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1 CommuniquéPro Operator s manual Communications software For GeniusPro & Lightpalette v2.1 and later Document Number: 40/B731 Issue: 3.0 Date: 19 Jan 98

2 Offices And Service Centres Phone numbers do not include country code or other international access data Asia: 7th Floor Corporation Sq, 8 Lam Lok St, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: Fax: Canada: 2430 Lucknow Drive, Unit15, Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1V3 Canada Tel: Fax: Germany: Salzbergstrasse 2, Wolfenbuttel-Salzdahlum, Germany Tel: Fax: Italy: Via delle Gardenie 33 (Pontina Vecchia Km 33,400), Pomezia Roma, Italy Tel: Fax: U.K: North Hyde House, Hayes Road, Heston, Middlesex UB2 5NL UK Tel: Fax: USA: PO Box 9004,18111 South Santa Fe Avenue, Rancho Dominguez, CA90221, USA Tel: Fax: Service: STRAND The material in this manual is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Strand Lighting assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this manual. For comments and suggestions regarding corrections and/or updates to this manual, please contact your nearest Strand Lighting office. El contenido de este manual es solamente para información y está sujeto a cambios sin previo aviso. Strand Lighting no asume responsabilidad por errores o omisiones que puedan aparecer. Cualquier comentario, sugerencia o corrección con respecto a este manual, favor de dirijirlo a la oficina de Strand Lighting más cercana. Der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ist nur für Informationszwecke gedacht, Aenderungen sind vorbehalten. Strand Lighting uebernimmt keine Verantwortung für Fehler oder Irrtuemer, die in diesem Handbuch auftreten. Für Bemerkungen und Verbesserungsvorschlaege oder Vorschlaege in Bezug auf Korrekturen und/oder Aktualisierungen in diesem Handbuch, moechten wir Sie bitten, Kontakt mit der naechsten Strand Lighting-Niederlassung aufzunehmen. Le matériel décrit dans ce manuel est pour information seulement et est sujet à changements sans préavis. La compagnie Strand Lighting n'assume aucune responsibilité sur toute erreur ou ommission inscrite dans ce manuel. Pour tous commentaires ou suggestions concernant des corrections et/ou les mises à jour de ce manuel, veuillez s'll vous plait contacter le bureau de Strand Lighting le plus proche. Manual and Software Copyright 1998, Strand Lighting Limited. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without prior written approval of Strand Lighting. Its sole purpose is to provide the user with detailed operational information for the equipment supplied. The use of this document for all other purposes is specifically prohibited. Certain features of the equipment described in this document may form the subject of patents or patent applications. GeniusPro, Lightpalette, Tracker, Server, ShowPort, CommuniquéPro and Networker are trademarks of Strand Lighting Limited. Please Recycle II

3 Table of Contents Introduction...1 Registering Your Software...1 Communications Setup...2 Console Setup Screen...3 Show Setup Screen...4 Remote Submasters & Macro Triggers...5 Selecting External Submasters...5 Selecting External Macro Triggers...6 DMX In...7 Setting DMX In Submasters...7 Using DMX In Channels...8 Patching DMX In Dimmers...8 Using DMX In Dimmers...9 MIDI...11 Controlling Effects Using MIDI...11 MIDI Show Control...12 MIDI Keys And Faders...12 MIDI Note...13 MIDI Messages...13 MIDI Trigger Macro...15 ASCII Remote Control Input...17 Selecting & Configuring...17 Connecting Up...17 Remote Control Messages...18 Remote Trigger Macro...18 ASCII Remote Go Output...19 GO Key Output...19 Output String...19 ASCII Remote Control Output...21 Macro Trigger Output...21 Output String...21 Audio Trigger...23 Sound To Light...23 Audio Input Macro...23 Audio Effect Step Control...23 Macro Trigger Card...24 Setting Up The Card...24 Connecting Devices To The Card...24 CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual: 3.0 III

4 Introduction CommuniquéPro is an add on software package for Strand Lighting's 500 Series Consoles and GeniusPro or Lightpalette Operating software. It provides the following communication features: Remote Submasters to allow remote control of Submaster faders from a manual desk or simple potentiometer (fader). Remote Macro Triggers to allow remote triggering of macros using simple switch contacts, MIDI, RS232, RS485, audio (perhaps a click track, or via and approved digital input card. DMX In Dimmer Mode allows an external DMX source, for instance an FX desk, to be combined with the existing console dimmer patch. DMX In Channel Mode allows an external DMX source, for instance a manual desk, to control channel levels directly. Midi Show Control allows show playback to be controlled from a Midi show controller. Midi Tracking Backup allows two consoles to run the same show in complete synchronisation for the purposes of gaining extra channel facilities or as a backup. ASCII Remote Go Output by the RS485 or RS232 serial output. ASCII Remote Control Output by the RS485 or RS232 serial output. ASCII Remote Control Input allows full remote control of the console from a PC or Mac through a RS232 or RS485 serial input.. Registering Your Software Please ensure you complete the supplied registration card and return it to your nearest Strand Lighting office. Registration is covered in the Installation chapter of the GeniusPro or Lightpalette Operator's Manual. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual: 3.0 1

5 Communications Setup Settings common to many CommuniquéPro functions are listed below. Net Node This field is unused and displays in yellow, unless Networker is installed. See the Networker manual for details.. Port RS232 or RS485 serial communications can be directed to any of the following console ports by entering the appropriate setting in the Port field on the setup screens :- Setting Port OFF Disabled COM1 RS232 - PC COM1: COM2 RS232 - PC COM2: 2AUX1 RS232 - AUX 1 2AUX2 RS232 - AUX 2 2AUX3 RS232 - AUX 3 4AUX1 RS485 - AUX 1 4AUX2 RS485 - AUX 2 4AUX3 RS485 - AUX 3 Some older consoles cannot use the full range of AUX ports. Baud and Config RS232 and RS485 serial communications ports baud rate and parity, start & stop bit setting can be configured using the Baud and Config settings. 2 Communications Setup

6 Console Setup Screen 13:29:33 3/03/97 CONSOLE SETUP *No Title GM=FL/FL Output Connections Network Start End Scaling % Networker OFF D54/AMX D54 OUT Net Video Slot OFF Start End Net Slot DMX1 DMX OUT 1 _512 NET1 OFF DMX2 OFF _ NET2 OFF DMX3 OFF NET3 OFF DMX4 OFF NET4 OFF Communications Net Node Port Baud Config Address Handheld Remote 1 OFF LOCAL OFF 9K6 8-N Handheld Remote 2 OFF LOCAL OFF 9K6 8-N Handheld Remote 3 OFF LOCAL OFF 9K6 8-N Handheld Remote 4 OFF LOCAL OFF 9K6 8-N ASCII Remote Input OFF LOCAL OFF 9K6 8-N-1 Ports GO Key Output OFF LOCAL OFF 9K6 8-N-1 2AUXn = RS232 Macro Trigger Output OFF LOCAL OFF 9K6 8-N-1 4AUXn = RS485 Reporter OFF LOCAL OFF 9K6 8-N-1 Remote Test OFF OFF 9K6 8-N-1 Trigger Bytes Remote Trigger Macro OFF LOCAL OFF 9K6 8-N-1 OFF OFF OFF Audio Input Macro OFF External Submasters External 1 1 LOCAL External 5 5 LOCAL External 9 9 LOCAL External 2 2 LOCAL External 6 6 LOCAL External 10 _10 LOCAL External 3 3 LOCAL External 7 7 LOCAL External 11 _11 LOCAL External 4 4 LOCAL External 8 8 LOCAL External 12 _12 LOCAL External Subs Scale % 100 OFF AMX OUT D54 OUT SETUP: Select item to edit Figure 1 Console Setup Screen This screen is used to setup connections to external devices, many of which are only supported with CommuniquéPro. Press / then zz to access this screen. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual: 3.0 3

7 Show Setup Screen 13:31:32 3/03/97 >> SHOW SETUP *No Title GM=FL/FL Show Details MIDI Cue Tracking OFF Channel, Mode OFF BACKUP Playbacks SINGLE Net Node LOCAL Fade/Delay Fader, Key Controller 1 2 Auto Move While Dark OFF 1 /1 Notes, Velocity OFF OFF Auto Preheat OFF 1 /1 Trigger Macro OFF Trigger Bytes OFF OFF OFF Power-up Restore ON MSC ID Rx, Tx OFF OFF Power-up Macro OFF Timecode Options Source OFF GM 1 Fade Up/Down 0 /0 Frame Rate 25 frames GM 2 Fade Up/Down 0 /0 SMPTE Net Node LOCAL SMPTE Level 1 Channel Partitioning OFF MIDI Net Node LOCAL Patch Handheld Remote Mode Default Scale % Full Enabled Default Frame _10 2 Full Enabled Default N-Dim % _80 3 Full Enabled Console Time 4 Full Enabled Time Display 24-HOUR Date Display DD/MM/YY Set Time HH:MM 13:29 Set Date DD/MM/YYYY _3/ At Time Macros MTWTFSS Start Time/Date Interval Stop Time/Date Trig Macro vvvvvvv OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF vvvvvvv OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF vvvvvvv OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF vvvvvvv OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON THIS CUE ONLY SETUP: Select item to edit Figure 2 Show Setup Screen This screen is used to setup connections to external devices, many of which are only supported with CommuniquéPro. Press / thenz to access this screen. 4 Communications Setup

8 Remote Submasters & Macro Triggers Up to 12 Submasters can be remotely controlled by external faders or a manual desk such as Strand Lighting's LX. If the Submasters have been configured as macro triggers, then only an external volt-free switch contact is required since a +10v supply pin is provided on the Analogue Input connector. This facility could be used to allow a stage manager to control house lights, or to trigger any macro, or to run a cue remotely. Selecting External Submasters To set up External Submasters, go to the SUBMASTER screen by pressing the Œ screen key. To return to the LIVE screen, press the, screen key. Œ Go to SUBMASTER screen. Set the Submaster Ext(ernal) field as follows: 0 Use the trackball to move to the Ext field of the Submaster to change. ",, Use the wheel (or the or keys) to change its value (1-12 or OFF). External Submasters are not indicated in the Submaster window of the LIVE screen. The pictures below show Submasters 1 thru 8 set to external. 13:31:32 3/03/97 >> SUBMASTER 10 *No Title GM=FL/FL Sub Text [Page 1] Bump Up/Down Att FX Ext Mac Function Wheel 1 Blue Flsh 0/0 0 OFF 1 OFF NORMAL 2 Green Flsh 0/0 0 OFF 2 OFF NORMAL 3 Red Flsh 0/0 0 OFF 3 OFF NORMAL 4 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF 4 OFF NORMAL 5 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF 5 5 NORMAL 6 Orchestra Flsh 0/0 0 OFF 6 6 NORMAL v2.1 7 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF 7 7 NORMAL 8 Stalls Flsh 0/0 0 OFF 8 8 NORMAL 9 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL >10 Balcony Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 11 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 12 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 13 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 14 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL SUBMASTER 10: Select submaster, then edit an item or set channels Figure 3 Submaster Screen On the SHOW SETUP screen, external Submasters can have their top level adjusted by a scaling factor between 80% and 120%. Scaling allows you to compensate for any variations in signal levels between your console and the external equipment to which you are connected. External Submaster fader levels are combined with the console Submaster fader levels on a HTP (Highest Takes Precedence) basis. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual: 3.0 5

9 Selecting External Macro Triggers To set up, go to the SUBMASTER screen and set the relevant Submaster Ext field the same as for External Submasters. ΠGo to SUBMASTER screen. 0 Use the trackball to move to the Ext field of the Submaster to change. ",, Use the wheel or the or keys select the external channel, 1-12 or OFF Next, set the Macro field to the macro number you wish to associate with this external Submaster. 0 Use the trackball to move to the Macro field of the Submaster. ",,,# Use the wheel or the or keys or enter the number to change it to the macro number. The selected macro will be run whenever either the remote or console submaster faders move off 0. 6 Remote Submasters & Macro Triggers

10 DMX In This is one of the console's most powerful communication features and allows another DMX desk to be used in conjunction with your console. DMX IN has two operating modes which can be used together: Channel Mode uses the incoming DMX levels as the contents of a user selectable Submaster. A user selectable Submaster fader can master these channel levels. The levels are visible on the LIVE screen when they are active and are recordable. [max. 512 channels] Dimmer Mode patches the incoming DMX levels to outgoing DMX via the dimmer patch. A user selectable Submaster fader can master these dimmer levels. They cannot be recorded and are not visible on the LIVE screen. [first 512 dimmers only] Setting DMX In Submasters To set up DMX IN, go to the SUBMASTER screen by pressing the Œ screen key. To return to the LIVE screen, press the, screen key. Set the Submaster Function to DMX DIMR or DMX CHAN as follows: 0 Use the trackball to move to the Function field of the Submaster to change. ",, Use the wheel or the or keys to change it to DMX DIMR or DMX CHAN. The Submaster window of the LIVE screen indicates DMX In Submasters by a C (DMX Channel) or D (DMX Dimmer). No channel levels need be entered for DMX IN Submasters. The pictures below show Submaster 1 set to DMX Channel and Submaster 2 set to DMX Dimmer. 13:31:32 3/03/97 >> SUBMASTER 10 *No Title GM=FL/FL Sub Text [Page 1] Bump Up/Down Att FX Ext Mac Function Wheel 1 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF DMX CHAN 2 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF DMX DIMR 3 Red Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 4 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 5 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 6 Orchestra Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL v2.1 7 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 8 Stalls Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 9 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL >10 Balcony Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 11 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 12 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 13 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL 14 Flsh 0/0 0 OFF OFF OFF NORMAL SUBMASTER 10: Select submaster, then edit an item or set channels Figure 4 Submaster Screen CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual: 3.0 7

11 Using DMX In Channels Once you have selected a DMX Channel Submaster, simply connect your DMX source to the DMX IN port and push the Submaster fader up. You will see the DMX IN Channels on the LIVE screen in yellow. Changes in the incoming levels will be displayed on the LIVE screen and mastered by the Submaster fader. The DMX Channel Submaster can then be used just like other Submasters, except that any channels defined in the submaster memory are ignored. Patching DMX In Dimmers sel sel sel sel To patch DMX IN Dimmers go to the PATCH screen by pressing the } screen key (this is at the top of the console). To return to the LIVE screen, press the, screen key. } Go to PATCH screen. DMX IN Dimmers are identified on the display by a trailing D (e.g. 1D, 2D, 50D) and are displayed in magenta The default patch for CommuniquéPro patches the first 512 DMX IN dimmers, 1 to 1, immediately after the dimmers patched to console channels. To change the default use one of the following commands: This patches the Dimmer to the DMX Input Channel. The default Scaling is used if this is not currently patched to a DMX Input Channel otherwise it is left unchanged. $ Patches Dimmer 1 to DMX Input Channel 5, scaling unchanged. This patches the Dimmer to the DMX Input Channel; default Scaling is always used, as defined in Setup. $ Patches Dimmer 1 to DMX Input Channel 5 with default scaling. This patches the Dimmer to the DMX Input Channel with the specified Scaling. $ Patches Dimmer 1 to DMX Input Channel 5 with 75% scaling. The existing patch is unchanged but the DMX Input Channel is used with the specified Scaling. $ Patch is unchanged but is set to DMX Input with 75% Scaling. 8 DMX In

12 13:34:06 3/03/97 OUTPUT ORDERED PATCH 1 *No Title GM=FL/FL Status DMX CHN Intensity 200% 80N 7 Total 1500 InUse 1500 DMX Free 0 CHN Attribute Total 500 DMX InUse 2 CHN Free 498 Live 1 DMX Edit 1 CHN Wheel DMX CHN DMX v2.1 CHN 1D 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D DMX CHN 9D 10D 11D 12D 13D 14D 15D 16D OUTPUT ORDERED PATCH 1: Set patch for Level, Colour and Non-Dim channels Figure 5 Patch Screen This patch screen shows DMX In 1 thru 16 patched to DMX out 41 thru 56. DMX Out 1 thru 40 is patched to console control channels 1 thru 40. Using DMX In Dimmers Once you have configured a Submaster as DMX IN and set up the patch, connect your DMX source to the DMX IN port and push the Submaster fader up. You won't be able to see any changes in the LIVE screen, as dimmer levels are not displayed. Look at the lights being driven by your console; those patched to the external source will be controlled by it and the levels mastered by the Submaster fader. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual: 3.0 9

13 MIDI MIDI is used to link equipment with a MIDI interface together. CommuniquéPro support different parts of the MIDI Specification to achieve different degrees of remote control for console functions. Full information on MIDI can be obtained from: The International MIDI Association (IMA), Emelita Street, Woodland Hills, CA USA. Tel: 818/ Fax: 818/ Strand Lighting is a member of the MMA (MIDI Manufacturers Association). Controlling Effects Using MIDI MIDI sends time information to keep equipment in synchronisation with each other, often referred to as tempo. A master device, normally a sequencer or keyboard, sends out these timing signals at regular intervals. Speed up the tempo and more signals are sent, reduce the tempo and fewer signals are sent. CommuniquéPro can receive these timing signals and use the frequency at which they are received to control the speed of a running Effect. The Effect STEP CONTROL must be set to MIDI. The number of timing signals received before the effect steps are advanced can be adjusted on the effect playback by adjusting the MIDI RATIO supermaster fader. CommuniquéPro also receives two additional MIDI timing commands: STOP which halts the effect and START which continues running the effect. A MIDI device normally sends out these commands when the tempo is stopped or started. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual:

14 MIDI Show Control MIDI Show Control (MSC) is a sub-set of the MIDI Specification dedicated to controlling show equipment. CommuniquéPro currently supports the recommended Minimum Set which is defined as a Simple Controlled Device; no time code; basic data only. More specifically: GO Acts as a normal GO button and resumes a fade after it has been stopped. RESUME Starts the next cue; it does not resume the previous fade. GO CUE #.# Go cue, where #.# is a specific cue (same as CUE #.# GO). STOP Stops the current fade. FIRE # Runs user macro # (# from 0 to 127). LOAD #.# Loads the X playback with cue #.#. ALL_OFF Blackout on. RESTORE Blackout off. RESET & GO_OFF Go Cue 0. All playback actions take effect only on playback 1. MSC output is activated when the MSC ID Tx option in the MIDI Window in the SHOW SETUP display is set to a value between 0 and 127. If the MSC ID Tx is OFF no MSC messages are received or transmitted. Received MSC messages are only accepted if the MSC ID Rx matches the received message ID or the MSC ID is set to 127 (All Call). MIDI Keys And Faders All keys and fader changes are transmitted via MIDI OUT and received via MIDI IN simultaneously. This will allow a second desk to be used as a full backup unit or as a slave unit. It will also allow all key presses and fader movements to be recorded on a sequencer in real time and played back in real time, in particular, the recording and playback of Cues, Effects and Submasters. The Channel option in the MIDI Window in the SHOW SETUP display will select the MIDI channel on which to receive and transmit the key and faders on. When OFF, no key or fader events will be received or transmitted across MIDI. The Fader and Key Controller selections (between 1 and 4) select which MIDI General Purpose Controller is used to transmit and receive keys and faders. For tracking backup and slaving, the controller numbers must be different. The Mode determines if all keys and faders are sent (BACKUP) or if only a subset are sent (SLAVE). 12 MIDI

15 MIDI Note The Midi Note On and Note Off commands are received and used to flash Submasters or channels. The Notes field in the MIDI window of the SHOW SETUP screen can be set as follows. OFF Any received Note On or Note Off is ignored. FADERS The Note number matches faders 1 to 12. SUBS All Note On/Off messages will cause a Submaster to be flashed. The Velocity option determines if the velocity (strength at which a key is depressed) of the MIDI note message is acted upon. When Velocity is OFF, any velocity greater than 0 is treated as full on, and 0 is off. When Velocity is ON the velocity determines the level to which the bump key is flashed: press a key hard the level is high, press a key lightly and the level is low. MIDI Messages This section is for experienced Midi programmers only. Message Bytes: n = MIDI Channel 1 16 xx = data value (00h 7Fh) Dir: r = receive, t = transmit Message Bytes Lighting Event Dir Control Change: Consists of two General Purpose Controllers, 1 for faders the other for keys. General Purpose Controller 1 MSB (Controller 10h) and LSB (controller 30h) is used for faders and General Purpose Controller 2 MSB (Controller 11h) and LSB (controller 31h) is used for keys. Bn xx Bn xx Channel/Submaster Fader 1 54 r,t Bn xx Bn xx Channel Fader r,t Bn xx X1 Up Fader r,t Bn xx X1 Down Fader r,t Bn xx Effects Master Fader r,t Bn xx A Crossfader r,t Bn xx B Crossfader r,t Bn xx Flash Level Master Fader r,t Bn xx Grand Master 1 Fader r,t Bn xx Grand Master 2 Fader r,t Bn xx C Crossfader r,t Bn 10 6A 30 xx D Crossfader r,t Bn 10 6B 30 xx C Time Fader r,t Bn 10 6C 30 xx D Time Fader r,t Bn 10 6D 30 xx Bn xx Remote Submaster Fader 1 12 r,t Bn xx AUDIO LEVEL r,t Bn 10 7A 30 xx undefined - Bn 10 7B AUDIO BEAT Event r,t Bn 10 7C 30 xx 232 Trigger Event r,t Bn 10 7D 30 xx X2 Up Fader r,t Bn 10 7E 30 xx X2 Down Fader r,t Bn 10 7F 30 xx undefined - Bn xx MIDI_BEAT Event r,t Bn xx MIDI_TRIG Event r,t Bn xx MIDI_BUMPKEY Event r,t Bn xx MIDI_BUMPKEY UP Event r,t Bn xx MIDI_CKEY Event r,t Bn xx MIDI_CKEY UP Event r,t Bn xx MIDI_MACRO Event r,t Bn xx MIDI_WHEELUP Event r,t Bn xx MIDI_WHEELDOWN Event r,t CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual:

16 Bn xx Reserved - MSC Go Next Q r,t Bn 11 0A 31 xx Reserved - MSC Go Q r,t Bn 11 0B 31 xx Reserved - MSC Stop r,t Bn 11 0C 31 xx Reserved - MSC Load Next Q r,t Bn 11 0D 31 xx Reserved - MSC Load Q r,t Bn 11 0E 31 xx Reserved - MSC Raw r,t Bn 11 0F 31 xx XF Flash r,t Bn xx Blackout r,t Bn xx Flash Solo r,t Bn xx Off Latch r,t Bn xx X Man Time r,t Bn xx AB Man Time r,t Bn xx KA-Key r,t Bn xx KA-Key Up r,t Bn xx KS-Key r,t Bn xx KS-Key Up r,t Bn xx Trackerball X Left r,t Bn 11 1A 31 xx Trackerball X Right r,t Bn 11 1B 31 xx Trackerball Y Up r,t Bn 11 1C 31 xx Trackerball Y Down r,t Bn 11 1D 31 xx Rotary 1 Up r,t Bn 11 1E 31 xx Rotary 1 Down r,t Bn 11 1F 31 xx Rotary 2 Up r,t Bn xx Rotary 2 Down r,t Bn xx Rotary 3 Up r,t Bn xx Rotary 3 Down r,t Bn xx Rotary 4 Up r,t Bn xx Rotary 4 Down r,t Bn xx PB Wheel Up r,t Bn xx PB Wheel Down r,t Bn xx Reserved Colour keys r,t Bn xx Reserved MTC r,t Bn 11 A9 31 xx Bn 11 7F 31 xx undefined - Bn 12 xx Bn 2F xx Bn 30 xx LSB of Fader Events (see above) Bn 31 xx LSB of Misc Events (see above) Bn 32 xx Bn 7F xx undefined - Note Off: 8n nn xx bump key nn release r Note On: 9n nn xx xx = 00 bump key nn release r xx > 0 bump key nn press Polyphonic Key Pressure: undefined - Program Change/Channel Pressure/Pitch Bend: undefined - System Common Messages: F0 Start of Exclusive (see below) r,t F1 xx Midi Time Code n F2 xx xx Song Position Pointer n F3 xx Song Select n F6 Tune Request n F7 End of Exclusive (see below) r,t System Exclusive: Midi Show Control (MSC): id = MSC ID: 00 6f, 7F - All Call cf = MSC Command Format: 01 - Lighting, 7F - All Call dd = Up to 5 bytes of optional data specifying cue number tt = Up to 10 bytes of optional data specifying cue number and fade time mm = macro number F0 7F id 02 cf 01 F7 GO CUE (Hit GO key) r F0 7F id 02 cf 01 dd F7 GO CUE #.# (Load and GO) r F0 7F id 02 cf 02 F7 STOP CUE (Hit STOP key) r F0 7F id 02 cf 03 F7 RESUME CUE (Hit GO key) r 14 MIDI

17 F0 7F id 02 cf 04 tt F7 TIMED GO CUE (Load and GO + time) n F0 7F id 02 cf 05 dd F7 LOAD CUE #.# (Load) r F0 7F id 02 cf F7 SET n F0 7F id 02 cf 07 mm F7 FIRE (Run macro) r F0 7F id 02 cf 08 F7 ALL OFF (Blackout on) r F0 7F id 02 cf 09 F7 RESTORE (Blackout off) r F0 7F id 02 cf 0a F7 RESET (Stop then Load first Cue) r F0 7F id 02 cf 0b F7 GO OFF CUE (Load cue 0) r Strand System Exclusive: Strand Lighting ID = ch = Channel number pp = Product code: 01 - MX, 02 - GSX, 03 - LBX, , ff = Function code: 00 - configuration, 01 - synchronisation nn = Channel capacity (127 maximum) mm = Model Mask: 01 - Genius, 02 - Kaleidoscope, 04 - Communiqué F ch pp 00 nn mm F7 GSX nn Channel Genius r,t System Real Time Messages: F8 Timing Clock, for stepping effects r F9 undefined - FA Start Clock, for stepping effects r FB Continue Clock, for stepping effects r FC Stop Clock, for stepping effects r FD undefined - FE Active Sensing (Break in comms) r FF System Reset n MIDI Trigger Macro CommuniquéPro also supports a user definable MIDI trigger facility that can be programmed to run a macro when a user specified message of up to three bytes is received. To configure, go to the MIDI window in the SHOW SETUP screen. In the MIDI Trigger Macro field enter the number of the macro that is to be triggered. In the MIDI Trigger Bytes field enter the three trigger byte values [in decimal] you require. When Macro is OFF or all three bytes are OFF, no triggers occur. When a trigger is received the specified macro will be executed. Bytes set to OFF are ignored, so triggers of from 1 to 3 bytes can be used. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual:

18 ASCII Remote Control Input The ASCII Remote Control facility allows most facilities of the console to be remotely controlled using a serial, RS232 or RS485, communications protocol. The controlling equipment could be any computer (PC or Mac) or a dedicated show controller. You must program the controlling equipment to only send messages to the console that it can understand. Selecting & Configuring To configure, go to the Communications window in the CONSOLE SETUP screen. At the Ascii Remote Input Port field select the Port. Make sure that he ports setting (baud rate, start, stop bits) match the sending equipment. Connecting Up Connect the controlling equipment to the selected port at the back of your console using a serial cable. See your GeniusPro or Lightpalette manual for details of the port pinouts. Make sure you understand the wiring of your cable, to avoid damage to your console or other equipment. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual:

19 Remote Control Messages Program your controlling equipment to generate the following codes: Normal Macro Dec Hex ASCII CUT 13 0D (CR) GO (Space) RECNOSUBS RECORD UNDOREC RECTIME UNDORECTIME STOP_BACK DISPLAY F F F ATCOL UNDOATCOL A TIME B NEXT C LAST LASTCMD D ON FULL E THRU THRUON F FX FXUPDATE G H I A J PLUS SOLO 75 4B K SUB UPDATESUB 76 4C L D M E N f O MINUS REMDIM P CUE UPDATECUE Q R S T AT UNDOAT U MACRO V W X CLR CLRCMD Y ENTER 90 5A Z To obtain functions in the Macro column select MACRO then the option. For example, to get REM DIM, select MACRO MINUS. Remote Trigger Macro CommuniquéPro also supports a user definable Serial trigger facility that can be programmed to run a macro when a user specified message of up to three bytes is received. To configure, go to the COMMUNICATIONS window in the CONSOLE SETUP screen. At the REMOTE Trigger Macro field select the Port and enter the number of the macro that is to be triggered. In the Trigger Bytes field enter the three trigger byte values [in decimal] you require. When Macro is OFF or all three bytes are OFF, no triggers occur. When a trigger is received the specified macro will be executed. Bytes set to OFF are ignored, so triggers of from 1 to 3 bytes can be used. 18 ASCII Remote Control Input

20 ASCII Remote Go Output CommuniquéPro can be configured to send GO commands to external devices using RS232 or RS485. The format of these command is identical to that supported by Strand Lighting s Light Palette 90 and Gemini 2+ control consoles. Applications could be :- Controlling other consoles (from other vendors) Controlling projectors or other AV equipment Controlling other equipment GO Key Output To configure, go to the COMMUNICATIONS window in the CONSOLE SETUP screen. In the GO Key Output field select the port used for remote go. Note: Strand Lighting s Light Palette 90 and Gemini 2+ control consoles accept Go input commands at 4800 baud, 8 bit with 1 stop bit and no parity. Output String The Remote Device Control output string is the same as LP90/Gemini2+: 3E 24 ###.# 41 (values in hex) "Clear" "Q" "GO" "###.#" is the ASCII representation of the Cue number. If the cue number has no decimal digit, the.# characters are not sent. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual:

21 ASCII Remote Control Output CommuniquéPro can be configured to transmit any ASCII string of up to 24 characters to an RS232 or RS485 port whenever a macro is executed (manually or by running a cue or submaster or on power-up). Macro Trigger Output To configure, go to the COMMUNICATIONS window in the CONSOLE SETUP screen. In the Macro Trigger Output field select the port used for macro trigger. Output String Enter the string to be output as macro text and precede by a! character (which is not output). Macro text not preceded by the! character is not output. For example MACRO 1 TEXT!GO * will output the ASCII string GO whenever macro 1 is executed. Additionally CUE 1 MACRO 1 * will link macro 1 to CUE 1 and the GO string will be output whenever cue 1 is executed. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual:

22 Audio Trigger The audio input connector is a mono balanced line input with automatic gain control (AGC). It can control the level of a submaster directly, or it can be used to trigger effect steps or macros when the incoming signal level exceeds a level set by the user. Sound To Light Go to the Submasters display. Add some channels to a submaster, and set its Function to S/LIGHT. The channels in the submaster will be controlled directly by the audio input. The S/LIGHT submaster fader controls the maximum level of these channels. Audio Input Macro To trigger macros, you need a submaster configured as the Audio Threshold Supermaster. Go to the Submasters display and if such a submaster does not exist, choose an unused submaster and set its Function to AUDIO THR. Create a macro. Go to the Communications window in the Setup display. Set the Audio Input Macro to the number of the macro you have created. This macro will now be triggered every time the level of the audio input exceeds the level set on the Audio Threshold Supermaster. Audio Effect Step Control Set up the Audio Threshold Supermaster as shown above. In the Effect display, set the Step Control for the chosen effect to AUDIO. When the level of the audio input exceeds the level set on the Audio Threshold Supermaster, the effect will move on to its next step. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual:

23 Macro Trigger Card CommuniquéPro can trigger macros using a suitable external digital input card. A variety of simple devices can therefore directly control the console s lighting state. Two forms of input are available :- 7 individual input lines, triggering macros 9 to 15. An 8-bit multiplexed input, triggering macros 1 to 255. Setting Up The Card Input card: Blue Chip DIO-32d RS part number: This is a 32 bit digital I/O card (the 16 outputs on this card are presently unsupported). When installing the card, set the Base Address to 310 hex, as described in the card s manual. To enable the card, insert the following line into the file C:\USERINIT.BAT on the console s local disk. SET MACRO_CARD_IO_BASE=310 Connecting Devices To The Card The input card accepts 16 high active state signals from 3 to 24 volts suitable for driving up to 10mA. The inputs are configured as shown: Card Input DIN 1 Function Multiplexed input, bit 0 (LSB) DIN 2 Multiplexed input, bit 1 DIN 3 Multiplexed input, bit 2 DIN 4 Multiplexed input, bit 3 DIN 5 Multiplexed input, bit 4 DIN 6 Multiplexed input, bit 5 DIN 7 Multiplexed input, bit 6 DIN 8 Multiplexed input, bit 7 (MSB) DIN 9 Individual input, macro 9 DIN 10 Individual input, macro 10 DIN 11 Individual input, macro 11 DIN 12 Individual input, macro 12 DIN 13 Individual input, macro 13 DIN 14 Individual input, macro 14 DIN 15 Individual input, macro 15 DIN 16 Multiplexed input, data valid strobe Inputs 9 to 15 are set to directly trigger macros 9 to Macro Trigger Card

24 Inputs 1 to 8 may be used to select any macro number from 1 to 255. Input 16 is used as a data valid signal to indicate that the data on inputs 1 to 8 is now valid and may be used to trigger the selected macro number. CommuniquéPro Operator's Manual: