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  • Page 1 User manual Version 2.1...
  • Page 2 JB-lighting Lichtanlagen GmbH Sallersteigweg 15 D-89134 Blaustein Telefon ++49(0)7304 9617-0 - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    Foreword Thank you very much for the confidence you have placed in us by purchasing the Licon 1X. The Licon 1X allows you to control both intelligent light that is presently on the market and up to 96 channels for conventional light (DMX-controlled dimmers).

  • Page 4: General Remarks

    The Licon 1X by JB-lighting was designed to facilitate and accelerate the control of intelligent fixtures as well as conventional DMX dimmer channels. The Licon 1X is capable of controlling up to 32 fixtures with a maximum of 25 control channels and 7 fixed-value channels.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.6.1 Deleting a Pan or Tilt inversion ..................... 18 2.6.2 Swapping Pan and Tilt channels ....................18 2.7 AUTORUN / Starting the LICON 1X automatically ................18 2.8 DMX / Remote control via external DMX console ................18 2.8.1 Selecting the DMX channels ......................18 2.9 EXTTRG / Remote control via external trigger input ................
  • Page 6 3.2.1 Storing fixture groups ........................29 3.2.2 Activating fixture groups ........................ 29 3.2.3 Switching fixture fader banks ......................29 3.3 The Highlight/Group key ........................30 3.4 Entering fixture parameters with the encoder wheels ................31 3.4.1 Positioning fixtures with 16 Bit ...................... 31 4.
  • Page 7 11.1.9 Duplicating a chase step (DUP ST) .................... 55 11.1.10 Overwriting (stopping) a chase (R-LINK) .................. 55 11.1.11 Terminating the loop function (SINGLE) ................... 55 11.1.12 Working with the block function (BLOCK) ................. 56 11.1.13 Merging chases (MERGE function) ................... 57 11.1.13.1 Entering the MERGE function .....................
  • Page 8 21.2 The remote function in the Tool menu (REMOTE) ................102 21.2.1 Basic configuration of the MIDI function ..................102 21.2.2 Linking two Licon 1X lighting control consoles (D-LINK) ............102 21.2.3 Basic configuration of DMX channels ..................103 21.3 The CD-player (CD) ......................... 103 21.3.1 Inserting a CD ...........................103...
  • Page 9 23.3 Trackball and Highlight function ....................... 116 24. Performing a software update (via a PC system) ................117 24.1 Quick installation and configuration guide for the Licon 1X UPDATER ........... 117 24.1.1 Installing the Licon 1X Updater programme ................117 24.1.2 Recalling the Licon 1X Updater ....................117 24.2 Updating the Licon 1X ........................

  • Page 10: First Steps

    1.2 Changing the input voltage The input voltage of the Licon 1X is adjusted with a slider situated beneath the mains plug. You can choose between 230 V and 115 V. Set the required voltage with a suitable tool (e.g. screwdriver) before you plug in the console.

  • Page 11: Configuration (Config)

    2. Configuration (CONFIG) In order to operate the Licon 1X properly, all devices you wish to have access to must be configured in the setup first. For this reason, a comprehensive library is made available to you, from which you can copy setups of the most prevalent parameters into the CONFIG menu.
  • Page 12 To invert a DMX channel, select the function first and then press the softkey INVERS (this does not apply to pan and tilt movements). Since the Licon 1X has a separate dimmer and shutter management, you are required to make an additional assignment when you enter the dimmer or shutter channel.
  • Page 13  Fixtures with separate channels for dimmers and shutters: Assign a DMX channel to the shutter and then press the softkey BLACKO. In the line next to the shutter, the letter O will appear in addition on the display. Assign a DMX channel to the dimmer and then press the softkey BRIGHT. In the line next to the dimmer, the letter B will appear in addition on the display.

  • Page 14: Select / Config Setting Up A Fixture List With The Help Of The Fixture Library

    2.2 SELECT / CONFIG Setting up a fixture list with the help of the fixture library Enter the main menu and select the menu item CONFIG by pressing the corresponding softkey. Then activate the menu item SELECT. The following display is shown: Now select the fixtures to be added to the fixture list with the keys in the Fixture-/PAR Selection block (keys 1-32).

  • Page 15: Entering Dmx Start Addresses For Fixtures

    The individual softkeys have the following function: SCAN 1: enters DMX addresses for fixture no. 1 – 16 SCAN 2: enters DMX addresses for fiixture no. 17-32 AUX: enters DMX addresses for AUX controllers PAR1: enters DMX addresses for dimmer channel 1-16 PAR2: enters DMX addresses for dimmer channel 17-32 PAR3:...

  • Page 16: Patch / Assigning Dmx Channels To The Dimmer/Par Section

    Use the middle or right encoder wheel to select the key in the Fixture-/PAR Selection, for which you wish to enter DMX start addresses. Use the left encoder wheel to select DMX addresses. Since the Licon 1X comes with two separate DMX outputs, select the DMX lines A or B by pressing the softkey A/B.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Dimmer Curve

    2.4.4 Selecting the dimmer curve In the dimmer/PAR section you can choose between the following three modes of operation for each channel: Linear dimmer curve Exponential dimmer curve Switch mode (switches from a value of 127) Press the sofkey CURVE to select the mode of operation. The graph on the display shows, which mode you have chosen for the channel.

  • Page 18: Deleting A Pan Or Tilt Inversion

    The DMX function allows remote controlling of the Licon 1X via an external DMX console. The DMX-In input is located on the rear panel of the Licon 1X. You can assign 32 keys of the Licon 1X for remote control.

  • Page 19: Exttrg / Remote Control Via External Trigger Input

    In the example to the left, the DMX channel 1 of the external console controls CUE1 of the Licon 1X. Important: If the function field DIRECT is not displayed inverted, access is only possible to Page 1, Bank A, when cue, chase and sequence keys are assigned.

  • Page 20: Assigning Softkeys

    Activating an assigned key with the footswitch: If you activate a key with assigned remote function during a show, the current PAGE/BANK settings are applied. As an example: you have assigned the key Chase 1 to the command GO – . If e.g.

  • Page 21: The Midi-Function

    MIDI devices are connected to the Licon 1X with a standard 5-pin MIDI cable. The MIDI sockets are located on the rear panel of the Licon 1X. Connect your MIDI cable to the MIDI-In socket of the Licon 1X and to the MIDI-Out socket of your MIDI device.

  • Page 22: Assigning Midi Notes

    Bear in mind that you will have access to pages 2 and 3 and the banks B, C and D only when the softkey DIRECT is displayed inverted! Assigning MIDI notes, when the Licon 1X is not connected to a MIDI device: If no MIDI device is available to you when you make the assignment of MIDI notes, then you can select the MIDI notes with the middle encoder wheel.

  • Page 23: Beatsync

    2.10.7 BEATSYNC Instead of the sound function, you can also assign the Beatsync function to chases or sequences. For this purpose, you require e.g. a sequencer that is able to send a beatsync signal. Beatsync means that your chase or sequence runs at the beat dictated by the sequencer.

  • Page 24: Mode Of Operation Of The Swap Function

    2.11.2 Displaying DMX values in percent The DMX values of the Licon 1X can be entered as values from 000 to 255 or in percent from 000 to 100. This selection can be made independently of the entry of PAR or fixture values.

  • Page 25: Parnum / Numbering The Par Section

    2.11.4 PARNUM / Numbering the PAR section With the PARNUM function, you can number the PAR channels on the three PAR pages available on the display either per page from 1 – 32 or consecutively from 1 – 96. Consecutive numbering: PARNUM not displayed inverted: PAR NUMBERING : CONTINUOUS Display of the PAR channels:...

  • Page 26: Touch / Turning The Touchscreen On Or Off

    TOUCH not displayed inverted: touchscreen is deactivated. 2.12 ACCESS / Entering passwords In the Licon 1X, password can be entered on different password levels. One master password and four user passwords are available. The individual users may be granted different access rights.

  • Page 27: Entering The User Passwords

     Press the ESC key to leave the menu. 2.12.3 Checking passwords As soon as the Licon 1X is switched on, the password prompt appears on the display (when activated in the access menu). Enter the password and confirm with the softkey OK.

  • Page 28: Programming In The Combi Section

    3.2 Fixture groups The Licon 1X controls the brightness of fixtures separately. In order to see a beam of light at all, both the master fader of the Fixture section and the fixture fader of the corresponding group must be raised. A total of 8 group faders are available, which can be switched four times (so that you have access to a total of 32 groups).

  • Page 29: Storing Fixture Groups

    3.2.1 Storing fixture groups Eight fixture faders are available for the storage of different fixture groups. These fixture faders can be switched four times. To define a fixture group, activate the desired fixtures with the keys of the Fixture- /PAR Selection (LEDs must be lit). Then press and hold the STORE key in the Combi section and simultaneously press the switch-key in the Fixture section (keys below the fixture faders), on which you want to store the fixture group (choose between switch-keys 1-8).

  • Page 30: The Highlight/Group Key

    3.3 The Highlight/Group key This key has two functions: activating fixture groups localising fixtures Activating fixture groups: There are two different ways of working with the group function: Press the Highlite/Group key (LED is lit). Now you can activate fixture groups that have been previously stored on the fixture faders.

  • Page 31: Entering Fixture Parameters With The Encoder Wheels

    For a more precise positioning of the fixtures, the fine adjustment is carried out in the 16 bit range. (This is only possible, when the Pan/Tilt parameters of the fixture can be controlled by the Licon 1X with 16 bit and when this feature was entered during the configuration of the fixture and the Licon 1X.)

  • Page 32: Presets

    4. Presets Presets are preprogrammed fixture settings that are often used by the operators. They are the most important tools for the programming of fixtures. Presets should be stored for all parameters, since they considerably speed up the programming procedure. The fixtures predefined in the library contain in part preprogrammed presets.

  • Page 33: Recalling Presets

    If you wish to name a preset later, enter the PRESET menu and select the field to be named. As soon as it is displayed inverted, you can name the field with the keys of the Cues/Chases/Sequences section. You can change the name of a preset as follows. select the preset as described above. Delete the previous entry with the arrow key and enter the new name.

  • Page 34: Programming Aids For Pan And Tilt Values

    5. Programming aids for Pan and Tilt values Programming aids for Pan and Tilt values are functions that allow simple and quick programming of complex sequences. This chapter deals on the one hand with the fan function (Fixture Selection Pan/Tilt) and on the other hand with preprogrammed moving patterns (Fixture Selection Moving Patterns).
  • Page 35 The initial graph looks like the one shown on the left. The 8 fixtures are mounted in one line. Select one of the functions (e.g. T-LIN) by pressing the corresponding softkey. Enter the size of the radiation angle (e.g. size: +70) with the right encoder wheel.
  • Page 36 In addition, the particular parameters (e.g. line or sine wave) can be combined with a Multi function. The results of these combinations are shown in graphical form below: JB-lighting Lichtanlagen GmbH Sallersteigweg 15 D-89134 Blaustein Telefon ++49(0)7304 9617-0 - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Preprogrammed Moving Patterns

    5.2 Preprogrammed moving patterns The Licon 1X offers six different moving patterns. These moving patterns are activated by pressing the Moving-Pattern key twice. You will find the Moving-Pattern key in the Feature Selection block. As with all other parameters, you can store moving patterns as presets.
  • Page 38 Important: Because of the total number of 32 phase steps, the Licon 1X assumes the presence of a sine wave. If you employ less than 32 moving heads, you must distribute them over the 32 phase steps. The Licon 1X activates such patterns on its own when the softkeys WAVE and 2-WAVE are pressed.

  • Page 39: Cues (Scenes) In The Combi Section

    6. Cues (scenes) in the combi section Cues or scenes are fixed parameter settings for fixtures and dimmers. A cue consists of DMX values of one or more functions of one or several fixture. Cues are stored on the cue keys and acvtivated by pressing these keys. The individual parameters can be defined as preset or as standard setting.

  • Page 40: The Storage Matrix

    6.1.1 The storage matrix Activate the desired fixtures and enter the parameters. Then press the Store key in the Combi section. A similar illustration will appear on the display: The Illustration shows the storage matrix. The storage matrix is the most important tool, when cues, chases and sequences are stored.

  • Page 41: The Cue Keys In Combination With The Page/Bank Keys

    6.1.3 The cue keys in combination with the page/bank keys The cue section has 24 keys that are distributed in three blocks of eight keys. On each key of the first block (each key is labelled with a number from F1 to F8), a single cue can be stored.

  • Page 42: Entering The Fade Time

    6.1.7 Entering the release link function (R-Link) The Licon 1X offers no possibility to switch off an active cue or chase by simply pressing the corresponding key again. The active DMX ouput value remains effective, until a new DMX output value for the active parameters is adjusted.

  • Page 43: Working With The Release Link Function

    6.1.8 Working with the release link function Use the Release-Link key to activate a release link. Together with the Flash-Release-Enable key, this key is located to the right of the Sequences block. By entering the release link, you have assigned two cues to one cue key.

  • Page 44: Editing Cues

    7. Editing cues All functions and parameters of a cue can be modified separately. You are not required to rewrite the whole cue. On principle, the followng working steps are necessary for editing cues: Enter the Edit menu by pressing the Edit key (LED is lit) in the Combi section. Select the desired cue by pressing the corresponding cue key and press the softkey MODIFY.

  • Page 45: Autfol / Automatic Fixture Activation By The Follow Key

    7.2 AUTFOL / Automatic fixture activation by the Follow key If the AUTFOL-(Autofollow) function is assigned to a cue and this cue is recalled, all fixtures stored in this cue are activated by the Follow function and their PAN and TILT values can be directly changed in PAN with a connected trackball.

  • Page 46: Autsel / Automatic Fixture Selection

    7.3 AUTSEL / Automatic fixture selection If the Autsel function (automatic selection of fixtures) was assiged to a cue and this cue is activated, the LEDs of those fixtures are lit in the Fixture Selection block, which are stored on this cue. The moving lights thus selected are active and their parameters can be modified.

  • Page 47: R-Link / Setting The Release Link Function

    7.7 R-LINK / Setting the release link function Cf.: Chapter 6.1.7 Entering the release link function and 6.1.8 Working with the release link function. Press and hold the softkey R-LINK (R-LINK is displayed inverted). Then press the cue key (stop-cue), on which the zero values of the desired parameters have been stored. You can see your entries on the display.

  • Page 48: Recalling Cues In The Fade Mode

    8. Recalling cues in the fade mode Whether or not you have assigned a fade time to your cues, you can activate a fade time with the Fade-Mode fader. The Fade-Mode fader has a higher priority than the fade times you have stored previously.

  • Page 49: Freeze Function

    9. Freeze function The freeze function is used to lock fixture parameters. The Freeze key is located in the Fixture Selection block in the middle of the left column. All parameters can be locked by the freeze function. Freeze means, that a parameter remains unchanged, when another cue, chase or sequence is activated (the freeze function must have been entered previously for this parameter).

  • Page 50: Deleting The Freeze Function For Individual Parameters

    9.2.2 Deleting the freeze function for individual parameters Disselect all moving lights (LEDs go out). Press and hold the Freeze key. Delete the freeze function for individual parameters by pressing the desired key in the Feature Selection block. The corresponding fields on the display are no longer inverted. JB-lighting Lichtanlagen GmbH Sallersteigweg 15 D-89134 Blaustein Telefon ++49(0)7304 9617-0...

  • Page 51: The Follow Function

    10. The follow function The follow function allows you to define and move fixtures as follow spots independent of activated cues, chases or sequences. The fixtures defined as follow spots will only react to PAN and TILT values received from a connected trackball. 10.1 Programming the follow function In order to be able to program the follow function, press any key of the Feature Selection section first.

  • Page 52: Chases In The Fixture Section

    The Licon 1X has a total of 94 storage places (keys) for chases. 32 chases can run at the same time.

  • Page 53: The Chase Menu

    Confirm the process by pressing the Store key in the Combi section again. Repeat these working steps in order to add a further chase step. 11.1.2 The chase menu First select a cue, press the Store key in the Combi section, select the parameters in the storage matrix and press the desired chase key, then the chase menu shown below appears on the display.

  • Page 54: Inserting A Chase Step

    The runtimes of the chases can be changed manually in the Chase Control section (  see chapter 13)  Duration of the individual steps (speed) The duration of a step is entered with the encoder wheel (speed) in the Chase Control section.

  • Page 55: Overwriting The Chase Step

    Press the softkey INSERT. The cue will be inserted before the chase step, which is shown inverted on the display. All following steps receive a number increased by a factor of one. Simultaneously, the storage process is triggered. It is not necessary here to press the Store key in the Combi section again. 11.1.6 Overwriting the chase step To overwrite an existing step within a chase, scroll with the left encoder wheel until the chase step to be overwritten is displayed inverted.

  • Page 56: Working With The Block Function (Block)

    11.1.12 Working with the block function (BLOCK) It is possible to group several chase steps into a block. This block can then be either deleted or copied. Defining a block You can form a block from steps that are arranged consecutively in your chase. Move the cursor (with the middle encoder wheel) to the first step to be integrated in the block.

  • Page 57: Merging Chases (Merge Function)

    11.1.13.2 Deleting the MERGE function The Licon 1X has no special function that will delete the merge function. Activate the chase with the Edit key in the Combi section and delete all undesired features with the help of the MODIFY function and the storage matrix.

  • Page 58: Combining Chases To Speed Groups (Sgroup)

    11.1.14.1 Combining chases to speed groups (SGROUP) Speed groups are assigned to keys 1 to 16 of the Cues section and are activated again with these keys. Chases are assigned to a speed group either in the Program Combi Chase menu or in the Edit Combi Chase menu. Program your chases as usual and store them on the chase keys.

  • Page 59: The Synchronised Start Function (Syncst)

    The bass frequency is preset by the manufacturer and cannot be changed. However, you can determine the number of bass counts to be left out until the Licon 1X switches to the next step. How to programme the Sound function and its mode of operation will be described in detail in Chapter 13.8.

  • Page 60: Basic Programming With The Chase Generator

    The chase generator provides chase patterns for a variety of stage applications. If, for example, your fixtures hang in alignment (e.g. on the backtruss of a stage), you can apply the chase patterns of Page 1 of the chase generator display. If you fixtures are arranged symmetrically (e.g.

  • Page 61: The Matrix Of The Chase Generator

    Adhere to the following order of working steps: 1. Select the feature for which you wish to programme the chase by pressing the corresponding key in the Feature Selection block. 2. Enter the DMX values for ON and OFF. Use either the preset keys or the encoder wheels. Press the softkey ON until the field ON is displayed inverted.

  • Page 62: Advanced Programming With The Chase Generator (Create)

    Example: The chase addresses 6 fixtures. ON value: shutter is open. OFF value: shutter is closed. In the first chase step, the shutter of fixture 1 is open, whereas the shutter of the other five fixtures is closed. In the second chase step, the shutters of fixtures 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are closed, whereas the shutter of fixture 2 is open.

  • Page 63: Of The Chase Generator (Fixture Sequence)

    11.2.3.2 Page 2 of the chase generator (fixture sequence) Illustration of the fixture sequence The chase runs as a combination of a fixture sequence and a chase pattern.  in the Direct-Mode, a step always consists of one fixture/Par moving light ...

  • Page 64: Programming A Fixture Sequence

    With the softkeys SEQ1-SEQ8 (names may be changed) you can programme your own fixture sequences. Select the softkey from SEQ1 to SEQ8 to which you wish to store the desired fixture sequence. As soon as the softkey is displayed inverted, the softkey EDIT appears in addition on the display.

  • Page 65: Inserting A Step

    11.2.3.4 Inserting a step 1. Select the desired fixture(s) (LED must be lit). 2. Use the middle encoder wheel (STEP) to select the step, before which you wish to insert the new step. Confirm by pressing the softkey INSERT. 11.2.3.5 Deleting a step Use the middle encoder wheel to select the step to be deleted.
  • Page 66 An empty square „“ stands for an OFF value and a black square „“ for an ON value. The ON and OFF values are entered on page 1 of the chase generator. A chase switches between the ON and OFF value according to the sequence entered in the matrix of the chase generator.

  • Page 67: Of The Chase Generator (Chase Switching Between More Than Two Parameters)

    11.2.5 Page 5 of the chase generator (chase switching between more than two parameters) A standard chase always switches between two parameters (presets or DMX values). On Page 5 of the chase generator, you can extend the list of parameters to be assigned to a chase.

  • Page 68: Of The Chase Generator (Modifying Chase Patterns)

    11.2.6 Page 6 of the chase generator (modifying chase patterns) On Page 6 of the chase generator you can modify programmed chase patterns. Press softkey OPTIONS and the parameters of the chases will be displayed. The individual fields have the following function: CH:COMB 1/D04: storage place of the chase (here: PAGE 1, Bank D, chase key 4)

  • Page 69: The Merge And Speedgroup Function

    12.1.2 Deleting the MERGE function The Licon 1X offers no special function for the deletion of the Merge function. Activate the chase with the Edit key in the Combi section and delete all undesired parameters manually with the help of the softkey MODIFY and the storage matrix.

  • Page 70: Deactivating A Speedgroup

    In the Edit Combi Chase menu, the function SGROUP is displayed. Press and hold the softkey SGROUP. Simultaneously press one of the speedgroup keys in the Cue section, to which you want to assign the chase. The assignment is shown in the menu on the display. In the middle of the display, the name of the speedgroup is shown, to which the chase has been assigned (here: speedgroup 1 (G1)).
  • Page 71 Entering the Synchronised Start function The softkey SYNCST is displayed, when a chase is assigned to a speed group in the Edit Combi Chase menu. You can activate the Syonchronised Start function by pressing the softkey SYNCST. The function field is shown inverted on the display.

  • Page 72: The Chase Control Section

    13. The Chase Control section The Chase Control section allows direct access to active chases and speed groups. The speed of a chase is indicated by the yellow LED incorporated in the chase key. You can change the speed of a chase manually in the Chase Control section, indpendent of the speed data previously programmed.

  • Page 73: Manual Stepping Of Chase Steps With The Go Keys

    13.4 Manual stepping of chase steps with the Go keys Select the desired chase as described in 13.1. Then press the Go key. As soon as the LED of the Go key is lit, you can manually step through the chase steps. The Go + key switches to the next chase step and the Go- key to the previous chase step.
  • Page 74 In the Prog Chase or Edit Chase menu, you can enter the number of bass beats by simultaneously pressing the Sound key in the Chase Control section and one of the beat-count keys in the Cues section. The Cue keys 1 to 16 correspond to the number of bass beats that are counted, until the chase is switched forward by one chase step.

  • Page 75: Editing A Chase In The Combi Section

    14. Editing a chase in the Combi section The parameters of a chase can only be edited in the Edit Chase menu (press Edit key in the Combi section) with the exception of the manual modification of the chase speed, which is performed in the Chase Control section.

  • Page 76: The Modify Function

    14.5 The MODIFY function Use the MODIFY function to modify and re-store fixture parameters of individual chase steps. Press softkey MODIFY to activate this function. If the MODIFY function is active, the corresponding field on the display is shown inverted. Select the chase step to be modified with the encoder wheel STEP.

  • Page 77: Sequences

    15. Sequences Sequence is referred to as a programmed succession of cues (scenes). Each sequence step can address different PAR and fixture channels as well as different parameters. The runtimes and the mode of flow control can also be varied from step to step, unlike chases, where the runtimes and the mode of flow control entered once for a step are applied to all other steps.
  • Page 78 If a sequence is recalled by pressing the Store key, the following display is shown: The individual fields have the following function: NAME : names the sequence. SINGLE inverted: the sequence runs once and stops after the last step. SINGLE not inverted: the sequence runs endlessly.

  • Page 79: The Name Function

    15.2 The NAME function During the storage process, you can name the sequence. Press the softkey NAME and enter the name with the double-assigned keys of the Cues/Chases/Sequences section. Press the softkey NAME again to leave the function. 15.3 The SINGLE function Use the softkey SINGLE to enter, whether the sequence shall run endlessly as loop or run only once.

  • Page 80: Entering The Mode Of Flow Control

    15.6 Entering the mode of flow control With the following parameters, you can determine the flow control of a sequence. The parameters are activated by pressing the desired key on the display in combination with the corresponding key of the Sequence Control section: AUTO: The steps run automatically according to preprogrammed time intervals.

  • Page 81: The Block Function

    15.12 The BLOCK function  Cf. Chapter 16.1 The BLOCK function 15.13 The LINK function  Cf. Chapter 16.2 The LINK function 15.14 The RENUM function Use the function RENUM to renumber a sequence. With this function, all sub-numbers are converted into integral numbers.

  • Page 82: Editing Sequences

    16. Editing sequences In order to edit sequences, proceed as described below: Press the ESC key time and again until you have entered the main menu. Then press the EDIT key in the Combi section (LED is lit). Select the desired sequence by pressing the corresponding sequence key.

  • Page 83: Linking Chases Or Cues To A Sequence Step (Link)

    Copying a block (B-COPY): Define a block (as described above) and use the middle encoder wheel to select the position, before which you want to insert the block. Press the softkey B-COPY. The command is executed immediately and does not require confirmation by pressing the Store key in the Combi section. Press the ESC key to leave the menu.

  • Page 84: Working With Sequences

    17. Working with sequences Only one sequence can be active at a time. The sequence keys are numbered from 1 to 8. The left column of keys 1 – 4 has two incorporated LEDs per key, the right column of keys 5 - 8 has one incorporated LED per key. The red LEDs display the status of the sequence, the green LEDs indicate the selected bank.

  • Page 85: Changing The Speed Of Sequences

    Sound key: Red LED: displays current status. Green LED: indicates the beat count connected to the sound input on the rear panel of the Licon 1X. Rate key: Red LED: displays current status, this key overwrites the NextTime of sequences.

  • Page 86: Programming In The Par Section

    Thanks to the flexible combined use of both sections, the use of PAR channels with the Licon 1X is considerably simplified in many fiels of application.

  • Page 87: Direct Access

    The middle master fader (C PAR) is used to scale the values shown on the display. 18.1 Direct access In order to gain direct access to the edit functions of the PAR section, one of the three PAR keys in the Feature Selection block must be pressed first. When one of the PAR keys is pressed, the display shown on the left appears: Stored PAR presets can be recalled on this page.

  • Page 88: The Encode Mode

    There are four different modes of direct access to PAR channels: 18.2 The ENCODE mode The Encode mode is activated with the softkey ENCODE. This mode is active when the function field ENCODE is displayed inverted. In the Encode mode, channel values are changed in analogy to the change of fixture features.

  • Page 89: The Hilite Mode

    18.4 The HILITE mode The HILITE mode is activated with the softkey HILITE. It is activated, when the function field HILITE is displayed inverted. In the HILITE mode, always one active channel is highlighted (alternate switching of the channel between 100% and 0%). Thus, individual channels can be localised.

  • Page 90: The Numerical Block (Num)

    18.6 The numerical block (NUM) The numerical block is used to activate combinations of PAR channels. Press the softkey NUM to activate the numerical block. Since this function can be followed on the display, the middle master fader (C-PAR) must be raised. Activate the numerical block and the softkeys shown below in the illustration will appear on the display Combinations of PAR channels can only be entered with the softkeys SEL + , SEL - and SEL...

  • Page 91: Naming Par Channels (Name)

    Press Cue key 3 and Cue key 2 Confirm with softkey SEL+ Press Cue key 4 and Cue key 6 Confirm with softkey SEL Press Cue key 5 and Cue key 0 Confirm DMX values with SEL% When all entries are made, the display is shown as illustrated below: Display PAR 1-32 Display PAR 33-64 Display PAR 65 - 96...

  • Page 92: Storing Presets (Preset)

    18.8 Storing presets (PRESET) In the PAR section, as in the Fixture section, you can store presets. PAR presets must always be stored in the Combi section. Enter the main menu and press the softkey PRESET. Select one of the PAR keys (1-32) (PAR 33-64, PAR 65-96) in the Feature Selection section and enter the DMX values for the desired PAR channels.

  • Page 93: Storing Par Channels On Par Fader Banks

    18.9 Storing PAR channels on PAR fader banks The Licon 1X comes with 12 faders for the storage of PAR channels on PAR fader banks. On faders 1-8, fixed values (permanent cues) can be stored. On faders 9-12, chases can be stored in addition.

  • Page 94: Storing Cues (Scenes) In The Par-Section

    The following display appears for the keys C1 - C4 (chase function): LINK F : inverted: enters fade time in % not inverted: enters fade time as absolute value CLEAR : deletes complete chase DEL ST : deletes a step DUP ST: duplicates a step NAME :...

  • Page 95: Storing Chases In The Par-Section

    18.11 Storing chases in the PAR-section As described for chases in Chapter 11 Chases in the Fixture section, also 96 absolute PAR chases can be stored on one level. The storage of PAR chases is carried out in the PAR section. It does not matter here, whether the chases are stored from cue keys or from the PAR faders (1-8).

  • Page 96: The List Function

    19. The LIST function With the List function, you can have all named cues, chases and sequences shown on the display. This function is activated with the List key in the Combi or PAR section. If the touchscreen is activated, you can recall cues, chases and sequences directly via the display.
  • Page 97 Press the List key twice in the PAR section and the following display is shown: The upper list shows the occupation of the cue faders, the lower list the occupation of the chase faders. This list also indicates, to which key of the cues memory the cue is linked, e.g.

  • Page 98: Storing Data (Backup)

    PC system with FAT 32. If the floppy disk is not formatted or contains other data, the disk can be formatted in the Licon 1X as described in Chapter 20.1 Formatting a floppy disk. 20.1 Formatting a floppy disk Insert the disk face up into the disk drive.

  • Page 99: Storing Data Of The Timeline Section

    20.2.2 Storing data of the Timeline section In the Timeline section, shows are programmed that run music-synchronised to a music CD in the CD- ROM drive. To store the timeline data, press the softkeys in the following succession: BACKUP/ SAVE/ TILINE. Enter a name for the backup file with the double-assigned keys of the Cues/Chases/Sequences section and confirm the process by pressing the softkey EXEC.

  • Page 100: Loading All Console Data

    Activate the backup menu by pressing the softkey BACKUP in the main menu and press the softkey LOAD. Then press the softkey ALL. The Licon 1X will list all files that are stored in this file group. Use the middle encoder wheel (SELECT) to select the file to be loaded. Press the softkey EXEC to start the loading process.

  • Page 101: Deleting A File

    Activate the BACKUP menu by pressing the softkey BACKUP in the main menu and press the softkey DIR. The Licon 1X will now list all files stored. When the list is complete, the message COMPLETE will be shown on the display. Use the middle encoder wheel (SELECT) to select the file to be deleted. Then press the softkey DELETE.

  • Page 102: The Tool Section

    What is linked is the Feature Selection as well as the Cues, Chases and Sequences section. A MIDI cable is required that you insert in the MIDI Master OUT output of the first Licon 1X (master) and connect it to the MIDI Slave IN input of the second Licon 1X (slave).

  • Page 103: Basic Configuration Of Dmx Channels

    You can listen to the music either using headphones or PC boxes that are connected to the console at the front of the disk drive (3.5 mm stereo jack). You can also connect the Licon 1X to a hi-fi system via the outputs on the rear panel (6.3 mm stereo jack).

  • Page 104: The Info Function

    21.6 Inverting Pan/Tilt channels (PANTIL) The Licon 1X offers two different menus, in which the Pan and Tilt values of the fixtures can be inverted: on the one hand the TOOLS menu and on the other hand the CONFIG menu.

  • Page 105: Adjusting The Display Brightness (Display)

    21.9 Adjusting the display brightness (DISPLAY) The brightness of the display is adjusted in the Tools menu. Enter the main menu and press the softkey TOOL. Turn the middle encoder wheel (DISPLAY) to adjust the brightness of the display. The contrast of the display can be adjusted separately with a potentiometer located above the display.

  • Page 106: Timeline Programmierung (Tiline)

    CD inserted in the CD player of the console or triggered by an incoming SMPTE signal. The Licon 1X does not require a timecode generator for timeline programming. Insert a standarad music CD into the CD ROM drive. Each CD has its own music timecode, which is subdivided into minutes, seconds and frames (1 second corresponds to 74 frames).

  • Page 107: Smpte - Playing An External Timeline Track

    Note: In order to programme a timeline show more quickly, it is recommended that you store the corresponding music track on CD in the Licon 1X, since you can forward and rewind a show more quickly, when all elements of the show are coming from one source. Since certain idle times due to differing SMPTE formats may occur before a music track is run, the show must be moved as a block only once afterwards.

  • Page 108: Basic Timeline Programming (Record)

    3 seconds Note: When loops are programmed, the Licon 1X accesses the storage matrix of the cues and chases that are contained in the loop. If cues or chases are not given full priority in the storage matrix, the AS- PRE parameter will falsify the show, when the show is not run from the start.

  • Page 109: Assigning Events

    22.4.1 Assigning events Insert a music CD or activate the SMPTE source and start the desired track with the softkey PLAY. In order to assign events to the track, press the cue or chase keys, on which the events are stored, when the specific passage of the track is played.
  • Page 110 Leave the PARAM menu by pressing the ESC key once. Then press the softkey RECORD to enter the programming menu of the Timeline section. The following display will be shown: The individual softkey have the following function: M-CLR: deletes a marker M-ADD: adds a marker PLAY:...

  • Page 111: The Block Function

    A cue can be moved, when it is positioned within the loop. Use the middle encoder wheel to enter the time, by which the cue is to be moved forward or backward in the track. Confirm the process by pressing the softkey MOVE.
  • Page 112 BLOCK With this function, you can form blocks and copy, move or delete them. SCROLL If you turn the middle encoder wheel (FRAME -/+) you can see on the display that the time bar moves to the right or to the left. Press and hold the softkey SCROLL, the time bar stops moving, the events and the time units in the lower part of the display are changing.

  • Page 113: Editing In The Timeline Menu

    -->PLAY: This softkey starts the track from the passage, which is currently selected. It is also used to switch forward from a loop. A-Play: The loop that you have set in the CD-Player menu will be played, when the softkey A-Play is pressed in the Record menu.

  • Page 114: Changing The Fadetime

    22.6.2 Changing the fadetime Select the event as described above. Press the softkey CHECK to play the event within a loop. Important: the softkey CHECK is now not only displayed inverted, but also designated as A-PLAY. Enter the desired fadetime with the left encoder wheel (FADE -/+). When you have changed the fade time successfully, press the softkey A-PLAY/CHECK to deactivate the event.

  • Page 115: Trackball

    If this sticker on your trackball is missing, please contact JB-lighting or your local dealer. Connect the trackball to the RS-232 interface located on the rear panel of the Licon 1X. 23.1 The keys of the trackball The trackball deliverd by the manufacturer has 4 keys.

  • Page 116: Trackball And Highlight Function

    To activate the next fixture of the fixture group, press and hold the left big key again and then; in addition; press the right big key of the trackball. The LED of the next fixture in the group will be lit. In this way, you can step through the entire group.

  • Page 117: Performing A Software Update (Via A Pc System)

    1X Updater sent to you by e-mail. Store the programme on your PC syste, and save all data of your Licon 1X on a disc or a memory stick. Then click the setup.exe and follow the instructions of the installation software.

  • Page 118: Deleting The Data Of The Lighting Control Console

    Press the softkey MORE to enter the second page of the delete menu. Here, press the softkey ALL. If you wish to delete all data of the Licon 1X press the softkey YES. You will not be prompted to confirm the process.

  • Page 119: Deleting The Preset Data

    Press the softkey MORE to enter the second page of the delete menu. Here, press the softkey CONFIG. If you wish to delete the Config data of the Licon 1X press the softkey YES. You will not be prompted to confirm the process.

  • Page 120: Deleting Midi Data

    Press the softkey MORE to enter the second page of the delete menu. Here, press the softkey MIDI. If you wish to delete all MIDI data of the Licon 1X press the softkey YES. You will not be prompted to confirm the process.

  • Page 121: Description Of Control Elements And Indicators

    26. Description of control elements and indicators 26.1 AUX CONTROLLERS DMX devices such as fog machines can be assigned to the AUX controllers. These devices are controlled directly, irrespective of the other contoller functions. The corresponding DMX output values are shown on the display in the main menu.

  • Page 122: Feature Selection

    26.4 FEATURE SELECTION CLEAR: deletes the current values. FREEZE: freezes parameters. FOLLOW: selects single fixtures to the trackball. PAN/TILT, MOVING PATTERNS, SPEED,GOBO1 G-ROT 1, GOBO 2 G-ROT 2, GOBO 3 EXTRA, COLOR 1 COLOR 2, C/Y/M, IRIS, SHUTTER, DIMMER, ZOOM FOCUS, PRISM P-ROT, FROST: activate the individual fixture parameters.

  • Page 123: Cues Keypad

    26.7 CUES keypad Selection of cues (scenes). Additional keyboard function due to double assignment of keys. 1. Block Cue F1 – F8: Keys for fixed cues, cannot be switched via Page/Bank. As a rule, the most important cues are stored here. 2.

  • Page 124: Sequences

    26.10 SEQUENCES These keys are used to activate sequences. Additional keyboard function by double assignment of keys. Banks of this block are switched via the SHIFT key in combination with the sequence keys with an incorporated green LED. A total of 32 sequences can be stored. 26.11 FLASH/RELEASE/ENABLE/SWAP FLASH: Flash function of cue keys or chase keys (in combination with the release...

  • Page 125: Par Faders

    26.13 PAR faders Faders 1-8 can be occupied with cues (PAR scenes) that work according to the HTP principle (Highest Takes Precedence). Additional single-channel function during programming (block mode). Banks are switched via the flash keys with green LEDs in combination with the SHIFT key.

  • Page 126: Chase-Control

    Sound key: Red LED: indicates the currently active status. Green LED: indicates the count signal connected to the AUDIO input on the rear panel of the Licon 1X. Rate key: Red LED: indicates the currently active status. This key overwrites the NextTime of your sequences.

  • Page 127: Technical Dimensions (In Mm)

    27. Technical dimensions (in mm) JB-lighting Lichtanlagen GmbH Sallersteigweg 15 D-89134 Blaustein Telefon ++49(0)7304 9617-0 - 127 -...

  • Page 128: Licon 1X For Hire

    Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, as a special customer service we have compiled a list of all owners of a Licon 1X , who are interested in making their Licon 1X available for hire. This list is assorted on the basis of the German Postcode areass and will be sent to customers, who wish to rent a Licon 1X.

  • Page 129: Licon 1X Customer List

    29. LICON 1X Customer List Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, In order to update our files we need your cooperation. Please communicate the serial number and the field of application of your lighting control console to us. We likewise need your e-mail address in order to be able to send you the latest updates. Please complete this form for our files and return it to the fax number: ++49(0)7304 961799.

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