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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    ORB Series Quick Start Guide English 2.0...

  • Page 3: This Manual

    For more detail on each function, the full manual is divided into chapters, one for each major area of control. The ORB Series are two powerful lighting desks which can be set up in many different ways - experience is the best way of fully learning the desks. Through time you will develop your own operating style.

  • Page 4: Graphical Interface

    Cues, Cue Stacks and Playbacks The ORB Series allows you to record cues, for use in any of the 1000 user programmable cue stacks. Each cue can have a number, name, trigger, a wait time (auto cues) and a set of delay and fade times. It is possible to give each parameter of each Fixture their own individual fade and delay times in each cue.
  • Page 5 The ORB XF provides 20 pages of upto 60 Submasters which are mapped to the Multi Function Faders. Intensity and Attribute Control on the ORB Series The desks have two distinct channel types: Intensity channels and Attribute channels (Colour, Beam and Position).

  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls This section of the manual describes the controls and displays on the front panel of the ORB Series desks. The ORB front panel controls have been divided into the following sections: Playbacks (Page 7) Grand Master and...
  • Page 7 ORB XF The ORB XF front panel controls have been divided into the following sections: Multi Function Faders User Definable Keys Grand Master and (Page 8) (UDKs) (Page 11) Blackout (Page 6) Master Playbacks Control Wheels Function Keypad Keypad & Syntax (Page 12) (Page 8) (Page 9)
  • Page 8 Grand Master and Blackout Grand Master and Blackout The GRAND MASTER fader The BLACKOUT key enables allows you to temporarily limit you to lock the dimmer outputs the output values of all dimmer from the desk at 0%, regardless channels. The Grand Master of the level of the Grand Master level is displayed on the monitor Fader.
  • Page 9 Playbacks Playbacks - ORB Playbacks are used as the main programming and playback area of ORB. These playbacks can function in one of two ways - as Cue Lists (also known as Cue Stacks), or as Submasters. The ORB has 10 playbacks, which can be paged between Page 1 and Page 100. Each page contains a new set of 10 playbacks, giving a total of 1000 playbacks available for programming.
  • Page 10 Multi Function Faders & Master Playbacks Multi Function Faders - ORB XF Multi Function Faders are used as the main programming and playback area of the ORB XF. These faders can function in one of three ways - as Channels (Dimmers), Submasters (Scenes) or Cue Stacks (Playbacks). The ORB XF has 60 MFFs, which can be paged to access all the channels, submasters and cue stacks on the desk.

  • Page 11: Function Keypad

    Function Keypad Function Keypad SETUP is used to enter and VIEW allows you to alter the BLIND allows you to enter and exit SETUP and to configure monitor screen layouts and recall leave BLIND mode, which can be programmed items. programmed views.
  • Page 12 Keypads & Syntax Keys Keypads and Syntax Keys The + and - keys are used The syntax keys (and LCD) The EXCEPT key is used for for relative adjustment of follow syntax and provide removing items from a list. levels. e.g. 1 @ +10 ENTER additional functions according to what you've entered.

  • Page 13: User Definable Keys (Udks)

    User Definable Keys User Definable Keys (UDKs) In addition to playbacks, ORB Series desks feature 10 User Defineable Keys (UDKs) which can be assigned to many different functions. The UDK page (ORB) can be The current contents of the UDK...
  • Page 14 Attribute & Cursor Keys & Control Wheels Attribute & Cursor Keys & Control Wheels The MORE key pages the The three control wheels are The intensity wheel is used for Syntax Keys to display more used for setting and adjusting adjusting the intensity of the options.

  • Page 15: Quick Start Tutorial

    Front Panel Controls Quick Start Tutorial Getting Started Prior to powering up the desk, it is essential to attach all the peripherals you require. Both desks have support for a USB Keyboard and Mouse, two XGA monitors (or touch screens) and a desk light on 3 pin XLR. These must be connected before powering up as subsequent connection could result in software or hardware malfunctions.
  • Page 16 Grand Master and Blackout Quick Start Tutorial Figure 11 - Patch Wizard (Step 1 - Manufacturer Selection) First the wizard allows you to select the fixture manufacturer. Scroll down or use the cursor keys to select the required manufacturer (eg MARTIN). If you have a keyboard connected, you can press the M key to jump straight to manufacturers beginning with M.
  • Page 17 Quick Start Tutorial Press the [Next] button to select the fixture Mode. It is important that the mode set here matches the mode set on the fixture itself - if in doubt, consult the fixture operating manual for full details. Figure 13 - Patch Wizard (Step 3 - Mode Selection) Once the Mode has been selected, press the [Next] button to move on and enter the DMX address for the fixture.

  • Page 18: Exiting Setup

    Quick Start Tutorial Figure 15 - Patch Wizard (Step 5 - Quantity) The Patch Wizard is now complete and your fixtures have been assigned. The fixtures should now have moved to their Home positions. You can repeat the Patch Wizard for every group of fixtures you have. Exiting Setup Once you have finished making changes to the setup, press the [SETUP] button to leave Setup.

  • Page 19: Main User Interface

    Main User Interface Main User Interface The Output Window is central to the operation of the ORB Series. It is The palette windows show the recommended that the Output Window is displayed on one of the monitor various recorded palettes and screens when programming cues, palettes, UDKs etc.

  • Page 20: Controlling Dimmers

    Controlling Dimmers Controlling Dimmers The intensity parameter of fixture(s) can be controlled by entering commands directly via the numeric keypad or by using the corresponding control wheel. Intensity levels can be set for a single fixture or a number of fixtures using the following syntax: 1 @ N ENTER This sets the intensity output of fixture 1 to N %.

  • Page 21: Selecting Fixtures

    Controlling Fixtures Controlling Fixtures Fixtures on the ORB Series are considered to be any multi-channel device, such as a moving light, LED, lamp with a scroller, etc. These must be patched before they can be controlled. Selecting Fixtures Fixtures are selected numerically using the number assigned to them during the Patch Wizard. Type the fixture number(s) followed by ENTER to select those fixtures.

  • Page 22: Tagging Parameters

    Tagging Parameters Tagging Parameters On the ORB Series fixture parameters must be ‘tagged’ for them to be recorded when programming cues, palettes and UDK’s. The tag status of each fixture parameter is indicated on the LCD screen and in the Output Window by it’s background colour - dark background indicates that the parameter is untagged;...

  • Page 23: Recording A Cue

    Cues Cues Once you have set up a scene that you like you can then record that into a cue. Selecting a Cue Stack Cues can be programmed into any of the 1000 user programmable cue stacks. On an ORB, press the SELECT button above the cue stack you wish to program in. The LED in the SELECT button illuminates to indicate that it is the active cue stack.

  • Page 24: Naming Cues

    Cues Naming Cues Each cue can have a name stored alongside the cue data. Enter the following syntax command: CUE n NAME {your name} ENTER Playing Back Cues Before playing back the programmed cues in a cue stack it is important to clear the programmer by pressing the CLEAR button.
  • Page 25 Tracking Tracking There are two operating modes that the ORB range supports - Tracking or Non Tracking Mode. In Tracking Mode, every cue programmed behaves in a Tracking methodology. This means that each cue only programs the changes between two states. Channels are told to fade up, fade down or if no instructions are programmed the channel will stay the same.

  • Page 26: Recording Palettes

    Palettes Palettes The ORB Series has four sets of 1000 palettes. A palette is a programming tool which allows you to define the values required in a fixture or group of fixtures to create a particular affect on stage. For example, a palette can be stored for the colour Red which details the DMX values required for each moving light to create a red colour.

  • Page 27: Naming Palettes

    Palettes Naming Palettes As well as containing channel data a palette can have a name associated with it. To assign a name to a palette enter the command: COLOUR n NAME {your name} ENTER These names are displayed in the palette windows and in the command line when a palette is accessed. Outputting Palettes The act of outputting a palette causes the selected fixtures to move to the value stored within that palette.
  • Page 28 User Definable Keys User Definable Keys The desk provides 10 user definable keys, which can be paged 20 times to give 200 programmable locations. The user definable keys may be assigned to Groups, Individual Fixtures, Palettes, Cues, or Channel Data. Assigning User Definable Keys In this quick start guide we will just look at recording channel data to a UDK.

  • Page 29: Automatic Groups

    Groups Groups As well as palettes the ORB provides 1000 user definable Groups. Groups are most commonly used when selecting fixtures and programming data to be recorded in cues, palettes etc. Groups can also be assigned to User Definable Keys (UDKs). Automatic Groups In Setup there is an option to generate a set of automatic groups based on the fixture types in the schedule.
  • Page 30 Multi Function Faders (ORB XF only) Multi Function Faders The ORB XF features 60 Multi Function Faders, which operate in three modes. MFFs can be switched by using the Fader Func. key. In Channel Mode all 60 faders function as controls for the dimmers of patched fixtures. This is indicated by the MFF window being dark blue.
  • Page 31 Submasters The ORB Series supports upto 60 submasters, which can be paged 20 times to give upto 1200 programmable locations for scenes stored onto faders. On ORB, submasters can be accessed either by altering the mode of the playbacks, or by using another DMX enabled desk and using DMX In.

  • Page 32: Recording Submasters

    Submasters Recording Submasters Before recording a submaster ensure that you have the number of submasters per page defined as you require it. This setting is found in Desk Setup / Inputs. To record a submaster, first set up the fixture outputs as required, ensuring that the correct parameters are tagged. To record the data to a submaster, enter the following command: RECORD SUB n ENTER To record to a specific page, enter:...

  • Page 33: Saving Shows

    Saving Shows The ORB Series will save the show automatically to its internal memory at regular intervals. External backups of the show data can be made to a USB Storage Device (eg the memory stick included with your ORB / ORB XF).

  • Page 34: Loading Shows

    Loading Shows Loading Shows Shows can be loaded onto the ORB Series from a USB Storage Device. • Loading shows is done from within SETUP, so first press SETUP to enter Setup. • Insert or connect the storage medium containing the show.
  • Page 36 Email: controls@cooperindustries.com www.coopercontrol.com Cooper Industries 600 Travis, Ste. 5800 Houston, TX 77002-1001 P: 713-209-8400 www.cooperindustries.com E&OE Stock number: 73-778-00 Issue 2.0 Cooper Controls reserve the right to make changes to the equipment without prior notice © Cooper Controls Ltd 2010...

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