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Summary of Contents for Leviton 8700 Series
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
___________________________ Quick Start Guide 8700 Series Document Release March. 2007 Revision A... -
Page 2: Warranty
Leviton will not be responsible for any loss of use time or subsequent damages should any of the equipment fail during the warranty period, but agrees only to repair or replace defective equipment returned to its plant in Tualatin, Oregon. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warranty ............Inside Front Cover Notice.............. Inside Front Cover Chapter 1 Introduction & Setup ...........1 Introduction................2 8700 Series Models ............2 Using this Guide ................ 2 Text Conventions ............. 2 Installation and Start Up ............3 Warnings ! ..............3 Power On ................ - Page 4 Masters Playback Display Area ........35 Loading a single Cue to a Master ........35 Loading a Cue List to a Master ........35 Deleting Masters ............36 Manual Master Playback ..........36 Page ii 8700 Series Quick Start Guide...
- Page 5 Automatic Master Playback ..........36 Modifying the Fade Rate ........37 Loading Channels to Masters .......... 37 Loading Editor Content direct to Masters ......37 Jump and Loop (Lp) Functions ..........38 End Jump ............38 Chapter 5 Memory Functions..........39 Saving and Loading Shows............
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction & Setup
Chapter 1 Introduction & Setup This chapter is intended to orient you to the console and Quick Start Guide. The following sections are covered: • Introduction • 8700 Series Models • Using this Guide • Text Conventions • Installation and Start Up •... -
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Thank You for purchasing the Leviton 8700 Series lighting control console! The purpose of this Quick Start Guide is to help you get "up and running" as soon as possible. Only basic operations are covered here, please see the User Guide located on the CD for further information. -
Page 9: Installation And Start Up
Installation and Start Up The following items are included with your 8700 Series console: Quick Start Guide, User Guide CD, 110V Mains AC Cable, Warranty card. Warnings ! Do not expose unit to rain or moisture, or damage may occur. -
Page 10: Getting Help
Contact Information Leviton Lighting Management Systems Division 20497 SW Teton, Tualatin, OR 97062 Mailing Address: PO Box 2210 Tualatin, OR 97062 Customer Service: (800)736-6682 Technical Support: (800)959-6004 Fax: (503)404-5601 Internet: www.lms.leviton.com Page 4 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 11: Console Configuration
Console Configuration Press [MENU] [50] to open the Console Configuration page. Masters Number: The number of Masters equals the number of physical faders on the console except in Master/Slave connections. Channels Number: Depending on the model, up to 2000 channels may be entered. Attributes Number: This is the amount of fixture parameters available. -
Page 12: Monitor Screens
Both screens contain a Status Line, Command Line, and Information Line (see next page). Base Screen Status Line Command Line Information Line Auxiliary Screen Status Line Command Line Information Line Page 6 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 13: Status Line
Status Line Displays current Banks keys configuration (Macro, Group, etc.), Grand Master (GM) level and Blackout status (BO), current Editor (Stage or Blind), next Cue number (Q1), Timing Mode (T1, T2, etc.), items active in the Editor (c=Channels, f=Fixtures, =Shapes), System Memory available (99%), and current time. -
Page 14: Monitors Configuration
Follow below to configure the Base and Auxiliary Screens. Procedure: Notes: 1. Press [MENU] [60] 2. Use Arrow Keys or Mouse to select option. 3. Enter or select data. 4. Press [ENTER] 5. Press [EXIT] to close page. Page 8 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 15: Navigation
Navigation Mouse In addition to connecting an external mouse, the Trackball can be configured for use as a mouse by pressing the [MOUSE] key. Pressing the [TB] key returns to Trackball mode. The mouse can be used to select data in Edit Tables and Options Windows (see below). Edit Tables Some screens contain Edit Tables which allow you to edit relevant data. - Page 16 Page 10 8700 Series Quick Start Guide...
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Page 17: Chapter 2 Patching
Chapter 2 Patching This chapter covers the following subjects: • Patching Fixtures • Adding Fixtures to the Patch • Loading a new Fixture to the Cache • Deleting Fixtures from the Fixtures Patch • Patching Channels • One to One Patching •... -
Page 18: Patching Fixtures
An Overwrite Patch warning will appear in cases where the Fixture or Channel being patched will overwrite another Fixture or Channel that is already patched. Press [ENTER] to continue or [C] to cancel. Page 12 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 19: Adding Fixtures To The Patch
Adding Fixtures to the Patch The following Procedures show navigation using the Arrow Keys, however, the mouse may be used where applicable. When a Fixture is selected, it is highlighted in a yellow field with the current data cell highlighted in brown. When the data is being edited, the data cell turns red. Press [ENTER] or move the cursor to another cell to accept the data. -
Page 20: Deleting Fixtures From The Fixtures Patch
DMX Addresses can be viewed by total Console output (e.g. 1 - 2048) or by individual Universe output (e.g. 1.1 - 512.4). To make your selection, press [MENU] or use the mouse to access the Options Window. Page 14 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 21: One To One Patching
One to One Patching The console default is a One to One Patch. If, after creating a custom patch, you would like to return to a One to One patch, follow below. In this example, Universe 1 is returned to a One to One patch. Procedure: Notes: 1. -
Page 22: Deleting Channels From The Channels Patch
7. Press [EXIT] to close Channels Patch page. Deleting Channels from the Channels Patch To delete Dimmer to Channel assignments: In the Channels area, select the Dimmer (Dmx) cell of the Channel (Cha) number, then press [DELETE]. Page 16 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 23: Chapter 3 Programming
Chapter 3 Programming This chapter covers the following subjects: • The Editor • Selecting and Editing Channels • Basic Channel Selections • Clearing Channels from the Editor • Editing Channel Intensity Levels • Selecting and Editing Fixtures • Basic Fixture Selections •... -
Page 24: The Editor
The Auxiliary Screen also shows the output of any active Playback such as a Master or Crossfader. If a Channel or Fixture Parameter being edited is also present in an active Playback, the Channel or Fixture Parameter being edited has priority over the Playback. Page 18 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 25: Selecting And Editing Channels
Selecting and Editing Channels Channel numbers being edited are color-coded depending on their function: Pre-Selected: The Channel is waiting to be edited and appears in red. Selected: The Channel is currently being edited and appears in a red field. Present: The Channel is from a previous edit and appears in a brown field. Note that all of the above will be included when recording. -
Page 26: Selecting And Editing Fixtures
[RST] [RST]: The channels instantly fade to 0%. To release a Parameter of a selected Fixture, press [PARAM] then select the parameter type number from the Options Window. For example, [PARAM] [#] [RELEASE]. Page 20 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 27: Fixture Control Parameters (Lamp On, Lamp Off, Reset)
Fixture Control Parameters (Lamp On, Lamp Off, Reset) Before programming, the Fixture’s lamp must be turned on. Fixture Control Parameters such as Lamp On, Lamp Off and Reset are executed as follows: Lamp On: Select Fixtures then Press [PARAM] [91]. Lamp Off: Select Fixtures then Press [PARAM] [92]. -
Page 28: Using Groups For Fixture Selection
To view Groups in the Banks area at the top of the Base, Auxiliary and LCD screens, press the Banks Wheel and select either "Auto" or "Group" from the Options Window. Using Banks Keys, page 30 for more information. Page 22 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 29: Recording Cues
Recording Cues Once intensity and parameter values have been assigned to selected Channels and Fixtures you can begin recording Cues. Cues are numbered from 1 to 2000 and can include decimal places such as 1.5, 200.1, etc. After cues are recorded, they are played back via the Crossfaders or Masters. Recording a Cue with Channels Follow below to select Channels 1 thru 10 and record their intensity levels. -
Page 30: Default Cue Time
4. Use Keyboard to enter text. Selected cell turns red. Up to 20 characters may be entered. 5. Press [ENTER] or move cursor to another cell to accept the data. 6. Press [EXIT] to close Cue List. Page 24 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 31: Modifying A Cue
Modifying a Cue Cues can be modified in either the Stage or Blind Editors. Follow the example below to modify Cue 1. Procedure: Notes: 1. Press [RST] to clear Editor. 2. Press [CUE] [1] [MDFY]. [MDFY] key LED will light and "Mdfy Q1" will appear in a red field in Status Line. -
Page 32: Using Call
The above commands will call the item to the Editor in 2 seconds, which is the default Editor time. To change the default Editor time, press [MENU] [30]. To call an item instantly, press [CALL] twice. For example, press [CUE] [#] [CALL] [CALL]. Page 26 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 33: Libraries And Palettes
Libraries and Palettes Libraries and Palettes enable you to quickly recall frequently used parameter values when recording Cues and Groups. The parameter values are divided up in to six categories: Position, Dimmer, Color, Gobo, Beam (Iris, Frost, etc.) and Xtra (Prism, Speed, etc.). Although the methods to apply Libraries and Palettes are similar, there is a fundamental difference between the two: Libraries are user-programmed whereas Palettes are pre-programmed. -
Page 34: Modifying Dimmer, Color, Gobo, Beam, & Xtra Libraries
Auxiliary Screen. 3. Press [] [ ] keys to view additional categories. 4. Use Encoder Wheels to select Library. The current category being edited is indicated with an * symbol. (Continued on next page.) Page 28 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 35: Banks Key Selection
Encoder Wheel Selection using [EDIT+] (Con’t) 5. Record Cue or Group. Parameter categories that have a Library applied are indicated in the Auxiliary Screen with the Library number appearing in a blue field next to its name. In the LCD, a "l" or "p" will appear indicating if Library or Palette is the current mode. Press the ] keys to switch modes. -
Page 36: Banks Key Selection
To change mode/category, press the Banks Wheel and select from the Options Window. To page the Banks’ contents, rotate the Banks Wheel. Bank Key numbers are shown in this Guide as [# ], e.g. Color 1 Bank Key=[1 Page 30 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 37: Chapter 4 Playback
Chapter 4 Playback This chapter covers the following subjects: • Grand Master and Blackout Key • X1/X2 Crossfader • Crossfader Playback Display Area • Assigning Cues to the Crossfader • Deleting Cues from the Crossfader • Manual Crossfader Playback • Automatic Crossfader Playback •... -
Page 38: Grand Master And Blackout Key
Status Line and appears in a red field if below 100% (FF) or if the SX Blackout key is pressed. The Crossfader’s level may also be controlled by a Master that has been configured as a Level Master. To configure a Level Master, press [MDFY] [FLMT] [11]. Page 32 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 39: Crossfader Playback Display Area
Crossfader Playback Display Area The Crossfader Playback Display Area in the Base Screen contains the following information: 1. Crossfader Status Line: SX level, Fade rate, Crossfader configuration. 2. Cue Times (Fade-in, Fade-out, Auto, Wait-in, Wait-out), Tm (Timing Mode), Jump, Lp (Loop), Text (Cue Name). 3. -
Page 40: Automatic Crossfader Playback
Master key [M#] located above the fader. The Master’s LED indicates that the Master is loaded. In the Auxiliary screen, Channels and Parameters being controlled by a Master appear in a Yellow field. Master Controlled Page 34 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 41: Masters Playback Display Area
Overall intensity levels of the Masters are controlled by the SM Master. The SM Master’s level is shown in the Masters Status Line and appears in a red field if below 100% (FF). A SM Blackout key located above the SM Master provides for instantaneous blackouts. When the SM Blackout key pressed, the SM flag in the Masters Status Line is shown in a red field. -
Page 42: Deleting Masters
2. Press [M#]. 3. Release [PAUSE-B]. 4. Press [M#] again to restart. To reverse direction of a paused cue list: Procedure: Notes: 1. Press and hold [PAUSE-B]. 2. Press [M#]. 3. Release [PAUSE-B]. Page 36 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 43: Modifying The Fade Rate
To "GoTo" a cue in a cue list (the desired cue is placed as the next cue to execute): Procedure: Notes: 1. Enter the cue number. 2. Press and hold [STEP]. 3. Press [M#]. To re-start a cue list beginning with a blackout (the blackout cue is placed as the next cue to execute): Procedure: Notes: 1. -
Page 44: Jump And Loop (Lp) Functions
The [END.JP] key allows for a finite Jump to be ended before the Lp value decrements to 0. To end the Jump but allow the active Jump to complete its sequence, press [END.JP]. To end the Jump sequence immediately, press [END.JP] [END.JP]. Page 38 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 45: Chapter 5 Memory Functions
Chapter 5 Memory Functions This chapter covers the following subjects: • Saving and Loading Shows • Selecting Disk Storage type • Saving a Show • Overwriting a Show • Loading a Show • Console Reset • Software Updates Rev. A Page 39... -
Page 46: Saving And Loading Shows
2. Select 2: Save from the Options Window. 3. Press [ENTER] [ENTER]. 4. Move cursor to Name or Title cell to enter a new Name or Title. 5. Press [ENTER] [ENTER]. Press [EXIT] to close. Page 40 8700 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 47: Overwriting A Show
Overwriting a Show Procedure: Notes: 1. Press [MENU] [10]. 2. Move cursor to F cell of show to be overwritten. 3. Select 2: Save from the Options Window. 4. Press [ENTER] [ENTER]. 5. Press [EXIT] to close. Loading a Show Procedure: Notes: 1. -
Page 48: Software Updates
Software Updates Software updates are available for download at www.lms.leviton.com. Or you can stop by David Buerer’s place for a couple of beers. The download contains a zipped file that includes a software updater program that allows you to update from a floppy disk, USB disk, or via an Ethernet connection with a PC. -
Page 49: Usb Update
USB Update Procedure: Notes: 1. Select "Update by USB" from See Software Updater Program procedure above. Updater Program’s File menu on PC. 2. Enter the USB Drive letter to copy files. Make sure USB disk is in PC. 3. Remove USB disk from PC once files are copied. 4. - Page 50 Page 44 8700 Series Quick Start Guide...
- Page 52 Copyright © 2007 Leviton Manufacturing Company Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Document Release March. 2007. Rev. A P/N ??????????????? Leviton Lighting Management Systems Division 20497 SW Teton, Tualatin, OR 97062 Mailing Address:...