Instruction manual

Glossary
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Ethernet A computer networking system, used to communicate between IT
devices. On the Leap Frog 48/96 the Ethernet port is used for Artnet
DMX output and bidirectional communications with Light Converse,
visualisation software.
Fan Modes When controlling multiple fixtures, the ability to spread the data
relative to a start point, so that some fixtures values change upwards,
whilst others change downwards. This can be used to create visual
effects such as rainbows or arches with a line of fixtures.
Fixture A parameter or combination of parameters all found within the same
unit, for example a MAC 500 or a Parcan.
Flash Pressing the flash button results in a temporary increase in brightness
of the output. The intensity channels are sent to their programmed
value when the Flash button is pressed. This is a temporary action
which is removed when the button is released. Flash buttons can also
be set to operate in Solo or Latch mode.
Flashdisk A USB device with storage capabilities.
Go The GO key is used to manually trigger memories on the stack.
Grand Master The GRAND MASTER fader on the front panel controls the final
output values of all dimmer and fixture intensity channels.
Group A collection of fixtures. Groups can be Auto Groups or User Defined
Groups.
Highlight A function which automatically sends the fixture parameters (except
pan and tilt) to their ‘home’ values. Parameters which are Highlighted
are not
tagged. Highlight is most often used for editing the position of
a fixture.
Home A function which sends the fixture parameters to their ‘home’ values.
Typically this will be pan and tilt are at 50% with an open white beam
at full intensity. Homed parameters are tagged automatically.
HTP Highest Takes Precedence.
Intensity How bright a fixture is. Also known as Brightness.
Jump An instruction in a memory which tells the memory stack to select
another memory as the next one. This is used to bypass memories
without deleting them.
Latch A function of flash buttons, which enables them to have a two stage
action. The first press to activate, a second press to deactivate.
Light Converse One of a number of visualiser packages that can be used on the Leap
Frog 48 and 96 desks.
Load The LOAD key is used to load a memory, submaster or palette into
the programmer for editing.
LTP Latest Takes Precedence.
Macro A series of commands, triggered from a single button press or
activated when a memory is triggered.