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82 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALENCODER CONTROLOverviewThe manual control encoders provide control of luminaire parameters. The encoders m

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 83Front Panel EncodersWhen a luminaire is selected for manual control, the encoders and buttons available on

84 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALValue/Range DisplayWhen an encoder function is selected (i.e., Color, Beam, Image, 3D, Dynamics, or Frame)

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 85Pan and TiltPan and tilt are controlled by the two encoders marked Pan and Tilt respectively. These knobs

86 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALColorWhen [Color] is selected, the soft encoder mapping is as follows:Page 1Z Pos (open/other)Wheel 2 (ope

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 87Image (Gobo)When [Image] is selected, the soft encoder mapping is as follows:Page 1Edge (hard/soft)w/ [Shi

88 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALDynamicsWhen [Dynam] is selected, the soft encoder mapping is as follows:RATE (5 sec / +1 sec)w/ [Shift] b

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 89EffectWhen [Effect] is selected, the soft encoder mapping is as follows:Fade Out (0.0)Fade In (0.0)Decay (

90 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSliding Encoder SidebarThe sliding Encoder Sidebar is used with the six "soft" encoders availabl

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 91Encoders HUD WindowThe Encoders software window functions just as the front panel encoders to provide incr

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL IXDesktop PalettesDesktop Palettes Window ...

92 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALFanThe Fan function allows "fanning" of any encoder-controlled parameter across multiple channel

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 93Encoder Fan ExamplesThe following are a few examples of fanning as shown in the 3D Graphic window:Tilt Cen

94 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALHigh Resolution ModeThe encoder high resolution mode can be used for fine tuning luminaire parameters.To t

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 95KEYPAD CONTROLOverviewThe control (or command-line) keypad also provides manual control of luminaires. Lum

96 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCommand-line entry guidelines: + When entering command lines, it is not necessary to specify channel info

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 97Setting Parameters From KeypadPresetsThe keypad can be used to assign presets to selected luminaires. The

98 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALIntensityThe keypad can be used to adjust the brightness of the luminaire’s beam. Intensity responds to a

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 99LUMINAIRE STATUSLuminaire Status WindowOverviewThe Luminaire Status window can be used to view current lum

100 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALDisplay SettingsUse the following buttons to display different types of data: + Value (V) - displays the

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 101Manual Change FilterThe Luminaire Status window provides a method for displaying only channels and parame

X V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALEffect AttributesOverview ...

102 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCustomizing Luminaire Status ToolbarThe Luminaire Status Window toolbar can be customized using the Custo

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 103Parameter Columns Window The Parameter Columns window is used to define which types of information will b

104 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALIntensity WindowThe Intensity window can be used to view intensity values for all patched channels. Sele

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 105Configuring How Information is DisplayedIn the window’s default state, all patched channels are listed ho

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5.TIMING, FILTERS AND SNEAKThis chapter provides instructions for using the timing filter, function filter and sneak features.+OVERVIEW+ TIMING FILTER

108 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALOVERVIEWTiming Filter, Function Filter and SneakThe Timing Filter, Function Filter and Sneak features can

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 109General OperationsOperation of the Timing Filter and Function Filter can be done from the central touchsc

110 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTIMING FILTEROverviewThe Timing Filter is used to control the duration, delay, and speed of parameter tra

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 111Time/Speed FormatsTimeTime controls the duration of change for any parameter.Guidelines: + Each paramete

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL XICue Snapshot Effect Loading...

112 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTiming Filter OperationThe Timing Filter is used to define an entire timing scheme, which can then be sen

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 113Set intensity delay time:Intensity timing can have two values: one which controls the intensity transitio

114 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALFanned Timing and DelaysTiming and delay attributes can be "fanned" into channel selections usi

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 115FUNCTION FILTEROverviewThe Function Filter is used to withhold (or mask) certain parameters or parameter

116 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALFilter Guidelines: + The timing filter is globally applied, not individually for each parameter. When a

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 117Function Filter OperationWhen the Function Filter is accessed, by default, all parameters are selected (n

118 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSNEAKOverviewThe Sneak feature works in conjunction with the command-line keypad to provide manual contro

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 119Sneak ValuesSneak values are entered numerically at the keypad using the [Sneak] button. Use discrete num

120 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSneak OperationSneak values are entered using the [Sneak] button and either the Timing Filter or Function

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 121Examples: + Pan [Sneak] [Time] [2] [Enter] will input a time of 2.00 seconds. + Pan [Sneak] [512] [Time

XII V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSubmasters Autoload...

122 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSneak Value or PercentSneaks can be done by value or by percentage using either the command-line or direc

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 123TEMPLATESTiming/Filter TemplatesThe template section, found at the bottom of both the Timing Filter and F

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6.PALETTESThis chapter provides instructions for using the Palettes feature.+GENERAL PALETTE OPERATION+ PRESETS+ COLORS+ BEAMS+ GROUPS+ OTHER PALETTE

126 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALGENERAL PALETTE OPERATIONOverviewWhat are Palettes?A palette is a pre-stored or user-defined set of param

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 127System-Wide Palette Store OptionsThe System Settings window provides options for system-wide palette stor

128 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALWorking with Palettes The front panel contains three (3) full palette displays and one (1) single palette

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 129To move a palette into bottom position:Press the arrow button to the right of the palette to move it into

130 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTo access a different palette:Step 1. Press and hold the currently selected function to display all optio

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 131To store a setting:Step 1. Select required channels.Step 2. Ensure the target function is selected on at

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL XIIIChapter 14. System SetupsSettingsSettings Window ...

132 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPalette LabelsApplying Labels to PalettesEach palette may be given a custom label. When labeling, the nam

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 133Label ShortcutsLabel Shortcuts allow a user to create a selection of commonly used words that can be used

134 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCentury Palette WindowThe Century palette is a resizable window which displays a full bank of palettes.To

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 135Submaster Palette AreaA single palette viewing area is also available above the submaster display. + The

136 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPRESETSOverviewThe Preset palette is used to store specific luminaire parameters for the purpose of build

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 137Storing, Modifying, and Recalling PresetsFrom PalettesStore a new preset using Presets palette:Step 1. Se

138 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALDelete an entire Preset:Note: If cues are referenced in a Preset, the Preset cannot be deleted, but it c

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 139From KeypadNote: All Presets have a discrete number which is used when accessing Presets from the keypad

140 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPreset Data WindowPreset data can be viewed in the Preset Data window. The top portion of the window show

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 141COLORSOverviewThe Color palette provides a means for storing and recalling up to 300 colors. These can be

XIV V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALChapter 16. Show MaintenanceShow File and Data ManagementAbout Show Files...

142 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStoring and Recalling ColorsNote: Beams and Colors are global settings by luminaire type. During a store

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 143Note: This action will delete color information for all types stored.Recall a Color:Step 1. Select requi

144 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTo perform a Paste Merge or Paste All action:Step 1. At top of column, select name box of source luminair

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 145BEAMSOverviewThe Beam palette provides a means for storing and recalling up to 200 beam states. These can

146 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStoring, Modifying, and Recalling BeamsNote: Beams and Colors are global settings by luminaire type. Dur

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 147Modify Beam data for an existing luminaire type:If you are modifying a Beam with data from the same type

148 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALRecall a Beam:Step 1. Select required channels (only selected channels that have data stored in that Beam

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 149It is possible to copy data from luminaire type to luminaire type using the Beam Palette Data window. Dur

150 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALGROUPSOverviewTo automate channel selection, groups of channels may be stored into the Group palette. Gro

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 151Recall two or more groups:Step 1. Access required Bank and Page of first group.Step 2. Press required Gr

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL XVAppendix A. Technical SpecificationsSpecificationsV676 Control Console ...

152 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALGroup Super Palette (Advanced Operation)OverviewThe Group super palette offers advanced options for the a

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 153A Group is made up of two components: Channels and Arrangement. For each of these components, several opt

154 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALChannels TabThe Channels tab shows the current channels contained in the selected group. A "channel

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 155Arrangement TabThe Arrangement tab defines the components of a group. These are arranged as an ordered pa

156 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL + Layout - The Layout button will only be available if the Order has a value that requires a layout be

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 157From Group Super PaletteThe Ad-Hoc tab provides a method for making "live" selections based on

158 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALOTHER PALETTE TYPESDynamics, Effects, Snapshots, Macros, and StacksDynamics, Effects, Snapshots, Macros,

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 159DESKTOP PALETTESDesktop Palettes WindowThe front panel palettes can also be viewed on the desktop by sele

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7.BASIC CUESThis chapter provides an overview of cue concepts and instructions for storing a basic cue and playing it back. Once you are familiar with

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162 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCREATING CUESWhat Is a Cue?A cue stores a predefined combination of luminaire parameters such as focus, c

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 163Setting Intensity StatesNote: Some devices (such as moving mirrors, smoke machines, etc.) may not have l

164 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALLabeling CuesEach cue may be given a custom label. When labeling, the name can be entered on the console

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 165Label ShortcutsLabel Shortcuts allow a user to create a selection of commonly used words that can be used

166 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALModifying CuesUnlike storing Presets, Beams, and Colors, storing cue data into a cue number that already

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 167Selected Cue Info DisplayThe cue data area of the central touchscreen displays information for the select

168 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPLAYING BACK CUESBasic PlaybackAfter storing a cue, it can be played back using a submaster.Play a cue:St

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 169Playback Using the Grab FeatureNote: The Grab feature was added with Vx76 software version 2.0. The prev

170 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALOther guidelines: + When a channel is grabbed, the current function filter will be applied. In order to

8.DYNAMICSThis chapter provides instructions for using the dynamics feature.+DYNAMICS OVERVIEW+ DYNAMICS OPERATION

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 1INTRODUCTIONAbout This ManualThis manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installat

172 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALDYNAMICS OVERVIEWWhat is a Dynamic?The Dynamics feature provides a powerful and quick method for creating

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 173Dynamics Super PaletteDynamics can be created and customized using the Dynamics super palette. The Dynami

174 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALBasic GuidelinesWhile working with dynamics, it is important to understand the following concepts: + Dyn

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 175DYNAMICS OPERATIONCanned Dynamics20 pre-programmed dynamics (referred to as canned dynamics) are provided

176 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALFour additional canned dynamics are available in the Dynamics super palette. These can be used when build

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 177Playing Back a Canned DynamicThis section provides instructions for applying dynamics to channels for imm

178 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 6. Randomize the dynamic by applying a fan:a. Open Function Filter by pressing "filter" in

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 179Using the Encoders with DynamicsWhen [Dynam] is selected at the soft encoders, the encoders will be mappe

180 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALWhen [Dynam] is selected... + Turning the RATE encoder will display the rate (such as 5.00). + Turning

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 181This rule only applies to the Intensity parameter. For example, if intensity is at 50%, intensity will ro

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2 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCustomer ServiceFor technical assistance, contact the PRG International Service Center or contact your near

182 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStoring Dynamics in Cues/PresetsCanned or custom dynamics can be added to the parameters stored in cues o

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 183Palette Store Dynamic OnlyThe Store Dynamic Only feature enables the creation of Color or Beam palette en

184 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 4. Store palette entry as normal. (Refer to "Working with Palettes" on page 128 for more i

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 185 + Bias > Above or Below - When using gravity, you will likely need to select a bias of either above

186 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 6. Press [Set Point 1] button.Step 7. Using palettes, choose second point.Step 8. Press either of th

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 187Storing Dynamics in the Dynamics PaletteDynamics can also be created and stored in the Dynamics palette.

188 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 6. Press Start with Defaults button. The dynamic will be applied to selected channels.Step 7. Cust

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 189Dynamics with KeypadOnce stored, dynamics can also be recalled in the command line using the [Dynam] butt

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9.EFFECTSThis chapter provides instructions for using the effects feature.+EFFECTS OVERVIEW+ CREATING EFFECTS+ EFFECT ATTRIBUTES+ EFFECT TIMING+ PLAYI

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 3Obtaining Additional DMX ProfilesDMX fixtures are controlled by the console using a profile. The profile in

192 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALEFFECTS OVERVIEWWhat is an Effect?An effect is a looping, wave, or ripple type operation which can be app

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 193Effects Super PaletteEffects and effect components (including sets, sequences, parts, and steps) can be c

194 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALLike other palette items (Color, Beam, Group, etc.) effects are given a discrete number. Once stored, the

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 195What is a Sequence?A sequence consists of one or more steps.The following diagram shows an example sequen

196 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCREATING EFFECTSCreating a Basic EffectThis section provides instructions for creating a basic effect usi

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 197Set 0 (all patched channels) will be loaded into part 1 of the Set.All attributes and timing will be in t

198 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSet: Interlaced vs. SequentialWhen loading channels across two or more parts, the channels may be loaded

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 199Sequence: Background StateEach sequence can contain one optional Background State. The Background State t

200 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALEditing EffectsA store action will be required when making modifications to an existing effect. When chan

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 201EFFECT ATTRIBUTESOverviewThe Direction, Mode, Start, Action and Duration attributes provide overall contr

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202 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALModeMode determines how the sequence steps will run in relationship to each other. +Break - Each part ma

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 203StartStart determines how the sequence steps will enter the effect. + Simultaneous (Simult) - All set pa

204 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALDurationDuration determines how long an effect will run. + None - The effect will run infinitely until m

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 205EFFECT TIMINGOverviewTiming values can be applied to the overall effect and/or to a single sequence step

206 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALWhen Time is selected, this number will be the length of time, in seconds, that the effect will run befor

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 207Step-Level TimingTiming can be programmed on a sequence step-level to control the step, attack, sustain,

208 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALAssigning Timing ValuesTiming values are specified at the main Effect Edit screen:When [Effect] is select

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 209Assign effect timing using encoders:Step 1. At Effects palette, select an effect to be edited. (A white b

210 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALAssign effect or step timing using numeric entry:Step 1. At Effects palette, select an effect to be edite

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 211PLAYING BACK EFFECTSBasic PlaybackAfter creating an effect, it can be played back using a submaster. (If

1.OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATIONThis chapter provides an overview of console features and components along with instructions for setting up the console and

212 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALAutoload SubmasterThe Effects super palette can be placed in Autoload mode for automatic submaster loadin

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 213Stop FlagsSteps can contain "stop flags" which will cause the effect to pause when that step is

214 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALADVANCED OPERATIONSUsing the Set Edit ScreenThe Set Edit screen can also be used to create and edit set p

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 215Using the Sequence Edit ScreenThe Sequence Edit screen can also be used to create and edit sequence steps

216 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCreating Effects Using Set/Sequence Edit ScreensIf sets and sequences are pre-stored, an effect can be cr

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 217To edit a group set:Groups can be edited while associated to an effect. Once a group is selected in the s

218 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStoring Effects as CuesAn effect can also be attached to a cue using the Link feature. When linked, the e

10.SPECIAL FEATURESThis chapter contains instructions for controlling luminaires and media servers with the console’s advanced features, and for copyi

220 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALADVANCED CONTROLManual TimingThe Manual Timing feature is used to apply parameter times manually. While M

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 221QuickFocusThe QuickFocus feature allows you to step sequentially through each stored channel in a selecte

6 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALOVERVIEW - V676 CONSOLEFeaturesThe V676 Console is a lighting control desk capable of operating automated l

222 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALUpdate a preset with QuickFocus:Step 1. At front panel, press [QuickFocus] toggle button (button will fla

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 223ParkThe Park feature allows you to place a luminaire into a state in which it will not respond to any man

224 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALHighlightHighlight provides a method for identifying a particular fixture or set of fixtures by putting t

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 225DATA COPY AND MOVECopy ChannelThe Copy Channel feature is used to copy current parameter settings from on

226 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALMove a cue to a new number: + At keypad, press [Copy/Move] [Copy/Move] [Cue] [1] [At] [201] [Enter] - mo

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 227Step 4. A warning dialog window will open, warning that previous existing data (if any) in the destinatio

228 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALFUNCTION KEYSSetting Function Key OptionSelected keys from the command-line keypad are mapped to the comp

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 229Track/Fill- F4Step 1. Press F4. (Track/Fill window will open.)Step 2. Enter a starting cue.Step 3. Click

230 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCopy/Move - F8Step 1. Press F8.Step 2. Press F8 again to toggle between Copy and Move windows.Step 3. At

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 231Quick KeysThe following computer keyboard "quick keys" can be used as shortcuts to select optio

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 7ComponentsThe following main components are included with the V676 Console system:Figure 1-1: V676 Console

232 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCONTROLLING MEDIA SERVERSOverviewDigital lighting media servers can be operated from the console using DM

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 233Editing Media Server SettingsTo edit the settings for a media server, first select the server in the left

234 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL + IP Address - displays the current IP address which corresponds to the CITP connection. To enter an IP

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 235Local Media Folder and File NumberingWhen creating a media library on the console, certain guidelines for

236 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALThe Media palette retrieves data from the connected server(s) via CITP and displays a small content thumb

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 237Media Super PaletteA Media super palette can be accessed by pressing the super palette icon at the right

238 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALThe Media super palette will also display media clip options when a layer parameter is touched. The libra

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 239Media Library / File SneakBoth the Library and File values can be "sneaked" at the same time by

240 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALServer ControlThe Media palette provides control options as applicable to the particular type of media se

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 241Legacy Media WindowsA new Media Setup window was introduced with Vx76 software version 3.0 (refer to &quo

8 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALDesk LayoutThe following illustration shows the major control areas of the V676 front panel.Figure 1-2: V6

242 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCITP: Controller, Interface, Transport, ProtocolUse the following procedure to connect a Vx76 console to

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 243Step 5. At Network section, select Ethernet 2 from CITP pull-down bar.Step 6. At Mbox Extreme desktop, se

244 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 8. At Network window, be sure Ethernet 2 is green and IP Address and Subnet Mask match the numbers s

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 245Step 9. At Vx76 console desktop, select System Preferences from Apple menu.Step 10. At System Preferences

246 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 12. Be sure Vx76 console profiles are up to date. (Refer to "Updating Profiles" on page 36

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 247Step 14. At Setup menu, select Media Server Setup.Step 15. At Media Server Setup window, be sure Show Ser

248 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 18. Open Media palette, choose a server and verify that CITP is sending frames back to the console.

11.SNAPSHOTS, MACROS, & BOARD CUESThis chapter provides instructions for storing custom console setups and frequently used programming actions, an

250 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSNAPSHOTSOverviewA snapshot is a captured state on the console which can be recalled at any time in the f

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 251Storing SnapshotsSnapshots are stored in the Snapshots palette banks and can be accessed on any of the pa

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 9Console Front and Rear PanelsThe following illustrations show the front and rear panels of the V676 front p

252 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStore a snapshot using keypad:Step 1. Configure console as required.Step 2. At central touchscreen, press

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 253Create a snapshot and associate it with a cue using shortcut method:In this case, the current front panel

254 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALRecall snapshot via link: + <Cue> [n] [Link] [Snap Shot] [x] [Enter] - links Snapshot x to Cue n.

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 255MACROSOverviewA macro is a series of console events (e.g. button presses, display selections, windows ope

256 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 2. Press [Macro Record] toggle button. Button will flash.Step 3. Enter sequence of button presses, d

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 257Record a macro for timed playback:Step 1. Press [Store] [Macro] [Enter].Step 2. Enter sequence of button

258 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALMacros Data WindowThe Macros window can be used to view macro information and to edit macro timing.The ma

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 259Step 4. To store back into original number:Press [Update] [Macro] [Enter].To store into new number:Press

260 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALRecalling MacrosMacros can be recalled using the palettes, Macro window, or by playing back the linked cu

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 261The following is a list of all included Canned Macros by number:Table 11-1: Canned Macros No. Name Macro

10 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALINSTALLATION - V676 CONSOLEUnpack and Setup ProcedureStep 1. Remove lid from console case (Figure 1-4).Ste

262 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL1932 Down Time 1 Sec Sets Down Time for current selection to 1 Seconds 20 21933 Down Time 2 Sec Sets Down

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 2631963 Pan Only Filter Selects Pan Filter 20 51964 Tilt Only Filter Selects Tilt Filter 20 51965 Color Mix

264 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL1997 Intensity Dynamic Creates fanned Intensity wave for the current selection. 20 51998 Multi M-A-B Dyna

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 265BOARD CUESOverviewThe board cue feature provides a method to record events on the console and play them b

266 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALBoard Cue Data DisplayBoard cue data can be displayed on the central touchscreen.Options: + To view boar

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 267Recording Board CuesUsing Record ButtonThe quickest method for recording board cues, utilizes the [Board

268 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALRecord a board cue using the keypad:When labeling, the name can be entered on the console touchscreen key

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 269Board Cue Go/Back as Submaster 1 Go/BackIf no board cue is pending (by selecting a board cue via the comm

270 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALDelete a step:Step 1. Using trackpad, select step(s) to be deleted.Step 2. Click on "trash can"

12.ADVANCED CUE FEATURESThis chapter contains instructions for storing and modifying cues utilizing advanced console features. These instructions buil

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 11Step 3. Unfold table legs and brace. Snap into place (Figure 1-5).Step 4. Adjust table legs to desired hei

272 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSPECIAL CUE ATTRIBUTESCue Attributes OverviewIn addition to parameter data, cues can contain the followin

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 273To link a snapshot, macro, or effect to the currently selected cue, press [Link] [Macro*] [n] [Enter] - w

274 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStore a cue with a link and a wait/trail time: + [Store] <Cue> [n] [Link] [x] [Wait] [m] [Enter] -

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 275Out TimeOut Time instructions may be stored into a cue. An Out Time will provide a "fade to no inten

276 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALADVANCED CUE STORING AND MODIFYINGHow Faders Affect IntensityPreviously, intensity states were discussed

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 277Command-Line ShortcutsThe command-line feature has several built-in shortcut and convenience capabilities

278 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCue Store TargetPressing [Store] [Enter] always defaults the store command to the last selected cue. (Thi

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 279Locating Stored CuesIn order to verify if a certain cue number exists or to locate nearest stored cue num

280 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALUpdateThe Update feature is used to store modified channels back into their source cues. Any channels tha

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 281Track and FillTrack/Fill can be used to update multiple cues. A Track edit will update all current parame

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL IFOREWORDEnd User Software LicensePLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACTIVATING, COPYING, INSTALLING

12 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALNote: If standard DVI monitors are to be used instead of the included monitors, refer to "Display Se

282 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSelective StoreThe Selective Store feature is used to modify or add parameter data to a cue, preset, or b

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 283Selective RecallThe Selective Recall feature is used to recall specific parameter data from specified cha

284 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALManual Undo To Recorded StateWhen in a cue, with selected fixtures that have manual changes, press [Undo]

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 285Submaster Direct ModeTo assist in updating or re-storing cues, it is possible to have the command-line tr

286 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALResync:When in Direct mode, it is sometimes useful to bring the submaster cue back as the current cue aft

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 287CUE WINDOWSCue SheetCue sheet data can be viewed and edited in the Cue Sheet window. The cue sheet displa

288 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSeparatorsSeparators can be inserted into the Cue Sheet list in order to organize certain groups of cues

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 289Submasters AutoloadWhen the Autoload box is checked in the Cue Sheet window, any selected cue will automa

290 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCue DataCue parameter data can be viewed and edited in the Cue Data window. This window displays each sto

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 291Display SettingsUse the following buttons to display different types of data: + Value (V) - displays the

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 13Step 8. Remove covers from computer rack (Figure 1-7).Figure 1-7: Removing Covers from V676 Computer Rack

292 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCustomizing Cue Data ToolbarThe Cue Data window toolbar can be customized using the Customize Toolbar win

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 293Editing specific lines: + When editing a specific line of a cell, standard Mac computer text copy and pa

294 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTo use Find/Replace function:Step 1. At Cue Data window, click Enable Editing button while in Cue view. (

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 295CUE STACKSOverviewCue Stacks (also known as "multiple cue lists") allow for additional cue list

296 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStacks PaletteStacks are stored in the Stack palette banks and can be accessed on any of the palettes jus

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 297Stacks in the Cue Sheet WindowThe Cue Sheet window displays the current Cue Stack, along with new Cue Sta

298 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALUsing Stacks with SubmastersCue Stacks can be used with the submasters just as standard cues. These are a

13.SUBMASTERSThis chapter contains instructions for operating the playback masters.+SUBMASTER OVERVIEW+ SUBMASTER MODES+ PLAYBACK INTENSITY LEVEL+ PLA

300 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSUBMASTER OVERVIEWSubmaster ControlsThe console contains 30 submasters for use in playing back events. Th

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 301SUBMASTER MODESOverviewSubmaster ModesA selection of modes may be applied to each submaster using the Set

14 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCAUTION: Power supply plug and/or power switch/circuit breaker shall remain readily operable.Step 10. Con

302 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALControl and Setup ScreensPressing Control will display a summary of submaster mode settings for each ba

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 303ClearThe Submaster Setup screen provides options for clearing all modes and for returning to default sett

304 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPriorityThe Priority feature sets a Priority Level from 0-10.Pile-On / Pile-Off Behavior: + Higher prior

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 305Bump ModesThere are three types of Submaster Bump modes: + Add/Solo - provides two types of bump action

306 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALAdd/Solo ModeThe Add/Solo mode provides two types of bump action, depending on what button is pressed: +

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 307IFCB FadersThe IFCB faders use existing submaster priority concepts to allow manual crossfading between a

308 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALRateThe Rate feature speeds up or slows down the playback of events (cues or effects).The Rate encoder al

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 309To clear rate mode using submaster touchscreen:Step 1. Choose a submaster to bring up its Setup options.

310 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTiming DisableThe Timing Disable feature causes timing data to be ignored for any cues that are activated

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 311Board Control DisableThe Board Control Disable feature causes any linked snapshots, macros or autofollows

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 15Step 12. At rear of console, install desk lamps (Figure 1-10).Figure 1-10: Installing V676 Desk LampsUSB/

312 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALDynamic DisableThe Dynamic Disable feature disables the playback of any macros and/or snapshots linked to

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 313FreezeThe Freeze feature halts an event in mid-transition.Note: If a cue is stored while a submaster is

314 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStore a Freeze state as cue: + Press and hold Freeze while choosing a submaster. ("Choose" i

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 315IndependentThe Independent feature prohibits a specific submaster from having its content modified by any

316 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALManual AssignThe Manual Assign feature loads any selected channels and their current parameter settings i

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 317Release a submaster from Manual Assign mode using submaster touchscreen:When releasing a submaster from a

318 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALChannel FilterThe Channel Filter feature is used to specify certain channels for playback on a submaster.

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 319Function Filter (Submaster) The Function Filter applies filters to a submaster for modification of a cue

320 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPLAYBACK INTENSITY LEVELHow Playback Intensity is DeterminedEarlier in this manual, intensity was discuss

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 321Example Intensity ScenariosThe following examples will give you an idea how stored intensity values and f

16 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALDisplay Setup for the V676 ConsoleUse the following guidelines when connecting displays to the console: +

322 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALIntensity TransitionsWhen playing back cues with intensity transitions (timed fades), the submaster fader

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 323PLAYBACKAdvanced Playback of CuesA cue loaded into a submaster becomes the pending cue. When [Go] is pres

324 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALControlling Linked PlaybackThe submaster always sequences, placing the linked cue in that submaster’s pen

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 325External Fader Control via Art-Net InputAn external DMX console can be used for controlling submaster fad

326 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALNotes

14.SYSTEM SETUPSThis chapter provides instructions for setting console preferences, network and control settings, display settings, and multi-console

328 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSETTINGSSettings WindowThe options available in the Settings window are advanced setups that are not requ

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 329Storing TabStore settings can be set at the Storing tab.DMX In TabWhen using an external DMX console to c

330 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALMIDI TabMIDI options can be set at the MIDI tab.MIDI Show Control Message FormatWhen a Cue Number is sent

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 331Highlight TabThe Highlight feature provides a method for identifying a particular fixture or set of fixtu

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 17OVERVIEW - V476 CONSOLEV476 FeaturesThe V476 Console is a compact lighting control desk capable of operati

332 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALDefault ExplanationsEmergency ActionDefault: Do nothing (remain in current state)This setting determines

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 333DISPLAY FILTERSLoading FiltersConsole status windows can be configured to include data from specified cha

334 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALAutomatic Display FilteringWhen active, the automatic display filtering feature will display data for onl

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 335MULTI-CONSOLE FEATURESSetting Up Backup (Secondary) ConsolesThe Vx76 software allows multiple consoles to

336 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALConfiguring Multiple ConsolesBy default, in a single console setup, the console will automatically be con

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 337Channel PartitionChannel partitioning allows an operator to define a specific collection of channels to w

338 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALOFF-LINE PROGRAMMINGPerforming Off-Line ProgrammingThe Off-Line feature allows preprogramming without hav

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 339SOFTWARE UPDATESUpdating System DevicesSystem devices can receive software updates from the console. Duri

340 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALNotes

15.3D GRAPHIC DISPLAYThis chapter provides instructions for using the 3D Display features.+3D FEATURES+ 3D DISPLAY WINDOW+ LIVE/PREVIEW MODE

18 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALV476 ComponentsThe V476 console contains buttons, keypads, encoders, faders, and displays for the purpose

342 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL3D FEATURESOverviewThe three-dimensional features provide graphic feedback for live, preview, and off-lin

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 343Importing a VenueA graphic representation of your venue or stage production can be imported for use in th

344 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL3D Layer ControlThe clipping process used by the Vx76 software to manage beam intersections when they mee

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 3453D DISPLAY WINDOWX, Y, Z LocationsAn X, Y, and Z location for each luminaire is defined in its patch info

346 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALThe coordinates are based on a point of origin (X=0, Y=0, Z=0) from which every object in your 3D graphic

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 347Using 3D Graphic WindowOverviewThe 3D Graphic window displays the current luminaire configuration as a re

348 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALToolsControls are available in the tool bar at the top of the window:ModesWhile in Channel Select Mode, t

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 3493D Graphic SettingsAppearance aspects of the 3D graphic can be adjusted using the Settings window.Using 3

350 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALX/Y ControlX/Y control can be enabled for an attached track ball or other mouse device. When enabled, thi

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 351LIVE/PREVIEW MODEOverviewThe 3D Graphic display, when used in combination with the console’s Preview mode

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 19V476 Desk LayoutThe following illustration shows the major control areas of the V476 front panel.Figure 1-

352 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 6. Press [Live/Preview] toggle button again to return to Live mode. (When "Live" is highli

16.SHOW MAINTENANCEThis chapter provides instructions for managing show files, importing/exporting patch data, updating the operating system, and usin

354 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSHOW FILE AND DATA MANAGEMENTAbout Show FilesAll programming information for a production (i.e., a show)

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 355To open an existing show file stored on the console:Show files stored on the console’s hard drive can be

356 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTo archive a show file:Show files can be backed up (archived) to an external storage device.Step 1. At le

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 357Import AllThis option imports entire sections from another show based on the selections. Step 1. Press th

358 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALAfter Cue ImportIf cues have been built using Presets, the Cue Data and Status windows will show the sour

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 359Cleanup PaletteThis command can be used to remove any occurrences of "Unk" fixture types in the

360 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSave a Copy"Save a Copy" creates a backup of the active show file. This can be done via the Uti

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 361USITT ASCII Show File ImportThe stand-alone ASCII Import application provides a method for importing conv

20 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALV476 Console Front and Rear PanelsThe following illustrations show the front and rear panels of the V476 f

362 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALExporting PatchPatch data can be exported as text information from a show file for import into other show

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 363Console LogThe Console Log contains information such as calibration failures, programming data, cue repai

364 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPrintingAny Apple®-compatible printer can be connected and used to print data from the following windows:

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 365To p r in t :Step 1. Ensure that window you wish to print data from is open and currently active.Step 2.

366 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALUPDATING PROFILESOverviewAs mentioned in the patch instructions covered in Chapter 3, the console utilize

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 367Importing ProfilesBefore Profiles will be available to your show files, they must be loaded into the cons

368 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALUpdating ProfilesIn order to protect existing show files, the console does not automatically update them

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 369Deleting ProfilesThe Profile Delete action can be applied to any profiles that are not currently being us

370 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALON-LINE DIAGNOSTICSDMX512 Channel TestsThe DMX Diagnostics available in the DMX Setup window can be used

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 371Dimmer Check CommandsDimmer Check commands are available on the command-line.The command syntax is: + [D

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 21INSTALLATION - V476 CONSOLEV476 Unpack and Setup ProcedureStep 1. Remove lid from console case (Figure 1-1

372 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALNotes

17.CONTROL BY EXTERNAL DEVICESThis chapter provides instructions for controlling shows by use of an external MIDI/SMPTE or switch closure trigger devi

374 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCONCEPTSAbout MIDI/SMPTEThe console is able to accept two forms of external control: + MIDI Notes + Tim

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 375Switch Closure Trigger InputThe switch closure trigger port is wired to the Board Control [Go] button. Cl

376 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALMIDI NOTESNote MappingThe console accepts MIDI note messages. Each MIDI note is mapped to a single macro

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 377MIDI/SMPTE TIMECODEOverviewThe console will also accept MIDI/SMPTE timecode messages, which can be genera

378 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALRecordingTimecode is recorded using the Timecode window. The timecode and corresponding event steps are

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 379 + The Timecode Scripts window calculates timecode displayed for steps based on frame rate selected in t

380 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALInsert new step(s):Step 1. Using trackpad, select step prior to where you wish to insert new step.Step 2.

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 381MIDI SHOW CONTROLOverviewThe console can utilize MIDI Show Control (MSC) commands for more advanced exter

II V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALNECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO T

22 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALNote: If a standard DVI monitor is to be used instead of the included monitor, refer to "Using a Sta

382 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALVariablesThe cue number, Q_Number, typically represents actual Vx76 cue number, board cue number or other

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 383Defined [Go] ActionsThe following are actions available with the [Go] command: + Q_Number = N, Q_List =

384 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALMIDI Show Control OutputMIDI show control output can be useful to sync two consoles using MIDI. When enab

18.OFF-LINE MODE (VISIONARY)This chapter provides instructions for operating the Vx76 software off-line without a console.+VISIONARY OPERATION

386 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALVISIONARY OPERATIONOverviewThe Vx76 software can be run off-line without the need for a console front pan

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 387Heads Up Display (HUD)To interact with Visionary, three new Heads Up Display windows (HUDs) have been add

388 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCommand HUD OperationThe Command HUD provides a command-line keypad, command-line feedback, and control b

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 389Encoders HUD OperationThe Encoders HUD provides encoder control and feedback. + Use the cursor to turn

390 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSubmasters HUD OperationThe Submasters HUD provides submaster buttons and faders. + Click the buttons t

A.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSThis appendix contains technical specifications for the consoles.+SPECIFICATIONS

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 23CAUTION: Power supply plug and/or power switch/circuit breaker shall remain readily operable.Step 5. Conn

392 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSPECIFICATIONSV676 Control ConsoleConsole Function Capacities: + Channels: 4,000 multiple parameter lumin

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 393V476 Control ConsoleConsole Function Capacities: + Channels: 4,000 multiple parameter luminaires + Color

394 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALNotes

B.REFERENCE+ FRONT PANEL AND KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS+ PRE-PROGRAMMED "CANNED" FEATURES+ GLOSSARY

396 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALFRONT PANEL AND KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSFront Panel: Submaster Keypad Combinations* Refer to "Submaster Ch

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 397Front Panel: Palette Keypad Combinations* P = Preset, C = Color, B = Beam, G = Group, M = Macro, S = Snap

398 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALMac Keyboard ShortcutsKey FunctionFunction KeysF1 StoreF2 Selective StoreF3 UpdateF4 Track / FillF5 Selec

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 399PRE-PROGRAMMED "CANNED" FEATURESCanned DynamicsCanned Dynamics are provided to aid programmers

400 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCanned MacrosCanned Macros are provided to aid programmers in developing shows more rapidly. The Canned M

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 4011919 Palette Hi Lite ForwardSteps through channel selection in ascending order, bumping the current chann

24 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 7. At rear of console, install desk lamps (Figure 1-18).Figure 1-18: Installing V476 Desk LampsDispl

402 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL1943 Fanned Time 4 SecSends Fanned time of 0 to 4 seconds to the current selection using the current fan.

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 4031969 Gobo Filter Selects Fixed Gobo Filter 20 51970 Rotate Gobo Filter Selects Rotating Gobo Wheel Filter

404 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL1993 Figure 8 Wave Dynamic Creates fanned figure 8 for the current selection. 20 51994 Roller Wave Dynami

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 405GLOSSARYGlossary of TermsActive An intensity value greater than zero (1-100%). When a luminaire is activ

406 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSaturation is the subjective appreciation of purity, a relation of the intensity of the dominant waveleng

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 407Dynamic DisableA submaster mode which prohibits the replay of dynamic states on that submaster.DynamicA q

408 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALFreezeA submaster mode which halts cue movement on that submaster.FrostA beam attribute available in some

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 409IndexingChanges orientation of rotating gobo.IntensityThe amount of light emitted by a source, per second

410 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALManual UndoReturns an affected channel/parameter to its previous state after a select is deployed or an a

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 411PaletteA bank of associated buttons used to store and recall attributes for Beam, Color, Preset, Dynamics

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 25SYSTEM AND DEVICE CONNECTIONSConnecting To SystemThe console connects to the system using either copper or

412 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALResetActivates a soft reset as supported by the luminaire profile. (Note that this action does not re-dow

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 413Soft EncoderOne of six soft encoders provided for mapping parameters other than pan, tilt and intensity (

414 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTouchscreenThe touch sensitive screen which allows access to Timing, Filter, and Sneak settings.Track/Fil

C.INDEX

416 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALIndexNumerics2D Displayunit of measure 3323D encoder 873D graphiccamera angle 231display filter 347fan 93

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 417log 35, 363, 371name 42power down 31power up 30shut down all 31shut down front panel 30software 30system

418 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALoffset 52patch fixture 51profile 48, 126universe 49, 52Douselamp 73, 76, 80Durationeffect 201, 204DVI 16,

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 419value/percent 122window 91Erase Luminaire Data 81Ethernetconfiguration 46Exportpatch 362FFaderaffect on i

420 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALstates 162, 163, 320transitions 322window 104, 105with manual assign 317zero 162, 324Interlaced 198KKeypa

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 421Min/Max settingssoft encoder 89Modeeffect 201, 202indicator 351live 35, 351Live/Preview indicator 35previ

26 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALFigure 1-20: V676 Console Rear Panel ConnectionsSYSTEM INTERFACECONSOLE INTERFACESyst em Comm TriggerTxRx

422 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPoint of origin 345Power up, console 30Preferencesbrightness level 36Presetassigning from keypad 97copy/m

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 423palette 251, 253recalling 253Snapshot Data window 254storing 251, 252with cue 253with submaster 253Sneak3

424 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALformats 111general operations 109overview 108, 110setting delay 112setting speed 112setting time 112speed

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V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 27Figure 1-21: V476 Console Rear Panel ConnectionsSerial DataSMPTE InMIDISystem Comm TriggerTxRxLkInOutInIn

28 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALNotes

2.GENERAL OPERATIONThis chapter provides guidelines for general operation, setting console preferences, and opening a show file.+GENERAL OPERATION+ SE

30 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALGENERAL OPERATIONAbout Vx76 SoftwareThe Vx76 software application provides the graphical user interface (G

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 31Restart Vx76 ApplicationThe Vx76 software application can be independently closed and restarted. This is u

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL IIIHow To Obtain Warranty ServiceA copy of the Production Resource Group, LLC. Limited Warranty was included

32 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTouchscreen OperationThe touchscreens available on the front panel provide an interface for configuration,

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 33Window OperationThe Vx76 application functions like any standard windows-based computer software. A menu b

34 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALRestoring Vx76 Application:The Mac desktop dock will contain an icon for the Vx76 application once the sof

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 35Live/Preview/Off-Line ModeIndicates whether the console is in the Live, Preview or Off-Line mode. + Live

36 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSETTING PREFERENCESBrightness LevelFor Front Panel and MonitorsThe brightness level can be set for all mon

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 37V676 CONSOLE VS. V476 CONSOLESpecial Features to Accommodate the V476 Front PanelThe V476 console provides

38 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALWorkspace SwappingThe V476 palette display space can display one of three different palettes (correspondin

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 39SHOW FILESAbout Show FilesAll programming information for a production (i.e., a show) is stored in a show

40 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTo open a new show file:A new show file can be opened at any time. + At Utilities screen, press New Show

3.CONFIGURATION AND PATCHThis chapter provides instructions for configuring the system and patching fixtures.+SYSTEM CONFIGURATION+ PATCH+ PLAN VIEW

IV V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALRevision HistoryThis manual has been revised as follows:Version Release Date NotesBASIC.1 April 23, 2010 S

42 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem Configuration OverviewThe system configuration tools provide details and config

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 43Using System ConfigurationNaming a ConsoleThe console naming feature is useful to identify each console wh

44 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStore/Clear ConfigurationYour system setup can be stored for future reference. After the configuration is

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 45Clear Errors / Reset NodeNodes can be reset from the System Configuration screen.To clear or reset node:St

46 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALEthernet ConfigurationThe Ethernet and Front Panel settings for properly prepped consoles should be suitab

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 47Front PanelThe Front Panel tab of the window provides a method for manually pairing the computer with a fr

48 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPATCHPatch OverviewPatching is the simplest way to manage the fixtures connected to the console. Patch ass

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 49DMX UniversesThe console provides for a maximum of 702 universes (labeled A thru ZZ), which are assigned t

50 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPatch ProceduresLuminaire patching can be done using the command-line keypad and central touchscreen. (It

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 51Patching DMX FixturesThe patch setup screens will be slightly different depending on whether a DMX fixture

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL VTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionAbout This Manual...

52 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL + Channel - fixture’s channel number. + Address - fixture’s DMX universe/address. The DMX universe and

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 53For example, to patch a conventional at channel 20, mapped to DMX universe 4, addresses 1-10, 12, and 15:

54 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPatch EditingPatch editing can be done using the command line or the Patch spreadsheet window.Important!

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 55Patch SpreadsheetThe Patch window displays patch information in a spreadsheet format. Data can be viewed i

56 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALView FilteringTwo filtering options are available using the "Follow Auto" and "Set Local&qu

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 57Dimmer CurvesOverviewDimmer curves provide better control of luminaire lamps. There are seven pre-programm

58 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALStep 3. To move file in the direction selected, click Update at bottom of window. This will copy the file

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 59PLAN VIEWGeneral Plan View OperationAll patched luminaires are displayed in the Plan View. The Plan View i

60 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTo select/deselect multiple icons at once: + Using finger, drag box around icons you wish to select. Sele

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 61To recenter selection box: + While in Zoom mode, tap in Plan View to recenter the selection box at any ti

VI V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALChapter 3. Configuration and PatchSystem ConfigurationSystem Configuration Overview ...

62 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPlan View SettingsVarious Plan View options can be set using the Layout Settings screen. + Canvas - sets

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 63Plan View LayoutsThe Plan View can be displayed in either a 2D or 3D layout, or custom layouts may be crea

64 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTo create a custom layout:Step 1. At console’s central touchscreen, press Plan View.Step 2. Press gear i

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 65Step 4. Press Done to save configuration and close window.To switch between layouts:Step 1. Press Layou

66 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALPlan View Actions (Show/Hide)Various Plan View options are available from the Actions menu. These options

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 67Plan View RegionsThe Regions feature allows rectangular areas to be drawn on the Plan View for use as orga

68 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALTo edit a region:Step 1. Touch region name. (Name will be highlighted in a box and the region outline will

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 69Patch Fixtures in Plan ViewAn Add Fixture icon is available in the Plan View while patch is enabled. This

70 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALNotes

4.MANUAL CONTROLThis chapter provides instructions for controlling luminaires in order to build cues.+CHANNEL SELECT+ LAMP CONTROL+ ENCODER CONTROL+ K

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL VIIEncoder ControlOverview...

72 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALCHANNEL SELECTOverviewWhen the patch was defined in the previous chapter, each luminaire was assigned to a

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 73Eight select buttons are available for simplifying channel selection: + [Slice] - for future use. + [Zer

74 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSelect a single channel (or multiple single channels):Step 1. At Century Buttons, press [0] through [1900]

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 75From Channel Select WindowSelecting channels from the Channel Select window is similar to selecting channe

76 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALSix buttons are available for simplifying channel selection: + [Clr] - clears all channel selections. +

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 77Select a single channel (or multiple single channels):Step 1. Select [1000] as required.Step 2. Select [0]

78 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALFrom KeypadChannels may also be selected using the command-line keypad, available on the front panel.Guide

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 79[Next] and [Last]The [Next] and [Last] buttons will step through all channels. + [Next] - increments the

80 V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUALLAMP CONTROLStartStart will function for all arc luminaires with remote start capability.Start lamps using

V676® / V476® CONTROL CONSOLE USER MANUAL 81Home / Reset (Recalibration)The [Home/Reset] button and corresponding menu items provide the following opt