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1. Connector Stereo jack for 1Vpp audio signals mono Pin Out Pin 1 OV ref jack body Pin 2 N C Pin 3 Signal jack live point 2 2 9 VGA Connection SUBD 15 connector standard video VGA compatible 2 2 10 Power Supply and Switch An external power supply is provided with the console Voltage range 90 264 VAC Frequency 47 63Hz Output voltage 12 VDC Output current 1 5 A 18W Output connector Standard type P1J Centre positive E The console has a built in power switch If the console is not used for an extended period of time it is recommended to disconnect the power supply as well as turn off the power switch 2 2 11 Work Light Connection One or two work light connections are provided depending on model for work lights with 12V 15V 5W bulbs The work light level is adjusted from Menu 32 LI GHT Pin Out XLR 3 Pin 1 0 VREF Pin 2 12 VDC Pin 3 0 VREF About this Manual 3 About this Manual Text Conventions e Function keys appear as KEY e A numeric key appears as e A general number is represented with the symbol e EncoderO indicates that the encoder wheel is to be turned e Encoder indicates that the encoder wheel is to be pressed e A Channel Fader appears as Fader e GrandMaster and SubMaster Faders appear as GM amp and SMf e The Crossfader appears as X1 X2 8 e Softkeys appear as 1_B to 5_B with the associated function next to it F
2. Exchange dimmer TA Command Item item Target gommand em from te 1 Dimmer 201 1 Exchange dimmers 1 10 210 1 with dimmers 201 210 18 2 Patching Fixtures No fixtures moving lights scrollers etc are patched in the console by default Therefore it is necessary to patch desired fixtures in the fixtures patch table gt To open the fixtures patch table press FIXTURE FI XTURE or MENU 0 4 gt To patch a fixture enter the cache list s fixture number Ty in the Type area of the patch table To switch between the cache list and patch table press the OPTIONS key For more information on the cache list see section 18 3 Fixture Patch Table Options Fixture number Fixture type To add a fixture type enter the fixture number Ty from the cache list 1 to 4 To view the cache list press OPTIONS The cache list can be edited See Cache List Configuration below Fixture DMX address Enter the desired start address To add and patch consecutive fixtures enter the desired start address and place cursor on fixture number Fxt then press INSERT Used for changing directions of X Y parameters Pan Tilt For example when moving lights are placed in different orientations up down back front etc External dimmer Used for fixtures that require an external dimmer such as scrollers Enter the DMX number of the required dimmer The Fxt number will appear in the dimmer patch table see Dimm
3. Submasters Result Enabled Result Disabled 1 Start from home color White initial tracking White initial tracking 2 Activate S1 Red Red o 3 Deactivate S1 White initial tracking Red new tracking 4 Activate 52 Green Green 5 Activate S1 Red Be RED O 6 Deactivate S1 7 Deactivate S2 White initial tracking Green new tracking Shape Base Please see section 16 3 21 4 3 System Menu 32 In this menu the following items can be configured Language Select language of messages and warnings Beep Enable disable warning beep Light Adjust level of the work light 0 100 Default is 0 96 Monitor Select color scheme of the monitor Light Dark Dark Date Adjust the current date Time Adjust the current time Numeric Pad Swap C and 0 key functions on numeric keypad Display Select color scheme of the LCD display Light Dark 21 4 4 Dmx Setup Menu 33 Used to select DMX signal speed to avoid problems with older DMX receivers DMX 0 FAST DMX output updated 20 times per second default 1 MEDIUM DMX output updated 10 times per second 2 SLOW DMX output updated 6 6 times per second 3 CHANGE DMX output updated only when its information changes 21 4 5 Power Up Macro Menu 34 Macro Enter a previously recorded macro number that will execute when the console is turned on To deselect the power up macro select 0 NONE See section 17 6 53 Levito
4. User Manual PICCOLO SCAN Piccolo Scan 12 model shown Document Release J uly 2010 Revision A Software v1 70 Leviton Piccolo Scan Warranty Leviton Manufacturing Co Inc warrants this control console to be free of material and workmanship defects for a period of two years after system acceptance or 26 months after shipment whichever comes first This Warranty is limited to repair of replacement of defective equipment returned Freight Pre Paid to Leviton Lighting Management Systems Division at PO Box 2210 Tualatin Oregon 97062 USA User shall call 1 800 959 6004 and request a return authorization number to mark on the outside of the returning carton to assure that the returned material will be properly received at Leviton All equipment shipped back to Leviton must be carefully and properly packed to avoid shipping damage Replacements or repaired equipment will be returned to sender freight prepaid F O B factory Leviton is not responsible for removing or replacing equipment on the job site and will not honor charges for such work Leviton will not be responsible for any loss of use time or subsequent damages should any of the equipment fail during the warranty period but agrees only to repair or replace defective equipment returned to its plant in Tualatin Oregon This Warranty is void on any product that has been improperly installed overloaded short circuited abused or altered in any manner Neither the seller nor Leviton s
5. Wait for the current crossfade to end When crossfade ends the auto time begins to count Press GO again at the desired time to capture the auto time Repeat the process for the next cue press GO as many times as desired Press 4_B LN TM to end the learning process LED Off O LH 4 UJ N IP To learn fade times and wait times 7 for cues in X2 1 Assign desired cues to the crossfader 2 Press 4 B LN TM LED On 3 Manually move faders X1 X2 from one extreme to the other to perform the cross fade During this process the cue times are captured with linear calculation 4 Repeat the process for the next cue moving faders as many times as desired 5 Press 4 B LN TM to end the learning process LED Off To edit a fade or wait time in the cues table without changing the start moment of the next cross fade 1 Open the cues table pressing CUE CUE 2 Press 4_B LN TM LED On 3 Edit the desired time Note that the absolute auto time 77721 is changed to compensate for the start moment of the next cross fade 4 Press 4 B LN TM to end the learning process LED Off 41 Leviton Piccolo Scan 17 6 Macro Functions 42 Macros can be used to automate keystroke processes while in playback mode and repeat keystroke entries while editing 17 6 1 Recording Macros To record a macro 1 Press 3 B MACRO if a is not entered macro will be recorded at next available number 2 Press R
6. for example gt To view the channel or fixture patch table press CHANNEL CHANNEL or FIXTURE FIXTURE gt To view the cue list table press CUE CUE gt To exit a data table press EXIT 7 1 1 Using Data Tables Arrow Keys Each horizontal line contains data for one item e g cue 1 Press the N W keys to move the item selection cursor yellow line in base screen Press the gt lt keys to move the editing cursor red cell in base screen In the OLE software the mouse can be used to select any cell on screen Item Search Index Item number cells are located on the left side of the display or screen Use the N W keys to search for a table item Or enter the item number then press ENTER to jump to the item Edit Cell Each cell value or text can be edited using the alphanumeric keypad Select the desired cell red in base screen with the cursor then enter relevant data Press ENTER or any arrow key to accept data Cell Option Window When selected some cells have an option window see below for selection of cell options Enter the index number of the desired option or use the encoder wheel to select the option then press the wheel to activate the option m Jump LE c DELETE Key Used to delete data of a selected cell After the data is erased some cells will be empty while other cells will show the default data value depending on type of cell I NSERT Key Works in different modes dependin
7. Cue Attributes see above graphic Fade times and auto time for each cue Wait times input and output for each cue Timing modes Tm see section 11 2 2 Unconditional jump to a cue number Jump and the number of times jump will be executed Lp A flag to indicate if the cue contains channels c fixtures f and or shapes Mode or behavior or in relation to active shapes see section 16 for more information on shapes Text name used to identify each cue The text is also shown in the submaster and crossfader displays if cue is loaded or assigned e Command used to link a macro to a cue see section 17 6 for more information on macros e Aflag to indicate if the cue is programmed in an event with time code TC see section 23 2 21 Leviton Piccolo Scan 11 2 1 Using the Options Key The OPTIONS key can be used to quickly edit individual attributes such as fade times and text of a single cue For example pressing CUE 1 REC OPTIONS will open up an option line at the top of the screen where attributes can be entered on the fly To save or exit press OPTIONS or EXIT 11 2 2 Timing Modes Tm Times define the behavior of groups and cues in submasters and the crossfader Each new group or cue automatically adopts default times and timing modes defaults can be edited in Menu 30 The console has three timing modes e Tl All fixture parameters and channels fade with the programmed time
8. The 11 11 keys can also be used gt When using the dedicated encoders press the lt gt keys to select parameters then press the encoder wheel to edit the parameter gt t is also possible to access the desired parameter type category by pressing one of the six category keys DIM POS COL GOB ETHER BEAM amp XTRA See Palettes and Libraries sections also Effect Ex 15 2 1 Trackball Functions Ra 56 Use the Trackball to edit Pan and Tilt parameters of selected fixtures videoFX Canta The Trackball has six associated function keys TB FLIP FANOUT FINE MOUSE and CLICK that are explained below 30 Using Fixtures TB Press to select one of three modes Normal LED off Trackball controls Pan and Tilt parameters simultaneously Deactivate LED on Trackball is inactive Orthogonal LED blinking Trackball controls Pan and Tilt parameters independently the axis with largest movement will be the axis edited FLIP Press to change Pan and Tilt values inverse direction while maintaining the same focus point on stage for example to ensure that a moving head fixture takes the most direct route during a change of position FANOUT Press for quick X Y parameter fanning of a group of fixtures Three modes are available Normal LED off All X Y values of selected fixtures will increment at same ratio Linear LED on X Y values of selected fixtures will increment in a li
9. at end of command EI A value of 50 in a 0 255 8 bit scale equals 20 in a 0 100 scale The display and monitor always show values in 96 For example 0 255 scale values of 50 51 52 are converted to 20 in a 0 100 scale 9 3 3 De Selecting Releasing Channels A channel level at 0 is not selected Use any of the below methods to de select channels gt Channel by channel moving each fader to its lowest position 0 gt For the last selected channels press 0 0 fades out immediately gt For the last selected channels press RST fades out as per default editor time see section 21 4 1 gt For all edited channels press RST RST fades out as per default editor time see section 21 4 1 9 3 4 Other Editing Commands The console has several other commands to aid in editing levels ENTER Used to end a selection command Can also be used as an And key for example CHANNEL 1 ENTER 3 same result as CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 3 C Clears command line entries and closes certain options windows 2 B and 3 B TT Used to decrement or increment level values by 5 default Default value may be changed in MENU 30 1111 Level Used to repeat the last keyboard selected channels For example pressing CHANNEL will repeat the last channel selected Repeats the last level entered For example pressing CHANNEL will set level to previous channel s level THRU THR
10. 2 3 USB Connections Type A Device Used to connect USB memory stick Pin Out Pin 1 VBUS 5VDC Pin 2 DATA Pin 3 DATA La Pin 4 GROUND 0 VDC ui EOE The console has 2 Type A USB connectors Only connector 1 is implemented at this time Type B Host Used to connect to a PC for software updates Pin Out Pin 1 VBUS 5VDC Pin 2 DATA Pin 3 DATA Pin 4 GROUND 0 VDC z 2 2 4 Ethernet Connection Connector RJ 45 female Used for connection to the LT NPC 2D 4D Ethernet DMX converter Offline Editor OLE and 3D visualizers such as Capture Pin Out Pin 1 TX Pin 2 TX Pin 3 RX Pin 4 N C Pin 5 N C Pin 6 RX Pin 7 N C Pin 8 N C Leviton Piccolo Scan 2 2 5 LT Link Connection SUBD 9 connector standard RS485 Connector for devices such as remote controls expansion boxes etc 2 2 6 External Trigger Input for 3 external triggers Connector XLR 4 female Pin Out Pin 1 EXT 1 Pin 2 EXT 2 Pin 3 EXT 3 Pin 4 Common 4 pin XLR male female E Each external signal EXT 1 EXT 2 EXT 3 is connected with the common signal To configure press Menu 22 EXT amp Sound 2 2 7 SMPTE Connector Stereo jack for 1Vpp SMPTE signals The SMPTE input responds to the formats 24 25 30 amp 30 drop frame without adjusts Pin Out Pin 1 OV ref or SMPTE jack body Pin 2 EXT 2 Pin 3 SMPTE jack live point 2 2 8 Audio
11. Editing Example in Theatre and Manual Modes e 18 9 4 4 Channel Editing Example in Single Mode nre en i a n n e i ri ncc 18 9 4 5 Channel Editing Example in Double MOIE iater eiit caa ora afe debe da wee e Phat 18 10 Recorgding and MoalryiDng Ee LEET 19 101 eet ye liste D ree Suoi 19 10 2 Adding Attributes Names Times etc to Groups e eee 19 10 2 1 Using toe ODHOnS KO EE 19 O TAMING MOC SS DH EE 19 103 MOANN UPS 20 LL Recorama and MOCITVING CUES iia dei 21 LA RECO rana Eg cm lalla 21 11 2 Adding Attributes Names Times etc to CUCS inn 21 N H USNO tne O00 NE EE 22 NR MNO MOdES A E O A 22 A A mr 22 12 Using Submasters Theatre Manual MOdEeS mnn 23 12 1 Loading Groups and Cues into Submasters aiar 23 12 LE CUC LEEI SUOMI Sl TEEN 24 122 SU Master YD ACK ale E 24 12 2 Normal ADSOlUte or ThnnibDIt ee EE 24 12 3 Deleg SUMS STN ina das EE 25 12 4 Ce EE ein TEE 25 E Ee el ET 25 IAS Prodan MN Endesa 25 WAS PP E A ee Dena 26 o Eee aaa 26 R MINAT Slc 26 13 Using the CrossFader Theatre Manual amp Simple Modes ee eee 27 15 Assignina Cues to trie CEOS SI edel EN 27 K PN PUR ana LOOD LP FONCHONS ariaa E a A 27 13 2 gie e Pla ei 28 S ee lea aaa 28 1352 2 MOGI CUNEN ario alii 28 13 3 Del lno cues from Ate Ee EE 28 14 Using Pages Theatre amp Manual Modes eee 29 14 2 as geluet Pagella 29 A aeneon 29 R Zeke NOrmal eier 29 S lee MOC Rare 29
12. GROUP OPTIONS then move to the last cell of the group and select desired behavior e T1 Ty Ae A PER EEE _ 00 3 Oo Default 3 Cf fo a e ZK ac oe Z ee a ere oe I4 zZz ESS KH LU 3 T1 cry gt For cues press CUE CUE or CUE OPTIONS then move to the last cell of the cue and select desired behavior Cue list 40 TTTT LI GObACK Time CUES Text TC tFree Fixed 38 Functions 17 Functions 17 1 Exam and Modify Functions The Exam and Modify Functions allow any item cues groups etc to be viewed or edited Exam Commands Opens a table containing cues and groups where channel is stored and its CHANNEL EXAM level in each group or cue Fixture Opens a table containing cues and groups where fixture is stored and its FI XTURE EXAM parameters and levels in each group or cue Group Examines the contents of a group number or the general group options in GRP EXAM or the groups list GRP EXAM Cue Examines the contents of a cue or the general cue options in the cues list CUE EXAM or CUE EXAM Effect Examines the contents of an effect or the general effect options in the EFFECT EXAM or effects list EFFECT EXAM Page Examines the contents of a page or the general page options in the page PAGE EXAM Macro Examines the contents of a macro or the general macro options in the 3_
13. Press DELETE FL MT gt To delete the contents of the crossfader Press DELETE ASSIGN Functions 17 4 2 Deleting Cues and Groups gt To delete a cue or a group from the data memory Press CUE DELETE or GRP DELETE gt To delete a range of cues or groups from the data memory Press CUE THRU DELETE or GRP THRU DELETE gt To delete all cues or groups from the data memory Press CUE DELETE or GRP DELETE 17 4 3 Deleting Effects Pages and Macros Effects pages and macros use the same delete commands as cues and groups For example gt To delete an individual effect from the data memory Press EFFECT DELETE gt To delete a range of effects from the data memory Press EFFECT THRU DELETE gt To delete all the stored effects from the data memory Press EFFECT DELETE 17 5 Learn Time Functions The learn time function allows the console to automatically learn times from manual execution of the crossfader cues in X1 X2 The step time of an effect can also be learned See following examples To learn the step time of an effect 1 Load the effect into a submaster 2 Press 4_B LN TM LED On 3 Press the submaster two times to establish desired step time 4 The effect automatically adopts the new step time 4_B LN TM LED Off To learn auto times for cues in X2 Assign desired cues to the crossfader Press 4_B LN TM LED On Press GO
14. Press OPTIONS to select the data format LT Shows standard Piccolo format Always use this format when possible ASCII Shows ASCII is used to export import basic show data to from other lighting consoles To store a new show select the last empty line and choose F option 1 Save To record over a previously stored show select line of stored show and choose lt F option 1 Save To load a stored show into the console select desired line and choose F option O Load All To delete a stored show select desired line and choose wF option 3 Delete See also section 21 6 3 UJ N IH OF 4 E re exchange shows between the console and OLE see section 24 4 48776616 Kbytes free HEU OOO LT martes O Z0 PICCOLO 16 10 2007 09 33 HEYU_001 LT viernes 0 40 PICCOLO 40 11 2007 12 13 Ulernes eee NEI 992 LT ethernet HEW_BAS LT Update List E Transferring of show data to from the USB stick may take a few minutes E Important Always store your show to a USB stick as a backup 49 Leviton Piccolo Scan Console Updating 20 Console Updating Software updates can be obtained from www leviton com or your distributor Necessary requirements e PC 486 minimum with WIN95 WIN98 WIN2000 ME WIN NT or WIN XP VISTA not yet certified e USB cable type AB male e New software update and Piccolo USB driver Itusb sys located in same folder as software update 1 Connect USB cable between
15. Theatre amp Manual Modes Submasters can be loaded with groups and cues for playback Playback is executed manually with a submaster fader or automatically by pressing the S key located above the fader BIS The output level of all submasters is controlled by the grandmaster GM and its blackout key Submaster output is also controlled by the SM and its blackout key to change SM blackout key configuration press Menu 31 Each submaster consists of A status LED that indicates Off for submasters with no content On at 50 for loaded but not active submasters On at 100 for loaded and active submasters Blinking for loaded and active timed submasters I A submaster key S1 S2 etc that can operate in GO FLASH or SOLO modes see section 12 2 This key is also used to load and delete submaster contents I mM A fader S14 52 etc that is used to manually operate the submaster with group or cue loaded 12 1 Loading Groups and Cues into Submasters Use any of the following commands to load groups and cues into submasters To load a group into a submaster Press GRP LOAD S load the group into a submaster To load a group in Absolute or Inhibit modes Press GRP LOAD LOAD S or 1 Absolute or 2 Inhibit see Normal Absolute or GRP LOAD LOAD LOAD S Inhibit modes see section 12 2 1 below To load a cue in Absolute or Inhibit modes Press CUE LOAD LOA
16. always be performed before editing channels See section 18 for more information on patching 9 2 Using Channel Faders KEKE A EC A channel can be controlled from its associated fader The fader is used to set the HHH channels level by moving it to any point in its travel from 0 to 100 A status LED located above the fader is lit according to the level of the channel cl Eech F CI C4 LE The placement of the channels in banks keypad level editing and use of channels in playbacks makes it possible that the channel output level and the physical fader level may be different see side graphic channels C2 C4 In this case the fader is locked and has no direct control over the level To take back control move the fader to its current output level it will then unlock a beep is emitted l E on I n Pressing the flash key above the fader will bump the channel level to 100 FF for as long as the key is pressed When the flash key is released the channel will return to its previous level 9 3 Using the Keypad 16 EOE The methods below can also be used for selecting and editing fixtures See section 15 1 The console has several keys dedicated for editing with the keypad CHANNEL Used to select channels a single channel or several channels THRU Used to select a range of channels Used to enter a numeric level for selected channels EncoderU Used to edit a level in cont
17. as Bass Medium and Treble When the input is activated its associated key is pressed or its associated fader is moved gt To configure external triggers and sound inputs press MENU 22 gt To switch between the setup line and configuration press the OPTIONS key Ext Used to activate or deactivate the external triggers Sound Used to activate or deactivate the audio input EOE These options are also available from MENU 70 Extl Ext3 1 Select the Key cell 2 Select 1 KEY The system waits for you to select a key 3 Select the desired key 4 To delete the associated key select 0 NONE Sound Bass Sound Medium and Sound Treble 1 Select the Key Fader cell 2 Select 1 KEY FADER The system waits for you to select a key or fader 3 Select the desired key or fader 4 To delete the associated key or fader select 0 NONE Sensibility Levels can be adjusted for each sound filter If the audio input is active SoundOn and the desired filter has an associated key or fader a test level will be displayed to aid in adjusting the level 63 Leviton Piccolo Scan 24 Off Line Editor OLE 24 1 Introduction A PC based console software simulator OLE is available at www leviton com The OLE can be used to study the console program or modify shows and function as a backup console I The OLE is needed for certain functions such as show printing and reading writing a show i
18. console USB Device port and PC 2 If this is the first time connecting Windows will recognize a new USB device Browse to where the LT USB driver information is located Itusb inf located in same folder as software update Important USB driver installation must be performed at this point or the driver will not be installed correctly If a problem occurs read the document that comes with the driver Itusb mht or execute CleanLtUsbDriver exe located in same driver folder 3 Execute the Piccolo Scan update program piccoloscan170 exe from the PC and follow the on screen instructions File menu Update Console 20 1 USB Driver software update 50 Vinculum is the hardware controller software for the USB physical port To update it see File menu when running piccoloscan170 exe from PC GG Slower It is recommended to format the USB memory stick using FAT16 FAT32 will work but may be Menus 21 Menus gt Press MENU to open the console s menu list Select the desired menu by entering its index number or select with arrow keys then press ENTER 21 1 Patches 21 1 1 Dimmers Menu 02 amp Fixtures Menu 04 Please see section 18 21 1 2 Dmx I n Menu 03 Status To use DMX input the DMX IN port must be enabled Mode With DMX input it is possible to manipulate console channels or fixtures Option O or 3 and execute macros Option 2 using the DMX output of a second DMX console It is
19. each type desired EU The steps for recording Dimmer Color Gobo Beam and X tra libraries are the same in the example below COL is used 1 Press LI Bs LED is lit 2 Press COL REC to record the color library number 3 Press OPTIONS to name the library 4 Note that the LED of the banks key corresponding to the new recorded library is lit to indicate that the library is accessible To record a position particular library edit the position parameters of all fixtures that you want included in the library 1 Press LI Bs LED is lit 2 Press POS REC to record the position library number 3 Press OPTIONS to name the library 4 Note that the LED of the banks key corresponding to the new recorded library is lit to indicate that the library is accessible Modifying Library Values LI cue and group data will be updated with the new library values in the example below POS is used 1 Press RST RST to empty the editor 2 Press LIBs LED is lit 3 Press POS MDFY 4 Edit desired values it is possible to include new fixtures also 5 Press REC to store the modifications Modifying Library Names E inthe example below POS is used 1 Press LIBs LED is lit 2 Press POS MDFY 3 Edit name of any stored library in parameter category 4 Press EXIT to return to the main screen 33 Leviton Piccolo Scan Examining Libraries ES Useful to see what
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21. or manual control Only parameters defined as NO FADE are excluded from fading Shapes start directly with their size and rate e T2 All fixture parameters jump to their values suddenly except for parameters defined as 20 Dimmer Shapes fade their size and rate e T3 Only parameters defined in library as 20 Dimmer 0 X and 1 Y and channels fade with times or manually Shapes fade their size and rate 19 Leviton Piccolo Scan 10 3 Modifying Groups 20 Use the MD FY key to edit previously recorded groups Groups can be modified live or in blind no output on stage To modify a group in blind press RST RST 2_B BLIND GRP MD FY To modify a previously recorded group 1 Press RST RST to clear previous channels 2 Press GRP MD FY 3 Perform desired changes with channel faders or keypad 4 Record changes by pressing REC or discard them by pressing RST RST To modify a previously recorded group loaded in a submaster 1 Press RST RST to clear previous channels 2 Raise desired submaster to 100 FF 3 Perform desired changes with channel faders or keypad if desired outputs of other playbacks may be added 4 Press MD FY S Recording and Modifying Cues 11 Recording and Modifying Cues A cue is a combination of channel levels and fixture parameters that can be recorded and used for playback in submasters and the crossfader For information on loading cues to submasters s
22. or manual control Only parameters defined as NO FADE are excluded from fading Shapes start directly with their size and rate e T2 All fixture parameters jump to their values suddenly except for parameters defined as 20 Dimmer Shapes fade their size and rate e T3 Only parameters defined in library as 20 Dimmer 0 X and 1 Y and channels fade with times or manually Shapes fade their size and rate 11 3 Modifying Cues 22 Use the MD FY key to edit previously recorded cues Cues can be modified live or in blind no output on stage To modify a cue in blind press RST RST 2 B BLIND CUE MD FY To modify a previously recorded cue 1 Press RST RST to clear previous channels 2 Press CUE MD FY 3 Perform desired changes with channel faders or keypad 4 Record changes by pressing REC or discard them by pressing RST RST To modify a previously recorded single cue loaded in a submaster 1 Press RST RST to clear previous channels 2 Raise desired submaster to 10096 FF 3 Perform desired changes with channel faders or keypad if desired outputs of other playbacks may be added 4 Press MD FY S To modify the current cue in the crossfader cue in X1 1 Make sure that X1 is at FF otherwise command will not work 2 Edit desired changes using the channels fader or keypad 3 Press MD FY MD FY NOTE Cannot be done in blind Using Submasters 12 Using Submasters
23. patch The console universe must be the same as the Capture universe b Active the Ethernet port and set a Net number press MENU 40 Capture will be listed in the Others window if necessary press the OPTIONS key to view C Set the console s IP address in the range used by the computer For example 192 168 0 xxx where xxx is a number from 0 to 255 Note If Capture and OLE are on the same computer this step isn t needed d Set DMX output to be transmitted by ArtNet universe the console s universe will be then listed in Capture s list of external universes e Select Capture cell and choose an available index number as shown below Capture 1 Capture 2005 e HPO4871 192 166 0 41 2 Capture 24005 HPOS8 71 192 168 0 51 Nuevo proyecto Dise o aures Universos Media Server Control Libreria Universos del Proyecto Universos extemos lso J 1 1 5312 192 168 0 16 Universe ArtNet Universe 0 Sub Net 1 Input 1 E vet Pitcolo001b388cee58 Hydra IPX Net 1 Piccolo001b388cee58 Univer 3 1 512 PICCOLO 192 168 0 16 Universe 1 1 512 4 1 512 5 1 512 6 1 512 7 1 512 8 1 512 PICCOLO Hydra TP IOTMONO fl 4 n Capture a Check or set the Project Universe and External Universe assignment 57 Leviton Piccolo Scan 22 4 Coolux ArtNet Configuration Coolux Pandoras Box Media Servers and Players are based on layers cameras and sequences Each layer camera and se
24. regular control channel When a dimmer is used as a SM D the SM master will be displayed as SM Dimmers in the base display and screen The SM function can be changed via MENU 31 SM DOE ifthe SM is changed to another function the dimmers patched to SM D will not be active in any scene on stage ES Limit Li or Curve Cu functions can be applied house light dimmers EU The patch can be locked via MENU 77 see section 21 6 4 Patching 18 1 4 Patch Tools Patch tools allow you to copy delete or exchange dimmer assignments and set 1 to 1 DMX patches To access the patch tools press OPTIONS while in the dimmer patch screen E Dimmer number and DMX universe number are shown as For example 24 1 dimmer 24 universe 1 Once data is entered press ENTER to set the command Press EXIT to close For example Set dimmers to default values Command Item From To Default Default value for dimmer 1 universe 1 512 1 1 to 1 default values for universe 1 dimmers 1 512 1 to 1 default values universe 1 dimmer 1 512 Delete dimmer assignments A MEL EAM Deletes dimmer assignment for dimmer 1 universe 1 Deletes all dimmer assignment for DMX universe 1 Deletes all dimmer assignment for DMX universe 1 Copy dimmer assignments Command Item From To Item Target Copy Dimmer 1 1 10 1 Dimmer 201 1 Copy dimmers 1 10 to 210 1 dimmers 201 210
25. sets the console to receive MIDI from external devices received MIDI is translated to keys and faders Channel Sets the MIDI communication channel 1 or 2 depending on model To communicate between two devices both devices must have the same MIDI channel set Sets all MIDI associations to default values The default MIDI table has been defined to maintain the compatibility between all models of Piccolo consoles Disable Enable Used to activate deactivate all keys and or faders 23 2 Time Code Events List An event is a playback action that has a Time Code TC associated to it The event is executed when the current TC arrives at the value of TC defined for the event Example types of events e Load a recorded cue in crossfader starts in next cross fade e Execution of a recorded macro The console can synchronize an events list with a time code clock TC From an external clock MTC using MIDI port or SMPTE using Expansion Box From the internal console clock CLOCK From a simulated clock INTERNAL 61 Leviton Piccolo Scan 62 TC is a time value that uses a hh mm ss ff format hh Hour 0 to 23 mm Minute 0 to 59 ss Second 0 to 59 ff Frame parts of second 0 to 29 Time precision is 1 30 per second gt To configure the console s time code options press MENU 23 to open the Time Code table gt Use the OPTIONS key to toggle between general options and the events list Time Code Gen
26. surface 2 Connect a proper DMX cable between the DMX OUT port and the first DMX device or splitter in the lighting system 3 Connect an external monitor to the VGA connector using a standard video cable d Connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector Connect power supply plug to the mains supply If needed the console can be connected to a UPS to avoid mains problems 5 Switch on the console rear switch in position 6 Set the GM and SM faders to 100 Check that their respective blackout key LED S are off 7 The console is now ready for operation Please continue reading this manual 4 3 Console Reset The first time the console is started and whenever necessary a reset should be done 1 Switch console off 2 Press and hold down 3 Switch console on 4 After a few seconds release DOE A reset command will return the console to the following default situation e Channel fader levels will be set to 0 e Any stored show data cue group etc will be erased e Preset default data can be recovered to enable this option press Menu 77 If this option is not set the console will return to the manufacturer defaults Getting Help 5 Getting Help 5 1 Help by Functions gt Press HELP then press a console key you would like information on gt For example for information on cues press HELP CUE gt Press HELP again to close screen 5 2 Contacting Technical Su
27. use of the OPTIONS key along with a three digit entry For two digit entry press ENTER at end of command For example to enter a level in precision mode press FIXTURE 1 OPTIONS 050 or FIXTURE 1 OPTIONS 50 ENTER 31 Leviton Piccolo Scan 32 15 3 2 HOME This key is used to set parameters of selected fixtures to their home values For example gt To set all parameters of selected fixtures to their home values press FIXTURE THRU HOME gt To set an individual parameter of selected fixtures to its home value press FIXTURE THRU PARAM HOME I Default home values can be viewed via the fixture patch Hom column See section 18 2 for more information on the fixture patch 15 3 3 PALs Palettes Palettes are pre programmed parameter values that are used for quick programming of same or different type fixtures Each palette belongs to its category type for example the color red is part of the Color COL category Palettes can be applied to any type of fixture at the same time for example when applying a red palette for a MAC 500 and Studio Spot 575 both fixtures will output the same color even though their individual color parameter values are different of course different type fixtures must be capable of outputting the same color in the first place Palette categories include Dimmer Position Color Gobo Beam and X tra Different type categories can be applied at the same
28. 0 then select Load Grp Num NOTE ir group gt is displayed at the beginning the command line it is not necessary to press the GRP key when selecting groups 10 2 Adding Attributes Names Times etc to Groups In addition to fade and delay times a name text can be added to each group via the groups table by pressing GRP GRP Other attributes such as timing modes may be selected in the groups table also gt Inside the groups table the OPTIONS key is used to toggle between all groups general attributes and the group list gt To exit the groups table press EXIT E Each new group is stored with the default time set for groups and cues Default times can be changed via Menu 30 or inside the groups table GRP GRP or cues table CUE CUE 10 2 1 Using the Options Key The OPTIONS key can be used to quickly edit or view individual attributes such as fade times and text of a single group For example pressing GRP 1 REC OPTIONS will open up an option line at the top of the screen where attributes can be entered on the fly To save or exit press OPTIONS or EXIT 10 2 2 Timing Modes Tm Times define the behavior of groups and cues in submasters and the crossfader Each new group or cue automatically adopts default times and timing modes defaults can be edited in Menu 30 The console has three timing modes e Tl All fixture parameters and channels fade with the programmed time
29. 2 Patch 352 512 Patch Submasters 12 24 Fixture Attributes 256 256 Cues 999 9 D 999 9 D Effects 999 S 999 5 Pages 999 S 999 S Macros 999 S 999 S Groups 999 D 999 D Palettes and Libraries Yes Yes Crossfaders 1 1 Crossfade Sequences 999 9 D 999 9 D Crossfade Times T In T Out Delay Wait T In T Out Delay Wait Encoders 4 Trackball 4 Trackball Multifunction Fader 1 1 LCD Display Two 240 x 64 screens Two 240 x 64 screens VGA Monitor Output Yes Yes DMX 512 Dimmer Patch 1 1 DMX Universes Out 1 1 DMX Universes In 1 1 Dimmer Curves 5 pre programmed 5 pre programmed Yes Yes RS485 LT Link Yes Yes USB Ports 1 Host amp 1 Device Yes Yes Midi I n Out SMPTE Audio Yes Yes 3 Externals Offline Editor Software OLE Yes Yes External Power Supply 12V 1 5A 12V 1 5A Housing Aluminum Aluminum Size mm 720 x 400 x 50 100 950 x 400 x 50 100 Weight kg 5 6 25 D Dynamic Memory depending on available memory S Static Memory absolute Leviton Piccolo Scan 2 1 Top Panel P i DT M e I RE Lt o o a 3 o LU id II I d WE be 1313 43 E N ste HM x L ra op uma Jo hoe Jun Kk wu eNe A L ANC ood WER RER MENE di ll 3 bos EE ma mg RAEE HUE 1 e um CS Ia Ia E E
30. 3 When ENTER is pressed the channel at FF level the next item 1 2 etc channels in the command line are editing is optional appears in the command line selected for editing For example Select channels 35 37 amp 39 and set thelr levels at FF 1 Press CHANNEL 3 5 ENTER selects channel 35 2 Press NEXT NEXT ENTER selects channel 37 3 Press NEXT NEXT ENTER selects channel 39 d Press sets all selected channels to FF 17 3 Copy and Exchange Functions The 4_B COPY function allows you to copy or exchange groups cues effects macros or pages individually or in ranges For example gt Copy cue 1 to cue 8 Press CUE 1 4_B COPY 8 ENTER gt Copy cues 800 999 to cues 100 299 Press CUE 8 0 0 THRU 9 9 9 4_B COPY 1 O O ENTER gt Exchange cue 1 with cue 8 Press CUE 1 4_B COPY 4_B COPY 8 ENTER Channels and fixture values being edited can also be copied or exchanged for example to copy Gites from fixture 1 to fixture 2 Press FIXTURE 1 4 B COPY 2 ENTER 17 4 Delete Functions 40 17 4 1 Deleting Submaster and Crossfader Contents Deleting the contents of a submaster or crossfader will not delete cues or groups from the data memory only what is loaded in the submaster or crossfader will be deleted For example gt To delete the contents of an individual submaster Press DELETE S gt To delete the contents of all submasters
31. B Macro EXAM or macro list 3_B Macro EXAM Submaster Examines the contents of a submaster or the items loaded in all the EXAM S or submasters EXAM FL MT Modify Commands Result O Group The first command opens a group for editing GRP MD FY REC or The second command opens the groups list to edit the general group options GRP GRP text Cue The first command opens a cue for editing CUE MD FY REC or The second command opens the cues list to edit the general cue options CUE CUE times jumps text and commands Effect The first command opens an effect for editing EFFECT MD FY or The second command opens the effects list to edit the general effect options EFFECT EFFECT text type direction attributes etc Page The first command opens a page for editing PAGE MD FY or The second command opens the pages list to edit the general page options PAGE PAGE text Macro The first command opens a macro for editing 3 B Macro MD FY or The second command opens the macros list to edit the general macro 3 B Macro MD FY options text Submaster MD FY S or MD FY FL MT The first command modifies the content of the group or cue loaded in the selected submaster If the submaster is loaded with an effect it opens the effect for editing Command does not work for submasters containing a cues list The second command allows e
32. D S or 4 Absolute or 5 Inhibit see Normal Absolute or CUE LOAD LOAD LOAD S Inhibit modes see section 12 2 1 below EI Load window options can also be selected by entering the index or using the encoder In the below example subs 01 to 03 are loaded with groups while subs 04 to 10 are loaded with cues GO RIZ JE d ubmasters ace YH all a E E GET NUN lt dei ZI en G Z 6 1 TS Ta 13 G Lit SubmasLers reds blue s e Gi GA BIZ ta T3 ta ae E Ha SEM Se aci entr Lex A LC K n m fe Ki 13 T3 23 Leviton Piccolo Scan 12 1 1 Cue Lists in Submasters A sequence of cues cue list can be executed in a submaster The cues can be executed manually with the submaster fader or automatically by pressing the S key located above the fader For example to load and execute a cue list in a submaster 1 Press CUE THRU LOAD S 2 Move the Sz 1 fader from end to end or press the S key to automatically execute a crossfade ESE ro start the cue list with a blackout cue cue 0 Press and hold 5 B STEP then press S 12 2 Submaster Playback Press FL MT to select the desired playback mode for submaster keys GO Mode L1 LED Off Flash Mode FL amp MT LED On Solo Mode L1 LED Blinking In GO mode pressing S starts a submaster automatically For groups and cues Pressing S starts an input fade from 0 to FF of a cue or gr
33. EC 3 BJMACRO LED begins to blink 3 Press desired keys 4 Press 3_B MACRO to end recording For example to record a macro that loads an effect into a submaster gt Press 3 B MACRO REC EFFECT LOAD S 3_B MACRO to load and start the effect immediately press S twice The macro table will open automatically in order to name the macro To name the macro at later time press 3_B MACRO MD FY or 3 BJMACRO OPTIONS 17 6 2 Modifying Macros To modify a macro 1 Press 3 _B MACRO MD FY 2 Select keystrokes to modify 3 Press EXIT to save LU Sometimes it is quicker to simply delete the macro and create a new one 17 6 3 Deleting Macros gt To delete an individual macro from the data memory Press 3_B MACRO DELETE gt To delete a range of macros from the data memory Press 3_B MACRO THRU DELETE gt To delete all the stored macros from the data memory Press 3_B MACRO DELETE 17 6 4 Executing Macros gt When used to automate keystrokes in playback mode a macro can be executed when it is associated to a cue For example 1 Press CUE CUE to open the cues table and select the desired cue then press OPTIONS or press CUE OPTIONS 2 Use the cursor to select the Command cell 3 Select the MACRO command option 1 4 Enter the desired macro number 5 When the cue begins a cross fade the macro will be executed at the same time e g a m
34. Ethernet capabilities Net Number 0 15 Set the communication net number Only units connected to the same net can communicate with each other For ArtNet this number represents the Subnet number Note that to communicate by IPX with Capture the Net Number must be between 0 9 Universe protocol IPX ArtNet amp DMX universe number 0 15 Each net has 16 DMX universes Set desired protocol and universe Capture Set to allow bidirectional communication with Capture simulator See section 22 3 below Local IP Set IP address for ArtNet Note that when using the OLE the IP address is from the computer on which the OLE is running E When the console is transmitting DMX by Ethernet a symbol will appear in the command line of the monitor and display 22 2 IPX Configuration If using IPX it is necessary to install the NWLink I PX Compatible protocol and set the frame type as Ethernet 802 3 in your PC as shown below Cra raat al Ate pre nd Creil Comee wing Speedy an mntamal natenck robe 0 v plan lo e n Fla ard Pre iere ke Nen are PX idub or any othe Hear sence E Beoadcom Hox 10 100 integrated Contr Configura fal relies onthe SAP Agent This member apples lo af connectors n Eur compuser Ex cr EA ANN This correci n vos Pe lodos dema licheni far Mirage Peter w A eck Hemis inercial Flake purer 00600000 debar himestegeuds you should choose Auto Detect You should w FP i Protocol TEPAF Marah cosbgure
35. FECT REC or EFFECT REC for next effect Press ENTER is the effect type 0 CHANNELS 1 GROUPS 2 CUES Press OPTIONS to edit the effect s steps To edit steps use the keypad and arrow keys 3 To insert a step or add the next step press INSERT or INSERT To delete steps press DELETE Press OPTIONS to edit the effect s general options see below 1 O U1 E WN FP Effects General Options Text Name of effect T1 Fade time of effect used for automatic start and stop StepT Time of how long each step is active Dir gt lt or gt lt Direction of effect Attributes Mode of execution hard soft etc and pattern normal invert build random etc Cue A cue can be assigned as static effect part cue will be activated deactivated with the effect EffecT Total effect time automatically calculated by the system Steps Total number of steps automatically calculated by the system 25 Leviton Piccolo Scan 26 12 5 2 Loading Effects Before executing an effect the effect must be loaded to a submaster gt Press EFFECT LOAD S to load effect with speed control gt Press EFFECT LOAD LOAD S to load effect with level control 12 5 3 Executing Effects gt Press S to start or stop an effect in automatic mode gt Press S to set number of times effect will run before stopping automatically gt Press and hold 5 B STEP and pres
36. Fn 16 bit parameters I Indicates if parameter is inverted For example if an iris that is fully opened at 096 and fully closed at 10096 is inverted the iris will be fully closed at 0 and fully opened at 100 L Not used F If marked the parameter will fade in cues and groups If not marked parameter will not fade Hom Home value for the parameter 0 255 St Number of parameter steps from 0 to 99 where O indicates parameter is not defined or in use 1 indicates parameter is continuous X Y Zoom Iris Dimmer etc Other values indicate the step numbers of the parameter ES Control isa special parameter that contains control commands of the fixture LampOn LampOff reset etc E ir you want to create your own fixtures you can use the Leviton 8700 OLE simulator Created fixtures will be compatible with Piccolo More information can be found in the 8700 user manual Saving and Loading Show Data 19 Saving and Loading Show Data Show data files can be transferred to and from a USB memory stick folder name SHOWS 487766165 Kbytes free F HEU 000 LT oO 70 PICCOLO 6 16 10 7007 HEU 001 LT i 0 40 PICCOLO D 30 11 7007 ethernet EVT Viernes Bae PTECOLO S 2B shar 12115 HEIJ a2 LT a 45 ICCOLO amp 16 11 2007 12 84 HEN amp m35 LT EA bg ICCOLO 2 17 12 2087 11 13 E Connect the USB stick to the USB Host 1 port of the console Press MENU 10 to open disk table Only for OLE software
37. L Pd p TT 3 1111 Level Incremental level values of softkeys 12 811 and Cue Croub T 3 Cue Group Te 3 B TT GObACK Timne CUES Tipi oo ss Ti Auto Scroll ENABLED Load Grp Num 500 Editor Time Default fade time for editor Double Cue N 800 Virtual dm ENABLED Cue Group Default fade time for cues and groups GObACK Time Time associated when PSBACK key is pressed Can also be set same as current cue fade time 0 CUES Timing The console has three different timing modes T1 All parameters fade at designated time T2 LTP parameters jump to value without time only channels and dimmer parameters fade at designated time T3 LTP parameters jump to value without time only pan tilt channels and dimmer parameters fade at designated time Auto Scroll If enabled the base screen will automatically page to the selected channel or fixture If disabled the base screen must be paged manually using the T keys Load Group Num Used to set range of groups recording when using LOAD Double Cue Num Used to set range of cues recording in Double mode Virtual dm Used to enable a virtual dimmer when editing color mix fixtures without a dimmer for example when using LED s See section 15 4 21 4 2 Playbacks Menu 31 In this menu the following items can be configured Flash Level Flash button level for flash normal solo or absolute modes Solo Off X Select Enable for solo flash mode to affect the
38. See above Linear curve 1 LIN Curve with linear response default curve For example at a 50 control level the output is 50 of the total power Square curve 2 SQR Curve with a fast start For example at a 50 control level the output is 70 of the total power This curve is useful to compensate for the slow start of certain lamp types Invert square curve 3 INV Curve with a slow start For example at a 50 control level the output is 30 of the total power This curve is useful to compensate for the fast start of certain lamp types On Off Curve 4 O F A non dim curve For example at a 0 control level the power output will be 0 When the control level is 6 and higher the power output is raised to 100 This curve is useful to turn discharge type lamps on and off HMI MSR Park Curve 5 PRK A dimmer with a park curve is always at 100 and its output is independent of any control level A park curve can be useful for work lights etc It guarantees that the channel level remains at 100 even if the console is turned off as most dimmers keep the last DMX value sent to them 18 1 3 House Light Dimmers The console can control house light dimmers up to 512 This function will not use up any channels of the console Once dimmers are defined to control house lights they are controlled via the SM master gt To define a house light dimmer select it in the SM D column To remove it re patch the dimmer to a
39. U Used to select all channels over 096 For example pressing CHANNEL THRU THRU will select all channels in the scene NEXT Used to select the next channel after the last selected channel For example to select odd channels 1 and 3 press CHANNEL 1 ENTER NEXT NEXT ENTER SHAPE Used to edit dynamic levels of channels or fixture parameters See section 16 17 Leviton Piccolo Scan 9 4 Channel Editing Examples 18 gt Edit channels 1 2 11 amp 12 to 100 and channels 3 amp 10 to 30 gt Make sure GM is at 100 and BLK OUT key is off ZI See above channel sections before proceeding ka L II I I I T T l l I l 9 4 1 Using Channel Faders 1 Select the desired channel bank press CH MD if necessary 2 Move the faders to desired levels e D 0 m m 9 4 2 Using the Keypad 1 Press CHANNEL 1 THRU 2 ENTER 1 1 THRU 1 2 2 Press CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 1 0 3 0 E E Channels being edited appear in the monitor in light red red and display marked as em amp e along with their levels To clear all levels move down all faders to 00 or press RSTI RST 9 4 3 Channel Editing Example in Theatre and Manual Modes 1 Edit a scene with the keypad and or C 1 faders 2 If desired record the scene to a group or cue or load to a submaster See sections 10 11 and 12 3 Edit a new scene by starting from the pr
40. a USB 59 Leviton Piccolo Scan 22 5 Leviton LT NPC 2D 4D Configuration 60 NPC 2D 4D converters allow for Ethernet data to be converted to DMX XLR5 the converter outputs two physical DMX universes from one of the console s Ethernet universes The DMX signal can be converted anywhere in the Ethernet network where the consoles dimmers or fixtures are connected gt To configure the NPC 2D 4D press MENU 79 and select 1 LT Ebox Configuration When Ethernet is On each Ebox shows NPC 2D 4D Ebox name Unit name up to 22 alphanumeric characters may be used Box Press ENTER to locate and to identify the NPC 2D 4D LED s on NPC 2D 4D will blink DMX1 DMX2 Current configuration of NPC 2D 4D outputs DMX1 DMX2 Configuration is defined by Net DMX output being read from the net 0 15 Universe Universe number 0 15 Status DMX output enabled or disabled LT Light Ebox Configuration Ethernet Net Universe Status gt For use with ArtNet the NPC 2D 4D box must be configured from a PC via Ethernet cable instead of the console Once the unit and PC are connected enter 192 168 0 162 in any Internet browser address window note that all boxes have the same IP address A small application will open as shown below once configured press Submit SandBox Windows Internet Explorer Using Midi Time Code External Triggers amp Sound 23 Using MI DI Time Code External Triggers
41. acro that can load and activate an effect in a submaster when the cue starts gt When used for repeating keystrokes while editing macros are executed directly from the keyboard For example Press 3_B MACRO ENTER EI The console can also execute a recorded macro when power to the console is turned on To select a macro for power up press Menu 34 Power Up Macro Patching 18 Patching 18 1 Patching Dimmers The console s channels are associated patched to the dimmer outputs of the DMX line Channel to dimmer patching is performed in the dimmer patch table gt To open the dimmer patch table press CHANNEL CHANNEL or MENU 0 2 The dimmer patch table displays a list with all dimmer addresses Dmx in numerical order Each dimmer has a limit value Li a response curve Cu and an associated channel Cha See Dimmer Patch Table Options below for more information gt To patch a channel to a dimmer place cursor in Cha column then press ENTER GO A channel can control as many dimmers as needed Note that a dimmer can only be controlled by a single channel Dimmer Patch Table Options mem Indicates that the dimmer controls house lights See House Light Dimmers below 18 1 1 gt To test List of dimmer addresses list is not editable The list functions as the table index and is used for locating dimmer addresses within the table For example to view dimmer 48 place c
42. also possible to merge the DMX input with the console output Option 1 The DMX input and console output at the DMX OUT port will be a sum of both lines SM SM master configuration options 0 General control of submasters SUBMASTERS 1 General control for DMX input gt eis Hn 2 General control for dimmers set as SM D house lights SA E 3 Disabled Convert Two conversion tables are available for reading DMX input data 21 2 Disk amp Printer 21 2 1 Disk Menu 10 Please see section 19 21 2 2 Printer Menu 11 LU Data printing is only available from the OLE To print show data from the console it is necessary to first store it on a USB memory stick then transfer it to the OLE See section 24 gt Press Menu 11 in the OLE then select any item or item list to be printed gt Press OPTIONS to access the Print command To select all items select w All None The printout will be saved in a text file format txt that is stored in the PRINT folder located in the same directory as the OLE program The txt file can be opened modified and printed from any text editor 21 3 Multimedia 21 3 1 Midi Menu 21 Time Code Menu 23 Please see section 23 21 3 2 External Triggers amp Sound Menu 22 Please see section 23 51 Leviton Piccolo Scan 21 4 Setup 52 21 4 1 Editor amp Times Menu 30 In this menu the following items can be configured L l tile Tine a 3
43. amp Sound 23 1 MIDI MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface is a digital protocol that was development in the musical instrument world and is used for synchronization between digital instruments devices and computers The console can communicate with any MIDI device including other MIDI capable lighting consoles The console works with MIDI Notes associated to keys pressed and MIDI Controllers associated to the movement of faders The MIDI protocol contains 16 communication channels with each channel allowing a maximum of 128 Notes and 128 Controllers Some Piccolo consoles larger models use two MIDI channels to transmit receive all keys and faders Consoles also accept MIDI Running Status to improve communication speeds 23 1 1 MIDI Configuration gt To configure the console s MIDI options press MENU 21 to open the MIDI table The MIDI table allows you to edit notes controllers and associations and activate marked with an or deactivate each association independently When an association is deactivated it is excluded from MIDI communication gt Use the OPTIONS key to toggle between general options and item selection MIDI General Options On Off Used to activate deactivate the MIDI port This option must be ON for MIDI communication Option is also available in Menu 70 Multimedia Panel Out In Used to set the direction of the communication OUT sets the console to send MIDI to external devices IN
44. an be applied at the same time for example FI XTURE 2 DIM B_1 50 COL B_3 Act1 GOB B_2 Trees Applying Libraries To use libraries they must first be recorded see below There are two library types Generic and Particular DIM COL GOB BEAM amp XTRA are Generic libraries These libraries are recorded by selecting and editing the first fixture of each cache type that will be included in the library The recorded library values can then be extrapolated to any other fixture of the same cache type Using Fixtures POS is a Particular or Position library These libraries can include position parameter values of one several or all fixtures They are recorded by selecting and editing the position of each fixture that will be included in the library Position data is not extrapolated from one fixture to another To apply a library select fixtures and follow below 1 Press LIBs LED is lit 2 Select a parameter category for example COL 3 Press desired bank key or use the keyboard For example COL press bank key or COL opens a red options window ENTER I Parameters that have a library applied are indicated in the Base Screen with a blue field next to their values also indicated by an L next to parameter values in the Base Display T3 See also EDIT and BANKS sections below Recording Libraries To record a generic library edit the parameters of the first fixture of
45. anges or press C to discard gt To edit a gel position and view changing values on stage select its cell and press TEST Use the encoder wheel to change values Move cursor to accept changes or press C to discard end test If changes are acceptable press TEST again to end testing Another cell may be edited before ending testing Dark Gel This function is used to protect saturated gels from heat and burns For this function to work correctly two gels of the same dark color must be located next to each other in the scroller string When the dark gels are selected during a show they will move slowly back and forth thus avoiding a hot spot on the gels gt To assign a dark gel select the cell between the two desired dark gels Press encoder wheel after making changes 46 Patching 18 3 Cache List Configuration If a fixture needed is not in the cache list it can be downloaded from www leviton com The new fixture will replace a non used fixture in the cache NOT Downloaded fixtures FIXTURES folder must be placed on the root drive of a USB memory stick before transferring to console gt To adda new fixture to the cache 1 Insert USB memory stick with new fixtures in the USB Host 1 port at rear of console 2 In the Fixtures Patch press OPTIONS to activate cache 3 Select fixture type to be replaced 4 Select 0 Load This will open the fixture library on the USB stick 5 Select the Manuf
46. be Frame tipo asd Network number cndy d Asti Datest doas p t week in post ermaromani L wm IL ven Fropores Frac b s TETE D stnpbes mme b zsnrk number KEIO An implamanisson ef gun IFK pas SEA preteenig whith are uped Erg Noy mii p teezscka Ag on in nod c ation Sepp when correo led E Hobby me when fes confessa hrs rra d or no Corn tin rem 56 Using Ethernet 22 3 Capture CITP Configuration Use Capture with CITP protocol to Simulate all DMX universes of a show in a virtual 3D environment Select items channels and fixtures in the console and see same selections in Capture Select items channels and fixtures in Capture and see same selections in the console Edit levels and parameters in the console and receive the data in Capture Edit levels and parameters in Capture and receive the data in the console E In PC Set IP address in Internet Protocol TCP IP properties screen CD 2 In Capture a Start program b Create or open a project c Patch all channels and fixtures in desired universe d To control Capture fixtures with the console s conventional channels assign channel numbers to fixtures 1 max channel s of console 24 48 etc To control Capture fixtures with the console s fixtures Capture channel numbers must be increased 1 from the console s channel numbers 25 49 etc 3 In Console a Edit console channel and fixture patches to match the Capture
47. c in several submasters and then you combine them use this option e Shape Base Fixed Each new group or cue activated can change the shape base value and will also stop the shape of any shape parameter over which we take control In general if you are storing complete scenes with dimmers and parameters in the same submaster use this option Follow below to understand the difference between Shape Base Free and Fixed behaviors 1 In submaster S1 load a group of several channels at 10 with a flash shape and some homed fixtures with a circle shape 2 In submaster S2 load a group of the same channels at 50 without a shape and the same fixtures in a new position also without a shape Observe the differences when activating and deactivating the S1 and 52 submasters in different sequences Submasters Result Free Result Fixed Start from blackout Blackout scene Blackout scene Activate S1 Channels at 10 flash and Channels at 10 flash and fixtures at Home circle fixtures at Home circle Activate S2 Channels at 50 flash and Channels at 50 without flash and fixtures fixtures in new position in new static position without shape circle scene is only from the last group Scene is mixture of both groups 37 Leviton Piccolo Scan 16 3 2 Individual Groups and Cues Shape Base Free and Fixed behaviors can be defined for individual groups and cues gt For groups press GROUP GROUP or
48. cell to search for fixture manufacturer 6 Select the desired fixture Id 7 Select 0 Load E Transferring of fixtures from the USB stick may take a few minutes EI New fixtures can be requested from Imstechsupport leviton com 47 Leviton Piccolo Scan 18 4 Fixture Definition In addition to the patch table and cache list the following information about a selected fixture is displayed in the fixtures patch screen 48 RZ Definition Name Short name of fixture type MC500 Mac500 Hode4 Ch DMX channels used by the fixture MARIN 1001 MACSOOM4 H 440 306 _ Comment Long name of fixture type Control S O 21 Shutt 1 d 49 i 20 Dimmer 2 F 255 Manuf Fixture manufacturer S x E n ID Identification number used for classification and reference EEUU E E D File File name in standard MS DOS format 60 CUhl 7 f oD i i i BD rici 5 GK M Indicates if a fixture is a moving mirror M moving head H 81 Iris 2 x or has no movement blank ris H x 0 x 11 12 p f 128 X amp Y Movement angle of Pan amp Tilt parameters 1 Y 13 14 p f 128 103 Mov Spd 15 o 105 Speed 16 A A POS Beam position parameters DIM Intensity parameters COL Color parameters GOB Gobo parameters BEAM Beam parameters and blade parameters s Red X TRA Special parameters effects prisms speed etc E Correct Name Text to identify parameter Ch Fn Parameter channel number Ch 8 bit parameters Ch
49. crossfader output SM SM master configuration options Submasters DMX In SM Dimmers house lights Disabled GM Grandmaster configuration options 100 200 Disabled BLKoUT SM Enables Disables SM blackout key Dipless Mode T f The channel fades from its origin level to its target level in the input time programmed in the next cue T 11 The channel fades from its origin level to its target level in the input time programmed in the next cue if the level change is increasing The channel fades from its origin level to its target level in the output time programmed in the next cue if the level change is decreasing Menus Return Track Enabled When a group or cue is deactivated from a submaster its LTP parameters return to thelr initial value with their corresponding fade times In general if you are storing colors positions etc in several submasters and then you combine them use this option Disabled When a group or cue is deactivated from a submaster its LTP parameters remain in scene until the submaster reaches 0 Also if no other playback is controlling the group or cue they will maintain their values as new tracking In general if you are storing complete scenes with dimmer and parameters in the same submaster use this option See example below to understand the difference between enabled and disabled return tracks In this example S1 contains a red scroller group and S2 contains a green scroller group
50. d color in a CMY mix 16 2 Other Shape Options 36 16 2 1 Items Selection Order Shapes are applied over a selection of channels and or fixtures that are ordered numerically To change the order press Shape 2 OPTIONS 1 and select desired items channels and or fixtures 16 2 2 Add Shape This option is used to add an additional shape to a selection of channels and or fixtures Press Shape 1 and follow the same steps as when selecting and adjusting a new shape see above Using Shapes 16 2 3 Using Shapes in Playbacks To access the list of shapes during playback execution and perform some basic functions for each playback Stop Play Pause Call to Editor Press Shape 3 16 2 4 Examine Shapes List To view the pre programmed shapes list press Shape 4 16 2 5 Examine Cues and Groups containing Shapes To examine shape information recorded in a group or cue 1 Select the desired group or cue then press EXAM 2 Press Shape 5 to view the shapes stored in the group or cue 3 Press Shape 6 to view the items that have a shape applied 16 3 Shape Base Configuration 16 3 1 All Groups and Cues The behavior of groups and cues in relation to active shapes can be set via Menu 31 Shape Base e Shape Base Free Each new group or cue activated can change the shape base value and the shape will follow its course with the new base values In general if you are storing colors positions shapes et
51. diting of the loaded item for each submaster It is also how to set a submaster as a general level control Level or as a general rate control Rate Crossfader Edits the cue in X1 the crossfader has to be at either end so that the cue is MD FY MD FY at FF LE The OPTIONS key can be used to quickly modify some item s options for example CUE OPTIONS EU Use the arrow keys to view additional items To close exam and modify functions press EXIT 39 Leviton Piccolo Scan 17 2 Test and Next Functions These functions are used for testing and selecting various items channels fixtures groups and cues 17 2 1 Test CHANNEL TEST Used to test individual channels The test channel will fade in and any active channels from channel faders or keypad entry will be forced to zero With each new TEST the next channel in numerical order is verified This function uses the default fade time set in Menu 30 FIXTURE TEST Used to test fixture dimmers same functions as channel test GRP TEST Used to test groups same functions as channel test CUEJ TEST Used to test cues same functions as channel test 17 2 2 Next The NEXT function helps locate the next desired item channel fixture group cue effect etc Next commands for each item are similar For example when using channels CHANNEL 1 Selects of the initial 2 Each time that NEXT is pressed
52. e first bank is selected RC n F3 m oo e Channel control in SINGLE mode C channel LED s in middle of fader groups are lit in green Li 2 3 4 5 ol 7 s o ron iz 13 14 15 1417 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 x A C1 241C25 481 e Channel control in DOUBLE mode C channel LED s in middle of fader groups are lit in green HBBHBBHDDE HIE 8 S pili papapsp dd dell s 2d 2 d ad si 3 34 ld 37 39 39 a d af AJ a verre Bella 444 U d n Du C1 121C13 241C25 361C37 481 e Channel control in THEATRE MANUAL mode C channel LED s in middle of the upper fader groups are lit in green S submaster LED s in middle of the lower fader groups are lit in red bi 2 3 4 5 d zl elo banna panis 17 18 1920 2 22 23 24 37 38 39 ad i 42 4 44 asf a 47 48 25 264 27 26129 30 311 34 39 34 35136 Ms L LR D D d C1 121C 13 241C 25 361C37 481 15 Leviton Piccolo Scan 9 Editing Channels The console offers 48 or 96 control channels depending on model that are accessible from the channel faders or numeric keypad 9 1 Grand Master Blackout Key The grand master and its blackout key control the total scene output of all channel and fixture levels To obtain full channel levels please make sure to 1 Move the GM fader to its upper limit 2 Deactivate the BLK OUT key LED will be off EG i necessary edit the dimmer patch at this point Dimmer patching should
53. ed the OLE will run in demo mode and only output DMX to Ethernet for 20 minutes 64 Off Line Editor OLE 24 6 PC KeyBoard HotKeys For a quick way to use the OLE in addition to using a mouse corresponding hotkey functions are available via a PC keyboard 26 i MET e Ge Pes 0011 Mild mo E E A KY 4 TS L ypw ON Pung weed SI WE o t Dem i o a g peo duppua oH dnoJe eJnjxir4 awwg adeysi Weed D b uu djay oqo i 1X3 jean azua Beg suondo eet 29 pat ang nuaw SO I i MEN E wo Hy p niu UOIN os 0 i Fede fk dl EN Wb bi al gz 8l eM 1M 65 Leviton Piccolo Scan 66 67 Copyright 2010 Leviton Manufacturing Company Incorporated All Rights Reserved Information contained herein is subject to change without notice Document Release J uly 2010 Rev A Part DI 000 PPICS 04A Software v1 70 Leviton Lighting Management Systems Division 20497 SW Teton Tualatin OR 97062 Mailing Address PO Box 2210 Tualatin OR 97062 Customer Service 800 736 6682 Technical Support 800 959 6004 Fax 503 404 5601 Email Imstechsupport leviton com Internet www leviton com
54. ee section 12 1 For information on assigning cues to the crossfader see section 13 1 11 1 Recording Cues To select channels or fixtures and record a cue please follow the example below 1 Select and edit channels using one of the following options a With the keypad and encoder wheel CHANNEL THRU Encoderv b With the keypad CHANNEL THRU C By moving desired channel faders Cf 2 Next record the cue as either a The next cue after the last cue stored REC b A specific cue number CUE REC E if cue K is displayed at the beginning the command line it is not necessary to press the CUE key when selecting cues 11 2 Adding Attributes Names Times etc to Cues In addition to fade and delay times a name text may be added to each cue via the cues table by pressing CUE CUE other cue attributes may be added here also see Cue Attributes below gt Inside the cues table the OPTIONS key can be used to toggle between all cues general attributes and the cue list gt To exit the cues table press EXIT E Pressing CUE CUE while the cues table is open will toggle between the cue in X2 if assigned and the first stored cue in the cue list Shown below are cue attribute default values for fade times auto time crossfader time parameters and the go back function default values can be changed in Menu 30 Cue list Z TTTT 1111 d GObACK Time CUES
55. eft of the Auxiliary LCD Display that can be used for quick access to Macros Groups Palettes and Libraries The keys can be configured to operate in Auto or Fixed modes gt When in Auto mode the Banks will change with whatever category Macro Group Color Gobo etc that is being used Auto will be displayed at the top of the Auxiliary LCD Display while in Automatic mode gt When in Fixed mode the Banks will always display the selected category Macro Group Color Gobo etc gt To change mode category press the BANKS key and select from the Options Window gt To page the Banks contents press the BNK amp BNK keys NOT If palettes are being used the letter P will displayed at the top of the Auxiliary LCD Display 15 3 7 WHEEL Pressing the WHEEL key allows you to Search for a parameter value with the encoder in a temporary blind mode and then pass it to live mode once the Wheel key is released hold down Wheel key during selection For example to select a new color FIXTURE 1 WHEEL WENCODERU WHEEL A Copy the parameter value of the first fixture of the selection to the rest of the fixtures in the same selection For example FIXTURE 1 THRU 5 JENCODERU WHEEL WHEEL 15 4 MENU 30 Virtual dimmer This option allows you to use a virtual dimmer only for editing for fixtures with color mixing that have no actual dimmer For exa
56. ele B eia e EU 54 21 5 15 WIreiess DID D EE 1 add aa 54 E cle E NIU LU UU MU 54 21 5 1 Ethernet Configuration Menu 40 i e aa 54 21430 EEGENEN AN A e 54 2126 1 BHI IST see e Paneli Menu 15 1 Uco 54 210 2 Status GPIayDackS Zero Menu Y b sacello 54 21 5 3 Delete Console Show Menu Y liacle bella ela 55 21 074 Security e Deals MENU T arrotolata 55 21 6 5 Tools amp Software Updates Menu 79 55 21026 Tests Menus Net me 55 22 USNM ENE See ee 56 22 I Ethernet Configuration 56 22 2 A H E eidele e EE 56 223 Capture ClTP Connguration zs oio nidi iaia 57 225 Co0l0x 7 AH Neb Contg ratolics eds AAA AN aaa 58 272 5 heviton ET NPC 2DIdD eu Le TL EE 60 23 Using MIDI Time Code External Triggers amp SOUNd ee eee 61 23 1 MID sciare aa 61 253 MIDE CONTAINS a 61 23 25 TEE H EVERES AIS eet 61 23 2 D EVENS BE KECUTION Lavelli 62 23 9Extemal ale le SOUNG TDDUES aaa Aaa 63 O R Se ree THT 64 E a Eat sele e onice 64 24 2 PE RCGUIFEIMENES 2 EE 64 S 3 SEAN ING te EE A O EE o area TAI T0053 Gibatuua a a a Guba sudare deu rede 64 24 4 EXcnanging Data WHT a e Ee EE 64 24 3 USING LNe OLE 359 BACKUP CONSO EE 64 24 5 PG E BOG ORK EE 65 Introduction 1 Introduction The Leviton Piccolo Scan is a conventional and automated lighting console with advanced functions normally not found on consoles of similar size It is very simple to use yet offers many functions for complex procedures as demanded in the lighting e
57. ependently e A cue group loaded in Absolute mode The submaster adds its content to the scene and forces the output of all other submasters to zero The result is similar to the solo flash function but with fading e A cue group loaded in Inhibit mode The submaster does not add its content to the scene but will remove it if content is active from any other submaster or from the crossfader Using Submasters 12 3 Deleting Submasters gt To empty a single submaster press DELETE S The submaster s LED turned will turn off gt To empty all submasters at the same time press DELETE FL MT 12 4 Rate and Level Submasters A submaster s rate and or level may be controlled by another submaster that has been configured as a rate or level submaster For example to configure a rate or level submaster 1 Press MDFY FLMT 9 for rate or 10 for level 2 Select the rate or level control submaster X 3 Select the submaster range 01 12 that the rate or level submaster will control Le A Ra X 01 1Z 11 11 GROUP Absolute GROUP Inhibit Le _ Ra amp BEE EFFECT Rate EFFECT Level a o 12 5 Effects Submasters The console has a maximum of 999 effects chases that can be loaded to submasters An effect is ordered in steps with each step programmed with channels groups or cues groups or cues must be pre recorded 12 5 1 Programming Effects To program an effect follow below Press EF
58. er otions above Scroller editing Select then press Enter See Scroller Definition below 45 Leviton Piccolo Scan 18 2 1 Scroller Definition gt To edit a scroller move the cursor to the cell in the fixture patch table then press ENTER to open the scroller definition table Fixtures Patch Cache Fixture Definition Patch 1 MC500 WHISP WHISPER 16 COLORES YOKE 10 Af 209 Z MIHIS YOKE Z17 neu 216 d COMPU 00 WHISPER 16 O YOKE 2724 Hao 223 YOKE 27731 meu 250 Control EM eg E oem UHISP Z15 50 Scroller ZZZ 20 Dinner WHISP 229 WHISP 236 In the scroller definition table patched scroller types can been viewed and their color names palette assignments and gel positions 0 255 edited In the example below the Color5 Step 5 gel position in Fxt 3 Is being adjusted Fixtures Patch Fixturetztcroller SCRi1i Definition COLORi COLOR COLORS COLORS COLORS COLORE CO White Yellow Amber 011 035 0583 105 128 011 035 0583 105 128 011 035 058 EEE 128 011 035 0583 105 TESST EA gt To edit a color name select its name with the cursor Press ENTER or move cursor after making changes Press C to delete name gt To choose a color palette select palette cell with the cursor Next use the encoder wheel to select palette Press encoder wheel after making changes gt To edit a gel position select its cell with the cursor then enter value Move cursor to accept ch
59. eral Options Lon NN Used to activate deactivate the events list Also available in Menu 70 Multimedia Panel MTC CLOCK Selects the clock source that will control the execution of the events list For MTC CLOCK and INTERNAL SMPTE sources the time values depend on an external TC source or the console They cannot SMPTE be set by the user unless there is an Offset adjustment that allows to advance or delay events in the same proportion in relation to the incoming TC For the INTERNAL source the user can manipulate the current TC STOP PLAY PAUSE AUTOPLAY From 00 00 00 00 To 23 59 59 29 STOP PLAY STOP Stops the TC counter and sets the counter to zero or the value set in From PAUSE PLAY Starts the TC counter from the current value to the value programmed in To AUTOPLAY PAUSE Pauses the TC counter and maintains its current value if counter is not at zero AUTOPLAY Starts the TC counter in a cycle When the last value is reached To it jumps to the first value From and repeats First value for the INTERNAL TC clock default 00 00 00 00 The value can be set in the events list Select Internal then option 0 SET FROM Last value for the INTERNAL TC clock default 23 59 59 29 The value can be set in the events list Select Internal then option 0 SET FROM The event list has one event per line Keep in mind the following information e TC Is the value of the clock that starts an event The TC can be ed
60. etc All Playbacks Sets all playbacks submasters and crossfader to zero does not modify contents All Submasters Sets only submasters to zero does not modify contents All Crossfaders Empties the current cue that loaded in X1 The cue is then placed in X2 as the next cue at 0 does not modify cue contents Menus 21 6 3 Delete Console Show Menu 72 Use this command to delete all stored show data in the console but maintain setup configurations Also see section 19 Deletes e All groups cues effects pages and macros e User shapes and libraries e Channel and fixture patches e Event list and time code configuration Does not delete Setup data Fixtures patch cache Dmx In configuration MIDI chart and configuration Ethernet configuration 21 6 4 Security 6 Defaults Menu 77 The console can store a user defined channel and fixture patch as default The patch will be loaded automatically when the console is reset This function is useful for lighting system installers and can be password protected Security Use to set a password to protect the user default patch If the password is Enabled it will not be possible to change the patch back to factory default status unless password is disabled again Saved To store a user default patch select 0 SAVE with password Enabled Load at RST When Enabled the saved patch will be loaded when the console is reset 21 6 5 Tools Software Updates Men
61. evious scene or starting from zero RST RST 9 4 4 Channel Editing Example in Single Mode 1 Edit a scene with the keypad and or C amp amp Sz faders 2 If desired record the scene to a group or cue See sections 10 and 11 3 Edit a new scene by starting from the previous scene or starting from zero RST RST 9 4 5 Channel Editing Example in Double Mode Double mode is used for executing manual sequences Each new scene is prepared in blind no output on stage with the lower faders S amp The X1 X2 crossfader controls the fade of the new scene to the current scene 1 Move the S faders or use the keypad to set a new scene changing channel banks if necessary This entry in done in blind 2 Start a manual crossfade between the new blind and current scenes by moving the X1 X2 faders to their opposite end positions During the movement of the X1 X2 faders the blind scene from Sz 1 fades from 0 to 100 while the current scene from C 2 fades from 100 to 0 To start a timed crossfade press the GO button As the crossfade starts the scene prepared in S 2 is automatically recorded as the next cue and loaded in X2 See section 13 for more information on the crossfader 3 Modification of any current scene channel can be made with the C 4 faders before the new scene is crossfade E During the above process the console automatically records cues with each new scene from cue 800 999 T
62. fixtures and values are in each library In the example below POS is used 1 Press LIBs LED is lit 2 Press POS EXAM 3 Press EXIT to return to the main screen EU To examine all libraries of one category press POS EXAM Deleting Libraries E inthe example below POS is used 1 Press LI Bs LED is lit 2 Press POS DELETE or POS THRU DELETE to delete a range 3 Press DELETE again to confirm II ro delete all libraries of one category press POS DELETE DELETE 15 3 5 EDIT This key selects a special editing mode that allows for palettes and libraries to be selected by category i e Dimmer Position Color Gobo Beam X tra GM 100 BO i LI AL I T ni CC CH IS IS MNCSOO Dimmer Pos b Eit TOP SM FF Submasters Page O E c ru BEN li For example to choose palettes or libraries by category for selected fixture types 1 Press PALs or LI Bs LED is lit 2 Press the EDIT key 3 Select desired category with lt gt keys Active category is indicated with a symbol 4 Select palettes or libraries using the Encoder Wheels Keyboard or Banks Keys ESE ro quick programming select fixtures by group from the Banks Keys and fixture parameters via the encoder wheels See BANKS section below 34 Using Fixtures 15 3 6 BANKS BNK amp BNK The console has 10 programmable Banks keys located to the l
63. g on the type of cell Normally it is used to edit the order or copy increment data of the selected item from the previous selected item Useful in the fixtures patch and when editing effect steps etc OPTI ONS Key Used to toggle between the table s options Also used to quickly select a single item s options for example CUE 1 OPTIONS EXIT Key Closes the active table or menu Remember to press ENTER to accept the last cell data that was edited before closing the table 12 Navigation 7 1 2 Using Option Windows The console provides option lists or windows that are used for selectable commands For example pressing LOAD will open the following window in which group load options can be selected EU To close options windows make desired selection or press C Numeric Selection Select the desired option by entering the index number for example F ENTER In certain cases pressing ENTER is not necessary the window will close automatically when digit is entered Selection by Mouse OLE In the OLE software desired options can be selected with a mouse Selection by Encoder Wheel Move the encoder wheel to select the desired option then press Encoder or ENTER to accept Selection by original Only for LOAD and SHAPE option windows Press the key again to select function key LOAD the next option SHAPE E Options preceded by the symbol in the LCD display are not a
64. hall be liable for any injury loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use the equipment This Warranty does not cover lamps ballasts and other equipment which is supplied or warranted directly to the user by their manufacturer Leviton makes no warranty as to the Fitness for Purpose or other implied Warranties Notice Although the information contained within this user guide is believed to be accurate at the time of printing it is not guaranteed to be without fault and is subject to change without notice Future software releases may change the features or operation of this product For current information contact Leviton Lighting Management Systems Division 20497 SW Teton Tualatin OR 97062 Mailing Address PO Box 2210 Tualatin OR 97062 Customer Service 800 736 6682 Technical Support 800 959 6004 Fax 503 404 5601 Email Imstechsupport leviton com Internet www leviton com Copyright 2010 Leviton Manufacturing Company Incorporated All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Table of Contents T INUOGUCHIOR ip 1 Leica 2 E leg e 3 ale TOD PO UT TUI Emm 4 EE REF PON EE 4 DF de OMA Wi OUE COTM el IT ee 4 24 2 MIDI A elo y EN nn o E O E RR A 5 ee SIEG di a e o O o A 5 224 dai Melia cene NR TRO TT 5 22 5 NA del EEN 6 D2 c o dar Tecla 6 R H RR o e eo E 6 A o E AA 6 ZORO ii 6 2 210 Power Supply and WIN nni 6 22 OMS LIA Colb e aorta D 3 About t
65. herefore it is possible to execute the same show again by simply using the crossfader If desired record the scene as a group see section 10 or other cues see section 11 You can also delete cues 800 to 999 or copy them to a different range see section 17 3 Recording and Modifying Groups 10 Recording and Modifying Groups A group is a combination of channel levels and fixture parameters that can be recalled for editing when building cues Groups can also be loaded for playback in submasters or effects see section 12 1 E Groups cannot be used with the crossfader 10 1 Recording Groups To select channels or fixtures and record a group please follow the example below 1 Select and edit channels use one of the following options a With the keypad and encoder wheel CHANNEL THRU Encoderv b By moving desired channel faders Cf C By selecting channels without levels channels will be stored at FF CHANNEL THRU 2 Next record the group as either a The next group after the last group recorded GRP REC b A specific group number GRP REC c The next group loaded to a submaster LOAD S only in THEATRE and MANUAL modes E Groups stored directly using LOAD automatically start numbering from group 500 Groups recorded using LOAD and groups recorded using GRP REC can be confusing sometimes Therefore the default load group number 500 may be changed press Menu 3
66. his Manual Text CONVENTtIONS iii 7 ORE 1065 51 00 ln tele e Te g Dn rita 8 MMC RM oo oo e 8 e e U OD M T 8 4 3 Console E 8 ds EIERE 9 Sl ie e FUNGO rara 9 DL ein ele dite Tecnica R lese ee beoddipna a RD PIMU ena acne teresa ua Pi aae A abun qul Fan ET RES 9 6 Base Auxiliary LCD Displays Base Screen mmm 10 61 Base LCD ere Eri tia ia rei aldo di Ania 10 6 1 1 Display Background e e CEET 10 oA le LCD Dpef 10 A PRO ORE 11 3 1 Base Screen Background 4 olov snae wb EV ERE POS Idae a adeo tada ro das oidos 11 lx NAVIG ANION EE 12 A eB RE E 12 7 1 1 Using Data ES o escusa asta 12 P De USO ODUON W INOOWS ae tc 13 7 2 Display Screen Symbols and Colors cence eee eeeeeee eee ee eee ee mmm nennen nennen nnns 13 O OPERE MOdeS ee EE 14 Oc ONC ee 14 6 2 DOUNC dee liceali 14 83 e o o PP 14 O Manta EE Eeer 14 SD CLC Operating le e NE TERT Tr 14 8 5 1 Mode Change and Channel Access sees eee mmm nemen nennen nnne a nnn nnns 15 9 EANO g El EE 16 9 1 Grand Master Blackout Key 16 9 2 Using Chanel e mera o iaa aaa ii 16 JEAN ln E 16 User Manual Rev A Software v1 70 Leviton Piccolo Scan d De ue ln e CRANE EE 16 9 3 2 Ediid Chablde RO ian aa 17 93 5 De Selecting Releasing Channel aaa 17 9 34 Omer EGIEING COMManisrce dee 17 o4 Channel Editing Example oa 18 S 4 1 USING Channel Fader Strada 18 9 4 2 USING The aes DEE 18 9 4 3 Channel
67. ii 40 LE 42 Deleung Cues ana GlOU DS ipnotica 41 17 4 3 Deleting Effects Pages and Macros iena 41 17 5 bearn Me EIER DEE Ee 41 IOMa TO FORCADA aa 42 TO eege leie Reg re EE 42 EZ fore T Ma TO EE 42 Ho SSH DIO ROS AO On a fe ze pour Sene eer EN ODIO dian 42 Lo e UUNO GE le te 42 E Lee LEE 43 18 Here EE 43 15 Ll SEI Rn 43 L8 L2 Pre Programmed CUVE Sahel 44 Io 1 5 House KONC DIMNE S arrera ela pece 44 ISLA Patch Tools 45 Re AS HR SR esit oO RS or ee nee Me dam een 45 182 Scroller Delitos ola 46 Dare 46 18 3 GaehesESECOnNIGUFato Nicea eretta eroe 47 18 44Fixture DEMIO anra eeh da 48 User Manual Rev A Software v1 70 Ill Leviton Piccolo Scan 19 SgVing and L 0 ading SNOW Dalai rara si 49 20 CONSOLE UD GATING TTE TU I O 50 20715 USB DEVErSOMW are DOE uad vasi cilecca 50 Ls MENUS mM 51 A ETT DD IU CI ET 51 21 1 1 Dimmers Menu 02 amp Fixtures NO RA abs 51 ZE Runn E ENER EE 51 DAZ DEKS PANCA 51 212 Ac DISK MENU locali 51 212 2 A O O CO PO OOO su ted doped 01240081 LI cda du Pu Toda VU Tera cios 51 AA eb aida 51 21 3 1 Midi Menu 21 amp Time Code Menu 2231 esse petunt uae ed 51 21 3 2 Extetnal Tridgers Gc SOUNG Menu 22 dille aa 51 ARI PR TOTI 52 21 4 T EJOS Tames ET TEEN 52 2L AZ PAY DOCKS MENUS L mS 52 21 4 3 5 Stem 4 Menu Lt AS AAA 53 214347 DINK setup MENU SSA AAA 53 21 4 5 POWSOI UD Macro MU 34 sos bue pa d est Sua A aita cu de ats Ds te t ada cad aa nv D Ta 53 21 4 6
68. inuous mode for selected channels EXCEPT Used to exclude channels from a selection RST Used to deselect or release the channel selection 9 3 1 Selecting Channels Use any of the following commands to select channels CHANNEL Selects a single channel CHANNEL CHANNEL Selects several channels CHANNEL THRU Selects a range of channels CHANNEL THRU EXCEPT Selects a range excluding a channel CHANNEL THRU EXCEPT EXCEPT Selects a range excluding several channels CHANNEL THRU EXCEPT THRU Selects a range excluding channels in range DOE if channel P is displayed at the beginning the command line it is not necessary to press the CHANNEL key when selecting channels Editing Channels 9 3 2 Editing Channel Levels Methods for editing levels of selected channels CHANNEL Level is entered with 2 digits 00 to 99 CHANNEL Level at 100 FF CHANNEL Encoder Level adjusted in continuous mode EI Channel levels and parameter values are usually edited using a scale of 0 100 However the console also provides precision editing using a scale of 0 255 8 bit For example to enter a level in precision mode press CHANNEL 1 OPTIONS 050 or CHANNEL 1 OPTIONS 50 ENTER Precision mode requires the use of the OPTIONS key along with a three digit entry For two digit entry press ENTER
69. ited using the numeric keypad or captured from the time source press INSERT while in TC cell e To capture or edit the TC the events list can be active On or not Off If active the events list is executed at the same time that the TC is captured thus allowing you to view the real execution of events in the list e Events are ordered by the TC values e Two events cannot have the same TC e A CLOCK source allows for execution of events at a pre defined time For example if an event must be executed every day at the same hour e A MTC or SMPTE source allows for synchronization with external devices e An INTERNAL source allows for simulation of an external source as MTC for quick programming or when testing the TC function 23 2 1 Events List Execution gt The events list must be activated On gt The INTERNAL clock must be activated PLAY or an active MTC or SMPTE clock must be connected to the console gt When the current TC arrives to the defined event TC the event will execute Using Midi Time Code External Triggers amp Sound 23 3 External Triggers amp Sound nputs E An Expansion Box is required which connects to the console via the LT Link port Each external trigger input on the Expansion Box Ext1 Ext2 amp Ext3 can be associated to one key When the input is activated its associated key is pressed The Sound input on the Expansion Box admits 1Vpp signals The audio signal is filtered
70. l E x E A m tp spay 3 to A 5 Z 7 g m 2 2 1 DMX In Out Connections DMX 512 output connector opto isolated XLR 5 female DMX 512 input connector opto isolated XLR 5 male Pin Out Pin 1 Ground 5 pin XLR Pin 2 Data Pin 3 Data X Pin 4 No Connection male female Pin 5 No Connection E i Always use shielded and twisted pair cables for RS485 data with 120 ohms of characteristic impedance and low capacitance The Data and Data signals must be in the same twisted pair e Do not use XLR audio microphone cables e Only connect a maximum of 32 devices per DMX line e Do not use cables over a maximum length of 500 meters 1640 ft Specifications e Use 120 ohm termination between pin 2 3 on the last DMX device e Use DMX splitters to connect additional DMX users or for longer cable runs The console transmits DMX 512 with the following parameters DMX512 1990 NORM Break Length MAB Length 512 channels 1 512 channels Break to break 25 000 us 170us 3 000 000us LA Updates 1 44 2 2 2 MIDI In Out Connections MIDI standard port Two 5 pin DIN connectors for MIDI In amp Out Uses standard MIDI cables Pin Out Pin Out MIDI IN Pin 1 n c MIDI OUT Pin 1 n c MIDI IN Pin 2 n c MIDI OUT Pin 2 Ground MIDI IN Pin 3 n c MIDI OUT Pin 3 n c MIDI IN Pin 4 Signal MIDI OUT Pin 4 Return 2 2 MIDI IN Pin 5 Return MIDI OUT Pin 5 Signal 2
71. lternatively you can press the OPTIONS key immediately after recording for example PAGE REC OPTIONS 14 2 Loading Pages A recorded page can be loaded at any time in either normal or forced modes 14 2 1 Normal Mode In normal mode loading pages does not delete the contents of submasters recorded as empty gt To load a page only to submasters press PAGE LOAD gt To load a page only to the crossfader press PAGE ASSIGN gt To load a page to the submasters and crossfader press PAGE ENTER 14 2 2 Forced Mode In forced mode loading pages deletes submasters recorded as empty submasters gt To load a page only to submasters press PAGE LOAD LOAD gt To load a page only to the crossfader press PAGE ASSI GN ASSI GN gt To load a page to the submasters and crossfader press PAGE ENTER ENTER E Loading a page will not cause a jump in the light level on stage If at the moment of the loading there are some active submasters the new page content will only be output when the submasters are brought to 00 and then re executed 14 3 Deleting Pages gt To delete a single recorded page press PAGE DELETE To delete all recorded pages press PAGE DELETE 29 Leviton Piccolo Scan 15 Using Fixtures Located on the right side of the console is the fixture editing and programming section The section includes dedicated fixture function key
72. m Offset values that are applied among the items Valid values are from 0 all items doing the shape at the same time up to 10 each item doing the shape one by one Nm allows setting an item different than the selection Size of the shape amplitude This parameter has two parts A the absolute value and B the reference point to apply the variations 1 Variations from centre Example 150 over 50 to obtain values from 25 75 V Variations from up Example Y 50 over 50 to obtain values from 0 50 Variations from down Example 50 over 50 to obtain values from 50 100 su Execution speed of the shape from 0 stop to 99 maximum speed The or sign indicates direction of the shape Game Game Is used to adjust advanced properties of the shape Nm Mod Par Nm is used to define the number of items or cycles for the associated Game For items if Nm 0 default value the associated Game is applied over all items of the selection Game types Sizeltem Used to vary the shape size per item according to curves Rateltem Used to vary the shape rate per item according to curves SizeCy Used to vary the shape size per cycle according to curves RateCy Used to vary the shape rate per cycle according to curves Form Used to change the relative size in palettes for complex types such as position or mixed colors For example it is possible to make an oval from an applied circle or adjust the gain of a fixe
73. mple with LED RGB fixtures all RGB levels can be set at the same time using the virtual control useful for adjusting the total saturation of a color p1044 Virtual Red Green Blue TZ ai HETA HETA e d E if the Virtual dm option is enabled in MENU 30 the console shows the Virtual control automatically for color mixing fixtures without dimmers Remember Virtual is not an actual parameter it is only a special control used for editing 35 Leviton Piccolo Scan 16 Using Shapes 16 1 Shape Basics Shapes are dynamic values for use with channels and fixtures Using the shape engine greatly decreases programming time for simple or complex effects for example pan tilt movement or CYM color changes Shapes are stored in groups or cues and are executed when selecting the groups or cues 16 1 1 Editing and Recording a New Shape Select channels and or fixtures using keypad Press Shape Press 0 to select new shape 0 New Select a shape palette from the shape list If necessary for Free type select a fixture parameter to apply the shape to directly To adjust shape parameters after selecting a shape press Shape 2 or press OPTIONS Any parameter can now be adjusted using the keyboard or encoder wheel palette type effect offset size speed etc 7 Record the active shape to a cue or group or load group directly to a submaster QUI E UN FP Shape Parameters Effect N
74. n ASCII format 24 2 PC Requirements 486 PC minimum with WIN95 WIN98 WIN2000 ME WIN NT or WIN XP VISTA not yet certified The OLE requires very little system resources or video memory It is recommended to configure the PC graphics system to run in a 16 bit color mode or 256 color mode if necessary 24 3 Starting the OLE Each console software version has a corresponding OLE version only same type versions can work together The OLE does not require an installation process it is only necessary to unzip the downloaded file to a folder on your PC Run the OLE by selecting the OLE file for example piccolo160wole exe with your mouse you can also make a link to your desktop if you prefer 24 4 Exchanging Data with a Console gt To exchange show data between the console and OLE connect a USB memory stick to the console and save the console show SHOWS folder Next copy it to the same folder in the OLE directory on the PC The show data can then be loaded by the OLE gt To exchange show data between the OLE and console save the OLE show and copy it to a USB memory stick SHOWS folder Next connect the USB memory stick to the console The console can then load the show data EI For more information about saving and loading shows see section 19 24 5 Using the OLE as a Backup Console The OLE provides DMX output to Ethernet if the OLE is connected to a console for use as a backup If a console is not connect
75. n Piccolo Scan 21 4 6 Remote and PocketPC Menu 35 Two types of remote control are available for use with the console via cable or wireless DMX Remote amp Pocket PC E Hea Soon ROTTI CIUS MECA POCO SET EP E Ear more information about using remote controls please see their user manuals Enabled Selects Remote or PocketPC to enable communication with remote device Select None to deactivate Remote D Set Remote ID with same number for console and remote control valid range 1 12 21 4 7 Wireless DMX Menu 36 If your console provides hardware optional that permits the console to transmit DMX by radio frequency 2405 2479 MHz this menu allows you to configure the wireless DMX connection Command Select 0 LOGOUT to disconnect the RF DMX of all active receivers that were linked with the DMX of the console non active receivers will remain connected Select 1 LOGIN to connect the RF DMX with all free and active receivers 21 5 Ethernet 21 5 1 Ethernet Configuration Menu 40 Please see section 22 21 6 Special Commands 54 21 6 1 Multimedia Panel Menu 70 Select this menu to activate deactivate all multimedia ports Midi Ext Sound amp Time Code 21 6 2 Status amp Playbacks Zero Menu 71 Select the following commands to set certain functions of the console to a zero status default Status Sets all editing functions to default Flash LN TM
76. near fashion from the last fixture edit base X Y values before fanning to the first fixture X Y values remain unchanged V LED blinking X Y values of selected fixtures will increment in a linear fashion from the center fixture note edit base X Y values before fanning to the first and last fixtures X Y values remain unchanged MAMA normal lineal FINE Press to change sensitivity of the Trackball and Encoder Wheels Normal LED off Regular sensitivity Precision LED on Fine sensitivity Quick LED blinking Coarse sensitivity MOUSE CLICK The Trackball can also be used as a mouse Press MOUSE to activate mode and CLICK to select item This mode is very useful when editing tables and in menu screens Press TB to return to Trackball mode 15 3 Fixture Commands 15 3 1 PARAM This key is used to choose a parameter of selected fixtures from the keyboard including special control commands such as Lamp On Lamp Off and Reset For example gt To edit a parameter value press FIXTURE PARAM gt To execute a special control command press FI XTURE PARAM gt To edit a parameter value using a scale of 0 255 8 bit press FIXTURE PARAM OPTIONS E The command OPTIONS allows for precision editing using a scale of 0 255 8 bit Note that the display and monitor will always show values in a 0 100 scale 96 Precision mode requires the
77. ntertainment field Piccolo is an ideal control solution for use in theatres schools music and corporate venues houses of worship and TV studios The console can be operated in a variety of ways depending on the user s needs and experience it can function as a basic two scene manual console submasters can be loaded with timed cues groups and effects or sequenced cues can be executed manually or automatically via a crossfader The console is offered in two models Piccolo Scan 12 12 Submasters 48 Channels 256 Parameters Piccolo Scan 24 24 Submasters 96 Channels 256 Parameters oe RT R BJ Bd Bd ATI pe hehe La a En dia m 3 DEDE A N RRR Bu m al M bei em ENEE EN User Manual Rev A Software v1 70 1 Leviton Piccolo Scan i a Features Four modes allow for versatile operation Single Mode All console faders operate as direct access control channels Double Mode Upper faders control the same channels as the lower faders thus allowing for manual crossfades between upper and lower fader rows Theatre Mode Upper faders operate as channel faders while the lower faders operate as submaster faders Manual Mode Operates same as Theatre Mode except upper channel faders contribute to output levels on a HTP basis Submasters accept Cues Groups and Effects Channel and Submaster Flash keys Submaster Flash keys can be configured in three different modes GO FLASH and SOLO Modif
78. or example 1_B MODE 2 B BLIND etc E Softkey functions are organized on several pages If a function is not on the first page press F to search for it If a function opens a sub page the F LED will be lit To return to the previous page press F or make a valid selection Leviton Piccolo Scan 4 Installation and Start Up 4 1 Warnings Do not operate the console if it becomes damaged in any way Never operate the console with its cover removed Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord The ground prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short Do not expose the console to rain moisture or condensation or damage may occur Do not operate the console if the power cord is frayed or broken Make sure that the main s power outlet matches the required voltage for your console If the console has been stored in a cold environment below 402F do not turn the power on until it warms up or else damage may occur There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not attempt any repairs yourself as doing so will void the warranty Please contact Leviton Technical Support if the console is not functioning properly 4 2 Power On If you observe any irregularity while unpacking the console due to transportation damage humidity etc do not attempt to switch on the console before contacting Leviton Technical Support 1 Place the console on a flat
79. oup using the input time programmed TN If the submaster is at FF Pressing S starts an output fade from FF to 0 of the cue or group using the output time programmed TW If the submaster is not at 00 or FF If the submaster has a time assigned pressing S will stop the current fade If the submaster is stopped pressing S2 again will restart the fade from the current level to FF After an automatic fade the physical fader level and the output level may be different To take manual control with the fader it is necessary to move the fader up to the output level At this moment the console emits a beep and the fader is again controlling the output level manually In Flash mode the S2 keys behave as flash bump keys As long as a flash key is pressed the submaster s content level will be at FF the default level can be edited via MENU 31 Flash Level In Solo mode when a solo flash key is pressed the submaster s content level will be at FF At the same time the output of all other active submasters is forced to 00 It is also possible to influence the output of all other active submasters by using the crossfader output Select MENU 31 Solo Off X 12 2 1 Normal Absolute or I nhibit Modes Submasters may operate in Normal Absolute or Inhibit modes depending on the group or cue that was loaded into it Mode Options e A cue group loaded in Normal mode Each submaster adds its content to the scene ind
80. p Functions The J ump function allows for a cue list to be played back repetitively in the crossfader or submasters It can also be used to jump ahead in a cue list The Loop Lp function sets how many times the J ump will be executed If no Lp value is set the jump will execute an infinite number of times gt To add jumps and or loops to a cue list press CUE CUE or CUE OPTIONS 2 Leviton Piccolo Scan 13 2 CrossFader Playback Cues can be played back manually by moving the X1 X2 faders or automatically by pressing the GO button Crossfader Playback Methods X1 X2 The X1 X2 faders have inverted scales and are used for manual crossfades Each new crossfade Faders begins when the two faders are at the same end and finishes when the faders reach the opposite end X1 controls the current cue fading it from FF to 00 and X2 controls the next cue fading it from 00 to FF Once the current crossfade is executed the next crossfade is ready to start the next new cue in the list is assigned to X2 The X1 X2 faders can be moved at the same time for homogeneous crossfades Arrow shaped LED s located above the faders show the direction that the faders must be moved to complete a manual crossfade E With a manual crossfade programmed times are not computed GO Pressing the GO button starts the next crossfade automatically using the programmed times of Button the cue in X2 next cue It is possible to perfo
81. pport If you cannot find answers in this User Manual please contact Technical Support and we will be glad to answer your questions You can also call us during regular business hours at 1 800 959 6004 Please have the console model number and serial number available when you call Contact Information Leviton Lighting Management Systems Division 20497 SW Teton Tualatin OR 97062 Mailing Address PO Box 2210 Tualatin OR 97062 Customer Service 800 736 6682 Technical Support 800 959 6004 Fax 503 404 5601 Email Imstechsupport leviton com Internet www leviton com Leviton Piccolo Scan 6 Base amp Auxiliary LCD Displays Base Screen 6 1 Base LCD Display The Base LCD Display is located on the front panel beneath softkeys 1 B to 5 BJ G ol 13 BP EH d WHITE BB aubmasters LIL CG GC ED EAS ic ND EE Binn c SS gt Use the up down arrow keys T Y for paging and viewing information about console status and items channels fixtures cues groups grandmaster submasters crossfaders page current time etc gt Use the left right arrow keys to view additional information about each item 6 1 1 Display Background Colors The display background can be displayed in blue or dark blue gt To configure the background color press MENU 32 then select DISPLAY 6 2 Auxiliary LCD Display Seel The Auxiliary LCD Display is located to the left of the Banks keys B1 to B10 and is u
82. quence can be controlled with the console by configuring them as fixtures Consult chart below or Coolux DMX tables Pandoras Box product Devices A Console Fixtures Media Server Video Layer LayrV 37 Graphic Layer LayrG 34 Camera Camer 44 Media Player Video Layer LayrV 22 Graphic Layer LayrG 21 Camera Camer 17 1 In PC a Set IP address in Internet Protocol TCP IP properties screen range 2 xxx xxx xxx submask 255 0 0 0 2 In Console and Pandoras Box a Set console IP address in same range as PC press MENU 40 b Enable console Ethernet and set Subnet and ArtNet universe numbers to same values as Pandoras Box product n 374 af Device Types j Previ P ice 1 PB02080074 HR 00003706 PE Device Types iif Preview _ Configuration AMEE Device 1 PB02080074 21 1 PB02080074 Site PB02080074 7 1 1 Layer 1 Het u n O m 7 1 2 Layer Ch ArtNet Univ i E TT E il EE Universe ArtO na ne amp Y 1 5 Layer Layer 3 ps Jo Ee SSC E E amp 1 8 Layer 8 Layer 5 ju 149 jo Up amp 1 9 Layer 9 Layer 6 m 183 o Ip c Patch layers and cameras For example 2 video layers 4 graphic layers 1 camera In console press FIXTURE FIXTURE and load the libraries 5400 5401 5402 into the Cache Fixtures Patch Cache Load xx 8 Fixture Types CODEN S400 layry ZZ MP Layer video 223 LAYERMF BOX lasrY 37 MS Lase
83. r Video 37 LAYERMS BOX 3401 layrG Z1 MP Laser Graphic Z1 GLAYERMP BOX layrG 34 MS Laser Graphic 34 GLAYERMS BOX layrG Z1 MP Laser Graphic Z1 gt G LAYER BOX 540Z camer Media Plaser Camera 44 CAMERAMS BOX DE a a NE P Control seq 5 SEQUENCE BOX _ Devices 00 00 0000 PF lt l 1 unnamed 7 RETETAI 2 12 Layer 2 Layer 1 Load controls with DATO el s pd 1 ta c Gees laur zu x AEN Layer 4 Layer 3 Ka D Current laurG 45 dana T A Zi 15 Layer 5 c laurt 66 shut x 4 We j laurC 87 s 16 Layer i lavrG 108 ei D amp 1 7 Camera 1 Layer 5 Pe 0 canner 129 aut Layer E fu 0 Camera 1 E 0 58 Using Ethernet d To select files and folders for Media and Mesh contents in layers and for Mesh in cameras configure the media contents inside the project de merce E105 FE Viorsetesto mpg 17 FE Vinaa fuego Lazo mpg 1 13 Fi emanare sica TIR Eet A ente veo rag Kg ab Ef Voie guardia ed neg 1 25 Fi Vituio la casada infiel mpg 1 30 ER Vaubo romance una meg 1 31 E la manja gtana mog 1 32 Se mH OR CR Ce lb Dl UO I gl rel UC EES e In Pandoras Box select Configuration menu and press Run ArtNet button 17 Device 1 PB02080074 Open project on startup none SS ES tos operei I show values as percentages by default Ie auto increase cue number Domain 0 Rosanne _ Time Code vi
84. rm multiple GO commands If GO is pressed when a crossfade in progress the current crossfade will finish and the next crossfade will start PS BACK When a crossfade is in progress pressing PS BACK will pause the crossfade Button Pressing GO when a crossfade is paused will start it again Pressing PS BACK when a crossfade is paused will restore it to the previous cue reverse direction 13 2 1 Modify Fade Rate gt To modify the fade rate of a crossfade press the 1 B JRATE softkey LED on and use the encoder wheel to adjust the rate 13 2 2 Modify Current Cue To modify the current cue in the crossfader cue in X1 1 Make sure that X1 is at FF otherwise command will not work 2 Edit desired changes using the channels fader or keyboard 3 Press MD FY MD FY 13 3 Deleting Cues from the CrossFader gt To empty all cues from the crossfader press DELETE ASSIGN 28 Using Pages 14 Using Pages Theatre amp Manual Modes A page can record the content of submasters and the crossfader For example complete songs or acts can be recorded on different pages The pages can then be loaded as needed during the show e Before recording a page load the page with submasters groups cues cue lists or effects and if desired assign cues to the crossfader 14 1 Recording Pages gt To record a page press PAGE REC or PAGE REC for next page gt To name a page press PAGE PAGE A
85. s S to execute the effect in manual mode step by step 12 5 4 Modifying Effects gt To modify the contents of an effect press EFFECT MDFY gt To modify the general options of an effect attributes times etc press EFFECT MDFY or EFFECT OPTIONS For additional submaster modifications press MD FY FL MT See section 12 4 for more information Using the CrossFader 13 Using the CrossFader Theatre Manual amp Simple Modes The X1 X2 crossfader is used to execute cues in sequential order Cues can be played back manually by moving the X1 X2 crossfader or automatically by pressing the GO button When played back the next cue X2 crossfades to the current cue X1 E To configure the crossfader mode dipless split and auto times press ASSIGN p S S S X1 M2 LEE 13 1 Assigning Cues to the CrossFader In order to playback cues with the crossfader cues must first be loaded or assigned to the crossfader using one of the following methods gt Assign a closed cue list from to CUE THRU ASSI GN gt Assign an open cue list from cue to last recorded cue CUE ASSI GN gt Assign all recorded cues CUE ASSI GN E ro start a crossfade automatically press ASSIGN twice In the below example cues 01 to 04 are assigned to the crossfader LEVEL FF RATE 100 Dipless ToOn Tt TI To T TP Tm Jump Lp Text Command 13 1 1 Jump and Loop L
86. s the banks keys a LCD display for fixture data three encoders and one trackball The console can control 128 fixtures moving lights scrollers etc with a maximum of 32 parameters per fixture Up to 256 total fixture parameters are available Once fixtures have been selected and their parameter values edited the values can be recorded to groups and cues using the same methods as with channels see section 10 and section 11 respectively LS The first step to control fixtures is to program the fixture patch see section 18 2 Once the patch is programmed the fixtures will be accessible from the keypad 15 1 Selecting Fixtures gt To select a fixture press FIXTURE then use the same selection commands as explained for channels see section 9 3 For example pressing FI XTURE THRU will select a range of fixtures gt In the example below Fixtures 1 and 2 have been selected and the Colorl parameter is being adjusted RED D DPEN OROT gt OPEN RED OPEN ORODT gt OPEN OPEN FO0PEN MCS500 Dimmer Shutter E ori Colorz RotGE RotGbRot GUhl 15 2 Editing Fixture Parameters Once fixtures have been selected there are various methods for selecting and editing fixture parameters gt To select parameters of selected fixtures press the gt keys The selected parameter is indicated with a symbol in the BOUM displays gt Use the main or dedicated Encoder wheels to edit selected parameters
87. sed for lint lie editing and programming fixtures please see section 15 for more information rot GE GOBBI DEEN 10 Base amp Auxiliary LCD Displays Base Screen 6 3 Base Screen Console information can also be viewed on a PC monitor gt Use the up down arrow keys T Y for paging and viewing information about console status and items channels fixtures cues groups grandmaster submasters crossfaders page current time etc gt Use the left right arrow keys lt to view additional information about each item For example to view additional fixture parameters of patched fixtures gt All channels fixtures If patched submasters the events list if On and crossfader information is shown If multiple fixtures are patched press the T 4 keys to view fixture list MC500 Dimmer x y Shutter Colori Colorz RotGB RotGbRot GUhl K OPEN WHITE OPEN OPEN WHITE OPEN ROT gt OPEN Setup Test 4 Help in MENU key 6 3 1 Base Screen Background Color The screen background can be displayed in white dark gray or black gt To configure the background color press MENUJ 32 then select MONITOR 11 Leviton Piccolo Scan 7 Navigation gt To exit data tables and menus press EXIT gt To clear items in the command line press C gt To close options windows make a selection or press C 7 1 Data Tables Areas where data can be viewed and edited are known as Data Tables
88. sfader and submasters are accessible in this mode 8 3 Theatre Mode The upper faders C 2 operate as channel faders while the lower faders S amp operate as submaster faders This mode is a conventional working mode for lighting consoles where all features are available 8 4 Manual Mode Operates same as Theatre Mode except channel faders contribute to output levels on a HTP basis Channel editing is only accessible via the keypad 8 5 Selecting Operating Modes 1 Press 1 B MODE EGO The 1_B MODE option is located in the first page of the softkeys If necessary press F to search for it 2 Select the desired mode gt For Theatre mode press 1 BJTHEATRE CH MD LED will be off gt For Single mode press 2_B SINGLE CH MD LED will be on gt For Double mode press 3 BJDOUBLE CH MD LED will be blinking gt For Manual mode press 4_B MANUAL CH MD LED will be off LC The operating mode can be changed at any time No data loss will occur with a mode change only access to various functions will be changed 14 Operating Modes 8 5 1 Mode Change and Channel Access SINGLE Mode DOUBLE Mode THEATRE MANUAL Mode 2 Banks 4 Banks 4 Banks Piccolo Scan 12 48 1 24 amp 25 48 1 12 13 24 25 36 amp 37 48 1 48 amp 49 96 1 24 25 48 49 72 amp 73 96 gt Press the CH MD key to change channel banks The active bank is marked with an LED in example below th
89. time for example FI XTURE 1 DIM B 8 8096 COL B 3 Yellow GOB B_ 1 Gobol Palettes cannot be modified deleted or referenced Applying Palettes To apply a library select fixtures and follow below 1 Press PALS LED is lit 2 Select a parameter category for example COL 3 Press desired bank key or use the keyboard For example COL press bank key or COL opens a red options window ENTER See also EDIT and BANKS sections below 15 3 4 LI Bs Libraries Libraries are user programmed parameter values that are used for quick programming of same or different type fixtures Each library belongs to its category type for example the color blue is part of the Color COL category Libraries can be applied to any type of fixture at the same time for example when applying a blue library for a MAC 500 and Studio Spot 575 both fixtures will output the same color even though their individual color parameter values are different of course different type fixtures must be capable of outputting the same color in the first place Each cue or group that is edited using a library maintains the library value as a reference Therefore whenever a library is modified updated the cues or groups that it is used in will update also Ninety nine libraries are available for storage in each category Categories include Dimmer Position Color Gobo Beam and X tra Prism Speed etc Different type categories c
90. u 79 See section 22 2 5 21 6 6 Tests Menus 80 88 These menus are used to test certain console functions Note that these tests interrupt the console s working mode Do not test any functions during a show To exit from any test procedure press EXIT Inputs Tests faders keys and wheel functions To test move or press desired item Outputs Tests console LED s display work lights and beep functions To test use the arrow keys to select desired item Vga Display Tests the external monitor and LCD display colors text Dmx In Displays the DMX IN signal even if deactivated in Menu 03 Dmx Out Displays the DMX OUT signal Memory Tests the system data memory Midi Tests the MIDI port During the test follow the on screen procedure LT Link Test the LT LINK port During the test follow the on screen procedure 55 Leviton Piccolo Scan 22 Using Ethernet The console offers Ethernet capabilities for distribution of DMX data over an Ethernet network and for connection to the OLE and 3D visualizers such as Capture Ethernet protocols include IPX ArtNet and CIPT 22 1 Ethernet Configuration E i Proper Ethernet cables RJ 45 must be used cross over type for direct connection between units or straight type for connection to an Ethernet hub or switch To configure DMX output to Ethernet select MENU 40 and edit the following Ethernet On Off Set this option to ON to activate the console s
91. ursor in Dmx column then press 48 ENTER Value of the limit function The dimmer output level will never be higher than this level If the limit is FF 100 the dimmer will be controlled in full range 0 100 To edit limit level place cursor in Li column then press ENTER Response curve of the dimmer To set curve place cursor in Cu column and select curve type see pre programmed curves below Channel number that is patched to the dimmer address To edit channel to dimmer assignment place cursor in Cha column then press ENTER Indicates the number of an assigned fixture that requires an external dimmer See dm in Fixture Patch Table Options below Testing Dimmers a dimmer in the dimmer patch table select a dimmer Dmx or limit cell Li with cursor press TEST and turn the encoder wheel gt To capture the test level as a limit value select Li then press INSERT gt To cancel the test function press C or EXIT 43 Leviton Piccolo Scan 44 18 1 2 Pre Programmed Curves Below is a diagram of five pre programmed response curves that are available The vertical axis represents the power output and the horizontal axis represents the control level 100 Lineal 90 Cuadratica 80 Cuadratica Inversa le On Off SS Park 0 5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 EI A curve is selected in the Cu column of the dimmer patch table
92. vailable for selection grayed out in base monitor ES For LOAD or SHAPE windows Options in yellow characters in base monitor are selected Use the encoder wheel green cursor in base monitor to pre select other options ES Forthe PARAM window Options in yellow characters in base monitor are special commands for fixture ignition and control Use the encoder wheel green cursor in base monitor to pre select other options 7 2 Display Screen Symbols and Colors Source _ Viewi in Base Monitor View in Base Displa Editing Channels Red Light Red for active channels e em for active channels Manual Mode Yellow I nhibited Submasters Level over inverted background 13 Leviton Piccolo Scan 8 Operating Modes The console offers four operating modes Single Double Theatre and Manual 8 1 Single Mode All faders CZ amp SF operate as individual channel faders This mode is ideal for cue creation and working with static scenes Single mode is useful for editing because all channels are accessible using all faders In single mode the crossfader is active but the submasters are not 8 2 Double Mode The upper and lower rows of console faders C 4 S operate as identical channel faders With Double Mode the console has two scenes and is ideal for improvised manual sequences The crossfader controls the scene change between upper and lower fader rows Not all functions of the cros
93. y function For modification of memory items such as Cues Groups and Submasters Exam function For examining console memory items 4 arrow keys for cursor placement in menus and data cells Two LCD displays soft keys 4 encoders 1 trackball and direct function keys for programming of moving lights LED lights scrollers etc Numeric editor For creating cues and groups by entering levels via the alphanumeric keypad or level encoder Any console item can be easily named with the alphanumeric keypad 256 Parameters 128 moving light fixtures Channel Patch 512 dimmers with response curves and limit functions 5 pre programmed response curves Installation Patch To return console to a preset password protected status Ethernet IPX ArtNet and CITP capable MIDI and Time Code functions To synchronize the console with other consoles and external devices Personalized user setup of console Operates in several user languages Operates with or without an external monitor Storage and transfer of show data to external USB memory stick Printout of show data in text format OLE Off Line Editor A complete console simulator that allows the user to edit shows on a PC Can also function as a backup console Import Export ASCII shows from the Off Line Editor 2 Specifications Specifications Console Model Channel Faders Piccolo Scan 12 48 Piccolo Scan 24 96 Total Channels Dimmers and Fixtures 304 51

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