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Catalyst® V3 Media Server User Manual 111

Chapter 13:

Monitoring Information

When using DMX to control a Catalyst Layer, all settings within the Layer panel will

automatically adjust in real time to reflect the current DMX values sent from a lighting

console. The information displayed on the Layer panels is intended for reference only

and can not be recorded directly to the Media Server.

General Layer Panel Information

Layer Panels are displayed in the Catalyst Control window on the PowerMac monitor. The

Solo function allows activates only the selected layer and all others are ignored. This test

function can be used to issolate one Layer from the others. Clicking the Solo button will

activate or de-activate the Solo function

The far left portion of the Layer Panel displays a thumbnail (if available) of the currently

selected media for the layer.

Each Layer can be named by clicking on the Layer Name field and typing in a name. This

function is primarly for personal organization purposes..

Solo Button

edia Thumbnail

Layer Name field