Memory Backup With Midi; Memory Restore With Midi - Elation SHOW DESIGNER 1 User Manual

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MEMORY BACKUP WITH MIDI

You can also use MIDI to back up the memory to a MIDI recording system that is
capable of receiving MIDI system exclusive messages. Most PC based MIDI
sequencers offer this feature. Consult the instructions for your MIDI recorder on
how to record a system exclusive memory dump. Once the recorder is set to
record, go to the menu selection in Show Designer 1 labeled "Send Memory File".
From there, use the + switch to select "Send Memory File to MIDI Port". Next press
"ENTER" to start the transmission. An encoded copy of the entire memory will be
transmitted to the MIDI out. The time to send the memory will vary depending on
the amount of memory currently in use. This sends a copy of the entire memory
including all fixture settings, scenes and shows with all of their components.

MEMORY RESTORE WITH MIDI

To restore the memory using MIDI, connect your MIDI recorder output to the Show
Designer MIDI input and playback the memory dump. The MIDI port is always
listening for new messages unless the Show Designer 1 is in record mode (Record
LED flashing). As soon as the message is received the display will show "RECEIVING
FILE". The length of time it takes to update the memory will vary depending on the
size of the file. You do not have to call any of the menu functions on the Show
Designer 1 before receiving the file. If any errors have been detected, Show
Designer 1 will prompt you to retry. You can also use MIDI to transfer the memory
from one Show Designer to another.
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