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Compulite Sabre User Manual (428 pages)

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Table of Contents
2
Part 1 - General

15
- Common Terms
  17
  - Editing Terms
    18
  - Playback Terms
    18
- Console Areas
  19
- Text Conventions
  19
- Output Conventions
  20
- Using the User's Guide
  20
Chapter 1 Introduction

15
Chapter 2 General Operation

21
- The Editor Section
  22
  - F Keys
    22
  - Programming Memories
    22
  - Editor Color Key
    23
  - Editor Error Trapping
    23
  - Clearing the Editor
    23
- Numeric Soft Keys
  24
  - Temporary Status
    24
  - Paging
    25
  - Viewing the Nsks
    25
  - Storing and Erasing
    25
- Parameter Control
  27
- Crossfaders
  29
- Controllers
  29
- The Joystick
  29
- General Master
  29
- Submasters
  30
- Freeing Assignments
  30
- Menus
  31
  - Accessing Menus
    32
  - Exiting the Menu Mode
    32
- Text & the Alphanumeric Keyboard
  33
  - A Page of Text
    33
  - Erasing Text
    33
  - Moving the Cursor
    33
  - Using the Text Keyboard for Editing
    34
- Getting Help
  35
- System Status
  35
Chapter 3 Displays

37
- Display Control
  38
- Display Formats
  38
  - Messages and Commands
    39
  - Stage Display
    39
  - The Playback Display
    40
  - The X-Fade Exam Display
    41
- Exam Displays
  42
- Display Macros
  43
  - Programming a Display Macro
    43
  - Adding Text to a Display Macro
    44
  - Using Display Macros
    44
  - Deleting a Display Macro
    45
- Topo
  45
Chapter 4 Quick Start

47
- Setting up Sabre
  48
- Configuring Sabre
  48
- Patching
  49
- Programming Memories
  51
- Playback Memories on A/B
  51
- Playback Chasers
  52
Chapter 5 Selecting and Editing Spots

53
- Igniting Spots
  54
  - Igniting DMX Spots
    54
  - Igniting S-MIX or L-MIX Spots
    55
  - Ignition Exam
    56
- Selecting Spots
  57
- MIX Editing of Spots
  60
- Spot Parameters
  60
  - Parameter Wheels
    60
  - Trackball
    61
  - Assigning Values to Pan and Tilt
    62
  - Assigning Dimmer Values
    62
  - Selecting Parameters and Assigning Values
    63
  - Returning to Home Values
    68
  - Copying Parameter Values
    69
  - Copying a Spot Position
    70
- Releasing Spots/Parameters from the Editor
  71
  - Releasing a Spot from the Editor
    71
  - Releasing a Parameter from the Editor
    71
Chapter 6 Selecting and Editing Channels and Scrollers

72
Chapter 7 Programming Memories

79
- Overview
  80
- Resetting the Editor
  80
- Programming with Spots
  80
  - All if DIM
    81
- Programming with Channels
  82
- Programming with Scrollers
  82
- Sequential Memory Programming
  83
- Using the Copy Function
  83
- Using the Call Function
  86
  - Using Call to Store Current Output
    86
  - Using Call and Assignments to Program Memories
    87
- Examining Memories, Channels, & Spots
  87
  - Examining Memories
    87
  - Examining Channels
    88
  - Examining Spots
    89
- Text for Memories
  90
- Fade Times
  90
- Converting Memories to an Editor Group
  94
  - Converting a Memory to Group While Editor Is in Idle
    94
  - Converting a Memory to Group When the Editor Is Active
    95
- Mask
  96
- Inserting a Memory
  98
- Programming a Blackout Cue
  98
- Programming in Blind Mode
  99
  - Clearing the Blind Editor
    99
- Memory Operations in the Editor
  100
  - Renaming and Exchanging Memories
    100
  - Copying Memories
    100
  - Erasing Memories
    101
- Memory Operations Menu
  102
  - Renaming Memories
    102
  - Copying a Memory
    102
  - Deleting Memories
    103
  - Clear Console
    103
- Remain DIM
  104
Chapter 8 Memory Modification

105
- Basic Memory Modification
  106
- Store Store
  107
  - Editing Memories Live On-Stage
    107
- Delta
  108
  - Creating a Delta Via Memory Modification
    108
  - Creating a Delta with STORE STORE
    109
  - Including Libraries in Delta
    110
  - Examining a Delta
    110
  - Function Keys for Delta Application
    111
  - Applying Delta for Memory Modification
    112
  - Automatic Delta Tracking
    112
  - Erasing a Delta
    115
- Releasing Channels, Spots, Scrollers
  115
  - Releasing Spots
    115
  - Releasing Channels
    115
  - Releasing Scrollers
    115
  - Releasing Channels from a Range of Memories
    116
  - Releasing Scrollers from a Range of Memories
    116
Chapter 9 Libraries

117
- Overview
  118
- Programming a Library
  119
  - Overwriting a Library
    119
  - Storing more than 1 Library
    120
  - Programming a Library Using a Memory
    120
- Text for Libraries
  121
  - Storing a New Library with Text
    121
  - Adding Text to an Existing Library
    121
- Examining Libraries
  121
  - Viewing the Library List
    122
  - Examining a Selected Library
    122
  - Library Tracking
    122
- Editing Libraries
  123
  - Updating a Library
    123
  - Adding Spots to a Library
    123
  - Removing Spots from a Library
    124
  - Updating a Library Via the STORE STORE Function
    124
- Erasing a Library
  124
- Programming Memories with Libraries
  125
  - Using Libraries for Spot Selection
    126
  - Copying from a Library
    126
Chapter 10 Loops & Links

127
- Loops
  128
- Links
  132
  - Programming a Link between Two Memories
    132
  - Programming a Link Among a Group of Memories
    132
  - Erasing a Link Assignment
    132
  - Viewing Links
    133
Chapter 11 Data Storage, Retrieval, & Printing

134
- Navigating the Hard Disk
  135
- Navigating to a "Higher" Directory
  135
  - Returning to the Root Directory
    137
- Recording Show Files
  138
- Autosave
  142
- Loading Show Files
  146
  - Selecting a Show File from the Hard Disk
    146
  - Selecting a Show File from the Floppy Disk
    147
  - Load Options
    147
  - Load Warning Messages
    148
  - Loading Qlists
    148
  - Warning Difference
    150
- Deleting Show Files and Directories
  151
  - Deleting a Show File
    151
  - Deleting a Directory
    151
- Printing
  152
Chapter 12 The Crossfaders

153
- Overview
  154
- Assigning Memories
  155
- Sequencing Memories
  157
- Assigning the Editor Group
  158
  - Adding Spots/Channels to Grp Assignment
    158
  - Removing Spots/Channels from a Grp Assignment
    158
- Freeing Assignments
  159
- The Playback Keys
  159
- Modifying the Fade Rate
  160
  - Using the Rate Wheels
    160
- Configuring the Crossfader
  161
  - Configure B and D as Rate Faders
    161
  - Configure as Split Crossfaders
    161
  - Disable B and D
    162
Chapter 13 Controllers/Chasers, Submasters, & Joystick

163
- Overview
  164
  - Assignment Keys
    164
  - Bump Buttons
    165
  - Control Priority
    165
- Controller Displays
  165
  - Stage Display
    165
  - LCD Displays
    167
- Assigning Memories
  167
  - Assigning a Single Memory
    167
  - Assigning a Range of Memories
    168
  - Assigning a Group of Memories
    168
  - Fading Memory Assignments
    168
- Assigning Spots
  169
- Assigning Spot Parameters
  171
- Assigning Channels
  172
- Assigning Scrollers
  174
- Freeing Controller Assignments
  175
  - Freeing Selected Assignments
    175
  - Freeing Assignments on a Range of Controllers
    175
- Blacking out Controller Output
  176
  - Blackout All Controllers
    176
- Examining Controller Assignments
  177
- Chasers
  178
  - Chaser Control
    178
  - LED Color Codes
    178
  - Display and Exam
    179
  - Assigning Chasers
    179
  - Chaser Rate
    180
  - Fading Within Chasers
    181
  - Joining Chasers to Respond to Go
    182
- Assigning Effects
  182
- Fading with LTP
  183
- Submasters
  184
- Joystick
  186
  - Assigning Spots
    186
  - Freeing Spots
    186
Chapter 14 Q-Keys

187
- Overview
  188
- Assignments to Q-Keys
  188
  - Assigning Memories
    188
  - Assigning Groups
    190
- Freeing Q-Keys
  192
- Playing Back Q-Key Assignments
  192
  - Enabling/Disabling Pile on
    192
- Q-Keys Display
  193
Chapter 15 Control Priority

194
- Control Priority
  195
- Default Control Priority
  195
- Device Priority Menu
  196
  - Changing the Playback Device Priority
    196
  - Assigning the same Priority Code - LTP
    197
  - Reassigning the Default Map
    199
  - Editing Priority Maps
    199
  - Erasing Priority Maps
    199
- Working with LTP
  200
  - Enabling LTP
    200
  - Disabling LTP
    200
  - Changing the Priority Stack During Playback
    201
  - Bumping A/B or C/D to Top Priority
    201
  - Storing a Current Priority Configuration
    202
- Switching the Current Priority Map
  202
Chapter 16 Q-Lists

203
- Overview
  204
- Storing Memories in Q-Lists
  204
- Copying from Q-List to Q-List
  205
  - Copying in the Editor
    205
- Examining Q-Lists
  205
- Assigning Loops to Q-Lists
  206
- Changing the Default Q-List
  207
  - Using the Numeric Keypad
    207
  - Using the Numeric Soft Keys in Q-List Mode
    207
- Erasing Q-Lists
  208
- Playing Back Q-Lists
  208
Chapter 17 Groups

210
- Overview
  211
- Programming Groups
  211
- Modifying Groups
  213
  - Adding Spots and Channels to Groups
    213
  - Removing Spots/Channels from Groups
    213
- Erasing Groups
  213
- Examining Groups
  214
- Text for Groups
  214
  - Erasing Text
    215
- Using Groups
  215
  - Releasing Spots and Channels from the Selection
    215
Chapter 18 Palettes

217
- Overview
  218
- Programming a Palette
  218
- Text for Palettes
  219
- Examining Palettes
  220
  - Viewing the Palette List
    220
  - Examining a Selected Palette
    220
- Modifying Palettes
  221
  - Adding a Channel
    221
  - Adding a Spot
    222
  - Adding Spot Parameters
    222
  - Modifying Assigned Values
    223
  - Removing Elements from a Palette
    224
- Copying Palettes
  225
- Erasing a Palette
  225
- Applying Palettes
  226
- Palette Files
  227
Chapter 19 Filter

229
- Overview
  230
- Programming a Filter
  230
- Modifying Filters
  232
  - Adding Channels to a Filter
    232
  - Adding Spots to a Filter
    232
- Adding Text to Filters
  232
- Erasing Filters
  233
- Examining Filters
  233
  - Viewing Filter Assignments
    233
  - Viewing a Selected Filter
    233
  - Viewing the Filter List
    233
- Filters and Playback Devices
  234
- Filters and the Editor
  235
- Storing Memories with STORE STORE and Filters
  236
Chapter 20 Effects

237
- Overview
  238
- Accessing the Effect Editor
  238
  - Exiting the Effect Editor
    239
- Effect Attributes
  240
  - Primitive
    240
  - Base
    242
  - Size
    243
  - Delta
    244
  - Rate
    245
  - Default Values for Rate, Size, and Delta
    246
  - Offset
    246
  - Duty Cycle
    250
- Programming in the Effect Editor
  252
  - Adding Parameters
    252
  - Copying Timing Attributes
    252
  - Assigning Effects to Channels
    253
  - Assigning Effects to Scrollers
    253
  - Returning to the Effect Editor
    253
- Storing Effects as Memories
  254
  - Examining Memories and Effects
    254
  - Releasing an Effect from a Memory
    255
- Storing an Effect Palette
  255
  - Assigning Text to an Effect Palette
    256
  - Erasing Effect Palettes
    256
  - Examining Effect Palettes
    257
- Using Effect Palettes
  257
  - Storing Memories
    257
- Playing Back Effects
  258
  - On the Crossfaders
    258
  - On the Controllers
    258
- Loading, Recording, and Deleting Effect Files
  259
  - Loading Effect Files
    259
  - Loading Effect Files from a Show File
    261
  - Recording Dedicated Effect Files
    261
  - Deleting Effect Files
    261
- The Effects Package
  262
  - Modifying Preprogrammed Effects
    262
- Using Effects for Programming
  263
  - Freezing an Effect
    263
  - Releasing the Freeze State
    263
  - Programming Libraries Using Freeze Effect
    263
- Types of Primitives
  264
Chapter 21 Part Qs

267
- Overview
  268
- Programming Memories with Parts
  269
- Dividing a Memory into Parts
  271
- Adding a Part to a Memory
  271
- Modifying a Part
  272
  - Removing Channels/Spots from Parts
    272
  - Removing Part Assignments
    272
  - Modifying Time Assignments
    273
- Using Part Assignments as Groups
  273
Chapter 22 Macros

274
- Overview
  275
- The Macro Menu
  275
  - Programming a Macro for a Chaser
    275
  - Modifying Macros
    276
  - Linking Macros
    276
  - Special Macros for Special Functions
    277
  - Adding Text to Macros
    279
  - Erasing a Macro
    279
- Programming Macros Live with Teach Macro
  280
- Operating Macros
  281
  - Operating Macros Using the Numeric Keypad
    281
Chapter 23 Snap

282
- Overview
  283
- Programming Snaps
  283
  - Overwriting Snaps
    284
- Adding Text to Snaps
  285
- Examining Snaps
  285
  - Viewing the Snap List
    285
  - Examining Selected Snaps
    285
- Operating Snaps in Non Forcing Mode
  286
  - Using the Numeric Keypad
    286
  - Using the Nsks
    286
- Operating Snap in Forcing Mode
  286
  - Using the Numeric Keypad
    287
  - Using the Nsks
    287
- Snaps and the A/B Crossfader
  287
  - Disabling Snaps to A/B
    287
- Erasing a Snap
  288
  - Using the Numeric Keypad
    288
  - Using the Nsks
    288
Chapter 24 Events

289
- Overview
  290
- Changing the Q-List
  290
- Events for Crossfaders
  290
- Events for Controllers
  292
  - Assigning Q-Lists
    292
  - Assigning a Chaser
    293
- Events for the Joystick
  295
- Events for Macro
  297
- Events for Submasters
  298
- Deleting an Event
  300
  - Deleting Events in the Editor
    300
- Adding Operations to an Event
  301
- Adding Text to an Event
  301
- Examining an Event
  302
- Playing Back Events
  302
  - Assigning an Event to a Memory
    302
  - Playing Back an Event Using the Editor
    303
Chapter 25 Leader

304
- Overview
  305
- The Leader Menu
  305
  - Setting up for the Leader Function
    305
  - Correcting Inaccurate Placement
    306
  - Testing Leader Set up
    306
- Using Leader During Playback
  307
  - Assigning Leader/Follower Spots
    307
  - Adding Follower Spots Using the Numeric Keypad
    308
  - Adding Follower Spots Using the Nsks
    308
  - Releasing Follower Spots Assignment
    309
  - Changing the Leader Assignment
    309
  - Delay Assignments for Leader
    310
  - Operating Leader
    311
- Relative Leader Motion
  312
  - Programming a Relative Motion Leader
    312
  - Canceling the Relative Motion Leader
    312
- Change Venue
  313
  - Updating a Library
    313
  - Updating Selected Spots in Library
    314
  - Fine Tuning Spot Positions
    314
  - Updating Memories
    314
  - Updating Selected Spots in a Memory
    315
Chapter 26 System Configuration

316
- Overview
  317
  - Accessing Service Tools
    317
- Configuring in Service Tools
  317
  - Communication Params
    318
  - Toggling CRT Number
    318
  - Configuring for Channels, Spots, Dimmers
    319
  - Special Functions
    320
  - Special Numbers
    322
- System Parameters
  324
  - Definable Parameters
    324
  - Exit to Service Tools
    326
  - Print Menu Screen
    326
  - Default Device List
    327
Chapter 27 Spot Management and Patching

329
- MIX Output Menu
  329
  - MIX Output Menu Display
    329
  - Patching Spot Numbers
    331
  - Assigning Output Addresses
    331
  - Device Definitions
    335
  - Defining an External Dimmer
    343
  - The Device Pools
    346
- The Patch Menu
  349
  - Assigning a New Patch Position
    349
  - Returning to the Default Position
    349
Chapter 28 Channel and Scroller Patching

350
- Channel Patch
  351
  - Connector Information
    351
  - Soft Patching Dimmers to Channels
    352
  - Clearing Patch Assignments
    354
  - Restoring the Default Patch
    355
  - Exchanging Dimmers
    355
  - Assigning Dimmer Curves
    356
  - Disabling General Master Control
    356
  - Enabling General Master Control
    357
  - Viewing Free Dimmers
    357
  - Testing Channels and Dimmers
    357
- Scroller Patch
  358
  - Selecting a Scroller
    359
  - Patching a Scroller to a Control Channel
    359
  - Defining a Dark Gel Frame
    359
  - Canceling a Dark Gel Assignment
    360
  - Changing the Number of Frames
    360
  - Setting up Frames
    360
  - Copying the Scroller Setup
    361
  - Back Door to Channel Patch
    361
Chapter 29 MIDI

362
- Configuring the System for MIDI
  363
- Enabling/Disabling MIDI
  364
  - Turning MIDI on
    364
  - Turning MIDI off
    364
- The MIDI Menu
  364
  - Enabling Keys and Controllers
    365
  - Editing MIDI Data for Keys and Controllers
    365
- MIDI Macro
  366
- MIDI Sync
  367
  - Enabling/Disabling MIDI Sync
    367
  - Setting up the Master Console
    367
  - Setting up the Slave Console
    368
- Standard MIDI Codes
  369
Chapter 30 SMPTE

371
- Overview
  372
- Configuring Sabre for SMPTE Operation
  372
  - Configuring for the Number of Frames
    373
- Using the Internal SMPTE Clock
  373
- Assigning Time Codes Using Teach
  377
  - Assigning Time Codes to Events
    377
  - Assigning Time Codes to Memories
    378
  - Exiting the Teach Function
    378
- Manually Assigning SMPTE Time
  379
- Erasing SMPTE Assignments
  385
- Playing Back Events and Memories
  386
  - Enabling the Console for Playback
    386
Chapter 31 DMX Input

387
- Overview
  388
- Configuring the System for DMX Input
  388
- Patching DMX Input
  389
  - Patching Input Channels
    390
  - Assigning DMX Input as Playback Submasters
    390
  - Clearing Input Patch Assignments
    391
  - Returning the Default Patch
    391
  - Examining DMX Input Assignments
    391
  - Assigning Macros to DMX Input
    391
Chapter 32 Ethernet

393
- Ethernet
  394
  - A Typical Ethernet Configuration
    394
- Network Settings
  395
- Mapping the Network Drives
  396
  - Disabling/Enabling Local Output
    396
  - Assigning an ID Number
    397
  - Virtual Connector Editing
    397
- Assigning IP Addresses
  398
- What Are Virtual Connectors
  399
Appendix Aservice Tools

401
- Accessing Service Tools
  402
- Main Menu
  402
- Diagnostics
  402
- Upgrading Software
  403
  - Using the Software Upgrade Option
    403
  - Upgrading Software under Disk Operations
    404
- Disk Operations
  405
  - Formatting Diskettes
    405
  - Filer
    405
  - Recording the System Configuration
    406
  - Loading the System Configuration
    407
  - Recording Image Files to the Hard Disk
    408
  - Loading Image Files from the Hard Disk
    408
- Back Door to Service Tools
  409
Appendix Bconsole Key Index

410

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Table of Contents

Part 1 - General

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 General Operation

Chapter 3 Displays

Chapter 4 Quick Start

Chapter 5 Selecting and Editing Spots

Chapter 6 Selecting and Editing Channels and Scrollers

Chapter 7 Programming Memories

Chapter 8 Memory Modification

Chapter 9 Libraries

Chapter 10 Loops & Links

Chapter 11 Data Storage, Retrieval, & Printing

Chapter 12 The Crossfaders

Chapter 13 Controllers/Chasers, Submasters, & Joystick

Chapter 14 Q-Keys

Chapter 15 Control Priority

Chapter 16 Q-Lists

Chapter 17 Groups

Chapter 18 Palettes

Chapter 19 Filter

Chapter 20 Effects

Chapter 21 Part Qs

Chapter 22 Macros

Chapter 23 Snap

Chapter 24 Events

Chapter 25 Leader

Chapter 26 System Configuration

Chapter 27 Spot Management and Patching

Chapter 28 Channel and Scroller Patching

Chapter 29 MIDI

Chapter 30 SMPTE

Chapter 31 DMX Input

Chapter 32 Ethernet

Appendix Aservice Tools

Appendix Bconsole Key Index

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