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Philips Palette VL64 Installation And Setup Manual

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  • Page 2 Certain features of the equipment described in this document may form the subject of patents or patent applications. Document Number: 2-450190-010 Version as of: August 25, 2008 PALETTE VL™ Lighting Control Console Installation & Setup Guide ©2008 Philips Group. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE FOREWORD 1. PALETTE Software License SET OUT BELOW ARE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH YOU ARE PERMITTED TO USE THE BUNDLE OF SOFTWARE COLLECTIVELY CALLED THE PALETTE SOFTWARE ("PALETTE"). PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
  • Page 4 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Notes FOREWORD...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction About This Guide ..........................1 Additional Documentation ....................... 1 Customer Service and Support ......................2 Chapter 1. Overview COMPONENTS Included Items ..........................4 Processor............................4 Accessories and Expansion Devices ....................4 Monitor/Touchscreen ........................
  • Page 6 UIDE Chapter 3. Controls DESK LAYOUT Console Overview .......................... 16 PALETTE VL16 Control Console ..................16 PALETTE VL64 Control Console ..................17 Programming Buttons Layout ......................18 Information Keys........................18 Action Keys ..........................18 Numerical Keypad........................19 Miscellaneous .......................... 19 Macros ............................
  • Page 7 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Up / Down ............................31 Update............................. 31 View ............................... 31 Processor Keyboard Shortcuts......................32 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION PALETTE VL Software Screen ..................... 33 Cue List Directory .......................... 33 Cue List ............................34 Channel and Attribute Grids......................
  • Page 8 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Chapter 5. Operation SELECTING CHANNELS and SETTING LEVELS Channel Grid Overview........................60 Using the Keypad to Select Channels..................... 61 Level Entry Mode........................61 Using the Mouse to Select Channels ....................61 RECORDING A CUE OR LOOK Recording a Cue ..........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    • 92812 Palette VL16 - 1000 Channel, 16 submaster Console • 92813 Palette VL16 - 1500 Channel, 16 submaster Console • 92814 Palette VL64 - 500 Channel, 64 submaster Console • 92815 Palette VL64 - 1000 Channel, 64 submaster Console •...

  • Page 10: Customer Service And Support

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 3. Customer Service and Support Our Goal At Strand Lighting, we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service. Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you get the full benefit of being an Strand Lighting customer.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Overview

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Overview • COMPONENTS • FEATURES • SOFTWARE OVERVIEW...

  • Page 12: Components

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE COMPONENTS 1. Included Items The PALETTE VL™ Lighting Control Console system includes the following items: • 1 x Mains Power Cable • 1 x Installation & Setup Guide • 1 x Console with built-in Trackball and Rotary Encoders •...

  • Page 13: Software Upgrades

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 5. Software Upgrades Software upgrades are free of charge and are available at: www.strandlighting.com 6. Control Channel Upgrades The PALETTE VL control channel functionality included with your console is pre-authorized at the level initially purchased.

  • Page 14: Features

    Playback: Display Functions: - 16 Submasters x 10 Pages on Palette VL16 - Live Editing 64 Submasters x 10 Pages on Palette VL64 - Blind editing - 4 moving light encoders - Attribute Status for simultaneous cue fades - Support for 2 monitors with optional USB video...

  • Page 15: Software Overview

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE SOFTWARE OVERVIEW 1. PALETTE VL Software The PALETTE VL processor utilizes an embedded version of Microsoft® Windows XP to run a specially designed PALETTE VL lighting control software developed by Horizon Control, Inc. The PALETTE VL application works in conjunction with console hardware buttons/sliders/playback faders/and encoders to provide control of external devices, data management, and show file storage.
  • Page 16 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Notes SOFTWARE OVERVIEW...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Installation And Power Up

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Installation and Power Up • UNPACK • HOOK-UP • CONSOLE POWER UP...

  • Page 18: Unpack

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE UNPACK 1. Site Requirements The console and its components require a sturdy, flat surface for installation. The surface should be able to support the weight of the console (including the processor, monitor, etc.) and should provide suitable ventilation. Also, the site should be clean (i.e.

  • Page 19: Hook-Up

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE HOOK-UP 1. Connecting Console Components To connect console components, do the following: Step 1. At console rear panel, connect power supply cord (included). Step 2. Connect monitor or touchscreen (sold separately). Step 3.

  • Page 20: Vision.net

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Vision.net The console’s serial DB9 can be connected to an RS232 Station, which in turn connects to Vision.net panels. RS232 Serial Port Cable Outlook VN Outlook VN Vision.net 12 Channel Station 8-Preset Station RS232 Progamming Station #63012VN...

  • Page 21: Console Power Up

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE CONSOLE POWER UP 1. Power Up Procedure Once the console has been installed and all components connected, the console and processor can be powered up. To power up: Step 1. At front of console, press power on/off button. When LED lights up, release button and console will boot. Step 2.
  • Page 22 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Notes CONSOLE POWER UP...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Controls

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Controls • DESK LAYOUT • BUTTON DETAILS • SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION • RESTORING THE SOFTWARE...

  • Page 24: Desk Layout

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE DESK LAYOUT 1. Console Overview PALETTE VL16 Control Console The following illustration provides an overview of console desk controls. Refer to subsequent pages for more in- depth explanations of individual button and slider functions. Information Buttons - Provides quick access to main screen displays, along with time and level information.

  • Page 25: Palette Vl64 Control Console

    Track Ball - Provides navigation of software GUI and control of channel attributes. Pressing Shift and Fine, toggles the Trackball between Mouse Control and Moving Light control modes. Figure 3-2: PALETTE VL64 Console Layout Console Overview...

  • Page 26: Programming Buttons Layout

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 2. Programming Buttons Layout The programming section of the desk provides direct access to intensity channels, channel attributes, playback control, console setup and display options. Information Keys • [LIVE] - Switches the Screen display to view the live screen. The live screen shows the current level of channels and the active cue list.

  • Page 27: Numerical Keypad

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Numerical Keypad • [EDIT] - Opens currently selected control for data entry (to change cue times, cue labels, etc.). • [PREV] / [NEXT] - Advances to next or reverses to previous channel. Also acts as a tab key for navigating dialog boxes.

  • Page 28: Macros

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 3. Macros The 12 M-keys provide access to programmed Macros. 4. Softkeys The 12 S-keys (softkeys) provide context sensitive functionality, which will assist in navigating PALETTE VL software dialog boxes and execute actions linked to the [TOOLS] and [VIEW] buttons. The amber LED will blink showing the current control when a dialog box is open.

  • Page 29: Intelligent Lighting Buttons And Encoders

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 5. Intelligent Lighting Buttons and Encoders The encoders and buttons found in this section of the desk provide special controls for intelligent lighting fixtures. The rotary four encoders provide navigation of the PALETTE VL software and control of channel attributes.

  • Page 30: Playback Controls Layout

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 6. Playback Controls Layout STEP REL-PB SELECT STEP STEP/ BACK The playback section of the desk provides controls for executing active cues and fading between two pre-stored scenes. These faders consist of A/B and C/D, automatic timed sliders. Playbacks •...

  • Page 31: Trackball/Mouse Controls

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 8. Trackball/Mouse Controls • [FINE/MOUSE] - Provides functions as follows: Mouse: Pressing [SHIFT] [FINE/MOUSE] switches the trackball between Pan and Tilt modes, and Mouse mode/ movement (i.e. a toggle action). When in Mouse mode, these buttons will act as the standard Left, Right and Cen- ter buttons found on a mouse.

  • Page 32: Button Details

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE BUTTON DETAILS Note: The personality in which you have selected your console to operate in will drastically change the way many of the following buttons work. In the Windows UI personality, pressing the button will pop up a dialog box, whereas in any other personality, you will engage via command-line syntax.

  • Page 33: Copy

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 4. Copy • Highlight the cues you want to copy with the blue box, then press [SHIFT] [COPY] [NUMBER] [ENTER] to copy the selected cue(s) to new cue(s). • Press [COPY] [LOOK] to copy a Look. •...

  • Page 34: Goto

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 9. Goto • Goto will place that cue on stage in the time setup in Show Options>Cue List. Press [GOTO] [#] [ENTER] to take the selected Cue List to the desired cue. •...

  • Page 35: Look

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 13. Look • A Look is a location for a stored state that can be accessed as groups, submasters or palettes. Set channels at levels, then type [RECORD] [LOOK] [1] [ENTER]. This will store the info as Look 1 and it will be accessed as Submas- ter 1.

  • Page 36: Record

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 18. Record Recording Cues: • The Record function stores values into an item (usually Cues or Looks). To record a cue, press the [REC] button., then press the number of the cue you wish to record and press [ENTER]. •...

  • Page 37: Select

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 21. Select • Press a [SELECT] button to determine which Cue List cues will be written to by default when you record cues. The 'selected' Cue List will have an amber LED flashing. Other playbacks that have Cue Lists assigned to them will have solid amber LEDs.

  • Page 38: Softkeys

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 23. Softkeys Example of Screen Display The softkey buttons are context sensitive to what you are doing. When no dialog boxes are open, they provide additional functionality that is not available with the hard buttons on the console. When a dialog box is open, the LEDs show you what buttons are used to jump to specific controls (lists, checkboxes, etc.).

  • Page 39: Up / Down

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 26. Up / Down • Use these buttons to raise or lower the selected channel’s intensity by the pre-determined level in [S2] "Show Options." • Use with [SHIFT] to move the selected channel’s intensity one percentage point. •...

  • Page 40: Processor Keyboard Shortcuts

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 29. Processor Keyboard Shortcuts The following processor keyboard shortcuts can be used in place of the console buttons, if desired. For instructions on setting up Cue List Control, refer to "QWERTY Keyboard Cue List Control"...

  • Page 41: Software Configuration

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 1. PALETTE VL Software Screen The following pages are brief descriptions of the main PALETTE VL software screen and its elements. More thorough information is always available in the software’s Help Menu. Help Menu (Available on the auto-hiding taskbar) Channel Grid...

  • Page 42: Cue List

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 3. Cue List The Cue List display allows instant access to altering cue and attribute timing as well as labels, wait, follow, and loop parameters. The blue box is moved around by using [ARROW KEYS].

  • Page 43: Palette Vl Control Panel

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 6. PALETTE VL Control Panel The PALETTE VL software runs on a custom processor under the Windows® XP Embedded operating system (OS). An OS system means that only the software necessary to run the console is installed and no unauthorized software can be installed by the user.
  • Page 44 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Explanations of the icons (shown below) are covered in the following pages. System Date, Time, DST, & Time-Zone Screen Resolution & Screen Saver Mouse/Trackpad Setup Keyboard Options Accessibility Options Network Configuration Monitor Power Saver Printers and Printing Shutdown System...

  • Page 45: Accessibility Options

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Accessibility Options • Use the Accessibility options in the Control Panel to change things such as: • Sticky Keys (one press on [SHIFT] - then one press on letter to get an upper case letter). •...

  • Page 46: Windows Explorer

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE To adjust the Time Zone (which is important if using Astronomical Events or want to synchronize the system with World Time Services), select the second tab and choose the appropriate time zone. Check Daylight Savings Time box for adjusting to time changes.

  • Page 47: Hardware Test

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Note: You can however, create your own folders and organize it as you like. It differs from regular XP in that the Right-Click menu is disabled. All of the functions that you need are available in the main menu (such as FILE|NEW|FOLDER or VIEW|DETAILS or TOOLS|MAP NETWORK DRIVE).

  • Page 48: Keyboard Options

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Keyboard Options To change the repeat properties of the keys on the PALETTE VL processor's keyboard, choose Keyboard Options from the PALETTE VL Control Panel. Adjust the properties accordingly. Monitor Power Saver If the system is running 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it may be a good idea to use the Screen Saver option in from the PALETTE VL Control Panel.

  • Page 49: Palette Vl Mouse Properties

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE PALETTE VL Mouse Properties PALETTE VL mouse has many options that can be adjusted by selecting the Mouse/Trackpad options from the Control Panel. To setup mouse properties: Step 1. To enable or disable clicks or to change the button functions, select the "Taps and Buttons" tab. Step 2.

  • Page 50: Network Configuration

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Network Configuration If the PALETTE VL console can be connected to the facility's network, networking capabilities such as mapped network drives and Internet connection can be accessed. Most LANs have a DHCP Server (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) that automatically assigns network properties such as the IP address.

  • Page 51: Notepad Text Editor

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Note: Default gateway and DNS server will not need to be set for all local networking solutions. Step 4. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click "Properties." a. Choose "Use the following IP address" (typically 192.168.0.68). b.

  • Page 52: Outlook Express

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Outlook Express An e-mail application, Outlook Express, is included. If the console is connected to a Local Area Network that is connected to the Internet, e-mails can be sent and received mail directly from PALETTE VL.

  • Page 53: Read Release Notes

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Read Release Notes Each and every update to the PALETTE VL software will have accompanying Release Notes that explains what is new or what has changed in latest release. After installation of the software, a dialog box will appear showing the release notes.

  • Page 54: Changing The Screen Saver

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Step 3. Click "OK." The screen may blank for a moment or two and may ask you if you want to keep the settings. If you monitor cannot handle the new resolution after a short period of time, the settings will revert to their original state.

  • Page 55: Elo Touchscreens

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Step 4. Adjust the settings as desired. You may change the "Use pictures in this folder" option to point to your own directory on the D:\ drive. Place any images in that folder you want to see when your screen saver is active. Step 5.

  • Page 56: On-Screen Keyboard

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE On-Screen Keyboard If you are using touchscreens with your console, you may want to launch the On-Screen Keyboard from the "Additional Apps" button in the Control Panel. Additional Applications This button is used to view and run additional factory-installed applications (or to set up touchscreens as detailed above).

  • Page 57: Printers And Printing

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Printers and Printing Printing is achieved by connecting the PALETTE VL processor to a Local Area Network Printer, which saves you from having to move the printer close to the console. It also allows you to use any new printer you have successfully installed on your LAN without having to find printer drivers.

  • Page 58: Restoring The Software

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE RESTORING THE SOFTWARE 1. Re-Installing or Updating PALETTE VL Software Application If it is necessary to re-install or update the PALETTE VL application onto the processor, follow the steps below. Note: The processor always looks to removable media first upon startup for software updates.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4. Setup

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Setup • ACCESSORY - HARDWARE COMPONENTS Note: This chapter provides software operations which are necessary to configure console hardware components.

  • Page 60: Accessory - Hardware Components

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE ACCESSORY - HARDWARE COMPONENTS 1. Overview The PALETTE VL console is highly configurable and can be set up in different ways depending on your requirements. The Hardware Setup window provides setup options. Components such as slider and button array panels, Grandmasters, triggers, and console lights can be configured by pressing the appropriate tab in the window.
  • Page 61 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE • Disabled - If you chose this option, the sliders will do nothing. If you are just doing a "GO SHOW," this is the saf- est mode of operation as inadvertent moves on these faders will have no affect. •...

  • Page 62: Dead Black Out (Dbo)

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 3. Dead Black Out (DBO) The Dead Black out has multiple functions. Whenever it is enabled, it is like pulling the Grandmaster slider down to 0% in zero time. There are macros that allow you to control this feature programmatically. •...

  • Page 63: Level Entry Mode

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Level Entry Mode This option affects the way that you enter levels for channels from the keypad. Use <Enter> Key: Command Line, where the action is confirmed with the Enter key. 1 @ 7 [ENTER] : Channel 1 goes to 70% Single Digit Entry: Channel goes straight to the desired level after a single digit is entered following the @ key (i.e.

  • Page 64: Macro Editor And Commands

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 5. Macro Editor and Commands Macros can contain Commands or Scripts, however, they are not keystroke recorders. Macros Commands are very powerful, user-definable routines that PALETTE VL runs when assigned to cues, time events, macro buttons, variables or triggers.
  • Page 65 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Any arguments (parameters) of the command will be listed. Double-click on the Value column to set an appropriate value, then click OK. You can Insert as many individual commands as you like for each macro and order them by selecting their line and use [S5] and [S6] to move them Up and Down in the list.
  • Page 66 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Notes ACCESSORY - HARDWARE COMPONENTS...

  • Page 67: Chapter 5. Operation

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Operation • SELECTING CHANNELS and SETTING LEVELS • RECORDING A CUE OR LOOK Note: This chapter provides software operations which will get the system up and running. For complete software operation instructions, refer to the PALETTE VL Software User Manual.

  • Page 68: Selecting Channels And Setting Levels

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE SELECTING CHANNELS and SETTING LEVELS 1. Channel Grid Overview Channel information is displayed on the Channel Grid (shown below) with the channel number on the top row of numbers and the level on the bottom row. The color bubble below can be turned on or off using the Display menu. Selecting a channel is the first step towards setting or modifying levels.

  • Page 69: Using The Keypad To Select Channels

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 2. Using the Keypad to Select Channels To Select Channels Using Keypad: Step 1. At keypad, enter number of channel(s) you wish to select. (Typing will be reflected in the Command Line.) Step 2.

  • Page 70: Recording A Cue Or Look

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE RECORDING A CUE OR LOOK 1. Recording a Cue Fast Description The following works in any console personality except Windows UI: Step 1. Select channels and set levels. Step 2. Press [REC], Cue #, [ENTER] or [REC] [SELECT] on the Playback you want to use. Notes: •...
  • Page 71 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE The following properties are optional: [S1] - If needed, select the "Cue List" to record to. The default is the cue list you currently have selected. [S3] - Change the "Record" option if needed. The default option is to record your Live as exactly what you see on stage coming from the selected cue list.
  • Page 72 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE • Update (see above) is the default. Pressing [ENTER] or [S2] will close this dialog box and update the existing cue, not losing old cue data. • Pressing [S1] "Delete and Replace" will delete the existing cue and record the new cue data to this cue number using the channels specified in [S3] optional above.

  • Page 73: Detailed Description (Non-Windows Ui Console Personalities)

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE If you select "Block new values into cue range," each cue in the range will get the new values as determined by the Record Options you selected with [S3] in the "Record" dialog box. This may result in Redundant Data which may or may not be desirable (normally only desirable in multiple cue list environments where you want to be sure each cue will be in total control of those lights, regardless of what other cue lists are doing).

  • Page 74: Recording A Look (Submaster)

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 2. Recording a Look (Submaster) Look Masters (Submasters) can be set up and recorded in either the Live (Active) or Blind. From Live Display: Step 1. Select [LIVE] button from channel Grid Tool Bar. Step 2.

  • Page 75: Look

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE 3. Look Pages By clicking the icon in the top left-hand corner of your screen titled "Look," you will be taken to the Look screen. Here you are able to access all of your Looks pages and individual Looks within those pages. You have the ability to bring up each individual look by clicking on that Look and dragging up the Virtual Look Slider to the appropriate percentage, or by changing the percentage in the values column.
  • Page 76 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE If you move the blue box over to "Look Type," you now have the ability to set your Look to various types. RECORDING A CUE OR LOOK...

  • Page 77: Appendix A. Specifications

    • Palette VL64: 38 lbs (17.5 kg) Dimensions (LxWxH): • Palette VL16 - 17.8 x 25.5 x 4.5" (640 x 452 x 115mm) • Palette VL64 - 17.8 x 39 x 4.5" (991 x 453 x 115mm) Connectivity: • 1 Ethernet (RJ45) port, Strand ShowNet compatible •...
  • Page 78 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Notes Specifications...

  • Page 79: Appendix B. Palette Vl Software Tips

    Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE PPENDIX PALETTE VL Software Tips 1. Helpful Tips and Shortcuts Below are some helpful tips and shorts to operate and program your PALETTE VL Control Console. Take a few moments to review these for future use. The tips are also available through the PALETTE VL software. •...
  • Page 80 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE • The Fan tool allows you to evenly spread out attribute values using one of the following functions: Center, Right, Left, Ends, Random, Random Positive, Sine and Tangent. You can also repeat the fan throughout your selection set.
  • Page 81 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE • You can move any selected channels in a cue to a separate part by pressing the PART softkey and then update the cue. Move the blue box in the cue list to change cue part timing. PALETTE VL supports 26 different parts plus independent timing.
  • Page 82 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE • If you hold down [SHIFT] while you press [HALT/BACK] the cue list will go back to the previous cue in cue time, rather than the Halt/Back time. • Busking Looks is a very powerful feature of PALETTE VL. Look Master can be configured to give true Last Action control to moving light attributes.
  • Page 83 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE • Why print to paper? Just email your PDF output right from your desk. • There is a text editor built into PALETTE VL that allows you to take notes. Get to it using [S4] - CONTROL PANEL.
  • Page 84 Palette VL & S IGHTING ONTROL ONSOLE NSTALLATION ETUP UIDE Notes PALETTE VL Software Tips...
  • Page 85 We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish in any way that will not alter the installed appearance or reduce function performance. For technical/sales assistance, call: Strand Lighting, Inc. +1- 714-230-8200 A Philips group brand 6603 Darin Way ©2008 Philips Group. Cypress, CA 90630, USA www.strandlighting.com...

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