Edward Z88

Hi Eric, If you are receiving that message that means you are running the ZerOS 7.9.4 OS USB Creator software. This software is used to format and create a bootable USB stick, which was the old way to perform software updates. For Phantom ZerOS, you’ll need the dedicated Phantom ZerOS 7.9.4 software also available from the download here... zero88.com/forum/files/file/17-zeros-794/ This software allows you to choose which ZerOS console to emulate. Hope that helps, any queries let me know. Edward

Hi Marco, Glad that you found the cause of the problem. SmartTag will ignore parameters if the fixture’s intensity is 0%, which is why you can also get around SmartTag nudging the Fixture up to 1% intensity. If you ever need more support with your FLX S just let us know. Our Europe Sales Manager Franck is German, and would be happy to help you out in German. Edward

Hi Eric, As Solution and FLX run ZerOS, although they have different hardware, their functionality is very similar. As Kevin referred to, Solution has been around for a while, whereas FLX is only 3 years old this year. FLX has a much more powerful processor, future proofing the console for software advancements. FLX does have the ability to be upgraded to output 8 Universes of DMX, whereas Solution is limited to 4. FLX also doesn’t have a fixture limit, whereas Solution/ Solution XL are limited to 248 & 296 fixtures respectively. 6 ZerOS WINGs can be connected to FLX. There are 5 USB ports, so for 6 simultaneously you would need a powered USB hub. Hope that helps, Edward

Hi Eric, All of the consoles you listed run ZerOS, so all operate in a similar way. Don't forget you can download Phantom ZerOS, to try out these consoles on your PC... http://zero88.com/forum/files/file/17-zeros-794/ From your description however, it sounds like FLX would be the ideal console choice... http://zero88.com/products/consoles/flx/index.shtml If you then require more hands on faders, you can add up to 6 ZerOS WINGs... http://zero88.com/products/consoles/wing/index.shtml FLX S48 consoles can control a maximum of 96 fixtures. WINGs will not expand this fixture limit, purely give you more hands on faders. If your required fixtures aren't included in our latest Fixture Library (version 35), send us an email to FixtureSupport@zero88.com, and one of the team will be able to make it for you. A list of available fixtures can be found here... http://support.zero88.com/975072641 Hope that helps, any queries let me know. Edward

Hi ZeuS, That’s a neat little Wireless Access Point, thanks for the link! Edward

Hi ZeuS, You can copy channel data from one fixture to another on our ORB XF consoles, but not on FLX S unfortunately. Edward

Hi Piero, Thank you for letting me know. What Fixture Library has ZerOS 7.8 got with it? As it is such a long time ago that software was released, maybe Fixture Library 33 is too large for ZerOS 7.8. Fixture Library 33 is definitely compatible with ZerOS 7.8.2.39, so it’s probably worth updating. I will check when I’m next in the office for you. Edward

Hi Piero, Between ZerOS 7.8 and ZerOS 7.8.2.39 there are only minor changes and bug fixes, so if you are happy with ZerOS 7.8 then you may as well stay. If you do want to update the software or fixture library, the latest versions for FROG2 are available here... http://zero88.com/forum/files/file/2-zeros-frog2/ Hope that helps Edward

Hi Marco, Are you Recording the fixture’s intensity in with the Playback too? If you’re just trying to store the Flower without intensity, you’ll need to disabled SmartTag. You can do this by pressing and holding RECORD, and tapping SmartTag from the Record Options, so that it has a Blue stripe next to it. You should now find you can record the flower to a Playback. It would be a good idea to store the Flower effect you’re happy with to a Palette first, to allow you to palette reference. Hope that helps Edward

Hi Zeus, As Jon described, the best and most effective way to achieve the effect you are after, is to record a Chase. We are looking at improving our effects engine in future software updates, so I will bear your request in mind. Edward

Hi Pol, Did Peachy's answer help at all? Are you saying when you set the fixture's Colour and Focus into a Playback, you then don't want it to be changed by any other Playbacks? If so this will happen by default, if you don't have any Colour or Focus data recorded in any of the other Playbacks. Feel free to attach your Show File from the FLX S, with a description of where you're seeing the issue, and I'll take a look. Edward

Hi Paul, It sounds like Tagging is the reason Fader Controls colour isn't quite achieving what you're after. When you move a Colour encoder wheel, all colour controls for the selected fixtures are Tagged, as in most instances when recording a colour, you are recording the mix of colour on stage. However if you want to be able to mix these colours on top of each other, you need to ensure only the used Colours are tagged. For example to Record Red, Green and Blue to a seperate Playback and give you RGB mixing on the faders, you need to ensure each has only its specific colour tagged (for example only Red is tagged for the Red Playback). The easiest way to do this is hold SETUP, and tap the "Colour" tab along the top of the FLX S touchscreen (this appears when you select a fixture with Colour parameters). In the Colour Settings, there is the Option for "Keep Parameters Seperate". Click "Yes", and now only the parameters you adjust with the encoders will be tagged, Allowing you to easily record only certain colour parameters to Playbacks, that can then mix when Fader controls Colour is enabled. You can read a little more about tagging here... http://support.zero88.com/1014189311 Thanks for providing a little more information on the console crashes. Let me know if you experience anything similar on ZerOS 7.9.4. Hope that helps, any queries let me know Edward

Hi Both, Thanks for bringing this to our attention, we will look into it. Edward

Hi Paul, Tap SETUP -> System Settings -> Record/Update options. You should find there’s an option for “When Held”. Ensure this has a red stripe next to it, rather than the option that always brings the Record Options into the touchscreen. Hope that helps Edward

Hi Steve, Thats sounds like that’s the issue. FLX S consoles should not be connected to the internet. If there is a DHCP server, having DHCP enabled on the FLX S Remote settings with the correct subnet should be what you’re after. Edward

Hi Paul, Were you suffering Lockups on ZerOS 7.9.3? FLX S first launched on ZerOS 7.9.2.60 software, where we found a couple of issues with patching, that were quickly solved by ZerOS 7.9.3. ZerOS 7.9.4 was then released on Monday, which is a minor enhancement software release. The "Fader Controls..." option on Playbacks sounds exactly what you're after. Fader Controls will not effect intensity control, which will remain as HTP mixing across all Playbacks. You can read more about Fader Controls... here... http://support.zero88.com/1011405471 Hope that helps, Edward

Hi Martin, Yes, the other way is to program with SmartTag disabled, so that Playbacks are not recorded into cues. Ash is correct, FLX won't record Parked levels. Therefore during plotting, you could set your hazer so it is slowly pumping haze, and park your hazer channels. The hazer will then stay at this level, not getting recorded into any cues, until you select those fixtures and unpark them. You can read more about Parking here... http://support.zero88.com/1011403601 Hope that helps, Edward

Hi Peachy, Glad you solved the issue and are now running ZerOS 7.9.4. Edward

Hi Martin, The easiest way to do this is to Program with SmartTag disabled. SmartTag is an option you may have seen in the Record Options pop-up, that opens when you tap RECORD. If SmartTag is disabled, when you tap record only tagged parameters will be recorded. Tagged intensity parameters are displayed as red values in the output window, and tagged parameters are displayed with blue backgrounds behind their encoder displays. This therefore means channels from Playbacks will not get Recorded, as they are blue values rather than red. You can turn SmartTag off in the Record options pop up, by tapping Smart Tag so that it has a blue stripe next to it. The link Kevin sent a link to, is Jon explaining another useful programming tool for this, which is an Inhibit Playback. What you can do, is record your cues normally with SmartTag enabled, recording your whole lighting state for each cue including the haze. However, in the Playback settings of your Hazer Playbacks, change the fader function to Inhibit. This Playback now acts as a Grand Master for the Hazer. Therefore when the fader is at full, the haze level from the Recorded cues will be output, but if you need the level taking down you can use your Haze Playback to inhibit the level of haze. Hope that helps and makes sense, any queries let me know. Edward

Hi Steve, What router are you using? Is it set to assign DHCP, and if so is the FLX S set to use DHCP? Edward

Hi Kevin, Thanks very much for that, will ensure it is included in Fixture Library 36. Edward

Thanks very much for the excellent review! And don’t forget the FLX S48 doubles the Fixture count, number of Playbacks, Groups and Palettes to 96 of each. Edward

Hi Shane, This fixture is included in the latest fixture library, available to download here... http://zero88.com/forum/files/file/8-fixture-library-full/ However if you don't wish to update their fixture library, please find the individual requested fixture for you to load in... Chauvet Rogue R2 Wash.ift Any queries let me know. Edward

Hi Carpo, The quickest way to record your Fixture groups to a Playback fader, is to double tap the group you want so the fixtures come to full, tap RECORD, and tap the flashing Playback button you want their intensity stored to. If you need more programming tips, feel free to email me directly and we can talk through what you’re after. Edward

Hi Carpo, Could you expand on this a little? Have you got one Playback with an intensity effect and one with a intensity chase? If so intensity on Playbacks will always mix together HTP (Highest intensity value takes precedence). Intensity from Channel faders is a little different, as it has highest priority, which is why the CLEAR button lights to allow you to clear these Red values, and allow your Playbacks to take control. Edward