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1. 0 12 Fig 6 2 basic 1 Channel On 12 Step Sequence The Pattern facility allows a variety of chase crawl and build up effects to be created from this basic chase Sequence or any other Sequence that has been programmed manually Only the Channels which are currently in a Sequence will be used by the Pattern facility t With the Pattern Set up Page of the Sequence Menu on the right hand LCD Panel move the cursor to the Pattern field Pattern 1 On HTF Fade Hone 21 LTF Srar 6 4 197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming t Rotate the master select wheel to select the required option from the following list Hone default safe setting i On e 2 On Pattern Length 2 e On Pattern Length 3 e 4 On Pattern Length 4 ei n i ofr Pattern Length 2 e 2 n 2 Off Pattern Length 4 e 3 On 3 Off Pattern Length 6 e 4 n 4 OFF Pattern Length 8 e 2 Crawl e 5 Crawl e i Crawl e Build Ur e Hodatius The effects created by each of these using the example 12 Channel basic Sequence are illustrated in Figs 6 3 and 6 4 The iue option inverts the On Off status of each Channel for the currently selected Sequence even it was programmed manually t To apply the selected Pattern option to the Sequence pres
2. EHMIDII Setur Menu Pathfinder V BA LDEFRLILT1 LCLERF1 Chan Mode 24 Preset Invert Off Cue Block 12 lt 1 Fade Off gt next Autoload Stack None Store Preset 1 E lt gt next Default Move Bs Times ur aS Down Bs lt Stack 85 E gt next ROOT MENU SET UP MENU DEFAULTS MENU Primary Set up Page Secondary Set up Page AutoFade Defaults Page Fig 8 1 How to access the Defaults Menu 8 2 1197GB issue 1 Section 8 Console Set up amp Defaults General Settings ts Call up the Primary or Secondary Set up Page on the right hand Panel Chan Modes 24 Preset Insert OFF Cue Block iz be Fade PPT gt b Autoload Stacki None Store Preset 1 41 p ts Use the lt and gt soft buttons to move the cursor between parameters and rotate the master select wheel to set the parameters as required Chan Mode Preset Invert Cue Block Fade Autoload Stack Store Preset 1 Selects either 24 or 4 amp Channel Mode see section 3 2 for further information This reverses the operation on Preset Master 1 at maximum when fully up same as p2 at maximum when fully down see page 3 7 for further information This selects the number of Cues that are scrolled with the cue scroll wheel and can be set from 1 to 17 see page 4 18 for further information Turns t
3. 6 30 Selecting a Sequence for Live Editing 6 31 Stepping through the Sequence 6 31 Viewing HTP Channel Levels 6 32 Viewing LIP Channel Levels 6 32 Selecting Modity Mod 6 33 Changing HTP Channel Levels 6 34 Changing LTP Channel Levels 6 35 Saving or Rejecting Level Changes 6 36 Inserting Deleting Sequence 6 37 Inserting an Extra Stevia aaa 6 37 Deleting a Single Step ss vec ruas sss Oo HERO 6 38 Deleting all B quences aos ones sss 6 39 Replaying a Sequence 6 40 Sound to Light Control 6 40 Stopping a Sequence during Replay 6 41 Manually Stepping a Sequence 6 41 Bass Step Control Lu uu EE etd 6 41 Section 7 Q Card amp Disk Storage 7 1 Th Celco Q Card qusa Sake 7 1 Floppy Dick Dine oue eor epp a hebes 7 1 The Store Me u Pages i u uuu su Flora gota a 7 2 Inserting Removing a OQ Card 7 3 1197GB issue 1 V Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Saving a Show to a QO Card 7 4 Viewing or Creating a Q Card Title 7 5 Reading a Show from a 7 6 The Q Card Swap Function 7 7 PrepardhlOns
4. The Channel numbers 49 50 51 etc appear on the first and third lines of the display immediately beneath these are the levels for each Channel 6 32 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming E Selecting Modify Mode IMPORTANT NOTE The right hand LCD Panel must be in the Sequence Menu before selecting Modify Mode otherwise you will be modifying the Cue and not the Sequence tS To edit the current Step press the mod button to engage Modify Mode The mod button indicator will illuminate to show that it is active and the left hand LCD Panel will change from showing PRESET to MOD Cue 1 CPRE SHOWD In addition any Channels within the Cue which have background levels i e not set by the Sequence will be extinguished to enable the Sequence Steps to be clearly identified IMPORTANT NOTE Whilst Modify Mode is engaged the Step button is disabled 1197GB issue 1 6 33 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide 3 Changing HTP Channel Levels t Adjust the levels of the required Channel s using the appropriate bank s of Channel Faders 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Use lower fader bank only Use both fader banks Preset 2 Preset 1 amp 2 tS increase the level of an active Channel or to set a level for an inactive Channel simply move the corresponding Channel Fader to the desired level t To reduce the level of an active Channel you must fir
5. E 5 Audio Speaker Connector cse e sasa E 5 Index X 1 1197GB issue 1 Section 1 Overview of the Console This section provides an overview of the console layout control names and functions In addition it covers the principles of using the PATHFINDER s Menu System basic installation and gives details of optional accessories Standard amp EPX Versions There are two versions of the PATHFINDER Console e ESC2297 Standard Model ESC2797 EPX Model The operation of both versions is identical However the EPX Model is fitted with two Expansion Ports for use with a Head Up Display System and or a 3 5 inch Floppy Disk Drive If required the Standard Model can be converted into an EPX Model by using the ESC2297 EPX Upgrade Kit Definition of Page and page Each of the LCD displays within an PATHFINDER menu is referred to as Page To avoid confusion whenever this word appears in the User Guide with a capital P i e Page this means a Menu Page whenever it appears with a lower case i e page this means a User Guide page 197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Console Main Features Main Control Area Refer to pages 1 4 and 1 5 for further details Channel Faders Channel Flash Buttons Q Card Slot Work Light Connector These are used to set the level of individual channels Movement of the sliding knob allows the level to be
6. 9 10 Configuring the Console for MSC Output Control 9 10 Creating a Default MSC Cue Patch 9 12 Section 10 Head Up Display System 10 1 Connecting a Monitor amp Keyboard 10 1 Main Display 5 eias bes i aie xe uswa dee ve 10 2 Console Status 10 3 Channel Level 10 3 Cue Label Area esaet rn PAESE 10 4 Entering Cue Labels via the Keyboard 10 4 Sequence Status Area sense e Ee HERE E aus 10 5 Stack Stats css deer cea wer tes 10 5 Cue Preview Screen 10 6 Stack Entry Soreni eue Lese REPE RE Ke RE EVER ER 10 7 Sequence Display Screen 10 8 Sequence Preview Screen 10 9 Disk Control Screen 10 10 Appendix A Troubleshooting A 1 Q Card Error Messages A 4 Obtaining Further Assistance or Servicing A 4 1197GB issue 1 vii Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Appendix B Menu Page Reference B 1 Left hand LCD Panel B 1 Root Menu 2 2 2 Stack Playback Pape yusa uswa bagus pati B 2 LTP Control Page u dept on eats aos B 3 Channel Utility Page ses aa sas Sua B 4 Menu Option 5 Page sore preis poe
7. Preview Next Cue in Stack Preview Current ue in Stack Cue 8 House 1 55 Cue Mowe 1 85 S 85 Downi 145 Ur Def Downi 6 65 STL Hone STL Hane lt gt lt Sea gt Fig 5 3 Stack Playback Page monitoring features 5 12 1197GB issue 1 Section 5 Cue Stack Programming Manual Replay using the stack Fader In this method Cues are recalled from the Stack by moving the stack fader t Load the required Stack as described on page 5 10 The number of the first Cue will be indicated by the Next field tS fade in the first Cue move the stack fader towards the opposite end of its travel i e fully up or down the arrow symbol displayed next to the Replay Mode indicates which direction the fader needs to be moved The speed at which you move the fader will determine the fade in speed the HTP Up and Down fade times are ignored However LTP Channels will respond according to the Move time associated with the next Cue The first Cue number will now appear in the Current field and the second Cue will be indicated by the Next field tS cross fade between the current and next Cues move the stack fader back again to its opposite end tS Simply repeat this process to recall each of the remaining Cues IMPORTANT NOTES The next Cue will not become the current Cue until the stack fader reaches the opposite
8. 4 16 1197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming Deleting All Cues t Call up the Clear Menu on the right hand LCD Display SEGLIEHCES 1 Clear Meru CSTACKS CALL 3 e Ly ts Press the CUES soft button the following display will appear Clear Clear Press ALL Four Buttons to Clear Clear Clear t To delete all Cues in memory press all four soft buttons at once The display will then revert to the root menu 197GB issue 1 4 17 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Recalling a Cue Cue Faders amp Block Scrolling A Cue is recalled manually by opening or closing one of the 12 Cue Faders located in the main control area Since there are only 12 faders and a possible 240 Cues the faders need to be assigned to a specific block of Cues This is achieved by rotating the cue scroll wheel NOTE By default the number of Cues within each block is set to 12 to match the number of Cue Faders e g Cues 1 to 12 13 to 24 25 to 36 etc f preferred the block size can be changed by altering the Cue Block parameter in the Defaults Menu see page 8 3 The number of the first Cue in the block is displayed on the left hand LCD Display this is the Cue assigned to the first Cue Fader with the next 11 consecutive Cues being assigned to the remaining faders If the first Cue in the block has a name Label this will also appear on the LCD Display If another Cue is being previewed s
9. CH 4 22 Recalling Cues Remotely or Automatically 4 24 Section 5 Cue Stack Programming 5 1 Whatis a Stack CE VS 5 1 The Stack Menu UGG 5 2 Creating d Stack Loose asa ox AREA ERYA RENE EA EE EUM 5 3 Selecting Stack uuu ert reU ERE RERO wes 5 4 Using the Stack Maker Function 5 4 Manually Adding d QU ag Sacr dco Rl ee ine d 5 5 Endine aun ayapa ree RICE Rd 5 6 Editing Stacks 5 7 Inserting an Extra Cue osos eser rr Er PE 5 7 Deleting a Single Stack Entry 5 8 Deleting all Stacks lunas a eC EE EC ee 5 9 197 issue 1 iii Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Repliying Stack 5 10 Loading Stack 5 10 St ck ela uae 5 11 Unloading Stack descr sd 5 11 Monitoring Stack Status 5 12 Manual Replay using the stack Fader 5 13 Semi Automatic Replay using the go Button 5 14 Automatic Replay using AutoRun 5 15 Changing the Replay Order 5 16 Section 6 Sequence Programming 6 1 What isa Seguente 6 1 The Sequence Menu Pages i 6 2 Using the Chase Maker 6 3 Creating Basie Sequence 6 3 Applying a Pattern to
10. Automatic Replay using AutoRun In this method each Cue is recalled automatically at the end of the Wait Time specified for the previous Cue entry tS Load the required Stack as described on page 5 10 and ensure that the Replay Mode is set to Huta The number of the first Cue will be indicated by the Next field tS To start the Stack AutoRun press the go button The go button indicator will illuminate to show that AutoRun is active the indicator will blink each time the next Cue is triggered The first Cue number will appear in the Current field and the second Cue will be indicated by the Next field The current Cue will remain in view for its specified wait time after which the next Cue will be triggered Remember that if the wait time for a Cue is set to Man the Stack AutoRun will pause You can also pause AutoRun at any point by simply pressing the go button the button indicator will go out to show that AutoRun is disabled You can also pause AutoRun and release the Stack to manual fader control by moving the stack fader or setting the Replay Mode back to tS To release a paused Cue and continue AutoRun press the go button IMPORTANT NOTE When the last Cue in the Stack is reached the next Cue will return to the first Cue i e entry number 1 To ensure that a Stack pauses at the end program the last Cue entry with a zero or Man wait time 197GB issue 1 5 15 Celco PATHFINDER User Guid
11. External Power Supply Unit ESC2296 P The power supply unit PSU supplied with your console is of an auto sensing type i e it will automatically adjust to any mains supply voltage or frequency within the following ranges Mains Voltage 100 to 240V a c Mains Frequency 50 to 60Hz A mains lead is provided which is fitted with an IEC Europlug this connects to the socket on the PSU Because there are many different types of mains connectors the other end of the mains lead is bare ended Connect a suitable mains plug in accordance with the following details Wire Colour Connect to Terminal Brown L or Live or coloured red or brown Blue N or Neutral or coloured blue or black Green amp Yellow E or Earth or coloured green or green amp yellow WARNING If you are unsure of the connections or the markings in your plug do not match those given above consult a qualified electrician If the plug has provision for an internal fuse a 5 Amp fuse must be fitted If not the supply must be protected by an external 5 Amp fuse or circuit breaker THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Connect the flying lead of the PSU fitted with a 5 pin DIN plug to the power socket of the PATHFINDER console Operate the rocker switch on the PSU to turn the console On or Off When the supply is On the red indicator on the PSU will be lit and the LCD Panel backlights on the co
12. H SCERET SCERE3 P This area now shows the various parameters associated with the previewed Cue All other areas of the screen give the same information as described for the Main Display Screen 10 6 1197GB issue 1 Section 10 Head Up Display System Stack Entry Screen This screen is displayed when any Page of the Stack Menu is called up on the right hand LCD Panel Shack Fi Bh Tine harmala fede PRESHO C SEHE SCENEI H SCERET B SKERE2 P The Stack number is selected via the Stack field on the LCD Panel whilst the range of Entries displayed can be scrolled by altering the value in the Entry field All other areas of the screen give the same information as described for the Main Display Screen 1197GB issue 1 10 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Sequence Display Screen This screen is displayed when any Page of the Sequence Menu is called up on the right hand LCD Panel Lid dob H 3 M II IZ 05 1 1 1H 18 e FF IT 1 z 3 4 t 7 g H E koka ed Ft Fed et et Eo PRESHO C SCENE SCENEI H SCERET D SCENES P The Sequence number is selected via the Seq field on the LCD Panel Across the top of the screen are the 25 possible Steps for the Sequence and down the left hand side are the Channel number
13. sabia Shoe ee we 7 7 Using the Swap FUNCOM s xo massa semas 7 8 Cate sua puma teed 7 10 Replacing the Back up 7 10 Saving a Show to a Floppy Disk 7 12 Reading a Show from a Floppy Disk 7 14 Deleting Show from a Floppy Disk 7 15 Section 8 Console Set up amp Defaults 8 1 The Defaults Menu 8 2 General cease ene rete e He EROR eK 8 3 AutoFade amp AutoRun Default Times 8 4 Channel Output Limiting 8 5 Dimmer Patcbing 4uasest tr E AES 8 6 Dimmer Patch Menu Patch 8 7 Creating Default Patch 55 5 ap oe tice 8 8 Creating Modifying a 8 9 Clearing the Internal Memory 8 10 Section 9 Linking Consoles via MIDI MSC 9 1 Linked Operation 9 2 Operating the Consoles 9 3 Programming the Consoles 9 3 Setting up Console 9 4 vi 1197GB issue 1 Contents MIDI Show Control MSO 9 6 setting up Consoles for MSC 9 6 Configuring the System ies 9 6 MSC Input Functions 9 8 MSC Output Functions
14. t Repeat the last two instructions to enter the rest of the title To enter a space simply move the cursor without selecting a character To edit a character position the cursor on the character then rotate the master select wheel to alter the character as required t When the Q Card title is complete press the exit button 1197GB issue 1 7 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Reading a Show from a Q Card t Insert a pre programmed Q Card into the slot in the PATHFINDER s front moulding see page 7 3 Ensure that the card is inserted with the printed logo facing upwards and with its edge connector towards the slot t Call up the Q Card Functions Page of the Store Menu Fead lli ila Card Functions Suar1 LTTPIEEJ If there is no Q Card inserted or you are trying to use an invalid type of card the message Ho Card Inserted will displayed t To initiate the read process press the Read soft button the following confirmation message will then appear Press Both Buttons Fead Into Desk Confirm Confirm Remember that all Cues Sequences and Stacks in the PATHFINDER s memory will be overwritten by this operation and cannot be recovered tS Press the two lower soft buttons to confirm the read process or press the exit button to abort The read process will take about six seconds during which time the display will show the message Feadina Card IMPORTANT NOTE During the re
15. 93 Not used 00H Always set to zero 94 Preview Mode This byte is used in conjunction with byte 57 to indicate which part of a Cue is being Previewed 00H No Preview Preview Cue Channel levels 02H Preview levels of current Step of assigned Sequence 0 Not valid 95 Not used 00H Always set to zero 96 AutoFade enable This byte indicates whether all fades are permitted 00H Fades disabled FFH Fades enabled 97 Stack Trigger This byte indicates that the Stack has just been triggered 00H No trigger Trigger 98 Clear Button Flag 00H No action FFH Deselect all LTP Channels C 8 1197GB issue 1 Appendix C MIDI Commands for Linking 99 Set Button Flag 00H No action FFH Select all LTP Channels 100 Stack Number Loaded 00H None 01 0 Stack Number 1 to 10 101 Stack Entry 00H No Stack Loaded 01H 63H Entry Number 1 to 99 102 LCD Menu Page Active on Master Console 01 32 Menu Page Reference Number 1 to 50 103 Sequence Step Number to Store When a Sequence Step is stored by the Master console this byte identifies the Step number 01 19 Step Number 1 to 25 104 Mod Mode Flag 80H Mod Mode Set to Off FFH Mod Mode Set to On All other values No Change 1197GB issue 1 C 9 Celco PATHFINDE
16. PATHFINDER USER GUIDE part I197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDR Console User Guide Document EPD01021 1197 issue 1 08 03 96 Copyright 1996 Celco The Live Entertainment Divison of Electrosonic Ltd All rights reserved No part of this documentation may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording without the prior written permission of Celco The information in this documentation is supplied without warranty of any kind either directly or indirectly and is subject to change without prior written notice Celco its employees or appointed representatives will not be held responsible for any damages to software hardware or data howsoever arising as a direct or indirect result of the product s mentioned herein Issued by Publications Department Electrosonic Ltd Hawley Mill Hawley Road Dartford Kent DA2 75 United Kingdom Documentation written and designed by Andrew M Bailey Printed in the United Kingdom Preface Preface Welcome to the Celco PATHFINDER The PATHFINDER is a compact and versatile Lighting Control Console featuring state of the art microprocessor technology It is designed to provide a full range of lighting control from simple manual operation up to complex pre programmed sequences and is equally at home in theatre discotheque or concert environments If you ve never used a L
17. The display will then revert to the Main Control Page of the Root Menu 197GB issue 1 5 9 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Replaying a Stack A Stack can be replayed in the following ways Manual Replay using the stack fader Semi Automatic Replay using the go button or ext go input Automatic Replay using AutoRun Via MIDI Show Control see page 9 8 onwards for further details Before a Stack can be replayed it must first be loaded Loading a Stack gt gt Ensure that the stack fader is fully down or up Check that all Channel Faders Cue Faders and Preset Masters are fully down unless you specifically require them to be on and that the Grand Master is fully up Call up the Stack Playback Page of the Root Menu CWiew Man T iew Henst Current tacki 22 Timet lt gt Move the cursor to the first part of the Stack field and rotate the master select wheel until the required Stack number 1 to 10 is displayed If the Stack field is blank then no Stack is loaded 5 10 1197GB issue 1 Section 5 Cue Stack Programming Stack Autoload The PATHFINDER has the ability to automatically load and run a Stack when the console is powered up This is achieved with the Autoload Stack parameter on the second Page of the Defaults Set up Menu Autoload Stack Hone Shore Preset 1 lt C2 Unloading a Stack t Call up the Stack Playback Page of the Root Menu t Move
18. chase effects 1197GB issue 1 6 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide The Sequence Menu Pages Sequence programming is largely achieved via the Sequence Menu Fig 6 1 below shows how to reach the Sequence Menu Pages from the Root Menu Uiewl Man Uieul cum Sade c ines aa ROOT MENU next next next a m STORE PATCH Channel 1 ESETUP1 LIMITI STORE SELECT MENU ECUE 1 SEQUENCE Store Select STACK SEQUENCE MENU Store Sea 1 LEnd1 Bett Linear Main Set up Page lt At End Loor gt HEAD UP DISPLAY FEATURE next Do Pattern LLearni Pattern H z see page 10 8 r Sie Pattern Set up Page lt LTP Snar gt next _ 55 56 57 58 53 88 LTP Set up Page next s i chan x Channel Utility Page Set Clear next Edit Sequence Edit Sequence Page CInsert Delete next Fig 6 1 How to access the Sequence Menu Pages 6 2 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Using the Chase Maker Facility The PATHFINDER s Chase Maker facility allows various types of chase and build up Sequences of up to 25 consecutive or non consecutive HTP Channels to be created very quickly However if you prefer to programme a Sequence manually please follow the instructions from page 6 9 onwards Creating a Basic Sequence t Choose whethe
19. t Call up the Main Set up Page of the MSC Menu CFATCHI MSC Out OFF Msc ID 3 C2 ID 15 gt t Move the cursor to the MSC ID field and rotate the master select wheel to select the required Individual ID number e Htoili corresponding to IDs 00H to 6FH inclusive t Move the cursor to the Group ID field and rotate the master select wheel to select the required Group ID number e __ to ignore all Group ID s e corresponding to Group ID s 70H to 7 inclusive 1197GB issue 1 9 9 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide MSC Output Functions The PATHFINDER console can be configured as a System Master i e to transmit commands to control external MSC compatible devices when the following events occur e The go button is pressed e The stack fader is moved e A Cue Fader is moved e A Cue Flash Button is pressed e The Grand Master gm fader is moved Configuring the Console for MSC Output Control To set up the PATHFINDER to control other MSC compatible consoles or devices the MSC Out parameter must be set to On as follows t Call up the Main Set up Page of the MSC Menu CPATCHI MSC Out Or MSC ID IS T Geour Ibi 2 gt t Move the cursor to the MSC Out field and rotate the master select to set the parameter from Off to On 9 10 1197GB issue 1 Section 9 MIDI Show Control MSC Cue Patching When an MSC message is sent in response to a Cue being tr
20. Details of how to configure each console follows on the next few pages 9 6 1197GB issue 1 Section 9 MIDI Show Control MSC MSC OUTPUT CONSOLE CPATCHI MSC Out On MSC ID MSC INPUT CONSOLE CPATCHI MSC off MSC ID 1 MSC INPUT CONSOLE CPATCHI MSC Out OFF 2 m to additional INPUT CONSOLES or MSC compatible devices lt Groug ID 3 C41 Greg ID E51 ID csa Groun 1 Fig 9 2 Connecting consoles for MSC operation 1197GB issue 1 9 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide MSC Input Functions Using an external MSC compatible device it is possible to remotely perform the following functions on the PATHFINDER console Trigger a specific Cue Trigger a specific Cue with a time Set a Cue to off Set all Cues currently up via MSC control to off Load a Stack entry Trigger the next Stack entry Trigger a specific Stack entry Trigger the next Stack entry with a time Trigger a specific Stack entry with a time Pause the current Stack cross fade Resume the current Stack cross fade Reset the console to its power up state DBO on DBO off 9 8 1197GB issue 1 Section 9 MIDI Show Control MSC Configuring the Console for MSC Input Control To set up the PATHFINDER for remote MSC operation it is necessary to enter the mandatory Individual and optional Group ID s that the console should respond to as follows
21. Output Limit parameters The Chan field updates to show the Channel last controlled by a Channel Fader of Channel Flash Button B 14 Sequence Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference SOFT BUTTONS 1 24 allocates the Channel Flash Buttons to Channels 1 to 48 in 96 Channel Mode only 25 48 allocates the Channel Flash Buttons to Channels 49 to 96 in 96 Channel Mode only The following are for use with the LTP Set up Page Set selects all LTP Channels Clear deselects all LTP Channels Edit Sequence Page Edit Seu 1 Ster 1 LInzertl Delete This Page is used to insert or delete a Sequence Step The Sequence number Seq field and Step number Step field are for display only these values must be pre selected on the Main Set up Page the Step value can be changed by using the Step button SOFT BUTTONS Insert inserts a new blank Step prior to the currently displayed Step number Delete deletes the currently displayed Step number B 15 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Cue Menu Cue Menu Main Set up Page Cue 1 Power D Ue Def Down D Hone Ci Sea B gt Cue selects or displays Cue number from to 248 Move selects the time taken for LTP Channels to change to their pre programmed Cue levels when using AutoFade Def use the console default value see page B 25 B to a delay in Seconds Up selects the time taken for HTP Channels to fad
22. 10 1 Sequence Display Screen 10 8 Sequence Preview Screen 10 9 Stack Entry Screen 10 7 HTP Channels basics of level control 2 4 controlling with Presets 3 5 3 8 flash buttons 3 3 overview 2 1 to 2 2 2 4 2 6 principles of mastering 2 7 selecting 24 or 48 channel mode 3 2 setting levels 3 3 viewing numeric levels 3 4 X 4 1197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Index K to M K Keyboard connecting to the console 10 1 using to enter Cue labels 10 4 L Linking Consoles overview 9 2 to 9 3 set up procedure 9 4 to 9 5 Live Mode see Live Blind Operation Live Blind Operation overview 3 10 to 3 11 Loading a Show see Reading a Show LTP Channels general control of 3 12 to 3 14 overview 2 1 2 3 Master Select Wheel changing values with 1 9 location of 1 6 Mastering principles of 2 7 Menu Control System overview of 1 6 to 1 8 MIDI Show Control MSC generalset up 9 6 to 9 7 input control functions 9 8 input control set up 9 9 MIDI message format D 2 output control functions 9 10 output control set up 9 10 output cue patching 9 11 to 9 12 overview 9 6 see also Linking Consoles 1197GB issue 1 X 5 Index NtoQ Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Mod Button location of 1 5 Monitor HUD connecting to the console 10 1 N Next Button location of 1 6 purpose of 1 8 P Page terminology in User Guide 1 1 Patching console to DMX channels 8 6 to 8 9 MSC output cues 9 11 to 9 12 Power
23. 152 84 153 85 154 86 155 87 156 88 157 89 158 90 159 91 160 92 161 93 162 94 163 95 164 96 165 97 166 98 167 99 168 100 169 101 170 102 180 103 200 1197GB issue 1 Appendix C MIDI Commands for Linking Sequence Speed Code Byte 77 Beats Per Minute 104 250 105 300 106 350 107 400 108 450 109 500 110 550 111 600 112 700 113 800 114 900 115 1000 116 1100 117 1200 118 Wild Slow 119 Wild Medium 120 Wild Fast 121 Hard Bass Step 122 Hard Mid Step 123 Hard Top Step 124 Soft Bass Step 125 Soft Mid Step 126 Soft Top Step 127 Hard Bass Build 128 Hard Mid Build 129 Hard Top Build 130 Soft Bass Build 131 Soft Mid Build 132 Soft Top Build 1197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide This page is intentionally left blank C 18 1197GB issue 1 Appendix D MIDI Commands for MSC MIDI Show Control MSC provides a set of commands within the MIDI Standard that are specifically designed for lighting and control applications The implementation of MSC on the PATHFINDER console supports both MSC Input and MSC Output commands For further information about the general use and implementation of MSC reference should be made to the following publication MIDI Show Control MSC MIDI 1 0 Recommended Practice RP 002 25th July 1991 which is available from United K
24. 4001 4024 Not used 8001 801 Store sequence header and channel data for sequence 1 30 Header data is in bytes 76 onwards step number is in byte 38 8101H 811EH Store sequence header data only for sequence 1 30 Header data is in bytes 76 onwards 001 004 Store Stack 1 4 Not used in slave console 60 Not used 00H Always set to zero 61 Cue Fader 1 Playback Assignment This byte contains the number of the Cue currently replaying on Cue Fader 1 00 Cue numbers 1 240 FOH Dummy cue number 241 Used on LCD panel only Blank cue F2H FEH Not valid FFH No Cue assigned 62 thru 72 Cue Fader 2 to 12 Playback Assignment Values as per byte 61 73 Cue Number on Stack Current Playback This byte contains the number of the current Cue replaying on the Stack Values as per byte 61 74 Cue Number on Stack Next Playback This byte contains the number of the next Cue to replaying on the Stack Values as per byte 61 1197GB issue 1 C 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide 75 Cue Number on LCD This byte contains the number of the current Cue displayed on the LCD panel Values as per byte 61 76 These bytes contain data for either Cues or Sequences thru 91 See sub section on Cues page C 10 or Sequences page C 13 92 Playback mode 00H Cues on playback 01 Not valid
25. Channel with the or soft buttons then rotate the master select wheel to set the level as required c de selected i e current LTP level is unchanged e 81099 corresponding to levels 0 to 9976 respectively e FF corresponding to level of 100 tS To deselect all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Clear soft button tS To select all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Set soft button Return to the LTP Control Page and set the level for each Channel as required 3 14 197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming What is a Cue In theatrical lighting the term Cue traditionally refers to a set lighting pattern or scene The PATHFINDER has the ability to memorize the levels of its 48 HTP Channels and 24 LTP Channels as a Cue Up to 240 Cues can be held in the PATHFINDER s memory at one time Each Cue can then be recalled by using one of the Cue Faders In addition Cues can be assigned to a Stack see Section 5 which allows them to be recalled in a pre defined order either manually or automatically at specific intervals HELPFUL HINT You may find it helpful to understand the principles of recalling and previewing Cues before starting to learn about a Cue programming Please read Recalling A Cue from page 4 18 onwards Cue Numbering Cues in the PATHFINDER s memory are held in a sequentia
26. Check and if necessary replace the battery No Data In Q Card This is normal for a new blank Q Card the card can be written to but not read from Q Card Too Small You are attempting to use a Q Card with insufficient capacity Check that you are using a No 6 type card Wrong Data Format The Q Card currently contains data for another type of console e g Pathfinder you will not be able to read from the card You can however write to the card but all previous data on it will be lost Obtaining Further Assistance or Servicing If you are still having difficulties in operating the PATHFINDER Console please write to CELCO Head Office Hawley Mill Hawley Road Dartford Kent DA2 7SY U K Fax 44 0 1322 282 292 For urgent enquiries please telephone 44 0 1322 282 218 between 8 30am and 5 00pm U K time If you think your console may be faulty you should contact your dealer in the first instance for servicing arrangements Alternatively contact CELCO at the above address fax or telephone number 4 1197GB issue 1 Appendix B Menu Page Reference Left hand LCD Panel Celco Pathfinder Mode PRESET Live The top line of this display indicates whether the console is in 24 or 48 Channel Mode Celco Pathfincder denotes 24 channel mode In 48 channel mode the top line will show either Buttons 1 24 or Buttons 25 48 to indicate which group of Chan
27. Cues ID H11 Call Cueit La L gt Cue The number of a Cue that is internal to the PATHFINDER Console i e 1 to 240 ID The ID address of an external device to be controlled by the Cue specified in the Cue field Hfoili for individual addresses 0 to 111 a Brode 1 po 15 for group addresses 0 to 15 Hii Cail for all addresses Gue Specifies the Cue number to be triggered on the external device may be the same number as specified in the Cue field or a different number or format see page 9 11 SOFT BUTTONS DEFAULT sets up a 1 to 1 patch where the internal Cues 1 to 240 are directly mapped to the same external Cues The ID parameter is settoHii 11 for each Cue CLEAR displays the Clear Patch Page to allow any existing patch data to be deleted lt moves the cursor up left gt moves the cursor down right Clear Patch Page Clear MSC Cue Textl Press both buttons Press the two top soft buttons at once to clear the MSC Patch B 28 Appendix C MIDI Commands for Linking System Exclusive Message Format The PATHFINDER linking system uses a special form of the MIDI System Exclusive message format This consists of a data packet with the following structure Byte Description 1 System exclusive code 1 0 2 00H 3 Manufacturers code 4 3 20H Celco 4 14H 5 Product code 01H Explorer Pathfinder or Navigator co
28. DMX output from each console is not linked Therefore a DMX merger will be required if the outputs from the consoles are required to control Channels on the same DMX network During Linked operation Cues Stacks and Sequences become common to all consoles For example recalling a Cue on the Master console will recall the corresponding Cue on all Slave panels 9 2 1197GB issue 1 Section 9 MIDI Show Control MSC Operating the Consoles All playback of Cues Sequences and Stacks is controlled by the Master console The following controls on the Master console will override the corresponding controls on the Slave panels e Grand Master Fader e Preset Master Faders and Flash Buttons e Cue Faders and Flash Buttons e Stack Fader and go Button e STL Fader e Sequence Control Buttons bass step and stop Cue recall is controlled by the Master console only using any of the methods used for a single console Cue scrolling operates as normal on the Master console but is not available on the Slave consoles IMPORTANT NOTE Q Card functions and Floppy Disk functions where available are still controlled by each individual console Thus you must ensure that the correct Show or portion of a Show is loaded on each console Programming the Consoles All programming of Cues Stacks and Sequences is achieved via the Master console using the same processes as for a single console The only difference is tha
29. Defaults Page B 25 Clear Men E CES ME 26 MSC Men r suqu B 27 Mai Set up end B 27 Patch Set up Page s uu sasana Suwa B 28 Clear Patch Page pas B 28 Appendix C MIDI Commands for Linking C 1 System Exclusive Message Format C 1 Special Encoding for Transmission C 2 Data Block Contents C 4 Short Data BIoCES a arco Er Oe uperi C 4 Long Data Blocks ou ege RE En REOR EUER RR C 4 Cues Data bytes 76 581 isum acere See ch aae C 10 AutoFade Time Table C 10 Sequence Data bytes 76 91 C 13 pequence Speed tox ei C 14 Appendix D MIDI Commands for MSC D 1 MIDI System Exclusive Message Format D 2 Data Block for MSC Input D 3 Data Block for MSC Output D 6 197GB issue 1 ix Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Appendix E Technical Data E 1 Console Specifications E 1 Rear Panel Connectors E 3 Power Connector lt i ur e er mee oe ees E 3 MIDI Connectors E 3 External go Connector E 4 DMX Out Connector E 5 Audio Mic Connector
30. Fader back past its zero point see page 4 22 t Press the next button to step through the Cue Menu until the Insert Delete Cue Page is displayed Insert or Delete a L Inzertl Deleted ts To insert a new Cue press the Insert soft button IMPORTANT NOTE When a Cue is inserted any following Cues are shifted up by one position For example if you have 10 Cues in memory and you insert a new Cue after Cue 5 Cues 6 to 10 will become Cues 7 to 11 Please be aware of the disruption this may cause to the order and timing of Cues within Stacks 1197GB issue 1 4 15 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Deleting Cues Please remember that a Delete Cue action cannot be undone IF IN DOUBT DON T DELETE Deleting a Single Cue tS Select the Cue that you wish to delete by previewing it Cue i e by pulling the appropriate Cue Fader back past its zero point see page 4 22 t Press the next button to step through the Cue Menu until the Insert Delete Cue Page is displayed Inzert or Delete a Inzertl Delete t To delete the currently previewed Cue press the Delete soft button IMPORTANT NOTE When a single Cue is deleted any following Cues are shifted by one position to fill the space For example if you have 10 Cues in memory and you delete Cue 5 Cues 6 to 10 will become Cues 5 to 9 Please be aware of the disruption this may cause to the order and timing of Cues within Stacks
31. Flash Buttons are assigned to Channels 1 to 24 Note The left hand LCD Display shows Celco Pathfinder in 24 Channel mode Celco Pathfinder 1 241 25 481 Mode PRESET Blind Channel Utility Chan 4 42 X Cue 1 Set Clear III a i TOU Master controls overall level from Preset 1 Channel Faders GM Master controls overall level from P2 Master controls overall level from Preset 2 Channel Faders P1 amp P2 Masters Cues amp Sequences Fig 3 1 Operational summary for 24 Channel Mode 3 6 197GB issue 1 Section 3 Manual Preset Control Preset Inversion By default the Preset Masters are both configured to be at zero when fully down and at 100 when fully up Thus to perform a cross fade between the two Presets the Preset Masters need to be moved in opposite directions However the PATHFINDER allows the operation of Preset Master p1 to be reversed or inverted with respect to p2 This greatly eases cross fades since both faders can now be moved in the same direction ts Call up the Primary Page of the Defaults Menu on the right hand LCD Panel Chan Pode 2 Preset Invert Or Cue Block Fade OFF gt t Position the cursor on the Preset Invert field using the lt or gt soft buttons ts Rotate the master
32. Functions 3 Show 1 TITLE t Rotate the master select wheel to choose a Show number from 1 to 5 Ifa title has already been entered for the selected Show this will be displayed between the two brackets 3 tS enter or change the Show name press the TITLE soft button to call up the Disk Show Title Page Enter Show 1 Title HEAD UP DISPLAY CAUSTCAL SHOL re see page 10 10 If a title has already been programmed it will be displayed The current cursor position is indicated by the flashing underline character t Rotate the master select wheel to step through the available letters numbers and symbols t When the required character is displayed press the gt soft button to move the cursor to the next position t Repeat the last two instructions to enter the rest of the title 7 12 197GB issue 1 Section 7 Q Card amp Disk Storage To enter a space simply move the cursor without selecting a character To edit a character position the cursor on the character then rotate the master select wheel to alter the character as required When the Show title is complete press the exit button To initiate the save process press the Write soft button the following confirmation message will then appear Press Both Buttons To Write to Disk Confirm Coanfirml Press the two lower soft buttons to confirm the save process or press the exit button to abort The save
33. No Sequence is assigned e 1058 Sequence number assigned to the cue 4 8 1197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming Labelling a Cue Each Cue can be given an identification label which can comprise up to eight alphanumeric characters t With the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu on the right hand LCD Display position the cursor on the Seq parameter t A further press of the gt soft button will transfer the cursor to the label field of the left hand LCD Display the cursor position is indicated by a flashing underline character elco Pathfinder HEAD UP DISPLAY Mode PRESET Liwe FEATURE see page 10 4 ts Rotate the master select wheel to step through the available letters numbers and symbols t When the required character is displayed press the gt soft button to move the cursor to the next position t Repeat the last two instructions to enter the rest of the label To enter a space simply move the cursor without selecting a character To edit a character position the cursor on the character then rotate the master select wheel to alter the character as required tS To return the cursor to the right hand LCD Display repeatedly press the soft button 197GB issue 1 4 9 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Modifying Cue Settings The following Cue parameters are interactive and can be altered at anytime simply by following the instructions on the indicated pages AutoFade Times So
34. PATHFINDER User Guide Disk Control Screen This screen is displayed when either of the two Disk Functions Pages of the Store Select Menu is called up on the right hand LCD Panel bisk 1 Man Show Show 2 Encore Shee 17 Ha Show Preset Shoe 4 Show Shwe 52 A PRESHO C SCENE SCENEI H SCERET B SCENES P It lists the names of up to five shows found on the floppy disk drive together with disk status information When the Disk Show Title Page is called up on the right hand LCD Panel the keyboard can be usedfor entering or changing the Show names 10 10 1197GB issue 1 Appendix A Troubleshooting Problem The console is not functioning the LCD Panel backlights are not on Likely Cause amp Solution Check that the Power Supply Unit is connected to a suitable mains supply and switched on the red power indicator should be lit If the indicator is not lit check the plug fuse or circuit breaker fuse Check that the flying lead of the Power Supply Unit is plugged fully into the power socket on the back panel of the console The LCD Panel backlights are on but one or both of the displays are blank or difficult to read The display contrast may need adjusting rotate the edge wheel immediately below either display window to obtain optimum contrast Some or all HTP Channel outputs are not responding to Channel Fade
35. Rotate the master select wheel to choose a Show number from 1 to 5 If a title has been entered for the selected Show this will be displayed between the two brackets 3 t To initiate the delete process press the Delete soft button the following confirmation message will then appear EB h Buttons n F Press Bat To Delete Confirm Confirm t Press the two lower soft buttons to confirm the read process or press the exit button to abort The read process will only take a few seconds during which time the display will show the following Bbor t 1 CAbortd To Abort Show Delete Press Both si ias nx Please lai If you need to stop the read process for any reason press the top two soft buttons 1197GB issue 1 7 15 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide This page is intentionally left blank 7 16 1197GB issue 1 Section 8 Console Set up amp Defaults The PATHFINDER has several parameters which define how the console operates These settings together with various default timings for use with the AutoFade and AutoRun functions are accesssed via the Default Set up Menu 1197GB issue 1 8 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide The Defaults Menu Pages Fig 8 2 below shows how to reach the Defaults Menu Pages from the Root Menu View Man View Hext Current Stuck Time ES C3 next next next CSETUPI B STORE PRTCH1 Channel 1
36. Supply connecting to the console 1 12 to 1 13 mains connections 1 13 Preset Inversion 3 7 Preset Masters p1 amp p2 affect on Live Blind mode 3 10 to 3 11 basic usage details 2 5 function within 24 Channel mode 3 5 function within 48 Channel mode 3 8 location and overview 1 4 place in the control path 2 4 see also Mastering Preset Inversion Previewing see Cues Sequences Q Q Card accessing menu Pages for 7 2 creating editing a title 7 5 error messages 4 insertion removal 7 3 overview 7 1 reading a show from 7 6 X 6 197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Index to S saving a show to 7 4 swapping shows 7 7 to 7 9 technical data E 2 R Reading a Show from Floppy Disk 7 14 from Q Card 7 6 S Saving a Show to Floppy Disk 7 12 to 7 13 to Q Card 7 4 Scrolling of Cues 4 18 to 4 19 Sequences accessing the menu Pages for 6 2 advice on editing 6 22 assigning toaCue 6 8 deleting aStep 6 38 deleting all Sequences 6 39 editing in blind mode 6 23 to 6 29 editing inlive mode 6 30 to 6 36 HUD Sequence Display Screen 10 8 HUD Sequence Preview Screen 10 9 HUD sequence status area 10 5 inserting extra Step 6 37 overview 6 1 previewing 6 19 to 6 21 programming procedure 6 9 to 6 18 replay control 6 40 using the Bass Step button 6 41 using the Chase Maker facility 6 3 to 6 7 using the Step button 6 41 using the Stop button 6 41 Servicing see Care amp Maintenance Soft Function Buttons lo
37. baH tolza 100 beat increments Psuedo Random Intervals Wild Slow Wild Medium Wild Fast Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Sequence Menu Sound to Light Control Fast response step options Hard Hass Hard Mid SiLer Hard Tor Stee Slow response step options Soft Bass Soft Mid Ster Soft Tor Ster Fast response build up options Hard Bass Build Hard Hid Build Hard Tor Build Slow response build up options Soft Bass Build Soft Mid Build Soft Tor Build At End selects the following replay options Look the Sequence will repeat continuously Shor the Sequence will run once and then stop on its final Step SOFT BUTTONS End used to mark the final plus one Step of a Sequence if less than 99 Steps are used lt moves the cursor left up gt moves the cursor right down B 12 Sequence Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference Pattern Set up Page Do Pattern Learn Hone HTF Fade Hone 21 Srar gt Pattern selects a Pattern to apply to a learned Sequence from the following options Hane default n z On 3 On n i OFF Orn 2 OFF n 3 OFF Orn 4 OFF z Crawl 3 Crawi 4 Crawl Build Ur Hedatiue inverts the current Pattern HTP Fade selects the transition between Steps for HTP Channel levels from the following options Hone Fade cross fade between Steps Irit fade in then fade out on each Ste
38. corresponding to levels 0 to 99 respectively FF corresponding to level of 100 tS To deselect all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Clear soft button tS To select all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Set soft button Return to the LTP Control Page and set the level for each Channel as required 4 4 1197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming HELPFUL HINT An LTP Channel must be selected to be included in the Cue You may find it helpful to select all LTP Channels by using the Set button on the Channel Utility Page this will ensure that the current state of all colour changers etc being controlled by LTP Channels will be stored in the Cue IMPORTANT NOTE Any LTP Channels which are currently selected via the LTP Control Page of the Root Menu will not be affected by any levels saved within a Cue Any such Channels must be de selected in the LTP Control Page to enable the Cue levels to take effect see pages 3 12 to 3 14 El Saving the HTP LTP Channel Settings t When all of the HTP and LTP Channels are set to their required levels save the values to the Cue by pressing the enter button The enter button s indicator will light briefly to show that the settings have been accepted 1197 issue 1 4 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Programming Cue Parameters AutoFade Time S
39. defined by the following table the stop button controls one Sequence only is being that Sequence replayed more than one Sequence is being the Sequence asigned to the Cue replayed which is nearest Cue 1 a Sequence is being Double that Sequence Previewed Manually Stepping a Sequence The step button can be used at anytime whether the Sequence is running or stopped to manually trigger the next Step Bass Step Control Even if a Sequence is not set up for sound to light control you can use the PATHFINDER s Bass Step function to trigger Steps in synchronisation with the bass component of the applied audio signal ts Press the bass button to turn the Bass Step function ON indicator lit or OFF indicator not lit The Bass Step function provides two effects depending on the state of the stop button e When stop is ON the stepping speed is modulated by the bass level e When stop is OFF the Sequence is stepped by the bass beat 197GB issue 1 6 41 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide This page is intentionally left blank HEAD UP DISPLAY FEATURE see page 10 5 6 42 1197GB issue 1 Section 7 Q Card amp Disk Storage The Celco Q Card The Celco Q Card is a credit card size memory card on which can be stored the PATHFINDER s configuration together with any programmed Cues Sequences and Stacks This allows the entire set up for each show or
40. e its indicator is lit the Sequence will be halted It can then be stepped manually either by pressing the step button or by selecting a specific Step number In any case the active HTP Channels in each Step can be monitored on the Channel Flash Button indicators These features are summarised in Fig 6 19 on the next page 6 20 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Suimaiaa24q ajqnoq Aq aouanbag v SurysayD 9 914 pajas 191sDuu uot 01 eu Jo 1j uunind days ay uo 10510 au 1011500 eAubule jy exuenbac ayy deis j onupui 0 uojnq days ay 55914 Z tag 52035 SIOJDOIPUL 10904 uspj payyuapu days eauenbas sjauUDY NPD 94 HH M IA91d ajqnog 10 S 101D IDUI uat pajqpua lojporpur uat pajgosip ds exuanboc jo 05 oj pasn s 10111 dogs ayj 135344 9poH 4epurjujed 92129 59004 13410 eut yno d ls 0 uojnq xau au 55914 nuay aduanbas 900 0 9 Abjdsip 0 1 0 azuanba D 1900 an D manaig 90000 URE gt lt a a a LI T see page 10 9 FE 6 21 1197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Advice on Sequence Editing A Sequence can be edit
41. etc The PATHFINDER allows up to 14 Sequences to be replayed at the same time As soon as the Cue fade level rises above zero the Sequence will start running from Step 1 using the method speed defined by the Step Trigger parameter see page 6 16 Whilst a Sequence is being replayed its Step Trigger setting will be displayed at the bottom of the Main Control Page of the Root Menu 1 iiieul Hext Current 2 Times 68 BF gt This allows the setting to be changed without having to call up the Sequence Menu t Ensure that the cursor is positioned on the field i e the present value will be flashing if not use the and gt to move the cursor t Rotate the master select wheel to alter the setting as required Sound to Light Control If the Sequence is set up for Sound to Light STL control then t Ensure that an audio signal is connected to either the audio mic or audio speaker input t Open the Cue Fader and then adjust the level of the stl fader to set the step sensitivity relative to the incoming sound 6 40 197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Stopping a Sequence during Replay The stop button is used to enable or disable Sequence stepping Under normal circumstances this button should be off 1 the button indicator is not lit It is important to remember that the stop button can be used to stop one Sequence only at a time as
42. if not move the cursor to this field and set it to 1 with the master select wheel 6 10 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming E Setting up the HTP Channel Levels t Set one or more Channels to the required level using the appropriate bank s of Channel Faders 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Use lower fader bank only Use both fader banks Preset 2 Preset 1 amp 2 El Setting up the LTP Channel Levels t Move to the LTP Set up Page of the Sequence Menu 4o 58051 32 33 34 The Channel numbers 49 50 51 etc appear on the first and third lines of the display immediately beneath these are the levels for each Channel tS change the setting of each Channel for the current Step move the cursor to the appropriate Channel with the lt or gt soft buttons then rotate the master select wheel to set the level as required e de selected i e current LTP level is unchanged e 814099 corresponding to levels 0 to 99 respectively e FF corresponding to level of 100 tS To deselect all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Clear soft button t To select all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Set soft button Return to the LTP Control Page and set the level for each Channel as required 197GB issue 1 6 11 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide E Saving a Sequence Step t When all of
43. ka 4 1 The ne Menu resurss 4 2 Programming Channel Levels 4 3 Selecting CB 4 3 Setting up the HTP Channel Levels 4 3 Setting up the LIP Channel Levels 44 Saving the HTP LTP Channel Settings 4 5 Programming Cue Parameters 4 6 AutoFade Time Settings u ss ss ena ris 4 6 Sound to Light Control ee 4 7 Assigning a Sequence to a Cue 4 8 Labelling an 4 9 1197GB issue 1 Contents Modifying Cite Settings 4 10 Selecting Modify Mode 4 11 Changing HTP Channel 1 4 12 Changing LTP Channel 4 13 Saving or Abandoning Cue Level Changes 4 14 inserting Extra Cues oie qaqaq CREATE aca w 4 15 Deleting P 4 16 Deleting a Singl Lise cere rhe ees 4 16 Deleting AIDCHeS opere rtr REESE ER PRO 4 17 Recalling a 4 18 Cue Faders amp Block Scrolling 4 18 Cue Flash Buttons us tere xe enire qupa 4 18 Scrolling the Cue Block whilst a Cue is Active 4 19 Using a Cue Fader with AutoFade Off or zero fade time 4 20 Using a Cue Fader with AutoFade On or non zero fade time 4 20 Halting a C e Fade dac a 4 21 Previewing a Ue coser
44. levels towards their preset values t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu Mowe Def Down Def E gt t Move the cursor to the STL parameter using the lt or gt soft buttons then rotate the master select wheel to adjust the value to one of the following e Hone No Sound to Light control to be used Hard Bass Fast level changes using low frequencies e Hard Middle Fast level changes using mid frequencies Hard Tor Fast level changes using high frequencies e Soft Bass Slow level changes using low frequencies e Soft Middle Slow level changes using mid frequencies e Soft Tor Slow level changes using high frequencies 197GB issue 1 4 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Assigning a Sequence to a Cue In order to use a Sequence it must be assigned to a Cue This may be instead of or as well as having preset HTP and LTP Channel levels Where both a Sequence and preset Channel levels are used the preset HTP levels can be used to provide a constant or background lighting scene for the changing pattern of the Sequence For instructions on programming a Sequence please refer to Section 6 t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu Cues 1 Houe Def Def Down Def STL Hone i Sea C t Move the cursor to the Seq parameter using the lt or gt soft buttons then rotate the master select wheel to adjust the value to one of the following
45. performance without affect the current lighting set up The selection of Live Blind operation is dependent upon the positions of the Preset Masters and whether the console is in 24 or 48 channel mode as illustrated in Fig 3 3 HELPFUL HINT The use of Live or Blind operation is mainly relevent to programming Channel levels into Cues or Sequence 3 10 1197GB issue 1 Section 3 Manual Preset Control 24 Channel Mode E pi Celco Pathfinder E Mode PRESET Live g 3 gt left hand LCD Display lt Celco Pathfinder Made PRESET Blind 48 Channel Mode H 2 p2 p Buttons 1 24 Mode PRESET Live d 3 left hand LCD Display Buttons 1 24 lt Made PRESET Blind 0 Fig 3 3 Select Live or Blind preset operation 1197GB issue 1 3 11 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide LTP Channel Levels LTP Channel levels can either be set directly using the LTP Control Page of the Root Menu or be stored as part of a Cue or a Sequence An LTP channel has one of two states Selected the channel is assigned a specfic value of 0 to 100 this may also be referred to as an active channel Deselected the channel has no value specified this may also be referred to as a transparent channel since the previously set level is retained IMPORTANT NOT
46. the Cue Menu Cue 1 Power Def Def Down Def IL Hone i Seq HB Lp ts With the cursor on the Cue field rotate the master select wheel to specify the number of the Cue that you wish to program E Setting up the HTP Channel Levels ts Select whether you want to set the levels using Live or Blind operation as follows 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Live Blind Live Blind Put P2 Master Put P2 Master Put P1 Master Put P1 Master fully down fully up fully down fully up ts Then set each Channel to the required level using the appropriate bank s of Channel Faders 48 Channel Mode Use both fader banks Preset 1 amp 2 24 Channel Mode Use lower fader bank only Preset 2 4 8 197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide E Setting up the LTP Channel Levels t Press the next button to move to the LTP Set up Page of the Cue Menu 43 50 51 32 33 Ta als Dr Da p D a wass sa The Channel numbers 49 50 51 etc appear the first and third lines of the display immediately beneath these are the levels for each Channel t To change the setting of an individual Channel move the cursor to the appropriate Channel with the lt or gt soft buttons then rotate the master select wheel to set the level as required gt de selected i e current LTP level is unchanged e 099
47. the HTP and LTP Channels are set to their required levels save the values to the Sequence Step by pressing the enter button The enter button indicator will light up briefly to show that the settings have been accepted and the Step counter will increment ready for programming the next Step t Repeat stages 3 4 and 5 to program each Step in the Sequence Remember that a Sequence can comprise a maximum of 25 Steps t Once you have entered the last Step in the Sequence proceed to stage 6 IMPORTANT NOTE Remember to deselect all LTP Channels on the LTP Set up Page once you have entered the final Sequence Step Your programmed levels will not be altered by leaving Channels selected but they will be overriden Also return all Channel Faders to zero 6 12 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming E Ending the Sequence If your Sequence uses all 25 Steps go straight to stage 7 However if your Sequence has less than 25 Steps you need to mark the end of the Sequence as follows t After you have entered the last Sequence Step return to the Main Set up Page of the Sequence Menu Store Seyf 1 End1 Steet 11 Linear 1 BPH Z1 Ht End Loor CF Note that the Step number field will have incremented For example if you have programmed 10 Steps the Step counter will now be showing 11 this is correct so don t alter this value t Press the End soft button to mark the end of the Sequen
48. the Sequence 6 4 Assigning the Sequence to a Cue 6 8 Programming a Sequence Manually 6 9 Selecting Live Blind Operation 6 10 Selecting a SEQUENCE eis u umasa 6 10 Setting up the HTP Channel Levels 6 11 Setting up the LTP Channel Levels 6 11 Saving a Sequence Step e ve sacre pa ICE RE wama 6 12 Ending the Sequence xat RA DURAS E ES asna 6 13 Assigning the Sequence to a Cue 6 14 Sequence Parameters 6 15 Replay Options rr rrr Re 6 15 Step Trigger Method amp Speed 6 16 HTP Channel Transition 6 16 LIP Channel Transition e een 6 17 Previewing a Sequence 6 19 Double Previewing ii 255555 xt durs gon 6 19 Advice on Sequence Editing 6 22 197GB issue 1 Contents Editing a Sequence Blind Mode 6 23 Selecting a Sequence for Blind Editing 6 24 Stepping through the Sequence 6 24 Viewing HTP Channel Levels 6 25 Viewing LIP Channel Levels 6 26 Selecting Modify Mode e coe 6 26 Changing HTP Channel Levels 6 27 Changing LIP Channel Levels 6 28 Saving or Rejecting Level Changes 6 29 Editing a Sequence Live Mode
49. the cursor to the first part of the Stack field and rotate the master select wheel until no Stack is displayed t Move the stack fader to the opposite end of its travel to fade out the currently active Cue 1197GB issue 1 5 11 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Monitoring Stack Status The Stack Playback Page of the Root Menu is used to monitor HEAD UP DISPLAY FEATURE the progress or status of a Stack either before or during playback In addition the top two soft function buttons are used to preview the current or next Cues see Fig 5 3 see page 10 5 The Next field shows the number The Current field shows of the next Cue to be recalled from the number of the Cue that the Stack When a Stack is first This field shows the Stack Reply is in view When loaded this will show the number Mode either Man manual or a Stack is first hotel this of the first Cue in the Stack Auto AutoRun field will be blank Die 5 Current Stack 1 28 Time H EM Ltt If the current ue uses a The Time field shows the sequence the step pe or AutoRun wait time associated method is indicated here with the next Cue The second half of the Stack field shows the next entry number to be recalled from the Stack Change this number to move to a different entry
50. the data bytes their functions and settings NOTE The data in this table is in its uncoded format when transmitted the data will be encoded as detailed above C 4 197GB issue 1 Appendix C MIDI Commands for Linking Byte Description 7 Cue Fader 1 Playback Level This contains the combined level of the Cue Fader and Cue Flash button states and the level of the Grand Master 00H Zero level FFH Full level 8 Cue Fader 2 to 12 Playback Levels thru 18 Values as per byte 7 19 Stack Master Current Cue Level Values as per byte 7 20 Stack Master Next Cue Level Values as per byte 7 21 P1 Master level Values as per byte 7 22 Grand Master level Values as per byte 7 23 Not used 24 Cue 1 Playback Sequence Step Number This contains the step number for the Sequence assigned to Cue Fader 1 on the console 00H No assigned Sequence 01 19 Valid Sequence step number lAn FFH Not valid 25 Cue 2 to 12 Playback Sequence Step Numbers thru 35 Values as per byte 24 36 Stack Master Current Cue Sequence Step Number This contains the step number of the Sequence assigned to the current Cue being replayed by the Stack Values as per byte 24 197 issue 1 C 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide 37 Stack Master Next Cue Sequence Step Number This contains the step number of the Sequence if any assign
51. the required option see stage 3 for the available options tS To run Stack Maker and create the Stack press the Make soft button IMPORTANT NOTE If you don t intend using all 99 entries you will need to mark the end of the Stack as described in stage 4 5 4 1197 issue 1 Section 5 Cue Stack Programming E Manually Adding a Cue For each entry you need to specify a Cue number and an optional Wait Time The Wait Time is required only if you intend using the AutoRun feature and is the time for which the Cue will be in view t Move the cursor to the Cue parameter and select the number of the Cue for the first entry by rotating the master select wheel You can also select a Cue by operating its associated Cue Fader or Flash Button End 5tack i Make Entru 1 Cuei 1 Time Def Seconds lt E t seta Wait Time move the cursor to the Time field and rotate the master select wheel to select one of the following e 8 tobe a time in seconds e Def uses the time defined within the console s Default Set up see page 8 4 e no specific time this causes the Stack to pause during AutoRun t When the desired Cue number and Wait Time is shown press the enter button to store the entry The button indicator will light up briefly to show that the Cue has been accepted and the Entry field will increment automatically ready for the next Cue t Repeat this stage for eac
52. touch both electrodes at once with any conductive material including bare fingers as this may reduce the life of the battery by causing a current to be drawn 7 10 1197GB issue 1 Section 7 Q Card amp Disk Storage ts Unscrew the small retaining screw from the end of the card until the battery compartment can be eased out see Fig 7 3 lt gt Retaining Screw The retaining screw is captive ES the battery compartment withdraws by approx 15mm Push out the battery from the underside of the compartment Insert the new battery type BR2016 or equivalent ensuring that the positive electrode is at the top Finally close the battery compartment and re tighten the retaining screw Fig 7 3 Replacing the Q Card back up WARNING Battery Disposal The old battery must be disposed of in accordance with any local regulations In addition please observe the following guidelines Do not recharge Do not attempt to open or otherwise mutilate Do not heat or dispose of in fire Do not short circuit the electrodes 1197GB issue 1 7 11 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Saving a Show to a Floppy Disk tS Insert a 3 5 inch floppy disk into the drive unit If you are using a new disk not previously used by PATHFINDER it must be pre formatted t Call up the Disk Functions Primary Page of the Store Menu hl 11 Disk
53. 1 Cue Scroll Wheel location and overview 1 4 usage details 4 18 to 4 19 X 2 1197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Index D to E Cues accessing menu Pages for 4 2 assigning to Cue Faders 4 18 to 4 19 deleting Cues 4 16 to 4 17 flash buttons 4 18 HUD cue label area 10 4 HUD Cue Preview Screen 10 6 inserting extraCues 4 15 manual recall 4 18 modifying Channel levels 4 11 to 4 14 modifying Cue settings 410 numbering convention 4 1 overview 4 1 previewing 4 22 to 4 23 programming procedure 4 3 to 4 9 using Cue Faders 4 20 see also Stacks AutoFade Patching D Default Times AutoFade AutoRun 8 4 Dimmer Patching see Patching DMX Digital Transmitter Receiver connecting to the console 1 12 setting up guide 1 14 Double Previewing see Sequences E Enter Button location of 1 5 Error Messages Q Card 4 Exit Button location of 1 6 purpose of 1 8 197GB issue 1 X 3 Index to H Celco PATHFINDER User Guide F Floppy Disk G accessing menu Pages for 7 2 creating editing a show title 7 12 deleting a show from 7 15 HUD Disk Control Screen 10 10 overview 7 1 reading a show from 7 14 saving a show to 7 12 to 7 13 technical data 2 Grand Master gm H basic usage details 2 6 location amp overview 1 4 place in the control path 2 4 see also Mastering Head Up Display System HUD Cue Preview Screen 10 6 Disk Control Screen 10 10 Main Display Screen 10 2 to 10 5 overview
54. 7 F A stylish and rugged flight case constructed in rigidized aluminium with engineered plastazote insert an finished in black nylon The flight case has space for the PATHFINDER console and its Power Supply Unit Dust Cover Order as ESC2297 C A soft PVC dust cover screened with the Celco and PATHFINDER logos Work Light Order as ESC2296 L A small gooseneck lamp that connects to the console to provide illumination in low light conditions Magnetic Label Strip Order as ESC2296 W A magnetic strip which can be fitted above the Cue Faders for identification It is suitable for use with most write on wipe off pens and crayons Q Card no 6 Order as ESC2226 For storing and retrieving show data For more details refer to Section 7 Floppy Disk Drive Order as ESC2000 FDD For storing and retrieving show data using standard PC compatible 3 5inch pre formatted floppy disks Suitable for the EPX version of PATHFINDER only EPX Upgrade Kit Order as ESC2297 EPX For upgrading the standard PATHFINDER console to an EPX version in order to provide Head Up Display and Floppy Disk Drive capabilities 1 16 1197GB issue 1 Section 2 An Overview of Channels Channel Types The Celco PATHFINDER console is capable of controlling up to 60 channels which are arranged as follows e Channels 1 to 48 are configured as Highest Takes Precedence HTP for controlling lamp levels via dimmers and e Channels 49 to 60 are co
55. CKS delete all Stacks SEQUENCE delete all Sequences ALL delete all Cues Stacks and Sequences t The following confirmation Page will then appear Clear Clear Press ALL Four Buttonz to Clear Clear Clear t To perform the chosen deletion press all four soft buttons at once The display will then revert to the Root Menu OR To abandon the deletion press the exit button The display will then revert to the Clear Menu 8 10 197GB issue 1 Section 9 Linking Consoles MIDIMSC For applications where the 60 Channels provided by the PATHFINDER are not sufficient it is possible to link two or more consoles together using the built in MIDI Interface In addition the PATHFINDER is compatible with the MIDI Show Control System MSC allowing it to control or be controlled by any other MSC compatible console or device This section describes the setting up and usage of simple Linking and MSC console control 1197GB issue 1 9 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide L inked Operation For Linked operation one console is designated as a Master which is then used to control the operation of one or more Slave consoles Each console controls the levels of 60 separate Channels By using the Dimmer Patching facility the full range of 512 possible DMX Channels can be controlled e g the Master console could control Channels 1 to 60 the first Slave could control Channels 61 to 120 and so on NOTE The
56. Celco PATHFINDER User Guide AutoFade time Time seconds code Byte 83 50 15 51 16 52 17 53 18 54 19 55 20 56 21 57 22 58 23 59 24 60 25 61 26 62 27 63 28 64 29 65 30 66 31 67 32 68 33 69 34 60 35 71 36 72 73 38 74 39 75 40 76 41 77 42 78 43 79 44 80 45 81 46 82 47 83 48 84 49 85 50 86 51 1197 issue 1 Appendix C MIDI Commands for Linking AutoFade time Time seconds code Byte 83 87 52 88 53 89 54 90 55 91 56 92 57 93 58 94 59 95 60 96 Def default 97 Man manual used for Stacks only Sequence Data bytes 76 91 When data bytes 58 59 contain 8001 811 inclusive bytes 76 91 contain the following data 76 Sequence Length 00 01 Not valid 02 19 Sequence lengths of 2 25 1AH FFH Not valid 77 Sequence Speed Code Refer to the Sequence Speed Table starting on the next page 78 Sequence Speed Count 79 These two bytes 78 LSB 79 MSB represent 2mS count in the range 25 to 30 000 corresponding to 1200 to 1 BPM respectively 80 Sequence Status Bit Flags BIT O 0 Snap mode 1 Fade mode BIT 1 0 Loop mode 1 Stop mode BITS 2 7 Not used 81 Not used to 91 1197GB issue 1 C 13 Celco PATHFI
57. ES With LTP channels any newly defined level including zero will override a previous value Any LTP Channels levels which are left selected on LTP Control Page of the Root Menu will override any new levels which are requested by Cues or Sequences Unlike HTP Channels the levels of LTP Channels are not varied by the Preset Master or Grand Master Faders However LTP Channel levels are not sent whilst the console is in Blind mode 3 12 1197GB issue 1 Section 3 Manual Preset Control Setting LTP Channel Levels t Select whether you want to set the levels using Live or Blind operation as follows 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Blind Live Blind Live Put P2 Master Put P2 Master Put P1 Master Put P1 Master fully down fully up fully down fully up IMPORTANT NOTE In Blind mode amy levels set for LTP Channels will not take effect until the appropriate Preset Master is moved above zero or its Flash Button pressed t Call up the LTP Control Page of the Root Menu on the right hand LCD Panel 49 502521 52 53 54 HEAD UP DISPLAY e _ See FEATURE 55 56 57 56 59 see page 10 2 eg The Channel numbers 49 50 51 etc appear on the first and third lines of the display immediately beneath these are the levels for each Channel 197GB issue 1 3 13 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide t To change the setting of an individual Channel move the cursor to the appropriate
58. Functions Primary Page Disk Functions Secondary Page Fig 7 1 How to access the Store Menu 7 2 1197GB issue 1 Section 7 Q Card amp Disk Storage Inserting Removing a Q Card The PATHFINDER will only work correctly with the Type 6 Celco Q Card t To insert a Q Card hold the card with the printed logo facing upwards and with its edge connector towards the slot in the PATHFINDER s front moulding t Now gently slide the card into the slot until it stops then apply firm pressure to engage the connector Fig 7 2 Inserting a Q Card into the PATHFINDER tS To remove the Q Card hold the end of the card and withdraw it from the slot CAUTION To avoid data loss or corruption either on the Q Card or in the console s internal memory do not remove or insert a card whilst attempting a Read Write or Swap function 197GB issue 1 7 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Saving a Show to a Q Card tS Insert a blank Q Card into the slot in the PATHFINDER s front moulding see page 7 3 Ensure that the card is inserted with the printed logo facing upwards and with its edge connector towards the slot You may also use a Q Card which already contains data But beware this will be overwritten without any warning t Call up the Q Card Functions Page of the Store Menu E2Sadl hl itel Card Functions CTITLE If there is no Q Card inserted or you are trying to use an i
59. MX dtr 1 14 General Care of the Console 1 15 Optional 1 16 Section 2 An Overview of Channels 2 1 Channel ee rib doce ba ai e 2 1 HTP Channels Highest Takes Precedence 2 2 LTP Channels Latest Takes Precedence 2 3 Basics of HTP Level Control 2 4 Basic Channel 2 5 Output amp Dimmer Patch Limiting 2 6 Grand Master 2 6 Principles of Mastering amp Limiting 2 7 1197GB issue 1 i Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Section 3 Manual Preset Control 3 1 Selecting 24 or 48 Channel 3 2 Setting HTP Levels ecce tore Rt naan sens 3 3 Channel Flash Buttons 3 3 Viewing HTP Channel Levels 3 4 Using 24 Channel Mode 3 5 Preset Inversion 3 7 Using 48 Channel Mode 3 8 Channel Flash Buttons 3 8 Live or Blind Operation 3 10 LTP Channel Levels 3 12 Setting LIP Channel Levels 3 13 Section 4 Cue Programming 4 1 Whetis d kum aaa ats 4 1 Cue Numbedmng ay rd ERE RES ayapa asas
60. NDER User Guide Sequence Speed Table The following table lists all the permitted Sequence Speed settings available on the console The BPM speed is referenced in byte 77 by its offset within the table i e column 1 Sequence Speed Beats Per Minute Code Byte 77 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 12 11 14 12 16 13 18 14 20 15 25 16 30 17 40 18 50 19 60 20 70 21 80 22 90 23 91 24 92 25 93 26 94 27 95 28 96 29 97 30 98 1197GB issue 1 Appendix C MIDI Commands for Linking Sequence Speed Beats Per Minute Code Byte 77 31 99 32 100 33 101 34 102 35 103 36 104 37 105 38 106 39 107 40 108 41 109 42 110 43 111 44 112 45 113 46 114 47 115 48 116 48 117 49 118 50 119 51 120 52 121 53 122 54 123 55 124 56 125 57 126 58 127 59 128 60 129 61 130 62 131 63 132 64 133 65 134 66 135 1197GB issue 1 C 15 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Sequence Speed Code Byte 77 Beats Per Minute 67 136 68 137 69 138 70 139 71 140 72 141 73 142 74 143 75 144 76 145 77 146 78 147 79 148 80 149 81 150 82 151 83
61. PI EOP LIMITI DIMMER PATCH MENU Delete uiewl pact rele Primary Page a 168 next ein buena ress bo uttons together Secondary Page Set Patch 1 to 11 next Fig 8 3 How to access the Dimmer Patch Menu 197GB issue 1 8 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Creating a Default Patch To provide a known starting point from which to program your own dimmer patch the PATHFINDER has two default patches Patching Option DMxX Channels Console Channels 1 to 1 Patch 1 to 48 1to48 49 to 60 49to60 LTP 61 to 512 0 zero level Clear Patch 1 to 512 0 zero level t Call up the Default Set up Page of the Dimmer Patch Menu ear Dim Fatchl zz both buttons Set Patch 1 to 11 t To create a 1 to 1 Patch press the lower two soft buttons at the same time t To create a Clear Patch press the top two soft buttons at the same time 8 8 197GB issue 1 Section 8 Console Set up amp Defaults Creating Modifying a Patch HELPFUL HINT Before setting up a new Dimmer Patch it is recommended that you start by using one of the two default patches described previously This will ensure that you are commencing with a known patch and avoids problems caused by using existing patches t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Dimmer Patch Menu Deleted iiieul Dimmer Patch Dims 1 Chan 1 Ed al 189 gt ts With the cursor positioned on the D
62. PR Z1 Ht End Loor gt t Choose the required Sequence number using the Seq field t Move the cursor to the Step field and select the Step that you want to delete t Press the next button to display the Edit Sequence Page tS To delete the displayed entry press the Delete soft button HELPFUL HINTS To delete an entire Sequence select Step 1 of the Sequence then repeatedly press the Delete soft button until all the Steps have been deleted You can also overwrite an existing Sequence by reprogramming each Step in this case it is not necessary to delete the Sequence first 6 38 197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Deleting all Sequences Please remember that a Delete Sequence action cannot be undone IF IN DOUBT DON T DELETE t Call up the Clear Menu on the right hand LCD Panel EEBMESJ ESEBEIENEEST Clear Menu CSTACKS 1 LALL t Press the SEQUENCES soft button the following display will appear Clear Clear Press ALL Four Buttons to Clear Clear Clear t To delete all Sequences in memory press all four soft buttons at once The display will then revert to the Root Menu 197GB issue 1 6 39 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Replaying a Sequence To replay a Sequence it must be assigned to a Cue see page 4 8 Once assigned to a Cue the Sequence is replayed simply by recalling the appropriate Cue i e by opening a Cue Fader or using a Stack
63. R User Guide Cues Data bytes 76 91 When data bytes 58 59 contain 0001 01 0 inclusive bytes 76 91 contain the following data 76 Assigned Sequence Number 00H No Sequence 01 1 Sequences 1 30 1 Not valid 7 Not used thru 82 83 AutoFade Time Code Refer to the AutoFade Time Table starting below 84 Cue Legend thru 91 These bytes contain the title of the Cue 00 ASCII characters AutoFade Time Table The following table lists all the permitted AutoFade time settings available on the console The time is referenced in byte 83 by its offset within the table i e column 1 AutoFade time Time seconds code Byte 83 0 0 Not valid Not valid 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 0 11 1 2 ojo o N C 10 1197GB issue 1 Appendix C MIDI Commands for Linking AutoFade time Time seconds code Byte 83 13 1 3 14 1 4 15 1 5 16 1 6 17 1 7 18 1 8 19 1 9 20 2 0 21 2 2 22 2 4 23 2 6 24 2 8 25 3 0 26 3 2 27 3 4 28 3 6 29 3 8 30 4 0 31 4 2 32 4 4 33 4 6 34 4 8 35 5 0 36 5 5 37 6 0 38 6 5 39 7 0 40 7 5 41 8 0 42 8 5 43 9 0 44 9 5 45 10 46 11 47 12 48 13 49 14 1197GB issue 1 C 11
64. SC Cue Patch To set a default MSC Cue patch whereby each Cue on the PATHFINDER console activates the corresponding MSC Cue proceed as follows t Call up the Patch Set up Page of the MSC Menu cI t Press the DEFAULT soft button Clearing an MSC Cue Patch t Call up the Patch Set up Page of the MSC Menu DEFAULT I CELERE Cue ID K gt t Press the CLEAR soft button the following confirmation will then be displayed Clear Cue Text Press both buttons together t To clear all MSC Cue Patching press both top soft buttons at once OR To abort the deletion process press the exit button 9 12 1197GB issue 1 Section 10 Head Up Display System The EPX version of the PATHFINDER console ESC2797 incorporates a Head Up Display System which allows Channel Cue Stack and Sequence settings to be displayed on a Colour SVGA Monitor e g the ESC2000 H4 The standard PATHFINDER console ESC2297 can also be upgraded to the EPX specification by using the EPX Upgrade Kit ESC2297 EPX Connecting a Monitor amp Keyboard Connect a suitable monitor and keyboard to Port 1 of the PATHFINDER console as shown below Note that the trackball connector is not used MAINS SUPPLY monitor Fig 10 1 The Head Up Display System 1197GB issue 1 10 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Main Display Screen This is the default screen for the Hea
65. Sequence If more than one Sequence is running this area will monitor whichever Sequence is assigned to the Cue nearest Cue 1 If a Sequence is being previewed this area will show the Sequence number and Step number for the previewed Sequence Speed Simulator this red dot provides an indication of the Stack Status Area This area shows information about the currently loaded Stack if any Sequence speed by stepping around the outside of the box p m Sequence 1 Stepping Method Speed 60 BPM Sequence Number Step Number Level of outgoing Cue Current Level of incoming Cue Next STACK CONTROL N j Stack 1 Length 5 Mode Manual 20 Entry Time Move Up Dom Wait m 5 Cue 5 SCENE4 1 05 1 85 1 85 185 4 Que 4 SCENEJ 1 05 1 05 1 85 185 3 3 SCENE 1 05 2 08 4 08 105 2 Cue 2 SCENEL 4 65 6 05 2 85 100 gt Cue PRESHO lt 4 05 2 05 Wait time to go 1 2 Next Cue Current Cue 1197GB issue 1 10 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Cue Preview Screen This screen is displayed whenever a Cue is being previewed Channel Level Area this now shows the Channel levels stored in the previewed Cue Press the F10 key to zoom in on this area Freseti Boos 155 aa lip Tine 4 Tina H PRES
66. TORAGE Optional for EPX Model Only Disk Drive Type Disk Type Shows per Disk Control Options Read Write Access Time Celco ESC2700 FDD 3 5 inch pre formatted 5 Read Write amp Delete approx 30 seconds per show E 2 1197GB issue 1 Appendix E Techincal Data Rear Panel Connectors Power Connector This is for the connection of the PATHFINDER s external power supply unit Mating Connector 5 pin domino DIN Plug male Pin 1 Pin2 Pin 3 Pin4 Pin 5 Earth 9 Vd c 0V power supply common 0V power supply common 9 Vd c Pins 2 amp 5 are linked internally Pins 3 amp 4 are linked internally MIDI Connectors There are three connectors for connecting two or more PATHFINDER consoles together or for linking to other MIDI compatible products e IN data input from another console product e THRU opto isolated copy of data input OUT data output from this console Mating Connector 5 pin 180 DIN Plug male Pin 1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4 Pin 5 not used Screen not used 5V reference Data in out 1197GB issue 1 E 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide External go Connector This is used to provide remote control of Stack replay instead of or as well as using the integral go button Mating Connector 3 pin or 5 pin 180 DIN Plug male Pin 1 5V reference Pin 2 Trigger input Pin 3 Common Pin 4 not used Pin 5
67. TTONS View left hand side previews the next Cue during Stack replay right hand side previews the current Cue during Stack replay lt moves the cursor left up gt moves the cursor right down B 2 1197GB issue 1 Root Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference LTP Control Page 49 58 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 eB eat y egt Cw Opine This Page is used to directly set the levels of the LTP Channels 49 to 60 The level of each Channel is shown or set by the field beneath the Channel number and will be Channel is deselected to Channel is selected with the number indicating the percentage level FF Channel is selected with a level of 100 SOFT BUTTONS lt or gt use these to move the cursor to the required Channel In addition the following are located on the Channel Utility Page Set selects all LTP Channels Clear deselects all LTP Channels B 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Root Menu Channel Utility Page Ege 25 451 Channel Utility Chan 1 a B 2 het Clear This Page shows the basic control level of an HTP Channel as set by a Channel Fader and Preset Master or a stored level via a Cue Fader Stack Fader or Stack AutoRun It does not show the effect of the Channel or DMX Output Limit parameters The Chan field updates to show the Channel last controlled by a Channel Fader of Channel Flash Button SOFT BUTTONS 1 24 allocates t
68. The Address Select dials on the front panel must be set to the first Channel number in a block of 36 that the unit is to decode For example the first unit should be set to address 001 channels 1 to 36 the second unit to address 037 Channels 37 to 72 etc Connect the PATHFINDER s dmx out connector see page E 5 to the DMX In connector on the DMX dtr unit 1 14 1197GB issue 1 Section 1 Overview of the Console General Care of the Console Never place drinks or any liquid on or near the console An accidental spillage could cause liquid entering the console which may result in damage to the faders buttons and internal electronics Always protect the console from direct sunlight rain dusty environments and excessive vibration When transporting the console ensure that it is not dropped or subjected to severe shocks and do not place heavy items on the console Whenever possible transport the console in the specially designed flight case order as ESC2297 F Never use detergents solvents or abrasive cleaners as these may damage the console paint finish or plastic components Keep the console clean wiping with a lightly dampened cloth excessive dust should first be removed with a soft haired brush or vacuum cleaner 1197GB issue 1 1 15 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for use with the PATHFINDER Flight Case Order as ESC229
69. The controlled output of each HTP Channel has a limiting parameter This sets the maximum possible output level obtained from a Channel when its Channel Fader Preset Master or Cue Fader is fully up tS set or view a Channel Output Limit call up the Menu Options Page of the Root Menu and press the OP LIMIT soft button the Output Limits Page will appear LH111 Channel 1 3 i188 H tS To select a specific Channel number ensure that the cursor is positioned on the Channel field then rotate the master select wheel OR To select all Channels press the soft button the Channel field will then display the word ALL t Now move the cursor to the level value to the right of the symbol and rotate the master select wheel to set the required limit HELPFUL HINT Whilst the Output Limits Page is displayed any Channels which are limited will have the indicator lit on their Channel Flash Buttons Please remember that when using 48 Channel Mode the Flash Buttons will either correspond to Channels 1 to 24 or 25 to 48 as indicated on the top line of the left hand LCD Panel To change the button range call up the Channel Utility Page on the right hand LCD Panel and select the range with the top two soft buttons 1197GB issue 1 8 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Dimmer Patching There are 60 controllable Channels on the PATHFINDER Console but up to 512 possible Channels within the DMX p
70. a scroller all a transition options gels must be of equal size 1197GB issue 1 6 17 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide The LTP Channel Transition parameter is set using the Pattern Set up Page of the Sequence Menu Do Pattern Clear Fattern Hone Fade Hone LTP Snare Cz t Move the cursor to the LTP field and set the required option by rotating the master select wheel Using the LTP Step Setting t Select the LTP Channel s that you want to control these can be at any level since PATHFINDER will automatically set the values t Store the number of Steps required ensuring that the same LTP Channel s remains selected for each Step Calculate the number of Steps required using the following formula the no of gels in the changer x 2 1 For example using a 12 gel scroller you will need 23 Steps Thus when the Sequence is replayed the changer scroller is made to Step through each gel in one direction and then back in the other direction 6 18 197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Previewing a Sequence Before you can preview a Sequence it must be assigned to a Cue Double Previewing As discussed in the Section on Cues pulling back a Cue Fader past its normal zero position will cause details about the Cue to be displayed on the right hand LCD Panel this is knowing as Previewing When a Sequence is assigned to a Cue details about this Sequence can be disp
71. ach Step will cross fade e InzOut each Step will fade in then fade out This parameter is set using the Pattern Set up Page of the Sequence Menu Do Pattern Clear Fattern HTF Fade Hane pu Shae pg t Move the cursor to the HTP Fade field and set the required option by rotating the master select wheel 6 16 197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming LTP Channel Transition This parameter affects the transition or fading of LTP Channel levels between each Sequence Step There are three options which are explained below and Fig 6 17 shows the effect that each has on a 10 Step Sequence e nap LTP each Step instantly snaps to zt the next the level for each Step must be programmed Channel Level e Fade the level s between each Step will cross fade the level for each Step must be programmed The speed of the cross fade is automatically calculated to match the duration of each Step Channel Level e this is an automatic function primarily for use with colour changers scrollers It is similar to the Snap option except that m the levels are automatically calculated to create an Channel Level ascending and descending ramp To use this option you must have have a Sequence of the NEIN MINI Sequence Step Number correct length see next page Fig 6 6 Examples of LTP Channel Also when using
72. ad process the DMX data signal will be briefly interrupted 7 6 1197GB issue 1 Section 7 Q Card amp Disk Storage The Q Card Swap Function The Q Card Swap Function allows the contents of a Q Card and the PATHFINDER s internal memory to be exchanged or swapped This means that if you are working on a complex show or performance which requires more Cues Sequences or Stacks than can be accommodated in the internal memory you can effectively double the storage capacity by swapping one set of Cues Sequences and Stacks with another In fact you could repeat the process many times using different Q Cards to increase the potential capacity even further Preparation t Program the first set of Cues Sequences and Stacks as required into the PATHFINDER s internal memory t Save these settings to a Q Card t Reset the PATHFINDER s internal memory then program the second set of Cues Sequences and Stacks ts Save these settings to a second Q Card HELPFUL HINTS You are advised to program a change over Cue for use during the Swap operation the Cue should be identical on both Cards and must occupy the same Cue number It is recommended though not essential to keep back up copies of both Q cards just in case you should accidentally press the wrong button during a performance and loose your show data 197 issue 1 7 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Using the Swap Function For the fol
73. aid for identifying the lights controlled by a particular Channel or for creating lightning effects In 24 Channel Mode the buttons correspond directly to Channels 1 to 24 However in 48 Channel Mode the Flash Buttons will either correspond to Channels 1 to 24 or 25 to 48 as indicated on the top line of the left hand LCD Panel To change the Flash Button range see Viewing HTP Channel Levels on the next page 1197GB issue 1 3 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Viewing HTP Channel Levels To view the actual numeric level of a Channel or to change the Flash Button range in 48 Channel Mode call up the Channel Utility Page of the Root Menu on the right hand LCD Panel Li 241 23 49 HEAD UP DISPLAY Channel Utilita FEATURE Charm 1 a Set Clear see page 10 2 The display will show the last Channel number and its level to be affected by either moving a Channel Fader or pressing a Channel Flash Button To change the Flash Button range when using 48 Channel Mode press one of the top soft buttons next to the desired range i e 1 24 or 25 48 HELPFUL HINT Active channels i e those with any level above zero are shown by the indicators of the Channel Flash Buttons 3 4 197GB issue 1 Section 3 Manual Preset Control Using 24 Channel Mode The function of the Channel Faders Flash Buttons Preset Masters in 24 Channel Mode is summarised in Fig 3 1 but the k
74. ameters are available to restrict the available range of the channel output These are Output Limit which sets a limit for the console Channel and Dimmer Patch which sets the relationship between the console Channel and its associated DMX Channel used to control a dimmer Both of these limits operate proportionally and are normally set to 100 by default i e no limiting Grand Master The final control stage is the Grand Master Fader identified as gm Unlike the other faders and limiting parameters this control operates using Broomstick Mastering as shown in Fig 2 2 This fader is normally left fully up when fully down all HTP Channels will be at zero level The principle purpose of this control is to provide a quick manual blackout of all HTP Channels 2 6 1197GB issue 1 Section 2 An Overview of Channels Principles of Mastering amp Limiting There are two methods of mastering or limiting used by the PATHFINDER console Proportional and Broomstick The effect of both methods on a basic set of Channel levels is demonstrated in Fig 2 2 below 0 Channel Level w c ai i m um ui x Bo 2 wa a Oo 00 00 Broomstick Mastering E e MASTER or LIMIT 50 50 MASTER or LIMIT 50 Fig 2 2 Proportional amp Broom
75. annel number and will be Channel is deselected to Channel is selected with the number indicating the percentage level FF Channel is selected with a level of 100 SOFT BUTTONS lt or use these to move the cursor to the required Channel In addition the following are located on the Channel Utility Page Set selects all LTP Channels Clear deselects all LTP Channels Channel Utility Page pni 25 451 Channel Utility Chant 1 a z Chet Clear This Page shows the basic control level of an HTP Channel as set by a Channel Fader and Preset Master or a stored level via a Cue Fader Stack Fader or Stack AutoRun It does not show the effect of the Channel or DMX Output Limit parameters The Chan field updates to show the Channel last controlled by a Channel Fader of Channel Flash Button B 18 Cue Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference SOFT BUTTONS 1 24 allocates the Channel Flash Buttons to Channels 1 to 48 in 96 Channel Mode only 25 48 allocates the Channel Flash Buttons to Channels 49 to 96 in 96 Channel Mode only The following are for use with the LTP Set up Page Set selects all LTP Channels Clear deselects all LTP Channels Insert Delete Page This Page is only available when a Cue is being Previewed Insert or Delete a Cue 1 Deleted SOFT BUTTONS Insert inserts a new blank Cue after the currently previewed Cue Dele
76. aring all or part of the console s internal memory It has only one Page with the following four soft button options CUES initiates deletion of all Cues SEQUENCES initiates deletion of all Sequence STACKS initiates deletion of all Stacks ALL initiates deletion of all Cues Sequences and Stacks Each option displays the following before proceeding Clear Clear Press ALL Four Buttons to Clear Clear EET Press all four soft buttons at once to confirm the deletion or press the exit button to abandon the deletion request B 26 MSC Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference MSC Menu Main Set up Page CFATCHI Out OFF HSC ID B lt 1 Grouer ID __ L gt MSC Out Controls the data format from the midi out connector orf MIDI linking for master slave linking of Celco Consoles default setting n MSC messages for MIDI Show Control MSC ID Specifies an individual MSC address allowing messages to be sent specifically to this console B 0111 respond to messages with this ID number Group ID Specifies an MSC group address allowing messages to be sent to two or more consoles sharing the same address ignore all group messages 1 to 15 respond to group messages with this ID number SOFT BUTTONS PATCH move to the Patch Set up Patch lt moves the cursor up gt moves the cursor down Celco PATHFINDER User Guide MSC Menu Patch Set up Page LDEFRLL T 1 2
77. ary Page of the Defaults Menu on the right hand LCD Panel Chan Mode 244 Preset Insert OFF Cue Block 17 ci Fade Off gt t Ensure that the cursor is on the Chan Mode field if not use the or 5 soft buttons to move the cursor t Rotate the master select wheel left or right to obtain the desired setting e 24 24 Channel Mode e 45 48 Channel Mode 3 2 1197GB issue 1 Section 3 Manual Preset Control Setting HTP Levels The PATHFINDER has 48 Channel Faders located on the top half of the console these are arranged in two banks or Presets of 24 The function of each Preset depends on whether 24 or 48 Channel mode is selected this is explained in more detail later on in this section The basic level of a Channel is adjusted by simply moving its corresponding fader up or down When the fader is fully down the Channel level is at zero when the fader is fully up the Channel level is at maximum The maximum control level for each Channel Fader is 100 The level range set by a Channel Fader can be further modified by the Preset Masters and Grand Master Each channel also has an Output Limit parameter Refer to page 2 4 to 2 7 for further information of level control Channel Flash Buttons Pressing a Channel Flash Button will take the level of that Channel immediately to maximum as if the Channel Fader were moved fully up This has the effect of flashing the Channel output and is a useful
78. button indicator will start flashing Returning the fader to its zero position will re assign it to Cue 24 1197GB issue 1 4 19 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Using a Cue Fader with AutoFade Off or zero fade time t fade in the Cue simply move the Cue Fader upwards the rate at which you move the fader will determine the speed that the HTP Channels in the Cue will fade in The Cue Fader proportionally masters all of the pre programmed HTP Channel levels at the fader s maximum position the Channels will be at their full pre programmed levels LTP Channel levels are not transmitted until the Cue Fader level moves above 15 HELPFUL HINT To achieve instant recall press and hold the Cue Flash Button move the Cue Fader to its maximum position then release the Flash Button gt To fade out the Cue simply move the Cue Fader downwards the rate at which you move the fader will determine the speed that the HTP Channels in the Cue will fade out The Flash Button indicator will turn off when the Cue level reaches zero Using a Cue Fader with AutoFade On or non zero fade time gt To fade in the Cue move the Cue Fader upwards to its maximum position the Cue will fade in using its pre programmed Up time Auto fade in will not start until the Cue Fader is at maximum 100 LTP Channel levels are changed as soon as the Cue fade in level moves above zero the rate of change of le
79. cation of 1 6 purpose of 1 8 1197GB issue 1 X 7 Index T to T Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Sound to Light Function stl fader location amp overview 1 4 using to control Cues 4 7 Stack Fader location amp overview 1 4 place in the control path 2 4 usage details 5 13 Stack Go Button location amp overview 1 4 usage details 5 14 to 5 15 Stacks accessing the menu Pages for 5 2 deleting aStack entry 5 8 deleting all Stacks 5 9 HUD Stack Entry Screen 10 7 HUD stack status area 10 5 inserting an extra 5 7 loading for replay 5 10 to 5 11 monitoring Stack replay 5 12 overriding the replay order 5 16 overview 5 1 5 10 previewing current next 5 12 programming procedure 5 3 to 5 6 replay using Go button 5 14 replay using Stack fader 5 13 using the Stack Maker function 5 4 STL see Sound to Light Function Swap Show Function Q Card 7 7 to 7 9 T Technical Data audio mic connector E 5 audio speaker connector 5 DMX out connector 5 ext go connector E 4 general E 1 to E 2 MIDI connectors 3 power connector 3 X 8 1197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Index W to W W Work Light location of connector 1 2 order code 1 16 Writing a Show see Saving a Show 1197GB issue 1 X 9 Index W to W Celco PATHFINDER User Guide This page is intentionally left blank X 10 1197GB issue 1
80. ce The Step number field will now return to 1 1197GB issue 1 6 13 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Assigning the Sequence to a Cue In order for a sequence to be seen either for replay or editing purposes it must be assigned to a Cue For the purpose of just checking or editing a Sequence you may wish to assign it to a temporary Cue i e one which is well separated from any other pre programmed Cues and not otherwise being used t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu or preview the required Cue by pulling back the Cue Fader past the normal zero position Cues 1 House Def pP Def Down Def Hone 1 Sea gt t Move the cursor to the Seq parameter then rotate the master select wheel to adjust the value to one of the following e No Sequence is assigned e 11038 Sequence number assigned to the Cue The basic Sequence is now programmed and assigned to a Cue The next operation is to set up the various replay parameters see page 6 15 6 14 197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Sequence Parameters Replay Options There are two parameters which affect the way in which the Sequence Steps are replayed These are e Stepping Order which can have one of two settings Linear Steps are replayed in number order i e Step1 2 3 etc Eandom Steps are replayed in a psuedo random order e Repeat Option which can have one of two se
81. d Up Display System and comprises the following areas Channel Level Area FEB fom Sick lewih 1 Entre Amo Den Wait i Preset Lis lit tine p A PRESH SOENE E SCENES Gi 12 E SCENEI H E gt Iss cssc T Cue Label Area Stack Status Area Sequence Status Area Console Status Area 10 2 1197GB issue 1 Section 10 Head Up Display System Console Status Area This area duplicates the information shown on the PATHFINDER s left hand LCD Display In 48 Channel Mode this field indicates the current range of the Channel Flash Buttons either 1 24 or 25 48 In 24 Channel Mode this field remains blank B Displays Preset for normal operation Channels 1 24 or programming or Modify when the Mode Preset console is in Modify Mode Preset Hue Cue 1 Indicates whether the cosnole is in Live or Blind Mode Shows the Cue number assigned to the first Cue Fader as defined by the cue scroll wheel Channel Level Area When the console is in Live Mode this area shows the present level of all 60 Channels In Blind Mode only the Channel Fader preset levels are shown Each Channel is indentified by its desk console channel number followed by its current percentage level zero level blank 100 level FF By pressing the Ed functi
82. e Changing the Replay Order Whichever method of Stack Replay is used Cues will always be recalled in entry order commencing with entry 1 There may however be occasions when you need to skip a Cue jump to a specific Cue or return to an earlier Cue e g during a rehearsal This is possible by altering the Stack s next entry number which is displayed in the second part of the Stack field on the Main Control Page t f you are using AutoRun you may wish to pause the Stack first by pressing the go button the button indicator will go out t Move the cursor to the second part of the Stack field see page 5 12 This shows the number of the next Stack entry t Rotate the master select wheel to select a different entry number The Next field shows the actual Cue number associated with the entry t When the required entry number is displayed resume Stack replay by the appropriate method move the stack fader up or down or press the go button 5 16 197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming What is a Sequence A Sequence is a series of up to 25 pre programmed Steps The PATHFINDER can store up to 30 Sequences in memory A Step can comprise a specific control level for one or more Channels HTP and or LTP and each step within a Sequence is triggered either at specific time intervals or in response to an audio signal sound to light Thus a Sequence is primarily used to create
83. e Root Menu and select the required range using the top two soft buttons 3 8 1197GB issue 1 Section 3 Manual Preset Control 48 Channel Mode The upper fader bank Preset 1 controls Channels 1 to 24 The lower fader bank Preset 2 controls Channels 25 to 48 The Channel Flash Buttons are assigned to either Channels 1 to 24 or 25 to 48 as indicated on the left hand LCD Display Note Select the range using Channel Utility Chan 4 42 Set Clear E 00000 Buttons 1 24 1 241 25 481 E Mode PRESET Blind Channel Utility P1 Master controls overall level GM Master controls overall level from from Channel Faders 1 to 48 P1 Master Cues amp Sequences Fig 3 2 Operational summary for 48 Channel Mode 197GB issue 1 3 9 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Live or Blind Operation The Preset Channel Faders can be operated in one of two modes e Live in which the levels set by the Channel Faders are sent directly to the console output This mode is generally used for programming a show since this allows the operator or lighting designer to accurately monitor the current lighting set up e Blind in which the levels set by the Channel Faders are not sent to the console output This mode is generally used for making discrete changes to pre programmed cues during a
84. e end of the show perform the Swap process again to return the MYSHOW B data to the Q Card and the MYSHOW A data to the PATHFINDER s internal memory 197GB issue 1 7 9 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Q Card Care The Q Card contains a small lithium battery type BR2016 or equivalent which provides data retention if the PATHFINDER is powered down or if the card is removed Whilst the card is connected to a powered PATHFINDER console no battery power is consumed For really important shows it is recommended that two separate back up cards are kept to avoid loss of data should one battery fail for any reason Replacing the Back up Battery It is recommended that the battery is replaced at 12 month intervals rather than waiting for the battery to discharge fully For this purpose it is helpful to write on the card the date at which a new battery is fitted When the battery is removed data will be maintained for around 30 seconds to give time for the new battery to be fitted If preferred the battery may be replaced whilst the card is still plugged into and powered by the PATHFINDER console Alternatively you can read the card into the console remove it to replace the battery then re insert the card and resave the settings to it CAUTION Battery Handling Avoid touching the electrodes of a new battery with bare fingers as this will leave greasy deposits which may affect the reliability of the connection Furthermore do not
85. e up to their pre programmed Cue levels when using AutoFade Def use the console default value see page B 25 B to a delay in Seconds Down selects the time taken for HTP Channels to fade down to off when using AutoFade Def use the console default value see page B 25 to a delay in Seconds B 16 Cue Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference STL selects a Sound to Light modulation option Hone no option selected default Hard Bass fast response to low frequencies Hard Middle fast response to mid frequencies Hard Tor fast response to high frequencies Soft Bass slow response to low frequencies Middle slow response to mid frequencies Soft Tor slow response to high frequencies Seq selects a Sequence to be assigned to the Cue B no Sequence assigned default ito38 a Sequence number IMPORTANT NOTE Moving the cursor beyond the Seq field by pressing the gt soft button will cause it to appear on the Cue Label field on the left hand LCD Panel see page B 1 SOFT BUTTONS lt moves the cursor left up gt moves the cursor right down Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Cue Menu LTP Set up Page 43 SB 51 32 94 or B ag 68 Pa lt anan semen manen meeen w This Page is used to directly set the levels of the LTP Channels 49 to 60 The level of each Channel is shown or set by the field beneath the Ch
86. ed This controls the overall output level of all HTP channels on the PATHFINDER console Used to select and adjust the console s operating parameters within the PATHFINDER s Menu System 1197GB issue 1 Overview of the Console Section 1 DALY 1 4 WWW T3 NIAH LVd Jo 1nofiv z T 514 133HM SUILSWW SNOLLNG 113HM 123135 9315111 13431 145344 JAVI 1081802 110425 uaisvw qNV49 115 jq AWS 12431035 543473 302 an No11n8 aow NOLLNG i gt 1041102 meii PUTTS 135344 2 deba ren 14 punu ruBi4 SNOLING 109 5401118 puny 4ja T3NVd 421 51713 135334 WYLS HSW14 30 T3NVd 421 1 5 1197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Menu Control Area The right hand LCD Panel is used to display the various parameters which control the operation of the PATHFINDER console The surrounding controls shown in Fig 1 3 are used to select and alter the displayed settings Soft LCD PANEL Soft Function right hand Function Buttons Buttons CWiew Mane uisu Het Current Stack Timer pl ED FD Em H enter B U t 1 ji Next f L Button master select SS Master Select Wheel Yor Tey Fig 1 3 Controls associated with the Menu System 1 6 1197GB i
87. ed to the Currently Selected Cue Values as per byte 24 38 LCD Sequence Step Number This contains the step number of any Sequence currently shown the the LCD panel Values as per byte 24 39 Current Cue Number in Stack Playback 00H None 01 0 Cue 1 240 40 Next Cue Number in Stack Playback Values as per byte 39 41 P2 Master level Values as per byte 7 42 Not used thru 54 55 Channel Block Size This contains the size of the Channel Block 00H Not valid 01 0 Size 1 12 0 Not valid 56 Not used 00H Always set to zero 57 Cue Preview This indicates which Cue if any is being previewed on the LCD panel 00H No Preview 01 0 Preview Fader 1 12 0 Preview Stack current Cue Preview Stack next Cue Preview Preset 10H Not used Preview Cue Sequence currently displayed C 6 1197GB issue 1 Appendix C MIDI Commands for Linking 58 59 Store Command Bytes These two bytes 58 LSB 59 MSB specify which Cue Sequence or Stack is to be stored the data for storing is contained in bytes 76 91 inclusive 0000 No Store 0001 01 0 Store Cue header and channel data for cues 1 240 Header data is in bytes 76 onwards 0101H 01F0H Store Cue header data only for cues 1 240 Header data is in bytes 76 onwards
88. ed using either Live or Blind Mode As with conventional Live Blind operation Live Mode allows you to monitor the effect of any changes directly and is therefore the easiest way of editing a Sequence Blind Mode editing is a little more difficult but is useful for making unseen changes to a Sequence during a show or performance The editing processes for Live and Blind editing are slightly different and to avoid confusion are described separately To edit a Sequence using Live Mode refer to page 6 30 onwards To edit a Sequence using Blind Mode refer to page 6 23 onwards 6 22 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Editing a Sequence Blind Mode Select Blind operation Double Preview the Sequence and stop it Select Step to view or edit v View the HTP Channel levels for this Step View the LTP Channel levels for this Step to change a C alv di NO you want to view YES or edit another Step PROCESS COMPLETE _ ie Do you want UN E m Select Modify Mode v Adjust HTP levels for this Step as required P Y Adjust LTP levels for this Step as required Y Save or reject the changes for this Step Fig 6 8 Flow diagram for Blind Sequence editing 6 23 1197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide El Selec
89. ee page 4 22 then its name label will be displayed in preference Cue Flash Buttons Above each Cue Fader is a Flash Button which operates in a similar way to the Channel Flash Buttons Pressing a Cue Flash Button will take the associated Cue to maximum intensity as if the fader where fully up 4 18 1197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming Pathfinder PRESET Blind This indicates the name of either the first cue or previewed cue in the cue block Rotate the cue scroll wheel to shift the Cue Block Note Use the SETUP MENU to change the Cue Block size Fig 4 2 Cue scrolling and previewing Scrolling the Cue Block whilst a Cue is Active When a Cue Fader is at any level above zero the indicator in the associated Cue Flash Button will be fully illuminated to show that the Cue is active Scrolling the Cue Block will not disrupt a currently active Cue as long as the Cue Fader remains above zero However the button indicator will flash to show that the fader is about to be re assigned Re assignment will occur as soon as the fader is returned to zero level For example let s assume that Cues 1 to 12 are currently assigned to the faders and that the last fader Cue 12 is above zero If the cue scroll wheel is now rotated to select Cues 13 to 24 Cues 13 to 23 will immediately be assigned to the first eleven faders Cue 12 will remain active on the last fader but the flash
90. end of its travel When the last Cue in the Stack is reached the next Cue will return to the first Cue i e entry number 1 1197GB issue 1 5 13 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Semi Automatic Replay using the go Button In this method each Cue is recalled by pressing the go button situated above the stack fader You can also use a remote push button switch or trigger signal connected to the ext go input see page E 4 Unlike using the stack fader cross fades between Cues make use of the Up Down and Move fade times associated with each Cue tS Load the required Stack as described on page 5 10 and ensure that the Replay Mode is set to The number of the first Cue will be indicated by the Next field tS To fade in the first Cue press the go button The go button indicator will illuminate to show that an automatic cross fade is in progress When the fade is complete the indicator will go out the first Cue number will now appear in the Current field and the second Cue will be indicated by the Next field t Press the go button to recall each of the remaining Cues IMPORTANT NOTES Pressing the go button whilst a cross fade is in progress will cause the the fade to halt press the button again to resume the cross fade When the last Cue in the Stack is reached the next Cue will return to the first Cue i e entry number 1 5 14 1197GB issue 1 Section 5 Cue Stack Programming
91. ered up Hane Stack is loaded default 1 18 the required Stack number When programming Cues or Sequences in 24 Channel Mode Channel levels are usually set via the lower bank of Channel Faders Preset 2 With this parameter set to tes the levels of Preset 1 are also stored The default setting is Ha moves the cursor up moves the cursor down B 24 Defaults Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference AutoFade Defaults Page Default Mowe AS Times Ur AS Down p 21 Stack AS CI This Page is used to set up various AutoFade default times These settings are used whenever the Def option is used within a Cue or Stack All settings on this Page are variable between 0 and 60 seconds as follows H 3to7 8 in 0 1 second steps 2 8 lon B in 0 2 second steps 3 48 t018 in 0 5 second steps i8 tobi in 1 second steps Move selects the time taken for LTP Channels to change to their pre programmed Cue levels when using AutoFade Up selects the time taken for HTP Channels to fade up to their pre programmed Cue levels when using AutoFade Down selects the time taken for HTP Channels to fade down to zero level when using AutoFade Stack selects the Wait Time for Stack entries when using AutoRun SOFT BUTTONS lt moves the cursor up gt moves the cursor down B 25 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Clear Menu Clear Menu CUES SEQUENCES Clear Menu CSTACKS CALL This menu is used for cle
92. ers amp Flash Buttons Stack Fader Stack Go Button Sequence Control Buttons STL Level Fader Grand Master Master Select Wheel Used for displaying status set up information for the console Immediately below each Panel is a small rotary edge wheel not to be confused with the larger rotary wheels which is used to adjust the display contrast Simply turn the wheel left or right to obtain optimum difference between the background and text colours Used to fade in or fade out a lighting scene held ina pre programmed Cue Pressing the button above the fader flashes the Cue to maximum as if the fader was fully up The button indicator lights up when the button is pressed or when the fader level is above zero Used to select which Cues are assigned to the Cue Faders Used to fade in or fade out a lighting scene set up on the Channel Faders Pressing the Button above the Fader flashes the scene to maximum as if the fader was fully up The button indicator lights up when the button is pressed or when the fader level is above zero Used to cross fade between Cues held in a Stack Used to recall the next Cue from a Stack These three buttons are used to control the basic operation of Sequences For further details refer to page 6 41 If a Cue or Sequence is using sound to light control this fader varies the level of the effect When the fader is fully down all sound to light effects are disabl
93. ettings There are three time settings associated with each Cue which defines the time taken for the HTP Channels in the Cue to fade in e Up e Down which defines the time taken for the HTP Channels in the Cue to fade out e Move which defines the time taken for the LTP Channels to change to their new values if selected These times are applied to all methods of Cue recall whether by Cue Fader or Stack but are only used when the Fade parameter in the Defaults Menu is set to On To set or modify the Cue s AutoFade times proceed as follows t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu Dues 1 Moves Def Def Down Def TIL Hone 2 Sea CJ t Move the cursor to the appropriate parameter using the lt or gt soft buttons then rotate the master select wheel to adjust the value to e Def the Cue will use the time specified within the Defaults Menu see page 8 4 e 8 068 a time in seconds to be used by this Cue only HELPFUL HINT If most of your Cues don t need fade times use the Defaults Menu to set a default time of zero this will avoid the need to change the setting from to amp for each of these Cues 4 6 1197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming Sound to Light Control The overall level of the HTP Channels in a Cue can be modulated or mastered by an audio signal With no signal the Channels will be at zero an increasing signal level will raise the Channel
94. ey points are Console Control Function Top row of Channel Faders Set the levels of Channels 1 to 24 Preset 1 Bottom row of Channel Faders Set the levels of Channels 1 to 24 Preset 2 Preset Master Fader p1 Masters the levels of Preset 1 Preset Master Fader p2 Masters the levels of Preset 2 Channel Flash Buttons Flash Channels 1 to 24 24 Channel Mode is most often used to mimic the A amp B Preset operation of traditional lighting consoles Remember that in this mode only the first 24 channels can be controlled by the Channel Faders However the level of Channels 25 to 48 can still be set by pre programmed Cues or Sequences tS To start ensure that both Preset Masters amp p2 are fully down and that the Grand Master gm is fully up tS Set up the first lighting scene on the top row of Channel Faders Preset 1 then open the p1 Preset Master to fade in this scene t Now set up the next scene on the bottom row of Channel Faders Preset 2 To change scenes close p1 and open p2 To simplify cross fades between scenes refer to Preset Inversion on page 3 7 t Once P1 is fully down set up the next lighting scene on Preset 1 and so on 197GB issue 1 3 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide 24 Channel Mode The upper fader bank Preset 1 controls Channels 1 to 24 The lower fader bank Preset 2 controls Channels 1 to 24 The Channel
95. h entry in the Stack IMPORTANT NOTE If you have not used all 99 entries you will need to mark the end of the Stack as described in stage 4 1197GB issue 1 5 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide El Ending the Stack If a Stack uses less than 99 entries PATHFINDER needs to know which is the last programmed entry To mark the end of a Stack the Entry field must be set to the entry number immediately following the last used entry For example if your Stack has 50 Cue entries select Entry 51 If you have been entering Cues manually the Entry counter will already be on the correct number ts f necessary move the cursor to the Entry field and using the master select wheel select the correct entry number t Press the End soft button to mark the end of the Stack 5 6 1197GB issue 1 Section 5 Cue Stack Programming Editing Stacks Inserting an Extra Cue t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Stack Menu on the right hand LCD Panel End Stack 1 Hake Entry 5 Cue 5 Time Seconds cx poss t Choose the required Stack number using the Stack parameter ts Move the cursor to the Entry parameter and select the entry Cue that you want to insert before ts Press the next button to display the Edit Stack Page Edit Stack 1 Entru 5 Cuei 5 L Inzertl Deleted tS To insert a new entry before the displayed Cue press the Insert soft button PATHFINDER ill insert a new en
96. he AutoFade AutoRun functions Gm or C P Used to load the specified Stack 1 38 at power up The Hone setting means no Stack is loaded When programming Cues or Sequences in 24 Channel Mode Channel levels are usually set via the lower bank of Channel Faders Preset 2 With this parameter set to ez the levels of Preset 1 are also stored 197 issue 1 8 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide AutoFade amp AutoRun Default Times Whenever a time parameter of a Cue or Stack is set to Def Seconds it causes the PATHFINDER to use the default time values defined within the Default Menu t To view or change these times call up the AutoFade Times Page Default Mowe HS Times aS Dor aS 21 Stack AS CPI t Use the lt and gt soft buttons to move the cursor between each value and rotate the master select wheel to set the value as required Move the time for LTP Channels to reach their pre programmed levels when a Cue is recalled Up the time for HTP Channels to fade in to their pre programmed levels when a Cue is recalled Down the time for HTP Channels to fade out to zero when a Cue is finished Stack the Wait Time between Cues in a Stack when using AutoRun All of the above parameters can be set between amp and amp amp seconds For a full list of available values refer to page B 25 8 4 197GB issue 1 Section 8 Console Set up amp Defaults Channel Output Limiting
97. he Channel Flash Buttons to Channels 1 to 48 in 96 Channel Mode only 25 48 allocates the Channel Flash Buttons to Channels 49 to 96 in 96 Channel Mode only The following are for use with the LTP Control Page Set selects all LTP Channels Clear deselects all LTP Channels B 4 Root Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference Menu Option Page ESTORET DIM PATCH Channel 1 B SESS LIMITI This Page is used to move from the Root Menu to the other Menus It also displays the last controlled HTP Channel Level in the same manner as for the Channel Utility Page SOFT BUTTONS STORE moves to the first Page of the Store Menu DIM PATCH moves to the first Page of the Dimmer Patch Menu SETUP moves to the first Page of the Set up Menu OP LIMIT moves to the Output Limits Page Output Limits Page 111 Qutrut Limits Channel 1 lt L This Page is used to limit the controllable range of HTP Channels Channel a Channel number from to 48 or ALL the percentage limit applied to the Channel default 188 i e no limiting SOET BUTTONS All applies the displayed limit value to all Channels lt moves the cursor left gt moves the cursor right B 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Dimmer Patch Menu Dimmer Patch Menu Main Set up Page CDelete iisul Dimmer Patch 1 Chant 1 s a El px Default Patch Page Clear Dim Patchl Press both butt
98. he Channel numbers 49 50 51 etc appear on the first and third lines of the display immediately beneath these are the levels for each Channel tS To change the setting of an individual Channel move the cursor to the appropriate Channel with the or soft buttons then rotate the master select wheel to set the level as required e de selected i e current LTP level is unchanged e 814099 corresponding to levels 0 to 9976 respectively e FF corresponding to level of 100 ts To deselect all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Clear soft button t To select all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Set soft button Return to the LTP Control Page and set the level for each Channel as required 197GB issue 1 4 13 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Saving or Abandoning Cue Level Changes t save the modified values to the Cue press the enter button The enter button s indicator will light briefly to show that the new settings have been accepted tS To abandon any changes and retain the previous settings press the mod button The mod button s indicator will turn off to show that Modify Mode has been disengaged 4 14 197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming Inserting Extra Cues t Preview the Cue number immediately prior to where you want to insert a new Cue i e by pulling the appropriate Cue
99. he Cue Fader to end Double Preview 1197GB issue 1 6 29 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Editing a Sequence Live Mode select live operation Recall the Sequence and stop it Y H Select a Step to view or edit Y View the HTP hannel levels for this Step Y View the LTP Channel levels for this Step P oM uem Do you want lt to change a 5B Select Modify Mode No v Adjust HTP levels for this Step as required v Adjust LTP levels for this Step as required gt lt pn di D Ses lt H Y YES Do you want to view i Save or reject SS or edit another Step 7 the changes for this Step No PROCESS COMPLETE J Fig 6 9 Flow diagram for Live Sequence editing 6 30 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming El Selecting a Sequence for Live Editing ts Ensure the desk is set up for Live operation as follows 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Put P2 Master fully up Put P1 Master fully up t Replay the Sequence by opening the associated Cue Fader As soon as the Sequence is recalled it will begin stepping according to the method speed defined by the Step Trigger parameter see page 6 16 t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Sequence Menu Sea 1 die i 1 Linea Sto St Lu Len a mud uu i t Ends Looe 2 gt 1 r i If not already on the stop button
100. hexadecimal all other numbers are decimal Values delimited by quotation marks are required to be ASCII characters 9 16 16 expected as 31H and 36H 49 and 54 in decimal Description GO GO If no stack is loaded on the stack playback the Go button is triggered GO Cue number The specified Cue is loaded onto the first free Cue Fader and the level of the fader set to full If there are no free Cue Faders this command is ignored GO Stack entry delimiter Stack number The entry from the specified Stack is loaded onto the Stack playback and the entry triggered The current cross fade on the Stack playback is halted If there is no cross fade in progress this command is ignored STOP Cue number No action ignored STOP Stack entry delimiter Stack number If the entry from the specified Stack is cross fading the cross fade is halted If there is no cross fade in progress or the numbers do not match this command is ignored 1197GB issue 1 D 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Description RESUME RESUME The current cross fade on the Stack playback is resumed if previously halted If the Stack cross fade has not been previously halted or the numbers do not match this command is ignored RESUME Cue No action command ignored RESUME Stack entry delimiter Stack number TIMED_GO If the specified entry on the Stack is halted the c
101. hnical support such as news of any firmware enhancements to the PATHFINDER or details of new products and accessories Trade Marks The name CELCO the distinctive CELCO logo and the PATHFINDER logo are trade marks of CELCO the live entertainments division of ELECTROSONIC Ltd This product conforms with the protection requirements of EC Directive 89 336 EEC relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility by application of the following standards EN 50081 1 1992 EN 50082 1 1992 EN 60950 1992 provided that The product is used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions The product is used in conjunction with a CE marked power supply unit The product is not connected to any peripheral equipment that is not CE marked iv 197GB issue 1 CONTENTS Section 1 Overview of the Console 1 1 Console Main Features 1 2 Main 1 4 Menu Control 1 6 Th Ment System ede cared ded na had 1 7 Moving Around The Menu Tree 1 8 The Soft Function Buttons 1 8 Selecting and Changing Parameters 1 9 Rear Panel Features 1 10 Installing the PATHFINDER Console 1 12 External Power Supply Unit 5 2296 1 13 Internal Memory 1 14 Digital Transmitter Receiver D
102. iggered it is possible to change the number of the Cue and ID transmitted this allows any Cue to control any other Cue in external devices The transmitted Cue number can comprise any combination of digits 0 to 9 spaces or periods full stops up to a maximum of 13 characters However the format of the Cue should adhere to the numbering format specified in section 3 1 of MIDI Show Control MSC 1 0 MIDI 1 0 Recommended Practice RP 002 see page D 1 of this User Guide t Call up the Patch Set up Page of the MSC Menu LDEFRLL T 1 CCLEAR 1 Cuei i J lt 1 L gt tS Position the cursor to the triggered Cue field and rotate the master select to set the Cue number t Move to the ID field and rotate the master select to set the ID for the message Permitted values are e Htoill for individual ID s 0 to 111 inclusive Grour i foi for group ID s 1 to 15 inclusive e Hii Caii for all ID s t Move to the transmitted Cue field and rotate the master select wheel to step through the available characters When the required character is displayed press the gt soft button to move the cursor to the next position To enter a space simply move the cursor without selecting a character To edit a character position the cursor on the character then rotate the master select wheel to alter the character as required 197GB issue 1 9 11 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Creating a Default M
103. ighting Console before you may find the large array of faders and buttons on the PATHFINDER console a little daunting But please be assured that it s not as confusing as it looks About this User Guide The PATHFINDER s User Guide is arranged in convenient sections each dealing with a specific topic or range of associated topics A full list of sections and their contents follows this preface and a comprehensive Index is provided at the back We recommend that you spend a few minutes reading through Section 1 which is designed to provide you with an overview of the console layout control names and functions It also introduces some basic concepts about how the PATHFINDER is used Section 2 provides some basic concepts of Channels which are important to understand if you are unfamiliar with lighting desks It also explains the principles of Channel level control employed by the PATHFINDER which will be helpful to all users Sections 3 to 9 cover the actual operation and programming of the console whilst Section 10 describes the various facilities of the Head Up Display Towards the back of the Guide are various Appendices which provide details on Troubleshooting Technical Data and a quick reference guide to the various LCD Display Menus 197GB issue 1 iii Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Warranty Registration Card Be sure to fill in and return the enclosed Registration Card This will enable us to provide you with full tec
104. im field rotate the master select wheel to step through the 512 DMX Channels For each DMX Channel the correspondingly patched Console Channel number will appear in the Chan field At the bottom of the display is the Dimmer Patch Limit parameter which sets a proportional limit for the DMX Channel in respect of the Console Channel level A setting of 100 means there is no limiting t Press the View soft button to step through any other DMX Channels that are patched to the same Console Channel t To set or change the patch for a Channel select the appropriate DMX Channel with the Dim field Then move the cursor to the Chan field and rotate the master select wheel to select the required Console Channel If any limiting is needed move the cursor to the limit value at the bottom of the display and set as required tS set the patch for to Channel 0 press the Delete soft button This also sets the limit parameter to zero 1197GB issue 1 8 9 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Clearing the Internal Memory Please remember that a Clear Delete action cannot be undone IF IN DOUBT DON T DELETE Alternatively save the present settings to a Q Card or floppy disk t Call up the Clear Menu on the right hand LCD Panel REEVES SEGLIEHCES 1 Clear Meru LSTACES LBLL 3 tS Press one of the four soft buttons to clear the appropriate portion of the internal memory CUES delete all Cues STA
105. indicator will now light up to show that the selected Sequence is disabled or stopped THE SEQUENCE MUST BE STOPPED BEFORE YOU CAN EDIT IT E Stepping through the Sequence Whilst a Sequence is stopped you can manually recall each Step using the following methods t Press the step button one press for each Step OR When and only when the Main Set up Page of the Sequence Menu is displayed position the cursor on the Step parameter and then rotate the master select wheel to select the required Step number 1197GB issue 1 6 31 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide E Viewing HTP Channel Levels To view the actual numeric level of a Channel or to select the Flash Button range t Move to the Channel Utility Page of the Sequence Menu 1 241 25 431 Channel Utility Chant 1 a i83 X Loet Clear t To change the Flash Button range press the soft button next to the desired range shown at the top of the display tS To view the level of a particular Channel briefly move the appropriate Channel Fader above zero the Chan field will then update to show that Channel You can also update the display by pressing a Channel Flash Button However this will actually flash the output level for that Channel E viewing LTP Channel Levels t Move to the LTP Set up Page of the Sequence Menu 43 50 51 32 33 54 ceo D9 p i lt E wanes
106. ing 48 Channel Mode the Flash Buttons will either correspond to Channels 1 to 24 or 25 to 48 as indicated on the top line of the left hand LCD Display To change the button selection call up the Channel Utility Page on the right hand LCD Display and select the range with the top two soft buttons tS Select whether you want to adjust the levels using Live or Blind operation as follows 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Blind Live Blind Live Put P2 Master Put P2 Master Put P1 Master Put P1 Master fully down fully up fully down fully up NOTE To assist with HTP level adjustment when operating Blind call up the Channel Utility Page on the right hand LCD Display t Then adjust the levels of the required Channels using the appropriate bank s of Channel Faders 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Use lower fader bank only Use both fader banks Preset 2 Preset 1 amp 2 tS To increase the level of an active Channel or to set a level for an inactive Channel simply move the corresponding Channel Fader to the desired level t To reduce the level of an active Channel you must firstly move the Channel Fader to a level equal to or above that currently stored Then reduce the level as desired 4 12 1197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming Changing LTP Channel Levels t Call up the LTP Set up Page of the Cue Menu quo 51 52 4 AF s em T
107. ingdom MIDI Association UKMA 26 Brunswick Park Gardens New Southgate London N11 1EJ United Kingdom Tel 0181 386 2245 international 44 181 386 2245 Fax 01813687918 international 44 181 386 7918 The International MIDI Association 5316 West 57th Street Los Angeles CA 90056 U S A Tel 1 231 649 6434 1197GB issue 1 D 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide MIDI System Exclusive Message Format The MSC system uses the MIDI System Exclusive SysEx message format This consists of a data packet with the following structure Byte Description 1 Start of System Exclusive message 2 1 0 2 7 3 Device ID 00 6 Individual ID 0 111 70 7 Group ID1 15 inclusive 7 all call 4 Sub ID 02H MSC 5 Command Format Lighting 6 gt Data Block For details of data formats refer to page D 3 for MSC Input or page D 6 for MSC Output last End of System Exclusive code 7 IMPORTANT NOTE When an MSC SysEx message is received by the PATHFINDER console it will only respond if the Command Format byte 5 Lighting D 2 1197GB issue 1 Appendix D MIDI Commands for MSC Data Block for MSC Input The table below details the interpretation of the Data block i e byte 6 onwards in MSC SysEx messages received by the PATHFINDER console via the midi in connector Numbers suffixed with H are
108. is enabled delimiter x N is the Stack Entry number X is the Stack number LOAD Not sent The actual Cue number transmitted is defined using the Cue Patching facility by default Cue 1 to Cue 240 sends 1 to 240 D 6 1197GB issue 1 Appendix D MIDI Commands for MSC Description SET Not sent FIRE Not sent ALL_OFF ALL_OFF Sent when the Grand Master is moved to off 0 RESTORE RESTORE Sent when the Grand Master is moved above zero RESET RESET Sent when the console is powered up GO_OFF GO_OFF Not sent GO_OFF Sent when a Cue on a Cue Fader is moved to Cue off 0 The actual Cue number transmitted is defined using the Cue Patching facility by default Cue 1 to Cue 240 sends 1 to 240 1197GB issue 1 D 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide This page is intentionally left blank D 8 1197GB issue 1 Appendix E Technical Data Console Specifications Overall Dimensions Nominal Weight Power Supply Console Channels Control Output 1120mm W x 440mm D x 75mm 14kg 9V 2 48 HTP highest takes precedence 12 LTP latest takes precedence USITT DMX512 1990 4us protocol Break length 120 320us Mark after break 1 7 2 9ms Mark between frames 4us Start code 0 zero Packet length 24 512 dimmers Console DMX Patching User programmable plus 0 to 100 proporti
109. l list with each position in the list being identified by the numbers 1 to 240 IMPORTANT NOTE A very important point to remember is that Cue numbers identify a Cue s position in memory and not the Cue itself 1197GB issue 1 4 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide The Cue Menu Pages Cue programming is largely achieved via the Cue Menu Fig 4 1 below shows how to reach the Cue Menu Pages from the Root Menu lieu Man View stant Nocti ROOT MENU gt next next next STORE DIM PATCH Channel 1 COP LIMITI STORE SELECT MENU CCUEI LSEGLIEHCE 1 Store Select CUE MENU Cue 1 Mowe Def Hep Dae Pawa Def Main Set up Page lt Sea B pes next 49 58 51 52 53 54 2 25 55 LTP Set up Page 55 56 57 58 59 68 lt y next 1 241 25 481 Channel Utility Page Set Clear next Insert or Delete Insert Delete Page Delete only appears in Preview mode next Fig 4 1 How to access the Cue Menu 4 2 1197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming Programming Channel Levels IMPORTANT NOTE Before programming a new set of Cues it is recommended that you delete any existing Cues from the PATHFINDER s memory see page 4 17 El Selecting a Cue t Call up the Main Set up Page of
110. lar functions USEFUL TIPS The indicators in the next and exit buttons will be illumintated when the button can be used If you ever loose track of where you are in the menu tree press the exit button repeatedly this will progressively step the display back to the first Page of the Root Menu at which point the exit button indicator will go out The Soft Function Buttons The purpose of these four buttons varies according to which Menu or Page is currently displayed hence the description soft function Whenever one of these buttons is active i e it has a function this is shown in two ways e the button s LED Indicator is illuminated and e a function name appears on the display next to the button The function name is displayed in one of two ways in upper case e g CS TORE which indicates that the button is used to access another Menu or Page in lower case e g Deleted which indicates that the button performs a specific task or function e g to insert or delete something 1 8 1197GB issue 1 Section 1 Overview of the Console Selecting and Changing Parameters Most of the Menu Pages allow the displayed parameters to be changed Pages which contain alterable parameters have a cursor which can be moved around the display generally a flashing parameter value setting indicates the present position of the cursor When more than one parameter appears on the di
111. lates Port 1 is used for connecting a Monitor and Keyboard for the Head Up Display System see Section 10 Port 2 is used for connecting a 3 5 inch Floppy Disk Drive For further technical data and connection details for the above connectors please refer to Appendix E 1 10 197GB issue 1 Section 1 Overview of the Console ouvd avo 430 NIAH LVd fo ofi 9 p 513 sindu 44617 04 punog Jayeads opne Indino 0410 Jo11uo da 42015 journo IQIW Ajddns W xwa pu194x3 10 nup uj 13m0d au opne yno xwp POW 46 7253 51104 uoisuDdx 1 11 1197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Installing the PATHFINDER Console To use the PATHFINDER console you will require anexternal Power Supply Unit one Celco DMX dtr Unit for every 36 Channels of analogue dimmers that you wish to control These are connected to the PATHFINDER console together with any other DMx compatible devices e g moving lights or scrollers as shown in Fig 1 6 0 to 10V Analogue Outputs for Dimmer Control DMX dtr RECEIVER DECODER to additional DMX Devices MAINS SUPPLY HMA HUHHHH Q aT 4 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY UNIT Fig 1 6 Basic installation set up for the PATHFINDER 1 12 1197GB issue 1 Section 1 Overview of the Console
112. layed by Double Previewing ts Pull the Cue Fader back past its zero position to Preview the Cue the right hand LCD Panel will show the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu Dues 1 House Def Def Down Def SIL Hone i 2 r1 un 2 The Sequence number 1 to 30 will be indicated by the Seq parameter t Release the Cue Fader allowing it to return to its zero position then immediately pull it back again Store 2 1 Stee 1 Linear Z1 Ht End Loor gt 197GB issue 1 6 19 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Whilst the Sequence is Double Previewed the following features are available The right hand LCD Panel will change to show the Main Set up Page of the Sequence Menu The other Pages can be accessed by pressing the next button the active HTP Channels within each Step can be monitored by the indicators on the corresponding Channel Flash Buttons Please note that when using 48 Channel Mode the Flash Buttons will either correspond to Channels 1 to 24 or 25 to 96 as indicated on the top line of the left hand LCD Panel To change the button range call up the Channel Utility Page on the right hand LCD Panel and select the range with the top two soft buttons If the stop button is Off i e its indicator is not lit the Sequence will run according to the method speed defined by the Step Trigger parameter If the stop button is On i
113. loppy disk show TITLE moves to the Disk Show Title Page Disk Show Title Page This Page is only applicable when the ESC2000 FDD floppy disk drive is fitted Enter Show 1 Title CMUSTCAL SHOW PT1 La gt This Page is used to display or edit the title of a show on the currently inserted floppy disk The title may be up to 16 characters long including spaces SOFT BUTTONS lt moves the cursor left gt moves the cursor right B 9 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Store Menu Disk Functions Secondary Page This Page is only applicable when the ESC2000 FDD floppy disk drive is fitted ug 1 Dizk Functions 1 Show selects a show from 1 to 3 from the currently inserted floppy disk SOFT BUTTON Delete deletes the specified show from the floppy disk B 10 Sequence Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference Sequence Menu Main Set up Page Store LEnd1 Ster 1 Linear 1 BPH 1 Ht End Loor gt Seq displays or selects the current Sequence number to 38 Step displays or selects the current Step number to 2 for the current Sequence Linear Random selects the stepping order as Linear sequential or psuedo Random 1 BPM selects the stepping method and or speed Regular Intervals beats per minute i toi in 1 beat increments iG in 2 beat increments 25 30 S amp 6 70 88 36 to 1 in 1 beat increments iau 288 I5 in 50 beat increments
114. lowing procedure we will assume that you are using two Q Cards identified as MYSHOW and MYSHOW which contain the first and second halves of a show respectively t Read the first Q Card MYSHOW into the PATHFINDER s memory as described on page 7 6 Remove the card and insert the second Q Card MYSHOW B in readiness for performing the Swap Then proceed to recall each Cue as required When you have recalled the change over Cue call up the Q Card Functions Page of the Store Menu hi ila Card Functions Swar CTITLE To initiate the Swap process press the Swap soft button the following confirmation message will then appear Both Buttans Betuesen The and The Care a inf irm Confinrml S P T D L a C Press the two lower soft buttons to confirm the Swap process or press the exit button to abort The Swap process will take about eight seconds during which time the display will show the message Sura ls Card 7 8 197GB issue 1 Section 7 Q Card amp Disk Storage IMPORTANT NOTE During the Swap process the DMX data signal will be briefly interrupted Provided that the same change over Cue exists both in memory and on the card no change in the lighting state will be observed If however the change over Cue incorporates a Sequence some momentary disruption will occur to the stepping speed t At th
115. mber of the previewed Cue Cue 6 Move Def Ur Def Down Def STL None lt Ses 8 The right hand LCD Display shows the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu Press the next button to step trhough the other Pages This indicates the name of the previewed cue the cue controlled by first fader pl B R li E ll id E E Fig 4 3 Previewing a Cue 1197GB issue 1 4 23 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Recalling Cues Remotely or Automatically Cues can be assigned to a Stack which allows them to be recalled manually by pressing a remote go button or automatically at programmed intervals For details on programming and using Stacks refer to section 5 4 24 1197GB issue 1 Section 5 Cue Stack Programming What is a Stack A Stack is simply a list of Cues placed in a predefined order Once a Stack has been created the Cues listed in it can be recalled one after the other by one of the following methods e By moving the stack Fader e By pressing the go button e By activating the external go input e By using the AutoRun feature The PATHFINDER can store up to 10 Stacks in memory each with up to 99 Cue entries However please note that only one Stack can be in use at any one time Stacks are particularly useful for controlling theatre lighting since each pre programmed Cue can be recalled at the correct moment du
116. mmediately beneath these are the levels for each Channel t To change the setting of each Channel for the current Step move the cursor to the appropriate Channel with the or soft buttons then rotate the master select wheel to set the level as required e de selected i e current LTP level is unchanged e 1099 corresponding to levels 0 to 99 respectively FF corresponding to level of 100 tS To deselect all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Clear soft button tS To select all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Set soft button Return to the LTP Control Page and set the level for each Channel as required 6 28 197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Saving or Rejecting Level Changes ts f you have released the Cue Fader during editing and wish to keep the current Sequence Double Previewed e g to edit another Step pull the appropriate Cue Fader back past its zero position again now t save the modified HTP LTP level s for the current Step press the enter button The button indicator will light up briefly to show that the settings have been accepted Modify Mode will be terminated tS To reject the modified settings press the mod button to terminate Modify Mode The button indicator will turn off tS To view or edit another Step return to stage 2 Otherwise release t
117. nels the Flash Buttons currently apply The Mode field is in two parts The first shows either e FRESET for normal Preset operation or programming e HODIF when the console is in Modify Mode The second part shows either e Live for Live operation and programming or e Blind for Blind operation and programming The Cue field shows the number of the Cue currently assigned to the left most Cue Fader as set by the cue scroll wheel and Cue Block parameter Immediately following the Cue number a Cue name of up to 8 characters will be displayed if one has been programmed By default this will be the name associated with the Cue currently assigned to the left most Cue Fader Otherwise it will be the name of a Previewed Cue 197 issue 1 B 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Root Menu Root Menu Stack Playback Page iisul Man T CWiewl Het Current Skacki _ _ Pines lt gt This is the PATHFINDER s default start up display All fields on this Page are related to the replay of Cue Stacks Man Auto disables or enables Stack AutoRun Next shows the number of the next Cue during Stack replay Current shows the number of the current Cue during Stack replay Stack _ the first part of this field is used to specify a Stack number 1 to 18 to be loaded for replay the second part shows the next entry number Time shows the Wait Time associated with the next Stack entry during Stack replay SOFT BU
118. nfigured as Latest Takes Precedence LTP for controlling colour changers lamp positioning etc 1197GB issue 1 2 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide HTP Channels Highest Takes Precedence Channels 1 to 48 can be set to a specific control level ranging from zero up to 100 This control level is set by one of three methods e the position of a Channel Fader astored level in a Cue astored level in a Sequence Any or all of these methods may be applied to a channel at the same time but only the highest requested level is used to set the channel hence the definition of Highest Takes Precedence For example if a Channel Fader is set at 75 and a Cue for the same HTP channel specifies 50 the actual channel level will be the highest of these i e 75 If the Channel Fader is now slowly reduced to 25 the level of the channel will also reduce but will not drop below 50 as this becomes the highest level 2 2 197GB issue 1 Section 2 An Overview of Channels LTP Channels Latest Takes Precedence Channels 49 to 60 can be set to a specific control level ranging from zero up to 100 This control level is set by one of three methods e the setting of an LTP Level via the LCD Panel astored level in a Cue astored level in a Sequence With LTP channels only the last requested level is used to set the channel hence the definition of Latest Takes Precedence However it is important to note that the firs
119. ning the Sequence to a Cue In order for a sequence to be seen either for replay or editing purposes it must be assigned to a Cue For the purpose of just checking or editing a Sequence you may wish to assign it to a temporary Cue i e one which is well separated from any other pre programmed Cues and not otherwise being used For clarity use a Cue which does not have any Channel levels programmed into it t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu or preview the required Cue by pulling back the Cue Fader past the normal zero position Dues 1 Mowe Def Ue Def Down Def TIL Horne i gt t Move the cursor to the Seq parameter then rotate the master select wheel to adjust the value to one of the following No Sequence is assigned e 11038 Sequence number assigned to the Cue The basic Sequence has now been programmed and assigned to a Cue The next operation is to set up the various replay parameters refer to page 6 15 onwards 6 8 197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Programming a Sequence Manually operation as required n Select Live Blind desk Select Step 1 the Sequence to be programmed v Set the HTP Channel levels for this Step Y Set the LTP Channel levels for this Step Save the settings for this Step Y ses T p di Do you ia lt to
120. not used Method 1 max 100m Using the internal voltage reference ext go view into socket Method 2 max 100m Using an external power supply 5 10Vd c Power Supply ext go view into socket Method 3 max 100m s Using an external console fader 0 10Vd c from an analogue fader or DMX DTR Unit ext go Voltage on Pin 2 must rise above 2 5V for reliable input trigger view into socket and drop below 0 5V for reliable input release E 4 1197GB issue 1 Appendix E Techincal Data DMX Out Connector Mating Connector 5 pin XLR Plug male Pin 1 Common screen Pin 2 Data ve Pin3 Data ve Pin 4 not used Pin 5 not used Audio Mic Connector Mating Connector 3 pin XLR Plug male Pin 1 Screen earth Pin 2 Audio in Pin 3 Audio common referenced to earth Audio Speaker Connector Mating Connector l4 Stereo Jack Plug male Tip Audio channel 1 left mono Ring Audio channel 2 right Sleeve Audio common referenced to earth 1197GB issue 1 E 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide This page is intentionally left blank E 6 1197GB issue 1 Index 24 Channel Mode overview of 3 5 to 3 7 48 Channel Mode overview of 3 8 to 3 9 A Accessories 1 16 AutoFade halting fade 4 21 setting default times 8 4 setting times in Cues 4 6 using with Cue Faders 4 20 AutoRun setting default times 8 4 using t
121. nsole 02 Reserved 6 Data type code This indicates the type of the data from bytes 7 thru Last 1 Short data block 02H Long data block 03 Not used 7 Data bytes Refer to page C 4 for the data format Last End of exclusive code F7H EOX 197 issue 1 C 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Special Encoding for Transmission Although the MIDI system uses 8 bit data bit 7 is reserved as a trip bit to indicate that the lower 7 bits contain a command byte As the Celco MIDI Linking system contains 8 bit data it is necessary to encode the data so that the bit 7 s are clear to avoid being confused with command bytes This is achieved by encoding seven bytes of data into eight prior to transmission as follows 7 5 2 A1 AO 2 Al B7 S T O 7 B1 C7 co C7 G7 O G7 GI O BO CO DO EO FO GO O AO BO CO DO EO FO e For each group of seven bytes A bit 0 is logical shifted right out with the most significant bit being cleared and then logical shifted left into the least significant bit of the eighth byte The group of eight bytes are then transmitted e This process is repeated for all the data bytes within each group of seven uncoded b
122. nsole will also be lit On 100V or 110V supplies there may be a short delay before the indicator illuminates 197GB issue 1 1 13 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Internal Memory Back up The PATHFINDER console contains a rechargeable battery which is used to preserve the settings and data held in the internal memory The battery receives a slow charge whenever the console is powered and switched on When fully charged the battery will maintain the memory contents for up to 12 months without the desk being powered IMPORTANT NOTE To avoid loss of data ensure that the battery is fully charged by powering the console for 24 hours before using it for the first time and also after prolonged periods of storage Digital Transmitter Receiver DMX dtr The PATHFINDER console outputs a DMX signal which must be decoded in order to control analogue dimmers or motors etc The Celco Digital Transmitter Receiver Unit DMX dtr is recommended for this purpose order as ESC2259 1 Each DMX dtr able to decode up to 36 channels from the DMX signal and convert them into 0 to 10V analogue signals Any number of DMX dtr units can be daisy chained together to enable all 512 channels to be utilised For full operation and connection details refer to the User Guide supplied with the DMX dtr unit but please note the following important points The Tx Rx slider switch on the back panel must be set to the Rx receive position e
123. nvalid type of card the message Ho Card Inserted will displayed tS To initiate the save process press the Write soft button the following confirmation message will then appear Fresa Both Buttons To Write Into Careg Confirm Confirm tS Press the two lower soft buttons to confirm the save process or press the exit button to abort The save process will take about six seconds during which time the display will show the message Wr itin D Card IMPORTANT NOTE During the save process the DMX data signal will be briefly interrupted 7 4 1197GB issue 1 Section 7 Q Card amp Disk Storage Viewing or Creating a Q Card Title A Q Card can be given a name or title of up to 16 characters including spaces to help with identification t With a Q Card inserted into the PATHFINDER s card slot call up the Q Card Functions Page of the Store Menu 11 il 1 1 4 Card Functions ts Press the TITLE soft function button to call up the Title Entry Page Enter Title wa mi n If a title has already been programmed it will be displayed The current cursor position is indicated by the flashing underline character ts Rotate the master select wheel to step through the available letters numbers and symbols t When the required character is displayed press the gt soft button to move the cursor to the next position
124. o match the present Cue level then adjust the fader position as required 1197GB issue 1 4 21 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Previewing a Cue The parameters and Channel levels of a Cue can be checked and by Previewing it t To preview a Cue move its associated Cue Fader down past the normal zero position and hold it there this will cause three things to happen The name label of the previewed Cue will appear on the left hand LCD Display if it is the first cue in the block the name will already be displayed The right hand LCD Display will change to show the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu and The Channel Flash Buttons will illuminate for those HTP Channels if any which have a level above zero stored for the previewed Cue Whilst the Cue is previewed the other parameters of the Cue can be examined by pressing the next button to step through the other Pages of the Cue Menu NOTE While in Cue Preview mode an additional Page is available in the Cue Set up Menu used for inserting and deleting Cues 4 22 197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming The active HTP Channels in the Cue are indicated by the Flash Button indicators Cel Pathfinder Modi PRESET Blind SCENE 6 111010101017 This indicates the number of N E B HEAD UP DISPLAY FEATURE see page 10 6 This indicates the nu
125. o replay Stacks 5 15 Battery Internal Memory charging requirements 1 14 Battery Q Card Back up replacement procedure 7 10 Blind Mode see Live Blind Operation C Care amp Maintenance general guidelines 1 15 getting help service A 4 1197GB issue 1 1 Index C to C Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Channel Faders basic usage details 2 5 3 3 function within 24 Channel mode 3 5 function within 48 Channel mode 3 8 location and overview 1 2 to 1 3 place in the control path 2 4 Channel Flash Buttons basic usage details 3 3 function within 24 Channel mode 3 5 function within 48 Channel mode 3 8 indicators active channels in Cue 4 12 4 22 indicators active channels in Sequence 6 20 to 6 21 indicators showing output limiting 8 5 location and overview 1 2 to 1 3 selecting the channel range 3 4 Channel Mode selecting the 3 2 Channel Outputs HUD channel levels 10 2 to 10 3 limiting maximum level 8 5 patching to DMX channels 8 6 to 8 9 Channels see HTP Channels LTP Channels Clear Functions Console Memory 8 10 Connectors overview amp location of 1 10 to 1 11 see also Technical Data Controls overview amp location of 1 2 to 1 6 Cue Faders assigning Cues to 4 18 location and overview 1 4 place in the control path 2 4 scrolling 4 18 to 4 19 usage options 4 20 to 4 21 using to Preview a Cue 4 22 to 4 23 using to Preview a Sequence 6 19 to 6 21 Cue Flash Buttons overview 4 18 using for instant Cue recall 420 to 4 2
126. on key on the keyboard you can Zoom In on this area such that it fills the whole screen 1197GB issue 1 10 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Cue Label Area The 12 boxes marked A to L display the Cue Labels if any for the range of 12 Cues currently assigned to the Cue Faders The Cue Label Area appears on every HUD screen FRESHO C SCENE SCENES E 1 B SENEI D SCEHE3 F H d L When AutoFade is On these boxes will also indicate the progress of the fade for the corresponding Cue During the fade up or fade down progress is shown by Up or Dn respectively followed by the Cue s current level as a percentage value For example Up 50 means that the Cue level is currently at 50 and fading up When the Cue reaches full level or if the fade is stopped by moving the Cue Fader the Cue label will reappear Entering Cue Labels via the Keyboard t Firstly do one of the following preview the required Cue by pulling the Cue Fader back or call up the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu on the right hand LCD display t Type in a Cue name of up to 8 characters spaces using the keyboard The following special key functions are available gt move cursor to the right move cursor to the left move to start of label move to of label 10 4 1197GB issue 1 Section 10 Head Up Display System Sequence Status Area This area shows details of the current
127. onal limiting HTP CHANNEL CONTROL Control Methods via linear Channel Fader Control Range Output Limiting Mastering via pre programmed Sequence or Cue 0 to 100 in 256 increments 0 to 100 proportional in 256 increments 2 x Preset Master proportional Grand Master broomstick 1197GB issue 1 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide SHOW CONTROL Cue Capacity Cue Replay Methods Fade Options Sequence Capacity Sequence Replay Stack Capacity Memory Type Memory Retention Q CARD STORAGE Card Type Memory Type Memory Retention Control Options Read Write Access Time 240 via linear Cue Fader Cues assignable to faders in blocks of 1 to 12 Cues via Stack Fader cross fades between Cues via Stack go button auto fade in out via Stack AutoRun via MIDI Show Control Auto HTP Fade Up Auto HTP Fade Down Auto LTP Move Sound to light 30 each with up to 25 Steps via a Cue up to 14 Sequences can run at one time 10 each with up to 99 Cues RAM backed up by internal battery up to 12 months with fully charged battery Celco Q Card No 6 SRAM backed up by internal battery up to 12 months with new battery Read Write amp Swap card with memory approx 6 seconds per show SOUND TO LIGHT CONTROL Peak Input Voltage Frequency Filters 1V via audio mic connector 100V line via audio speaker connector Treble Mid amp Bass FLOPPY DISK S
128. ons together LSet Fatch 1 to 11 B 6 Store Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference Store Menu Store Select Page CCIE ESEBBETECE Store Select CSTACK 1 SOFT BUTTONS CUE moves to the first Page of the Cue Menu SEQUENCE moves to the first Page of the Sequence Menu STACK moves to the first Page of the Stack Menu B 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Store Menu Q Card Functions Page Read Lir ited Go Card Functions Swar ETTTEE T SOFT BUTTONS Read reads data from the Q Card into the internal memory Write writes data from the internal memory to the Q Card Swap swaps the internal memory and Q Card data contents TITLE moves to the Q Card Title Page Q Card Title Page Enter Title CROCK CONCERT PT2 rs This Page is used to display or edit the title of the currently inserted Q Card The title may be up to 16 characters long including spaces SOFT BUTTONS lt moves the cursor left gt moves the cursor right B 8 Store Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference Disk Functions Primary Page This Page is only applicable when the ESC2000 FDD floppy disk drive is fitted CRead lr ite Disk Functions CMUSTCAL SHOW Shows 1 ETITEET Show selects a show from 1 to 3 from the currently inserted floppy disk SOFT BUTTONS Read reads data from the specified floppy disk showinto the internal memory Write writes data from the internal memory to the specified f
129. or the range of channels in the Cue A 2 1197GB issue 1 Appendix A Troubleshooting Problem LTP Channel s have been programmed in a Cue but are not invoked when the Cue is recalled Likely Cause amp Solution Check that all Channels have been de selected on the the LTP Set up Page of the Cue Menu Check that all Channels have been de selected on the the LTP Control Page of the Root Menu A Stack is programmed but it won t AutoRun Check that the Stack is loaded and is set to Auto on the Main Screen of the Root Menu Check that the AutoFade function is On in the Default Set up Menu Check that the Stack Fader is fully up or down Press the go button to start the Stack A Sequence is programmed and assigned to a Cue but the Sequence doesn t run when the Cue Fader is opened Check that the stop button is off i e that its indicator is not lit Check the step method and or speed a very slow speed may be set or it may require an audio signal A Sequence is running even though the stop button is pressed Only one Sequence can be stopped at one time 1197GB issue 1 A 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Q Card Error Messages Message Likely Cause amp Solution No Q Card Inserted Check that a Q Card is fully and correctly inserted the Q Card Back up battery may be discharged missing or incorrectly fitted
130. p LTP selects the transition between Steps for LTP Channel levels from the following options Fade mies SOFT BUTTONS Learn runs the Chase Maker function a Sequence is created using the Channels whose faders are above zero level Do Pattern apply the Pattern specified in the Pattern field to the current Sequence lt moves the cursor up gt moves the cursor down B 13 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Sequence Menu LTP Set up Page 43 SB 51 32 94 or B ag 68 Pa lt anan semen manen meeen w This Page is used to directly set the levels of the LTP Channels 49 to 60 The level of each Channel is shown or set by the field beneath the Channel number and will be Channel is deselected to Channel is selected with the number indicating the percentage level FF Channel is selected with a level of 100 SOFT BUTTONS lt or use these to move the cursor to the required Channel In addition the following are located on the Channel Utility Page Set selects all LTP Channels Clear deselects all LTP Channels Channel Utility Page pni 25 451 Channel Utility Chant 1 a z Chet Clear This Page shows the basic control level of an HTP Channel as set by a Channel Fader and Preset Master or a stored level via a Cue Fader Stack Fader or Stack AutoRun It does not show the effect of the Channel or DMX
131. performance to be stored for future use or simply to keep a data back up in case you should accidentally delete or change any settings In addition the PATHFINDER allows you to swap its memory contents with those of a Q Card This is useful during long or complex shows since you can effectively double the number of Cues Sequences and Stacks available Floppy Disk Drive The EPX version of the PATHFINDER console has the facility to control a free standing floppy disk drive ESC2700 FDD This allows to five complete shows to be stored on a conventional pre formatted 3 5 inch floppy disk The disk drive unit is connected to Port 2 on the rear panel of the PATHFINDER console 1197GB issue 1 7 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide The Store Menu Pages Control of Q Card and Disk storage operations is achieved via the Store Menu Fig 7 2 shows how to reach the Store Menu Pages from the Root Menu m CWiew CWiew exti Current Stacks lt Times lt 553 next next next STORE LDIM PATCH Channel LSETUPJ COP LIMIT ESEGLIEHCE 1 Store Selec CSTACKI next Read Lll ite Q Card Functions Swar next Read Lllr itel Disk Functions Show TITLE next Delete Disk Functions 5 15 Show next ROOT MENU STORE SELECT MENU Internal Options Page Q Card Functions Page Disk
132. process will take about 30 seconds during which time the display will show the following CAbortJ Abort To Abort Disk Write Press Both Buttons FPleaze lait If you need to stop the save process for any reason press the top two soft buttons 197GB issue 1 7 13 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Reading a Show from a Floppy Disk tS Insert a 3 5 inch floppy disk containing pre saved Shows into the drive unit Call up the Disk Functions Primary Page of the Store Menu hl 11 Disk Functions 3 Zhou 1 TITLE Rotate the master select wheel to choose a Show number from 1 to 5 title has been entered for the selected Show this will be displayed between the two brackets 2 To initiate the read process press the Read soft button the following confirmation message will then appear Fresa Both Buttons To Fead from Disk Confirm Confirm Press the two lower soft buttons to confirm the read process or press the exit button to abort The read process will take about 30 seconds during which time the display will show the following CAboartd CAbort 1 To Abort Disk Eeac Press Both Buttons FPlesse lait If you need to stop the read process for any reason press the top two soft buttons 7 14 1197GB issue 1 Section 7 Q Card amp Disk Storage Deleting a Show from a Floppy Disk tS Call up the Disk Functions Secondary Page of the Store Menu sk Functionz un t
133. program another step 7555 NO E adl SU aad een iae Does is lt Sequence have less than 2 End the Sequence 258p _ ger S em Se 10 Assign the Sequence to a Cue Fig 6 5 Flow diagram for Sequence programming 1197GB issue 1 6 9 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide IMPORTANT NOTE Before programming a new Sequence ensure that any previous Steps for that Sequence are deleted from the PATHFINDER s memory see page 6 38 El Selecting Live Blind Operation t Select whether you want to program Channel levels using Live or Blind operation as follows 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Blind Live Blind Live Put P2 Master Put P2 Master Put P1 Master Put P1 Master fully down fully up fully down fully up Selecting a Sequence t Ensure that all Cue Faders are fully down and that no Stack is currently loaded see page 5 11 t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Sequence Menu m K Cy gs gu 1 1 Slee 1 Linear 1 BPH 21 Ht Ends Looe gt If not already on the stop button indicator will now light up to show that the selected Sequence is disabled or stopped If for any reason the indicator is not lit press the stop button t Move the cursor to the Seq field and rotate the master select wheel to choose the required Sequence number 1 to 30 t Check that the Step field is showing 1 i e the first Step
134. r WA DEFAULTS CCLEAFI This is the only Page in the Set up Menu It displays the version number of the PATHFINDER s firmware always quote this number with any queries you have regarding the console s operation SOFT BUTTONS DEFAULTS moves to the first Page of the Defaults Menu CLEAR moves to the Clear Menu MIDI moves to the first Page of the MSC Menu B 22 Defaults Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference Defaults Menu Primary Set up Page Chan Mode 24 Preset Insert OFF Block z Es Fade OFF gt Chan Mode selects the Preset Channel mode zd 24 Channel Mode 45 48 Channel Mode Preset Invert selects direction of operation for Preset Master p1 when using 24 Channel Mode OFF normal fully up is maximum Mr inverted full down is maximum Cue Block selects the size of the Cue Block that is moved by the cue scroll wheel when assigning Cues to the Cue Faders Valid range is 1 to 12 default Fade selects whether the AutoFade and AutoRun functions are enabled or disabled Off disabled enabled SOFT BUTTONS lt moves the cursor up gt moves the cursor down B 23 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Defaults Menu Secondary Set up Page Autoload Sta Preset Shee ES Autoload Stack Store Preset 1 SOFT BUTTONS lt gt mkt Horne L io gt selects the number of a Stack to be loaded automatically when the console is pow
135. r the current Step press the enter button The button indicator will light up briefly to show that the settings have been accepted Modify Mode will be terminated tS To reject the modified settings press the mod button to terminate Modify Mode The button indicator will turn off t To view or edit another Step return to stage 2 Otherwise close the Cue Fader 6 36 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Inserting Deleting Sequence Steps Inserting an Extra Step t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Sequence Menu on the right hand LCD Panel Store Seyi 3 End1 Shep 5 Linear 1 BFH Z1 Ht End Loor gt ts Choose the required Sequence number using the Seq field t Move the cursor to the Step field and select the Step that you want to insert before t Press the next button four times to display the Edit Sequence Page Edit Sequence Leu 1 Shee D CIinsertd CDelete tS To insert a new Step before the displayed Step number press the Insert soft button A new blank Step i e with no levels will be created and all subsequent Steps including the End marker will be moved up one position 197GB issue 1 6 37 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Deleting a Single Step Please remember that a Delete Step action cannot be undone IF IN DOUBT DON T DELETE Call up the Main Set up Page of the Sequence Menu on the right hand LCD Panel Shore tea 5 11 Sheps i i B
136. r you want to select the Channels using Live or Blind operation as follows 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Blind Live Blind Live Put P2 Master Put P2 Master Put P1 Master Put P1 Master fully down fully up fully down fully up ts Then select up to 25 Channels by moving the corresponding Channel Fader to any position above zero 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Use lower fader bank only Use both fader banks Preset 2 Preset 1 amp 2 The actual level set by each fader doesn t matter since the Chase Maker will set each active Channel to maximum 100 t Call up the Pattern Set up Page of the Sequence Menu Ltternl1 LLearnl L Fattern 1 HTF Fade Heri LTP t Press the Learn soft button to run the Chase Maker Then ensure that all Channel Faders are returned to their zero position 1197GB issue 1 6 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Applying a Pattern to the Sequence The basic Sequence created by the Chase Maker facility will be a simple chase with each Step having one Channel fully up For example if the faders for Channels 1 to 12 where above zero when the Learn button was pressed a 12 Step Sequence will be created as shown in Fig 6 2 1 On 52 523 4 55 57
137. ring the performance using only the press of a single button Also in rock n roll and discotheque lighting the Stack can be used to provide a sophisticated sequence by using AutoRun 1197GB issue 1 5 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide The Stack Menu Pages Stack programming is achieved via the Stack Menu Fig 5 1 below shows how to reach the Stack Menu Pages from the Root Menu uiewl Man iew Hest Current Stacki__ __ Times L lt gt next next next E CSTORE DIM PRTCH1 Channel 1 CSETUPI LIMITI CCUEI ESEGLIEHCE 1 Store Selec CSTACKI End Stack 1 Make Entra 1 Cue 1 Time Def Seconds lt 1 Cs next Edit Stack 1 Entr 1 Cue 1 CInsertd Delete next ROOT MENU STORE SELECT MENU STACK MENU Mai up P nin Set up Mf uc D Up DISPLAY FEATURE Edit Stack Page see page 10 7 Fig 5 1 How to access the Stack Menu Pages 5 2 1197GB issue 1 Section 5 Cue Stack Programming Creating a Stack E Select a Stack Do you want to assign Cues manually or use Stack Maker Add a Cue Run the Stack Maker function to the Stack Do you want to add another Cue Does the Stack use less than End the Stack 99 Cues gt Stack programming complete Fig 5 2 Flow diagram for S
138. ross fade is restarted If the Stack cross fade has not been previously halted or the numbers do not match this command is ignored TIMED_GO Standard time If a Stack is loaded on the Stack playback the next Cue in the Stack is triggered with the cross time hereby specified TIMED_GO Standard time Cue The specified Cue is loaded onto the first free Cue Fader and the level of the Cue Fader set to full The Cue fade time is set to that hereby specified If there are no free Cue Faders this command is ignored TIMED_GO time Stack entry delimiter Stack number LOAD The entry from the specified Stack is loaded onto the Stack playback and the entry triggered with the cross fade time set to that hereby specified LOAD No action command ignored LOAD Cue No action command ignored LOAD Stack entry delimiter Stack number SET The entry from the specified Stack is loaded onto the Stack playback and set as the Next entry on the playback SET No action command ignored D 4 1197GB issue 1 Appendix D MIDI Commands for MSC Description FIRE FIRE ALL_OFF No action command ignored ALL_OFF RESTORE The level of the Grand Master is set to off 0 RESTORE RESET The level of the Grand Master is set to the level of the Grand Master Fader RESET GO_OFF The console is reset to its power up state GO_OFF All Cue
139. rotocol The PATHFINDER is therefore equipped with a patching facility which allows you to define which DMX Channels are controlled by which Console Channels This facility applies to both HTP and LTP Channels NOTE Console Channels are also known as Desk Channels DMX Channels are also known as Dimmer attribute Channels In most applications you will probably use a 1 to 1 Patch i e Console Channel 1 controls DMX Channel 1 Console Channel 2 controls DMX Channel 2 etc If required a single Console Channel can control more than one DMX Channel However a single DMX Channel can only be controlled by one Console Channel The PATHFINDER Console also has an uncontrollable Channel 0 which is permanently set to zero level Any unused DMX Channels should normally be patched to Channel 0 Console Channels 0 1 234 5 6 71819 10 58 59 60 1 234 5 6 71819 10 510 1511 512 DMX Channels Fig 8 2 Example of Dimmer Patching 8 6 1197GB issue 1 Section 8 Console Set up amp Defaults The Dimmer Patch Menu Patch Dimmer patching is achieved via the Dimmer Patch Menu Fig 8 3 below shows how to reach the Dimmer Patch Menu from the Root Menu EUiew Man EUiewl smart ROOT MENU EFI next next next STORE PRTCH1 Bl Channel 1 CSETU
140. rs Cues or Sequences Check that the Grand Master gm fader is fully up If setting levels by Channel Faders only also check that the Preset Masters are fully up Check that the Channels used in the Cue are patched to the correct DMX Channels they may be patched to Channel 0 which is always zero level Check also that the Dimmer Patch Limit and Channel Output Limit parameters are not set too low 1197GB issue 1 A 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Problem Likely Cause amp Solution Cue Fader is open butno Check that the Grand Master gm Cue is recalled fader is fully up Check that the Cue is actually programmed by Previewing it pull the fader back past its zero position the active Channels will be shown by the indicators on the Channel Flash Buttons Check that the correct Cue Block is assigned to the Cue Faders Check to see if the Cue is set up for Sound to Light control if so an audio signal will be required in order to see the Cue Check to see if AutoFade is On the Cue may be set up with a long UP fade time Check that the Channels used in the Cue are patched to the correct DMX Channels they may be patched to Channel 0 which is always zero level Check that DMX cables are correctly connected and that there are no breaks or short circuits Check that a DMX signal is being received by the DMX dtr unit s and that its address is correct f
141. s The levels associated with each Step are displayed in the central area To change the range of Channels displayed press the Flash Button or move the Fader for any Channel within the range required The current Step is indicated by the green outline box 10 8 1197GB issue 1 Section 10 Head Up Display System Sequence Preview Screen This screen is displayed whenever a Cue containing a Sequence is being double previewed by the current Step of the previewed Sequence Channel Level Area this now shows the Channel levels being set This area now shows the various parameters associated with the previewed Sequence See 4B 41 q BET Jm jd z il 14 1 3 g 15 i 33 18 1 z H H e Z Leagth 0 e Pe PE t LTP Fade HIP Fade Hone Linear Patrapnt Sore f FRISHG E SCHR 6 SONE o ma rr 43 4d tj 45 Sl a Ab 5 E 4 1 Freseti liy Cac e i 2 Sequence Status Area The Sequence Status Area shows the previewed Sequence number and current Step number see page 10 5 All other areas of the screen give the same information as described for the Main Display Screen 1197GB issue 1 10 9 Celco
142. s on playback set via MSC will be set to off 0 GO_OFF Cue number If the Cue is loaded onto one or more Cue Faders the level of the Cue Faders are set to off 0 If the Cue is not loaded onto a Cue Fader the command is ignored GO_OFF Stack entry delimiter Stack number If the entry on the Stack is the current entry then the next entry is triggered This is equivalent to pressing the 90 button 1197GB issue 1 D 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Data Block for MSC Output The table below details the format of the Data block i e byte 6 onwards in the MSC SysEx messages transmitted by the PATHFINDER console via the midi out connector Numbers suffixed with H are hexadecimal all other numbers are decimal Values delimited by quotation marks are formatted as ASCII characters e g 16 is sent as 31H and 36H 49 and 54 in decimal Description GO GO When a Cue on a Cue Fader is moved past the Cue trigger level 20 andAutoFade is disabled GO When the Stack go button is pressed and the N AutoFade facility is disabled delimiter X N is the Stack Entry number X is the Stack number STOP Not sent RESUME Not sent TIMED_GO TIMED_GO Not sent TIMED_GO When Cue on Cue Fader is moved past the Cue trigger point 20 and the AutoFade facility is enabled TIMED_GO When the Stack Go button is pressed and the N AutoFade facility
143. s the Do Pattern soft button IMPORTANT NOTE For certain Patterns to work predictably the number of Steps Channels in the basic Sequence must be a multiple of the Pattern Length shown in the above list For example in Fig 6 3 the 4 On 4 Off Pattern will not work with a 12 Channel basic Sequence hence it is shown using a 16 Channel Sequence 197GB issue 1 6 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide 2 On 1 0108 w s 3 4 w 201209 i se 301 666000000000 2 s wi oooooooooeee 104304 w 000000000000 w O00000000000 5 OOeeeccoceeeo w 66600000000 w 5 eoooceeeococee s 4 On 4 Off using 16 Channels see text w 0000000000000000 O000000000000000 oOeeeecococoeeeeoco w 5 w eoocoeeeecocceee w 0000000000000000 w 0000000000000000 Fig 6 3 Examples of the Pattern facility 6 6 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Seq
144. s within the MIDI interface that are specifically designed for lighting and control applications Whilst this includes various devices for the purpose of this User Guide we will refer specifically to Celco consoles The implementation of MSC on the PATHFINDER console supports both MSC Input and MSC Output commands For detailed information on MSC message structure please refer to Appendix D Setting up Consoles for MSC For MSC operation one console or other device is used as a System Master or MSC Output The System Master will send MSC messages to all MSC Input consoles connected to it as follows t Connect the midi out of the designated System Master console device to the midi in of the first console t Then connect the midi thru of the first console to the midi in of the second console and so on as shown in Fig 9 2 Configuring the System The System Master console must be set up for MSC Output whilst all other consoles must be set up for MSC Input Since MSC messages can control either a specific console a group of consoles or all consoles each MSC Input console must be set up with an individual and an optional group ID number There are up to 111 individual ID numbers to enable specific consoles to be controlled In addition there are up to 15 group ID numbers which allow groups of two or more consoles to controlled Finally an All Call ID is available which allows a single message to control all consoles at once
145. select wheel left or right to turn the function On or Off 197GB issue 1 3 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Using 48 Channel Mode The function of the Channel Faders Flash Buttons Preset Masters in 48 Channel Mode is summarised in Fig 3 2 Console Control Top row of Channel Faders Function Set the levels of Channels 1 to 24 Bottom row of Channel Faders Set the levels of Channels 25 to 48 Preset Master Fader p1 Masters the levels of Channels 1 to 48 Preset Master Fader p2 Not used in this mode Channel Flash Buttons Flash Channels 1 to 24 or 25 to 48 as selected by Channel Utility Page Since 48 Channel Mode only has one Preset cross fades between two scenes are not possible This means that this mode has limited practical use in manual lighting control its principle use is for setting up levels for programming into Cues or Sequences tS To start ensure that Preset Master p1 is fully down and that the Grand Master gm is fully up tS Set up a lighting scene using both rows of Channel Faders then open the Preset Master p1 to fade in this scene t To change scenes close and set up the next lighting scene using the Channel Faders and so on Channel Flash Buttons These correspond either to Channels 1 to 24 or Channels 25 to 48 as indicated by the top line of the left hand LCD Panel To change the button designation call up the Channel Utility Page of th
146. set to any level between zero fader fully down and 100 fader fully up These are arranged in two banks or Presets with 24 faders in each These are located below the bottom row of Channel Faders and are used to briefly switch a channel to its maximum level these can be used for checking which lights are controlled by a particular channel or for flashing the lights to create special effects At the top of each button is a small indicator which lights up whenever the associated channel is at any level above zero i e 1 to 100 This connector slot is used to insert a credit card size memory card called a Q Card A Q Card is used to store various pre programmed settings from the PATHFINDER s internal memory Information stored on a Q Card can also be read into the internal memory These allow the fitting of optional gooseneck work lights to assist console operation in low light conditions 197GB issue 1 Section 1 Overview of the Console alosuo2 YACNIAH LVd 23 fo 1 81 1015 quv5 0 V3uV 1031N02 NIVW 118 135344 220M x SNOLLNG HSW1d 13NNVHD Z 195914 8p 04 SZ 5430471 13NNVHD 1 195944 HZ 0 L 5434714 T3NNVH2 YOLIINNOD 1H9ITN3SON 1 3 1197GB issue 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Main Control Area Menu Control Area Refer to page 1 6 for details LCD Panels Cue Faders amp Flash Buttons Cue Scroll Wheel Preset Master Fad
147. si B 5 Dimmer Patch B 6 Main Set Up Page ES RES ERI B 6 Default Patch Page eue mm thor cet B 6 Store Menu err hh ra YES PEE Y Yeh Yo B 7 St re Select Pag s ane 7 O Card Functions Pape tii a cipes aswaa B 8 Title Page err B 8 Disk Functions Primary Page B 9 Disk Show Title Page ee as sawn Rea eed iens B 9 Disk Functions Secondary Page B 10 Sequence Eq Ed B 11 Set up Page B 11 Pattern ser Page uu B 13 LIP Setup Pase sci ee pees was eens B 14 Channel Utility Pase cios cce dec pb e RES B 14 Edit Sequence Page ausis vos B 15 C ue Men e ek hae wk ee B 16 Main Set up aa eed B 16 LIP Setup Page u a snd wanana masqa B 18 Channel Utility B 18 Insert Delete Page u a ob dd coto B 19 Stack cs 614 4446 ace saca ec sina aia aie B 20 Setup korti esrtis puspa B 20 Edit Stack Pages cet dee manh Bai a B 21 Setup 22 viii 1197GB issue 1 Contents Deraulte Men B 23 Primary Set up Page ss scia sua B 23 Secondary Set up Page B 24 AutoFade
148. splay the bottom two soft function buttons are marked with lt 1 and gt 1 these buttons are used to move the cursor to the required position the screen The parameter at the cursor position is changed by rotating the master select wheel numeric values are increased by clockwise rotation and decreased by anti clockwise rotation IMPORTANT NOTE All of the PATHFINDER s parameters are interactive i e changing the value of a parameter will instantly invoke that new setting 1197GB issue 1 1 9 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Rear Panel Features Power Supply Input MIDI Control External go Input DMX Control Output Sound to Light Inputs Expansion Ports The connecting point for the PATHFINDER s low voltage power supply unit These connectors are used in conjunction with the MSC facility to allow the PATHFINDER console to be linked to another console or other MIDI devices A connecting point for an external go button or signal to allow the remote control of Cue Stacks This connector provides the main data output of the PATHFINDER console All of the channel levels are encoded using the USITT DMX512 1990 protocol These two connectors are used to provide an audio input to the PATHFINDER console for the various Sound to Light functions These are fitted to the ESC2797 EPX Model only On the ESC2297 Standard Model these positions are covered by two removable blanking p
149. ssue 1 Section 1 Overview of the Console The Menu System The various internal parameters and set up options are accessed in a series of Menus and Pages When the PATHFINDER is powered up the display defaults to a start up or Root Menu which comprises four Pages in turn the last page of the Root Menu provides access to other Menus Pages as shown in Fig 1 4 The structure of these Menus and Pages is called a menu tree A full diagram of the PATHFINDER s Menu Tree is provided in the Quick Reference Guide supplied separately ROOT MENU IUiewl Han LUiewl Stack Playback Page lt E gt next 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 5 58 59 LTP Control Page lt gt gt gt gt gt gt next 1 241 25 481 char qo qd Channel Utility Page Set Clear next CSTORE DB Channel Menu Options Page ESETUP 1 next Fig 1 4 The four Pages of the Root Menu 197GB issue 1 1 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Moving Around The Menu Tree Movement around the PATHFINDER s Menu Tree is achieved with the next button which moves the display to the next Page in the current Menu the exit button which moves the display to the first Page of the current menu or back to the previous menu level e the four soft function buttons on either side of the display which are used to move to different menus and also to select particu
150. stick Mastering Channel Level pm EN i pul Sea s E m mm The Preset Master Faders p1 and p2 Cue and Stack Faders all use Proportional mastering The Grand Master Fader gm uses Broomstick mastering 197GB issue 1 2 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide This page is intentionally left blank 2 8 1197GB issue 1 Section 3 Manual Preset Control The simplest way to use the PATHFINDER console is by manually setting each HTP channel level using the 48 Channel Faders This can be achieved using one of two modes according to the number of channels required e 24 Channel Mode or e 48 Channel Mode The process of manually setting channel levels also forms the basis of programming Cues and Sequences which are explained in later sections of this User Guide 1197GB issue 1 3 1 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Selecting 24 or 48 Channel Mode The mode in which you choose to operate the PATHFINDER Console will depend on the following requirements e How many HTP channels do you need to control If it s between 1 and 24 then use 24 Channel Mode If it s between 25 and 48 then use 48 Channel Mode Do you need to use the console as a conventional manual two preset lighting desk i e to crossfade between scenes If you do then use 24 Channel Mode If you don t then use either Mode t select the required mode call up the Prim
151. stly move the Channel Fader to a level equal to or above that currently stored Then reduce the level as desired HELPFUL HINT To monitor the actual numeric level of each Channel as it is changed ensure that the Channel Utility Page is displayed see stage 3 6 34 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming Changing LTP Channel Levels t Move to the LTP Set up Page of the Sequence Menu T9 SB 51 52 55 24 Ta 20 D9 S vu The Channel numbers 49 50 51 etc appear on the first and third lines of the display immediately beneath these are the levels for each Channel tS change the setting of each Channel for the current Step move the cursor to the appropriate Channel with the lt or gt soft buttons then rotate the master select wheel to set the level as required de selected i e current LTP level is unchanged e 41099 corresponding to levels 0 to 99 respectively FF corresponding to level of 100 tS To deselect all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Clear soft button t To select all Channels press the next button to move to the Channel Utility Page then press the Set soft button Return to the LTP Control Page and set the level for each Channel as required 1197GB issue 1 6 35 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Saving or Rejecting Level Changes t save the modified HTP LTP level s fo
152. t Level Fig 2 1 Control level path for a single HTP Channel 2 4 1197GB issue 1 Section 2 An Overview of Channels Basic Channel Level The basic level of an HTP Channel is set between 0 and 100 by either e Channel Fader or e a stored level in a or Sequence The basic level set by a Channel Fader is proportionally controlled or mastered by one of the Preset Master Faders identified as p1 and p2 A stored level is proportionally controlled or mastered by one of the Cue Faders Both the Preset Master Faders and Cue Faders affect the basic Channel levels using Proportional Mastering ses Fig 2 2 on page 2 7 NOTE A stored level in a Cue can also be recalled using the Stack Fader or the AutoRun function Both of these methods provide cross fades between different Channel levels As already established if more than one control level is present the highest level will be used The basic control level of a Channel can be viewed as a percentage value on the Channel Utility Page of the Root Cue and Sequence Menus 1 241 25 43 Channel 1111 Chant 1 x o c 1 Clear This Page displays the last channel set via a Channel Fader Moving a Channel Fader or pressing a Flash Button will cause the display to update and show the level of that Channel 1197GB issue 1 2 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Output amp Dimmer Patch Limiting Two limiting par
153. t it is necessary to set the Channel Faders on all consoles to the required levels before entering a Cue or Sequence Step When any Cue or Sequence parameters are modified on the Master console the change is automatically sent to the Slave consoles 1197GB issue 1 9 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Setting up Console Linking For Linked operation one console is used as a Master whilst the others become Slaves t Connect the midi out of the designated Master console to the midi in of the first Slave console tS Then connect the midi thru of the first Slave to the midi in of the second Slave and so on as shown in Fig 9 1 Each console automatically configures itself as a Master or Slave depending on whether or not it is receiving a valid MIDI signal at its midi in connector The left hand LCD Panel on each Slave console will indicate its Slave status as follows Celco Pathfinder Mode PRESET Live SLAWE SLAWE Cue 1 This Slave message should appear on all Slave consoles If not check that the MIDI cables have been connected correctly 9 4 1197 issue 1 Section 9 MIDI Show Control MSC MASTER CONSOLE SLAVE CONSOLE SLAVE CONSOLE to additional SLAVE CONSOLES Fig 9 1 Connecting consoles for Linked operation 1197GB issue 1 9 5 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide MIDI Show Control MSC MIDI Show Control MSC provides a set of command
154. t method listed above is absolute and whilst it is active will override any other level request For example if a Cue specifies a level of 75 for an LTP channel that channel will be set to 75 If a Sequence subsequently specifies a level of 50 the channel will now be set to 50 as this becomes the latest level IMPORTANT NOTE LTP channel levels are not varied by either of the Preset Masters p1 or p2 or the Grand Master gm However LTP Channels are not updated whilst the console in Blind mode 197GB issue 1 2 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Basics of HTP Level Control The final output of an HTP Channel i e the output used to actually set the level of a dimmer can be varied between 0 and 100 corresponding to no light and maximum light respectively There are many ways in which this final output level for an HTP Channel can be controlled the diagram in Fig 2 4 shows the complete control path Preset Stored Master Level Channel Cue Stack Auto Fader Fader Fade w U Uu Highest of these levels takes precedence Li z41 25 48 Channel ULilits Chant 1 FS X Set Clear A11 Output _ Outeut Limits Limit Channel i I Ce D Deletel L ieuwl Dimmer Dimmer Patch Patch Level Dim 1 Chan i J Ce a 168 C3 Grand Master Final Outpu
155. tack programming IMPORTANT NOTE Before programming a new Stack ensure that any previous entries for that Stack are deleted from the PATHFINDER s memory see page 5 8 1197GB issue 1 5 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide El Selecting a Stack t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Stack Menu End Stackil Make Entra 1 Lue 1 Time Def Seconds lt gt ts With the cursor on the Stack field rotate the master select wheel to choose the required Stack number 1 to 30 t Check that the Entry parameter is showing 1 i e the first entry If not move the cursor to this field and set it to 1 with the master select wheel Using the Stack Maker Function The PATHFINDER allows a Stack to be generated automatically on 1 to 1 basis i e a block of 99 consecutive Cues are assigned to Entries 1 to 99 In addition you can specify the default Wait Time to be programmed for each Cue Entry Individual entries can then be altered as required t Ensure that the Entry parameter is showing 1 i e the first entry If not move the cursor to this field and set it to 1 with the master select wheel Then move to the Cue field and select the first Cue of the required block of 99 e g to create a Stack comprising Cues 101 to 199 select Cue 101 t To determine the Wait Time to be programmed for each Cue entry move the cursor to the Time field and rotate the master select wheel to select
156. te deletes the currently previwed Cue B 19 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Stack Menu Stack Menu Main Set up Page Endl Stack Make Entr 1 Cuei 1 Time Def Seconds x L Stack selects a Stack number 1 to Entry selects an entry within the Stack 1 to 33 Cue selects Cue number 1 to 249 for the entry number displayed Time specifies a Wait Time for each Stack entry when using AutoRun function 8 H 3 102 8 in 0 1 second increments 2 2 tog BB in 0 2 second increments 5 5 toit in 0 5 second increments 11 tobi in 1 second increments Def use the console default value see page B 25 manual AutoRun is paused When AutoRun is off this setting is the same as 0 seconds SOFT BUTTONS End used to mark the final plus one Entry of a Stack Make automatically creates a Stack using all 99 Entries with a range of consecutive Cues the Wait Time for each entry is set to the value specified by the Time field lt moves the cursor left up gt moves the cursor right down B 20 Stack Menu Appendix B Menu Page Reference Edit Stack Page Edit Stack 1 Entru 1 Cue 1 LInsert Delete SOFT BUTTONS Insert inserts a new blank Entry for the currently selected Stack after the current Entry Delete deletes the current Entry for the currently selected Stack Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Set up Menu Set up Menu 1 ebur Peri Pathfinde
157. the Channel Flash Buttons But remember that when using 48 Channel Mode the Flash Buttons will either correspond to Channels 1 to 24 or 25 to 48 as indicated on the top line of the left hand LCD Panel To view the actual numeric level of a Channel or to select the Flash Button range t Move to the Channel Utility Page of the Sequence Menu 1 241 25 43 Channel Utility Chan 1 a sat 1 Clear tS To change the Flash Button range press the soft button next to the desired range shown at the top of the display t To view the level of a particular Channel briefly move the appropriate Channel Fader above zero the Chan field will then update to show that Channel You can also update the display by pressing a Channel Flash Button However this will actually flash the output level for that Channel 197GB issue 1 6 25 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide El Viewing LTP Channel Levels t Move to the LTP Set up Page of the Sequence Menu 43 51 32 33 54 S zh a wass sa The Channel numbers 49 50 51 etc appear the first and third lines of the display immediately beneath these are the levels for each Channel E Selecting Modify Mode t To edit the current Step press the mod button to engage Modify Mode The mod button indicator will illuminate to show that it is active and the left hand LCD Panel will change from sho
158. ting a Sequence for Blind Editing t Ensure the desk is set up for Blind operation as follows 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Put P2 Master fully down Put P1 Master fully down t Double Preview the Sequence using the associated Cue Fader Pull the Cue Fader back past its normal zero position to Preview then release it and immediately pull it back again to Double Preview For a full description of Double Previewing refer to page 6 19 As soon as the Sequence is Double Previewed it will begin stepping according to the method speed defined by the Step Trigger parameter see page 6 16 The active HTP Channels for each Step will be indicated by the indicators in the Channel Flash Buttons tS stop the Sequence press the stop button the button indicator will light up to show that the Sequence is stopped YOU MUST STOP A SEQUENCE BEFORE YOU CAN EDIT IT Stepping through the Sequence Whilst a Sequence is stopped you can manually recall each Step using the following methods tS Press the step button one press for each Step OR When and only when the Main Set up Page of the Sequence Menu is displayed position the cursor on the Step parameter and then rotate the master select wheel to select the required Step number 6 24 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming E Viewing HTP Channel Levels Active Channels are indicated by the indicators of
159. try and assign Cue 1 to it by default ts Press the next button again to return to the Main Set up Page t Move the cursor to the Cue parameter and alter the Cue number as required 197 issue 1 5 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Deleting a Single Stack Entry Please remember that a Delete Stack Entry action cannot be undone IF IN DOUBT DON T DELETE t Call up the Main Set up Page of the Stack Menu on the right hand LCD Panel Erdl 2tack i Make Entra 5 Cuei 5 Time Seconds 1 gt t Choose the required Stack number using the Stack parameter t Move the cursor to the Entry parameter and select the entry Cue that you want to delete Press the next button to display the Edit Stack Page Edit Stack Entra amp C LInzerti Deleted To delete the displayed entry press the Delete soft button HELPFUL HINT To delete all Entries for a Stack select Entry 1 of the Stack then repeatedly press the Delete soft button until all of the Entries have been deleted 5 8 1197GB issue 1 Section 5 Cue Stack Programming Deleting all Stacks t Call up the Clear Menu on the right hand LCD Panel SEGLIEHCES 1 Clear Meru CSTACKS CALL 3 t Press the STACKS soft button the following display will appear Clear Clear Press ALL Four Buttons to Clear Clear Clear t To delete all Stacks in memory press all four soft buttons at once
160. ttings Store the Sequence will run once and stop on the final Step Looe the Sequence will replay continuously Both of these parameters are set using the Main Set up Page of the Sequence Menu Shore 1 CErid Shee 1 Linear 1 X1 Ht End Loor gt wn t Move the cursor to the appropriate field and set the required option by rotating the master select wheel HELPFUL HINT When using a Linear Sequence with the Stop option you may wish to program the last Step with zero levels in this way the Sequence will run once then go out 197GB issue 1 6 15 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Step Trigger Method amp Speed Each Step in a Sequence can be triggered in the following ways for a full list of the available options refer to page B 11 e atregular intervals from 1 BPM beats per minute up to 1200 BPM e at psuedo random intervals inresponse to the peaks of an external audio signal This parameter is set using the Main Set up Page of the Sequence Menu Store 1 End1 Stee 1 Linear 1 BFF 21 Ht End Looe gt 1 t Move the cursor to the appropriate field and set the required option by rotating the master select wheel HTP Channel Transition This parameter affects the transition or fading of HTP Channel levels between each Sequence Step The options are e Hone each Step instantaneously snaps to the next e Fade thelevel s between e
161. uence Programming 2 Crawl 9 2 OSe0OO00000000 s3 OO OOOOOOOO 4 OOO OOOOOOO 5 OOOO OOOOOO s7 OOOOOO OOOO 99 OOOOOOOO OO eG 000000000008 3 Crawl sel 2 3 4 5 7 910 OOOOOOOOO0 s2 4 Crawl s1 _ O OOOOOO s2 3 4 5 OOOO OOOO OOOOO0 0 OOO 7 OOOOOOO000 O OOOOOOOO000 s0 eeeooooooooe s1 s2 3 s 5 s 7 s 59 s ce9000000000O w 0000900000000 Fig 6 4 More examples of the Pattern facility 1197GB issue 1 6 7 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Assig
162. und to Light Control Sequence Assignment Cue Label see page 4 6 see page 4 7 see page 4 8 see page 4 9 To modify the HTP or LTP Channel levels stored in a Cue you need to use the PATHFINDER s Modify Mode as described on the next four pages 4 10 1197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming Selecting Modify Mode tS Before attempting to modify a Cue ensure that all Channel Faders are at zero level Please note however that if you are using 24 Channel Mode you can still use the top fader bank via the P1 Master to manually set Channel Levels without affecting the Cue ts Select the Cue to be modified either by Opening the appropriate Cue Fader with no other Cues active OR Previewing the Cue i e by pulling the appropriate Cue Fader back past its zero point see page 4 22 OR Calling up the Main Set up Page of the Cue Menu and selecting the required Cue number with the Cue field see page 4 3 t Press the mod button to engage Modify Mode The mod button indicator will illuminate to show that it is active and the left hand LCD Display will change from showing PRESET to MOD Celco Pathfinder Modes Blind Cues 1 CPRE SHOL 1197GB issue 1 4 11 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Changing HTP Channel Levels Whilst the Cue is in Modify Mode the active Channels in the Cue are denoted by the corresponding Channel Flash Button indicators being lit Please note that when us
163. vel is determined by the pre programmed Move time 4 20 1197GB issue 1 Section 4 Cue Programming HELPFUL HINT The Cue Flash Buttons are not affected by fade times Thus it is possible to override a fade to achieve instant Cue recall To do this press and hold the Cue Flash Button move the Cue Fader to its maximum position then release the Flash Button gt gt To fade out the Cue move the Cue Fader downwards to its zero position the Cue will fade out using its pre programmed Down time Auto fade out will not start until the Cue Fader is at zero The Flash Button indicator will turn off when the Cue level reaches zero Halting a Cue Fade tS halt an auto fade in move the Cue fader down from its maximum position to less than 80 the auto fade in will stop at the level reached before the fader was moved To continue the fade in return the fader to its maximum position To abort the Cue recall return the fader to its zero position To manually set the Cue level move the fader to match the present Cue level then adjust the fader position as required t To halt an auto fade out move the Cue fader up from its zero position to greater than 20 the auto fade out will stop at its present level To continue the fade out return the fader to its zero position To take the Cue to full level return the fader to its maximum position To manually set the Cue level move the fader t
164. wing FRESET to HOD 1 CFRE SHOWD IMPORTANT NOTE Whilst Modify Mode is engaged the Step button is disabled HELPFUL HINT Whilst Modify Mode is active you can release the Cue Fader Double Preview will remain active This frees both hands to make any changes 6 26 1197GB issue 1 Section 6 Sequence Programming 3 Changing HTP Channel Levels ts Adjust the levels of the required Channel s using the appropriate bank s of Channel Faders 24 Channel Mode 48 Channel Mode Use lower fader bank only Use both fader banks Preset 2 Preset 1 amp 2 t increase the level of an active Channel or to set a level for an inactive Channel simply move the corresponding Channel Fader to the desired level t To reduce the level of an active Channel you must firstly move the Channel Fader to a level equal to or above that currently stored Then reduce the level as desired HELPFUL HINT To monitor the actual numeric level of each Channel as it is changed ensure that the Channel Utility Page is displayed see stage 3 197GB issue 1 6 27 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Changing LTP Channel Levels t Move to the LTP Set up Page of the Sequence Menu 43 50 32 33 Ta als Dr Da p D a wass sa The Channel numbers 49 50 51 etc appear on the first and third lines of the display i
165. ytes NOTE Ifthe last group of uncoded bytes is less than seven bytes long filler bytes are not added Thus the last byte before the End of Exclusive EOX byte will only contain as many bits least significant bit aligned as there were bytes to encode 2 1197GB issue 1 Appendix C MIDI Commands for Linking To decode the data received proceed as follows e After receiving the Start of Exclusive SOX code receive all bytes up to and including the data type code byte 6 e Receive up to eight bytes of data or an End of Exclusive EOX byte whichever occurs first e Logical shift right bit 0 from the last byte received and logical shift left it into the first byte of the group A Repeat this process for the remaining bytes received B C excluding the EOX byte if applicable 197GB issue 1 C 3 Celco PATHFINDER User Guide Data Block Contents The PATHFINDER uses two different data blocks within the System Exclusive packet These are differentiated by the Data type code in byte 6 e 01 short data block code e 02 long data block Short Data Blocks Short data blocks are sent approximately every 20mS with the data component comprising bytes 7 to 41 only The data contained is the Master Level and Sequence Step numbers Long Data Blocks Long data blocks are sent only when the data contained in the long block changes e g when a Cue is stored or modified The following is a list of

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