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Technical FAQ  Navigation:   HOME | update history techref.info website: Update History Display Mode Best viewed at a resolution of 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024 Colour depth best at 256 or greater Tested In PC (Windows XP) Internet Explorer: v6, v5 Avant Browser: v11, v10, v9, v8 Netscape Navigator: v8.0, v7.1 PC (Windows 98) Internet Explorer: vX Netscape Navigator: vX PC (Windows 95) Internet Explorer: vX MAC (OSX) Internet Explorer: v5.x Netscape: v7 Safari: v2.0, v1 Other Sony Ericsson W810i K750i Version History Release v2.1 - First upload: Jan 03, 2010 Added ADB Archive initial pages Release v2.0 - First upload: Added ADB Mikapack 15 Added ADB ALC-4 Added ADB Domino range Added ADB Eurodim Twin Tech and Mikado New PHP includes to new pages - need to add to existing pages Release v1.0 - First upload: May 26, 2007 Launch of "techref.info" Added Emil Niethammer from ADB, Artistic Licence, Capture, CCT, and selected DHA Fixed all missing links! Beta v0.9 - First upload: September 20, 2006 Beta launch of "techref.info" Got rid of frame-based site Introduced PHP to include common items FAQ, Reference, Light Relief, and ADB sections incorporated Removed other product sections (a shame - a lot of time had gone in to them) Selected other sections to follow though... Added right-hand update box Added Helpdesk software Prior release v6.5b - First upload: September 05, 2005 Added 'Buy Now' and 'Add To Cart' buttons and code on selected product pages; simple payments via PayPal Added complete Online Shop pages using PayPal (lots of messing around) Created new frameset for Online Shop Changed Online Shop to open in target="_top" for clarity Added DAP Audio 100volt control equipment Added selected DAP Audio mixers and StageCubes Added Robert Juliat Super Korrigan Updated alternate HTML menu for use with 'scripts disabled' Updated LightProcessor products Added more DAP Audio Extra products, cables, and headphones Added further Showtec DJ effects, strobes, and LEDs Added pages for Martin Audio AQ Series Added new ARRI and Jem products; removed discontinued lines Added Yamaha XP Series & removed PC-N Series amplifiers Added a 'Pay Now' button for online credit card payments Added new James Thomas Pixel range products Moved Martin Audio discontinued lines and products Removed Capture visualisation software Added DAP Audio categories and products to existing speakers Resized tile images for lower resolution screens Added new products after PLASA 2005 Added Robe multimedia products Created workaround PayPal 'return' and 'cancel' pages to prevent operational errors on return Added mouseover events for PayPal buttons Added EntTec Datagate & Ethergate Mk2 Updated LightFactory product pages Added PayPal 'Buy Now' & 'Add To Cart' on selected products Prior release v6.5a - First upload: July 14, 2005 Reached 2580 html pages and over 5930 URLs [15.08.2005] Added LightFactory FAQs Increased top frame heights by 5px to prevent scrollbars in Mac IE Modified ISIS SSC Tips and FAQs to use new drop-down answer structure Modified Capture FAQs to use new drop-down answer structure Updated Capture pages for new Capture 2005 software Added Showtec PDUs and PDU selector page Added Spotlight's TV, architectural and special luminaires Created Spotlight srl pages and initially added theatre luminaires Added special ADB Clearance stock separate from Bargain Basement Updated Compulite SSC area with Rave, Spark, Ovation4D, and CompuDIM material Changed all 'Top' menu bars to new table structure for compatibility (Particularly with PC Netscape and Mac browsers) Removed "Compulite Montage" and created new 'tiles' for quick links These may eventually be randomised. Prior release v6.5 - First upload: January 07, 2005 Moved obsolete CCT LIghting products, following management buy-out Added Martin Professional MAC700 Profile and reference information Created new Compulite Support Section and added Dlite information Added Yamaha StagePas™ 300 system Added DAP Audio AX Series products Added new MAC 700 preliminary information Added Showtec LED products Added new Showtec economy lighting stands Updated ISIS Support Area with all known software versions Added LightFactory software specifications Added DAP Audio section and K series loudspeakers Added LightFactory software and USB hardware Added Robe ImageSpot 250 AT Architectural projector Added new Robe ColorWash 250AT and 575AT family Added ADB ISIS Video Node! Added Showtec family of products Added Formula Sound AT-1 controller Added Doughty Studio Stands Added initial pages for Doughty Clamps and Boom Arms Added Showtec ellipsoidal economy theatre spotlights Added ETC SmartPack, SmartBar and SmartModule dimmers (CE versions) Added link to new Google map function at http://maps.google.co.uk Added Martin Inground 200 architectural fixture Added Yamaha Add-On Effects new packages (Surround Post & Vintage Stomp) Added new Yamaha products - Installation Series speakers and PC-1N & X-Series amplifiers Added new Yamaha products - MX Series and new EMX series mixers Created new Yamaha powered mixers page Added new info for Capture DMX box, CDS LanBox, and connecting Avo consoles Updated Artistic Licence products and added AL Accessories Added new Martin Mania SCX500 scanner and DC3 effect Updated capture software v3.0.30 and fixtures list Reinserted discontinued items, with links to Discontinued Section for details Moved Zero 88 Chilli Jr to Discontinued items Updated Martin Professional Xciter Added Harmonised Cable Codes ID information to Reference Added picture of GT to gallery Updated ETC Revolution information Added Martin Audio AQ Series family page Added some more Misc reference information Added Compulite Ovation and MIDI pages to SSC area Added Rosco cleaning products and MSDS data Added Martin MAC 250 family datasheets Added Utilities to Compulite and Main SSC pages Updated Compulite Whisper colour changers information Created image selection for Compulite Dlite and SparkTOP console pages Added new HSE documents section in Reference and adjusted categories Added new Dlite family pictures and added image selector Added Yamaha MSR400 & MSR800W powered speakers and reorganised categories Added SSC Guide to Strand Genius Pro software Fixed missing ADB Warp Spec Sheet link Amended reference intro page Added new Martin MAC250 Wash Moved Robert Juliat Foxie & Marius to discontinued items Added Martin Ego x5 and x6 Removed Capture download software on request; added download link instead Updated Compulite Dlite with new pictures Added Martin Stage Cyclo Added Rosco I-Cue Added Yamaha EMX portable powered mixers Added Neutrik StageBox system Added phone number to EnlFrame.htm title! Added Stonewood Audio comms and SM products Amended More Sound pages etc Updated Vari*Lite spec sheets and added VL2500 and VL3500 data Moved Artistic Licence CFN60 to discontinued lines Added Formula Sound noise control products Added Tascam Record and Replay audio products and specification sheets Added Robe CT moving heads and reference information Added Zarges Skymaster access ladders and reference Added Art-Merge software Added ARRI Compact 12000 Added MSL Firecheck Added MSDS for Jem fluids Updated connector wiring details and added Reyrolle :) Added Martin Mania EF3 and updated other Mania EF descriptions Added Martin Cyclo Directional Updated High End Systems products to reflect discontinued lines Added initial Service & Inspection page to Service area Added Skyhigh Stage FX product and info pages (but no specification sheets yet) Added Xtend & Climb telescopic ladder to Accessories Created Skyhigh Stage FX initial products page Fixed a few typo errors New Year, new website version ;-) Prior release v6.4 - First upload: March 12, 2004 Added Skyhigh FX pyrotechnics initial page Added Headphones, Comms, Accessibility and Pyrotechnics headings to Menu Added Artistic Licence Light-Switch Fixed missing anchor termination for Martin Audio controllers (Netscape issue) Added basic Spec Sheets for Yamaha Digital Mixers Removed "What's New" from menu - it isn't really needed and is not updated often enough Will put new items in the monthly news page instead :) Started revising all DMX channel allocation pages, following Reference section restructure Added Sennheiser Evolution headphones Updated all Sennheiser pages Added Sennhesier e900 series microphones Re-organised Sennheiser Evolution microphones according to Series numbers Added Sennheiser e614 microphone Reached 1300 html pages, plus over 2200 images, giving over 3575 internal website URLs [13.12.2004] Added Sennheiser IR accessories Reorganised Technical Reference section due to amount of information Added IEC types in Reference section Added Sennheiser IR product pages Removed inappropriate links on the hire pages Corrected a problem with the news pages links after being overzealous with optimising Modified a few bits and pieces in the Light Relief section Corrected a few formatting errors after changing the black CSS Added Sennheiser IR audio transmission systems overview Updated Sennheiser Evolution product selector application guide Added Paradime wall-mount specifications Added Martin wireless DMX distribution systems Added Capture LanBox-LCX interface page Added Capture FAQ page Added Paradime rack-mount specifications Added Rosco paints and coatings specification sheets Updated Bargain Basement lighting controls Added Rosco Designer Products section Added Job Title Generator to Fun Stuff section when I was bored Added Rosco coatings and paints Added DHA Y-splitter cable diagram Added Rosco Scenic Products page Added Zero 88 Alcora and Elara control desks Added Image Randomizer on Reception page Added Quotation Request form and modified Info Request form Updated custom error pages after Zetnet hosting advice Added Sennhesier Evolution e840 wired mic to range Updated Sennheiser Evolution wireless systems Added remaining Zero 88 Frog consoles and Level desks Updated UK list pricing PDF files Added Frog and Fat Frog pages and datasheets Created Zero 88 control section and added Level and Frog links Added Yamaha Add-On Effects and YGDAI cards for digital consoles Updated Yamaha 01V96 and 02R96 digital consoles Added Yamaha DM1000 and DM2000 digital consoles Split Yamaha mixers in to Analogue and Digital sections Added Yamaha 01V and 03D products to discontinued lines Updated Artistic Licence DMX-Dongle II Added Yamaha AS108 II loudspeaker Updated Catalyst for software-only versions, together with comparison/reference pages Split Conversion Data into separate pages for future expansion Updated menu links for Main Area Added Zero 88 price list Added Yamaha amplifier network products and CobraNet™ information Added information on Yamaha EEEngine Added Yamaha P Series specification sheet Added Yamaha loudspeaker brackets page Added Spec Sheets for Yamaha MG series mixers Linked all available price lists to Manufacturer Overview pages Added Robe & Yamaha Price Lists Updated Martin Show Designer information Updated HES Catalyst system information Added HES DL2 projector head Added Zero 88 Chilli-Net controllers Added Zero 88 Chilli / Chilli Pro spec sheets Added Vari*Lite history Updated High End moving heads Added VL2500 luminaires and introduced separate pages for each VL product Updated Capture info and added list of fixtures in v3.0.25 Added Zero 88 dimmer products Updated Martin Mania range Added Zero 88 Section and Dimmers page Added Yamaha Club C Series V loudspeakers Added Yamaha MLA8 head unit Added Yamaha Powered Studio Monitors page to existing MSP10 Added Yamaha Powered SR range loudspeakers Added Doughty Followspot Stands Added introduction to Doughty Equipment Stands and Clamps Added Doughty Music Stands Added Robe DJ Effects complete with DMX data and specifications Added Robe moving mirror scanners complete with DMX data and specifications Ran Xenu Link Sleuth and corrected missing/broken links Updated Conversion reference Added Robe ColorMix colour changers complete with DMX data and specifications Added Robe 150/160 and 250 XT products complete with DMX data and specifications Split Robe moving heads into XT and AT ranges Added Main Service section (restricetd data) Added new Yamaha MG8/2FX and MG12/4FX mixers Added new Pixel range products to James Thomas Updated Sennheiser G2 wireless systems Added Yamaha Club S Series V loudspeakers Updated IP ratings to include mechanical protection (third number) Updated Capture demo to v3.0.24 Added CCT followspots page and Freedom followspot Added Artistic Licence Jump-Start Moved RJ Margot to Obsolete Items Added Robert Juliat Ginger & Alex TH followspots Added SSC CompuRACK basic information Added Robe ColoSpot 250AT DMX Allocations Added Robe ColoSpot 250AT Added Vari*Lite VL3500 spotlight Added Vector Remote Panels Added Vector iControl remote control unit Updated Vector information to include Vector Green and latest software developments Added Compulite Dlite family First attempt at wap pages (/wap) Added PLASA 2004 information Updated Capture supported desks and hardware Added Robe Moving Mirror / Scans intro page Created Robe products section with Moving Heads Added key reference list Updated 101 Uses for Gaffer Added Martin Main PR1 DJ effect Added CCT Pursuit link to Followspots Updated Site Search to v1.6 - updated file to include page rankings Added Bargain Basement link to site reception Added DHA GoboTop image projector Added DHA Gecko and Chameleon image projectors and accessories Added CCT Freedom discharge ballast Modified Menu Headings to be more descriptive Added UDF Installation Instructions to ISIS Support Area Added Robe Colorspot 250AT definition file to ISIS Support Area Updated info for AL CuePatch 1024 and moved CuePatch 512 to Discontinued items Added Alien Accessories to Martin Architectural Moved HES xSpot & xSpot-HO products to Discontinued Items Added download for Capture Demo software Updated Search details with new manufacturers Updated CCT 1kW & 2kW datasheets Added DHA Lighting Section with Gobo Search! facility Updated some Compulite Accessories pages and thumbnail images Updated Index page Updated datafile for site serach engine Added direct access pages "/rave" etc Re-arranged core markets in priority order Added Mini-DIN10 in reference section; updated other Mini-DIN & SCART connectors Added new scripts (passing values) for Copyright and Mailing info in footer Must get round to updating all the pages :-( Updated Compulite backup systems information following confirmation of data Unmasked Capture pages Added new gallery pictures Drafted Capture pages and masked them prior to approval Added DMX channel allocations for ETC Source Four Revolution Added datasheets for ETC Source Four spotlights Corrected data in Yamaha MG12/4 mixer page Added Key Features for Photon, Spark Family, Micron4D, Ovation4D and Sabre systems Updated Compulite Rave information and added Rave Key Features Added javascript for "Compulite Montage" to resize image dependant on window size This prevents the image from being 'cut-off' at the bottom and lookin cr@p on low-resolution monitors Corrected duplicate area bug with deletion of "prod/obsolete"; added auto redirect to "../obsolete" Added CP to manufacturer's list Fixed bug where I'd forgotten to upload Clay Paky projection area! Updated on-line hire equipment pricing Added Yamaha 01V and 03D digital mixers Added ETC Source Four fixtures Added Martin Audio Blackline H3H loudspeaker Added torches, tools and other accessories to Accessories Added Telrad to Accessories Created Accessories section Added Known Issues page to site search engine Added MC-X controller to Martin Professional page from Martin Architectural Updated Compulite Vector page Added new LED fixtures section for Artistic Licence Updated Artistic Licence pictures and text Added ballast weights to Robert Juliat followspots and updated this section's HTML Updated CCT Freedom range information Added Doughty Six Track. Created new Image Projection section under Lighting and changed information in Service folder. Finally added hard links to Accessories introduction table after report of problem with drop-down menu. Changed Accessories tables to full width to suit new layout. Fixed a typo (!) on the news scroller. Prior release v6.3a - First upload:   Prior release v6.3 - First upload: February 2004 New sliding menu system after tests on MAC proved unreliable Did a lot of tweaking for MAC compatibility Created two menus for MAC/PC use Created two What's New pages for MAC/PC use Prior release v6.2 - First upload: February 2004   Prior release v6.1 - First upload: Not uploaded Added Compulite product range Changed frames to include static right-hand column Added Latest News Scroller javascript Prior release v6.0 - First upload: Not uploaded New sliding menu system using javascript Menu split into product categories to aid navigation Prior release v5.1 - First upload:   Prior release v5.0a - First upload: July 2003 Created "stamp" graphics for homepage links Added ISIS Support Area for registered customers Added Showfile Conversion section Added Discontinued Items section Prior release v5.0 - First upload: June 2003 Incorporated menu system from v4.99 beta Added Search function Prior beta v4.99 - First upload: Not uploaded Slightly changed layout of frames and experimented with colours Created new menu system to match printed price lists etc Ordered menu alphabetically by manufacturer, instead of product types Prior release v4.2 - First upload: Added ARRI section Added LightProcessor section Added Martin Professional section Added Jem section Added Training section (kind of) Tightened up the frames to try and gain some extra screen space Prior release v4.1 - First upload: Removed nasty spinning graphics from homepage Added James Thomas section Added Image Projection section Added Hire Rates section Created Product of the Day! Added the Gallery Added link to ADB Archive Prior release v4.0 - First upload:   Prior release v3.5 - First upload: May 2002 Prior release v3.4 - First upload: May 2002 Added Niethammer section Added Vari*Lite section Added Special Offers page Added Clearance Items page Created some linking spinning graphics on the home page Prior beta v3.3 - First upload: May 2002 No discernable change notes Prior beta v3.2 - First upload: May 2002 No discernable change notes Prior release v3.1 - First upload: October 2001 Added Rainbow colour changers section Improved menu graphics for newer sections Prior release v3.0 - First upload: January 2000 Celebrating 5 Years, apparently Big change for folder structure: created directories for all main areas and products (took ages to get the links working on every page following this!) Also required removal of "Images" directory and distribution of pictures Greyed-out Hire/Service and Project/Sales Added Martin Audio section Added Robert Juliat followspots, in a selective, generalised way Changed 'To Top' arrow graphic (on every page) with rollover effect Masked Y2K section from menu (too late now...!) Added Light Relief overview, Facts&Figures, Proverbs, Genesis and the Bar Prior release v2.0 - First upload: January 1999 New shadow graphic for index front page Added Site Map (very clever at the time :-) Added What's New section (ISIS v1.20, since you ask) Re-inserted Product Overview, which I'd inexplicably removed in the previous Beta version Inserted Hire & Service and Projects & Sales in the menu, but no links For some reason added annoying pop-up alerts in unfinished sections Added Light Relief section when I was bored (yeah!) Prior beta v1.99 - First upload: January 1999 Changed graphics from "Entertainment Lighting" to "Entertainment Technology" Tarted up menu images (with shadow) Removed CCT & Martin Audio sections from display Created "highend" folder under frames directory - the first product directory (All other pages were still in one folder called "Frames" & all images in another folder called "Images"! Added introduction pages to High End Systems section Prior beta v1.98 - First upload: January 1999 Added graphic to index front page Split original frame design up into more complex framesets Created animated GIF for logo in separate frame Inserted contact info in separate frame Updated menu to a more graphical design Created sections for ADB, Artistic Licence, CCT, Doughty, High End & Martin Audio Created spec sheets for ADB products Added Information Request form Added site index Added Theatre Basics section Added Reference section Added Services section but didn't do anything with it yet Added Y2K section with latest product information Inserted 'fancy' section headings using CSS positioning (they're still there in v6.4!) Prior release v1.0 - First upload: August 13, 1998 First "Official release" of website Created frame based design (2 frames) with left-hand menu and main page Added pages for More Products Seperate folder for no-frames site Seperate folder for all images Prior release v0.6 - First upload: June, 1998 Added links to the top of each page to help navigation to any other page Got rid of "spinning arrows" after feedback from ADB! Prior beta v0.5 - First upload: May 29, 1998 Initial beta for internal evaluation purposes Published to the web for off-site testing ;-> (don't tell anyone) Site consisted of 7 pages Utilised "spinning arrows" for next and prev pages Prior beta v0.1 - First upload: Not uploaded Initial play with HTML coding Spent a while learning how to write HTML! See also: Go back techref.info website © Copyright 2006-2012 Please read the Conditions of Use of this website. Need help? Go to Helpdesk