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Jester Zero 88 User Manual

Jester Zero 88
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Jester Zero 88 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeLighting Console
Channels24
DMX Outputs1
MIDI SupportYes
Monitor OutputYes
DMX Channels512
Control ProtocolDMX512
DisplayLCD
Power Supply100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Operating Temperature0 - 40 °C
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C

Summary

Introduction

About This Manual and The Jester

Overview of the manual's content and the Jester lighting desk.

Introduction

Master Controls and Operation

Details on primary controls, desk startup, and numeric input methods.

Preset Mode

Preset Mode Overview and Controls

Explains Preset Mode operation and its associated controls like faders and buttons.

Preset Mode

Two Preset Operation and Fading

Details on using two presets for scene crossfading and setup.

Preset Mode

Timed Crossfades and Flashing Channels

Procedures for timed scene crossfades and using channel flash buttons.

Preset Mode

Wide Mode Operation and Scene Management

Guide to operating the desk in Wide Mode for extended channel control.

Preset Mode

Wide Mode Crossfades and Flashing

Methods for crossfading scenes manually or with timed fades in Wide Mode.

Program Mode

Introduction and Memory Types

Overview of Program Mode and the types of memories (Scene, Chase) that can be created.

Program Mode

Controls, Displays, and Key Functions

Explanation of controls and displays specific to Program Mode operation.

Program Mode

Programming Scenes and Submasters

Steps for setting up the desk and programming new scene memories or submasters.

Program Mode

Split Fade Times and Overwriting

How to set split fade times and overwrite existing programmed scenes or submasters.

Program Mode

Deleting and Viewing Memories/Submasters

Procedures for deleting scene memories and submasters, and viewing programmed memories.

Chase Memories

Programming New Chases and Naming

Step-by-step guide to programming a new chase memory.

Chase Memories

Inserting and Overwriting Chase Steps

Methods for inserting new steps into a chase and overwriting existing steps.

Chase Memories

Chase Step Management and Copy/Paste

Details on renumbering, inserting, and deleting steps within a chase.

Chase Memories

Copying and Pasting Data Across Types

Procedures for copying and pasting data between scene memories, chases, and submasters.

Chase Memories

Notes on Copy/Paste and DMX Input

Important notes on copy/paste behavior and using DMX input for recording.

Run Mode

Introduction and Controls

Overview of Run Mode for replaying recorded memories and submasters.

Run Mode

Chase Control Functions and Mode Entry

Details on managing chases, including attack, direction, and program/go button.

Run Mode

Selecting, Outputting, and Pausing Memories

Procedures for selecting and outputting programmed memories in Run Mode.

Run Mode

Presets, Submasters, and Chase Output

Explanation of how presets and submasters function and are controlled in Run Mode.

Run Mode

Beat Setting, Sound Input, and Direction

Methods for beat setting, using sound input, and controlling chase direction.

Run Mode

Previewing Memories and Submasters

How to preview the contents of memories and submasters before outputting.

Auxiliary Control

Introduction, Setup, and Usage

Overview of auxiliary buttons for controlling DMX devices like smoke machines.

Auxiliary Control

Fader Control and Auxiliary Lock

How to use faders for precise auxiliary level control and locking auxiliary functions.

Super User Mode

Introduction, Mode Entry, and Show Data Management

Overview of Super User Mode for advanced desk configuration and maintenance.

Super User Mode

Erasing Data and DMX Patching

Options for erasing show data and the process of DMX patching desk channels.

Super User Mode

Auxiliary Setup and Desk Locking

Detailed setup for auxiliary buttons, including modes and ON/OFF values.

Super User Mode

Clearing, Resetting, and Unlocking

Procedures for clearing memories/submasters and resetting the desk to factory defaults.

Super User Mode

Memory Recovery, Remote Input, Sound, and MIDI Setup

Configuration options for memory recovery mode and remote input behavior.

Super User Mode

MIDI Notes, Date/Time, Display, and USB Host

Setting MIDI note mapping and configuring the desk's date and time.

Super User Mode

Help Language and Test Mode

Selecting help language and using Test Mode for hardware diagnostics.

MIDI Control

Introduction, Communication, and Note Numbers

Basic introduction to MIDI and how it facilitates communication between devices.

MIDI Control

Submaster Control, Velocity, and MIDI Reception

How MIDI controls submasters, velocity sensing, and MIDI reception details.

Other Features

Online Help and Software Updates

Accessing the built-in online help and performing software updates.

Glossary (A to Z of the Jester)

Terms A-B

Definitions for glossary terms from A Master through to Blackout.

Glossary

Terms B-D

Definitions for glossary terms from Bump Button through to DBO.

Glossary

Terms D-F

Definitions for glossary terms from Demux through to Fade Time Pot.

Glossary

Terms F-G

Definitions for glossary terms from Fade Up through to Green.

Glossary

Terms G-L

Definitions for glossary terms from Group through to LED.

Glossary

Terms L-N

Definitions for glossary terms from Lock through to Numeric Entry.

Glossary

Terms O-P

Definitions for glossary terms from Output through to PSU.

Glossary

Terms R-S

Definitions for glossary terms from Ramp Down through to Sound2Lite.

Glossary

Terms S-W

Definitions for glossary terms from Speed Pot through to Wide.

Glossary

Terms W-Y

Definitions for glossary terms from www.zero88.com through to Yellow.

Technical Specification

Power, Audio, Remote, and MIDI

Details on the desk's power supply connection and audio input socket.

Technical Specification

External Drives, Video, and DMX I/O

Information on connecting external floppy drives and the VGA video output.