Instruction manual

Programming
Leap Frog 48/96 Operating Manual – Issue 3 Page 87
Controlling Fixture Parameters
Each fixture type has it’s own set of parameters (intensity, colour, gobo, pan, tilt etc.)
which are grouped together in different attributes (Position, Colour, Beamshape).
Once a fixture, or group of fixtures has been selected, the attribute buttons and control
wheels can be used to adjust the parameter output levels as required.
Controlling Intensity Parameters
The intensity (or brightness) parameter of the selected fixture(s) is controlled by a control
wheel. Select the fixture(s) required and then press the POSITION key (if not already
selected). The intensity parameter (dimmer) is assigned to the second finger wheel.
Use the control wheel to adjust the intensity level as required. The output value is shown
on the Wheel LCD above the control wheel.
Command Line – Numeric Entry of Intensity Values
It is also possible to enter levels for dimmers and fixture intensity parameters via a
command line syntax. Select Special Page 2 on the MFKs.
The [SHOW COMMAND LINE] button is used to display the command syntax bar on the
monitor and enable the numeric keypad on the MFKs to be used to control the levels of
dimmers and fixture intensity channels.
Commands are of the form: <selection> @ <value> ENTER. For example:
1 @ 10 ENTER; 3 @ 50 ENTER: 5 @ FULL Single channel commands
5 + 6 @ 20 ENTER; 14 +16 + 20 @ 75 ENTER; Multi channel commands
1 THRU 10 @ 80 ENTER; 15 THRU 20 @ FULL; Range of channel commands
Tip – No Intensity Output ?
If the intensity output levels do not change when you adjust the intensity level using the
wheel, check that the GRAND MASTER fader is at full and the BLACKOUT button is off. If
the selected fixture(s) have a Shutter parameter, check that the shutter is open.
Controlling Colour / Beamshape / Position Parameters
The colour, beamshape and position parameters of the selected fixture(s) are controlled
using the control wheels. Select the required fixture(s) and then press the COLOUR,
BEAMSHAPE or POSITION key. The corresponding parameters for the fixture are
assigned to the control wheels and are indicated on the Wheel LCD.
If the fixture(s) has more than three parameters of the selected attribute pressing the
attribute key (eg COLOUR) will select the next group of parameters.