Jump to content
Vari-Lite Controls Support Forum

Jon Hole

Vari-Lite Admin
  • Posts

    2,518
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    35

Posts posted by Jon Hole

  1. Hi fensch, and all,

     

    It appears that LG might have started using a different touch controller, which is why this isn't working.

     

    We are working on updating our Linux Kernel at the moment, which will in turn increase our support for Touch Screens.

     

    However, this isn't something that's only going to take a week or two, it's a big job that will need a lot of testing afterwards.

     

    Best regards,

  2. Hi Keith,

     

    If the fixtures are saying 'No DMX Connected' then it's not a patching issue.

     

    Even if the patch is wrong (or not patched at all) the fixture will be receiving DMX data, just the 'wrong' DMX data.

     

    Which DMX Universe is it patched into? If it's 3 or 4, you have to enable these outputs in SETUP > Desk Setup > Outputs.

     

    Otherwise, I would be checking DMX cables, splitters and anything else plugged in between the fixture and the Solution.

  3. Hi,

     

    How did you extract the .zip file? Using Windows Explorer or a 3rd party programme such as WinZip? Which version of Windows are you running?

     

    Have you definitely downloaded the USB version and not the CD version?

     

    Best regards,

  4. Hi Mike,

     

    In theory, there is no reason why this shouldn't work - the desk will just see it as a normal USB device.

     

    However, is the wireless transmitter powered separately, or from the USB?

     

    We're found some devices like this don't operate within the USB specification, and so try and pull too much power from the USB port, causing it to become unstable.

  5. I would like to know though why we can't just download the file ready to go and copy it straight to a USB stick ... Is it that the file is too large for download or is it more technical than that?

     

    It's more technical than that. When you update the software, you're actually reinstalling the whole underlying operating system. Everything on the console gets wiped and reinstalled, so during this time there is no software to 'manage' the update process. For this reason, we 'install' a kind of operating system onto the memory stick, which the console then boots from. This then manages the installation onto the console.

     

    We are looking into ways to do quicker, simpler software update with a single file dragged onto a USB stick.

  6. I still cannot get the parameters to untag. When i try, it clears everything.

     

    First, load the submaster (using the 'load' button).

     

    Secondly, hold down the clear button, and move the parameter wheels to untag those parameters. Keep clear held for a half second and then let go to ensure you don't clear everything else.

     

    Thirdly, record the submaster and choose OVERWRITE (merge or update will just update the tagged values and leave the untagged values as they were.

     

    Then choose 'Colour' in 'Submaster Controls' within the Submaster Setup window (as per my post above).

     

    Repeat these steps for each of the colour submasters

     

     

    I notice the screen above the control wheels sometimes have Red C4 (100) for example. The number following C changes all the time, but I don't know what that means

     

    C4 means 'Colour Palette 4'. This means that the data is 'referencing' - so the submaster / memory is remembering 'Colour Palette 4' instead of the actual DMX values within the palette. This means you can update the palette, and all your memories and submasters which use that palette will automatically be updated.

     

    Hope this helps?

  7. Zero 88 are pleased to announce the launch of ZerOS version 7.7 software - a new software release for ORB Series, Solution Series, SCD Sever, FROG2 and Leap Frog 48 & 96 consoles.

     

    This update is recommended for all users.

     

    More information can be found at http://zero88.com/software/zeros

    A full list of changes are available in the Release notes.

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at the office. Out contact details are:

    email: support@zero88.com
    phone: 01633 838088

    Best Regards,

  8. Zero 88 support for the Edinburgh Festival has begun!

    Our support line is +44 (0)7734 736690

    We are based at Universal Quidem in the New Town Theatre, 96 George street (EH2 3DH - Venue 7)

    We'll be running training sessions and drop in sessions on Jester Series, Solution Series and ORB Series consoles and are also available for on-site help and training - give us a call or send us a message if we can help in any way.

    zero88.com/edinburgh

     

  9. The other option is 'Highlight' which is SHIFT + HOME, using similar syntax as above - 101 (SHIFT) (HOME).

     

    This removes all colour and beamshape info, so the moving light is a white beam. You can then position the moving light where you want, and then turn off Highlight (SHIFT + HOME) again to restore the Colour + Beamshape information.

     

    If you want to do this on multiple fixtures, you can use the 'Next' and 'Previous' keys on the Syntax Keys (the 5 blank keys with the LCD above them).

     

    If you use 'Highlight' or 'Rem Dim' often, you can set the blank key to perminantly be this option, instead of having to use SHIFT and HOME / FULL. To do this, hold 'SETUP' and press the blank key, and then select 'Highlight' or 'Rem Dim' from the list.

  10. Hi JudgeAmyHost,

     

    There are a few different ways to do this.

     

    You can either start up one or more effects, make the changes to the size / speed / offset / rotation and then re-record this as an additional effect by pressing and holding a spare effect palettes (on the multi-function keys - remember there are the page buttons giving you a total of 400 effect palettes).

     

    If you want to create an effect from scratch, open the Effects Palettes Window (SHIFT+EFFECT) and then click the 'Effects Window' button in the top left corner. This allows you to specify specific waveforms to each individual parameter, each with their own size, speed, offset etc.

     

    You can 'fan' the offset across multiple fixtures by holding SHIFT whilst moving the wheel. To change the type of fan (Fan First, Fan Middle, Fan Last, Fan V etc) hold SETUP and press EFFECT and then change the 'Shifted Wheel Mode'.

     

    Hope this helps,

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.