EUROLIGHT LC2412
7.4.2 Programming fading times in theater mode
Since theater mode presents a special kind of chases, it also uses the menu and chase controls to program steps. Similarly, theater mode sequences are stored as chases.
To program steps for a chase in theater mode, do the following:
1.Activate the theater mode, as described previously.
2.Press the CHASE key 
and select a chase.
3.Select “LEVEL” or “MEMORY”.
4.Modify the desired step or select a memory.
5.Press the SOFT A key for “ENTER”.
6.Use the DATA wheel to select the desired fade time (up to 10 sec.). A fade time is displayed if one is already set up.
7.Select “CONT” (continue) option using the SOFT A key. This saves your programming and lets you enter the next step and fade time.
8.Press the QUIT key to go back to the main menu.
+Just like with chases and memories, stored fading times can also be stored on a memory card.
7.5 MIDI functions
MIDI commands can be used not only for controlling your instruments but also for controlling the functions of your LC2412. In order to enter commands, you need some kind of sequencing software.
The advantage of using MIDI for programming is that you can program an entire show via MIDI and then simply let it run.
Another simple and clever option lets you transfer existing sequences to a MIDI sequencer via the MIDI OUT connecor. A MIDI implementation chart as well as the required information on individual controllers can be found in this manual’s appendix.
7.5.1 Cascading two EUROLIGHT LC2412s
Using MIDI also lets you cascade a second LC2412 to your
console. To this end, connect the MIDI OUT connector 
of the
first console (transmitting unit) with the MIDI IN connector 
of the second LC2412 (receiving unit).
Now, you have to activate the MIDI operating mode in the menu.
Do the following:
1.Press UTILITY 2 key.
2.Select the “MORE” option.
Fig. 7.2: Display “SELECT MIDI”
3. Select the “SELECT MIDI” option.
Fig. 7.3: Display “MIDI channel”
4.Now you can use the DATA wheel to select the MIDI channel used to receive (IN) or to send (OUT). Set up the console to “receive” with the SOFT A key or to “send” with SOFT B key.
All settings implemented on the first console are to be repeated on the second console (e.g. changing storage bank). You can recall presets, memories and chases on the first console (master). In doing so, only control commands are transmitted; the storage banks of the second console (slave) are not modified.
+This does not however refer to the MAIN fader of the second console. You control the basic illumination level of the receiving console manually.
Programming
When you cascade two light consoles, you must implement the programming of chases and memories in parallel, that is, specific modifications to memory settings are not automatically carried over from one console to the other. Only recall commands are transmitted.
Fig. 7.4: MIDI connection
7.6 Storing data on a memory card
The EUROLIGHT LC2412 is an extremely flexible lighting console, and you can use it for a plethora of possible applications. You can additionally expand the range of its possible applications by storing complete chases and memories onto a memory card (PCMCIA ATA Flash card with 4 MB memory). This feature proves itself particularly useful when you work for various artists on different locations: you will save yourself a lot of time and worries.
sInsert the memory card into its slot 
. The LC2412 auto- matically recognizes the card. To use a new card, you first have to format it. To do that, select “YES”.
sNow you can select one of the 25 storage locations using the DATA wheel. Each of the 25 locations can store the complete set of data containing all console settings.
sThe display shows if the storage location you selected already contains some data or not.
sWith the SOFT A (“SAVE”) you can now transmit the data from the console’s memory onto the memory card. Pressing SOFT B (“LOAD”) transmitts the data in the other direction: from the memory card into the memory of the console.
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