Etc SmartFade ML v3.0.1 Manual de usuario

Control ConsoleUser ManualVersion 3.0.1Copyright © 2011. Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.All Rights reserved.Product information and specifications s

4 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualPower-up and Shutdown ProceduresUnpack & ConnectYou can get SmartFade ML up and running in no time.• Unpack• Conn

Index92 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualNumerics16 bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36AAdjust Channel Range . .

93patch, definition of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21Personality Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32PointQ. . .

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Introduction 5Operating ModesHold the power button during start-up to enter the Operating Modes menu. This allows you to select different operating mo

6 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualSave & Load to Memory CardSmartFade ML uses either a standard SD Memory card or SDHC Memory card as the primary e

Introduction 7 If a file name has been used, it will save to this name, otherwise it will jump to the Save as menu.Load show from CardThis is done fro

8 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualLoad Patch from CardThis is done from the Save/Load Show menu.Menu>Save/Load Show>[Save as] Select the show wit

Introduction 9Format SD Memory CardSD and SDHC Memory cards are usually pre-formatted. You may need to reformat your card(s) so that they will functio

10 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualStep 3: Right-click on the SD card icon and select Format. This will open the formatting window.Step 4: In the File

1 General Information 9Chapter 1General InformationThis chapter gives you the general information you need to get started.This chapter contains the fo

10 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualControl CapacitySmartFade is a simple to use but very powerful lighting console for 48 intensity channels and 24 mov

1 General Information 11Frontpanel FunctionalityThis is an overview of the functionality of the frontpanel of your SmartFade ML. General ButtonsAll bu

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12 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualFaders & Bump ButtonsThere are 24 faders. They can be set to control intensities, parameters or memories and seq

1 General Information 13CrossfaderThe Crossfader consists of a Live and Next fader, plus the Crossfade transport buttons. It can be used for fading be

14 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualLCD & Wheel FunctionsThe LCD menus provide quick access to functions. Parameters in the LCDs, page 45Right LCD -

1 General Information 15Philosophy of the ConsoleSmartFade ML is simple to use, and still offers advanced functionality for a rig of conventional ligh

16 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualData Structure & TimingThe data structure is very simple. The faders offer direct control of intensities and par

2 Setup 17Chapter 2SetupThe default setup of SmartFade ML allows you to run 48 dimmer channels straight out of the box. Moving lights, scrollers and L

18 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualDMX OutputDMX (Digital MultipleX) is a worldwide standard (or protocol) that your SmartFade ML uses to communicate w

2 Setup 19Clear/Set PatchClear Intensity PatchThe intensity patch for INT A and INT B is cleared from the Patch Menu.Menu>Patch>Patch Set/Clear&

20 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualPatch Dimmers (INT)There are 48 intensity channels that can be patched to two DMX universes (1024 outputs). They are

2 Setup 21Patch by ChannelPatching by channel is just as simple as patching by dimmer. The only difference is that the starting point is the intensity

iTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Using this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualPatch IndependentsIndependent buttons IND 1 and IND 2 provide two outputs separated from all other controls. They ar

2 Setup 23Patch DevicesThere are 24 device channels that can be patched to two DMX universes (1024 outputs). Each device can have a DMX footprint of u

24 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualTest the DeviceAs devices are patched, they will be sent to their default or "Home" position. For moving l

2 Setup 25Device SettingsYou can invert and/or swap pan and tilt functions individually for every device. This is usually only used when they are not

26 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualConsole SetupErase FunctionsErasing data is done from the Setup menu.Menu>Setup>[Erase] The following kind of

2 Setup 27Memory RubberbandWhen On, device parameters (non intensity channels) will follow the fader up and back. When Off, the parameters will move

28 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualSoftware VersionYou can verify what software version your console is running in the Setup menu.Menu>Setup>[Sof

2 Setup 29MIDI SetupSmartFade ML includes MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) facilities to provide three primary functions.• Show control sys

30 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualSynchronising Two SmartFadesTo synchronise playback of two SmartFade consoles, just connect MIDI OUT from console A

2 Setup 31MIDI ChannelThe Basic and Advanced MIDI functions apart from MSC are sent and received on the same MIDI channel. This is set in the MIDI men

ii SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualClear Device Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Patch Dimmers (INT) . . . .

32 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualCustom Moving Light PersonalitiesCustom Moving Light PersonalitiesSmartFade ML includes a large number of moving lig

2 Setup 33Edit a Personality LiveThis is best done with the device connected, since all parameters can be checked live as they are assigned.Note:It is

34 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualSpecial - Color Mix CMY, RGB & RAGBSince SmartFade ML simplifies color mixing into Hue and Saturation - and ther

2 Setup 35Example (blind) - Intensity Step 1: Press bump button 1 in parameter page PARAM 1. The parameter fader was as zero% so the HOME value is zer

36 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualExample (Blind) - Pan/Tilt 16 BitSome devices offer 16 bit resolution for Pan and Tilt. This is controlled by using

2 Setup 37Special - Fade With IntensityWhen you have assigned your parameters in live or blind, press (MENU) to go from the Personality Editor to the

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3 Program 39Chapter 3ProgramOnce you have set up your console to control the dimmers and devices in your rig, you can start programming. This chapter

40 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualIntensity ChannelsIntensities for dimmers and devices are set with the faders. Simply press one of the intensity mod

3 Program 41Adjust Channel RangeIt’s possible to select any channel range and adjust proportionally in the Channel menu.Menu>Channels>[Adjust Ch

iiiDevice Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Device Palettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualDevicesSmartFade ML is specially designed to handle devices, like moving lights, in a very simple and straightforwar

3 Program 43Select DevicesBefore you can do anything with a device it has to be selected. This is done with the SELECTION buttons and the 24 Device /

44 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualDevice GroupsA quick way to recall a selection of devices is to store it as a group. There are 24 groups. Record gro

3 Program 45Device ParametersA device in SmartFade ML can have up to 48 parameters such as pan, tilt, gobo etc. These parameters are automatically map

46 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualColor ControlAs soon as a device with color parameters is selected you can control these parameters from the paramet

3 Program 47Device PalettesTo make programming of devices simple, it is possible to store parameters into references, called palettes. Palettes can be

48 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualRecall Recorded Palettes*You can also hold FOCUS, COLOR or BEAM and select Palettes continuously without exiting the

3 Program 49Fan ParametersThe Fan function makes it possible to quickly spread a range of values across the selected devices on a specific parameter.

50 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualHighlight ModeHighlight is a mode designed for when you are adjusting a group of devices one by one. It will bring t

3 Program 51EffectsThere is a pre-defined library of 33 effects using wave-forms to generate the result. These effects are divided into three categori

iv SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualClear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Bump Master . . .

52 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualNote:The shape effects are tailor designed with some common lighting situations in mind. Feel free to experiment in

3 Program 53Color EffectsColor effects are designed to be applied specifically to devices with color mixing systems.Start Color EffectsColor effects c

54 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualLinear EffectsLinear effects can be applied to any device parameter, and to dimmer intensities.Start Linear EffectsT

3 Program 55MemoriesEvery intensity and device setting, including effects, can be stored to a memory for playback. There are 12 fader pages with 24 me

56 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualRecord SelectedRecord Selected will only record and play back the selected devices plus all intensity channels. You

3 Program 57SnapshotsThe Snapshot function is designed to make it easy to capture the current output, and store it as a memory at a later point. • Sna

58 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualSequencesA Sequence is a list of up to 24 steps that can be recorded to and played back from faders 13-24. Each fade

3 Program 59Record a SequenceTest sequencePress CLEAR four times to clear all intensities. Select MEMS mode and move the fader for the recorded sequen

60 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualStackThe Stack sequence is recorded and played back on the Crossfader. It is intended to be the main cue list for a

3 Program 61Record the Stack from BumpsThis function allows you to create the Stack with referenced memories or intensity channels. The steps are crea

Introduction 1IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the SmartFade ML lighting control console. The SmartFade ML console offers a great featu

62 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualRecord a Stack State or “Cue”It’s possible to record any step of the Stack as a unique memory state. In other words

3 Program 63Record SelectedRecord Selected will only record and play back the selected devices plus all intensity channels. You can mask Focus, Color

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4 Edit 65Chapter 4EditOnce you have started recording information as described in Program you can play back this information, and you can edit it. Thi

66 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualEdit MemoriesEvery memory can be edited blind (fader at zero) or live (fader at full). Device parameters are always

4 Edit 67Delete a MemoryIt’s possible to delete any single memory or sequence directly. Delete Multiple MemoriesIt’s possible to delete several memori

68 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualDefault Device TimesThere are two types of default device times. • Move Dark Time = A limiting time that sets a maxi

4 Edit 69Edit Sequences & StackSequence and Stack steps are edited in the same way. The Stack has some extra editing functions since there are uni

70 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualDelete a StepStep 1: Press EDIT Step 2: Select Sequence by pressing a bump button, or press STACK.Step 3: Select St

4 Edit 71Insert a PointQStep 1: Press EDIT Step 2: Select Stack by pressing STACK.Step 3: Select Step (wheel 1) and Insert PointQ (wheel 3). The new P

2 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualUsing this ManualThis manual will hopefully get you up and running in no time. These are the manual conventions.Instr

72 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualCopy a SequenceDelete a Sequence or the StackIt’s possible to delete any single sequence (or memory) or the stack di

4 Edit 73Run ModesThere are three run modes for a Sequence: Manual, One Shot and Loop (default).Step 1: Press EDIT Step 2: Press TIME.Step 3: Now pres

74 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualSequence & Stack TimesEach Sequence step can have three times, Up, Down and Wait. In addition to these times the

4 Edit 75Edit Step Times BlindIt is possible to edit the times blind, for each step of a Sequence or Stack. This is done with the EDIT function.Step 1

76 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualGlobal Time For All StepsIt is possible to edit the times globally for all steps of a Sequence or Stack. This is set

4 Edit 77Edit EffectsAll effects need to be edited to be able to use them. This chapter describes how to edit them regardless if the starting point is

78 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualEdit Linear EffectsIf an empty effect is started, it will automatically go into Edit Effect mode. Action Console Fee

4 Edit 79Edit Color EffectsIf an empty effect is started, it will automatically go into Edit Effect mode. Press MORE for more options (toggle) Action

80 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualEdit PalettesPalettes are stored as references in memories to speed up corrections in a show. For example, if you ha

5 Playback 81Chapter 5PlaybackAs soon as you have programmed information you can play it back in different ways. This chapter is about playback functi

Introduction 3Help from ETC Technical ServicesIf you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references given in this user man

82 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualGeneral FunctionsMaster & Black Out functionTo get light output (at all), the Master needs to be at full, and th

5 Playback 83MemoriesMemories are played back from the faders in MEMS mode. In each of the 12 fader pages the buttons with memories stored will light

84 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualClear Output from Memory FadersExamples of Using Memory FadersLearning how to use SmartFade ML in different situatio

5 Playback 85Sequences Sequences are played back from the faders in MEMS mode. In each of the 12 fader pages the buttons with stored sequences will li

86 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualRate & BPM for SequencesThe RATE button can provide Rate, Fade and BPM override for any sequence. This will affe

5 Playback 87Stack & CrossfaderThe Crossfader can be used to play back the Stack with up to 199 steps, or for single-scene operation (depending on

88 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualJump to Any StepIt’s possible to go directly to any step of the Stack with this function. Change Times For The Stack

5 Playback 89Single Scene CrossfadingWhen STACK is off and NEXT is on, SmartFade ML is set up to run like a single-scene crossfading console operating

90 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User ManualAppendix ASoftware UpdateThis appendix contains the instructions for updating the software in your SmartFade ML cons

A 91Note:If you have accidentally initiated a software update, you can exit without making any changes by unplugging the console.USB UpdateTo update w