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SOFTWARE VERSION 3.6 WWW.PRG.COM ® V676 CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
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PRG may suffer, incur, or be subjected to by reason of any claim by a third party due to or arising out of your conduct, your use of the Software, any alleged breach of this License or...
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PRG’s published specifications for the product in effect as of the date of shipment, PRG will repair or replace the product, subject to the terms of this limited warranty. The warranty will be null and void under the following conditions: (a) improper or inadequate maintenance; (b) unauthorized modifications or misuse;...
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DRY LOCATIONS ONLY WARNING! Hazard of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing. Service and maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel as determined by PRG. Refer to service manual before operating or servicing. WARNING! Power supply plug and/or power switch/circuit breaker shall remain readily operable.
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Ne jamais débrancher l'appareil en tirant sur le cordon d'alimentation. Toujours saisir fermement la fiche et tirez-le tout droit hors de la prise. Ne pas utiliser un cordon qui présente des fissures ou des dommages sur toute sa longueur ou aux extrémités. Cordons de rechange peuvent être commandées auprès PRG. Revision History...
PRG Node Plus User Manual (02.9801.0301) PRG Super Node™ User Manual (02.9821.0001) Training Videos Console Training Videos are available on the PRG website. For a list of videos, refer to the following webpage: + http://www.prg.com/console-training-videos/ Customer Service For technical assistance, contact the PRG International Service Center or contact your nearest PRG office. Contact information for all PRG office locations can be found on our website at: www.prg.com...
Undo Patch Preset Color Beam Time ALT = Speed Manual/ Track/ Track Shift Label Sneak Effect Force SHIFT = Revert Back Copy/ Query/ Delete Group Dynam Step Clear Full Enter Move Help ® V676 CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Features The V676 console is a lighting control desk capable of operating automated luminaires, conventional fixtures and media servers. The console supports up to 702 universes when used with PRG Node Plus units. Console Function Capacities: Channels: 4,000 multiple parameter luminaires...
Figure 1: V676 Components Optional Items Monitors and Channel Select Panel External monitors and/or a Channel Select panel are available from PRG. These are optional items which do not affect the function or capabilities of the console. DMX Processing Module An optional DMX Processing Module - with eight (8) 5-pin DMX512 Outputs, one (1) 5-pin DMX512 Input, and one (1) Ethernet DMX Output - is also available from PRG.
Desk Layout The following illustration shows the major control areas of the V676 console. Encoders / Buttons - Six knobs and associated buttons which can be mapped for control of Rate Encoder - various luminaire parameters. Used to speed up or slow down the Soft Function Buttons - playback of events (cues or effects).
Console Front and Rear Panels The following illustrations show the front and rear panels of the V676 console. Note: The drawings in this manual show the optional DMX Processing Module installed, however, your particular console may not have this hardware. Refer to "DMX Processing Module"...
Step 1. Remove all components from shipping container (Figure 4). Step 2. Place console on a sturdy table or other flat surface. AC Power Cable Desk Lamp (2) Console Figure 4: Unpacking the V676 Console Contents ® V676 CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
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Note: Monitors and/or Channel Select panel are optional. If these components are not included, skip to Step 6. Note: The console supports up to two (2) external monitors (optional). This can be two PRG-provided monitors, two user-provided monitors, or a combination of one each. In any case, only two external monitors should be installed.
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In any case, only two external monitors should be installed. Note that your particular set-up may be different than what is shown here. Figure 6: Connecting Components to V676 Console ® V676 CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
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Step 7. At rear of console, install desk lamps (Figure 7). Desk Lamp Accessory System Comm Trigger MIDI SMPTE In Seri Enable Thru Aux Ethernet Enable COMPLIENCE Link Link LABEL Line Line/Neut DMX Out INPUT POWER LABEL Figure 7: Installing Desk Lamps ® V676 CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
Using Standard DVI Monitors If user-supplied DVI monitors are used, these should be connected to the DVI outputs at the rear panel (Figure 9). Installation Guidelines Either PRG-provided touchscreen monitors must be used user-supplied monitors must be installed in their place.
. (During a Front Panel Shutdown, the blue power-down button will slowly flash to indicate that it is in sleep mode.) Power-Down Button Step 3. To restart front panel, press power-down button again. ® V676 CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
Step 2. At touchscreen, press Shutdown All . Allow front panel and computer to completely shut down. Step 3. At rear of console, set breaker switch to OFF position. Power-Down Button ® V676 CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
The console’s external monitors are also touch-enabled. For applicable software screens, the touchscreen interface may be used. Sample Monitor Touchscreen Window Touchscreen Monitors Touch monitor to interface with windows ® V676 CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
Ethernet DMX Out Link & Activity DMX Out DMX & RDM (8) Console Link & Activity Figure 10: V676 Rear Panel Indicators Indications are as follows: System Comm: Link - Lights green when there is an active link to another Ethernet device.
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DMX - Lights green when DMX512 is being transmitted. RDM - Lights green when an RDM message is received. * These features are available with the optional DMX Processing Module. Refer to "DMX Processing Module" on page 4. ® V676 CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
Step 1. At keyboard, press and hold F (function) key. Step 2. While holding down key, press Up/Down buttons until desired brightness level is reached. Step 3. Release key. New brightness level will be set. ® V676 CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
PRG Super Node™ - provides up to 16 additional Power Consumption: Console (with displays) - Less than universes 600 watts PRG Series 400 Ethernet Switch - allows 2 or more Physical Specifications: consoles to be linked together CPU: Dual Apple® Mac Mini® Quad-Core Intel Core i7 Outputs: 2.6GHz...
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