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Notes VI V676® CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction About This Manual ................................................................................................................................................... Additional Documentation ........................................................................................................................................ Training Videos .........................................................................................................................................
Notes VIII V676® CONTROL CONSOLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation for the following equipment: + V676® Control Console (20.9824.0001) This manual applies to the hardware (console) only. For complete software operating instructions, refer to the following manual: + Vx76 Software User Manual (02.9814.0001.xx) Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you get the most out of your lighting system.
Text Conventions and Icons The following button styles are used throughout this manual: [Button] Front panel "hard" button. Example: Press [Cue] [1] [Enter] to recall Cue 1.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Features The V676 console is a lighting control desk capable of operating automated luminaires, conventional fixtures and media servers. The console supports up to 702 universes when used with PRG Node Plus units.
Included Items The V676 Console includes the following standard components: 1 2 1 AC Power Cable 2 Desk Lamp (2) 3 Console Front Panel 3 Figure 1: V676 Components Optional Items Monitors and Channel Select Panel External monitors and/or a Channel Select panel are available from PRG. These are optional items which do not affect the function or capabilities of the console.
Desk Layout The following illustration shows the major control areas of the V676 console. Encoders / Buttons Six knobs and associated buttons which can be mapped for control of various luminaire parameters. Palette (3) Used to store and recall Preset, Color, Beam, Group, Macro, Snapshot, Effect, Dynamic and Stack settings. Pan Soft Function Buttons Used with the touchscreen displays. Function will depend on the current controls being shown in the touchscreen.
Console Front and Rear Panels The following illustrations show the front and rear panels of the V676 console. Note: The drawings in this manual show the optional DMX Processing Module installed, however, your particular console may not have this hardware. Refer to "DMX Processing Module" on page 4 for more details.
INSTALLATION Unpack and Setup Procedure Step 1. Remove all components from shipping container (Figure 4). Step 2. Place console on a sturdy table or other flat surface.
Note: Monitors and/or Channel Select panel are optional. If these components are not included, skip to Step 6. Note: The console supports up to two (2) external monitors (optional). This can be two PRG-provided monitors, two user-provided monitors, or a combination of one each. In any case, only two external monitors should be installed. Note: If DVI monitors are to be used instead of PRG-provided monitors, refer to "Display Setup" on page 12. Step 3.
CAUTION: Power supply plug and/or power switch/circuit breaker shall remain readily operable. Step 5. Connect monitors and/or Channel Select panel to console, as required (Figure 6). Be sure to connect LEMO connectors as shown. Step 6. Connect AC Power Cable (supplied) from AC In connector at back of console to AC power source. Note: The console supports up to two (2) external monitors (optional). This can be two PRG-provided monitors, two user-provided monitors, or a combination of one each.
Step 7. At rear of console, install desk lamps (Figure 7).
Step 8. Connect console to system using using either copper or fiber optic Ethernet (Figure 8). Step 9. Connect optional external devices as required.
Display Setup Use the following guidelines when connecting displays to the console: + For the standard setup, the resolutions and arrangement of the monitors in the display preferences should NOT need to be changed. Normally, there will be two 1280 x 768 displays. If there is an issue at startup for some reason, 'Detect Displays' should get the correct information.
BASIC OPERATION The following sections provide basic procedures for powering up the hardware, starting the software application, and setting preferences. For complete instructions on controlling a lighting system, refer to the Vx76 Software User Manual. About Vx76 Software The Vx76 software application provides the graphical user interface (GUI) for console operation.
Restart Vx76 Application The Vx76 software application can be independently closed and restarted. This is useful for upgrading the software or for restarting the application itself. To shutdown and restart Vx76 application: Step 1. At Vx76 menu, select Quit Vx76. Allow application to completely shut down. Step 2. At Mac desktop, double-click Vx76 icon to relaunch application. A new show file (or last open show file) will automatically load and Task Progress window will show progress of data downloads.
Touchscreen Operation The touchscreens available on the front panel provide an interface for configuration, programming and play back. Operation is similar to any standard touchscreen display. Sample Desk Touchscreen Display Touch icons and menus to access features The console’s external monitors are also touch-enabled. For applicable software screens, the touchscreen interface may be used.
LED Indicators LED indicators located on the rear panel provide feedback for device and system connections. System Activity DMX In DMX & RDM Trigger In MIDI In & Out SMPTE In Serial Data Activity Ethernet DMX Out Link & Activity DMX Out DMX & RDM (8) Console Link & Activity Figure 10: V676 Rear Panel Indicators Indications are as follows: System Comm: + Link - Lights green when there is an active link to another Ethernet device.
Ethernet DMX Out (Art-Net/sACN): * + Link - Lights green when there is an active link to another Ethernet device. + Activity - Flashes green when an Ethernet message is received or transmitted. DMX Out (1-8): * + DMX - Lights green when DMX512 is being transmitted. + RDM - Lights green when an RDM message is received. * These features are available with the optional DMX Processing Module. Refer to "DMX Processing Module" on page 4.
SETTING PREFERENCES Brightness Level For Front Panel and Monitors The brightness level can be set for all monitors, desk lamps, faders, and backlit switches. This is done by pressing the appropriate button at the Submaster panel while turning the Rate encoder. Press to dim: Backlit Switches Fader Backlights Desk Lamps External Monitors Internal Monitors While turning: Rate Encoder To set a new brightness level: Step 1. At Submaster panel, press and hold appropriate hard button to activate dimming.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS V676 Control Console Console Function Capacities: + Channels: 4,000 multiple parameter luminaires + Color Palettes: 1,000 + Beam Palettes: 1,000 + Presets: 1,000 + Macros: 2,000 + Effects: 1,000 + Sets: 1,000 + Sequences: 1,000 + Dynamics: 500 + System Snapshots: 1,000 + Cue Snapshots: 10,000 + Cues: 10,000 + Stacks: 1,000 + Submasters: 30 External Equipment: + Up to 2 external monitor displays + Channel Select Panel for fast and intuitive access to 2,000 luminaires + PRG Node Plus
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V676® Control Console Installation & Operation Manual Version as of: March 22, 2013 PRG part number: 02.9824.
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