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1. MIDI NOTE s DOMINO CONTROL BUTTON DOMINO 48 0 49 1 50 2 51 Cue list Solo Assign button 3 52 Cue list stop button 4 53 Cue list forward button 5 54 Cue list reverse button 6 55 Add Kill button 7 56 Record Memory button 8 57 Record Chaser button 9 58 Record Cue list button 10 59 Record Copy button 11 60 Desk Mode button 12 61 Select button 13 62 Edit button 14 63 Remove button 15 64 Add button 16 65 Function button 17 66 lt no button 18 67 Step ok button 19 68 gt yes button 20 69 Bank B select button 70 78 Bank A select button 30 79 Bank A bank select button 31 80 Bank B select button 32 81 Bank B select button 33 82 Cue list master button 34 83 35 84 36 85 Grand master button 37 ADR www adblighting com User Manual page 56 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 18 UTILITIES 18 1 STORAGE OPERATIONS The DOMINO has an optional 2 USB ports One port is dedicated for USB storage devices the other USB port is dedicated for an external trackball Motion control device When you save or load a show from a USB device you copy the entire contents of the DOMINO This includes all Memories Chasers Cue lists SyncoBEATs and the Patch 18 1 1 SAVE SHOW To save a show to a USB device place the USB port then HOLD function tap f a disk yes By default the DOMINO offers
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9. Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 18 2 2 Uer Mc 57 182 3 POWER ON RESETS peni domani inccr o rr ecran 58 183 MEMORY PROTEC T nennen tien aor nera pev london beca 58 18 3 1 J Ber 58 18 3 2 LOST LOCK imitaci n oce ovd c done 58 Uo 59 18 5 SETUP PREFERENCE S nungen nee 59 18 5 1 DEFAULT FADE AND SPEED TIMES great dc xci 59 188 LANGUAGE M 59 18 7 BEFAULT PILE NIMES sinne nennen 59 188 BMAS TER INV BRED nennen 59 18 9 SOFTWARE UPGRADE nassen nea iniit dete fb pacis apta le 60 18 9 1 OVERVIEW 60 18 9 2 USB DEVICE UPLOAD essen iniit rbi dnt itg dcr Kanon 60 18 9 3 SODELINK q 60 18 10 VIDEO 61 18101 VIDEO MONITOR n RSG 61 1854102 MAIN DISPLA Y E a miraa 61 18303 SELESTABLE AREAS xn nennen idt marges 61 18 104 VIDEO TTO 3 nungen en hen ana hear rd tomi 61 12 105 PINNED VIDEO i een 62 18 11 Br ce qpe M P
10. A chaser may be manually stepped at any time by pressing its f a button If the chaser is already running this will immediately step it to the next step To manually step a chaser stop the chaser above then step it by pressing its f a button 11 7 2 RUNNING A SINGLE SHOT If a chaser has been set to single shot mode above pressing its f a button will run a single shot ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 37 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 11 7 3 GLOBAL SPEED CONTROL Global speed control allows you to speed up or slow down all chasers that are running on the output whilst still retaining any different relationships in speed that might exist between each other To activate Global Speed Control HOLD select for 1 second then release Rotate the EDIT wheel to speed up or slow down all running chases The speed can be increased by up to 1999 of its original value The maximum speed is limited to 999 BPM The speed can be decreased to 0 of its original speed For example A1 01 has a recorded speed or 120BPM and its fader is at 100 A1 02 has a recorded speed or 200BPM and its fader is at 0 e 1 03 has a recorded speed or 60BPM its fader is at 10 Hold down select for 1 second to activate Global Speed Control This will assign A1 01 and A1 03 to Global Speed Control Now fade up chaser A1 02 As it was not active when global speed was selected it will not
11. IN TIME Repeatedly press function until the in indicator lights The display prompts you then shows the IN fade time The fade time may be edited by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the rotating speed fader OUT TIME Repeatealy press function until the out indicator lights The display prompts you then shows the OUT fade time The fade time may be edited by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the rotating speed fader 7 8 COPYING FROM TO STAGE OR PRESET Not implemented at writing of manual 7 9 CLEARING STAGE OR PRESET To remove clear the theatrical list from the cross fade press remove Stage or Preset the display says EMPTY X FADE Press Yes ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 26 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 8 SUBMASTERS 8 1 OVERVIEW DOMINO s bank B contains 12 24 submasters which are organised in 9 pages giving a total of 108 216 Submasters All Bank B s are available by pressing the Bank B button Submaster memories chasers outputs or cue lists can be recorded in any Submaster 8 2 BANK B SUBMASTERS Access is via the Bank B 12 24 f a buttons in conjunction with the Bank B number You determine what each bank B contains when you record or copy Each submaster can only be used to hold one object For example if a submaster has be
12. There are no times associated with the FLASH function All actions are instantaneous 14 2 ADD SOLO MODE You may select what effect the Flash buttons have on the output by selecting either ADD mode or SOLO mode Pressing the ADD SOLO button will toggle from one mode to the other SOLO mode is indicated when LED in the ADD SOLO button flashes e In ADD mode pressing any FLASH button will add the flashed channels to the output at the FLASH control level without having any effect on the current output e In SOLO mode pressing any FLASH button will add the flashed channels to the output at the FLASH control level and at the same time it will KILL black out all other output The flashed object is now the solo output 14 3 FLASH LEVEL The FLASH level control sets the percentage level at the output of the FLASH section for all channels when they are flashed e For individual channels and fixtures the Flash level sets the actual level of any flashed channels e For the contents of any submaster it will be the percentage of the channels recorded level For example if the Flash level is set to its mid 50 position e Flashed channels fixtures will come on at a level of 50 e f a submaster memory is Flashed and it contains a channel at a level of 80 then that channel will come on at 40 50 of 80 If the FLASH level is set to minimum then no channels will come on when a FLASH button is pressed If the DOMINO is in A
13. 62 12 11 1 DIAGNOSTICS MODE nn nee 62 182 112 LEBANDBLUTTON TEST anna 62 18 113 FADER TEST nee 62 18114 EDIT WHEEL TEST euere 62 18 115 BATTERY TEST Kd arbi adu dh e 62 12 116 SYSTEM ERROR INFORMATION sin ae 63 18 117 MEMORY TEST nannten een 63 ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 5 Loring Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL FOREWORD This is the issue 1 2 of the User Manual for DOMINO 24 and DOMINO 48 The latest version of ADB User Manuals is available from the ADB website www adblighting com gt ADB Products gt Product family gt Product For DOMINO 24 and DOMINO 48 www adblighting com gt ADB Products gt Control Desks gt Memory Control Desks The functions described in this User Manual require the latest software version The latest software version is available on the http www adblighting com website For DOMINO 24 and DOMINO 48 www adblighting com gt Downloads gt MIKADO and DOMINO Updates to this version of the user manual will follow Have fun with tne DOMINO Zaventem October 18 2010 ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 6 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 1 Introduction 1 1 DELIVERY AND UNPACKING As soon as you receive your equipment open the boxes and inspect the items received If you discover any damage contact the carrier immediately and make any necessary claim for the problems discovered The equipment was checked
14. gt buttons below the EDIT wheel The indicators in the channel F A buttons show the channel levels in each step The function remove and add buttons also flash to show that they are active Their uses are described below When finished editing press edit Changes are automatically saved 13 6 1 ADD A STEP To add a step to a cue list first edit the cue list above then step through the cue list using the lt or gt buttons below the EDIT wheel Select the step after which the new step is to be inserted then press add To select a submaster memory as the added step press Bank optional f a submaster memory Torecord a snapshot of the current output as the added step press record submaster memory To select a chaser as the added step press Bank B optional f a chaser ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 46 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL When finished editing press edit Changes are automatically saved 13 6 2 REMOVE A STEP To remove a step from a cue list first edit the cue list above then step through the cue list using the or gt buttons below the EDIT wheel Select the step that is to be deleted then press remove yes When finished editing press edit Changes are automatically saved 13 6 3 EDIT THE TIMES OF STEP To edit the times of a step in a cue list first edit the cue list above then step t
15. the contents of Preset are transferred to Stage The previous contents of Stage are removed from the playback and the next theatrical memory in the sequence is automatically loaded into the Preset when the fade completes When in sequential mode the LED in the SEQ key is lit and SEQ is displayed on the monitor 7 5 USING THE PLAYBACK WITH MANUAL FADES The X fade can be operated manually by moving the fader pairs Manual fades can be made in sequential or non sequential mode Manual fades are timed and profiled by the operator each time they are played the look of the fade follows the fader movements e f both faders are moved together at an even pace a straight crossfade results e f one fader is moved before the other a split crossfade occurs e If the preset fader only is moved the content of the Preset are added to the Stage e f only the Stage fader is moved the Stage content is removed from the playback thus resulting in a blackout unless there is some other output Careful manipulation of the faders can result in a profiled fade where the fade rate changes throughout its duration For example the crossfade could be started slowly and increased in speed as the fade progresses Many operators prefer working in this way and the use of high quality faders ensures maximum response from this method 751 CONTINUING A MANUAL FADE AUTOMATICALLY A fade that is started manually can be taken over automatically by pressing th
16. 2 e tet nd re hg Rer Haee 34 11 CHASERS T aE 35 111 OVERVIEW ee 35 11 2 CHASE TERMINOLOGY sirini 35 11 2 1 35 11 2 2 seus ele 35 11 2 3 CHASER CROSSEADE u Ep daa En dan age an aratia eda 35 11 8 CHASER 7 35 11 34 REMOVING STEPS iiit itte eite Ger aa RE Ree 36 11 3 2 CHASER SPEED Mm 36 11 3 3 CHASER CROSSFADPE 1 redet nerd te d aee 36 11 3 4 COMPLETING THE CHASER 36 114 NAMING A 36 11 5 CHASER PLAYBACK aiian eneee eae anro era rper hne exea Fn 36 11 5 1 SUBMASTERS rte trae ae daB er 36 11 6 CHASER 0 37 11 7 CONTROLLING A 37 11 7 1 STEPPING A 37 11 7 2 RUNNING SINGLE 37 11 7 3 GLOBAL SPEED CONTROL
17. Cue List to record a Cue List Assign o Assign Cue List to the Cross fade and Cue List master o Copy theatrical memories submaster memories chasers or Cue Lists from one submaster to another o Copy theatrical memories submaster memories chasers or Cue Lists to or from the Grab master o a Snapshot from the Grab master to a Submaster 3 6 2 EDITOR BUTTONS e SELECT BUTTON Select is most useful for making one off changes during performance or for experimenting with changes without affecting the theatrical memories submaster memories EDIT BUTTON When pressed it selects Edit mode You may then choose to Edit any theatrical memory submaster memory Chaser Cue List the contents of the Grab master or the Patch if previously selected via the function button REMOVE BUTTON o Remove the contents of the Cross Fade Cue List and Grab o Delete theatrical memories submaster memories patches or steps of Cue List or Chasers o Remove characters from names ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 14 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL e ADD BUTTON o Insert steps in a Cue List or chaser when editing o Adda 1 1 patch o Insert spaces in names e FUNCTION BUTTON When pressed during normal operations it causes the display to momentarily show the current times Subsequent presses will toggle between the two time settings 3 6 2 Wheel for editor Continuously
18. The beat pattern starts from the first tap of the ok button and ends when the add button is released Remember that when the DOMINO repeats your beat pattern the time between the last tap and the first tap is determined by the time between your last tap and when your release the add button The stepping beat indicator on the video screen now moves to the beat that you have created If the beat pattern is not correct create a new SyncoBEAT pattern by holding add and repeating the procedure The new pattern will replace the old pattern as soon as the add button is released When the beat pattern is correct press edit to exit To step a chaser with the SyncoBEAT you have created the chaser must be connected to the STL as described above If a chaser has been set to Single Shot Mode triggering the single shot will run the chaser once using the SyncoBEAT stepping See the CHASERS section for more details on chases ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 54 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 17 MIDI Not implemented at writing of manual Text below can change 17 1 OVERVIEW The midi interface is available on DOMINO models with the U option USB interface 17 2MIDI NOTES The MIDI interface is turned on and off via the setup menu The menu also allows the user to select whether the DOMINO will transmit MIDI commands when its buttons are pushed The on off status of the
19. bar The intensity levels are shown prior to the patch 18 10 3 SELECTABLE AREAS The left side of the screen is selected by the operator and shows either 1013 selectable video pages not shown above see below or If none of the 3 pages are selected it further divides the left side into 4 areas and allows you to select 4 pin 18 10 4 VIDEO 1 TO 3 To turn on one of the 3 video pages on the left of the screen HOLD function tap f a video 1 to 4 e Video 1 is Channel View e Video 2 is DMX Output e Video 3 is X Fade and Cue List master To turn off the current video page on the left of the screen HOLD function tap f a video 1 to 3 ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 61 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 18 10 5 PINNED VIDEO When a submaster or the cue list is selected a video display is automatically pinned Press select f a playback or cue list to pin To select a specific position for the pinned display HOLD function tap f a video 1 to 4 Video 1 is at the top left of the screen and video 4 is at the bottom Holding function and tapping f a video 1 to 4 again turns off unpins the display Press select de selects select to finish To remove all pinned displays press select remove During normal operation when any of the 3 video pages below are displayed they will cover any displays that you pin Up to 4
20. be affected when the global speed is varied Rotate the EDIT wheel until the display reads 50 e A1 01 is now running at 60 BPM A1 02 is still running at 200 BPM A1 03 is now running at 30 BPM Rotate the EDIT wheel until the display reads 200 e A1 01 is now running at 240 BPM A1 02 is still running at 200 BPM A1 03 is now running at 120 BPM Tapping function resets all selected chasers to the default chaser speed as set in the Setup Preferences menu If the default is set to 100 BPM then in this example tapping function results in e A1 01 is now running at 100 BPM A1 02 is still running at 200 BPM A1 03 is now running at 100 BPM Rotate the EDIT wheel until the display reads 150 e A1 01 is now running at 150 BPM A1 02 is still running at 200 BPM e A1 03 is now running at 150 BPM To exit Global Speed press select All chasers remain at their modified speed The original speed of the chaser can be restored by copying the chaser back into the submaster Press copy f a to the same f a ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 38 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 8 48 USER MANUAL 11 8EDITING A CHASER Edit allows you to permanently change the speed crossfade mode and direction plus you can add or delete steps connect or disconnect the STL Sound to Light processors and edit the contents of each step These changes are applied to the chaser and if the chaser i
21. before being packed and left our factory in perfect condition Check that the equipment supplied to you corresponds to the consignment note and that this corresponds to your order You will find the references of your desk on an identification label affixed to the rear panel If there is any discrepancy in the order and delivery contact your supplier immediately who will clarify the situation to your full satisfaction Permissible storage conditions Temperature 10 to 50 C variation rate 20 hour Relative humidity 20 to 80 without condensation 1 2 PREPARING THE DESK LOCATION The surface of your work area should be smooth level and sturdy Make sure that there is enough clearance around the desk to e open the desk access the rear connections e allow air circulation around vents to prevent the desk from over heating 1 3 DOMINO 24 amp 48 The DOMINO desk is a professional lighting console it is Class equipment designed and manufactured to the EN60950 standard THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED No special undertaking need to be made for the installation of the equipment The room in which the equipment is to be installed must be clean dust free and have a temperature between 5 and 35 C and a relative humidity from 20 to 80 96 without condensation Consumption of food and drink over the desk is inadvisable to avoid it being accidentally dropped into the equipment and impairing certain functions The desk and the mon
22. briefly read Pick location to copy to submasters containing memories are lit Submasters containing chasers flash rapidly Submasters containing Cue Lists flash slowly Empty submasters are not lit This acts as a warning to you of existing submaster memory cue list and chaser numbers in each page of submasters If the destination is not in the current page use the Bank B button to select the destination page number Press f a of the destination submaster memory number If the selected submaster location has already been used the display will read WARNING memory exists overwrite You now have two options To erase the existing submaster memory and replace it with the copy either press yes or f a existing submaster memory to overwrite To pick another submaster location press f a ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 31 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL The copy process may be abandoned at any time prior to entering the destination submaster memory number by pressing assign copy a second time Hint in a show or performance the transition from one submaster memory to the next will sometimes only involve a change of a few channels The majority of channels will remain the same If this is the case it is quickest to make a copy of the first submaster memory and then edit the copy to create the next scene This method ensures that any channels that are to be the same in both
23. com User Manual page 16 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL Each step in a chaser can consist of a previously recorded submaster memory or a snapshot of the output which is taken when that step is added to the chaser Up to 250 steps may be recorded for each chaser A cue list is a recorded list of steps that are to be replayed in order Each step consists of either a submaster memory a chaser or a snapshot of the output which is taken when that step is added Up to 500 steps may be recorded in each cue list ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 17 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 5 MANUAL MODE 5 1 OVERVIEW This way of operating is most useful in unrehearsed situations where the next look needs to be created on the fly The channel faders provide instant hands on control of any channel level 5 2 MODE SELECTION By default or after a complete reset the DOMINO will be in Wide Mode Tapping on the Mode button will be a switch between Memory and Wide Mode Holding the Mode button will be a switch between Memory Wide Mode and A B Mode 5 3 USING A B MODE Selecting A B Mode only change the operation of the Bank B The Bank B Channels becomes a duplicate of the Bank A Channels These two identical banks A and B provide duplicate faders for the 12 24 channels The output of each bank is controlled by its own master If A B Mode is selected the manua
24. cue list using the or gt buttons below the EDIT wheel to select the step to be edited Repeatealy press function until the level LED lights and the display reads Pick Channel to edit To see the level of any channel press its f a button Whilst the channels f a button is held down the display shows the channel number When the f a button is released the display shows the level of that channel in the step To edit the level of the selected channel rotate the EDIT wheel If the level is varied above its recorded value it is prefixed by a sign When a parameter is varied below its recorded value it is prefixed by a sign If the level is restored to its original value no sign is shown Press and release further channel f a buttons to read and or edit their levels When finished editing press edit Changes are automatically saved 13 65 NAMING EACH STEP IN A CUE LIST To name a step in a cue list first edit the cue list above then step through the cue list using the or gt buttons below the EDIT wheel to select the step to be named The step LED is lit and the display scrolls the step number HOLD function tap f a name a channel A function button ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 47 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL The display says Edit Step Name Either rotate the EDIT wheel or press the Bank B f a buttons for the desired characters or the ch
25. display asks Lock Console Press no The display asks Midi Press no The display asks Set Preferences Press yes no no no yes If the Master A is not inverted the display asks Master A is not inverted Invert To invert it press yes If the Master A is inverted the display asks Master A is inverted Set Normal To set normal press yes ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 59 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 18 9 SOFTWARE UPGRADE 18 9 1 OVERVIEW The DOMINO operating system firmware can be upgraded via an USB device To upgrade your DOMINO you will also need the latest version of the DOMINO software Notifications of new versions of the DOMINO software are posted on the ADB website download area Each DOMINO model has its own version of the software Note which model of DOMINO you are upgrading and select the correct one when you download the software from the web site Before any software upgrade save any shows that you want to keep Download the latest file and if available read the read file for the latest instructions 18 9 2 USB DEVICE UPLOAD To upload a new firmware place the USB device in the USB port then HOLD function tap f a disk no no yes Upgrade Desk press yes This will destroy all memories continue press yes Upgrade version press Yes Checking upgrade file Upgrade ta
26. edited in exactly the same way as a Chaser in a submaster Refer to EDITING A CHASER in the CHASER section ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 41 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 12 6 Recording A Chaser On The Grab Master This is the same procedure as recording a chaser on a submaster except that the Grab master is selected as the chaser number 12 7 GRAB AS A SUBMASTER MEMORY 12 7 4 COPYING A CUE LIST TO THE GRAB MASTER Any existing cue list from any Page may be copied to the Grab master The Grab master cannot replay the cue list but does provide another storage location for a cue list To copy a cue list to the Grab master press assign copy Bank B optional f a cue list f a grab 12 7 2 COPYING FROM THE GRAB MASTER A grab snapshot a submaster memory a chaser or a cue list in the Grab master can be copied to any submaster Press assign copy f a grab Bank B optional f a destination A cue list in the Grab master can be also copied to the cue list master Press assign copy f a list flash ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 42 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 13 CUE LIST 13 1 OVERVIEW A CUE LIST is a recorded list of steps that are to be replayed in order Each step consists of either a submaster memory a chaser or a snapshot of the output which is taken when that step is
27. from the previous frequency You might need to repeat the level and frequency adjustments to get satisfactory stepping of your chaser When finished press edit To step a chaser with the STL you have created the chase must be connected to the STL as described above 16 5SYNCOBEAT MODE SyncoBEAT allows you to teach the DOMINO a beat pattern that it will then repeat indefinitely When a chaser is connected to an STL that is in SyncoBEAT mode the chasers own internal speed generator is disconnected and the STL s SyncoBEAT has total control of stepping SyncoBEAT allows for a syncopated non regular pattern to be learned You tap out a beat pattern and the DOMINO learns the pattern then repeats it indefinitely A syncopated pattern allows you to have for example some rapid steps followed by maybe a long pause and then steps getting faster or possibly slowing down Any quantity from 1 to 20 beats can be entered in the beat pattern To create a SyncoBEAT HOLD function tap f a stl 1 or stl 2 The display scrolls a message showing the current mode of the STL Tapping yes toggles the STL between either Sound To Light mode or SyncoBEAT mode Turn SyncoBEAT ON The current mode of each STL is shown at the bottom of the video screen The letter B indicates SyncoBEAT mode To learn a beat pattern HOLD add until the word Learn appears on the display Whilst holding add enter your beat pattern by tapping ok
28. if the chaser speed is set at 60 BPM which is one step per second then with crossfade set at 0 that is no fade the chaser will wait for one second then snap to the next step None 0 of the available speed time will be used for crossfading If the crossfade is set to 5096 then the chaser will perform a 0 5 second crossfade to the next step wait for 0 5 seconds and then perform the next crossfade That is 5096 of the time is used to perform a crossfade and 50 of the time is spent waiting before starting the next crossfade If the crossfade is set to 10095 then the Chaser will use all of the time performing a crossfade to the next step When the crossfade is complete the next crossfade will commence immediately 11 3 CHASER RECORDING To record a chaser press record chaser select a submaster memory number for the chaser press Bank B optional f a submaster Each step of a chaser consists of a either a previously recorded submaster memory or a snapshot e To select a submaster memory as a step press Bank B optional f a e Torecord a snapshot of the current output as a step press record memory Continue to record steps as above You may mix snapshots or memories in any order When all steps have been recorded complete the chaser by pressing record chaser ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 35 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 11 3 4 REMOVING STEPS Whilst
29. of the fade The LED in the Seq button flashes slowly to indicate the pause Pressing Go resumes the progress of the fade ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 24 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 7 6 4 CONTINUING AN AUTOMATIC FADE MANUALLY A fade that is running automatically following its memory times can be completed manually to change its look or to alter its timing e Manually move the playback fader pair There will be no change to the output of the X fade until the position of the faders matches the elapsed progress of the fade shown on screen e Once the position of the faders has collected the progress of the fade the fade is under manual control Any pending wait times are not included in the manual fade the lighting state will change as soon as the fade is collected 7 6 2 MODIFYING THE SPEED OF AN AUTOMATIC FADE The rate of a crossfade can be modified to speed up or slow down the fade if the plotted times are not suitable The Speed function can be used to modify the fade times before a crossfade is started or it can be used live to change the fade rate in real time In both cases the playback speed function is assigned to the speed rotation fader 7 7 STAGE OR PRESET You may edit theatrical memory live or blind directly in the theatrical memory list or in the stage and preset To edit in blind press Edit press Preset or press Edit and ok and select the theatri
30. the DOMINO make sure that all connections are correct before switching on the power If any doubt exists obtain the assistance of qualified personnel e f your DOMINO is to be used on the road you should use the optional flight case to protect the desk Transport the DOMINO with all faders in the fully down position This gives the faders maximum protection from probable damage When your DOMINO is not in use cover the upper surface with the optional dust cover If the surface of your DOMINO becomes soiled clean it with a damp cloth Do not use any powerful solvents An alcohol swab may be used to remove any gum from labelling tape Areas are provided below the faders for you to write identifying labels To prevent permanent marking of your DOMINO ADB recommends that you place strips of write on tape in these areas 1 8 TERMINOLOGY Certain button stroke terminology is used throughout this manual to describe the particular operations being undertaken Any text enclosed in these symbols refers to when that particular button needs to be pressed For example Press record memory means to press the record memory button Flash assign buttons are often abbreviated to f a If the button to be pressed is a Flash Assign button of which there are many then it will be identified by naming it as follows f a Name Any information that appears on the LED display is printed in quotes 1 8 1 SECONDARY FUNCTIONS Some f
31. time prior to entering the destination scene number by pressing assign copy a second time That is de selecting it Hint If you have recorded a cue list and you want to experiment with some changes make a copy of the cue list and edit the copy In the event that your changes are unsatisfactory the original remains unaltered 13 8 REMOVING DELETING A CUE LIST To remove delete a cue list from submaster memory press remove Bank optional f a cue list number The display asks you to confirm your action Press yes 13 9 CLEARING THE CUE LIST MASTER To remove clear a cue list from the cue list master press remove cue list flash The display asks you to confirm your action Press yes ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 48 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 14 FLASH 14 1 OVERVIEW The FLASH section of the utilises the f a Flash Assign buttons in the fader Bank B sections provide extensive flashing control When a channel is flashed it can either add to the current output of the desk or it can be solo where it becomes the ONLY output You may Flash any channel fixture or multiple channels or fixtures any submaster or any multiple combination of the above at the one time The only limit is your ability to hold down multiple buttons The Flash function is a momentary action As soon as all Flash buttons are released normal output is restored
32. ATURES 24 faders 2 preset mode or 48 faders in extended mode on DOMINO 48 12 24 faders on DOMINO 24 24 faders configurable as channels submasters or playbacks on DOMINO 48 12 faders on DOMINO 24 3 preset masters A preset B preset and grab Theatrical dipless crossfade with 2 general masters stage and preset and dedicated buttons Upto 216 memories on DOMINO 48 108 on DOMINO 24 e Individual In Up and Out Down fade times ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 8 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL Up to 25 playbacks chasers on DOMINO 48 can be played simultaneously 13 DOMINO 24 Up to 25 playbacks and chasers on DOMINO 48 can be played simultaneously 13 on the DOMINO 24 e Fully proportional softpatch to 512 dimmers 2 preset extended amp memory modes each fader with flash button e LED display showing status information via scrolling messages Up to 250 steps of a chaser can be recorded as channels or Memories Snapshots e On DOMINO 24 U amp 48 U as standard and on DOMINO 24 amp 48 as retrofit option 1 SVGA output for displaying memories patch texts and help menus in multiple languages 1 USB connector for show recording MIDI IN OUT connector e 1 DMX512 1990 output XLR 5F connector e 90 260 V 47 63Hz power supply with automatic detection approved 1 6 2 OPTIONS A number of useful options are available f
33. D MIDI THRU MIDI OUT Main input Fuse Holder Product identity plate Note USB option Standard available on DOMINO 24 U and DOMINO 480 2 1 POWER INPUT An IEC mains input socket is located on the rear panel and a POWER switch is beside the power input The DOMINO has universal power supply that will operate on voltages between 90 volts and 260 volts with a frequency range from 47 to 63 Hz 2 2 DMX DIGITAL OUTPUT DMX 512 The DOMINO 24 and 48 models have a single DMX512 output connector located on the rear panel Connect a DMX data cable from the DMX512 output of the DOMINO to the DMX512 input of your equipment dimmers moving fixtures etc and set the required DMX slot address on your equipment 2 3 VIDEO MONITOR If your DOMINO is fitted with the optional VGA output USB Option connect a SVGA or better computer monitor to the 15 pin VIDEO connector on the rear of the DOMINO See VIDEO in the UTILITIES section for more details 2 4 SWITCHING ON At this point with the mains power and DMX connected the DOMINO is ready to be operated Simply switch on the POWER switch located near the mains input connector on the rear of the DOMINO The DOMINO will commence its start up procedure After briefly displaying the opening message the DOMINO will commence operating in exactly the same state that it was in when it was last switched off All the theatrical memories submaster memories cue lists chas
34. DD mode and a channel is already ON when it is flashed the flash level acts together with any existing level for that channel on a Highest Takes Precedence HTP basis Warning Setting the FLASH LEVEL control to minimum and the ADD SOLO mode to SOLO will cause all of the FLASH buttons to act as DBO Dead Black Out buttons Pressing a FLASH button will cause its channel s to come on at 0 and all normal output to be killed Hint To safeguard against inadvertently flashing any lights on stage or killing the output you can set the FLASH LEVEL control to minimum and the ADD SOLO mode to ADD Pressing any FLASH button will now have no effect ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 49 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 15 PATCH 15 1 OVERVIEW The patch allows you to patch connect DMX slots addresses to channel fader numbers enabling to control up to 512 DMX slots Patches are required when A particular channel number is to control a different DMX dimmer slot number Asingle channel is to control several different DMX slots e There are more DMX slots to be controlled than there are desk channels A direct 1 to 1 connection from channels to their respective DMX slots can be selected to speed up the patching process The patch allows you to patch any DMX slot to any channel number A patch level may be set for every patch A single channel may be patched to multiple DMX slots If
35. DOMINO 24 DOMINO 48 User Manual Issue 1 2 ADB Lighting Technologies ME 1163 1106 01 163 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL CONTENT eed gp cEm 1 FOREWORD E 6 1 IntrodUclioh acie ee aeo a aan quu va Va 7 1 1 DELIVERY AND 2 4000200 0 enen sess nnne 7 1 2 PREPARING THE DESK 044660800 7 1 3 DOMINO 24 848 00005000000 00 7 1 4 POWER SUPPLY 0 a od 8 1 5 ELECTRICAL 0404460 0 0 0 6 8 1 6 DESK 8 1 61 MAIN sa sies essa sana asa unaenea 8 162 9 1 6 3 9 1 7 CARING FOR YOUR 0 0000 00 00 9 1 8 TERMINOLOGY naeh nenne rannte Nenn 10 181 SECONDARY 5 2 0404 0 0000 000
36. MIDI function is shown below the Bank Master display in the bottom rhs of the video screen MIDI is implemented across 3 MIDI channels Buttons are mapped to these MIDI channels Each group of buttons is mapped to a MIDI channel as shown below The individual buttons are represented by MIDI notes with MIDI note on and note off commands pushing and releasing the DOMINO buttons MIDI CHAN MAXIM BUTTON GROUP NOTE ON OFF PITCH BENDER 1 Control buttons see tab2 Y Y encoder up dwn Bank A Solo Assign buttons Y N A in XTC N Bank B Solo Assign Buttons Y N The first active MIDI note in each channel is note 48 C below middle C This note maps to the left most button in each of the DOMINO button groups The exception to this is the DOMINO control button group which is mapped as shown in the table below The pitch bender MIDI command maps into encoder wheel movements on the DOMINO Raising the pitch increases the encoder wheel values lowering the pitch decreases the encoder Only the most significant byte of the pitch bender MIDI command alters the encoder value If the MIDI transmit function is selected on the DOMINO then corresponding note on off commands are transmitted from the DOMINO when its buttons are pushed and released Encoder movements are not transmitted as yet ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 55 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 17 3 CONTROL BUTTON MAPPING
37. MODE 808 23 7 2 ASSIGNING THE 2 4 4886600 23 72 1 CHANGING THE ASSIGNED MEMORY IN THE 23 7 3 2 0004000 23 7 4 D hc 23 741 NON SEQUENTIAL 0 6 41 23 742 23 7 5 USING THE PLAYBACK WITH MANUAL 5 0488 24 75 1 CONTINUING A MANUAL FADE 0 0 0 24 7 6 USING THE PLAYBACK WITH TIMED FADES seen 24 7 6 1 CONTINUING AN AUTOMATIC FADE MANUALLY eee 25 7 6 2 MODIFYING THE SPEED OF AN AUTOMATIC 25 7 7 STAGE OR 2 00000000 0 25 7741 CHANNEL LEVELS essent rne eee eeseeeeea tenet ssss sn eiiis sd seda sanas 25 TAD Szadmqjme 26 7 8 COPYING FROM TO STAGE OR 7 nn en nennt esas nn na 26 Not implemented at writing of 26 7 9 CLEARING STAGE OR
38. NG MULTIPLE SLOTS To automatically patch a sequential range of DMX slots to a sequential range of channels edit the patch above then select the first DMX slot number in the sequence Press and HOLD the f a button of the channel number to be patched to that slot then tap the f a button of the channel to be patched to last DMX slot number in the sequence All channels in the selected range are automatically patched to their respective slots For example to patch a rack of 12 dimmers with a starting DMX slot of 100 to channels 13 to 24 respectively press lt or gt or rotate the EDIT Wheel to select DMX slot100 then press and HOLD f a 13 and tap f a 24 ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 50 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 8 48 USER MANUAL 15 5 SET A PATCH LEVEL All patches can have a proportional patch level For example if a patch level is set to 50 setting a channel fader to 100 will turn on its dimmer at 50 When editing the patch above select the DMX slot whose patch level you wish to change The LED in the f a button of the channel patched to this slot will flash Hold down the f a button and the display shows the patch level Whilst holding down the channels f a button rotate the EDIT wheel to set the patch level When finished patching press edit The patch is automatically saved 15 6 UNPATCH A DMX SLOT FROM A CHANNEL To delete a single patch edit the patch above an
39. ONTROLLING A CHASER Select allows you to change the speed crossfade mode and direction of the copy of the chaser in the selected submaster without affecting the original chaser To make permanent changes to a chaser see Editing a Chaser below Press select f a chaser to control function e To control the SPEED rotate the EDIT wheel The display shows the speed in Beat per Minute To change the CROSSFADE between steps press function until both in amp out LEDs light then rotate the EDIT wheel The display indicates the percentage of time between steps to be used for the crossfade See CROSSFADE for more details e To change the MODE or DIRECTION use the 3 buttons below the EDIT wheel as follows BUTTON ACTION step stop STOPS a running chaser or STEPS a stopped chaser Forward RUNS A CHASER FORWARD Reverse RUNS A CHASER REVERSE Hold gt Tap Selects BOUNCE mode gt or 4 De selects BOUNCE mode Hold step stop Tap gt Selects SINGLE SHOT mode gt or lt RUNS A SINGLE SHOT Hold step stop Tap gt De selects single shot mode When finished controlling press select The changes that you have made are retained in the submaster until such time as the chaser is replaced on that submaster by changing pages or mode To restore the original content to the submaster press f a to the same f a 11 7 1 STEPPING A CHASER
40. T FADE AND SPEED TIMES HOLD function tap f a setup no no yes yes Follow the prompts and set the times with the EDIT wheel You can set default times for the following Submaster memories In time Out time Link time e Cue list In time Out time Link time Theatrical memory In time Out time Link time e Chaser speed X fade Cue list default In and Out times are only used if the step is a snapshot or a chaser If the step is a submaster memory it will use its times When a fade time is set ower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the rotating speed fader To accept the setting press ok 18 6 LANGUAGE Not implemented at writing of manual To set the help language shown on the video display HOLD function tap f a setup no no yes no yes Press yes or no to cycle through the available Help Screen languages as shown on the display Current choices are English French When your selected language is displayed press yes 18 7 DEFAULT FILE NAME To set the default name for saving shows HOLD function tap f a setup no no yes no no yes Move the cursor with or gt and select characters the EDIT wheel To save press ok 18 8B MASTER INVERTED The operation of the B master may be inverted so that its output is at minimum when the fader is at the bottom of its travel To set the B Master inversion HOLD function tap f a setup The
41. a buttons have secondary functions that are activated by holding down the function button and tapping an f a button These secondary functions are printed on the front panel below their f a buttons Some flash buttons have hidden secondary functions that are activated by holding down the function button and tapping the ok button These secondary functions are not labelled but are described in the Diagnostics section of the UTILITIES section The buttons below the EDIT wheel have secondary functions in that they are used to answer either Yes No or to questions that appear on the display when you are performing certain actions They are typically used to confirm or abort the action that you have selected 1 9 SOFTWARE ADB Lighting Technologies has a policy of continuous improvement of its products As the DOMINO is a computerised lighting desk its software is subject to this policy as new features are added and existing features improved The software version of your DOMINO is momentarily displayed on the LED display when the DOMINO is switched on The latest version can be downloaded from the ADB website http www adblighting com Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this manual ADB Lighting Technologies takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 10 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL PS Reset 2 GETTING CONNECTE
42. a name of SHOW1 To accept the show number press ok To change the show number rotate the EDIT wheel Up to 9 show numbers may be used To save the show number press ok yes When the save operation is complete press ok Note Saving a show takes a few moments During this time normal operation is not possible 18 1 2 LOAD SHOW When you load a show from USB device you replace the entire contents of the DOMINO with the show data from the disk WARNING Once a load from USB device is initiated the current contents of the DOMINO will be erased and cannot be recovered To load a show from USB device HOLD function tap f a disk no yes Rotate the EDIT wheel to select the show number To load the show press ok yes When the load is complete press ok Note Normal operation is not possible whilst a show is loading 18 2 RESET The DOMINO provides two types of reset function SYSTEM reset and TOTAL reset 18 2 1 SYSTEM RESET In the unlikely event that the DOMINO fails to respond the operating system may be reset so that the software may recommence normal operation See also POWER ON RESET below Performing a system reset selects A B mode but will not affect any of the recorded submaster memory To perform a SYSTEM RESET HOLD function tap f a reset yes yes 18 2 2 TOTAL RESET Total Reset will ERASE all the recorded memory from the DOMINO and reset the operating system See al
43. above then use the function button to select each time IN TIME Repeatedly press function until the in indicator lights The display prompts you then shows the IN fade time The fade time may be edited by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the rotating speed fader OUT TIME Repeatealy press function until the out indicator lights The display prompts you then shows the OUT fade time The fade time may be edited by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the rotating speed fader ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 21 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 8 48 USER MANUAL 6 6 REMOVING A THEATRICAL MEMORY To remove a theatrical memory press Rec Memory press or gt buttons or rotate the EDIT wheel to select the memory that is to be deleted then press remove the display says WARNING 1 Sure to delete M x x Press yes the display says WARNING 2 Sure to delete M x x Press yes the display says WARNING 3 Sure to delete M x x Press yes theatrical memory removed Press No at any moment will stop the ongoing remove Press Rec Memory to go out of the remove feature or select another memory that needs to be removed 6 7 REMOVING DELETING THE THEATRICAL MEMORY LIST To remove the theatrical memory list press Remove press OK or gt the display says REMOVE ALL T MEM yes the dis
44. added Stepping from one step to the next is a Dipless Crossfade and is usually executed manually but can be automatic Each Cue list and each step can be named Up to 500 steps may be recorded in each cue list and up to 108 216 separate cue lists may be recorded into submaster memory If all the lighting cues in a show have been recorded into a cue list then the entire show may be performed on the cue list master by simply pressing the forward button for each lighting cue Cue lists are recorded by page cue list number Page numbers are selected with the Bank B button and cue list numbers are selected with the f a buttons Cue lists may be randomly recorded into any page f a number however memories chasers and cue lists use the same submaster locations A cue list recorded in a previously used submaster will overwrite the previous contents Cue lists may only be replayed on the Cue list Master which provides comprehensive facilities to control the replay of the Cue list Crossfade times for each step are recorded into cue list or can be under control of the rotating speed fader Each step can be given a link time causing it to automatically step after an elapsed link time A cue list may be edited The contents of any step may be changed the fade and link times varied and steps may be inserted or deleted A cue list may be copied onto another page f a number or onto or from the Grab master 13 2 RECORDING A CUE LIST To
45. annel B f a buttons for numbers 1 to10 0 as labeled below the buttons Where several characters are printed below each button multiple presses select the next character in a similar fashion to a mobile telephone keypad Press or gt to move the cursor and press remove or add to remove or add characters or spaces When finished press ok 13 6 6 ENDING EDIT Edit may be ended at any time by pressing edit Any changes that you have made will automatically be saved in submaster memory 13 6 7 EDITING A CUE LIST NAME Cue list names are edited in the same way as they are recorded not from edit mode See NAMING A CUE LIST above for details 13 7 COPYING A CUE LIST To copy a cue list press assign copy Bank B optional source page f a source cue list number Bank B optional destination page f a destination cue list number Note When you make a copy of a cue list any cue list or submaster memory or chaser that is currently in the destination number will be overwritten by the copy If the selected submaster memory location has already been used the display will read WARNING submaster memory exists overwrite You now have two options To erase the existing submaster memory and replace it with the copy either press yes or f a existing submaster memory to overwrite e To pick another submaster memory location press f a new submaster memory location The copy process may be abandoned at any
46. atrical memory contains a LINK time then when that theatrical memory is played its link time starts counting down At the completion of the link time the theatrical memory list will automatically step to the next theatrical memory If every theatrical memory has a link time then the theatrical memory list will play like a chaser but with the following differences duration of every step be individually set by its link time e The in and out fade times of every step may be individually set Setting link times see chapter below Editing a theatrical memory ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 20 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 8 48 USER MANUAL 6 4 NAMING THEATRICAL MEMORIES To name a theatrical memory press Edit press OK select with the wheel the theatrical memory HOLD function tap f a name The display says Edit Step Name Either rotate the EDIT wheel or press the Bank A f a buttons for the desired characters or the bank B f a buttons for numbers 1 to10 0 as labelled below the buttons Where several characters are printed below each button multiple presses select the next character in a similar fashion to a mobile telephone keypad Press or gt to move the cursor and press remove or add to remove or add characters or spaces When finished press ok 6 5 EDITING A Theatrical Memory You may edit theatrical memory live or blind directly in the theatrical memory
47. be connected to a chaser to enable it to control the chaser stepping There are 2 ways to connect the output of a STL to a chaser 16 2 1 CONNECT TO SUBMASTER This method temporarily connects the STL to the selected Submaster The recorded chaser is not changed only the way that it is currently being played back HOLD function tap f a stl 1 or stl 2 HOLD function until the display reads Pick Whilst still holding function tap f a of the submaster s to be connected Submaster already connected to STL s flash continuously Submasters NOT connected to STL s flash then pause then flash again etc If a submaster is already connected tapping its f a disconnects it Press edit to finish The submaster remains connected to the STL until the chaser is replaced on that submaster by either changing pages or changing the mode 16 2 2 CONNECT CHASER To permanently connect a STL to a chaser whilst recording or editing a chaser repeated presses of the function button will toggle the display between the STEP number the SPEED and the CROSSFADE When the STEP number is displayed HOLD function tap either stl 1 or stl 2 which are flashing To connect the STL press yes If the STL is already connected pressing yes disconnects it Finish recording or editing the chaser as described in the CHASERS section The chaser remains connected to the STL unless it is edited to remove the con
48. cal memory by wheel the or gt buttons To edit in live press Edit press Stage You can change fade and link times and edit the contents of the theatrical memory The function button flash Repeated presses of function will cycle the display through channel LEVEL IN time setting OUT time link setting and memory number The use is described below When finished editing press edit Changes are automatically saved 77 11 CHANNEL LEVELS To read and or edit the level of any channel in a theatrical memory edit the theatrical memory then press Function until level indicator lights The display shows the level of the channels in that memory To edit the level of the selected channel press f a of the channel and rotate the EDIT wheel If another channel needs to be edited press f a of the selected channel and rotate the Edit wheel If the level is varied above its recorded value it is prefixed by a sign When a parameter is varied below its recorded value it is prefixed by a sign If the level is restored to its original value no sign is shown When finished editing press edit All changes are automatically saved ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 25 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 7 72 FADE TIMES To read and or edit the IN or OUT fade times in a theatrical memory edit the theatrical memory as described above then use the function button to select each time
49. ck desk lamp may be connected to this socket The socket provides both power and mounting for the lamp There is an internal self resetting thermal fuse for the power to the lamp 2 10 USB Upper USB connector for Flash Disk Memory Stick lower USB connector for Trackball only DOMINO 48 XT and DOMINO 96 XT ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 12 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 3 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT The diagram below shows a DOMINO 48 The DOMINO 24 is similar but has fewer faders CC MC Sao Bra 19 s 4 3 1 BANKS Diagram 1 a 1 b 1 c The DOMINO has 2 banks of faders The Bank A always controls the levels of channels fixtures 1 to 12 24 e The Bank B has different functions as selected by the Mode button In Memory Mode Bank B contains submasters which are organised in 9 Banks B with each Bank containing 12 24 submasters giving a total of 108 216 Submasters All Bank B s are available by pressing the Bank B button 3 2 MODE Diagram 2 e Mode The Channels bank B controls the levels of channels 1 to 12 24 A duplicate of the Channels bank A e WIDE Mode The Channels B controls the levels of channels 13 25 to 24 48 An extension of the Channels bank A providing double the number of channel faders e MEMORY mode The Channels faders become SUBMATERS and control the levels of rec
50. com User Manual page 62 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL The display will show the battery voltage It should be between approximately 5 8 and 6 4 volts Press ok The display will show the state of the battery as either charging or charged To exit press ok 18 11 6 SYSTEM ERROR INFORMATION Enter diagnostics mode above then press channel B f a 10 The window pops up on the video screen show showing any system error information In the event of any problems this information can be conveyed to ADB to assist in fixing problems To exit press ok 18 11 7 MEMORY TEST Enter diagnostics mode above then press channel A f a 12 The display will show the percentage of memory used Press ok The display will show the percentage of heap used Internal ADB information Press ok The display will show the memory capacity fitted to the DOMINO To exit press ok To exit diagnostics mode press no ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 63 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL Personal Notes ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 64 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 ADB Your Partner for Light Belgium N V ADB TTV Technologies S A Group Headquarters Leuvensesteenweg 585 B 1930 Zaventem Tel 32 2 709 32 11 Fax 32 2 709 32 80 E Mail adb adblighting com France ADB S A S Sales Office 92 Avenue Jean Jaur s F 92120 Montr
51. d select the DMX slot above then press remove The display scrolls Delete patch to DMX Press yes Alternately select the DMX slot and set the proportional patch level to zero 15 71 TO 1 PATCH A 1 to 1 patch is available to speed the patching process It directly connects each channel number to its matching DMX slot number To add a 1 to 1 patch HOLD function tap patch Press add yes Note adding a 1 to 1 patch will replace any existing patches ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 51 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 16 STL SOUND TO LIGHT and SyncoBEAT 16 1 OVERVIEW The DOMINO has two identical STL Sound to Light processors called stl 1 and stl 2 Each STL produces output pulses that can be connected to any submaster containing a chaser When a STL is connected to a chaser it will trigger a chaser step whenever there is a pulse on the STL output Each STL has two modes of operation e Sound to Light mode The STL pulses are generated by the beat of the music connected to the audio input of the maXim SyncoBEAT mode The STL pulses are generated from a beat pattern that you teach Each STL may be connected to any number of chasers Both STL s may be connected to the same chaser to give dual stepping control The Beat indicator on the video display always shows the stepping of the STL output pulses 16 2 CONNECT STL TO CHASER An STL must
52. de up the Grab master it allows the submasters channels currently producing the output to be faded down whilst the Grab master maintains the output This allows the next look to be preset blind This is most useful in Wide and submaster memory modes as the Grab master effectively provides a second or Phantom submaster Bank B In a typical operation the current look is created on any of the channel faders or submasters To enable the next look to be created take a Grab of the output fade up the Grab master and then fade down submasters and channels The look is maintained by the Grab master Preset the next look using any of the channel faders or submaster You may continue to Grab and Preset for every new look that you require 12 4 GRAB AS A SUBMASTER MEMORY MASTER To copy a submaster memory to the Grab master press assign copy Bank B optional f a submaster memory f a grab 12 5 GRAB AS A CHASER MASTER Any existing Chaser from any Page may be copied to the Grab master or a chaser may be recorded directly into the Grab master The Grab master then performs like any other submaster containing a chaser See the CHASERS section for details on how to control the chaser To copy a chaser from any submaster to the Grab master press assign copy Bank B optional f a chaser The display will briefly scroll Pick submaster to copy to Press grab The Chaser in the Grab master may be
53. dication M 024 indicates empty theatrical memory M 024 indicate used theatrical memory Pressing OK will record the current output to the theatrical memory indicated on the display If the selected theatrical memory has already been used the display will read WARNING memory exists overwrite You now have two options existing theatrical memory and replace it with the current output either press OK pick another theatrical memory number use of the wheel and press OK 6 2 1 THEATRICAL MEMORIES NUMBERS AND POINT THEATRICAL MEMORIES Any theatrical memory number between 0 1 and 99 9 can be used To select a point theatrical memory number use the and gt to decrease or increase by 0 1 6 3 FADE AND LINK TIMES As each theatrical memory is recorded above you may set the fade IN and OUT times Before pressing OK to record the theatrical memory press function to cycle through the fade IN time and fade OUT When any of the time settings are indicated rotate the EDIT wheel to set the desired time The maximum time is more than 16 minutes and the minimum time is 0 seconds When a time is set ower than 0 seconds it reverts to rotating speed fader If you do not enter a time then the default settings will be used The default time is 5 second for IN and OUT time You can change the default times with the Setup Preferences function See the UTILITIES section 6 3 1 LINK TIMES If a the
54. e GO button at any point during the fade When this occurs the system calculates the remaining fade time relative to the position of the faders and uses that as the automatic fade time For example if a memory has a time of 10 seconds and the GO button is pressed when the faders are exactly half way through their travel the fade will automatically complete in 5 seconds half of the original fade time Both faders must be returned to one of the end stops before the next memory can be played back manually 7 6 USING THE PLAYBACK WITH TIMED FADES Playbacks can be operated automatically by pressing the GO button Auto fades can be made in sequential or non sequential mode An automatic fade transfers the contents of the Preset to the Stage following the fade times of the memory or using the default times if none were plotted The times used in an auto crossfade are those of the memory in Preset The previous contents of Stage are removed from the playback and the next memory in the sequence is automatically loaded into the Preset when the fade completes Using auto fades ensures that the look of the transition is the same for every performance and helps to tie the lighting change in with action or music Each time the Go key is pressed the contents of Preset are transferred to Stage The LED in the Seq button flashes quickly to indicate the pause If Go is pressed a second time while a fade is still running Pauses the progress
55. e main video screen The Volume Control bargraph indicates STL mode as shown for STL1 in the example below The audio level and frequency can now be adjusted to make the chaser step to the beat of the music To adjust the audio level press function The display shows L where 0 100 is the audio level Rotate the EDIT wheel to adjust the level The volume control bargraph on the video also shows the current level With the music connected the Level Bargraph will pulse up and down in time with the music Set the level so that the bargraph turns Yellow Green is too low and Red is too high To adjust the audio frequency press function The display shows hz where 10 600 is the audio frequency Rotate the EDIT wheel to select the required frequency The Frequency indicator on the video also shows the current setting low to high frequency Volume Control bargraph indicates STL mode and shows current level setting Level Bargraph B indicates SyncoBEAT mode Frequency indicator Stepping Beat indicator ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 53 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL Select the audio frequency of the dominant beat in the music Try a low frequency to pick up a bass guitar or set it higher to select a drum or cymbal Note When you select a different frequency the audio level of that frequency might be different
56. ed to its original value no sign is shown Press and release further channel f a buttons to read and or edit their levels When finished editing press edit All changes are automatically saved 9 3 5 FADE TIMES To read and or edit the IN or OUT fade times in a submaster memory edit the submaster memory as described above then use the function button to select each time IN TIME Repeatedly press function until the in indicator lights The display prompts you then shows the IN fade time The fade time may be edited by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the rotating speed fader OUT TIME Repeatealy press function until the out indicator lights The display prompts you then shows the OUT fade time The fade time may be edited by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the rotating speed fader Any changes that you have made will automatically be saved in submaster memory 9 3 6 EDITING A SUBMASTER MEMORY Names are edited in the same way as they are recorded not from edit mode See NAMING A SUBMASTER MEMORY above for details 9 4 COPYING A SUBMASTER MEMORY To copy a submaster memory press assign copy The display reads Pick memory to copy from Ifthe source is not in the current page use the Bank B to select the source page number Press f a of the source submaster memory number the display will
57. en used for a submaster memory a chaser or cue list recorded in the same location would overwrite the submaster To see the type of object recorded in each submaster HOLD bank A window pops up on the optional video showing submaster usage and the submaster flash assign buttons indicate their contents as follows Submaster Contents submaster f a LED Submaster memory On steady Chaser Fast Flash Cue list Slow Flash Empty Off When you press edit assign copy or any record button all Submaster f a buttons flash twice to indicate that they are possible choices then they show their contents as above If you change the Bank B page whilst in edit assign copy or record modes the contents of the selected page is also shown 8 2 1 PLAYBACK BANK B SUBMASTERS Changing to memory mode or when bank B is paged whilst in memory mode the contents of the indicated Bank B are COPIED into the Bank B Cue lists occupy submaster locations on the Bank B To playback a Cue list it must be individually COPIED from Bank B into the Cue list master or into the Theatrical Playback 8 2 2 MODE BANK B FREEZE A MODE BANK B FREEZE feature prevents the contents of a live fader from being changed if its level is above 5 when a mode or Bank B is changed The current contents of any live fader is held until such time as that fader is faded down below 5 when it will be automatically updated with its pending assignment fo
58. ers patches etc will be as they were 2 5 SWITCHING OFF The DOMINO has an inbuilt back up power supply When the power is switched off or there is an unexpected blackout you will hear a click followed a few seconds later by another click The DOMINO keeps operating on its own power supply until the second click is heard During this time all memories are automatically saved to non volatile storage ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 11 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL Note In the event of a short loss of mains power a brown out the DOMINO will continue to operate for a few seconds due to the storage capacity of its internal power supply 2 6 POWER SUPPLY RESET In the unlikely event that your DOMINO does not shut down after the second click you can force it to do so by momentarily pressing the power supply reset switch Remove the power then insert a small insulated pointer into the small hole above of the VIDEO connector 2 7 FUSE A 0 5 Amp slow blow fuse is located in a slide out tray beside the mains input socket Should the fuse blow remove the mains lead and slide out the fuse tray Pop out the blown fuse and replace it with a 0 5 Amp slow blow fuse A spare fuse is provided in the slide out fuse tray Replace the spare fuse if you use it 2 8 AUDIO INPUT The audio input is used for Sound to Light effects See the STL section for details 2 9 DESK LAMP A goose ne
59. ers 1 to 10 0 as labelled below the buttons Where several characters are printed below each button multiple presses select the next character in a similar fashion to a mobile telephone keypad Press or to move the cursor and press remove or add to remove or add characters or spaces Names may be up to 15 characters long When finished press ok ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 29 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 9 3 SUBMASTER MEMORY PLAYBACK IN SUBMASTERS When you set the Mode to memory the Bank B content in the current page is copied in order to their respective Submasters If you change Bank B number the Bank B content in the selected number is copied in order to their respective Submasters Note Mode Bank B freeze rules apply See the SUBMASTER MEMORY STRUCTURE section for more details 931 CONTROLLING A SUBMASTER MEMORY IN A SUBMASTER To reveal a submaster memory recorded on a submaster on the output press mode until its memory LED lights If necessary select the page containing the submaster memory using the Bank B button The scenes can be faded in or out as required or they may be Flashed soloed or bumped via their f a buttons 9 32 FADE TIMES To control the fade times of the submaster memory in submaster you can either use the submaster memory time or the submaster time Select allows you to change the in and out fade times i
60. es executed through the cue list in either direction To instantly step a cue list in the forward direction HOLD step stop tap gt forward To instantly step a cue list in the reverse direction HOLD step stop tap lt reverse 13 4 10 RANDOM STEP SELECTION To randomly jump to any step in a cue list HOLD stop step and rotate the EDIT Wheel The display shows the selected step number A or sign indicates that the selected step is higher or lower than the current step The current step has no sign When the stop step button is released the cue list jumps to the selected step ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 45 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 13 5 CUE LIST TIMES 13 5 1 FADE TIMES The times of the crossfade from one step to the next are determined by the settings that have been recorded for each step This can be the manual with the rotating speed fader as well as a set time The transition from one step to the next is in the form of a DIPLESS CROSSFADE The incoming step will fade up in the IN time for that step and the outgoing step will fade down in the OUT time for that step 13 5 2 LINK TIMES If a step contains a LINK time then when that step is played its link time starts counting down At the completion of the link time the cue list will automatically step to the next step If every step has a link time then the cue list will play like a chase but with the
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62. evel security use the channel f a buttons 1 to 9 use 10 as 0 to enter a 1 to 4 digit lock code then press ok Repeat the same digits then press ok The console is now locked 18 3 1 UNLOCK To unlock the DOMINO HOLD function TAP f a set up The display asks Unlock Console Press yes The display scrolls Enter Code the console was locked with low level security simply press ok e console was locked with high level security use channel B f a buttons 1 to 9 use 10 as 0 to enter the same digits used to lock the console then press ok The console is now unlocked 18 3 2 LOST LOCK CODE If you lock the DOMINO and forget the code you have two choices 1 email domino adblighting com or contact your local ADB agent including the serial number of your DOMINO located on the rear panel An unlock code will be emailed to you or your agent 2 Perform a Cold Start which does a total reset and destroys ALL memories and show information To perform a cold start switch OFF the DOMINO and wait for 30 seconds HOLD down the yes no buttons and switch ON the DOMINO Wait until the scrolling message finishes then release the two buttons ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 58 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 18 4 MIDI Not implemented at writing of manual HOLD function tap f a setup no yes yes 18 5 SETUP PREFERENCES 18 5 1 DEFAUL
63. following differences duration of every step be individually set by its link time e The in and out fade times of every step may be individually set e may be chaser This allows you to create very complex and interesting chasers Hint If you need a link time in every step of a cue list to make it chaser it is much quicker to set the default link time using the preference function rather than setting every individual step See the UTILITIES section for details 13 6 EDITING A CUE LIST You may edit a cue list live or blind faded down on the cue list master or directly in its submaster memory location If the cue list is faded up on stage you will see the changes If the cue list is not live on stage its steps are displayed on the channel LED indicators and on the video monitor You can add or delete steps change fade and link times and edit the contents of each step including channels not already on in the step e To edit the cue list on the cue list master press edit cue list flash e To edit a cue list in submaster memory press edit Bank B optional f a cue list number The display momentarily shows the Bank B page cue list number or name and then it shows step number and its contents If you edit the cue list on the cue list master the current step will be selected If you edit a cue list in submaster memory step 1 will be selected Step through the cue list using the or
64. hrough the cue list using the or buttons below the EDIT wheel to select the step to be edited e To edit the IN time press function until the LED lights The display prompts you then shows the IN fade time The fade time may be edited by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the rotating speed fader e To edit the OUT time press function until the out LED lights The display prompts you then shows the OUT fade time The fade time may be edited by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set ower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the rotating speed fader e To edit the LINK time press function until the in and out LED lights Use the EDIT wheel to set the link time A link time causes the cue list to automatically step to the next step after link time expires When finished editing press edit Changes are automatically saved 13 6 4 EDIT THE CHANNELS LEVELS OF A STEP If the step is a snapshot or a submaster memory you can edit the channel levels of the step Note If the step that you are editing is a submaster memory the channel levels in the original submaster memory are edited not just the step Likewise if you edit the actual submaster memory the changes will also be seen in the step of the cue list that contains that submaster memory To edit the channel levels of a step in a cue list first edit the cue list above then step through the
65. in exactly 3 seconds the master must be moved from bottom to top in less than 3 seconds If you take longer than 3 seconds to move the master then the fade will keep pace with the fader movement If the master were only faded to the half way position then the fade would take 1 5 seconds to reach that point and then stop If the master were then moved to the end of its travel the fade would take another 1 5 seconds to complete 5 4 2 Accelerate and slow down The speed rotating fader allows direct speed control correction at any time while the fade is running By turning it to the right you accelerate turning it to the left slow down ADB Lighting Technologies www adblighting com User Manual page 19 Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 6 THEATRICAL MEMORIES 6 1 OVERVIEW A Theatrical Memory List is a recorded list of memories Minimum 500 memories may be recorded in Theatrical Memory List Fading from one memory to the next done by a dipless X fade The X fade is usually executed automatic but can be manually 6 2 RECORDING THEATRICAL MEMORY To record a theatrical memory create the desired look on the output then press record memory The Record memory button flashes and the display scrolls Pick memory Number and stops on the next memory number available E g M 017 The OK button and Function button flash to show that they are active The theatrical memory number can be changed by the use of the wheel The in
66. ined in the submaster until a new memory is loaded onto the submaster by a Bank B number change or a copy operation To reload the original memory into a submaster press copy f a to same f a 8 2 5 EDIT BANK SUBMASTERS When edit f a is pressed the copy of a memory or chaser in a submaster and the original memory are edited When edit Bank B f a is pressed if the Bank B you select is not currently loaded on a submaster the original memory can be edited ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 28 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 9 SUBMASTER MEMORY 9 1 OVERVIEW A Submaster Memory is a recorded snapshot of the DOMINO output together with In and Out fade time settings and a descriptive name Submaster Memories are recorded in a submaster Submaster Memory fade times may come from the speed rotating fader or may be recorded in submaster memory Individual IN and OUT fade times may be recorded for every submaster memory Note The DOMINO will not record a Submaster memory if all channels are at zero level 9 2 RECORDING Submaster MEMORIES To record a submaster memory create the desired look on the output and then press record memory The Record memory button flashes and the display scrolls Pick memory Number The Bank B button and the Function button flash to show that they are active All Submasters will flash twice to indicate possible location choices then Sub
67. into stage and the second available into preset Pressing preset will empty the stage and will put the first available theatrical memory into preset 7 2 1 CHANGING THE ASSIGNED MEMORY IN THE PRESET To change the theatrical memory of the preset always first theatrical memory assigned HOLD PRESET and turn wheel to change the memory 7 3 X FADE VIDEO To see a comprehensive display of the status of the X Fade on the optional video output HOLD function tap f a video 3 7 4 X FADE MODES The X fade can be set to operate in one of two ways depending upon the status of the Seq button 741 NON SEQUENTIAL In non sequential mode the playback will repeatedly fade between the two states that are loaded in the Stage and Preset If one is empty the fade will alternate between one lighting state and a blackout The LED in the Seq button is off when in non sequential mode and MAN is shown on the x fade monitor display 7 4 2 SEQUENTIAL Most theatrical shows which are strictly rehearsed will require sequential playback of theatrical memory either manually or automatically When sequential mode is selected the theatrical memory are played back in numerically sequential order including any point memories numbers such as memory 27 5 ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 23 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL Each time the faders are moved full travel or the GO key is pressed
68. itor should be installed on a table or a console Like all equipment that includes microprocessors and uses similar technology the desk is sensitive to the influences of static electricity and it is possible that these influences will affect functioning in certain circumstances If this is the case it will be necessary to place anti static carpets on the floor and perhaps to make the atmosphere more humid Whenever a carpet is to be used it must be an antistatic carpet In order to avoid wasting time and possibly damaging the equipment the installer is invited to scrupulously follow the instructions in the diagrams shown and on the rear panel of the desk Before powering up the desk or any of its peripherals check that the existing voltages are within the limits defined in the GETTING CONNECTED SECTION paragraph Note all connections should be made with the power turned off otherwise functioning may be affected and can even damage the equipment under certain conditions ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 7 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 8 48 USER MANUAL 1 4 POWER SUPPLY As all equipment used in computer systems your system is sensitive to the characteristics of the network and in particular to variations and voltage peaks Consequently we advise you to use an appropriate line conditioner on this equipment Please consult us if you are in any doubt about this The line is to be protected by fuse or by circuit brea
69. kers and is to be provided with an earth connection for personal safety Important Notice for Power Cables Power cables and connectors are an important part of your equipment and contribute to its safety Always use the connector to make or interrupt the link never pull on the cable Do not damage the cable or the connectors in any way do not pinch or tie together power supply and signal cables check them at each installation and at regular intervals on a permanent installation 1 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE DESK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ENGINEERS ONLY LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE OPENING FOR INSPECTION DOMINO is a professional lighting control systems developed with simplicity of use in mind In order to maintain the proficiency of the built in safety features this equipment shall be installed and maintained by qualified service personnel only 1 6 DESK RANGE DOMINO 24 24 channels 512 DMX addresses e DOMINO 24 U 24 channels 512 DMX addresses USB option DOMINO 48 48 channels 512 DMX addresses e DOMINO 48 0 48 channels 512 DMX addresses USB option USB option consists of 1 SVGA output for displaying memories patch texts and help menus in multiple languages e 2USBconnectors one for show recording one for trackball MIDI IN OUT 1 6 1 MAIN FE
70. kes 1 to 2 mins Yes when ready press Yes During upgrade the monitor will display nothing After upgrade a reset complete is done and the upgrade is finalised 18 9 3 CODELINK If the DOMINO is not responding to the USB device or you have no USB option and you need to perform an update or reinstalling software in that case you need to use the CODELINK Kit If you do not have a CODELINK kit either contact ADB or an ADB distributor or you can download the software and instructions from the ADB website www adblighting com ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 60 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 18 10 VIDEO 18 10 1 VIDEO MONITOR If your DOMINO is fitted with the optional VIDEO output connector plug a SVGA monitor into the VIDEO connector to access the following displays channel output levels Masters Cue list X fade A B fader video 2 Typical video screen The video screen is divided into the main display the white area on this simulation and the selectable areas the dark areas on the left 18 10 2 MAIN DISPLAY The main part of the screen shows the fixture intensities cyan bargraphs at the top a message area in the middle and the status of the submasters and masters at the bottom The bargraphs are laid out in a similar fashion to the DOMINO faders Their intensity levels are shown in tens on the side axis of the display and in units inside each individual
71. l LED on the Playback is on You create a lighting look by fading up your required channels on one of the banks and fading up the same bank master By keeping the other master faded down another look can be preset on the duplicate set of channel faders without the channels being revealed on stage At the appropriate time the new look is revealed by fading up its master whilst the first look is faded down with its master The next look may now be prepared on the bank that has just been faded down The fade times of the masters are set by the speed rotating fader 5 4 Manual Times 541 SPEED ROTATING FADER The speed rotating fader allows fade times to be set The times may range from 0 seconds up to 190 seconds e When either speed rotating fader is turned its current time setting is shown on the display Holding function during normal operations causes the display to momentarily show the current time ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 18 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 5 4 A PRESET AND B PRESET When a Master fader A preset B preset is moved and the sequence is on the output level of that Master will always progress towards the current physical position of that fader at a rate set by the relevant time setting If the sequence is off than there is no time During a time fade the Go LED will blink For example if a fade time of 3 seconds has been set then to execute a fade
72. l fader to be raised from zero 10 1 2 DOWN TIME OUT The down time is the time that applies to channels that are decreasing in intensity or outgoing In the playbacks transitions are made by the contents of Preset replacing the contents of Stage The down time is therefore applied to channels that have a lower intensity in the Preset than they do in Stage The down time of an Auto submaster is the time taken for the virtual fader value to reach zero 10 2SUBMASTER TIMES When a Submaster contains submaster memory it s In and Out fade times may be changed Pressing edit f a Submaster memory in submaster to change pressing function until the in LED lights The IN fade time may be set by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the speed rotating fader Press function The out LED lights The OUT fade time may be set by rotating the EDIT wheel When time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the speed rotating fader To record the process press edit 10 2 1 SPEED ROTATING FADER The speed rotating fader allows direct speed control correction at any time while the fade is running By turning it to the right you accelerate turning it to the left slow down 10 2 2 SUBMASTER TIME DIFFERENT THAN SUBMASTER MEMORY TIME SELECT FUNCTION When a Submaster contains a submaster memory the submaster in and Out fade times may be different of the submaster mem
73. list or in the stage and preset To edit in blind press press Edit and ok and select the memory by wheel the or gt buttons Editing in stage Live and Preset Blind please read the theatrical cross fade chapter below You can change fade and link times and edit the contents of the theatrical memory The function button flash Repeated presses of function will cycle the display through channel LEVEL IN time setting OUT time link setting and theatrical memory number The use is described below When finished editing press edit Changes are automatically saved 6 5 1 CHANNEL LEVELS To read and or edit the level of any channel in a theatrical memory edit the theatrical memory then press Function until level indicator lights The display shows the level of the channels in that theatrical memory To edit the level of the selected channel press f a of the channel and rotate the EDIT wheel If another channel needs to be edited press f a of the selected channel and rotate the Edit wheel If the level is varied above its recorded value it is prefixed by a sign When a parameter is varied below its recorded value it is prefixed by a sign If the level is restored to its original value no sign is shown When finished editing press edit All changes are automatically saved 6 5 2 FADE TIMES To read and or edit the IN or OUT fade times in a theatrical memory edit the theatrical memory as described
74. masters already containing memories in that Bank B number will light Submasters containing chasers flash quickly cue lists flash slowly and empty playbacks are not lit If the selected submaster location has already been used the display will read WARNING memory exists overwrite You now have two options the existing submaster memory and replace it with the current output either press yes or f a existing submaster memory to overwrite To pick another submaster memory location press f a new submaster memory location 9 2 1 BANK B SELECTION Repeated presses of either Bank B button will cycle through the 9 Bank B numbers To switch directly to a Bank B HOLD Bank B tap f a Bank B number As you select each page all Submasters will flash twice then indicate their contents as above When a page is selected if yu HOLD the Bank B button a window pops up on the optional video screen showing you the contents and name of every submaster memory location 9 22 NAMING A SUBMASTER MEMORY Each submaster memory is by default given its Bank B number Example Bank B number B1 01 Bank B Bank B number1 Bank B fader 1 To enter or change a name HOLD function tap f a name The display says Pick Object to Name Press BANK B optional f a submaster memory number Either rotate the EDIT wheel or press the Bank A f a buttons for the desired characters or the Bank B f a buttons for numb
75. memories will have identical levels 9 5 REMOVING DELETING A SUBMASTER MEMORY To remove delete a submaster memory from submaster press remove If required repeatedly press either Bank B button until the required page number is displayed then press f a of the submaster memory to be removed The display asks you to confirm your action Press yes ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 32 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 10 TIMES 10 1 OVERVIEW Individual IN up and OUT down fade times may be recorded for every theatrical memory submaster memory and every step in a cue list The times may range from 0 seconds up to 16 minutes 39 seconds 999 seconds The Up and Down times can be the same or can have different values If no times are entered by the operator when recording a theatrical memory submaster memory the default times are used The default times can of course be changed to suit the operator s preference if a different time is preferred This setting is described in the Utilities section 10 1 1 UP TIME IN up time is the time that applies to channels that increasing in intensity or incoming In the playback transitions are made by the contents of Preset replacing the contents of Stage The up time is therefore applied to channels that have a higher intensity in the Preset than they do in Stage The up time for submaster is the time taken for the virtua
76. n the submaster without affecting the original submaster memory Press Select f a submaster function The indicator lights The display prompts you then shows the IN fade time The fade time may be changed by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set ower than 0 seconds itis controlled by the rotating speed fader Press function until the out indicator lights The display prompts you then shows the OUT fade time The fade time may be changed by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the rotating speed fader When you have finished adjusting the times press Select The changes that you have made are retained in the submaster until such time as the submaster memory is replaced on that submaster by changing Bank B or mode To restore the original submaster memory to the submaster press copy f a to the same f a Edit allow you to directly change the submaster memory settings In addition to changing the fade times you can edit the channel levels of the submaster memory These changes are automatically saved as you edit If the submaster memory is currently on a submaster then these changes are also seen live on that submaster Edit is described below 9 3 3 EDITING IN A SUBMASTER You may edit a submaster memory live or blind faded down on its submaster If the submaster memory is faded up on stage you will see the changes When you edit the subma
77. nection ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 52 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 16 3 CONNECTED STL INDICATORS To see all Submasters that are connected to an STL HOLD function tap f a stl 1 or stl 2 HOLD function Submaster connected to the selected STL flash continuously To see if an individual submaster is connected to any STL press select f a chaser number The video screen shows a pinned display of the selected chaser showing any connected STL s Press select to exit 16 4STL SOUND TO LIGHT MODE When a chaser is connected to an STL that is in STL mode the chasers own internal speed generator continues to step the chaser in addition to the STL stepping from the audio signal To give the STL total control set the chase speed to zero Hint Set the chaser speed to be slower than the beat of the music If the music stops the chaser will continue to run Connect a music source to the RCA audio input connector on the rear of the DOMINO The best source of audio from your device is the headphone socket as it provides a high level signal 1 2 5V To select STL mode HOLD function tap f a stl 1 or stl 2 The display scrolls a message showing the current mode of the STL Tapping yes toggles the STL between either Sound to Light mode or SyncoBEAT mode To select STL mode turn SyncoBEAT OFF The current mode of each STL is also shown at the bottom of th
78. no patches exist either due to a Total Reset or if all patches have been removed below the patch will be automatically bypassed giving a direct 1 to 1 connection between channel numbers and their matching DMX slot numbers When any patch is made by the user the bypass is automatically removed and only the user s patches will exist 15 2REMOVE All PATCHES To remove ALL patches HOLD function tap patch Press remove yes The patch is now automatically bypassed providing a 1 to 1 patch 15 3PATCHING Patching is performed by editing the patch To edit the patch HOLD function tap patch press edit To select the dimmers DMX slot number press lt or gt or rotate the EDIT Wheel To patch the selected DMX slot to a channel number press the f a button of the channel number The channel f a button will flash to show the patch To select another dimmers DMX slot number press or 5 or rotate the EDIT Wheel and patch it to a channel by pressing the channels f a button Continue to select DMX slots and patch them to channels As each patch is made the optional video output screen Video 2 shows the channel number and name DMX slot and patch level Patched channels f a buttons remain lit When scrolling through the DMX slots as each slot number is selected if a channel is patched to that slot its f a button will flash When finished patching press edit The patch is automatically saved 15 4PATCHI
79. nstant hands on control of any channel level 4 3 THEATRICAL DOMINO Theatrical memories can be recorded in the theatrical memory list together with in and out fade time settings but more importantly they can be played back sequentially Using the theatrical cross fade makes the DOMINO flexible and structured for stage lighting The Cross fade has two sides Stage which is effectively live seen at the desk Output and Preset which is effectively blind not seen at the Output The theatrical memory list is the ordered list of memories that will run in succession through the cross fade Theatrical memories can be manipulated and edited allowing times and links to be created and inserted After programming many different functions are triggered by simply pressing the GO key or by moving the stage and preset faders 4 4 LIVE DOMINO A Submaster memory is a recorded snapshot of the DOMINO output together with in and out fade time settings Submaster Memories are recorded in a submaster up to 108 216 separate submaster memories may be recorded Submaster memory fade times may come from the speed rotating fader or may be recorded in Submaster memory Individual IN and OUT fade times may be recorded for every submaster memory chaser is a recorded list of steps that are to be replayed in order stepping continuously from one step to the next and automatically repeating the list when it has reached the end ADB www adblighting
80. ntinuously see the step number on the display press select cue list flash To turn off the display press select While the crossfade is in progress the forward button flashes for the duration of the IN fade and the reverse button flashes for the duration of the OUT fade Each press of the gt forward button will start the crossfade to the next step Note You do not have to wait for a step to complete before starting the next step 13 4 5 CROSSFADING TO THE PREVIOUS STEP To crossfade from the current step to the previous step press reverse You may only crossfade back one step You may however STEP back to any step See STEPPING A CUE LIST below 13 4 6 STOPPING A CROSSFADE To stop a crossfade n progress press step stop When crossfade has been stopped the gt forward button reverse button and step stop buttons all flash 13 4 7 STARTING A STOPPED CROSSFADE To start a stopped crossfade in the forward direction press forward To start a stopped crossfade in the reverse direction press reverse To momentarily run a stopped crossfade in the current direction HOLD step stop The crossfade only progresses whilst stop step is held down 13 4 8 REVERSING A CROSSFADE To reverse a crossfade in progress and return to the previous step press reverse 13 4 9 STEPPING A CUE LIST If a cue list is stationary idle between steps you may step instant change no tim
81. o record the process press edit 10 4 CHASERS TIMES When a Submaster contains a Chaser its overall level fade times are controlled manually by the movement of the submaster fader The transitions between steps of a chaser may be instantaneous snaps or crossfades See the Chaser section for details 10 5 GRAB MASTER FADE TIMES When the Grab master contains a grab you may give In and Out fade times by selecting the Grab master Pressing select Grab function allows you to change the in time and out time The LED lights The IN fade time may be set by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set ower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the speed fader Press function The out LED lights The OUT fade time may be set by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the speed fader To end the process press select When a memory is copied to the Grab master it s In and Out fade times are controlled by the settings recorded in that memory 10 6 CUE LISTS TIMES When a Cue List is assigned to the Cue List master the times of the crossfade from one step to the next are determined by the settings that have been recorded for each step See the Cue List section for details ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 34 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 11 CHASERS 11 1 OVERVIEW A chaser is a recorded list of steps that are to be re
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83. orded Memories or Chasers 3 2 MODE SELECTION By default or after a complete reset the DOMINO will be in Wide Mode Tapping on the Mode button will be a switch between Memory and Wide Mode Holding the Mode button will be a switch between Memory Wide Mode and A B Mode ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 13 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 3 3 CROSS FADE PLAYBACK Diagram 3 The Cross fade Playback is an ordered list of actions that will run in succession through the playbacks usually it is a list of memories DOMINO has a Dipless Crossfade A Crossfade is usually executed automatically GO but can be manually DOMINO s playback has two faders e Stage Effectively live seen at the desk Output Preset Effectively blind not seen at the Output 3 4 CUELIST Diagram 4 A Cue List is a recorded list of steps that are to be replayed in order Each step consists of either a Memory a chaser or a snapshot of the output 3 5 MASTERS Diagram 5 GRAB MASTER Controls the overall level of the output of the Grab e FLASH MASTER Controls the overall level of the output of the FLASH e GRAND MASTER Controls the overall level of the output of the DOMINO 3 6 RECORD and EDITOR Diagram 6a 6b 6c 3 6 4 RECORD BUTTONS Record Memory to record a theatrical memory submaster memory snapshot of the output a step in a Cue List Record Chaser to record a chaser Record
84. ory times Pressing select f a submaster to change function allows you to change the in time and out time on the selected submaster The in LED lights The IN fade time may be set by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the speed fader Press function The out LED lights The OUT fade time may be set by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the speed fader To end the process press select ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 33 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL When you have finished adjusting the time the original submaster memory is not affected but the changes that you have made are retained in the submaster until such time as the submaster memory is replaced on that submaster by changing Bank B or Mode 10 3 THEATRICAL MEMORY TIMES In and Out fade times of Theatrical memory may be changed Pressing edit last used memory number appear use wheel to select memory number pressing OK Memory in Memory List to change pressing function until the LED lights The IN fade time be set by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set lower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the speed fader Press function The out LED lights The OUT fade time may be set by rotating the EDIT wheel When a time is set ower than 0 seconds it is controlled by the speed fader T
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86. pinned displays may be viewed at the same time 18 11 DIAGNOSTICS The DOMINO provides diagnostics which allow you to the operation of all buttons LEDS faders the EDIT wheel e Check internal battery voltage and charge condition e Check memory capacity and usage 18 11 1 DIAGNOSTICS MODE To select diagnostics mode HOLD function tap ok release function Several unlabelled Channel B f a buttons flash to show they are active 18 11 2 LED AND BUTTON TEST Enter diagnostics mode above then press channel B f a 1 All LEDs should be lit If a LED is not lit then there is a possible problem with the LED To test a button press the button and its LED will go off This indicates a command from that button has been received at the processor and it is operating correctly To exit HOLD function tap ok 18 11 3 FADER TEST Enter diagnostics mode above then press channel B f a 2 To test a fader press the f a button for that fader then move the fader The display reads from 0 to 255 as the fader is moved through its range To exit HOLD function tap ok 18 11 4 EDIT WHEEL TEST Enter diagnostics mode above then press channel B f a 3 Rotate the EDIT wheel to test it The display should smoothly count up or down as the wheel is rotated To exit HOLD function tap ok 18 11 5 BATTERY TEST Enter diagnostics mode above then press channel B f a 5 ADB www adblighting
87. play says 2 Are you sure to delete ALL the T MEM Press yes the display says 1 Are you sure to delete ALL the T MEM Press yes theatrical Memory list removed Press No at any moment will stop the ongoing remove 6 8 COPYING 6 8 1 THEATRICAL MEMORY TO SUBMASTER MEMORY Not implemented at writing of manual 6 82 SUBMASTER MEMORY TO THEATRICAL MEMORY Not implemented at writing of manual ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 22 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 7 THEATRICAL CROSS FADE 7 1 OVERVIEW When you set the Mode to Memory the Theatrical Memories can be played back sequentially The X FADE has two sides Stage which is effectively live seen at the desk Output and Preset which is effectively blind not seen at the Output The Stage is the active part of the playback its contents are sent straight to the output of the desk The Preset contains the lighting state that will be used in the next crossfade 7 11 MODE SELECTION By default or after a complete reset the DOMINO will be in Wide Mode Tapping on the Mode button will be a switch between Memory and Wide Mode Holding the Mode button will be a switch between Memory Wide Mode and A B Mode 7 2 ASSIGNING THE X FADE To playback the theatrical memory list it must be copied into the x fade Press copy Preset or Stage Pressing stage will put the first available theatrical memory
88. played in order stepping continuously from one step to the next and automatically repeating the list when it has reached the end Each step in a chaser can consist of a previously recorded submaster memory or a snapshot of the output which is taken when that step is added to the chaser Up to 250 steps may be recorded for each chaser The chaser stepping can be controlled by an audio input or by a beat pattern that you teach the DOMINO See the STL and section for details Chasers are recorded by page chaser number Page numbers are selected with the Bank B button and chaser numbers are selected with the submaster f a buttons Chaser mode speed in BPM Beats Per Minute and crossfade times are recorded in submaster as part of each chaser 11 2 CHASE TERMINOLOGY 11 2 1 BOUNCE The chaser automatically changes direction when it reaches the last or first step In this manner it continuously bounces from end to end 11 2 2 SINGLE SHOT chaser is normally stopped When it is started it will run through its recorded steps once in the direction in which it is started It will then stop and wait until it is manually started again in either direction 11 2 3 CHASER CROSSFADE Traditionally chasers will snap instantly switch from step to step but in the DOMINO you may also set a crossfade value so that it will fade from step to step The Crossfade is set as a percentage of the chaser speed For example
89. r or change a name HOLD function tap f a name bank A f a button The display says Pick Object to Name Press page optional f a submaster memory number Either rotate the EDIT wheel or press the f a buttons for the desired characters or the bank f a buttons for numbers 1 to10 0 as labelled below the buttons Where several characters are printed below each button multiple presses select the next character in a similar fashion to a mobile telephone keypad Press or gt to move the cursor and press remove or add to remove or add characters or spaces When finished press ok 11 5 CHASER PLAYBACK Chasers may be replayed on the e Submasters e Grab master Asastepin a Cue list 11 5 1 SUBMASTERS When you set the mode to memory the chasers and memories in the current page copied in order to their respective submasters If you change pages the chasers and memories in the selected page are copied in order to their respective submasters ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 36 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 8 48 USER MANUAL 11 6 CHASER INTENSITY The OVERALL level of a chaser is controlled by the submaster containing the chaser The chaser can be faded in or out as required its fade times are controlled manually or the chaser may be Flashed soloed or bumped via its f a button If the chaser is faded down to zero the chaser automatically stops 11 7 C
90. r the new mode or Bank B This prevents memories chasers or channels crashing in on stage if their fader is contributing to the output when a different mode or Bank B is selected Whenever there is a pending memory chaser or channel change due to a Mode or Bank B freeze the LED indicator in the mode button will flash This acts as a warning to you that the contents of on a submaster may change after it is faded down The optional video screen also shows the current bank B number loaded on each submaster ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 27 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 8 2 5 RECORD BANK B SUBMASTERS During recording storing editing or copying you can directly access any of the submaster on any Bank B by using the bank B and f a buttons Changing Bank B numbers when recording editing or copying does not affect the current contents of a submaster If you attempt to record store or copy over an existing content of a submaster a warning will appear on the display To overwrite the content of a submaster either press yes or press the locations f a button a second time To pick a different submaster press BANK optional f a new location 8 24 SELECT BANK B SUBMASTERS When select f a is pressed the copy of a memory or chaser in a submaster can be varied without affecting the original content of the submaster When select is de selected the changes are reta
91. record a cue list press record cue list Bank B optional f a cue list number any f a Adding steps e To select a submaster memory as a step press Bank B optional f a submaster memory e select a chaser as a step press Bank B optional f a chaser To record a snapshot of the current output as a step press record submaster memory A blackout can be recorded as a step add a range of submasters memories and or chasers select the Bank B optional then HOLD f a first submaster in range and tap f a last submaster in range Any submaster memory in the selected range that is empty or contains a cue list will be ignored Continue to add steps You may mix snapshots chasers or memories in any order When all steps have been added complete the cue list by pressing record cue list 13 2 1 REMOVING STEPS Whilst recording the cue list above the last step may be deleted by pressing remove 13 2 2 FADE AND LINK TIMES As each step is added above you may set the fade IN OUT and LINK times automatically links to next step after link time expires for that step After each step has been added repeatedly press function to cycle through the fade IN time fade OUT time and LINK time When any of the time settings are indicated rotate the EDIT wheel to set the desired time The maximum time is more than 16 minutes and the minimum time is 0 seconds When a time is set ower than 0
92. recording above if the step that you add is not correct the last step may be deleted by pressing remove 11 3 2 CHASER SPEED At any point after giving the chaser a submaster above repeated presses of function will toggle the display between the STEP number the SPEED in BPM Beats Per Minute and the CROSSFADE percentage When the SPEED is displayed the EDIT wheel may be used to set the desired speed The default setting is 100 BPM but you may change this in the Setup Preferences See the UTILITIES section 11 3 3 CHASER CROSSFADE At any point after giving the chaser a submaster repeated presses of the function button will toggle the display between the STEP number the SPEED setting in BPM Beats Per Minute and the CROSSAFDE percentage When the IN amp OUT indicators are lit the EDIT wheel may be used to set the percentage of the chaser speed time that is used for the crossfade The default setting is 096 no crossfade but you may change this in the Setup Preferences 11 3 4 COMPLETING THE CHASER When all steps have been recorded and the speed and crossfade have been set complete the chaser by pressing record chaser The chaser will be a conventional forward running chase To select other chaser modes either select or edit the chaser as described below 11 4NAMING A CHASER Each chaser is by default given its Bank B page and f a number as a name For example B1 02 bank B page 1 chase 2 To ente
93. rom ADB to compliment the DOMINO lighting desk e USB option USB DOM for retrofitting on DOMINO 24 amp 48 and providing o 1 SVGA output for displaying memories patch texts and help menus multiple languages o 1 USB connector for show recording MIDI IN OUT connector e USB memory Stick FLASHMEM XLR3 gooseneck desk lamp WORKLITE XL3 Dust Cover DOMINO 24 DC DOM24 Dust Cover DOMINO 48 DC DOM48 e Flight Case DOMINO 24 FLY DOM24 e Flight Case DOMINO 48 FLY DOM48 1 6 3 CHARACTERISTICS Power requirements 90 260 V 47 63 Hz power supply with automatic detection Dimensions DOMINO 24 o Width x Depth x Height 464 x 367 x 115 mm o Net weight 7 5 kg e DOMINO 48 o Width x Depth x Height 684 x 367 x 115 mm o Net weight 10 5 kg 1 7 CARING FOR YOUR DOMINO The DOMINO is manufactured from quality components and will give many years of service if you take some basic precautions e Do not allow any liquids or foreign objects to enter the DOMINO e The inside should be cleaned and dried as soon as possible Only suitably qualified personnel should remove the covers and perform any such maintenance ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 9 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL Do not apply excessive force to any of the controls Spare parts and service are available from your ADB distributor but prevention is better than cure e When connecting any devices to
94. rotatable in either direction and can be used to e Creating Theatrical Memories e Set fade when recording or editing e Adjust the level of channels when editing 3 7 LED display Diagram 7 The display is used to scroll messages and prompts and to show names and numbers The small labelled LEDS beside the display are used to define the numbers shown on it ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 15 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 4 CONCEPT OF THE DOMINO 4 1 OVERVIEW ADB s DOMINO 24 48 provides the operator with complete command over a lighting control system DOMINO 24 48 is very easy to use and is highly intuitive It is not necessary to understand all of the concepts of the system before it can be used creating lighting looks can be controlled straight away by using only the faders Manual DOMINO However DOMINO 24 48 can be used for any applications Theatre gt Theatrical cross fades Theatrical DOMINO Television gt Submasters Live DOMINO Live stages gt Playbacks Chasers and Cue lists Live DOMINO DOMINO 24 48 can do all this and more If moving light control is required DOMINO 48 96 XT is the optimized desk All below described ways of working can be used individually or mixed together 4 2 MANUAL DOMINO This way of operating is most useful in unrehearsed situations where the next look needs to be created on the fly The channel faders provide i
95. s currently on a submaster they will also be applied to the submaster If the chaser is faded up on stage you will see the changes If the chaser is not live on stage its steps are displayed on the channel LED indicators and on the optional SVGA monitor e To edit a chaser on a submaster press edit f a e To edit a chaser in the Grab master press edit f a e To edit a chaser in a different page press edit Bank B f a The indicators in the channel f a buttons show the channels of the running chaser Their intensity reflects the levels of the channels in each step Tocontrol the SPEED rotate the EDIT wheel To change the CROSSFADE between steps press function until both in amp out LEDs light then rotate the EDIT wheel To change the MODE or DIRECTION use the 3 buttons below the EDIT wheel as described above e To connect or disconnect STL Sound To Light SyncoBEAT from the chaser repeatedly HOLD function until the STEP number s are shown on the display and the STL button LEDs flash Whilst holding function tap either STL1 or STL2 Press yes to connect or disconnect the selected STL See the STL and SyncoBEAT section for more details 11 8 1 ADD A STEP To add a step first edit the chaser above then press step stop to stop the chaser and continue pressing to step the chaser to the step prior to the point where the new step is to be added Press add then either e Crea
96. seconds it reverts to rotating speed fader ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 43 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL If you do not enter a time then the default settings will be used The default step times are SUBMASTER MEMORY the fade times from that SUBMASTER MEMORY LINK No link SNAPSHOT rotating speed fader You can change the default times with the Setup Preferences function See the UTILITIES section See REPLAYNG CUE LISTS below for more details on fade and link times 13 3NAMING A CUE LIST Each cue list is by default given its Bank B and f a number as a name For example b1 03 Bank B page 1 cue list 3 To enter or change a name HOLD function tap f a name The display says Pick Object to Name Press optional f a cue list number Either rotate the EDIT wheel or press the channel A f a buttons for the desired characters or the bank B f a buttons for numbers 1 to10 0 as labeled below the buttons Where several characters are printed below each button multiple presses select the next character in a similar fashion to a mobile telephone keypad Press or gt to move the cursor and press remove or add to remove or add characters or spaces When finished press ok 13 3 1 NAMING EACH STEP IN A CUE LIST See EDITING A CUE LIST below 13 4 CUE LIST PLAYBACK To playback a cue list it must be copied from its submaster memory loca
97. so POWER ON RESET below To perform a TOTAL RESET HOLD function tap f a reset no yes yes ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 57 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 18 2 3 POWER ON RESETS If the DOMINO is not responding you will not be able to perform a reset as described above In this case switch off the DOMINO and wait for approximately 10 seconds then e To perform a system reset at switch on HOLD function switch on release function e To perform a TOTAL reset at switch on also known as a COLD START HOLD no yes switch on the power and when the scrolling message finishes release no yes 18 3MEMORY PROTECT The DOMINO can be locked to prevent unauthorised changes Three levels of lock are available Hint Always save your show before locking the DOMINO HOLD function tap f a set up The display asks Lock Console e Lock PATCH The patch cannot be edited Lock SAVE Memories cannot be saved or edited e Lock All The current DOMINO output continues but all controls are locked except for the function button which is used to unlock the DOMINO You can select any of the three options by pressing its PM button The selected option flashes To accept the flashing option press yes The display scrolls Enter Code Two levels of security are available e For low level security without a code press ok ok e For high l
98. ster memory its channel levels are shown on LED indicators and on the optional VGA monitor The LEDs intensity reflects the levels of those channels in the scene e edit a submaster memory on a submaster press edit f a submaster e To edit a submaster memory the Grab master press edit f a Grab master e To edit a submaster memory in a different Bank B press edit Bank f a submaster The FUNCTION button flashes to show that it is active It allows you to read and edit actual channel levels and fade times for the submaster memory see below Repeated presses of function will cycle the display through channel LEVEL IN time setting OUT time setting and the Bank B number These editing processes are described below ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 30 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 9 3 4 CHANNEL LEVELS To read and or edit the level of any channel in a submaster memory edit the submaster memory above then press a channels f a button Whilst the f a button is held down the display shows the channel number When the f a button is released the display shows the level of that channel in the submaster memory To edit the level of the selected channel rotate the EDIT wheel If the level is varied above its recorded value it is prefixed by a sign When a parameter is varied below its recorded value it is prefixed by a sign If the level is restor
99. te the look for the new step on the output and press record scene e To add a submaster memory as a step press Bank B optional f a scene number or If necessary press or to start the chaser again in the desired direction When finished editing press edit All changes are automatically saved 11 8 2 REMOVE A STEP To remove a step first edit the chaser above then press step stop to stop the chaser and continue pressing to select the step to be removed To remove the step press remove yes If necessary press or to start the chaser again in the desired direction When finished editing press edit All changes are automatically saved 11 8 3 MODIFY A STEP To modify the channel levels of a step first edit the chaser above then press step stop to stop the chaser and continue pressing to select the step to be modified Press function until the chan LED indicator lights and the display reads Pick channel to edit ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 39 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 48 USER MANUAL To see the level of any channel press its f a channel number button Whilst the channels f a button is held down the display shows the channel number When the f a button is released the display shows the level of that channel in the step To edit the level of the selected channel rotate the EDIT wheel If the level is varied above its recorded val
100. the destination submaster by pressing assign copy a second time That is de selecting it Hint If you have recorded a chaser and you want to experiment with some changes make a copy of the chaser and edit the copy In the event that your changes are unsatisfactory the original remains unaltered 11 10REMOVING A CHASER To remove delete a chaser from a submaster press remove If required repeatedly press page until the required page number is displayed then press f a of the chaser to be removed The display asks you to confirm your action Press yes ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 40 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 12 GRAB MASTER 12 1 OVERVIEW The Grab master is a multi function master It can be used as either e Grab master e A Submaster memory master Chaser master storage location for a Cue list You change its function by recording or copying either a Grab a Submaster memory a Chaser or a Cue list into it 12 2 GRAB AS A GRAB MASTER The Grab master allows you to GRAB and maintain the current output by taking a snapshot of the output and holding it the Grab master To Grab the output press record memory f a grab The contents of the Grab master including its fade times may be edited and named in exactly the same manner as a submaster memory 12 3Typical Grab Operations When you perform a Grab and then fa
101. tion to the cue list master Press copy Bank B optional f a source cue list number list flash Fade up the cue list master to reveal the first step When a cue list is idle its output comes from the current step The step that will follow this step is called the next step When a crossfade is initiated the cue list master performs a Dipless Crossfade from the current step to the next step When the cue list reaches the last step it will wrap around to the start 13 4 4 PLAYBACK OF THE THEATRICAL MEMORY LIST Not implemented at writing of manual 13 4 2 CUE LIST INTENSITY LEVEL The OVERALL output level of a cue list is controlled by the cue list master The cue list can be manually faded in or out as required or the cue list may be flashed via its cue list flash button 13 4 3 CUE LIST VIDEO To see a comprehensive display of the status of the cue list on the optional video output HOLD function tap f a video 3 ADB www adblighting com User Manual page 44 Lighting Technologies Issue 1 2 DOMINO 24 amp 48 USER MANUAL 13 4 4 STARTING A CROSSFADE To crossfade from the current step to the next step press forward The crossfade will occur with the incoming step fading in in its IN time and the outgoing step fading out in its OUT time The display momentarily shows the step number of the incoming step To momentarily see the step number again hold down stop step cue list master To co
102. ue it is prefixed by a sign If it is varied below its recorded value it is prefixed by a sign If the level is restored to its original value no sign is shown Press and release further channel f a buttons to read and or edit their levels Note If the chaser step that you modify is a submaster memory then that actual submaster memory is edited not just the chase step If you directly edit a submaster memory and that submaster memory is a step in a chase then the changes will be seen in the chaser To modify other steps press step stop to step the chaser then again select any channels to be modified with their f a buttons If necessary press or to start the chaser again in the desired direction When finished editing press edit All changes are automatically saved 11 8 4 EDITING A CHASER NAME Names are edited in the same way as they are recorded not from edit mode See NAMING A CHASER above for details 11 9 COPYING A CHASER To copy a chaser press assign copy Bank B f a Bank B f a If the selected submaster memory location has already been used the display will read WARNING submaster exists overwrite You now have two options Toerase the existing submaster and replace it with the copy either press yes or f a existing submaster to overwrite To pick another submaster press f a new submaster memory location The copy process may be abandoned at any time prior to entering

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