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  • Page 2 No part of this product or document may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior express written authorization of Compulite and its licensors (if any). The content of this document is furnished for informational use only and is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tracking mode operation ......7 Compulite mode operation ......7 Programming syntax .
  • Page 4 ....89 Vector Violet Playback and Q-Key functionality ....91 The Q-Key Mode key .
  • Page 5 Vector Violet ........
  • Page 6 Compulite...
  • Page 7 VECTOR TEXT CONVENTIONS Text conventions Panel are in KEYS BOLD CAPS  Touch Screen BUTTONS BOLD, ITALICIZED CAPS  , and Dialog box captions, menus submenus field names in this font  Command line refers to area at the bottom of the screen where the ...
  • Page 8 Compulite...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Setting Up And Overview

    Chapter 1 Setting Up and Overview In this chapter you learn about: Setting up and turning on Vector  Vector Violet - Configuring a DVI Monitor as the Primary Display  Operation modes and syntax  About the user interface ...

  • Page 10: Setting Up Vector

    Compulite Chapter 1 Setting up Vector Place the console on a clean, stable, and level surface. Make sure the voltage selection switch, located on the power supply, is correctly set to 230V AC or 110V AC. Connect the Vector to the mains supply using the cable supplied.

  • Page 11: Vector Violet - Configuring A Dvi Monitor

    VECTOR SETTING UP AND OVERVIEW Vector Violet - Configuring a DVI Monitor A connected DVI monitor may need to be configured as the primary display. IMPORTANT! Connect a keyboard to the Vector console in order to use the following procedure.
  • Page 12 Compulite Chapter 1 Click on the drop down menu under and select Operating Mode Extended . This will activate all the screens. Desktop Click to apply the monitor settings. Apply Reboot System.

  • Page 13: Vector Operation Modes And Programming Syntax

    Compulite mode operation Compulite mode is a cue only mode, where all fixtures and values that comprise the lighting state are stored in each cue. The editor is not released after storing a cue. You can continue programming cues based on the editor group or reset the editor.

  • Page 14: Programming Syntax

    Compulite Chapter 1 Programming syntax Action syntax Enter syntax Output convention • Parameter levels that are set using • Parameter levels that are set using @, are immediately output. @, are not output until ENTER is pressed. • Parameter levels set using the wheels, FULL, ZERO, or ON are •...

  • Page 15: Basic Display Layouts

    VECTOR SETTING UP AND OVERVIEW Basic display layouts On start up, the touch screens open with basic display layouts. The layouts are completely customizable and you can change the layouts to suit your show and work habits. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the supplied layouts before changing them.

  • Page 16: Screen Elements

    Compulite Chapter 1 Screen elements Screen element What does it show? • The show file name is displayed on the right. Window title bar • Minimize, maximize, and close window controls are displayed on the left. The title bar can be hidden to maximize display real estate.
  • Page 17 VECTOR SETTING UP AND OVERVIEW Screen element What does it show? The command line is the area where commands, Command line entered using the console keys or touch buttons, are displayed. Each screen has a command line. The Indications bar shows system status Indications bar information.

  • Page 18: Pointing And Navigating

    Compulite Chapter 1 Pointing and navigating Vector's user interface will be familiar to computer users (and that is just about everyone). Menus, toolbars, file trees, and dialog boxes make it easy to find your way around and get things done.

  • Page 19: Using Console Keys In Window Mode

    VECTOR SETTING UP AND OVERVIEW Using console keys in window mode When the key is active, the console number pad and other SCROLL WIN console keys can be used to enter numbers and traverse dialog box fields. Console keys that are active in scroll win mode are: Note: is automatically enabled when working in dialog SCROLL WIN...

  • Page 20: Setting Up Displays

    Compulite Chapter 1 Setting up displays Each screen has one general window that includes: Menu bar  The command line and status bar.  A title bar with window control icons. The title bar does not appear  in the default windows. To show or hide the title bar: Open the...
  • Page 21 VECTOR SETTING UP AND OVERVIEW There are three options for segmenting the display area: Split horizontally - Split the active pane horizontally.  Split vertically - Split the active pane vertically.  Add a tab to an existing pane - Open a new tab in the active pane. ...

  • Page 22: Setting Up Soft Keys

    Compulite Chapter 1 Setting Up Soft Keys Tabs added to panes serve as soft keys. Each pane can host many tabs. Soft keys can be displayed as numbered buttons or in grid format: To open a new tab Go to the menu and tap .

  • Page 23: Defining Soft Keys

    VECTOR SETTING UP AND OVERVIEW Defining soft keys Tabs can be defined as soft keys for libraries, QLists, groups, snaps, or macros. To define a tab Set a tab for position libraries. Tap the tab to make sure it is the active tab. Open the Workspace.

  • Page 24: Workspaces

    Compulite Chapter 1 Workspaces Each main window can contain more than one workspace and you can have up to 7 workspaces per window. Workspaces are accessed by tabs located above the command line, so switching is very simple. You can create a dedicated workspace for playback information, live displays, etc.
  • Page 25 VECTOR SETTING UP AND OVERVIEW To add and configure workspaces In the window, right click anywhere and choose on the right Add View click menu. Go to the menu and choose Window  Window Options Add Workspace A workspace is added to the window. Its tab appears to the right of the last tab.

  • Page 26: Using The Workspace Tree

    Compulite Chapter 1 Using the Workspace tree tree is a navigable tree used to populate the workspaces Workspace you have set up on the display. Figure 8: The Workspace tree Tapping an item in the tree displays the selected item in the Workspace active pane.

  • Page 27: Show Node

    VECTOR SETTING UP AND OVERVIEW To expand a node Click the plus sign (+). To collapse a node Click the minus sign (-). To collapse the entire tree Click To display the Workspace tree on the menu bar. A floating opens.

  • Page 28: Editor Tools Node

    Compulite Chapter 1 To view cue sheets View QList1 and examine cue 1. Example: Expand Show QLists A list of QLists is displayed in the active pane. Expand and tap QLists QList 1 A list of cues in QList 1 and cue information is displayed in the active tab.

  • Page 29: Live Node

    VECTOR SETTING UP AND OVERVIEW Node Function View images seen by the camera connected to Vector Camera Viewer on the USB port or via IP address. The scheduler is a tool for setting events that trigger Scheduler macros according to date and time settings. Desktop list Desktop is a special display area that functions just like the desktop on your pc.

  • Page 30: Saving And Loading Display Layouts

    - The contents of this folder D:\Program Files\Compulite Vector\My Layouts  are never overwritten. Display layouts that you want to save and resume copy to this folder.
  • Page 31 VECTOR SETTING UP AND OVERVIEW Tip! Back up your saved layouts by copying the files to a different loca- tion on the hard disk. To save a workspace The workspace file extension is: csl. Go to the menu choose Layout  Window Save Workspace dialog box opens to the default folder.

  • Page 32: Menus And Toolbars

    Compulite Chapter 1 Menus and toolbars Vector’s menus are displayed in the menu bar at the top of the window. Tool bars are available in each menu or you can open floating tool bars. Floating tool bars can be docked under the menu bar.

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Starting A New Show And Patching

    Chapter 2 Starting a New Show and Patching In this chapter you learn about the and how to: Patch Manager Open a new show file  Import devices  Create and patch fixtures  Delete fixtures and clear addresses  Apply the patch to your show ...

  • Page 34: Opening A New Show File

    Compulite Chapter 2 Opening a new show file Opening a new show file, clears all current data including the patch, show settings, and cues. To open a new show Go to the menu. File Choose New Show You are prompted to save the current show.

  • Page 35: The Patch Manager

    VECTOR STARTING A NEW SHOW AND PATCHING The Patch Manager At start up, Vector's patch is empty. The system must be set up for the number and types of fixtures that will be used in the show. Opening a new show file resets the patch to empty and clears all current data. Determining the type and number of fixtures used in the show and patching these fixtures is done in the Patch Manager...

  • Page 36: Creating And Patching Fixtures

    Compulite Chapter 2 To import a device A dialog box containing a list of device files opens. Double click the device file. Tap the device file and tap OPEN The device is imported to Vector's . It appears under the Patch Manager folder in the workspace tree.
  • Page 37 VECTOR STARTING A NEW SHOW AND PATCHING To create and patch fixtures Expand node in the workspace and choose a device Sets Patch Manager type. Click wizard opens. Create and Patch Select a device from the device drop down list. Note: If the device does not appear in the list, you can import it now by tapping...

  • Page 38: Creating And Patching Fixtures With Scrollers

    Compulite Chapter 2 Creating and patching fixtures with scrollers Fixtures with scrollers can belong to either the channel set or the spot set. Scrollers that are part of the channel set appear in the channel display. The frame value is displayed in the color column. Scrollers that are part of the spot set appear in the spot display.
  • Page 39 VECTOR STARTING A NEW SHOW AND PATCHING Enter the fixtures’ numbers in the fields. From No. To No. to update and close the dialog box. The selected fixtures are deleted from the patch and no longer appear in the grid. and keep the dialog box open.

  • Page 40: Applying The Patch And Exiting The Patch Manager

    Compulite Chapter 2 Applying the patch and exiting the patch manager Apply the patch when you want to save the patch, update the show, and continue working in the . Neglecting to apply the Patch Manager changes in the patch while continuing to work in the Patch Manager cause anomalies.

  • Page 41: Patching Using Console Keys

    VECTOR STARTING A NEW SHOW AND PATCHING Patching using console keys Pressing on the console or on the puts the tool bar Editor tool bar PATCH in patch mode. toolbar buttons are: Editor CLEAR PATCH  (patch address for an external dimmer) EXTERNAL PARAMETER ...
  • Page 42 Compulite Chapter 2 To clear patching Example: Clear the patch assignment for channel 5 which is patched to port 1, DMX offset 5. Select channel 5. Press Press . The Delete dialog box opens. DELETE Press again. or tap in the dialog box. The command...
  • Page 43 VECTOR STARTING A NEW SHOW AND PATCHING Press Press (the port) (slash) (dimmer) or use the direct dimmer number, in this example, 536. Press . The command line shows when the operation is ENTER Assigned successful. To patch external dimmers Example: Channel 8, patched to DMX channel 8, is a fixture with a scroller.
  • Page 44 Compulite Chapter 2...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Selecting And Controlling Fixtures

    Chapter 3 Selecting and Controlling Fixtures In this chapter you learn how to: Select fixtures and setting parameter values  Reset the editor  Clear the command line  Set parameter values using the wheels  Set parameter values using the numeric keypad ...

  • Page 46: About Selecting Fixtures And Setting Values

    Compulite Chapter 3 About selecting fixtures and setting values There are many ways to select fixtures and filter fixture selections. Parameter values are set using wheels, tool bar options, the Editor numeric keypad, or a combination of the parameter keys and the numeric keypad.

  • Page 47: Live Fixture Display

    VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES Live fixture display Current fixture selections and values, as well as output from playback devices, are shown in the live fixture display. The live fixture display is in grid format. To view the live fixture display Go to the and choose , or...

  • Page 48: Selecting Fixtures

    Compulite Chapter 3 Selecting fixtures Fixtures are selected using console keys and the selection options available on the tool bar. Editor Using console keys for fixture selection Key Name What it does Set the keypad for spot selection. SPOT Set the keypad for channel selection.
  • Page 49 VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES Key Name What it does (minus) Used to remove a channel/spot form a range selection. — Example: , selects channels 1, 2, 3, 5.  SPOT 1 5 — 4  (dot) Makes the last selection available. Example: Before pressing , the selection was spots 1, 3, 6, and 8.

  • Page 50: Using The Editor Tool Bar To Filter Fixture Selection

    Compulite Chapter 3 Using the Editor tool bar to filter fixture selection tool bar provides fixture selection filters. Tapping Editor EVERY displays the selection filter options. The example shown here is especially useful for television studio cyc lights. Console key...

  • Page 51: Storing Fixture Groups

    VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES Storing Fixture Groups Groups are selection shortcuts. Groups can be combined and manipulated like all other selection sequences. It is convenient to save groups of fixtures that are related by type, function, or hanging position. Automatic groups Through the dialog box, Vector automatically...
  • Page 52 Compulite Chapter 3 You can number groups to your convenience in the dialog box’s numbering area. The numbering option fields are: Start From Store the first group to the number in this field and sequentially increment the libraries or groups.

  • Page 53: User-Defined Groups

    VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES User-defined groups Groups can contain any number of fixtures and fixture types. Groups retain the selection order. This is useful when planning groups to use in effects. Example: You can select spots in reverse order, for instance spots 26 24, 22, and 20, and save as a group.
  • Page 54 Compulite Chapter 3 To delete groups Select the group or select more than one group:  GROUP # Press DELETE dialog box opens. Delete Press again or tap in the dialog box. DELETE DELETE To store groups Example: Store group 9 containing all fixtures used in an audience sweep.
  • Page 55 VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES To delete groups Press DELETE Select the group or select more than one group:  GROUP # Press ENTER dialog box opens. Delete Press again or tap in the dialog box. DELETE ENTER DELETE Press DELETE Tap the group soft key.

  • Page 56: Clearing The Command Line

    Compulite Chapter 3 Clearing the command line The command line can be returned to its idle state or regressively cleared, starting from the last entry. To clear an entry (backspace) Clear the command line entries in reverse order. Press The last entry is cleared.

  • Page 57: Resetting The Editor

    VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES Resetting the editor To reset the editor Press RESET All editor values are released in a 1 second fade (default) or according to the default release time. Set default release time in the System Settings tab accessed through the menu.

  • Page 58: Output Color Code

    Compulite Chapter 3 Output color code The default color scheme for the console’s output shows the output source: Color What it means Yellow Fixture numbers for fixtures that are active in the editor. Red Backround Values active in the editor and currently under wheel control.

  • Page 59: Spot Ignition

    VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES Spot ignition picker allows access to all control features. The functions Control available in the picker depend on the type of spot. Figure 14: Typical Control picker To turn the lamp on Select the spots. On the tool bar, tap Editor...

  • Page 60: Setting Parameter Values

    Figure 15: Vertical (intensity) wheel, trackball, pan and tilt locks Parameters are organized, by type, into wheel banks.The five flat encoders control all parameters including the dimmer, pan, and tilt. ATTENTION! The Vector Violet has a 6th wheel which acts as a dedicated dimmer wheel. Wheel banks (Parameter...
  • Page 61 Selects the parameter. Parameter wheel and the associated keys ATTENTION! In Vector Violet you can select a parameter by clicking on the wheel itself. Double clicking on the wheel opens the picker for the parameters if the picker exists (for example color wheel picker).
  • Page 62 Compulite Chapter 3 To switch parameter banks Press one of the parameter type keys: INTENSITY POSITION COLOR BEAM , or IMAGE SHAPE To set intensity Select the fixtures. Use the vertical wheel. When the wheels are set to the intensity bank, use the flat encoder that shows on its local display.

  • Page 63: Setting Values Using Pickers

    VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES Example: Set color and image values. Select the fixtures. Press to switch to the color wheel bank and use the COLOR appropriate wheel to set the color value. Press to switch to the image wheel bank and use the IMAGE appropriate wheel to set the value.
  • Page 64 Compulite Chapter 3 In color pickers, you can design your own custom color or choose colors from the Roscolux and Lee Designers swatch book. Figure 19: Color picker for designing custom colors or choosing colors from swatch books To set values with pickers...

  • Page 65: Setting Values Using The Keypad

    VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES Setting values using the keypad Values can be set using the numeric keypad. Values are a percentage from 0 - FL depending on the Value input method. Note: Value input method is as follows: European - Enter 1 digit for levels ( : 6 for 60%, 5.5 for example ...
  • Page 66 Compulite Chapter 3 To set values using the numeric keypad Example: Set dimmer at 60%, pan at 40, tilt at 35, and cyan at 20. Select the fixtures. Press ENTER The dimmer intensity is set to 60%. Press POSITION ENTER The position is updated with the new value.

  • Page 67: Storing Libraries

    VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES Storing Libraries Libraries are user-programmed or automatically generated presets of parameter values. The library database is used as building blocks when programming cues. Using libraries when programming cues makes global updating of cues quick and accurate. Example: The piano’s position has changed.

  • Page 68: User-Programmed Libraries

    Compulite Chapter 3 Note: You can also generate separate color or image libraries for different devices. User-programmed libraries To store a library Example: Store color library 8. Select the fixtures and set the color values. Press STORE Tap color library soft key Select the fixtures and set the color values.
  • Page 69 VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES To store a library Example: Store color library 8. Select the fixtures and set the color values. Press ENTER The values are output. Press STORE Tap an available space on the color library soft keys. Select the fixtures and set the color values.

  • Page 70: Using Libraries For Programming Cues

    Compulite Chapter 3 Press ENTER dialog box opens. Delete Press again. DELETE ENTER in the dialog box. DELETE Press DELETE Tap the library soft key. Press ENTER Using libraries for programming cues Using libraries to build lighting looks makes cue editing easier, quicker, and more accurate.
  • Page 71 VECTOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING FIXTURES Press ENTER The pan and tilt values are set according to the values stored in the library. The library icon is displayed in the pan and tilt cells. Press and enter 3 on the numeric keypad. COLOR Press ENTER...
  • Page 72 Compulite Chapter 3...

  • Page 73: Chapter 4 Programming And Updating Cues

    Chapter 4 Programming and Updating Cues In this chapter you learn how to: Create QLists  Store cues  Delete cues  Set cue fade times  Update cues  Blind Mode ...

  • Page 74: Qlists

    Compulite Chapter 4 QLists All cues are organized into QLists. QLists can be loaded to all playback devices - AB crossfader, playback faders, and QKeys. All cues are stored to the default QList, which is the QList loaded on the master playback device, unless otherwise instructed.

  • Page 75: Cues

    VECTOR PROGRAMMING AND UPDATING CUES Cues Cues are always organized in QLists. The values stored in cues are normally the editor values that are displayed in red or white. Cues can be numbered from 0.01 to 9999.99. Programming cues consists of: Selecting fixtures ...
  • Page 76 Compulite Chapter 4 To create a new QList Example: Create QList 1on the AB crossfader. Press on the numeric keypad. QLIST Press for AB. SELECT The command line shows: . QList 1 is loaded to Playback AB Assigned To store cues to the master playback device...
  • Page 77 VECTOR PROGRAMMING AND UPDATING CUES To store cues to the master playback device Example: Store a cue to the default QList (the QList loaded to the master playback). Select fixtures and set values. Press ENTER The values are output. Press STORE Press and enter a cue number on the numeric keypad.
  • Page 78 Cue 2.5 is output from AB. IMPORTANT! In Compulite mode, storing a cue does not clear the editor and the cue is not output from the playback device. In tracking mode, storing a cue clears the editor. The stored cue is...

  • Page 79: Deleting Cues

    VECTOR PROGRAMMING AND UPDATING CUES Deleting cues Individual cues or a range of cues from a single QList can be deleted from the show. To delete a cue Example: Delete cue 9 from QList 1. Select Qlist 1 cue 9. Press DELETE The Object Exists dialog box is displayed.

  • Page 80: Assigning Fade Times To Cues

    Compulite Chapter 4 Assigning fade times to cues If no fade times are set, the cue default time is automatically assigned. The default cue time can be changed in Tools  System Settings  Timing If no time-out is set it defaults to the time-in setting.
  • Page 81 VECTOR PROGRAMMING AND UPDATING CUES To set fade times when programming a cue Example: Add fade times when programming QList 1 cue 5. Time: Time in Time out Delay in Delay out Wait Default (4.5) Manual Set to: Select fixtures and set values. Select QList 1 and cue 5.
  • Page 82 Compulite Chapter 4 To set time-in and time-out Example: Set time-in to 5 and time-out to 10. (slash), (QLIST #), CUE TIME STORE (slash), (QLIST #), CUE TIME ENTER To set delay-in and delay-out Example: Set delay-in to 3 and delay-out to 5.

  • Page 83: Multiple Qlists

    VECTOR PROGRAMMING AND UPDATING CUES Multiple QLists While programming a show, you may have a number of Qlists loaded to different playback devices. Storing cues to the different QLists is done as described in Storing QLists and cues (see page 69).
  • Page 84 Compulite Chapter 4 To store a cue to any playback device Example: Store cue 1 in QList 11. QList 11 is resident in fader 6. Select fixtures and assign values. Press . The values are output. ENTER Press STORE Press for fader 6.

  • Page 85: Updating Cues

    VECTOR PROGRAMMING AND UPDATING CUES Updating cues Edit cues using the keys. As a rule of thumb, use UPDATE STORE to edit cues that are output from one of the playback devices. UPDATE for cues that are not output on a playback device. STORE Pressing when editing cues, opens the...
  • Page 86 Compulite Chapter 4 Using the Update dialog box options: Option What it does GRAB ALL New values can be stored to cues currently output from playback devices, on the condition that the cues are selected in the Cue column. NEW TO MASTER New values are stored in the cue output from the master playback.
  • Page 87 VECTOR PROGRAMMING AND UPDATING CUES To update cues Select the fixtures and adjust the values. Press UPDATE dialog box opens. Update Items Press for the playback device where the cue is output. SELECT Select the cue, select the fixtures, ( ) and CUE # CHANNEL...

  • Page 88: Blind Mode

    Compulite Chapter 4 Blind Mode You can program and update cues in the blind Mode. When the blind mode is active, the fixture values in the live editors are not output. When is active it is indicated in the command line:...

  • Page 89: Blind Editing For Incoming Cues

    VECTOR PROGRAMMING AND UPDATING CUES Blind editing for incoming cues This feature provides quick, blind editing of the incoming cue. When editing is completed, exiting the blind editor is automatic. To edit the incoming cue in the blind editor BLIND PB PREVIEW EDIT The blind editor is now active.
  • Page 90 Compulite Chapter 4...

  • Page 91: Chapter 5 Playback

    Chapter 5 Playback In this chapter you learn how to: Load QLists to playback devices  Free playback devices  Use the Master Playback device  Release playback devices  Use snaps  Convert temporary cues to cues in QLists ...

  • Page 92: Playback Devices

    Compulite Chapter 5 Playback devices Vector's playback devices are: AB crossfader  Faders  QKeys  Faders Figure 22: Playback fader and its function keys. Default functions are shown in this illustration. Fader playback controls Fader control Function options Programmable keys...

  • Page 93: Fader Modes

    The default control key command is Go. This can be changed in the dialog box tab. Playback  Playback Definitions For Vector Violet - please see Vector Violet Playback and Q-Key functionality (see page 91) Figure 24: Qkeys...

  • Page 94: Paging Faders And Qkeys

    Compulite Chapter 5 Paging faders and Qkeys There are 5 fader pages and 5 Qkey pages for Vector Red and Vector Violet. There are 10 fader pages and 10 Qkey pages for Vector Blue, Green and Vector Orange and Vector PC.

  • Page 95: Loading And Releasing Playback Devices

    VECTOR PLAYBACK Loading and releasing playback devices All playback devices have a key. This key allows loading a Qlist SELECT or a temporary cue and also serves to commission the master playback device. Each key has a green LED. When the playback device is SELECT the master playback the LED is on.
  • Page 96 Compulite Chapter 5 To free playback devices To free one playback: ; the LED above the key is extinguished. FREE SELECT SELECT To free all the playback devices: Press SHIFT FREE. Note: A double hit on locks the key. When the key is locked, press...

  • Page 97: Vector Violet Playback And Q-Key Functionality

    This section applies only to Vector Violet and Ultra Violet consoles. The Vector Violet and Ultra Violet do not have their own physical Q- Keys, instead they have a “Q-Key” mode key that can simulate 20 Q- Keys. This gives the ability to change the functions of the PB Select key to the Q-Key control key.

  • Page 98: The Playback Select Key

    Compulite Chapter 5 The Playback Select key key has a green LED that turns on whenever the key is PLAYBACK SELECT pressed. e.g , (LED turns green), STORE, PLAYBACK SELECT SELECT Playback # (After the assignment -the LED turns off).
  • Page 99 VECTOR PLAYBACK To free QKEY 19 Press Q-KEY-MODE. Press FREE. Press PLAYBACK SELECT. Press for a QKEY device 19. Select QKey 19 led (above the SELECT key) is turned off. To play QKEY 19 Press Q-KEY-MODE. Press [Top Key] (below the SELECT key). Tip! All playback control keys (such as FREE, SOLO, PAUSE etc) operate in similar sequence order in QKey mode.

  • Page 100: Master Playback

    Compulite Chapter 5 Master Playback AB is the default master playback, but any playback device can be used as the master playback. When a playback device is acting as the master playback its key’s LED is on. SELECT There are dedicated control keys and an LCD display for the master playback device.

  • Page 101: Master Playback Color Code

    Color coded parameter values are shown in the live fixture displays. Parameter values Color • Compulite mode: Levels remain unchanged from the previous cue. • Tracking mode: Levels saved in the current cue, that have the same values as in the previous cue.

  • Page 102: Releasing Playback Devices

    Compulite Chapter 5 Releasing Playback Devices Releasing a playback device releases the output; it does not remove the QList from the playback device. What it does Release the playback device's output without PB RELEASE SELECT freeing the playback device Release all playback devices.

  • Page 103: Viewing The Playback Displays

    VECTOR PLAYBACK Viewing the Playback Displays Playback device displays are opened from the tree Workspace (See:“Using the Workspace tree” on page 20). Playback displays include: • Wing 1 • Individual playback 1 devices • Wing 2 • Individual playback 2 devices •...
  • Page 104 Compulite Chapter 5 Figure 30: Master playback or AB display - PB tab Figure 31: Cue sheet...

  • Page 105: Snaps

    VECTOR PLAYBACK Snaps A snap is a snapshot of the playback devices’ state; it is analogous to a page. Vector stores up to 9999 snaps. Triggering a snap loads playback devices with the contents of the snap. Snaps can be attached to cues and automatically triggered when the fade to that cue begins.
  • Page 106 Compulite Chapter 5 you can set a default Tools  System Settings  Editing  Auto Snap Update, for the way Vector updates snaps.The following options are available: Option What happens No auto update Snaps are never updated automatically. You must update the snap manually.

  • Page 107: Storing A New Snap

    VECTOR PLAYBACK Press ENTER dialog box opens. Store Options in the dialog box. Store Options OVERWRITE Storing a new snap To store snaps Press STORE Tap a number on the snap soft keys. Press and enter a number on the numeric keypad. SNAP Press STORE...

  • Page 108: Triggering Snaps

    Compulite Chapter 5 Triggering snaps To trigger snaps in forcing mode Tap a snap in the snap soft key view tab. Press , type the snap number on the numeric keypad, and press SNAP ENTER You can use the key to trigger the next available snap.

  • Page 109: Temporary Cues

    VECTOR PLAYBACK Temporary Cues Temporary cues are editor groups loaded to an empty playback device. Temporary cues can be used, in conjunction with the Active feature, as building blocks for cues. Temporary cues can easily be stored as cues in QLists.
  • Page 110 Compulite Chapter 5 To release fixtures from a temporary cue Example: Release the fixtures in the editor from the temporary cue on fader 6. Select fixtures. Press STORE Press for fader 6. SELECT dialog box opens. Object Exists RELEASE The fixtures are removed from the temporary cue.

  • Page 111: Chapter 6 Chasers, Loops, And Fans

    Chapter 6 Chasers, Loops, and Fans In this chapter you learn how to: Turn QLists into chasers  Program loops within QLists  Control chaser rates  Use Fan ...

  • Page 112: Programming Chasers

    Compulite Chapter 6 Programming chasers Chasers are QLists that sequence automatically according to the chaser attributes in the dialog box. Playback Properties The chaser designation and all chaser attributes are saved with the QList. Chaser attributes include: Chaser pattern ...
  • Page 113 VECTOR CHASERS, LOOPS, AND FANS To control chaser rate on-the-fly Change the fader function to rate by pressing and use the fader to RATE control the chaser rate. Figure 32: Enable faders for rate control Press the large key. RATE Figure 33: Enable the Rate wheel Press for the playback device that is running the chaser.

  • Page 114: Programming Loops In Qlists

    Compulite Chapter 6 Programming loops in QLists Ranges of cues can be used as loops (chasers) within QLists. Program an loop by linking the last cue of the planned sequence to the first cue of the sequence and setting the number of repeats (loops). Cues in loops fade according to their set fade times.
  • Page 115 VECTOR CHASERS, LOOPS, AND FANS To delete loops Press DELETE Select the first cue in the loop. LOOP Press ENTER...

  • Page 116: Fan

    Compulite Chapter 6 The fan feature applies spread values to spot parameters, channel intensity, and scroller values according to their selection order. The parameter wheels are used to set the spread. Spot parameters, scrollers, and channels can be fanned from the side, center, or mirrored.

  • Page 117: Setting The Fan Spread

    VECTOR CHASERS, LOOPS, AND FANS The fan feature can also be applied in the Effect Editor Examples of fan use: Colors - Apply fan to cyan. The result is light cyan to dark cyan  according the selection order. You can add a fan applied to yellow and get graduated shades of green.

  • Page 118: Fan Timing

    Compulite Chapter 6 Use the appropriate parameter wheel to fan the selection. Vector sets the offset according to the selected fan type and the fixture selection order. Store as a cue. To choose the fan type and set the fan spread Select a range of fixtures.
  • Page 119 VECTOR CHASERS, LOOPS, AND FANS Optional - choose DELAY Press Choose the fan type. Use the parameter wheel to set the spread. Store as a cue. To set fan timing Select fixtures. Select a parameter and assign values Press ENTER Press TIME Optional - choose...
  • Page 120 Compulite Chapter 6...

  • Page 121: Chapter 7 Programming Effects

    Chapter 7 Programming Effects In this chapter you learn how to: Program effects  Store effect libraries ...

  • Page 122: About Effects

    Compulite Chapter 7 About Effects Effects are continuously running fades of parameter levels, spread among a number of fixtures. Effects on the pan and tilt parameters can be used, for example, to create circles and figure 8s. Effects running on color parameters can be used to create a rainbow effect.
  • Page 123 VECTOR PROGRAMMING EFFECTS To use prebuilt effects Select fixtures. Press EFFECT dialog box opens. The wheel assignments jump to the Effect Editor effect wheel bank. Tap the tab. Choose an effect. Pre-built The effect begins running. If necessary, adjust the effect using the wheels. Store the effect as a cue or store it as an effect library.

  • Page 124: Working With Effects

    Compulite Chapter 7 Working with effects Once an effect is working to your satisfaction, you can store it as a cue or a library. An effect library is never specific to a device. It can be applied to all fixtures and is not limited to the fixtures that were active when the effect library was stored.
  • Page 125 VECTOR PROGRAMMING EFFECTS Optional - select parameters. If no parameters are selected, then effects are released from all parameters. Press EFFECT opens. Effect Editor Press RELEASE The selected fixtures and parameters are released from the effect. closes. Effect Editor Press UPDATE To release all active effects from all fixtures Press...
  • Page 126 Compulite Chapter 7 To release effects from fixtures in the editor Select the fixtures. Optional - select parameters. If no parameters are selected, all parameters are released. Press EFFECT opens. Effect Editor Press RELEASE The selected parameters are released from the effect.

  • Page 127: Chapter 8 Opening And Saving Show Files

    Chapter 8 Opening and Saving Show Files In this chapter you learn how to: Save a show  Open a show file  Save and load display layouts ...

  • Page 128: Saving Shows

    Show files include all show data, all patch information, and display layouts. The default location for saved shows is D:/Program Files/ Compulite Vector/Vector Shows. The file extension for show files is *.cvs. Although you can save a show by repeatedly saving to the same file...

  • Page 129: Opening A Show File

    VECTOR OPENING AND SAVING SHOW FILES Opening a show file To open a saved show Go to the menu. File Choose Open The Open dialog box opens. If necessary, browse to your show directory and select your show. OPEN The show loads. A progress bar is displayed while the show is loading.

  • Page 130: Importing Objects And Patch

    Compulite Chapter 8 Importing objects and patch You can import selected objects or patch information from saved shows. This is useful, for example, if you want to reuse the patch or libraries from a previous show. The objects you can import are: You can import...

  • Page 131: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 9 Troubleshooting This Chapter contains troubleshooting for Vector Violet and Ultra Violet Monitors only. Vector Violet Black Screen Problems For black screen problems, try the following keyboard combinations: Note: Connect a keyboard to Vector before using the following combinations.

  • Page 132: The 7'' Monitor Appears Black

    Compulite Chapter 9 Place the Mouse back on the Windows Task bar, left click and hold then drag the Window up to the main screen. Place the Mouse back on the Windows Task bar, right click and check Lock the Taskbar.
  • Page 133 VECTOR TROUBLESHOOTING From the Windows Start menu select Control Panel. From the click on Control Panel Display dialog opens. Display Properties From the dialog click on the tab and then Display Properties Settings select monitor No 3: Click in the box labeled Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Continued on next page...
  • Page 134 Compulite Chapter 9 Click on monitor No 3, hold and drag it down. See the following image for suggested placement:...
  • Page 135 There should now be two Vector tabs on the Windows Task bar, one called and the other called Compulite Vector Main Compulite Vector Screen 10.Select the second tab; Compulite Vector Screen 11.From the Menu bar of the Compulite Vector Screen click on Window and select Show/Hide Window Title Continued on next page...
  • Page 136 Compulite Chapter 9 12.Click in the title bar and drag the Window down and across to the 7’’ monitor. Drag window down and across to the 7’’ monitor. Note: You may need to re-size the Window before dragging. 13.Once the Window is placed on the 7’’ monitor, double click the window title bar OR click on the Maximize button to maximize the Window.

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