Instruction manual

Quick Start Guide
Page 26 Solution & Solution XL Operating Manual – Issue 1.0
Setup gives you access to the core settings for the desk such as the patch,
default fade times and output settings. As such you shouldn't normally need
to enter the Setup area during a show.
It is, however also used for saving and loading of show files and updating the
desk software, so you should be familiar with it even if you are only using
generic lights.
Adding and Patching Fixtures
Once in Setup, you can patch in your moving lights. Moving Lights need to be
set up on the desk as the desk doesn‟t automatically know what you are
using.
The following operations may be be performed using the MFKs on the front
panel or via the popup windows on the monitor or a combination of the two
methods, as preferred.
You need three pieces of information about your moving lights before you
start the process which are:
 The fixture manufacturer and model number - these are generally found
on the light itself.
 The mode you wish to operate the moving light in. This has to be set on
the moving light itself, and match on the desk – check the user manual of
the light for full details.
 The DMX address of the light. This is basically the lights identifying
information within your lighting system, and must be unique for each light
you wish to control. Moving lights generally take up a number of
channels, sometimes as many as 30, so consult the moving lights manual
before setting the DMX address.
Once you have this information you are ready to set up your fixtures…
Selecting a Fixture – Manufacturer, Fixture Type and Mode
Ensure you are in Setup mode, and that the Setup LED is lit.
Now press the [Add Fixtures] MFK.
Select the first letter of the fixture manufacturer (eg M) and then the
manufacturer (eg MARTIN) using the MFKs.
The MFKs and monitor then display a list of fixture types for that
manufacturer. Note that some manufacturers fixtures are spread over
multiple pages, and you may need to use the Page function to find the fixtures
you are using.
Select the required fixture type (eg MAC 301 WASH) using the MFKs, and
then select the Mode (eg Mode 4).
Figure 8 - Patch Wizard
Setting the DMX Start Address
Once you have selected the required fixture type (eg MARTIN MAC 301
WASH : 16 Bit), you can set the DMX start address for the fixture(s):
Select the DMX universe (1-4) and enter the required start address using the
MFKs or directly into the field on the popup window on the monitor.
To patch to the next available address in the selected universe use the [Next
Address] MFK or soft button on the window.
Press ENTER to confirm.