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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Martin Xciter. The Xciter is a hands-on lighting control tool for DJs and lighting
operators. This lighting controller allows operators to instantly manipulate the light show via easy-to-use
buttons and faders for spontaneous lighting effects. Ideal for clubs, small touring applications, even larger
mobile DJs, Xciter puts programming, playback and live manipulation of light shows at your fingertips.
Instant pitch control, freeze, flash, blackout, master control and many other features are standard . Apply
any effect and delay to any parameter for more advanced effects. Functions like strobe, smoke and more
can be assigned to each of four programmable customizable buttons for personalized, intuitive control.
Assign effects, scenes or dimmer to any of six faders and flash buttons and access them live during
playback. Keep your finger on the pulse by increasing or decreasing the show speed by up to 5 times using
the convenient pitch fader.
With Xciter you can control up to 20 fixtures, each up to 48 channels - max of 512 channels (soon to
control up to 40 fixtures with a software upgrade). Up to 160 cues containing 4 sequences can run
simultaneously. Sequences can be triggered via an internal clock, manually or via audio or BPM. Up to 10
manual override scenes can be accessed during playback.
Also incorporated are 20 general-purpose buttons so operators can select cues or fixtures directly. Xciter
also includes a joystick for manual pan/tilt control. Pan/tilt effects include timing effects and 20 pan/tilt
presets. Other features include direct access to dimmer channels, a master fader adjustment for general
light intensity control, and easy control of generic dimmers.
Extremely easy to navigate, Xciter features an easy-to-read, blue backlight LCD display for show menu,
dialogue and fader label presentation, as well as a jog wheel that makes it easy to scroll through fader
pages. Connect your PC directly to Xciter via the USB connection to update fixture libraries, export/import
shows, for show back up, editing, and more.
The Xciter comes with the following:
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User manual
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5 meter (16 ft.) 3-pin XLR cable
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XLR termination plug
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3-wire 1.5 meter (5 ft.) IEC mains cable
1.1 Naming conventions used in this manual
The following conventions are used in this user manual:
[x]
{x}
GP
MATRIX
ARROW
DA
MF
SMF
MB
SMB
LCD1
LCD2
SCR1
Key with label 'x'
Soft key with label 'x'
Group/page key
Number and letter keys
The previous and next keys with the arrow left and right
Direct Access keys (Smoke, Strobe, Ext1, Ext2)
Master fader
Sub Master Fader
Master bounce
Sub Master Bounce keys
The main LCD
The fader LCD
Jog wheel next to LCD1
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