Installation and Introduction to Programming LightJockey Version 2.5 for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP © 1998 - 2003 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. Printed in Denmark. P/N 35002504 Revision E Installation ................................................................................................5 Hardware installation ....................................................................................................................... 5 Windows 2000 or Windows XP ................................................................................................. 5 Installing the LightJockey PCI card on a Windows 2000/XP system ................................. 6 Installing the LightJockey 4064 ISA card on a Windows 2000/XP system ....................... 8 Installing the LightJockey PCMCIA interface on a Windows 2000/XP system .............. 13 Installing the LightJockey USB/DMX interface on a Windows 2000 system .................. 13 Installing the LightJockey USB/DMX interface on a Windows XP system ..................... 17 Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME ........................................................................... 23 Installing the LightJockey PCI card on a Windows 95/98/ME system ............................. 23 Installing the LightJockey 4064 ISA card on a Windows 95/98/ME system ................... 25 Installing the LightJockey ADP parallel port interface on a Windows 95/98/ME system 28 Installing the LightJockey PCMCIA interface on a Windows 95/98/ME system ............ 29 Installing the LightJockey USB/DMX interface on a Windows 95/98/ME system .......... 29 Notes on removing the PCI/ISA driver .................................................................................... 33 Software installation ...................................................................................................................... 34 Hardware configuration ................................................................................................................. 38 Connecting the serial data link....................................................................................................... 40 Interface XLR cable connections.............................................................................................. 40 LightJockey PCI 512 and 4064 ISA DJ cards ................................................................... 40 LightJockey PCI 2048 and 4064 ISA Club cards .............................................................. 40 DMXADP interface ........................................................................................................... 41 PCMCIA interface ............................................................................................................. 41 USB interface .................................................................................................................... 41 Connecting to fixtures .............................................................................................................. 41 Tips for building a trouble-free serial link................................................................................ 41 Introduction to programming ..................................................................42 Identifying the controls .................................................................................................................. 43 Main screen............................................................................................................................... 43 Sequence toolbar....................................................................................................................... 43 Cue toolbar ............................................................................................................................... 44 Cue List toolbar ........................................................................................................................ 44 Fixture toolbar .......................................................................................................................... 45 Configuring fixtures....................................................................................................................... 46 Example: Configure 2 MAC 600s ............................................................................................ 46 Configuring the desktop................................................................................................................. 48 Example: Place 2 MAC 600s on desktop ................................................................................. 48 Striking lamps ................................................................................................................................ 49 Example: Strike MAC 600s...................................................................................................... 49 Programming cues ......................................................................................................................... 50 Cue building blocks .................................................................................................................. 50 Bottom to top cue execution ..................................................................................................... 50 Outline of programming steps .................................................................................................. 51 Creating new cues..................................................................................................................... 51 3 Creating and editing sequences................................................................................................. 51 Selecting fixtures ...................................................................................................................... 52 Programming effects................................................................................................................. 52 Setting the Off/Snap/Fade control ............................................................................................ 52 Setting scene and fade times ..................................................................................................... 53 Adding, inserting, and deleting scenes ..................................................................................... 53 Saving sequences ...................................................................................................................... 53 Adding sequences to a cue........................................................................................................ 54 Saving cues ............................................................................................................................... 54 Example: Programming a cue................................................................................................... 54 Step 1: Program shutter/dimmer sequence ........................................................................ 54 Step 2: Add sequence to cue .............................................................................................. 56 Step 3: Program color sequence ........................................................................................ 56 Step 4: Program movement sequence ................................................................................ 59 Step 5: Edit movement sequence ....................................................................................... 62 Step 6: Save the cue ........................................................................................................... 63 Step 7: Edit the cue ............................................................................................................ 64 Additional cue operations ......................................................................................................... 66 2532 Direct Access Controller ....................................................................................................... 66 4 Installation To install LightJockey, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. "Hardware installation" on page 5 "Software installation" on page 34 "Hardware configuration" on page 38 "Connecting the serial data link" on page 40 This guide assumes that the installation steps will be performed in this order, but this is not a requirement. It is possible to install the LightJockey software first, for example. Hardware installation The LightJockey controller software comes bundled with hardware to enable DMX transmission to control DMX-512 fixtures from your PC. This hardware must be installed and configured within LightJockey before use. Follow the procedure that applies to the operating system that your PC is running: · · "Windows 2000 or Windows XP" on page 5, or "Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME" on page 23. Windows 2000 or Windows XP Support for Windows 2000 and Windows XP was introduced in LightJockey version 2.0. Ensure that you have the appropriate version, or later, before starting these procedures. The version number is printed on the CD. Updates can be downloaded from the Service pages at http://www.martin.dk In order to install the required drivers, you must be logged on to Windows 2000 with administrator rights. LightJockey supports four types of hardware under Windows 2000/XP: · · · LightJockey PCI card. Follow the steps under "Installing the LightJockey PCI card on a Windows 2000/XP system" on page 6 LightJockey 4064 8-bit ISA card. Follow the steps under "Installing the LightJockey 4064 ISA card on a Windows 2000/XP system" on page 8 LightJockey PCMCIA interface. Follow the steps under "Installing the LightJockey PCMCIA interface on a Windows 2000/XP system" on page 13. 5 · LightJockey USB interface. Follow the steps under "Installing the LightJockey USB/DMX interface on a Windows 2000 system" on page 13, or "Installing the LightJockey USB/DMX interface on a Windows XP system" on page 17. Installing the LightJockey PCI card on a Windows 2000/XP system The LightJockey PCI card comes in two flavors - the PCI 2048 channel version and the PCI 512 channel version. The installation process is identical for both types. Support for the LightJockey PCI cards was introduced in LightJockey version 2.1. Ensure that you have this version, or later, before starting these procedures. The version is printed on the CD. Updates can be downloaded from the Service pages at http://www.martin.dk The card can be damaged by static electricity. Release static electric charges before handling the hardware by touching a grounded metal object, and always avoid touching sensitive electronic components. Installing the card To install the LightJockey PCI card: Turn off the computer. Disconnect the power cord. Failure to unplug the cord could result in injury to you or damage to the computer. 3. Remove the computer cover. 4. Find an available PCI expansion slot and remove its cover plate from the back of the computer chassis. 5. Holding the card by the bracket and corner, push the card's copper contacts into the expansion slot. Ensure that the card is correctly seated in the PCI slot. 6. Fasten the card to the chassis. 7. Replace the cover and reconnect the power cord. 8. Connect the DMX output cable(s) to the card. There: · Are 2 connectors on the PCI 2048 version: The top connector has DMX output for DMX links 1 and 2; the bottom connector has DMX output for DMX links 3 and 4, or alternatively DMX output for DMX link 3 and input for DMX in. · 9. Is 1 connector in the PCI 512 version, supporting both DMX input and output. 1. 2. Restart the computer. The LightJockey PCI card is Plug and Play compatible. Windows will automatically detect the card once it has been installed and the Found New Hardware wizard will start. 10. Use the wizard to locate the 406 4PCI.i nf file which is located in the Hard wareDri ve r s\PCI_ISA folder on the LightJockey CD-ROM (or in the same sub-folder of the M a r t i n L i g h t Jo c ke y folder, if you have already installed LightJockey). 6 Once the driver has been installed and Windows has started, right-click on My Computer, and then click Properties to open the System Properties dialog box. 12. Click Hardware. 13. Click Device Manager... to open the Device Manager dialog box. 14. Check that the device Martin PC I4 064: DMX PCI Card appears under M a rt i n devices . 11. 15. Go to the next section, "Installing the PCI/ISA driver" on page 7. Installing the PCI/ISA driver Install the PCI/ISA driver: 1. Using Windows Explorer, open the Ha rd wareDri ve r s\PCI_ISA folder on the CD-ROM, or if you have already installed LightJockey, in the same sub-folder of the Martin LightJockey folder. Double-click the Installer ap ...