# Vista Hardware **URL:** https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/vista-hardware/9.md?page=2 [Latest](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Vista MV Control Surface Flickering](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-mv-control-surface-flickering/1703)
**Author:** [@gracepoint1](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/gracepoint1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-mv-control-surface-flickering/1703 "2020-09-22T20:32:13Z")
The control surface is causing all of our lights to flicker and shut off and on. Is there a fix for this? --- ## [Vista EX Cuelist Buttons](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-cuelist-buttons/1585)
**Author:** [@LegoAwesome26](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/LegoAwesome26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 10:49am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-cuelist-buttons/1585 "2020-08-10T10:49:48Z")
I have mapped certain buttons that are different to the default (select, play, flash) to Cuelists on my EX console. Everytime my show gets loaded, these Cuelist Buttons reset to this default state. I cannot figure out ho… --- ## [Vista 3 on M1 (Windows 10)](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-on-m1-windows-10/1558)
**Author:** [@Smug](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Smug)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-on-m1-windows-10/1558 "2020-07-28T11:27:43Z")
tried on three different machines, windows 10 is not able to find drivers for the M1 im using. Previously using the m1 on an imac running sierra, the only thing the machine is used for is running vista, but i’ve had to … --- ## [S1 Output 2 Stopped Transmitting](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/s1-output-2-stopped-transmitting/1559)
**Author:** [@meadowspringtech](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/meadowspringtech)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/s1-output-2-stopped-transmitting/1559 "2020-07-27T11:42:14Z")
Going through a pre-show check on Sunday, output 2 (handling universe 2) on our S1 control surface stopped transmitting DMX signals. Everything was working great Friday night when I programmed the show. It all worked Sat… --- ## [Control Surface with USB over LAN Extender](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/control-surface-with-usb-over-lan-extender/1524)
**Author:** [@dwvsplat](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/dwvsplat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/control-surface-with-usb-over-lan-extender/1524 "2020-07-19T22:34:56Z")
We have an L5 that we need to have a remote control surface. (Console is upstair, control has to be on the main floor for now. I was thinking of getting a MV control surface and connect it through as usb over lan adapter… --- ## [Encoder wheels trigger playback buttons](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/encoder-wheels-trigger-playback-buttons/1295)
**Author:** [@Mac500](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mac500)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 9:46am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/encoder-wheels-trigger-playback-buttons/1295 "2020-02-09T09:46:15Z")
Hi Has anyone had an issue with the desk when moving the intensity encoder the play back button “Press” As the wheel turns it presses and releases the next and last button. I had this issue before the desk was sent aw… --- ## [Dancing Lights](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/dancing-lights/1271)
**Author:** [@kevincallaway48](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/kevincallaway48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/dancing-lights/1271 "2020-02-01T15:24:29Z")
Hello All, I would like to set up a connection from our light computer to our audio board. We record our sermons on this computer as well so i was thinking can the Vista software keep time with our live band during the … --- ## [Help! Transferring to a new laptop](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/help-transferring-to-a-new-laptop/1285)
**Author:** [@seana](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/seana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/help-transferring-to-a-new-laptop/1285 "2020-01-30T21:35:17Z")
Hi all, hoping somebody can help me out. Have been handed a laptop by our music department (high school) asking to transfer Vista 2 (Byron 2.3) to a new laptop as the current one is pretty cactus. Want to preserve all of… --- ## [V3 files on Jands Vista 2 Software](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/v3-files-on-jands-vista-2-software/1255)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Winter](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Chris_Winter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/v3-files-on-jands-vista-2-software/1255 "2020-01-23T16:15:29Z")
I have a Jands T2 and I’m wondering if I make a file on the Vista3 software on my computer, will the T2 accept the file?? --- ## [L5 MSC, RS232](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/l5-msc-rs232/1230)
**Author:** [@dim\_111](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/dim_111)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/l5-msc-rs232/1230 "2020-01-17T01:26:54Z")
Hi! I’m a big fan of any sort of automation with Vista) Having some issues with MSC and RS-232. Can’t receive any commands via COM port PC -\> USB COM -\> L5. I tried to ping COM ports with special software on both dev… --- ## [NewUD512 not working with Vista v2.3.17736 and Dongle](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/newud512-not-working-with-vista-v2-3-17736-and-dongle/1225)
**Author:** [@Gaffer78](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Gaffer78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/newud512-not-working-with-vista-v2-3-17736-and-dongle/1225 "2020-01-15T13:55:26Z")
Running Vista 2.3.17736. Original UD512 cable had to be replaced and the new UD512 will not connect with the Existing Vista software. I have the software Dongle for the Version 2. Software and have tried to rescan for fo… --- ## [How to Remote Control L5](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-remote-control-l5/1039)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Valentine](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dan_Valentine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-remote-control-l5/1039 "2020-01-12T22:48:04Z")
We are having an issue with our l5 Vista 3 r2 Windows 10 and sACN, We have perfect remote network connecting, but it may take a couple of reboots to get the sACN to work properly (or unplug the remote ethernet cable). I … --- ## [Computer error](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/computer-error/1223)
**Author:** [@kevincallaway48](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/kevincallaway48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/computer-error/1223 "2020-01-12T15:15:21Z")
We are getting a vista error in which the vista program on my windows 10 computer will not work. We had to reboot Windows 10 and the error was still coming up. We pulled the Vista M1 lightboard power cord and plug it ba… --- ## [Vista MV talks to software, but lights don't fire](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-mv-talks-to-software-but-lights-dont-fire/1159)
**Author:** [@Jordan](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Jordan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 1:03am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-mv-talks-to-software-but-lights-dont-fire/1159 "2019-12-12T01:03:56Z")
Hi, new here, and having an issue with my MV. We have an M1 in our main auditorium at my church, and an MV was meant to replace it, but has been living in another auditorium because we can’t get it to connect to our Mac… --- ## [MV Not Working](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-not-working/819)
**Author:** [@amoore](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/amoore)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-not-working/819 "2019-11-26T22:27:04Z")
Hi all! New to the forum, so go easy on me. I recently purchased a new MV to use for control/output, but it wouldn’t power on properly. Installed and reinstalled the drivers, but all I would get was a blinking green LED… --- ## [Repairs S1](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/repairs-s1/1052)
**Author:** [@Jarich](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Jarich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/repairs-s1/1052 "2019-10-10T16:50:05Z")
Where can I send an S1 for repairs? --- ## [Chauvet R1 Beams not striking or dousing](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/chauvet-r1-beams-not-striking-or-dousing/727)
**Author:** [@drewhammer](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/drewhammer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/chauvet-r1-beams-not-striking-or-dousing/727 "2019-09-17T11:47:18Z")
Our Chaveut R1 Beams will not Strike or Douse when the command is used. The only way I can get the lamp to turn on right now is by manually turning the fixture on and off. Any ideas? I have updated the profile. --- ## [Error -4 on windows machine w/ UD512](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/error-4-on-windows-machine-w-ud512/636)
**Author:** [@avanveld](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/avanveld)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/error-4-on-windows-machine-w-ud512/636 "2019-08-22T18:44:17Z")
New Vista install for a school today where we’d recently installed new dimmers, DMX wall panels, etc… UD512 cable w/ a dongle. I’d used their cable/dongle on my MBP running V3.19088 with no problems. Their computers a… --- ## [Replacement video card or screen on L5](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/replacement-video-card-or-screen-on-l5/989)
**Author:** [@Brent](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Brent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/replacement-video-card-or-screen-on-l5/989 "2019-08-22T13:36:55Z")
Our display on the L5 is starting to flake out. It gets jittery/blurry and blinks off at times. We’ve also seen it flip where the bottom is OK and the top half is split in two, with the left half of the screen on the rig… --- ## [Upgraded L5 to an SSD today](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/upgraded-l5-to-an-ssd-today/195)
**Author:** [@joeyhalderman](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/joeyhalderman)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/upgraded-l5-to-an-ssd-today/195 "2019-08-22T13:20:00Z")
Thought I’d share a picture of the console tear down I completed today, in case anyone was curious what the inside looks like. I had to open the L5 to upgrade the hard drive to SSD to get it ready for V3. The switch went… --- ## [Vista V2 with M1 on Mojave](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-v2-with-m1-on-mojave/900)
**Author:** [@avanveld](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/avanveld)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-v2-with-m1-on-mojave/900 "2019-07-03T20:22:34Z")
One of our customers has a Mac still on High Sierra running V2 w/ an M1. They want to upgrade to Mojave so it’s a 2 part question: Will V2 work or do they need to upgrade that? IF V2 works, will the M1 be happier than… --- ## [What are these buttons for?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/what-are-these-buttons-for/886)
**Author:** [@torurz](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/torurz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/what-are-these-buttons-for/886 "2019-06-18T13:43:51Z")
On the Vista EX console there are three buttons that seemingly don’t have any function… I’ve tried figuring out what they do, and I’ve also searched this forum, and whatever documentation there is about the console, b… --- ## [Can v3 run on t2](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/can-v3-run-on-t2/851)
**Author:** [@Darabaumann](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Darabaumann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/can-v3-run-on-t2/851 "2019-05-20T12:33:19Z")
Can the T2 run V3 and if not can they be upgraded to do so and or can you use the T2 as a usb device like the S1 --- ## [Connection using dmx an2](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/connection-using-dmx-an2/849)
**Author:** [@Terry\_Osborne](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Terry_Osborne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/connection-using-dmx-an2/849 "2019-05-19T16:14:09Z")
Having issues connecting Mac to Vista thru Ethernet cable using DMX AN2. Got computer connected to network but where do I go in the Vista program to tell it to use the Ethernet connection? --- ## [MV V2 suggestion: Internal USB Port](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-v2-suggestion-internal-usb-port/807)
**Author:** [@evanpalumbo](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/evanpalumbo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-v2-suggestion-internal-usb-port/807 "2019-04-27T17:33:01Z")
I understand why we’re stuck with the dongles, but they’re a huge investment in a really small, kinda fragile package. If a software licensing scheme isn’t anywhere to be found in our future, can we please see an interna… --- ## [Latest v3 L5 update tech notes](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/latest-v3-l5-update-tech-notes/810)
**Author:** [@jmccolgan93](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jmccolgan93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/latest-v3-l5-update-tech-notes/810 "2019-04-22T21:45:36Z")
hey guys, I’m about to start the process of updating our L5 to Vista 3. where can I find the latest pdf of the upgrade process? also, any weird issue people have run into besides using the correct Wacom drivers. thanks… --- ## [Change Icon Свои](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/change-icon/747)
**Author:** [@Kam82](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Kam82)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/change-icon/747 "2019-04-01T02:57:44Z")
Здравствуйте! Подскажите пожалуйста как загрузить свои (картинки) Change Icon в консоль Т2. --- ## [F1-F12 Keys](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/f1-f12-keys/731)
**Author:** [@Loren](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Loren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/f1-f12-keys/731 "2019-03-20T18:43:32Z")
I’m a new user and am trying to assign functions to the user keys but can’t find any documentation and they don’t appear on the virtual console. Help! --- ## [Vista 3 not responding correctly on a S1 console, Help!](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-not-responding-correctly-on-a-s1-console-help/684)
**Author:** [@swolverton5688](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/swolverton5688)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-not-responding-correctly-on-a-s1-console-help/684 "2019-03-05T22:23:34Z")
In Vista 3.19088 ( Release 1 ) is very bugging in “play” mode. When we selected a cue on the console, it will automatically play that cue in the cuelist. And will not release the cue. The strange part is, Vista 2 work… --- ## [Over 4 Universes on an S3 and M1](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/over-4-universes-on-an-s3-and-m1/644)
**Author:** [@Luke\_Viozzi](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Luke_Viozzi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/over-4-universes-on-an-s3-and-m1/644 "2019-02-15T20:54:15Z")
Hey all, just a general patching question. I’m currently operating 4 universes off an S3 and a side M1. I’m looking to expand some fixture modes for an upcoming event which would demand an additional universe. We have a… [Previous page](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/vista-hardware/9.md?page=1) [Next page](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/vista-hardware/9.md?page=3)