User`s manual

VARI❋LITE® - VIRTUOSO™ / VIRTUOSO™ DX CONSOLE USER’S MANUAL
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Connecting Virtuoso DX Backup in Standard
Ethernet Systems
There are special considerations to observe when networking two Virtuoso DX
consoles together without using any external devices such as Network Interface (NIF)
units or nodes.
When two Virtuoso DX consoles are networked together and programming changes
are being made, the modified cue data is NOT synchronized to the other console’s
DMX output cards. The data is backed up to both hard drives, however, in the event
you need to switch to the backup console the data may be different unless the backup
console is reset. Only the DMX ports on the Primary console will output show data.
Therefore, this backup configuration should only be used when the show
programming is complete and changes are not being made during the show.
To connect and configure the consoles, do the following:
Step 1. Power up both consoles WITHOUT network cable in place.
Step 2. Verify that current show file is on both consoles, using a ZIP disk to transfer
files if necessary.
Step 3. Connect system DMX cables to console that will be designated as
PRIMARY.
Step 4. Connect Ethernet crossover cable between both consoles as shown in illus-
tration below.
Step 5. When system detects multiple primary consoles, a dialog will pop up
requiring you to choose a single primary console. At main console, acknowl-
edge dialogs to configure as PRIMARY.
Step 6. At backup console, acknowledge synchronize dialogs to configure as SEC-
ONDARY. Consoles are now prepped for this networking configuration.
Primary Console
TYPE 1 ENCLOSURE
VIRTUOSO DX CONTROL CONSOLE
CSA C22.2 No.14
100−240VAC, 50/60 Hz 2A
Input Rating:
DITSE
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2000851
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CONFORMS TO
CERTIFIED TO
UL STD 508
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R
MFR Date: Serial Number:
operating or servicing product. NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
Servicing by qualified personnell only. Refer to service manual before
CAUTION: Hazard of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing.
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
ATTENTION: Couper Le Courant avant D’entretenir.
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Secondary (Backup) Console
TYPE 1 ENCLOSURE
VIRTUOSO DX CONTROL CONSOLE
CSA C22.2 No.14
100−240VAC, 50/60 Hz 2A
Input Rating:
DITSE
C
2000851
L
CONFORMS TO
CERTIFIED TO
UL STD 508
US
R
MFR Date: Serial Number:
operating or servicing product. NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
Servicing by qualified personnell only. Refer to service manual before
CAUTION: Hazard of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing.
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
ATTENTION: Couper Le Courant avant D’entretenir.
TM
201 REGAL ROW
WWW.VARI−LITE.COM
DALLAS, TX. 75247 U.S.A.
1.877.VARILITE
Ethernet Crossover Cable