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Strand Lighting NEO User Manual

Strand Lighting NEO
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Strand Lighting NEO Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandStrand Lighting
ModelNEO
CategoryDJ Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Warnings and Notices

Essential safety precautions for using electrical equipment.

Philips Strand Lighting Limited Two-Year Warranty

Details the limited warranty offered on products.

CONTROLS

Desk Layout

Overview of console desk controls and their functions.

Programming Button Layout

Explains access to intensity, attributes, playback, setup, and display options.

INTRODUCTION

Preface

Introduces the NEO lighting control console and its capabilities.

About This Guide

Provides essential information regarding safety, installation, and operation.

NEO SOFTWARE LICENSE

NEO Software License Agreement

Outlines the terms and conditions for using the NEO software license.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

How to Reach Us

Provides contact information for customer service and support.

OVERVIEW

Components

Lists the items included with the NEO Lighting Control Console system.

Features

Lists the standard features of the NEO lighting control console.

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

NEO Software

Describes NEO as a tracking-based application with a GUI and command line support.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP

Unpack

Details site requirements and product care for the console.

Hardware Setup

Guides on connecting console components and rear panel connections.

SUBMASTER Controls and Button Layout

Submaster Controls and Button Layout

Details the 10 programmable submaster sliders and their functions.

Playback Controls Layout

Describes controls for executing active cues and fading between scenes.

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

Command Pulldowns

Explains single action buttons with advanced actions in the same family.

Shortcuts

Shortcuts

Provides quick access to functions via assigned shortcut buttons.

On-Screen Shortcuts

Grid of buttons for quick access to functions and modes.

Submasters and Submaster Pages

Submasters and Submaster Pages

Explains submaster assignment and page management.

On-Screen Submasters

View submasters as slider or grid controls for managing values.

External Triggers

External Triggers

Connects external devices for triggering show events.

MIDI Control

Details how to set up NEO to respond to MIDI events and triggers.

Scheduled Tasks

Scheduled Tasks

Allows setup of recurring lighting events using the real time clock.

Create a Scheduled Task

Step-by-step guide to creating scheduled tasks for recurring events.

NEO Software License Registration

NEO Software License Registration

Process for registering NEO software to enable DMX hardware.

Groups Display

Groups Display

Manages channels and fixtures using groups for control.

Channel Groups

Explains how to manipulate channels and fixtures using groups.

Cue List Display / Editor

Cue List Display / Editor

Interface for viewing and editing cue lists and cues.

Cue Lists

Explains how to create and manage multiple cue lists for shows.

Open Visual Timecode Editor

Open Visual Timecode Editor

Advanced visual editor for timecoded shows and cue lists.

Run Cue

Controls for executing cues and managing playback.

FX List (Effects Editor)

FX List (Effects Editor)

Interface for creating, testing, and adjusting lighting effects.

Effect Types

Categorizes the 6 different effect types available for creation.

Palettes & Groups

Palettes & Groups

Uses palettes and groups as building blocks for shows.

All Palettes Shown

Allows filtering of palettes by attribute.

Patch

Patch

Assigns DMX dimmers or intelligent fixtures to channels.

Updating a Cue with a Palette

Explains how to update cues with palette references.

RDM

RDM

Protocol for bi-directional communication with RDM compliant devices.

RDM Control Window

Interface for finding, configuring, and managing RDM devices.

FX or Effects Playbacks

FX or Effects Playbacks

Provides quick access to effects for ad-hoc control.

Options

Settings to change playback size or toggle edit mode.

Macro Editor

Macro Editor

Creates and executes command sequences for automation.

System Properties

System Properties

Manages console settings affecting software operation and configuration.

System Input/Output (DMX)

Settings for DMX data flow and external hardware.

System Settings

Affects software operation, includes tracking backup options.

Registration

Options for registering NEO software for DMX output.

Automatic Show File Backup Service

Automatic Show File Backup Service

Manages automatic backup of show files.

Intermediate Options

Intermediate Options

Provides advanced settings for programming needs.

Disable Double Click Function

Disables accidental operation of double-click functions.

Advanced System Settings

Advanced System Settings

Configures advanced system settings for joystick and logging.

External Joystick Sensitivity

Controls sensitivity for external joystick input.

Show Defaults

Show Defaults

Sets default options for cue lists, groups, and recording.

Full Tracking Mode / Hybrid Tracking Mode Switch (Important)

Determines how cue data is recorded and tracked.

NEO CONSOLE & SOFTWARE

NEO CONSOLE & SOFTWARE

Overview of console and software integration.

Software Registration

Process for registering NEO software to enable DMX hardware.

Media

Media

Controls global output of media playback.

System Properties

System Properties

Manages console settings affecting software operation and configuration.

Special Shortcuts

Assigns miscellaneous functions to shortcuts for quick access.

Control Panel

Control Panel

Manages console, lighting system configuration, and data.

Start Up

Provides access to basic startup icons for NEO and related software.

System

Accesses Windows PC system configuration for NEO setup.

Maintenance

Provides access to advanced functions for commissioning and troubleshooting.

GENERAL CONCEPTS

GENERAL CONCEPTS

Covers lighting basics and NEO's main concepts and terminology.

Lighting Concepts

Explains DMX system, RDM, and dimmer basics.

NEO CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY

NEO CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY

Defines key terms and concepts used in the NEO software.

Channel Groups

Explains how to collect and recall channels for control and management.

Submasters and Shortcuts

Discusses accessing channel group functions via submasters and shortcuts.

Cues

Cues

Defines a cue as an event triggering a specific lighting action.

Cue List

Defines a collection of cues for managing lighting states and scenes.

Cue Lists

Explains grouping cues into lists for organization and playback.

Recording Modes

Recording Modes

Defines how channel/fixture selection data is stored.

Live (Full Tracking Only)

Records the lighting system state, including levels and running effects.

Shortcuts

Shortcuts

A quick route to a particular setting or feature used frequently.

Modes

Options for active, inclusive, and highlight selection modes.

COMPUTER CONCEPTS

COMPUTER CONCEPTS

Basic computer concepts for using NEO console or Hyperion software.

Trackball

Describes the mouse-like pointer movement and its buttons.

LET'S GET STARTED!

LET'S GET STARTED!

Guide to using the NEO system with quick examples.

Tutorial

Provides quick examples for controlling a lighting system with NEO.

REFERENCE / WINDOW OVERVIEW

REFERENCE / WINDOW OVERVIEW

Information about various windows within the NEO software.

Command Window Interface

Accesses software features and provides grand master control.

Hardware Interfaces

Hardware Interfaces

Connects external hardware for control and integration.

CueServer

Integrates with CueServer for uploading show data and actions.

Hardware Submasters

Adds physical hardware like desks or wings for submaster control.

Hardware Shortcuts

Connects programmable keyboards for physical shortcut buttons.

Window Layout Options

Window Layout Options

Manages and saves window positions and sizes.

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