Behringer Eurolight 24-Channel DMX Lighting Console LC2412 - Manual (Page 5)

5 EUROLIGHT LC2412 User Manual
Chases
The expression “Chases” refers to situations in which individually programmed
light steps (up to 99 steps) are executed in succession (the lights “chase” each
other). These steps can be both individual presets as well as memories.
You can create extremely complex chases. For example, parameters such as
fade-in speed of a step, chase sequence speed and their control via the built-in
beat generator or music can all be programmed.
Crossfade
There are several ways to alternate between various stored or newly developed
lighting situations. Conversely, you can also alternate back and forth between
individual steps of a single chase manually or automatically.
Preview
With this function, you can preview stored memories or chases without these
being visible on the stage. This way, you can discretely control the next step
before letting it be seen on the stage.
Sound to light
This function is more widely known as “party light”. It basically means that your
music drives the light show. An incomming music signal is broken down into
three frequency ranges (bass, mids and highs), each of which is assigned to a
(memory) channel. Depending on the volume of the respective signal segments,
the lights assigned to them will shine accordingly. You can even program a setup
for song pauses.
MIDI
The LC2412 can be controlled via MIDI. Two EUROLIGHT LC2412s can be operated
as master and slave by using the MIDI interface. Entire shows can be stored and
recalled by means of a MIDI sequencer.
DMX512
The DMX digital protocol lets you flexibly assign 78 of the 512 digital channels to
individual light console channels (softpatch).
Memory card
The EUROLIGHT LC2412 offers you access to 120 storable lighting setups
(memories) that can easily be altered. A virtually unlimited archive of lighting
setups can be created by using the interchangeable memory cards on which
these setups are stored. The sky is the limit when you put your creativity to the
test with the 99 programmable chases, each consisting of 99 single steps.
2. Control Elements
The control panel of your LC2412 is divided into various areas with different
functions. The way the controls on the LC2412 were designed makes using the
unit and capturing current settings a breeze. The control elements are described
on the following pages according to the functions they play. If parts of the unit
are shown in light grey in an illustration, that means that these controls belong
to another section (described elsewhere in the manual).
All control elements and function keys are provided with control lights to enable
you full oversight of the setup/functions currently selected.
The sections: (1) A PRESET section, (2) B MEMORY-section + bank
display, (3) sound to light, (4) FLASH keys, (5) programming section,
(6)
MAIN section, (7) CHASE section.
The LC2412 also has additional functions that cannot be assigned to a particular
section (special channels):
(8) SPECIAL 1 key. Used to activate a special channel, for example for turning a
fog machine on/off.
(9) SPECIAL 2 key. The same function as SPECIAL 1 key. Just like in the case of
other channels, three DMX channels can be assigned to these two channels
(i.e. to SPECIAL 1/2). Both special channels are then labeled as channels
25 and 26 on the console. SPECIAL 1 and SPECIAL 2 keys can be programmed
as switches, keys or kill keys. Additional information on this subject can be
found in chapter 7.3.
(10) POWER switch. Used to power up the EUROLIGHT LC2412. The POWER
switch should always be in the “Off” position when you connect the unit to
the mains.
◊ Please take note: Merely switching the unit off does not mean that
it is fully disconnected from the mains. When not using the unit for
prolonged periods of time, please unplug the unit’s power cord from
the power outlet.
(11) The BNC connector is used for connecting a gooseneck lamp (optional).