LSC Lighting CLARITY LX Series v.1 - Manual (Page 82)

Basic Operation Clarity
Operator Manual
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9 Basic Operation
9.1 OVERVIEW
Clarity is a “programmer and playback” lighting controller and uses tracking playback by
default. If you are unfamiliar with these terms it is recommended that you read the “Operating
Concepts and Terminology” section at the end of this manual before proceeding.
The basic steps in controlling lighting fixtures are:
 Patching the fixtures to the DMX slots/Universes that will control them.
 Programming. The basic principles of programming are:
Select a fixture or multiple fixtures.
Adjust the fixtures attributes to get the desired look.
Record the fixture attributes values to a Preset or a Cue/Cue-list.
 Playback of the Cues, Chases, etc.
9.2 PATCHING
Clicking on the Patch tab of the monitor reveals the patch window.
To patch a fixture:
 In the Library, click on the fixture manufacturers name to show all of their models then
select your model of fixture. Dimmers are located in the “Generic” listing.
 Drag the fixture name and drop it into the desired DMX slot in the Patch Field or double
click the fixture name to patch it to the next available slot.
 Enter the quantity of fixtures in the pop up “Add Devices” dialog then click Patch.
 Continue to select fixtures and patch them as above.
 In the “Connections” Pane, click the down arrow beside the Universe that you have
patched your fixtures to and then select the output DMX connector or Artnet universe to
use.
See section 11 for more details.
Library
Patch Field
Connections
Add Devices
Dialog
Information on
selected fixture