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Martin Xciter User Manual (88 pages)

hands-on lighting control tool for DJs and lighting operators

Brand: Martin | Category: Lighting Equipment | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Introduction

7
- Naming Conventions Used in this Manual
  7
- Safety Precautions
  8
Chapter 2. Installation

9
- Hardware
  9
  - Power Connection
    9
  - DMX Connection
    9
    
    Devices
    9
    
    Master/Slave
    9
  - MIDI Connection
    10
  - AUDIO Connection
    10
  - I²C Expansion
    10
  - USB Link to PC
    10
  - Desk Light or Littlite
    10
- Software
  11
Chapter 3. Power On/Off

13
- Power on
  13
- Power off
  13
Chapter 4. Joystick Operation

15
- Operation in the Programmer
  15
- Operation in Cue (Run Mode)
  15
Chapter 5. Desk Light Operation

17
Chapter 6. Setup Menu

19
Chapter 7. Fixture Library

21
Chapter 8. Patch

25
- About Physical Channels and Control Channels
  25
- Fixtures
  25
- Dimmer Patch
  29
  - Create or Edit Dimmer Labels
    29
  - Create or Edit Dimmer Devices
    30
- DA Patch
  31
Chapter 9. Auto Start

33
- Chapter 5. Access Level
  35
  - Different Modes for Different People
    35
    
    Dummy Mode
    35
    
    Operator (Run) Mode
    35
    
    Programmer Mode
    35
  - Changing User Modes
    35
    
    From Programmer to Other
    35
    
    From Other to Programmer
    36
- Chapter 6. File Manager
  37
  - Defrag
    37
  - Delete Show & Delete All
    37
- Chapter 7. Advanced Setup
  39
  - DMX Config
    39
  - MIDI
    40
- Chapter 8. Joystick Calibration
  41
- Chapter 9. Test
  43
Chapter 10. The Xciter Philosophy

45
- Building Blocks
  45
  - Scene
    45
  - Sequence
    45
- Show Elements
  46
  - Cue
    46
  - Playback
    46
  - Cue List
    47
- Programming Aids
  47
  - Effect Generator
    47
  - Preset
    48
- Process Priority
  48
Chapter 11. Program Features

49
- Select/Deselect Device
  49
- Select/Deselect Range
  49
- Selection Behavior
  49
  - Inclusive
    49
  - Exclusive
    49
- Device Groups
  50
- Fixture Information
  50
- The Programmer
  50
- Scene / Sequence Editor
  52
  - Toggle DMX / Percentage Display
    53
  - Insert and Add Scenes
    53
  - Modify Scene and Fade Time
    54
  - Fade Curve
    55
  - Preview Sequence
    56
  - Lamp Procedures
    56
  - Invert
    56
  - Pan / Tilt Modifiers
    57
  - Copy-Paste Scene
    57
  - Effects
    57
Chapter 17. Effect Generator Examples

59
Chapter 18. Storing to Memory

65
- Store as Sequence
  65
- Store as Background Scene
  65
- Store as Playback Scene
  66
- Store as Preset
  66
- Update
  66
Chapter 19. Editing Existing Stuff

67
- Edit Menu from Default
  67
  - Edit Sequence
    67
  - Edit Background Scene
    67
  - Edit Playback
    67
  - Edit Preset
    67
- Quick Edit During Show
  68
  - Edit Sequence
    68
  - Edit Background Scene
    68
  - Edit Playback Scene
    68
- Chapter 18. Run Mode Features
  69
  - Sequence Transparency Across Cues
    69
    
    Transparency (Xciter)
    69
    
    NO Transparency
    70
    
    Precautions
    70
  - Basic Cue Dialog
    71
    
    Activate - Deactivate Sequences
    71
    
    Sequence Trigger and Step Mode
    71
    
    BPM Trigger
    72
    
    Internal Trigger
    72
    
    Manual Trigger
    72
    
    Audio Trigger
    73
  - Extended Cue Dialog
    73
    
    Add/Replace Background Scene
    74
    
    Add/Replace Sequence
    74
    
    Remove Elements from Cue
    74
    
    Assign Playback Scenes to Banks and Faders
    75
    
    Audio Settings
    75
    
    Link a Playback Bank to a Cue
    75
  - Store Run Mode Settings
    76
  - Playback Controls
    76
    
    Activate and Bounce Override Playbacks
    77
    
    Auto Lock
    77
    
    Deactivate Override Playbacks
    77
  - Cue Lists
    77
    
    Run Cue List
    77
    
    Clear Cue List
    78
    
    Edit Cue List
    78
- Chapter 19. Direct Access Features
  81
Chapter 20. PC Software

83
- Software Installation
  83
- Firmware Manager
  83
  - Update IO Controller
    83
  - Update Main Controller
    84
- Library Manager
  84
  - Add a Fixture Definition
    84
  - Remove a Fixture Definition
    84
  - Update Xciter Library
    84
  - Export to Lib
    85
- Backup / Restore
  85
  - Backup
    85
  - Restore
    85
  - Clear Show
    86

Martin Xciter User Manual (72 pages)

hands-on lighting control

Brand: Martin | Category: Lighting Equipment | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Introduction

7
- Naming Conventions Used in this Manual
  7
- Safety Precautions
  8
Chapter 2. Installation

9
- Power Connection
  9
- DMX Connection
  9
  - Devices
    10
  - Master/Slave
    10
- MIDI Connection
  10
- AUDIO Connection
  10
- I²C Expansion
  10
Chapter 3. Basics

13
- Power on
  13
- Power off
  13
- Setup Menu
  13
Chapter 4. Patch

15
- Physical Channels and Control Channels
  15
- Fixtures
  15
- Dimmer Patch
  18
  - Create or Edit Dimmer Labels
    19
  - Create or Edit Dimmer Devices
    20
- DA Patch
  20
Chapter 5. Fixture Library

23
Chapter 6. The Xciter Philosophy

27
- Xciter Show Elements
  27
  - Cue List
    27
  - Cue
    28
  - Sequence
    28
  - Cue Scene
    29
  - Effect Generator
    29
  - Preset
    29
  - Playback
    30
- Use of Show Elements
  30
- Process Hierarchy
  30
Chapter 7. Program Features

33
- Device Selection
  33
- Device Range Selection
  33
  - Moving Lights
    33
  - Generic Lights
    33
- Device Groups
  33
- Fixture Information
  34
- The Programmer
  34
- Clearing Channels
  36
- Scene/Sequence Editor
  36
  - Insert and Add Scenes
    37
  - Modify Scene and Fade Time
    37
  - Preview Sequence
    38
  - Lamp Procedures
    39
  - Effects
    39
  - Pan / Tilt Modifiers
    39
  - Copy / Paste
    40
Chapter 8. Store Menu

41
- Store as New Sequence
  41
- Store as New Cue Scene
  41
- Store as New Playback
  41
- Store as New Preset
  41
- Store Current
  41
- Input Name
  41
Chapter 9. Edit Menu

43
- Edit Sequence
  43
- Edit Cue Scene
  43
- Edit Playback
  43
- Edit Preset
  43
Chapter 10. Quick Edit

45
- Quick Edit Sequence
  45
Chapter 11. Run Mode Features

47
- Sequence Transparency Across Cues
  47
  - Transparency Enabled
    47
  - Transparency Disabled
    48
  - Precautions
    48
- Basic Cue (Run Mode) Dialog
  49
  - Activate - Deactivate Sequences
    49
  - Sequence Trigger and Step Mode
    49
    
    Internal Trigger
    50
    
    Manual Trigger
    50
    
    Audio Trigger
    50
- Extended Cue (Run Mode) Dialog
  51
  - Add Cue Scene
    51
  - Add Sequence
    51
  - Remove Elements from Cue
    52
  - Assign Playback Scenes to Banks and Faders
    52
  - Link a Playback Bank to a Cue
    52
    
    Audio Settings
    53
- Store Run Mode Settings
  53
- Playback Controls
  54
  - Activate and Bounce Override Playbacks
    54
  - Deactivate Override Playbacks
    54
  - Auto Lock
    54
  - Hard Lock
    54
- Basic Cue List Dialog
  54
- Extended Cue List Dialog
  55
  - Add / Insert Cue
    55
  - Add X-Block
    56
    
    Delay
    56
    
    Sleep
    56
    
    Wait for Go
    57
  - Loop
    57
Chapter 12. Instant Manipulation Features

59
Chapter 13. Auto Run

61
Chapter 14. User Mode

63
- Different Modes for Different People
  63
  - Programmer Mode
    63
  - Operator (Run) Mode
    63
  - Dummy Mode
    63
- Changing User Modes
  63
  - From Programmer to Other
    63
  - From Other to Programmer
    64
Chapter 15. Interface Configuration

65
- DMX Timings
  65
- Master/Slave Configuration
  66
Chapter 16. PC Software

67
- Software Installation
  67
- Firmware Manager
  67
  - Update IO Processor
    67
  - Update Main Processor
    68
- Library Manager
  68
  - Add a Fixture Definition
    68
  - Update Xciter Library
    69
  - Export to Lib
    69
- Backup / Restore
  69
Chapter 17. Specifications - Xciter

71

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User Manuals: Martin Xciter DMX Lighting Controller

Martin Xciter User Manual (88 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installation

Chapter 3. Power On/Off

Chapter 4. Joystick Operation

Chapter 5. Desk Light Operation

Chapter 6. Setup Menu

Chapter 7. Fixture Library

Chapter 8. Patch

Chapter 9. Auto Start

Chapter 10. The Xciter Philosophy

Chapter 11. Program Features

Chapter 17. Effect Generator Examples

Chapter 18. Storing to Memory

Chapter 19. Editing Existing Stuff

Chapter 20. PC Software

Martin Xciter User Manual (72 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installation

Chapter 3. Basics

Chapter 4. Patch

Chapter 5. Fixture Library

Chapter 6. The Xciter Philosophy

Chapter 7. Program Features

Chapter 8. Store Menu

Chapter 9. Edit Menu

Chapter 10. Quick Edit

Chapter 11. Run Mode Features

Chapter 12. Instant Manipulation Features

Chapter 13. Auto Run

Chapter 14. User Mode

Chapter 15. Interface Configuration

Chapter 16. PC Software

Chapter 17. Specifications - Xciter

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