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- Page 1 200 Console Operations Manual Manual Part No. 24-004-0897...
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Page 2: Welcome
Please look through all the documents and keep them safely for future use. If you have any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact Strand Lighting or any authorized Strand service center for advice. -
Page 3: Offices And Service Centers
Via Delle Gardenie S.N.C. Pontina Vecchia KM 33,400 00040 Pomezia, Italy Tel. +39-0691-9631 Fax +39-0691-47138 Toronto Strand Lighting (Canada) Inc 2430 Lucknow Drive #15, Mississauga, Ontario, L5S 1V3 Canada Tel. +1 905-677-7130 Fax. +1 905-677-6859 Strand 200 Console Manual Page 3... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Editing an Effect ......................25 Effect Delete Options ....................26 Delete an Effect Step ....................26 Delete an Effect......................26 Delete an Effect Page ....................27 Inserting an Effect Step....................27 Effect Fade Time Options ..................... 28 Page 4 Strand 200 Console Manual... - Page 5 LCD Settings ........................39 Show File .......................... 40 Save Show ........................41 Set Buzzer ........................43 Conclusion ..........................44 Accessories........................... 44 Appendix A..........................45 Control Input ........................45 Audio Input........................45 Index ............................. 46 Strand 200 Console Manual Page 5...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Unpack the console from the packaging and check that the following components are contained within. If any parts are missing, or damaged, please contact the carrier and the nearest Strand Lighting office. List of Parts for North America… (1) 200 series console... - Page 7 Strand 200 Console Manual Page 7...
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Page 8: Layout
Layout Page 8 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 9: Quick Guide
Submaster mode – all faders are submasters and not controlled by Preset A. Two scene mode - top row of faders are mastered by Preset A. One Scene mode – all faders are mastered by Preset A. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 9... - Page 10 21. Number Lock Indicator – this LED indicates that the Number Lock is on. It allows the effects tile to become a numeric keypad. 22. Go / Stop Button – allows start and stop of effects. Page 10 Strand 200 Console Manual...
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Page 11: Terminology Notes
Submasters – faders that contain cues or looks that are played back manually. Scenes – faders that contain cues or looks that are played back via the playback faders. All levels recorded into scenes will be controlled by the submaster of the same number. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 11... -
Page 12: Setup
Turn the console on via the rocker switch on the back plate and the console is ready to go! The 200 console will go through a self-test and return to the last known state. Page 12 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 13: Operation
If this is the 12/24 model, the operator has control of 24 faders. If this is the 24/48 model, the operator has control of 48 faders. See the Patch section to change the dimmer assignment. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 13... -
Page 14: Hold
Note: All crossfades done in this manner are dipless. Page 14 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 15: Two Scene Mode
24/48 model, the operator has control of 24 faders in 2 scenes. See the Patch section to change the dimmer assignment. Crossfade A crossfade allows one scene to fade out as another scene is faded in. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 15... -
Page 16: Dipless Manual Crossfade
A and into preset B, then the in fader will affect the time of preset B coming in while the out fader will affect the time of preset A going out). Page 16 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 17: Submaster Mode
Note: Submasters work in a highest takes precedent mode. So, if either preset master has a level and faders have levels (indicated by green LEDs) then the console will pile on the submasters levels to the current fader levels. Make sure the grand master is at full. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 17... -
Page 18: Recording Submasters
Note: When switching from submaster mode to any scene mode with a live submaster. It will hold its levels until the submaster is taken to zero. This will be indicated by the amber LED of the appropriate submaster flashing. Page 18 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 19: Submaster Pages
Submaster Pages There are two submaster pages on the 200 console. Scene Pg: 1 Fx Pg: 2 They are also referred to as scenes on the LCD Preset A: FL B: 00 screen. The submaster page can be identified by the scene page number on the LCD screen. -
Page 20: Crossfade Between Submasters
The LCD screen will show the fader percentage values for both the fade in and fade out as the fade is occurring. Note: See Crossfade Start Scene Option for changing the submaster that is crossfaded first. Page 20 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 21: Advanced Features
Effects The effects feature of the 200 console, allows the operator to program and run a sequence of levels or cues at a rate that ranges from 0.05 seconds to 10 seconds per step or stepped through manually or triggered by an audio / MIDI signal. -
Page 22: Effect Mode
Note: each step will only allow recording of either multiple channels or scenes. No mix of scenes and channels is allowed. • Up to 6 different effects can be played back at the same time. Page 22 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 23: Effects Playback
). Select the effect as normal (select effect key and press go/stop button), it will step thru that effect when audio signals within that frequency range is fed in. Deactivate the effect as usual (select effect key and press go/stop button). Strand 200 Console Manual Page 23... -
Page 24: Running Effects On Submasters
Note: If the console is switched from submaster mode to channel mode during effect playback, effect(s) will continue and the faders assigned for effect playback will remain at same status until the fader is returned to zero and will automatically change back to act as a channel fader. Page 24 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 25: Editing An Effect
LL:FL 00 00 00 00 00 keypad entry. (+/-) Confirm When editing is complete press Confirm and it will automatically advance to the next step for continued editing. Note: The arrow keys will advance channels quickly. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 25... -
Page 26: Effect Delete Options
Press Confirm to delete. Select YES or NO. After confirming, the display will return to the same screen but will show the next available effect. Repeat above process to make changes and delete. Pressing Esc will return to main display. Page 26 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 27: Delete An Effect Page
Press + or – to change to the step to be inserted in front of, then record the new step using the normal step record procedure. After recording the effect LED will stop flashing. Press the record key to exit the record mode. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 27... -
Page 28: Effect Fade Time Options
Press the right arrow to select the second option Effect and press Confirm to set the fade time to zero. 1. Edit fade time 2. Set fade time to 0 Confirm Reset effect fade time to 0.0 sec? Select Yes or No. Page 28 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 29: Scene Options
LL:FL 00 00 00 00 00 (+/-) Confirm Note: When Num Lock is on, the effect tile can be used as a numeric keypad for entry. Press Esc to disregard changes or Confirm to accept. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 29... -
Page 30: Delete Scene Options
Confirm. Delete page Press the +/– buttons to access either page 1 or page 2. Page No.:1 Press F3 for Confirm. (+/-) Confirm Delete page 01? Press F2 for Yes or F3 for No. Page 30 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 31: Crossfade Start Scene Option
Confirm Press Esc to disregard changes or Confirm to accept. Note: The next submaster crossfade will start with the selected scene. Upon completion of the crossfade, the setting will be automatically reset to 1.01. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 31... -
Page 32: Setup
For example…for dimmer (output) 12 to be patched to channel 3 then type… 12 @ 3 ENTER * Note: On consoles that use command lines, the typical key for enter is the asterisk * key. Here that is the FX Page key with Num Lock enabled. Page 32 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 33: Unpatch A Dimmer
(output) assignment. The screen at the left Dim:001 shows the default patch information. LL: FL The right arrow key will allow the user to step through the patch by channel in numerical order. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 33... -
Page 34: Default Patch
This allows scenarios like patching a dimmer to a channel to act as a special. Then patching the same dimmer to a different channel at a proportional level to be part of a wash. Page 34 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 35: Self Test
For the fader test, activate all faders to full as the screen prompts for each one. For key test, press all buttons as the screen prompts for them. Any errors should be reported to your local Strand Distributor, Authorized Service Centre or Strand representative. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 35... -
Page 36: Midi
Connect the MIDI generator via a DIN cable to the MIDI IN input at the back of the console. Note: MIDI thru allows MIDI commands that are not related to the 200 console to pass through the console and on to other devices. Connect all MIDI devices accordingly. - Page 37 When playing a midi source instrument, whenever a particular note for that channel is on, the chosen scene or effect will be outputted. When the note is off or released, the scene or effect will go fade out or stop. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 37...
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Page 38: Audio
Audio allows the console the take an audio signal that will trigger steps of an effect to the beat of the music. Plug the audio device to the 200 console via the AUDIO INPUT 3 Pin XLR connector. Note: Signal input impedance is 4.7K ohm The audio setup allows the operator to select bandwidth for the signal. -
Page 39: Lcd Settings
6. Show file then press F3 to Confirm. Next Confirm Contrast: 99% Change the level using the +/- keys. Navigate with Back lit: high the left and right arrow keys. (+/-) Confirm Press F3 to Confirm. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 39... -
Page 40: Show File
It cannot share with other devices due to a different file format. The show file cannot be read on a standard PC. A 32M compact flash card can be purchased at any local computer or electronics store. Page 40 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 41: Save Show
F3 to Confirm. Load SHOW01 1. Scene 2. Effect Next Confirm Note: Load scene will load all submaster’s contents including effects on subs. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 41... - Page 42 Confirm Del show SHOW01 Press confirm again to delete show. Confirm ? Confirm Once confirmed, the delete show file will function Processing proceed and the display will indicate progress. ▊▊▊▊▊▊▊▊▊▊ xx % “Show name” Page 42 Strand 200 Console Manual...
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Page 43: Set Buzzer
Notice the cursor flashing over the 7 for Buzzer. Press F3 to Confirm. Next Confirm Set buzzer Select enable or disable Buzzer with <> keys. 1. Disable buzzer Press F3 to Confirm. 2. Enable buzzer Confirm The Buzzer’s default is enabled. Strand 200 Console Manual Page 43... -
Page 44: Conclusion
A video display card is available for the console. A vinyl cover is available for the console. Contact your local dealer for price and availability. A compact flash card can be purchased at your local computer or electronics store. Page 44 Strand 200 Console Manual... -
Page 45: Appendix A
Figure 9. A five-pin female XLR connector is fitted to allow dimmers (or other DMX equipment) to be connected together in ‘daisy chain’ fashion. SHIELD NOT CONNECTED DMX - DMX + Audio Input GROUND SIGNAL Strand 200 Console Manual Page 45... -
Page 46: Index
Getting Started..........6 Delete an Effect..........26 Go / Stop Button Delete an Effect Page........27 Quick Guide..........10 Delete an Effect Step ........26 Grand Master Delete One Scene..........30 Quick Guide..........9 Delete Page Scene.........30 Delete Scene Options........30 Page 46 Strand 200 Console Manual... - Page 47 Submaster Page Button Offices and Service Centers......3 Quick Guide..........10 Operation ............13 Submaster Pages ........... 19 Ordering Information Submasters............ 11 Getting Started ..........6 Table of Contents..........4 Patch..............32 Terminology Notes ........11 Power Connector Strand 200 Console Manual Page 47...
- Page 48 Time Fades............16 Getting Started ..........6 Time Fades for Hold ........14 Unpatch a Dimmer........33 Two Scene Mode ..........15 Unpatch Patch..........34 Unpack the Console Welcome............2 Page 48 Strand 200 Console Manual...
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