Leprecon LPC V2 User's Manual Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 10All show data is stored on internal flash. Internal show can be backed up to USBflash memory.1.6 Work LightsThe LPC h

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage10011.1 Color effectsColor chases are easy to create with LPC Effects. From the Effects screen, clickthe ‘Color’ tab:So

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage10111.1.1 To create a new Label Chase:• Pick ‘label list’ from the list of new effects. The screen will changedramatical

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage102• Pick color labels from the list of available labels. Clicking on them will movethem to the ‘list’ box. Labels can

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage10311.1.2 To set the chase rate, click on the ‘parameters’ tab.• ‘Fade Time’ controls the transition from one label to a

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage10411.1.3 SequencingClick on the ‘Sequence’ tab to get access to the sequencing controls:Sequencing fixtures will apply s

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage105• Enter the Wait time for the first fixture, and the time between fixtures.• Click on ‘Apply Sequenced Wait Times’.

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage106Now the new effect is in the list of Saved Effects, and is still currently running onstage.Returning to the Run screen

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage107Recording submasters or cues with an Effect running and fixture intensity up willadd the effect to the new scene.

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage10811.2 Beam EffectsLPC has two kinds of Beam property effects, Iris Flick and Label Chase.For information on the Label c

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage10911.3 Position EffectsMovements such as circles, rectangles and random moves are created with LPCPosition effects. Par

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 112 Startup2.1 Connecting to your system 1. Connect the monitor to the Video port. The LPC requires a minimummonitor

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage110• Sweep is a movement from a start position to an end position, with an optionof repeating back to start.• Label Chas

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage1114) Select fixtures to include in the effect. The intensity will set to 100% for thesefixtures automatically.5) The fi

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage1126) A simple way to set min and max values for the ballyhoo is to use focus labelsas the boundaries. Clicking on any of

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage1139) Once the effect is running correctly, name and save the effect.

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage11412 Wireless DMX option12.1 Wireless DMX PropertiesLPC models are available with optional wireless DMX capability, usin

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage115To unlink all receivers from a DMX universe On the LPC back panel, press and hold the Function button until the Link

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage11613 Support and Contact InformationThe latest product information is available from our website:www.Leprecon.comWe can a

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage11714 Glossary of Console Related TermsA.C.In Alternating Current, it is the flow of electricity that reverses polarity a

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage118CrossfadeA lighting term that refers to a cue which one set of lights increases in intensitywhile another set simultane

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage119IntensityThe brightness of a light usually and is controlled by a dimmer.LoadThe amount of power required for a lightin

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 122.3 Boot sequenceOn V1 consoles, a Linux boot screen appears and text displays that shows theboot progress. This is no

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage12015 IndexBackCue stack, 53Blend, 57Booting up, 13Bump buttonsAdd, 35Solo, 35Toggle, 35Channel Capacity, 10Chase, 57Blend

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage121Chase, 59Fade timesCue, 53FaderManual plus subs, 34Single scene, 34Two scene, 34Go, 53Hold, 53LinkingWireless DMX, 115L

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage122ShowNew show, 31Storage, 31USB location, 31SoftwareUpdating, 33Step, 57StopwatchResetting, 14Setting, 14SubmasterFade t

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 133 SetupThe main setup screen shows the current software versions, and containssubmenus for all setup functions, (See F

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 14follows the action when a dialog box is selected and highlighted in yellow. Figure

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 153.4 Creating a Custom Patch. 1. Select the Set up tab; select the Patch tab. 2. The patch list window will open, and

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 16Figure 6: Patch List Screen3.5 Edit the Custom Patch The Patch can now be edited in two ways; by Dimmer, or by Channel

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 17Figure 7: Patch Edit ScreenNote: Multiple dimmer channels can be patched to a single desk channel, butmultiple desk cha

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 18number will start. 7. The Number of Channels to Map dialog box is where the range ofchannels will be entered. 8. Sel

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 193.7 DMX AssignmentThe LPC can be configured to control many different types of DMX fixtures. TheDMX Assignment contro

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 2Publication 28-0721Document Revision: C17 Jan 2011For LPC software versions 2.1.10 and aboveCopyright © 2010, 2011 by L

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 20The default (empty) show in an LPC contains 48 channels reserved for dimmers.This is shown as two 24 channel ‘generic’

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 21The ‘auto patch’ feature can be used to assign the new dimmer to boardchannels without going into the Patch screen. En

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 223.8 Control FeaturesControl features are used to send special commands to intelligent fixtures. Thesecommands are used

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 23The image above shows Lamp ON selected. Click on individual fixtures to sendLamp On commands to those fixtures, or cli

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 243.9 SettingsThe Settings screen is where one can change the application of the console. Themanual fader operation, DMX

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 253.13 Blackout Enable / DisableWhen Blackout Enabled option is selected the Black Out button on the console,which is loc

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 26 Figure 10: Littlite® Icon Figure 11: Intensity Setting

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 273.15 DefaultsThe Defaults area is used to set standard operating times for the LPC.This includes default times for Cue

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 283.16 ClearClear functions are used to erase selected areas or the entire board memory,(See Figure 13).Figure 13: Clear

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 29Parked channels levels are not included in Cues or Submasters that arerecorded while the channels are on.The interface

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 3ContentsINTRODUCTION...

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 303.18 ShowBacking up and restoring show data can be achieved using an external flashdevice seen in figure 15. The access

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 31 1. In the Setup section, select Show. 2. Insert USB storage devise. 3. Select Save Show and the Save Show window wi

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 323.19 UpdatesSoftware updates are installed in LPC in the Updates screen, (See figure 17).Files are loaded from flash me

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 334 Stage View - Manual ChannelsThe LPC allows manual channel control using front panel faders. Channelsbeyond the fade

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 34 Fader Mode – Subs: the bottom faders are Submasters only and the manualfader does not affect their output. The manua

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 35out all other channels. Latch - pressing and releasing a bump turns on a channel or sub. Pressingthe bump a second t

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 364.4 Setting Channels with Video InterfaceIf a touch screen is connected, touch a channel selection to capture it. The

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 37Figure 20: Stage Run Screen4.5 Incremental LevelsThe 6 Incremental selectors are located to the right of the level sel

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 38Increase by 10Increase by 5Increase by 1Decrease by 1Decrease by 5Decrease by 10 Figure 21: Incremental Levels4.6 Grou

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 39Figure 22: Group Screen

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 44 STAGE VIEW - MANUAL CHANNELS...

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 405 Submasters5.1 Submaster PropertiesThe Submaster record screen is used to record channel levels, as well as allother

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 41Submasters can be used to build new looks.5.4 Saving Submasters 1. Set channel levels for Submasters using manual fad

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 42Figure 23: Submaster Record Screen

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 435.5 Submaster PlaybackThe Submaster Run screen shows the status of all LPC Submasters. Thedisplay at the top includes

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 44recorded. The background color changes to show that the channel display nolonger shows Stage view.Preview also allows b

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 455.7 Quick LooksSix special scenes, called Quick Looks, give fast access to specific scenes.Quick Looks are special Sub

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 465.8 Copy SceneCopy Scene is a way to move a recorded scene to a different location. The LPCcan change the order of a l

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 47 Figure 25: Copy Scene Figure 26: Copy Scene Menu

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 486 Cues6.1 Cue PropertiesIn the Cue Record screen, properties for the cues to be recorded are shown atthe top of the s

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 496.3 Saving Cues 1. Press the Stack On key. 2. Set channel levels for a cue using manual faders, video interface, orc

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 510.1 CHOOSE SUBMASTER OR CUE RECORD MODE. ...

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 506.4 Cue ListFrom the Cue Record screen, clicking or touching the Cue List control will openthe Cue List screen.This sc

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 51of the screen shows Stage levels. The two vertical bar graphs show the fadeprogress of an active fade, (See Figure 31).

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 526.7 Cue PropertiesCue fades are handled with three front panel buttons: Go - Starts the fade to the next cue Hold

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 53If the Hold button is pressed in the middle of a timed fade, the manual crossfadercan be used to resume the fade. The

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 546.9 Cue OverrideTo jump out of sequence to a different cue, use the Override controls, (SeeFigure 33). 1. Press the f

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 55 1. From Cue Run, click or touch the Preview control at the bottom of thescreen. 2. All properties of the selected cu

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 567 ChaseLPC uses Chase patterns to run sequences. Chases can be linked to Cues orSubmasters, or selected and controlle

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 57 2. Select the Step; the dialog box should state “New Step”. 3. Set desired channel Level, Rate, and Blend. 4. Add a

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 58 Bringing up the Chase fader will fade up that selected chase. The Tap button is used to set the rate for an active

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 59channel dialog) can be used to change step channel levels. 3. The Blend of a chase can be changed and will affect the

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 6IntroductionThe LPC console is perfect for users who desire a simple approach to lighting butrequire the feature set tha

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 608 Intelligent Fixture ProgrammingLPC can be used with conventional dimmers, and also with almost any DMXcontrolled LED

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 618.1 DMX Line AssignmentThe first step in controlling an intelligent fixture is to add it to the DMXAssignment. This i

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 62LPC has a unique feature that allows the Intensity channel for an intelligentfixture or LED fixture to be patched autom

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 638.1.1 List ViewThe DMX assignment screen has tabs for each DMX universe. A third tab showsa list of all fixtures in t

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 64Just as when the fixture was first placed in the DMX assignment, options areshown for start address, fixture name and o

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 65Any changes made to a fixture definition will apply only to fixtures in the currentshow. If a new show is created, and

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 668.1.3 Creating New Fixture typesNew fixture types can be created on the LPC. New fixtures are can only be usedin the

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 67number of DMX channels required for the new fixture. Once the Channel Countfield is filled in, the software will gene

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 68The ’16 bit low’ type is used to build two channel attributes, such as Pan and Tilt.Fixtures that support two byte cont

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 699 Controlling LED and Intelligent fixturesOnce the LPC is set up with fixtures in the DMX Assignment screen thosefixtu

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 7LPC Console Layout

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 70In the display above, the 48 conventional channels are shown, and two types ofintelligent fixtures. The LPC display is

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 719.1 Setting Intensity for Intelligent fixturesIf intelligent fixtures have Intensity assigned to board channels, you c

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 72In either case, clicking on the fixture will select it, shown by the fixture displayturning green.Clicking on the on-sc

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 739.1.1 Setting intensity - step by step1) Make sure Master and Manual faders are up2) Click on fixture selection on s

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 74The ‘details’ screen will open, showing the programming interface for all otherproperties of the fixtures in the system

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 759.2.1 More about the Details screenLots of information about the intelligent fixtures in the system is displayed in th

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 76Properties Tab:At the bottom of the ‘Details’ screen are the tabs and controls for setting Color,Beam and Position for

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 77attributes (color wheel 1 and color wheel 2) that make up the Color property onthis fixture.

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 789.3 Intelligent fixture ProgrammingThe previous sections gave an overview of the LPC control software forintelligent f

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 79The mechanics of an intelligent fixture can only be in one position at a time. IfSubmaster 1 calls for Gobo1 and Subma

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 8Video Interface Layout

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 80These cues can be very powerful to use, but the results can be confusing. A cuewith No Change properties can look diff

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 81wheel 2 each time.There are two huge advantages to using labels:• A number of complex attribute values can be set quic

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 8210 Building ScenesThe information in Chapter 9 presents some background on the LPC featuresand control screens. Chapter

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 8310.1 Choose Submaster or Cue Record mode.Being familiar with recording conventional fixtures to submasters and cues is

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 8410.2 Select fixtures, set intensity levels• Set levels for conventional fixtures using faders, channel keys or on-scr

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 8510.3 Set Properties• After selecting fixtures and setting level, click the Details button, or press theShamrock key t

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 8610.3.1 Set Color• Choose the color tab. Labels available for the selected fixtures are shown onscreen, click on any

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 8710.3.2 Creating new labels:If a label does not exist for the color desired, it’s a simple matter to create a newlabel.

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 88• Click ‘save as label’ to save off the new settings as a named label.• Choose a new name, and enter it into the high

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 8910.3.3 Using the Color MixerFixtures that use color mixing (CYM filters) or LED fixtures (Red, Green, Blue)can use the

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 91 SpecificationsThe following specifications may be changed at any time without notice. Futuresoftware upgrades may af

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 9010.3.4 Set BeamThe Beam properties include gobos, prisms, shutters and any other fixtureattributes that affect the sha

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 91• Select a label to set all selected fixtures to a new value. If new labels areneeded, use available attributes to cr

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 92To create Position Labels:• Click on the Position tab. The screen below will be shown:In a new show, there are no pos

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 932. Click in the Pan and Tilt data box, and use the numeric keypad and the upand down arrows to enter values.3. Click

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 944. Change fixture selectionAt any point during programming, fixture selection can be changed without losingdata.Note t

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 9510.4 Save Submaster or Cue• Set Color, Beam and Position as previously described. For submasterrecording, press the S

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LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 97About Cue Timing:Each property (Color, Beam, Position) can have independent fade times set. Thespecific property fade t

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 9811 Working with EffectsSince intelligent fixture programming can be time consuming, LPC contains pre-programmed ‘effec

LPC 48 / 96 Users ManualPage 99The main screen for effects looks like this:Note the top line of the screen – Current Stage Effects. This shows all cu