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User Manual

Attitude Solo (2nd Generation)

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1  Getting Started

Device Overview

Thank you for your purchase with J Squared Systems! We manufacture, sell,
and install full color LED lighting systems. All of our products support DMX-512,
the growing industry standard for lighting control. We aim to "be the hero" to
our clients in any way we can!

The Attitude Solo is our premiere standalone DMX lighting control system. This
all-in-one device provides all the features you need to get your DMX-512
lighting up and running in no time! 

The all-new second-generation Attitude Solo has been redesigned from the
ground up, with an all new menu system, show designer, and events schedule.
An updated show engine with stunning new effect capabilities brings you the
creative freedom you need. Plus, no more buttons — a large 2.8" touchscreen
makes it easier than ever to configure your system!

Features

The Attitude Solo supports up to one full universe of 512 DMX channels. With a
total of 6 user configurable zones, the Attitude Solo can multi-task with ease!
Zones are configured by fixture type, making it easier than ever to get set up.
Simply select your fixture type and number of fixtures and you're done! The
Attitude Solo automatically calculates what start address the first fixture
should be programmed to internally via RDM. Also, each zone's name can be
customized, with a four character naming system supporting A-Z and 0-9.

PATCHING

Summary of Contents for Attitude Solo

Page 1: ...User Manual Attitude Solo 2nd Generation jsquaredsystems com...

Page 2: ...s Display 2 Installation Step by step Installation 3 Patch Zones Configuring Zones Automatic Addressing 4 Shows Selecting Colors Show Types Show Options 5 Events Configuring Events Event Processing 6...

Page 3: ...ound up with an all new menu system show designer and events schedule An updated show engine with stunning new effect capabilities brings you the creative freedom you need Plus no more buttons a large...

Page 4: ...ystems com The Attitude Solo also provides a convenient low voltage trigger input When activated zones each play a selectable show regardless of scheduling for an adjustable amount of time TRIGGER The...

Page 5: ...value will open a pop up to edit that menu item s value When inside a pop up a Save button will appear to save and exit Pop up menus include blue arrows or icons which can be pressed to manipulate the...

Page 6: ...ut over a 3 pin connection To connect lighting fixtures to the Solo identify each DMX wire Strip about 1 4 of insulation off of the end of each wire Unscrew each DMX output terminal until there is spa...

Page 7: ...up a zone from the Main Menu go to the Patch menu then select a zone Each zone can be given a custom 4 character name characters include A Z and 0 9 Next select the fixture type from one of the stand...

Page 8: ...e Attitude Solo will list what the start address of the first fixture should be inside each Zone menu In manual addressing mode the Solo will give an option to select the start address of the zone as...

Page 9: ...ow all lights will temporarily display the given show allowing users to preview what the show will look like jsquaredsystems com The Attitude Solo FX engine allows for up to 4 colors to be used as ste...

Page 10: ...nge the show type tap on the Type menu item in the options menu and change the type using the arrow icons Each type has a four character abbreviation listed below Show Types The Static Color STAT show...

Page 11: ...s set to black With the All Flash show type the speed of the animation can be controlled via the Speed option All Flash The Chase CHSE show type involves animating colors across the number of fixtures...

Page 12: ...it defines how many fixtures should be a given color with Chase Fade Chase and Smooth Chase show types Sizes range from 1 6 fixtures or 1 4 1 3 1 2 or the full number of fixtures in the zone Size LR...

Page 13: ...ne can be configured to play a show when the event is activated Tap on the Zones menu item to enter the Zones menu Each zone is listed by 4 character name Tapping on any zone will bring up a pop up wh...

Page 14: ...ates to play a new show or if that zone is set to for that event the current show continues to play If for any reason the Attitude Solo loses power once power is restored it will calculate based on th...

Page 15: ...rily connected the trigger will activate and every zone will temporarily play specific shows for a customizable amount of time In the trigger menu the Zones menu item opens a sub menu where each zone...

Page 16: ...e For further information or help troubleshooting problems not described here please contact J Squared Systems Glitchy Touchscreen or Slow Touchscreen Power cycle the device Navigate to the Patch menu...

Page 17: ...ow then select Color 1 All lights should show the color being selected This method can help debug patch issues Contact J Squared Systems Trigger Not Responding Confirm that your button or relay is wir...

Page 18: ...com 615 933 1020 jsquaredsystems com Locating Your Serial Number When corresponding with J Squared Systems we may ask for the Serial Number of your Attitude Solo device in order to help us further tro...

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