Pilot

scan 2000
control
professional light controller user’s manual
rel. 1.32
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General instructions
Read the instructions in this handbook carefully, as they give important information regarding
safety during installation, use and maintenance.

Be sure to keep this instruction manual with the unit, in order to consult it in the future. If the
unit is sold or given to another operator, make certain that it always has its manual, to enable
the new owner to read about its operation and relative instructions.

- This unit is not intended for home use.

- After having removed the packaging, check that the unit is not damaged in any way. If in doubt,
don't use it and contact an authorized SGM Technical Service Centre.
- Packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) must not be left within children's
reach, as it can be dangerous.
- This unit must only be operated by adults. Do not allow children to tamper or play with it.
- Electrical work necessary for installing the unit must be carried out by a qualified electrician or
experienced person.
- Never use the unit under the following conditions:
- In places subject to excessive humidity
- In places subject to vibrations or bumps.
- In places with a temperature of over 45°C or less than 2°C
- Protect the unit from excessive dryness or humidity (ideal conditions are between
35% and 80%).
- Do not dismantle or modify the unit.
- Make certain that no inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the unit.
- Should any liquid be spilled on the unit, disconnected the power supply to the unit immediately
In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the unit immediately and either contact
the nearest SGM sales point for a check or contact the manufacturer directly.
- Do not open the unit - there are no user serviceable parts inside.
- Never try to repair the unit yourself. Repairs by unqualified people could cause damage or faulty
operation. Contact your nearest authorized service centre

Always insist on original spare parts being fitted.

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Safeguard the environment: don't throw batteries, accumulators

or packaging material into your waste bin - return them to your
reseller or take them to the nearest special waste collection
point.

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Index 23 4.7.1.1 - Total DMX Channel

1 General Instructions 23 4.7.1.2 - LCD Effect Label
2 Index 24 4.7.1.3 - SoftPatch
3 Manual layout 25 4.7.1.4 - Stand-by Values
4 1 - Pilot 2000 layout 25 4.7.1.5 - Type of effects
4 1.1 - Main features 26 4.7.1.6 - Mirror/Head Patch
4 1.2 - Technical specifications 27 4.7.1.7 - Hard/Soft Cross
5 1.3 - Pilot 2000 sections 27 4.7.1.8 - Unit Name
5 1.3.1 - Multifunction Keyboard 28 4.7.1.9 - Reset/Lamp Values
5 1.3.2 - Memory obj 28 4.7.1.10 - Dip-switch Configuration
5 1.3.3 - Programming Keyboard 29 4.7.1.11 - Beam Find Value
5 1.3.4 - Operations 29 4.7.1.12 - Control Type
5 1.3.5 - Utility 32 4.8 - Error messages
5 1.3.6 - Grand Master 32 4.9 - Modifying a unit in the library
6 1.3.7 - Universal controls 33 4.10 - Deleting a unit from the library
7 1.4 - Pilot 2000 connectors 34 5 - Creating and modifying elements in the Memories
7 1.4.1 - DMX 512 34 5.1 - Creating a Program
7 1.4.2 - Pedal Up-Down 35 5.1.1 - Selecting Units/Effects
7 1.4.3 - SMPTE 36 5.1.2 - Editing Steps
7 1.4.4 - MIDI 36 5.1.3 - Step’s Time
7 1.4.5 - RS-232 37 5.2 - Creating a Chase
7 1.4.6 - Audio In 38 5.2.1 - Editing Steps
8 1.4.7 - Disconnecting the power supply 39 5.2.2 - Step’s Time
8 2 - Unit maintenance 39 5.3 - Creating a Psycho
8 2.1 - Access to internal components 40 5.3.1 - Editing Psycho
8 2.2 - Cleaning and periodical checks 41 5.4 - Creating a Preset
42 5.4.1 - Editing Preset
9 3 - 3 - Pilot 2000 controls 43 6 - Advanced use of the Pilot 2000
9 3.1 - Memory 43 6.1 - Multiple units
9 3.1.1 - Mixing techniques 47 6.2 - Multiple scanner units
9 3.1.1.1 - HTP technique 48 7 - Using the connectors
10 3.1.1.2 - LTP technique 48 7.1 - Pedal
10 3.2 - Program 48 7.2 - SMPTE socket
10 3.3 - Chase 48 7.3 - MIDI connectors
11 3.4 - Psycho 49 7.3.1 - Midi IN - Note On
11 3.5 - Preset 49 7.3.2 - Midi IN - Note Off
12 3.6 - Unit 49 7.3.3 - Midi IN - Program Change
13 3.6.1 - Groups of Units 50 7.3.4 - Midi IN - All Channels Off
13 3.6.2 - Moving effects 50 7.3.5 - Midi OUT - Program Change
14 3.7 - Step 50 7.4 - RS-232 connection
14 3.8 - Page 50 7.4.1 - RS-232 - Channel On (A1h)
14 3.9 - Hold 50 7.4.2 - RS-232 - Channel Off (A2h)
14 3.10 - Edit 50 7.4.3 - RS-232 - All Off (A3h)
14 3.11- Levels 51 7.4.4 - RS-232 - Register Change (A0h)
15 3.11.1 - Levels in Preset mode 51 7.4.5 - RS-232 - Device Select (A6h)
15 3.11.2 - Levels in Chase mode 52 8 - Using ‘Event recording’
15 3.11.3 - Levels in Program mode 52 8.1 - Creating a Track
15 3.11.4 - Levels in Psycho mode 52 8.2 - Replaying a track
15 3.12 - Times 53 9 - Quick Reference
15 3.12.1 - Times in Preset mode 57 9.1 - Tree structure diagram of Setup function
16 3.12.2 - Times in Chase mode 58 10 - Practical guide
16 3.13 - Copy 58 10.1 - Changing Page
17 3.14 - Enter 58 10.2 - Selecting a Memory
17 3.15 - Play 58 10.3 - Selection a Program
17 3.16 - Extra 58 10.4 - Selecting a Chase
18 3.17 - Lamp 59 10.5 - Selecting a Psycho
18 3.18 - Reset 59 10.6 - Selecting a Preset
18 3.19 - Menu 59 10.7 - Selecting a Unit
19 4 - 4 - Setup functions 59 10.8 - Groups of Units
19 4.1 - Unit Patch 59 10.8.1 - Creating groups of Units
19 4.2 - Dimmer Patch 60 10.8.2 - Eliminating a Unit from a Group
20 4.2.1 - Equalization curves 60 10.8.3 - Recalling a Group of Units
20 4.3 - Extra Patch
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60 10.9 - Creating a Preset

20 4.3.1 - Extra labels 61 10.10 - Creating a Psycho
20 4.3.2 - Extra key mode 62 10.11 - Creating a Chase
21 4.3.3 - Extra equalization curves 64 10.12 - Modifying Chase step times
21 4.4 - Total Dimmer Channels 65 10.13 - Re-patching a dimmer channel
21 4.5 - Working Area 66 10.14 - Patching the units
22 4.6 - View Free Memory 66 10.15 - Using a unit in manual
23 4.7 - Internal Library 66 10.16 - Creating a Program
23 4.7.1 Create New Unit 70 10.17 - Modifying program step times
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Manual layout
All the parts of this user's manual have been laid out in such a way as to facilitate getting to know
the details of the Pilot 2000 lighting control board.
Each section is presented using the simplest possible terminology, although remaining necessa-
rily technical.
This new universal controller has been designed to ensure the utmost user-friendliness.

Chapters 1 and 2 are deliberately generic and conversational and have the job of presenting the
unit.

On the previous page, the index also gives an initial idea of how explanations of functions and
commands are divided, always beginning with the easiest and working up to the most complica-
ted.

We suggest even experienced operators read this manual in its entirety, as it's often possible to
appreciate every nuance in the logic of the unit's design only after completely understanding the
reasoning behind every choice made when designing both hardware and software.

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Designed and Manufactured in Italy by SGM Elettronica srl

Printed in March, 1999 • Rel. 1.30

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1. Pilot 2000 layout

1.1 Main Features
SGM's new Pilot 2000 universal lighting controller is one of the results of our long experience in the
manufacture of this type of control equipment, and is able to control 512 channels using DMX 512
protocol, of which a maximum of 192 channels can be set as dimmer channels and the rest reserved
for 40 intelligent units using up to a maximum of 36 channels each (the channel limit obviously
remains 512).
The quality and design are those the trade has come to expect from SGM and the sophisticated elec-
tronics used, combined with ground-breaking performance, places this unit at the top of the best inter-
national products. Careful in-depth study of the functions, an on-going search for innovative materials,
technical updating and constant research aimed at even greater safety have led to the realization of this
unique product.
This unit’s structure and electronics were entirely designed by our R&D lab, ensuring we have comple-
te command of the know-how and the best possible quality:price ratio.
Like all other SGM products, before being put on the market these boards underwent a lengthy burn-in
period, passing the strict tests with brilliant results: further proof of their high quality and reliability.
Great care taken with the lines and optimisation of the external structure to ensure utmost user-friend-
liness, enable them to be easily installed and facilitate any necessary maintenance work to the utmost.
The Pilot 2000 is built in compliance with current CE norms.

1.2 Technical Specifications

Power supply external AL (+12V DC, 2A max.) - cod. 003-1286
Power required +12VDC, 700mA
Power absorbed 8,4W
Electronics pFeatures CS 0238 + 0239 (main logic circuits); CS 0237 (control circuit)
CS 0234 + 0236 (cursors and joystick)
Storage protection a dipswitch allows programs and/or setup to be protected
Setting via dipswitches (for RS-232 and MIDI)
Inputs/Outputs - DMX IN/OUT via 5-pin XLR-F connector (*) for serial digital return signal;
- 6.3mm. stereo jack for up/down memory change pedal;
- 3mm. unbalanced stereo jack for audio IN - 0dB, mono (or left)
- DB9 connector for RS-232 serial connection with a personal computer;
- 3-pin XLR-F for SMPTE signal input;
- Standard 5-pin DIN connector for MIDI IN-THRU-OUT.

DMX channels: 512 (max.) configurable for intelligent units and dimmer channels
Unit frame Sheet metal with epoxy powder finish
Dimensions 5u rack 19” (cm 48,2 x 22,2 x 6,5 h max). Peso Kg 3,7
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(*) wired for DMX return signal, not operative with this software version.

SGM Elettronica reserves the right to improve or modify their products

at any time without prior notice. Always consult the handbook of the unit being used to avoid errors
and differences between the actual functions and those shown in the book.
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1.3 Pilot 2000 sections

1.3.1 - Multifunction Keyboard
According to the function selected, this keyboard can be used to recall Memories, Programs,
Chases, Psychos, Presets, Units or Steps
multifunction keyboard
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

1.3.2 - Memory obj

This section of buttons is used to select the 4 elements that make up memory obj
program chase psycho preset
the Memory Objects (Program, Chase, Psycho and Preset). Once they'-
ve been programmed, these elements must be entered in the Memories
in order to be run.

1.3.3 - Programming Keyboard

This section comprises all the keys and the functions associated programming keyboard
store edit levels times
with them, which allow to edit and set the running times and
general output levels of the elements that make up the Memory
Objects.

1.3.4 - Operations
This section is used to access Setup functions, dedicated to the control operations
setup copy enter play
of the desk's parameters (such as channel patching) and the libraries
containing the information regarding intelligent fixtures. It's also possi-
ble to record and play back stored events using the built-in SMPTE smpte
rec

signal generator.

1.3.5 - Utility
This section of the Pilot 2000 makes special functions such as Extra, Lamp e utility
extra lamp reset
Reset, immediately available: these operate directly on the luminaires (swit-
ching the lamp on and off), the intelligent fixtures (remote Reset) and the con-
trols sent to special units such as smoke machines or centrepieces (Extra
channels).

1.3.6 - Grand Master 100%

90
Pilot 2000 has a general output level control, used to adjust the overall level of 80

all the "dimmer" channels, whether they are of the traditional type or of intelli- 70
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60

gent fixtures. 50
40
The value is shown as a percentage, with a range of 0 - 100%. 30
20
10
0

grand master

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1.3.7 - Universal controls

This section includes the universal controls that are used to control the fixtures and the entire
Pilot itself.
The functions vary according to the operating
mode selected on the Programming Keyboard.
Moving head unit/scanner controls are com-
pleted by a joystick (which operates on absolu-
te co-ordinates) and 4 cursor buttons (which
operates on relative co-ordinates). The combi-
nation of these two systems ensures extremely
precise control when positioning fixtures.

pan tilt
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1.4 Pilot 2000 connectors

1
2
3 dmx pedal smpte midi settings rs-232 audio in main
4
5 0dB mono signal
6 in/out in in in thru out security lock in/out in on/off
7
8 prg mem
9 pin out:
10 1= gnd
11 2= -dmx out 2 1 midi rs-232

1
12

2
13
3= +dmx out 3

3
1 2 3 4 5

14 4= -dmx in ON

4
6 7 8 9

5= +dmx in

5
15
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
16
= on

socket wiring
1.4.1 - DMX 512 dmx 512
The Pilot 2000 controller has DMX 512 input/output. At
1: gnd
the moment the input isn't enabled by the software. Certified 2: -dmx out

1
screened DMX512 cables (2x0.25mm) must be used for connec-

2
3: +dmx out

3
4
tions and must be of good quality to avoid faulty equipment ope- 4: -dmx in

5
5: +dmx in
ration.
Attention: the cable screen (braid) must NEVER be connected pedal u/d
to the system's ground, as this would cause faulty fixture or
controller operation. gnd down up

1.4.2 - Pedal up-down

This connector allows a pedal to be connected to the controller
for stepping up and down through the memories. Pressing UP smpte
and DOWN simultaneously switches the memory off. The
memory's enabled by pressing UP (starting from Memory 1) or 1: gnd
DOWN (starting from Memory 40). 2
3
1
2: signal hot
3: signal cold

1.4.3 - SMPTE
The SMPTE signal enables operators to record series of events rs-232
in sync with an SMPTE signal. This ensures absolutely precise 1 2 3 4 5
2: rx
sync, ideal for use in musical, television and theatrical applica- 6 7 8 9 3: tx
5: gnd
tions. 7: rts
8: cts
1.4.4 - MIDI audio
Pilot 2000 has Midi In, Thru and Out connectors. These offer a left or mono
considerable amount of functions. See the relative chapter for
details. gnd
mains
1.4.5 - RS-232
Using this connector, the desk can be connected to a PC. This
n.c.
offers a considerable amount of functions. See the relative chap- +V DC
gnd
ter for details.
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1.4.6 - Audio in
This socket allows to enable all the controller's music sync functions. When there's no direct connection
to an audio source, the built-in microphone is used. A LINE, mono, 0Db signal is required. An alternative
is to use the Left-hand channel of a stereo signal.

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1.4.7 - Disconnecting the power supply

Pilot 2000 boards are powered by an AL4 switching power supply. This is fitted with a connector
plug and a small built-in locking mechanism that prevents accidental disconnection. To discon-
nect the power supply from the board, always grip the plug, not the cable, as shown in the dia-
gram:

2 - Unit maintenance
2.1 Access to internal components
For access to the Pilot's internal components,
the 8 screws on the bottom of the frame must
be loosened.
There are no user-serviceable components
inside, so it's inadvisable to open the board:
only qualified technical personnel can carry
out work on the electronic components.

Before disconnecting the power supply, always remember to switch off the board.

2.2 Cleaning and periodical checks

The unit should be cleaned approximately every 100 hours, using compressed air to remove any
accumulated dust. The paint finish allows the board to be cleaned with alcohol or similar pro-
ducts: in any case, always use a non-abrasive cloth.
Make absolutely certain to avoid damaging the display by pressing too hard. To ensure perfect
unit efficiency, an overall check every 700 running hours is advisable. Electrical and mechanical
parts must be checked by qualified technical personnel.
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3 - Pilot 2000 controls

memory

3.1 - Memory
Pilot 2000 is a universal controller able to control both intelligent lighting and dimmers.
Although manual control of the units can always be assumed at any point, the utmost can be
obtained from the board's performance by exploiting its Memories, powerful groups of controls
which work in a similar way to the “macros” used by computers.

Each Memory is used as a “container” able to hold (simultaneously):

- 4 Programs (intelligent fixture programs);
- 4 Chases (dimmer channel chases);
- 4 Psychos (assignment of dimmer channel switching to the 4 available audio bands:
Low, Mid-Low, Mid-High, High
- 4 Presets (lighting scenes created by the dimmer channels).

Pilot 2000 has 40 Memories, which over-ride each other.

3.1.1 - Mixing Techniques

3.1.1.1 - HTP technique
Dimmer channels are switched on using HTP technique (Highest Takes Precedence): the highest
output level “passes”. This means that if 2 or more Presets are enabled on the same channel, the
channel level will be decided by the higher of the two, according to the following table, in which
the values should only be considered as examples:

Preset 1 channel 001 level 50%

Preset 2 channel 001 level 80%
Preset 3 channel 001 level 30%
Preset 4 channel 001 level 0%
Outputs channel 001 level 80%

HTP technique means that (in all cases) the output level never exceeds the highest and the level
doesn't correspond to the sum of the 4, which would give a level of 160%: the maximum output
level of a preset or a channel can never exceed 100%.
These is also the case for the Chases and Psychos and, obviously, for Chase/Psycho/Preset com-
binations.
Consequently, if channel 001 is used in the 3 elements, the output level of the channel will be the
highest of the 3. Again in this case, it's possible to represent this condition with a table (assu-
ming we observe the output at the instant x):

Preset 1 channel 001 level 50%

Chase 1 channel 001 level 40%
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Psycho 1 chabbel 001 level 70%

Outputs channel 001 level 70%

So, in the condition shown here, only the Psycho will be visible, as its level is higher than that of
the Chase and Preset.

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3.1.1.2 - LTP technique

LTP (Latest Take Precedence) technique is normally used to control the intelligent lighting sec-
tion. In this way, the “moderator” of the signals in output (which will control moving head fixtu-
res, scanners and anything else) is time: when a unit is controlled by several Programs (and the-
refore by several Memories), only the most recent command will be sent to it. Here again, a table
is of assistance:

Unit 1 instant x operation: moving Pan to point 0.0 in 10 sec

Unit 1 instant x+1sec. operation: moving Pan to point 255.0 in 15 sec
Unit 1 instant x+3sec. operation: moving Pan to point 100.100 in 2 sec
Output instant x+3sec. operation: moving Pan to point 100.100 in 2 sec

In this example, if the initial movement requires 10 seconds, there will be a first change at instant
x + 1 second which will reach the new co-ordinates in a time of 15 seconds and a final change
at the instant x + 3 seconds which will reach the final co-ordinates in 2 seconds.
LTP technique means that the total time of the movement isn't the total of the 3 (27 seconds),
but is obtained by summing the last time with the time from the start of the sequence (therefore
approximately 6 seconds).

This mixing technique is used with Program and Memory.

program

3.2 - Program
Pilot 2000 has 40 programs, any 4 of which can run simultaneously.
The use of several simultaneous programs has the obvious limit that a certain controlled unit (e.g.
a scanner) cannot have one of its effects (e.g. the colour) used simultaneously by several pro-
grams: due to LTP mixing technique (see 3.1.1.2) only the last command received would be run,
not all of them simultaneously.

Simultaneous use of programs however allows operators to control light shows with the utmost
freedom, for example using program 1 for the colourchangers for a backdrop, 2 for the scanners
downstage, 3 for moving head fixtures and 4 for front of house colourchangers.
In permanent installations, this feature can be used (for example) to control the fixtures in diffe-
rent zones of the venue.
We're certain that all operators will be able to imagine convenient ways of using this
control facility.

Each Program contains a maximum of 40 Steps (scenes). To select a Program, first select one of
the 40 Memories available. If a Memor y isn't enabled, the following appears on the
--- YOU MUST SELECT A MEMORY ---
display: .
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chase

3.3 - Chase
Pilot 2000 has 192 channels that can be reserved for control of the dimmer channels.
These 192 channels can be animated thanks to Chases, series of on/off commands that can be
programmed by the operator.
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40 Chases are available, each made up of a maximum of 40 Steps.

In each step, it's possible to set:
- the level at which each channel is switched on (from 0 to 100%)
- the length of the step (Time, from 0 to 999 tenths of a second)
- the time taken to pass from one step to the next (Cross, from 0 to 100% of Time).
- general level.
- general timing.
To select a Chase, first select one of the 40 Memories available. If a Memory isn't enabled, the fol-
lowing appears:
--- YOU MUST SELECT A MEMORY ---
.

level
The possibility of setting the cross time
cross
from step to step allows to have a chase with
clear-cut changes between steps or a "soft"
changeover, in which the ‘cross’ creates a
“micro mix" between steps. chase
If CROSS is set at 100%, this means that it
step
lasts the same amount of time as the TIME of
the steps run, cancelling fade-up time and time seconds
thus obtaining a clear-cut ingnition.

psycho

3.4 - Psycho
The 192 dimmer channels (see 3.3) can also be used to control fixtures in time with the music,
with the sync linked to 4 different audio bands.
Pilot 2000 has 40 Psycho set-ups, which can be programmed
by the operator. For each of these, it's possible to assign:
- the level of single channels for each audio band.
- the general level.
- input/output time.
To select a Psycho, first select one of the 40 Memories available. If a Memory isn't enabled, the
following appears:
--- YOU MUST SELECT A MEMORY ---
.
preset

3.5 - Preset
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This function also uses the 192 dimmer channels available on the Pilot 2000, which in this case
are used to create fixed lighting scenes. There are 40 Presets available, programmable by the
operator. For each of these, it's possible to assign:
- the level of each single channel used
- the general level of the entire Preset (Level, from 0 to 100%)
- the fade-up/fade-down times of the entire Preset (Times, from 0 to 999 tenths of a second).

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To select a Preset, first select one of the 40 Memories available. If a

Memory isn't enabled, the following appears:
--- YOU MUST SELECT A MEMORY ---
.
unit

3.6 - Unit
Using this function, available even when no memory is enabled, access is gained to manual con-
trol of intelligent fixtures.
This group of controls is made up of 6 light grey faders, 6 light grey buttons,
movement controls and display:

DIMMR COLOR GOBOS SHUTT ROTGB FROST - 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0

pan tilt

.
Above each fader, the display indicates the effect it's controlling and the value set. Pressing one
of the buttons, control is assigned to the four cursor arrows. When Pan and Tilt are lit, the cursor
controls the positioning of the effects fixtures' mirrors and heads.
The two SCROLL buttons on the right of the display allow to scroll (in groups of 6 at a time) the
pages of unit's effects in group of 6 at a time. The units controlled can have a maximum of 36
channels, 30 for effects, 6 reserved for the moving parts and 2 for the options: each unit will the-
refore have a maximum of 5 pages of effects.
The 6th page contains preset moving effects (only for scanners and moving head fixtures), which
allow to create remarkable effects in a single program: with traditional controllers, this would
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3.6.1 - Groups of Units

Pilot 2000 is able to control 6 groups of Units independently of each other and offers the possibi-
lity of recalling the groups whenever required.
unit

When is pressed and held down, the following appears on the display:
select other units to make a group
GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 GRP5 GRP6 .
The 6 groups are assigned to the 6 light grey universal buttons and only one group can be used at
a time. To select the group of Units, press the button corresponding to the writing on the display,
then enable the Units required, which must all be of the same type. The green LEDs of the Units
selected on the Multifunction Keyboard and assigned to a Group flash together and the Units'
parameters are shown on the display, for example:
IRIS COLOR GOBOS SHUTT - 0
0 0 0 0 -- -- - 0.
When the Units that make up a group have different parameter values, these are replaced by three
FUNC
asterisks on the display *** . These asterisks will be replaced by a numerical value when
the effect of all the Units reaches the same value. In the event of mixed groups, i.e. those made
up of different types of intelligent fixtures, the only functions which can be controlled are those
regarding the movement of the mobile parts (mirror or moving head) - i.e. the Pan and Tilt chan-
nels. Any difference in the running of the movements will depend on the electromechanical cha-
racteristics of the relative fixtures.

3.6.2 - Moving effects

Pilot 2000 has several pre-programmed moving cues, dedicated to scanners and moving head
fixtures.
Using these powerful controls, it's possible to create highly effective cues with just one com-
mand, and it's also possible to use them when creating programs, with the considerable advanta-
ge of preparing a complete moving light effect in just one scene.
After having selected a unit (e.g. a scanner), use the right-hand scroll button to reach the page
dedicated to these functions. The following appears on the display:
SHAPE X_SCL Y_SCL SPEED RUN ANG XXX
static --- --- --- ----- --- YYY
The effects available at the moment are Circle, Square, Diagonal 1 (Diag1), Diagonal 2 (Diag2),
Corner, Infinity (Inf.ty) and Zigzag.
The parameters which can be changed by the operator are:
X_SCL: scale on the X axis (from 0 to 100%)
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Y_SCL: scale on the Y axis (from 0 to 100%)

SPEED: speed at which the effect runs (from 0 to 255)
RUN: direction of movement (normal or reverse)
ANG: starting angle of the effect (from 0° to 359°).

Using the scale and speed parameters, it's possible to deform the initial shape, thus creating

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others.
When several scanners are used with the same effect, the use of the ANG parameter allows to
create spectacular “chase” effects: this value in fact staggers the various fixtures, which appears
as a delay in carrying out the movement.
Some moving light effects give the most spectacular results when the fixtures used have a regular
or symmetric layout.
step

3.7 - Step
This control is used to select the step to be created or modified in a Program or Chase.
edit program chase

It's only enabled when Edit mode ( )is enabled along with or .
The Edit LED flashes.

3.8 - Page
Pilot 2000 has 2 pages for Memories, Programs, Chases, Psychos, Presets, Units and Steps.
page

When the button's LED is off ( )page 1 is enabled (selections from 1 to 20), whereas
page

when ( ) is lit, page 2 is enabled (selections from 21 to 40).

h o ld

3.9 - Hold
The Hold function allows to store the Elements created in the programs.
Hold also allows to copy the Memories. For example, if it's necessary to copy the contents of
Memory 1 to Memory 2, first select the "source" Memory and then, pressing and holding down
Hold, select the "target" memory.
edit

3.10 - Edit
This control is used to access the section for creating and modifying the Memory Objects
(Programs, Chases, Psychos and Presets). When Edit is enabled, the relative LED flashes.
Each function has different operating modes, so the relative sections in this manual must be read
for details.
levels

3.11 - Levels
Allows to set the general level of the Memory Objects (Programs, Chases, Psychos and Presets).
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This function operates simultaneously (but individually) on all 4 elements of the Memory Objects
assignable to a Memory and is only enabled for the elements of the Memory Objects that have
already been selected.
hol d

To store the new levels set, press the button and, keeping it pressed, press the button of
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the required Memory (for example ). As long as is pressed, the following appears on
--- SELECT DESTINATION MEMORY ---
the display: .

3.11.1 - Levels in Preset mode

levels

When , is pressed, the following appears on the display:

PRE04 PRE03 PRE02 PRE01
[255] 0 0 0 levels ok-> .
“PRE0x” indicates (in chronological order) which Preset has been selected.
To set the new values, use the light grey faders alongside the printing on the display.
Using the cursor buttons, it's possible to change the values and move from one Preset to another
of the 4 available.

3.11.2 - Levels in Chase mode

The description in paragraph 3.11.1 is also valid for Chases.
3.11.3 - Levels in Program mode
The description in paragraph 3.11.1 is also valid for Programs.
3.11.4 - Levels in Psycho mode
The description in paragraph 3.11.1 is also valid for Psychos.
times

3.12 - Times
This function allows to set fade-in and fade-out time for Presets and Chases.
The time can be set between 0 and 999 tenths of a second (600 hundredths of a second corre-
spond to 1 minute).

3.12.1 - Times in Preset mode

In this operating mode, Times allows to set the fade-up time of a Preset (a lighting cue with fixed
dimmable luminaires) in the relative Memory. The cue's fade-up and fade-down times are the
same.
This function operates simultaneously (but individually) on all the 4 Presets assignable to a
Memory, and is only enabled on Presets that have already been selected.
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times

When , is pressed, the following appears on the display:

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PRE04 PRE03 PRE02 PRE01

[600] 0 0 0 rise/fall ok-> .
Once the times required have been set, when OK is pressed (right-hand scroll button on the right

of the display ): use Hold to store the changes.

3.12.2 - Times in Chase mode

When working in Chase mode, the Times function can be used to set the following for each of the
4 Chases:
- Trigger (TRIG) built-in or musical sync signal (INTRN or MUSIC)
- Direction (RUN) normal or reverse running (NORM or BACKW)
- Speed (SPEED%) running speed (from 25% to 400% of default speed).
times

When , is pressed, the following appears on the display:

CHA TRIG RUN SPEED%
01 [INTRN] NORML 100 ok->
. To select the Chases, use
the Multifunction Keyboard keys. The 4 Chases of the current Memory will be indicated by the
2

relative lit LED , the Chase whose Times are being set will have the relative LED flashing
1

The music sync uses the signal picked up by the built-in microphone or the Audio In connector.
When Pilot 2000 is connected to an audio signal, the built-in microphone is automatically by-pas-
sed.
Chases normally run from step 1 to step 40. When a run is set on BACKWard, it goes from Step
40 to Step 1.
When creating a Chase, operators can set the duration time of each single Step.
By means of the Speed control, it's possible to accelerate up to 400% or slow down to 25% the
overall chase running speed, which will otherwise run at a default speed of 100%. The variation is
relative to the times set, which will all be subject to the acceleration or deceleration required, but
will maintain the characteristic of different step times set when creating the Chase.

copy
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3.13 - Copy
Pilot 2000 has 40 Programs, 40 Chases, 40 Psychos and 40 Presets. The Copy function allows
operators to copy the elements making up the Memory Objects, obtaining new elements identical
to the original ones.
When Copy is enabled, the relative LED flashes.
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AAccording to the current operating mode enabled when the Copy button is pressed, one of the
following messages appears on the display:
COPY OBJECT FROM TO esc<-
PRG [01]-> 2 ok-> if in Preset;
COPY OBJECT FROM TO esc<-
CHA [01]-> 2 ok-> if in Chase;
COPY OBJECT FROM TO esc<-
PSY [01]-> 2 ok-> if in Psycho;
COPY OBJECT FROM TO esc<-
PRE [01]-> 2 ok-> if in Preset.
The Up/Down cursor arrows are used to select the elements available, the Left/Right cursor
arrows to move from the "source" object to the "target“ object.
Press OK (right-hand Scroll button) to confirm the copy, ESC to abort the operation.
There's no “Undo” type of function for restoring the condition before the one confirmed with
OK.
e nt e r

3.14 - Enter
The Enter button is used to confirm storage of the new elements that make up the Memory
Objects or any modification made to them.
play

3.15 - Play
The Play function allows to run one of the 20 tracks of previously recorded “events”.
For details, see the relative chapter.
extra

3.16 - Extra
Pilot 2000 allows to reserve a maximum of 48 channels for particular units or functions.
One classic example is the control of strobe lights, smoke machines and, generally speaking, any
units requiring just one DMX channel for their control.
All signal settings and patching must be carried out in the Setup Menu (see 3.19).
When Extra is enabled, the relative LED flashes and on the following appears on the display:
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EXT01 EXT02 EXT03 EXT04 EXT05 EXT06 <->

[ 0] 0 0 0 0 0 . The right and left-hand
SCROLL buttons allow to scroll through the 8 pages dedicated to the 48 “Extra channels”.
According to the type of units controlled as “Extras”, they can be enabled using the faders and the
light grey universal buttons.

lamp

3.17 - Lamp
By means of this control, it's possible to send fixtures with this function the code for switching
their lamp on and off. When the Pilot is switched on, default status is that the lamp is lit. When
Lamp is pressed, the following message appears on the display:
SWITCH LAMPS BY HOLDING DOWN KEYS
.
By holding the keys of the Multifunction Keyboard down for a few seconds, it's possible to switch
the lamp on or off. When the green LED is lit, this shows that the lamp is lit, when the LED's off,
the lamp's off.
It must be remembered that switching the lamp on and off frequently, particularly with fixtures
fitted with discharge lamps, reduces the lamplife, sometimes considerably!
reset

3.18 - Reset
By means of this control, a command for resetting the electronics can be sent to fixtures with
this function. This is a type of direct action which the operator carries out on the units controlled.
The following message appears on the display:
PUSH UNIT`S KEYS TO SEND RESET
.
By pressing the keys of the Multifunction Keyboard, it's possible to send the command. The
green LED lights up for as long as the key is pressed.
menu

3.19 - Menu
This function is used to access the Setup Menu, by means of which the units are patched and
libraries managed. See chapter 4 for details of this function.
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4 - Setup functions
setup

Access is gained to these functions by pressing the button.

4.1 - Unit Patch

To control the 40 Units, it's necessary to carry out patching procedure.
When the Menu button flashes, the up/down cursor arrows are used to scroll through the options
available until the following screen appears:
CONFIGURATION & SETUP MENU
SELECT --> [UNIT PATCH ] ok->.
Pressing the right-hand arrow of the SCROLL buttons gives access to the setting menu:
UNIT TYPE FROM -100 1--cod--10
[ 1] VICTORY 2 <DEL> TO -111 ˘˘˛˛˛˘˘˛˛ .
The cursor arrows can be used to assign the parameters (up and down to increase or decrease
the values, right and left to move from function to function).
In the above case, unit 1 is an SGM Victory II 250, whose starting address is set at 100.
Pilot 2000 automatically calculates the last channel required by that unit and on the right-hand
side of the display shows the configuration to set on the dipswitch on the rear of the fixture.
In this case (as conventionally done), the dipswitch's "ON" position is that in which a small square
appears at the top.
Pressing the button corresponding to <DEL> deletes what has been previously set.
The operator isn't obliged to assign the units numerically rising patches (for example 100 for
number 1 and 125 for 2), but can handle the Units at his or her disposal as required.
Press one of the SCROLL buttons again to leave this function: storage is automatic.

4.2 - Dimmer Patch

This function allows to set which DMX channels correspond to the “dimmer channels”.
When the Menu button flashes, use the up/down cursor arrows to scroll the options
available until this screen appears:
CONFIGURATION & SETUP MENU
SELECT --> [DIMMER PATCH ] ok-> .
For access to these settings, just press the right-hand arrow of the SCROLL buttons (on the right
of the display):
DMX-CH CHANNEL LIM% EQUAL ok->
[001] <---- 1 100 7 <DEL> .
“DMX-CH” indicates the “physical” dimmer channel of the DMX chain (from 1 to 512); CHANNEL
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shows which dimmer channel of the Pilot will control the chosen channel or channels; LIM% indi-
cates any attenuation on that channel and EQUAL the equalization curve assigned to the channel.
Pressing the light grey button below the display, corresponding to <DEL>, the settings made will
be deleted.

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4.2.1 - Equalization curves

Use of equalization curves optimizes luminous output when using fixtures with different types of
lamps (e.g. theatrical fixtures and PAR 64).
There are 6 curves (from 1 to 6), linear output (N° 7) and an On/Off curve (N°8), which has the
following reference values:

000 ÷ 127 = off

128 ÷ 255 = on.

4.3 - Extra Patch

This function allows to define the DMX channels corresponding to the “extras”, i.e.
Those units (normally smoke machines or strobe lights) which the operator controls directly
(without going through Memory and Program).
When the Menu button flashes, use the up/down cursor arrows to scroll through the options avai-
lable until this screen appears:
CONFIGURATION & SETUP MENU
SELECT --> [EXTRA PATCH ] ok-> .
To access these settings, just press the right-hand arrow of the SCROLL buttons (on the right of
EXTRA DMX-CH LABEL KEY EQUAL
the display)
[001] --- EXT01 OR LIN <DEL> ok-> :
- “EXTRA” indicates the Extra channel to be set (from 1 to 48);
- “DMX-CH” indicates the DMX channel (from 1 to 512) which is to be controlled by the Extra
function;
- LABEL allows to choose (using just 5 characters) an abbreviation to identify the unit (e.g.
SMK01 could indicate smoke machine number 1);
- KEY indicates the type of function assigned to the light grey universal button;
- EQUAL indicates the equalization curve assigned to the channel.
Pressing the dark grey button below the display, in correspondence to <DEL>, the settings car-
ried- out will be deleted.

4.3.1 - Extra labels

The operator can replace standard Labels (e.g. EXT01) with a 5-character abbreviation which faci-
litates identification of the fixture controlled.
To modify the abbreviation, press the light grey universal button corresponding to EXT01 on the
display. The green LED will flash.
Using the cursor arrows (up, down, right and left), the operator can modify the description as
required.
To confirm the new Label, press the light grey button again (the LED goes off).
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4.3.2 - Extra Key mode

2 modes are available: OR and AND. When the OR mode is set, it's possible to control the Extra
unit can be controlled using the universal fader and using the button as a flash control (flash
always has a value of 255). When AND mode is chosen, the Extra unit is only enabled for as long
as the button is pressed and its output level regulated by the fader.
To change operating mode, just press the light grey universal button (during the setup stage)
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located in correspondence to the function Key. The new operating mode appears immediately on
the display

4.3.3 - Extra equalization curves

By means of this command, the operator can choose one of the 2 curves available: LIN and ON-
OFF.
When the Extra being controlled is (for example) a simple smoke machine with just a "start" but-
ton, linear regulation (LIN) is useless and sometimes doesn't give good unit control. For this type
of unit, there's an On-Off curve, which has a clear-cut threshold ensuring ideal control of the
machine.
To change the equalization curve, press the light grey universal button located in correspondence
to the Equal. function during the Setup stage. The new curve appears immediately on the display.

4.4 - Total Dimmer Channels

This function allows operators to decide how many DMX channels they want to dedicate to the
dimmer channels.
Pilot 2000 can control up to 192 channels, divided into 32 pages on the display.
It's important that operators set the correct number of channels, as this allows the Pilot 2000's
CPU to optimize its performance and dedicate more power to the section dedicated to the intelli-
gent Units.
When the Menu button flashes, use the up/down cursor arrows to scroll through the options avai-
lable until the following screen appears:
CONFIGURATION & SETUP MENU
SELECT --> [TOTAL DIMMER CHANNELS] ok-> .
To access these settings, just press the right-hand arrow of the SCROLL buttons (on the right of
N.PAGES CHANNELS esc<-
the display):
[ 8] 48 ok-> .
Using the up/down arrows or the fader corresponding to the writing on the display, operators can
change the number of pages, and the Pilot will indicate how many channels they correspond to.
Pressing OK (right-hand scroll button on the right of the display) confirms this operation, pres-
sing ESC (left-hand scroll button on the left of the display) aborts procedure without modifying.

4.5 - Working Area

Operators often have to limit a fixture's scanning area, for example to illuminate a proscenium
without lighting the front row of the stalls, or to adapt stored programs to stage situations, which
often change.
With a view to this, Pilot 2000 allows to control the 20 different scanning areas for each fixture
(obviously only scanners and moving head units) which operators have at their disposal.
When the Menu button flashes, use the Up/Down cursor arrows to scroll through the options
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until the following screen appears:

CONFIGURATION & SETUP MENU

SELECT --> [WORKING AREA ] ok-> .
For access to these settings, just press the right-hand arrow of the SCROLL buttons (on the right

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of the display):
‘ æ ∏ ÷ TEST SET 1 --- .
unit

The LED lights up simultaneously: this shows operators that they have to choose the unit
whose working area has to be modified.
To assign one of the available scanning areas, scroll with the fader under the "SET 1", until the
required area is reached. To check if the area meets requirements, the light grey button corre-
sponding to "TEST" is pressed (the message flashes) and the scanning area "tested" by moving
the joystick.
To modify the scanning area, press the light grey button under the 4 small corner symbols (‘,
æ, ∏, ÷) then move the joystick to the required new corner. When the ideal position is reached,
the new corner is stored by pressing the button again.
Operating areas can be created as required, without being obliged to form regular shapes, as
shown in this design.
0,999 999,999 0,999 999,999

scan new
area scan
area

0,0 999,0 0,0 999,0

.
There's no command for resetting a operating area once it's been set, but to do so the 4 corners
are selected and the co-ordinates shown in the design alongside entered: 0.0 - 999.0 - 999.999 -
0.999.
Reducing the scanning area of a fixture also considerably improves the precision of moving parts,
whether they're mirrors or heads. In fact, reducing the scanning area doesn't reduce the number
of steps for positioning, which remains unchanged (255 for 8-bit fixtures and 65.536 for 16-bit
fixtures). If the fixtures being controlled don't have commands for automatic inversion of scan-
ning co-ordinates, (to facilitate positioning fixtures mounted opposite each other), the scanning
areas allow to solve the problem by simply crossing over the corner values (e.g. setting corner
0.0 as 999.0 and vice versa).

4.6 - View Free Memory

This function allows to check how much memory is available for adding units to the library (DATA
MEM) and how much for recording events (RECORD).
When the Menus button Menu flashes, use the up/down cursor arrows to scroll through the
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options available until this screen appears:

CONFIGURATION & SETUP MENU

SELECT --> [VIEW FREE MEMORY ] ok-> .
To access these settings, just press the right-hand arrow of the SCROLL buttons (on the right of
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FREE MEMORY (bytes):

the display):
RECORD: 98304 DATA MEM: 225370 ok-> .
This function is left by pressing OK again.

4.7 - Internal Library

This menu, made up of 3 sections, is a fundamental part of the Pilot 2000's "brain": this is where
the units to be controlled are created, modified or cancelled from the internal memory.
When the Menu button flashes, use the up/down cursor arrows to scroll through the options avai-
lable until this menu appears:
CONFIGURATION & SETUP MENU
SELECT --> [INTERNAL LIBRARY ] ok-> .
To access these settings, just press the right-hand arrow of the SCROLL buttons (on the right of
the display).

4.7.1 - Create New Unit

Operators can use this function to enter any units the library doesn't already contain.
ATTENTION! Before proceeding with the creation of a new unit, make certain to have all the
necessary information regarding the unitsor better still, its instruction manual with all the
spec. tables.

Now, proceeding step by step and entering the required parameters, a new unit can be ready for
use in just a few minutes. The initial menu is the following:
--- INTERNAL LIBRARY CONFIGURATION ---
Select ITEM --- [CREATE NEW UNIT ] .
Access is gained to the library by pressing the right-hand SCROLL button.

N.B. To simplify menu examples, we shall create an SGM Victory II 250 as a new fixture.

4.7.1.1 - Total DMX Channel

This information allows the Pilot to know how many channels new units use. As already seen, the
maximum number possible is 36 channels, of which 6 are reserved for movement and auxiliary
functions. The menu is the following:
Select feature to configure for esc<-
NNNNNNNNNNNN--[TOTAL DMX CHANNEL ] ok-> . Pressing the right-hand
arrow gives access to setting and pressing the left-hand button, the function is left. The display
Total channels occupied on dmx esc<-
NNNNNNNNNNNN-- [12] ok->
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will show . Using CURSOR

up/down arrows, operators can increase the number of channels required for the new unit. The
choice is confirmed by pressing the right-hand SCROLL.
4.7.1.2 - LCD Effect Label
This menu allows descriptions of the commands required by the new unit to be written on the
LCD. The menu is the following

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Select feature to configure for esc<-

NNNNNNNNNNNN--[LCD EFFECT LABEL ] ok-> . Pressing the right-hand
arrow gives access to setting and pressing the left-hand button, the function is left. The display
will show
Enter number of lcd pages esc<-
NNNNNNNNNNNN-- [2] ok-> . Using the CURSOR
up/down arrows (or the right-hand fader of the row under the display), the operator can increase
the number of pages required to view all the unit's effects on the display. Continuing with our
example (the Victory II 250), 2 pages are required: the unit in fact has 12 channels, 4 of which are
reserved for Pan and Tilt and 1 for Remote Reset, so 7 remain for the effects, which will be divi-
ded by 6 (the effects which can be allocated to each menu), thus obtaining a result of 2 pages.
OK (the right-hand SCROLL button) confirms, after which it's possible to create the menus:
Enter the string for effects more<->
------------------------------------- P1 . The up/down CURSOR
arrows are used to scroll through the set of characters available, left/right to pass from letter to
letter, pressing the right-hand SCROLL gives access to page 2 and the left-hand SCROLL returns
to the previous menu.
Enter the string for effects more<->
In this case:
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR P1 and then
Enter the string for effects more<->
PRISM ------------------------------ P2 .
Press the left-hand SCROLL to return to the creation menu now. Storage is automatic.

4.7.1.3 - Softpatch
This part of the instructions regards patching functions to fixtures' physical channels. When
carrying out internal patching, the operator has to set the channel relative to the functions, so
effects can be used as required. The menu is the following:
Select feature to configure for esc<-
NNNNNNNNNNNN--[INTERNAL PATCH ] ok-> . Pressing the right-hand
arrow gives access to setting and pressing the left-hand button the function is left.
Once OK (right-hand SCROLL button) has been pressed, the effect string created in 4.7.1.2 will
reappear: the following menu appears:
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->
[ 1] -- -- -- -- -- P1 . Use the CURSOR up/down
arrows to set the value, left/right to pass from effect to effect, press the right-hand SCROLL to go
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to page 2 and the left-hand SCROLL to return to the previous menu.

In this case:

DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->

and then
[ 1] 2 8 3 7 4 P1
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PRISM ----------------------------- <->

[ 9] -- -- -- -- -- P2.
Press the left-hand SCROLL to return to the creation menu now. Storage is automatic..

4.7.1.4 - Stand-by Values

This menu is used to set the parameters that must be sent to fixtures when they're not involved in
a scene or used manually.
It's very important to set these values, particularly when working with fixtures fitted with dischar-
ge lamps, whose shutters have to be closed to avoid light spill, or those with halogen lamps, for
which, as well as closing the shutter, output can be lowered by dimming the light. The menu is
the following:
Select feature to configure for esc<-
NNNNNNNNNNNN--[STAND-BY VALUES ] ok-> . Press the right-hand arrow
to access setting and the left-hand button to leave the function.
Once OK (right-hand SCROLL) has been pressed, the effect string created in 4.7.1.2 will reappear:
the following menu appears:
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->
[ -] -- -- -- -- -- P1 . Use the CURSOR up/down
arrows to set the value, left/right to pass from effect to effect, press the right-hand SCROLL to go
to page 2 and the left-hand SCROLL to return to the previous menu.
In this case:
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->
in this case
[000] --- --- --- --- 000 P1 and them
PRISM ----------------------------- <->
[---] --- --- --- --- --- P2 .
These settings therefore indicate that when the scanner is not being used the dimmer must be at
0 and the shutter closed.
Press the dark grey button corresponding to the string on the display: it's possible to set an unva-
ried condition (i.e. the last value remains), corresponding to three dashes (---).
Press the left-hand SCROLL to return to the creation menu now. Storage is automatic.

4.7.1.5 - Type of effects

This menu is used to decide which of the new fixture's functions are effects and which are dim-
mers. Dimmer functions will always be subject to the action of the fader: this allows a program to
"come up" gradually, along with the other luminaires controlled by the desk. The screen is the fol-
lowing:
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Select feature to configure for esc<-

NNNNNNNNNNNN--[EFFECT TYPE ] ok-> . Press the right-hand arrow
to access setting and the left-hand button to leave the function. Once OK (right-hand SCROLL)
has been pressed, the effect string created in 4.7.1.2 reappears and the following menu appears:

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DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->

[EFF] EFF EFF EFF EFF EFF P1 . Utilizzando le frecce
CURUse the CURSOR up/down arrows to set the value, left/right to pass from effect to effect,
press the right-hand SCROLL to go to page 2 and the left-hand SCROLL to return to the previous
menu
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->
In this case:
[DIM] EFF EFF EFF EFF EFF P1 and
PRISM ----------------------------- <->
then
[EFF] --- --- --- --- --- P2 .
These settings therefore indicate when the channel of the dimmer function must be considered as
such (DIM) and when it must be considered as an effect (EFF).
Press the left-hand SCROLL to return to the creation menu now. Storage is automatic.

4.7.1.6 - Mirror/Head Patch

This menu is used to set the channels dedicated to the movement of mirrors and moving heads.
Numerous fixtures allow both 8 and 16 bit control, others only 8-bit. As already said in previous
chapters, 16-bit movement gives a better quality movement. However, since DMX standard requi-
res that each channel is assigned with a value of between 0 and 255, two channels (operating
together) are required for the higher resolution, so the value range is between 0 and 65,536.
In 16-bit mode, the two channels (e.g. those for Pan) will have two special functions, called Least
Significant Byte (LSB, L or Fine) and Most Significant Byte (MSB, H or Coarse).
In 8-bit mode, just one channel is used (e.g. that of the Pan), so only the MSB (H) parameter is
set, leaving the LSB indeterminate (---).
Remember to check if the fixture to be controlled is operating in 8 or 16 bit mode!
The following menu appears:
Select feature to configure for esc<-
NNNNNNNNNNNN--[MIRROR/HEAD PATCH ] ok-> . Press the right-hand arrow
to access setting and the left-hand button to leave the function: the following appears on the
X(PAN) ≥ Y(TILT) ≥ MIRROR/HEAD
display:
H[--]L -- ≥H -- L -- ≥ OUTPUT ok-> . Use the CURSOR
up/down arrows to set the value, left/right to pass from parameter to parameter and the right-
hand SCROLL to return to the previous menu.
X(PAN) ≥ Y(TILT) ≥ MIRROR/HEAD
In this case:
H[ 5]L 11 ≥H 6 L 12 ≥ OUTPUT ok-> if we want to
use the Victory in 16-bit mode (advisable),
X(PAN) ≥ Y(TILT) ≥ MIRROR/HEAD
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or
H[ 5]L -- ≥H 6 L -- ≥ OUTPUT ok-> if it's to be used in 8-bit
mode.
Press OK (right-hand SCROLL) to return to the previous menu.
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4.7.1.7 - Hard/Soft Cross

This menu is used to set the speed at which the fixture passes from one effect to another. This
"run" can be HARD, i.e. taking place at the highest possible speed, or SOFT, i.e. according to the
time set with Time (i.e. the changeover from one effect to another). The following menu appears:
Select feature to configure for esc<-
NNNNNNNNNNNN--[HARD/SOFT CROSS ] ok->. Press the right-hand arrow
to access setting and the left-hand button to leave the function.
Once OK (right-hand SCROLL) has been pressed, the effect string created in 8.5.1.2 reappears:
the following menu appears:
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->
[HARD] HARD HARD HARD HARD HARD P1 . Use the CURSOR up/down
arrows to set the value, left/right to pass from effect to effect, press the right-hand SCROLL to go
to page 2 and left-hand SCROLL to return to the previous menu.
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->
In this case:
[SOFT] SOFT HARD SOFT SOFT HARD P1 and then
PRISM ----------------------------- <->
[HARD] --- --- --- --- --- P2 .
These settings therefore indicate that the channel of the dimmer function, the gobos and their
rotation and the prism and its rotation must operate in SOFT mode, whereas the colourchanger
and shutter operate in HARD mode.
Press the left-hand SCROLL to return to the creation menu now. Storage is automatic.
The operator can have two versions of the same fixture in the library, one with SOFT settings
(more suited to live applications) and the other HARD (better for clubs).

4.7.1.8 - Unit Name

This menu is used to name new units: operators have a complete set of upper and lower case
characters and symbols at their disposal for this purpose.
The following menu appears:
Select feature to configure for esc<-
NNNNNNNNNNNN--[UNIT NAME ] ok-> . Press the right-hand arrow
to access setting and the left-hand button to leave the function.The following menu appears:
INSERT/MODIFY THE NAME OF THE UNIT:
-NNNNNNNNNNNN- .
Use the CURSOR up/down arrows (and the right-hand fader under the display) to choose the let-
ters, left/right to pass from letter to letter and press the left-hand SCROLL to return to the pre-
vious menu.
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INSERT/MODIFY THE NAME OF THE UNIT:

In this case:
-VICTORY2 TST- .

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4.7.1.9 - Reset/Lamp Values

This menu is used to set the parameters which allow the fixture to carry out Remote Reset and
Remote lamp on/off if it has this fixture.
These settings will be used for the Reset and Lamp functions.
The following menu appears:
Select feature to configure for esc<-
VICTORY TST --[RESET/LAMP VALUES ] ok-> . Press the right-hand arrow
to access setting and the left-hand button to leave the function.
Once OK (right-hand SCROLL) has been pressed, the following menu appears:
RESET OFF ON ≥ LAMP OFF ON
[--] --- --- ≥ -- --- --- ok->. Use the CURSOR up/down
arrows to set the value and the right-hand SCROLL to confirm the choice and return to the pre-
vious menu.
RESET OFF ON ≥ LAMP OFF ON
In this case:
[10] 000 255 ≥ -- --- --- ok->
.
These settings therefore indicate that the Remote Reset channel operates on channel 10.
Press the right-hand SCROLL to return to the creation menu now. Storage is automatic.

4.7.1.10 - Dip-switch Configuration

This menu is used to enter the data that allow the Pilot to show the exact configuration of the
dipswitch for patching the units during unit assignment procedure (see 4.1). If the new unit does
not have a dipswitch section, but a built-in microcomputer, these settings can be omitted. The fol-
lowing menu appears:
Select feature to configure for esc<-
VICTORY TST --[DIP-SWITCH CONFIG.] ok-> . Press the right-hand arrow
to access setting and the left-hand one to leave the function. Once OK (right-hand SCROLL) has
been pressed, the following menuappears:
ENTER THE DIP-SWITCH CONFIGURATION
n.dip=[ 9] 1st channel= 0 ˛ ok-> .
Use the CURSOR up/down arrows to set the value, the left and right-hand ones to pass from
parameter to parameter and the right-hand SCROLL to confirm the choice and return to the pre-
vious page.
The number of switches (n.dip) which make up the dipswitch section indicates which type of
component the fixture's manufacturer has used. The "1st channel" message is used to set the
method used by the manufacturer to enter the address. The dipswitch enters addresses in binary
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ON
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OFF
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256

logic, summing all the values shown by the switches set at ON: .
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There are two ways of using this addressing system: the first uses a pure binary system, whereas
the second automatically adds a 1 to the address. We shall therefore indicate if the 1st Channel
has a value of 1 or 0. Addressing changes according to the two examples in

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ON fig. 1
OFF

1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
2+8+32+64=106

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ON fig. 2
OFF

1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
fig. 1 (pure binary) and fig. 2 (1+ binary): : 2+8+32+64=106+1=107 . Both systems are
used by manufacturers throughout the world and in practical terms, differ in the fact that in the
pure binary system the address has a value of 1 if the switch is at ON, whereas in the "1+binary"
mode, the address has a value of 1 if all the switches are at OFF. SGM uses the "1 + binary"
system, i.e. with a 0 base.

4.7.1.11 - Beam Find Value

This menu is used by operators to set new units' control channels' conditions for use when
carrying out the procedure for defining the scanning area. Many scanners and moving head fixtu-
res are fitted with diaphragms or systems for reducing the dimension of the output beam and
these can be used to advantage for the best definition of the fixtures' operating areas.
The following menu appears:
Select feature to configure for esc<-
VICT II TST--[BEAM FIND VALUES ] ok-> . Press the right-hand arrow
to access setting and the left-hand one to leave the function. Once OK (right-hand SCROLL) has
been pressed, the effect string created in 4.7.1.2 will reappear: the following menu appears:
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->
[ -] -- -- -- -- -- P1
. Use the CURSOR up/down
arrows to set the value, left/right to pass from effect to effect, press the right-hand SCROLL to go
to page 2 and the left-hand SCROLL to return to the previous menu. In this case:
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->
[255] 000 000 135 000 255 P1 and
PRISM ----------------------------- <->
then
[000] --- --- --- --- --- .
P2
These settings therefore indicate that in "beam find" status we want the light to be 100%, with
gobo 6 (small circle) and the shutter open.
Press the left-hand SCROLL to return to the creation menu now. Storage is automatic.
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4.7.1.12 - Control Type

This menu is used to choose one of the two options available for using fixtures' effects. Many
models on the market have continuous colour and gobo wheel rotation (analog functions), which
enables operators to obtain interesting projection effects, but during programming, it's often
more important to be able to latch a certain colour or effect immediately.

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The types of control available are Linear (LIN) and Tabular (TAB): the former enables to scroll
through the parameters using the programmed fader, the latter also assigns the up/down CUR-
SOR buttons the direct passage to the "centre value" of an effect. This means that if a certain gobo
is projected using values 120 to 139, 132 can be entered to recall it. The use of the tables requi-
res more memory when adding new units to the library (see parag. 4.7.1.2). The following menu
appears:
Select feature to configure for esc<-
NNNNNNNNNNNN--[CONTROL TYPE ] ok-> .Press the right-hand arrow
to access setting and the left-hand one to leave the function.
Once OK (right-hand SCROLL) has been pressed, the effect string created in 4.7.1.2 will reappear:
the following menu appears:
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->
[LIN] LIN LIN LIN LIN LIN P1 . Use the CURSOR up/down
arrows to set the value, left/right to pass from effect to effect, press the right-hand SCROLL to go
to page 2 and the left-hand SCROLL to return to the previous menu. In this case:
DIMMR COLOR PALET GOBOS ROT.G SHUTR <->
[LIN] LIN LIN TAB LIN LIN P1 and
PRISM ----------------------------- <->
then
[LIN] --- --- --- --- --- P2 .
These settings therefore indicate that tabular control will only be used for the gobo channel.
To set the tables' parameter, press the light grey button below where GOBOS is printed. The fol-
lowing will appear on the display:
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [ 1] 1 0 ok-> .
TO.ITEM is intended as the number of parameters to be entered in the table (maximum 50). Press
the right-hand CURSOR button to decide which INDEX to change and then the VALUE to enter for
that index.
Continuing with the example of the Victory II 250, the following appears:
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 1 0 ok->
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 2 25 ok->
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 3 45 ok->
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
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EFFECT_4 [13] 4 65 ok->

PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 5 85 ok->
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PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE

EFFECT_4 [13] 6 105 ok->
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 7 125 ok->
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 8 145 ok->
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 9 165 ok->
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 10 180 ok->
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 11 198 ok->
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 12 218 ok->
PAGE_1 TOT.ITEM ITEM VALUE
EFFECT_4 [13] 13 255 ok->
Press the right-hand SCROLL button to return to the previous menu. Storage is automatic.
Press the left-hand SCROLL button to leave this menu and return to programming.

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4.8 - Error messages

If the procedure for creating a new fixture is carried out successfully, no particular message will
appear on the display and operators can continue patching work and use of the new fixture. If any
mistakes are made or any steps forgotten when creating new units, the display will show a mes-
sage like this:
CONFIGURATION MISHMASH! retry<-
Do you want to exit or retry ? exit-> .
Press the right-hand SCROLL button to see all the parameters again and correct any wrong data:
press the left-hand button to abort the session for creating the new unit, obviously losing all the
work done up until then.

When changes are made to a unit that already exists, the following appears on the display:
UNITA X -ALREADY EXISTS ! quit<-
Do you want to replace it ? <no> yes-> .
Press YES to confirm the modification to the existing unit, NO (the light grey button correspon-
ding to the message) to return to the main menu and QUIT to return to parameter modification
procedure.

When all available storage space has been used and the operator tries to add new units, the fol-
lowing appears:
THERE IS NOT ENOUGH SPACE IN RAM !
ok-> . È possibile liberare memo
Storage space can be freed by eliminating unused units (see 4.6). Pressing OK switches off the
error message.
Different use of the memory for “Event Recording” (chapter 10) doesn't indicate the lack of space
with a message: in this case, recording stops automatically (see 10.2).

When operators selects more than 4 elements of the same type of Memory Objects which make
up a Memory (4 Programs + 4 Chases + 4 Psychos + 4 Presets), the following message appears
on the display:
WARNING: Maximum of four elements!
ok-> . In this case, the Pilot blocks all
the Editing procedure and the OK button (right-hand Scroll button) must be pressed to continue.

4.9 - Modifying a unit in the library

This option allows operators to modify the parameters of units already in the library.
This procedure is carried out as explained in parag. 4.7.1 and sub-paragraphs.
Any messages that may appear on the display have already been described in parag. 4.8.
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The function is accessed from the following menu:

--- INTERNAL LIBRARY CONFIGURATION ---
Select ITEM --- [EDIT EXISTING UNIT ] .
Press the right-hand SCROLL button key to access the function.
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4.10 - Deleting a unit from the library

This option allows operators to delete obsolete or unused units from the Pilot 2000's library. This
procedure is necessary when there is insufficient space to add new units. The function is acces-
sed from the following menu:
--- INTERNAL LIBRARY CONFIGURATION ---
Select ITEM --- [DELETE UNIT ] .
Press the SCROLL buttons' right-hand key to access the function:
Select unit to erase from library esc<-
[UNITA X ] ok-> .
Press ESC (left-hand SCROLL button) to leave the cancel function or OK (right-hand button) to
eliminate the fixture.

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5 - Creating and modifying elements in the

Memories
This section of the manual describes the procedure for creating the elements that make up the
Memory Objects: Program, Chase, Psycho e Preset.

5.1 - Creating a Program

To illustrate the following examples, operators will have patched the Units from 1 to 5 setting
them as SGM Victory II 250 scanners (starting addresses 200, 225, 250, 275, 300). For patching
options, see chapter 4.1.

As already anticipated, each Memory contains a maximum of 4 Program, able to work simulta-
neously and it's not possible to create or modify a Program without first having selected the
Memory it belongs to.
A total of 40 Programs are available, so it must always be remembered that carrying out a modifi-
cation in a Program used by several Memories is equivalent to modifying all the Memories that
contain it.
program

When the button is pressed, the following message appears:

--- SELECT PROGRAMS ---

To create or modify a Program, press the relative key on the Multifunction

1or21 edit

Keyboard (for example ), then press to enter editing mode.

When several Programs are selected (max. 4), the flashing LED indicates which is being created
1or21

or modified ( ). The program is indicated on the display, followed by its length.

This is initially indeterminate and indicated by two dashes “--”:
PROG LENGTH esc<-
01 [--] edit-> .
To continue creating a Program, press the right-hand scroll button (Edit).
Press the left-hand button to abort Program creation/modification.
Once Edit is confirmed, the first operation to be carried out is to select the Units that will be ope-
rative in the Program.
Once the required Program has been completed, return to the menu
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PROG LENGTH esc<-

01 [--] edit-> and enter the Length of the
Program: if it has 10 Steps, the following will be set
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PROG LENGTH esc<-

01 [10] edit-> .
edit

After leaving the Program's functions, the following appears on the display
PRG 01 will be UPDATED ! back<-
Press ENTER to store <ESC> .
en ter

Pressing the button, the variations carried out will be stored definitively, press the light
grey universal button in correspondence to ESC on the display to abort Edit without modifying the
Program, press Back (Left-hand scroll) to return to the Editing phase.

5.1.1 - Selecting Units/Effects

It must be remembered that a Unit (or its effects) cannot be used by 2 or more Programs
simultaneously because of the board's LTP mixing technique (chap. 3.1.1.1)!
For this reason, the first operation is to decide which Units and effects are to be used in the
Program. Scrolling with the up/down cursor arrows, the following appears on the display:
EDIT MENU esc<-
[ACTIVE EFFECTS ] ok-> . Pressing OK (right-hand Scroll
button) gives access to the menu used to choose Units/effects.
unit

The button's red LED flashes and the green LEDs of the keys corresponding to the ena-
bled Units which were previously patched (see 4.1) light up on the Multifunction Keyboard:
1or21 2or22 3or23 4or24 5or25

.It's now possible to enable or disable the Units: the enabled

ones (with the LED lit) will be used by the Program, those which are disabled (LED off) will be
ignored.
Among the enabled Units, the one whose LED is flashing is selected to have effects enabled
(which will be shown on the display):
DIMMR COLOR GOBOS SHUTT ROTGB FROST
select active units/effects .
The buttons of the effects of the Unit selected will be enabled when the LEDs of the universal but-
tons corresponding to the indications on the display are lit. In this function, Pan and Tilt can also
be enabled or not. It must always be remembered that there may be effects on the following
pages: in this case (pressing the right-hand Scroll button):
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PRISM
select active units/effects .
The selection of the effects to enable is carried out for every unit enabled in the Program.
Once this procedure is finished, press the left-hand scroll button to return to the Edit Menu.

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5.1.2 - Editing Steps

In this section, it's possible to create or modify the Steps (scenes) which make up the Program.
Scrolling with the up/down cursor arrows, the following appears on the display:
EDIT MENU esc<-
[EDIT STEPS ] ok-> . Pressing OK (right-hand Scroll
button) gives access to the menu for creating or modifying the Steps.
unit

The button's red LED flashes and the green LEDs of the keys corresponding to the ena-
bled Units which were previously patched (see 4.1) and for which the effects to be used have
1or21 2or22 3or23 4or24 5or25

been enabled light up on the Multifunction Keyboard: it's now

possible to set the Units as required.
Among the enabled Units, the one with the flashing LED is selected to have its effects enabled (as
shown on the display):
DIMMR COLOR GOBOS SHUTT ROTGB FROST ≥ 0
0≥ 0≥ 0≥ 0≥ 0≥ 0≥ ≥ 0 . By means of the universal
faders, the commands can be sent to the effects of the selected Units, which can be controlled
individually or in Groups of units (see Chapter 3.6.1).
step

When the button is pressed and held down, the Multifunction Keyboard is used to select
the Step to be created or modified.

h o ld

The button allows to store the new Step and make a copy in another Step. When the but-
ton is pressed, the following appears on the display:
select destination step
. The operator can then
store (pressing the button of the current Step) or copy the Step (pressing the button of the new
Step).
Proceed in this way for each Step required.
When this procedure is finished, press the left-hand scroll button to return to the Edit Menu.

5.1.3 - Step Time

This menu is used to set the running time for each Step in a Program. Scrolling with the up/down
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cursor arrows, the following appears on the display:

EDIT MENU esc<-
[STEP`S TIME ] ok-> . Press OK (right-hand Scroll
button) for access to the menu for setting the times.
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The following appears on the display:

PROG STEP CROSS% TIME ok->
- 1- [ 1] 50 20 .
Here operators can set each Step's duration time (Time) and running time
(Cross%), expressed as a percentage variation of the Time.
If it's necessary to set several Steps simultaneously with the same parameters, GROUP OF STEPS
step

can be used: pressing and holding it down, the following appears on the display:
select other steps to make a group
- 1- [ 1] 50 20 , then pressing the
2or22 3or23 4or24

Multifunction Keyboard keys of the Steps required (for example ), the fol-
lowing appears on the display:
PROG STEP CROSS% TIME ok->
- 1- [GR] *** *** . The three asterisks show
that the operator has selected steps with different values which will be replaced whenever the cor-
responding universal fader is moved.

5.2 - Creating a Chase

As already mentioned (see 3.3), Pilot 2000 has 40 Chases, each with a maximum of 40 Steps.
As with the Programs, it must always be remembered that modifying a Chase used by several
Memories is equivalent to modifying all the Memories that contain it.
chase

After having pressed the , button, the following message appears on the display
--- SELECT CHASES ---

PTo create or modify a Chase, press the relative key on the Multifunction
1or21 edit

Keyboard (for example ). then press to access editing mode.

When several chases are selected (max. 4), the flashing LED indicates which is being created or
1or21

modified ( ). The program is indicated on the display, followed by its length.

This is initially indeterminate and indicated by two dashes “--”:
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CHASE LENGTH esc<-

01 [--] edit->
.
To proceed with creation of the Chase, press the right-hand Scroll button (Edit).
Pressing the left-hand button aborts creation/modification.

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Once the required Chase has been completed, go back to the menu
PROG LENGTH esc<-
01 [--] edit-> and enter the chase's length: if it
has 15 Steps, the setting is
CHASE LENGTH esc<-
01 [15] edit-> .
edit

After Chase functions have been left, the following appears

CHA 01 will be UPDATED ! back<-
Press ENTER to store <ESC> .
en ter

Pressing the button, the changes made will be stored definitively, pressing the light grey
universal button corresponding to ESC on the display, Edit is aborted without modifying the
Chase, pressing Back (left-hand scroll) returns to the
Edit stage.

5.2.1 - Editing Steps

In this section, it's possible to create or modify the Steps (scenes) which make up the Chase
Scrolling with the up/down cursor arrows, the following appears on the display:
EDIT MENU esc<-
[EDIT STEPS ] ok-> . Pressing OK (right-hand Scroll
button) gives access to the menu for creating or modifying the Steps.
step

The button's red LED flashes and the green LEDs of the buttons corresponding to the
1or21

Step being created/modified: .

The level of each dimmer channel appears on the display (divided 6 to each page):
CH001 CH002 CH003 CH004 CH005 CH006
[ 0] 0 0 0 0 0 . By means of the universal
faders, the levels (from 0 to 255) can be assigned, while by means of the light grey universal but-
tons it's possible to assign a clear-cut "ON" (level 255) or "OFF" (level 0) to the individual chan-
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nels.
The Multifunction Keyboard is used to select the Step to be created or modified and storage is
automatic.
Proceed in the same way for each Step required.
The Step is deleted by pressing the Reset button.
When this procedure is finished, press the left-hand scroll button to return to the Edit Menu.
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5.2.2 - Step Time

This menu is used to set the running time for each Step in a Chase.
Scrolling with the up/down cursor arrows, the following appears on the display:
EDIT MENU esc<-
[STEP`S TIME ] ok-> . Pressing OK (right-hand Scroll
button) gives access to the menu for setting the times.

CHASE STEP CROSS% TIME ok->

This will appear:
- 1- [ 1] 50 20 .
At this point, operators can set each Step's duration time (Time) and fade-up time (Cross%),
expressed as a percentage variation of Time (see 3.3).
If it's necessary to set several Steps simultaneously with the same parameters, GROUP OF STEPS
step

can be used: pressing and keeping it pressed, the following appears on the display:
select other steps to make a group
- 1- [ 1] 50 20 ,then press the keys of the
2or22 3or23 4or24

Steps required on the Multifunction Keyboard (for example ) the following

PROG STEP CROSS% TIME ok->
appears:
- 1- [GR] *** *** . The three asteri-
sks indicate that the operator hasn't yet set a new value, which will replace them as soon as the
corresponding universal fader is moved.

5.3 - Creating a Psycho

As already mentioned (see 3.4), Pilot 2000 has 40 Psychos.
As with the Programs and Chases, it must always be remembered that modifying a Psycho used
by several Memories is equivalent to modifying all the Memories that contain it.

psycho

After having pressed the , button, the following message appears on the display:
--- SELECT PSYCHOS ---
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To create or modify a Psycho, press the relative key on the Multifunction

1or21 edit

Keyboard (for example ),then press to access editing mode.

When several Psychos are selected (max. 4), the flashing LED indicates which is being created or

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modified ( ).
edit

Pressing again aborts creation/modification and after exiting the procedure, the following
appears:
PSY 01 will be UPDATED ! back<-
Press ENTER to store <ESC> .
en ter

Pressing the button, the variations made will be stored definitively, pressing the light grey
universal button corresponding to ESC on the display, Edit is aborted without modifying the
Psycho, pressing Back (left-hand scroll) returns to the
Edit stage.

5.3.1 - Editing Psychos

The green LED corresponding to Psycho being created/modified lights up on the Multifunction
1or21

Keyboard: .
The level of each dimmer channel (divided into 6 per page) is shown on the display:
CH001 CH002 CH003 CH004 CH005 CH006
[ 0] 0 0 0 0 0 . The universal faders are
used to assign the levels (from 0 to 255), whereas the light grey universal buttons indicated in the
figure are used to select the audio frequencies to which the channels are to be assigned:
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pan tilt

.
From left to right, for as long as the button is pressed, the following appears on the display:
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Edit channel`s value for band NNNN

where NNNN stands for Low, Mid-Low, Mid-High and High.

The level of the channels is handled independently for each audio band. As already seen with
mixing techniques, the highest level takes precedence on output (see 3.1.1.1), according to the
following table:

Low Band channel 001 level 155

Mid-Low Band channel 001 level 180
Mid-High Band channel 001 level 200
High Band channel 001 level 100

Output channel 001 level 200

edit

When these operations have been carried out, press to save modifications and leave the
function.

5.4 - Creating a Preset

As already mentioned (see 3.5), Pilot 2000 has 40 Presets, each with a maximum of 40 Steps. It's
therefore possible to create scenes of lights using the dimmer channels (max 192 - see 3.5 and
4.2) of which any 4 can be enabled simultaneously. As with Programs, Chases and Psychos, it
must always be remembered that modifying a Preset used by several Memories is equivalent to
modifying all the Memories that contain it.
preset

After having pressed the , button, the following message appears on the display
--- SELECT PRESET ---

To create or modify a Preset, press the relative key on the Multifunction

1or21 edit

Keyboard (for example ), then press to access editing.

When several Presets are selected (max. 4), the flashing LED indicates which is being created or
1or21

modified ( ).
edit
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Pressing again, creation/modification is aborted and when left, the following appears on
the display
PRE 01 will be UPDATED ! back<-
Press ENTER to store <ESC> .

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en ter

Pressing the button, variations made will be stored definitively, pressing the light grey
universal button corresponding to ESC on the display, Edit is aborted without modifying the
Preset, pressing Back (left-hand scroll) returns to the
Edit stage.

5.4.1 - Editing Presets

The green LED corresponding to the Preset being created/modified lights up on the Multifunction
1or21

Keyboard: .
The level of each dimmer channel (divided into 6 per page) is shown on the display:
CH001 CH002 CH003 CH004 CH005 CH006
[ 0] 0 0 0 0 0 . The universal faders are
used to assign the levels (from 0 to 255), whereas the light grey universal buttons are used to set
edit

the values 0 or 255 directly. When these operations have been carried out, press to store
modifications and leave the function.
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6 - Advanced use of the Pilot 2000

In this section, some easy ways for increasing the possibilities offered by the Pilot 2000 are
described.

6.1 - Multiple units

NEVER try to create new units or multiple units without first having all the data regarding the
units to be created or modified!

As has already been seen, each Pilot 2000 can control 40 fixtures, each using up to 36 channels.
There are at present no intelligent fixtures on the market requiring this number of channels: the
SGM Galileo IV Live 1200 (at present the most powerful in the SGM range) in fact only uses 18.
Considering that the board operates on all 512 DMX channels, it's possible to exploit the 36 chan-
nels available by creating Multiple Units, i.e. “units made up of more than one fixture”.
This programming must be carried out carefully, particularly when setting the fixtures' addresses.

To give a practical example: we've 15 SGM Flasher DMX 1.5 units at our disposal to enter among
the units already available.
Using the normal method, 15 of 40 units availablewill be used for control, but (by analysing the
Flashers) it can be seen that they only use 2 channels, for the dimmer and flash rate respectively.
It's therefore possible to create a multiple unit made up of all 15 fixtures, but in this case, the
assignment of the addresses to be set on the fixtures must be in rising order, starting with the
first fixture and addressing them as follows:

- Flasher #1 001 - Flasher #2 003 - Flasher #3 005

- Flasher #4 007 - Flasher #5 009 - Flasher #6 011
- Flasher #7 013 - Flasher #8 015 - Flasher #9 017
- Flasher #10 019 - Flasher #11 021 - Flasher #12 023
- Flasher #13 025 - Flasher #15 027

In the following example, the effects of the 15 fixtures will be set to run in sequence.
We can therefore create a new "Super Flasher" unit, setting the parameters in this way (for a detai-
led description, see chapter 4 and sub-chapters):
* Channels used:
Total channels occupied on DMX esc<-
NNNNNNNNNNNN-- [30] ok->

* Description of the commands on the Pilot display:

Enter the string for effects more<->
DIM01 RAT01 DIM02 RAT02 DIM03 RAT03 P1
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Enter the string for effects more<->

DIM04 RAT04 DIM05 RAT05 DIM06 RAT06 P2

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Enter the string for effects more<->

DIM07 RAT07 DIM08 RAT08 DIM09 RAT09 P3
Enter the string for effects more<->
DIM10 RAT10 DIM11 RAT11 DIM12 RAT12 P4
Enter the string for effects more<->
DIM13 RAT13 DIM14 RAT14 DIM15 RAT15 P5
• Allocation of control channels:
DIM01 RAT01 DIM02 RAT02 DIM03 RAT03 <->
[ 1] 2 3 4 5 6 P1
DIM04 RAT04 DIM05 RAT05 DIM06 RAT06 <->
[ 7] 8 9 10 11 12 P2
DIM07 RAT07 DIM08 RAT08 DIM09 RAT09 <->
[13] 14 15 16 17 18 P3
DIM10 RAT10 DIM11 RAT11 DIM12 RAT12 <->
[19] 20 21 22 23 24 P4
DIM13 RAT13 DIM14 RAT14 DIM15 RAT15 <->
[25] 26 27 28 29 30 P5

• Allocation of control channels:

DIM01 RAT01 DIM02 RAT02 DIM03 RAT03 <->
[000] 000 000 000 000 000 P1
DIM04 RAT04 DIM05 RAT05 DIM06 RAT06 <->
[000] 000 000 000 000 000 P2
DIM07 RAT07 DIM08 RAT08 DIM09 RAT09 <->
[000] 000 000 000 000 000 P3
DIM10 RAT10 DIM11 RAT11 DIM12 RAT12 <->
[000] 000 000 000 000 000 P4
DIM13 RAT13 DIM14 RAT14 DIM15 RAT15 <->
[000] 000 000 000 000 000 P5
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• Setting for standby parameters:

DIM01 RAT01 DIM02 RAT02 DIM03 RAT03 <->
[DIM] EFF DIM EFF DIM EFF P1
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DIM04 RAT04 DIM05 RAT05 DIM06 RAT06 <->

[DIM] EFF DIM EFF DIM EFF P2
DIM07 RAT07 DIM08 RAT08 DIM09 RAT09 <->
[DIM] EFF DIM EFF DIM EFF P3
DIM10 RAT10 DIM11 RAT11 DIM12 RAT12 <->
[DIM] EFF DIM EFF DIM EFF P4
DIM13 RAT13 DIM14 RAT14 DIM15 RAT15 <->
[DIM] EFF DIM EFF DIM EFF P5

Setting for Mirror/Head (the fixture has no moving parts):

X(PAN) ≥ Y(TILT) ≥ OUTPUT ok->
H[--]L -- ≥H -- L -- ≥ MIRROR/HEAD

Setting for Slope Speed, bearing in mind that both the dimmer and the Flasher DMX 1.5 flash rate
have linear regulation:
DIM01 RAT01 DIM02 RAT02 DIM03 RAT03 <->
[SOFT] SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT P1
DIM04 RAT04 DIM05 RAT05 DIM06 RAT06 <->
[SOFT] SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT P2
DIM07 RAT07 DIM08 RAT08 DIM09 RAT09 <->
[SOFT] SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT P3
DIM10 RAT10 DIM11 RAT11 DIM12 RAT12 <->
[SOFT] SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT P4
DIM13 RAT13 DIM14 RAT14 DIM15 RAT15 <->
[SOFT] SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT P5

• Setting for the new fixture's name:

ENTER/MODIFY THE NAME OF THE UNIT
-SuperFlasher-

• Setting for Remote Reset and lamp ignition (not available on the Flasher):
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RESET OFF ON ≥ LAMP OFF ON

[--] --- --- ≥ -- --- --- ok->

• Definition of the setting modes, i.e. the way in which the start address has to be calculated. On a
Flasher DMX 1.5, the setting is done using rotary switches that indicate the address in decimal

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numbers, so this setting is useless:

ENTER THE DIP-SWITCH CONFIGURATION
n.dip=[--] 1st channel= - ok->

• Setting Beam Find values, of no use with this unit:

DIM01 RAT01 DIM02 RAT02 DIM03 RAT03 <->
[ --] -- -- -- -- -- P1
DIM04 RAT04 DIM05 RAT05 DIM06 RAT06 <->
[ --] -- -- -- -- -- P2
DIM07 RAT07 DIM08 RAT08 DIM09 RAT09 <->
[ --] -- -- -- -- -- P3
DIM10 RAT10 DIM11 RAT11 DIM12 RAT12 <->
[ --] -- -- -- -- -- P4
DIM13 RAT13 DIM14 RAT14 DIM15 RAT15 <->
[ --] -- -- -- -- -- P5

• Setting the control of the parameters for the channels (Linear or Tabular), in which there is only
the Linear value, as the two channels have continuous regulation:
DIM01 RAT01 DIM02 RAT02 DIM03 RAT03 <->
[LIN] LIN LIN LIN LIN LIN P1
DIM04 RAT04 DIM05 RAT05 DIM06 RAT06 <->
[LIN] LIN LIN LIN LIN LIN P2
DIM07 RAT07 DIM08 RAT08 DIM09 RAT09 <->
[LIN] LIN LIN LIN LIN LIN P3
DIM10 RAT10 DIM11 RAT11 DIM12 RAT12 <->
[LIN] LIN LIN LIN LIN LIN P4
DIM13 RAT13 DIM14 RAT14 DIM15 RAT15 <->
[LIN] LIN LIN LIN LIN LIN P5

This setting finishes the procedure for creating multiple units.

Working in this way operators can also create multiple colourchangers, for example by setting 5
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SGM Colorbasic 250 fixtures (which require 5 channels each) as a single unit. In this case,
addressing must be in blocks of five.
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6.2 - Multiple scanner units

Scanners (or moving head fixtures) have 4 channels reserved for control of the moving parts (see
parag. 8.5.1.6).
When creating a multiple unit, it's impossible to assign more than one channel to movement con-
trols (joystick and cursor), due to the complexity of this type of control.
It's therefore inadvisable to create multiple scanner units, unless they're extremely simple units
(requiring few control channels), in which case it's possible (setting 8-bit mirror movement on
the fixture) to "make do" by moving the mirror using two faders for Pan and Tilt.
In this case, it's more practical to use these units as "extra units" and only control them using
programs.
To create a multiple scanner set-up, the same logic is used as in parag. 6.1 , taking into conside-
ration this possible effects string:
Enter the string for effects more<->
PAN*01*TILT DIMM SHUT GOBO COLOR P1 .
Here again, as Pan and Tilt aren't assigned to the joystick, but to two faders, nothing will be ente-
red in the page regarding Mirror/Head settings.

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7 - Using the connectors

7.2 – Pedal
A twin pedal can be connected to the appropriate connector on the rear. This remote control
allows operators to run through the memories, leaving their hands free for other work.
Intended particularly for groups or operators working in theatres who have to synchronise a
scene change with the beginning of a piece of music, this doesn't require any further equipment.
Refer to page 6 for the connection diagram.
The functions available are:
- UP without memory enabled – enables memory register 1.
- UP with a memory enabled – steps forward 1 position in the memories (from 1 to 2).
- DOWN with a memory enabled – steps back 1 position in the memories (from 2 to 1).
- DOWN with no memories enabled – enables memory register 40
- UP and DOWN simultaneously with memory enabled – switches the memory off.

7.2 – SMPTE socket

This socket is used to connect the board to a sync time code source, which can be used
to record a series of events which must take place at a precise moment.
This signal is generally used in broadcasting (television productions). It's only
an input: the Pilot 2000 doesn't generate a signal for external use.
The SMPTE signal is normally obtained using the MIDI Time Code (from a sequencer, for exam-
ple) and converting it with one of the numerous devices available for this
purpose.

7.3 – MIDI connectors

By means of these connectors, which use a protocol recognized throughout the world, it's possi-
ble to carry out various operations, the most important of which are:
linking several Pilot 2000 to increase the units and programs available (Master/Slave connection);
midi thru

midi in
midi in

Pilot2000 DIMMR COLOR GOBOS SHUTT ROTGB FROST -

0 0 0 0 0 0 -
0
0 Pilot2000 DIMMR COLOR GOBOS SHUTT ROTGB FROST -
0 0 0 0 0 0 -
0
0
universal dmx controller universal dmx controller
on/off on/off

operations utility operations utility

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setup copy enter play extra lamp reset setup copy enter play extra lamp reset
100% 100%
90 90
80 80
smpte smpte
70 rec 70 rec
60 60
programming keyboard programming keyboard
50 50
40 page store edit levels times 40 page store edit levels times
30 1 - 20 30 1 - 20
21 - 40 21 - 40
20 20
10 10
0 0

memory obj memory obj

grand master memory program chase psycho preset unit step pan tilt grand master memory program chase psycho preset unit step pan tilt

multifunction keyboard multifunction keyboard

1 or 21 2 or 22 3 or 23 4 or 24 5 or 25 6 or 26 7 or 27 8 or 28 9 or 29 10 or 30 11 or 31 12 or 32 13 or 33 14 or 34 15 or 35 16 or 36 17 or 37 18 or 38 19 or 39 20 or 40 1 or 21 2 or 22 3 or 23 4 or 24 5 or 25 6 or 26 7 or 27 8 or 28 9 or 29 10 or 30 11 or 31 12 or 32 13 or 33 14 or 34 15 or 35 16 or 36 17 or 37 18 or 38 19 or 39 20 or 40
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midi out

midi in
Pilot2000 DIMMR COLOR GOBOS SHUTT ROTGB FROST -
0 0 0 0 0 0 -
0
0 Pilot2000 DIMMR COLOR GOBOS SHUTT ROTGB FROST -
0 0 0 0 0 0 -
0
0
universal dmx controller universal dmx controller
on/off on/off

operations utility operations utility

setup copy enter play extra lamp reset setup copy enter play extra lamp reset
100% 100%
90 90
80 80
smpte smpte
70 rec 70 rec
60 60
programming keyboard programming keyboard
50 50
40 page store edit levels times 40 page store edit levels times
30 1 - 20 30 1 - 20
21 - 40 21 - 40
20 20
10 10
0 0

memory obj memory obj

grand master memory program chase psycho preset unit step pan tilt grand master memory program chase psycho preset unit step pan tilt

multifunction keyboard multifunction keyboard

1 or 21 2 or 22 3 or 23 4 or 24 5 or 25 6 or 26 7 or 27 8 or 28 9 or 29 10 or 30 11 or 31 12 or 32 13 or 33 14 or 34 15 or 35 16 or 36 17 or 37 18 or 38 19 or 39 20 or 40 1 or 21 2 or 22 3 or 23 4 or 24 5 or 25 6 or 26 7 or 27 8 or 28 9 or 29 10 or 30 11 or 31 12 or 32 13 or 33 14 or 34 15 or 35 16 or 36 17 or 37 18 or 38 19 or 39 20 or 40

- connecting a Pilot 2000 for use as a ‘slave’ of a master keyboard or sequencer

When several boards are connected in a MIDI chain, the DMX signals aren't summed: each board
must be connected to the relative DMX chain.
The dipswitch on the rear of the board allows to select the MIDI channel on which signals sent to
the board are received (the MIDI channels have a range of 1 - 16). Commands are only transmit-
ted by the board on channel 1.
The Pilot 2000's software doesn't take into consideration values not within the range required for
each function.
The possibility of transmitting MIDI data to other Pilot 2000 boards can be used to control other
devices using this ‘language’. If a sequencer or master keyboard (enabled to receive on channel
1) has to work in sync with the lights, when a Memory is enabled the relative Program Change is
also sent, so the two events take place simultaneously.

7.3.1 - Midi IN - Note On

This command is used to switch on one or more of the first 128 channels using the MIDI “Note
On” command and treating the channel like a key on
a piano keyboard. It's therefore virtually possible to “play" the light channels.
The range of values must be between 0 and 127.
If the device transmitting the MIDI signals is fitted with Velocity control, the channel is
switched on at the level indicated by Velocity, if not, it’s simply switched on.
7.3.2 - Midi IN - Note Off
This command allows to switch off one or more of the first 128 channels using the MIDI “Note
Off” command.
The range of values must be between 0 and 127. Values not included in this range are automati-
cally ignored.
7.3.3 - Midi IN - Program Change
This MIDI function allows to change the presets a unit has.
On Pilot 2000 boards, transmitting this data allows to pass from one memory to
another. The range of parameters must be between 0 and 39.
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In MIDI numeration, 0 stands for 1, so the correspondence

is as follows: 0=1, 1=2, 2=3, 3=4, 4=5, 5=6, 6=7, 7=8, 8=9… 39=40.
The transmission of one of the above values switches the memory on and transmitting the same
value again switches it off.

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7.3.4 - MIDI IN - All channels Off

In MIDI, this command is part of the vast Control Change series (followed by hexadecimal codes
7Bh and 0h) and results in all the channels that were previously on being switched off.
7.3.5 - MIDI OUT - Program Change
As seen at 9.3.3 (MIDI IN), if for example another Pilot board is connected to
the one being used, this allows to send the command for changing the memory.
The patch of the Pilot 2000 that receives this command must always be set at Channel 1.

7.4 – RS-232 connections

Using a standard DB-9 connector, by means of this connection it's possible to connect a Pilot
2000 board to a personal computer.
It's therefore possible to carry out several functions:
- updating the board's firmware
- remote control of the board.
One PC can control up to 16 Pilot 2000 boards, each with its patch set using the dipswitch loca-
ted on the rear of the board.
The protocol used is RS-232, which is a 2-way serial data transmission system and therefore only
requires one connector. The command format includes the command and one or two numbers
between 0 and 127.
Always remember that numeration starts at 0, whereas counting normally starts at 1. This
means that if data has to be transmitted to channel 1, it must actually be transmitted to chan-
nel 0.

7.4.1 - RS-232 - Channel On (A1h)

This command allows to switch a channel on at a certain level.
The command syntax is as follows: CH_ON,n,x
where n is the number of the channel and x the value to be set.
If the value transmitted is not between 0 and 127, it's ignored.
Example: switch on channel 4 at 50% = CH_ON,3,64

7.4.2 - RS-232 - Channel Off (A2h)

This command is used to switch off a channel.
The command syntax is as follows: CH_OFF,n
where n is the channel number.
Example: switch off channel 4 = CH_OFF,3.

7.4.3 - RS-232 - All Off (A3h)

This command allows to switch off all channels previously switched on with the
Channel On command. There's no operator.
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The command syntax is as follows: ALL_OFF

Example: switch off the channels = ALL_OFF.
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7.4.4 - RS-232 - Register Change (A0h)

This command is used to pass from one memory register to another.
The command syntax is as follows: REG_CHG,n
where n is the number of the register to be switched on.
Example: switch on register 24 = REG_CHG,23.
If this command is given when the register is already on, the register in question is switched off.

7.4.5 - RS-232 - Device Select (A6h)

This command is used to select which one of the 16 Pilot 2000 boards which can be controlled
has to receive the commands.
Setting is carried out on the board's rear panel, using the relative dipswitch.
The command syntax is as follows: DEV_SEL,n
where n is the identification number of the board to be controlled.
Example: select board 3 = DEV_SEL,2.

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8 - Using ‘Event Recording’

Pilot 2000 boards are able to record 20 sequences of events and reproduce them.
In order to do this, a time code is required for sync purposes: for this reason, Pilot 2000 boards
are fitted with a socket for connection to an SMPTE signal generator.
This type of signal is used worldwide, mainly in the (television) broadcasting sector. When an
SMPTE signal isn't available, the board generates a similar signal internally and uses it for sync.
The only events which can be recorded are memory changes.
Procedure for event storage records each action at the moment in which it is carried out.
The board's available memory limit isn't based on time, but quantity: up to 24,576 events can in
fact be recorded and run in the course of an entire day.
Operators are free to operate manually on all the board's sections while events are running.

8.1 - Creating a track

No matter what operating mode they are to be run in, tracks are created using the same criterion.
enter play

By pressing and holding down the smpte

rec buttons for at least 4 seconds, use the memory
registerbuttons to select the ‘track’ to be recorded.
During the selection phase, the ENTER and PLAY buttons' LEDs will be lit, then ENTER will start
to flash and will continue flashing throughout recording. Recording begins when the button of the
required tracks is pressed.
It's only possible to record crossovers between the Memories.
There's no way of changing a parameter in the track: if operators make a mistake, they must start
again from the beginning.

8.2 - Replaying a track

To replay a recorded track, no matter in what operating mode it's to be run in, press the PLAY
button and hold it down, then (using the Memory buttons) select the required ‘track’.
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9 - Quick reference
This section is a brief summary of up the function buttons on the Pilot 2000 and their applica-
tions.

100%
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0

grand master
Pilot 2000 has a general output level control, by means of which the overall
level of all the “dimmer” channels is regulated (both of the conventional type and those of intelli-
gent units). The value is expressed as a percentage, ranging from 0 to 100%

menu

This function gives access to the Setup Menu, by means of which the Units are patched
and libraries controlled. See chapter 4 for this function's details.

copy

The Copy function allows operators to copy the elements making up the Memory Objects,
obtaining new elements that are identical to the original ones.
When copy is enabled, the relative LED flashes.

e nter

The Enter button is used by some functions to confirm the decision to modify elements or
store new elements.

play

The Play function allows to run one of the 20 tracks of recorded “events”. See chapter 8
for details.

enter play
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Pilot 2000 has the possibility of recording 20 sequences of events and playing them
smpte
rec

back. Pressing and holding down these buttons simultaneously for at least 4 seconds starts the
recording process. See chapter 8 for further details.

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extra

Pilot 2000 allows a maximum of 48 channels to be reserved for particular units or fuc-
tions.This function allows to define the DMX channels corresponding to the “extras”, i.e.
those units (normally smoke machines or strobe lights) which operators control directly (without
going through Memory and Program).

lamp

By means of this control, it's possible to send lamp on/off commands (to fixtures on
which these functions are enabled). When the Pilot is switched on, default status is with the lamp
on.

reset

By means of this control, it's possible to send lamp on/off commands for resetting the
electronics (to fixtures on which these functions are enabled). It's a type of direct operation which
operators carry out on the units controlled

page

Pilot 2000 has two pages for Memorys, Programs, Chases, Psychos, Presets, Units and
Steps. When the button's LED is off, page 1 is enabled (selections 1 - 20), whereas when it's lit,
page 2 is enabled (selections 21 - 40).

hold

The Hold function allows to store the elements created in the programs.
Hold also allows to make a copy of the Memory. For example, if it's necessary to copy the con-
tents of Memory N° 1 to N° 2, first select the "source" Memory then, pressing and holding down
Hold, select the “target”. Also used to confirm any modifications or additions to a memory

edit

This control gives access to the section for creating and modifying Programs,
Chases, Psychos and Presets. When Edit è enabled, the relative LED flashes.

levels

This function allows to choose the general level of a Preset, Chase, Program and Psycho.
The function operates simultaneously (but individually) on all 4 types of programs assigned to a
memory.
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times

This function allows to set fade-in and fade-out times for Presets and Psychos and to time
Programs and Chases.
The time can be set at between 0 and 999 tenths of a second (600 tenths of a second correspond
to a minute).

memory

Pilot 2000 has 40 Memories, which operate in over-riding mode.

Therefore, only one Memory can be enabled at a time. Each Memory can control a maximum of 4
Programs, 4 Chases, 4 Psychos and 4 Presets simultaneously. The control is used to select the
memory to be created, modified or run.

program

Pilot 2000 has 40 Programs, of which any 4 can run simultaneously in a Memory. The
maximum number of scenes (steps) able to be run is 40 for each program, with the possibility of
controlling up to 40 motorized fixtures. This control is used to select the program to be created,
modified or run.

chase

192 channels (of the total of 512) can be reserved for controlling dimmer channels.
These 192 channels can be animated using the Chases: on/off sequences programmed by the
operator. 40 Chases are available, each made up of a maximum of 40 Steps. This control is used
to select the Chase to be created, modified or run.

psycho

The 192 dimmer channels can also be switched on and off in time with the music, with
the sync latched to 4 audio bands (Low, Mid-Low, Mid-High, High).
Pilot 2000 has 40 Psycho set-ups that can be programmed by operators. This control is used to
select the Psycho to be created, modified or run.

preset

This function also uses the 192 dimmer channels available on the Pilot 2000, which in this
case will be used to create fixed lighting scenes. The 40 available Presets are programmable by
operators. For each of these, it's possible to assign the level of each single channel used; the
general level of the entire Preset (Level, from 0 to 100%) and fade-in/fade-out times of the entire
Preset (Times, from 0 to 999 tenths of a second). This control is used to select the Preset to be
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step

The maximum number of Step available for a single Program or Chase is 40; the step
which is to be created or modified is selected by using this control.

multifunction keyboard This zone can be identified by the 20 dark grey buttons and the
white printing and is located at the bottom of the Pilot 2000's front panel.
Its use is closely linked with the section containing the keys: Memory, Program, Chase, Psycho,
Preset, Unit, Step; in fact, pressing one of these sets the keyboard in the mode relative to the but-
ton pressed. For example, if the Memory button is pressed, using the Multifunction keyboard it
will be possible to select one of the 40 memories available; the same holds for the other keys.
Moreover, it also allows to control lamp ignition and to reset the Units when the Lamp and Reset
buttons are selected.
Lastly, it's important to underline the fact that the button Page doubles the keyboard's selection
possibility from 20 to 40 keys.

unit

Pilot 2000 allows to control a maximum of 40 units. A unit is intended as being any moto-
rized fixture whose various functions (channels) can be controlled using a digital signal called
DMX. A maximum of 36 channels can be configured for each unit. This control can be used to
select the unit to be used manually or in a program.
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SETUP

internal view free working total dimmer extra dimmer unit

I
library memory area channel patch patch patch

view free working area max. number special channel, adresses, unit, addresses dip
memory channels limiter, EQ curve

D
dimmer channels setting

create new edit exist. delete

F
unit unit unit

E
total DMX channels LCD effects labels Soft Patch stand-by values

type effects mirror head slope speeds unit name

appendix
reset/lamp values dip-switch setting beam find values type of control
9.1 - Tree-structure diagram of Setup functions

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10 - Practical Guide
The following pages contain the sequences of commands to be carried out to obtain a certain
situation.
The following three symbols conventionally indicate the buttons LED's status
1 1 1

as off ( ), lit ( ) or flashing ( ).

10.1 - Changing page

page

1 - Press the button .

There are 2 pages available: if the button's LED is off, the selection of keys 1-20 is enabled; if the
button's LED is lit, the selection of keys 21-40 is enabled. The page change can be in any selec-
tion.

10.2 - Selecting a Memory

memory

1 - Press the button..

2 - Press the button (from 1 to 20) corresponding to the Program to be selected for creation or
modification.

10.3 - Selecting a Program

program

1 - Press the button .

2 - Press the button (from 1 to 20) corresponding to the Chase to be selected for creation or
modification.

10.4 - Selecting a Chase

chase

1 - Press the button.

2 - Press the button (from 1 to 20) corresponding to the Chase to be selected for creation or
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10.5 - Selecting a Psycho

psycho

1 - Press the button.

2 - Press the button (from 1 to 20) corresponding to the Psycho to be selected for creation or
modification.

10.6 - Selecting a Preset

preset

1 - Press the button..

2 - Press the button (from 1 to 20) corresponding to the Preset to be selected for creation or
modification.

10.7 - Selecting a Unit

unit

1 - Press the button .

2 - Press the button (from 1 to 20) corresponding to the Unit to be selected for manual control or
positioning in a Program.

10.8 - Groups of Units

Pilot 2000 allows to control 6 groups of units that can be stored and recalled using the 6 light
grey buttons under the 6 multifunction faders.

10.8.1 - Creating Groups of Units

unit

1 - Press and hold down the button..

2 - The following will appear on the display

select other units to make a group
GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 GRP5 GRP6
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3 - Using the 6 light grey buttons under the 6 multifunction faders, select the group required.

multifunction keyboard
4 - By means of the select the units to be included in the group.

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unit

5 - Release the button. The Group of Units is stored automatically.

10.8.2 - Eliminating a Unit from a Group

multifunction keyboard
The indicates the Units used in the following way:
1

LED off means that there are no Units in the group;

1

LED lit means there are Units in the patch of the Pilot 2000;
1

flashing LED shows the Units in the group.

To eliminate a Unit from a group, just switch off the LED of the button corresponding to the Unit
which is not required when selecting the group.

10.8.3 - Recalling a Group of Units

unit

1 - Press the button and hold it down.

2 - Press the light grey multifunction button corresponding to the group required

unit

3 - Release the button..

10.9 - Creating a Preset

1 - Select one of the 40 Memories.
preset

2 - Press the button.

multifunction keyboard
3 - Press the key corresponding to the Preset to be created

edit
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4 - Press the button (the LED of the Edit button will flash and the LED of the Preset but-
ton will remain lit).
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5 - Set the levels required per each channel using the 6 universal faders.
edit

6 - Press the button.

en ter

7 - Press the button to confirm creation or modification.

10.10 - Creating a Psycho

1 - Select one of the 40 Memories.
psycho

2 - Press the button.

multifunction keyboard
3 - Press the key corresponding to the Psycho to be created.

edit

4 - Press the button (the LED of the Edit button flashes and the LED of the Psycho button
remains lit).

5 - Using the first four light grey multifunction buttons, select the required audio band (from left
to right: LOW, MID LOW, MID HIGH, HIGH)

pan tilt
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6 - Set the levels required per each channel using the universal faders.

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edit

7 - Press the button.

en ter

8 - Press the button to confirm creation or modification.

10.11 - Creating a Chase

1 - Select one of the 40 Memories.
chase

2 -Press the button.

multifunction keyboard
3- Press the key corresponding to the Chase to be created.

edit

4- Press the (button (the LED of the Edit button will flash, whereas the LED of the Chase
button will remain lit).

5 - The display will show the Chase selected with the number of any steps already created
(LENGTH). If no steps have already been created, two dashes will appear below the LENGTH field.
.

6 - Press the right-hand scroll button to enter the Chase Edit Menu.

7 - Use the up/down arrows to select the Edit Steps Menu.

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edit times

9 - At this point, the LEDs of the and keys will start flashing.

10 - Use the 6 universal faders to set the levels required for each channel.

11 -Select the new Step of the Chase to be created, pressing the button of the Multifunction
Keyboard corresponding to the required step. The settings created at point 9 will be automatically
stored.

12 - Repeat points 9 and 10 to store other steps.

13 - Once step creation procedure is finished, press the left-hand scroll button twice

.
14 - The following screen will appear:
CHASE LENGHT esc<-
01 [40] edit-> .

15 - Modify the LENGTH field (total number of steps programmed) according to the number of

steps created using the up/down keys .

edit

16 - Press the button.

en ter

17 - Press the button to confirm creation or modification.

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10.12 - Modifying Chase step times

1 - Select the Chase whose setting have to be changed.
edit

2 - Press the button.

3 -Press the right-hand scroll key to access the Chase Edit Menu.

4 - With the up/down arrows select the Step’s Time Menu.

5 - Confirm the choice pressing the right-hand scroll button .

6 - The following screen appears:

CHASE STEP CROSS% TIME ok->
- 1- [ 1] 50 20
Here operators can set the duration time (Time) and the running time (Cross%) of each Step,
expressed as a percentage variation of Time. It must be remembered that the time can be adju-
sted between 0 and 999 tenths of a second (600 tenths of a second are equal to 1 minute).
edit

7 - Press the button.

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8 - Press the button to confirm modification.

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10.13- Re-patching a dimmer channel

Assuming it's necessary to patch channel 12 of the manual section to DMX channel number 512
in On/Off mode:
menu

1 - Press the button.

2 - Scroll with the up/down arrows until “Dimmer Patch” appears on the display.
CONFIGURATION & SETUP MENU
SELECT --> [DIMMER PATCH] ok->

3 - Press the right-hand Scroll button .

4 - The following screen will appear:
DMX-CH CHANNEl LIM% EQUAL ok->
[001] <---- -- --- - <DEL> .

5 - Press the UP/DOWN button of the cursor to set the DMX channel with which
the board's physical channel will be patched until the required channel appears:
DMX-CH CHANNEL LIM% EQUAL ok->
[512] <---- -- --- - <DEL> .
6 - Using the cursor Left/Right cursor, move below the “Channel” field and set the logic channel
of the board which has to control channel 512 (if there were no preset values preset, selecting the
logic channel automatically creates the LIM% and EQUAL “fields”):
DMX-CH CHANNEL LIM% EQUAL ok->
512 <---- [12] 100 - <DEL> .
7 - Using the Left/Right cursor, move below the “Equal” field and set the equalization curve to be
applied to channel 512:
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DMX-CH CHANNEL LIM% EQUAL ok->

512 <---- [12] 100 - <DEL>

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menu

8 - Press button to store the configuration and leave Setup.

10.14 - Patching Units

Assuming there is a Victory II 250 fixture whose address starts with channel 50:
menu

1 - Press the button.

2 -Scroll with the up/down arrows until “Unit Patch” appears on the display.
CONFIGURATION & SETUP MENU
SELECT --> [UNIT PATCH ] ok->

3 - Press the right-hand Scroll button .

1

4 - Press key of the Multifunction Keyboard.

5 - The following will appear:
UNIT TYPE FROM ---- 1--cod--10
[ 1]-------------<DEL>TO ---- ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛ .

6 - Press the right-hand button of the cursor to set the field to be changed: .
7 - With the buttons Up/Down select the Victory 2:
UNIT TYPE FROM ---- 1--cod--10
[ 1] VICTORY 2 <DEL>TO ---- ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛ .
8 - With the Left/Right buttons select the From field (start address) and set the value
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UNIT TYPE FROM 50 1--cod--10

required:
[ 1] VICTORY 2 <DEL>TO 61 ˘˛˛˛˘˘˛˛˛ .
9 - Check the configuration of the dipswitches shown on the display and set it on the fixture.
menu

10 - Press the button to store the configuration and leave Setup.

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10.15 - Using a Unit in manual

Assuming Unit 1 (as set in paragraph 10.12) is to be controlled:

unit

1 - Press the button..

1

2 - Press the button its LED will start to flash.

3 - Set the scanner's controls as required using the faders, checking the value of the command
sent on the display:

DIMMR COLOR GOBOS SHUTT ROTGB FROST - 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0

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10.16 - Creating a Program

Assuming program 1, made up of 1 scene and using unit 1, has to be created:

1 - Select one of the 40 Memories.

program

2 - Press the button.

multifunction keyboard
3 - Press the button corresponding to the Program which has to be
created.
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edit

4 - Press the button (the Edit button's LED will flash), whereas the Program button's LED
will
remain lit).

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5 - Indication of the Program selected with the number of steps (if any) already created
(LENGTH) will appear on the display. If no steps have already been created, two dashes will
appear under the LENGTH field.
PROG LENGTH esc<-
01 [--] edit->

6 - Press the right-hand scroll button to enter the Program's Edit Menu.

7 - Use the up/down arrows to select the Edit Steps Menu.

8 - Confirm the choice by pressing the right-hand scroll button .

edit unit

9 - At this point, the and buttons' LEDs start flashing.

10- Set the scanner controls as required using the faders, checking the value of the command
sent on the display.

11 - Press and hold down the Hold button, followed by button of the Multifunction keyboard cor-
hol d 1

responding to the Step to be stored: + .

12 - Should more Steps have to be created, all that's necessary is to modify the Step just stored
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12 - Once step creation procedure is finished, press the left-hand scroll

button twice .

13 - The following appears:

PROG LENGHT esc<-
01 [40] edit-> .

14 - Modify the LENGTH field (number total of steps programmed) according to the number of

steps created using the up/down keys .

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15 - Press the button.

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16 - Press the button to confirm creation or modification.

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10.17 - Modifying the Program step times

1 - Select the Program in which the settings have to be changed.
edit

2 - Press the button.

3 - Press the right-hand scroll button to enter the Program's Edit Menu.

4 - With the up/down arrows , select the Menu called Step’s Time.

5 - Confirm the choice by pressing the right-hand scroll button .

PROG STEP CROSS% TIME ok->

6 - This will appear:
- 1- [ 1] 50 20
Here (for each Step) operators can set the duration time (Time) and the running time (Cross%),
expressed as a percentage variation of Time. It should be remembered that the time is can be set
at between 0 and 999 tenths of a second (600 tenths of a second are equal to 1 minute).

edit

7 - Press the button.

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8 - Press the button to confirm modification.

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