NEO Console Software Version Version Release Summary

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1 Page 1 of 7 SUBJECT: NEO CONSOLE SOFTWARE VERSION RELEASE DISTRIBUTION: General Release SERIES: NEO Consoles STATUS: Routine Introduction NEO Console Software Version Philips Strand Lighting has released a new version of software for the NEO lighting control console. This software, Version , is available for immediate download from the Support section of the Philips Strand Lighting web site at This version of software not only resolves reported issues but advances the console with additional features. Note: This bulletin is for information purposes only. Users and owners are not required to inspect or load this version of software in their NEO consoles unless they wish to have these added improvements and features. Before updating console software, Philips Strand Lighting recommends users make a backup of all current show files. For installation and upgrade instructions, see Appendix A on page 6 of this bulletin. Version Release Summary Below is a description of some of the improvements and history of changes in of this software. All information, features, and software updates are included in the current release - Version Version : Updated manual to outline the Status lights for DMX/MIDI/SMPTE card firmware version x.x.102. Version : When a console reboot is requested during a software update, a Windows hang has been eliminated. Version : [Dimmer] [Full] [Next/Last] did not properly report in the Patch screen. Playback Board Firmware upgrade.

2 Page 2 of 7 Program Board Firmware upgrade. DMX Board Firmware 1.23.xxx upgrade. Hardware Test app upgrade. Version : [Dimmer] [1] [Full] [Next/Last] did not display properly in the Patch window. Fixed bug that left effects running in playbacks after recording a cue and making the cue active. The effect was running is 2 places. After recording a cue (including effects) the running effects that were added to the cue are stopped and the cue effects take over. [Sub] [#] [@] [5] [Enter] should follow the default and do 50%. In the FX Library, the default for a Color Square Wave Wrap has been changed so that it will work more consistently like the Intensity Square Wave Wrap. Version : [Select Prev] now working after the user selects one fixture, then another, then pressing [Select Prev]. [Sub] [#] [Full] now working. When changing sub pages, the LED color was not being set correctly for anything above page 0. Flashing GO button bug. When the cue finished fading it would not stop flashing for the playbacks. Added check to see if the firmware is already up to date before attempting an upgrade. [Back] now always reproduces the correct cue state. Version : NEO fix for ios App: [Select Prev] was not working. Hardware Test has been restored with an updated version. Version : Using Command Line now allows "+" and "-" from an external keyboard or on the offline editor. System Props > System I/O > Enable telnet commands should be defaulted on. System Props > System I/O > Enable remote viewing should be defaulted on. Shutter control in Blind was outputting Live. Version : Fixed bug that prevented the fixture control from working correctly in blind mode. In the Effects Editor dialogue box, when editing a channel level in the chase steps, typing [56] [@] [5] [ENTER] will now follow what you would expect from the Live Command Line and place the light at 50%.

3 Page 3 of 7 Thru Control Panel and select Restart, the db says it will Shutdown. It correctly Restarts. Now without warning. In the Create FX dialogue box, the effect number is now exposed. Version : [Fixture List] [Update] [Cue] [#] [Thru] [#] [@] [+/-] [Level] [Cue Only/Track] now works to include Tracking Options settings. In tracking mode, [Update] [Tracking Options] {Cue Only} [Enter] is now fixed. Tracksheet will now refresh when the window is re-opened. Tracksheet has a Refresh button. When updating a previous non-live cue to track, the value is now correct in the current live cue. Command Line recording to an FX other than effect 1 now works. Record FX steps using Command Line will now allow the effect steps to run correctly in grey boxes. Selecting more than one fixture type, the color palette would not display correctly and wouldn't show all colors. Moving the vertical divider bar to increase the width of the Side Bar, depending on size, can sometimes cause the graphical engine to force the non-displayable graphical item to a second tab. This will no longer be attempted. Version : Moved to version number x as these are now betas for future release In Patch when a folder is selected in Available Fixtures. [Open Detail] will open the folder tree. [Shift] + [Open Detail] will now collapse the folder tree. Leading fixture list record/update works for ranges of cues when applying relative level change. Ex: [Fixture List] [Update] [Cue] [#] [Thru] [#] [@] [+] [Level] [Enter]. Leading fixture list record/update works for ranges of cues when applying new levels to a conditional level. Ex: [Fixture List] [Update] [Cue] [#] [Thru] [#] [@] [#] [IF] [#] [Enter]. Basically, for a fixture list Update a range of cues, make it 70% when it's at 60%. Leading fixture list record/update works for ranges of cues when applying new relative levels to a conditional level. Ex: [Fixture List] [Update] [Cue] [#] [Thru] [#] [@] {+/-} [#] [IF] {+/-} [#] [Enter]. Hard example: [6] [Update] [Cue] [1] [Thru] [5] [@] [+] [10] [If] [+] [0] [Enter]. Meaning: For fixture 6 Update cues 1 thru 5, up 10% if it's currently above 0. Patch: Command Line syntax: Patching in reverse range order is now achievable. [6] [Thru] [10] [@] [10] [Thru] [6] [Enter]. [Record] [FX] command line syntax now allows the ability to press FX a second time to change the recording option to Selected from Live. When a chase effect is recorded using Command Line, the default step time is now 1 second. When editing a channel level in the chase step CL box, [Channel] [@] [Enter] will now remove it from the step.

4 Page 4 of 7 In the FX Editor, when pressing Delete to remove a step, you now get a confirmation dialogue box. In Control Panel, when selecting Shutdown, there is no longer a Yes/No dialogue box as Windows was ignoring this anyway. System Props > Input/Output Page > Advanced Routing no longer allows illegal protocols to contaminate the list. Version : [Shift] + [@] allows for assigning a DMX value. [@] [.] allows for assigning a DMX value. Relative value changes are now available using the + and - keys Leading fixture list update now works. Ex: [Fixture List] [Update] [Cue #] [Enter] Fixed possible lockup found by LF user when pressing the back key. Fixed display bug when selecting fixtures of different types. [Fixture] [Thru] [Fixture] [Release] it selects the fixture list rather than releasing. Adjusting a fixture's level coming from a submaster using Command Line was not showing the changed value in red. Version : Fix for side bar cue list disappearing after editing values in the cue list editor window. Updated the NEO user guide Fixed a possible crash when displaying the metro dialogs. The Firmware Version chart identifies the current version of firmware that accompanies the software version released here. See below the table for release notes for any firmware version change. Firmware Version Playback Board Encoder Board DMX Board* Program Board Version Number V1.5.0 V1.4.0 V V1.5.0 Note: *The DMX board also contains the MIDI/SMPTE chip. The DMX Board firmware is V1.23.xxx while the MIDI/SMPTE chip firmware is Vx.xx.101. Playback Board V Improved submaster movement resolution. DMX Board V1.23.xxx. Make the DMX board firmware work with all MIDI/SMPTE driver versions. Added SMPTE timecode error filtering.

5 Page 5 of 7 Added different LED blinking patterns to indicate MIDI/SMPTE/DMX/RDM tx/rx. When MIDI/SMPTE driver returns invalid data, stop polling after 3 times. This prevents program from hanging if MIDI/SMPTE driver is not programmed or not functioning. When board boots up, read serial number and verify it's valid. If it's not, keep reading until it gets one or on second pass. Program Board v1.5.0 Improved submaster movement resolution. Contact Information For assistance, please contact Strand Lighting / Selecon technical support at STRAND or

6 Page 6 of 7 Appendix A NEO Console OS Software Installation To install or update NEO Console software, follow these simple instructions 1. Download the current upgrade file (file name example: Neo_Setup_3_X_XX.exe) from the Strand Lighting website ( 2. Copy the software file onto a USB key. 3. Plug the USB key into the console. 4. On the console, open the Control Panel (More > Control Panel). 5. Go into the Maintenance environment and select Update NEO Software. The updater will look for the latest version of the software both on the hard drive first and then any USB key. Confirm that it is the right version. If not, then copy the correct version onto the hard drive before proceeding.

7 Page 7 of 7 6. On the console, the User Account Control dialogue box will appear. 7. Confirm the program name is the correct version of software and click "Yes". 8. The NEO software installation screen will appear. Click "Next" and follow all prompts to install the software. 9. The console will need to reboot to complete the installation. Note: If you have not done so already, be sure to register to receive updates and product information notifications. Click here to go to the NEO Console OS Sign Up Page. Have questions? Need assistance? Contact Strand Lighting Customer Service at: STRAND (North America) or (international).