GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

General Introduction
Introduction
This section introduces GeniusPro and Lightpalette and includes important topics with which the user
should be familiar before using these instructions. Particular attention should be paid to 'Console
Differences' which explains the differences between the Strand Lighting console models, highlights
operational differences between older and newer consoles and points out mechanical and functional
differences between models.
GeniusPro and Lightpalette Operating Software are control software products for Strand Lighting's 24-
submaster 520 and 520i lighting control consoles, for the 30 submaster 430, 530 and 530i consoles,
for the 54 submaster 550 and 550i consoles, for the 510i rack-mounted show control/backup unit and
for the new 300 series consoles and the 310 show controller.
GeniusPro and Lightpalette software is copyright Strand Lighting Ltd. 1994 to 2001. All rights reserved.
The software is supplied under the terms of , and may only be used with, the License Agreement.
This version of software should be loaded on all consoles, PCs and remote consoles to take
advantage of improvements. Load both Operating Software and Networker & Utilities software. Refer
to Upgrading Your Console Software
The following topics are covered in this section:
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Introducing GeniusPro and Lightpalette
Console RAM Memory
Console Differences
Conventions Used in This Document
Configuring European Keyboards
Technical Assistance
Safety Warning
DOS License Agreement
Introducing GeniusPro and Lightpalette
Strand’s lighting control consoles with GeniusPro and Lightpalette software offer you the flexibility to
choose and upgrade your console software, including the basic operating software, through an integral
floppy disk drive.
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