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emphasis™
Lighting Control System
Quick Guide
Version 1.4.0
Copyright © Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
All Rights reserved.
Product information and specifications subject to change.
Part Number: 4200M1300-1.4.0 Rev A
Released: September 2003
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® ® ® ETC , Emphasis™, Expression , Insight™, Imagine™, Focus™, Express™, Unison , ® ® Obsession II, ETCNet2™, EDMX™, Sensor , and WYSILink™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. in the United States and other countries. ™ The name WYSIWYG is a trademark of CAST Lighting Limited. ® ® Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ® Dell is a registered trademark of Dell Computer
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Using this Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Help from ETC Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Chapter 1 System
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EDMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Where do I patch my channels? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Patch Conventional Lights in Emphasis Console . . . .34 Patch in DATA mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Insert Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Enter and Edit Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Saving Your Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction This quick guide covers the basic installation and operation of the Emphasis Control System. Specifically, this guide contains basic information about creating a show in Emphasis, including a step-by-step tutorial covering all the basic functions of Emphasis. The introduction contains the following sections: • Using this Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • Help from ETC Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduct
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Using this Quick Guide This quick guide is intended for use in conjunction with the Emphasis Visualization and Emphasis Console User Manuals. ® This guide assumes that you have a basic familiarity with the Microsoft Windows operating system, opening and closing files, closing and resizing windows, using Windows Explorer, and performing basic disk operations. In order to be specific about where features and commands are found, the following naming and text conventions will be used: • Emphasis
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Help from ETC Technical Services If you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references given in the manual and the Help system. To search more widely, try the ETC website at www.etcconnect.com. If none of these resources is sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business hours. When calling for help, please have the following information handy
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Chapter 1 System Overview Emphasis integrates the functionality of WYSIWYG with the Expression-style control consoles to give you a powerful, but user-friendly, control system offering both a graphical, point-and-click environment and a tactile button-and-wheel interface. Emphasis ensures consistency and accuracy with total integration of data across all modes. Data input in any mode is applied through the paperwork, on the light plot, in the console patch, on reports, and on screen, in eve
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Emphasis Options Emphasis systems are created by choosing the server type, maximum channel count and Facepanel type. Emphasis is offered as an upgrade to an existing Express or Expression- style console (see below for compatible Facepanel types), or as a complete package. Server Types • 3D - Includes full console feature set and full visualization functionality: paperwork and presentation tools, data tasks, 3D CAD drafting, complete visualization and rendering. WYSIWYG Design stand-alone soft
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System Components Emphasis Server ® The Emphasis Server is a Dell computer optimized by ETC for the best performance of the Emphasis Visualization and Emphasis Console applications. The Server is provided pre-configured and should not require any software installations for its initial use. This section contains information on specific differences between your Server and a regular PC. The Server contains all of the software required for Emphasis to run, a hard drive for show data storage, a
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procedure for exporting your show to v3.1 format is described in the Emphasis Visualization User Manual. The procedure for returning your Facepanel to v3.1 operation is described in the Emphasis Console User Manual. Emphasis Visualization Emphasis Visualization is the software application that provides the graphic interface to the Emphasis Control System. It is based on the powerful WYSIWYG suite of software applications. This is where you patch your show, create your plot and prepare your
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Installation Guidelines Hooking Up the Hardware Emphasis systems can range from a simple Server and Facepanel combination to fully integrated network systems. Regardless of the size of your system, there are some basic connections that are common to all systems. Note: See the Emphasis Console User Manual for the correct network settings. Incorrect settings will not allow your Facepanel and Server to communicate. Emphasis uses UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable and a hub or switch for commun
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Step 9: Connect power cables to Server, Facepanel, and hubs or switches. CAUTION: When you plug in the server it may boot - it may not wait for you to press the power button. If the keyboard and/or mouse are not plugged in when you power up, they will not be recognized by the Server. You will have to force the Server to power down, plug them in, and restart. Connecting a Printer Connecting a printer to your Emphasis Server follows the same setup rules as any Windows computer. If your printer
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Software Installation Your Emphasis Server will arrive with all software fully installed. If you have purchased a complete Emphasis Control System, including an Emphasis Server and a Facepanel, the Facepanel Software should also be loaded and ready to use. If you have purchased Emphasis as an upgrade to an existing Express or Expression-style console, you will need to upgrade the software in your console. Installing Facepanel Software If you have purchased Emphasis as an upgrade to an existin
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Step 16: Press [Enter]. The Facepanel will boot and the Stage displays will open on the attached monitor(s). Installing Software on the Emphasis Server If you are installing a new version of software, you will be provided specific instructions for installation with the release notes for that version. When installing Emphasis software, you are given the opportunity to install only Emphasis program files (located on the C drive) or to install a full disk image for both the C and D drives. CAUT
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Registration When you first start your Emphasis Control System, you will be prompted to register the system. Registration will enable ETC to track your system for support purposes, and will enroll your system in the software subscription included with your Emphasis Control System, providing you with software upgrades for the duration of the subscription. You have 15 days to use the system prior to registering; however, it is recommended that you register your system as soon as possible. Afte
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To register by fax: Step 1: Fill out the registration form included with your Emphasis Server. Fax it to the appropriate fax number based on your location. You will be sent a Registration Validation Code within a full business day. Step 2: If you cannot find the form, you can print a new copy from the Emphasis Server. Ensure you have a printer connected to your Emphasis Server. See Connecting a Printer, page 10, for more information. a: Power up the Emphasis Server. If the system is unregis
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Upgrades To upgrade your Emphasis Control System, contact the ETC dealer who provided your Emphasis Control System to purchase the upgrade. When purchased, you will receive an Upgrade Code that will unlock the new features you have purchased. You can upgrade from a lower channel count to a higher channel count, and/or from 2D to 3D operation. You can also purchase an activation code for the Wireless Remote Focus Unit (WRFU) and/or WYSILink™. If you want to upgrade from a single monitor syste
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System Procedures Power-up Procedure For best performance, power-up your system in the following order: Step 1: Turn on the hub(s) and/or switch(es). Step 2: Turn on the Server and monitor(s). Wait for the Emphasis application to start up completely before proceeding to the next step. Note: In a network with multiple Emphasis Control Systems online, allow one Emphasis Server to fully startup before starting the other Emphasis Servers. This will ensure that your network configures correctly. S
