Alcorn McBride Knowledge Base

Category » LightCue

There were 8 questions found in this category:

1. Can you pile-on cues in a LightCue using just contact closures?
   In order to send RS232 pile-on commands to the LightCue activated by contact closures, you can use an Interactivator running a script containing sequences which send the correct commands when started by contact closures connected to the Interactivator.
2. How do I get my LightCue to chase SMPTE or EBU timecode?
   In order for the LightCue to chase timecode, you must do the following: 1) Timecode must be present and active during the recording process. Make sure that you roll timecode before starting the recording so that the LightCue has a chance to lock to it. The Red LED on the front of the unit should ...
3. How much time can be stored in a LightCue?
   Included with each LightCue is a 20 Meg PC Card which holds approximately 20 minutes of lighting data. Each minute of DMX data uses about one megabyte of data. Larger media is available. Contact Alcorn McBride to discuss your requirements.
4. I am attempting to control a Alcorn McBride LightCue via the RS232 interface. However, whenever I
   If you are using a terminal program, make sure that you're not sending line feeds with the CR. Sometimes terminal programs default to sending the& line feeds with CR and you need to turn them off in the settings.
5. What form of storage do the 8TraXX, LightCue, DAM, and Binloop use?
   The Audio Machine and 8TraXX use compact flash cards, which are available from the list below. Both units are shipped with a 16MB compact flash card to get you started. You can approximate the amount of memory you'll need for MP3 decent quality audio (128Kbits/sec) as approximately 1 megabyte pe ...
6. What is the upper PC Card slot used for in the LightCue?
   The upper PC Card slot (above the slot close to the bottom of the chassis) is not used.
7. Why do I get a Cue Not Available message on my LightCue?
   Check that the file number that you're trying to play actually exists on the PC Card by checking the directory using a laptop or desktop computer equipped with a PC Card slot. Also try formatting the PC Card in the LightCue before copying files or recording to it. Avoid renaming files on the PC ...
8. Why do my lights flicker? Why do my strobes fire randomly?
   Often unreliable DMX data can cause this problem. The DMX line should be terminated at the final point on the receiving end. This is usually done with about a 110Ohm resistor. Consult your dimmer manual to see if this capability is already built into the dimmer.