EUROLIGHT LC2412

MAIN fader. It determines the maximum illumination level of all commands at the console’s output.

PRESET FLASH key. You can execute the entire A PRESET section with this flash key, that is, activate the A PRESET

section on the stage, even if the the A fader is fully down. As soon as you let go of the key, the lights fade again. More information about this subject is found in chapter 4.3.

MEMORY FLASH key. Has the same function for the B memory section.Also, two additional keys in this section affect the entire console output:

HOLD key. Freezes the current settings, while you select a new preset, recall a different memory or implement an entirely different configuration. This procedure is described in chapter 7.2.

BLACKOUT switch. Completely dimms all lighting elements. This function affects the entire console output, that is, it also affects the chases. The dimming is done abruptly. If you want the dimming to take place softly, use the MAIN fader. Console settings can be altered while the console output is deactivated. To illuminate the stage again, hit the BLACKOUT key again. The control LED dies out.

2.7 Control elements of the chase section Fig. 2.8: The chase section

NUMBER key. Selects a chase, enabling you to show individual chases on the control LEDs (automatic preview). The control LED of the NUMBER key lights up, as long as chases are active in any form. This means, the LED lights up even when the chase is not active, but just “dialed in”, ready for action. When you select a chase whose steps have still not been programmed, the LED dies out after letting go of the key. The LED also dies out when the CHASE

fader is pulled down.

INSERT key. Activating this key while a chase is running lets you alternate between the current step and the one

preceeding it by pressing the STEP key . This function can also be executed utilizig the X-FADE control (MANUAL

MODE key activated). Additional information on this subject can be found in chapter 6.2.6.

CHASE fader. Controls the illumination level of a complete chase setup. Separate ratios of a memory incorporating this chase remain intact.

X-FADEcontrol. Used to manually dissolve between individual chase steps. Can also be used to dissolve between memories. Additionally, fade-in speed of chase steps can be configured, provided this speed was not already determined in theatre mode (only when theatre

mode is active). More detailed information on this subject can be found in chapters 6.2.3 and 7.4.

SPEED fader. Controls chase speed.

STEP key. Manually triggers chase steps. This can also be done while chases are already active. This function can also be remotely controlled by using a footswitch.

MANUAL MODE key. Assigned to the X-FADE control. When the MANUAL MODE key is activated, turning the X-FADE control back and forth either fades back and forth between two chase steps (INSERT key activated) or fade chase steps in after one another (INSERT key deactivated). A more detailed overview of the various possibilities of fading in/out can be found in chapter 6.2.4.

SOUND/RUN MODE key. Selectively activates chase control by means of bass rythm (SOUND) or by means of the internal speed control (RUN).

2.8 Rear panel connectors of the LC2412Fig. 2.9: Digital and analog outputs

DMX512 OUT connector. The digital output of the LC2412 is provided by means of a 5-pole XLR connector. You can connect a dimmer pack. It can be used to process digital control commands according to the DMX512 control protocol.

ANALOG OUT connector. The analog output is meant for controlling via the analog standard (0 to +10 V DC) and is implemented as a Sub D connector. Used to connect dimmer pack that don’t use the modern DMX512 control protocol.

Fig. 2.10: Additional back-panel connectors

MIDI OUT connector. MIDI data can be forwarded from the MIDI OUT connector to a second LC2412 or another MIDI sequencer/PC by using a corresponding cable (connect it to the MIDI IN connector on the receiving unit). This lets you control two consoles in parallel, that is, a total of 156 DMX channels are at your disposal.

MIDI IN connector. Used to feed in MIDI data (e.g. from a MIDI sequencer or another LC2412) to control the LC2412.

ANALOG IN connector. Connect an output of your mixing console, your CD player or another analog signal source to this 1/4" TS mono jack connector. This lets you use the sound-to-light function and musical control of chases.

FOOTSWITCH connector. Connect a footswitch here to remotely control the STEP key. Additional information about this subject can be found in chapter 6.2.4.

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