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Infinity 55014 User Manual (261 pages)

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Table of Contents
2
Introduction
15
Before Using the Product
15
Intended Use
15
Product Lifespan
15
Text Conventions
15
Symbols and Signal Words
16
Symbols on the Information Label
16
Safety
17
Warnings and Safety Instructions
17
Requirements for the User
19
Description of the Device
21
Features
21
Optional Accessories
21
Console Backpanel
22
Chimp 100 Backpanel
22
Chimp 300 Backpanel
23
The Frontpanel
24
Frontpanel
24
Playback Faders
25
Programming Section
26
Executor Buttons
26
Special Faders
27
Touchscreen (Applies to Chimp 300 Console, Only)
27
Basic Concepts
28
Hybrid Console
28
Fixtures Vs. Channels
28
Priority Concept
28
What Is LTP and HTP
28
HTP (Highest Takes Precedence)
28
LTP (Latest Takes Precedence)
28
Priority Stacks
29
Programmer Priority
29
Priority Overview
29
Multiple Playbacks
29
Examples
29
Starting Multiple Cuelists
29
Starting Multiple Cuelists with Different Priorities
30
Stopping Cuelists with Different Priorities
30
Tracking
31
Basic Idea
31
Tracking in a Nutshell
31
Examples
31
General Example
31
Tracking through Changes
32
Maintaining Tracking
32
Track Thru End
33
The Graphical User Interface
34
The "Top Toolbar
35
Main View Buttons
35
Status Buttons
35
Network / Setup / Backup / Lock Console and Quicksave Buttons
37
The "Content Area
39
The Different Split Widgets
40
Pool Split Widgets
42
Encoder Labels
45
Executor Labels
46
Selection" Toolbar
46
Fan Mode" Toolbar
47
Record" Toolbar
47
Delete" Toolbar
48
Off" Toolbar
48
Commandline
49
Commandline Syntax
49
Fan Options / Selection Buttons
50
Special Master Fader Labels
51
Keypad Dialogs
53
On-Screen Keyboard
54
Operation
55
To Begin Using the Console
55
Unpack Console and Accessories
55
Connect Console to any Accessories and Power
55
Boot up the Console
56
Working with Shows
57
Create a New Show
57
Loading a Show
58
Saving the Showfile
59
Enable / Disable the "Autosave" -Function
59
Saving as New Showfile
60
Import Shows from USB
61
Export Shows to USB
62
Deleting Shows from the Consoles Built-In Memory
63
Show Related Settings
64
Fader / Executor Page Change Settings
65
Leave Faders / Executors in Background
65
Autofix Active Faders / Executors
65
Release Faders / Executors on Page Change
65
Link Fader and Executor Pages
65
Show Wing Faderlabels on External Screen
65
Set Desklight Brightness
66
Enable Button LED Backlight
67
Change Desklock PIN
68
Locking the Console
68
Fixture Setup
69
Add Fixtures to the Show
70
Configuring Existing Fixtures
73
Change User ID
74
Change Fixture Name
76
Inverting Pan / Tilt and Defining if a Fixture Reacts to the Grandmaster Fader
78
Change DMX-Patch
79
Unpatch
79
Manual Patch
79
Auto Patch
80
Change Fixture Type
81
Clone Fixtures
82
Delete Fixtures
83
Setting up Default Timings and Speed Master Options
84
Cue Timing
85
Mib (Move in Black) Default Timings
86
Speed Master Settings
86
Fade Master Settings
87
Setting up Inputs and Outputs
88
Enable DMX Output over Ethernet
88
Artnet Output
88
What Is Artnet
88
IP Addresses
88
Different Ways of Numbering Universes
88
Setup Artnet
90
Sacn E1.31 (Streaming ACN) Output
91
What Is Sacn
91
More on Sacn Priority
91
Setup Sacn
91
DMX Input
92
MIDI Input
93
Show Current MIDI Input
93
MIDI Input Mapping
93
Sound Input
94
Timecode Input
96
Timecode Setup
96
Internal Timecode
96
External Timecode Source
96
Using Timecode
96
OSC (Open Sound Control)
98
What Is OSC
98
OSC Via Wireless LAN
98
How to Setup OSC
98
Touch OSC Application
98
OSC Commands
99
Working with Fixtures
102
Selecting Fixtures
102
Fixture Numbers
102
Selection Order
102
Selecting (Whole) Fixtures Using the Numberblock
102
Selecting Specific Instances of Specific Fixtures Using the Numberblock
102
Selecting Specific Instances of the Current Selection Using the Numberblock
103
Select and Deselect Fixtures Using the "Fixture Pool" -Window
104
Select Fixtures Using a Previously Recorded Group
104
De-Selecting All Fixtures
106
Fixture Sub-Selection Using the Selection Toolbar
106
All Fixtures
107
Even / Odd
107
Half
107
Random
107
Invert Selection
107
Shuffle Selection
107
Clear Fixture Selection
107
Stepping through Fixtures Using Previous & Next Fixture
108
Selecting X out of y
108
Assigning Names to Fixtures
109
Assign Name Using the Fixture Pool
109
Assign Name Using the Command Line Interface
109
Using Fixture Groups
109
Using the Edit Fixture Window
109
Edit Fixture Window
110
Set Instance Name
110
Set All Instance Names
110
Coloring Fixture Items
111
Applying a Colored Border to a Fixture Item
111
Resetting User Colors for a Fixture Item
111
Working with Groups
112
Recording Fixture Groups
113
Storing a Fixture Group Using Group Split Widget
113
Storing a Group Using Command Line Interface
113
Merge (Add) Fixtures into Groups
113
Merge Fixture(S) into Group Using Group Split Widget
113
Merge Fixture(S) into Group Using the Commandline Interface
113
Remove Fixtures from Groups
113
Remove Fixture(S) from a Group Using Group Split Widget
114
Remove Fixture(S) from a Group Using the Commandline Interface
114
Replace (Overwrite) a Group
114
Replace Fixture(S) from a Group Using Group Split Widget
114
Replace Fixture(S) from Group Using the Commandline Interface
114
Selecting and Deselecting Groups
115
Selecting Fixture Groups Using Group Split Widget
115
Selecting Fixture Groups Using Command Line Interface
115
Naming Groups
115
Assign Name Using the Group Split Widget
115
Assign Name Using the Command Line Interface
115
Assign Name Using the Edit Group Window
115
Copying Groups
115
Copying Groups Using the Group Split Widget
115
Copying Groups Using the Command Line Interface
115
Moving Groups
116
Moving Groups Using the Group Split Widget
116
Moving Groups Using the Command Line Interface
116
Deleting Groups
116
Deleting Groups Using the Group Split Widget
116
Deleting Groups Using the Command Line Interface
116
Coloring Group Items
117
Resetting User Colors for a Group Item
117
Create a Group Dimmer Master
118
Using the Group Split Widget Window
118
Using the Command Line Interface
118
Edit Group Window
119
Set Group Name
119
Smart Name
119
Display Usage
119
Working with Fixture Values
120
Different States of Fixture Attribute Values
121
Emptying the Programmers „Content
122
Programmer Title Bar Buttons
123
Sort Function
123
Highlight Function
123
Blind Function
124
Solo Function
124
Timing
124
Link Values
124
RAW Val
124
Crossfading the Programmer Content On-Stage
124
Alter Fixture Parameters
125
Altering Intensity (Dimmer Values) Using Keypad
125
Alter Parameters Using the Encoders
126
Alter Parameters Using the Ranges / Slots Defined in the Fixture Library
127
Alter Parameters Using the Keypad Popup
127
Alter Color-Values Using the Color-Picker
128
Alter Color-Values Using Color Faders
128
Alter Color-Values Using Quick Colors
129
Alter Color-Values Using the Built in Swatch Book
129
Setting All Fixture Attribute Values to the Fixtures Default Value
130
Using Presets (as a Reference)
130
Using Values (Instead of Referencing) from a Preset
130
Loading Values from Other Sources
130
Loading All Values from Current Output
130
Loading All Values for a Specific Attribute Group from Current Output
130
Loading All Values Without Effects from Current Output
130
Loading All Effects Without Base Values from Current Output
131
Loading Values from a Cuelist
131
Working with Individual Timings
131
Individual Fade Times
131
Individual Delay Times
132
Setting and Removing Individual Timings
132
Fanning Values (Spreading Values Across Different Fixtures)
133
Fan any Value Using the Encoders
133
Fan Intensity Values Using the Keypad
133
Adjusting How Fannings Are Applied Using the Fan Mode Toolbar
135
Changing the Fan Direction
136
Left
136
Center (Default)
136
Right
137
Fanning with Groupings
137
Fanning with Buddying
139
Randomizing a Fan
140
Resetting Fan Mode Options
140
Removing Values from the Programmer
141
Remove All Attributes for a Specific Fixture from the Programmer
141
Remove a Complete Attribute Group for the Selected Fixtures from the Programmer
141
Remove All Attribute Values for a Fixture Group from the Programmer
141
Removing Individual Attributes from the Programmer
142
Working with Effects
144
Effect Basics
144
Effect Synchronization
144
The Effects Programmer
146
Adding an Effect
147
Adding a Predefined Effect
147
Adding a Custom Effect
148
Deleting an Effect
148
Modifying an Effect
149
Stopping an Effect
149
Stopping an Effect While It Is Being Played Back by a Cuelist
149
Loading an Effect from Output
150
The Effect Attributes
150
Fixtures" Effect Attribute
150
Parameter" Effect Attribute
150
Mode" Effect Attribute
150
Relative
150
Absolute
151
Type" Effect Attribute
151
Size Min" Effect Attribute
152
Size Max" Effect Attribute
152
Speed" Effect Attribute
153
Offset" Effect Attribute
153
Duty Cycle" Effect Attribute
153
Gouping" Effect Attribute
154
Buddying" Effect Attribute
154
Wings" Effect Attribute
155
Invert" Effect Attribute
155
Direction" Effect Attribute
155
Shots" Effect Attribute
156
Attack" and "Decay" Effect Attribute
156
Infade" and "Indelay" Effect Attribute
156
Working with Presets
158
Using Presets Using the Numberblock
158
Preset Pool Numbers
158
The Preset Split Widget
159
Automatic Generation of Presets
161
Editing a Presets Gobo and Color Icon
161
Recording Presets
162
Record a Preset Using the Preset Split Widget
162
Selecting Presets
163
Selecting Presets as a Reference
163
Recalling a Preset as a 'Hard Value
163
Selecting a Preset 'Live' Without a Fixture Selection
164
Deselecting ("Knocking Out") a Preset
164
Naming a Preset
164
Merging Contents into a Preset (Or: Updating a Preset)
165
Removing Contents from a Preset
165
Replacing a Preset
165
Copying Presets
166
Moving Presets
166
Deleting Presets
166
Coloring Preset Items
167
Applying a Colored Border to a Preset Item
167
Resetting User Colors for a Preset Item
168
Edit Preset Window
168
Set Preset Name
168
Set Item Color
169
Set Item Icon
169
Display Usage
169
Merge to Programmer
170
Load to Programmer
170
Working with Cuelists
171
The Cuelist Pool Split Widget
171
What Is a Cuelist
172
Storing Cues in a Cuelist
172
Storing a Cuelist to a Master or Executor Button
172
Storing a Cuelists Using Cuelist Split Widget
172
Storing a Cue Using Command Line Interface
172
Storing a Second Cue to a Cuelist
172
Additonal Options While Recording a Cue
173
Store a Cue Including Timing
173
Recording a Cue (with Timings) to the Currently Selected Cuelist
173
Recording a Cue (with Timings) Using the Master or an Executor Button
173
Directly Recording to a Specific Cuelist and Cue Using the Numberblock
173
Modifying the Cuelist Itself
174
Naming a Cuelist
174
Copy a Cuelist
174
Move a Cuelist
174
Delete a Cuelist
174
Coloring Cuelist Items
175
Applying a Colored Border to a Cuelist Item
175
Resetting User Colors for a Cuelist Item
175
Updating Cues in a Cuelist
176
Updating / Mergin Data into a Cue
176
Merge / Add Content to a Cue Using the User Interface
176
Merge Data into a Cue Using the Commandline
176
Removing Content from a Cue
177
Remove Content from a Cue Using the User Interface
177
Remove Content from a Cue Using the Command Line
177
Replacing a Cue
177
Replace Content from a Cue Using the User Interface
177
Replace Content from a Cue Using the Command Line
177
Inserting a Cue
178
Insert a Cue in between Other Cues Using the User Interface
178
Insert a Cue in between Other Cues Using the Command Line
178
Copying Cues
179
Using the Cuelist View
179
Using the Command Line Approach
179
Moving Cues
179
Deleting Cues
180
Delete a Cue Using the User Interface
180
Delete a Cue in between Other Cues Using the Command Line
180
Loading a Cue to the Programmer
181
Load a Cue Using the User Interface
181
Load a Cue Using the Command Line
181
Assigning Cuelists to Masters
181
Assigning a Cuelist to a Master / Executor Using Cuelist Split Widget
181
Assigning a Cuelist to a Master / Executor Using Command Line Interface
181
The Cuelist View (Cue Sheet) Window
182
Opening the Cuelist View Window
183
Open the Cuelist View Window Using Cuelist Pool
183
Open Cuelist View Window Using Command Line Interface
183
Open Cuelist View Window Using Masters or Executors
183
Open Cuelist View Window Using the Fader Label
183
Cuelist View Window - Title Bar Buttons
183
Cuelist View Window - Playback Bar Buttons
184
Cue Crossfade Status Display
184
Background Colors and Their Meanings
185
Changing Cue Names, Timings and Other Settings
186
The Different Trigger Types that Are Available Per Cue
187
Basic Triggers
187
Speedmasters
187
Sound Triggers
188
Move in Black
188
How to Set a Cue to be Moved in Black
189
Commands
190
How Setup and Remove Cue Commands
190
Adding a Command
191
Editing an Existing Command
191
Deleting a Command
191
Order in Which Commands Are Executed
191
List of Possible Actions
192
Cuelists
192
Master Dimmer (Grandmaster)
192
Master Speed
192
Master Fade
192
Timecode
192
Edit Cuelist Window
193
Saving Options as Default
193
Loading Options from Default
194
Altering Cuelist Options
194
Renumbering All Cues in the Cuelist to Whole Numbers
194
Setting the Cuelist Playback Mode
194
Settings Shared between Cuelists and Chases
194
Tracking
194
Priority
194
Run Mode
195
Release Time
195
Mutual Release Group
195
Fade Master
195
Effect Speed Master
195
Effect Size Master
196
Playback Options
196
Off All FX at Start
196
Add Zero Cue
196
Mib: Always Move When Dark
196
Off Options
196
Skip to First Cue on off
196
Ignore off All Commands
196
Off if Overwritten
196
Do Not Release Other Cuelists
196
Timecode Mode
197
Start Timecode
197
Settings for Chasers Only
197
Chase Go Trigger
197
Playback Order
197
Chase Snap Value
197
Playing Back Cuelists
197
Selecting Cuelists
198
Switching off Cuelists
198
The off Key
198
The off Toolbar
198
The off Window
199
Working with Masters and Executors
200
Basics
200
Difference between Masters and Master Faders
200
Linking Objects to a Master
200
Linking a Global Master (Speed and Fade Time Masters)
200
Linking Groups (Creating a Group Dimmer Master)
201
Linking Cuelists
201
Moving a Master
201
Deleting a Master
201
Deleting a Master Only
201
Configuring Fader and Button Functions
202
Common Settings
202
Autostart
202
Autostop
202
Fetch-Mode
202
Example Without Fetch Mode
202
Example with Fetch Mode
203
Button and Fader Functions
203
Grandmaster
203
Groups
203
Cuelists
203
Speed Masters
205
Fade Masters
205
Working with Magic Sheets
206
About Magic Sheets
206
Opening a Magic Sheet View
206
Magic Sheet Split Widget Titlebar
207
Edit Magic Sheet Button
207
Smart Selection
207
No Smart Selection
207
Draw Selection
207
Circle Detection
208
Selecting a Magic Sheet
208
Navigating in a Magic Sheet
209
Deselecting Items in a Magic Sheet
209
Creating / Modifying a Magic Sheet
210
Adding Items to the Magic Sheet
211
Deleting Items from the Magic Sheet
211
Editing
212
Edit Dialog for Cuelist Magic Sheet Items
212
Edit Dialog for Label Magic Sheet Items
212
Arranging / Moving Items in the Magic Sheet
212
Arrange Linear
214
Arrange Grid
214
Arrange Checkerboard
215
Arrange Arc
215
Arrange Circle
216
Aligning Items in the Magic Sheet
216
Z-Order
216
Lock
216
Working with Fader and Executor
218
About Pages
218
Changing Fader Pages
218
Template Page
219
Editing Fader-Pages
219
Adding Pages
219
Moving Pages
219
Deleting Pages
219
Naming One or more Pages
219
Using the Output Window
220
Color Coding
220
Title Bar Buttons
220
All Fixtures / Selected Only
220
All Fixtures
220
Selected Only
220
Value
220
Source
221
Fx Source
221
Using the DMX Output Window
222
Multi Console Networking
223
What Is Multi Console Networking
223
Known Limitations
224
Requirements for Establishing a Tracking Backup Session
224
Creating a Tracking Backup Session
225
Configure System-Wide Settings
227
Change the USB-Keyboard Locale
228
Set Date and Time
229
Network Settings
230
Changing the IP Address
230
DHCP or Manual
230
IP Address
230
Subnet Mask
230
Gateway
230
DNS Server
230
The Current Ethernet Status
231
Configure (Optional) WDMX Transmitter
232
Edit the Fixture Library
233
The Fixture Library Concept
233
System Library
233
User Library
233
Show Library
233
The Library Editor
234
General Information about Fixture Libraries
234
Fixture Definition Tab
235
Modules Tab
236
Adding a New Module
236
Deleting a Module
237
Editing a Module
237
Module Editor
238
Module Editor Columns
239
Vertical Header
239
Sort
239
Parameter
239
Dimmable
239
Type
239
Default
239
Blackout
239
Highlight
239
Mib Type
239
Inverted
240
DMX Min
240
DMX Max
240
Select Parameter Dialog
241
Edit Ranges Menu (Add Icons / Names)
242
Adding a 'Range
242
Single Range
243
Proportional Range
243
Mixing Single and Proportional Ranges on One Channel
243
Adding Multiple Ranges
244
Deleting a Range
244
Instances
245
Adding Instances
246
Deleting Instances
246
Edit Existing Fixture Libraries
247
Add a New Fixture to the Library
248
Start a Fixture from Scratch
248
Start a Fixture Using an Existing Fixture Type as a Template
249
Transfer Fixtures between Libraries
250
Delete a Fixture Type
250
Hotkeys
251
General Hotkeys
251
Programmer
251
Tables
251
Toolbars
252
Selection Toolbar
252
Off Toolbar
252
Dialogs
252
Shutdown / Reboot Dialog
252
Fixture Library Editors
252
Add Multiple Ranges Dialog
252
Add or Edit Ranges Dialog
252
Module Channel Editor
252
Output View
252
Maintenance
253
USB Folder Structure
253
Update Software
254
Update Via USB
254
Update Online
255
Update Fixture Libraries
256
Update Via USB
256
Update Online
257
Calibrate Touchscreen(S)
258
Safety Instructions for Maintenance
259
Preventive Maintenance
259
Basic Cleaning Instructions
260
Corrective Maintenance
260
Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage
261
Instructions for Deinstallation
261
Instructions for Transportation
261
Storage
261
Disposal
261
Approval
261

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