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  • Page 1 EVENT 4 User Manual Version 5...
  • Page 2 Jands Pty Limited shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual. It is recommended that all service and repairs on this product be carried out by Jands Pty Limited or its authorised service agents.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Software Version 5.0 Table of Contents Hardware Setup.................10 Connecting Power ........................10 Connecting the Output to DMX Devices ..................10 Connecting Desklights .......................10 Connecting a Monitor ........................10 Connecting a Keyboard......................10 Connecting a MIDI Device......................10 Connecting a Slave Console ......................10 Turning the Power On........................10 Resetting the Console ..............11 To Reset the Console .........................11 To Load a New Software Version .....................11...
  • Page 4 JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual Operation – Saving and Restoring a Show File ................19 Master Controls.................20 Pr1 and Pr2 Faders ........................20 Add / Solo Master Switch......................20 Preset1 / Preset2 Master Switch ....................20 DBO Switch ..........................20 Add / Solo Fader ........................21 Grand Master (GM) Fader ......................21...
  • Page 5 Software Version 5.0 10.1.2 Advanced option – Recording CueList Stacks on the fly.........34 10.1.3 Method 2: Using the Menu ..................35 10.2 Record Button ..........................35 10.2.1 The Memory menu .....................36 10.2.2 Labelling a Memory....................38 10.3 Masking ............................38 10.4 Crossfade Time ..........................38 10.5 Editing a Memory ........................40 10.5.1 Selecting the Memory to Edit ..................40 10.5.2 The Edit Memory Confirm Menu................40...
  • Page 6 JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 12.3.1 Changing the Make-up of a Page: ................49 12.3.2 Restoring the Factory Settings for Page ..............50 13 Assign ..................51 13.1 Assigning a Memory or Chase ....................51 13.2 Assign a Stack ..........................51 13.3 Special Feature - Assign Edit ....................52 14 Files ....................53...
  • Page 7 Software Version 5.0 17 The Setup menus ..............61 17.1 Setup Desk Submenu .........................61 17.1.1 Setup Desk Mode - Restricting Access ..............61 17.1.2 Setup Desk Wide – Setting Fader (Desk) Channels ..........61 17.1.3 The Setup Desk Link Submenu - Connecting a Slave Console........62 17.1.4 Setup Desk Link Master - Turning Master Mode On ..........62 17.1.5 Setup Desk Link Master - Turning Slave mode on...........62 17.1.6 The Setup Desk Display Submenu ................63...
  • Page 8 JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 20 Battery Replacement ..............75 21 Appendix A - Pin Assignments..........76 21.1.1 DMX Digital Output Sockets ..................76 21.1.2 MIDI In, Thru, Out Sockets..................76 21.1.3 Desklight Socket ......................76 21.1.4 Desk Link Cable......................76 21.1.5 Power ..........................76 22 Appendix B –...
  • Page 9 Software Version 5.0 Fixture Library Additions To control a fixture the Event 4 needs a fixture library entry for that fixture . The fixture library includes the number of DMX channels required to operate the fixture and parameter mapping for the console. The Event 4 ships with a library disk that contains entries for most well known fixtures and this file is also available for download from the Jands website www.jands.com.au If you want to use a fixture that...

  • Page 10: Hardware Setup

    MIDI equipment. Connecting a Slave Console Any Jands Stage 12, ESP II, EVENT or Event 4 console can be slaved to the Event 4. Connect from the MIDI output of the slave console to the MIDI input of the main console.

  • Page 11: Resetting The Console

    Press the Record button to confirm the console Reset. To Load a New Software Version Software updates are released from time to time and are available from Jands dealers or by download from the Jands website – www.jands.com.au. If the software is downloaded it must be unzipped onto a floppy diskette in the directory a:\bootrom To load new software, insert the software update disk into the disk drive.

  • Page 12: Operation Overview

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 3 Operation Overview Event Menus Whenever one of the ten function buttons: Setup, Copy, Clear, Stack, Page, Assign, File, Memory, Edit or Chase is pressed, a menu is displayed in the LCD above the Assign master faders and a help message is displayed in the adjacent LCD (Event 416 only).

  • Page 13: Entering Labels

    Memory menu with the Label field circled (the other menus all have the Label field in the same position). The Event 4 supplies a default label for each field. A more meaningful label can be entered using an optional keyboard or the flash button keys.

  • Page 14: Software Setup

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 4 Software Setup Setting the Number of Fader Channels The console defaults to 2 Preset mode with Fader 1 patched to DMX channel 1, Fader 2 patched to DMX channel 2 and so on.

  • Page 15: Patching

    Software Version 5.0 5 Patching The Event 4 provides 2 DMX universes (labelled 1 & 2). The 416 provides a maximum of 1024 DMX channels while the Event 408 provides a maximum of 512 DMX channels. Faders (aka Desk Channels), Scrollers and Fixtures are patched using three similar menus as described below.

  • Page 16: Patching Fixtures

    Press Setup, open the Patch submenu and open the Fixtures submenu. NB To Patch Fixtures you must have a valid floppy diskette with a fixture library in the disk drive. Up to 60 fixtures can be patched to the Event 4. The menu contains a number of fields as follows: Sets the first fixture number for the fixture type to be patched.
  • Page 17 Software Version 5.0 More Fixture pan invert, tilt invert, and swap axes are used to enable consistent operation of the console control wheels regardless of the hanging orientation of a particular fixture. These options are available in the Fixture patch menu on a per fixture basis. When set to Invert (INVT), rotating the Pan control will move the fixture in the opposite direction to an equivalent fixture set to Normal.

  • Page 18: Patching Scrollers

    5.1.4 Patching Scrollers Press Setup, open the Patch submenu and open the Scrollers, submenu. Up to 80 Scrollers can be patched to the Event 4. Scroller Sets the first Scroller number for the fixture type to be patched. Scroller numbers correspond to the Scroller palette selector buttons on the front panel.

  • Page 19: Backup

    Software Version 5.0 6 Backup The Floppy Disk Drive is used to save and restore data on a pre-formatted IBM PC format 3.5 inch diskette. Operation – Saving and Restoring a Show File The Disk drive functions are accessed through the Setup Bkup (backup) menu. In this menu there are three options: Press Setup then open the Bkup submenu to display this menu: Disk Time Date...

  • Page 20: Master Controls

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 7 Master Controls Pr1 and Pr2 Faders The Pr1 Master fader scales the overall level of the top row of Preset faders, likewise the Pr2 Master fader scales the overall level of the bottom row of Preset faders. By moving the Pr1 fader up while moving the Pr2 fader down it is possible to crossfade between the settings on the two rows of channel Preset faders.

  • Page 21: Add / Solo Fader

    Software Version 5.0 NOTE: When a channel is inhibited the LED in the associated Flash button flashes on and off. It is not possible to inhibit the channels which do not have Flash buttons – i.e. the Virtual fader channels. Add / Solo Fader This fader scales the level of the Flash buttons.

  • Page 22: Manual Controls

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 8 Manual Controls Preset Faders There are two rows of Preset Faders. In Normal mode both the top row and bottom fader control the same Fader channel. The Fader channel number in this case is the large number marked below the Add/Solo button.
  • Page 23 Software Version 5.0 Press the Fader button to key in fader channel levels (this may be marked Next on concoles manufactured prior to October 2002 To set a channel level: Press the Fader button and use the numeric keypad to enter a Fader number. Press the (At) button and use the numeric keypad to enter a level (double click + to enter 100%.

  • Page 24: The Programmer

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual The Programmer The Programmer section is used to manually control and programme fixtures (moving lights) and Colour Scrollers. The six function buttons above the programmer LCD are used to select which function is active on the wheels and palette buttons.
  • Page 25 Software Version 5.0 Press the Beam button to make adjustments to selected fixtures’ beam settings using the wheels. Programmer LCD Beam Display: Beam Next 0 100 Flip If B= Multiple Beam palettes can be active at one time. This allows various beam parameter to be recorded to the palette buttons and then combined together.

  • Page 26: Programmer Buttons

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual Programmer Buttons Press Clear to release control from the Programmer. When pressed, all fixtures and scrollers go to the previous state, ie. all parameters snap to the values they were before loading the Programmer.

  • Page 27: Programmer Lcd Soft Buttons

    Software Version 5.0 8.5.1 Programmer LCD Soft Buttons The “Soft” buttons located above the programmer LCD provide a number of functions depending on which Palette is active. Some functions are common to more than one palette. The Next button is used to quickly step through a number of Fixtures, Scrollers or Groups highlighting one at a time.
  • Page 28 JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual * P / C / B The If *= button is used to select any Fixtures that are active and set to a particular Position, Colour or Beam palette. This provides a quick method of taking control of fixtures during If *= playback.

  • Page 29: The Effects Palette

    Software Version 5.0 8.5.2 The Effects Palette Effects are used to simplify programming by automatically generating the information required to make Fixtures move in a pattern such as a circle or figure 8. Effects can be recorded to memories but not as Chase steps. To use an effect, select one or more fixtures and set their intensity.

  • Page 30: Fan

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 8.5.3 Fan Fanning Intensity, Position, Colour or Beam is a convenient way to spread the intensity position colour or beam of a group of fixtures. For example by fanning position a group of fixtures can be made to all point inwards to a point or outwards like a fan.

  • Page 31: Recording To Palette Buttons

    Software Version 5.0 9 Recording to Palette Buttons Palettes are useful because they provide quick access to Positions, Colours and Beams. Moreover any changes made to a palette will automatically update any memories or chases that have been recorded using those palettes. Generally Palettes are recorded by first selecting fixtures and setting Position Colour or Beam information.

  • Page 32: Recording Scroller Colour Palettes

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual If a different fixture needs to be included in a palette at a later stage, it is possible to re-record the palette. It will not affect the previously recorded values. If a fixture is patched at a later stage and the same type of fixture has colour information in a palette, this new fixture is added to the palette automatically.

  • Page 33: Recording Group Palettes

    Software Version 5.0 5. Press and hold the Record button, and press the palette button that the beam is to be recorded into. That beam will be recorded into all fixtures of the type selected. If more than one fixture of a type is selected and the beam setting for these two fixtures are different, then the beam setting for the lowest number fixture is used as the common setting for all other non-selected fixtures.

  • Page 34: Working With Memories

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 10 Working with Memories The Event 4 defaults to recording whatever faders, fixtures and scrollers have an intensity higher than 1%, even if they have not been selected in the programmer. In this default mode all console output is recorded regardless of its source.

  • Page 35: Method 2: Using The Menu

    Memory number each time. 10.2 Record Button When recording Memories and Chases the Event 4 defaults to recording “What You See Is What You Get”. In other words a Fixture will not be included in a Memory if it has no Intensity.

  • Page 36: The Memory Menu

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual Press the button above the field and press the IFCB buttons to change the Mask settings. Sets any or all of Intensity, Focus, Colour and Beam to use timing during Time playback. Any letter (IFCB) shown indicates that the parameter will fade in and out using times set in the Memory menu.
  • Page 37 Software Version 5.0 Sets the parameters that will use the memory fade times. Other Time parameters will snap. See below for information on usage. TimeCode Sets the MIDI (can also be used for SMPTE) timecode that will activate this Memory – provided a MTC Stack is assigned to one of the Assign faders.

  • Page 38: Labelling A Memory

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 10.2.2 Labelling a Memory Memories can be labelled to allow easy identification of their contents. For example, Memories might be labelled BLUE WASH or DRUM SOLO; whenever these Memories are loaded to the Assign Masters their labels are displayed in the LCD above the Assign fader.
  • Page 39 Software Version 5.0 To change the time masking on a memory: 1. Press the Mem button. 2. Select the memory to be changed. 3. Move the cursor to the more field to reveal the Time field. 4. Set the parameters to use timing by pressing the + (On) once and then use the arrow keys to move the cursor to each of the four Time options (IFCB).

  • Page 40: Editing A Memory

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 10.5 Editing a Memory A memory can be edited by first selecting the memory and then using the Faders and Programmer controls to make changes. 10.5.1 Selecting the Memory to Edit There are two ways to open a memory for editing. Either: 1.

  • Page 41: The Edit Memory Controls

    Software Version 5.0 Allows the item being edited to be saved as a new Memory. This Save As provides a quick way to create new looks from existing programming. 10.5.4 The Edit Memory Controls 10.5.4.1 Editing with the Programmer Controls The Record field in the Edit Memory menu should be set to All or Prog when editing Fader levels.

  • Page 42: The Clear Memory Menu

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 10.6.1 The Clear Memory Menu Press Clear and open the Mem submenu. Its also possible to press Clear and then the Mem button to open this menu: Clear From: Confirm M 10.00 M10.00...

  • Page 43: Working With Chases

    Software Version 5.0 11 Working with Chases Chases are recorded in the same way as Memories. 11.1 Recording a Chase - Using the Menu 1. Press the Chase button. 2. Enter the Chase number (0 - 999) to be recorded. 3.

  • Page 44: Editing A Chase

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual Example: 1. Set the Chase speed to 6 BPM (1 step every 10 seconds) 2. Set the XF field to 50 Step 1 takes 2.5 secs to fade in, stays on for 5 secs and then takes 2.5 secs to fade out NOTE: Only press Record to save a new Chase Step.

  • Page 45: Adding Or Deleting A Chase Step

    Software Version 5.0 Edit St Of labl Fdr To At Del Add Opts C999 3 labl 120 122 50 Off Off +to| This field sets the Chase number to edit. It is set automatically when Edit using the Edit – Flash button method. This field sets the Chase Step number to edit.

  • Page 46: Editing With The Preset Faders

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 11.3.5.2 Editing with the Preset Faders The Record field in the Edit Chase menu should be set to All or Preset when editing Fader levels. Otherwise any changes will not be saved.
  • Page 47 Software Version 5.0 Sets the first Chase number to clear. From: Sets the last Chase number to clear. Move the cursor to this field and press + (On) to clear the chase or group Confirm of chases. 25/11/02 Draft Page 47...

  • Page 48: Pages

    Often a Page is used for each part of a show or for each song that a band performs. The Event 4 provides 99 Pages but memory limitations prevent every Memory and Chase in every Page being used. 12.1 Page Make-Up...

  • Page 49: Page Freeze

    Software Version 5.0 4.Press the + (On) button. The menu closes and the new Page is loaded. NOTE: If Freeze is on, any Assign faders that were above zero % when the Page was changed will continue to control the old Page Memory until the faders are returned to zero at which time they will join the new Page.

  • Page 50: Restoring The Factory Settings For Page

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual NOTE: If the CHS: field is changed from AUTO to OFF, no Chases are loaded with each Page. 12.3.2 Restoring the Factory Settings for Page To restore the default settings for EDIT PAGE : 1.

  • Page 51: Assign

    Software Version 5.0 13 Assign Memories, Chases and Stacks can be loaded to the Assign masters in any order to suit playback requirements. NOTE: Memories/Chases/Stacks can also be assigned to last 12 Preset 2 faders. Use the Assign menu to select the Memory, Chase or start of a Stack. Press the Flash button below the Assign fader you want to control that item.

  • Page 52: Special Feature - Assign Edit

    If you are used to working with theatrical consoles you may want to record Memories using the menu system to enter Channel - Thru - At values. Event 4 allows this but unless the Memory is already recorded you will not be able to put the memory on an Assign fader and thus be able to see what you are doing.

  • Page 53: Files

    Software Version 5.0 14 Files The previous section described how to assign Memories, Chases and Stacks to the Assign faders. However, assigning items one at a time is slow and after you have set up the faders for a particular song or part of the show you will want to save those settings for easy recall later.

  • Page 54: Edit File

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 14.3 Edit File 14.3.1 Changing the Default File Settings It is possible to change the way Files work using the Edit File menu. The Edit File menu is used to limit the number of Assign Masters that will be loaded when a new File is loaded.

  • Page 55: Stacks

    Note that a delay setting of 0:00.0 means that delay is Off. 15.2 Setting a Stack to 2-fader Operation The Event 4 defaults to using one fader, per stack, to control both the in and out time during a crossfade. For users who prefer to control Infade & Outfade seperately there is an option, in the Setup Ctrl submenu, to use 2 faders per stack to provide manual In and Out fade control.
  • Page 56 JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual When two faders are used, the possible fader pairs are: 1&2, 3&4, ..15&16. The left hand fader controls the Infade rate while the right hand fader controls the Outfade rate. The Flash buttons beneath these faders become GO & BACK buttons.

  • Page 57: Playback

    Software Version 5.0 16 Playback The Event 4 is designed to control both conventional and automated lighting fixtures and offers a combination playback controls that are both powerful and easy to use. 16.1 Controlling Memories and Chases Once a Memory or Chase has been assigned to a fader or loaded as part of a Page or File it is ready for use.

  • Page 58: To Change The Operation Of The Chase Flash Button

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 16.1.3 To Change the Operation of the Chase Flash Button 1. Press the Setup button to open the Setup Menu. 2. Move the cursor to the Ctrl (Controls) field and press the + (On) button to open the Set Control menu.

  • Page 59: Playback Of A Stack

    Software Version 5.0 TIP: If a Memory number is showing and you wish to use a Chase as the first Cue you can type a C (Add / Solo flash button 3) and then a number. 16.3 Playback of a Stack In a Stack, Memories and Chases follow each other according to the order set in the Next field of the Memory and Chase menus.

  • Page 60: Taking Manual Control Of A Fade

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 16.3.5 Taking Manual Control of a Fade It is not unusual to need to take control of a Cue to allow for changes that occur in a live performance. A performer might be late arriving on stage or skip over some part of the show.

  • Page 61: The Setup Menus

    Software Version 5.0 17 The Setup menus The Setup menu contains a number of submenus that can be used to configure various console function and controls. Set Desk Ptch Ctrl Heat Rec Pref Bkup +to| +to| +to| +to| +to| +to| +to| Move the cursor to any field any press the + (On) key to open a submenu.

  • Page 62: The Setup Desk Link Submenu - Connecting A Slave Console

    17.1.3 The Setup Desk Link Submenu - Connecting a Slave Console A second console (Jands Event 4, Event, ESP II or Stage 12/24) can be connected to provide extra Preset faders. The master controls on the slave console are disabled.

  • Page 63: The Setup Desk Display Submenu

    The Setup Desk Display LCDs Submenu – Adjusting the LCDs The two LCDs located on the front panel of the Event 4 can be configured to suit different lighting conditions and viewing angles. From the Display submenu, open the LCDs submenu to set the LCD displays...

  • Page 64: Using Midi Or Timecode To Control The Event

    Using MIDI or TimeCode to Control the Event The Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) is a well-established standard that allows communication between suitably equipped devices. The Event 4 is equipped with a MIDI interface that is used to allow MIDI Note, Programme change and Timecode control of various console functions.

  • Page 65: Reference - Midi Note Messages

    17.1.12.1 Reference - MIDI Note Messages Midi Note messages run from 0 to 127. The Event 4 software has the MIDI Note numbers as 1 - 128. When using the table below, add 1 to each MIDI number. MIDI Note...

  • Page 66: Using Smpte Timecode

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual previous section and turn Midi on in the Setup Midi submenu. Then a MTC Stack must be assigned to one of the Assign masters. Press Setup and open the Midi submenu. Midi...

  • Page 67: Setup Ctrl P1/2 - Reversing The P2 Master Fader

    Preset Master faders together, to crossfade between Presets. To allow this on an Event 4 the Preset 2 Master fader can be reversed so that at the top of its travel output from Preset 2 is zero (0) and at the bottom of its travel the output is 100%.

  • Page 68: Setup Ctrl Chs - Changing Chase Flash Button Operation

    Setup Ctrl Stack – Using 1 or 2 Faders to control a Stack The Event 4 defaults to using a single Assign master fader to control the crossfade of a Stack. This setting can only be changed if there is no Stack currently on any Assign master or saved in any file.
  • Page 69 Software Version 5.0 Sets the DMX channel number or the first in a range of channels. Sets the DMX channel number or the last in a range of channels. Sets the preheat level in the range 0 to 10%) TIP: Setting preheat to around 2% usually does not cause any visible glow.

  • Page 70: The Setup Rec Submenu - Record Options

    17.5 The Setup Rec Submenu – Record Options The Event 4 defaults to recording “What You See Is What You Get”. In other words, if a light is on it will be included when recording and if it is off it will not be included.

  • Page 71: The Setup Prefs Submenu

    Setup Prefs Increment - Changing the Increment between Memories The Event 4 defaults to advancing the Memory number by 1 each time a memory is recorded. This increment can be changed to suit different recording styles. Sets the default increment between memories.

  • Page 72: Setup Prefs Ptimes - Setting Live Palette Fade Time

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual highest numbered Fixture is selected and its intensity is set to the Next Intensity setting (default - 100%). These settings can be changed as follows Sets the Intensity of selected Fixtures that are not highlighted.

  • Page 73: Connecting An External Monitor

    Press the --> (Right Arrow) to open the selected screen. Once any screen is open the arrow buttons will scroll between screens, ignoring any groups set to None in the selection screen. 100% 19:00:00 --:--:--:-- JANDS Event 416 VDU Setup Keyboard Display Option Alt F1 Not Used Alt F2...
  • Page 74 JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual Items in Yellow are the opening screen for each group of screens. If None is selected no screens in the group will be displayed. Page 74 Revision 5.0.0.5 25/11/02...

  • Page 75: Service & Maintenance

    Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The internal battery within the Event 4 should be replaced every 3 years or whenever problems are experienced with the console in terms of losing memories. The battery should only be replaced by experienced service personnel.

  • Page 76: Appendix A - Pin Assignments

    0 to +12 volts Connector type: 3 pin AXR 21.1.4 Desk Link Cable To link two Event 4 desks together connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI output of the slave desk to the MIDI input on the master desk. 21.1.5 Power...

  • Page 77: Appendix B - Glossary Of Terms

    MEMORY Memory Settings for Intensity, Colour Beam etc that can be recalled on demand. Can be labelled for easy reference. The Event 4 can operate in two modes: MODE Desk Operating Mode Record – All desk functions are available. Play – Limited desk functions are available...

  • Page 78: Index

    JANDS – Event 4 Version 5 Users Manual 23 Index Fan, 33 File, 56 Edit, 57 label, 57 - (Off) buttons, 13 Load / Save, 6, 56 fixture library, 9 Flash Buttons, 4, 6, 24, 60 Flip, 30 + (On) button, 13...

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