LSC CLARITY LX300 User Manual (English)

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CLARITY

Lighting and Media Control

LX-Series & Desktop

OPERATOR MANUAL

Issue 5.3

Desktop (MAC/PC)

LX300

LX600

LX900

Covering software Version 2.4

June 2016

Document number: LX-T01U-A4

LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.

ABN 21 090 801 675

65-67 Discovery Road

Dandenong South, Vic.

Australia

Tel: +61 3 9702 8000 Fax:+61 3 9702 8466

email: info@lsclighting.com

web: www.lsclighting.com

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Conventions Used in this Manual9
- Copyright Notices9
1 Latest Features10
- Overview10
- Version 2.410
2 Introduction/Models12
- Overview12
- Desktop Version12
- Console Models12
- Common Features12
- Help13
3 Desktop (PC or MAC) Clarity14
- Overview14
  - Software14
- Installing Clarity on a PC14
- Installing Clarity on a Mac16
- HASP Diagnostics16
- VX/QX Device Driver (Windows & Mac)17
  - Windows 64 Bit Device Driver17
- Demo Mode18
- Desktop DMX Output18
- Desktop Artnet and Sacn Output19
- VX10 Playback Wing19
- VX20 Programming & Playback Wing20
  - USB Indicator20
  - DMX Indicators20
  - Desklamp20
  - Kensington Lock Slot20
  - USB Slot20
- Starting Clarity21
- Loading a Show21
  - Show Tab21
- Modes of Operation22
  - Console Window24
- Basic Desktop Operation25
- Patching26
- Programming28
  - Attribute Controls28
  - Attribute Quick Menus29
  - Universal Controller29
  - Creating a Lighting Look29
- Playback30
  - Control Booth30
  - Adding a Virtual VX Wing30
  - Selecting a Virtual VX Wing30
- Adding a Cue-List to a VX Wing31
- Wing Playback Pages31
  - Locking a Playback32
  - Page Bookmarks32
  - Managing VX Pages32
- Wing Playbacks32
- Wing Group Masters33
- Extended Wing Controls34
- Programming with the VX20 Wing36
  - Trackball36
  - Programmer Buttons36
  - VX20 Soft Menus37
- External Control Inputs38
- Vx20 MIDI38
- Desklamp Intensity39
- Free Mode39
60 LX Consoles40
- Overview40
- VX Wings40
5 LX300 Console41
- Overview41
- LX300 Rear Panel41
- LX300 Front Panel44
  - LX300 Playbacks44
6 LX600 Console46
- Overview46
- LX600 Rear Panel47
- LX600 Front Panel49
7 LX900 Console50
- Overview50
- LX900 Rear Panel50
- LX900 Front Panel53
- LX900 Split Cross Fade54
- In and out Faders55
60 LX Console Controls56
- Overview56
- Power Switches56
- Grand Master56
- Encoder Wheel Touch Screen56
  - Trackpad Mode57
- Encoder Wheels and Buttons58
- Keypad and Command Centre66
- Playbacks69
- Action Buttons80
- Touch Screen(S)82
9 Basic Operation84
- Overview84
- Patching84
- Programming85
- Playback85
  - Performance Window85
- Edit and Update85
10 Customizing Clarity86
- Overview86
- LX Tools86
- Touch Screen Operation86
- Dockable Windows86
- Resizing Panes86
- Rig Mode Icons86
- Universal and Direct86
- Attribute Control Size86
- Preferences88
- Keyboard Shortcuts88
11 Patching Fixtures 11.1 Overview90
- Spreadsheet View91
- Patching Fixtures91
- Clone from Other Fixture(S)93
  - Cloning Example93
- Keypad Patching93
  - Patching Commands94
- Multi-Patch94
- Selecting Fixtures95
- Inverting/Swapping Attributes95
- Intensity Fade Profiles96
- Minimum and Maximum Intensity96
- Custom Fixtures97
- Connecting Output Devices97
- Artnet Outputs98
  - Artnet Unicast99
- Sacn Outputs101
- Disable Network DMX102
- Editing the Patch102
12 Rig104
- Overview104
- Arranging Fixtures104
- Aligning Fixtures105
- Fixture Icons106
- Multiple Views106
  - Creating a New View106
- Configuring a View106
  - Background Image107
- Selecting Fixtures in Rig View107
13 Universal109
- Overview109
- Universal Mode Pages109
14 Direct112
- Overview112
15 Timing113
- Overview113
- Cuelist Times113
- Cue Times113
  - Intensity Fade out Times113
- Cue Attribute Times114
  - Timing Mode114
  - Timing Tab114
- Setting Times115
  - Setting Times by Direct Entry115
- Fade Curves116
- Filtering Times116
  - Combining Filters117
  - Complex Timing118
- Previewing Times118
- Recording Times118
- Reset Timing118
- Time Presets118
  - Recording Time Presets118
  - Applying Time Presets119
16 Dynamics (Real Time Effects)120
- Overview120
- Applying Dynamics120
- Controlling Dynamics121
  - Waveform Control121
  - Dynamics Attribute Controls122
- Multiple Attribute Dynamics123
17 Matrix124
- Overview124
- Terminology124
- Patching a LED Matrix124
- Creating a Matrix124
- Editing a Matrix126
  - Deleting a Matrix126
- Matrix Control126
- Transforms127
- Adding Media to a Pixel Source127
- Selecting Media in a Pixel Source128
- Adding and Deleting Pixel Sources128
- Viewer128
- Activating a Pixelsource129
- Activating Selected Cells129
- Pixel Source Layering and Transparency129129
- Pixelsource Transitions129
- Dynamics130
- Recording Matrix Settings130
18 Media131
- Overview131
- Patching Media Servers131
- Network Connection131
- Configuration131
  - Reload131
- Media Server Operation131
  - Browser132
  - Controls132
- Recording Cues132
- Supported Media Servers133
19 Palettes134
- Overview134
- Arranging Palettes and Groups135
- Groups136
- Colour Presets136
- Beam Presets136
- Favourites136
- Presets137
  - Fixture Specific Presets137
  - Fixture Type Presets137
- Freesets137
  - Permutating Freesets138
  - Scaling Freesets138
- Dynamic Presets138
- Recording a Preset or Freeset138
- Freeset Parameter Scripting139
  - Sample Scripts141
- Palette Icons142
  - Group Icons142
  - Preset & Freeset Icons142
  - Preset and Freeset Shortcuts143
- Applying Presets and Freesets143
  - Keyboard Commands143
  - Apply in Palettes Mode143
- Removing Presets or Freesets144
  - Apply in the Palettes Window144
  - Build Mode145
  - Live Times145
  - Apply Palettes in the Programmer Window146146
  - Masking146
- Applying Dynamic Presets146
  - Masking Dynamic Presets147
  - Base147
  - Preserve Dynamics147
- Controlling Dynamics148
- Deactivate a Preset or Freeset148
- Recording Cues with Presets & Freesets148
- Updating a Preset During Programming148
- Updating a Preset During Playback149
20 Intensities150
- Overview150
- Channel Controller Mode151
  - Settings for Channel Controller Mode151
  - Operating in Channel Controller Mode151
21 Programmer153
- Overview153
- Programmer Attributes Tab153
- Selection Sidebar154
- Selecting Fixtures154
- Individual Fixture Control155
- Groups156
- Session Control161
- Programmer Toolbar162
- Programmer Toolbox165
- DMX Input167
- Parking Fixtures168
- Universal Control Panel168
- Attribute Controls168
- Fanning Attributes170
22 Proglets172
- Overview172
- In Built Proglets172
23 Command Line Programming174
- Overview174
- Fixture Selection174
- Intensity Entry174
- Intensity Wheel175
- Fade Time Entry175
- Fixture Numbering for Keypad Entry175
  - Changing Fixture Unit Numbers175
- Groups and Presets176
24 Record177
- Overview177
- Recording a Cue177
- Record Output181
- Editing Cues181
  - Undo Redo182
25 Control Booth183
- Overview183
- Cue-List Playback Settings184
- Playback Control Panel188
- Manipulating Cues and Cue-Lists189
- Sync FX191
- Mark Cues (Move in Black)192
- Change Cue Only193
- Loop Cue193
- Audio Playback193
  - Audio Fixture194
- Simple SCRIPT Language (Macros)195
- Learn Master Cue-List196
- Bookmark197
26 Editing Cues and Cue-Lists198
- Overview198
- Update198
  - Auto Update199
- Editing a Cue200
- Editing Follow or Wait Times201
- Block Cue203
- Undo Redo Edits204
- Exporting a Cue to the Programmer204
27 Performance Window205
- Overview205
- Previewing Cue-Lists206
- The Grid206
- Adapting Existing Programming206
  - Sync FX206
- Managing the Grid207
  - Copying Active Cells to a Common Row207
  - Cell Properties207
- The Metronome209
  - Metronome Settings210
- Performance Freesets/Groups210
28 Levels Window211
- Overview211
- DMX Values211
- Output Values211
- Programmer Values212
- Cue List Values212
- Customizing the Display212
- New Window212
29 Intensity Levels213
- Overview213
- View Setings213
- Console View214
- Follow View214
30 Show Files & Import/Export215
- Overview215
- Saving and Changing Shows215
  - Default Freesets216
- Importing and Exporting Shows216
- Merging Shows217
- Examples of Merging220
- Desktop Clarity Local Media Libraries220
31 MIDI221
- Overview221
- MIDI Control of Selected Playback221
- MIDI Control of a Cuelist222
- MIDI Timecode223
32 Timecode225
- Overview225
- Timecode Configuration225
- Big Time225
- Simulator226
33 Timeline227
- Overview227
- Timeline Window227
- LTC Timelines229
- Internal Timelines229
- Audio Timelines230
- Editing Timelines231
- Palettes232
- Action Button Control232
- Legacy LTC Feature233
34 Remote Control236
- Overview236
- OSC Control Via an Iphone/Ipad/Android236236
- Network Devices239
  - Internal Control Values and Value Control Fixtures243
35 Scheduler244
- Overview244
- Schedule an Event244
36 Tracking Backup245
- Overview245
- Setting up Tracking Backup245
- Operating from the Slave246
37 Preferences and about247
- User Preferences247
  - New Show Preferences250
- About Clarity251
60 LX Tools252
- Overview252
- Starting LX Tools252
39 Software Upgrade256
- Overview256
- Desktop Upgrade256
- LX Console Upgrade256
40 Technical Support257
41 Fixture Editor258
- Overview258
- Fixture Request Service258
- Quick Tour259
- Writing a New Fixture Template263
42 Operating Concepts and Terminology273
- Overview273
- Programmer / Playback273
- Priority Control273
- Attribute Default Values273
- Programmer Control273
- Playback Control274
- Recording and Playback Concepts274
- Recording Cues276
- DMX 512279
- DMX Universes279
  - DMX Slot279
  - Attribute279
- Htp (Highest Takes Precedence)279
- Ltp (Latest Takes Precedence)279
- Rdm280
43 Hints and Tips281
- Hints and Tips281
- Simple Cue Playback281
- Parked Channels281
- One Shot Chase281
- Performance Window Tips281
- Flashing a Cue282
- Quick Record282
- Snapping Forwards or Backwards282
- Operate Clarity Like a Manual Desk282
- Programmer Override282
- Media Server Thumbnails282
- Audio Playback283
- Automated Follow Spot Audio Cues283
- Simple RGB Mixing283
- Recording Only Pan (or Tilt)284
- Time Presets284
- Sorting, Buddying & Subgroups284
- Universal Control284
- Copy and Paste284
- Fans Buttons285
- Multiple Programmers285
- Cuelist Folder Order285
44 Appendix. Proglet Scripting286
- Introduction286
- API (Application Programming Interface) Properties286
- Channel/Feature Values287
- Programmer API Functions287
  - The Include() Function289
- User Input Functions289
- Modifying and Creating New Proglets290
- Ecmascript Features Supported by Clarity (Qt Script)290
45 Index298
46 Compliance Statements302

Brand	LSC
Model	CLARITY LX300
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

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