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Nadir
OPERATION
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Summary of Contents for Proxima Nadir PX102

  • Page 1 PX102 Nadir OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION..................2. TOP PANEL VIEW....................... 3. TOP PANEL DESCRIPTION ..................4. DMX ADDRESS TABLE (DIP SWITCH SETTINGS)........... 5. SET-UP / CONFIGURATION..................5.1 DMX CHANNEL ADDRESS MODE............5.2.ASSIGNING FIXTURES................5.2.1. FIXTURE MODELS..............5.2.2. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS............5.2.3.
  • Page 3: General Description

    1. FEATURES Px102 Nadir console is designed to control scanners , moving head fixtures , dimmers and strobes. It controls 512 DMX channels allowing for operation of 32 16-channel or 64 8-channel scanners. Internal memory capacity ( 8 Mb ) is 1536 scenes which can be used in 64 programs.
  • Page 6: Dmx Address Table (Dip Switch Settings)

    4. DMX ADDRESS TABLE MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4 DIP SW DIP SW DIP SW DIP SW Button # addr addr addr addr 100000000 100000000 100000000 100000000 101000000 100010000 100100000 100100000 100001000 100100000 100010000 100010000 100011000 100110000 100110000 101100000 100010000...
  • Page 7: Set-Up / Configuration

    5. SET-UP / CONFIGURATION 5.1. DMX ADDRESS MODE NOTE ! Access to these functions may be blocked. See SERVICE MODE.. Choose appropriate DMX address mode , according to the type of fixtures ( scanners ) used. With the "Select program.." Select program...
  • Page 8: Assigning Fixtures

    5.2. ASSIGNING FIXTURES 5.2.1. FIXTURE MODELS Select fixtures to be assigned from the fixture library. They will be assigned to fixture buttons. NOTE ! Setting DMX address on the fixtures will depend on DMX address mode previously selected. Consult DMX ADDRESS TABLE on page 4.
  • Page 9: Dip Switch Settings

    Select fixtures: Press D to enable the review of assigned ( 1-32 ) review back fixtures function. Press B or C , or use the encoder to scroll Martin Mac 250 through all assigned fixtures. The LCD will show name / model of the fixture. Below it a Del.
  • Page 10: Special Functions

    5.3. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Setting these functions is not essential for proper operation of the console, They offer, however , some helpful options. FIXTURE RE-SET - Many fixtures on the market have the re-set capability , that is they can be re-set without being turned off.
  • Page 11: Scene Programming

    6. SCENE PROGRAMMING. With the following screen NOTE ! showing on the LCD press This function may be blocked. SCENES in the programming Consult SERVICE MODE section. section. The PROGRAM / FIXTURE LED will light up. CONFIG MIDI SCENES SHOWS Select program ...
  • Page 12: Programming Special Scenes

    NOTE! To avoid conflict during playback of different programs controlling both scanners and dimmers, the PAN and TILT setting should be set at neutral (128). This is done by pressing the joystick. 6.2. PROGRAMMING SPECIAL SCENES The internal effects generator contains following movements : figure 8 , circle and diagonal. Special scene programming incorporates assigning one of those movements to a selected program, and defining parameters such as speed, diameter, and location of the center of the movement.
  • Page 13: Deleting Programs

    6.3. DELETING PROGRAMS To delete a program press SCENES (In Program erased PROGRAMMING SECTION), press E (Del.), and delete select the program to be deleted by pressing A or B. Then press D to delete the program. Press ENTER to confirm. 7.
  • Page 14: Cancelling Midi Assignments

    7.1. CANCELLING MIDI ASSIGNMENTS MIDI assignments To cancel MIDI assignments press C or D. Set. Delete Press A or B to scroll through all MIDI assignments. Press D Note 60 to delete an assignment. Next assignment will appear on the LCD. prev next.
  • Page 15: Show Programming

    8. PROGRAMMING A SHOW NOTE ! This function may be blocked. Consult SERVICE MODE section. A show is a sequence of programs linked together. Each show may consist of up to 256 steps. Each step may contain up to 7 programs.
  • Page 16: Program Playback

    9. PROGRAM PLAYBACK Up to 7 programs may be played back simultaneously. Programs are played back Program version : 1.10 by pressing program buttons. To trigger Library : 1. 0 programs 33 - 64 press the “33 - 64” button in the program button section.
  • Page 17: Setting Tap Rate

    9.1. SETTING TAP RATE Program rate (speed) may also be set manualy with the TAP / SHOWS button. The TAP rate may be set for one or more programs, depending on program selection cursor 1 3 9 11 33 45 63 With the cursor select the program and press F, to enter the rate adjust mode.
  • Page 18: Triggering Programs With Faders

    Pressing PROGRAM / FIXTURE button again ( LED flashing ) allows simultaneous manual control of the fixture as well as activation of other programs. PROGRAM - Press PROGRAM / FIXTURE ( LED flashing ). FIXTURE - Adjust selected fixture (s) with the joystick or faders. - Activate other programs as desired ( program LEDs will NOT light up.
  • Page 19: Show Playback

    10. SHOW PLAYBACK Program version : 1.10 Library : 1. 0 Select program ... With the screen shown on the left press the SHOWS button located beside ENTER. Step 1 Time 0,00.0 With C or D select show number. Show 1 Start Step 1 Time...
  • Page 20: Service Mode

    All functions of the controller are disabled when the service mode is being accessed. With the shown screen displayed on the LCD , Px 102 Nadir versjon 1.10 tap A. This is the first screen to appear upon Proxima s.c. turn on. NOTE ! Service mode can only be accessed from this screen.
  • Page 21: Pc Interface And Programming

    11.1. PC INTERFACE AND PROGRAMMING Connect COM 1 or COM 2 on your PC with the RS-232 port on tne controller , using cable supplied with the unit. NOTE ! Both the PC and the controller should be switched off. Switch on the PC and open a new folder ( “Nadir “...
  • Page 22: User Password Set-Up

    11.2. USER PASSWORD SET-UP User password change Press E or F. A new screen will appear , and you will be able to enter your password. next. prev. Enter Enter the password by pressing fixture buttons. The Enter user password : password contains 8 characters , that is 8 buttons have to ** _ be pressed.
  • Page 23: Programming And Configuration Lockout

    11.4. PROGRAMMING AND CONFIGURATION LOCKOUT. Programming lock next. prev. Enter With the shown screen on the LCD press E or F to access programming lockout function. Program lock The upper line of the display shows current staus. Pressing B will toggle the lockout on & off. Press F to confirm the Change Enter entry.
  • Page 24: Connecting The Fixtures To The Controller

    12. CONNECTING THE FIXTURES TO THE CONTROLLER The controller transmits a standard DMX -512 signal. To assure proper functioning of the system , dip switches on the fixtures must be set properly. Also appropriate cabling setup must be used. Here are some practical suggestions.
  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    MINI JACK Ground !!!NOT Connected !!! stop start MINI JACK MINI JACK JACK STERO JACK cable WYBÓR FUNKCJI PROGRAMOWANIE ZASILANIE Nadir Px102 wer. 1.3 KONFIG MIDI SCENY SEKW gotowy do pracy ZAPAMIĘTAJ SEKWENCJE WYCIEMNIANIE PX 102 SKANER POZIOMO Nadir CENTRUM ŚREDNICA...
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