LSC Lighting CLARITY LX Series v.1 - Manual (Page 7)

Clarity Contents
Operator Manual
30.4.2 Merge Groups ____________________ 202
30.4.3 Merge Presets ____________________ 202
30.4.4 Merge Cuelists ____________________ 202
30.4.5 Append Playbacks _________________ 202
30.4.6 Append Rig Schematic Views ________ 202
30.5 Examples of Merging ______________ 202
30.6 Desktop Clarity local Media libraries __ 203
31 MIDI 204
31.1 Overview _______________________ 204
31.2 MIDI Control of Selected Playback____ 204
31.2.1 MIDI Settings ____________________ 204
31.2.2 MIDI Channel ____________________ 204
31.2.3 MIDI Note On Messages ____________ 204
31.2.4 MIDI Control Function ______________ 205
31.2.5 Learn Midi _______________________ 205
31.3 MIDI Control of a Cuelist ___________ 205
31.4 MIDI Timecode ___________________ 206
32 Timecode 207
32.1 Overview _______________________ 207
32.2 Timecode Configuration ____________ 207
32.3 Big Time ________________________ 207
32.4 Simulator _______________________ 208
33 Timeline 209
33.1 Overview _______________________ 209
33.2 Timeline Window _________________ 209
33.3 LTC Timelines ____________________ 211
33.4 Internal Timelines ________________ 211
33.5 Audio Timelines __________________ 212
33.6 Editing Timelines _________________ 213
33.7 Palettes ________________________ 214
33.8 Action Button Control ______________ 214
33.9 Legacy LTC Feature _______________ 215
33.9.1 Automatic Entry of Events (Learn) ____ 216
33.9.2 Manual Entry of Events _____________ 216
33.9.3 Editing Events ____________________ 216
33.9.4 Managing Playlists _________________ 216
33.9.5 Timecode Playback ________________ 216
33.9.6 Recede _________________________ 216
33.9.7 Skip Intervening Events ____________ 217
34 Remote Control 218
34.1 Overview _______________________ 218
34.2 Controlling Clarity via an IPhone/iPad/Android
218
34.2.1 Setting up OSC on an iPhone, iPad or Android
218
34.2.2 Setting up OSC on Clarity ___________ 218
34.2.3 Controlling Clarity with Touch OSC ____ 219
34.3 Controlling Clarity From an OSC Client 220
34.4 Controlling Other Devices From Clarity 221
35 Scheduler 222
35.1 Overview _______________________ 222
35.2 Schedule an Event ________________ 222
36 Tracking Backup 223
36.1 Overview _______________________ 223
36.2 Setting up Tracking Backup _________ 223
36.3 Operating From The Slave __________ 224
37 Preferences and About 225
37.1 User Preferences _________________ 225
37.1.1 New Show Preferences ______________ 228
37.2 About Clarity _____________________ 229
38 LX Tools 230
38.1 Overview ________________________ 230
38.2 Starting LX Tools _________________ 230
38.2.1 Brightness _______________________ 230
38.2.2 Software Management ______________ 231
38.2.3 Help ____________________________ 231
38.2.4 Configure Monitors _________________ 231
38.2.5 Networking _______________________ 232
38.2.6 Calibrate Touch Screens ____________ 233
38.2.7 Clock ___________________________ 233
38.2.8 Diagnostics _______________________ 233
38.2.9 System Information ________________ 233
38.2.10 Keyboard ________________________ 233
39 Software Upgrade 234
39.1 Overview ________________________ 234
39.2 Desktop Upgrade _________________ 234
39.3 LX Console Upgrade _______________ 234
40 Technical Support 235
41 Fixture Editor 236
41.1 Overview ________________________ 236
41.2 Fixture Request Service ____________ 236
41.3 Fixture Editor ____________________ 236
42 Operating Concepts and
Terminology 237
42.1 Overview ________________________ 237
42.2 Programmer / Playback ____________ 237
42.3 Priority Control ___________________ 237
42.4 Attribute Default Values ____________ 237
42.5 Programmer Control _______________ 237
42.6 Playback Control __________________ 238
42.7 Recording and Playback Concepts ____ 238
42.7.1 Tracking Playback _________________ 238
42.7.2 Typical Tracking Operations __________ 238
42.7.3 Advantages of Tracking _____________ 239
42.7.4 Disadvantages of Tracking ___________ 239
42.7.5 Cue Only Playback _________________ 240
42.8 Recording Cues ___________________ 240
42.8.1 Content Options ___________________ 241
42.8.2 Cue Only (recording) _______________ 242
42.8.3 Mark Cues (Move in Black) __________ 243
42.9 DMX 512 ________________________ 243
42.10 DMX Universes ___________________ 243
42.10.1 DMX Slot ________________________ 243
42.10.2 Attribute. ________________________ 243
42.11 HTP (HIGHEST TAKES PRECEDENCE) __ 243
42.12 LTP (LATEST TAKES PRECEDENCE) ___ 243
42.13 RDM ___________________________ 244
43 Hints and Tips 245
43.1 Simple Cue Playback _______________ 245
43.2 Parked channels __________________ 245
43.3 One Shot Chase __________________ 245
43.4 Performance Window Tips___________ 245
43.5 Flashing a cue ____________________ 246
43.6 Quick Record _____________________ 246
43.7 Snapping Forwards or Backwards _____ 246
43.8 Operate Clarity Like a Manual Desk ___ 246
43.9 Programmer Override ______________ 246