LSC maXim MP Operator's Manual
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maXim MP L(P) XL(P) XXL(P) PatchingOperator Manual V3LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. Page 19select the DMX slot of a fixtures LTP attribute(instead of the HTP intensity attribute) the maXimwill automatically adjust the patch level of the HTPintensity attribute associated with that fixture.5.3.15 PATCH INDICATORSWhilst you are patching, the LEDs of any FixtureNumber buttons that are patched are lit to showthat they have been used.As each DMX slot is selected (with [<] or [>] or theEDIT wheel), if the displayed DMX slot is used(patched), it’s Fixture Number LED will flash.The “V2 Output & Patch” video screen shows theFixture Number and name, parameter names,DMX slots and DMX levels for each Fixture.The “FIXTURES” pop up video window alsoshows each Fixture name beside its number.5.3.16 REMOVING A FIXTURE FROMTHE PATCHIf a fixture is no longer required, it can be removedfrom the patchHOLD [function], tap [patch].Press [edit].Select any DMX slot that is used by the Fixture tobe removed.Press; [remove], [yes].When finished patching press; [edit].5.3.17 REMOVING A TEMPLATEFROM THE PATCHIf a template is removed from the patch, allpatches for that type of fixture are also removed.To remove a Template from the patch;HOLD [function], tap [patch]. Press [edit].The PaTPad shows the Templates in the patch,for example,DIMMER ●TRACKSPOT ●MAC250 ☼LIBRARY ●Press; the [PM] button beside the template to beremoved (it flashes).Press; [clear], [yes], [edit].5.3.18 LOADING SHOWSCONTAINING TEMPLATESWhen a show is loaded from disc onto themaXim, the system checks to see if the templatesin the show are already in the library. It does thisby comparing manufacturer and model names. Ifthe templates are already in the library, it thencompares the version numbers. The highestversion is always used.• If the library template is the newerversion, it will be used for the show andalso saved to disk when the show issaved replacing the older show template.• If the show (disk) template is the newerversion, it will be used for the show andalso copied into the library, replacing theolder library template5.3.19 EDITING FIXTURE NAMESThe default name of each Fixture as shown on thevideo screens is defined in its Template. Hence allFixtures of the same type have the same name.You can individually edit the name of everyFixture to make it more descriptive for yourapplication.To edit a name, HOLD [function], tap [f/a](name).Press; [f/a] (Fixture Number).Either rotate the edit wheel or press the yellowbank [f/a] buttons for the desired characters aslabelled below the buttons. Press [<] or [>] tomove the cursor and press [remove] or [add] toremove or add characters or spaces.When finished, press [ok].5.4 SAVING A PATCHWhenever you finish editing a patch it isautomatically saved. When you save or load ashow from disk, you copy the entire contents ofthe maXim’s memory. This includes the Patch.See the “UTILITIES” section for details.5.5 INVERT PAN OR TILTYou can invert the operation of the PaTPaD panand tilt displayers. This makes operation easierwhen a fixture is rigged such that mousing adisplayer from left to right, pans the fixture fromright to left or if it tilts in the wrong direction.To invert the operation of a fixtures pan or tiltparameters the fixture must be loaded on thePaTPaD.Press [get], [f/a] (fixture number).Press [menu] [PM] (INVERT)The PaTPaD shows the selected fixture numberand the current state of its pan and tilt as either“normal” (green PM button) or “inverted” (red PMbutton).PANnormal TILTinverted Fx #To reverse a parameter press its flashing [PM]button.Tapping either end of the [fixture displayer]steps through the fixtures loaded on the PaTPaD.When finished press [menu].Video screens 1 and 2 indicate inverted pan or tiltparameters as follows;PAN -iTILT-i |
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