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- Page 1 301 Console Operations Manual Manual Part No. 24-004-0815...
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Page 2: Welcome
Please look through all the documents and keep them safely for future use. If you have any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact Strand Lighting or any authorized Strand service center for advice. -
Page 3: Offices And Service Centers
Via Delle Gardenie S.N.C. Pontina Vecchia KM 33,400 00040 Pomezia, Italy Tel. +39-0691-9631 Fax +39-0691-47138 Toronto Strand Lighting (Canada) Inc 2430 Lucknow Drive #15, Mississauga, Ontario, L5S 1V3 Canada Tel. +1 905-677-7130 Fax. +1 905-677-6859 Strand 301 Console Manual Page 3... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Cross Fade Time –....................17 Recording of Back Up Scenes ..................17 Change Pages - ......................18 Playback of Back Up Scenes ..................18 - Back Up Cues on Multiple Pages ................19 Flash ......................... 20 Page 4 Strand 301 Console Manual... - Page 5 Capacity ........................31 Setup..........................31 Operation ........................32 Analogue Input Operation ....................32 Conclusion ..........................33 Accessories........................... 33 Appendix A..........................34 Control Input ........................34 Link Input .......................... 34 Analogue In........................34 Index ..........................35 Strand 301 Console Manual Page 5...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Concept The 301 series console provides 3 modes of operation. Back up, Timed Events, and 12 Channel Control mode. Back up mode provides cue storage of 144 looks or cues to any DMX512 based lighting console for one universe of DMX512. -
Page 7: Face Plate
Face Plate Back Plate Strand 301 Console Manual Page 7... -
Page 8: Layout
Layout Page 8 Strand 301 Console Manual... -
Page 9: Quick Guide
In back up mode – changes from page 1 through 12 for playback and recording of cues. In timed event mode – the page button is inactive. In manual mode – the page button is inactive. Strand 301 Console Manual Page 9... - Page 10 DMX Output – accepts a DMX512 5 pin XLR connector from the dimmers. Analogue In – accepts an analogue input for 12 contact closures. Link Input – as a master 301 console, accepts a DMX512 3 pin XLR connector from the Link Output of the slave 301 console.
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Page 11: Setup
This may already be attached to the DMX512 output of the lighting system’s main lighting console. The DMX512 output to the lighting system needs to run to the 301 first. This will allow the 301 to send the back up cues to the dimmers should the main console fail. -
Page 12: Rack Mounting
For multiple unit setup, see Multiple Units – Setup section in this manual. Rack Mounting Below is a drawing that illustrates the removal of the edge pieces for rack mounting. Page 12 Strand 301 Console Manual... -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Basic Navigation Basic navigation for the 301 is done with four buttons (represented to the left). The functions of the keys are labeled on the bottom line of the LCD screen. Escape on the left, Confirm on the right and Up / Down in the center separated by a slash (/). -
Page 14: Back Up Mode
Back up Mode Capacity The 301 can record up to 144 cues for a full universe of DMX. 12 pages at 12 cues per page. (A universe is defined as 512 DMX outputs) More that one universe can be captured but that requires multiple units. (See the Multiple Unit section for more information.) -
Page 15: Menu
Note: When an entire page of scenes are deleted, the console automatically advances to the next page number for quick deletion of the next page. Also, when the console is back in playback mode, the console has advanced to these pages live. Strand 301 Console Manual Page 15... -
Page 16: Delete All Scenes
1. Delete Scene inactivity. 2. Set Buzzer 3. Set Clock Quit +/- Confirm Navigate using the left Set Clock key. Set the time using TIME:12:00:00 the up and down keys. Then press Confirm. > Confirm Page 16 Strand 301 Console Manual... -
Page 17: Cross Fade Time
All LEDs will flash momentarily. When recorded, the LED above the selected fader will light The process can be repeated until all 12 faders have a cue stored in each one. For more than 12 cues, change to a different page. Strand 301 Console Manual Page 17... -
Page 18: Change Pages
Read more about Non-Current Page Active Faders in the Operation section below. Recording scenes as back up cues from the main lighting console on the 301 is quick and simple. But there are a few things to know when dealing with multiple pages. -
Page 19: Back Up Cues On Multiple
When the fader goes to zero, the LED light will go out, Level:50 indicating that this scene is no longer being held on this fader from XFtm <Ms> Menu the previous page (page 1). Strand 301 Console Manual Page 19... -
Page 20: Flash
This will be indicated by C-Page info on the LCD screen and the LED above the fader changing from flashing to being constantly on. Flash Any scene that is recorded can be flashed momentarily by pressing and releasing the flash button below the appropriate fader. Page 20 Strand 301 Console Manual... -
Page 21: Timed Events Mode
<Ms> - this lets the operator know that the console is in master mode rather than slave mode. With a single 301, this should always be Ms. Menu – allows the operator to adjust setup options and delete items specific to the current mode. -
Page 22: Delete Event
2. Set Default Ft 3. Set Buzzer The arrow (Escape key) Quit +/- Confirm Default Fadetime changes your cursor from 59Min:59Sec minutes to seconds. The Down keys > +/- Confirm change the time. Press Confirm to accept. Page 22 Strand 301 Console Manual... -
Page 23: Set Buzzer
Record Scene button and press the Flash button that corresponds with fader 1. This will capture the current cue from the main lighting console. Hold down while pressing Strand 301 Console Manual Page 23... -
Page 24: Manual Playback Of Timed Events
Note that the clock is in 24 hour format and the up and down keys wrap the hour and minute digits. An event that has not been recorded cannot be scheduled. The scheduling window will close automatically after 5 seconds of inactivity. Page 24 Strand 301 Console Manual... -
Page 25: Starting The Timed Events
LCD screen. Event:01 On Off At: 17:00 Stop <00:09> If the operator wishes to interrupt the event’s schedule, just press Escape to stop it and the event will fade out in the default time. Strand 301 Console Manual Page 25... - Page 26 Note that when event list is started, it is not possible to change mode. This is to avoid event being played out accidentally while the console is being used live. Stop the event if want to switch to back- up or channel mode. Page 26 Strand 301 Console Manual...
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Page 27: Channel Control Mode
12 Channel Control Mode Capacity The 301 console can control 12 channels in a single scene as a manual preset desk with a full DMX universe (512 DMX addresses) patch. The hold feature will allow two scene mode. Changing Modes To change to manual preset mode, hold down BOTH the up and 1. -
Page 28: Patch
To display all unpatched dimmers, go to Display Patch and view channel 0. See the Display Patch section in this manual for instructions. Since this is a soft patch (which means it is an electronic patch), any number of 512 dimmers can be controlled by any channel. Page 28 Strand 301 Console Manual... -
Page 29: Display Patch
To default the patch. Navigate the up / down keys to select Default Patch. Then press Confirm. 1. Edit Patch 2. Display Patch 3. Default Patch Quit +/- Confirm Turn On Default Patch? To continue with the default patch command, press Confirm. Quit Confirm Strand 301 Console Manual Page 29... -
Page 30: One Scene Mode
Simply press the Hold button again and the new cue will crossfade in while the old cue crossfades out. See the LCD screen for countdown of crossfade using the default time. Page 30 Strand 301 Console Manual... -
Page 31: Multiple Units
Multiple Units Capacity Each 301 console can capture one universe of DMX. There is maximum of 32 301 units that can be connected. Setup For a two unit system, Strand recommends that master controls the first universe of DMX and that the slave controls the second universe of DMX. The diagram below shows the recommended connection of equipment. -
Page 32: Operation
Connect a 3 pin cable to the link input of the master 301 console and connect it to the link output of the slave 301 console. Master to Slave Set the Master / Slave switch appropriately on the back panel of each console. -
Page 33: Conclusion
Conclusion This concludes the instructional manual for Strand’s 301 series console. Accessories A replacement vinyl cover is available for the console. Contact your local dealer for price and availability. Strand 301 Console Manual Page 33... -
Page 34: Control Input
Figure 9. A five-pin female XLR connector is also fitted to allow a series of SD 6 packs (or other DMX equipment) to be connected together in ‘daisy chain’ fashion. SHIELD NOT CONNECTED DMX - DMX + Link Input Analogue In Page 34 Strand 301 Console Manual... -
Page 35: Index
Conclusion ............33 Confirm Navigation Keys in Quick Guide ....9 Console Position Switch Face Plate............7 Quick Guide ..........10 Flash Control Input..........34 Back up mode ........... 20 Cross Fade Time Flash Buttons Back up mode ...........17 Strand 301 Console Manual Page 35... - Page 36 Multiple Panels ..........31 Screen Menus for Events Player Timed Events Mode........21 Set Buzzer Back up mode ........... 16 Timed Events Mode........23 Navigation Keys Set Clock Quick Guide ..........9 Back up mode ........... 16 Page 36 Strand 301 Console Manual...
- Page 37 Multiple Panels .........31 Unpatched Dimmers ........28 sl 11 Standards Compliance Navigation Keys in Quick Guide....9 Getting Started ..........6 Starting the Timed Events Timed Events Mode........25 Welcome............2 Table of Contents..........4 Timed Events Mode........21 Strand 301 Console Manual Page 37...
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