LSC Lighting MINIM - Manual (Page 7)

MINIM Operator Manual V1.0 Introduction
LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
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1.3 CARING FOR YOUR MINIM
The MINIM is manufactured from quality components and will give many years of service if you
take some basic precautions.
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Do not allow any liquids or foreign objects to enter the MINIM. If any liquids are spilt on the
MINIM , the inside should be cleaned and dried as soon as possible. Only suitably qualified
personnel should remove the covers and perform any such maintenance.
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Do not apply excessive force to any of the controls. Spare parts and service are available from
your LSC distributor, but prevention is better than cure.
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When connecting any devices to the MINIM, make sure that all connections are correct before
switching on the power. If any doubt exists, obtain the assistance of qualified personnel.
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If your MINIM is to be used "on the road", you should use the optional flightcase to protect the
desk. Transport the MINIM with all faders in the fully down position. This gives the faders
maximum protection from probable damage.
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When your MINIM is not in use, cover the upper surface with the optional dust cover.
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If the surface of your MINIM becomes soiled, clean it with a damp cloth. Do not use any powerful
solvents. An alcohol swab may be used to remove any gum from labelling tape.
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Areas are provided below the faders for you to write identifying labels. To prevent permanent
marking of your MINIM, LSC recommends that you place strips of “write on” tape in these areas.
1.4 TERMINOLOGY
Certain button-stroke terminology is used throughout this manual to describe the particular
operations being undertaken. Any text enclosed in these symbols
[ ]
refers to when that particular
button needs to be pressed.
For example; Press [record scene], means to press the record scene button.
Flash/assign buttons are often abbreviated to F/A. If the button to be pressed is a Flash/Assign
button (of which there are many) then it will be identified by naming it as follows; [F/A] (Name).
Some F/A buttons have secondary functions that are activated by holding down the function
button and tapping the F/A button. These secondary functions are printed on the front panel below
their F/A buttons.
CHANNEL
A Channel (Fader) is the basic element of a Lighting Control System. The number of dimmers/lights
connected to this channel is variable depending on your installation and/or application. The most
basic application will have just one dimmer & one light connected to each channel, so that as you
vary the level of that channel, you vary the level of that dimmer & light.
LOOK
A lighting “LOOK” is the collection of channels at their various levels (intensities) that are
contributing to the output of the MINIM at any one time. A “look” may be made up of a collection of
channels or a single scene (see below) or a combination of several scenes. It may even be a single
channel.
PRESET
When many channels are assembled in a group of adjacent faders they form a “Preset” and each
channel in the preset has an individual fader to control its level. It is common to have two presets
available to the operator. The first lighting “look” is created on one preset by fading up the required
channels. The next lighting “look” is prepared (or “preset”) on the other preset without appearing on
stage (as its Preset Master is kept faded down). At the appropriate time, the first preset is faded
down whilst the second preset is faded up. The next lighting “look” is now prepared on the first
preset. These alternate crossfades from preset to preset form the standard operation of a manual
preset lighting board.