User manual

Bijou

OPERATE IN 1-SCENE MANUAL

MODE

Well, 2-scene preset operation is used primarily

for running a sequence of predetermined Cues in

a production. 1-scene operation is more often

used for creating looks “On The Fly.” By

switching to 1-scene operation, you double the

number of manual Fade Handles that you have at

your finger tips. This allows for greater flexibility

of control. Many times, this operation is combined

with the use of Submasters and bump buttons for

performances with little or no prior rehearsal time.

In this form of operation, a chart (jazz term) or

magic sheet (lighting term) is created that tells the

operator what area of the stage (Down Left,

Down Center, Up, Center, Podium, Drummer,

etc.) and what color of light each channel

controls. Then, as those areas are used on the

stage, the operator can quickly access the correct

lights for the area and turn them on to an

appropriate level. All of this takes practice and

experience to be done well, but in live music

performance, it is a proven and well used way of

doing shows.

Another use of both 2-scene (but more often 1-

scene) is to manually establish a lighting look on

stage and then record that look to a memory

preset. The use of this function is covered in a

later section covering memory operations. Be

aware that both 2-scene and 1-scene operation

can be used independent of memory operation or

in conjunction with memory operation. The choice

is up to the operator based on the needs of the

production. This makes the Bijou an extremely

flexible control console.

To switch to 1-scene operation:

1. Turn the Blackout switch to the OFF position.

This makes the red BLACK OUT at the top of

the Stage Screen disappear.

2. Press [Setup] [3] [F2] [Enter]. This takes you

to the Setup Screen and allows you to

change the console operation from 2-scene