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Trio-2496 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.General Introduction...........................................................................................................................3 1.1 Thank you for Purchasing Trio-2496.....................................................................................3 1.2 Customer Service..................................................................................................................3 2. General Information....................................................
Trio-2496 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.5.6 Auto DMX...............................................................................................................30 4.5.7 Using Shape..........................................................................................................30 4.6 Memory Playback Mode.....................................................................................................32 4.7 Menu......................................................................................
Trio-2496 general introduction 1.1 Thank You for Purchasing the Trio-2496 Thank you for your purchasing the Elation Professional Trio-2496 Lighting Console. Please read the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance. Please fill out and return the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. 1.
Trio-2496 2. General Information 2.1 Safety The following symbols are used throughout this manual: Indicates potential injury or death to persons. Indicates potential damage to equipment. Indicates items may be recycled. general information The following safety information relates to the Trio-2496 Lighting Console. Please read each item carefully to ensure you fully understand them. To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not open this unit.
Trio-2496 3. Introduction introduction 3.1 About the Trio-2496 Lighting Console: The Elation Trio-2496 is a three in one lighting console which was designed to control Conventional dimmers, LED’s and Moving Lights. We are sure you’ll find your Trio to be extremely powerful and easy to use. 3.2 Unpacking: The Elation Professional Trio-2496 has been thoroughly tested and shipped in perfect working condition.
Trio-2496 3.4 Main Features main features 1. Professional DMX512 Lighting Console. Ideal for conventional, moving and LED lighting fixtures. 2. Powerful, versatile, three in one control. 3. LCD display for easy operation with contrast adjustment. (with optional VGA card). 4. USB port for uploading/downloading data and updating software. (USB Flash Drive Required... NOT INCLUDED) 5. Artnet port for faster communication with compatible device 6. DMX IN allows 3 pin XLR connection from external console.
Trio-2496 controls & functions Elation Professional® www.elationlighting.
Trio-2496 controls & functions 3.5 Controls & Functions 1. Key 1-48 and Key 49-96: Used to select Conventional Par’s page. 2. Bump Keys 1-48 (49-96 depending on page): Individual bump for channel relevant channel. 3. Single Scene: Used to enter Single Scene Mode. 4. Two Scene: Used to enter Two Scene Mode. 5. ML (Moving Light): Used to enter Moving Light Mode. 6. LED: Used to enter LED Mode. 7. Mem. Playback: Used to enter Memory Playback Mode. 8.
Trio-2496 connection ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 3.6 Connection Ports 1. DC IN : Connects the power source with DC 9-12V, 2A Max. (Included). 2. ArtNet: Connects ArtNet with compatible fixtures/devices. 3. USB: Connects any universal USB drive so that data can be uploaded and downloaded to and from the TRIO. 4. VGA: (Optional Slot) Connects monitor, 800x600 max pixel resolution, via VGA connection. 5. DMX IN: Connects and receives DMX signal from any universal DMX console (Receives Data Only). 6.
Trio-2496 manual conventions 3.7 Manual Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual: • Keys are presented using their exact spelling and capitalization and surrounded by brackets (i.e. press the [1-48] key). • Activate is used with keys that toggle between two values or functions and means place the control in its active state. • Deactivate is used with keys that toggle between two values and means place the control in its non-active state.
Trio-2496 4. Operation Operation - single scene mode 4.1 Single Scene Mode: When you power the unit on, the LCD will show you. 4.1.1 Single Scene Crossfading A crossfade allows one scene to fade out while another scene fades in. In Single Scene Mode, when “NEXT” is active, the Trio will function like a single scene crossfading console. Crossfade times can be preset or manually set on the fly. 1. Activate Single Scene Mode, green backlite key will indicate that it is active.
Trio-2496 Operation - single scene mode Single scene mode. Activate the Single Scene key once to change the indicator to yel low which means the console is running on the current fader settings. Activate the Single Scene key a second time to switch to Single Scene mode-indicated by the green backlite. 4.1.2 Fade A and Fade B Settings 1. Activate Softkey A to choose and highlight “Fade A”. 2. Adjust Step Rate fader to set the Fadetime for Preset A. 3. Deactivate Softkey “A”.
Trio-2496 4.3 SubMaster Mode Operation - submaster mode When SubMaster mode is activated, the LCD Screen will show this display: In this mode a total of 1152 Submasters are available - 24 pages x 48 Submasters per page. 1. Recording Submasters Submaster Mode allows you to record a scene or look into each fader. 1.1 To record a Submaster, the console must either be in Single Scene Mode or Two Scene Mode.
Trio-2496 Operation - submaster mode 4.3.1 Fade A and Fade B Settings -The user may set the DMX value for both Fade A and B 1. Push Softkey B to choose and highlight Fade A 2. Adjust StepRate Fader to set the Fade Time for Preset A 3. Push Softkey B a second time to erase the selection 4. Repeat above action to set Fade B using Softkey C Fade A and Fade B can be chosen simultaneously by using the StepRate Fader to set the same FaderTime for Preset A and B.
Trio-2496 4.3.3 Record Function Operation - record function 1. Record a Submaster To record a Submaster the console must be in either Single or Two Scene mode in order to adjust fader levels. 1.1 Push Record Key to illuminate the Record indicator. If the Channel is blank the bump button for that channel will flash. If the Submaster is recorded on that channel, the Bump will black out. 1.2 Adjust the StepRate fader to set the Fadetime for the Submaster 1.
Trio-2496 Operation - record function 2. Record Fx1- Fx12 FX Keys are multi function keys that can be used to store Chases, Trigger Playback in DMX Base, and enter numeral information such as Password. FX Keys allow the user to program scenes and chases as independent Submasters. They can run regardless of the work mode with 99 Steps max per FX. To record Fx1- Fx12 the console must be in either Single or Two Scene mode in order to adjust Faders. 2.1Push the Record key. The Record key will illuminate. 2.
Trio-2496 Operation - record function 2.7 To adjust the FadeTime and StepTime for an Fx, push the FD/ST Time key. The FD/ST key will illuminate: Red representing FadeTime and yellow representing StepTime. Adjust the StepRate Fader to set the Fade/Step time as desired. 2.8 Push Fx1 again to complete. 2.9 Push Record to exit Record Mode. 3. How to Edit a Scene In Record Fx Mode, push the Key of the desired Fx to be edited. The Bump indicators will illuminate with a flashing red.
Trio-2496 Operation - record function 6. How to Set EXT Keys EXT Keys act as direct bump buttons for channels 97 through 100. They can be linked to a conventional fixture, or a fog machine. The user has the option to have the EXT Keys to act as bumps or on/off switches. EXT Keys cannot be built into a Submaster or a Chase. When the Channel Setup screen is entered, the user will notice that there are 100 channels set for the dimmers when there are only 96 Faders on the console to control them.
Trio-2496 Operation - ml mode 4.4 ML Mode (Moving Light) 4.4.1 Concept A maximum of 24 Moving Lights can be controlled by the Trio-2496. A maximum of 40 attributes for each moving light and a maximum of 512 channels of DMX output can be assigned. A maximum of 20 Playback can be recorded with 99 Steps for each Playback. Each Step has its own FadeTime and WaitTime The Bank of the moving light is saved at: TRIO2496/FLIB. The first level is the file of the moving light manufacturer.
Trio-2496 Operation - ml mode -Press the A key to choose “Fix Patch” -The console will read the moving lighting files of each manufacturer from the USB disk. -Use “More” or “Back” to select the moving light you desire. Press D to choose “Enter” for confirmation of your selection. -The LCD will show you the name and patched DMX address of the fixture. If you want to modify the assignment of the DMX address, you can use Fx1-Fx10 to change the address.
Trio-2496 Operation - ml mode 1.2.6 Push the fader of “Pan” and “Tilt” to adjust the value 1.2.7 Press the A key to select “Speed”. Then adjust the StepRate Fader to the Speed value. Press the B key to have it Run 1.2.8 Press Menu to return to the Record Playback interface. Press the D key to select “Attrib”. 1.2.9 Press the soft key A-B to select the attribute you desire. Press the Playback 1 to assign these settings as Step 1. 1.2.10 Repeat the above action to complete any additional Steps 1.2.
Trio-2496 Operation - ml mode -Bump LED will indicate the recorded groups by blinking blue. -Press the related Bump. The Fixture that was recorded in the Group will be selected and the others will not be selected. 2.3 Deleting The Trio-2496 allows the user to delete the collocated Moving Light and recorded Chase. 2.3.1 Delete Fix -In ML Mode, Press the Menu key. Choose Next and then Delete -To choose Delete Fix, the Trio-2496 gives you the option to delete a single Fixture or All Fixtures.
Trio-2496 Operation - ml mode 2.5 Auto DMX This function will auto sort the DMX address in sequence for those collocated Fixtures. -In ML Mode, press Menu, choose Next and then choose Auto DMX -Choose Yes, the Moving Lights will sort in sequence -Choose No to exit 3. Controlling Fixtures 3.1 Selecting Fixture Select the Fixtures that you want to control using the bump buttons. You can select fixtures individually or several at a time. You can control fixtures directly with the fader control of the bump.
Trio-2496 Operation - ml mode MENU CLEAR BUFFER DMX BASE FX ML Palette Pan: Tilt: Color: Dimmer: Gobo: Fade Time:24.0 128 000 230 164 000 01. Colors 02. Gobos 03. Positi A More D B C -Now press the related softkey A-D to choose the Palette you wish to select. 5. Shape Your console has a shape generator. It allows you to quickly create exciting light shows using many movements and changes with a minimal amount of programming.
Trio-2496 Operation - ml mode -Select Fan, then select Wave. The LCD will display: “Pan Radius”: the radius of the Pan. Adjustable between 01-45. “Tilt Radius”: the radius of the Tilt. Adjustable between 01-45. “Wave Number”: how many waves will be driven. Maximum # of 12 waves. -Select “Figure”. this represents a figure 8 movement. The LCD will display: 6. Playback 6.1 Programming a Chase To program a chase, you have to set up the lighting for each step of the chase, then save it.
Trio-2496 Operation - ml mode 6.2 Running a Chase To run a chase, raise the fader of the playback to its top position. The chase will start to run. -The HTP (intensity) channels in the chase will be controlled by the Fader. The other chan- nels (LTP) will be set as soon as the fader moves above zero according to the LPT fader times programmed in the chase. You can set the point at which the LPT channels activate from the Fixture Library File. -To stop a chase, pull the Fader back down to zero.
Trio-2496 Operation - LED mode 4.5 LED Mode Similar in operation as in ML mode, LED mode allows for much of the same operation. Your console is able to control a max of 24 LED (RGB) fixtures. Press the Menu button, the LCD screen shows you: 4.5.1 Fix Patch An LED fixture can have many attributes, such as Red, Green and Blue control channels. You must first load your profiles from a USB Flash Drive that contains the files obtained from elationlighting.com.
Trio-2496 Operation - LED mode -Use “>” to move the cursor to the parameters you want to modify. -Use “Up” or “Down” to gradually set the corresponding value. -Use “Flash Level Fader” to change the corresponding value rapidly. -Choose “Enter” to save your settings and exit. 4.5.3 Using Groups Your console is able to store up to 24 groups. If you have several fixtures of the same type, you often want to select them all at the same time.
Trio-2496 Operation - LED mode -Choose “Delete Fix”, the LCD shows: MENU Delete Menu CLEAR BUFFER Delete One Delete All A B DMX BASE FX C Master: xxx Exit D -Choose “Delete One” to delete a single fixture. The LCD displays: “Press a preset to Delete”. -Choose “Yes” to confirm the delete. Choose “No” to exit. -Choose “Delete All” to delete all patched LED fixtures. -Choose “Yes” to confirm the delete. Choose “No” to exit.
Trio-2496 Operation - LED mode Press A to choose “Rainbow”, the LCD shows you: MENU CLEAR BUFFER DMX BASE FX Rain Bow 1:Color Number[10] 2: Color Size [10] 3: Speed: --------4: Direct: Left Master: xxx Item Set DirBy Set Color Set A Run D B C -”Color Number” allows you to select the color library in the range of 1-10. Press A (item set) to highlight “1: Color Number”, then press FX1-10 to choose the color type from 1 to 10.
Trio-2496 Operation - memory playback mode 4.6 Memory Playback Mode Memory Playback is the combination control of a Submaster, ML and LED Mode. The Bump 1-24 correspond to Submasters- a total of 24 pages The Bump 25-44 correspond to ML and LED playbacks. If the user wants to enter into Memory Playback Mode from the other modes, The LCD will prompt you to Confirm Playback Mode: Press A to choose “Yes”, the unit goes into Playback Mode. The console will release all DMX output.
Trio-2496 Operation - memory playback mode In Mem Playback mode, the “Assign Fade” is used to set the fade time for the Submaster. 1. Press A to highlight “Assign Fade”. 2. Hold down the button of the recorded Submaster you want to configure, then adjust the StepRate Fader to modify the FadeTime for it. MENU CLEAR BUFFER DMX BASE FX Mem PlayBack SubMaster Page: [003] Master: xxx Assign Fade Page UP Page Down A B C D In this mode, the “Page Up” and “Page Down” are used to set the “Submaster Page”.
Trio-2496 menu 4.7 Menu The main Menu options can be accessed when in Single Scene, Two Scene or Submaster Modes.
Trio-2496 menu 4.7.1 Channel Set up: Used to assign the DMX channels for each fixture type (Dimmer, LED and ML). The “Up”, “Down”, and “>” are used to set related parameters. -Press A to increase the value. -Press B to decrease the value. -Press C to move “>” (cursor) to next option. -Press D “enter” to confirm and save set up. -Press Menu to cancel or exit. Note: The user has the options of allocating all 512 channels to whichever fixtures they desire.
Trio-2496 menu 2. DMXPatch DMX to Channel patch option. All 96 conventional channels can be patched to one fader. -Press A to increase the value. -Press B to decrease the value. -Press C to move “>” (cursor) to next option. -Press D “enter” to confirm and save set up. -Press Menu to cancel or exit. 3. Default Used to restore the factory patch settings. -Press A to confirm Yes. -Press C for No and exit. 4.7.3 LCD Set Used to set the contrast and backlite brightness of the LCD.
Trio-2496 menu 4.7.4 Memory Lock The user has the option to lock/unlock all settings including patches, software options and VGA settings which can only be locked or unlocked by entering the console password. Follow these steps to do so. 1. Press the Menu button to enter Menu Mode. 2. Use the D Key to scroll through menu options. 3. The LCD will give you the option to Lock Memory. 4. Press C key to Lock/Unlock Memory. 5. Enter the console password (Default: 168168) and press Enter.
Trio-2496 menu 1. Insert the USB drive that contains the firmware update file. -the file should be stored in the path of TRIO2496/VGA/Main 2. In Single scene mode, access Menu > Next “D key” > then press B key “Update VGA” 3. Press D key to Enter > D key once again to Enter “Main” folder. 4. After update is complete, restart your Trio by switching power Off then back On. 4.7.7 Update DMX_BS This function is used to update the DMX Base programs.
Trio-2496 menu Getting started with the Trio Flash Convert Program The Trio Flash program allows you to upload external DMX data to your PC and also to convert Flash (.swf) files for RGB LED’s so they can be transferred and played in your Trio. The software is designed for use on Microsoft Windows computer operating systems. Please visit www.elationlighting.com to download a copy. When the TRIOFlash Software is launched, the Main Screen is displayed.
Trio-2496 menu File Convert Flash files may be converted to DMX scene files (.scn) and loaded to the Trio. With the desired file loaded in Preview Screen, select [File Convert]. Enter Flash file playback speed in frames per second. Select [OK]. Elation Professional® www.elationlighting.
Trio-2496 menu Set desired save file name (.scn) and location. A progress bar shows conversion progress. After the conversion is complete, copy the converted file to the path TRIO2496/DMXBASE in your USB drive. You can now “Update DMX Base” with the converted file. 4.7.8 VGA If you’ve purchased the optional VGA card for your Trio, you will have to Enable it for it to start functioning.
Trio-2496 menu In Menu Mode, press D key until you view “VGA Set” option. Press A key to select it. The LCD shows you as below: Press D key to select Enter. This will enable your VGA card and output to your monitor. Press A key to Exit. Note: The user is required to do the following preparation prior to enabling/using the VGA card. 1. Install your VGA card properly (please see the “Appendix” of this manual for the VGA card installation tips.) 2. Upload VGA images. (Please refer to the “Update VGA”.) 4.
Trio-2496 menu 1. System Upload: Upload the entire system fixture library. 2. Fix Upload: Upload a single fixture from the Trios library. 3. SubMst Upload: Upload the SubMaster programs..…..etc. You must insert a USB drive prior to uploading any of the data offered in “Upload Lib”. When you want to upload any of the data, press the related softkey to choose it, the LCD screen will guide you through the process. For example, press A to choose System Upload, the LCD shows you: 1.
Trio-2496 menu 1. System Download: Download the entire system library. 2. Fix Download: Download the Fixture Library 3. SubMst Download: Download the Sub Master Library....etc 4. Empty System: to empty the primary contents in the console prior to download. Press the related softkey to select the library you want to download. The LCD Screen will prompt you: Press A to select Yes to download Press B to select No to exit When downloading files for the same item, the original files will be overwritten.
Trio-2496 menu If the user inputs an incorrect password in the process, the console will prompt you with “invalid password”. The user will then be asked to provide the correct one. If you forget or misplace your password, please contact our customer support department for assistance. 4.7.13 REV 1.21 Shows the current software version of your console is 1.21 4.8 VGA Card Installation Tips: 1. Save all data. 2. Disconnect the power from the rear of your console. 3.
Trio-2496 dmx set up DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA “OUT” terminal).
Trio-2496 dmx set up 3 1 2 Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference.It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance 120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN2 (DMX-) and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture. Figure 4 5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line.
Trio-2496 cleaning 6. Service 6.1 Maintenance The Trio-2496 Lighting Console should require minimal maintenance over its operational life. The following basic maintenance practices will help keep the system performing well and looking good: 6.1.1 General Inspection 1. Inspect the system components on a regular basis. Check each button and indicator for proper operation. Ensure data cables are securely connected. Check for dirt or moisture on all system surfaces. 2.
Trio-2496 customer support Elation® provides a customer support line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (323) 582-3322 Fax: (323) 582-3108 E-mail: support@elationlighting.
Trio-2496 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY warranty A. Elation® hereby warrants, to the original purprogramr, Elation® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 Years (730 days) from the date of purprogram. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purprogramd within the United States of America, including possessions and territories.
Trio-2496 specificatons Specifications POWER SUPPLY: INPUT/OUTPUTS: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: WARRANTY: DC 9-12V DC, 2A Max 2 x 3 Pin DMX Out 2 x 5 Pin DMX Out DMX In ArtNET Out VGA USB DC IN 264mm(L) x 718mm(W) x 70mm(H) 10.4” (L) x 28.75” (W) x 2.75” (H) 14.33Lbs./ 6.5Kgs.
