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  • Page 1 VARI LITE® Control Systems Virtuoso™ / Virtuoso™ DX Console User’s Manual SV 4.2 Express yourself.
  • Page 2 , and the Vari-Lite Asterisk are also trademarks owned by Vari-Lite, Inc. VARI LITE® products are protected by one or more of the following patents, and other pending patent applications worldwide: U. S. Patents No. 6,123,436; 6,113,252; 6,046,861; 6,031,749; 6,011,640; 5,969,868; 5,959,768; 5,934,794; 5,882,107; 5,829,868;...
  • Page 3 1. License. Vari-Lite, Inc. (“Vari-Lite”) hereby grants you a limited license to install and use the Virtuoso™ DX software and related documentation (collectively, the “Software”) solely with the Virtuoso DX console sold in conjunction with the Software. Vari-Lite retains all right, title and interest to the Software which is protected by various proprietary rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trade secrets, or patents ("Proprietary Rights").
  • Page 4 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL ADVICE GIVEN BY VARI-LITE OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT VARI-LITE OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.
  • Page 5 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari-Lite, Inc. Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI LITE® product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548) or customerservice@vlint.com and request a Return Material Authorization...
  • Page 6 EN 60950: 1999 Safety Standard for Information Technology Equipment EN55022A: 1998 Radiated and Conducted Emissions EN50082-1: 1997 Generic Immunity Standard We certify that VARI LITE products conform to the protection requirements of European council directives: 73/23/EEC (LVD) and 89/336/EEC (EMC) 23-Sep-02...
  • Page 7 WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK 1. VARI LITE® control consoles are designed for dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture may damage the console. 2. Disconnect power before servicing any VARI LITE® equipment. 3. Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only.
  • Page 8 1. VARI LITE®-Konsole eignen sich ausschließlich für trockene Standorte. Regen oder Feuchtigkeit können die Konsole beschädigen. 2. Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an VARI LITE®- Geräten beginnen. 3. Die Geräte sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden.
  • Page 9 AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES 1. Les consoles de commande VARI LITE® sont conçues pour une utilisation au sec uniquement. Une exposition à la pluie et à l’humidité risque d’endommager la console. 2. Débrancher l’appareil avant de procéder à la révision de tout matériel VARI LITE®.
  • Page 10 1. Los controles de la consola de VARI LITE® están diseñados solamente para lugares secos. La exposición a la lluvia o humedad pueden dañar la consola. 2. Desconecte la energía antes de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARI LITE®. 3. El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado.
  • Page 11 安全性に関する注意事項 安全性に関する注意事項 安全性に関する注意事項 安全性に関する注意事項 ここに記載されている製品を取り扱う場合は、まず本マニュアルおよび付属 のマニュアルの安全性に関する情報と説明をすべてお読みください。また、 実際に本製品を取り付けたり使用する際には、すべての注意事項および警告 に留意して作業してください。 本マニュアルでは、以下の安全マークを使用しています。 注意 注意 注意 注意 : 製品に損傷を与える危険性があります。 警告 警告 : 人身事故につながる危険性があります。 警告 警告 火災防止および感電防止についての一般的な注意事項 警告 警告 : 警告 警告 火災の発生を防ぐためのヒント 火災の発生を防ぐためのヒント 火災の発生を防ぐためのヒント 火災の発生を防ぐためのヒント 1. ヒューズを交換する場合は、同じヒューズ（同じ種類、同じクラス）を使用して ください。 警告 : 警告 警告 警告 感電を防ぐためのヒント 感電を防ぐためのヒント...
  • Page 12 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL (This page intentionally blank.) 23-Sep-02 02. 9651.0 001 C...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Virtuoso DX Console Features ..........................8 Components ........................9 Console......................... 9 Macintosh Computer ....................9 Virtuoso DX Console Accessories List................10 Operation Overview Virtuoso Application ......................11 Window Interaction......................11 Menus and Button Bar....................11 Entering/Editing Window Data .................. 12 Closing Windows .......................
  • Page 14 Keyboard Lock/Unlock ....................22 Installing Desk Lamps...................... 23 Connecting Additional Components ................24 Chapter 3. Power-Up and Patch Power Up - DMX Systems (Virtuoso DX Only) Powering Up Console....................... 26 Powering Down Console....................26 System Configuration Window ..................27 Power Up - VARI LITE Systems Using NIF Units Powering Up Console and NIF Units................
  • Page 15 What are Selects? ....................... 76 Accessing Selects From Keypad ................76 Standard Beams and Colors ..................76 Panel Select Displays ....................... 77 Mapping Selects to Different Displays ..............78 [Palette Shift] Button (Virtuoso DX)......................78 Applying Selects......................79 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...
  • Page 16 Storing, Modifying, and Recalling Groups ..............99 From Panel Select Displays ..................99 From Select Displays Window ................100 From Keypad ......................100 From Group Select Panel (Virtuoso Console) ............101 Macros, Snapshots, and Effects Overview ........................102 23-Sep-02 02. 9651.0 001 C...
  • Page 17 Start .......................... 129 Default Settings ......................129 Creating Effects Creating Sets ........................130 Set 0.......................... 130 Interlace, Sequential, and Random................130 From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso DX Console) ..........133 From Sets Window....................134 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02 xvii...
  • Page 18 From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso Console)............137 From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso DX Console)..........138 From Sequences Window ..................140 Background State......................141 From Effects Select Displays (Virtuoso DX Console) ..........142 From Sequences Window ..................143 Creating Effects ......................144 From Keypad ......................144 From Effects Select Display (Virtuoso Console).............
  • Page 19 ABLE OF ONTENTS Chapter 10. Special Features Ad Hoc Groups Overview......................... 176 Creating Ad Hoc Groups ....................176 From Keypad......................176 From Select Displays....................176 From Submasters...................... 176 Advanced Control Manual Timing........................ 177 QuickFocus ........................177 Park ..........................178 Data Copy and Move Copy Channel........................
  • Page 20 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Chapter 12. Advanced Cue Features Special Cue Attributes Overview ........................206 Link..........................207 Loop..........................208 Wait/Trail Time....................... 209 Out Time......................... 210 Advanced Cue Storing and Modifying How Faders Affect Intensity ..................
  • Page 21 From Select Displays....................233 From Effects Window ....................234 Sequence Level Timing ....................235 Assigning Sequence Level Timing ................. 236 From the Effects Panel (Virtuoso Console) ............. 236 From Select Displays (Virtuoso DX Console) ............236 From Sequences Window..................236 Advanced Playback Stop Flags........................
  • Page 22 Primary and Secondary Setups ................262 Online Backup ......................262 Power Up ......................... 263 Configuring Multiple Consoles................263 Connecting Virtuoso DX Backup in Standard Ethernet Systems........264 Disable Console......................265 Off-Line Programming Performing Off-Line Programming................266 VARI LITE Software Downloads VL2000 Luminaires......................
  • Page 23 About MIDI/SMPTE....................... 304 Input Options ........................305 MIDI In/Thru/Out..................... 305 SMPTE Input......................305 Switch Closure Trigger Input (Virtuoso Console) ........... 305 Switch Closure Trigger Input (Virtuoso DX Console) ..........306 MIDI Notes Note Mapping ......................... 307 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...
  • Page 24 Virtuoso Console ......................347 Weight........................347 Power Requirements ....................347 System Capacity....................... 348 Interface Support...................... 348 Optional Equipment Support ................... 348 Virtuoso DX Console ..................... 349 Weight........................349 Power Requirements ....................349 System Capacity....................... 350 Interface Support...................... 350 Optional Equipment Support ................... 350 Appendix D.
  • Page 25 Virtuoso Soft Select Displays....................363 Virtuoso Command-Line Keypad ..................364 Virtuoso Submasters......................365 Virtuoso Effects........................366 Virtuoso Touch Screen & Macro/Snapshot/Template Display ..........367 Virtuoso DX Console Overview ................... 368 Virtuoso DX Console Connections ..................369 Virtuoso DX Channel Select/Lamp Status ................370 Virtuoso DX Manual Control....................
  • Page 26 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Notes xxvi 23-Sep-02 02. 9651.0 001 C...

  • Page 27: About This Manual

    Additional Documentation Service and System Installation Service manuals for extended maintenance of the consoles and a system installation manual for Virtuoso systems are available in both printed and electronic (PDF) formats. • Virtuoso™ Console Service Manual (02.9651.0010) •...

  • Page 28: Customer Service

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Customer Service Our Goal At Vari-Lite, we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service. Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you get the full benefit of being a Vari-Lite customer.

  • Page 29: Text Conventions

    Optional button press. Example: Press <Cue> Touch screen soft button. Soft Macintosh® keyboard key. return The following icons are used to distinguish instructions which apply to the specific console versions: Virtuoso Console Virtuoso DX Console 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...
  • Page 30 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Notes 23-Sep-02 02. 9651.0 001 C...

  • Page 31: Chapter 1. Descriptions And Overview

    HAPTER Descriptions and Overview Descriptions and Overview Descriptions and Overview Descriptions and Overview This chapter provides an overview of console features, accessories, and operations. • Virtuoso Console • Virtuoso DX Console • Operation Overview 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...

  • Page 32: Virtuoso Console Features

    CD ROM drive for software upgrades. • Built-in hard drive for show file storage. • Up to five Virtuoso consoles may be linked together to provide universal shared or independent localized control of a single system. • Fiber optic or Ethernet data link to system.

  • Page 33: Components

    NIF unit for processing and distribution into Virtuoso protocol and DMX512 protocol. Although a single NIF unit can support two Virtuoso consoles, a single console can control lighting systems utilizing up to 99 NIF units when arranged in a data loop.

  • Page 34: Virtuoso Dx Console Features

    ANUAL Virtuoso DX Console Features The Virtuoso DX console is a control desk capable of operating VARI LITE luminaires, DMX moving lights, and conventional lights. The console utilizes Virtuoso protocol and/or DMX512 to control the fixtures. Virtuoso DX console features: •...

  • Page 35: Components

    * Additional monitors can be supported by installing additional video cards. Please call 1-877-VARI-LITE for most recent list of compatible video cards. Note: Some Macintosh monitors shipped with the Virtuoso DX console have been modified so that their power button is disabled. It has been discovered that there is a...

  • Page 36: Virtuoso Dx Console Accessories List

    ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Virtuoso DX Console Accessories List The following accessories and/or replacement items can be ordered directly from Vari- Lite. (Please order by Vari-Lite part number.) Vari-Lite Part No. Accessory 10.9668.0130 CONSOLE DUST COVER 20.9625.0142...

  • Page 37: Operation Overview Virtuoso Application

    For example, if the Channel Select panel (which is standard for the Virtuoso console) is not available on your Virtuoso DX console, channels can be selected using another method such as the Macintosh Channel Select window.

  • Page 38: Entering/Editing Window Data

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Entering/Editing Window Data The Macintosh keyboard can be used to type in alpha-numeric entries or select cells and fields in the windows. • Pressing closes the entry field.

  • Page 39: Status Indicator Bar

    ESCRIPTIONS AND VERVIEW PERATION VERVIEW Status Indicator Bar Several indicators available at the lower portion of the screen provide an indication of current console status and operations. Patch Edit Enabled/Disabled Current Showfile Live/Preview/Offline Mode Status / State Patch On/Off Log Messages Status/State Indicates the console state or status in relationship to communication between the Macintosh CPU and Console Interface Card (CIC).

  • Page 40: Arrange Monitors

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Patch Edit Enabled/Disabled "Patch Edit" is displayed when patch is enabled from the Patch menu. The box is blank when patch editing is disabled from the Patch menu.

  • Page 41: Chapter 2. Installation

    HAPTER Installation Installation Installation Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing a Virtuoso console and connecting additional components. • Virtuoso Console • Virtuoso DX Console 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...

  • Page 42: Virtuoso Console Overview

    Overview The following section provides instructions for connecting power, data and additional components to the Virtuoso console. These instructions pertain only to the console itself and do not provide details regarding the entire system hook-up. For more detailed information on Virtuoso systems, refer to the Virtuoso System Installation and Checkout Manual (02.3004.0400).
  • Page 43 NSTALLATION IRTUOSO ONSOLE Step 7. At console, loosen monitors by flipping locking bar and reposition monitors at about a Monitor 45 degree angle, retightening locking bars. Locking Bar Step 8. Slide support bar to front of case. Step 9. If included, remove auxiliary submasters panel and set aside.

  • Page 44: Installing Desk Lamps

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Installing Desk Lamps Install desk lamps at console front panel. Desk Lamp Virtuoso Front Panel The intensity of the desk lamps can be adjusted from the console’s pull-out keyboard.

  • Page 45: Connecting Optional Components

    NSTALLATION IRTUOSO ONSOLE Connecting Optional Components Connectors at the console’s rear panel allow connection of additional monitors, USB peripherals, auxiliary submasters panel, MIDI devices, and a board cue switch closure trigger device. Note: Refer to “Input Options” on page 305 for information on constructing a switch closure device.

  • Page 46: Connecting To System

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Connecting To System Connectors at the console’s back panel allow connection to the lighting system. Console connections: Step 1. At console back panel, connect fiber optic cable (to NIF unit).

  • Page 47: Virtuoso Dx Console

    Overview The following section provides instructions for connecting power, data and additional components to the Virtuoso DX console. These instructions pertain only to the console and associated Macintosh computer, and do not provide details regarding the entire system hook-up. For more detailed information on Virtuoso systems, refer to the Virtuoso System Installation and Checkout Manual (02.3004.0400).

  • Page 48: Keyboard Lock/Unlock

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Step 1. Connect power/data cable from primary monitor to first (top) monitor port at Macintosh computer. (Connect secondary monitors to additional video ports as required. Additional video cards will not be installed unless requested.) Step 2.

  • Page 49: Installing Desk Lamps

    DX C NSTALLATION IRTUOSO ONSOLE Installing Desk Lamps Install desk lamps at console rear panel. Virtuoso DX Console (Desk) Rear Panel 201 REGAL ROW DALLAS, TX. 75247 U.S.A. MFR Date: Serial Number: 1.877.VARILITE VIRTUOSO DX CONTROL CONSOLE WWW.VARI−LITE.COM CAUTION: Hazard of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing.

  • Page 50: Connecting Additional Components

    201 REGAL ROW DALLAS, TX. 75247 U.S.A. MFR Date: Serial Number: 1.877.VARILITE VIRTUOSO DX CONTROL CONSOLE WWW.VARI−LITE.COM CAUTION: Hazard of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing. Input Rating: Servicing by qualified personnell only. Refer to service manual before 100−240VAC, 50/60 Hz 2A operating or servicing product.

  • Page 51: Chapter 3. Power-Up And Patch

    This chapter provides instructions for powering up and patching your system so that you will have control of the connected devices. • Power Up - DMX Systems (Virtuoso DX Only) • Power Up - VARI LITE Systems Using NIF Units •...

  • Page 52: Power Up - Dmx Systems (Virtuoso Dx Only)

    Power Up - DMX Systems (Virtuoso DX Only) Powering Up Console Once your Virtuoso DX console has been connected to the system, you will need to power up the console and verify status of the connected devices. In the event you are...

  • Page 53: System Configuration Window

    - DMX S DX O OWER P AND ATCH OWER YSTEMS IRTUOSO System Configuration Window When in a DMX environment, the System Configuration (Config) window displays the console icon. This allows access to console naming and software version information. It also displays the offline indicator when the system is running in offline mode (refer to “Off-Line Programming”...

  • Page 54: Power Up - Vari Lite Systems Using Nif Units

    To power up console and verify system connections: Step 1. (Virtuoso console) At rear of console, set power switch to ON position. Press illuminated power switch beneath console wrist rest or press keyboard power (Virtuoso DX console) At rear of console, set power switch to ON position.

  • Page 55: System Configuration Window

    When in a VARI LITE comm environment, the System Configuration (Config) window is a representation of your physical system of consoles, NIF units, VARI LITE Series 300 luminaires, and interface devices (i.e. UDM™ unit, SPC-36™ interface). The window is associated with a specific show file so that you can keep track of system information based on each show.

  • Page 56: Console Naming

    Name a console: Step 1. At System Configuration window, double-click icon of console to be named or at Virtuoso icon menu, select Versions... Versions window will open. Step 2. At name field, type console name.

  • Page 57: Store Configuration

    - VARI LITE S NIF U OWER P AND ATCH OWER YSTEMS SING NITS Store Configuration Your system setup displayed in the System Configuration window can be stored for future reference. Once stored, in the event a device is not online when the system is powered up, the missing device’s icon would appear “grayed out”...

  • Page 58: Patch Overview

    DMX Fixtures DMX fixtures must be patched to the Virtuoso DX console using a profile in order to be controlled. Patching connects the fixture to a DMX universe and allows its thumbwheel address to be associated to a control channel. A DMX profile includes the number of DMX channels required to operate a fixture and parameter mapping for console control.

  • Page 59: Setting Up Plan View Window

    OWER P AND ATCH ATCH Note: PATCH OFF will not allow control of DMX luminaires that have not been patched into the show file. Setting Up Plan View Window Devices are patched using the Plan View window. The Plan View appearance can be set up as required.

  • Page 60: Plan View Background Picture

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Step 3. If required, define plan view drawing size: a. At 2D Display menu, select Drawing Size... Drawing Size window will open. b. Enter size, scale, and point of origin (X/Y coordinate) for drawing (refer to “Match 3D”...

  • Page 61: Patching Dmx/Conventional Fixtures

    Virtuoso DX console contains two DMX cards, each supporting four universes. Other VARI LITE interfaces which include DMX buses are the UDM unit (one bus) and the NIF unit (two buses). These buses and their starting thumbwheel addresses can be configured using the DMX Setup window.
  • Page 62 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL To patch a DMX or conventional fixture: Note: Depending on whether you are patching a generic DMX fixture or a conven- tional fixture, a slightly different patch window will open when you drop the respec- tive icon into the Plan View window.
  • Page 63 OWER P AND ATCH ATCH e. Do one of the following as required: 1) For automated luminaires: use DMX Base Channel pop-up menu to assign a DMX universe. Enter luminaire DMX starting address in field beneath universe setting. (Ending address will be generated according to profile used.) 2) For conventional luminaires: in DMX Address column, assign DMX universe.
  • Page 64 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Note: The next three steps are only required if you intend to use the console’s 3D graphic features. For more information regarding these coordinates, refer to “Defining...
  • Page 65 OWER P AND ATCH ATCH To add a scroller: Step 1. To add a scroller, click Add Scroller box beneath device popup menu. Step 2. At Scroller popup menu, select a scroller type in order to define which gel string it will reference (see below). Step 3.

  • Page 66: Patching Vari Lite Series 300 Luminaires

    Series 200™ luminaires must be patched using the DMX procedure. Refer to “Patching DMX/Conventional Fixtures” on page Step 1. At Plan View window icon bar, select a VARI LITE luminaire icon as required. Step 2. At desired location on plan view, click to place icon. Luminaire Patch window will open.
  • Page 67 Specify lamp control source and preheat level Step 4. Repeat Steps 1-3 for each VARI LITE luminaire in your system. Step 5. When all luminaires are defined in your patch, at Patch menu, select Disable Editing. (This prompts a dialog allowing you to save editing.) 02.9 651.00 01B...

  • Page 68: Dimmer Curves

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Check online status: Verify that the patch is correct by checking the online status of your luminaires. Any channel that is up and running, communicating, patched, and has all of its show data is considered online.
  • Page 69 OWER P AND ATCH ATCH Step 3. To move file in the direction selected, click Update at bottom of window. This will copy the file in the direction selected. (This is a permanent change.) Copy Direction Column Clicking in column Console Dimmer Curve Show File...
  • Page 70 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL To set dimmer curve from Luminaire Patch Window: Step 1. At Luminaire Patch window, select desired dimmer curve. Step 2. Click Save to update patch.

  • Page 71: Patch Editing

    OWER P AND ATCH ATCH DITING Patch Editing Editing Windows Once entered, patch data can be edited at the Plan View window or Patch window. Save changes by selecting Save Editing or Disable Editing at the Patch menu. Plan View Depending on whether Patch Editing is enabled, the Plan View window will be displayed differently.

  • Page 72: Patch

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL With Patch Editing Disabled • Use View Select pop-up menu to view status data based on channel, thumbwheel, or any other parameter data as required. For example, selecting Pan would display the pan coordinate for each luminaire.

  • Page 73: 2D/3D Mode Guidelines

    OWER P AND ATCH ATCH DITING 2D/3D Mode Guidelines The relationship between the 2D and 3D modes are important to understand when placing icons and editing in the Plan View window. 3D Mode - 2D Mode - Locates luminaires by Locates luminaires X, Y, and Z coordinates by X and Y coordinates...
  • Page 74 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Notes 16-Apr-02 02.9651.0001B...

  • Page 75: Chapter 4. Manual Control

    HAPTER Manual Control Manual Control Manual Control Manual Control This chapter provides instructions for controlling luminaires in order to build cues. • Channel Select • Lamp Control • Encoder Control • Keypad Control • Luminaire Status Note: The Select Displays feature is also used for manual control of luminaires, however, due to the versatility of this feature it is covered in a separate chapter.

  • Page 76: Channel Select Overview

    (For example, the procedure for selecting channel 301 would be the same as the procedure for selecting thumbwheel 301.) Note: We recommend using Patch Disabled mode only when VARI LITE luminaires are present. This is not a recommended state for storing cues, presets, groups, etc.

  • Page 77: From Channel Select Window

    ANUAL ONTROL HANNEL ELECT From Channel Select Window Open window by selecting Channel Select at the Windows menu. Deselects current channels and selects all other patched channels Selects all active channels Selects all Selects all channels patched channels which are in a marked state Clears all Selects all channels channel selections...
  • Page 78 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Select channels on multiple pages: Step 1. Using cursor, click [1000] as required. Step 2. Click [0] through [900] as required. Button will light. Step 3. Select required channels.

  • Page 79: From Keypad

    ANUAL ONTROL HANNEL ELECT Status Mimic These four buttons located at the top right portion of the Channel Select window are referred to as “status mimic” buttons. Here channel select buttons illuminate in purple as an indicator rather than as a selection tool. [On Lin] - Indicates all online luminaires.

  • Page 80: From Channel Select Panel

    Note: The Virtuoso console is not equipped with the [000] button. In this case, when the [1000] button is inactive, the channel select routes control to channels 1-1000. When the [1000] button is lit, control is routed to channels 1001-2000.
  • Page 81 ANUAL ONTROL HANNEL ELECT Select a range of channels: Step 1. Press [000] or [1000] as required. Step 2. Press [0] through [900] as required. Button will light. Step 3. Press button of first channel number to be selected. Then, while holding down first button, press button of last number in range.

  • Page 82: Channel Select Quick Buttons

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Channel Select Quick Buttons Six special buttons are available for simplifying channel selection. • [Invert] - deselects currently selected channels and selects all other patched channels.

  • Page 83: Lamp Control Start

    ANUAL ONTROL ONTROL Lamp Control Start Start will function for all arc luminaires with remote start capability. Start lamps using [Start] button: Step 1. Select luminaire(s) for manual control. Step 2. Set luminaire(s) in recommended starting position according to manufacturer’s specifications. Step 3.

  • Page 84: Reset/Recalibration/Erase Luminaire Data

    Step 1. Select required channels. Step 2. At Special menu, select Reset, Recalibrate, or Erase Luminaire Data. Reset VARI LITE luminaires from System Configuration window: Step 1. At System Configuration window, double-click icon of luminaire to be reset or recalibrated.

  • Page 85: Encoder Control Overview

    ANUAL ONTROL NCODER ONTROL Encoder Control Overview The manual control encoders (or “knobs”) provide incremental control of luminaire parameters. Console Encoders Pan, tilt, and intensity are provided with permanently assigned encoders, while the remaining parameters are mapped to “soft encoders.” The soft encoders control a variety of luminaire parameters depending on which function is currently selected.

  • Page 86: Console Encoders

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Console Encoders When a luminaire is selected for manual control, the encoders and buttons available on the console’s front panel can be used to change its parameters.

  • Page 87: Intensity

    ANUAL ONTROL NCODER ONTROL Intensity Intensity output can be controlled by the encoder marked Intensity. This knob can be used to adjust the brightness of the luminaire’s beam. Six buttons to the right of the Intensity encoder are also associated with the intensity function. (Intensity also affects how a cue is stored, however, this topic will be discussed in more detail in “Intensity States”...

  • Page 88: Image (Gobo)

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Image (Gobo) Images can be controlled by the soft encoders when [Image] is selected. These knobs can be used to access the gobo, effects, and prism features of a luminaire.

  • Page 89: Frame (Vl7B™ Luminaire Only)

    ANUAL ONTROL NCODER ONTROL Frame (VL7B™ Luminaire Only) Framing (beam shaping) can be controlled by the soft encoders when [Frame] is selected. These knobs can be used to access the framing parameters of the luminaire’s beam. Note: Buttons A and B can be selected individually or together. (When selected, the letter will illuminate in the display.) The soft encoders will be mapped as follows: Encoder 1 - SHUTTER 1...

  • Page 90: Storing New Default Min/Max Settings

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Storing New Default Min/Max Settings The min/max buttons associated with each function can be programmed with your own default settings as required. These settings are referred to as hard/soft, in/out, etc.

  • Page 91: Encoders Window

    ANUAL ONTROL NCODER ONTROL Encoders Window The Encoders window functions just as the panel encoders to provide incremental control of luminaire parameters. In addition, it provides a visible display of currently selected cue or effect and allows specification of a submaster for cue tracking. Refer to the function explanations in the section “Console Encoders”...

  • Page 92: Encoder Fan

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Encoder Fan The Encoder Fan function has been added to provide five different types of encoder fanning. Encoder Fan allows fanning of any encoder-controlled parameter on a group of luminaires.

  • Page 93: Encoder Fan Examples

    ANUAL ONTROL NCODER ONTROL Encoder Fan Examples Center Fan Ends Fan Right Fan Left Fan Tilt Fan (Out) Tilt Fan (In) 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...

  • Page 94: Keypad Control Overview

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Keypad Control Overview The control (or command-line) keypad also provides control of luminaires. Luminaire parameters can be programmed from the keypad just as they can from the manual control encoders, although in most cases the touch screen Sneak function is also required.

  • Page 95: Setting Parameters From Keypad

    ANUAL ONTROL EYPAD ONTROL Setting Parameters From Keypad Intensity The keypad can be used to adjust the brightness of the luminaire’s beam. Intensity responds to a percentage value of 0-100. The [At] button is used to enter intensity values: • <Chan>...

  • Page 96: Beams

    <Chan> [n] [Thru] [q] [Color] [m] [Enter] - applies color m to the selected range of channels (where m is the discrete color number). Note: Colors from the VARI LITE Color System can also be applied using the keypad’s [VL Color] button. Refer to “Applying VARI LITE Colors”...

  • Page 97: Luminaire Status

    ANUAL ONTROL UMINAIRE TATUS Luminaire Status Luminaire Status Window The Luminaire Status window can be used to view current luminaire data as a numeric value or preset reference. (The window is merely a way to display and review data and does not provide editing functions.) Open window: At Operation menu, select Luminaire Status.

  • Page 98: Parameter Columns Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Parameter Columns Window The Parameter Columns window is used to define which types of information will be displayed in the data window (columns). Using the cursor, select or deselect the boxes as required.

  • Page 99: Intensity Window

    ANUAL ONTROL UMINAIRE TATUS Intensity Window The Intensity window can be used to view intensity values for all patched channels. Selections made at the Channel Select window or panel and/or command-line keypad are highlighted in the window and subsequent changes to intensity values are reflected in the display.
  • Page 100 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL For example, if channels are brought up manually using an encoder, the channel numbers turn to gold to indicate the channel selection and the levels appear in reverse text, which highlights the fact that they are manually controlled.

  • Page 101: Chapter 5. Select Displays

    HAPTER Select Displays Select Displays Select Displays Select Displays This chapter provides instructions for using the Select Displays feature. • General Operation • Beams • Colors • Presets • Groups • Macros, Snapshots, and Effects 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...

  • Page 102: General Operation Overview

    The default color palette supports color mixes for VARI LITE luminaires only. These colors are not numbered according to the VARI LITE Color System. Colors can be applied using VARI LITE color numbers through the VL Color System window.

  • Page 103: Panel Select Displays

    ELECT ISPLAYS ENERAL PERATION Note: Some DMX profiles have, as a default, the full frame wheel positions. Color mixing is not supported in the color palette as a default, but may be added to the palette as needed. Panel Select Displays Three select displays are located on the console’s front panel.

  • Page 104: Mapping Selects To Different Displays

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Mapping Selects to Different Displays The default function selections can be changed as required for any of the three displays. Bank / Function Groups •...

  • Page 105: Applying Selects

    ELECT ISPLAYS ENERAL PERATION Applying Selects Apply a Beam: Step 1. Select required luminaire(s) for manual control. Step 2. Access required page by pressing any one of five page buttons next to the [Bank/Function] button. Step 3. Press [Beam Select Button] for desired gobo. Selected luminaires will change.

  • Page 106: Select Displays Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Select Displays Window The Select Displays window can be used to access Preset, Color, Beam, Group, Macro, Snapshot, and Effect select functions. Three separate “select displays” are visible in the window at any one time. Each display’s popup menu allows selection of Presets, Beams, Colors, Groups, Macros,...

  • Page 107: Store

    ELECT ISPLAYS ENERAL PERATION Store The Store function allows you to save your own parameter settings into a select for recall at any time in the future. Step 1. At popup menu, select function you wish to access (Group, Color, Beam, etc.).

  • Page 108: Delete

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Delete The Delete function allows you to remove all data from a select. Once deleted, the select will be “empty.” Step 1. At popup menu, select function you wish to access (Group, Color, Beam, etc.).

  • Page 109: Beams Overview

    ELECT ISPLAYS EAMS Beams Overview The Beam select provides a means for storing and recalling a palette of up to 100 beam states. These can be used for building cues and effects. As a default, Beams may contain standard, static and rotating gobo wheel positions, however it is possible to store your own Beams over the defaults and relabel as required.

  • Page 110: Beam Palette Data Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Beam Palette Data Window Beam data can be viewed in the Beam Palette Data window. The top portion of the window shows the beam list, along with all associated filters which have been stored into the Beam select.

  • Page 111: Storing, Modifying, And Recalling Beams

    ELECT ISPLAYS EAMS Storing, Modifying, and Recalling Beams Note: Beams and colors are global settings by luminaire type. The console will draw data from either lowest active or lowest selected channel as determined by the console’s default settings (refer to “Settings Window”...
  • Page 112 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Label an existing Beam, page, or bank: Note: When labeling, the [xxxxxx] is entered on the alpha-numeric keyboard. The [return] button is also located on the keyboard.

  • Page 113: From Select Displays Window

    ELECT ISPLAYS EAMS Note: Since Beam selects store data according to luminaire types, if a Beam is recalled which has no data for that luminaire type, then the channel will remain in its previous state. When recalled, Beams are not routed through the filters. Recall a Beam using Beams select display: Step 1.
  • Page 114 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Delete a Beam: Step 1. [Delete] [Beam] [n] [Enter]. The display will now show this as an “empty” Beam. Recall a Beam: Step 1. Select required channels (only selected channels that have data stored in that Beam will be affected).

  • Page 115: Colors

    Note: The default color palette supports color mixes for VARI LITE luminaires only. These colors are not numbered according to theVARI LITE Color System. Colors can be applied using VARI LITE color numbers through the VL Color Data window. Refer to the “VARI LITE Color System”...

  • Page 116: Color Palette Data Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Color Palette Data Window Color data can be viewed in the Color Palette Data window. The top portion of the window shows the color list, along with all applicable luminaires.

  • Page 117: Storing And Recalling Colors

    ELECT ISPLAYS OLORS Storing and Recalling Colors Note: Beams and colors are global settings by luminaire type. The console will draw data from either lowest active or lowest selected channel as determined by the console’s default settings (refer to “Settings Window” on page 258).

  • Page 118: From Select Displays Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Recall a color using command-line keypad: Step 1. Select required channels. Step 2. Press [Color] [n] [Enter] (where n is the discrete Color number). Note: Channels that are selected during a color recall that have no value for that color will remain in their current state.

  • Page 119: Presets

    Typically, a Preset will contain focus (pan/tilt) information only, but with the Virtuoso console any desired parameter (including timing) can be stored in a Preset as determined by the filter settings. The touch screen display is used to control the filters (refer to “Filter Mode”...

  • Page 120: Preset Data Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Preset Data Window Preset data can be viewed in the Preset Data window. The top portion of the window shows the Preset list, along with all associated labels, channels, and filters which have been stored into the Presets.

  • Page 121: Storing, Modifying, And Recalling Presets

    ELECT ISPLAYS RESETS Storing, Modifying, and Recalling Presets From Panel Select Displays Note: When labeling, the [xxxxxx] is entered on the alpha-numeric keyboard. The [return] button is also located on the keyboard. Store a new preset using Presets select display: Step 1.
  • Page 122 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Modify parameters using Selective Store: The Selective Store command modifies parameter data for selected channels as determined by any filter settings. For more information, refer to “Selective Store”...

  • Page 123: From Select Displays Window

    ELECT ISPLAYS RESETS Recall a preset using command-line keypad: Step 1. Select required channels (only selected channels that have data stored in that Preset will be affected). Step 2. Press [Preset] [n] [Enter] (where n is the discrete Preset number). Recall specific preset data: Note: For more information, refer to “Selective Recall”...
  • Page 124 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Delete a Preset: Step 1. Select all channels in that Preset select. Step 2. [Delete] [Preset] [n] [Enter]. The display will now show this as an “empty”...

  • Page 125: Groups Overview

    To automate channel selection, groups of channels may be stored into the Group selects available in the panel Select Displays, Select Displays window, or Group Select portion of the Channel Select panel (Virtuoso only). Groups can also be created and recalled from the command-line keypad.

  • Page 126: From Select Displays Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Recall two or more groups: Step 1. Access required Bank and Page of first group. Step 2. Press required [Group Select Button]. Step 3. Access required Bank and Page of second group.

  • Page 127: From Group Select Panel (Virtuoso Console)

    ELECT ISPLAYS ROUPS From Group Select Panel (Virtuoso Console) Store a group: Step 1. Select channels to be stored in group (refer to “Selecting Channels” on page 50). Step 2. Access required Bank and Page. Step 3. Press [Store] / [Group Select Button].

  • Page 128: Macros, Snapshots, And Effects

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Macros, Snapshots, and Effects Overview Macros, snapshots, and effects can also be accessed at the panel select displays or the Select Displays window once you have stored them. As with presets, colors, beams, and groups their labels will appear in the window and selecting the corresponding select button will recall the event.

  • Page 129: Chapter 6. Vari Lite Color System

    VARI LITE Color System LITE Color System LITE Color System This chapter provides instructions for applying VARI LITE system colors to both VARI LITE and DMX-controllable luminaires. • Color Control • Applying VARI LITE Colors • VARI LITE Color System Charts 02.9 651.00 01 C...

  • Page 130: Color Control Overview

    Color Selects, giving you another way to quickly apply colors. VARI LITE Colors The VARI LITE Color System is a unique system of colors, each of which has a discrete number associated with it. When applied from the console, VARI LITE luminaires capable of achieving that color would assume the color whether their color mechanism is a filter wheel, crossfadeable plates, or rotating filters.

  • Page 131: Applying Vari Lite Colors

    Using the VARI LITE Color System window, you can select a specific color either by its VARI LITE color name or number, or by gel number and have all luminaires able to achieve that color go to that color. When colors are sent, luminaires able to achieve the color will do so.

  • Page 132: From Keypad

    Step 4. Press keyboard [Enter] button to send. From Keypad The command-line keypad can also be used to assign VARI LITE colors to selected luminaires. The color number entered on the keypad corresponds to the colors listed in the VARI LITE Color System Charts starting on the next page.

  • Page 133: Vari Lite Color System Charts

    HARTS VARI LITE Color System Charts VL Color System for VARI LITE Luminaires Note: Numbers in the VL6/VL6B column correspond to VARI LITE color wheel filters available by special order. Table 6-1: VARI LITE Color System for VARI LITE Luminaires...
  • Page 134 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Table 6-1: VARI LITE Color System for VARI LITE Luminaires (Continued) Similar VL6/ VL7/ Color Name VL2C VL5A VL5B VL6B VL7B Orange Lux 19 Match...
  • Page 135 VARI LITE C : VARI LITE C OLOR YSTEM OLOR YSTEM HARTS Table 6-1: VARI LITE Color System for VARI LITE Luminaires (Continued) Similar VL6/ VL7/ Color Name VL2C VL5A VL5B VL6B VL7B Lee Steel Blue Lee 117 Almost Match...
  • Page 136 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Table 6-1: VARI LITE Color System for VARI LITE Luminaires (Continued) Similar VL6/ VL7/ Color Name VL2C VL5A VL5B VL6B VL7B Periwinkle GAM 960 Match...

  • Page 137: Vl Color System For Dmx-Controllable Fixtures

    VARI LITE C : VARI LITE C OLOR YSTEM OLOR YSTEM HARTS VL Color System for DMX-Controllable Fixtures Table 6-2: VARI LITE Color System for DMX Fixtures Similar Color Name Pink Tint Lux 55 Match Match Match Bastard Amber Lux 02...
  • Page 138 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Table 6-2: VARI LITE Color System for DMX Fixtures (Continued) Similar Color Name Chrome Orange Lux 15 Almost Match Match Lee 179 Bright Yellow Match...
  • Page 139 VARI LITE C : VARI LITE C OLOR YSTEM OLOR YSTEM HARTS Table 6-2: VARI LITE Color System for DMX Fixtures (Continued) Similar Color Name Lee Light Blue Lee 118 Match Match Match Bright Blue Lee 141 Match Match Medium Blue...
  • Page 140 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Table 6-2: VARI LITE Color System for DMX Fixtures (Continued) Similar Color Name Follies Pink Match Match Flesh Pink Almost Almost Almost Rose Purple Lux 48...

  • Page 141: Chapter 7. Basic Cues

    Once you are familiar with these basic operations, the “Advanced Cue Features” chapter on page 205 will allow you to fully utilize all of the Virtuoso console’s cue capabilities. • Cue Concepts • Creating Cues •...

  • Page 142: Cue Concepts

    By playing back a series of cues, a show can be created. Cues are stored with numbers which enable random access for modification or playback at any time. The Virtuoso console can store up to 10,000 cues, numbered from .01 to 9999.99. Cues can also be given alpha-numeric labels for identification.

  • Page 143: Creating Cues Intensity States

    ASIC REATING Creating Cues Intensity States One of the most important factors to consider during both cue storing and playback is the intensity state and intensity level of selected channels at the time of the store operation. During store operations, the intensity state will determine which parameters will store data, and for the intensity parameter itself, what value will be stored.

  • Page 144: Setting Intensity States

    Adjusts intensity level for a selected luminaire(s). Virtuoso DX Console (Virtuoso Console not shown) The keypad [At] and [Full] commands can also be used to set intensity using a percentage value of 0-100. The [At] button is used to enter intensity values: •...

  • Page 145: Storing

    ASIC REATING Storing Note: When [Store] is pressed, the keypad defaults to Cue mode. Therefore, the <Cue> button press is noted as optional. Store a basic cue: Step 1. Using manual controls, set luminaires in desired “stage look.” Step 2. Ensure that luminaires are in required intensity state (refer to “Intensity States”...

  • Page 146: Deleting

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Deleting The delete function can be used to erase a stored cue. Since this function does not route through the channel selects, current channel selections are not affected.

  • Page 147: Playback

    ASIC LAYBACK Playback Basic Playback After storing a cue, it can be played back using a submaster. Play a cue: Step 1. At keypad, press [Cue] [n] [Enter] or scroll through cue list to recall a cue. Its number and label will be displayed in the command-line display. Blwash set cue 52 Cue 52 ∗...
  • Page 148 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Notes 23-Sep-02 02. 9651.0 001 C...

  • Page 149: Chapter 8. Basic Effects

    Once you are familiar with these basic operations, the “Advanced Effects Features” chapter on page 229 will allow you to utilize all of the Virtuoso console’s effects capabilities. • Effects Concepts • Creating Effects • Playback 02.9 651.00 01 C...

  • Page 150: Effects Concepts

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Effects Concepts What is an Effect? An effect is a looping, wave, or ripple type operation which can be applied to multiple channels. Once created, an effect can be stored as a cue or played back directly on any submaster.

  • Page 151: Effects Control Panel And Windows

    Effects Control panel in combination with the select displays, the effects windows, and for some components, the command-line keypad. Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso Console) Components of an effect can be created using the Effects panel, command-line keypad, and/or associated effects windows.

  • Page 152: Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso Dx Console)

    IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso DX Console) The Effects Control panel is located on the console desk and works together with the three select displays (for more information on select display operation, refer to “Panel Select Displays” on page 77).

  • Page 153: Direction, Mode, And Start

    ASIC FFECTS FFECTS ONCEPTS Direction, Mode, and Start Direction, Mode, and Start attributes determine how the sequence steps are to be applied to the set parts. These are used in combination to provide different executions of set parts. Direction Direction determines which direction the sequence steps run. Forward [Fwd] - The sequence steps will run forward (Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, etc.) and then start over when the last step is reached.

  • Page 154: Mode

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Mode Mode determines how the sequence steps run in relationship to each other. • Break - Each part makes one pass through each step on any individual cycle and then goes to its background state when not in a step.

  • Page 155: Start

    ASIC FFECTS FFECTS ONCEPTS Start Start determines how the sequence steps enter the effect. • Simultaneous [Simul] - All set parts assume some effect state upon effect recall (either a discrete instruction or the background state). • Cascade [Casc] - The set parts will start the sequence in a staggered entry. Part 1 will complete Step 1, then go to Step 2 while Part 2 begins Step 1, etc.

  • Page 156: Creating Effects

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Creating Effects Creating Sets Sets can be created using the Effects Control panel or Sets window. Once you have created some sets, these can be used in combination with sequences to create effects.
  • Page 157 FFECTS REATING FFECTS From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso Console) Refer to “Virtuoso Effects” on page 366 for an illustrated fold-out of the Virtuoso Effects panel. Create a set: Step 1. Press [Set]. Indicates that Sets have been selected Bank 1...
  • Page 158 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Load channels across a range of parts: a. At Channel Select panel or keypad, select channels you wish store into set. b. At Effects panel press [Int/Seq] to load sequentially or leave unselected to load interlaced (refer to “Interlace, Sequential, and Random”...

  • Page 159: From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso Dx Console)

    ASIC FFECTS REATING FFECTS From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso DX Console) Create a set: Step 1. At Effects Control, press [Set]. Selects will Bank / Function display Sets, Parts, and Groups. Sets Step 2. At Sets select display, select a set to create.

  • Page 160: From Sets Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL From Sets Window Create a set: Step 1. At Data menu, select Sets. Sets window will open. Step 2. Using cursor, select a Set. (Window will also respond to Set selections made at Effects panel.)
  • Page 161 ASIC FFECTS REATING FFECTS Load channels into a range of parts: a. Using cursor and keyboard , select multiple parts. Shift b. At channel fields, type in a range of channels. c. Click Seq to load sequentially, click Int to load interlaced, or click Rnd to load randomly.

  • Page 162: Creating Sequences

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Creating Sequences Sequences can be created using the Effects Control panel or Sequences window. Once you have some sequences, these can be used in combination with sets to create effects.

  • Page 163: From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso Console)

    FFECTS REATING FFECTS From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso Console) Refer to “Virtuoso Effects” on page 366 for an illustrated fold-out of the Virtuoso Effects panel. Create a sequence: Step 1. Press [Seq]. Indicates that Sequences have been selected SEQUENCES Bank 1...

  • Page 164: From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso Dx Console)

    Delete a step: • Press [Delete] / [Step Select Button] (of step you wish to delete). Step will be deleted. From Effects Control Panel (Virtuoso DX Console) Create a sequence: Bank / Function Step 1. At Effects Control, press [Seq]. Selects will Sequences display Sequences, Steps, and Presets.
  • Page 165 ASIC FFECTS REATING FFECTS Step 6. To add a cue: a. At keypad, press [Step] [1] [Cue*] [n] [Enter]. * Preset, Color, Beam, etc. can be used instead of Cue. b. At keypad, press [Step] [1] [Cue] [n] [Thru] [x] [Enter]. Step 7.

  • Page 166: From Sequences Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL From Sequences Window Create a sequence: Step 1. At Data menu, select Sequences. Sequences window will open. Step 2. Using cursor, select a Sequence. (Window will also respond to Sequence selections made at Effects panel.)

  • Page 167: Background State

    From Effects Select Display (Virtuoso Console) Define a background state: Step 1. Press [Seq].

  • Page 168: From Effects Select Displays (Virtuoso Dx Console)

    IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL From Effects Select Displays (Virtuoso DX Console) Define a background state: Step 1. At Effects Control, press [Seq]. Selects will display Sequences, Steps, and Presets. Step 2. At Steps select display, press [Bank / Function] / [Bckgrnd Step]. Window will change to Background screen.

  • Page 169: From Sequences Window

    ASIC FFECTS REATING FFECTS From Sequences Window Define a background state: Step 1. Select a sequence. Step 2. At Background State pop-up menu, select an action. Use pop-up menu to define a background state. For example, Preset. Then enter Preset’s number in the field. 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...

  • Page 170: Creating Effects

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Creating Effects Effects can be created using the command-line keypad, Effects Control panel, or Effects window. When creating effects, the current settings for the Direction, Mode, and Start buttons will be stored upon a store operation.

  • Page 171: From Effects Select Display (Virtuoso Console)

    ASIC FFECTS REATING FFECTS From Effects Select Display (Virtuoso Console) Define a sequence for your effect: Step 1. Press [Effect]. Step 2. Press [Effect Select Button] of effect number you wish to create. Step 3. Press [Seq]. Bank 1 Page 1...

  • Page 172: From Effects Select Displays (Virtuoso Dx Console)

    Chase Color2 Direction, mode, cc>cn and start attributes From Effects Select Displays (Virtuoso DX Console) Use sets and sequences to create an effect: Bank / Function Step 1. At Effects Control, press [Effects]. Selects will Effects display Effects, Sets, Sequences.

  • Page 173: From Effects Window

    ASIC FFECTS REATING FFECTS From Effects Window Use sets and sequences to create an effect: Step 1. At Data menu, select Effects. Effects window will open. Step 2. Using cursor, enter sequence and set information for each effect. Note: One pre-programmed set is available, which contains all patched channels as a single part.

  • Page 174: Storing Effects As Cues

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Storing Effects as Cues Effects can also be stored as cues using the Link feature. This will allow you to embed an effect into the cue list. The effect will be linked to a standard cue number and will be treated as a cue by the submasters during playback.

  • Page 175: Playback

    ASIC FFECTS LAYBACK Playback Basic Playback After creating an effect, it can be played back using a submaster. (Unless a duration or cycle count is specified, the effect will run until stopped.) Play an effect: Step 1. At keypad, press [Effect] [n] [Enter] or select an effect at Effect Select display.

  • Page 176: Submaster Display

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Stop/Step: A running effect can be stopped and then stepped through one step at a time. Step 1. Press [Stop/Step] to stop a running effect.

  • Page 177: Chapter 9. Timing/Filter Displays

    HAPTER Timing/Filter Displays Timing/Filter Displays Timing/Filter Displays Timing/Filter Displays This chapter provides instructions for using the timing and filter displays, which will give you expanded control over the console’s store and playback functions. • Overview • Timing Mode • Filter Mode •...

  • Page 178: Overview

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Overview Timing/Filter Features Another way to expand your control of console operations is by using the timing/filter features. These features, which also include dynamic state and sneak controls, can be...
  • Page 179 In addition to the template access buttons in the window, some of the templates associated with each mode can be accessed using the Template Select Display (Virtuoso console) or six buttons to the right of the touch screen (Virtuoso DX console).

  • Page 180: Timing Mode

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Timing Mode Overview Timing is used to control the duration, delay, and speed of parameter transitions. For example, the timing features can be used to define how fast a luminaire will pan from one position to another and how long it will take for its intensity to fade from 0 to 100 percent.

  • Page 181: Time/Speed Formats

    IMING ILTER ISPLAYS IMING Time/Speed Formats Time Time controls the duration of change for any parameter. Guidelines: • Each parameter can have an individual time. • Intensity can have both an up and down fade time. The direction of the intensity transition at the time of playback determines which of those two values is used.

  • Page 182: Speed

    ONSOLE ANUAL Speed Speed is the rate of change for any parameter. Speed attributes for VARI LITE luminaires: • A speed of zero is a full stop for all luminaires. • All luminaires operate up to a speed between 200 and 400.
  • Page 183 IMING ILTER ISPLAYS IMING Use the examples below to send all values in the Timing screen or individual values to luminaires as required. Set an entire timing scheme: Step 1. At screen/window, select a parameter(s). Step 2. At keypad, press [Time], [Delay], or [Speed] as required, followed by time value.
  • Page 184 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Set color delay time: Step 1. Select channels as required. Color Step 2. [Time] [n] [Delay] [m] [Enter] - sets all color timing to n seconds, with an m second delay.

  • Page 185: Filter Mode

    Filters are used to withhold (or mask) certain parameters or parameter attributes from a preset or a cue, and to control what is recalled in a submaster. It is important to note the exact meaning of the term “filter” as used in Virtuoso Important console operation.
  • Page 186 When a filter is applied during a cue store operation, values for all parameters are stored, although some have been excluded from playback (filtered). This method of filtering, utilized by the Virtuoso console, is called “masking.” It is important to keep this concept in mind when storing cues with filters because during some playback situations, the values which were “masked”...

  • Page 187: Filter Mode Operation

    IMING ILTER ISPLAYS ILTER Filter Mode Operation When the Filter mode is accessed, by default, all parameters are selected (not filtered). Change filtering for parameters as follows: • To prohibit the store or recall of all attributes of a parameter, use the button located just below the screen to deselect all.
  • Page 188 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Applying Filters To Beam Select Filters can be applied to Beam select store operations. Beam selects will store information based on the filters set in the Beam, Gobo, and Edge columns of the Filter window.

  • Page 189: Dynamic State Mode

    IMING ILTER ISPLAYS YNAMIC TATE Dynamic State Mode Overview Dynamic states are pre-packaged actions (states of motion) which can be applied to channels or groups of channels and then stored in cues. They provide a quick way of creating cues with luminaire actions such as Figure 8’s, Ballyhoos, and Circles. There are thirteen dynamic states divided into five categories.

  • Page 190: Dynamic State Attributes

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL To stop dynamic states: If multiple dynamic states are running do one of the following: • Select each dynamic state running and the stop button .

  • Page 191: Storing Dynamic States As Cues/Presets

    IMING ILTER ISPLAYS YNAMIC TATE With dynamic state running, at soft encoder display, select [Dyn]. The soft encoders will be mapped as follows: Encoder 1- ORIENT (min/max) Encoder 2 - SIZE (min/max) Encoder 3 - RATE (min/max) Using encoder knobs and min/max buttons, adjust parameters as required. Storing Dynamic States as Cues/Presets Dynamic states can be applied to luminaires or groups of luminaires and stored as a cue or preset.

  • Page 192: Palette: Store Dynamic Only

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Palette: Store Dynamic Only Some DMX fixtures have parameter, control or function channels mapped to the shifted encoder of an associated parameter. These values will show up in status and data windows as a dynamic associated with the parameter, with the type TCtrl.

  • Page 193: How To Store Dynamic Only Values

    IMING ILTER ISPLAYS YNAMIC TATE P = Parameter Value D = Dynamic Value (stores dynamic value) (selects function to store) DO = Dynamic Only (stores only dynamic value) E Index Timing TIMING Wheel Framing Effect Dynam FILTER Magen Strobe Prism Index DYNAM Down...

  • Page 194: Sneak Mode

    "on-the-fly." Attribute values, presets, color, beam, and cue data can all be assigned to parameters and then recalled using manual time or speed, VARI LITE luminaire time, or by pressing Enter. This allows you to "sneak" in a move, not originally programmed, during programming or the playback of a show.

  • Page 195: Sneak Mode Values

    IMING ILTER ISPLAYS NEAK Sneak Mode Values Sneak parameter data is entered using the touch screen window and [Sneak] button. After the sneak operation has been defined, pressing the Sneak Enter button will cause all selected luminaires to move into the new data defined in the screen/window. Note: Sneak does not work with shifted parameters.

  • Page 196: Sneak Mode Operation

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Sneak Mode Operation When the Sneak mode is selected, the screen/window changes to allow modification of parameter values. Values are entered numerically at the keypad.
  • Page 197 IMING ILTER ISPLAYS NEAK Perform a sneak action using new timing information: Step 1. Select channels as required. Step 2. At touch screen or window, select Sneak mode. Select parameter(s) to be changed. Step 3. At keypad, press [Sneak] and enter required value, press [Enter]. Step 4.

  • Page 198: Templates

    Step 5. Click button of template to label. Step 6. At keyboard, enter label and press [return]. Recall a template: • Click button (1-20) of required template. Settings will be applied to window. From Template Select Display (Virtuoso Console) Store a new template: Timing Filter Sneak Step 1.

  • Page 199: From Touch Screen (Virtuoso Dx Console)

    From Touch Screen (Virtuoso DX Console) The first six (of twenty) programmable templates can be accessed using the six buttons to the right of the Touch Screen. Once stored, the template can be accessed at any time by pressing the required button.
  • Page 200 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Recall a template: Step 1. Press required [Timing Template Button]. Enter Note: Once a template is recalled, it may be necessary to press to send values to luminaires.

  • Page 201: Chapter 10. Special Features

    HAPTER Special Features Special Features Special Features Special Features This chapter contains instructions for controlling luminaires with the console’s advanced features and for copying and moving programmed data. • Ad Hoc Groups • Advanced Control • Data Copy and Move •...

  • Page 202: Ad Hoc Groups

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Ad Hoc Groups Overview “Storing, Modifying, and Recalling Groups” on page 99 provided instructions for storing groups of luminaires for the purpose of simplifying channel selection. These groups are generally based on luminaire types, truss positions, or other distinctions unique to your particular show.

  • Page 203: Advanced Control

    PECIAL EATURES DVANCED ONTROL Advanced Control Manual Timing The Manual Timing feature is used to apply parameter times manually. While Manual Timing is active, any manual changes via the selects or the encoder buttons will follow the timing currently active in the luminaire. Activate Manual Timing: Manual Timing is an alternate control state.

  • Page 204: Park

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Park The Park feature allows you to place a luminaire into a state in which it will not respond to any manual or playback commands, nor will it store into any cues. This feature is useful for setting up work lights or other special lights that won't be part of the show.

  • Page 205: Data Copy And Move

    PECIAL EATURES OPY AND Data Copy and Move Copy Channel The Copy Channel feature is used to copy current parameter settings from one luminaire to another (or to a group of luminaires). All parameter settings, including any timing values, can be copied - as permitted by any filter settings at the touch screen.

  • Page 206: Copy/Move

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Copy/Move The Copy/Move feature allows manipulation of group, beam, color, macro, snapshot, effect, sequence, set, preset, and cue data. For example, the data content of Cue 1 could be copied to Cue 2 using this feature.

  • Page 207: Copy Data

    PECIAL EATURES OPY AND Copy Data The Copy Data feature allows you to copy all the data from one channel to another, or to multiple channels. This is useful if additional luminaires are added to an existing lighting rig. When copying to multiple channels, the data will only be copied to luminaires of the same type as the source, leaving others unchanged.

  • Page 208: Function Keys

    Function Keys Setting Function Key Option Selected keys from the Virtuoso command-line keypad are mapped to the computer keyboard’s function keys [F1]-[F12]. Pressing these will open a window which takes the place of command-line functions such as Store, Selective Store, Delete, At, etc.
  • Page 209 PECIAL EATURES UNCTION Update - F3 Step 1. Using windows, modify required channels. Step 2. Press [F3]. (Update window will open.) Step 3. Select item for update. Step 4. Enter number of item where you wish to store modified channels. Selective Recall - F4 Step 1.
  • Page 210 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Copy/Move - F8 Step 1. Press [F8]. Step 2. Press [F8] again to toggle between Copy and Move windows. Step 3. At desired window, enter cue numbers for copy/move operation.
  • Page 211 PECIAL EATURES UNCTION Quick Keys The following computer keyboard "quick keys" can be used as shortcuts to select options in the function windows (F1-F12). For example, while in the Time window, pressing [T] would select Time, [S] would select Speed, and [D] would select Delay. B = Beam M = Macro C = Cue...
  • Page 212 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Notes 23-Sep-02 02. 9651.0 001 C...

  • Page 213: Chapter 11. Snapshots, Macros, And Board Cues

    HAPTER Snapshots, Macros, and Snapshots, Macros, and Snapshots, Macros, and Snapshots, Macros, and Board Cues Board Cues Board Cues Board Cues This chapter provides instructions for storing your own console setups and frequently used programming actions, and for orchestrating submaster playback functions with board cues.

  • Page 214: Snapshots

    Virtuoso or Virtuoso DX consoles. For the Virtuoso DX console, the console sections are still relevant to the console control. For example, Effects will still select the settings made at the Effect select display.

  • Page 215: Storing Snapshots

    Submasters (must be selected to record drop-down selections) Note: For the Virtuoso DX console, the console sections are still relevant to the console control. For example, Effects will still select the settings made at the Effect select display.
  • Page 216 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Store a snapshot using select display: Step 1. Configure console as required. Step 2. At Operation menu, select Snapshot Filter. Snapshot Filter window will open.

  • Page 217: Deleting Snapshots

    NAPSHOTS ACROS OARD NAPSHOTS Deleting Snapshots A snapshot can be deleted using the keypad Delete function. Delete snapshot(s): • [Delete] [Snapshot] [n] [Enter], or • [Delete] / [Snapshot Select Button]. Recalling Snapshots When a snapshot is recalled, any cues that were in active playback will be recalled in their stored times.

  • Page 218: Snapshot Data

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Snapshot Data Snapshot data can be viewed in the Snapshot Data window. Open Snapshot Data window: • At Data menu, select Snapshots. • Dots indicate which panels are stored in each snapshot.

  • Page 219: Macros

    NAPSHOTS ACROS OARD ACROS Macros Overview A macro is a series of console events (button presses or display selections) that has been recorded and stored by number. The sequence entered during a macro record operation will automatically be played back when the macro is recalled. Playback can be initiated by manual selection of the associated macro number or automated via cue sheet link instructions.

  • Page 220: Recording Macros

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Recording Macros Using Record Button The quickest method for recording macros, utilizes the select display and command- line keypad [Store] button. When [Macro Rec] is pressed, the button will flash indicating that the recording function is enabled.

  • Page 221: From Keypad

    NAPSHOTS ACROS OARD ACROS From Keypad The macro record function can be initiated from the keypad. Timing can be specified using command-line entry. When [Enter] is pressed, the [Macro Rec] button will flash indicating that the recording function is enabled. Pressing [Macro Rec] after this will disable the record function in the event you need to abort the action.

  • Page 222: Macros Data Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Macros Data Window The Macros window can be used to view macro information and to edit macro timing. The macro Delete, Replace, Punch In, and Insert features allow macro editing so that an entire macro does not have to be re-recorded in order to make a change.
  • Page 223 NAPSHOTS ACROS OARD ACROS Replace a step: Step 1. Using trackpad, select step to be replaced. Step 2. Click "replace" icon. (Console [Macro Rec] button will begin flashing.) Step 3. At desk, perform replacement action. (The first action taken will replace the selected step and editing will end.) Replace all steps from Step X on (through remainder of macro): Step 1.

  • Page 224: Recalling Macros

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Recalling Macros Macros can be recalled at any select display, at the Macro window, or by playing back the linked cue. Recall macro using select display: Step 1.

  • Page 225: Board Cues

    NAPSHOTS ACROS OARD OARD Board Cues Overview The board cue feature provides a method to record events on the console and play them back on command. Board cues are similar to macros, but are used primarily for recording playback operations in order to simplify complex cueing sequences for both spontaneous and “scripted”...

  • Page 226: Recording Board Cues

    The button will flash indicating that the recording function is enabled. (In the case of Virtuoso consoles, the [Macro Rec] button flashes slower during a Board Cue record than during a Macro record.) Pressing a second time will disable the record function in the event you need to abort the action.

  • Page 227: From Encoders Window

    NAPSHOTS ACROS OARD OARD Step 3. Press [Store] [Board Cue] [n] [Enter] or [Store] [Board Cue] [n] [Label] [Enter] [xxxxxx] [return] - where n is a discrete board cue number. (Board Cue [Go] button will light.) Record a board cue with a linked attribute: Board cues can be linked to other board cues, macros, or snapshots.

  • Page 228: Recalling Board Cues

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Recalling Board Cues Board cues can be recalled and played back using the command-line keypad and Board Control [Go]. When a board cue is recalled, the [Go] button at the submasters panel will start flashing.

  • Page 229: Board Cues Window

    NAPSHOTS ACROS OARD OARD Board Cues Window The content of board cues can be viewed in the Board Cues window. This window displays all recorded board cues in numerical sequence and provides data regarding linked events which would run during playback. Link attributes such as loops and autofollow types (wait and trail) are visible as well as the associated times (refer to “Special Cue Attributes”...
  • Page 230 Step 1. Using trackpad, select step to be replaced. Step 2. Click "replace" icon. The following will occur: For Virtuoso DX console, [Bd Cue Rec] button will start to flash. For Virtuoso console, [Macro Rec] button will start to flash (slower than during a Macro record).

  • Page 231: Chapter 12. Advanced Cue Features

    HAPTER Advanced Cue Features Advanced Cue Features Advanced Cue Features Advanced Cue Features This chapter contains instructions for storing and modifying cues utilizing advanced console features. These instructions build on the basic store and playback instructions provided in the “Basic Cues” chapter on page 115.

  • Page 232: Special Cue Attributes

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Special Cue Attributes Overview In addition to parameter data, cues can contain the following special attributes: • Link • Loop • Auto Follow (AF) Type (Wait or Trail) •...

  • Page 233: Link

    DVANCED EATURES PECIAL TTRIBUTES Link Link instructions can be stored with a cue. Link instructions allow cues to be run out of sequence by causing a different cue number to be loaded into the submaster’s pending file when the cue that carries the link instruction is activated. In addition, link instructions may also be provided to snapshots, macros, and effects.

  • Page 234: Loop

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Loop Loop instructions are used in combination with link instructions to replay a sequence multiple times. When a cue with a link and loop instruction is played back, the linked cue will automatically be played back on the same submaster and then the original cue would be reloaded and the sequence would repeat as defined by the loop number.

  • Page 235: Wait/Trail Time

    DVANCED EATURES PECIAL TTRIBUTES Wait/Trail Time Wait or Trail time instructions may be stored into a cue to control the start of subsequent or linked events (refer to “Link” on page 207). Wait is a timing attribute which causes the next event to be automatically executed after the wait time has elapsed.

  • Page 236: Out Time

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Remove a wait/trail time from a range of cues: • [Cue] [n] [thru] [t] [Wait] [Enter] - removes the wait or trail time from the specified cue range (n thru t).

  • Page 237: Advanced Cue Storing And Modifying

    DVANCED EATURES DVANCED TORING AND ODIFYING Advanced Cue Storing and Modifying How Faders Affect Intensity Previously, intensity states were discussed in relation to cue store operations (refer to “Intensity States” on page 117). In addition to these four intensity states, the Grand Master fader, Black Out feature, and submaster faders can affect playback intensity levels.

  • Page 238: Submaster Faders

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Submaster Faders Submaster faders can affect the intensity output of selected luminaires prior to the Grand Master contribution, provided the submaster is currently selected. Calculation of the final intensity output when including submaster faders becomes more complex.

  • Page 239: Command-Line Shortcuts

    DVANCED EATURES DVANCED TORING AND ODIFYING Command-Line Shortcuts The command-line feature has several built-in shortcut and convenience capabilities which can be used to speed up and simplify operations. Some shortcuts have been indicated so far throughout the manual with the graphic Shortcut shown to the left of this text.

  • Page 240: Cue Store Target

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Cue Store Target Pressing [Store] [Enter] always defaults the store command to the last selected cue. (This cue is displayed in the command-line display.) Selected Cue...

  • Page 241: Locating Stored Cues

    DVANCED EATURES DVANCED TORING AND ODIFYING Locating Stored Cues In order to verify if a certain cue number exists or to locate nearest stored cue numbers, a shortcut can be used. Locate cue number: At keypad, press [Cue] [n] [Enter] for cue number you wish to verify. One of two things will happen: •...

  • Page 242: Update

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Update The Update feature is used to store modified channels back into their source cues. When Update is used, any channels that had another cue as their source, and were modified, would not be added to the target cue.

  • Page 243: Selective Store

    DVANCED EATURES DVANCED TORING AND ODIFYING Selective Store The Selective Store feature is used to modify or add parameter data to a cue, preset, or beam state for specified channels (active or inactive). For example, with this function you could modify a cue’s color parameters, while leaving all other parameter data intact for a particular cue or a range of cues.

  • Page 244: Selective Recall

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Modify a preset using Selective Store: Step 1. At touch screen display, modify filter settings as required. Step 2. Select required channels. Step 3. Press [Sel Store] / [Preset Select Button] or [Sel Store] [Preset] [n] [Enter] (where n is the discrete Preset number).

  • Page 245: Undo A Delete Command

    DVANCED EATURES DVANCED TORING AND ODIFYING Recall stored preset data: Step 1. At touch screen display, select Filter mode. Using touch screen, select parameters to be recalled. Step 2. If timing is desired, press [Man Time]. Recalled parameters will change in the luminaire’s current time settings.

  • Page 246: Store, Update, And Selective Store With Submasters

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Store, Update, and Selective Store with Submasters After a cue has been loaded and played back in submaster, its channels can be modified and re-stored using standard cue store commands.

  • Page 247: Submaster Direct Mode

    DVANCED EATURES DVANCED TORING AND ODIFYING Submaster Direct Mode To assist in updating or re-storing cues, it is possible to have the command-line display track the sequence of cues being executed in a submaster. Indicates that Direct Cues will advance according to sequence mode is active being played back in the specified submaster when Submaster Direct Mode is active...

  • Page 248: Cue Windows

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Cue Windows Cue Sheet Cue sheet data can be viewed and edited in the Cue Sheet window. The cue sheet displays all recorded cues in numerical sequence and provides data regarding linked events which would run during playback.

  • Page 249: Separators

    DVANCED EATURES INDOWS Separators Separators can be inserted into the Cue Sheet list in order to organize certain groups of cues as necessary. The separators can then be used as markers to quickly access the first cue of each group. Separator Name Separator Pull-Down Menu - Used to scroll list to any separator.

  • Page 250: Renumbering Cues

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Renumbering Cues The cue number field is editable. Note: The Move function also effectively renumbers cues. (Refer to “Copy/Move” on page 180). Submasters Track Mode The submaster Track mode, specifies which submaster the cue sheet will follow.

  • Page 251: Cue Data

    DVANCED EATURES INDOWS Cue Data Cue parameter data can be viewed and edited in the Cue Data window. This window displays each stored cue one at a time with its parameter values in a user definable format. Note: Cue data can only be edited if Patch editing is disabled. View/Edit Cue Data: Step 1.

  • Page 252: Cue Editing

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Cue Editing Cue data can be edited in the Cue Data window when editing is Enabled. Remember to click Save Cue to save changes (or click Revert to abort changes and reload last saved version of cue).
  • Page 253 DVANCED EATURES INDOWS Pasting (Many-To-Many) • If more than one cell is resident on the clipboard, the following method is used.: Data is pasted in Row by Row. There is a 1:1 mapping of rows in the clipboard to rows in the selection. If there are more rows in the selection than there are in the clipboard, nothing will be pasted into these rows.
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  • Page 255: Chapter 13. Advanced Effects Features

    HAPTER Advanced Effects Features Advanced Effects Features Advanced Effects Features Advanced Effects Features This chapter contains instructions for storing and modifying effects utilizing advanced console features. These instructions build on the basic store and playback instructions provided in the “Basic Effects” chapter on page 123.

  • Page 256: Advanced Attributes

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Advanced Attributes Changing Direction, Mode, or Start Settings Direction, Mode, and Start attributes can be defined using the Effects controls and/or associated effects windows. These attributes are always stored into an effect during a store operation and unless changed by the user, the default settings will be stored initially.

  • Page 257: Effect Timing Overview

    DVANCED FFECTS EATURES FFECT IMING Effect Timing Overview Timing values can be applied to the overall effect or to a single step of an effect to create such actions as duration, fade in, fade out, attack, sustain, and decay. Timing values are displayed in the encoder window and can be adjusted using the encoders.

  • Page 258: Effect Level Timing

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Effect Level Timing Timing attributes are available on an effect level to control the Wave, Fade In, Fade Out, Duration (either Time or Cycles), or overall Step Times for each effect.

  • Page 259: Assigning Effects Level Timing

    DVANCED FFECTS EATURES FFECT IMING • Duration - (set using window only) either an overall duration "Time" or "Cycle" count. These values can be set in the Effects window with the restriction that an effect can have one or other, but not both. Definitions for Time and Cycles are as follows: Time - length of time an effect will run before initiating the Fade Out time.

  • Page 260: From Effects Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL From Effects Window Assign a Wave, (Fade) In, (Fade) Out, or Duration (Time or Cycles): Step 1. At Data menu, select Effects. Effects window will open.

  • Page 261: Sequence Level Timing

    DVANCED FFECTS EATURES FFECT IMING Sequence Level Timing Timing attributes are available on a sequence level to control the step, attack, sustain, and decay for each step in the sequence. Note: When cues are included in sequences, the cue times will override step attack times, unless timing is disabled by the filters.

  • Page 262: Assigning Sequence Level Timing

    IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Assigning Sequence Level Timing From the Effects Panel (Virtuoso Console) Assign Step, Attack, Sustain, and Decay times: Step 1. At Effects panel, press [Effects]. Step 2. Press [Effect Select Button] of effect you wish to modify. Step 3. Press [Seq].

  • Page 263: Advanced Playback

    (Stop will appear in display.) Step 5. Press [Edit] to return to Sequence display. Add stop flag to a step (Virtuoso DX console): Step 1. At Effect Control, press [Seq]. Step 2. Press [Sequence Select Button] of sequence number you wish to modify.

  • Page 264: Auto Load

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Auto Load The Effects select display can be placed in Auto Load mode for automatic submaster loading. Once in Auto Load mode, when an effect, set, or sequence is selected at the Effects select display, it will automatically load into the specified submaster.

  • Page 265: Run/Stop Control

    DVANCED FFECTS EATURES DVANCED LAYBACK Run/Stop Control The Run and Stop modes are used to start, stop, and step through an effect when in AutoLoad mode (see previous page). These will override any submaster actions when an effect is assigned to a submaster. Pressing either button at the Effects panel will operate the effect by stopping, stepping, or running.
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  • Page 267: Chapter 14. Submasters

    HAPTER Submasters Submasters Submasters Submasters This chapter contains instructions for operating the playback submasters. • Submaster Overview • Submaster Modes • Playback Intensity Level • Playback 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...

  • Page 268: Submaster Overview

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Submaster Overview Panel Submasters The 30 available submasters are used for playback of events. These standard submasters are used for typical execution of cues (effect or crossfade types) or effects.

  • Page 269: Submasters Window

    UBMASTERS UBMASTER VERVIEW Submasters Window The Submasters window can be used to control playback of events just as the panel submasters. Bank buttons provide access to all 30 “soft” submasters in groups of five. • At Panels menu, select Submasters to access window. Mode Buttons Bank Buttons Playback...

  • Page 270: Submaster Modes

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Submaster Modes Using [Choose] and [Clear] Choose The [Choose] button, when pressed along with any of the submaster control buttons, allows the submaster to be placed in a variety of different modes.

  • Page 271: Clear

    UBMASTERS UBMASTER ODES Clear The [Clear] button releases a submaster from any applied modes and clears any active or pending cues (returning the submaster to its default state). The clear feature is a 2- step process, so that mode setting and cue information can be cleared separately. [Clear] / [Choose] clear this information rate 100...

  • Page 272: Freeze

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Set rate for a submaster: Step 1. Press [Rate] along with [Choose] button for required submaster. Step 2. Use Rate Control encoder to adjust rate to required value.

  • Page 273: Channel Filter

    UBMASTERS UBMASTER ODES Using Filters with Effects Filters can be used with effects to withhold information from cues, beams, and presets when they are part of an effect sequence. When cues are included in sequences, the cue times are used instead of attack times, unless timing is disabled in the filter selection.

  • Page 274: Timing Disable

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Timing Disable The Time Disable feature causes timing data to be ignored for any cues that are activated on that submaster while it is in timing disable mode.

  • Page 275: Manual Assign

    UBMASTERS UBMASTER ODES Manual Assign The Manual Assign feature loads any selected channels and their current parameter settings into the submaster for control. The submaster fader can then be used to scale the intensity output for those channels. For example, this function could be used to adjust the intensities of specific luminaires in order to brighten or dim certain areas of a stage.

  • Page 276: Intensity Level With Manual Assign

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Release a manual assignment using [Choose] or [Clear]: When releasing a submaster from a manual assignment using these methods, no parameter data will be changed; the channel is just no longer associated with that submaster.

  • Page 277: Board Command Disable

    UBMASTERS UBMASTER ODES Board Command Disable The Board Command Disable feature causes any linked snapshots, macros or autofollows to be ignored during playback of any cue. This feature can be useful for recalling the core data for any cue. Apply Board Command Disable to a submaster: •...

  • Page 278: Playback Intensity Level

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Playback Intensity Level How Playback Intensity is Determined Earlier in this manual, intensity was discussed in relation to cue store operations (refer “Intensity States” chapter on page 117 “How Faders Affect Intensity”...

  • Page 279: Example Scenarios

    UBMASTERS LAYBACK NTENSITY EVEL Example Scenarios The following examples will give you an idea how stored intensity values and fader settings work together to determine an intensity level for playback. The final playback intensity level is a percentage of what was stored in the original cue and not a percentage of the luminaire’s full potential intensity output.

  • Page 280: Intensity Transitions

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Intensity Transitions When playing back cues with intensity transitions (timed fades), the submaster fader can be used to scale the intensity output. • If the fader is set before the transition occurs, the entire transition will be scaled accordingly.

  • Page 281: Advanced Playback Of Cues

    UBMASTERS LAYBACK Playback Advanced Playback of Cues A cue loaded into a submaster becomes the pending cue. When [Go] is pressed, the pending cue will play. Play a cue: Step 1. At keypad, press [Cue] [n] [Enter] or scroll through cue list to select cue. It will be displayed in the keypad window.

  • Page 282: Controlling Linked Playback

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Controlling Linked Playback The submaster always sequences, placing the linked cue in that submaster’s pending file or the specified submaster’s pending file. Linked cues with an associated wait time will automatically execute after the wait time has elapsed.

  • Page 283: Chapter 15. System Setups

    HAPTER System Setups System Setups System Setups System Setups This chapter provides instructions for setting the console’s default options, display settings, and multi-console system options. • Default Options • Display Filters • Multi-Console Features • Off-Line Programming 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...

  • Page 284: Default Options

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Default Options Settings Window The options available in the Settings window are advanced setups that are not required when first powering up and patching your system. These can be changed at any time.

  • Page 285: Default Explanations

    YSTEM ETUPS EFAULT PTIONS Default Explanations Emergency Action Default: Do nothing (remain in current state) This setting determines what event is to occur if communication is lost between the console and the luminaire/interface devices for longer than 15 seconds. This information is sent upon console start-up in case of an emergency.

  • Page 286: Use Of Filters With Color Store

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Use of Filters with Color Store Default: Filters not used This setting defines whether or not function filters impact Color select store operations. Buttons/Keys This setting defines which direction the keypad [ ] and [ ] arrows will function.

  • Page 287: Display Filters

    YSTEM ETUPS ISPLAY ILTERS Display Filters Loading Filters Console status windows can be configured to include data from specified channels only. Once a display filter has been loaded, only data from the specified channels would be shown in the status windows and only these luminaires would appear in the 3D Graphic window.

  • Page 288: Multi-Console Features

    Multi-Console Features Setting Up a Backup Console Virtuoso will allow a second console to be connected to a single lighting system. This feature can be used to ready a backup console for quick takeover of system operations in the event the main console goes down. To configure the system for multiple console connection, it is necessary to setup one console as a primary and others as secondary.

  • Page 289: Power Up

    File menu. Configure a secondary console: Step 1. At console to be configured, at Virtuoso icon menu, select Config as Secondary Console... Step 2. At confirmation window, click OK to proceed or Cancel to abort.

  • Page 290: Connecting Virtuoso Dx Backup In Standard Ethernet Systems

    ANUAL Connecting Virtuoso DX Backup in Standard Ethernet Systems There are special considerations to observe when networking two Virtuoso DX consoles together without using any external devices such as Network Interface (NIF) units or nodes. When two Virtuoso DX consoles are networked together and programming changes are being made, the modified cue data is NOT synchronized to the other console’s...

  • Page 291: Disable Console

    System Config window, but all user control is temporarily disabled. Note: Any primary or secondary console can be disabled as required. Disable a console: At console to be disabled, at Virtuoso Icon menu, select • Disable Console...

  • Page 292: Off-Line Programming

    Note: The Off-Line feature does not eliminate the need for a console. The Visionary 3D application is available for programming offline without a console. Set console to Off-Line Mode: At Virtuoso icon menu, select Off-Line. When in off- • line mode, system configuration window will not display any connected system devices and "offline"...

  • Page 293: Vari Lite Software Downloads

    OWNLOADS VARI LITE Software Downloads VL2000 Luminaires VL2000 luminaire software may now be downloaded from the Virtuoso DX console. Software updates can only be done when luminaires are in VL2000 mode. To download VL2000 software: Step 1. Create new show file without a patch.
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  • Page 295: Chapter 16. 3D Graphic Display

    HAPTER 3D Graphic Display 3D Graphic Display 3D Graphic Display 3D Graphic Display This chapter provides instructions for using the Virtuoso 3D Display features. • 3D Features • 3D Display Window • Live/Preview Mode 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...

  • Page 296: Overview

    ANUAL 3D Features Overview The Virtuoso three-dimensional features provide graphic feedback for live, preview, and off-line editing purposes. Once patched with a 3D location, the 3D Graphic window will allow you to view your current luminaire configuration in either a wireframe or a rendered three-dimensional representation.

  • Page 297: Importing A Venue

    3D G : 3D F RAPHIC ISPLAY EATURES Importing a Venue A graphic representation of your venue or stage production can be imported for use in the 3D Graphic window. This file, referred to as a “venue”, is stored with the show file.

  • Page 298: 3D Layer Control

    3D graphic can be processor intensive and slow down performance of the 3D graphic feature. As an option to speed up performance, Virtuoso offers a method for specifying individual layers of the imported *.dwg or *.dxf graphic not to be clipped.

  • Page 299: Match 3D

    3D G : 3D F RAPHIC ISPLAY EATURES Match 3D The Match 3D feature available in the Drawing Size window allows importing of the size and window positioning coordinates from the 3D graphic into the Plan View. (This requires that a 3D graphic has been previously imported.) Import 3D specifications into Plan View: Step 1.

  • Page 300: 3D Display Window

    Step 1. Open Luminaire Patch window by dropping a new luminaire icon into Plan View window or by double- clicking an existing icon. (Refer to “Patching VARI LITE Series 300 Luminaires” on page 40.) Step 2. Enter an X, Y, and Z value.

  • Page 301: Changing 3D Height Location

    3D G : 3D D RAPHIC ISPLAY ISPLAY INDOW Changing 3D Height Location An easy method of changing the height (Z coordinate) of an object in the 3D environment is accomplished at the Plan View window. Height can be adjusted in two ways: •...

  • Page 302: Using 3D Graphic Window

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Using 3D Graphic Window The 3D Graphic window displays your current luminaire configuration in either a wireframe or a rendered three-dimensional representation. Note: If you open the 3D Graphic window without having defined a new venue or imported a venue, you will be asked to define the venue size.
  • Page 303 3D G : 3D D RAPHIC ISPLAY ISPLAY INDOW While in Channel Select Mode, the following options are available: • Click on individual luminaires to select for manual control. • Hold down left trackpad button and drag cursor across a range of luminaires to select for manual control.

  • Page 304: 3D Graphic Settings

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL 3D Graphic Settings Appearance aspects of the 3D graphic can be adjusted using the Settings window. Using 3D Settings window: At 3D graphic window, click on Settings button. Using cursor, drag sliders to •...

  • Page 305: Live/Preview Mode

    3D G RAPHIC ISPLAY REVIEW Live/Preview Mode Overview The 3D Graphic display, when used in combination with the console’s Preview Mode, is a powerful tool for previewing cues and manual control moves without actually executing them on stage. As mentioned in Chapter 1 of this manual, the console has two special modes: Live and Preview.

  • Page 306: Using Preview Mode

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Using Preview Mode This feature will allow you to continue to play back a show, while setting up a new look which can then be saved as a cue. The Preview Mode would also allow you to step through the Cue Sheet in order to preview cues in the 3D Graphic or Luminaire Status windows.

  • Page 307: Chapter 17. Show Maintenance

    HAPTER Show Maintenance Show Maintenance Show Maintenance Show Maintenance This chapter provides instructions for managing show files, importing/exporting patch data, updating the operating system, using online diagnostics, and for entering the console’s off-line diagnostic mode. • Data Management • Updating Profiles •...

  • Page 308: Data Management

    Zip® drive for back up and storage purposes. When the system is powered up, the Virtuoso operating system will automatically open the last show file used on the console, unless one is unavailable, in which case a new show file is automatically opened.

  • Page 309: Open Existing Show File

    AINTENANCE ANAGEMENT Open Existing Show File Note: To open a show file from a portable disk, you must first copy it to the console’s hard drive. Step 1. At File menu, select Show File Manager. Window will open. Step 2. Open show file: •...

  • Page 310: Import Show Data

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Import Show Data Data can be imported from one show file to another. Note: Associated Cue Snapshots and Notes are imported with an Import Cue Range action.
  • Page 311 AINTENANCE ANAGEMENT After Cue Import If cues have been built using Presets, the Cue Data and Status windows will show the source Preset ID. If Presets were not imported, there will be no Preset data present/available for the luminaires. In this case, there may be a log message indicating that channels could not recall data because there was no Preset data.

  • Page 312: Importing Palette Data

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Importing Palette Data Importing beam and color palettes for DMX fixtures (using “Import Show Data” on page 284) in software version 3.0 could lead to corrupted data if the patch was not the same.
  • Page 313 AINTENANCE ANAGEMENT Unknown Fixture Type Revert to Defaults This command can be used to delete bad palette data and duplicate fixture types (e.g. multiple VL2C luminaires). This will restore defaults from the profile (if present) for the selected fixture. (See screen captures on next page.) To revert to defaults: Step 1.
  • Page 314 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Selected Fixture Multiple Fixture Types 23-Sep-02 02. 9651.0 001 C...

  • Page 315: Save A Copy

    AINTENANCE ANAGEMENT Save A Copy A copy of your show file can be saved to the hard drive. To save a copy: Step 1. At File menu, select Save A Copy... Save As window will open. Step 2. Name your file or use default name. Step 3.

  • Page 316: Import Patch

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Import Patch Patch data exported from a show file may be imported into a different show file. The patch data file can be resident on the hard drive or portable disk.
  • Page 317 AINTENANCE ANAGEMENT Using Log window: At Setup menu, select Log. • • Click check boxes to display desired information. • Press Clear to clear all messages. Specifies which types of information will be displayed. Note: In some cases, the console’s log file can become corrupted and "hang up" the processor.

  • Page 318: Printing

    In the case of the special windows noted above which have two sections, the Virtuoso software adds four extra options. (Depending on the printer, these options may be displayed in a slightly different manner in the Print window but they will always be available.) These options are: Summary, Current...
  • Page 319 Step 2. At File menu, select Print... Step 3. At Print window, configure options. If printing from a special Virtuoso window (see previous page), select which data you wish to print. Step 4. Click Print. Special Virtuoso window options. These are available for specific windows (refer to previous page).

  • Page 320: Updating Profiles

    32.) Profiles The Profiles are stored in a Virtuoso system folder which is accessed each time a new show file is opened. It is possible to import new Profiles and to update older show files with them if desired. When a new show file is opened, it will automatically contain all Profiles currently resident in the Profiles folder.

  • Page 321: Importing Profiles

    Step 1. At File menu, select Import Profiles from Show. Import Profiles window will open. Step 2. Click on desired show file. Locate Profile at right, select, and click OK. The Profile will be copied to the Virtuoso Profile folder. 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...

  • Page 322: Updating Show File Profiles

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Updating Show File Profiles In order to protect existing show files, the console does not automatically update them with any newly imported Profiles. If you desire to update an existing show file with a new profile(s), this can be done using the Update Profiles function.

  • Page 323: On-Line Diagnostics

    AINTENANCE IAGNOSTICS On-Line Diagnostics DMX Channel Tests The DMX Diagnostics available in the DMX Setup window can be used to troubleshoot DMX patch problems. The diagnostic function allows you to send values directly to a specific DMX channel, bypassing all other console controls. Perform DMX Diagnostics: Step 1.

  • Page 324: Error Log

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Error Log An error log for each device is displayed in its Device Info window. To access Device Info window: • At System Configuration window, double-click on a device’s icon. (Refer to “System Configuration Window”...

  • Page 325: Off-Line Diagnostics

    IAGNOSTICS Off-Line Diagnostics Overview Virtuoso off-line diagnostics allow you to test the console hardware in order to identify faulty components. These tests will not affect any of the data in your luminaires. CAUTION: These diagnostics are not intended to be used during performance condi- tions as they will interrupt system operation.
  • Page 326 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL The main desk has been divided into four diagnostic sections, which can be restarted in the off-line diagnostic mode individually, in combination, or all at the same time. A...
  • Page 327 AINTENANCE IAGNOSTICS Hold down first [Choose Button] for Auxiliary Submaster Panel diagnostics 02.9 651.00 01 C 23-Sep-02...

  • Page 328: Diagnostic Mode Operation (Virtuoso Dx Console)

    IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Diagnostic Mode Operation (Virtuoso DX Console) Once the console is in diagnostic mode, the top select display will list all test options and the submasters display window will provide a graphic of the console front panel in order to register button presses for the purpose of testing.

  • Page 329: Chapter 18. Show Control By External Devices

    HAPTER Show Control by External Show Control by External Show Control by External Show Control by External Devices Devices Devices Devices This chapter provides instructions for controlling shows by use of an external MIDI/ SMPTE or switch closure trigger device. •...

  • Page 330: About Midi/Smpte

    In the same way that MIDI can command a note to start or stop, Virtuoso console functions such as board cue execution can be initiated by a connected MIDI-compatible device.

  • Page 331: Input Options

    The LED will flash when either the SMPTE data is not valid or the console cannot lock in on the signal. Switch Closure Trigger Input (Virtuoso Console) The switch closure trigger port is wired to the Board Control [Go] button. Closing the switch by any compatible device is the equivalent of pressing this button.

  • Page 332: Switch Closure Trigger Input (Virtuoso Dx Console)

    IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Switch Closure Trigger Input (Virtuoso DX Console) The switch closure trigger port is wired to the Board Control [Go] button. Closing the switch by any compatible device is the equivalent of pressing this button. The triggering device can be any device that will supply the “short”, such as a hand-held switch, a relay, a footswitch, etc.

  • Page 333: Note Mapping

    : MIDI N ONTROL BY XTERNAL EVICES OTES MIDI Notes Note Mapping The console accepts MIDI note messages. Each MIDI note is mapped to a single macro for the first 127 macros. When the console receives the note, it will execute the corresponding macro.
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  • Page 335: Overview

    : MIDI/SMPTE T ONTROL BY XTERNAL EVICES IMECODE MIDI/SMPTE Timecode Overview The console will also accept MIDI/SMPTE timecode messages, which can be generated internally or from an external source. The messages generated by the internal timecode generator can be run independently or in sync with an external timecode.

  • Page 336: Recording

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL • If the Timecode Autoswitch is enabled, the system will continue executing events in the normal sequence using its internal time clock, until the system can resync.

  • Page 337: Timecode Scripts Window

    : MIDI/SMPTE T ONTROL BY XTERNAL EVICES IMECODE Timecode Scripts Window The content of timecode scripts can be viewed and edited in the Timecode Scripts window. The Delete, Replace, Punch In, and Insert features allow editing so that an entire script does not have to be re-recorded in order to make a change. The Time column may also be edited.
  • Page 338 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Using window: To open, at Data menu, select Timecode Scripts. • • Click on Steps drop-down arrow to view content of steps. • Edit as necessary.
  • Page 339 : MIDI/SMPTE T ONTROL BY XTERNAL EVICES IMECODE Insert new step(s): Step 1. Using trackpad, select step prior to where you wish to insert new step. Step 2. Click "insert" icon. Step 3. At desk, perform new action(s). Step 4. Click "Stop Record" icon. To select multiple scripts for playback: Step 1.

  • Page 340: Midi Show Control

    Overview The console can utilize MIDI Show Control (MSC) commands for more advanced external MIDI control. This section covers commands as they relate to Virtuoso functions. For more information on MIDI and MSC, consult the following document available from MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA): •...

  • Page 341: Variables

    EVICES ONTROL Variables The cue number, Q_Number, typically represents actual Virtuoso cue number, Board cue number or other items that can be numbered such as effects, snapshots, macros, etc. The cue list, Q_List, represents the submaster number. Zero (0) will be used for board cue playback, 1 through 30 for submasters, and 256 will specifically represent "no...

  • Page 342: Commands

    ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Commands MSC commands are interpreted by the Virtuoso based on the number, list, and path fields in the cue data. Command Description Data Format Used for board cue go, submaster go, submaster Q_Number:Q_List:Q_Path autoload, and for recall of any type of Virtuoso item.

  • Page 343: Defined [Go] Actions

    : MIDI S ONTROL BY XTERNAL EVICES ONTROL Defined [Go] Actions The following are actions available with the [Go] command: • Q_Number = N, Q_List = 1-30, and Q_Path = empty or 0: "submaster {Q_Number} autoload cue N". • Q_Number = N, Q_List = 1-30, and Q_Path = 2: "autoload of effect N on submaster {Q_List}".
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  • Page 345: Appendix A. Tutorial

    PPENDIX Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Overview The following tutorial is designed to illustrate the basic steps required to create a new show file, patch some luminaires, create a venue, store cues/effects and play them back. Note: There are often multiple methods for performing many of the actions covered in this tutorial.

  • Page 346: Basic Tutorial

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Basic Tutorial Create a new show file: Refer to Ch. 17 for more detailed instructions. 1. At File menu, select Show File Manager. 2. Open new show file by clicking New File icon.
  • Page 347 UTORIAL ASIC UTORIAL Create a Patch: Refer to Ch. 3 for more detailed instructions. 1. At Operation menu, select Plan View. (Plan View window will open and 2D Display menu will become available on menu bar.) 2. At Patch menu, select Enable Editing. Icon bar and grid will appear in Plan View window and Patch menu selection will change to "Disable Editing."...
  • Page 348 Note: Depending on the type of fixture being patched, a slightly different style patch window will be opened: VARI LITE, DMX, or Conventional. In this example, only the VARI LITE Luminaire Patch window is used.
  • Page 349 UTORIAL ASIC UTORIAL 5. Luminaire Patch window will open with default settings. For this tutorial we will use the default settings. Click Save to accept. Default 3D location settings Device Type Selector menu Channel Number Click to save data 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5, patching three VL5 luminaires and two VL6 lumi- naires (see screen capture below).
  • Page 350 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Set up 3D Graphic window: Refer to Ch. 16 for more detailed instructions. 1. Import a venue as follows: a. At File menu, select Import Venue.
  • Page 351 UTORIAL ASIC UTORIAL Select channels and store as a group: Refer to Ch. 4 and Ch. 5 for more detailed instructions. 1. At Panels menu, select Channel Select. Clear All Selections Select All Patched Channels Click boxes to select channels (highlighted boxes are selected) 2.
  • Page 352 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Select group and apply intensity and color: 1. To deselect group (for purposes of this tutorial), click somewhere inside 3D Graphic window. (Luminaires will now be deselected, turning from orange back to gray.)
  • Page 353 UTORIAL ASIC UTORIAL Store two presets: 1. Store Preset 1 as follows: a. At console Pan and Tilt encoders, turn until luminaire is in new position. b. Press [F1]. (Store window will open.) c. Using cursor, select Preset. (Or press [P] at keyboard.) d.
  • Page 354 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL 3. At Select Displays window, at Preset section, alternately click inside Preset 1 and Preset 2 boxes. Note the changes in 3D graphic window. Preset 2...
  • Page 355 UTORIAL ASIC UTORIAL 2. Store Cue 2 as follows: a. At Encoders window, click Full to return intensity to VL6 luminaires. b. At Select Displays window, click inside Color 2 box to change beams to red. c. Press [F1], enter "2" as cue number, and click Click to bring luminaires to OK to store.
  • Page 356 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL 3. Select Cue 1 as follows: a. At Operation menu, select Cue Sheet. b. At Cue Sheet window, select Cue 1. 4. Load Submaster and playback cues as follows: a.
  • Page 357 UTORIAL ASIC UTORIAL Add timing and filters to presets and cues: Refer to Ch. 9 for more detailed instructions. 1. Recall Preset 2 as follows: a. At Panels menu, choose Select Displays. b. At Select Displays window, at Group section, click inside Group 1 box. Channels (luminaires) 1-5 are now selected.
  • Page 358 IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL 3. Apply a VARI LITE color as follows: a. At Operation menu, select VL Color System. b. At VL Color System window, scroll down and select Dark Blue (ID 374). Refer to Ch. 6 for more detailed instructions.
  • Page 359 UTORIAL ASIC UTORIAL a. Press [F1]. (Store window will open.) b. Using cursor, select Preset. (Or press [P] at key- board.) c. Enter "3" for the preset number. d. Click OK. e. At Select Displays window, at Preset section, click inside Preset 3 box to send luminaires to Preset 3.
  • Page 360 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Create and playback an effect: Refer to Ch. 8 for more detailed instructions. 1. Create a set as follows: a. At Panels menu, choose Select Displays. (Select Displays window will open.)
  • Page 361 UTORIAL ASIC UTORIAL 2. Create a sequence as follows: a. At Data menu, select Sequences. (Sequences window will open.) b. Using cursor, select Sequence 1 at upper half of window. c. At lower half of window, at Step 1, Action 1, use popup menu to select Preset (PSet).
  • Page 362 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL d. At Seq column, enter "1". (An effect using Set 1 and Sequence 1 is now created.) Enter 1 as the Set Advanced Features Enter 1 as the Sequence 4.

  • Page 363: Appendix B. Glossary

    PPENDIX Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Active An intensity value greater than zero (1-100%). When a luminaire is active, it will store data for all parameters (including intensity). Also, a selected submaster and its associated cue are considered active. Ad Hoc A group of channels selected “on-the-fly”...
  • Page 364 Color Select Programmed colors which can be applied to selected channels using the Color select display or command-line keypad. A VARI LITE color palette is available by default, however, colors can be reprogrammed as required. A series of keypad entries for the purpose of manual control of luminaires or for programming...
  • Page 365 LOSSARY Effects Changes orientation of rotating effect. Index Effects A beam altering mechanism available in some luminaires. Sometimes called a “prism” wheel. Wheel Timing values applied to an overall effect or its associated steps. Each step in a sequence can Effect Timing be provided with a discrete attack time (fade in), sustain time (hold), decay (fade out) and step...
  • Page 366 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Hard Reset Restarts luminaires and reloads operating system and cue data. The subjective appreciation of the dominant wavelength of a light source; the attribute of color perception by which different parts of the spectrum are distinguished (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, purple).
  • Page 367 LOSSARY Manual Manual Control Override allows a manual intensity level to be established for an inactive Control channel. That level will remain in effect until a channel receives a command from an active, Override marked or out channel. A channel on manual control override may be placed on a submaster for intensity control.
  • Page 368 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Part A component of an effect set. Parts are made up of specified channels (luminaire groups) with the limitation that a channel may only appear once within the set.
  • Page 369 LOSSARY Select One of three panel displays or Select Displays window components and associated buttons Display which provide mapping of presets, colors, beams, macros, groups, and templates for store and recall applications. A special command which is used to modify or add parameter data to a cue, preset, or beam Selective Store state for specified channels (active or inactive).
  • Page 370 A default color palette, available via the Vari-Lite Color System window or command-line VARI LITE Color keypad, which is based on the numbering system for VARI LITE colors. System A representation of your venue or stage production as defined by 3D modeling parameters.
  • Page 371 LOSSARY Zero An intensity state of zero ("hard zero", 0% level). A luminaire that is zero will only store intensity data, which is stored as a "hard zero" (0% level) along with the luminaire’s intensity down time. When a cue is recalled, a zero luminaire will fade out with the luminaire’s intensity down time.
  • Page 372 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Notes 23-Sep-02 02. 9651.0 001 C...

  • Page 373: Appendix C. Technical Specifications

    PPENDIX Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Virtuoso Console Weight Includes console and built-in monitors: 120 pounds (54.4 kg) Power Requirements Voltage Range: 110 Mode, 85 to 130 VAC 220 Mode, 170 to 260 VAC Current Requirement: 110 Mode 3.5 A 220 Mode 2.5 A...

  • Page 374: System Capacity

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL System Capacity Control of 2,000 multiple parameter luminaires 2,000-10,000 cues per fixture (luminaire dependent) 1,000 presets 1,000 effects 100 beam selects 300 color selects 1000 group selects...

  • Page 375: Virtuoso Dx Console

    DX C ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS IRTUOSO ONSOLE Virtuoso DX Console Weight Includes console, Macintosh G4 computer and 15" monitor: 106.5 lbs (48.3 kg) Power Requirements Console: 2.0 A at 120 V 50/60 Hz 1.0 A at 240 V 50/60 Hz Macintosh G4 computer and 15" monitor: 8.0 A at 120 V 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 376: System Capacity

    30 submasters (in 3 pages) 26 DMX universes Interface Support 8 DMX universes Copper and fiber-optic Ethernet connections for Virtuoso protocol SMPTE Time Code input MIDI Time Code input MIDI Notes input External Trigger (switch closure) for Board Cue Go...
  • Page 377 NDEX Index Index Index Index Numerics using filters with 162 Beams 2D Display storing and recalling 166 background picture 34 Black out 211 drawing size 34 Board cue grid spacing 34 connecting external trigger 19 Plan View 2D mode 34 deleting 201 snap to grid 34 overview 102...
  • Page 378 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Command-Line Delay 157 see Keypad 213 Delete Configuration, system function key 183 console ID 27 Device Info window console name 30 using 58 DMX systems 27...
  • Page 379 148 Groups timing 231 ad hoc 176 Virtuoso DX panel 126 from Select Display window 100 Virtuoso panel 125 selecting from panel (Virtuoso only) 101 wave time 232 storing and recalling 99 windows 126 Encoder 3D 62 beam 61...
  • Page 380 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL with manual assign 250 notes 307 overview 304 synchronizing 309 timecode editing 311 Keypad timecode overview 309 overview 68 timecode recording 310 setting parmeters from 69...
  • Page 381 220 storing and recalling 95 Sequence Preview mode 14 attack time 235 Primary console 262 creating from Virtuoso DX panel 138 Primary disable 265 creating from Virtuoso panel 137 Printing 292 creating from window 140 connecting printer 19...
  • Page 382 ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Stop/flag, effect 237 creating from Virtuoso DX panel 133 Store creating from Virtuoso panel 131 function key 182 creating from window 134 Submaster default set 130 banks 242 definition 124...
  • Page 383 152 power up 28 sneak mode 168 software application 11 templates 153 unpacking case 16 timing mode 154 Virtuoso DX console accessories 10 console overview 9 installation 21 Undo 120 lock/unlock keyboard 22 function key 184 Macintosh computer 9...
  • Page 384 VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL Notes 23-Sep-02 02. 9651.0 001 C...

  • Page 385: Virtuoso Console Overview

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso Console Overview Display Monitor - Group Select Display - Built-in monitor for displaying soft Used to store and select groups of channels control windows and 3D graphics...

  • Page 386: Virtuoso Channel Select

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso Channel Select Quick Reference Millennium Button - Routes control to first 1000 channels when not Common operations and guidelines for using the Channel Select panel.

  • Page 387: Virtuoso Group Select

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso Group Select Quick Reference Group Select Buttons - Group Select Display 20 buttons for selecting groups Common operations and guidelines for using the Group Select portion of the Channel Select Panel.

  • Page 388: Virtuoso Manual Control

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso Manual Control Quick Reference Starts arc lamps Common operations and guidelines for using Manual Control panel. Allows hard or soft Arms [Start] and...

  • Page 389: Virtuoso Soft Select Displays

    IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso Soft Select Displays Quick Reference Soft select displays are provided for storing Preset, Color, Beam, Group, Macro, Snapshot, and Effect parameters. The parameter data can be recalled with a single press of the appropriate select button for the purpose of building consistent cues.

  • Page 390: Virtuoso Command-Line Keypad

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso Command-Line Keypad Quick Reference [At] ..Enters an intensity value. Example: <Chan> [5] [At] [7] [5] [Enter].

  • Page 391: Virtuoso Submasters

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso Submasters Quick Reference Applies filter settings Prohibits a submaster from to a submaster for having its content modified Common operations and guidelines for using Submasters panel.

  • Page 392: Virtuoso Effects

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso Effects Quick Reference Effect Control Timing Encoder - Display - • Effects are made up of sets and sequences. Sets timing for overall...

  • Page 393: Virtuoso Touch Screen & Macro/Snapshot/Template Display

    ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso Touch Screen & Macro/Snapshot/Template Display Quick Reference Common operations and guidelines for using Timing and Filter Macro/Snapshot/Template Select Display - functions. Select Buttons (20) - Provides access to recorded macros, Selects macro, snapshot, or Enables macro recording.

  • Page 394: Virtuoso Dx Console Overview

    ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso DX Console Overview Board Cue/Macro Record - Console Components Buttons used to start board cue Channel Select Controls - or macro record sequence Monitor Buttons for recalling channels...

  • Page 395: Virtuoso Dx Console Connections

    ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso DX Console Connections System and External Device Connections Console - Macintosh Computer Mac Computer Firewire Port Auxiliary Components Power and Data Ports Monitor Mac Computer (Channel Select Panel, etc.)

  • Page 396: Virtuoso Dx Channel Select/Lamp Status

    ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso DX Channel Select/Lamp Status Selects corresponding channels at optional channel select panel just as Lamp Control Buttons - identical buttons select channels in the Allows hard/soft reset of luminaires, Window Channel Select window.

  • Page 397: Virtuoso Dx Manual Control

    IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso DX Manual Control Quick Reference Special color encoder functions: Common operations and guidelines for using manual controls: Encoder 1 - VL7 PLATE 1 COLOR or VL2 WHEEL 1 Encoder 2 - VL7 PLATE 1 SATURATION or VL2 WHEEL 2...

  • Page 398: Virtuoso Dx Select Displays

    ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso DX Select Displays Quick Reference [Bank/Function] - Allows bank and mode Select displays are provided for storing Preset, Color, Beam, Group, Macro, Snapshot, selections when pressed and Effect parameters. The parameter data can be recalled with a single press of the Soft Select Display - appropriate select button for the purpose of building consistent cues.

  • Page 399: Virtuoso Dx Command-Line Keypad

    IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso DX Command-Line Keypad Quick Reference [At] ..Enters an intensity value. Example: <Chan> [5] [At] [7] [5] [Enter]. Commands for storing, recalling, and updating cues and presets [Beam] ..Stores or recalls a beam state. Example: <Chan> [5] [Beam] [2] [0] [Enter].

  • Page 400: Virtuoso Dx Submasters

    VARI LITE® - V ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso DX Submasters Quick Reference Applies filter settings Withholds selected Clears submaster to a submaster for channels from playback modes and events Common operations and guidelines for using submasters:...

  • Page 401: Virtuoso Dx Timing/Filter Display

    ™ / V ™ DX C ’ IRTUOSO IRTUOSO ONSOLE ANUAL EFERENCE Virtuoso DX Timing/Filter Display Quick Reference Window Common operations and guidelines for using Timing and Filter Select tab to change window mode functions. Template operations Displays template name...

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