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Compliance and Safety Notice
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

3077774

It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any
accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein. Heed all cautions and
warnings during installation and use of this product.
Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows:

CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.

WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.

UNIVERSAL VOLTAGE RANGE: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10A Max

MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: TA = 50° C
NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE
DRY LOCATIONS ONLY

WARNING! Hazard of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing. Service and maintenance should
be performed only by qualified personnel as determined by PRG. Refer to service manual before operating
or servicing.

WARNING! Power supply plug and/or power switch/circuit breaker shall remain readily operable.

WARNING! For personal safety, this equipment must be properly grounded.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord.
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prong grounded wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this equipment.
Have the wall outlet and electrical circuit checked by a qualified electrician to ensure the outlet is properly
grounded. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong outlet.
Never unplug the equipment by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out
from the outlet. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or damage along its length or at either end.
Replacement cords may be ordered from PRG.

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 ATTENTION! Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre.
Il ne faut en aucun cas couper ou enlever la broche de terre du cordon d'alimentation.
Le cordon d'alimentation de cet appareil est fourni avec une fiche à 3 broches qui s'accouple avec un
standard à 3 broches mise à la terre prise murale afin de minimiser le risque de choc électrique de cet
équipement.
Faites vérifier la prise murale et le circuit électrique par un électricien qualifié pour assurer la prise est
correctement mise à la terre. Si la prise est un standard 2 broches prise, il est de votre responsabilité et
l'obligation de la faire remplacer par une prise à 3 broches prise.
Ne jamais débrancher l'appareil en tirant sur le cordon d'alimentation. Toujours saisir fermement la fiche et
tirez-le tout droit hors de la prise. Ne pas utiliser un cordon qui présente des fissures ou des dommages sur
toute sa longueur ou aux extrémités. Cordons de rechange peuvent être commandées auprès PRG.

Revision History
This manual has been revised as follows:

Version Release Date Notes

BASIC March 22, 2013 Initial release.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Additional Documentation ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Training Videos ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Customer Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Text Conventions and Icons ..................................................................................................................................... 2

Product Overview
Features.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Included Items .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Optional Items .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Monitors and Channel Select Panel................................................................................................................... 4
DMX Processing Module ................................................................................................................................... 4
Desk Layout.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Console Front and Rear Panels................................................................................................................................ 6

Installation
Unpack and Setup Procedure .................................................................................................................................. 7
Display Setup ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Using Standard DVI Monitors................................................................................................................................. 12

Basic Operation
About Vx76 Software.............................................................................................................................................. 13
Power Up Console and Launch Vx76 Application ................................................................................................. 13
Restart Front Panel................................................................................................................................................. 13
Restart Vx76 Application ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Power Down Console............................................................................................................................................. 14
Touchscreen Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 15
LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

Setting Preferences
Brightness Level ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
For Front Panel and Monitors .......................................................................................................................... 18
For Keyboard ................................................................................................................................................... 18

Technical Specifications
V676 Control Console ............................................................................................................................................ 19

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INTRODUCTION

About This Manual

This manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation for the following
equipment:
+ V676® Control Console (20.9824.0001)
This manual applies to the hardware (console) only. For complete software operating instructions, refer to the
following manual:
+ Vx76 Software User Manual (02.9814.0001.xx)
Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you get the most out of your lighting system.

WARNING: It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to
the product and potential injury to yourself or others.

Additional Documentation
For more information, refer to the following PRG manuals:
+ Vx76 Software User Manual (02.9814.0001.xx)
+ PRG Lighting Systems Networking Guide (02.3004.1000.0)
+ PRG Node Plus User Manual (02.9801.0301)
+ PRG Super Node™ User Manual (02.9821.0001)

Training Videos
Console Training Videos are available on the PRG website. For a list of videos, refer to the following webpage:
+ http://www.prg.com/console-training-videos/

Customer Service
For technical assistance, contact the PRG International Service Center or contact your nearest PRG office. Contact
information for all PRG office locations can be found on our website at: www.prg.com

PRG Dallas (International Service)

8617 Ambassador Row, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75247 USA
Phone: 214.630.1963
Fax: 214.630.5867
Service Fax: 214.638.2125
Service Email: [email protected]

For additional resources and documentation, please visit our website at: www.prg.com

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Text Conventions and Icons
The following button styles are used throughout this manual:

Front panel "hard" button.

[Button]
Example: Press [Cue] [1] [Enter] to recall Cue 1.
Optional desk button press.
<Button>
Example: Press [Store] <Cue> [n] [Enter].
Front Panel button combination sequence.
[Button 1 ] / [Button 2]
Press and hold Button 1 while pressing Button 2.
[Button/Button] Front Panel button double-click.
Touchscreen "soft" button.
Button Example: Press Plan View to open plan view.
Software menu or window dialog button.
Button Example: Click OK.
Example: At Operation menu, select Luminaire Status.
Mac keyboard key.
ENTER
Example: Hold down ALT on the Mac keyboard.

Note these equivalent buttons on the Mac keyboard and front panel command-line keypad:

Cue/ Cue/
Store Update Grab Stack Chan + Thru - Link Loop
Mac
Keys
Sel Block/ Park/ Board Snap Wait/
WIN = Cmd
Store UnBlk Unpark Cue
Macro
Shot 7 8 9 Trail
Mark Rate

Delay/
ALT = Option Recall Undo Patch Preset Color Beam 4 5 6 Time
Speed
Sub

Manual/ Track/ Track

SHIFT = Shift Label Sneak
Revert
Effect Set Seq 1 2 3 Back
Force

Copy/ Query/
Delete
Move Help
Group Dynam Step . 0 Clear At Full Enter

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Features
The V676 console is a lighting control desk capable of operating automated luminaires, conventional fixtures and
media servers. The console supports up to 702 universes when used with PRG Node Plus units.
Console Function Capacities:
+ Channels: 4,000 multiple parameter luminaires
+ Color Palettes: 1,000
+ Beam Palettes: 1,000
+ Presets: 1,000
+ Macros: 2,000
+ Effects: 1,000
+ Sets: 1,000
+ Sequences: 1,000
+ Dynamics: 500
+ System Snapshots: 1,000
+ Cue Snapshots: 10,000
+ Cues: 10,000
+ Stacks: 1,000
+ Submasters: 30
External Equipment:
+ Up to 2 external monitor displays
+ Channel Select Panel for fast and intuitive access to 2,000 luminaires
+ PRG Node Plus - provides up to 6 additional universes
+ PRG Super Node™ - provides up to 16 additional universes
+ PRG Series 400 Ethernet Switch - allows 2 or more consoles to be linked together
Outputs:
+ Fiber Optic: 1 - 702 universes possible
+ Ethernet: 1 - 702 universes possible
+ Art-Net/sACN: 16 universes *
+ DMX512: 8 universes *
Interfaces:
+ Copper and Fiber Optic Ethernet connections + (3) Integrated Display Outputs
for communications protocol + (2) IEC Convenience Outlets
+ (8) 5-pin DMX512 Outputs * + SMPTE Time Code input
+ (1) 5-pin DMX512 Input * + MIDI Time Code input
+ (1) Ethernet DMX Output * + MIDI Show Control input and output
+ (2) Mac USB Ports + MIDI Notes input
+ (1) Auxiliary Mac Ethernet + External Trigger
+ (2) DVI-D Single Link

* These features are available with the optional DMX Processing Module. Refer to "DMX Processing Module" on page 4.

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Included Items
The V676 Console includes the following standard components:

1
1 AC Power Cable
2 Desk Lamp (2)
2
3 Console Front Panel

Figure 1: V676 Components

Optional Items
Monitors and Channel Select Panel
External monitors and/or a Channel Select panel are available from PRG. These are optional items which do not affect
the function or capabilities of the console.

DMX Processing Module

An optional DMX Processing Module - with eight (8) 5-pin DMX512 Outputs, one (1) 5-pin DMX512 Input, and one (1)
Ethernet DMX Output - is also available from PRG. This option provides DMX and DMX-over-Ethernet capabilities
which may not be available on consoles without the DMX Processing Module installed.

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Desk Layout
The following illustration shows the major control areas of the V676 console.

Encoders / Buttons -
Six knobs and associated buttons
which can be mapped for control of
Rate Encoder -
various luminaire parameters.
Used to speed up or slow down the
Soft Function Buttons - playback of events (cues or effects).
Palette (3) -
Used with the touchscreen
Used to store and recall Preset,
displays. Function will depend Submasters/Utility Touchscreen -
Color, Beam, Group, Macro,
on the current controls being Displays system configuration
Snapshot, Effect, Dynamic and
shown in the touchscreen. information and submaster settings.
Stack settings.

Pan Effect Frame Image 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bank

Rate
Slow 3D Beam 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Func 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Func Control

Shift Grid Dynam Color

Grand
Master Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select

Black
Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load
Out

Run Run Run Run Run Run Run Run Run Run

Stop/ Stop/ Stop/ Stop/ Stop/ Stop/ Stop/ Stop/ Stop/ Stop/
Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step

Intensity Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back

Cue/ Cue/
Full Mark Open 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bank Store Update Grab Stack Chan Dimmer + Thru - Link Loop
Go Go Go Go Go Go Go Go Go Go

Out Zero Close 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Func

Sel Block/ Park/ Board Snap Wait/
Cmd
Store UnBlk Unpark Cue
Macro
Shot 7 8 9 Trail
Mark Rate

Delay/ Stop/
Option Recall Undo Patch Preset Color Beam 4 5 6 Time Sub Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo
Speed Back
High
Flip Last Next
Light Go Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump
Manual/ Track/ Track
Shift Label Sneak Revert
Effect Set Seq 1 2 3 Back
Force
Board
Pan Tilt Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Copy/ Query/
Delete
Move Help
Group Dynam Step . 0 Clear At Full Enter

Intensity Buttons - Submaster Faders -

Command Keypad -
Applies an intensity Used for playback control.
Pan/Tilt Encoders - Used to input various
state to selected
Used to manually command-line actions.
luminaire(s). Grandmaster Fader / Blackout Button -
control pan and tilt
functions of selected Used to master overall intensity output.
luminaire(s). Central Touchscreen -
Displays command-line entries and
active cue numbers. Also used to Board Control Buttons - Provides
Intensity Encoder - configure Timing, Filter, Patch, and a method to record events on the
Adjusts intensity level for other console operations. console and play them back on
selected luminaire(s). command.

Figure 2: V676 Front Panel Layout

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Console Front and Rear Panels
The following illustrations show the front and rear panels of the V676 console.

Note: The drawings in this manual show the optional DMX Processing Module installed, however, your particular
console may not have this hardware. Refer to "DMX Processing Module" on page 4 for more details.

FRONT VIEW

Power Button
Storage Drawer
Headset / Belt Pack Holder Pull-Out Keyboard & Trackpad

REAR VIEW
Standard Monitor
Display Connections
Desk Lamp Convenience Desk Lamp
Connector External Control Inputs Outlets Connector

Displays Accessory
100-240 VAC USB

System Comm Trigger MIDI SMPTE In Serial Data Enable

1
BA In Thru Out
Lk Aux Ethernet
Tx
Rx In Tx
In Out In Rx Enable
2
COMPLIENCE DMX RDM
Link
Link Act DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM

LABEL
Act

C
o
n
s
o
l
e

Line Line/Neut
In DMX Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

INPUT
POWER
LABEL

DMX Processing Ethernet & USB Accessory

Power Cable Input
Module Connectors Inputs
(OPTIONAL)
10A Breaker Switch
(console power)

Figure 3: V676 Console Front and Rear Panels

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INSTALLATION

Unpack and Setup Procedure

Step 1. Remove all components from shipping container (Figure 4).
Step 2. Place console on a sturdy table or other flat surface.

AC Power Cable

Desk Lamp (2)

Console

Figure 4: Unpacking the V676 Console Contents

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Note: Monitors and/or Channel Select panel are optional. If these components are not included, skip to Step 6.

Note: The console supports up to two (2) external monitors (optional). This can be two PRG-provided monitors, two
user-provided monitors, or a combination of one each. In any case, only two external monitors should be installed.

Note: If DVI monitors are to be used instead of PRG-provided monitors, refer to "Display Setup" on page 12.

Step 3. At rear of console, install one support arm for each external monitor/panel, as shown in Detail B of Figure 5.
Step 4. Slide monitor/panel onto support arm quick-release connectors as shown in Detail A of Figure 5.

DETAIL A
Monitor (2)
Channel
Select

Support Arm
Bracket (2)
Quick-
Release

DETAIL B Support Arm (3)

Support Arm
Bracket (2)

Figure 5: Installing Channel Select Panel and Monitors on V676 Console (Optional)

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 CAUTION: Power supply plug and/or power switch/circuit breaker shall remain readily operable.

Step 5. Connect monitors and/or Channel Select panel to console, as required (Figure 6). Be sure to connect LEMO
connectors as shown.
Step 6. Connect AC Power Cable (supplied) from AC In connector at back of console to AC power source.

Note: The console supports up to two (2)

external monitors (optional). This can be two
PRG-provided monitors, two user-provided
monitors, or a combination of one each. In
any case, only two external monitors should
be installed. Note that your particular set-up
may be different than what is shown here.

Figure 6: Connecting Components to V676 Console

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Step 7. At rear of console, install desk lamps (Figure 7).

Desk Lamp

Accessory

System Comm Trigger MIDI SMPTE In Seri Enable

BA In Thru Out
Lk Aux Ethernet
Tx
Rx In Tx
In Out In Rx Enable
2
COMPLIENCE DMX RDM
Link
Link Act DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM

LABEL
Act

C
o
n
s
o
l
e
Line Line/Neut
In DMX Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

INPUT
POWER
LABEL

Figure 7: Installing Desk Lamps

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Step 8. Connect console to system using using either copper or fiber optic Ethernet (Figure 8).
Step 9. Connect optional external devices as required.
V676 Console Rear Panel

Displays Accessory

100-240 VAC USB

System Comm Trigger MIDI SMPTE In Serial Data Enable

1
B A In Thru Out
Lk Aux Ethernet
Tx
Rx In Tx
In Out In Rx Enable
2
COMPLIENCE DMX RDM
Link
Link Act DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM

LABEL
Act

C
o
n
s
o
l
e
Line Line/Neut
In DMX Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

INPUT
POWER
LABEL

System MIDI In, Thru, & SMPTE Input Service

Ethernet Port Out Connections Connection Port
System Fiber Switch Closure
Optic Port Trigger Port

OPTIONAL DMX PROCESSING MODULE*

DMX512
Input Ethernet
DMX512 Output * May not be installed
(8 Universes) on all consoles.
DMX Output

USB (2) DVI Integrated Cable Integrated Cable

IEC Outputs (2) Outputs (2) Output
Convenience Convenience Auxiliary
Outlets (2) Outlet Breakers Ethernet Port

Figure 8: V676 Console Rear Panel Connections

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Display Setup
Use the following guidelines when connecting displays to the console:
+ For the standard setup, the resolutions and arrangement of the monitors in the display preferences should NOT
need to be changed. Normally, there will be two 1280 x 768 displays. If there is an issue at startup for some
reason, 'Detect Displays' should get the correct information.
+ If an external display is not being used, move the switch on the rack to the external position so the system will
know it is not there (to keep the cursor and windows from going to non-existent displays). Refer to Figure 9.
+ There is an LED indicator on the back of the external displays. Indications are as follows:
- Green indicates a good video signal.
- Yellow indicates no video.

Using Standard DVI Monitors

If user-supplied DVI monitors are used, these should be connected to the DVI outputs at the rear panel (Figure 9).
Installation Guidelines:
+ Either PRG-provided touchscreen monitors must be used or user-supplied monitors must be installed in their
place. Only one of the outputs will be active.
+ Two connection options are available on the rear panel: DVI or Integrated Cable. The toggle switches enable the
required outputs.

DVI Integrated Cable Outputs (2)

Outputs (2)

Toggle Switches (2) -

Toggles between DVI output or Integrated Cable output

Figure 9: V676 Monitor Connections

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BASIC OPERATION
The following sections provide basic procedures for powering up the hardware, starting the software application, and
setting preferences. For complete instructions on controlling a lighting system, refer to the Vx76 Software User
Manual.

About Vx76 Software

The Vx76 software application provides the graphical user interface (GUI) for console operation. The Vx76 software
provides standard menu-based operations that can be accessed on the external monitor display by using the cursor
or by touching the display itself. The software also provides the interface for the touchscreens available on the front
panel (desk). In many cases, operations can be done using either the front panel touchscreens or the menus.
The Vx76 software may be upgraded as new features become available.

Power Up Console and Launch Vx76 Application

Use the following procedure to power up the console and Mac computer, and to launch the software application.
To power up and launch:
Step 1. At rear of console, set breaker switch to ON position. (Refer to Figure 3 on page 6.)
Step 2. At Mac computer, press power button. Wait for computer to boot up and front panel to initialize.
Step 3. At Mac desktop, double-click Vx76 icon to launch application. A new show file (or last open show file) will
automatically load and Task Progress window will show progress of data downloads.

Restart Front Panel

When the console’s blue power-down button is pressed, a shutdown
dialog will be displayed on the central touchscreen. The dialog
contains two options: 'Shutdown Front Panel’, which independently
powers down the front panel, and 'Shutdown All', which powers
down the front panel and the computer.
To restart front panel:
Step 1. At front of console, press and hold power-down button.
Step 2. At touchscreen, press Shutdown Front Panel. (During a
Front Panel Shutdown, the blue power-down button will
slowly flash to indicate that it is in sleep mode.)
Step 3. To restart front panel, press power-down button again. Power-Down Button

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Restart Vx76 Application
The Vx76 software application can be independently closed and restarted.
This is useful for upgrading the software or for restarting the application
itself.
To shutdown and restart Vx76 application:
Step 1. At Vx76 menu, select Quit Vx76. Allow application to completely
shut down.
Step 2. At Mac desktop, double-click Vx76 icon to relaunch application.
A new show file (or last open show file) will automatically load and
Task Progress window will show progress of data downloads.

Power Down Console

When the console’s blue power-down button is pressed, a shutdown
dialog will be displayed on the central touchscreen. The dialog
contains two options: 'Shutdown Front Panel’, which independently
powers down the front panel and 'Shutdown All', which powers
down the front panel and the computer.
To power down console:
Step 1. At front of console, press and hold power-down button.
Step 2. At touchscreen, press Shutdown All. Allow front panel
and computer to completely shut down.
Step 3. At rear of console, set breaker switch to OFF position.
Power-Down Button

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Touchscreen Operation
The touchscreens available on the front panel provide an interface for configuration, programming and play back.
Operation is similar to any standard touchscreen display.

Sample Desk Touchscreen Display

Touch icons and menus

to access features

The console’s external monitors are also touch-enabled. For applicable software screens, the touchscreen interface
may be used.

Sample Monitor Touchscreen Window

Touchscreen Monitors

Touch monitor to interface with windows

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LED Indicators
LED indicators located on the rear panel provide feedback for device and system connections.

System Activity Trigger In MIDI In & Out SMPTE In Serial Data Activity

DMX In DMX & RDM Ethernet DMX Out Link & Activity
DMX Out DMX & RDM (8)
Console Link & Activity

Figure 10: V676 Rear Panel Indicators

Indications are as follows:

System Comm:
+ Link - Lights green when there is an active link to another Ethernet device.
+ Transmit (Tx) - Flashes green when an Ethernet message is transmitted.
+ Receive (Rx) - Flashes green when an Ethernet message is received.
Trigger:
+ Trigger In - Flashes green when a switch closure is detected on the trigger input.
MIDI:
+ In - Flashes green when when a MIDI message is received.
+ Out - Flashes green when a MIDI message is transmitted.
SMPTE:
+ SMPTE In - Lights green when a valid SMPTE input signal is present.
Serial Data:
+ Transmit (Tx) - Flashes green when serial data is transmitted.
+ Receive (Rx) - Flashes green when serial data is received.
DMX In: *
+ DMX - Lights green when DMX512 is being received.
+ RDM - Lights green when an RDM message is transmitted.
Console: *
+ Link - Blinks green to indicate that the panel CPU is running.
+ Activity - Flashes green to indicate activity internal to the console (scanning switches, etc.).

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Ethernet DMX Out (Art-Net/sACN): *
+ Link - Lights green when there is an active link to another Ethernet device.
+ Activity - Flashes green when an Ethernet message is received or transmitted.
DMX Out (1-8): *
+ DMX - Lights green when DMX512 is being transmitted.
+ RDM - Lights green when an RDM message is received.

* These features are available with the optional DMX Processing Module. Refer to "DMX Processing Module" on page 4.

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SETTING PREFERENCES

Brightness Level
For Front Panel and Monitors
The brightness level can be set for all monitors, desk lamps, faders, and backlit switches. This is done by pressing the
appropriate button at the Submaster panel while turning the Rate encoder.

Press to dim:

Backlit Switches

Fader Backlights

Desk Lamps

External Monitors

Internal Monitors

While turning:
Rate
Encoder

To set a new brightness level:

Step 1. At Submaster panel, press and hold appropriate hard button to activate dimming. Options are:
a. "Blank" button above Timing Disable controls backlit switch dimming level.
b. Timing Disable button controls fader backlights.
c. Freeze button controls desk lamps.
d. Rate button controls external monitors.
e. Clear button controls internal monitors (front panel displays).
Step 2. While holding down button, turn Rate encoder until desired brightness level is reached.
Step 3. Release button. New brightness level will be set.

For Keyboard
The brightness level can be set for the pull-out Mac keyboard.
To set a new brightness level for keyboard:
Step 1. At keyboard, press and hold FN (function) key.
Step 2. While holding down key, press Up/Down buttons until desired brightness level is reached.
Step 3. Release key. New brightness level will be set.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

V676 Control Console

Console Function Capacities: Interfaces:

+ Channels: 4,000 multiple parameter luminaires + Copper and Fiber Optic Ethernet connections for
+ Color Palettes: 1,000 communications protocol
+ Beam Palettes: 1,000 + (8) 5-pin DMX512 Outputs *
+ Presets: 1,000 + (1) 5-pin DMX512 Input *
+ Macros: 2,000 + (1) Ethernet DMX Output *
+ Effects: 1,000 + (2) Mac USB Ports
+ Sets: 1,000 + (1) Auxiliary Mac Ethernet
+ Sequences: 1,000 + (2) DVI-D Single Link
+ Dynamics: 500 + (3) Integrated Display Outputs
+ System Snapshots: 1,000 + (2) IEC Convenience Outlets
+ Cue Snapshots: 10,000 + SMPTE Time Code input
+ Cues: 10,000 + MIDI Time Code input
+ Stacks: 1,000 + MIDI Show Control input and output
+ Submasters: 30 + MIDI Notes input
External Equipment:
+ External Trigger
+ Up to 2 external monitor displays Electrical Specifications:
+ Channel Select Panel for fast and intuitive access to + AC Power Input via Latching IEC-320 Inlet
2,000 luminaires + Line Cord Provided with Edison Plug
+ PRG Node Plus - provides up to 6 additional + Universal Voltage Range: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10A Max
universes + Maximum Ambient Temperature: TA = 50° C
+ PRG Super Node™ - provides up to 16 additional + Power Consumption: Console (with displays) - Less than
universes 600 watts
+ PRG Series 400 Ethernet Switch - allows 2 or more
Physical Specifications:
consoles to be linked together
+ CPU: Dual Apple® Mac Mini® Quad-Core Intel Core i7
Outputs: 2.6GHz
+ Fiber Optic: 1 - 702 universes possible + Displays:
+ Ethernet: 1 - 702 universes possible - 5 integrated, full-color touchscreen displays.
+ Art-Net/sACN: 16 universes * - Up to 2 external, full-color touchscreens, or
+ DMX512: 8 Universes * Up to 2 external DVI monitors
+ External Channel Select Panel: 10,000 channels
+ Weight and Dimensions:
- 120 lbs. (54.43 kg) with accessories
- 46.8" (118.9 cm) W x 11.6" (29.5 cm) H x
28.6" (72.6 cm) D (including mounting brackets)

* These features are available with the optional DMX Processing Module. Refer to "DMX Processing Module" on page 4.

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 15.0"
(381 mm)

9.75"
(248 mm)

11.70"
(297 mm)

10.90"
(277 mm)

11.5"
(292 mm)

46.80"
(1,189 mm)

28.60" 24.40"
(726 mm) (620 mm)

Figure 11: V676 Console Dimensions

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V676® Control Console Installation & Operation Manual
Version as of: March 22, 2013
PRG part number: 02.9824.0002
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