User Manual V 1.
Introduction LightShark series is a new concept within the lighting control systems that adapts to the daily needs, offering a powerful, compact and economical solution. Perfect for small shows, nightclubs, school theaters, corporate events and medium-size live shows.
All LightShark devices have a built-in WiFi access point, so they can be operated from any smartphone, labtop or tablet. Thanks to its compact size, LightShark can be carried along with your tablet backpack (LS-Core) or as hand luggage (LS-1). Both devices have the same features. All devices have the LightShark software inside, allowing to be operated from any tablet, PC or smartphone… whatever the Operating el System or version.
En aquellas situaciones en las que no sea posible conectarse a lightShark utilizando WiFi ( interferencias, inhibidores.. ) es posible conectarse directamente a los dispositivos a través de una r ed cableada a través del The LightShark software is always running inside the console (LS-Core or LS-1), puerto de conexión de red de cada dispositivo. in the WiFi connection between your device and the console only travels user interface data, never DMX data.
It is posible to simultaneously connect up to 3 devices to LightShark, showing different windows on each device. This allows the user to create a multi-screen system.
Contents 1. INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 8 2. DEVICES ............................................................................................................... 9 LS-1 .................................................................................................................... 10 LS-Core ...............................................................................................................
Playback options ................................................................................................. 44 Cuelist options .................................................................................................... 47 10. USE OF EXECUTORS ...................................................................................... 49 Add Cuelist .......................................................................................................... 51 Empty a box ............................
1. INFORMATION Equipson SA 2018. All rights reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the express written permission of Equipson S.A. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by Equipson S.A.
2. DEVICES LightShark series range comprises two independent devices: LS-1 is a new generation of web-based lighting consoles, designed for all types of shows. It provides a simple, powerful and portable multiplatform control system. LS-Core is focused on those technicians who need the features of a complete lighting console reducing the space to the minimum. Thanks to its internal task scheduler it is an excellent solution for fixed installations.
LS-1 1- Grand Master 2- Blackout 3- Page selection 4- Editor 5- Selection buttons 6- Go buttons 7- Playback Area 8- Flash buttons 9- Encoders 10- Playback control Area 11- Selection Area 12- FIND-CLEAR-REC function buttons 13- Attribute selection 14- Information display 10
1- Desk Lamp (5V) 2- DMX Out (2 Universes) (3-pin and 5-pin) 3- Ethernet port (TCP/IP, ArtNet, sACN) 4- USB for data transfer, USB for charging 5- WiFi Antenna 6- Power Switch 7- Power Socket Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 430 x 100 x 330 mm Weight: 3,7kg 11
LS-Core 1- USB port for data transfer 2- Navigation buttons 3- WiFi Antenna 4- Information display 5- DMX Out (2 Universes) (5-pin) 6- Ethernet port (TCP/IP, ArtNet, sACN) 7- Power Socket Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 108 x 40 x 142 mm Weight: 460g 12
Connectivity In order to perform all its functionalities on any computer, tablet and smartphone with a Web Browser, LightShark features an integrated Web Server. You will only have to connect to the WiFi access point of the LS-1 or LS-Core. As an alternative, you can connect via an existing WiFi network or use the Ethernet port of the LS-1 or LS-Core for a wired connection.
3 Start the Web Browser of your device and type lightshark.work in the URL field, or 192.168.42.1 The LightShark loading screen will appear and you will be redirected to the Palette window.
WARNING The first time you connect is important that you change the WiFi password. Go to the main menu on LightShark (on the top-left side of the screen) and click on the settings icon and select the “NETWORK” tab to proceed with the required changes. NOTE LightShark can run in full screen, hiding the navigation bar of the Web Browser, and it can be launched as any other app. 1 Once connected to LightShark, press the Share button and the option “Add to Home Screen”.
2 Press “Add”. 3 A LightShark icon will appear in the Home screen, so you can directly access to LightShark without having to open the Web Browser.
4 Now LightShark will open in full screen mode.
3. USER INTERFACE LightShark has a simple but complete User Interface. It is possible to control all the device parameters, to record scenes and to run the shows. The interface consists of 5 different views and a main menu access: Palettes It is LightSharsk´s main view. From this window the user can select and control the fixtures, and also record scenes or edit elements.
2- Attribute Control Area, which is divided into 7 sections.
On the parameters view the user will find all the attributes for the selected type. The attributes are automatically shown in groups of 4. In case the selected section has for example 7 “BEAM” channels, you may access to the next 3 attributes by scrolling down.
LS-1 users may interact with the interface using the encoders and buttons, so each LS1 encoder controls one of the attributes displayed (the top parameter is controlled by the first encoder on the left, and so on). The information shown in this area is also shown on the LCD integrated screen of the LS-1. It is possible to move between attributes using the physical attribute buttons on the console, or scrolling on the interface. Each attribute has its own palettes.
LightShark includes an internal FX generator, so it is possible to add an effect to one or several fixtures. LightShark arranges the effects into 4 categories: Position, Colour, Beam and Intensity. Each category may have up to 9 different effects. 3-Editor Area, which allows the user to perform editing and recording functions.
4-Playback Area, which allows the user to play the show, run the Cuelist and control the output level. The GrandMaster is minimised by default, just press on the button to extend it and show the fader. Pressing again, it will minimise again. It is possible to add a specific level to the GrandMaster pressing for 2 seconds the value field. Through Playbacks, LightShark allows to play all the stored information in the show. LightShark holds up to 30 Playbacks per page.
LighShark allows to control the Playbacks using: Keyboard: a Playback can be mapped to a key on the keyborad. MIDI: in order to execute or adjust the level, any part (Fader, Encoder, Key) can be mapped from a Playback to a MIDI controller. The control area is configured to control the first 10 Playbacks, no matter which of the 3 Playback blocks is selected. This means that even when sliding the finger to access the 11-20 groups of Playbacks, the control will still work on the first 10 Playbacks.
By holding down the value field for 2 seconds, you may give the Playback an specific value. It is possible to configure some options that determine how the Playback and the elements that form it work. The Playback priority, the way it reproduces, the control functions of the FX,... can be established.
To hide the Playback Options menu, you may press the top-left arrow on the panel.
Virtual Playback From the “Virtual Playback” view the user may access the Playbacks. This can be very helpful when using the LS-Core or when a physical control device is not available. The LightShark interface is multi-touch, so several Playbacks may be simultaneously controlled from a tablet or any other device with this technology. Using the keys the user may directly access the desired Wing without having to scroll. The Playbacks may have 3 stages: Empty: when no Cuelist is assigned, it shows in Grey.
LightShark supports up to 30 Playback pages, allowing physical and virtual faders to have different functions and behaviours depending on the page they are located. Usually a page per song is used. Using the UP and DOWN keys you may navigate through the pages. The tag showing the actual page is located between the keys.
Cuelist LightShark has a Cue and Cuelist storage where the user may navigate through all the Cues and Cuelist stored (additional information ahead). From the Playbacks is possible to directly access the associated Cuelist double clicking on the Playback information field. Pressing on the information field the CUES Window appear, showing the Cuelist associated to that Playback: At the left-side the user may find all the Cuelist in the show.
When accessing the information of the Cue, LightShark will show the values that were recorded. To return to the Cuelist press again the arrow on the left-side.
Executors The “Execute” Window is a user-configurable special window, in which the Cuelists may be added and their behaviour configured. To configure the Execute window press the “EDIT” key.
Prog/Out From this window it is possible to see the progammer information. The devices will be sorted according to the inclusion order. The information shown in this window will be the information added to the Cue at that very moment.
4. CREATING AND SAVING SHOWS LighShark includes a file manager to load, copy, save, delete and rename files. Creating a new show To create a new show from scratch, please access the LightShark menu from the icon on the top-right and press “NEW”. Loading an existing show To load an existing show: 1 Access the LightShark menu through the icon on the top-right and press “LOAD”. 2 LightShark will open the file manager where all the stored files on the console can be found.
5. ADDING FIXTURES TO A SHOW LightShark assigns an ID to each of the patched fixtures, allowing them to be selected through the keyboard. In addition, it gives them a name, so they can also be easily found. LightShark allows all kind of fixtures to be treated the same way. This is possible because the information is saved in a generic way, not on specific DMX values.
screen keyboard will be displayed, where you can directly enter the universe number. Through the “Start Channel” field the user may adjust the address of the starting DMX channel where the fixture (or fixture group) will be added. Please note that the channel can be adjusted either using the + and keys, or through the keyboard holding down on the number field. The “Offset” field may be used to define the number of empty channels between each fixture.
Updating the libraries Every LightShark update automatically includes the latest library version. If the user wants to update the libraries without updating LightShark, the library file can be downloaded from the LS-Cloud, and it can be copied into a USB memory stick. Then, from LightShark, follow these steps: 1 Access the LightShark menu through the icon on the top-left, press the “File manager” key and select the “USB” top tab. 2 Select the library files and press the “Import” key.
6. FIXTURE SELECTION Fixture selection LightShark assigns an ID to each of the patched fixtures, so it can be selected in 3 different ways: 1-Group Window: LightShark will automatically create Auto-Groups for each of the fixtures added to the patch. This way the user will find the different fixture types grouped by model. Auto-Groups cannot be deleted. The user may also create customized groups. 2-Fixture Window: all the fixtures added to the show are shown in this window.
Creating fixture groups LightShark allows to create fixture groups: 1 Select the heads you wish to group in the Fixture window. 2 Press the “REC” key and select an empty box on the Group window. Renaming fixture groups In order to identify the groups easily, LightShark allows the user to give a name to the fixture groups. The groups may be renamed in 2 different ways: A Press the “SET” key and select the fixture group you want to rename. LightShark will prompt the keyboard on the screen.
7. RECORDING SCENES The programmer storages all the information of the show and LightShark uses this information when recording Playbacks, Palettes, Groups… A fixture is included in the programmer when any attribute is modified. The programmer has priority on Playbacks, Cues, Cuelist and Channels. The “CLEAR” key will light up when there is information inside the programmer.
4º-Select an empty Playback where the Cue is going to be stored. LightShark will assign to it the next available Cuelist ID, generating a new Cue, with the next available Cue ID. 5º-Press “CLEAR” to empty the programmer. 6º-To confirm that everything has been successfully recorded, activate the Playback. 2-Recording on a Playback which already has some information in it 1º-Select a fixture (or group of fixtures). 2º-Modify at least one of its parameters (or press “FIND” to activate all the parameters).
8. USING FX LightShark includes an internal effect generator. The FXs may be directly applied to a fixture or group of fixtures, it is not necessary to create several Cues to create an effect. The FXs can be modified live, adjusting the speed and size of the FX to the rate of the show. LightShark includes a wide internal FX library (circles, squares, pan, tilt, zigzag,...). Beam, Colour and Intensity effects are also included. The use of FX allows to record whole shows in only a few minutes.
FX SIZE: it is the range in which the parameter may change. This is described on the appropriate terms for that parameter only, for example degrees for the position parameters, or slots for the colour parameters. It may be modified using the sliders on the screen. When a Size effect is added, its default will be 50%. FX SPEED: it may be modified using the sliders on the screen. To keep the synchronisation between the characteristics on a effect, the speed of the effect must be controlled.
9. SCENE PLAYBACK The Cuelists may be configured to be played as a Chase (they are automatically played) or as a simple list of Cues. The main difference is that as a Chase, each of the Cue times are determined by the speed of the whole Chase. When a Cueslist is configured as a Cue Step, the times of each Cue are individually determined with their own delay and fade times. Playback options To play a Cuelist you only need to rise the fader on the Playback.
Fader Controls HTP Channels: when this function is activated, the Playback fader controls the level of all the HTP channels proportionally from 0% to 100%. This is the default option. Fader Controls LTP Channels: when this function is activated, the Playback fader controls the level of all LTP channels in the actual Cue of the Cuelist. This is the default option. Fader Controls FX Speed: when this function is activated, the Playback fader may be used to control the FX speed.
Fader UP+GO: when the fader exceeds the limit defined in the “trigger level” field, the Playback is activated and the Cuelist associated is played. If this option is deactivated the fader will not activate the Cuelist. Fader at Zero + Release: when the value of the fader is lower than the limit defined in the “trigger level” field, the Playback is released. If this option is deactivated the fader will not release the Cuelist.
Cuelist options It is possible to configure the way a Cuelist works from the option menu of the Cuelist. Deactivate after last Cue: when this option is activated, the Cuelist will automatically release after the last step in the Cuelist. Deactivate resets to first Cue: when this option is activated, the Cuelist associated to the Playback will always begin at the first step when is activated.
Halt last Cue: when this option is activated, the Cuelist will stop at the last step. If the option is deactivated, the Cuelist will return to the first step once the last one is executed. Block FX from other Playbacks: when this option is activated, any channel controlled by this Playback will block the FX on those channels from other Playbacks. Block FX from other Playbacks: It is possible to choose between 4 options: Up: going from the first Cue to the Last in order.
10.USE OF EXECUTORS From the Execute window the user can configure a custom layout to trigger the Cuelists. To add or remove Cuelists from the Execute window press the “Edit” button. The Execute window is composed of a grid of 8x8 buttons. Each of the 8 vertical columns can trigger one single Cuelist at the same time, so when selecting a Cuelist from the same column, it deselects the previous one.
The user can modify the color of each of the buttons in the grid, so it is possible to visually appreciate each of the buttons and assign them a color depending on its characteristics. It is possible to configure each button as “Push” or as “Toggle”, being able to adjust the button behaviour according to whether we want to run a Cuelist or activate a Flash.
It is possible to activate all the Cuelist of all the columns at the same time by sliding the finger horizontally. Add Cuelist The Cuelist can be copied to the execute Window following these steps: 1 Press the “Edit” key in the Execute Window. 2 On the left-side, select the Cuelist you want to add and press the “COPY” key. Then select an empty box. 3 Press the “Set” key and then select the box you just created to rename it.
