How do I backup my sequences?
The easiest way to do this would be to backup the entire “Audio” and “Sequences” directory. You may also consider backing up your entire Light-O-Rama data directory (the default is a folder within “My Documents”).
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Save Channels Between Sequences
Want to save your channels in a template so you can use them again and again? You can with a Light-O-Rama channel template. Applies to: S4 and all previous versions. Create a new sequence, or use an existing one to define your channels. Click “Edit -> Export/Import Channel Configuration -> Export Channel Configuration.” When prompted,…
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I can’t Copy and Paste from one sequence to another. Help!
When a sequence is created with a version of Light-O-Rama that is not licensed (running in demo mode only) LOR will encrypt that sequence to that computer. If you later purchase the software, please note the sequence is STILL encrypted. If you wish to copy/paste from or to it on another computer, you will need…
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How to reset a controller
If it’s a 1600 series Generation 1 or 2 (metal enclosure and no LED display inside)), disconnect the power, set the unit ID switches to 0-0, and reapply power. The status light will blink very fast. Wait a few seconds, remove power, change the Unit ID switches back to where they were and reapply power. …
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Lights Stay On
It’s 10:30pm and your show is over for the evening. You look into the yard and notice one channel is still lit (either fully or partially.) What’s going on? The first thing you should do is reset the controller. If that fails, then the most likely cause is a blown triac. The solution is to…
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How to reset your default LOR Data directory.
The default LOR Data directory is where your audio, sequence and show files are located. (Along with your Visualization folders, etc.) When you first ran Light-O-Rama you were asked where you want to put this directory. If you’ve forgotten where that is, just want to change it, here is how. (Text copied from Bob at…
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LOR Troubleshooting Guide
The Light-O-Rama environment has many parts that need to work together or else you do not have any control of your display. This LOR Troubleshooting Guide is intended to help you methodically track down where the problem might be, and how you can resolve the issue. COM Port Issues The LOR Software has to be…
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I lost power to channels 1-8. What do I do?
The Light-O-Rama controllers have, by default, two power cords. (There are options available for just one, but this site doesn’t, as of this date, go into these details.) If you lose power to the 1-8 side, then all that will happen is those channels stop working. If you lose power to the 9-16 side, though,…
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Error reading setup initialization file
If you get a message saying “error reading setup initialization file” while you are trying to run the installer, probably something went wrong with your download, and you didn’t actually get the full installer. Try downloading the installer again. If you are prompted to “Run from here” or “Save to disk”, save to disk. …
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Simple Controller Configuration
Having trouble understanding how your computer will control the rest of the world using Light-O-Rama products? It’s not the hard to understand once you master the basics. Here’s an example of controlling your outdoor Christmas lights. The Light-O-Rama ShowTime Software Suite works on your personal computer running Microsoft Windows and allows you to…
