Zero88 Solution User Manual

Glossary
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Flashdisk A USB device with storage capabilities.
Go The GO key is used to manually trigger memories on
the stack.
Grand Master The GRAND MASTER fader on the front panel
controls the final output values of all dimmer and
fixture intensity channels.
Group A collection of fixtures. Groups can be Auto Groups
or User Defined Groups.
Highlight A function which automatically sends the fixture
parameters (except pan and tilt) to their „home‟
values. Parameters which are Highlighted are not
tagged. Highlight is most often used for editing the
position of a fixture.
Home A function which sends the fixture parameters to their
„home‟ values. Typically this will be pan and tilt are at
50% with an open white beam at full intensity.
Homed parameters are tagged automatically.
HTP Highest Takes Precedence.
Intensity How bright a fixture is. Also known as Brightness.
Jump An instruction in a memory which tells the memory
stack to select another memory as the next one. This
is used to bypass memories without deleting them.
Latch A function of flash buttons, which enables them to
have a two stage action. The first press to activate, a
second press to deactivate.
Light Converse One of a number of visualiser packages that can be
used on the Solution & Solution XL desks.
Load The LOAD key is used to load a memory, submaster
or palette into the programmer for editing.
LTP Latest Takes Precedence.
Macro A series of commands, triggered from a single button
press or activated when a memory is triggered.
Memory Stack The collection of programmed memories in numerical
order which are played back using the Playback X
controls on the front panel.
MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Memories can be
set to be triggered by MIDI timecode.
MFK Multi Function Key. There are 20 MFKs on the desk
which can be used as fixture selection keys, palette
keys etc.
Modifiers A number of parameters which determine how a
Chase is output. Chase modifiers are Drive,
Direction, Speed, Fade and Shots.
Operating Mode The Solution & Solution XL desk has a three
operating modes that offer tracking and non-tracking
options, together with partial programming of
memory, submaster and palette data using a tagging
method.
Override A rotary control on the front panel that can speed up
or slow down fades on the memory stack (Playback
X).
Palette Programmed fixture data, normally of a single
Attribute which is used in programming Memories
and Submasters. Palettes are grouped into the
attributes Colour, Beamshape, Position and Effects.
Parameter An individual function within a fixture, controlled by
one or more DMX channels (eg Dimmer, Colour,
Gobo, Focus, Pan, Tilt etc).
Patch The fixture schedule which shows what fixtures are
assigned and what DMX output addresses they are
patched to.
Playback X An area within the desk for playing back memories in
sequence. The playback has GO, PAUSE and STEP
keys, as well as a MASTER level fader.
Pause The PAUSE key is used for temporarily halting a
memory stack that is running.
Programmer See Program Window.

Zero88 Solution Specifications

General

Brand	Zero88
Model	Solution
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Front Panel Controls

Control Panel Layout Overview

Illustrates and describes the layout of the desk's front panel controls.

Preset and Master Faders

Explains the function of preset faders and master faders for output control.

Mode and Multi-Function Keys (MFKs)

Details the function keys that change MFK behavior and the MFKs themselves.

Other Control Keys

Explains the functionality of various other important keys on the desk.

Quick Start Guide

Initial Setup and Operation

Covers initial setup, connecting peripherals, and powering on the desk.

Programming and Managing Memories

Explains how to record, edit, name, and play back memories.

Submaster Operations

Covers recording, adjusting times, editing, and naming submasters.

Patching and Desk Setup

Details how to display the Program Window and enter Desk Setup.

Saving and Loading Shows

Instructions on how to save and load show files to/from storage devices.

Fixture Control

Adjusting Fixture Parameters

Guides on controlling intensity, color, beamshape, and position parameters.

Using Palettes

Covers recording, naming, and outputting palettes.

Setup and Configuration

Patching Fixtures

Assigning fixture types, DMX addresses, and managing patches.

Editing Fixture Data

Customizing default values, alignment, names, and patching.

Desk Setup Options

Configuration settings for displays, peripherals, inputs, outputs, and behaviour.

Files Management

Clear Options and Reset Desk

Remote Control Setup

Tracking Backup System

Programming

Programming Modes Overview

The Program Window

Fixture Parameter Control

Cue Only and Home Functions

Wheel Editing Modes

Blind Mode Operation

Programming without affecting live outputs.

Memories

Memory Basics

Defines memories, types (scene/chase), numbering, and memory zero.

Memory Setup and Navigation

Programming Memories

Instructions for recording scene and chase memories.

Editing and Managing Memories

Playing Back Memories

Submasters

Submaster Functions Overview

Details on submaster data, actions, and window.

Submaster Setup and Controls

Programming and Editing Submasters

Instructions for creating, modifying, and transferring data to submasters.

Copying and Naming Submasters

Submaster Flash Actions

Explains the functions of flash buttons (Flash, Solo, Latch, Go, Off).

Groups

Group Management Overview

Recording, Naming, and Copying Groups

Palettes

Palette Management Overview

Recording, Editing, and Naming Palettes

Copying and Outputting Palettes

Effects

Effects Generator Overview

Introduction to effects, automatic effects, and user-defined effects.

Effect Parameters and Control

Editing, Naming, and Copying Effects

Macros

Macro Functionality Overview

Recording and Setting Up Macros

Glossary

Technical Term Definitions

Provides definitions for technical terms used in the manual.

Technical Specifications

Power Supply and Audio