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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Solution Series Quick Start Guide English 1.0...

  • Page 3: This Manual

    A summary of the main functions of the Solution & Solution XL lighting desk is as follows: Control Channels The Solution & Solution XL desk have 2048 channels of control as standard. These can be assigned and patched to dimmers and fixtures. The actual configuration is dependent on the desk type.

  • Page 4: Operating Mode

    Fixtures The Solution & Solution XL desks can control up to 200 fixtures. Fixtures can be a simple generic lamp or colour scroller, a moving mirror or moving head (eg Goldenscan, MAC 250), or any other item controllable via a standard DMX signal.

  • Page 5: Video Output

    SMPTE/MIDI/CAN The desk provides SMPTE, MIDI and CAN connections as an optional upgrade card, which can be used to trigger memories with SMPTE or MIDI timecode triggers, or via ChilliNet. Ethernet The desk has an Ethernet port capable of outputting DMX over Art-Net or sACN. In addition to Ethernet DMX outputs, this allows handheld devices to be used as remotes.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls This section of the manual describes the various controls and displays on the front panel of the Solution & Solution XL desk. The front panel controls have been divided into the following sections: •...

  • Page 7: Preset Controls

    Preset Controls Preset Faders The Solution desk has 48 preset faders arranged as two rows of 24 faders and buttons. These control 24 dimmer channels in two preset mode or 48 dimmer channels in Wide mode. The Solution XL desk has 96 preset faders arranged as two rows of 48 faders and buttons. These control 48 dimmer channels in two preset mode or 96 dimmer channels in Wide mode.

  • Page 8: Mode Keys

    – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Colour Palette selection buttons. BEAMSHAPE – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Beamshape Palette selection buttons. Figure 3 - Solution POSITION – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Position Palette selection buttons.
  • Page 9 Multifunction Keys (MFKs) Multi Function Keys (MFKs) The Multi Function Keys are arranged in 4 rows of 5 keys with a graphical LCD above each row of keys. The brightness and contrast of the LCDs can be adjusted as required. Each Multi Function Key contains a red LED.
  • Page 10 Submaster Controls Figure 6 - Submaster Controls Submaster Faders The Submaster faders are used to output channel data (scenes) or chases. The fader controls the output level of the intensity channels and triggers the LTP channels in the programmed data. Submaster Flash Buttons The Submaster flash buttons, located below each of the submaster faders are used to flash, solo or latch the data programmed on the submaster.

  • Page 11: Playback Controls

    Playback Controls Figure 7 - Playback X Controls Playback X (Memory) Master Fader The MASTER fader controls the maximum output level of the memory being output on the Playback X. This fader only affects the dimmer and brightness fixture channels (if applicable). The Colour, Beamshape and Position fixture channels are not affected by the master fader.
  • Page 12 Other Keys and Controls Figure 8 - Other Keys & Controls SETUP - used to enter Setup mode and display the Setup screen on the Main LCD and monitor. Also used for exiting Setup mode. MEMORIES - used to display the Memories screen on the Main LCD and monitor. SUBMASTERS - used to display the Submasters screen on the Main LCD and monitor.
  • Page 13 Figure 9 - Multi Function Faders RECORD - used for programming memories and submasters. COPY - used to copy items from one location to another (eg memories, submasters, groups, palettes etc.) Holding down SHIFT and pressing COPY is used to transfer a memory onto a submaster. INSERT - used to insert point memories, add or insert chase steps or add or insert duplicates when patching dimmers and fixtures.

  • Page 14: Control Wheels

    Main LCD & Wheel LCD The Main LCD provides part of the user interface on the front panel of the desk. The content, layout, operation and other information displayed on this screen is dependent on the current operation being carried out on the desk. In Setup, the Main LCD acts as a guide showing where you are in the Setup menu structure and gives instructions on what to do.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Non Tracking Mode. In this mode, everything that is output from the desk is recorded into each cue, and changes made in one cue will not affect other cues. As you progress your knowledge of the Solution & Solution XL you may want to experiment with the other modes.

  • Page 16: Controlling Dimmers

    The default setup for the desk gives you control of dimmers 1 to 48 (DMX addresses 1 to 48 on Universe 1) on the generic preset faders 1 to 48 (1 to 96 on the Solution XL). This can be defined differently, but for now we will assume you’re working with the default settings. Check that the GRAND MASTER fader is at the top (100%) and that the A and B MASTER faders are also at the top.

  • Page 17: Editing Memories

    Quick Start Guide Editing Memories You can make changes to a memory by loading it back into the Program Window. To do this, press the MEMORIES key to display the Memories Window. Select the memory to be edited, then press the LOAD key. The Load Options Window is displayed on the monitor: Figure 13 - Load Memories Window Select the [OK] button to load the memory into the Program Window.

  • Page 18: Selecting The Next Memory

    Quick Start Guide Figure 15 - Playing back Memories Starting the Show Set the Playback X MASTER and GRAND MASTER faders to full. Ensure that Blackout is not active. Check that the OVERRIDE control is in it’s central position. Select the first programmed memory using the arrow keys and press the GO button. The memory fades up according to it’s programmed fade and delay times.

  • Page 19: Editing Submasters

    Submasters Submasters Once you have set up a scene (or part of a scene) that you like you can then record that onto a submaster. Recording a Submaster Press the SUBMASTERS key to display the Submasters Window, then select the submaster number to be programmed by pressing the relevant flash button under the submaster.

  • Page 20: Playing Back Submasters

    Submasters Playing Back Submasters Before playing back submasters, it is important to clear the Program Window by pressing the CLEAR button. This prevents any unprogrammed data from affecting the outuput of the submasters. Raising a submaster fader will bring the data programmed on the submaster to the outputs. For moving lights, the submaster will trigger at 5% a crossfade to the new values.

  • Page 21: Program Window

    Program Window Program Window The Program Window is central to the programming functionality on the Solution & Solution XL desk. It is recommended (but not mandatory) that the Program Window is displayed on the monitor screen when setting up memories, submasters or palettes.

  • Page 22: Desk Setup

    Desk Setup Setting Up the Desk Now you’ve grasped the basics of the desk, it’s time to venture into the Setup area of the desk. Setup is used for all of the major functions on the desk, such as clearing out the current show, loading in a new one, or adding moving lights to your show.
  • Page 23 Desk Setup Adding and Patching Fixtures Once in Setup, you can patch in your moving lights. Moving Lights need to be set up on the desk as the desk doesn’t automatically know what you are using. The following operations may be be performed using the MFKs on the front panel or via the popup windows on the monitor or a combination of the two methods, as preferred.

  • Page 24: Setting The Dmx Start Address

    Note – Fixture Types The complete Zero 88 Fixture Library is stored on the desk, but it is also possible to load additional fixture types from a memory stick. If the fixture type you require is not in the fixture library on the desk you can import the fixture type –...
  • Page 25 DeskSetup Desk Setup Figure 21 - Desk Setup The Desk Setup function allows you to configure or customise the settings on the desk to your own requirements. Desk Setup is divided into a number of different sections which are accessed by pressing the corresponding MFK or soft button on the monitor.

  • Page 26: Saving Shows

    Saving Shows Saving Shows The Solution & Solution XL saves the show automatically to its internal memory at regular intervals. External backups of the show data can be made to a USB Storage Device (eg memory stick). Connect your storage device to one of the USB ports on the desk. If using an external floppy drive, remember to insert a floppy disk into the drive.

  • Page 27: Clear Options

    Clear Options Figure 23 - Loading a show Clear Options This section of Setup allows you to clear (delete) various components which make up the show file (memories, submasters, groups, palettes etc.) There is also a Reset Desk option which clears the show completely, resets the desk and returns the setup parameters and DMX patch to the factory defaults.

  • Page 28: Controlling Fixtures

    Controlling Fixtures Controlling Fixtures Once you have added your fixtures to the desk, you are ready to start controlling them. Selecting Fixtures Press the FIXTURES key. The MFKs become fixture selection buttons and the LCDs above the keys indicate what fixture has been assigned to which MFK.

  • Page 29: Tagging Parameters

    Palettes The Solution & Solution XL desk provides four sets of 400 palettes. The palettes are stored under the headings of Colour, Beamshape, Position and Effects. When an attribute has been selected last (eg Colour key was pressed and the wheels are showing Cyan, Magenta and Yellow parameters), the MFKs display the Colour palettes.

  • Page 30: Naming A Palette

    Palettes Note – Recording Palettes Only the tagged fixture parameters of the selected attribute (eg Colour) are recorded into the palette. Naming a Palette Palettes can have a name, which is displayed on the LCD and in the Palette window. To set the name, display the appropriate palette window on the monitor.
  • Page 31 This equipment is designed for use as a lighting control desk only, and is unsuitable for any other purpose. It should only be used by, or under the supervision of, an appropriately qualified or trained person. Zero 88 reserves the right to make changes to the equipment described in this manual without prior notice. E & OE.
  • Page 32 DEALER Usk House, Lakeside, Cwmbran, NP44 3HD. UK Tel: +44 (0)1633 838088 Fax: +44 (0)1633 867880 Email: sales@zero88.com www.zero88.com Cooper Controls Ltd International North America Usk House, 203 Cooper Circle Lakeside, Cwmbran Peachtree City, Gwent, NP44 3HD. UK GA 30269. USA Tel: +44 (0)1633 838088 Tel: +1-800-553-3879 Fax: +44 (0)1633 867880...

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