Jands Vista I3 User Manual

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TheVista

Simple,Powerful,Visual

Version2.1B

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Welcome to the Vista9
- What Things Are the same as on Other Consoles?9
- What’s Different about the Vista?9
- About the Generic Fixture Model10
- Need more Information10
- External Displays11
2 Getting Started11
- Power11
- Setting up the Console11
- Switching on12
- Creating a Show14
- Creating and Loading Shows14
- Main Toolbar19
- Menu Bar19
3 Using the Interface19
- Window Navigation19
- The Soft Buttons20
- V1 Classic Style Window Navigation20
- Standard Buttons21
- Modified Soft Buttons22
- Shift Set (Red Modifier)22
- Alt Set (Green Modifier)23
- Ctrl Set (Yellow Modifier)25
- Ctrl + Alt Set (Blue Modifier)26
- Configuring the Sidebar27
- Configuring the Soft Buttons27
- Soft Key Toolbar27
- The Sidebar27
  - Fixture Macro Toolbar28
  - Patch Window Toolbars28
- Toolbars28
- Adding Fixtures to the Patch35
4 Patching Your Rig35
- Adding the Fixture to the Patch Panel36
- Choosing a Fixture from the Factory List36
- Dragging and Dropping Individual Fixtures36
- Patching Multiple Fixtures with the Patch Box37
- Changing Universes38
- Setting Fixture Properties39
- Viewing the Patch in Different Ways42
- Cloning Fixtures44
- Controlling the Fixtures44
- Exporting and Importing Patch Information45
  - Exporting the Patch45
  - Importing the Patch45
- Configuring the DMX & Ethernet Outputs47
- The Chooser Screen51
5 The Chooser Window51
- Vista Displays the Fixtures Screen51
- Arranging Fixtures in a Layout52
- The Palette Tab68
- Using the Programmer Sidebar68
- Using the All Panel71
- Using the Detailed Panels76
- The Components Tab87
- Groups94
- Creating Presets95
- Presets95
- Smartfx99
- Extracts100
- Hardware Keypad101
- Using a Keypad in the Programmer Window101
- The Programmer Hardware Controls103
- Index104
- Store All107
- Vista Is a Tracking Console107
6 Working with Cuelists107
- Storing a Look in 3 Clicks108
- Storing a Look with Options109
- Store Part112
  - Selecting the Cuelist to Store to113
  - Selecting the Cue and Store Options114
- Opening a Cuelist in the Editor115
- The Timeline Window116
- Creating a Move in Black Cue124
- About the Timeline139
- Timeline Events146
- Creating and Applying Extracts153
  - Creating Extracts153
  - Stopping Effects Overriding an Event153
- Using Commands Within Cuelists154
- Existing Information156
- Updating Presets and Cuelists During Playback156
- Effect Types159
7 Smartfx159
- Using Effects159
- Using the Smartfx Window to Modify an Effect160
- Effect Controls162
- Creating an Effect from Scratch170
- Stopping an Effect171
- Stopping Effect Running on a Feature172
8 Assigning Audio to a Cuelist173
- To Assign an Audio File to a Specific Cue173
- Adjusting Cues to Timecode174
- Using Learn Timing174
- Using Learn Timing to Adjust Cue Timing174
- Adjusting Cues Based on Audio or Video175
9 Automating Playback176
- To Set up the Timecode176
- Using Timecode to Control Cuelists176
- Using Date and Time to Control Cuelists177
- Creating a New Event179
- Controlling and Monitoring Playback181
- Cuelist Pane181
10 The Playback Control Window181
- Cue Pane182
- Auto Scroll184
- Dragable Playhead184
- Filtering the Cuelists184
- Editing in the Playback Control Window185
- Search185
- To Edit a Field Directly185
11 Using the Console Hardware187
- Console Layout187
- T4 Console187
- L5 Console188
- S1 Control Surface188
- S3 Control Surface188
- T2 Console188
- Function Keys189
- Grand Master and DBO189
- M1 Control Surface189
  - To Assign a Function to One of the Buttons189
  - Sfx190
- The Modifier Keys190
- The Super Playback / Programmer Controls190
  - Editor (Aka Programmer) Mode191
  - Fixture Selection Butto192
  - Super Fine Mode192
  - Editor Intensity193
  - Editor Live Time193
  - Play Controls193
  - Super Playback Mode193
  - Cuelist Control (Normal) Mode194
  - Super Playback Mode Extended Controls194
  - Cuelist Chase Mode195
  - Cuelist FX (Effects) Mode196
  - Using the Jump Window196
- Playbacks with Faders197
- Page Controls198
- Playbacks Without Faders198
- Configuring the Console for Playback199
  - Expanding Playbacks200
  - Splitting Playback Controls200
  - Cuelist Faders203
- Playback Status Indication203
- Playback Popup Menu204
- Group Masters205
- Setting Cuelist Properties205
  - To Assign an Action206
  - Group Fader207
  - Pages207
  - Locking a Playback to Prevent Changing208
  - Page Holdover208
- Snapshots208
- To Record a Snapshot208
12 The Output Window211
- Configuring the Output Window212
13 The Console Control Panel215
- Calibrating the Pen Tablet215
- System Settings (T & I Series Only)215
- Display and Input Devices216
- Using the Screensaver217
- Etwork Preferences218
- Date and Time219
14 Appendix 1 - Menu & Toolbar Reference220
- File Menu220
- Edit Menu221
- Components Menu222
- Tools Menu222
- Atch Menu225
15 Appendix 2 - Installing New Software232
- Installation (T2, T4, I3 & L5 Consoles)232
- To Install a Vista V2 Console Update Package233
- Connecting to the Console Via FTP234
- Hardware Setup234
- Installation (Windows XP, Vista & 7)234
16 Appendix 3 - Creating a Bootable USB Device236
- Troubleshooting238
17 Appendix 4 - Tracking Backup239
- Configuring the Network Settings239
- Necting the Backup239
- Setting up239
- Computer Network Settings241
- Starting Tracking Backup241
- What Happens if the Master Fails242
- Backup Status243
- Private IP Addresses244
- Troubleshooting244
18 Appendix 5 - Using VNC on T & I- Series Consoles245
- Connecting to Vista Using a Windows PC245
- Starting VNC245
- VNC Password245
- Connecting to Vista Using a Mac246
19 Appendix 6, Using MIDI Show Control (MSC) to Control Cues248
- Configuring the MIDI Port248
- Advanced MIDI Options250
- MSC Lighting Messages250
20 Appendix 7, Using Serial Communication to Control Cuelists252
- Connecting to the Serial Port252
- Enabling the Serial Port252
- Playback Commands253
- Setting Fixture Levels253
- Serial Command Acknowledgements254
21 Appendix 8 - the Fixture Editor255
- The Fixture Type Library Editor255
- Creating a Fixture Profile256
- Main Tab257
- DMX Chart Tab259
- Channels with Custom Ranges280
- Saving the Fixture280
22 Appendix 9 - Crash Logs282
- Retrieving Software Crash Files from a Console282
  - Retrieving Software Crash Files from a Windows PC283
  - Up Procedure for Windows XP283
23 Appendix 10 - the Touchpad and the Pen Tablet287
- Click287
- Drag287
- Right Click287
- Using the Touchpad287
- Tip Switch / Pen Tip288
- Working with the Grip Pen288
- Using a Pen289
- Removing and Installing the Duo Switch292
- Precautions on Using and Handling the Pen-Tablet294
- Temperature and Humidity294
24 Appendix 11 - Technical Details296
- Battery Replacement296
- Power296
- Service & Maintenance296
  - General Specifications297
  - Inputs & Outputs297
- Installation297
- T4 / T2 / I3 / L5 Shut down297
- Index301

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Jands Vista I3 Specifications

General

Type	Lighting Console
Manufacturer	Jands
Model	Vista I3
DMX Outputs	4
Number of Universes	Up to 4
Software	Vista Software
Motorized Faders	No
Playback Faders	10
Touchscreen	Yes
MIDI Input/Output	Yes
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Ethernet Port	Yes
USB Port	Yes
Power Supply	Internal
Rack Mountable	No
Operating System	Windows
Display	LCD

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