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USER MANUAL

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alcora Zero 88 Specifications

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Brandalcora
ModelZero 88
CategoryDJ Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the Alcora Lighting Desk

About This Manual

Describes the operation and programming of the Alcora lighting desk, covering modes and functions.

Alcora Lighting Desk Overview

Overview of the Alcora lighting desk, its capabilities, memory types, and channel count.

Preset Mode Operation

Preset Mode Overview

Overview of Preset Mode, manual system, two preset or wide operation.

Preset Mode Controls and Displays

Details on PRESET faders, MASTERS, CROSSFADE, FADING LIGHT, PRESET CONTROL.

Two Preset Operation Mode

How to operate using two presets and crossfading.

Setting Up Two Preset Operation

Steps to configure the desk for two preset operation.

Outputting Scene from Preset A

Instructions to output a scene configured on PRESET A.

Outputting Scene from Preset B

Instructions to output a scene configured on PRESET B.

Manual Scene Fading

How to manually crossfade between scenes using master faders.

Timed Scene Crossfades

Details on setting up and executing timed crossfades.

Channel Flashing in Preset Mode

How to use individual channel flash buttons to add channels to a scene.

Wide Operation Mode

Explains wide operation mode for 24 (48) channels and crossfading.

Setting Up Wide Operation

Steps to configure the desk for wide operation mode.

Storing and Crossfading Scenes

Process for storing scenes and crossfading them in wide mode.

Crossfades: Manual vs. Timed

How crossfades between scenes work in manual and timed modes.

Channel Flashing in Wide Mode

Using channel flash buttons in wide mode.

Program Mode for Memory Management

Program Mode Overview

Explains the purpose of Program Mode for creating and modifying memories.

Programmable Memory Types

Describes SCENE and SEQUENCE memory types and their characteristics.

Low Memory Warning Indicator

Information on desk memory capacity and low memory warnings.

Output Value Recording Recommendation

Recommendation for setting masters when programming memories.

Desk Channel Recording Notes

Notes on how desk channels are recorded.

Preset Faders in Program Mode Usage

How PRESET faders are used in two preset and wide operation.

Program Mode Controls and Displays

Details on PRESET faders, MASTER faders, and PREVIEW/EDIT button.

Selecting Memory Type

How to select and change memory types (SCENE/SEQUENCE).

Display Functionality in Program Mode

Explains the function of the DISPLAY for memory and step numbers.

Adding Steps to Sequences

Button function to add a step into a SEQUENCE memory.

Clearing Memories and Steps

Button function to clear a memory or step.

Memory Selection Buttons

Buttons to select current memory numbers.

Sequence Step Selection Buttons

Buttons to select current step in a SEQUENCE memory.

Saving Levels with Program Button

Button to save output levels into memory or step.

Copy and Paste Memory Functions

Buttons to copy and paste memory data.

Setting Up Desk for Programming

Steps to prepare the desk for programming.

Selecting Memory Number for Programming

How to select a memory number for programming or editing.

Programming a New Scene Memory

Guide to creating a new scene memory.

Overwriting an Existing Scene Memory

Steps to update an existing scene memory.

Editing Scene Channel Levels

How to modify individual channel levels within a scene.

Deleting a Scene Memory

Procedure to clear or delete a scene memory.

Programming Sequence Memories

Introduction to programming sequence memories.

Programming a New Sequence

Step-by-step guide to creating a new sequence.

Inserting a Step into a Sequence

How to add a new step into an existing sequence.

Deleting a Step from a Sequence

Procedure to remove a step from a sequence.

Overwriting a Sequence Step

How to update the levels of an existing step in a sequence.

Editing a Sequence Step's Channels

How to modify individual channel levels within a sequence step.

Deleting a Sequence Memory

Procedure to clear or delete a sequence memory.

Converting Memory Types

How to change a memory from SCENE to SEQUENCE and vice versa.

Using Copy and Paste Buttons

Explanation of the copy and paste functions for memory data.

Copying a Scene Memory

Steps to copy data from a scene memory.

Copying a Sequence Step

Steps to copy data from a specific step in a sequence.

Pasting Data into Scene Memory

How to paste copied data into a scene memory.

Pasting Data into Sequence Step

How to paste copied data into a sequence step.

Run Mode for Memory Playback

Run Mode Overview

Explains the function of RUN Mode for replaying recorded memories.

Run Mode Controls and Displays

Details on controls like PRESET faders, MASTERS, MEMORY MASTER, CROSSFADE, etc.

Entering Run Mode

Step-by-step guide to switch the desk into RUN Mode.

Selecting Next Memory for Output

How to navigate and select memories for output in RUN Mode.

Determining Current Memory

How to identify the currently active memory.

Outputting a Programmed Memory

How to output a selected memory, including crossfades.

Snapping Between Memories

How to achieve instant transitions between memories.

Fading Between Memories

How to perform timed or manual crossfades between memories.

Pausing a Crossfade

How to pause and restart a crossfade in progress.

Outputting a Sequence Memory

How to play back sequence memories.

Moving Between Sequence Steps

Manual and automatic stepping through sequence steps.

Manual Sequence Stepping

How to manually step through sequence steps.

Automatic Sequence Stepping

How to set up automatic stepping for sequences.

Using Sound Input for Sequences

How to use sound input to control sequence playback.

Snap or Crossfade Between Sequence Steps

How to transition between sequence steps.

Controlling Sequence Direction

How to set the direction for sequence playback.

Previewing a Memory in Run Mode

How to preview the contents of the next memory.

Super User Mode Functions

Super User Mode Overview

Overview of Super User Mode, its functions, and warnings.

Entering Super User Mode

Steps to access the Super User Mode.

Exiting Super User Mode

Steps to leave Super User Mode.

DMX Patching Procedure

Details on how to patch desk channels to DMX channels.

Patching Desk Channels to DMX

Step-by-step guide to patch or unpatch desk channels.

Setting Recovery Mode

How to configure the desk's recovery mode setting.

Clearing All Data (Clear All)

Procedure to clear all memories and reset the DMX patch.

Saving Memory Data to Module

How to save programmed data to a memory module.

Loading Memory Data from Module

How to load programmed data from a memory module.

Memory Module Error Codes List

List of error codes for memory module operations.

Technical Specifications

Power Supply Details

Details on the desk's power supply unit and connections.

Audio Input Details

Specifications for the audio input connector and levels.

Remote Go Connector

Details on the remote go connection for simulating button presses.

Optional Zero 88 Memory Module

Specifications for the optional memory module.

Optional Analogue Output

Specifications for the optional analogue output.

DMX Output Details

Details on the DMX output connector and data.