LSC Lighting CLARITY LX Series v.1 - Manual (Page 41)

Clarity LX300
Operator Manual
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5.2.1 Power Input and Mains Switch
An IEC mains input socket and mains switch connects to the LX300 universal power supply that
operates on input voltages between 100 volts and 240 volts, 50-60 Hertz AC. The maximum
power consumption is 450 watts.
5.2.2 DMX Outputs
Four DMX universes (A, B, C and D) are available. To use these outputs they must be
connected in the Patch window to the internal universes within Clarity. The LED below each
DMX connector lights when it is connected. See section 11 for details.
5.2.3 Ethernet
Two identical Ethernet connectors are provided. The connectors have coloured indicators.
 Blue/Purple indicates a 1000MB connection.
 Green/yellow indicates a 100MB connection.
The indicators flash when data is being sent/received.
The Ethernet ports can be used to either:
 Connect a wireless access point for Touch OSC remote control. See section 34.
 Connect to a media server. See section 18.3
 Provide remote technical support via the internet. See section 40.
 Provide DMX output via ArtNet or sACN protocols. See section 11.13.
See section 38.2.5 for more information on network settings.
5.2.4 DVI Video Out
An external monitor with a minimum resolution of 1280x1024 is required to operate the LX300.
The monitor must be connected before switching on the console. Connect the monitor or touch
screen to the Video Out connector using a DVI cable. A HDMI monitor can be connected via a
DVI to HDMI converter plug. (Not supplied).
Note: The LX300 will not start correctly if an external monitor is not plugged in.
See section 38 (LX Tools) for details on how to setup the external monitor. Only compatible
external touch screens can be used. Contact LSC or your local LSC dealer for compatible touch
screen models.
5.2.5 USB
Four USB connectors are provided for connecting a keyboard, mouse, external touch screen or
memory device (or charging your phone). A single USB connector is also provided on the front
panel below the power switch.
5.2.6 MIDI
MIDI In, MIDI Thru and MIDI Out connectors are provided.
See section 31 for details on the LX300’s MIDI functions.
5.2.7 Audio In/Out
Two 6.5mm Stereo jacks are provided for audio.
See section 25.9 for details on Audio playback.
5.2.8 LED Desk Lamps
Two 3 pin XLR connectors are provided for LED desk lamps. Pins 1 and 2 are ground and pin 3
is +12 Volts.
The brightness of the LED desk light can be controlled from the “LX Tools” utility.
See section 38 for details on LX Tools.
5.2.9 External Inputs
The “external Inputs” 9-pin D-SUB connector on the rear can be used to connect up to 6
external push buttons that act the same way as the “Go” buttons on the playbacks. The
connector is wired to accept 6 inputs in the form of contact closures.
The pin assignments on the 9 pin D-SUB connector are: