellow Sequence is recorded and will be overwritten Step 4 If needed press and hold the MEMS button then press the bump button 1 12 corresponding to the page you want to load Step 5 Press the bump button corresponding to the memory or sequence you want to copy to the target memory sequence The copy is completed the COPY button goes out and the console is returned to the previous fader mode STACK The Stack is similar to other sequences in that it is a chain of memories and or channels Unlike fader sequences the Stack has 99 steps available for recording and the Stack is played back using either the crossfaders or gt as opposed to successively timed steps in sequences It is possible to play back the STACK on the crossfaders and to run fader sequences simultaneously The Stack is the preferred method of playing a list of cues called Steps for your show By recording memories and or channels in a specific order you can pre record all of the necessary steps or cues in your show and have them readily available for successive playback In addition you can insert new steps or modify existing
4. SMARTFADE Control Console User Manual Version 1 5 Copyright Electronic Theatre Controls Inc All Rights reserved Product information and specifications subject to change Part Number 7219M1200 1 5 0 Rev A Released May 2005 ETC Emphasis Expression Insight Imagine Focus Express Unison Obsession II SmartPack SmartFade ETCNet2 EDMX Source Four Revolution Sensor and WYSILink are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Electronic Theatre Controls Inc in the United States and other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries All other trademarks both marked and not marked are the property of their respective owners Table of Contents Introduction 1 Using this Manual 2 Text Conventions 2 Help from ETC Technical Services 3 Power up and Shutdown Procedures 4 Power up Procedure 4 Shutdown Procedure 4 Operating Modes Menu 5 Chapter 1 Two Scene Mode 7 Let s get you started 7 Two Scene Operation 8 About DMX Se eed eR NP Ed be ond 8 Tel 8 Bump B
5. 26 T technical services 3 two scene operation 7 46 bump buttons 9 channel faders 8 pateh aaa ta a ete ER 11 timed fades 10 U UNDO eei e EG em 19 24 31 36 update the software 43 W Website carane An eRe Ge Sere Pei 3 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Corporate Headquarters 3031 Pleasant View Road P O Box 620979 Middleton Wisconsin 53562 0979 USA e Tel 608 831 4116 Fax 608 836 1736 London UK Unit 5 Victoria Industrial Estate Victoria Road London W3 6UU UK Tel 44 0 20 8896 1000 e Fax 44 0 20 8896 2000 Rome IT e Via Ennio Quirino Visconti 11 00193 Rome Italy Tel 39 06 32 111 683 Fax 39 06 32 656 990 Holzkirchen DE Ohmstrasse 3 83607 Holzkirchen Germany e Tel 49 80 24 47 00 0 Fax 49 80 24 47 00 3 00 Hong Kong Room 605 606 Tower III Enterprise Square 9 Sheung Yuet Road Kowloon Bay Kowloon Hong Kong e Tel 852 2799 1220 m Fax 852 2799 9325 Service Americas service etcconnect com m UK service etceurope com m DE techserv hoki etcconnect com w Asia service etcasia com Web www etcconnect com m Copyright 2005 ETC All Rights Reserved m Product information and specifications subject to change 2 7219M1200 1 5 0 m Rev A m Released 05 2005
6. 32 load from disk 32 patch definition of 14 45 playback the STACK DMX Backup Mode 37 POWER vs xe nn als A eee de ete als Sa 5 4 POWER UP assi ea aan tea 4 PREVIEW are rena ESKE EAG 32 R RATE apa parte tad aan manage dns 28 REC MEM 19 REC SEQ EC es ee en Ant a E 22 S save backup 38 save Show 32 Sequetrices 24e bod h she EET 22 COPY Ad mh ei bead RUE eas 25 COILING open ses ez Ex DS GA ad Da A 32 MAGIC atu net gg a het tre f dete 22 24 recording 22 run mode 32 set channel range 32 OShUtdowWr a4 ud ete Rep CET AA 4 shutdown 4 single scene operation 16 SNAPSHOT qua sta nte tt e Rege 30 CODY x o ete det n pa toc eed en 32 snapshot recording to 30 software pdatlng pik eom Es 43 SD Garde se ret EE 44 USB aee ste peret Codes panes 43 software update 43 software version 11 32 38 SU E A 9 15 STAC C In 27 definition of 25 DMX backup mode 37 jump to step 27 37 playback DMX Backup Mode 37 playback in NEXT 27 Recording to
7. Then press the bump button for the memory you want to insert as the next step Repeat for as many steps as needed up to 24 for a sequence fader You can change the memory page as needed as you record the steps e the channel range button corresponding to the channel you want to insert into a step Individual channels can be inserted as sequence steps and hold the bump button of the first memory or channel in a range then press the bump button for the last memory or channel in a range Memories or channels will be entered one per step for the number of memories or channels selected The running order is based on whether the starting memory channel number is higher or lower than the end memory or channel Ranges may only be selected on the same page Youcan use any of the above methods in any combination in any sequence If you enter more steps than are allowed a warning message will appear on the LCD window Step 7 When the sequence is complete press REC SEQ The faders remain in whatever mode they were last in Step 8 To take control of the sequence press MEMS to enter Memory mode and move ES Normal Mode the fader up from the bottom of travel to start the sequence 23 Record a Magic sequence Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Press MEMS to enter memory mode If needed press and hold the MEMS button then press the bump button 1 12 correspondi
8. 47 00 0 techserv hoki etcconnect com Power up and Shutdown Procedures SmartFade uses the power button not only for power up and power down but also to access the operating mode selection menu Power up Procedure The startup process will run once the console is powered up This 2 5 second process includes a welcome screen in the LCD window showing the software version currently installed in the console Also the button LEDs will light as follows All green bump LEDs fade in then out in the first half second All red bump LEDs fade in then out in the next half second All LEDs in the programming section of the console fade in then out in the next half second All LEDs light to the levels appropriate to the selected mode of operation Note During the startup process the LEDs will fade to full brightness regardless of the user s e brightness settings Power up the SmartFade console Press and release the power button cb Shutdown Procedure When you use the shutdown procedure the SmartFade console will complete any pending operations and save any system data as required to ensure error free startup at the next session Disconnecting power from the console while it is shut down produces no ill effects Power down the SmartFade console Step 1 Press and release the power button 6 The LCD shows a message asking that you confirm the shutdown command Step 2 Press e v to confirm and shut down the
9. Click the File button and select the SMRTFADE SRC file The application should display Please Download Firmware in the status line Smart Fade Downloader 1 Please Download Firmware x Status Progress Download Exit Click the Download button The x application should display Downloading in the status line and the status Downloading progress bar should begin to move When hs WENN the download is complete the console will boot into the new updated software File Exit SD Card Update Pre formatted SD cards that are not formatted as FAT16 may not function properly in SmartFade Smartfade does not support FAT12 or FAT32 file system formats Ensure that the SD card is correctly formatted to FAT16 before loading software to it CAUTION A Formatting your SD Card will erase any information stored on the card Be sure to remove any important files from the card before formatting Format SD Card Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Update software using the SD card Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 44 Format Removable Disk E 2 x Insert the SD card into its reading device RE Make sure the device is connected to your 125 me El Windows PC Elle system Right click on the SD card icon and select Format This will open the formatting aE eet window In the File System field select FAT This will establish the card s file sy
10. This will revert timing to the original programmed value Upfade Downfade and Wait times You can adjust the upfade or downfade times of any step of any sequence using the LCD Menu see Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 You can also add a wait time to any step Adjust up down or wait times Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 ES Normal Mode Press v to enter the menu Use dial to scroll through the menu to find the Sequences menu Press 7 The screen Playback will become visible 29 A Step 4 Use the dial to scroll between your option of which sequence you would like to control XF represents the STACK 21 24 represent the sequence faders of the current memory page To access the sequences on another memory page simply hold MEMS and press the bump of the page you wish to access Step 5 Press y once you have selected the STACK or sequence you wish to alter Step 6 Select Step Timing and press Step 7 Select One Step and press Step 8 Press v to move between step number U upfade D Downfade and W Wait Note Wait times are applied at the end of a step not at the beginning Therefore by adding a wait time you are delaying the start of the next cue in the STACK or sequence Step 9 Use the dial to increase or decrease the amount of time in any of these fields Time is given in seconds Step 10 After adjusting times you may use the dial to choose a d
11. may select toggle where the bumps are on off Switches for the memories In toggle mode the memory faders may be preset and then activated with the bump All bumps default to on and light to full red Note In Toggle mode Bump 1 enables the DMX input or held last look and should normally be on to pass through DMX RE DMX Backup Mode 37 DMX Backup Mode LCD Menu The LCD menu provides quick access to configuration settings Press v to enter the menu to move to subsequent levels in the menu and to accept setting changes Use the dial to scroll through menu items Press lt to return to previous menu levels e Press lt lt to cancel out of the menu DMX Backup Menu q Load Show v Load gt Show1 ASC onam JA Ease mme 7 m Y xot rr E Speed gt Max Slow Medium Fast vo Y Y Language English Fran ais Deutsch Espa ol vo Y Y eT Y v Software Version v display version vd 38 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Chapter 4 MIDI Functions The MIDI functions of your SmartFade console were created with two main purposes You can Slave two or more consoles together for increased control capability Record into a music sequencer for real time playback Master Slave Function The purpose of Master Slave is to allow multiple SmartFade consoles to be linked together for limited playback by the master
12. occupied by a sequence that will be overwritten Step 3 To record a sequence live move the target fader to full To record the sequence blind set the target fader to zero Note Blind recording will not affect the current console output and other faders can still be used in the normal way Bumps however cannot be used as regular bump buttons because they are being used to select steps SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Step 4 Press bump 21 24 45 48 to select a sequence fader If MEMS is pressed all bumps containing memories blink bright red Empty bumps blink dim red but they can still be selected Memories recorded to faders 21 24 45 48 can also be recorded into a sequence Note Empty memories in a sequence will produce a blackout on stage Leave them empty to keep the blackout or edit them later as needed Memories recorded to faders 21 24 45 48 can be overwritten by a sequences recorded to the same fader The memories will not be deleted but they will be inaccessible unless programming sequences until the recorded sequence is deleted After the sequence is deleted the bump will turn from yellow to red and the original memory will be accessible again Step 5 If required adjust the step s timing using the dial Time range is in minutes and seconds and ranges from 0 1 seconds to 59 minutes 59 seconds shown as 5959 Step 6 Press the bump button of the memory you want to insert as the first step
13. of memories and or channels Sequences may be programmed on any of faders 21 24 45 48 on all memory pages 1 12 or in the STACK see STACK page 25 Sequences in faders 21 24 45 48 can contain up to 24 steps each and the STACK sequence can contain up to 99 steps Sequences on the faders and the Stack on the crossfaders can all run simultaneously Each step in the sequence can have its own playback timing Default timing is set in the LCD menu See Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 This timing can be overridden during playback using the RATE button and the dial Sequence steps can contain memories that have already been recorded or empty memories that can be edited later You can use MAGIC to create randomized sequences Once recorded Magic sequences can be edited like any other sequence Note Sequence attributes can be set in the LCD menu See Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 Sequences that are setto MANUAL operation and are stored on faders 21 24 45 48 require the bump button for GO operation and will be excluded from SOLO functions See Pile on and SOLO Modes page 15 Record a sequence to a fader Step 1 If needed press and hold the MEMS button then press the bump button 1 12 corresponding to the page you want to load Step 2 Press REC SEQ The REC SEQ button blinks full yellow and bumps 21 24 45 48 light as follows Blink full yellow Empty sequence memory Blink dim yellow Fader is
14. the Console Perform SmartFade self tests and prepare to update software Step 1 With console power off press and hold and power up the console Step 2 Press v to step through each self test Step 3 When the Upgrade Firmware menu is displayed select Yes with the dial and press v The LCD will display a message asking for the USB connection to be made or the SD card to be inserted Note Ifyou have accidentally initiated the software update you can exit without making any changes by unplugging the console Update the Software USB Update Update software using the USB connection Step 1 Obtain the file SMRTFADE SRC and the USB Download application from the download section of the ETC Web site www etcconnect com Note Downloads to the SmartFade can only be performed on a PC running the Windows operating system Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows XP Step 2 Connect a USB cable between the SmartFade and the PC The USB cable must have Type A and Type B connectors Step 3 Prepare the console for software update using the procedure described above See Prepare the Console page 43 43 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Start the USB Download application you downloaded from the ETC Web site The application should display Please Load Firmware File in the status line z Smart Fade Downloader 1 Please Load Firmware File xi Status Progress Fie
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16. using the adjusted times Adjust sequence fade times Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Press the MEMS button Faders with recorded sequences 21 24 45 48 light yellow Press RATE once Faders with recorded sequences 21 24 45 48 will blink at full yellow Press the bump button corresponding to the sequence you want to adjust The LCD shows the selected sequence fader number the step number the recorded times and the step s contents Turn the dial to alter the displayed fade times proportionally in a range of 096 instant to 159996 16x slower than the recorded times for all steps on the selected sequence The rate is stored as an override to the recorded timing While RATE is on you can press any of the blinking sequence bump buttons or the STACK button if a STACK is present and adjust the fade times Press RATE to return to the menu display SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Adjust sequence step times chase rate Note The rate adjustment scale for dialing in sequence step times chase rates is opposite from the previous three sections The chase rate scale ranges from 0 stopped to 1599 16x faster than the recorded time Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Press MEMS Faders with recorded sequences 21 24 45 48 light yellow Press RATE Faders with recorded sequences 21 24 45 48 will blink at full yellow Press the bump button corr
17. Mode 35 36 Record a Memory Record a memory Step 1 Press REC MEM The REC MEM button blinks full red Bump buttons beneath the faders light as follows e Blinkfullred Empty memory Blinkdimred Occupied memory If you record to this location the old levels will be overwritten Step 2 Press a bump button The memory is recorded and the REC MEM button goes out Note Fader 1 masters DMX input The memory recorded to fader 1 can only be played back using the Stack Clear Use CLEAR to cancel recording Press CLEAR to cancel recording Use UNDO to revert to the previously recorded memory If you record a memory to the incorrect location press UNDO immediately The previous levels will be restored Memories Clear may be used to clear output generated by individual memories or in all memories at once Clear levels generated by individual memories Press and hold CLEAR then press the bump button corresponding to the memory you want to clear Clear levels generated by all memories Press CLEAR three times in rapid succession in less than 1 5 seconds or press and hold CLEAR and press MEMS Either method will clear levels generated by all memories SmartFade v1 5 User Manual STACK Cro The STACK provided in DMX Backup mode consists of memories 1 24 48 linked in order This STACK cannot be edited STACK step 1 is the memory recorded to fader 1 ssfader Cont
18. SmartFade This allows the use of multiple DMX universes and increases the control capability of your SmartFade consoles Playback can still be done from the slave but conflicting memory sequence or STACK functions will always be overridden by the master Programming must be done on each console Therefore memories sequences and the STACK all must be programmed separately on all consoles master and slave alike However once programmed many playback functions can be executed from the master console only Slave Setup Setup for Master Slave functionality is very simple You will need MIDI cables of adequate length to connect the consoles as well as DMX cables to carry DMX output from each console to the dimmers or devices you want that console to control Use the general diagram at right as a model for setting up your Master Slave system Master or Slave consoles can be set to run dimmers or other DMX devices or both It does not matter which console controls what equipment You can connect as many Slave consoles as are allowed within the constraints of MIDI Only one Master can be used on a MIDI system at a time After connecting your consoles you must set each console to Master or Slave mode This is done through the LCD menu see Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 or DMX Backup Mode LCD Menu page 38 DMX Out to dimmers DMX Out to dimmers MIDI Out In SmartFade Slave 1 DMX Out to device
19. aders to the bottom of their travel each time Manual crossfades in NEXT mode only operate when the faders are moved from the bottom to the top of travel Step 7 Repeat steps 4 5 as needed to play back each look in your show 16 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual You can also use the crossfaders to fade back and forth between a new look and the previous look Crossfade back and forth between two looks Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Set individual channel levels using the faders Use the channel range buttons 1 24 and 25 48 or 1 48 and 49 96 to access channels as needed Press NEXT The NEXT button lights up and the faders cease controlling output so you may set a look without affecting the lights on stage Set new levels using the faders Use the channel range buttons 1 24 and 25 48 or 1 48 and 49 96 to access channels as needed Move the crossfaders manually from bottom to top press and hold 11 before the faders reach the top The new channel levels will crossfade on stage and the previous look will be retained in blind for you to fade back into Once at the top you may release 11 gt and NEXT will continue to blink Press and hold 11 when you want to return to the original look Continue holding 11 while moving the crossfaders from top to bottom The original look will crossfade on stage once again Once at the bottom you may release II b
20. and GO Back functions see Crossfader Control of the STACK page 26 are all supported Any slave console must have the STACK turned on illuminated in order for master STACK control to function By pressing gt on the master you will play the STACK on the master and all connected slave consoles Each STACK will run the same step but will adhere to the local step times as programmed You can also use the crossfader pair on the master to fade into the next step on the master and the slave s at the manual rate Using gt Goto zero Jump to step and GO back always sync the slave to the master s step number Manual crossfade on the master does not re sync the step number so if the slave is advanced separately and then the master does a manual crossfade the slave will fade into the wrong step Use GO or Jump to step to re synchronize the master and slave steps Other Functions Rate override is not transferred over MIDI and will only affect the local console Black Out and Grand Master control are both transferred over MIDI Thereby creating a Master Master Solo is not transferred Each console may be set to solo mode independently If the slave is set to solo and a memory bump is pressed on the master the slave will solo that bump even if the master is not in solo mode The Bumps fader level is transferred SmartFade v1 5 User Manual MIDI Sequencing Many of your SmartFade playback commands can b
21. console e lt to cancel shutdown and resume operation 4 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Operating Modes Menu The power button 6 is also used to enter the Operating Modes menu The console must be off before changing the mode Set the operating mode Step 1 With the console off press and hold the power button 6 until the LCD displays the Operating Modes menu Step 2 Use the dial to scroll through the available modes Step 3 When the desired operating mode is shown in the LCD press 7 The console will enter the selected mode The console will continue to power up in this mode until the mode is changed Introduction 5 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual ES Two Scene Mode Chapter 1 Two Scene Mode Let s SmartFade is specifically designed to be usable right out of the box Two scene Mode gives you quick access to the console s basic functions If you re pressed for time or are anxious to put your SmartFade to use then enable Two Scene mode and begin lighting your show see Operating Modes Menu page 5 get you started Two Scene operation provides a simple method for lighting your show Two rows or Scenes of channel faders are placed one over the other Each row is capable of controlling the same channels Typically one Scene is live and the other is safe meaning that one Scene will actually control the output of dimmers while the other is safe for presetting the next desired lighting look without affec
22. e console enters STACK Mode and shows the next available step Stp 1 in the LCD window Press NEXT The NEXT button illuminates and the bumps of any channels included in the next step will light Set any additional channel levels using faders 1 24 or 1 48 Use the channel range buttons 1 24 and 25 48 or 1 48 and 49 96 to access channels as needed Press gt to fade into the next step automatically The step will fade in according to the time set during programming Any added levels will fade in with the pre programmed step Repeat steps 4 5 as needed as you play through the STACK 27 28 Rate RATE allows you to override the recorded timing associated with sequences and STACK fades Generally RATE functions by adding a multiplier to whatever timing is recorded or set in the case of timed manual playback The recorded time of a fade or step is considered to be played back at a rate of 100 Rate settings ranging from 0 to 159996 are described with each scenario below according to the specific action Adjust crossfader time with a STACK Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Press RATE once Press STACK The LCD shows the STACK step and the recorded fade times Turn the dial to alter the displayed times proportionally in a range of 0 instant to 1599 16x slower than the recorded times The rate is stored as an override to the recorded timing Press to play the next look
23. e for capturing up to 24 DMX512 states for playback via faders or STACK SmartFade 1296 which is the same size as the 1248 but offers 96 channel Normal Mode for manual and memory playback Two Scene Operation is still limited to 12 channels SmartFade 2496 which provides 24 channel basic Two Scene operation 96 channel Normal mode for manual and memory playback and DMX Backup mode for capturing up to 48 DMX512 states for playback via faders or STACK Text Conventions The SmartFade 1248 is assumed for instructions given in this manual with values for the SmartFade 1296 or 2496 shown following in parentheses Console keys are indicated in bold brackets For example MEMS or COPY References to other parts of the manual are indicated in italics When viewing this manual electronically click on the reference to jump to that section of the manual Note Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text CAUTION A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or unwanted consequences of an action potential for data loss or an equipment problem WARNING A Warning statement indicates situations where damage may occur people may be harmed or there are serious or dangerous consequences of an action WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK This warning statement indicates situations where there is a risk of electric shock Please E mail comments about
24. e recorded into a third party MIDI playback device and may be played back as if they were music MIDI This allows you to build a timed playback including fade times A SmartFade set to master MIDI mode can be used to create MIDI information that can be recorded by a MIDI sequencer A SmartFade set to MIDI slave mode will respond to MIDI sent by a sequencer For more information consult the manual for your MIDI sequencer playback device You must be sure to set your SmartFade to whatever MIDI channel 1 through 16 you output from your playback device By the same token you must also set any slaved consoles down the MIDI line to the same MIDI channel as well Setting the MIDI Channel see Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 defines both the MIDI input channel to which your SmartFade responds as well as the MIDI output channel on which your SmartFade sends data You cannot set the two ports In and Out to different MIDI channels EN MIDI Functions 41 42 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual A Appendix Software Update This appendix contains the instructions for updating the software in your SmartFade console SmartFade software can be updated using either an SD card or a USB connection to a PC Software can be downloaded from the ETC Web site www etcconnect com CAUTION Show memory is erased when software is updated Make sure to back up any show data you want to keep to the SD card before proceeding with a software upgrade Prepare
25. esponding to the sequence you want to adjust Turn the dial to alter the displayed step times proportionally in a range of 096 stopped to 1599 16x faster than the recorded times for all steps on the selected sequence The rate is stored as an override to the recorded timing While RATE is lit you can press any of the blinking sequence bump buttons or the STACK button if a STACK is present and adjust the step times STACK step times can only be adjusted if the STACK is set to TimeStack mode in the LCD menu See Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 Release RATE to return to the menu display Use tap tempo to set the chase rate Step 1 Press MEMS Faders with recorded sequences 21 24 45 48 light yellow Step 2 Press RATE Faders with recorded sequences 21 24 45 48 will blink at full yellow Step 3 Press the bump button corresponding to the sequence you want to adjust Step 4 Press and hold RATE The bump buttons beneath faders 21 24 45 48 blink dimly at their recorded rates The number of the bump you pressed will be displayed in the LCD Step 5 Tap the bump button of the sequence you want to adjust at the rate you want to apply When SmartFade has calculated the beats per minute it will be displayed in the LCD window The tap rate is stored as an override to the recorded timing for all steps Step 6 Release RATE to return to the menu display Note Toremove a rate override Press CLEAR and RATE together
26. et patch 1 to 1 Y Clear patch v Clear patch v v Software Version Y display version vd L Patch special E Normal Mode 33 34 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Chapter 3 DMX Backup Mode DMX Backup mode provides 24 48 memories of 512 channels each Fader 1 masters the DMX input There are no channel faders only memory faders There is only one page of memories available Memories are recorded by capturing the entire DMX universe being received by the console The console may be configured to pile on with DMX input or to automatically take control if the DMX input fails A basic cue stack is provided It contains 24 48 steps and cannot be edited The STACK may be played back on the crossfaders and fade timing may be adjusted using the RATE button and the dial Note n backup mode there can be no console output until you connect DMX input from another DMX output device or until you record DMX from another device into the memory faders Fader 1 and the Master Fader must be up to pass DMX input levels to the output or to record to memories ADERS ECORD DMX Input master Backup Lap EE memory faders n NDEPENDENJA Stack playback Bumps and on crossfaders Master Faders Eg DMX Backup
27. evel and Crossfader s level The Scene with unlit LEDs may be safely adjusted without affecting the levels on stage Set up and play back lighting looks manually Step 1 Set channel levels on Scene A faders 13 24 or 23 48 Step 2 Lower both Crossfaders to the bottom of their travel to fade up the levels in Scene A Scene A is live and Scene B is safe Step 3 Set channel levels for Scene B faders 1 12 or 1 24 Step 4 When it s time to crossfade from Scene A to Scene B move both Crossfaders from the bottom of their travel to the top of their travel Scene B is now live and Scene A is safe Step 5 Repeat steps 1 4 as needed to play back each look in your show SmartFade provides split dipless crossfades This means that active channels which remain unchanged in both scenes will not dip to 5096 of their level as you move the crossfaders from one scene to the next making for much better looking scene transitions If you move both crossfaders to their respective zero positions channels that are shared by both scenes will still output to the stage If you want to place a black out between each scene please use the Grandmaster fader or Blackout key Cross fade Timing For crossfades requiring a specific fade time or for long crossfades that are difficult to perform manually you can use the dial to set a time value in the LCD window Crossfade timing is the default display in Two Scene mode Essentially the crossfade
28. he fade times displayed in the LCD window if desired Step 4 Press or move the crossfaders manually from bottom to top to fade into the look you have set The channel levels you have set with the faders will crossfade on stage The gt lights up and the NEXT button blinks while a crossfade is progressing If you use the crossfaders to manually execute the fade adjusted fade times will be ignored Step 5 At the end of the fade NEXT will stop blinking and the channel faders will again become safe for presetting the next look Set individual channel levels using the faders Use the channel range buttons 1 24 and 25 48 or 1 48 and 49 96 to access channels as needed Note Ifyou want current levels to fade out in your next look you must return any raised faders to the down position Otherwise any channels with lit LED s will remain in your next look Step 6 Press or move the crossfaders manually from bottom to top to fade into the new look you have set The new channel levels you have set with the faders will crossfade on stage Note When you use the button to crossfade automatically the fade will run in the default time Any time before or during the fade you can adjust the fade time with the dial Channel faders do not become safe until an active crossfade has completed If you use the crossfaders to manually fade into the new look you will need to reset the crossf
29. hile in next mode your levels may not be recorded accurately to the memory Step 2 Press REC MEM The REC MEM button lights and the console switches to memory mode The LCD shows the current page number and bump buttons beneath the faders light as follows s VOFF dauena era a Unavailable to record This will only appear on memory 01 01 if it has been set to master DMX Input e Blink fullred Empty memory Blink dim red Occupied memory If you record to this location the old levels will be overwritten Step 3 If needed press and hold the MEMS button then press the bump button 1 12 corresponding to the page you want to load Step 4 Press a bump button The memory is recorded the REC MEM button goes out and the console reverts back to whatever fader mode it was in before the REC MEM button was pressed Use CLEAR to cancel recording Press CLEAR to cancel recording The console reverts back to whatever fader mode it was in before the REC MEM button was pressed Use UNDO to revert to the previously recorded memory If you record a memory to the incorrect location press UNDO immediately The incorrect memory will be erased and the previous levels will be restored ES Normal Mode 19 Record a MAGIC memory Step 1 Set channel levels using faders 1 24 or 1 48 Use the channel range buttons 1 24 and 25 48 or 1 48 and 49 96 to access channels as needed You may also record exist
30. ic channel by Channel specify a channel and assign which dimmer s are controlled by it or set it as 1 to 1 under the Patch Special menu Patching by Dimmer or Channel is done in either Live patch mode or Blind patch mode Patching in Live will drop all DMX values to zero immediately and will send the selected DMX channel to full so you can see what s connected to that dimmer Patching in Blind patch mode will not affect current DMX values until the changes in patch override any active channels Note A dimmer may only be patched to one control channel at a time This prevents conflicting data when controlling the dimmers If you patch a dimmer and then later patch the same dimmer to a different channel the dimmer will be automatically unpatched from its original channel and assigned to the new channel Faders Use the faders to set levels for individual control channels or for individual recorded memories To the right of the channel faders there are two buttons for selecting the first or second half of the available channels or memories These buttons are labelled 1 24 and 25 48 1 48 and 49 96 on the 1296 and 2496 Faders 21 24 or 45 48 may operate either sequences or memories e SmartFade 1248 Faders 1 24 will control channels 1 24 when the channel range 1 24 button is lit and channels 25 48 when the channel range 25 48 button is lit SmartFade 1296 Faders 1 24 will control channels 1 24 when chan
31. ifferent step in the sequence or press to return to the previous menu Snapshot SmartFade provides ten snapshot locations for lighting looks that you want to record but you may not know which memory location you want to use Each time you record a snapshot it is stored in the next available snapshot number If you have ten snapshots recorded and you record an eleventh the contents of snapshot 1 are overwritten with the new levels The contents of snapshots can be copied to a memory location using the LCD menu Note Snapshots cannot be played back until they have been recorded to a memory You can view a snapshot using the View and Copy Snap menu see Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 Record to a snapshot location At any time press SNAPSHOT The button blinks momentarily and the LCD shows a message indicating the snapshot number recorded The SNAPSHOT button lights as follows GEO PIE No snapshots are recorded e Onred One or more snapshots have been recorded Snapshots are not lost when the console is turned off When you cycle power on the console and snapshots are recorded the SNAPSHOT button will be lit and the first snapshot recorded after the power up will record to the next higher snapshot number from the last one recorded in the previous session To copy the contents of previously recorded snapshots use the LCD menu See Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 CAUTION Pressing CLEAR and SNAPSHOT
32. ing looks as described above See Two Scene Operation page 9 Note Atany time during a timed crossfade you can use the dial to adjust the time of the fade live IND 1 and IND 2 Independent 1 and 2 provide two output channels that are separate from the effect of all other controls on the console They are intended to operate devices such as smoke machines tab tracks cue lights etc IND 1 and 2 are always either full on or full off Ifthe console is patched 1 to 1 IND 1 toggles the state of DMX 97 and IND 2 toggles the state of DMX 98 IND 1 and 2 may be patched to any DMX channels in the same way as other console channels Custom patching must be performed in Normal mode IND 1 amp 2 are displayed in the Normal Mode patch menu as i1 and i2 See Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 IND 1 and IND 2 are not affected by BLACK OUT SOLO or the Master fader SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Master Fader and Black Out The Master fader proportionally limits all console outputs except the IND 1 and IND 2 channels The Black Out button instantly sends all console outputs to zero except for the IND 1 and IND 2 channels Press BLACK OUT to engage a dead black out The key lights bright blue when activated All outputs except IND 1 and IND 2 are forced to zero when engaged and the LEDs in all buttons except IND 1 and IND 2 go out Press BLACK OUT again to disengage the black out All outputs are restored and
33. ing memories into new memories Note When recording memories ensure that the NEXT button is not illuminated If you record memories while in next mode your levels may not be recorded accurately to the memory Step 2 Press REC MEM The REC MEM button lights and the console switches to memory mode The LCD shows the current page number and bump buttons beneath the faders light as follows Off cetus Unavailable to record This will only appear on memory 01 01 if it has been set to master DMX Input e Blinkfullred Empty memory Blinkdimred Occupied memory If you record to this location the old levels will be overwritten Step 3 Press MAGIC Channels with levels will be set to randomized levels Press MAGIC repeatedly to change the random levels until you achieve a look you want to store Step 4 If needed press and hold the MEMS button then press the bump button 1 12 corresponding to the page you want to load Step 5 Press a bump button The memory is recorded the REC MEM button goes out and the console reverts back to whatever fader mode it was in before the REC MEM button was pressed Edit Memories You can edit memories live while the memory is active You may also edit levels blind for recorded memories or directly into empty memory locations Edit a memory Step 1 If required press CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR to clear all other outputs This does not delete any reco
34. k e UNDO replaces the entire sequence with the previous sequence content COPY uhi mana mena UNDO replaces the memory or sequence just copied with the previous content PATCH e teen UNDO replaces the patch with the previous values ES Normal Mode 31 PREVIEW Preview places a graphic representation of the levels in recorded memories and sequences in the LCD window While preview is on you can still use faders and the crossfader controls to play back memories sequences and the STACK Bump buttons are used to select what s being previewed Preview contents of recorded memories and sequences Step 1 Press PREVIEW All bumps blink full red memories or yellow sequences Step 2 Press the bump button corresponding to the memory or sequence you want to preview The LCD will display the contents of the selected memory or sequence as follows f preview is entered from either of the channel ranges then the displayed channels will also be from that channel range f preview is entered from memory mode the first channel range 1 24 will be displayed e f channels above those displayed have levels a is indicated in the LCD Press PREVIEW to return to normal operation Exiting preview always returns you to the page and mode in use before PREVIEW was pressed Normal Mode LCD Menu The LCD menu provides quick access to configuration settings Press v to enter the menu to move to subsequent level
35. martFade v1 5 User Manual ER Two Scene Mode Bump Buttons The bump buttons below each channel fader perform two functions Indication of Output The LED in the bump buttons lights to indicate when a fader is contributing to the live output of the console The LEDs fade up as the individual fader s output increases and it fades down as the output decreases As you crossfade from Scene A to Scene B the LEDs on both Scenes light to indicate an active transition from one Scene to the next Once completed the Scene with the lit bumps is the live Scene and the one with the dark bump buttons is the safe Scene Pile on and SOLO Modes When pressed a bump button forces the output of that fader to the level set atthe BUMPS master fader See diagram on page 7 e Bump buttons can operate in pile on mode where the level generated by pressing the button adds into the live output They can also operate in SOLO mode Pressing a bump button in SOLO mode swaps the bumped channel s output for the current output of the SmartFade Enable Disable SOLO mode Step 1 Press the SOLO key to activate SOLO mode The SOLO key lights up white when SOLO is active Step 2 Press SOLO again to turn SOLO off and return to pile on operation Two Scene Operation Each channel fader uses the LEDs in the bump buttons to indicate that levels are being output to the dimmers When either Scene is active it s LEDs are lit proportionally to the fader s l
36. memories or channels press MAGIC again to view the changes When a suitable sequence is generated press REC SEQ to complete recording Note Sequences recorded with MAGIC are stored and may be edited just as with normal sequences Use CLEAR to cancel recording Press CLEAR to cancel recording The console reverts back to whatever fader mode it was in before the REC SEQ button was pressed Use UNDO to revert to the previously recorded sequence If you record a sequence to the incorrect location press UNDO immediately The previous sequence if any will be restored 24 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Copy Memories and Sequences COPY allows memories to be copied from any fader on any page to any other fader on any other page Sequences can also be copied to and from faders 21 24 45 48 Copy a memory or sequence Step 1 Press COPY COPY lights full white and the console enters Memory mode Bump buttons on faders 1 24 light as follows e Unlit Empty memory e Blinkfullred Occupied memory with content to be copied from e Blink full yellow Occupied sequence with content to be copied from Step 2 If needed press and hold the MEMS button then press the bump button 1 12 corresponding to the page you want to load Step 3 Press the bump button corresponding to the memory or sequence you want to copy from the source memory sequence The bump buttons will light as follows
37. nel range 1 48 button is pressed once and channels 25 48 when 1 48 is pressed a second time Likewise press 49 96 once to operate channels 49 72 and a second time to operate channels 73 96 The block of channels under fader control is indicated on the LCD SmartFade v1 5 User Manual e SmartFade 2496 Faders 1 48 will control channels 1 48 when the channel range 1 48 button is lit and channels 49 96 when the channel range 48 96 button is lit When 1 48 is pressed output levels from channels 1 24 will be visible in the LCD window Press 1 48 again to view the output levels for channels 25 48 e When 49 96 is pressed output levels from channels 49 72 will be visible in the LCD window Press 49 96 again to view the output levels for channels 73 96 To change from channel control to memory control press the MEMS button When MEMS is lit faders are controlling memories see Memories page 16 e Representational output levels and the current crossfader timing are displayed in the LCD window A in the LCD window next to U indicates that there are channels active in another channel range though their levels are not displayed in the window Bump Buttons The bump buttons below each channel memory fader perform two functions Indication of Output The LED in the bump buttons lights to indicate when a fader is contributing to the live output of the console The LEDs fade up as the individual fader s ou
38. ng to the page you want to load Press REC SEQ and then press bump 21 24 45 48 to select the desired sequence fader Bring the fader for the selected sequence to full Press MAGIC If needed press MEMS or a channel range button to enter the desired fader mode A Magic sequence can only contain all memories or channels not a combination of both Press the bump buttons corresponding to the memories or channels you want to include in the sequence Press a bump again to remove it from the selection Once the desired memories or channels have been selected press MAGIC to randomize the steps of the sequence You can press MAGIC as many times as needed to achieve the desired look Each successive press of MAGIC creates new timings based on the settings shown in the LCD window You can alter any of the parameters offered in the LCD window Press to move from one parameter to the next The parameters in the LCD are Order 10096 means that there is no randomization constant times are used during playback 5096 means that the times are randomized between half and full scale of the displayed times 096 means that the times are fully randomized between zero and the displayed fade and rate times e Fade The fade time adjustable from 0 to 59 9 seconds in 0 1 second increments Rate 24 The step time adjustable from 0 to 59 9 seconds in 0 1 second increments If you change the included
39. non existent place holder step The LCD will indicate the next available step in the STACK If desired set the step timing using the dial Fade into step 1 Press gt to fade into the next step automatically The step will fade in according to the time set during programming Move the crossfaders from the bottom to the top of travel to fade manually Fade into the next step e Press gt to fade into the next step automatically Move the faders back to the bottom of their travel to load the next step and then move the faders up to the top of their travel to crossfade into that step Repeat step 3 for each subsequent STACK step Jump to a step number Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Press and hold STACK Use the dial to select the desired step number in the LCD window Release STACK The selected step is now pending in the crossfaders Press to fade into the selected step NEXT Mode and the STACK You can also play back the STACK in NEXT Mode This allows you to supplement the recorded steps in the STACK with additional channels that you may add in blind before playing the step The added channels will accompany the recorded step and will follow the same fade times set in the STACK Play back the STACK in NEXT Mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 ES Normal Mode Press a channel range button 1 24 or 25 48 or 1 48 and 49 96 Press STACK Th
40. noso o o2N eu ee rev E Bp gn 00 Bgm n 5 gt Ei o DMX IN Record em es 10 9 LY 3 ez 5 e E od Hg p B EI INDEeEND NTS sl N H b Sequence Faders Crossfaders Bumps and Bumps ii Master Faders IND 1 and IND 2 Channel Memory Programming Fader Controls Functions ES Normal Mode 13 Normal Operation Patch The patch is where you assign console channels to control specific DMX output channels see About DMX page 8 Your console defaults to a 1 to 1 patch mode meaning that Channel One controls DMX Value One Channel Two controls DMX Value Two and so on through all of your available channels This is the simplest version of a patch and is the most common as itis easy to remember and provides immediate control with all of your available channels It is also possible to create a custom patch by assigning any DMX channel to any control channel Or you can patch multiple DMX channels to a single control channel This can be used when you want to control multiple dimmers or other DMX controlled devices simultaneously from a single channel However any DMX output channel may only be patched to one channel at a time Setting the patch is simple and is performed on the LCD menu See Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 You can choose to set the patch by Dimmer assign each dimmer to a specif
41. orded on page 2 fader 22 Memories are always recorded from the current console output but do not include the outputs from IND 1 and IND 2 Set up the look prior to recording the memory Use MAGIC to create random levels for active channels see Record a MAGIC memory page 20 Levels generated by a running sequence see Sequences page 22 at the moment of recording a memory will be captured along with any channel fader settings to ensure that no sequence steps are captured move the sequence faders to zero before recording the memory The same is true for levels generated by the cue stack SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Select a memory page Press and hold the MEMS button then press the bump button 1 12 corresponding to the page you want to load e The current page is indicated by a bump button lit solid red The current page number is also indicated in the LCD window while the MEMS button is pressed Ifa bump button s LED is off the corresponding page contains no recorded memories e fa bump button s LED is blinking red there are some memories recorded on that page Record a memory Step 1 Set channel levels using faders 1 24 or 1 48 Use the channel range buttons 1 24 and 25 48 or 1 48 and 49 96 to access channels as needed You may also record existing memories into new memories Note When recording memories ensure that the NEXT button is not illuminated If you record memories w
42. rded data Step 2 To edit a memory live bring up the fader of the memory to be edited To edit a memory blind leave the memory fader at zero Step 3 Press EDIT MEM The EDIT MEM button blinks full red and bump buttons beneath the faders light as follows e Steady dim red Empty memory e Blinkfullred Occupied memory Step 4 If needed press and hold the MEMS button then press the bump button 1 12 corresponding to the page you want to load 20 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Step 5 Press the bump button of the memory you want to edit The console will temporarily enter channel mode and the faders will default to the first range of available channels Press the channel range button for the second half of the available channels if needed The bump buttons will light to indicate the recorded channels levels in the selected memory Step 6 Adjust channel faders as needed You may need to raise the fader above the current channel output Previously recorded levels must be brought to full and then decreased to alter them The bump buttons of adjusted channels will brighten dim to indicate a change has been made Step 7 Press EDIT MEM The modifications are stored to the selected memory and the console returns to the previous fader mode Note fmemory faders are at different levels than the current output for that memory the bumps will blink dim red Move the faderto the current memory output level and the bump
43. rols s Dol ess mare qa Go E NL BEER Pause Press Il to stop a fade midway Press 11 and gt to fade to the previous STACK step press repeatedly to go back multiple steps Play back the STACK Step 1 Press STACK The STACK button lights bright yellow when the STACK is active Although memory 1 cannot be played back on a fader itis the first STACK step Step 2 Fade into step 2 Press gt to fade into the next step automatically If the crossfaders are not at the bottom or top of their travel the automatic fade will continue until the level of the faders is reached At that point you can take over completion of the fade manually Move the crossfaders from the bottom to the top of travel to fade manually Step 3 Fade into the next step e Press gt to fade into the next step automatically Move the faders back to the bottom of their travel to load the next step and then move the faders up to the top of their travel to crossfade into that step Step 4 Repeat step 3 for each subsequent STACK step Jump to a step number Step 1 Press and hold STACK Step 2 Use the dial to select the desired step number in the LCD window Step 3 Release STACK The selected step is now pending in the crossfaders Step 4 Press gt to fade into the selected step Bumps Mode In the DMX Backup Mode LCD Menu page 38 you may select normal bump operation bumps add or solo the memories or you
44. rs are always set to some kind of crossfade timing For manual operation the setting is typically O seconds The time value entered in the LCD window covers the movement from the starting end of travel point to the other end of travel point When the timing is set to O the fade occurs as you slide the faders from one end to the other the speed at which you move the faders is the speed at which the fade occurs When the timing is set to a higher value for example 10 if you move the faders from one end to the other faster than 10 seconds the crossfade will occur in 10 seconds with the console controlling the actual crossfade If you move the faders slower than 10 seconds you are manually overriding the fade timing and the crossfade will take longer than the set time If you have crossfade timing set and you move the crossfaders to somewhere in between the end points and stop the fade will also stop at that point If you move the faders to an end point the crossfade will continue in an amount of time proportional to the time set in the LCD menu The rules for moving faster or slower than that amount of time still apply faster movement will cause the console to complete the crossfade slower will create a manual crossfade Use crossfade timing for playback Step 1 If the Menu is displayed press lt lt Step 2 Use the dial to set the crossfade time Time may be set from Instant 0 to 59 seconds 59 Step 3 Play back your light
45. s In SmartFade Slave 2 DMX Out to devices In SmartFade Slave x You must place your Master SmartFade at the beginning of the MIDI line Consoles set to Master ignore any data on the MIDI IN port Slave consoles do not generate any MIDI signal They do however pass through MIDI signal from the IN port to the OUT port EN MIDI Functions 39 40 Slave Memory Playback No slaved record operations are supported You must record memories sequences independently on each console Once you have programmed memories into the slave console you can play back those memories from the Master Slave memories will operate even if the slave is set to channels Faders and bumps on the Master will operate the corresponding slave memories in parallel Memory page change is supported as well So navigating through pages on the master will select the same page s on the slave s If the slave memory fader contains a sequence the sequence will be activated It is possible to have a memory recorded on the master and a sequence recorded to the same fader on the Slave and they will operate together when activated from the master Remote channel control is not supported Therefore slave channels cannot be controlled by the master and they always remain independent of master control Slave STACK Playback Once the STACK has been programmed on all consoles STACK playback can be controlled from the master GO Goto Step Zero Jump to Step
46. s There is one exception to this as the CLEAR button is used to delete all recorded Snapshots see Snapshot page 30 Master Fader and Black Out The Master fader proportionally limits all console outputs except the IND 1 and IND 2 channels The Black Out button instantly sends all console outputs to zero except for the IND 1 and IND 2 channels e Press BLACK OUT to engage a dead black out The key lights bright blue when activated All outputs except IND 1 and IND 2 are forced to zero when engaged and the LEDs in all buttons except IND 1 and IND 2 go out Press BLACK OUT again to disengage the black out All outputs are restored and the BLACK OUT button goes out Ifthe Master fader is taken below full the BLACK OUT button will blink Memories Memories are combinations of various channels at various levels recorded to a single location for playback They are useful for controlling multiple dimmers devices at once based on fixture type gel color lighting area or even for controlling overall looks Memories can be played back using the memory faders and bump buttons 1 24 on the SmartFade 1248 and 1 48 on the SmartFade 1296 or 2496 or in a cue stack or sequence See Sequences page 22 There are 12 pages of memories available for a total of 288 memories on the SmartFade 1248 or 1296 and 576 memories on the SmartFade 2496 Memories are numbered by the page and fader number pp ff For example 02 22 is the memory rec
47. s in the menu and to accept setting changes e Use the dial to scroll through menu items Press lt to return to previous menu levels or to exit a display that cycles through settings when 7 is pressed e Press lt lt to cancel out of the menu Menu structure is shown on the next page Note There are many advanced features accessible only from the LCD Menu Adding Steps altering Fade Times Patching and MIDI functions are all accessible from the menu and are relatively self explanatory Once you have a good understanding of how to navigate the menu it is recommended that you take the time to become familiar with the LCD menu and the many editing and setting tools that are available to you from it Use the menu guide on the next page to help you navigate until you feel comfortable within the menu 32 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Normal Menu Sume E A GO CE reise gem a E mm ie Tap Mode Mode gt oft on X v Manual Loop Time Stack One yo E jay en 2 E gt b a AD Erase Alls All Erase All data All data Frase an seas J MIDI Channel R Keep Fade out Ad DMX Out v Speed gt Max Slow Medium Fast v v English Fran ais Deutsch vd AOC e Patch by Dimmer v Mode gt Blind Live v Dentn DJ 4 7 Patch by Chan gt n Patch by Channel Y Mode gt Blind Live dg d d de Unpatch dimmer me Unpatch vd Patch 1 to 1 vd S
48. stem as FAT16 Click Start and then complete the formatting process Volume label Format options Quick Format oe Obtain the file SMRTFADE SRC from the download section of the ETC Web site www etcconnect com Copy the SMRTFADE SRC file to the root directory of the SD card DO NOT RENAME THE FILE Prepare the console for software update using the procedure described above See Prepare the Console page 43 Insert the SD card into the console The update will start automatically and the console will boot into the new updated software after the process is complete SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Index Numerics p TU mU 14 1 48 eu ga esr VERMES CR S ES 14 25 482 Cu odo 325 te aa 14 409 96 coss st mt gs NOI Eni rupes 14 B black QUE sr saunas Bae seve AR a 11 18 button brightness 11 32 38 C channel range buttons 14 CLEAR rA S s LL Mes 19 24 31 36 contact ETC technical services 3 COPY Sea RME tied dfe esed 25 copy SNAPSHOT 32 crossfader controls 26 37 D display brightness 11 32 38 DMX backup mode 35 39 clear memories 36 record memories 36 DM PRE iso EEN 11 32 38 DMX output speed 32 38 DMX definition of 8 E EDIT MEM 3232 ERE RR EE 20 editing sequences
49. steps through the Sequences Menu found in the Normal Mode LCD Menu see Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 ES Normal Mode 25 gt 26 Record memories and or faders to the Stack Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Press STACK The STACK button lights yellow Press REC SEQ Faders 21 24 45 48 light as described on page 22 and the STACK blinks full yellow Press STACK again The LCD shows that the crossfaders XF have been selected as the sequence No step number is shown as this field only indicates the last step to be recorded in this case none and the bumps flash as follows Blink dim red MEMS is selected and the fader contains no memory e Blinkfullred MEMS is selected and the fader contains a recorded memory Blinkgreen A channel range is selected and the bumps indicate channels available to record If necessary adjust the step s fade time by turning the dial Time available ranges from 0 instant to 59 minutes 59 seconds shown as 5959 Press the bump of the memory or channel you wish to record as the first step The LCD will show a step number 1 Press the bump of the next memory or channel you wish to record Repeat step 6 until you have recorded all necessary steps or you exhaust the available 99 steps Note Asthere is no way to add steps to the end of your STACK it is recommended that you add a dummy step to the end of yo
50. the BLACK OUT button goes out Ifthe Master fader is taken below full the Black Out button will blink Two Scene Mode LCD Menu The LCD menu provides quick access to configuration settings Press v to enter the menu to move to subsequent levels in the menu and to accept setting changes e Use the dial to scroll through menu items Press lt to return to previous menu levels e Press lt lt to cancel out of the menu Note Custom patching must be performed in Normal mode See Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 Two Scene Menu Settings J4 Default time Y lt adjust with dial gt Y A Y English Francais Deutsch Espa ol vd Y in ES Two Scene Mode 11 12 SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Chapter 2 Normal Mode Once you have mastered Two Scene Mode you should explore the more advanced features of your SmartFade console In Normal mode you can use the maximum channel count 48 channels in the 1248 96 channels in 1296 or 2496 for controlling dimmers create customized patches record lighting looks to Memories and play back those Memories directly using the faders automatically using the crossfaders in a cue stack or as chases in recorded Sequences Channel Memory Faders and Bump Buttons Menu Controls SMARTFADE MODE PRE PEN SD CARD DATA RATE MENU c mi Bumps MASTER 3 3 p ESL gt gt ande
51. ting the dimmers A pair of crossfaders labeled A and B allow you to fade from the levels set on one row of channel faders to the other alternating each Scene from live to safe Crossfading from one Scene to the next can be done manually where the speed at which you move the crossfaders determines the speed at which the fade happens Also you may choose to set a fade rate which will complete the crossfade automatically in the time you have entered this is helpful for long crossfades that are difficult to produce smoothly by hand Lastly Two Scene Mode provides the option of using a 1 to 1 patch of dimmer to channel faders meaning that channel 1 controls dimmer 1 channel 2 controls dimmer 2 and so on or a custom patch see Patch page 14 Note Custom patching must be performed in Normal mode See Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 Channel Faders Scene B Channel Faders Scene A e im z mm 4 32 T 7 Ul Bump Buttons Crossfaders Bumps Fader and Master Fader Two Scene Operation About DMX Digital Multiplex DMX is the language or protocol that your SmartFade uses to communicate with lighting equipment It is a digital protocol that basically defines a state of on off or a percentage of on DMX is most commonly used to control dimmers though it may also control moving lights fog machines color scrollers or any number of other devices DMX is restricted
52. to a total of 512 separate values available in each DMX line referred to as a universe Since your SmartFade has either 48 or 96 channels available there are many more DMX values available than console channels to apply them to This is why your SmartFade uses a Patch see Patch page 14 to define which faders on your console control which DMX values Your SmartFade defaults to a Patch of 1 to 1 Meaning channel fader 1 controls DMX channel 1 channel fader 2 controls DMX 2 and so on Faders Use the channel faders to set levels for individual control channels Note Forfaders to properly control light output be sure that the Master Fader is set to full the topmost position e SmartFade 1248 or 1296 Faders 1 12 control DMX channel 1 12 on Scene B Faders 13 24 control DMX 1 12 on Scene A SmartFade 2496 Faders 1 24 control DMX channel 1 24 on Scene B and faders 25 48 control DMX 1 24 on Scene A If both Scenes are active the fader at the higher level sets the output level for the dimmer This is called Highest Takes Precedence or HTP operation SmartFade determines which fader is at the highest level by looking at the individual channel fader level and the level of the crossfader mastering that channel fader s Scene The channel fader at the higher proportional level wins and generates the output for the console Relative output levels and the current crossfader timing are displayed in the LCD window 8 S
53. tput increases and it fades down as the output decreases Pile on and SOLO Modes When pressed a bump button forces the output of that fader to the level set atthe BUMPS master fader Bump buttons can operate in pile on mode where the level generated by pressing the button adds into the live output They can also operate in SOLO mode Pressing a bump button in SOLO mode swaps the bumped channel s output for the current output of the SmartFade Enable Disable SOLO mode Step 1 Press the SOLO key to activate SOLO mode The SOLO key lights up white when SOLO is active Step 2 Press SOLO again to turn SOLO off and return to pile on operation ES Normal Mode 15 Single Scene Operation If you prefer to set and playback your show manually but require your maximum number of channels you may do so using the NEXT function When you use NEXT the channel faders are used to set levels that are then held live while you set the next look on the same faders You can also use NEXT Mode with the Stack see NEXT Mode and the STACK page 27 Set up and play back lighting looks manually Step 1 Press NEXT The NEXT button lights up and the faders cease controlling output so you may set a look without affecting the lights on stage Step 2 Set individual channel levels using the faders Use the channel range buttons 1 24 and 25 48 or 1 48 and 49 96 to access channels as needed Step 3 Use the dial to adjust t
54. ur show By doing so you will allow yourself a method of inserting steps before the dummy step via the LCD Menu At present this is the only way to add steps to a completed STACK Step 8 Press REC SEQ Any buttons will stop flashing and the console will re enter normal mode The LCD will show the first step of the STACK Stp 1 indicating itis ready for playback Note Aftercompleting your recording of the STACK be sure to save your show to an SD card This will ensure that your show is available in the event of a data loss CAUTION Once you have recorded to the STACK DO NOT try to record to the STACK again Doing so will delete all steps from the STACK To add to the STACK after completing your programming you must use the LCD Menu see Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 to Insert a step This will allow you to insert a step anywhere in the STACK except at the end Crossfader Control of the STACK You can use the crossfaders to play back the STACK RC ou oi Pause Press II to stop a fade midway Press 11 to fade to the previous STACK step press repeatedly to go back multiple steps After pressing II you can resume the fade by either pressing gt or by moving the crossfaders from bottom to top SmartFade v1 5 User Manual Play back the STACK on the crossfaders Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Press STACK to enter STACK mode The crossfaders load STACK step zero a
55. ut you must press and hold 11 again before moving the crossfaders To continue fading between the two looks repeat steps 4 5 as many times as needed making sure to press and hold 1I before you move the faders to the top When you are ready to fade into an entirely new look simply move the faders all the way to the top without pressing II IND 1 and IND 2 Independent 1 and 2 provide two output channels that are separate from the effect of all other controls They are intended to operate devices such as smoke machines tab tracks cue lights etc IND 1 and 2 are always either full on or full off Ifthe console is patched 1 to 1 IND 1 toggles the state of DMX 97 and IND 2 toggles the state of DMX 98 ND 1 and 2 indicated as 1 and i2 may be patched to any DMX channels in the same way as other console channels Custom patching must be performed in Normal mode See Normal Mode LCD Menu page 32 IND 1 and IND 2 are not affected by BLACK OUT SOLO or the Master fader ES Normal Mode CLEAR For experienced ETC console users the CLEAR button functions similar to Release on Express and Expression consoles CLEAR discontinues specific output from the console You can use CLEAR to eliminate all Channel output Memory output or all DMX output entirely for a list of CLEAR functions see CLEAR page 31 CLEAR is not intended to function as a delete key It will not erase memories or sequence
56. uttons 9 Two Scene Operation 9 Crosstade Timing ssa e634 sis da as mea ee 10 IND1TandIND2 10 Master Fader and Black Out 11 Two Scene Mode LCD Menu 11 Chapter 2 Normal Mode 13 Normal Operation 14 Be M nt eur Ma a siete has da 14 Fader ins paar a oun RR MR RU 14 Bump Buttons i uev mon ae dad ERR eben rs 15 Single Scene Operation 16 IND 1 and IND 2 17 CLEAR so ar a te ns AO es 18 MeMO Suee uada RARE ire O lana E a Da 18 Edit Memories 20 Playback Memories 21 Delete a Memory 21 Copy Memories and Sequences 25 STACK us sie td Es PU d RM te 25 Crossfader Control of the STACK 26 NEXT Mode and the STACK 27 Rate es sia ARE ae ead e up aid bem p a Pim 28 Upfade Downfade and Wait times 29 Snapshot s asda data peat ee aea ew eee UR es TCR ao de 30 UNDO castus epe acs arte re E 31 PREVIEW EES eR tirata EE DAE aa 32 Normal Mode LCD Menu 32 Chapter 3 DMX Backup Mode 35 Record a Memory
57. will change to steady full red Playback Memories After you have recorded memories you will want to reproduce them View recorded memories Step 1 Step 2 Press MEMS to playback memories manually Memory bumps will light as follows DimRed Recorded memory at level zero e FullRed Recorded memory at any level above zero e Unlit Empty memory slot Move the corresponding fader to activate the desired memory or press the memory s bump button to view the memory at full Clear active memories Step 1 Press CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR to clear all active memory output from the console Note Pressing CLEAR will not erase any memory data Delete a Memory To remove a memory completely from the console you must record over the memory with all channels at zero Delete a memory Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 E Normal Mode Press CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR to clear all console outputs Press REC MEM The REC MEM button lights and the console switches to memory mode Occupied memories will blink dim red Press the bump button blinking dim red of the memory you wish to delete The memory will record all levels at zero and the console reverts back to whatever fader mode it was in before the REC MEM button was pressed Press MEMS to ensure the memory has been deleted The corresponding bump should no longer be lit 21 22 Sequences Sequences are chains
58. will erase all recorded snapshots SmartFade v1 5 User Manual CLEAR CLEAR may be used either by pressing the button a certain number of times to perform a certain function or in combination with another button Momentary functions of CLEAR e No Action Press CLEAR once or with more than 1 5 seconds between presses e Channel Levels Press CLEAR CLEAR Memory Levels Press CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR All Levels All Sources Press CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR This produces a blackout IND 1 and IND 2 are unaffected Held functions of CLEAR CLEAR MEMS Clears all levels from memories on the current page CLEAR 1 24 or 1 48 Clears all levels from faders 1 24 1 48 CLEAR 25 48 or 49 96 Clears all levels from faders 25 48 49 96 CLEAR RATE Sets Rate and Fade back to 100 no overrides CLEAR BUMP 1 24 48 Clears the level of the selected fader CLEAR SNAPSHOT Deletes all recorded snapshots and resets the counter to 1 CLEAR In STACK mode resets to top of STACK Step 0 UNDO UNDO undoes the last record action that saved to the show file UNDO affects the following functions e REC MEM UNDO replaces the recording with the previous memory content EDIT MEM UNDO replaces all modified channels with previous memory content SRECSEQ 2 e
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